How to resolve AdBlock issue? Supervisors, planning commissioners plan joint hearing Tuesday on county housing element
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors and Lake County Planning Commission will hold a joint hearing on Tuesday afternoon during the board's regular meeting to consider an update to the county's housing element.
The meeting will start at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport. TV8 will broadcast the meeting live.
At 2 p.m., the board and commission will convene to consider a proposed negative declaration based on Initial Study (IS 11-32) for the adoption of and update to the Housing Element of the Lake County General Plan (GPAP 11-03).
The previous housing element was adopted in December 2004. It's required by state law, and is “an assessment of housing needs and an inventory of resources and constraints relevant to meeting those needs,” according to county documents.
In other news, in an untimed item, the board will consider approving a lease between the county and Gary and Shelley Weiser for office space at 4477 Moss Avenue, Unit B, Clearlake. The new space will house the Probation Department, which is vacating a space in downtown Lower Lake in response to a negative community reception.
The full agenda follows.
TIMED ITEMS
9 a.m., A-1 to A-4: Approval of consent agenda, which includes items that are expected to be routine and noncontroversial, and will be acted upon by the board at one time without discussion; presentation of animals available for adoption at Lake County Animal Care and Control; consideration of items not appearing on the posted agenda, and contract change orders for current construction projects.
9:05 a.m.: Citizen's input. Any person may speak for three minutes about any subject of concern, provided that it is within the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors and is not already on the agenda. Prior to this time, speakers must fill out a slip giving name, address and subject (available in the clerk of the board’s office, first floor, courthouse).
9:45 a.m., A-5: Consideration of proposed BMX park at the State Street County Park, Kelseyville.
10 a.m., A-6: Appeal of a nuisance animal abatement order located at 1659 Todd Road A, Lakeport, CA (Michael Donaghue).
1:30 p.m., A-7: Assessment Appeal hearing: Pete McDounough - Application No. 34-2010 - 13148 Keys Boulevard, Clearlake Oaks, CA (APN 035-861-200-000); Stephen Pollaine - Application No. 195-2010 - 13560 Casale Drive, Loch Lomond, CA (APN 011-054-020-000); Richard Marchini - Application No. 237-2010 - 13405 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake Park, CA (APN 037-342-520-000).
2 p.m., A-8: Joint public hearing between the Board of Supervisors and Lake County Planning Commission, consideration of proposed negative planning commission declaration based on Initial Study (IS 11-32) for the adoption of and update to the Housing Element of the Lake County General Plan (GPAP 11-03).
NONTIMED ITEMS
A-9: Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports.
A-10: Consideration of proposed county policy governing the acceptance of donations.
A-11: Agreement between the county of Lake and Deep Green Building and Remodeling for the construction of a deck addition with ADA access and roof cover at 14954 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake.
A-12: Consideration of proposed lease agreement between the county of Lake and Gary Weiser and Shelley Weiser, for office space at 4477 Moss Avenue, Unit B, Clearlake, Calif., for the Probation Department.
CLOSED SESSION
A-13: 1.Conference with Labor Negotiator: (a) County Negotiators: A. Grant, S. Harry, L. Guintivano, M. Perry and J. Hammond; and (b) Lake County Deputy Sheriff's Association, Lake County Correctional Officer's Association and Lake County Deputy District Attorney's Association.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings held on March 20, 2012.
C-2: Adopt resolution authorizing grant project, Lake County DUI Intensive Response Team.
C-3: Approve request to waive 900 hour limit for extra help Client Services Assistant I Terry Washington.
C-4: (a) Adopt resolution authorizing the chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign a notice of completion for work performed under agreement dated Sept. 13, 2011 (construction of landfill gas migration system at Eastlake Sanitary Landfill, Bid No. 11-08); and (b) approve Budget Transfer B-150 from Professional Services, in the amount of $12,150, for the purchase of a Gem 2000 portable gas analyzer for monitoring methane gas at the Eastlake Landfill.
C-5: Approve cooperative law enforcement annual patrol operations plans and financial plans between the county of Lake, the U.S Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Forest Service for FY 2012-13 suppression of the manufacturing and trafficking of controlled substances and for patrolling the Pillsbury area, for a total amount of $55,000, and authorize the chair and sheriff to sign.
C-6: Approve second amendment to the agreement between the county of Lake and Lake One-Stop (LOS) (deferring repayment of loan from the county to Sept. 1, 2012), and authorize the chair to sign.
C-7: Approve encroachment permit for NorCal Boat and Ski Club for boat and ski races on Clear Lake during 2012, and authorize the chair to sign.
C-8: Waive travel policy requirements and approve retroactive out of state travel for Jim Steele for his trip to Lake Mead, Nev., from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, 2011, per Water Resources director’s memorandum,
dated March 14, 2012.
LAKE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
C-9: (a) Approve easement deed and direct clerk to certify for recordation (APN 039-461-32 - Beulah Tripp), and approve right of way agreement between the county of Lake and Beulah Tripp for the
construction of the wastewater force main sanitary sewer line; and (b) approve easement deed and direct clerk to certify for recordation (APN 039-481-51 - James Moore), and approve right of way
agreement between the county of Lake and James Moore for the construction of the wastewater force main sanitary sewer line and authorize the chair to sign both agreements.
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Triple fatal crash investigation continues; sheriff’s office IDs victims
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the identities of three men who died May 27 in a solo-vehicle crash in Kelseyville, while at the same time the California Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into the wreck.
Sgt. Corey Paulich of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office identified the three men who died as Kelseyville residents Cristian Macias, 21; Jose Reynosa Macias, 28; and Michael Cernas, 34.
The three men were in a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro that crashed just before 2:30 a.m. on May 27, as Lake County News has reported.
The Camaro was traveling westbound on Gold Dust Drive, west of Paradise Road, when it failed to negotiate a turn at the intersection of Gold Dust Drive and Wilson Road and hit a metal fence, according to the CHP report.
The CHP said the Camaro then traveled forward and hit a tree. The Camaro burst into flames, with the occupants becoming trapped inside. All three men died at the scene.
Paulich said the sheriff’s office is still waiting on the toxicology report from the autopsies, which would determine if alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash.
At the same time, the CHP is continuing its work on the investigation, said CHP Officer Kory Reynolds.
Investigators were able to determine early on that speed had been a contributing factor in the crash. Reynolds said they’re also waiting on the toxicology results to determine if drugs or alcohol played a part.
As for who was driving, authorities on Tuesday said they could not confirm who the driver was or where the men were riding in the vehicle.
Reynolds said he didn’t have any other new information on the investigation’s progress.
A GoFundMe account has been created to help the crash victims’ families with memorial service costs.
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Clearlake Animal Control: ‘Butternut,’ ‘Courtney,’ ‘Hansel,’ ‘Mya’ and ‘Xena’
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Animal Care and Control is offering five dogs that are ready for new homes.
The dogs available include mixes of American Staffordshire Terrier, Catahoula, Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, mastiff, shepherd and terrier.
To meet the animals, call Clearlake Animal Control at 707-994-8201 and speak to Marcia at Extension 103 or Cheri at Extension 115, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or leave a message at any other time.
Below are this week's available pets.
‘Butternut”
“Butternut” is a very sweet female Chihuahua mix with a short brown coat.
She already is spayed.
Shelter staff said she gets along with cats but wants to be an only child around dogs. “She will keep your lap warm and be your best friend.”
‘Courtney’
“Courtney” is a female Catahoula mix.
She has a short brown brindle coat and big brown eyes.
Shelter staff said she is about 2 years old and very sweet.
‘Hansel’
“Hansel is a handsome male terrier and shepherd mix puppy.
He has a short brown coat with black and white markings.
‘Mya’
“Mya” is a female mastiff-Labrador Retriever mix with a short black coat.
Shelter staff said her owner moved and couldn’t take her. She is very sweet.
‘Xena’
“Xena” is an American Staffordshire Terrier and Labrador Retriever mix with a short tan and white coat.
Shelter staff said she is a kind 2-year-old who loves to go for walks and is very well-mannered.
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Sheriff’s office investigates fatal Hidden Valley Lake shooting; one in custody
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – Authorities have taken a man into custody in connection to a Tuesday night shooting in Hidden Valley Lake that left one woman dead.
Sheriff Brian Martin confirmed to Lake County News late Tuesday that detectives were investigating a homicide at a residence on Spyglass Road.
At 8:15 p.m. Cal Fire and South Lake County Fire units were dispatched to home in the 18000 block of Spyglass Road, according to Battalion Chief Mike Wink.
Cal Fire’s dispatch initially notified units to stage away from the scene, and a REACH air ambulance was requested shortly afterward.
However, Wink said the assistance of paramedics was not needed and no victim was transported.
Martin confirmed that deputies who arrived at the scene found an adult female who had died after being shot. There were no other victims.
He said deputies had taken an adult male subject into custody.
While the investigation was in the early stages late Tuesday, Martin said there were no other suspects.
Additional information will be published as it becomes available.
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Sheriff’s office plans June 2 ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to join it for its next “Coffee with a Cop” event on Friday, June 2.
Coffee with a Cop will take place from 7 to 9 a.m. at Mountain High Coffee & Books, 18983 Hartmann Road, Hidden Valley Lake.
Members of the Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol will be on hand to meet with the public.
The sheriff’s office is providing this as an opportunity for community members to get to know the men and women who protect and serve county residents every day and ask questions. No speeches are scheduled, just conversation and coffee.
Coffee with a Cop is an event where police and community members come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee.
It is a national initiative supported by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, and has been implemented by many cities and towns across the country.
The goal of the program is to increase community trust, police legitimacy and partnership building.
Coffee with a Cop removes barriers and allows for relaxed, informal one-on-one interactions in a friendly atmosphere.
This informal contact increases trust in police officers as individuals which is foundation to building partnerships and engaging in community problem solving.
The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and the community, one cup at a time.
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