Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Lake County Code Chapter 6 and California Government Code section 8630(a) authorize the Board of Supervisors to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when conditions of extreme peril threaten life, property, or public health and when the Board is in session. On January 11, 2026, a failure of a 16-inch wastewater force main serving the City of Clearlake resulted in the uncontrolled release of untreated sewage into residential areas, drainage systems, Burns Valley Creek, and Clear Lake. The damaged infrastructure is owned and operated by the Lake County Sanitation District and serves a large portion of the City of Clearlake and surrounding areas. The spill has impacted at least 58 properties, many of which rely on private domestic wells for drinking water, and has affected stormwater infrastructure, roadways, surface waters, and the Clear Lake watershed. Due to continuing system failures and the inability to fully isolate the damaged pipeline, the duration and extent of contamination and public health risk remain uncertain. The City of Clearlake has proclaimed a local emergency, and the scope of impacts and required response exceed the capacity of the City alone. Coordinated Operational Area support is necessary to protect public health, support environmental response, coordinate interagency operations, facilitate emergency contracting and procurement, and enable access to state and federal disaster assistance. This item continues the emergency proclaimed by your board on January 13, 2026.

Approve Continuation of a Local Emergency due to the 2026 Robin Lane Sewer Spill (City of Clearlake)

The Public Health Officer has determined a need to declare a public health emergency due to the extent of a sewage spill in the City of Clearlake and surrounding area that began on January 11, 2026.

Approve Continuation of Proclamation of a Local Health Emergency by the Lake County Health� Officer for the Clearlake Sewage Spill

This Proclamation was adopted February 7, 2023.

Approve Continuation of Proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch Emergency

The Board of Supervisors originally approved an emergency declaration for shelter crisis on January 24, 2023. The proclamation cited the lack of beds available for those experiencing homelessness and would assist in allowing shelters to continue as well as new shelters to be initiated. Due to the fact that the original proclamation discussed rain and snow as being part of the reason for declaring an emergency, a revised version of the emergency declaration is being brought back to the board to approve with revised recitals. We are still short of beds needed to provide shelter for all of those who are experiencing homelessness. However, great strides are being made at both Behavioral Health and the Continuum of Care with the support of the Board of Supervisors to make progress in what is available.

Approve Continuation of Emergency Proclamation Declaring a Shelter Crisis in the County of Lake

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection found that its aerial and group surveys in Napa and Lake County revealed widespread conifer mortality leaving trees vulnerable to insect attacks and fire damage. On March 28, 2022, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order No. 7-77, that states the ongoing drought will have significant immediate impacts on communities. In response, the Lake County Risk Reduction Authority created the Lake County Tree Mortality Task Force established to investigate and address the extensive tree mortality in the County caused primarily by wildfire, drought and insect damage. The Lake County Tree Mortality Task Force members have attended several presentations from individuals with considerable expertise in both entomology and tree mortality, including Forest Advisor Dr. Michael Jones, an entomologist from University of California Cooperative. The overriding message was that failure to actively address tree mortality could result in the potential loss or degradation of forest habitats and associated ecological impacts, including the impact of wildlife, water and soil. And as such, create dangerous wildfire conditions that also threaten the safety of persons and property and will likely extend beyond the capacity of public safety services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of this County. This Resolution requests the following actions from Governor Newsom; 1) Proclaim a State of Emergency in Lake County and other afflicted areas of the State, 2) Seek designation of tree mortality areas within Lake County and other afflicted areas of the State under Section 8204 of the Agriculture Act of 2014 and seek additional Federal program support; and 3) Request a Presidential Declaration of Emergency or Major Disaster for this emergency.

Approve Continuation of Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Pervasive Tree Mortality

Socrates Mine Road is a county-maintained road that provides essential access to residents, businesses, and properties near Middletown. Recent field observations and staff evaluations have identified significant geotechnical instability at multiple locations on the road. These locations are experiencing significant slope movement including embankment erosion, subsurface instability, and loss of soil strength. These conditions have resulted in undermining of the roadway structural section, creating a substantial risk of continued degradation and potential sudden or catastrophic roadway failure if not promptly addressed. The conditions pose an immediate threat to public health, safety, and welfare, including loss of safe vehicular access, impaired emergency response access, and risk of injury, property damage, or isolation of residents. Furthermore, the nature of the failure is geotechnical and highly variable, requiring specialized investigation, design, and construction approaches. Work will involve adaptive methods responsive to evolving subsurface conditions, including but not limited to geotechnical analysis, slope stabilization systems, drainage improvements, and reconstruction of the roadway structural section. The emergency was declared on May 5, 2026.

Approve Continuation of a Local Emergency Due to Geotechnical Instability Causing Roadway Failure and Embankment Erosion on Socrates Mine Road and Authorizing Emergency Contracting Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 22050 and 20395(d)

I would like to ask the Board of Supervisors to adopt the attached Resolution approving the agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the State Fuels, Lubricants, and Automotive Products Program Agreement. No. 26-0042-000-SA. This agreement reimburses the county for activities that ensure correct petroleum, automotive products advertising, and labeling for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. The maximum agreement amount is $2,475 and the expected county reimbursement is $2,475. Should the Board adopt this Resolution, please have the chair sign and return one copy of the Agreement, and one copy of the Board Resolution and return them to the Agricultural Commissioner's office for processing. A signed completed copy will be returned for your records.

Adopt Resolution Approving Agreement No.26-0042-000-SA with the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture, and Authorize the Execution of the Fuels, Lubricants, and Automotive Products Program Agreement of $2,475 for Period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Animal Care and Control (ACC) does not currently have a staffed veterinarian. Because of this, ACC has had to rely on external private-practice veterinarians within the County for treatment, diagnosis, and routine care for shelter animals. Additionally, a Veterinarian of Record (VOR) is necessary for the Shelter to be able to provide basic services and care for animals including but not limited to the administration of rabies vaccinations and the purchase, handling, and administration of controlled substances meant for the humane euthanasia of animals. ACC previously had a verbally understood contract and heavy reliance with Dr. Susan Cannon, DVM, of Wasson Memorial Veterinary Clinic to provide these services as well as to serve as VOR so that ACC staff could carry out approved verbal and written procedures under her veterinary license. After several discussions with Dr. Cannon, ACC was advised she would be retiring soon and would not be able to serve as VOR indefinitely. This created a need to establish a new VOR so that the Shelter could perform critical procedures and services as needed. Dr. Jennifer Bennett, DVM, of Bennett Veterinary Professional Services, Inc. (DBA The Shelter Link) approached ACC with a proposal to become ACC's new VOR. She conducted an in-person assessment of the shelter, its staff, and operational needs and invited ACC's Director, Rae Smith, to discuss services she could provide. After inquiring about other options, it was determined that no other County veterinarians could or were willing to take on this role and responsibility which is critical to the operations of the Shelter. Many veterinarians are unable or unwilling to serve as VOR due to additional reporting requirements, a significant pull on their time which takes away from private practice, and the liability that can negatively impact maintaining their license to practice. Dr. Bennett contracts with several other Animal Control agencies and serves in the capacity of VOR, rendering the same services that ACC needs. Additionally, ACC wanted a veterinarian who would be able to visit the Shelter on-site to render a variety of services which Dr. Bennett is able to do given her proximity to the area including driving distance. Dr. Bennett and ACC's Director discussed the scope of services and how that would affect continuity of services. It was determined that with her VOR services ACC would be able to not only continue their same services but potentially develop and follow additional veterinary protocols to better manage the health of shelter animals and reduce outside expenditures to private-practice veterinarians for services that could be managed in-house.

a) Waive the Formal Bidding Process Pursuant to Article X Section 2-38.2(2) of the Lake County Code Due to The Unique Nature of the Goods or Services Precludes Competitive Bidding; and, b) Approve Contract Between County of Lake and Bennett Veterinary Professional Services, Inc. (DBA The Shelter Link), for Veterinarian of Record Services, in the Amount of $104,000.00 Per Fiscal Year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and Authorize the Chair to Sign.

On March 3rd, 2026, Lake County Animal Care and Control (LCACC) received a mid-year budget adjustment in the amount of $18,000 for the purchase of a security camera system for the front exterior of the building. The original quote from Advanced Security Systems was provided on February 2nd, 2026, for a total of $16,969.12. A purchase order was signed for the given amount before discovering that the provided product did not meet State requirements to retain video footage for at least one years' worth of data. LCACC instructed Buildings and Grounds (B&G) to return to Advanced Security Systems for a second quote that would provide enough storage space for one year's worth of footage retention. Advanced Security Systems then provided a second quote on April 24th, 2026, in the amount of $20,407.97. LCACC encouraged Buildings and Grounds to attempt to work with Advanced Security Systems to lower the price so that it remained under the $18,000 allocated funds for the project. On May 13th, 2026, Advanced Security Systems provided a third and final quote in the amount of $18,846.51 which meets all State requirements regarding record retention. LCACC respectfully requests that the Board approve the budget transfer totaling $847 to increase Capital Asset Account 727.61-60 of the 2025-2026 budget to cover the remaining cost of the security system.

Approve a) Budget Transfer in Budget Unit 2703 Animal Control of $847 from account 727.02-21 Retirement Contributions/FICA to Capital Asset Account 727.61-60; and b) Amend the list of capital assets in the 2025-2026 budget to reflect the updated cameras/security doors capital asset total of $18,847, and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign.

The Board has discussed and given direction on Article 27 amendments on March 10, April 7, June 2, and June 23, 2026. On July 14, 2026, the Board approved the first reading of the draft ordinance, and advanced it to the next agenda. The vote was unanimous (4-0, Supervisor Pyska Absent), and thus the second reading of the ordinance has been tentatively placed on the Consent Agenda. Topics included in the draft ordinance are listed below, with the draft ordinance included as Attachment 1. 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

Adopt the Ordinance to amend Chapter 21, Articles 8, 18, 19, and 27 regarding Commercial Cannabis Regulation. 2

Federal law prohibits claiming Medicaid funds for healthcare services provided to inmates residing in correctional facilities. There is an exception to this federal prohibition when an inmate receives inpatient services at a medical facility located off the grounds of the correctional facility for an expected stay of more than 24 hours, and the inmate is found to be Medicaid eligible. The Medi-Cal Inmate Program occurs at both a State and County level and allows Medi-Cal allowable inpatient hospital services, including inpatient psychiatric services, and physician services provided during the inpatient hospital stay of inmates in correctional facilities who are determined eligible for Medi-Cal. The Medi-Cal County Inmate Program (MCIP) is voluntary and counties have the option to participate in this program by entering into an agreement with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Per legislation, there is to be no General Fund (GF) impact under MCIP. The purpose of the MCIP agreement is to establish the amounts needed to satisfy each county's responsibility to reimburse DHCS for the nonfederal share of MCIP service costs incurred by DHCS. If a County does not participate in MCIP or does not abide by the terms of this Agreement, the County remains responsible for arranging for and paying for medical care for its inmates. The attached Agreement will run through Fiscal years 2026-2029, with a maximum payable amount of $12,942.24 over the term.

Adopt Resolution Approving an Agreement between the State of California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) and County of Lake Health Services Department for the Medi-Cal County Inmate Program for Administrative Services (MCIP) and Authorize the Health Services Director to Sign said Agreement.

As your Board is aware, the County has been progressively working toward the development of a future community park in Cobb. To date, work has included public outreach planning efforts, acquisition of property funded partially through a State Habitat Conservation Fund acquisition grant, preparation of a conceptual park master plan and preliminary technical studies, and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and Lake County General Plan which resulted in a CEQA Notice of Determination and GPC conformity finding. This collective work served as the basis for the County's application to the National Parks Service (NPS) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant program. The County recently received a preliminary notice of award for $1.46 million of LWCF funding for the project, which is anticipated to reimburse up to 50 percent of eligible project costs. The award remains contingent upon the successful completion of required federal environmental compliance and permitting, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements, and final approval by NPS and other applicable federal agencies. With the project now advanced beyond planning and local environmental review, the remaining work consists primarily of preparing final design and construction documents and completing the federal requirements necessary to secure the LWCF funding and move the project into construction. To that end, staff negotiated a scope of work with Roach & Campbell Landscape Architects, who developed the concept plan and has extensive familiarity with the project. The agreement scope of work includes design development, preparation of construction documents, civil, structural, electrical, landscape and irrigation plans, technical specifications, construction cost estimates, aquatic resource delineation, regulatory permitting, NEPA compliance documentation, bidding assistance, and construction support. Several optional tasks - including preparation of an Environmental Assessment (if a Categorical Exclusion is determined to be insufficient), Clean Water Act permitting, biological studies, cultural resource support, and other environmental compliance services - are specifically excluded from the proposed agreement and would require future Board approval should they become necessary. The proposed agreement is for an amount not to exceed $351,400. Public Works intends to fund this work through a combination of LWCF grant funding and local match funds. To fund the remaining local share not covered by the LWCF grant, Public Works intends to apply for a Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) Development Grant through California State Parks. If awarded, the HCF grant would provide funding toward the non-federal match required for the project, reducing or eliminating the need for County discretionary funding. Should additional local matching funds ultimately be required, staff will return to the Board with an appropriate funding recommendation.

Approve Supplemental Services Agreement Number Two with Roach and Cambell for Final Design and Construction Document Preparation for Cobb Community Park in the amount of $351,400.00; and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement.

The Public Works Department publicly opened eight (8) bids on April 8, 2026 for construction of the Kelseyville Senior Center Remodel Project. The lowest responsible bidder was NG Builder Company; the bid tabulation is included for your reference. A local workforce participation discount was included in the project specifications; however, the discount did not affect the calculation of the low bidder. The project is funded from a variety of sources, including the American Rescue Plan Act, the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure Program, and a local grant match from the General Fund. The FY 2026-27 budget includes sufficient capital appropriations in Budget Unit 1778, Capital Projects.

Award the Agreement for the Kelseyville Senior Center Remodel Project to NG Builder Company in the amount of $1,329,733.00, and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement.

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.

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.

LACOSAN and CLOCWD entered into the Agreement for the Acceptance of Effluent dated July 21, 1998, to transport effluent from Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Clearlake Oaks County Water Plant and to the Geyser Pipeline at the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant. The original agreement was extended through Amendment No. 1. Amendment No. 2 extends the term of the agreement for twenty-five years to coincide with the Geyser Agreement and updates some of the operation and maintenance section to include a mutual operation and maintenance understanding between LACOSAN - NW and CLOCWD. This amendment assures that LACOSAN and CLOCWD will be able to continue to dispose of the effluent from the two wastewater plants through the Geyser Pipeline. This continued disposal method ensures that both plants continue to follow their NPDES permits and prevents possible issues that were experienced with the previous deposal method of land application. This agreement further benefits both districts to ensure additional costs are not incurred to repair the land application systems. Environmental was completed under the original project that installed the pipelines and pumping systems. No additional environmental review is needed to extend the agreement. All operation and maintenance expenses are included in the approved budget, and no additional funding is necessary to extend the agreement.

(Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors) Approve Amendment No. 2 between the Lake County Sanitation District (LACOSAN) Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant and Clearlake Oaks County Water District (CLOCWD) for the Acceptance of Effluent for Twenty-Five Years and authorize the Chair to sign.

In April of 2026 Supervisors Sabatier and Rasmussen were authorized to work as a committee with the County Administrative office and the cities of Lakeport and Clearlake to coordinate activities related to celebrating America's 250th Anniversary over the summer of 2026 between Memorial Day and Labor Day. One of the ideas was to seek funding to provide two drone light shows, at a cost of $20,000.00 each, for all community members in the county and cities. Outreach to possible donors was completed and the Calpine Corporation agreed to donate $20,000.00 to sponsor the South Lake County show in Clearlake. The County was unable to secure additional donors and Supervisors Sabatier and Rasmussen decided to fund $20,000.00 for the North Lake County show in Lakeport with discretionary funds. If other Supervisors choose to provide a contribution it would be welcome but not required. County policy requires the Board of Supervisors to formally accept any donation over $10,000.00.

Authorize the County of Lake to accept the $20,000.00 donation from the Calpine Corporation for the South Lake County Drone Show.

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

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

I. Executive Summary In accordance with Article 60 of the Lake County Zoning Code, the Community Development Director is hereby initiating revocation proceedings for Major Use Permit (UP 19-48); Permittee: Kenneth Pacheco, authorizing 87,120-square-foot outdoor commercial cannabis canopy and up to 25 mature plants on property located at 1756 Ogulin Canyon, Clearlake (APN 010-055-46). The permit holder, Kenneth Pacheco, engaged in commercial cannabis cultivation activities without possessing a valid California Department of Cannabis Control state license, thereby violating California state law, Lake County Zoning Ordinance Article 27 Uses Generally Permitted, and the project's conditions of approval. Project Information: * Permittee / Property Owner: Kenneth Pacheco * Project Name: Blue Oak Farms, LLC * Location: 1756 Ogulin Canyon, Clearlake (APN 010-055-46) * Major Use Permit Approval Date: September 23, 2021 II. Background On September 23, 2021, the County of Lake Planning Commission approved Major Use Permit (UP 19-48) for Blue Oak Farms, LLC / Kim Gardner, for commercial cannabis cultivation. The project included Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A) requiring the permittee to obtain all required approvals and licenses, including but not limited to those issued by the California Department of Cannabis Control, as a prerequisite for lawful operation. Community Development Department records indicate Kim Gardner sold the property to Kenneth Pacheco in 2024 and the managing members of Blue Oak Farms, LLC were updated to remove Kim Gardener and add Kenneth Pacheco as seen in Figure 1 below. FIGURE-1 Business Entity Status Source: https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_ca/201912910517?logged_in Planning Staff conducted a Transfer of Major Use Permit for (UP 19-48) Blue Oak Farms, LLC on September 10, 2024. Staff provided Kenneth Pacheco with the project's documentation from the Planning Commission hearing. This documentation included the project's Staff Report and associated documents such as the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, Conditions of Approval, and site plans. Additionally, staff provided the 2024 Annual Compliance Monitoring Notification, outlining the Department's requirements for commercial cannabis compliance. Planning Division records indicate no cultivation occurred at the site during 2024. On July 23, 2025, during the annual inspection of the site (Exhibit C), staff noted a posted California Department of Cannabis Control state license (CCL24-0000393) with an expiration date of November 29, 2025, as seen in Figure 2 below. Figure 2 - Posted State License Source: Annual Compliance Monitoring site visit July 23, 2025 III. Violation Summary On April 27, 2026, the Community Development Department was notified of imminent execution of a search warrant conducted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife assisted by Lake County Sheriff's Office for unlawful cultivation of cannabis at 1756 Ogulin Canyon, Clearlake (APN 010-055-46). Code Enforcement responded to the site for joint agency efforts. On May 7, 2026, Code Enforcement issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) for case # ENF-26-598. The NOV (Exhibit D) indicated that there was no active, valid state license as determined by the Department of Cannabis Control (Exhibit B) issued for the property. In addition to cultivating without a state license, several items were identified for remediation. These violations include: * Unpermitted structures * Unpermitted hazardous electrical * Unpermitted generator use * Residential occupancy of a shipping container * Open and outdoor storage/rubbish * Prohibited items in a burn pile Figure 3 - Site Conditions Source: Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Division has been in communications with property owner Kenneth Pacheco for remediation efforts at the project site. Staff has documented the following violations of the Lake County Code: 1. Failure to Maintain State License. The permittee conducted commercial cannabis cultivation activities on-site during periods when no active State license was issued by with the California Department of Cannabis Control. Cannabis cultivation without a valid State license is a violation of Article 27 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance. 2. Violation of Conditions of Approval. Condition A. 12. requires compliance with State licensing. Operation without such licensure constitutes a direct violation of the use permit. IV. Applicable Regulations Pursuant to Article 27 Uses Generally Permitted, of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance, all commercial cannabis operations must comply with: General Requirements: * State licensure and permits as required. A person or entity shall not engage in the commercial cultivation of cannabis without first obtaining a Lake County minor or major use permit, a state cannabis cultivation license, and applicable permits such as from Department of Cannabis Control * All Conditions of Approval associated with the conditional use permit (UP 19-48). Article 60 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance authorizes the Community Development Director to recommend revocation or modification of the Major Use Permit where the Board of Supervisors may revoke or modify any minor use, major use, variance or development review permit or specific plan of development granted in accordance with the terms of this Chapter, on any one or more of the following grounds: * Sec. 21-60.11 (2)That one or more of the terms or conditions upon which such permit was granted has been violated. * That the use for which the permit was granted is so conducted as to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or as to be a nuisance. V. Analysis 1. The permittee has failed to maintain the required approvals by cultivating cannabis without DCC license(s). 2. The permittee has violated the Major Use Permit conditions of approval. For these reasons, Staff is recommending the Board of Supervisors revoke Major Use Permit (UP 19-48). VI. Findings Staff recommends the following findings: 1. The permittee has exercised Major Use Permit (UP 19-48) in violation of the project's Conditions of Approval; 2. The use is not in compliance with applicable State law; and 3. Grounds exist under Article 60 to revoke (UP 19-48).

VII. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors take the following actions: A. Find that initiation of revocation proceedings is warranted based on documented violations, including but not limited to: 1. Failure to maintain required State licensure 2. Violation of Conditions of Approval 3. Unlawful operation of commercial cannabis activities B. Revoke Major Use Permit (UP 19-48) for commercial cannabis cultivation of 87,120 sf outdoor canopy and up to 25 mature plants; located at 1756 Ogulin Canyon, Clearlake (APN 010-055-46); Permittee: Kenneth Pacheco, based on the following findings: 1. The permittee has exercised the Major Use Permit in a manner inconsistent with the Conditions of Approval; 2. The use is not in compliance with applicable State law; and 3. Grounds exist under Article 60 to revoke Major Use Permit (UP 19-48). VIII. Sample Motions: I move that the Board of Supervisors revoke Major Use Permit (UP 19-48) Blue Oak Farms, LLC for commercial cannabis cultivation of 87,120 sf outdoor canopy and up to 25 mature plants located at 1756 Ogulin Canyon, Clearlake (APN 010-055-46); Permittee: Kennth Pacheco, based on the findings in the memorandum dated July 21, 2026, and direct staff to prepare Draft Findings of Fact.

I. Executive Summary In accordance with Article 60 of the Lake County Zoning Code, the Community Development Director is hereby initiating revocation proceedings for Major Use Permit (UP 18-38); Permittee: John Brosnan, which authorizes 87,120 square feet (sf) outdoor commercial cannabis canopy on property located at 11739 Old Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake (APN 012-032-04). Records indicate the operator, Jennifer Smith, engaged in commercial cannabis cultivation activities without possessing a valid California Department of Cannabis Control state license, thereby violating California state law, Lake County Zoning Ordinance Article 27 Uses Generally Permitted, and the project's conditions of approval. Project Information * Permittee / Property Owner: John Brosnan * Lessee / Operator: Jennifer Smith * Project Name: Canvas Farms * Location: 11739 Old Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake (APN 012-032-04) * Major Use Permit Approval Date: March 28, 2019 II. Background On March 28, 2019, the County of Lake Planning Commission approved Major Use Permit (UP 18-38) for John Brosnan, applicant and property owner, for commercial cannabis cultivation. The project included Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A) requiring the permittee to obtain all required approvals and licenses, including but not limited to those issued by the California Department of Cannabis Control, as a prerequisite for lawful operation. In 2019, John Brosnan granted Jennifer Smith permission to occupy and cultivate commercial cannabis within local and state guidelines for the property located at 11739 Old Spruce Grove Rd., Lower Lake, CA, and executed a lease agreement (Exhibit B) to this effect. Mr. Brosnan remained as property owner and permit holder, while the operator was Jennifer Smith according to Community Development Department records. III. Violation Summary On September 4, 2025, the Community Development Department was notified of an imminent execution of a search warrant to be conducted by the Lake County Sheriff's Office, Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), and California Department of Fish and Wildlife for unlawful cultivation of cannabis at 11739 Old Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake (APN 012-032-04). Approximately 4,785 cannabis plants were destroyed on site and approximately 234 lbs. of processed cannabis were seized from the site. Following the completion of the search warrant execution, investigation, and related abatement activities by agency partners, Staff conducted an annual inspection of the site on December 4, 2025. During the December 4, 2026, site inspection, staff confirmed the operator, Jennifer Smith, had cultivated 87,120 sf of commercial cannabis canopy at the (UP 18-38) site for the 2025 growing season and other violations of the approved permit conditions. On December 5, 2026, Code Enforcement issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) for case # ENF-25-1894. The NOV (Exhibit F) indicated that there was no active, valid state license as determined by the Department of Cannabis Control (Exhibit B) issued for the property. In addition to cultivating without a state license, several items were identified for remediation. These violations include: * Unpermitted structures * Unpermitted hazardous electrical * Unpermitted plumbing * Open and outdoor storage/rubbish * Documented violations from Department of Pesticide Regulation FIGURE 1- Site Conditions Source: Code Enforcement FIGURE 2 - Site Conditions following Search Warrant Execution Source: Staff photos from Annual Inspection Dec. 5, 2025 During inspection of one of the two processing structures, Code Enforcement observed a discrepancy between the building's exterior enclosure and its interior spatial footprint. Specifically, an auxiliary room was identified, featuring a door that was not integrated into or accessible from the interior of the primary structural layout. Code Enforcement staff expressed concerns about the additional room and requested to inspect the area. Jennifer Smith stated that the room was the occupied by property owner John Brosnan and not a part of the project. Staff requested access to the auxiliary room for inspection. Access was granted by Jennifer Smith. Upon entry, the odor of cannabis was substantial. Staff observed hazardous electrical extension cord usage, unpermitted electrical installations, unpermitted plumbing, a freezer, a humidity control unit, tables, chairs, trimming materials and a large amount of cannabis including 118 medium size moving boxes, one clear tote, and 60 black and yellow storage totes containing cannabis in various stages of processing as noted within the Code Enforcement Notice of Violation (Exhibit F). When asked about the stored cannabis, Jennifer Smith stated that the DCC had embargoed the stored cannabis and she was currently waiting on instructions on how to properly dispose of it. It is important to note that there was no embargo tape used by the Department of Cannabis Control to secure the cannabis. Typically, such tape, labeled "Embargo," is employed to identify products that have been embargoed. During the discussion regarding the disposal of the cannabis, Jennifer Smith expressed concern about destroying the material in the absence of DCC personnel to oversee the process. Code Enforcement advised that they would provide confirmation of disposal to DCC. See Figures 3 and 4 below. Figures 3 - Processing Building Interior Source: Staff Site Inspection, December 4, 2025 Exterior of Processing Structrure and Entrance to Auxillary Structure Source: Staff Site Inspection, December 4, 2025 Auxillary Structure / Cannabis Storage Source: Staff Site Inspection, December 4, 2025 On December 5, 2025, following the site inspection by County of Lake staff, Code Enforcement contacted the DCC to verify Jennifer Smith's claims of embargo. A DCC Special Investigator responded and stated there was no validity to Jennifer Smith's claim of embargo as the DCC had not communicated with her about cannabis products at the site. The Special Investigator further explained that any cannabis products located at the site were unlicensed (Exhibit G). The 2025 Planning Inspection Report (Exhibit E) indicated that there was no active, valid state license (Exhibit C and D) issued for the property, and that remediation efforts for the site were required. On December 5, 2025, Code Enforcement required Smith to abate the stored cannabis and was present to view the destruction of the unlicensed cannabis. The cannabis was dumped on the ground, native soil/dirt was applied, then mixed and destroyed with a skid steer. The cannabis was rendered to waste, and the auxiliary storage room area that stored the boxes and totes of cannabis was cleared to ensure all containers had been removed in the presence of Code Enforcement staff. Figures 4 - Code Enforcement Abatement on December 5, 2025 Source: Community Development Staff Since the 2025 Planning Inspection, the Community Development Department's Code Enforcement and Building Safety Divisions have been working closely with property owner and permittee John Brosnan, for the required building permits and remediation efforts at the project site. In addition to the items eligible for remediation, Staff has documented the following violations of State law, the Lake County Code, and use permit conditions of approval: 1. Failure to Maintain State License The operator conducted commercial cannabis cultivation activities on-site during periods when no active State license was issued or in good standing with the California Department of Cannabis Control. Cannabis cultivation without a valid State license is not authorized under Article 27 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance. 2. Violation of Conditions of Approval Condition A. 5. requires compliance with State licensing. Operation without such licensure constitutes a direct violation of the approved use permit. IV. Applicable Regulations Pursuant to Article 27 - Uses Generally Permitted, of the Lake County Zoning Code, all commercial cannabis operations must comply with: General Requirements: * Lake County Zoning Ordinance Article 27 ii. General Requirements states: State licensure and permits as required. A person or entity shall not engage in the commercial cultivation of cannabis without first obtaining a Lake County minor or major use permit, a state cannabis cultivation license, and applicable permits such as from Department of Cannabis Control. * All Conditions of Approval associated with the major use permit (UP 18-38). Article 60 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance authorizes the Community Development Director to recommend revocation or modification of the Major Use Permit where the Board of Supervisors may revoke or modify any minor use, major use, variance or development review permit or specific plan of development granted in accordance with the terms of this Chapter, on any one or more of the following grounds: * Sec. 21-60.11 (2)That one or more of the terms or conditions upon which such permit was granted has been violated. * That the use for which the permit was granted is so conducted as to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or as to be a nuisance. V. Analysis 1. The permittee has failed to maintain the required approvals by cultivating cannabis without DCC license(s). 2. The permittee has violated the Major Use Permit conditions of approval. For these reasons, Staff is recommending the Board of Supervisors revoke Major Use Permit (UP 18-38). VI. Findings Staff recommends the following findings: 1. The permittee has exercised the Major Use Permit (UP 18-38) in a manner inconsistent with its Conditions of Approval; 2. The use is not in compliance with applicable State law; and 3. Grounds exist under Article 60 to revoke (UP 18-38)

VII. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors take the following actions: A. Find that initiation of revocation proceedings is warranted based on documented violations, including but not limited to: 1. Failure to maintain required State licensure 2. Violation of Conditions of Approval 3. Unlawful operation of commercial cannabis activities B. Revoke Major Use Permit (UP 18-38) for commercial cannabis cultivation of 87,120 sf outdoor canopy located at 11739 Old Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake (APN 012-032-04); Permittee: John Brosnan, based on the following findings: 4. The permittee has exercised the Major Use Permit (UP 18-38) in violation of the project's Conditions of Approval; 5. The use is not in compliance with applicable State law; and 6. Grounds exist under Article 60 to revoke Major Use Permit (UP 18-38). VIII. Sample Motions: I move that the Board of Supervisors revoke Major Use Permit (UP 18-38) for commercial cannabis cultivation of 87,120 sf outdoor canopy located at 11739 Old Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake (APN 012-032-04); Permittee: John Brosnan, based on the findings in the memorandum dated July 21, 2026 and direct staff to prepare Draft Findings of Fact.