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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Board of Supervisors this week will discuss preparations for new state grant applications and consider a proposal to temporarily halt the issuance of commercial cannabis permits in the unincorporated area as staff continues work on drafting the county’s cannabis ordinance.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8, online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and on the county’s Facebook page. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
To participate in real-time, join the Zoom meeting by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 865 3354 4962, pass code 726865. The meeting also can be accessed via one tap mobile at +16694449171,,86533544962#,,,,*726865#. The meeting can also be accessed via phone at 669 900 6833.
At 9:15 a.m., the board will discuss this year's community and economic development projects eligible for a state grant called Community Development Block Grant, or the CDBG.
The staff memo noted that eligible cities and counties may submit up to three sub-applications not to exceed $3,600,000. Each economic development or housing project application cannot exceed $1,500,000.
The county currently contracts with Community Development Services, a Kelseyville firm, to prepare grant applications and implement CDBG funded activities, according to the staff memo.
Jeff Lucas of the firm will present about the grant and application process.
At 10:30 a.m., the board will consider an annual marketing report from the Lake County Tourism Improvement District, or Visit Lake County. The report covers the organization’s finance, performance and the economic impact of tourism in Lake County.
At 1 p.m., the board will consider Supervisor Helen Owen’s proposal to place a moratorium — a temporary pause — on issuing permits for commercial cultivation of cannabis within the county’s unincorporated area.
The staff memo noted that in March, the board disbanded a task force working on the county’s zoning ordinance that comprises the “Cannabis Ordinance.” Now, the Community Development Department staff is drafting a new article of the zoning ordinance.
Owen is proposing a temporary halt to permit issuance while the new regulations are developed.
“I have significant concern moving forward with additional permitting of Cannabis operations in the absence of appropriate regulation is not in the interest of our county and the residents we were elected to serve,” said Owen in the staff memo. “Pausing permit issuance and taking reasonable time to amend and adopt zoning regulations, as needed, make good sense.”
In the untimed items, the board will consider multiple county agreements with contractors, including one for accounting and advisory services not to exceed $150,000 and several Behavioral Health services totaling $3.7 million.
The board will consider the increase in the maximum compensation to $100,000 with interim Public Health Officer Dr. Anju Goel.
Goel stepped into the interim role in April after the resignation of former Public Officer Dr. Noemi Doohan.
At the time of her appointment, her contract capped total compensation over a one-year period — or six months until September, in this case — at $49,860.
The board will also consider a Public Services proposal to purchase a used 2020 dump truck for the Eastlake Landfill, at a cost not to exceed $370,012.5. The purchase was included in the fiscal year 2025-26 budget approved by the board two weeks ago during the budget hearings.
According to the staff memo, a new truck of the same type would cost approximately $655,000.
The board will also consider awarding two contracts for materials needed in the years’ chip seal resurfacing project, with rock materials to Granite Construction and emulsion materials to Western Emulsions, Inc.
The project will cover approximately 37 miles of roadway and will be funded through the county’s allocation of SB 1 revenues.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Approve continuation of proclamation declaring a Clear Lake Hitch emergency.
5.2: Approve continuation of proclamation of the existence of a local emergency due to pervasive tree mortality.
5.3: Approve continuation of emergency proclamation declaring a shelter crisis in the County of Lake.
5.4: Adopt resolution approving amended MOU between County of Lake and Lake County Resource Conservation District for management of Goatsrue in Lake County for July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027, in the amount of $72,716.00.
5.5: Approve closure of the Community Development Department to the public on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. for all-staff training.
5.6: a) Approve budget transfer in Budget Unit 2302 – Probation from Transportation and Travel (723.29-50) in the amount of $14,353.00, Support and Care of Persons (723.40-70) in the amount of $85,000.00, and Local Community Corrections (723.54-02) in the amount of $53,000.00 for a total of $153,378.00 to Capital Asset Account 723.62-72; and b) amend the list of capital assets of the 2024-2025 budget to add 3 Probation vehicles in the amount of $153,378.00, and authorize the chair to sign.
5.7: (Sitting as the Board of Directors, Lake County Watershed Protection District) a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of the goods and services; and b) authorize the County of Lake Water Resources Director to sign a Memorandum of Understanding amendment agreement between the Lake County Watershed Protection District and the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance for the time period of June 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026.
5.8: Approve the agreement between County of Lake and Clean Lakes, Inc. for the Aquatic Vegetation Management Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 not to exceed an amount of $271,210 and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
6.1, 9:02 a.m.: Public input.
6.2, 9:03 a.m.: Pet of the Week.
6.3, 9:15 a.m.: Discussion and consideration of the Community and Economic Development allocations of the California Community Development Block Program.
6.4, 10:30 a.m.: Consideration of Lake County Tourism Improvement District 2024 Annual Marketing Report.
6.5, 11:00 a.m.: (Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors) Consideration of the continued discussion of the draft replacement fee schedule (Rules 660-668).
6.6, 1:00 p.m.: Consideration of an interim urgency ordinance placing a moratorium on the issuance of use permits for commercial cultivation of cannabis within the unincorporated area of the County of Lake.
NON-TIMED ITEMS
7.1: Supervisors’ weekly calendar, travel and reports.
7.2: Consideration of the following advisory board appointments: Food Policy Council.
7.3: Consideration of amendment between County of Lake and CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for accounting and advisory services; an increase of $50,000 total compensation not to exceed $150,000.
7.4: Consideration of the agreement between County of Lake and Kno'Qoti Nation Native Wellness Inc. in the amount of $1,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2030.
7.5: Consideration of the agreement between County of Lake and Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the amount of $1,200,000.
7.6: Consideration of agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for provision of the Lake County Wrap Program, Foster Care Program, and Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) Program for specialty mental health services for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the amount of $1,500,000.
7.7: Consideration of Amendment 1 to professional services contract with Anju Goel, MD, MPH for an increase in the maximum compensation amount to $100,000.
7.8: Consideration of quarterly report of construction contract change orders approved under delegation of authority to Public Services Director for the Lake County Sheriff Administration Facility Renovation Project.
7.9: Consideration of a) determination that competitive bidding would not be in the public’s interest, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2 (2), and; b) authorization of the Public Services Director/Assistant Purchasing Agent to sign a purchase order not to exceed $370,012.50 to Peterson CAT for a used 2020 Caterpillar 730 Articulated Dump Truck for the Eastlake Landfill.
7.10: Consideration of a) award of 2025 chip seal rock materials to Granite Construction; and b) award of 2025 chip seal emulsion materials to Western Emulsions, Inc.
CLOSED SESSION
8.1: Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1): McSorley v. Lake County.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport City Council is set to review an updated feasibility study from Sonoma Clean Power on new power options and consider awarding a $1.2 million construction contract for the Martin & Lakeshore Repaving Project slated for this fall.
The council will meet Tuesday, July 15, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
The agenda can be found here.
If you cannot attend in person, and would like to speak on an agenda item, you can access the Zoom meeting remotely at this link or join by phone by calling toll-free 669-900-9128 or 346-248-7799.
The webinar ID is 973 6820 1787, access code is 477973; the audio pin will be shown after joining the webinar. Those phoning in without using the web link will be in “listen mode” only and will not be able to participate or comment.
Comments can be submitted by email to
Under council business, the council will hear a presentation from Sonoma Clean Power evaluating the feasibility of expanding their Community Choice Aggregation program, or the CCA program, into Lake County.
The staff report said that the CCA model “allows local governments to procure cleaner, often more affordable electricity on behalf of their communities.”
In 2019, the company did a first feasibility study and concluded that the program would not be “financially viable” for the county as it would project rates 5% to 8% higher than the PG&E rates.
Their new report, however, suggests that the program could now offer “competive, and potentially lower, electricity rates for Lake County customers compared to PG&E,” the staff report said.
The council will also discuss the city’s mission and community vision statement and provide direction on the public input process.
The council will also consider the Martin & Lakeshore Repaving Project and award a construction contract to Ghilotti Construction Co. The contract, including a 10% contingency, will not exceed $1.21 million.
The staff report noted that the city received three bids and Ghilotti was the lowest bidder.
The project involves pavement rehabilitation to improve road safety and infrastructure, with construction expected from the beginning of September to the end of October this year. The project is exempted from further California Environmental Quality Act review.
On the consent agenda — items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote — are ordinances; minutes of the previous meeting on June 17 and the special meeting on June 30; approval of application 2025-035, with staff recommendations, for the Recovery Happens event; approval of application 2025-036, with staff recommendations, for the Harvest Festival; approval of a resolution rescinding Resolution 2973 (2024) and revising the Master Pay Schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; approval of the designated temporary disabled parking on both sides of C and D Streets, between South Forbes Street and the respective fairgrounds entrance gates, from 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 31 to midnight on Sunday, September 3, 2025.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Where should Lake County's zero emission vehicle infrastructure go?
The Lake Area Planning Council wants to hear from local residents.
The county is developing a zero emission vehicle infrastructure plan for where to place electric vehicle charging stations and hydrogen fueling stations throughout Lake County.
Local input will help determine the best locations to serve residents, businesses and visitors.
Ways to share your input:
1. Take the online survey (10 minutes): Share insights about your transportation needs and priorities.
2. Use the online interactive map: Suggest locations for charging stations.
3. Join an upcoming in-person community workshop on Thursday, July 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Clearlake City Hall. Click here to register on Eventbrite.
The plan will guide how Lake County prepares for the growing number of zero emission vehicles on local roads while supporting the local economy.
Residents don't need to own an electric vehicle to participate. The planning process is open to anyone who lives, works or travels in Lake County.
For more information or to participate, visit the project web page on Lake Area Planning Council’s website or contact John Speka at Lake APC at
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. — The Western Region Town Hall will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, July 16.
The meeting will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Habematolel community center, 9460 Main St.
Community members also can attend via Zoom; the webinar ID is 833 1071 8838, the pass code is 058669.
On the agenda is a discussion with Jennifer Brennan, energy program manager with the Northern Rural Energy Network, which is part of the Lake Area Planning Council.
There will be discussions about Clearlake water quality, the WRTH presentation to the Board of Supervisors, the WRTH website and a meeting of town halls in District 3.
Additionally, WRTH will receive subcommittee updates on Pyle Road, Upper Lake school traffic safety and the Upper Lake levees, and get a report from Supervisor EJ Crandell.
The community is encouraged to attend.
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