LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week will discuss a response to the final grand jury report, look at the process for area plan updates and hold nuisance abatement assessment confirmation hearings.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 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 and online. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
In an untimed item, the board will consider its response to the 2018-19 Grand Jury Final Report.
The board also will hold an untimed discussion on possible direction concerning area plan updates to include timelines, meetings to date and the update process.
In other business, the board will hold three timed hearings to confirm nuisance abatement assessments: 9:15 a.m., Lawrence Ratcliffe (deceased) in the amount of $7,931.14; 9:25 a.m., Lee Nasha Rice in the amount of $2407.31; and 9:30 a.m., Michael Hart (deceased) in the amount of $15,175.53.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Approve the minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting held Aug. 20, 2019.
5.2: Approve member agreement with Plexux Global for a three-year term and authorize the chair to sign.
5.3: Adopt a resolution approving a MOU with the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association and authorizing execution of the contractor certification clause and signatures for pesticides use reporting data entry for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
5.4: Approve long distance travel for Richard Yocum to attend the Clarity Human Services User Conference and Training Oct. 9 to 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
5.5: Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors, adopt resolution accepting the Southeast Paving Project SD19-05, as complete and authorize the Special Districts administrator to sign the notice of completion.
5.6: (a) Approve the purchase of a Bandit 150XP Brush Chipper from Cal-Line Equipment; and (b) authorize the Public Services director/assistant purchasing agent to issue a purchase order in the amount of $39,749.00 to Cal-Line Equipment.
5.7: Approve the extension of food services agreement with Trinity Services Group Inc. to supervise the preparation and service of meals at the Lake County Jail/Hill Road Facility and authorize the sheriff to sign the letter for the CPI increase.
5.8: Approve the addendum to the lease agreement between the county of Lake and Margaret E. Lyon Survivor Trust for installation of a generator and transfer switch to the Anderson Ranch Parkway office and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
6.2, 9:15 a.m.: Hearing, nuisance abatement assessment confirmation and proposed recordation of notice of lien for Lawrence Ratcliffe (deceased) in the amount of $7,931.14.
6.3, 9:25 a.m.: Hearing, nuisance abatement assessment confirmation and proposed recordation of notice of lien for Lee Nasha Rice in the amount of $2407.31.
6.4, 9:30 a.m.: Hearing, nuisance abatement assessment confirmation and proposed recordation of notice of lien for Michael Hart (deceased) in the amount of $15,175.53.
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: Consideration of response to the 2018-19 Grand Jury Final Report.
7.3: Discussion and possible direction concerning area plan updates to include timelines, meetings to date and the update process.
CLOSED SESSION
8.1: Public employee evaluations: Air pollution control officer.
8.2: Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): County of Lake, et al. v. PG&E, et al.
8.3: Public employee appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Appointment of Public Health officer.
8.4: Conference with labor negotiator: (a) Chief negotiator: M. Long; County negotiator: C. Huchingson; and (b) Employee Organization: LCSMA.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council this week will hold a public hearing – continued from the last meeting – on the formation of a utilities undergrounding district and get an update on a grant used to fund policing.
The council will meet beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
At the start of the meeting the Lakeport Main Street Association will present the winners of the People’s Choice awards from the Taste of Lake County event and the council will offer a proclamation declaring the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness month in the city of Lakeport.
On the agenda is a public hearing – held over from the last meeting – for the adoption of a resolution forming the 11th Street and North Main Street Underground Utility District.
Also on the agenda is a report from Police Chief Brad Rasmussen on the current status of the US Department of Justice COPS Grant and how the police department is using the grant to complete community policing operations in the city.
In other business, Utilities Superintendent Paul Harris will ask for the council to approve having City Manager Margaret Silveira sign the purchase order and supporting documents for the procurement of a service truck for the Public Works department.
On the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances; minutes of the regular council meeting on Sept. 3; the Sept. 23 warrant register; confirmation of the continuing existence of a local emergency for the Mendocino Complex fire; confirmation of the continuing existence of a local emergency for the February 2019 storms; approval of amendment No. 1 to event application 2019-018, Pumpkin Festival, with staff recommendations, to change the street closure start time to 7 a.m.; approval of the corrected appropriations limit of $12,352,299 in Fiscal Year 2018-19 and $12,886,871 in Fiscal Year 2019-20 for the city of Lakeport adopt the proposed resolution; authorization for the city manager to execute the contract amendment with Tyler Technologies; direction to the city of Lakeport’s voting delegate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference to support the two resolutions provided in the annual conference resolutions packet; authorization of the cancellation of the regular meeting of Oct. 15; receipt and filing of the 2019 police after action report on the Independence Day Fireworks Operations.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and throughout the month Lake Family Resource Center will raise awareness and engage the community with multiple events.
Lake Family Resource Center is focusing awareness on domestic violence in the hope of ending it in Lake County.
In October, community members are encouraged to wear the color purple, the symbolic hue for domestic violence awareness. It represents the courage, survival, honor and dedication to ending domestic violence, remembering the victims and honoring survivors. It has a long history of being used as a symbol by those seeking justice.
Events planned to raise awareness this month include proclamations declaring Domestic Violence Awareness Month that will be presented at the Lakeport City Council at its meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Board of Supervisors Meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, and the Clearlake City Council meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.
Wednesday, Oct. 9, is “‘Health Cares about Domestic Violence Day,” which aims to reach members of the health care community with education about the critical importance of screening for domestic violence.
The main event for the month is the sixth annual “Power of the Purple Walk” beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Lake Family Resource Center headquarters, 5350 Main St., Kelseyville.
The walk is a untimed and free event, however, donations are gratefully accepted. Once the walk is completed, cake and refreshments will be offered.
Lake Family Resource Center said it takes a coordinated effort from all corners of the community – individuals, advocates, community groups, law enforcement, faith-based organizations and schools – to combat the scourge of domestic violence with intervention and prevention and declaring that it will not be tolerated in our community.
The entire community is invited to help break the silence on domestic violence.
When taking over-the-counter drugs or prescription medications with a “do not operate heavy machinery” warning label, “heavy machinery” includes your car as well.
That is the message from a new impaired driving campaign launched by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, that will run until Nov. 17.
It is a message that the California Office of Traffic Safety, or OTS, will be supporting to educate drivers on the types of drugs other than alcohol that can impact your ability to drive safely.
“Many people may be scratching their heads when they see a ‘do not operate heavy machinery’ warning on allergy medicine or a prescription from their doctor,” OTS Director Barbara Rooney said. “But your car is ‘heavy machinery.’ We hope this campaign makes the public think twice before they get in the car after using medications. A DUI doesn’t just mean booze.”
In a national roadside survey of drivers conducted by NHTSA in 2013 and 2014 during weekday daytime hours, 10 percent tested positive for the presence of a prescription or over-the-counter, or OTC, drug.
The reality is that everyday OTC drugs like cold, allergy and sleep medicines can be impairing, as well as prescriptions for antidepressants, opioids and sleep aids. Use of these drugs can make you sleepy, affect judgment, reaction time and coordination, increasing the risk for crashes.
It is why the OTS will continue to prioritize funding to agencies for education and enforcement programs focused on drug-impaired driving.
These programs include training for officers to detect and evaluate drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs, staffing and training of prosecutors for drugged-driving cases, and partnerships with county agencies, local organizations and universities to educate youth and older populations on OTC/prescription drug use and driving.
The OTS encourages the public to avoid driving until you know how you react to OTC drugs or prescription medications, look for “do not operate heavy machinery” warning labels, and follow instructions carefully. Some medications may be impairing if combined with a second medication.
The OTS administers funding for traffic safety programs statewide with the goal of reducing crashes that result in deaths, injuries, and economic losses. The OTS is a department under the California State Transportation Agency.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has three cats – two kittens and an adult – ready for adoption.
The following cats and kittens at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption.
This female domestic short hair kitten is in cat room kennel No. 41a, ID No. 12847. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Domestic short hair kitten
This female domestic short hair kitten has a black and gray tabby coat and gold eyes.
She is in cat room kennel No. 41a, ID No. 12847.
This male domestic short hair cat is in cat room kennel No. 63, ID No. 12710. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Male domestic short hair cat
This male domestic short hair cat has a gray and white coat and green eyes.
He is in cat room kennel No. 63, ID No. 12710.
This male brown tabby is in cat room kennel No. 143, ID No. 13006. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Male brown tabby
This male brown tabby has a long coat and green eyes.
He’s in cat room kennel No. 143, ID No. 13006.
Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.
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One of the magnificent dancing horses that paraded through downtown Kelseyville, California, during the annual Kelseyville Pear Festival Parade on the morning of Saturday, September 28, 2019. Photo by Maryerlene Huffman. KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Thousands of Lake County residents and visitors packed downtown Kelseyville throughout its daylong Pear Festival celebration on Saturday.
Crowd estimates at the event placed attendance as high as 12,000, on par with last year’s event.
The 26th annual Kelseyville Pear Festival included a parade, pear-filled foods and drinks, a pie eating contest, a recipe contest, horse faire and more than 100 booths.
The cool fall day started off with the parade, filled with antique cars and tractors, horses, and many community groups.
Thousands of people visited downtown Kelseyville, California, during the annual Kelseyville Pear Festival Parade on the morning of Saturday, September 28, 2019. Photo by Maryerlene Huffman. The Lake County Horse Council renamed its Horse Faire – an event within the event – in honor of Quincy Andrus, a well-known local horsewoman and health care professional who died earlier this year.
The thousands of visitors made for a lot of work for the dozens of vendors, some of which sold out of food and beverage items.
The popular pear-filled baked goods – including pies and turnovers – were among the items that ran out, which is itself a tradition at the festival each year.
Antique tractors rumbled through downtown Kelseyville, California, during the annual Kelseyville Pear Festival Parade on the morning of Saturday, September 28, 2019. Photo by Maryerlene Huffman. The Chiefs cheerleading squad entertained during the annual Kelseyville Pear Festival Parade on the morning of Saturday, September 28, 2019. Photo by Maryerlene Huffman.
Community groups participated in the annual Kelseyville Pear Festival Parade on the morning of Saturday, September 28, 2019. Photo by Maryerlene Huffman. Antique steam engines were once again on display at the annual Kelseyville Pear Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Photo by Maryerlene Huffman.
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