Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, May 19, 2026

On behalf of the Healthcare Career Pathway Certified Nursing Assistant Workforce Initiative, I respectfully request the Board's support for a letter urging the State to allocate $8,325,000 in one-time General Fund support over five years to sustain and expand this important program. The initiative helps address critical Certified Nursing Assistant and entry-level healthcare workforce shortages by providing participants with training, certification preparation, and wraparound supports. The program has demonstrated strong outcomes, including an 88.3% completion rate, a 92.2% CNA certification pass rate, and 75.5% employment within six months of graduation. For Lake County, continued funding would help strengthen the local healthcare workforce, support rural healthcare employers, expand career pathways for residents, and improve access to care for our community.

Approve Letter of Support for FY 2026-27 Budget Request - $8,325,000 One-Time General Fund for the Healthcare Career Pathway (CNA Workforce Initiative) and Authorize the Chair to sign the letter communicating this position to the bill author, relevant Committees and associated members of the legislature.

DESIGNATING MAY 2026 AS LYME AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES AWARENESS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, warm weather increases outdoor activities, and Lake County residents work and recreate in our woods, fields and open areas that may be inhabited or infested by ticks carried by wildlife, birds, and domestic animals; and WHEREAS, the California Lyme Disease Advisory Committee (LDAC) and LymeDisease.org have provided years of advocacy, education, and support for patients with Lyme and tick-borne diseases in California; and WHEREAS, the rate of infection of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases in Lake County and across California remains a public health concern, with local risks heightened by species such as the Western black-legged tick; and WHEREAS, ticks can transmit serious and potentially fatal diseases such as Lyme disease, Babesiosis, Bartonellosis, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Tularemia, and rickettsial infections; and WHEREAS, Lyme disease, when not properly diagnosed or treated, may affect the brain, heart, joints and other organs and mimic many other diseases, making proper diagnosis more difficult; and WHEREAS, new science and testing guidelines continue to evolve regarding Lyme and tick-borne diseases, and citizens and medical providers are encouraged to take all tick-borne diseases seriously; and WHEREAS, the best protections against tick-borne diseases are prevention, education and early treatment. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby designate May 2026 as Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Awareness Month in Lake County and encourages all residents to join in this observance by learning about prevention, checking for ticks after outdoor activities, seeking reliable resources through the California Lyme Disease Advisory Committee (LDAC) and LymeDisease.org, and supporting education and early detection efforts.

Adopt a Proclamation Designating May 2026 as Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Awareness Month in Lake County.

Government Code sections 26202 and 26205 provide that the board may authorize the destruction or disposition of any record; paper or document which is more than two years old. The Accounting Standards and Procedures for Counties provided by the State Controller's Office SCO) includes appendix D for record retention. The Local Government Records Management Guideline provided by the Secretary of State along with the Fair Political Practices Commission ( FPPC) retention schedule, and relative California Code Sections outline suggested and/ or mandated record retention for the County Clerk' s Office. We respectfully request approval of the attached retention schedule, which will supersede the memo from May 1, 2018, also attached. The purpose of this memo and schedule is to provide guidance to County staff regarding the identification, maintenance, safeguarding, and disposal of records in the normal course of business; to ensure prompt and accurate retrieval of records; and to ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements. The Auditor-Controller / County Clerk's Records Retention Schedule is intended to apply to common financial documents that require finalization by the Auditor-Controller / County Clerk or his/her authorized designee. Each Department Head and the Auditor-Controller / County Clerk is authorized by the Board of Supervisors to dispose of records specified within this guide and the Auditor-Controller / County Clerk's Records Retention Schedule, and to delegate the responsibility of the maintenance, retention, and disposal of records to his/her staff. Financial records containing any confidential, sensitive, or private personal information, including but not limited to, social security numbers, health information, passport number, date of birth, payroll information, credit card numbers, banking information, victim information, etc. should be properly destroyed. The Auditor-Controller / County Clerk's Retention Schedule establishes only minimum periods of retention, not maximum periods. Each Department Head may extend those periods when, in his or her discretion, the needs of the Department or the County dictate or indicate the need for an extension. In no instance are records, papers, or documents to be destroyed when there is a continuing need for such records for such matters as pending litigation or impending or ongoing audits.

Approve updated Retention Schedule Pursuant to Government Codes 26202 and 26205, which will supersede the memo from May 1, 2018

The County of Lake Behavioral Health Department is requesting approval of Standard Agreement No. 25-50257 with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). This agreement does not provide new funding. It is a zero-cost, post-grant compliance and asset management agreement required by DHCS for vehicles purchased under the County's previously approved Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Mobile Crisis grant. On June 4, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2024-54 authorizing participation in the Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis and Non-Crisis Services Grant Program. Through that grant, the County received funding to support mobile behavioral health crisis services, including the purchase of four grant-funded vehicles. These vehicles are currently in use by Lake County Behavioral Health Services to support mobile crisis response and behavioral health service delivery. Although the original grant funding period ended on June 30, 2025, the vehicles purchased with grant funds remain subject to DHCS oversight, compliance, reporting, and asset tracking requirements. Standard Agreement No. 25-50257 formalizes the County's continued use of the vehicles for their intended behavioral health purposes and establishes the County's ongoing responsibilities related to vehicle use, maintenance, insurance, reporting, record retention, and eventual disposition. The agreement term is July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2031. During this six-year use period, DHCS retains ownership of the vehicles, and the County holds a leasehold interest to use the vehicles in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The agreement requires the County to maintain the vehicles in good condition, ensure appropriate automobile liability insurance, submit required reports to DHCS, maintain records for audit purposes, and comply with DHCS requirements before making any change in vehicle use or disposition. Approval of this agreement will allow the County to remain in compliance with DHCS requirements and continue using the vehicles to support mobile crisis response and behavioral health services. Because this is a zero-cost agreement, no additional appropriation is requested through this action. However, the County remains responsible for ordinary operational costs associated with the vehicles, including maintenance, insurance, and related compliance obligations. Approval also authorizes the Behavioral Health Director to execute Standard Agreement No. 25-50257, the Contractor Certification Clauses, and any associated non-substantive amendments or administrative documents required by DHCS for implementation and ongoing compliance.

Adopt Resolution Authorizing Standard Agreement No. 25-50257 Between the County of Lake and the California Department of Health Care Services, and Authorization for the Behavioral Health Director to Execute the Agreement.

Lake County Behavioral Health Services is requesting approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Participation Agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) for participation in the Remote Supervision Program. The original agreement was approved with a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000, and Amendment No. 1 increased the amount to $100,000. Amendment No. 5 increases the agreement by an additional $50,000, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $150,000. Lake County Behavioral Health Services participates in the Remote Supervision Program to support clinical workforce development and ensure adequate access to qualified supervision for staff delivering behavioral health services. The program allows for the provision of supervision through remote modalities, which helps the County maintain compliance with applicable supervision requirements while addressing ongoing workforce shortages, particularly in hard-to-recruit licensed classifications. These services are utilized to provide required clinical supervision for pre-licensed staff, allowing the County to maintain service delivery capacity and meet regulatory supervision requirements. Amendment No. 5 is administrative and fiscal in nature. It does not alter the scope of services, program structure, or operational requirements of the existing agreement, nor does it extend the term of the agreement. Instead, it increases available funding to support continued participation and anticipated utilization of supervision services based on current and projected staffing levels. The agreement is with CalMHSA, a Joint Powers Authority, for continued participation in an existing statewide behavioral health workforce support program. This amendment increases the existing not-to-exceed amount only and does not procure a new or different service provider. There is no impact to the County General Fund associated with this amendment. Costs associated with this amendment are included within the Behavioral Health budget and funded through Behavioral Health program revenues. Approval of this amendment will allow Lake County Behavioral Health Services to maintain supervision capacity necessary to support service delivery, workforce stability, and ongoing program compliance.

Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Participation Agreement Between the County of Lake and the California Mental Health Services Authority for the Remote Supervision Program, Increasing the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $50,000, for a New Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000 and authorize the Chair to sign.

The Extra Help Staff who we are requesting a waiver for are Richard Hinchcliff, Extra Help Deputy District Attorney, Senior and Emily McArthur, Extra Help Legal Administrative Assistant. Mr. Hinchcliff is expected to work no more than 955 hours through June 30, 2026. As the retired Chief Deputy District Attorney, he has been extremely valuable in reducing our charging.backlog. Ms. McArthur is expected to work no more than 1,050 hours through June 30, 2026. Due to her previous experience as a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant with our office, she provides an enormous amount of assistance to the office. Due to unfilled vacancies, we have adequate budget to cover these Extra Help employees.

Approve Waiver of the 900-Hour Limitation for Extra Help Staff at the District Attorney's Office for the Fiscal Year 2025-26

The Information Technology Department is looking to replace our existing wireless network (WiFi) system that will soon be going end-of-life. We have received a quote from ePlus to replace 75 wireless access points throughout various county facilities. Juniper Networks has extended deeply discounted pricing for these access points to meet our budget. As these articles are proprietary, and because of the special discounting, we are asking that your Board waive the formal bidding requirement using exemption 2-38.5. This is a fully budgeted item in our 2025-2026 budget.

a) Approve the addition of a fixed asset titled 'Juniper Mist Access Points' in 2025-2026 Capital Asset Listing in the amount of $74,971.56; and b) Waive the formal bidding process due to proprietary nature of goods.

The Courthouse Solar Array Project has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and the work has been inspected and accepted by County staff. The final contract amount, including approved change orders, is $2,369,731.44. The solar carport system is now operational and has demonstrated significant reductions in electricity costs for the Courthouse and District Attorney facilities. Initial system performance has exceeded projected energy production estimates and is expected to provide ongoing operational savings to the County. In addition, the County is preparing to apply for anticipated federal reimbursement funding through the Inflation Reduction Act elective pay provisions, which could substantially offset overall project costs. Furthermore, the project also included installation of electric vehicle charging stations, which are now operational and available for use by both County-owned and privately owned electric vehicles.

Adopt Resolution Accepting the Courthouse Solar Array Project and Directing the Public Works Director to file the Notice of Completion.

The Registrar of Voters is requesting Board approval of the "EIMS Lease Agreement Modification" with DFM Associates, which extends the County's existing Election Information Management System (EIMS) agreement through June 30, 2031. The modification updates the monthly rental fee calculation based on the current per-voter charge of $0.078 multiplied by the latest active voter registration totals reported to the Secretary of State, with allowable annual adjustments of up to 7%. The agreement also includes provisions for advance notice regarding future renegotiation intentions. Pursuant to California regulations, election management systems used by counties must be certified by the Secretary of State. DFM Associates is one of three certified vendors in California and currently serves 44 customers statewide. DFM Associates has served as the Registrar of Voters' election software provider for the past 39 years, providing training at no additional cost, reliable technical support, and excellent customer service to election staff, including assistance during evenings, weekends, and election periods. Thank you in advance for your consideration and attention to this matter.

Approve the Election Information Management System (EIMS) Lease Agreement Modification between the County of Lake and DFM Associates, extending the agreement for an additional five-year term through June 30, 2031 and authorize the Chair to sign.

DESIGNATING MAY 2026 AS LYME AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES AWARENESS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY WHEREAS, warm weather increases outdoor activities, and Lake County residents work and recreate in our woods, fields and open areas that may be inhabited or infested by ticks carried by wildlife, birds, and domestic animals; and WHEREAS, the California Lyme Disease Advisory Committee (LDAC) and LymeDisease.org have provided years of advocacy, education, and support for patients with Lyme and tick-borne diseases in California; and WHEREAS, the rate of infection of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases in Lake County and across California remains a public health concern, with local risks heightened by species such as the Western black-legged tick; and WHEREAS, ticks can transmit serious and potentially fatal diseases such as Lyme disease, Babesiosis, Bartonellosis, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Tularemia, and rickettsial infections; and WHEREAS, Lyme disease, when not properly diagnosed or treated, may affect the brain, heart, joints and other organs and mimic many other diseases, making proper diagnosis more difficult; and WHEREAS, new science and testing guidelines continue to evolve regarding Lyme and tick-borne diseases, and citizens and medical providers are encouraged to take all tick-borne diseases seriously; and WHEREAS, the best protections against tick-borne diseases are prevention, education and early treatment. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby designate May 2026 as Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Awareness Month in Lake County and encourages all residents to join in this observance by learning about prevention, checking for ticks after outdoor activities, seeking reliable resources through the California Lyme Disease Advisory Committee (LDAC) and LymeDisease.org, and supporting education and early detection efforts.

Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2026 as Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Awareness Month in Lake County

The attached Report of Lake County Pooled Investments provides an overall economic update as well as reporting information on the County's holdings. This reporting includes those holdings under the Chandler managed investment portfolio as well as consolidated reporting managed directly by Treasury staff. A historical chart is attached as well reflecting the interest deposited on a quarterly basis.

(a) Accept the March 31, 2026 Report of Lake County Pooled Investments; and (b) Accept the December 31, 2025 Report of Lake County Pooled Investments

The Lake County Recreation Agency (LakeRec) was established in 2022 as a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) between the County of Lake, the City of Clearlake, and the City of Lakeport to coordinate and advance regional recreation planning and project development efforts. LakeRec's mission is to improve community health and quality of life by expanding equitable access to recreational opportunities and supporting development of regional recreation facilities and programming, and was formed following a multi-year planning effort that identified significant recreation facility gaps and strong community support for expanded recreational opportunities throughout Lake County. The presentation will be provided by Brandon Disney, Lakeport City Councilmember and Chair of the Lake County Recreation Agency Board, and will include an overview of the agency's formation, organizational structure, current activities, regional partnerships, funding challenges, and future priorities. The presentation will also highlight ongoing efforts by partner agencies to expand recreational programming and facilities countywide.

Informational presentation with direction to staff, as appropriate

Michael G. Burns (Burns), as a trustee on behalf of a trust in his name, requested a hearing in front of the Board of Supervisors regarding a Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate (NONOTA) and a Notice of Violation (NOV) issued against the subject property for the following reasons: (1) Burns has been in business at this location for over twenty-five (25) years and selling since 1972; and (2) Burns provides a valuable service to the area.. (Attachment A - Appeal) On February 4, 2026, Lake County Code Enforcement (CE) issued a "Notice of Violation (NOV) and a "Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate" (NONOTA) against the subject property located at 19355 Hwy 29, Middletown, CA for violation(s) of the Lake County Code (LCC) pertaining to the use of land, buildings, and premises operated, maintained, or contrary to the Lake County Zoning Ordinance and public nuisance violation(s): (1) inconsistent use of the land contrary with what the zoning designation allows; (2) failure to obtain a use permit to use the land as an auto dismantling facility; (3) industrial and residential accessory uses inconsistent with the what the zoning allows; (4) structures situated or constructed without obtaining zoning clearances; (5) occupation of dwellings that do not meet minimum construction standards (recreational vehicles); (6) open and outdoor storage not maintained in compliance; (7) existence of garbage or refuse; (8) existence of inoperable, dismantled, or wrecked motor vehicles or boats or parts thereof; (9) construction without first obtaining building permits. Property / Background Information: 19355 S Hwy 29, Middletown, CA - (Attachment B - Property Map) Ownership Information as reflected on county records: On November 17, 1995, Michael and Shirley Burns granted interest to the Michael Burns and Shirley J. Burns, Trustees of the Michael Burns and Shirley Burns Trust, UAD 10/27/95. The trust has 100% interest in the property. Zoning Designation: "RL" Rural Land; Primary Purpose: To provide for resource related and residential uses of the County's undeveloped lands that are remote and often characterized by steep topography, fire hazards, and limited access. Zoning Designation History: In 8/2010 - An update to the Middletown Area Plan was adopted changing the zoning designation to its current zoning of "RL". Prior, the subject property had a zoning designation of "M2" which allows for heavy industrial and manufacturing uses. Current Land Use: Unpermitted Operation of a recycling and auto dismantling facility (industrial use); occupation of dwellings that do not meet residential construction standard; storage or personal items contrary to zoning performance standards; existence of inoperable, wrecked, or dismantled vehicles. Use Permit history: May 1989 - Use Permit 88-2 - an application was received from Edward Caswell to renew an expired permit for an existing auto dismantling operation. The staff report states the business use as an auto dismantling operation with part sales open to the public, storage of heavy equipment, impound yard for CHP and Sheriff Department, storage tanks for oil, gas, and other fluids removed from junked vehicles. At the time the property was zoned "M2" and "U". This permit was valid until August 24, 1994. (Attachment C - Paragraph 16 Conditions of Approval) 1994 - Use Permit 88-2 expired. 1996 - Burns applied for a Use Permit to operate a recycling and auto dismantling facility at the subject property. January 8, 1998 - Planning Commission minutes state the application for a proposed auto wrecking facility by Burns has been incomplete for more than one year. (Attachment D - Planning Commission Minutes) June 23, 1999 - A letter from the Planning Division was mailed to Burns informing him his application for a use permit was incomplete and being scheduling the project for denial without prejudice before the Planning Commission. (Attachment E - Staff Report) July 15, 1999 - The Planning Commission denied the use permit without prejudice. (Attachment F) August 2, 1999 - County records reflect Burns's application for a use permit was denied without prejudice. (Attachment G) Current date - Currently, Department records do reflect there is an active use permit to conduct the uses occurring and existing on the property. Past Code Enforcement actions: On 6/5/2023 - Complaint received from the public alleging: Adults and children living in trailers. Dogs tied and running loose. Selling drugs and using drugs. Stolen items on property. (Attachment H) Other Agency Information: Lake County Environmental Health Department regulates the site under Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) program as well as a closed burn dump under the County's Solid Waste program. Both programs are overseen by the State through various branches of CalEPA. Investigation / Fact(s): Basis: A Code Enforcement case was opened based on an initial site visit with the Sheriff's Office (SO) in which several potential code violations were observed to be existing on the property, including but not limited to, persons occupying or living in recreational vehicles; storage not in compliance; uses of the property inconsistent with the uses allowed by the current zoning designation. After a review with the Planning Division, it was determined that no use permit had been approved for Burns to use the land, buildings, or premises for an auto dismantling or recycling. Code Enforcement conducted an investigation to compile evidence, based on physical observations, statements made by Burns, review of public information, review of public agency information, and with assistance from the Planning Division. (Exhibit I - Site Photos 10/22/25) On December 16, 2025, Burns allowed a site inspection that was conducted by Code Enforcement and Environmental Health. (Attachment J - Site photos 12/16/2025) On February 4, 2026, a "NOV" and "NONOTA" were issued against the property for violation(s) of the LCC. The violations consisted of: (Attachment K - NONOTA and NOV dated 2/4/2026) Use of land, buildings, or premises contrary to the provisions of the zoning ordinance The property is zoned "RL", which the primary purpose is: To provide for resource related and residential uses of the County's undeveloped lands that are remote and often characterized by steep topography, fire hazards, and limited access. Code Enforcement conducted an investigation to compile evidence, based on physical observations, statements made by Burns, review of public information, review of public agency information, input from the Planning Division. Based on the evidence collected Code Enforcement determined the following violation(s) exist: 1) The current use of the property is for an auto dismantling facility and recycling, which are considered industrial uses. The industrial uses are contrary to the current zoning which allows for residential uses. 2) Open and Outdoor storage is not maintained in compliance or contrary to the zoning performance standards. 3) Occupation of recreational vehicles, that are not being used for recreational or emergency purposes, that do not meet minimum residential construction standards and which is contrary to the zoning ordinance. 4) Structures were erected or constructed contrary to the zoning ordinance by not first obtaining a zoning clearance. Failure to obtain a Use Permit as required by the zoning ordinance The current use of the property is an auto dismantling facility and recycling and storage related to this use. Per the Planning Division, the zoning ordinance requires the issuance of a use permit prior to the commencement of the use. In addition, per the planning division the current use is inconsistent with the zoning designation and is not allowed. Burns applied for a use permit in 1996 to use the land to operate an auto dismantling facility and recycling. The resolution to that application was denial without prejudice. At the time of application, the property was zoned to allow for this use. In 2010, the property was rezoned from "M2" to its current designation "RL". The "RL" designation does not allow the beforementioned use. The Department does not have any record of an active use permit having been issued to allow the current use of an auto dismantling facility. The property has been in a state of non-compliance for over twenty-five (25) years. Existence of inoperable, dismantled, wrecked motor vehicles or boats or parts thereof Code Enforcement observed on the property is the existence of inoperable, dismantled, wrecked motor vehicles or boats or parts thereof. County Witness(es): Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager Christopher Colen, Code Enforcement Program Coordinator (lead Code Enforcement Officer) Logan Smith, Code Enforcement Officer Mireya G. Turner, Community Development Department Director / Planning Division

Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors uphold the Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate and direct the property owner(s) to voluntarily abate within thirty (30) days and to authorize staff to abate the nuisance if it is not voluntarily abated and that all associated costs of the abatement become a charge against the property and placed on the tax rolls as a special assessment. Instruct Staff and Burns to come to an agreement for a compliance plan. The compliance plan will consist of the scope of work and timeframes in which to accomplish certain thresholds or criteria. The County Counsel's Office shall work with Code Enforcement to reduce any agreement to writing that can later be legally enforceable if there is a breach of the agreement and to include possible monetary penalties and to allow for cost recovery.

(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative): Pursuant to Article XII (D) of the California Constitution, the Lake County Sanitation District (LACOSAN) is proposing to increase current sewer rates for South Lakeport, Land's End and Reeves Point service area. If adopted, the increases for the sewer service fees will be effective on or after July 1, 2026 and July 1 each year thereafter in the five-year planning period with no additional required action or notice by the District. A Rate Setting analysis developed by Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants in coordination with District Staff for Financial Planning, Revenue Requirements, and Rate Setting Analysis was accepted by the Board of Directors at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board on March 24, 2026. In compliance with California Proposition 218, Article XIIID property owners that are included in the sewer system were mailed a letter informing the rate payers that a proposed rate increase is being considered, the basis on which the fees and charges were calculated, the public hearing date at least 45 days after mailing the letter to the property owners the time and place the District will hear all protests to the rate increase and the protest procedure. This letter was mailed on April 3, 2026. Before taking final action on the proposed ordinance to increase the sewer charges and fees the Board of Directors, acting on behalf of South Lakeport, Land's End and Reeves Point service area will hold a public hearing for final public testimony, hearing protests, tabulation of any protests submitted, and taking final action on the charges and fees increase. If, after the close of the public hearing, written protests against any of the proposed rate increases as outlined above are not presented by a majority of the record owners of the identified parcels upon which they are proposed to be imposed (50% plus 1 vote), the Board of Directors will be authorized to implement the rate adjustments.

(Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors) approve and adopt an ordinance amending section 721B. of the sewer use ordinance, (Appendix A) of the Lake County ordinance code increasing sewer use fees for South Lakeport, Lands End and Reeves Point (A.D. 9-1 and A.D. 9-3)

On January 8, 2026, the Lake County Planning Commission approved a Major Use Permit (PL-25-13) for (UP 21-15) and Initial Study (IS21-13) request for commercial cannabis cultivation of 19.6 acres of outdoor canopy and a Type 13 Distributor, Self Transport only, on a property located at 19955, 19986, 20110, and 22222 Grange Road, Middletown (APNs 014-290-08; 014-300-02, 03, & 04). The Planning Commission approved the project on a 3 to 1 vote, with Commissioner Brown absent. The Planning Commission Memorandum and associated documents are included as Exhibit A; and the meeting may be viewed online at: https://lakecounty.granicus.com/player/clip/816?view_id=1&redirect=true> In accordance with County of Lake Zoning Code Section 58.31, the appellant filed an appeal (PL-26-12) of the Planning Commission's decision on January 8, 2026. The appeal application is included in Exhibit B. The appellant claims the project has substantive CEQA violations and inadequate environmental review, land use incompatibility, general welfare, and reservation of rights. An analysis of the appeal is provided in Section IV below. There was no new information presented at the Planning Commission hearing or within the appeal application that identified inconsistencies between the project (as conditioned) and the County Code, or information resulting in Staff being unable to recommend the findings required for a Major Use Permit and adoption of the Initial Study. As such, Staff's original recommendation for approval of the project remains. Staff recommend the Board deny the appeal (PL-26-12) upholding the Planning Commission's adoption of the Initial Study and approval of Major Use Permit (PL-25-13) for (UP 21-15). I. PROJECT SUMMARY An application for Major Use Permit (PL-25-13) for (UP 21-15) was originally submitted on April 5, 2021, and initially proposed a total canopy area of approximately 73.4 acres. To ensure compliance with setback requirements from waterways, an existing PG&E utility easement, and to address operational considerations, the scope was revised multiple times which resulted in reductions to both the cultivation area and canopy size. The final proposal includes the cultivation of 19.6 acres outdoor commercial cannabis canopy within a 34-acre cultivation area; and a Type 13 Distribution, Self Transport only license located at 19955, 19986, 20110, and 22222 Grange Road, Middletown (APNs 014-290-08; 014-300-02, 014-300-03, & 014-300-04). The proposed cultivation would occur on APN 014-290-08 while additional parcels will be used for clustering. A detailed project description and site plans can be found in the Planning Commission Staff Report Exhibits A1 and A2. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires agencies to evaluate the environmental implications of land use actions. A Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (Exhibit A5) was prepared and circulated for public review in compliance with CEQA from November 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023. The Initial Study found all impacts to be less than significant with implementation of mitigation measures related to Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Tribal Cultural Resources, Utilities, and Mandatory Findings of Significance. II. BASIS FOR THE APPROVAL The Planning Commission found that the proposed project meets all of the codified requirements contained within the Lake County Zoning Ordinance and state cannabis regulations. III. APPEAL ANALYSIS The Appeal (PL-26-12) of the January 8, 2026, Planning Commission decision was filed by the applicant in a timely manner on January 12, 2026. The appellant has raised concerns specific to substantive CEQA violations and inadequate environmental review, land use incompatibility, general welfare, and reservation of rights. The appeal application (PL-26-12) is included in Exhibit B. Issues raised by the appellant and Staff's response to each of the issues is provided below. Substantive CEQA violations and inadequate environmental review for Water Resources and Hydrological Impacts, Traffic Impacts and Emergency Evacuation, Inadequate Biological Study, Failure to Comply With Fire Safety Standards, Land Use Incompatibility, Threat to Organic Certification (pesticide drift), Inadequate Buffers, Absence of Engineered Odor Controls, Inadequate Setbacks and Conflicts with Residential Use, and Prime Farmland Incompatibility 1. Water Resources Putah Creek, a perennial Class I watercourse, traverses the northernmost section of the property from west to east. Additionally, Crazy Creek, an intermittent Class II watercourse, flows from west to east through the northwest portion of the site and joins Putah Creek. Several unnamed intermittent Class III watercourses also run from south to north, ultimately feeding into Putah Creek. All setbacks from watercourses have been identified. 2. Hydrological Impacts The site is enrolled with the California Water Resources Quality Control Board's General Order and the applicant has submitted of a Notice of Applicability dated October 31, 2020, or prior, as required under Lake County Zoning Ordinance, Article 27, Uses Generally Permitted. A Hydrogeologic Assessment was prepared by Hurvitz Environmental Services Inc. According to the Assessment, the proposed cultivation operation has an estimated annual water use requirement of approximately 49.2 acre-ft/year. The recharge rate is estimated to be approximately 793.2 acre-ft/year. The Report concluded that the site can sustainably produce the water needed to meet the Project demands. The Drought Management Plan identifies Best Management Practices per the State Water Resources Control Board's Cannabis General Order to conserve water resources during normal times and in times of drought. The project consultant and the certified Hydrogeologist, Lee Hurvitz of Hurvitz Environmental Services, Inc. provided information that Putah Creek and the project's well do not have direct interference, as further discussed within the assessment. The irrigation well is located approximately 230 feet from the current Putah Creek channel. The radius of pumping influence suggests that groundwater well use would not have a direct effect on stream flow at this distance. This project does not involve water rights or surface water diversion. 3. Traffic Impacts and emergency evacuation access The internal traffic analysis conducted indicated an average of 24 daily trips, with up to 40 trips during peak seasons, which does not meet the CEQA threshold of 110 or more trips to necessitate a detailed traffic study. A formal traffic study was not recommended for this project, in accordance with CEQA guidelines. Staff was directed to reach out for agency comment to the fire district, who deferred to Lake County Sheriff's Office and Office of Emergency Services (OES). OES responded to the request for comment (Exhibit A9) and is summarized below. OES does not conduct or certify evacuation capacity, clearance times, or traffic modeling, and is not able to determine whether a specific project would or would not affect evacuation performance along Grange Road. OES does provide input related to operational awareness, preparedness, and workplace safety, particularly for projects located along evacuation routes or in hazard-prone areas. Evacuation routes are incident-specific. While Grange Road may function as an evacuation route under certain conditions, how and when it is used depends on the type of incident, conditions at the time, and direction from the Sheriff's Office. There is no single, fixed evacuation pattern that applies to all scenarios. Conditions of Approval were amended by the Planning Commission prior to project approval at the January 8, 2026, hearing to include a condition from Lake OES as a result of the agency comment received. 4. Biological Surveys The Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration includes mitigation measures specific to biological resources; as identified within the biological surveys and agency comment received during the review period. According to the CEQA analysis, impacts relating to Biological Resources would be reduced to Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures BIO-1 through BIO-5. These mitigation measures are reiterated within the projects Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A3) The following assessments were analyzed in accordance with CDFW, USFWS, and CNPS requirements and provided for analysis. * Biological Assessment Natural Investigations Company, Inc. G.O. Graening, PhD and Tim Nosal, MS dated March 3, 2021. o Consulting biologist Tim Nosal, MS. conducted a reconnaissance-level field survey on February 8 and 9, 2021. * Botanical Survey Natural Investigations Company, Inc. G.O. Graening, PhD, Tim Nosal, MS, and Kevin Downing, June 7, 2021 o Tim Nosal, MS., February 8 and 9, 2021; Kevin Downing; April 21, 2021, and June 3, 2021. 5. Failure to comply with Fire Safety Standards The site is situated within a moderate fire hazard severity zone and features relatively flat terrain. Historically, the site has been used for animal grazing and agricultural purposes. As part of the project, fire mitigation measures will be implemented in accordance with Public Resource Code (PRC) �4290 and �4291 Fire Safety Standards, including road width requirements, appropriate turnarounds, gate access, defensible space creation, and the installation of water tanks designated for fire suppression. Internal gates and roadways will meet the requirements of PRC �4290 and will be equipped with a Knox box to ensure rapid access for emergency responders. 6. Threat to Organic Certification (Pesticide Drift) Article 27, Uses Generally Permitted of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance identifies uses, design standards, and other regulatory criteria that each project must adhere to are important considerations. Pesticide use in Lake County falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Department of Pesticide Regulation, with oversight at the local level by the Agricultural Commissioner. The applicant has included a Pest Management Plan as part of their Property Management Plan. On May 28, 2021, the Agricultural Commissioner provided agency comments noting that the operator must obtain a pesticide operator identification number in order to purchase and apply pesticides. Additionally, the operator must acquire a private applicator certificate to train employees involved in pesticide application. It is not uncommon for conventional and organic farmed properties to exist side by side. However, pesticide applicators have a responsibility when making applications to not allow products to drift or to continue making an application when the weather conditions would favor potential drift. The operator (and all employees who are applying pesticides) are required to obtain a pesticide permit and recommends a private applicator certificate (PAC). Additionally, the project's Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration addresses pesticides within mitigation measures which are reiterated within the project's Conditions of Approval. 7. Absence of engineered odor control Odor management for outdoor commercial cannabis canopy is addressed through minimum setback requirements from property lines (100 feet) and offsite residences (200 feet). The applicant plans to dry cannabis within Harvest Storage & Staging engineered membrane structures for seasonal use. The structures do not include the use of air filtration equipment due to being temporary in nature. The structures will be erected in July of each year and deconstructed each December. The intent is for there to be little to no evidence during the winter and spring seasons of the cultivation activities that occurred during the summer and fall of the previous year. No permanent foundations for these structures are proposed. Odor control measures are mandated for permanent greenhouse structures located within the Farmland Protection Zone. Since the project involves outdoor cultivation under full sun, the use of odor filtration equipment is not required. The site has been used for cattle grazing previously and will continue to support grazing for future use. This is consistent with the neighboring cattle farm. Odors from traditional agriculture are not quantified. 8. Inadequate setbacks and conflicts with residential use The closest off-site residence is approximately 1,000 feet from the project site, while a secondary residence is approximately 900 feet away. The proposed location of the cannabis canopy exceeds the 200-foot setback requirement for off-site residences as specified in Article 27.11 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance. 9. Prime Farmland Incompatibility/ Inadequate Buffers The Project will utilize approximately 40 acres (2.5%) of the total 1,627-acre property. The remaining land will continue to be used for grazing and agricultural purposes. The proposed outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation activities are agricultural in nature such as planting crops and harvesting product, and align with existing land use patterns, surrounding uses, and applicable zoning regulations. Lake County Ordinance 3103 offers additional protections to lands within the Farmland Protection Zone (FPZ) by establishing development standards and setback requirements. Specifically, outdoor cannabis cultivation is not permitted within any FPZ or within a 1,000 foot buffer of FPZ lands. Within the FPZ, mixed-light commercial cannabis canopy, within permanent structures, must be equipped with odor filtration. The Lake County Board of Supervisors has not designated the project area or neighboring parcels as a Farmland Protection Zone (FPZ). The nearest FPZ land is situated in the Lower Lake area along State Highway 29, approximately 10 miles (as the crow flies) from the project site. Conclusion. CDD Staff must analyze projects for conformance with existing code requirements and regulations. As summarized above and discussed in detail throughout January 8, 2026, Planning Commission Memorandum and associated documents, the project meets all required regulations related to development and siting, is also consistent with the General Plan and Middletown Area Plan. Staff recommends the Board deny the appeal, upholding the Planning Commission's approval of the project. Findings for approval are provided below; Conditions of Approval are included in Exhibit A3. IV. MAJOR USE PERMIT FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL The Review Authority shall only approve or conditionally approve a Major Use Permit (LCZO Section 51.4, Major Use Permits) if all of the following findings are made: 1. That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use applied for will not under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be detrimental to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the County. The proposed use of commercial cannabis cultivation is a permitted use in the "A" Agriculture zoning district upon issuance of a Major Use Permit pursuant to Article 27, Sec. 21-27, Sec. 27.11 Table B of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance. The project scope complies with the minimum regulatory requirements set by the local ordinances to address the health, safety, morals, comforts, and general welfare of those working or residing near the proposed use. The project meets or exceeds all required setbacks for the use, including distance to nearby sensitive receptors. Prior to the applicant operating or constructing any structure(s), the applicant shall obtain the necessary permits and licenses from the appropriate federal, state, and/or local government agencies. Additionally, the CDD would conduct annual compliance monitoring inspections during the cultivation season to ensure compliance with the County's ordinances, the approved Property Management Plan, mitigation measures, and Conditions of Approval. 2. That the site for the project is adequate in size, shape, location, and physical characteristics to accommodate the type of use and level of development proposed. The proposal is for 19.6 acres outdoor commercial cannabis canopy area. The Lake County Cannabis Ordinance allows for discretionary use of cultivation on Agriculture zoned property when the project meets the applicable size and locational criteria and standards. Specifically, the County requires 20 acres for each acre of outdoor cannabis canopy to be grown. The project proposes utilizing four parcels, for a total of 1,627-acres to cultivate 19.6 acres of outdoor canopy within a 34-acre cultivation area. 3. That the streets, highways and pedestrian facilities are reasonably adequate to safely accommodate the specific proposed use. The project site is accessible via Grange Road, a County-maintained paved road from State Highway 29. Construction activities are expected to result in a minimal increase in traffic, primarily involving small vehicles for construction, maintenance, and regular deliveries on a weekly and/or monthly basis. The cultivation site is situated approximately five miles from Middletown and approximately seven miles from Lower Lake, which are the nearest population centers and likely residential areas for employees. Up to twenty employees are likely during peak harvest times, with an average of twelve employees working during construction (site preparation), and during non-peak harvest times. A total of two weekly deliveries would result from non-employees. The estimated trips per day for the proposed project are between 12 and 24 during normal operation, and up to 40 trips per day during construction, which is expected to occur over a four-to-six-week period. As discussed further in the Initial Study (Exhibit A5) the project would not generate or attract more than 110 trips per day; therefore, it is not expected for the project to have a potentially significant level of vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Impacts related to CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3. subdivision (b) would be less than significant. The applicant proposes interior roadway improvements in accordance with PRC 4290 Road Standards. 4. That there are adequate public or private services, including but not limited to fire protection, water supply, sewage disposal, and police protection to serve the project. The project site will utilize a permitted onsite groundwater well and twenty 5,000-gallon water storage tanks for irrigation and fire suppression. The project parcel(s) are served by Pacific Gas & Electric, the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection CAL FIRE, and the South Lake County Fire Protection District. The applicant is required to adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, mitigation measures, and conditions of approval intended to ensure adequate site. The project was routed to all the affected public and private service providers (including Public Works, Special Districts, Environmental Health, PG&E) for comment and review; no adverse comments were received and there are adequate public utilities and services available to the site. 5. That the project is in conformance with the applicable provisions and policies of this Code, the General Plan and any approved zoning or land use plan. The cultivation of commercial cannabis is a permitted use within the Agriculture zoning district upon securing a Major Use Permit according to Article 27.11 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance. Additionally, although the Lake County General Plan does not have any provisions specifically for commercial cannabis, both the General Plan and the Middletown Area Plan have provisions for economic development, water resources, cultural resources, agricultural resources, and land use compatibility. The proposed cultivation area is not located within a Cannabis Exclusion Zone and complies with the minimum setbacks and development standards. See Project Analysis section of this Staff Report for a detailed discussion of the consistency with the General Plan and Zoning Code. 6. That no violation of Chapters 5, 17, 21, 23 or 26 of the Lake County Code currently exists on the property, unless the purpose of the permit is to correct the violation, or the permit relates to a portion of the property which is sufficiently separate and apart from the portion of the property in violation so as not to be affected by the violation from a public health, safety or general welfare basis. There are no known violations of Chapters 5, 17, 21, 23, or 26 of the Lake County Code on the project property. 7. The proposed use complies with all development standards described in Chapter 21, Article 27, Section 1.i. As described in the Zoning Ordinance Consistency section of the Planning Commission Staff Report, the project meets all Development Standards, General Requirements and Restrictions as specified within Article 27.11(at) of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance. 8. The applicant is qualified to make the application described in Chapter 21, Article 27, Section 1.ii.(g). The applicant has passed a 'live scan' background check and is qualified to undertake a commercial cannabis cultivation activity subject to approval of this use permit. All employees of this project will also be required to pass a 'live scan' background check. The application complies with the qualifications for a permit described in Chapter 21, Article 27, Section 1.ii.(i). V. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend the Board of Supervisors: Deny the Appeal (PL-26-12), upholding the Planning Commission's approval of Major Use Permit (PL-25-13) for (UP 21-15) and Initial Study (IS 23-13), subject to the findings in the Memorandum dated May 19, 2026, and Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A3). Sample Motions: Appeal Denial (PL-26-12) I move that the Board of Supervisors deny Appeal (PL-26-12), upholding the Planning Commission's approval of Major Use Permit (PL-25-13) for (UP 21-15) and adoption of Initial Study (IS 21-13) and direct staff to prepare Draft Findings of Fact.

The Mitigation Fee Act (California Government Code sections 66000, et seq.) provides authority for local governments to impose fees to offset the impacts of development on public facilities or services. The statute regulates how public agencies may collect, maintain, and spend development impact fees, including reporting requirements. On May 21, 2024, your Board adopted Ordinance No. 3139, amending Article 1 of Chapter 27 of the Lake County Code relating to Fire Mitigation Fees. The Governing body of each Fire Agency adopts a capital fire facility and equipment plan in accordance with Government Code Section 66002, at a noticed public hearing. Agencies within the County may utilize their fire mitigation fee nexus studies as the document that includes their capital fire facility and equipment plan, per Government Section 66001(a)(2) and 66016.5. Ordinance No. 3139 includes an Automatic Annual Inflation Adjustment clause: The Fire Mitigation Fee will be automatically adjusted for inflation each year on July 1, commencing on July 1, 2025, without further action by the Board, by an amount equal to the percentage change of the Engineering News Record Building Cost Index (20-Cities Average) for the 12-month period ending in March before the adjustment takes place, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Agency in accordance with Section 27-7(a) and (b). Government Code Section 66018(a) requires a public hearing prior to approving an increase in an existing fee. This applies to any "local agency," which is defined to include an "agency, any other municipal public corporation or district . . ." Government Code Sections 66018.5 and 66000. A noticed public hearing by the Fire Districts for this year did not occur. Since the Fire Districts' resolutions approving the automatic adjustments under Ordinance No. 3139 would need to be approved in a noticed public hearing, staff has scheduled this noticed public hearing to have your Board approve the attached County of Lake proposed Resolution, which approved the adopted resolutions of the Fire Districts. Staff is currently researching possible amendments to Ordinance No. 3139 to make it more consistent with the public hearing requirements of Government Code Section 66018(a). Attached please find the Resolution adopted by each Fire District making findings and requesting the County of Lake to implement fire mitigation fees with the automatic inflation pursuant to the Lake County Fire Mitigation Fee Ordinance.

Adopt Resolution approving Resolutions submitted by Lake County Fire Agencies and making Findings and Requesting the County of Lake to Implement Fire Mitigation Fees with the Automatic Inflation pursuant to the Lake County Fire Mitigation Fee Ordinance.

Every year, Lake County PEG is mandated, based on our agreement, to provide an update to the Board of Supervisors. PEG's budget for 25/26 will be provided, an update on our board members, our current activities, and a deep dive into the work PEG has contracted with the County to provide videography services to the Municipal Advisory Councils. PEG is making some positive changes and growth with increased revenues and additional projects that it has been involved in.

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Presented today for the consideration of your Board is the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) By and Between the Lake County Deputy County Counsel Association LCDCCA, Unit 7 and the County of Lake for May 21, 2026 to June 30, 2029. The primary changes are listed below: Salary a. Effective the May 21, 2026 pay period, employees will receive a 2.5% increase based on the rates established in the March 2024 Compensation Study. b. A realignment stipend will be provided, equal to three months of the 2.5% increase. c. Beginning July 1, 2026, the County will implement a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to base salaries. d. Beginning July 1, 2027, the County will implement a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to base salaries. e. Beginning July 1, 2028, the County will implement a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to base salaries. Holiday Schedule Court Holiday Schedule Attorney Time Off 24 hours Attorney Time Off Vacation Accrual Years of Service Annual Allowance (Accrued Monthly) Less than 10 years 120 hours After 10 years but less than 15 years 128 hours After 15 years but less than 20 years 160 hours After 20 years 200 hours

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the Lake County Deputy County Counsel Association LCDCCA, Unit 7 and the County of Lake for May 21, 2026 to June 30, 2029 and authorize the Chair to sign.