Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Consideration of Extra Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
5.1Adopt a Proclamation Designating June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth: National Freedom Day in Lake County
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
RECOGNIZING JUNE 19TH, 2026 AS JUNETEENTH:
NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Juneteenth is the oldest national commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States and is a profoundly significant celebration of freedom, symbolizing the end of the oppressive era of slavery in the United States; and
WHEREAS, on June 19th each year, we look back to this day in 1865, on which Union General Gordon Granger led troops into Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of the Civil War and the insidious institution of slavery. Thousands of enslaved people in Texas - among the last to learn of their independence - were finally freed, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation; and
WHEREAS, over the next several decades, African Americans who journeyed out of the South seeking better lives brought Juneteenth celebrations with them. The thousands who settled in California, especially in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, taught our state that America's struggle for independence did not end in 1776 or 1865, but continues to this day; and
WHEREAS, we are urged to reflect on the ongoing cause of freedom and equality for Black Americans - remembering that, though General Granger's announcement in 1865 called for "absolute equality," that vision was, and remains, far from complete; and
WHEREAS, as we recognize the significance of this pivotal moment in history and its enduring impact on the struggle for equality and justice, we urge people of all backgrounds to continue the journey towards freedom.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize June 19th, 2026 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Lake County and asks citizens to celebrate how far we have come and reflect on how far we must go to truly realize our nation's founding ideals.
Recommended Action
Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth: National Freedom Day in Lake County
5.2Adopt Resolution approving the amended Agreement No.24-0680-047-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the European Grapevine Moth Detection Program for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for $23,385.12
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
I would like to ask the Board to adopt the attached Resolution approving the amended agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for the European Grapevine Moth (EGVM) trapping and detection program in Lake County from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The new agreement amount is $23,385.12. This is an increase of $3,823.12 to the original Agreement approved by your board on August 26,2025.
Should the board adopt this Resolution, please have the chair sign and return one copy of the agreement, and one copy of the board resolution and return them to the Department of Agriculture for processing. A signed complete copy will be returned for your records.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution approving the amended Agreement No. 24-0680-047-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the European Grapevine Moth Detection Program for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $23,385.12.
5.3Adopt Resolution Establishing 2026-2027 Appropriations Limit for the County of Lake and Special Districts Governed by the Board of Supervisors
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As required by Government Code �7910 and in accordance with Article XIII B of the California State Constitution, the annual calculation of the appropriations limit of County and Special Districts under your authority has been submitted for your review and approval.
In 1979, California voters approved Proposition 4, also known as the Gann initiative. Proposition 4 added Article XIIIB to the California State Constitution, which subsequently resulted in the addition of Division 9 (beginning with section 7900) to Title I of Government Code. This addition to government code requires that the governing body of a local jurisdiction establish a tax appropriation limit each year using established factors and criteria. Proposition 111 approved by voters in June 1990 amended Article XIIIB and expanded the factors and criteria for limit calculations.
The appropriation limit becomes the maximum for which a jurisdiction may spend based on the proceeds of tax that they receive in any given fiscal year. The County and the Special Districts under your Board authority have maintained compliance with annually established limit. The limit and the subject to limit calculations are performed by the Auditor-Controller's Office and are available for review at any time.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Establishing 2026-2027 Appropriations Limit for the County of Lake and Special Districts Governed by the Board of Supervisors
5.4Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement Between the County of Lake and Hilltop Recovery Services, Inc. for ASAM Residential Levels 3.1 & 3.5 and Intensive Outpatient Levels of Care 1.0 & 2.1 for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 increasing the compensation by $700,000, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $2,700,000 and Authorize Chair of the Board to Sign
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Behavioral Health Services is requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Hilltop Recovery Services, Inc. for American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Residential Levels 3.1 and 3.5 and Outpatient/Intensive Outpatient Levels of Care 1.0 and 2.1 services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The original agreement was effective July 1, 2025, with a not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000. Amendment No. 1 increases the agreement compensation by $700,000, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $2,700,000.
Hilltop Recovery Services, Inc. provides medically necessary substance use disorder treatment services as part of Lake County Behavioral Health Services' Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) continuum of care. These services include ASAM Level 1.0 outpatient treatment, ASAM Level 2.1 intensive outpatient treatment, and ASAM residential levels 3.1 and 3.5. These levels of care became increasingly important following Lake County's implementation of DMC-ODS on July 1, 2024, which expanded the County's responsibility to provide or arrange for a broader continuum of substance use disorder treatment services for eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
The requested increase is due to higher-than-projected utilization of both residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment services during Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Current invoiced and paid expenditures under the agreement total $1,990,422.27. Total projected expenditures through June 30, 2026, are estimated at approximately $2,022,875.04 based on current paid claims and average monthly invoiced amounts. The increased contract maximum provides sufficient expenditure authority to cover current paid claims, pending balances, claims in process, late-submitted claims, and final fiscal year-end reconciliation activity. Actual payment will remain limited to services rendered, documented, authorized when required, and payable under the agreement.
Fiscal year-to-date utilization data reflects significant service volume under this agreement. Through the Electronic Health Records dashboard we can report that Hilltop has served 137 clients, with 155 admissions, 164 discharges, and 12,800 total services. Services include both residential substance use disorder treatment facility services and independent clinic services. The dashboard reflects 7,359 services provided in a residential substance abuse treatment facility setting and 5,441 services provided in an independent clinic setting. By procedure group, services include assessment, care coordination, group counseling, individual counseling, peer support, residential DMC services, SUD crisis intervention, and non-billable but required service documentation activity.
Comparable historical expenditure trends demonstrate a significant increase in Hilltop utilization since implementation of the DMC-ODS continuum. Total expenditures for services provided by Hilltop Recovery Services, Inc. were approximately $560,298 in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and approximately $1,775,075.69 in Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Average monthly expenditures increased from approximately $46,691 in FY 2023-2024 to approximately $147,922 in FY 2024-2025. This growth reflects increased utilization of medically necessary substance use disorder treatment services, including expanded use of residential and outpatient/intensive outpatient levels of care under DMC-ODS.
Lake County Behavioral Health Services continues to monitor utilization, medical necessity, and level-of-care appropriateness. Residential services require ASAM-based level-of-care determinations and authorization or continued stay review, as applicable. Clients are expected to transition to a lower level of care when clinically appropriate based on treatment progress, medical necessity, and available step-down options. The Department continues to work with providers to support appropriate movement across the continuum, including transitions from residential treatment to intensive outpatient, outpatient treatment, recovery supports, and other community-based services when clinically indicated.
Based on current projections, approximately $1,798,204 of the total contract expenditures are expected to be Medi-Cal reimbursable under the DMC-ODS program. Approximately $224,670 is anticipated to be funded through Substance Use Block Grant (SUBG) revenues based on average monthly invoiced amounts. The remaining non-federal share/local match obligation associated with Medi-Cal reimbursement will be supported through Behavioral Health realignment and other available Behavioral Health program revenues.
The estimated County Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) or local share associated with the $700,000 amendment increase is approximately $350,000, assuming standard 50% federal financial participation for the Medi-Cal reimbursable portion. The estimated County IGT/local share associated with the full $2,700,000 agreement is approximately $899,102. Final local share costs may vary based on actual claims, aid-code mix, federal financial participation, denied or disallowed claims, and year-end reconciliation.
Costs associated with this amendment are already included within the approved Behavioral Health budget, and no additional budget adjustment is required. There is no impact to the County General Fund associated with this amendment. Costs associated with this agreement are funded through a combination of DMC-ODS Medi-Cal reimbursement, required County non-federal share/IGT supported by Behavioral Health realignment/program revenues, and allowable SUBG funding.
Approval of this amendment will allow Lake County Behavioral Health Services to maintain continuity of medically necessary residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient substance use disorder treatment services for Lake County residents while supporting compliance with DMC-ODS access, medical necessity, authorization, documentation, and continuum-of-care requirements.
Measure
FY 2025-26 YTD
Clients served
137
Admissions
155
Discharges
164
Total services
12,800
Residential facility services
7,359
Independent clinic services
5,441
Residential DMC clients
88
Residential DMC services
4,216
DMC Medi-Cal paid
$1,990,422.27
DMC Medi-Cal current balance
$272,234.17
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement Between the County of Lake and Hilltop Recovery Services, Inc. for ASAM Residential Levels 3.1 & 3.5 and Intensive Outpatient Levels of Care 1.0 & 2.1 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 increasing the compensation by $700,000, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $2,700,000 and Authorize Chair of the Board to Sign.
5.5Approve Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between the County of Lake, Lake County Behavioral Health Services as Lead Agency for the Lake County Continuum of Care, and North Coast Opportunities, Inc. for Rapid Rehousing Services for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 with no change to the contract amount and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On February 12, 2026, the Lake County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement between the County of Lake, Lake County Behavioral Health Services as the Lead Agency for the Lake County Continuum of Care, and North Coast Opportunities, Inc. to provide Rapid Rehousing services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Lake County. The agreement covers Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 and provides funding not to exceed $527,625.96.
The Rapid Rehousing program provides housing stabilization services including rental assistance, housing relocation support, landlord engagement, and case management services to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness in quickly obtaining and maintaining stable housing.
Following execution of the agreement, it was determined that the invoicing provisions in Exhibit B reflected an advance disbursement structure that does not align with the County's standard fiscal procedures. Amendment No. 1 revises the invoicing section to allow for monthly reimbursement-based billing, submission of itemized invoices, and documentation requirements consistent with County standards.
This amendment does not change the scope of services, term of the agreement, or the total compensation amount. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain unchanged.
The maximum compensation for this agreement remains $527,625.96 for the term of the agreement. Funding for this agreement is provided through Lake County Continuum of Care Rapid Rehousing grant funding administered by Lake County Behavioral Health Services.
Actual expenditures will be based on services rendered and invoiced in accordance with the revised monthly reimbursement procedures.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between the County of Lake, Lake County Behavioral Health Services as Lead Agency for the Lake County Continuum of Care, and North Coast Opportunities, Inc. for Rapid Rehousing Services for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 with no change to the contract amount and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
5.7Adopt Resolution Authorizing Standard Agreement No. 26-60035 Between the County of Lake and the California Department of Health Care Services for the Administration, Oversight, and Compliance of County Behavioral Health Programs, and Authorizing the Behavioral Health Director to Sign the Agreement and Related Administrative Documents.
Action Item
pulled on consent
Adopted — Pass
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Lake County Behavioral Health Services requests approval of a Resolution authorizing Standard Agreement No. 26-60035 between the County of Lake and the California Department of Health Care Services. This agreement establishes the programmatic, administrative, fiscal, reporting, oversight, and compliance requirements necessary for the County to administer state and federally funded behavioral health programs and services.
The term of the agreement is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. This is a zero-dollar agreement; however, approval is necessary for the County to continue participating in and administering applicable behavioral health programs in compliance with DHCS requirements.
Although the agreement does not provide a direct allocation of funds, it is not merely ministerial.
The agreement functions as the County's behavioral health performance contract with DHCS and incorporates significant state and federal requirements applicable to County-administered behavioral health programs. It also reflects the transition from the Mental Health Services Act to the Behavioral Health Services Act, which places increased planning, reporting, fiscal accountability, access, provider oversight, and performance-measurement obligations on county behavioral health departments.
Key changes and increased obligations under this agreement include, but are not limited to:
* Implementation of Behavioral Health Services Act requirements, including compliance with the BHSA County Policy Manual and future DHCS guidance issued during the agreement term;
* Development and submission of three-year Integrated Plans, Annual Updates, and, when needed, Intermittent Updates using DHCS-required templates and processes;
* Expanded use of local data, including mental health and substance use disorder prevalence data, unmet need data, health disparities data, homelessness point-in-time information, and community health improvement planning information;
* Reporting of planned activities and projected expenditures across the County Behavioral Health System and the broader Behavioral Health Care Continuum, rather than only reporting on a narrower subset of programs;
* Board of Supervisors approval of the Integrated Plan and certification that the County will meet applicable realignment obligations, including time and distance standards and appointment time standards, without utilizing waitlists;
* Compliance with BHSA fiscal policies, including required funding allocations, administrative cost limitations, planning cost limitations, and detailed reporting of administrative expenditures;
* Implementation of Full Service Partnership, Behavioral Health Services and Supports, and Housing Interventions requirements, including applicable priority populations, allowable expenditures, documentation requirements, and transition policies;
* Coordination with Medi-Cal managed care plans and other payers to ensure BHSA funds are not used for services that are otherwise covered by Medi-Cal managed care or other available coverage sources;
* Increased documentation and reporting requirements, including requirements related to the Behavioral Health Outcomes, Accountability, and Transparency Report;
* Expanded County oversight responsibilities for BHSA-funded providers, including contracted providers and County-operated programs; and
* Increased DHCS oversight and enforcement authority, including compliance reviews, document requests, provider and personnel interviews, corrective action plans, required revisions to County plans or updates, temporary monetary withholds, and monetary sanctions for noncompliance.
Approval of this agreement will allow Lake County Behavioral Health Services to continue administering state and federally funded behavioral health programs while maintaining compliance with DHCS requirements. Approval also acknowledges that the Department will be operating under a more complex and demanding state accountability structure during the 2026-2029 agreement period.
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with approval of this agreement, as Standard Agreement No. 26-60035 is a zero-dollar agreement. However, the agreement establishes the administrative and compliance framework necessary for the County to receive, administer, and remain eligible for applicable behavioral health funding. The expanded planning, reporting, fiscal tracking, data analysis, provider oversight, and compliance requirements will require ongoing staff time and departmental infrastructure to implement.
There is no County General Fund impact associated with approval of this item.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Standard Agreement No. 26-60035 Between the County of Lake and the California Department of Health Care Services for the Administration, Oversight, and Compliance of County Behavioral Health Programs, and Authorizing the Behavioral Health Director to Sign the Agreement and Related Administrative Documents.
Supervisor Sabatier offered the Resolution and it was passed by roll call vote (4 ayes).
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled by public member Angela Amaral for further discussion. Behavioral Health Director Elise Jones presented the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke: Angela Amaral. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.8Approve Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Renewal of Veterans Subvention Certificate of Compliance and Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program Certificate of Compliance and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
We respectfully request your approval of the Annual Subvention Certificate of Compliance
and the Annual Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Certificate of Compliance for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
These certifications, which are required each fiscal year, allow the County to continue to
receive State funds that help support the work of the County Veterans Services Division in
assisting our United States veterans, their dependents, and their survivors.
Recommended Action
Approve Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Renewal of Veterans Subvention Certificate of Compliance
And Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program Certificate of Compliance and Authorize the Board Chair
to Sign
5.9(Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors) Approve the Sewer Mainline Extension Agreement between the Lake County Sanitation District and Clearlake CIC, LP for the installation of a sewer collection line and associated manhole to serve the proposed development project and authorize the Chair to sign
Action Item
pulled on consent
approved — Pass
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Clearlake CIC, LP is developing Valley Vista Apartments, an 80-unit multi-family housing project located at 15837 Dam Road Extension, Clearlake, within the Lake County Sanitation District service area. To provide wastewater collection and treatment to service the development, the developer proposes to construct a sewer mainline extension, including an associated manhole in accordance with District standards and approved improvement plans.
Attached for your review and approval, please find the Mainline Extension Agreement between the County (Lake County Sanitation Districts) and Clearlake CIC, LP, along with the accompanying documents such as: Exhibit A (parcel map), Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Multiple Obligee Rider, and Certificate of Liability Insurance.
Recommended Action
(Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors) Approve a Sewer Mainline Extension Agreement between the Lake County Sanitation District and Clearlake CIC, LP for the installation of a sewer collection line and associated manhole to serve the proposed development project.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier and by vote of the Board, approved the Sewer Mainline Extension Agreement between the Lake County Sanitation District and Clearlake CIC, LP for the installation of a sewer collection line and associated manhole to serve the proposed development project and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled by public member Angela Amaral. Special Districts Administrator Robin Borre presented the item to the Board. Clearlake CIC, LP representative Christopher Galan was present.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Angela Amaral and Betsy Cawn. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
Signed MLX Agreement - Clearlake CIC LP - Valley Vista - LP Signed (4.30.26) Exhibit A (4-10-26) Signed Payment Bond SPA150562_011 – Clearlake CIC LP – 05.21.26 Lake County Sanitation District_5-5-2026_Emmerson Construction, Inc._252807461 Signed Performance Bond SPA150562_011 – Clearlake CIC LP – 05.21.26 Multiple Obligee Rider SPA150562_011 – Clearlake CIC LP – 05.21.26
5.10Approve Long Distance Travel to the National Association of Pretrial Service Agencies for Mikala Knoll and Thomas Lairson, being held in Reno, Nevada, August 30th through September 2, 2026.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The National Association of Pretrial Service Agencies Annual Conference and Training Institute is being held in Reno, Nevada, August 30th through September 2, 2026. Officers Knoll and Lairson handle all pretrial cases for the Probation Department and this conference is the premier training for pretrial services. Because of the distance of the conference, the officers may need to travel the day before and the day after depending on the timing of the classes.
Pursuant to the County of Lake Travel Policy 15-1.3(D), I respectfully request your Board's approval for Mikala Knoll and Thomas Lairson to travel out of State to attend the National Association of Pretrial Service Agencies Annual Conference and Training Institute in Reno, Nevada.
Recommended Action
Approve Long Distance Travel to the National Association of Pretrial Service Agencies for Mikala Knoll and Thomas Lairson, being held in Reno, Nevada, August 30th through September 2, 2026.
5.11Approve Request to Close the Probation Department on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for All-Staff Training
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
I respectfully request the Board's approval to close the Probation Department to the public on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for All-Staff Training.
While closed, the Probation Department will engage in training and team-building activities for all Probation employees.
The Chief Probation Officer and Department management staff will remain on call during these times to respond as needed to emergent situations.
Your approval of these requests will enhance Department operations and morale.
Recommended Action
Approve Request to Close the Probation Department on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for All-Staff Training
5.12Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Argonaut Constructors, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project for a decrease of $46,689.09 and Authorize the Chair to Sign
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On April 8, 2025, your Board entered into a contract with Argonaut Constructors for pavement rehabilitation of approximately 16 miles of roads in the Cobb area.
Proposed Contract Change Order No. 4 addresses the balancing of all contract bid items to reflect actual final in-place quantities. Approval of Contract Change Order No. 4 will decrease the contract by $46,689.09, resulting in a revised contract amount of $6,407,252.29.
Recommended Action
Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Argonaut Constructors, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project for a decrease of $46,689.09, and authorize the Chair to sign
5.13a) Waive the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to County Ordinance 3137 Section 28.2 due to 38.2 (2) Not in the Public Interest; and, b) Approve Contract Between County of Lake and North Coast Opportunities, Inc. for Stage One Child Care Services, in the Amount of $1,500,000.00 Per Fiscal Year From May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.
Agreement
pulled on consent
approved — Pass
Staff memo
Executive Summary
North Coast Opportunities, Inc. (NCO), in addition to being the local Resource and Referral (R&R) agency for Lake County, is also the official Alternative Payment Program (APP) provider. As Lake County's APP, NCO manages the vast majority of Child Care programs available to residents, including Stage One. Because NCO is contracted through the California Department of Social Services as the APP, they are a sole source provider for the services covered by this Contract. Under Lake County Ordinance 3137, Section 38.2 (2), Stage One Child Care Services are exempt from the competitive bidding process due to the unique nature of services provided.
NCO provides Stage One Child Care services to eligible clients of Social Services and receives a portion of the funding for program operational costs. Stage One begins when a family starts receiving CalWORKs cash aid. CalWORKs clients may be served in Stage One until the county determines that the family situation is stable, or if no funds are available in Stage Two.
This program provides low or no cost childcare for eligible CalWORKs participants, alleviating a large burden for many families. Stage One Child Care also provides facility referrals to participants, assisting them in finding quality, available childcare. The funding provided by this Contract covers the administration costs of running the Stage One program, and actual Child Care costs are around $1,050,000 yearly, paid by DSS.
Recommended Action
a) Waive the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to County Ordinance 3137 Section 28.2 due to 38.2 (2) Not in the Public Interest; and, b) Approve Contract between County of Lake and North Coast Opportunities, Inc. for Stage One Child Care Services, in the amount of $1,100,000.00 per fiscal year from May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and authorize the Chair to sign.
| Estimated Cost | $ 1,500,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $1,500,000.00 |
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved to a) waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services and, b) approved the Contract Between County of Lake and North Coast Opportunities, Inc. for Stage One Child Care Services, in the Amount of $1,500,000.00 Per Fiscal Year From July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, and authorized the Chair to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled by Supervisor Owen for further discussion. Social Services Director Rachael Dillman-Parsons presented the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke: Angela Amaral. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.14Approve Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Agreement with Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers - CSA-2 Spring Valley Water Distribution System Improvements Project (Project No. 5063.00) with a not-to-exceed amount by $126,900.00 to a new total of $386,800.00 and authorize the Chair to sign
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Staff requests your approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Engineering and Design Services with Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers for the CSA-2 Spring Valley Water Distribution System Improvements Project.
The original Agreement (July 23, 2024) established a not-to-exceed amount of $259,900.00. The proposed Amendment increases the not-to-exceed amount by $126,900.00 to a new total of $386,800.00. This adjustment is fully supported by the Planning Grant from the State Water Resources Control Board and reflects the expanded scope necessitated by project evolution (detailed in the attached Contractor letter and tabulation), which now includes all main replacements and environmental.
Key changes include additional design to 60%, geotechnical, right-of-way, and environmental (cultural resources) work. Final design is part of the next phase of the Grant and will be included in the Construction Grant. The amendment maintains the project schedule and ensures compliance with grant requirements. To date, approximately $101,478.80 has been invoiced under the original budget. The Amendment has been reviewed by Special Districts Administration and County Counsel. Approval will allow the project to proceed efficiently toward the 60% design submittal and secure full grant funding.
Attachments
* Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Engineering and Desing Service for County Service Area #2 (CSA-2) Spring Valley Water Distribution System Improvements
* 2024 Agreement for Eng. and Design Service for CSA-2 BOS approved July 23,2024
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Agreement with Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers - CSA-2 Spring Valley Water Distribution System Improvements Project (Project No. 5063.00) with a not-to-exceed amount by $126,900.00 to a new total of $386,800.00 and authorize the Chair to sign.
5.15A) Sitting as the Board of Supervisors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts on behalf of CSA #02 Spring Valley, CSA #6 Finley, CSA #13 Kono Tayee, CSA #20 Soda Bay, CSA #21 North Lakeport and Wunderlich-Malec for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
B) Sitting as the Board of Supervisors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts on behalf of CSA #02 Spring Valley, CSA #6 Finley, CSA #13 Kono Tayee, CSA #20 Soda Bay, CSA #21 North Lakeport, and RSA+ for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
C) Sitting as the Board of Supervisors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts on behalf of CSA #02 Spring Valley, CSA #6 Finley, CSA #13 Kono Tayee, CSA #20 Soda Bay, CSA #21 North Lakeport, and Larry Walker & Associates for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign
D) Sitting as the Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3 Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Kelseyville County Water Works District #3 and Wunderlich-Malec for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
E) Sitting as the Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3 Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Kelseyville County Water Works District #3 and RSA+ for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
F) Sitting as the Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3 Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Kelseyville County Water Works District #3 and Larry Walker & Associates for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign
G) Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Lake County Sanitation District and Wunderlich-Malec for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
H) Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Lake County Sanitation District and RSA+ for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
I) Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Lake County Sanitation District and Larry Walker & Associates for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
A) Sitting as the Board of Supervisors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts on behalf of CSA #02 Spring Valley, CSA #6 Finley, CSA #13 Kono Tayee, CSA #20 Soda Bay, CSA #21 North Lakeport and Wunderlich-Malec for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
B) Sitting as the Board of Supervisors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts on behalf of CSA #02 Spring Valley, CSA #6 Finley, CSA #13 Kono Tayee, CSA #20 Soda Bay, CSA #21 North Lakeport, and RSA+ for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
C) Sitting as the Board of Supervisors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts on behalf of CSA #02 Spring Valley, CSA #6 Finley, CSA #13 Kono Tayee, CSA #20 Soda Bay, CSA #21 North Lakeport, and Larry Walker & Associates for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign
D) Sitting as the Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3 Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Kelseyville County Water Works District #3 and Wunderlich-Malec for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
E) Sitting as the Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3 Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Kelseyville County Water Works District #3 and RSA+ for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
F) Sitting as the Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3 Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Kelseyville County Water Works District #3 and Larry Walker & Associates for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign
G) Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Lake County Sanitation District and Wunderlich-Malec for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
H) Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Lake County Sanitation District and RSA+ for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
I) Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Lake County Sanitation District and Larry Walker & Associates for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign
Executive Summary
Lake County Special Districts oversees the operation of multiple water and street light districts and the Lake County Sanitation District. To fully utilize on-call engineering contracts across all the District's areas, staff is requested approval of three engineering contracts by the Board of Supervisors, Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3 Board of Directors and as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors, sitting concurrently on this item.
Lake County Special Districts solicited proposals from qualified consultants to perform a variety of "on-call" engineering services to help assist District staff in engineering assignments and tasks that are needed for the District to perform at various times. This will enable staff to quickly and efficiently address the engineering and design services needed without having to go through the individual Request for Proposal and Consultant Selection process for each project.
Engineering design is fully funded through various grants and funding sources, including operation budgets.
A Request for Proposals (Solicitation No. 2617531) was distributed to Valley Contractors Exchange Plan Room Reporter Northern Online Plan Services (NOPS) as well as 3 additional Engineering firms, was advertised in the Record Bee and placed on the County and Special Districts websites. We received three (3) proposals; Larry Walker Associates (LWA) of Davis, CA., RSA+ of Lakeport, CA. and Wunderlich-Malec of Roseville, CA. A Consultant Selection Board (CSB) was convened in accordance with County policy and the recommendation of the CSB was that Wunderlich-Malec was the highest ranked firm with LWA ranked as the second highest ranked firm and RSA+ was ranked as the third highest ranked firm. Each firm has an advantage over the other with specific Disciplines, for example LWA specializes in compliance. Due to the number of projects, engineering and specific design needs, the District decided to move forward by getting all three firms under contract for the on-call services.
Attached for your consideration are agreements for On-Call Engineering Services with Wunderlich-Malec, LWA and RSA+. Also attached for your information is Task Order #1 with Wunderlich-Malec Engineering. This firm has been selected to complete Preliminary Engineering & Design of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Pipe Realignment. Funding for this task order is already allocated in the FY25/26 Budget and is within the Assistant Procurement Director's authority.
No environmental review or determination is needed to take these actions of awarding engineering contracts. All environmental requirements will be completed during each project's Design and Environmental Phase and prior to Construction.
Attachments
� On-call Engineering & Design Services Agreement Lake County Special Districts and Wunderlich-Malec
� On-call Engineering & Design Services Agreement Lake County Special Districts and RSA+
� On-call Engineering & Design Services Agreement Lake County Special Districts and Larry Walker & Associates
� Task Order 1 Wunderlich-Malec Preliminary Engineering, SE WWTP Headworks Improvement
Recommended Action
A) Sitting as the Board of Supervisors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts on behalf of CSA #02 Spring Valley, CSA #6 Finley, CSA #13 Kono Tayee, CSA #20 Soda Bay, CSA #21 North Lakeport and Wunderlich-Malec for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
B) Sitting as the Board of Supervisors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts on behalf of CSA #02 Spring Valley, CSA #6 Finley, CSA #13 Kono Tayee, CSA #20 Soda Bay, CSA #21 North Lakeport, and RSA+ for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
C) Sitting as the Board of Supervisors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts on behalf of CSA #02 Spring Valley, CSA #6 Finley, CSA #13 Kono Tayee, CSA #20 Soda Bay, CSA #21 North Lakeport, and Larry Walker & Associates for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign
D) Sitting as the Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3 Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Kelseyville County Water Works District #3 and Wunderlich-Malec for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
E) Sitting as the Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3 Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Kelseyville County Water Works District #3 and RSA+ for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
F) Sitting as the Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3 Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Kelseyville County Water Works District #3 and Larry Walker & Associates for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign
G) Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Lake County Sanitation District and Wunderlich-Malec for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
H) Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Lake County Sanitation District and RSA+ for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign;
I) Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors Approve Agreement between Lake County Special Districts Lake County Sanitation District and Larry Walker & Associates for On-Call Engineering Services and authorize Chair to sign
5.16a) Waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.1, as an extension of an annual agreement; (b) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc., for FY 2026-27 MPTS property tax system maintenance, Online Business Property Filing License/Support and the Transient Occupancy Tax Licensing/Support in the amount of $245,822.01 and authorize the Chair to sign; (c) Approve Web Services Addendum to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc. for FY 2026-27 online tax bills and e-payment processing services, in the amount of $7,062.18 and authorize the Chair to sign.
Action Item
passed on consent
approved — Pass
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The 2026-27 Megabyte Property Tax System maintenance contract and database support and web services addendums are presented herein for your consideration and approval.
The MPTS Property Tax System Maintenance Agreement includes software maintenance, database administration, user training, Online Business Property Filing Licensing/Support, Tax Sale Maintenance/Support and Transient Occupancy Tax Licensing/Support. The Maintenance Agreement for fiscal year 2023-24 is $242,058.72. The Web Services addendum provides online tax bills and e-payment processing for an additional $7,062.18.
These expenditures are offset by the Tax Cost fee of $20 for delinquent 2nd installments. Primary users of the system are the Tax Collector, Auditor and the Assessor. The county has more than 150 registered users on the system and provides online public access via the Tax Collector's website.
Recommended Action
a) Waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.1, as an extension of an annual agreement; (b) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc., for FY 2026-27 MPTS property tax system maintenance, Online Business Property Filing License/Support and the Transient Occupancy Tax Licensing/Support in the amount of $245,822.01 and authorize the Chair to sign; (c) Approve Web Services Addendum to the Agreement between the County of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc. for FY 2026-27 online tax bills and e-payment processing services, in the amount of $7,062.18 and authorize the Chair to sign.
On motion of Supervisor Crandell and by vote of the Board, approved Consent Agenda items 5.1 though 5.16, with the exception of 5.6, 5.7, 5.9 and 5.13. The motion carried by the following vote:
6. Timed Items
6.19:02 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Richard Schmidt, Steven Zucker, Skiela Laiwa, and Sterling Wellman spoke
6.29:03 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Clerk’s notes: Animal Care and Control was not present.
6.39:05 A.M. - New and Noteworthy at the Library
Action Item
Clerk’s notes: County Librarian, Christopher Veach, presented the book Kin by Tayari Jones. Mr. Veach also reported that "Summer Reading with your Library" has started, from June 4 through August 12, 2026.
6.710:00 A.M. - Public Hearing - (Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District, Board of Directors) LCAQMD FY 26/27 Draft Budget Hearing for Budget Units #8799 & #8798
Public Hearing
Adopted — Pass
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Air Quality Management District (District) maintains an active and effective air quality management program to protect the health and welfare of the populace of the Lake County Air Basin. This is a shared mission with State and Federal agencies. The District has primary responsibility for stationary air pollution sources in conformance with all District regulations and State and Federal laws. As a designated Air Basin, the District participates in several Local, State and Federal programs by law. The District's attainment status with all of the Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) has enabled flexibility when meeting State and Federal requirements.
The above referenced, June 9, 2026, draft budget hearing is intended to meet the requirements of California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Section 40131.
Recommended Action
1) That the Board of Directors approve the FY 26/27 Draft Budget proposed for the District;
2) That the Board of Directors continue to be on record as opposed to any further State subvention cuts to the District, and is in support of the District pursuing increased State subvention funding to cover Legislative/State mandates;
3) That the Board of Directors continue their policy directive that health impacts, health risks, health based complaints, and mandated programs/requirements be given top priority, followed by activities that have regulatory time frames, and other funded activities.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, (a) approved the FY 26/27 Draft Budget proposed for the Air Quality Management District; (b) continued to be on record as opposed to any further State subvention cuts to the District, and is in support of the District pursuing increased State subvention funding to cover Legislative/State mandates; and (c) continued their policy directive that health impacts, health risks, health based complaints, and mandated programs/requirements be given top priority, followed by activities that have regulatory time frames, and other funded activities. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Air Pollution Control Officer Doug Gearhart and Deputy Elizabeth Knight presented the budget for the Lake County Air Quality Management District.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Angela Amaral. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.810:30 A.M. – HEARING - Consideration for Lien Hearing on Account and Proposed Assessment of Abatement Costs for properties abated under a CalRecycle Grant; (a) Location: 4789 ABBOTT RD, LUCERNE (APN 033-191-15); Property Owner: Carolyn Williams, TTE; (b) Location: 5009 DUNSTAN RD, LUCERNE; (APN 033-192-11); Property Owners: Michael Braley and Paul Hudson; (c) Location: 5055 DUNSTAN RD, LUCERNE (APN 033-162-35); Property Owner Amnon Etkes; (d)12574 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, CLEARLAKE OAKS (APN 035-201-33); Property Owner: Jense and Cheryl Kircher; (e)12584 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, CLEARLAKE OAKS (APN 035-201-35); Property Owner: Wilbert and Eddy
Action Item
approved — Pass
Staff memo
(a) 4789 ABBOTT RD, LUCERNE / APN 033-191-15 / WILLIAMS CAROLYN - TRUSTEE;
(b) 5009 DUNSTAN RD, LUCERNE / APN 033-192-11 / BRALEY MICHAEL E & HUDSON PAUL;
(c) 5055 DUNSTAN RD, LUCERNE / APN 033-162-35 / ETKES AMNON;
(d) 12574 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, CLEARLAKE OAKS / APN 035-201-33 / KIRCHER JENS & L CHERYL; and
(e) 12584 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, CLEARLAKE OAKS / APN 035-201-35 / LANDSTROM WILBERT NORMAN & LANDSTROM EDDY MAE
Executive Summary
Code Enforcement is seeking Board of Supervisor approval to record liens against the subject properties to recover the costs of several abatements conducted under a CalRecycle grant obtained by Code Enforcement to pay for the abatement and clean-up of properties in the unincorporated areas of the County identified to have illegal dumping. As part of the requirements for the grant, the County is to record a lien against the real property in favor of CalRecycle with a priority or first lien position, so that Cal-Recycle may recover grant funds expended for the trash removal. Code Enforcement is allowed to record a lien against the property in a subordinate or second lien position to recover administrative costs associated with the cleanup of the illegal dump site.
In accordance with Lake County Code Chapter 13, Article I, Section 13-42, the Board of Supervisors shall hear and consider the account and proposed assessment, together with objections and protests thereto. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board may make such modifications and revisions of the proposed account and assessment as it deems just and may order the account and proposed assessment confirmed or denied, in whole or in part or as modified and revised.
Relevant Property Information:
Each property is a vacant lot without any improvement.
All properties are zoned Rural Residential "RR". Purpose: To provide for single-family residential development in a semi-rural setting along with limited agriculture. The following regulations shall apply in all "RR" districts.
12574 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, CLEARLAKE OAKS - the property owners have a mailing address outside of the Country (Leonbery, Germany). A good faith attempt was made to contact the owner by mail.
Assessment Information (all information is according to County records):
4789 ABBOTT RD, LUCERNE - Default date 6/30/2000, a "Power to sell" has been recorded with the Lake County Tax Collectors Office.
5009 DUNSTAN RD, LUCERNE - Default date 6/30/2012, a "Power to sell" has been recorded with the Lake County Tax Collectors Office.
5055 DUNSTAN RD, LUCERNE - Default date 6/30/1996, a "Power to sell" has been recorded with the Lake County Tax Collectors Office.
12584 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, CLEARLAKE OAKS - Default date of 6/30/2024, delinquent taxes in the amount of $133.86.
Investigation Background and Fact(s):
Properties and sites were identified by members of the public and Code Enforcement with knowledge of the area. For each property a site visit was conducted and observed on each property was the existence of trash and/or rubbish.
Notices of Nuisance and Orders to Abate were issued against each property for violations of: the existence trash, rubbish, refuse, or waste matter. All notices provide for a thirty (30) day correction period and a twenty-one day appeal period.
Abatement:
Abatements were performed for the properties mentioned in this memo. The abatements involved removal of trash from the ground and junk vehicles. The contractor cost of the abatement, administrative recovery costs, and total abatement cost are as follows:
* 4789 ABBOTT RD, LUCERNE / APN 033-191-15 - Contractor Cost - $2,200 + Administrative Costs - $577.48 = for a total amount of $2,777.48; 7,880 lbs of trash were removed and 1 recreational vehicle. (Attachment A -Site photos, NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet)
* 5009 DUNSTAN RD, LUCERNE / APN 033-192-11 - Contractor Cost - $2,200 + Administrative Costs - $578.49 = for a total amount of $2,778.49; 14,460 lbs of trash were and one (1) recreational vehicle were removed. (Attachment C -Site photos, NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet)
* 5055 DUNSTAN RD, LUCERNE / APN 033-162-35 - $4,000 + Administrative Costs - $484.20 = for a total amount of $4,484.20; 8,880 lbs of trash was removed (Attachment D -Site photos, NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet)
* 12574 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, CLEARLAKE OAKS / APN 035-201-33 - Contractor Cost - $2,000 + Administrative Costs - $577.48 for a total amount of $2,577.48. 6,200 lbs of trash were removed. (Attachment E - Site photos, NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet)
* 12584 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, CLEARLAKE OAKS / APN 035-201-35 - Contractor Cost $2,000 + Administrative Costs - $668.32 for a total amount of $2,668.32. 8,900 lbs of trash were removed. (Attachment F - Site photos, NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet)
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County Witness(es):
Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager
Norman Valdez III, Code Enforcement Program Coordinator
Damien Marks, Staff Services Analyst
Recommended Action
Staff recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the following lien amounts and direct staff to record a lien against the property with the Lake County Recorders Office, after recordation, the lien shall be delivered to the County Auditor who shall enter the amount of the lien on the assessment roll as special assessments.
* 4789 ABBOTT RD, LUCERNE / APN 033-191-15 - in the amount of $2,777.48.
* 5009 DUNSTAN RD, LUCERNE / APN 033-192-11 - in the amount of $2,778.49.
* 5055 DUNSTAN RD, LUCERNE / APN 033-162-35 - in the amount of $4,484.20.
* 12574 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, CLEARLAKE OAKS / APN 035-201-33 - in the amount of $2,577.48.
* 12584 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, CLEARLAKE OAKS / APN 035-201-35- in the amount of $2,668.32.
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved the following lien amounts and directed staff to record a lien against the property with the Lake County Recorders Office, after recordation, the lien shall be delivered to the County Auditor who shall enter the amount of the lien on the assessment roll as special assessments:
4789 ABBOTT RD, LUCERNE / APN 033-191-15 - in the amount of $2,777.48.
5009 DUNSTAN RD, LUCERNE / APN 033-192-11 - in the amount of $2,778.49.
5055 DUNSTAN RD, LUCERNE / APN 033-162-35 - in the amount of $4,484.20.
12574 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, CLEARLAKE OAKS / APN 035-201-33 - in the amount of $2,577.48.
12584 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, CLEARLAKE OAKS / APN 035-201-35- in the amount of $2,668.32.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: All parties to the hearing were sworn in by the Clerk.
Community Development Director Mireya Turner and Code Enforcement Manager Marcus Beltramo presented the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen opened the public hearing and the following people spoke: Will Landstrom, and ERTH Chair, Angela Amaral. No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
6.910:45 A.M. - HEARING - Consideration of Request for Hearing before the Board of Supervisors for Code Enforcement Actions taken at 12932 Third St, Clearlake Oaks (APN 035-375-16); Property Owner: Eugene Patterson (deceased) / Requestor: Michelle Patterson
Action Item
approved — Pass
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Michelle Patterson (Patterson) made a request for a hearing in front of the Board of Supervisors regarding the issuance of a "Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate" (NONOTA) issued against the subject property. (Attachment A - Appeal)
On April 15, 2026, Lake County Code Enforcement (CE) issued a NONOTA against the property located at 12932 Third St, Clearlake Oaks, CA for violation(s) of the Lake County Code (LCC) pertaining to: use of land, buildings, and premises operated, maintained, or contrary to the Lake County Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 21) for placement of three (3) accessory structures (sheds) on the property without first obtaining zoning clearances; failure to obtain permits for the installation of electrical contrary to the Building Regulations of the County of Lake (Chapter 5); and the existence of trash which constitutes a public nuisance (Chapter 13). (Attachment B - NONOTA)
Basis for Patterson's Request for Hearing in front of the Board of Supervisors (summary):
* The structures in question have been in place since 2016.
* The enforcement action should be null and void or negated as code enforcement conducted an inspection by providing a false reason and made many false complaints; Code Enforcement is harassing Patterson.
* No permits are necessary for the accessory structures at the time they were installed.
* One of the sheds
* The damage to correct the violations will cost between $5,000 and $30,000, Patterson is contesting her disability case and finances are tight.
Property / Background Information: The property is an improved lot with a structure approximately 2,650 sq ft.
Ownership Information as reflected by County Records: As of August 3, 2018, Eugene Patterson is
reflected on County records as having 100% interest. Eugune Patterson is now deceased.
Improvement(s): County records reflect that a residential structure and a "sleeping room" as being
permitted and/or being assessed. The "sleeping room" has been reflected on county assessor
records prior to 1950. At one time there was a shed on the property, that shed was removed prior
to the placement of the three sheds in question.
Zoning Designation: Single-Family Residential Or "R1" District. The purpose is to establish areas for individual residential dwelling units at relatively low densities where the traditional neighborhood character of single-family units prevail.
Investigation / Fact(s):
Code Enforcement (CE) received a complaint alleging "Mr. Patterson was renting out a shed as a dwelling...the shed has no bathroom, kitchen but pays rent, the tenant's name is Skye Amos." CE compiled evidence by making physical observations from public vantage points; statements made by Patterson, conducting an inspection of the property with consent from Patterson, review of time lapse imagery and research of Department and public agency records.
Use of land, buildings, or premises established, operated, or maintained contrary to the provisions of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance
Around 2021, three (3) accessory structures (sheds) were placed on the property without first obtaining a zoning clearance and placed in the property front setbacks (the property has two front setbacks) (Attachment C - Google Time lapse imagery). The investigation determined the structure referenced in the complaint was a "sleeping room" that is being assessed on the County tax rolls and most likely has been on the property since prior to 1950 therefore making this structure legal non-conforming. Community Development has no record of the three subject structures having been issued a zoning clearance. In addition, the structures are located within the property setbacks which most likely would not be allowed by the Planning Division if an application for a zoning clearance was received. The property setbacks as stated in the zoning ordinance are: (a) Front yard: Twenty (20) feet from lot line, or forty-five (45) feet from centerline of roadway, whichever is greater. Yards abutting streets are front yards; (b) Rear yard: Fifteen (15) feet from lot line for one story structures, twenty (20) feet from lot line for structures exceeding one story The property is a corner lot that abuts two streets and therefore has two front yard setbacks. (Attachment D - Site Photos of Sheds.)
Patterson claims her husband performed his due diligence and inquired if building permits were required for the structures sometime in 2020. At the time, the Building Division did not require bldg. permits for structures under 200 sq ft. Therefore, the Building Division did not require a bldg. permit, which is in accordance with past policy and precedent, but a zoning clearance was required by the Planning Division.
Use of land, buildings, or premises established, operated, or maintained contrary to the provisions of the Lake County Building Regulations
During a consensual inspection of the sheds, observed on the interior was unpermitted electrical consisting of exposed wiring installed improperly and not up to code. All wiring is to be covered either behind the walls or in a conduit. (Attachment E - Site photos of electrical)
In Attachment E-1, in addition to the unpermitted exposed wiring, there are two 220 boxes with 10-2 (orange wires) and 12-2 (yellow wires) wiring connected which may create overloading and a fire risk, as the box was designed to handle 12-2 wiring.
In Attachment E-2 , in addition to the unpermitted exposed wiring, there are too many wires connected to the box which could cause an overload.
Existence of Trash
Garbage, rubbish, and refuse are present on the property.
County Witness(es):
Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager
Logan Smith, Code Enforcement Officer (lead Code Enforcement Officer)
Mireya Turner, Director of the Community Development Department / Planning Director
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors uphold the Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate and direct the property owner to voluntarily remove all unpermitted sheds and electrical 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.
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved to uphold the Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate and directed the property owner to voluntarily remove all unpermitted sheds and electrical within thirty (30) days and to authorized 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.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: All parties to the hearing were sworn in by the Clerk.
Community Development Director Mireya Turner and Code Enforcement Manager Marcus Beltramo presented the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen opened the public hearing and the following person spoke: Michelle Patterson Logan. No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
6.1011:00 A.M. - (Sitting as the LACOSAN Board of Directors) Consideration of Request for Quarterly Report of LACOSAN Infrastructure Status
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
LACOSAN operates the Southeast Regional Wastewater System, Northwest Regional Wastewater System, Middletown Wastewater System, Anderson Springs Sewer, and South Lakeport Wastewater Service.
Many of the systems are aging with most being around 30+ years old. Some systems, some more than others, deal with wet season inflow and infiltration that increases the amount of effluent going into the treatments ponds doubling sometimes tripling the amount seen during dry seasons.
As the Board is aware, there have been a number of large spills that have occurred in the Southeast Regional Wastewater System, as well as other less significant spills in the other systems.
Due to increasing climate unpredictability, which is enhanced by more intensified precipitation, our wastewater systems are being tested more and more. It is important for the LACOSAN Board to have the knowledge of the systems' status in order to make better decisions on resource priorities to mitigate system issues.
Here is a sample of a quarterly report:
Quarterly report for each system should include:
- Inspections:
o # of linear feet of gravity pipeline inspection using smoke testing and camera work
o # of linear feet of forcemain inspection
o # Valve Inspections
o # Odor Control Inspections
o # Lift Station Inspections
o # of issues found
o Resolution and timeline for fixes required for issues found and potential cost
- Maintenance
o # of complaints for maintenance received
o # of pro-active maintenance
o Type of maintenance that occurred (i.e. unclog roots, unclog fat, clean out dirt, pipe replacement, pipe expansion)
- Spills
o Number of gallons spilled
o Type of spill
o Reason for spill
o Fix to resolve spill
- Sewer Pond
o Maximum daily gallons during time period
o Minimum daily gallons during time period
I am asking the Board to approve receiving a quarterly report such as this to keep us apprised of the status of our LACOSAN wastewater systems. The first report would start in October 2026, for what has occurred in the past three months from July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026.
Recommended Action
Approve the request for a LACOSAN systems quarterly report to the Board.
There was Board consensus for the first Quarterly Report of the LACOSAN Infrastructure Status to be due October 6, 2026.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. Special Districts Administrator Robin Borre and CMOM Albert Coats were present and spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke: Special Districts Utility Area Superintendent Christopher Becker from the Southeast Sewer Plant. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.121:30 P.M. - Consideration of Agreement for Admission of New Member to the Golden State Risk Management Authority, the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Providing Liability Workers’ Compensation, Property and Other Coverages, and the Golden State Risk Management Authority Bylaws
Action Item
approved — Pass
Staff memo
Executive Summary
PRISM was formed by and for the California counties in 1979 by the California State Association of Counties (CSAC). Today, 54 out of the 58 counties in California participate in one or more of the PRISM programs. In 2001, PRISM expanded its offerings to other California public agencies. At this point, over 70% of the cities in California participate in one or more of the PRISM programs. In addition, a variety of special districts, school districts, and JPAs also participate in PRISM Programs. PRISM is recognized as the largest public entity property and casualty pool in the United States.
On April 21, 2026, staff, in coordination with PRISM provided a presentation on Casualty Market Cost Drivers and primary general liability coverage changes effective July 1, 2026 for the County. Pursuant to prior Board direction, staff provided notice to PRISM of the following: (1) the County's potential withdrawal from PRISM's GL1 Program effective July 1, 2026; (2) the County's consideration to obtain membership to the Golden State Risk Management Authority (GSRMA) as of July 1, 2026 in order to maintain primary liability coverage; and (3) the County taking action regarding this proposed membership prior to June 30, 2026.
In reviewing the proposed membership into GSRMA, staff considered alternatives, including entering into a separate contract with the County's current Third Party Administrator (Carl Warren) with the County assuming a self-insured retention of $100,000 or more. GSRMA provided the latest estimated contribution comparison between GSRMA and PRISM:
With the anticipated additional administrative fee/s charged by Carl Warren under a separate contract, staff estimates that the total costs for a self-insured retention would be higher than GSRMA's proposal, which have built-in third party administrator costs as part of the contribution amount.
Staff has also reviewed Agreement for Admission of New Member to the Golden State Risk Management Authority document, which, upon execution, would have the County approve the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Providing Liability Workers' Compensation, Property and Other Coverages, and the Golden State Risk Management Authority Bylaws. Presently, the Bylaws designates two (2) members from the boards of supervisors of County Member Agencies as part of the 7-member governing board. In anticipation of having three counties (Glenn, Siskiyou, and Lake) being members, GSRMA expects to bring changes to the Bylaws (especially related to board representation by county members), the election timeline, and any other policy changes related to having more than one county in the GSRMA risk pool, to the GSRMA Board at their September 2026 meeting. Except as otherwise permitted by the GSRMA Board, any member may withdraw at the end of a fiscal year upon a twelve-month written notice of intent to withdraw to GSRMA. Also, the GSRMA has the right to cancel any member agency's participation upon a two-thirds vote of the Board.
Recommended Action
Approve the Agreement for Admission of New Member to the Golden State Risk Management Authority, the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Providing Liability Workers' Compensation, Property and Other Coverages, and the Golden State Risk Management Authority Bylaws. Presentation, and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement for Admission of New Member to the Golden State Risk Management Authority.
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved the Agreement for Admission of New Member to the Golden State Risk Management Authority, the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Providing Liability Workers’ Compensation, Property and Other Coverages, and the Golden State Risk Management Authority Bylaws and authorized the Chair to sign the Agreement for Admission of New Member to the Golden State Risk Management Authority. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano presented the item to the Board. Prism Representative Gina Dean was present.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.132:00 P.M. - (Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors) Consideration of Discussion from the Middle Creek Restoration Project Committee on the Middle Creek Restoration Project (MCRP) - Status Update and Direction on Property Acquisition Strategies
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Watershed Protection District and the Middle Creek Restoration Project (MCRP) Committee request that the Board of Supervisors receive an update on the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project and provide direction on key next steps related to property acquisition, funding strategy, and coordination with state and federal partners.
The MCRP Committee includes Supervisor Crandell, Supervisor Sabatier, Merry Jo Velasquez, Harry Lyons, and Water Resources Director Dr. Pawan Upadhyay.
The Middle Creek Restoration Project is a multi-benefit initiative aimed at reducing flood risk in the Upper Lake area, restoring wetland and habitat conditions, and improving water quality in Clear Lake. Recent scientific analysis indicates that wetland restoration in this area could reduce sediment and nutrient loading to Clear Lake by approximately 36% or more, with additional reductions achievable through vegetation establishment. These outcomes are critical to long-term watershed health and harmful algal bloom (HAB) mitigation.
The project continues to make substantial progress, with approximately 79% of project properties acquired, in process, or tribal-owned, reflecting strong forward momentum. However, key challenges remain, including acquisition of unwilling properties, potential funding gaps, and evolving requirements from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Staff is seeking Board direction on strategies to address remaining acquisition challenges, including consideration of enhanced negotiations and potential use of eminent domain, as well as guidance on advancing project design and interagency coordination.
Recommended Action
1) Provide direction on property acquisition strategy, including approach for unwilling sellers, and overall project advancement.
2) Accept the 'Middle Creek Project Status Update and Request for Board Action on the non-willing sellers' Letter
There was Board direction to return with options for property purchase in the Middle Creek project area.
Clerk’s notes: Dr. Merry Jo Velasquez presented the item to the Board and provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Middle Creek project. Water Resources Director Pawan Upadhyay and Middle Creek Program Coordinator Michael Bedar spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people spoke: Angela Amaral and Betsy Cawn. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.142:15 P.M. - (Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors) Consideration of Presentation on the Maintenance Area 17 (MA 17) Status Update and Strategies for Expenses and Relation to MCRP
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Watershed Protection District request that the Board of Supervisors receive an update on Maintenance Area 17 (MA 17), the April 24 Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) meeting, and land use and constituency in MA 17, and provide direction related to dissolving the DWR maintenance area in coordination with state partners.
MA 17 has been maintained by the DWR for decades, and DWR operates a pumping plant in MA 17. Most of the property that the DWR Pumping Plant protected has been acquired for Lake County for the Middle Creek Project and are non-producing agricultural properties. Flood water has never overtopped the levees in this area. Lake County also has its own pumping plant covering an overlapping area in case of extraordinary water levels.
In the last five years, the costs for DWR to maintain its pump to keep these properties unnecessarily dry has increased fivefold from $122,521.13 to $558.262.94 in FY 25-26. These costs are disproportionately expensive per mile of levee as compared to any other CVFPB Maintenance Area.
Staff is seeking Board direction on enacting the Maintenance Area dissolution process as enumerated in CA Water Code section 12878.22 as determined appropriate after due diligence.
Recommended Action
Consideration of staff presentation on the MA 17 update and provide direction on the dissolution of MA 17 and the DWR Pumping Plant.
There was Board consensus for the Water Resources Department to coordinate with Administration for a risk analysis for the dissolution of MA 17 and the DWR Pumping Plant and notify the Board with status.
Clerk’s notes: Water Resources Director Pawan Upadhyay and Middle Creek Program Coordinator Michael Bedar presented the item to the Board and shared a PowerPoint display on the project.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Consideration of Whether to Initiate the Formal Park Renaming Process Pursuant to County Policy for the Existing Middletown Square Park
Action Item
not acted on
Staff memo
Executive Summary
BACKGROUND:
County staff received correspondence from the Middletown Area Town Hall (MATH) reporting that the municipal advisory body voted to recommend renaming the existing County park in Middletown as "Middletown Gateway Park."
As your Board is aware, MATH serves in an advisory capacity to the County and the District 1 Supervisor on matters affecting the Middletown area. In light of that recommendation, this item has been brought forward for Board consideration regarding whether the County should proceed with the formal renaming process established by County policy.
The County of Lake Park, Recreational Facility, County-Owned Building, and Street Naming Policy (attached) provides that the Board of Supervisors has final authority regarding the naming and renaming of County parks and facilities.
Historically, the park has been referred to as "Middletown Square Park" in County records, public communications, and on the County Parks website.
Under County policy, requests to officially name or rename a park are subject to review by the responsible County department, public notice, a thirty-day public comment period, and subsequent consideration by the Board of Supervisors at a noticed public hearing.
The policy further states:
"Existing names are deemed to have historic recognition. It is the County of Lake's policy to keep the name of any existing park, County-owned buildings, recreational facilities, or roads particularly one whose name has County or regional significance, unless there are compelling reasons to consider such a change."
DISCUSSION:
This item is intended to allow the Board to determine whether it wishes to direct staff to initiate the formal park renaming process under County policy.
If the Board directs staff to proceed, staff would:
1. Prepare and publish the required notice of intent;
2. Conduct the required thirty-day public review and comment period; and
3. Return the matter to the Board of Supervisors for a noticed public hearing and final consideration.
If the Board does not direct staff to proceed, the existing commonly used name, "Middletown Square Park," would remain unchanged.
Staff from Public Works has advised that "Middletown Square Park" is the historically recognized name of the facility and that retaining the existing name is consistent with the County's adopted naming policy.
Recommended Action
Receive the recommendation from the Middletown Area Town Hall regarding renaming the existing Middletown Square park to "Middletown Gateway Park", and provide direction to staff
There was Board consensus to move this item to the July 14, 2026 agenda.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Owen requested to continue this item.
8. Closed Session
8.1Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Social Services Director
Closed Session Item
8.2Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(1) – Four potential cases
Closed Session Item
approved — Pass
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, moved to 1) Approve the settlement and release agreement between the County of Lake and Robert Bernstein in the amount of $68,259 and authorize the Chair to sign; 2) Approve the nondisclosure agreement between the County of Lake and Robert Bernstein and authorize the Chair to sign; 3) Rescind the Board's April 7, 226 termination of Robert Bernstein; and 4) Accept Robert Bernstein's resignation effective April 7, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Chair Rasmussen asked if any action on this item was taken in Closed Session.
8.3ADDENDUM - Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1):
Interviews for Health Services Director
Appointment of Health Services Director
Closed Session Item
approved — Pass
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, moved to appoint Lisa Faraco as Health Services Director effective June 9, 2026 at Step One. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Chair Rasmussen asked if any action on this item was taken in Closed Session.