Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, August 11, 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 a) Budget Transfer in Budget Unit 1121 Auditor-Controller/Clerk of $185,085 from account 711.28-59 Software Subscriptions to Capital Asset Account 711.62-71; and b) Amend the list of capital assets in the 2025-2026 budget to reflect the updated software capital asset total of $1,685,058 and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign.
Action Item
proposed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Auditor-Controller's Office is in the midst of a multi-year project to convert the current finance and HCM system to Workday, a comprehensive ERP.
The Auditor's Office originally had subscription costs budgeted to 001-1121-711.28-59, but due to Governmental Accounting Standards Board regulations, it has been determined that the more appropriate account for subscription implementation costs is 001-1121-711.62-71, the capital asset office equipment account.
Per the contract schedule, the Auditor's Office received an invoice for FY 25/26 services from Workday for $200,000.00. Because the implementation subscription costs were originally budgeted to 001-1121-711.28-59, there is not enough budget available in 001-1121-711.62-71. Therefore, the Auditor's Office is requesting to transfer $185,085 in budget from 001-1121-711.28-59 to 001-1121-711.62-71 and increase the Auditor's subscription asset by the same amount.
This budget transfer has no overall fiscal impact as the budget is being transferred from one expense account to another. We are not requesting an increase in appropriations.
Recommended Action
Approve a) Budget Transfer in Budget Unit 1121 Auditor-Controller/Clerk of $185,085 from account 711.28-59 Software Subscriptions to Capital Asset Account 711.62-71; and b) Amend the list of capital assets in the 2025-2026 budget to reflect the updated software capital asset total of $1,685,058 and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign.
5.2Approve Budget Transfer in Budget Unit 2110 District Attorney for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Correct the Capitalized Asset Cost for Prosecutor by Karpel (PbK) and Authorize the Chair to Sign
Action Item
proposed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
In March 2025, the District Attorney's Office started the process of purchasing a new criminal case management system, Prosecutor by Karpel (PbK). Part of the start-up cost was the initial Annual Subscription Fee of $70,250. A deposit of $56,000 was paid in fiscal year 2024-25 and was expensed as Software Subscription. The balance remaining was $14,250, which was paid in the 2025-26 fiscal year and also expensed as Software Subscription.
In May 2026, it was discovered that the entire Annual Subscription Fee should have been capitalized. The $14,250 that was paid in the 2025-26 fiscal year can be corrected through a budget transfer and general journal. The deposit of $56,000 that was paid in FY 2024-25 cannot be corrected, but the Auditors have stated that they will inform the County's independent auditors of the situation.
A corrected Fixed Asset Control Form will also be submitted to Auditors to change the PbK asset from $66,505.10 to $136,755.10.
Recommended Action
Approve Budget Transfer in Budget Unit 2110 District Attorney for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Correct the Capitalized Asset Cost for Prosecutor by Karpel (PbK) and Authorize the Chair to Sign
5.3(Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District) a) Approve an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the Lake County Watershed Protection District and EOA, Inc. to extend the contract term for completion of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit and Low Impact Development (LID) Compliance Manual Update project; b) Approve corresponding amendments to the Cooperative Agreements with the City of Clearlake and the City of Lakeport to extend the project schedule for the Low Impact Development (LID) Stormwater services; and c) Authorize the Water Resources Director to execute the amendments and any related documents necessary to complete the project
Agreement
proposed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On April 25, 2023 (File #: 23-394) the Board approved a Professional Services Agreement with EOA, Inc. (Attachment A) to provide consulting services for the 'National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit and Low Impact Development (LID) Compliance Project'. Cooperative Agreements were also executed with the City of Clearlake (Attachment B) and the City of Lakeport (Attachment C) to reimburse the Lake County Watershed Protection District for each city's proportionate share of the project costs.
Project implementation was intentionally deferred while awaiting the development and release of the updated State Water Resources Control Board Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit requirements. Because the revised permit establishes new regulatory standards that directly affect the project's scope and implementation, delaying the work ensured that the updated Compliance Manual would be developed in accordance with the latest regulatory requirements, avoiding unnecessary revisions, duplicate work, and additional costs.
The State Water Resources Control Board has now released the draft Phase II MS4 Permit for public review, with final adoption anticipated in the near future. As the regulatory framework is now sufficiently defined, staff and the consultant are prepared to resume work on the project. Extending the term of the Professional Services Agreement and the corresponding Cooperative Agreements will provide adequate time to complete the remaining work and ensure consistency among all participating agencies.
There is no additional fiscal impact associated with this amendment. The amendment extends the contract term only and does not increase the total contract amount or the financial obligations of the participating agencies.
Recommended Action
(Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District)
a) Approve an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the Lake County Watershed Protection District and EOA, Inc. to extend the contract term for completion of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit and Low Impact Development (LID) Compliance Manual Update project; b) Approve corresponding amendments to the Cooperative Agreements with the City of Clearlake and the City of Lakeport to extend the project schedule for the Low Impact Development (LID) Stormwater services; and c) Authorize the Water Resources Director to execute the amendments and any related documents necessary to complete the project.
Clerk’s notes: Water Resources and County Counsel
Authorize the Water Resources Director to execute the amendments and any related documents necessary to complete the project with sharing of the documents with the Board of Supervisors
5.4(Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Lake County Watershed Protection District to Accept the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways FY 2026/27 Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant and Authorize the Water Resources Director to Execute the Grant Agreement and Related Documents
Resolution
proposed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Water Resources Department requests that the Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District (District), approve the attached resolution authorizing the District to accept the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways FY 2026/27 Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant in the amount of $399,520.00, and authorize the Water Resources Director to execute the grant agreement and all related documents necessary for implementation.
Historically, a significant portion of the County's invasive mussel prevention efforts has been supported through state grant funding. During periods when grant funding was unavailable or reduced, the program operated at a financial deficit, requiring the use of County resources to maintain essential prevention activities. Acceptance of this grant will help offset program costs, reduce reliance on local funds, and ensure the continued implementation of this important public protection program.
Approval of the grant agreement and resolution will allow the District to continue protecting Clear Lake and Lake County's water resources from the significant environmental, recreational, and economic impacts associated with invasive mussel infestation.
Future Annual Cost: ________
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Lake County Watershed Protection District to Accept the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways FY 2026/27 Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant and Authorize the Water Resources Director to Execute the Grant Agreement and Related Documents.
5.5ADDENDUM - Approve Advocacy Letter “Request to Protect Child Safety by Delaying CWS-CARES System Launch & Enhancing Accountability Measures” and Authorize the Chair to Sign
Action Item
proposed on consent
Staff memo
Executive Summary
CWS-CARES is the new statewide computer system for Child Welfare Services (CWS) case management. CWS-CARES design is very behind in development due to issues with the state-contracted vendor, and yet the state plans to launch October 1, 2026, with the system incomplete. This poses significant risk to counties ability to be prepared to support child safety when the system goes live. The County Welfare Director's Association (CWDA) is advocating for a delay of 6 to 8 months to ensure the new CWS-CARES system is ready.
The video presentation we are requesting to share was published on August 4, 2026. Its run length is approximately 6 minutes. The advocacy letter was requested by CWDA on August 8, 2026. The advocacy letter is needed to support CWDA in a legislative hearing on August 12, 2026. Thus, we are requesting this be added to August 11, 2026, as an Extra Agenda Item.
Recommended Action
Approve Advocacy Letter "Request to Protect Child Safety by Delaying CWS-CARES System Launch & Enhancing Accountability Measures" and Authorize the Chair to Sign
Clerk’s notes: sabatier pull 5.3
6. Timed Items
6.19:02 A.M. - Public Input
Clerk’s notes: Erin Duzzle, Margaux Kamabara, and Skiela Laiwa
6.29:03 A.M. - Pet of the Week
Presentation
Clerk’s notes: Animal Care and Control Officer Gabrielle Riel presented the pet of the week to the Board.
6.39:15 A.M. - (a) (Sitting as the Lake County Board of Supervisors) Consideration of the Amended Clear Lake Watershed and Chi Memorandum of Understanding Co-Management Agreement, adding Koi Nation of Northern California, updating the signature page and authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign; (b) (Sitting as the Watershed Protection District Board of Directors) Consideration of the Amended Clear Lake Watershed and Chi Memorandum of Understanding Co-Management Agreement, adding Koi Nation of Northern California, updating the signature page and authorize the Water Resources Director to sign
Agreement
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On July 7, 2027 your Boards approved the draft Co-management Agreement of the Clear Lake Watershed to be signed by your authorized signatories at a date in the future. When your Boards considered the draft document, Koi Nation of Northern California had not yet agreed to participate but has since done so.
Since that date, Koi Nation of Northern California has agreed to participate in the agreement and has suggested a few edits since your Board last reviewed. Those suggested changes are highlighted in the attached agreement.
Also, since July 7, a few of the agencies updated information on their own signature pages. Those changes do not affect the County of Lake nor the Lake County Watershed Protection District and are highlighted as well.
This agreement is not legally binding and does not seek to remove any rights, responsibilities, or authorities of the County of Lake or the Lake County Watershed Protection District, but rather document and formally agree and mutually pledge to continue to collaborate and work together in the best interests of Clear Lake. Additionally, this could serve as a model program in the state of California.
Recommended Action
(a) (Sitting as the Lake County Board of Supervisors) Consideration of the Amended Clear Lake Watershed and Chi Memorandum of Understanding Co-Management Agreement, adding Koi Nation of Northern California, updating the signature page and authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign; (b) (Sitting as the Watershed Protection District Board of Directors) Consideration of the Amended Clear Lake Watershed and Chi Memorandum of Understanding Co-Management Agreement, adding Koi Nation of Northern California, updating the signature page and authorize the Water Resources Director to sign.
Clerk’s notes: This item was pulled and continued to a future date
6.49:30 A.M. - Consideration of Interim Urgency Ordinance Placing a Moratorium on Mobilehome Park Gross Rental Rate Increases Within the Unincorporated Area of Lake County
Ordinance
Staff memo
Executive Summary
On August 19, 2025, the Board of Supervisors considered a Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The ordinance was not approved, however, an adhoc committee was formed to continue to research and find ways to mitigate the rent increases that mobile homeowners were experiencing.
The work of the adhoc committee has worked hard in the past 4-5 months with all that they have learned to return to the Board of Supervisors with a new version of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance originally produced for consideration. However, this effort and timeline is taking more time than had been anticipated. Meanwhile, the struggles of seniors on fixed income and those living in poverty continues to be exacerbated with more rent increases.
The adhoc committee is close, but a moratorium is needed in the meantime. While a moratorium needs to be extended every 45 days, we hope to have an ordinance back before then with the latest being no later than 90 days.
The moratorium places a hold on gross rental rates for mobilehome park lots/spaces until the Rental Stabilization Ordinance comes back to the Board of Supervisors.
Recommended Action
Adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance Placing a Moratorium on Mobilehome Park Gross Rental Rate Increases Within the Unincorporated Area of Lake County.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisors Crandell and Sabatier presented the item to the Board. County Counsel Lloyd Guintivano spoke.
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Hilary Mosher, Gayle Delane, Sara Long, Mary Benson, Tracy Bejotte, Pamela Harster, Tom Flannigan, Maya Lyn, Steven Zurker, Margaux Kambara, Paula Bond, Saul, Tom Lajcik, Elaine Brown, Roberta MacIntyre, Barbara Armidino, John Martin. The following people spoke via Zoom: Matt Davies, Andy Carey, Angela Ameral, Lisa Marie, and David Berry. No one else wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
On motion of supervisor sabatier, and by vote of the board, waived the reading of the ordinance as amended to have it read in title only.
3 ayes
2 nays brad and jessica
6.510:00 A.M. - Consideration of Presentation of Community Development – Code Division Grant and Programs Update
Report
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Community Development Department's Code Enforcement Division has made substantial progress across multiple programs from July 2024 through mid-2026, driven in part by grant funding, targeted enforcement, and expanded interagency coordination.
The Illegal Dumping Program, funded by a $250,000 CalRecycle grant, successfully completed all grant activities, including six Free Dump Days, cleanup of 29 illegal dumping sites, and two major private property abatements. Over 50% of illegal dumping sites were voluntarily abated by property owners. In total, the program removed approximately 872 tons (OR 1.7 million pounds) of trash and metal, more than 900 tires, 247 mattresses, and 31 vehicles. Major abatements at Dry Creek Road and Lakeshore Boulevard removed significant accumulations of trash, debris, scrap metal, and vehicles after years of repeated Code Enforcement contact.
The COPTR Program, in its final year of funding, continues to drive impactful improvements on the Northshore through a partnership with the Sheriff's Office. The program has managed 543 cases, closed 308, completed 24 abatements, and posted numerous red tags. Persistent issues involve social nuisances not yet addressed under Chapter 13, prompting ongoing policy updates. Targeted enforcement in specific neighborhoods, including Butte Street in Nice, has yielded visible compliance improvements. Despite successes, eight fire destroyed homes still require demolition, each costing approximately $50,000. COPTR funding sunsets at the end of FY 26 27, and sustained or expanded funding is recommended to maintain momentum.
The CDBG Mitigation Team Program, launched in October 2025, is addressing hazardous vegetation and substandard housing through education, self-abatement, and cross department coordination. A countywide Housing Condition Assessment found that 35.7% of surveyed residential parcels are substandard, with the highest needs in Clearlake Oaks, Kelseyville, Nice, Lower Lake, and Lucerne. About 75.5% of properties exhibited wildfire Zone Zero hazards, highlighting significant mitigation needs. The program has processed 557 cases and corrected 332 violations to date. Work is underway with the RHTF to explore a Pilot Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program and future mobile home replacement funding needs.
By the end of FY 26 27, no COPTR or general abatement funds will remain, creating an urgent need to establish a sustainable Nuisance Abatement Fund. In parallel, Chapter 13 is being updated with outside counsel to expand enforcement authority-covering red tag procedures, RV occupation, social nuisances, and illegal dumping-and to clarify pathways for additional legal remedies. Finally, several high-cost abatements posing major health and safety concerns will return to the Board in September for special funding or legal action due to extraordinary cost.
Recommended Action
No recommended action.
Clerk’s notes: Community Development Director Mireya Turner introduced the item to the Board. Deputy Community Development Director Shannon Walker Smith presented a PowerPoint presentation to the Board. Code Enforcement Manager Marcus Beltramo
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following people present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Tom Lajcik and Roberta MacIntyre. The following people spoke via Zoom: Angela Ameral, Skiela Laiwa No one wished to speak and the public input portion of this item was closed.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
6.611:00 A.M. - Consideration of re-activating Williamson Act in Lake County and Getting Feedback from Ag Advisory Council
Action Item
Staff memo
Executive Summary
The Lake County Food Policy Council is advising for the renewal of the Williamson Act in Lake County. As the Board's appointee to the Food Policy Council, I am bringing this to the County as a discussion and consideration.
As of 2010, the State of California stopped helping counties, financially, for Williamson Act approved contracts for any reductions in property taxes. The Williamson Act was originally meant to support and preserve continued agricultural activities as well as open space conservation. Since the decision of the State to stop supporting counties financially, the Board of Supervisors in 2012 also decided to stop allowing new contracts under the Williamson Act. In 2016 a final review of the Williamson Contracts were finalized with contracts being discharged as they expired.
As of early 2026, there are still approximately 28,000 acres in Williamson Act contracts in Lake County. Agriculture currently is going through a rough patch with more than 2000 acres becoming inactive, with a large portion of those acres being wine grape production. Not all of these acres had Williamson contract.
The Food Policy Council is seeking, based on its approved Strategic Plan, to ensure that the future of Lake County agriculture is growing in its use of land for producing more food, but also that agriculture in general continues to thrive so that there is continued possibility of land being used in food production.
The Food Policy Council would like to see the County of Lake reactivate the Williamson Act via new contracts but prior to making a final decision it would also suggest getting advisement from the Ag Advisory Council as to its position on this subject.
Recommended Action
Approve moving the topic of re-activating Williamson Act Contracts to the Ag Advisory Council for consideration and discussion.
Clerk’s notes: Supervisor Sabatier presented the item to the Board. Community Development Director Mireya Turner, Assessor-Recorder Richard Ford, Treasurer-Tax Collector Patrick Sullivan
Chair Rasmussen asked if anyone present wished to speak and the following person present in the Board of Supervisors Chambers spoke: Margaux Kambara, Tom Lajcik, Elaine Brown. The following people spoke via Zoom: Lisa Marie, Angela Ameral, Serena Onate
There was board consensus to continue the discussion
7. Non-Timed Items
7.1Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports
7.2Consideration of the following Advisory Board appointment:
Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee
Food Policy Advisory Council
Appointment
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.
Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee
Four (4) Vacancies: One (1) Fish and Wildlife Conservation; One (1) Agriculture; and Two (2) Tribal Government
* Sarah Ryan (Tribal Government seat)
* Andrew Scully (Agriculture seat)
Food Policy Advisory Council
Four (4) Vacancies: One (1) Farm Bureau Representative; One (1) Local Farmer Representative; One (1) Tribal Representative; and One (1) Grocery Store Representative
* Serena Onate (Farm Bureau Representative seat)
Recommended Action
Appoint qualified applicants to the specified Advisory Boards.
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Clerk’s notes: Sabatier appoint sarah ryan and andrew scully
Sabatier appoint Serena Onate
7.3Consideration of Appointment to the Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection District Board of Directors
Appointment
Staff memo
Executive Summary
Due to a vacancy on the Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection District, and because the vacancy was not filled by the District within 60 days, pursuant to Government Code Section 1780(f)(1), the appointment must be made by the Lake County Board of Supervisors. The appointee will serve through December 2026.
Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection District, Board of Directors
Application received: Kareen Maskell
Recommended Action
Appoint Kareen Maskell to the Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection District Board of Directors
Clerk’s notes: Crandell appoint Kareen Maskell to the Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection Distric
8. Closed Session
8.1Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Chief Public Defender
Closed Session Item
8.2Public Employee Evaluation:
Title: Animal Care and Control Director
Closed Session Item
8.3Conference with Legal Counsel: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(1) – One potential case
Closed Session Item
Clerk’s notes: into closed 2:41