Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence
3. Pledge of Allegiance and Recognition of Our 250th Anniversary as a Nation
4. Consideration of Extra Items Not Appearing on the Posted Agenda
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
5.1ERRATUM - Approve a Letter of Commitment for the “Enhancing Wildfire Prevention through Targeted Defensible Space and Fuels Reduction Projects in Lake County’s High-Risk Clearlake and North Shore Neighborhoods” Project of the Lake County Resource Conservation District- CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant (#78873218) and authorize the Chair to sign
Letter
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Resource Conservation District (LCRCD) is submitting a collaborative grant application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's Wildfire Prevention Grant Program for the "Enhancing Wildfire Prevention through Targeted Defensible Space and Fuels Reduction Projects in Lake County's High-Risk Clearlake and North Shore Neighborhoods" project.
When funded, this project will:
� Complete defensible space implementation on approximately 100 lots in the North Shore area, including targeted fuels reduction on approximately 45 abandoned/tax default properties and "paper lots" that pose a long-standing and intractable wildfire risk to residents;
� Complete defensible space implementation on approximately 100 lots in the City of Clearlake, focusing on the densely vegetated "Avenues" neighborhood;
� Serve as CEQA Lead Agency for proposed fuels reduction activities. Treatments will focus on properties located within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and prioritize connectivity with critical evacuation routes wherever possible;
� Allow the Lake County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services (OES) to deliver "Operation Lake Co Ready," a bilingual public education campaign featuring open firehouse events across Lake County at which residents can receive preparedness information, hands-on training, and free equipment such as fire extinguishers and McLeod tools; and
� North Coast Opportunities, Inc (NCO), which leads one of the most successful home hardening programs in California, will deliver an all-day, community-focused Wildfire Prevention Summit focused on proactive wildfire risk reduction through home hardening, defensible space, and neighborhood coordination.
Recommended Action
Approve a Letter of Commitment for the "Enhancing Wildfire Prevention through Targeted Defensible Space and Fuels Reduction Projects in Lake County's High-Risk Clearlake and North Shore Neighborhoods" Project of the Lake County Resource Conservation District- CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant (#78873218) and authorize the Chair to sign.
| Estimated Cost | 17,813 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | 17,813 |
| Additional Requested | 0 |
5.2Approve and Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to Execute the Board of Supervisors Certification Form for the Lake County Behavioral Health Services Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2027, 2027–2028, and 2028–2029
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On June 23, 2026, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2026-59 approving, adopting, certifying, and authorizing submission of the Lake County Behavioral Health Services Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029. The resolution also authorized the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the Board of Supervisors Certification Form required for the Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan submission.
This item follows up on the Board's prior action by presenting the Board of Supervisors Certification Form for signature by the Chair. The certification confirms that the Board of Supervisors has reviewed and approved the Integrated Plan and certifies that the County will meet its realignment obligations pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 14197, including applicable time or distance standards and appointment time standards, without utilizing waitlists.
Approval of this item does not modify the Integrated Plan or change the Board's prior approval. Rather, it completes the required certification documentation associated with the Integrated Plan submission process.
There is no additional fiscal impact associated with this action. The Board previously approved and adopted the Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan through Resolution No. 2026-59. This item is limited to execution of the required certification document.
California counties are required to prepare and submit a Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan. Lake County Behavioral Health Services prepared the Integrated Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029, and the Board of Supervisors approved and adopted the plan on June 23, 2026 through Resolution No. 2026-59. The adopted resolution specifically authorized execution and submission of all required certifications, attestations, budgets, and supporting documents necessary to complete the Integrated Plan submission process.
The California Department of Health Care Services requires a Board of Supervisors Certification Form as part of the Integrated Plan process. The certification document identifies Lake County, the applicable Integrated Plan period, and includes required certifications related to Board review and approval of the Integrated Plan and the County's realignment obligations under Welfare and Institutions Code section 14197.
Because the Board previously approved and adopted the Integrated Plan and authorized the Chair to sign the required certification document, this item is being brought forward to include the certification form in the agenda item packet and to allow for signature at the July 7, 2026 Board meeting.
Recommended Action
Approve and Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to Execute the Board of Supervisors Certification Form for the Lake County Behavioral Health Services Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029.
5.3Approve Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes May 5, 2026
Action Item
passed on consent
5.4Approve Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lakeport Calling or and Providing for and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Lakeport, County of Lake, State of California, on the 3rd Day of November 2026, for the Purpose of Electing Two (2) City Council Members, Each to Hold Office for a Term of Four Years, or Until Their Successors are Elected and Qualified, Requesting Consolidation of that Election with the State General Election and Requesting Approval of the Lake County Board of Supervisors for Election Services to be Provided by the Lake County Registrar of Voters
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lakeport is being submitted for your Board's approval pursuant to Section 10400 et seq. of the Elections Code, State of California. The City of Lakeport requests the Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters to render all services necessary to conduct the election and the City agrees to reimburse the County of Lake in full upon presentation of the bill.
Recommended Action
Approve Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lakeport Calling or and Providing for and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Lakeport, County of Lake, State of California, on the 3rd Day of November 2026, for the Purpose of Electing Two (2) City Council Members, Each to Hold Office for a Term of Four Years, or Until Their Successors are Elected and Qualified, Requesting Consolidation of that Election with the State General Election and Requesting Approval of the Lake County Board of Supervisors for Election Services to be Provided by the Lake County Registrar of Voters
5.5Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2026-33 to Update the Funding Amount County of Lake Health Services is Applying for from $134,000 to $204,651 Through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2028
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On April 21, your Board adopted Resolution No. 2026-33 which approved County of Lake Health Services to apply for funding in the amount of $134,000 through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for fiscal years 2026 through 2028.
County of Lake Health Services later identified an incorrect funding amount and requests to amend the resolution to reflect the correct amount of $204,651.
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2026-33 to Update the Funding Amount County of Lake Health Services is Applying for from $134,000 to $204,651 Through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2028
5.6Approve Budget Transfer for Cash in Lieu of Vacation and Administration Leave and Authorize the Chair to sign
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Health Services requests approval to transfer funds from the General Fund to Veteran's Services to cover the amount for cash in lieu of vacation and administration leave. The adopted FY 25/26 budget did not include appropriations for administrative leave and vacation cash out costs for Veteran's Services.
Health Services Fiscal will include these costs in future budget development.
Recommended Action
Approve Budget Transfer for Cash in Lieu of Vacation and Administration Leave and Authorize the Chair to sign
5.7Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 for the Kelseyville Sidewalks Project, County Project No. 251335, Federal Project No. HIPL-5914(133), increasing the contract amount by $5,500 for a total revised contract amount of $811,613, and authorize the Chair to sign
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Attached for the Board's consideration is Contract Change Order No. 2 (CCO 2) for the Kelseyville Sidewalks Project. CCO 2 addresses the replacement of an existing drainage inlet that was anticipated to remain in place. However, during excavation for the sidewalk on either side of the drainage inlet, it was determined that the inlet lid was damaged beyond repair. The additional work results in an increase of $5,500 to the contract amount of $806,113, for a revised total contract amount of $811,613. The change order represents approximately 0.7% of the original contract amount.
This project is funded through the Federal Highway Infrastructure Program using Congressional Directed Spending secured from Congressman Mike Thompson, as well as County SB 1 funds. Sufficient appropriations are available to cover the additional construction costs associated with this change order.
Recommended Action
Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 for the Kelseyville Sidewalks Project, County Project No. 251335, Federal Project No. HIPL-5914(133), increasing the contract amount by $5,500 for a total revised contract amount of $811,613, and authorize the Chair to sign.
5.8Approve the transfer and sale of sixty-one (61) Glock 9mm Firearms from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to ProForce Law Enforcement, approve acceptance of payment totaling $15,555.00 in accordance with the agreed sales agreement and, approve the removal of said firearms from County of Lake Fixed Assets.
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Pursuant to California Penal Code section 26620, the Lake County Sheriff's Office respectfully requests authorization to transfer and sell sixty-one (61) department-owned Glock 9mm firearms. The inventory consists of twelve (12) Glock 34 pistols and forty-nine (49) Glock 17 pistols. These firearms were originally purchased by the department for use as service weapons and are proposed to be sold through ProForce Law Enforcement.
California law authorizes the sale of department-owned firearms between law enforcement agencies and federally licensed firearms dealers, wholesalers, manufacturers, or importers, and exempts such transactions from standard firearm dealer processing requirements.
The firearms proposed for sale are serviceable Glock 34 and Glock 17 9mm pistols that were originally purchased using Asset Forfeiture monies and are currently owned by the County of Lake. These firearms are no longer required to meet the operational needs of the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Prior to transfer, the Lake County Sheriff's Office verified the serial numbers, condition, and serviceability of each firearm. The completed County of Lake Property Transfer Record form is attached listing each serial number.
The agreed-upon sale price is two hundred seventy dollars ($270.00) per firearm, including three magazines. The sale price will be reduced by five dollars ($5.00) for each missing magazine, for a total sale amount of fifteen thousand five hundred fifty-five dollars ($15,555.00). These funds will be deposited back into the Asset Forfeiture budget 2214.
Upon completion of the transfer, the firearms will be removed from the County of Lake Fixed Asset inventory.
Recommended Action
Approve the transfer and sale of sixty-one (61) Glock 9mm Firearms from the Lake County Sheriff's Office to ProForce Law Enforcement, approve acceptance of payment totaling $15,555.00 in accordance with the agreed sales agreement and, approve the removal of said firearms from County of Lake Fixed Assets.
5.9Appoint Housing Program Coordinator Teresa Wold to Serve as Interim Program Manager at Step 1, Effective May 18, 2026
Action Item
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
As your Board is aware, our Section 8 Program Manager position is vacant as of May 15, 2026. We are in the process of transferring our Section 8 program to Regional Housing Authority, after which the Section 8 Program Manager position will be eliminated. The transfer is anticipated to occur January 1, 2027. In the interim, coverage is needed. Teresa Wold, as supervisor over Section 8, has been assigned to cover an increased number of duties within her classification since the Program Manager position became vacant. Because the Housing Program Coordinator class is non-exempt and Program Manager is exempt, as per Lake County Personnel Rule 1604.7F and 905, Board approval is needed for this interim appointment.
In compliance with Lake County Personnel Rule 1604.7, Staff requests the appointment of Teresa Wold, Housing Program Coordinator, as Interim Program Manager at step 1, effective May 18, 2026. We have confirmed with Human Resources that Teresa is qualified to fill the position of Program Manager, step 1.
905 INTERIM APPOINTMENT
The Board of Supervisors may appoint a current permanent employee to an Interim Appointment in a non-elective exempt service classification. Such assignment is considered a temporary assignment effective on a date, at a rate, and for a period determined by the Board. Employees who accept an Interim Appointment receive all of the benefits and rights associated with the classification to which they are assigned for the period of that Interim Appointment. Upon the conclusion of such Interim Appointment the employee returns to his/her original classification and status.
1604.7 WORKING ABOVE CLASSIFICATION
F. Department Heads shall not authorize a non-exempt staff member to work above class in an exempt service classification. If the exempt service position allocation is vacant the Department Head may make a provisional appointment. In circumstances where the position is vacant but the exempt service allocation is not vacant, or when an immediate recruitment to fill a vacant exempt service allocation is not in the Department's best interests, the Department Head may request that the Board of Supervisors make an Interim Appointment to a non-elective exempt service classification.
Recommended Action
Appoint Housing Program Coordinator Teresa Wold to Serve as Interim Program Manager at Step 1, Effective May 18, 2026.
5.10Approve Request to Close the Front Counter of the Lake County Special Districts Department Administration office between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm for Lunch and from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm to the Public
Action Item
pulled on consent
Motion carried
Carried 3-1 — moved by Owen
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: nay
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: nay
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The Special Districts Department requests the Board's approval to close the Department office to the public between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm for lunch and from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Due to current staffing shortages and to ensure reduced overtime we are requesting to adjust office hours to ensure adequate coverage and maintain efficient office operations. This closure will allow staff to take scheduled lunch breaks from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm while allowing others that take the traditional lunch breaks to conduct business from 12:00 - 12:30pm.
Additionally, all employees responsible for cash handling are required to close out and balance their cash drawers at the end of each business day before leaving. This procedure is necessary to maintain accountability, ensure accurate financial records, and facilitate smooth daily operations. The closure to the public will allow staff to close out their cash drawers and address any potential issues without needing to maintain front-desk coverage. Special Districts administration has three positions that operate the front counter and help the public. Due to vacancies and one staff out on leave, there is only one front-counter employee.
The Department Staff will remain in the office during the 4:00 - 5:00 pm closure to respond to emergencies and maintain essential water and wastewater services via telephone. All customers in the office before 4:00 pm will be assisted. The telephones will be transferred to our answering service during the lunch hour.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Recommended Action
Approval of Request to Close the Front Counter of the Lake County Special Districts Department Administration office between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm for Lunch and from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm to the Public
| Additional Requested | 0 |
|---|---|
| Future Annual Cost | 0 |
On motion of Supervisor Owen, and by vote of the Board, Approved Request to Close the Front Counter of the Lake County Special Districts Department Administration office between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm for Lunch and from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm to the Public until the end of October. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Owen, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Nays- Supervisor: 1 - Sabatier
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Robin Borre presented the item to the Board. Deputy Special Districts Administrator Jesse Salmeron spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
5.11Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and PACE Engineering, for Redwood Water Tanks Replacement Project, Phase II, total amount $128,005 and authorize the Chair to sign
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Redwood Water Tanks Replacement Project - Phase 2, funded by a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant, will replace the remaining two redwood water storage tanks (Tanks 3 and 4) at the Soda Bay site. PACE Engineering, Inc. (selected for continuity from the completed Phase 1) will provide updated engineering services under the proposed Professional Services Agreement. The agreement term is February 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a not-to-exceed fee of $128,005.
Project Description:
The Redwood Water Tanks Replacement Project - Phase 2 will replace the remaining two redwood water storage tanks (Tanks 3 and 4) at the Soda Bay CSA-20 site, which were damaged during wildfire events, following completion of Phase 1 (Tanks 1 and 2) under the original 2018 Agreement with PACE Engineering for all four tanks. Per the approved FEMA HMGP scope of work (DR-4558-349-053), the project includes demolition of the two existing redwood tanks under applicable safety, dust control, and
disposal codes; installation of temporary above-ground poly-portable water tanks (one 10,000-gallon unit replacing Tank 3 and one 2,000-gallon unit replacing Tank 4) with associated piping and electrical to maintain continuous community water service during construction; and construction of new permanent bolted steel tanks on concrete pads with footings, supports, water mains, and underground electrical utilities, all within previously disturbed areas at the existing tank sites. Because the 2018 plans and specifications are outdated, PACE Engineering will prepare updated plans, technical specifications, and estimates fully compliant with the current California Building Code, California Fire Code (including wildfire ignition-resistant standards), seismic design provisions, Title 22 public water system regulations, and all other applicable federal, state, and local codes to ensure the new tanks deliver enhanced seismic and wildfire resilience as required for hazard mitigation funding eligibility.
Funding Explanation:
The project is funded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA Region 9 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) under DR-4558-349-053, Supplement 93, as approved and obligated June 11, 2024, with a total project cost of $800,000 ($600,000 federal 75% share and $200,000 County non-federal 25% match from CSA-20 funds), plus $36,100 in 100% federal subrecipient management costs. An extension of the grant performance period has been approved through June 30, 2027, leaving a tight timeline for final design, competitive construction bidding in accordance with County purchasing ordinances and 2 CFR Part 200, construction, and closeout. The $128,005 engineering services fee under the proposed Professional Services agreement with PACE Engineering is an eligible pre-construction cost that will produce biddable, code-compliant documents protecting the federal investment; all expenditures will be tracked and documented in full compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, the State HMGP Administrative Plan, and Lake County fiscal and purchasing policies.
Environmental Clearance:
Environmental review is complete: a Notice of Exemption (NOE) under CEQA was filed and recorded with the Lake County Clerk on April 16, 2025 (Document No. 2025-038), and FEMA has issued a Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) determining the project is Categorically Excluded (CATEX N7) under NEPA from the need for an Environmental Assessment or Impact Statement, as it involves improvements to pre-existing facilities on previously disturbed ground without altering basic functions or land use. The REC confirms compliance with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Executive Order 11988 (Floodplains - 8-step process completed with determination that the project is the only practicable alternative), Executive Order 11990 (Wetlands - no effect), Endangered Species Act (No Effect), National Historic Preservation Act (No Historic Properties Affected per SHPO concurrence), and Executive Order 12898 (no disproportionately high and adverse impacts on low- income or minority populations), with standard conditions for dust control during demolition, monitoring for unexpected cultural resource discoveries, and coordination with the local floodplain administrator that will be incorporated into the construction documents and enforced during implementation to protect continued grant eligibility.
Recommended Action
Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and PACE Engineering, for Redwood Water Tanks Replacement Project, Phase II, total amount $128,005 and authorize the Chair to sign.
5.12a) Waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.4 Cooperative Purchases; b) Approve agreement between Lake County Special Districts and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for a Software as a Service Agreement for Financial Management, Revenue Management, Enterprise Asset Management not to exceed $141,575 and implementation of the software by Tyler Technologies, Inc. not to exceed $423,108 and authorize the Chair to sign
Agreement
passed on consent
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The FY 26/27 Special Districts Administration Capital Asset Budget includes an appropriation of $778,000 for a new Software System. Special Districts has been using Cascade Wincams as our primary Financial, Utility Billing, Grant Management, and Equipment Management since 1998 and needs to be updated to modern software that encompasses all aspects of Special Districts needs. Wincams was designed as a fleet management system with basic financial and budgeting modules, but the Utility Billing module does not meet the standards required for our office to operate at our most efficient level.
The sewer districts have a notice of violation with a corrective action to implement a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This is also referred to as an asset management system. The CMMS was required by the State for all wastewater systems in 2022. The district received a Notice of Violation (NOV) requiring the District to implement a system. Tyler Technologies offers this package, which works in conjunction with the Financial and Revenue Management Modules allowing Special Districts to have an all-in-one software package. This also integrates our GIS mapping for real time infrastructure information.
Tyler Technologies will provide full implementation of all the modules ensuring a smooth transition from Wincam's software to Tyler's software. The $423,108 budgeted for implementation is billed on actual hours so actual costs may be less than the budget. Tyler will be provided onsite training for staff. Additional funding is budgeted in the amount of $213,317 for contingency and for field staff technology, hardware and other possible items. These are not part of the Tyler contract.
Software agreement was sourced competitively through Sourcewell's cooperative purchasing contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc (Sourcewell Solicitation Number #060624). The bid is in accordance with the County's purchasing code Section 2-38.4, Cooperative Purchases. Software quote/contract, Software Investment Summary, Statement of Work, and Sourcewell contract are attached in the agenda packet.
Staff respectfully requests that your Board approve the agreement. for a Software as a Service Agreement for Financial Management, Revenue Management, Enterprise Asset Management.
Technology projects are exempt from environmental review.
__________________________________________________________________________
Recommended Action
a) Waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.4 Cooperative Purchases; b) Approve agreement between Lake County Special Districts and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for a Software as a Service Agreement for Financial Management, Revenue Management, Enterprise Asset Management not to exceed $141,575 and implementation of the software by Tyler Technologies, Inc. not to exceed $423,108
| Estimated Cost | $564,683 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $ 778,000 |
| Additional Requested | 0 |
| Future Annual Cost | 0 |
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.12 with the exceptions of items 5.10 and 5.12. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
No action taken on item 5.12.
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Robin Borre presented the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Tom Lajcik. The following person spoke via Zoom: Sterling Wellman. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6. Timed Items
6.19:02 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Public Members Maya Lyn, Skiela Laiwa, Sterling Wellman, Alex, Marie Schrader, Roberta MacIntyre, Margaux Kambara, and Supervisor Sabatier spoke.
6.29:03 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Clerk’s notes: There was no pet of the week.
6.39:15 A.M. - Consideration of a) Presentation and Discussion of Draft Co-Management of the Clear Lake Watershed Global Agreement; b) Provide Feedback to Staff on Amending, and If No or Minimal Amendments; c) Authorize Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer, to Sign
Action Item
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 3-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: absent Owen: abstain Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: abstain Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On September 16, 2025 your Board directed staff to work with outside agencies on drafting a Co-management Agreement of the Clear Lake Watershed. Before you today is that draft Co-managment Agreement, with the draft Clear Lake Hitch Task Force Charter as an appendix to the agreement.
As background, on September 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1284 (Ramos), encouraging the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) to enter into "Co-governance" and "Co-management" Agreements with federally recognized tribes to manage state lands and waters, and authorizing CNRA as State signatory for this purpose. AB 1284 was enacted by adding Section 11019.82 to the Government Code, cited as the, "Tribal Co-governance and Co -managment of Ancestral Lands and Waters Act."
The ability to enter into such agreements is anticipated to strengthen the State and CNRA's relationships with local tribes and promote true "government-to-government" negotiations between the state and tribal nations.
The County of Lake, through the Watershed Protection District, has management responsibilities for Clear Lake and currently works collaboratively with Tribal Governments, state agencies, federal agencies, and other local organizations in many areas regarding the health and viability of Clear Lake, including fish and wildlife concerns, recreation, its use as a drinking water source, sediment, and harmful algae concerns.
On May 28, 2025, Deputy Secretary of Tribal Affairs for CNRA, who serves as the State representative on the Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake and on the Clear Lake Hitch Task Force, convened a local meeting with Tribal, State, and Local governments representatives to discuss the creation of a Co-management Agreement for use by the County of Lake to enter into non-binding Memorandums of Understanding with State Agencies (Primarily those of the Department of Natural Resources), local cities, and the following Tribal Nations:
* Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians
* Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria
* Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake
* Koi Nation of Northern California
* Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California
* Robinson Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians of California
* Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians
This agreement is not legally binding and does not seek to remove any rights, responsibilities, or authority of the County of Lake but rather document and formally agree and mutually pledge to continue to collaborate and work together in the best interests of Clear Lake. Additionally, this could serve as a model program in the state of California.
We are here today to present this item for your information, consideration, and to gather any feedback or edits. If your Board directs minimal or no edits, you can approve and direct the County Administrative Officer to sign at a future date. If more substantial edits are required, staff will make those changes and bring back to your Board later this month for consideration.
Recommended Action
a) Discuss the Draft Co-Management of the Clear Lake Watershed Global Agreement, and b) Provide Feedback to Staff on Amending and if No or Minimal Amendments, c) Authorize Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer, to Sign.
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved the Clear Lake Watershed and Chi Memorandum of Understanding Co-Management Agreement as amended and authorized County Administrative Officer Susan Parker to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Abstain- Supervisor: 1 - Owen
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, moved to reopen items 6.3 and 6.4. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Supervisor Owen gave reason for her abstention.
Clerk’s notes: Chief Climate Resiliency Officer Terre Logsdon presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Roberta MacIntyre and Sara Ryan. The following person spoke via Zoom: Angela Ameral. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak on the item being reopened and the following people spoke via Zoom: Betsy Cawn and Sterling Wellman. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.49:30 A.M. - (Sitting as Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors) Consideration of a) Presentation and Discussion of Draft Co-Management of the Clear Lake Watershed Global Agreement b) Provide Feedback to Staff on Amending, and If No or Minimal Amendments, c) Authorize Pawan Upadhyay, Director of Lake County Water Resources Department, to Sign
Agreement
Motion carried
Carried 3-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: absent Owen: abstain Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: abstain Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On September 16, 2025 your Board directed staff to work with outside agencies on drafting a Co-management Agreement of the Clear Lake Watershed. Before you today is that draft Co-managment Agreement, with the draft Clear Lake Hitch Task Force Charter as an appendix to the agreement.
As background, on September 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1284 (Ramos), encouraging the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) to enter into "Co-governance" and "Co-management" Agreements with federally recognized tribes to manage state lands and waters, and authorizing CNRA as State signatory for this purpose. AB 1284 was enacted by adding Section 11019.82 to the Government Code, cited as the, "Tribal Co-governance and Co -managment of Ancestral Lands and Waters Act."
The ability to enter into such agreements is anticipated to strengthen the State and CNRA's relationships with local tribes and promote true "government-to-government" negotiations between the state and tribal nations.
The Watershed Protection District has management responsibilities for Clear Lake and currently works collaboratively with Tribal Governments, state agencies, federal agencies, and other local organizations in many areas regarding the health and viability of Clear Lake, including fish and wildlife concerns, recreation, its use as a drinking water source, sediment, and harmful algae concerns.
On May 28, 2025, Deputy Secretary of Tribal Affairs for CNRA, who serves as the State representative on the Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake and on the Clear Lake Hitch Task Force, convened a local meeting with Tribal, State, and Local governments representatives to discuss the creation of a Co-management Agreement for use by the County of Lake to enter into non-binding Memorandums of Understanding with State Agencies (Primarily those of the Department of Natural Resources), local cities, and the following Tribal Nations:
* Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians
* Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria
* Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake
* Koi Nation of Northern California
* Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California
* Robinson Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians of California
* Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians
This agreement is not legally binding and does not seek to remove any rights, responsibilities, or authority of the Lake County Watershed Protection District but rather document and formally agree and mutually pledge to continue to collaborate and work together in the best interests of Clear Lake. Additionally, this could serve as a model program in the state of California.
We are here today to present this item for your information, consideration, and to gather any feedback or edits. If your Board directs minimal or no edits, you can approve and direct the Director of the Water Resources Department to sign at a future date. If more substantial edits are required, staff will make those changes and bring back to your Board later this month for consideration.
Recommended Action
a) Discuss the Draft Co-Management of the Clear Lake Watershed Global Agreement, and b) Provide Feedback to Staff on Amending and if No or Minimal Amendments, c) Authorize Pawan Upadhyay, Lake County Water Resources Department Director, to Sign.
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved the Clear Lake Watershed and Chi Memorandum of Understanding Co-Management Agreement as amended and authorized County Administrative Officer Susan Parker to sign. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 3 - Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Abstain- Supervisor: 1 - Owen
Clerk’s notes: Chief Climate Resiliency Officer Terre Logsdon presented the item to the Board. Water Resources Director Pawan Upadhyay, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians Representative Sarah Ryan, and County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.510:00 A.M. - Consideration of a Contract with the Lake County Resource Conservation District for Hazard Tree Removal and Authorize Chair to Sign
Agreement
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The County of Lake proclaimed a Local State of Emergency due to Pervasive Tree Mortality on May 3, 2022, after decades of extreme drought and groundwater depletion that led to widespread tree mortality across the county. State Senator Mike McGuire secured $1 million via a grant from the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) to support initial work on this project which allowed the County of Lake to contract with TetraTech to complete a statistically significant survey of hazard trees that threaten public infrastructure and public safety in South Lake County.
With the data generated by TetraTech, the County of Lake submitted an official request under the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) with the assistance of TetraTech in December of 2024. This request has not yet been approved, although conversations are ongoing.
The remaining funds from the CalOES grant must be used to mitigate hazard trees and be expended by March 1, 2027, or returned to the State. Because pervasive tree mortality due to drought and pests continues to imperil County infrastructure, County staff from Administration and Public Works, in addition to representatives from the Lake County Fire Chiefs' Association, were invited by the Lake County Resource Conservation District (LCRCD) to plan hazard tree removals along County-maintained roads that serve as primary evacuation routes with funding they were awarded under a U.S. Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG).
Because the LCRCD is a Special District of the State of California and considered a Local Government, the County of Lake can pass the remaining $893,950.18 to the LCRCD in accordance with the County's Purchasing Ordinance to remove hazard trees along the important evacuation routes of Soda Bay Road within the Soda Bay Corridor, Point Lakeview Road, Bottlerock Road, Western Mine Road, Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road, Spring Valley Road, and Red Hills Road.
Recommended Action
Contract with the Lake County Resource Conservation District for Hazard Tree Removal in the amount of $893,950.18 and Authorize Chair to Sign.
| Estimated Cost | $893,950.18 |
|---|---|
| Amount Budgeted | $893,950.18 |
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved Contract with the Lake County Resource Conservation District for Hazard Tree Removal in the amount of $893,950.18 and Authorized Chair to Sign as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Chief Climate Resiliency Officer Terre Logsdon presented the item to the Board. Resource Conservation District Director Julia Sullivan Sheban and County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Tom Lajcik and Roberta MacIntyre. The following person spoke via Zoom: Sterling Wellman. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.611:00 AM – Hearing - Consideration for Hearing on Account and Proposed Assessment of Abatement Costs for properties abated under a CalRecycle Grant: (a) 11850 Dry Creek Rd, Middletown (APN 013-052-03); Property Owner: Wall Street Mining Corp; (b) 4258 Lakeshore Blvd, Lakeport (APN 029-151-28); Property Owner: Wratislaw Steve & Victoria L Trustee; (c) 4270 Lakeshore Blvd, Lakeport (APN 029-151-37); Property Owner: Wratislaw Steve & Victoria L Trustee
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Owen
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
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:
11850 Dry Creek - Located on the property is a gold mine registered with the State of California. Code Enforcement worked with US Bureau of Land Management and the CA Department of Conservation, Division of Mine Reclamation to avoid any disturbance of those areas where there may be mercury contamination remaining from past smelting and processing at the mine.
4258 and 4270 Lakeshore Blvd - On March 24, 2026 the Board of Supervisors heard an appeal requested by the property owner, Steve Wratislaw regarding a Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate. The Board upheld the notice and directed staff to move forward with its abatement processes. (Attachment A - Minutes)
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 the properties were violation(s) of the Lake County Code.
Notices of Nuisance and Orders to Abate were issued against each property for violations pertaining to the existence trash, rubbish, refuse, or waste matter; use of the land contrary to the zoning designation; unpermitted structures; and inoperable, dismantled, or wrecked vehicles. 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 all items from the property and to restore the property back to a vacant lot. The contractor cost of the abatement, administrative recovery costs, and total cost of the abatement are as follows:
* 11850 Dry Creek Rd, Middletown, CA / APN 013-052-03 - Contractor Cost - $53,000 + Hazardous Material removal - $136.00 + Administrative Cost - $4,865.41 = for a total amount of $57,864.41; removal included 41.35 lbs of debris and trash; 21 tires; 9 refrigerators; 11 mattresses; and 240 yards of scrap metal.
(Attachment B -Site photos, NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet)
* 4258 Lakeshore Dr. Lakeport, CA / APN# 029-151-28 for a total abatement amount of $22,980.45; (Attachment C -Site photos, NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet)
* 4270 Lakeshore Dr. Lakeport, CA / APN# 029-151-37 for a total abatement cost of $49,490.22; (Attachment D - NONOTA, Invoice, Task Sheet)
The total amount removed from both properties: 77.24 tons were of trash and miscellaneous items; 440 cubic yards of wood debris; 1,650 cubic yard of metal; estimated 500,000 lbs of heavy metal; and 24 vehicles removed.
County Witness(es):
Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager
Shannon Walker-Smith, CDD Deputy Administrator
Chritopher Colen, 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, then the lien shall be delivered to the County Auditor who shall enter the amount of the lien on the assessment roll as special assessments.
* 11850 Dry Creek Rd, Middletown in the amount of: $57,864.41
* 4258 Lakeshore Dr. Lakeport in the amount of: $22,980.45
* 4270 Lakeshore Dr. Lakeport in the amount of: $49,490.22
On motion of Supervisor Owen, 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, then the lien shall be delivered to the County Auditor who shall enter the amount of the lien on the assessment roll as special assessments: 11850 Dry Creek Rd, Middletown in the amount of: $57,864.41; and 4258 Lakeshore Dr. Lakeport in the amount of: $22,980.45; and 4270 Lakeshore Dr. Lakeport in the amount of: $49,490.22. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Deputy Community Development Director Shannon Walker-Smith presented the PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano, Code Enforcement Officer Christopher Colen, Code Enforcement Manager Marcus Beltramo, and Property Owner Attorney David Kindopp spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Angela Ameral. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.71:00 P.M. - (a) (Sitting as the Lake County Board of Supervisors) Consideration of the Proposed County Capital Improvement Plan for FY 26/27 Through FY 29/30; (b) (Sitting as the LACOSAN Board of Directors) Consideration of the Proposed LACOSAN Capital Improvement Plan for FY 26/27 Through FY 29/30
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On May 12, 2026, the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 25/26 through FY 29/30 was presented to the Board of Supervisors. The Board requested adding a Lake County Sanitation District (LACOSAN) CIP, the County's public wastewater enterprise, responsible for collecting, conveying, and treating sewage across its service areas. A separate legal entity from the County, it is governed by the Board of Supervisors sitting as its Board of Directors and operated by Lake County Special Districts. The LACOSAN CIP includes 21 projects estimated at approximately $11.7 million in cost. Therefore, this item will be taken in two parts, with your Board seated as the LACOSAN Board of Directors for part (b), to adopt the LACOSAN CIP.
These would be inaugural CIP for both the County and LACOSAN. They are designed as planning documents for County departments, the Board of Supervisors, and the public to assist with capital projects planning and to facilitate attaining outside funding for projects listed. Funding sources vary by department and project type. Due to the upcoming fiscal year, FY 25/26 projects were removed from the CIPs, and their timeframes are now from FY 26/27 through FY 29/30. Projects identified in the CIPs reflect strategic priorities and planning-level cost estimates. They are not pre-approved expenditures. The County CIP is divided into three functional areas: Facilities, Transportation, and Utilities and the departments with projects listed are Public Works, Special Districts, and Water Resources.
Transportation projects are substantially supported by state and federal transportation funds, including Surface Transportation Program (STP) and Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) allocations, alongside local road funds. Facility projects generally rely on the County General Fund and, where applicable, state or federal grants, except for landfill projects which are funded through the solid waste enterprise fund through disposal revenue. Water, sewer, and lighting districts capital improvements are funded primarily through service revenues collected from ratepayers within each district's service district. Special Districts is engaged in pursuing grants to supplement these revenues, particularly for larger infrastructure projects.
There are 164 distinct projects listed in the County CIP, with 9 projects listed both in Utilities and LACOSAN, with an estimated total expenditure of $216,116,604 during the FY 26/27 through FY 29/30 time period. It is intended that these CIPs will be an annual planning process for the County, with updated cost estimates, new project identification, funding confirmations, and project completions.
Recommended Action
(a) Approve the County Capital Improvement Plan for FY 26/27 Through FY 29/30.
(b) Approve the LACOSAN Capital Improvement Plan for FY 26/27 Through FY 29/30.
| Estimated Cost | 0 |
|---|
This item was pulled and continued to the July 14, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting.
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Susan Parker introduced the item to the Board.
6.81:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 21, Article 27 of the Lake County Code regarding Commercial Cannabis Regulations (Continued from March 10, April 7, June 2, and June 23, 2026)
Public Hearing
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Owen
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Board has discussed and given direction on Article 27 amendments on March 10, April 7, June 2, and June 23, 2026. The item was continued to allow for time to work with Supervisor Owen on her questions, and update the draft ordinance with a few wordsmithing amendments. The addition of a definition of Farmland Protection Zone and changing from permitted zoning district to the application of cannabis overlay districts have been added to the Article 73 list below.
Some Board requests are reflected in the attached Ordinance (Attachment 1); while other requests have been reserved for consideration in the upcoming Article 73 draft and are listed below. The proposed amendments to cannabis-related land uses require amendments to Articles 8, 18, 19, and 27 of the Zoning Code, summarized in the attached Table (Attachments 2, 3, 4, and 5) Lake County Zoning Code Article 27 is an extensive document, regulating various land uses, including commercial cannabis. For ease of review, the redlined version of Article 27 is an excerpt of the pages relating to commercial cannabis (Attachment 6). The maps of "FPZ" Farmland Protection Zone boundaries are also included as Attachment 7, for the Board's convenience.
Article 27 - Proposed Amendments
* Setback from hemp
* Removal of commercial cannabis cultivation from "SR" Suburban Reserve zoning district
* Cannabis Retail - permitting requirements
* Maximum canopy
* Applicant and Property Owner Identification and Background Check
* Background check review - responsible department
* Operating hours
* Opt Out and Reduced Canopy guidelines
* Removal of 10-year permit expiration and renewal requirements
* Setbacks from off-site residences
* Incomplete, Inactive and Abandoned applications
* Surety Bond
* Additional restrictions for greenhouses
* Commercial cannabis exclusion areas
* Buffer from "FPZ" Farmland Protection Zone
* Anchor point foundations in "FPZ"
* Riparian setbacks
* Annual Performance Reports - review
* Public access to Annual Performance Reports and Inspection Reports
* Adding Type 5 cultivation use permit
* Reduction in frequency of compliance site monitoring visits
* Staff measurement of cannabis canopy
Article 73 - Items from Previous Board Discussions
* Regulations for Retail
* Regulating Density of Retail Permits
* Hydrology Reports - Standard Requirements
* Regulation/Fine/Citation for water overuse
* Update Farmland Protection Zone Guidelines for future boundary amendments
* Add definition of Farmland Protection Zone
* Odor - Prohibition on Mixed Light/Indoor
* Water Board Notice of Applicability - Modify/Remove Deadline
* Synchronize Landscaping Requirement with State Fire Codes
* Opt Out - options to avoid expiration
* Options to permanently reduce total approved canopy
* Fines/citations for late submission of Compliance Review Report and/or fee payment
* Add Volatile Manufacturing as Use in "M1" Commercial and Manufacturing Zoning District
* Application: Consequence for active warrants for applicants and/or property owners
* Review regulations for possible areas of overreach
* Consider change from permitting zoning districts to cannabis overlay and cannabis exclusion overlay districts
Recommended Action
Staff requests approval of the draft Ordinance for first reading (to be read in title only), and advancement to a future agenda for second reading and possible adoption.
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On motion of Supervisor Owen, and by vote of the Board, continued the hearing to the July 14, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting at 2:00 P.M. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner introduced the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Tom Lajcik. The following people spoke via Zoom: Angela Ameral and Skiela Laiwa. No one else 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 the Addition of Special Meeting to the Board's Annual 2026 Meeting Calendar
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
I am recommending your Board discuss the addition of a Special Meeting to your Annual Meeting Calendar for 2026 to consider the update of the Board of Supervisors' "Rules of Procedure, General Protocol and Committees Policy". Please consider one of the following dates and times:
Thursday Oct 1, 2026 @ 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 @ 9:00 A.M.
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 @ 9:00 A.M.
Recommended Action
Approve the Addition of a Special Meeting date to the Board's Annual 2026 Meeting Calendar.
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved the Addition of October 15, 2026 Special Meeting to the Board's Annual 2026 Meeting Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
Clerk’s notes: County Administrative Officer Susan Parker presented the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
7.3Consideration of the following Advisory Board appointments:
Animal Care and Control Advisory Board
Behavioral Health Advisory Board
Middletown Cemetery District
Resource Conservation District
Appointment
Motion carried · 3 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Owen
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: absent Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
(include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The following Advisory Boards and Commissions have vacancies and applications for consideration have been received.
Animal Care and Control Advisory Board
One (1) Vacancy: One (1) District 5 Representative
* Beverly Benedict Hill
Behavioral Health Advisory Board
Three (3) Vacancies: One (1) General Membership; One (1) Member-At-Large; One (1) Family Member of a Present/Past Consumer
* Bonnie Blumenthal (General Membership - reappointment)
Middletown Cemetery District
Three (3) Vacancies: Three (3) Trustees
* Judith Kauffman
Resource Conservation District
Three (3) Terms Expiring 7/1/2026 - District 4, District 5, and Member-at-Large
* Harry Lyons (District 5 - reappointment)
* Kate Hopper-Schmidt (Member-at-Large - reappointment)
* Merry Jo Velasquez (District 4 - reappointment)
Recommended Action
Appoint qualified applicants to the specified Advisory Board
| Estimated Cost | $0.00 |
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On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Beverly Benedict Hill to the Animal Care and Control Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
On motion of Supervisor Owen, and by vote of the Board, appointed Judith Kauffman to the Middletown Cemetery District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, appointed Bonnie Blumenthal to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 - Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 - Crandell
8. Closed Session
8.110:45 A.M. - Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9 (d)(1) – Wratislaw v. Lake County, et. al.
Closed Session Item
8.22:30 P.M. - Sitting as the Lake County Housing Commission, Board of Housing Commissioners: Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9 (d)(1) – Lane v. Lake County Housing Commission
Closed Session Item
8.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(1) – Four potential cases
Closed Session Item
8.4Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9 (d)(1) – Ruiz v. County of Lake, et. al.
Closed Session Item
8.5Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9 (d)(1) – FERC Proceeding No. P-77, Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project
Closed Session Item