Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, July 14, 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
5.1Approve Amendment #3 of the Agreement for Professional Services Between the County of Lake and Lake County PEG-TV for an increase of $12,000 for the Fiscal Year 26-27 and authorize the Chair to sign
Agreement
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The actuals for all invoices submitted per fiscal year for this agreement is as follows:
- 24/25 - $15,550
- 25/26 - $18,040
On June 1, 2026, Lake County PEG TV approved its final 26/27 budget as well as an updated Fee Schedule for its services. The changes in the Fee Schedule that impact this contract are an increase in hourly cost for videography services from $40 per hour to $50 per hour as well as an increase in equipment fee from $50 per meeting to $55 per meeting.
Due to the known actual costs and the changes to the Fee Schedule, Lake County PEG TV and the County of Lake have met and drafted Amendment #3 to this agreement which increases the Fiscal Year 26/27 not to exceed amount from $10,000 to $22,000 and updates Exhibit C "Fiscal Provisions" with the 26/27 Fiscal Year hourly wage and equipment fee that matches the approved Lake County PEG TV Fee Schedule.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment #3 of the Agreement for Professional Services Between the County of Lake and Lake County PEG-TV for an increase of $12,000 for the Fiscal Year 26-27 and authorize the Chair to sign.
5.2Adopt a Proclamation Designating the Week of July 19-25, 2026 as Probation Services Week in Lake County
Proclamation
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF JULY 19-25, 2026
AS PROBATION SERVICES WEEK IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation promotes public safety by helping individuals ready to change to begin building a better path forward, while protecting communities from those who are not, uniquely combining accountability with rehabilitation: no other system does both; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation serves as key connector within the justice system and the community, maximizing the resources available through courts, local governments, law enforcement, social services, behavioral health providers, schools, crime survivor organizations, and nonprofit agencies; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation officers receive extensive training - 400 hours within their first two years of service, and at least 40 hours annually thereafter - in areas including trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based approaches, and emotional intelligence. This training enables probation professionals to manage the trauma and complex needs of offenders while safely connecting them to the support and supervision necessary for successful reentry; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation delivers a multifaceted public safety model that combines supervision, accountability, and access to transformative rehabilitative services, offering a safe and effective alternative to incarceration; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation works tirelessly every day for youth and families of Lake County through its work as school resource officers, partnering with agencies for child abuse prevention efforts, parenting strengthening, and promoting positive community norms; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and commend the critical role of Lake County's Probation professionals and celebrate Probation Services Week in honor of their ongoing dedication to justice, rehabilitation, and community safety.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED the Lake County Board of Supervisors designates July 19-25, 2026 as Probation Services Week to highlight Lake County Probation's immense contributions to our community.
Recommended Action
Adopt a Proclamation Designating the Week of July 19-25, 2026 as Probation Services Week in Lake County
5.3Adopt the Resolution Accepting the work of the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project; Bid No. 24-39, and directing the Public Works Director to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Lake, Recorder’s Office
Resolution
passed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The contract for the construction of the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, as authorized under the agreement dated April 8, 2025, was satisfactorily completed on March 27, 2026.
Staff have prepared the attached resolution, for your consideration, accepting the work of the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project directing the Public Works Director to sign and file the Notice of Completion.
Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution Accepting the work of the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project; Bid No. 24-39, and directing the Public Works Director to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Lake, Recorder's Office.
Attachments
2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Notice of Completion
2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Resolution
5.4(a) Adopt “Resolution Accepting Official Canvass of the Statewide Direct Primary Election held on June 2, 2026”; and (b) Accept the Certification of the Official Canvass Results prepared by the Registrar of Voters.
Resolution
passed on consent
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Crandell
Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
California Elections Code �15372 requires the county elections official to prepare a certified statement of the results of an election and submit it to the governing body (Board of Supervisors) within 30 days after the election. The duties imposed on the elections officials pursuant to this subdivision are ministerial and nondiscretionary.
California Elections Code �15400 requires the governing body (Board of Supervisors) to declare elected or nominated to each office voted on at each election under its jurisdiction (Board of Supervisors and countywide offices) the person having the highest number of votes for that office, or who was elected or nominated under the exceptions noted in Section 15452. The duties imposed on the governing body pursuant to this subdivision are ministerial and nondiscretionary.
The attached resolution titled "Resolution Accepting Official Canvass of the Statewide Direct Primary Election Held on June 2, 2026"; the Certification of the Official Canvass Results prepared by the Registrar of Voters; and the 1% Manual Tally Certification; along with the Statement of Votes and a Cumulative Results Report is being submitted for your Board's approval pursuant to Section 15372 of the California Elections Code.
Recommended Action
It is recommended that the Board (a) Adopt "Resolution Accepting Official Canvass of the Statewide Direct Primary Election held on June 2, 2026"; and (b) Accept the Certification of the Official Canvass Results prepared by the Registrar of Voters incompliance with California Elections Code �10263. Should the Board not declare and accept the results of the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election, the County will not be compliance with the California Elections Code as provided by law.
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, approved consent agenda items 5.1 through 5.4. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 – Sabatier, Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
6. Timed Items
6.19:02 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Public Members Elaine Brown, Skiela Laiwa, and Sterling Wellman spoke.
6.29:03 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Clerk’s notes: There was no pet of the week to consider.
6.39:05 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of July 19-25, 2026 as Probation Services Week in Lake County
Proclamation
Staff memo
Executive Summary
DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF JULY 19-25, 2026
AS PROBATION SERVICES WEEK IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation promotes public safety by helping individuals ready to change to begin building a better path forward, while protecting communities from those who are not, uniquely combining accountability with rehabilitation: no other system does both; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation serves as key connector within the justice system and the community, maximizing the resources available through courts, local governments, law enforcement, social services, behavioral health providers, schools, crime survivor organizations, and nonprofit agencies; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation officers receive extensive training - 400 hours within their first two years of service, and at least 40 hours annually thereafter - in areas including trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based approaches, and emotional intelligence. This training enables probation professionals to manage the trauma and complex needs of offenders while safely connecting them to the support and supervision necessary for successful reentry; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation delivers a multifaceted public safety model that combines supervision, accountability, and access to transformative rehabilitative services, offering a safe and effective alternative to incarceration; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Probation works tirelessly every day for youth and families of Lake County through its work as school resource officers, partnering with agencies for child abuse prevention efforts, parenting strengthening, and promoting positive community norms; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and commend the critical role of Lake County's Probation professionals and celebrate Probation Services Week in honor of their ongoing dedication to justice, rehabilitation, and community safety.
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED the Lake County Board of Supervisors designates July 19-25, 2026 as Probation Services Week to highlight Lake County Probation's immense contributions to our community.
Recommended Action
Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of July 19-25, 2026 as Probation Services Week in Lake County
This Ceremonial Item was read into the record and presented.
Clerk’s notes: Chair Rasmussen read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Lake County Probation. Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans, James Cook, Tammy Cook, Anastasia Smithers, and Richard Moyta 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.
6.49:10 A.M. - (Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3) Consideration of Resolution Designating a Member of the County of Lake Board of Supervisors to Serve as its Representative Member on the Board of Directors of the Lake County Sanitation District (LACOSAN)
Resolution
Director Sabatier offered the resolution and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Directors: 5 – Sabatier, Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Clerk’s notes: Director Sabatier 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: Cindy Storrs. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.59:15 A.M. - (Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors) Consideration of Resolution of Intent of the Lake County Sanitation District to Establish an Interim Composition of the Governing Board of the Lake County Sanitation District Pursuant to Health and Safety Code 4730, et. Seq.
Resolution
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On April 4, 2024, the City of Clearlake approved Resolution 2024-16 requesting the Board of Supervisors/Board of Directors of Lake County Sanitation District (LACOSAN) engage in discussion with the City on a governance model that would provide greater involvement from the City in maintenance and operations of LACOSAN.
On February 25, 2025, the Board of Supervisors had a discussion to open up dialogue with the City of Clearlake regarding the governance of LACOSAN. Supervisor Owen and Supervisor Sabatier along with Administration staff were delegated to represent the County/LACOSAN.
Originally, the City of Clearlake had approved Resolution 83-22 on May 23, 1983 delegating their seat to LACOSAN to the Lake County Board of Supervisors. However, on November 20, 2025, the City Council for the City of Clearlake approved Resolution 2025-42, which rescinded that delegation of authority.
Discussion between the County of Lake/LACOSAN and the City of Clearlake began in earnest as of March 23, 2026 to finalize the composition of the LACOSAN Board of Directors within the California Health & Safety Code Sections 4730 and 4730.1.
A Resolution of Intent has been prepared for the LACOSAN Board of Directors for a public hearing to take place on August 18, 2026 to hear any objections to the proposal. If the Resolution of Intent is approved, according to California Health and Safety Code Section 4731.2, the resolution of intention shall be published at length twice in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the district.
The proposed composition for the LACOSAN Board of Directors is as follows:
- Two (2) members representing the County of Lake
o The Chair of the Board
o One Board Member appointed by the Board, as delegated by the Kelseyville Water Works District
- Two (2) members representing the City of Clearlake
o The Mayor
o One Councilmember appointed by the Council, as delegated by the Hidden Valley Community Services District
- One (1) member of the public appointed or elected pursuant to Health and Safety Code � 4730.1(a)(2)
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution of Intent of the Lake County Sanitation District to Establish an Interim Composition of the Governing Board of the Lake County Sanitation District Pursuant to Health and Safety Code � 4730, et. seq., with said adoption conditioned on the City of Clearlake's rescission of the City Clearlake Resolution No. 2025-42.
Direction was given to staff to receive applications and hold them until after the public hearing.
Director Sabatier offered the resolution with the addition that the resolution move forward after adoption by Clearlake City Council and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Directors: 5 – Sabatier, Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano and Treasurer-Tax Collector Patrick Sullivan spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Helen Mitcham. The following people spoke via Zoom: Sterling Wellman. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.69:30 A.M. - Consideration of Whether to Initiate the Formal Park Renaming Process Pursuant to County Policy for the Existing Middletown Square Park
Action Item
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.
Direction was given to staff to initiate a public outreach campaign.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Owen presented the item to the Board. Public Works Director Lars Ewing spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Linda Dehl-Darms, Tom Lajcik, and Roberta Macintyre. The following person spoke via Zoom: Angela Ameral. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.710:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING -(Sitting concurrently as Clearlake Keys CSA#1, #2, #6, #13, #20, #21-Board of Supervisors, Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3 and Lake County Sanitation District - Board of Directors) - Consideration of (a) Resolution Confirming Collections of Annual Lighting Fees; (b) Resolution Confirming Collections of Delinquent Water Fees; (c) Resolution confirming Collections of Delinquent Water and Sewer Fees; (d) Resolution of Delinquent Sewer Fees for Lake County Sanitation District.
Public Hearing
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On July 14, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. a Public Hearing will be held to hear protests regarding the placement of Lighting Fees and Delinquent Water and Sewer Fees on the 2026-2027 Tax Rolls for collection.
Per the County ordinance, any delinquent amount owing 60-days or over becomes eligible for tax bill collection with an additional ten percent (10%) penalty.
To avoid having these delinquent charges appear on a tax bill, payment must be received no later than July 15, 2026, for all delinquent charges up to December 31, 2025.
Customers will still be receiving normal bi-monthly billing, however only delinquent charges up to December 31, 2025, will be eligible for this year's Tax Roll
Attached for your approval are four Resolutions. The resolutions are confirming collection of delinquent charges for services rendered in Kelseyville Waterworks #3, delinquent water fees in County Service Areas, delinquent sewer fees in Lake County Sanitation Districts, and confirming the collection of annual lighting fees in County Service Area #1. The collection of the annual lighting fees is not for delinquent charges, they are to fund the various lighting districts maintained by Special Districts and are paid on the property taxes of the owners who live within the lighting districts boundaries.
Attached is a full list of parcels and dollar amounts who were mailed a delinquent notice letter. The letter was mailed to all sewer and water customers who were delinquent on amounts owing 60 days or over on any charges billed up to December 31, 2025.
Resolutions, once approved by your Board, authorize this action in accordance with Section 55501 of the Water Code, and Sections 25215.4 and 25215.5 of the Government Code. The required Resolutions are attached.
The authorization by your Board for placement of the Delinquent Sewer Fees is accomplished by motion of one of the Board members, in accordance with Section 25214.4 of the Government Code.
Recommended Action
10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING -(Sitting concurrently as Clearlake Keys CSA#1, #2, #6, #13, #20, #21-Board of Supervisors, Kelseyville County Waterworks District #3 and Lake County Sanitation District - Board of Directors) - Consideration of (a) Resolution Confirming Collections of Annual Lighting Fees; (b) Resolution Confirming Collections of Delinquent Water Fees; (c) Resolution confirming Collections of Delinquent Water and Sewer Fees; (d) Resolution of Delinquent Sewer Fees for Lake County Sanitation District.
Supervisor Pyska Offered the Resolution Confirming Collections of Delinquent Water Fees and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 – Sabatier, Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Supervisor Pyska offered the Resolution Confirming Collections of Annual Lighting Fees and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 – Sabatier, Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Director Pyska offered the Resolution of Delinquent Sewer Fees for Lake County Sanitation District and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Directors: 5 – Sabatier, Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Director Pyska offered the Resolution confirming Collections of Delinquent Water and Sewer Fees and it passed by roll call vote:
Ayes- Directors: 5 – Sabatier, Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Clerk’s notes: Special Districts Administrator Robin Borre presented the item to the Board. 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.
6.810:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Section 19-17.2 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Lake for the Removal of a Stop Sign on Second Street and the Placement of a Stop Sign on Middle Creek Road in Upper Lake
Public Hearing
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Crandell
Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Crandell
Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The County of Lake maintains Second Street and Middle Creek Road as public roads within the unincorporated area of Upper Lake. The Department of Public Works has evaluated traffic operations and roadway conditions at the intersection of these roads to determine whether additional traffic control measures are warranted.
California Vehicle Code Section 22450(c) authorizes local authorities to establish stop intersections and provide for the placement of stop signs on roads under their jurisdiction where such traffic control would enhance traffic safety. Following an engineering evaluation of the intersection, Public Works determined that stop control for traffic traveling on Middle Creek Road is appropriate based on roadway characteristics, traffic movements, visibility considerations, and overall traffic safety conditions at the location.
The proposed ordinance would authorize the removal of an existing stop control on Second Street at the intersection with Middle Creek Road, and establish stop control requiring vehicles traveling southbound on Middle Creek Road to stop prior to entering the intersection with Second Street. Upon adoption, Public Works will install and maintain the appropriate traffic control devices.
Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance Amending Section 19-17.2 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Lake for the Removal of a Stop Sign on Second Street and the Placement of a Stop Sign on Middle Creek Road in Upper Lake.
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, moved to approve the ordinance and have it read in title only. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 – Sabatier, Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
On motion of Supervisor Crandell, and by vote of the Board, advanced the second reading of the ordinance to the next available agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 – Sabatier, Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Clerk’s notes: Public Works Director Lars Ewing presented 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 Supervisor Chambers spoke: Tim Chiara. The following people spoke via Zoom: Danny Wind, Lisa Marie Benavides, and Angela Ameral. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.911:00 A.M. - Consideration of Request for Hearing before the Board of Supervisors for Code Enforcement actions taken at: 19355 S. State Hwy 29, Middletown (APN 014-270-02); Property Owner: Michael G. Burns (Continued from May 19, 2026)
Action Item
Motion carried
Carried 4-0 — moved by Owen
Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On May 19, 2026, the matter was heard before the Board of Supervisors. No final determination was made, and the matter was continued with instructions to property owner Michael Burns (Burns) to submit an application for a pre-app consultation with the Planning Division within fifteen (15) days and for Staff to work on a compliance agreement within forty-five (45) days. As of July 8, 2026, Mr. Burns has not applied for a pre-application meeting. Staff is working on the compliance agreement, but more work is needed, including support from County Counsel. This Department has had phone call(s) and met with Burns in person at our office, but more time is needed to work through this matter so that the Board may have all information for which to make a final determination. Staff requests a continuance to a future meeting.
Recommended Action
Continuance of the matter to a future date and time certain as determined by the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Owen, and by vote of the Board, moved to uphold the nuisance notice with the requirements of completion of abatement of the health and safety violations on the property as stated in the notice of nuisance violation as it relates to the property and direction to staff to develop a compliance agreement with the property owner. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 – Sabatier, Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner introduced the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano and Code Enforcement Manager Marcus Beltramo 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.
6.1011:05 A.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
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Pyska
Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Owen: aye Pyska: aye Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
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. 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 165 projects listed in the County CIP, with 6 projects listed both in the County CIP and the LACOSAN CIP, with an estimated total expenditure of $215,015,604 during the FY 26/27 through FY 29/30 time period. The LACOSAN CIP includes 17 projects estimated at approximately $10.7 million in cost. 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.
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On motion of Supervisor Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved the Lake County Capital Improvement Plan for FY 26/27 Through FY 29/30. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 5 – Sabatier, Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
On motion of Director Pyska, and by vote of the Board, approved LACOSAN Capital Improvement Plan for FY 26/27 Through FY 29/30. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Directors: 5 – Sabatier, Owen, Sabatier, Pyska, and Rasmussen
Clerk’s notes: Deputy County Administrative Officer Ben Rickleman presented the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person spoke via Zoom: Sterling Wellman. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.111:00 P.M. - Consideration of Ad Hoc Energy Policy Committee Recommendations to: Develop an Energy Element and Companion Energy Policy; Continue Introductory Meetings with Energy Projects, with the Understanding These Meetings in No Way Replace Existing Community Development Department Permitting Processes; and Pause Consideration of Community Choice Aggregator Membership Due to Potential Changes in the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
1. The Ad Hoc Energy Policy Committee recommends the Board direct staff to issue a Request for Proposals for a County Energy Element with a companion Energy Policy developed in-house to secure community benefits from energy projects.
2. The Committee recommends continuing introductory meetings with potential energy developers and stakeholders ahead of any formal permitting application, with the understanding these meetings in no way replace existing Community Development Department permitting processes.
3. The Committee recommends pausing consideration of Community Choice Aggregator membership until the Third Appellate case and the CPUC's Track 3 rulemaking are resolved, likely in 2027, at which point it will revisit the matter.
Background
The Committee recommends the County develop two complementary tools for managing energy development. The first is an Energy Element, an optional element of the County General Plan (Government Code � 65303) that would govern where energy development goes. An Energy Element can establish overlay zones where energy projects are encouraged, incorporate a community visioning process, build in protections for scenic, agricultural, and Tribal areas, and integrate with County zoning so both the community and developers have predictability. Several California counties offer instructive models, including Imperial County's Renewable Energy and Transmission Element, San Bernardino County's Renewable Energy and Conservation Element, and Kern County's system of by-right zoning paired with a standing community benefits program. Preparing an Energy Element is consultant-led work, and the Committee recommends the Board authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP), financed from economic development funds.
The companion tool is an Energy Policy, a Board policy governing how the County secures community benefits when an energy project comes forward. Where the Energy Element addresses where projects should go, the Energy Policy addresses how the County negotiates: it would establish community-benefit terms, provide a repeatable template for negotiated development agreements, and be structured to remain defensible against a legal challenge that it operates as an unauthorized tax. Unlike the Energy Element, the Energy Policy can be developed in-house without a consultant.
On the project side, the Morgan Valley Wind Farm is the only energy project to have filed a permitting application with the County to date, though several entities are performing due diligence and may proceed to formal local and State permitting. The Committee has held high-level, introductory meetings, only, with potential energy developers. These meetings build relationships and County leverage ahead of any application and help to surface potential community concerns at an early stage. That groundwork matters because, for example, under AB 205, large projects (solar and wind of 50 megawatts or more, storage of 200 megawatt-hours or more, and geothermal of 50 megawatts or more) can opt into exclusive permitting at the California Energy Commission and bypass local entitlement entirely. Even then, the CEC must find that the project includes a community-benefits agreement and delivers a net-positive benefit to the host community, so early County engagement strengthens Lake County's position under either permitting path.
The Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA) is a charge that PG&E collects from customers who leave PG&E's generation service for a Community Choice Aggregator (CCA). Set annually by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), it repays the utility for the long-term power contracts and generation it committed to before those customers departed, so that neither the customers who leave nor the customers who stay are made better or worse off by the other's choice. Because Lake County is in PG&E territory, if the County joined a CCA its residents would pay the PCIA on their bills, and the size and predictability of that charge directly affect whatever savings a CCA could deliver.
In recent years the PCIA has become both larger and far less predictable. Between 2024 and 2026 the charge swung dramatically in size and even in direction, and the CPUC concluded that part of the volatility came from the formula itself, finding in 2025 that a key benchmark was flawed and vulnerable to manipulation. The CPUC opened a formal rulemaking (an Order Instituting Rulemaking, or OIR) to fix the methodology, and its first decision, Decision 25-06-049, issued in June 2025, rewrote a core piece of the calculation and pushed the 2026 charge sharply higher. A higher and more volatile PCIA narrows the savings a CCA can offer, so any savings projection for a Lake County CCA would need to be tested against an elevated and moving charge rather than the more favorable figures of recent years.
That decision is now being challenged in court. The California Community Choice Association (CalCCA), which represents the state's CCAs, argues that the CPUC unlawfully applied the new methodology retroactively to rates that had already been set. After the CPUC denied its request for rehearing, CalCCA filed a petition with the Third Appellate District in December 2025 asking the court to reverse the decision. The timing of a resolution is uncertain: the court could decline to hear the case within a few months, but if it takes the case up, a full decision more realistically arrives sometime in 2027, with possible review by the California Supreme Court extending it further.
Meanwhile, the largest changes may still be ahead. The CPUC's rulemaking is structured in
tracks, and Track 3, which is just getting underway, is intended to address the broader structural questions about how the PCIA is calculated and how costs are shared between utility and CCA customers. It has been described as the most consequential PCIA proceeding since the CPUC's 2017 overhaul, with the utilities pushing for narrow fixes while the CCAs seek access to the confidential utility cost data that drives the calculation. Track 3 could reshape the entire cost framework, meaning the PCIA exposure of any CCA Lake County joins could look materially different a year or two from now, in either direction.
Taken together, an elevated 2026 PCIA, an active appeal unlikely to resolve before 2027, and a structural rulemaking just beginning mean the financial case for joining a CCA cannot be evaluated with confidence today. Both the Third Appellate case and the Track 3 OIR could be resolved in 2027, at which point the County would have substantially more confidence in the financial implications for its residents of joining a CCA. Pausing consideration until those outcomes are known and having the Ad Hoc Energy Policy Committee revisit the matter at that time, should provide significantly more confidence in providing a recommendation for membership.
Recommended Action
1. Authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals for a County Energy Element, financed from economic development funds, with the companion Energy Policy to be developed in-house.
2. Direct the Ad Hoc Energy Policy Committee to continue holding introductory meetings with potential energy developers and stakeholders ahead of any formal application, with the understanding these meetings in no way replace existing Community Development Department permitting processes.
3. Pause consideration of joining a Community Choice Aggregator until the Third Appellate case is resolved and the Track 3 OIR is issued, at which point the Ad Hoc Energy Policy Committee reconsiders the matter and provides a recommendation.
There was Board consensus to have the committee return with an energy policy within 60 days and a RFP for the energy element and have county staff continue to meet with energy projects.
Clerk’s notes: Deputy County Administrative Officer Ben Rickleman presented the item to the Board. Community Development Director Mireya Turner spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Tom Lajcik, Margaux Kambara, and Weston Syphers. The following people spoke via Zoom: Sterling Wellman, Kate Schmidt-Hopper, Angela Ameral, Betsy Cawn, Lisa Marie Benavides, and Coda Rainsford. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
6.121:30 P.M. - Consideration of Appeal (PL-26-359) of Planning Commission’s Denial of Major Use Permit (PL-25-71) and Mitigated Negative Declaration for Pasta Farms 3. Applicant: 1833 DS, LLC / Peter Simon for property located at 10750, 10417, and 10145 Seigler Springs North Road, 10800, 10833, 9864, 9954, 11000 Diener Drive, and 9954 Salmina Road (APNs 115-004-05, 115-004-01, 011-069-48, 115-004-08, 115-001-21, 115-001-29, 115-004-07, 115-006-18,115-005-03, and 011-047-06).
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On June 11, 2026, the Planning Commission heard Major Use Permit (PL-25-71) and the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration for a maximum of 30.11 acres of outdoor commercial cannabis canopy, Type 4 Nursery, and Type 13 Distribution, Self-transport licenses located at project parcels 10750 and 10417 Seigler Springs North, 10800 and 10833 Diener Drive Kelseyville, (APNs 115-004-05; 115-004-01; 115-004-08; and 011-069-48) and associated clustering parcels.
At the June 11, 2026, Planning Commission hearing, three Commissioners were in attendance. Due to two commissioners being absent; in order to pass, the project would have required a unanimous vote of approval from the remaining commission pursuant to the Planning Commission By-Laws. Commissioner Rosenthal made the motion to approve, Commissioner Chavez seconded the motion and Commissioner Zoller voted against the motion. The motion did not pass. The applicant submitted an appeal in a timely fashion.
Recommended Action
Uphold the appeal (PL-26-359), reversing the Planning Commission's denial of Use Permit (PL-25-71) and Initial Study for Pasta 3/1833 DS, LLC for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation for a maximum of 30.11 acres of outdoor cannabis canopy and development of appurtenant facilities located at project parcels 10750 and 10417 Seigler Springs North, 10800 and 10833 Diener Drive Kelseyville, (APNs 115-004-05; 115-004-01; 115-004-08; and 011-069-48) and associated clustering parcels.
sabatier grant appeal number in part with the following modifications as outlined by cDd staff and as a condition amended project description, amended site plan
direct appellant to submit supplemental documention for appeal
4 ayes
1 absent pyska
Clerk’s notes: Senior Planner Mary Claybon presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board. Applicant Peter Simon, Community Development Director Mireya Turner, 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: Adidam Representative, Elliot Hurwitz, Steven Reid, Magdalena Valderrama-Hurwitz, Alexander Powell, Lynn Wagner, Duncan Gamin, Indigo Perry, Tom Lajcik, and Margaux Kambara, and Amanda Martin. The following people spoke via Zoom: Kate Schmidt-Hopper, Sterling Wellman, Gordon Thrupp, and Angela Ameral. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
A - Staff Report A1 - Site Plans A2 - Conditions of Approval A3 - Property Management Plan A4 - Draft Initial Study A5 - Hydrology Report-Water Availability Analysis_ A6 - Drought Management Plan A7 - Biological Resources Assessment A8 - Plant and Wildlife Species Report A9 - Oak Mitigation Plan A10 - Agency Comments A11 - Tribal Comments A12 - Public Comment B - Appeal Application C - Planning Commission By-Laws D - Agency Comment post hearing E - Amended Conditions of Approval Rebuttal Materials_MUP PL-25-71_Joint SSFW-Holy Domains.pdf PL-25-71_Sierra Club_Pasta Farms expansion.pdf Fire Marshal BOS v3_Attached 07132026.pdf Geosyntec 13 Jul 2026 Agenda Item 6.12 re Lack of Demonstration of a Sust WS Appeal PL-26-359 of Denial Major Use Permit PL-25-71 and MND for Pasta Farms 3_Attached 07132026.pdf Comment_Pasta Farm LLC application_07142026.pdf Comment_Opposition to Pasta Farm LLC Use Permit Expansion_07142026.pdf Comment_opposition to Pasta Farms expansion_07142026.pdf Public Comment_Pasta Farms_HD comment.pdf
6.132:00 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, June 23, and July 7, 2026)
Public Hearing
Motion carried · 2 motions
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Board has discussed and given direction on Article 27 amendments on March 10, April 7, June 2, June 23, and July 7, 2026. The item was continued at Supervisor Crandell's request due to his absence. Corrections were made to the draft ordinance after the July 7, 2026 meeting, but not updated in the redlined Article 27 attachment. Please refer to the draft ordinance as the guiding document.
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
* Removal of manufacturing in "RR" Rural Residential
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 Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, approved the first reading of ordinance as amended to be read in title only. The motion carried by the following vote:
On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, advanced the second reading of the ordinance as amended to the next available agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner presented the item to the Board.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Margaux Kambara and Tom Lajcik. The following people spoke via Zoom: Angela Ameral, Holly Harris, 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 following Advisory Board appointments:
Behavioral Health Advisory Board
Middletown Cemetery District
Appointment
Motion carried · 2 motions
Carried 4-0 — moved by Sabatier
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: absent Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: absent Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Carried 4-0 — moved by Owen
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: absent Rasmussen: aye Sabatier: aye
Crandell: aye Owen: aye Pyska: absent 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.
Behavioral Health Advisory Board
Two (2) Vacancies: One (1) Member-At-Large; One (1) Family Member of a Present/Past Consumer
* Simone Tatman (Member-At-Large - reappointment)
Middletown Cemetery District
Two (2) Vacancies: Two (2) Trustees
* Zoi Bracisco
Recommended Action
Appoint qualified applicants to the specified Advisory Board.
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On motion of Supervisor Sabatier, and by vote of the Board, appointed Simone Tatum to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 – Owen, Sabatier, Crandell, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 – Pyska
On motion of Supervisor Owen, and by vote of the Board, appointed Zoi Bracisco to the Middletown Cemetery District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes- Supervisors: 4 – Owen, Sabatier, Crandell, and Rasmussen
Absent- Supervisor: 1 – Pyska
Clerk’s notes: Chair Rasmussen 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.
8. Closed Session
8.1Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(1) – Three potential cases
Closed Session Item
8.2Conference 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
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled from the agenda
8.3Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Special Districts Administrator
Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: into closed at 5:18