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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Fair Foundation’s directors have been named the grand marshals of the 2017 Lake County Fair.
Foundation directors are Ruth Stewart, Jane Alameda, Chuck Doty (honored posthumously), Bob Renker and junior member at large, Erica Illg.
Foundation President Ruth Stewart, has been involved in the Lake County community since 1996. She bought Kelseyville Pharmacy in 2002 and later purchased Coyote Valley Pharmacy in Hidden Valley.
A generous supporter of many Lake County events and activities, Stewart has been a buyer at the Junior livestock auction and a sponsor of prizes and awards for the 4-H and FFA exhibitors. She a generously supports the Lake County Wine Alliance, the Wine Adventure and the Lake County Rodeo. She worked diligently to assist pharmacy customers during the recent Lake County fires.
Also honored is another founding member of the Lake County Fair Foundation, Chuck Doty, who died in March.
Doty was a vital part of Lake County since 1988, involved in many community groups over the years including the Lake County Land Trust, The Children's Museum of Art and Science, Soroptimist, founder of Lake County Business Outreach and Response Team and was on the committee to bring a university to Lake County.
He was a volunteer firefighter for several years, before becoming chief of the Lower Lake Volunteer Fire Department. He also was on the Board of Directors of the Lake County Fire Protection District.
Doty was very involved in the Lake County Fair and over the years implemented financial activities that greatly benefited the Junior Livestock Auction.
As a founding member of the Lake County Fair Foundation, he was instrumental in obtaining the volunteer services of a local contractor to assist in infrastructure improvements on the fairgrounds.
Another founding director of the Lake County Fair Foundation and longtime Lake County resident is Jane Alameda.
Alameda is very much involved in the community through many organizations such the Lake County Arts Council, Clearlake Horsemen’s Association, Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, Soper Reese Theatre and Tango Mike.
She has been involved with Lake County Fair since 1976 as a beef and sewing leader for her girls and held the position of livestock chairperson. She volunteered her time in the fair’s clothing and textile building for many years.
Robert “Bob” Renker is a strong supporter of Lake County and the Fair Foundation. A lifelong resident of Lake County, Renker is an Air Force veteran, a 22-year member of the Kelseyville Lions Club, a 24-year member of American Legion Post 194 and also belongs to the Lake County Farm Bureau.
Renker has supported our community through many outreach and fundraising programs. His children were raised in Lake County and were all participants of 4-H and FFA programs where they learned the importance of the agriculture industry. He also supports the fair through his exhibits and entries each year.
This year’s youngest honoree is Junior Director Erika Illg. In 2004 she came to Lake County, where she and her family have a medium-sized dairy and market goat hobby farm, as well as being a foster family for 26 children in the last four and a half years.
Illg and her family raise Nigerian, La Mancha’s and Boer goats and she will be a participant at this year’s fair.
She is a member of the American Dairy Goat Association and travels through the country showing her goats. She has been involved in 4-H since she was 7 years old. As her 4-H All-Star project, Illg bred, raised, then donated the first animal for auction with all proceeds, close to $9000, benefiting the Lake County Fair Foundation.
The annual Lake County Fair kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 31, with a parade up Main Street in Lakeport, followed at 6 p.m. by the opening ceremonies at the main entrance.
For more information visit www.lakecountyfair.com.
Foundation directors are Ruth Stewart, Jane Alameda, Chuck Doty (honored posthumously), Bob Renker and junior member at large, Erica Illg.
Foundation President Ruth Stewart, has been involved in the Lake County community since 1996. She bought Kelseyville Pharmacy in 2002 and later purchased Coyote Valley Pharmacy in Hidden Valley.
A generous supporter of many Lake County events and activities, Stewart has been a buyer at the Junior livestock auction and a sponsor of prizes and awards for the 4-H and FFA exhibitors. She a generously supports the Lake County Wine Alliance, the Wine Adventure and the Lake County Rodeo. She worked diligently to assist pharmacy customers during the recent Lake County fires.
Also honored is another founding member of the Lake County Fair Foundation, Chuck Doty, who died in March.
Doty was a vital part of Lake County since 1988, involved in many community groups over the years including the Lake County Land Trust, The Children's Museum of Art and Science, Soroptimist, founder of Lake County Business Outreach and Response Team and was on the committee to bring a university to Lake County.
He was a volunteer firefighter for several years, before becoming chief of the Lower Lake Volunteer Fire Department. He also was on the Board of Directors of the Lake County Fire Protection District.
Doty was very involved in the Lake County Fair and over the years implemented financial activities that greatly benefited the Junior Livestock Auction.
As a founding member of the Lake County Fair Foundation, he was instrumental in obtaining the volunteer services of a local contractor to assist in infrastructure improvements on the fairgrounds.
Another founding director of the Lake County Fair Foundation and longtime Lake County resident is Jane Alameda.
Alameda is very much involved in the community through many organizations such the Lake County Arts Council, Clearlake Horsemen’s Association, Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, Soper Reese Theatre and Tango Mike.
She has been involved with Lake County Fair since 1976 as a beef and sewing leader for her girls and held the position of livestock chairperson. She volunteered her time in the fair’s clothing and textile building for many years.
Robert “Bob” Renker is a strong supporter of Lake County and the Fair Foundation. A lifelong resident of Lake County, Renker is an Air Force veteran, a 22-year member of the Kelseyville Lions Club, a 24-year member of American Legion Post 194 and also belongs to the Lake County Farm Bureau.
Renker has supported our community through many outreach and fundraising programs. His children were raised in Lake County and were all participants of 4-H and FFA programs where they learned the importance of the agriculture industry. He also supports the fair through his exhibits and entries each year.
This year’s youngest honoree is Junior Director Erika Illg. In 2004 she came to Lake County, where she and her family have a medium-sized dairy and market goat hobby farm, as well as being a foster family for 26 children in the last four and a half years.
Illg and her family raise Nigerian, La Mancha’s and Boer goats and she will be a participant at this year’s fair.
She is a member of the American Dairy Goat Association and travels through the country showing her goats. She has been involved in 4-H since she was 7 years old. As her 4-H All-Star project, Illg bred, raised, then donated the first animal for auction with all proceeds, close to $9000, benefiting the Lake County Fair Foundation.
The annual Lake County Fair kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 31, with a parade up Main Street in Lakeport, followed at 6 p.m. by the opening ceremonies at the main entrance.
For more information visit www.lakecountyfair.com.
CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – A Clearlake Oaks man was seriously injured in a motorcycle wreck on Sunday night.
Scott Oathout, 48, was involved in the crash, which occurred at 9:25 p.m. Sunday on New Long Valley Road north of Highway 20, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office.
The CHP said Oathout was riding a 1989 Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on New Long Valley Road at approximately 50 miles per hour.
Oathout approached a curve in the roadway and, for reasons that the CHP said are so far unknown, he lost control of the motorcycle.
The motorcycle went off of the roadway and hit a large dirt mound. The CHP said Oathout was thrown from the motorcycle, which subsequently overturned.
Oathout, who was using his safety equipment, suffered major injuries and was flown by an air ambulance to Kaiser Vacaville, the CHP said.
The CHP did not have an update on Oathout’s condition.
No drugs or alcohol are suspected to have contributed to the crash, which is being investigated by Officer Goldstein, the CHP said.
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Scott Oathout, 48, was involved in the crash, which occurred at 9:25 p.m. Sunday on New Long Valley Road north of Highway 20, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office.
The CHP said Oathout was riding a 1989 Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on New Long Valley Road at approximately 50 miles per hour.
Oathout approached a curve in the roadway and, for reasons that the CHP said are so far unknown, he lost control of the motorcycle.
The motorcycle went off of the roadway and hit a large dirt mound. The CHP said Oathout was thrown from the motorcycle, which subsequently overturned.
Oathout, who was using his safety equipment, suffered major injuries and was flown by an air ambulance to Kaiser Vacaville, the CHP said.
The CHP did not have an update on Oathout’s condition.
No drugs or alcohol are suspected to have contributed to the crash, which is being investigated by Officer Goldstein, the CHP said.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Authorities are warning of a new telephone scam targeting Lake County residents.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports from citizens who have received phone calls from a person claiming to be a sheriff’s office employee.
The caller advised the citizens that they have a warrant for their arrest for not appearing for a grand jury summons. The caller tells them that they are to pay the fine by putting money on a prepaid credit card and then report to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to be booked.
The phone number which was obtained from the caller ID of one citizen was called back and had a recording indicating it was the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division. This is not the phone number for any Lake County Sheriff’s Office phone line.
The sheriff’s office said this is a scam and it is not involved in this activity.
The agency urges anyone who receives such a call to not respond to the caller. Do not provide the caller with any personally identifying information, including your name, date of birth, address, Social Security card, bank information or credit card information.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating these reports of fraud. If you have any information concerning this, you may email your information toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports from citizens who have received phone calls from a person claiming to be a sheriff’s office employee.
The caller advised the citizens that they have a warrant for their arrest for not appearing for a grand jury summons. The caller tells them that they are to pay the fine by putting money on a prepaid credit card and then report to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to be booked.
The phone number which was obtained from the caller ID of one citizen was called back and had a recording indicating it was the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division. This is not the phone number for any Lake County Sheriff’s Office phone line.
The sheriff’s office said this is a scam and it is not involved in this activity.
The agency urges anyone who receives such a call to not respond to the caller. Do not provide the caller with any personally identifying information, including your name, date of birth, address, Social Security card, bank information or credit card information.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating these reports of fraud. If you have any information concerning this, you may email your information to
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – On Saturday, Aug. 26, the docents and volunteers of the Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum will welcome Walt Campbell of Six Sigma Ranch.
Campbell’s talk, which begins at noon, will take listeners on a tour of Lake County.
Admission is free and refreshments are furnished by the Ely volunteers. Donations are accepted but not required.
Campbell was born and raised in Pacifica. In 1976 an opportunity to teach science and coach football at Lower Lake High School lured Campbell and his wife Janet four hours north to Lake County.
After 21 years at Lower Lake High, Campbell was principal of Coyote Valley Elementary School for 11 years. He joined the Six Sigma Ranch team in July 2009 as director of hospitality.
Campbell is now retired, but you can still see him at events at the ranch.
The Lake County Historical Society’s Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum is located at 9921 State Highway 281 (Soda Bay Road) in Kelseyville, near the Clear Lake Riviera, just north of Highway 29-Kit's Corner. Current hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday.
Living History events are held on the fourth Saturday of each month and begin at noon.
Visit www.elystagestop.org or www.lakecountyhistory.org, check out the stage stop on Facebook at www.facebook.com/elystagestop, or call the museum at 707-533-9990.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Ten smokejumpers are on scene and taking suppression actions on the Harvey fire in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness.
The fire is lightning-caused and approximately 20 miles northwest of Paskenta, according to a Monday report from the Mendocino National Forest.
The smokejumpers estimate the size at one acre and describe fire behavior as creeping and smoldering on the upper third of the slope.
Their assessment also indicates high potential for growth due to a large amount of fuel out in front of the fire.
Suppression actions are being taken on the Harvey fire due to the current and forecast weather which includes the possibility of thunderstorms this week, smoke impacts to outlying areas and the high potential for growth.
The fire is lightning-caused and approximately 20 miles northwest of Paskenta, according to a Monday report from the Mendocino National Forest.
The smokejumpers estimate the size at one acre and describe fire behavior as creeping and smoldering on the upper third of the slope.
Their assessment also indicates high potential for growth due to a large amount of fuel out in front of the fire.
Suppression actions are being taken on the Harvey fire due to the current and forecast weather which includes the possibility of thunderstorms this week, smoke impacts to outlying areas and the high potential for growth.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week will hear more about staffing issues in the county’s building department and appoint members to a new town hall.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 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 at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
In an item timed for 10:01 a.m., the board will consider an update on staffing issues within the Community Development Department.
Last week, the board held a lengthy discussion on the department’s challenges, which are delaying not just the rebuild effort in the wake of the county’s devastating wildland fires but also creating potential problems for other projects as well.
In untimed items, the board will consider appointments to the Lower Lake Waterworks District One Board of Directors as well as to the Western Regional Town Hall, which will represent the communities of Nice, Upper Lake, Blue Lakes and Lake Pillsbury.
The full agenda is below.
CONSENT AGENDA
7.1: (a) Approve by-laws for the Scotts Valley Community Advisory Council; and (b) amend Resolution 2017-27, a Resolution Establishing the Scotts Valley Community Advisory Council, for a typographical error in the body of the document (changing reference of District 5 to District 3).
7.2: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, in the amount of $45,000; and authorize the chair to sign.
7.3: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Section Code 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Manzanita House for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for Fiscal Year 2017-18 for the amount of $120,450 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
7.4: (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 goods or services; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Clover Valley Guest Home for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for Fiscal Year 2017-18 for the amount of $80,300 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
7.5: (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 goods or services; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. for SUD perinatal program services for Fiscal Year 2017-18 for a contract maximum of $150,000 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
7.6: (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 goods or services; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Catholic Charities for specialty mental health services provided at St. Vincent School for Boys for a contract maximum of $48,801 for Fiscal Year 2017-18; and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
7.7: (a) Approve the District Attorney’s Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 and authorize the chair to sign; and (b) authorize Doris Lankford to electronically submit the report.
7.8: Approve contract between the county of Lake and TPX Communication for the purchase of SIP Trunking Service in the amount of $1,600 per month and authorize the chair to sign.
7.9: Sitting as Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, approve agreement between the Lake County Air Quality Management District and Kelseyville Unified School District for the Year 16 and Year 17 Carl Moyer Program project funding, and authorize the chair to sign.
7.10: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and Far Western Anthropological Research Group Inc. for Archaeological Services for the Eastlake Elementary Safe Routes to School and Community Development Block Grant Project in Clearlake Oaks in an amount not to exceed $90,045.85; and authorize the chair sign.
7.11: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and 4LEAF, Inc. for construction management services for the Eastlake Elementary Safe Routes to School and Community Development Block Grant Project, in Clearlake Oaks in an amount not to exceed $197,416.91; and authorize the chair to sign.
7.12: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and Forensic Medical Group Inc. for forensic pathology services for the period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020, with a contract maximum of $35,000 per year; and authorize the chair to sign. Not available.
7.13: Approve request to appoint extra help employees Karen Kelley and Phyllis Murphy from Eligibility Worker II to Eligibility Specialist II at Advanced Salary Step 4.
7.14: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting held June 20, 2017.
TIMED ITEMS
8.2, 9:16 a.m.: (a) Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to wildfire conditions, pertaining to the Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley fires; and (b) update on the Valley fire debris insurance collection project and the Valley fire funding status.
8.3, 9:17 a.m.: Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to Clayton fire.
8.4, 9:18 a.m.: Consideration of Continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to the atmospheric river storm.
8.5, 9:30 a.m.: Public hearing, continued from June 20, consideration of Appeal (AB 17-03) of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny the Administrative Appeal (AA 16-02) of the departmental issuance of a Categorical Exemption (CE 16-64) for the removal/replacement of a boating structure, for property located at 6460 Soda Bay Drive, Kelseyville; APNs 044-030-01, 044-040-01, 044-050-01 & 044-070-01. The project applicant is Lauri Dohring, on behalf of the Bell Haven Homeowners Association; appellant is Joan Sturges.
8.6, 9:45 a.m.: Public hearing, consideration of resolution approving a controlled access highway agreement with the state of California - State Highway Route 29.
8.7, 10 a.m.: Public hearing – THIS ITEM WILL BE CONTINUED TO SEPT. 19 at 10:00 A.M. Continued from August 1, 2017 and June 27, 2017. Consideration of Proposed Ordinance Amending Article 72 of the Lake County Code to Allow the Outdoor Collective Cultivation of Medical Cannabis in "RL" Rural Lands and to Create a Certification of Compliance Process for Cannabis Cultivation.
8.8, 10:01 a.m.: Consideration of update on building division staffing issues.
UNTIMED ITEMS
9.1: Consideration of the Following Appointments: Western Regional Town Hall, (WRTH) Lower Lake Waterworks District One Board of Directors.
9.2: SECOND READING: Consideration of an Ordinance amending Subdivision (c) of Section 27-6 of Article 1 of Chapter 27 of the Lake County Code to revise fire mitigation fees for cases of locally declared emergencies.
9.3: Sitting as Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors: Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Lake County Watershed Protection District to lease properties in the Middle Creek Restoration Project Area for agricultural use.
9.4: Consideration of amendment two to the contract between the county of Lake and the Middletown Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians for tribal cultural monitoring in an amount not to exceed $250,000; and authorize the chair to sign.
9.5: Consideration of resolution approving agreements for the purchase of right-of-way for the South Main Street – Soda Bay Road Improvement Project and authorizing the chair to execute the purchase agreements on behalf of the county of Lake.
9.6: (a) Consideration and Approval of the FY 2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant application in the amount of $138,200; (b) authorization for Sheriff Brian Martin to sign the grant subaward face sheet; and (c) authorization for County Administrative Officer Carol J. Huchingson to act as the authorized agent on behalf of the county to sign the governing body resolution and standard grant assurances.
9.7: Consideration of the submission of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Application in the amount of $15,565, to provide funding for an extra help employee to assist with forensic processing and data collection services; and authorize the county administrative officer to sign the grant documents.
CLOSED SESSION
10.1: Public Employee evaluations title: Air pollution control officer.
10.2: Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): Lakeside Heights HOA, et al. v. County of Lake, et al.
10.3: Conference with legal counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(1): One potential case.
10.4: Conference with legal counsel: Decision whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(4): Two potential cases.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 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 at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
In an item timed for 10:01 a.m., the board will consider an update on staffing issues within the Community Development Department.
Last week, the board held a lengthy discussion on the department’s challenges, which are delaying not just the rebuild effort in the wake of the county’s devastating wildland fires but also creating potential problems for other projects as well.
In untimed items, the board will consider appointments to the Lower Lake Waterworks District One Board of Directors as well as to the Western Regional Town Hall, which will represent the communities of Nice, Upper Lake, Blue Lakes and Lake Pillsbury.
The full agenda is below.
CONSENT AGENDA
7.1: (a) Approve by-laws for the Scotts Valley Community Advisory Council; and (b) amend Resolution 2017-27, a Resolution Establishing the Scotts Valley Community Advisory Council, for a typographical error in the body of the document (changing reference of District 5 to District 3).
7.2: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, in the amount of $45,000; and authorize the chair to sign.
7.3: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Section Code 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Manzanita House for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for Fiscal Year 2017-18 for the amount of $120,450 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
7.4: (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 goods or services; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Clover Valley Guest Home for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for Fiscal Year 2017-18 for the amount of $80,300 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
7.5: (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 goods or services; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. for SUD perinatal program services for Fiscal Year 2017-18 for a contract maximum of $150,000 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
7.6: (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 goods or services; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Catholic Charities for specialty mental health services provided at St. Vincent School for Boys for a contract maximum of $48,801 for Fiscal Year 2017-18; and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
7.7: (a) Approve the District Attorney’s Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 and authorize the chair to sign; and (b) authorize Doris Lankford to electronically submit the report.
7.8: Approve contract between the county of Lake and TPX Communication for the purchase of SIP Trunking Service in the amount of $1,600 per month and authorize the chair to sign.
7.9: Sitting as Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, approve agreement between the Lake County Air Quality Management District and Kelseyville Unified School District for the Year 16 and Year 17 Carl Moyer Program project funding, and authorize the chair to sign.
7.10: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and Far Western Anthropological Research Group Inc. for Archaeological Services for the Eastlake Elementary Safe Routes to School and Community Development Block Grant Project in Clearlake Oaks in an amount not to exceed $90,045.85; and authorize the chair sign.
7.11: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and 4LEAF, Inc. for construction management services for the Eastlake Elementary Safe Routes to School and Community Development Block Grant Project, in Clearlake Oaks in an amount not to exceed $197,416.91; and authorize the chair to sign.
7.12: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and Forensic Medical Group Inc. for forensic pathology services for the period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020, with a contract maximum of $35,000 per year; and authorize the chair to sign. Not available.
7.13: Approve request to appoint extra help employees Karen Kelley and Phyllis Murphy from Eligibility Worker II to Eligibility Specialist II at Advanced Salary Step 4.
7.14: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting held June 20, 2017.
TIMED ITEMS
8.2, 9:16 a.m.: (a) Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to wildfire conditions, pertaining to the Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley fires; and (b) update on the Valley fire debris insurance collection project and the Valley fire funding status.
8.3, 9:17 a.m.: Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to Clayton fire.
8.4, 9:18 a.m.: Consideration of Continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to the atmospheric river storm.
8.5, 9:30 a.m.: Public hearing, continued from June 20, consideration of Appeal (AB 17-03) of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny the Administrative Appeal (AA 16-02) of the departmental issuance of a Categorical Exemption (CE 16-64) for the removal/replacement of a boating structure, for property located at 6460 Soda Bay Drive, Kelseyville; APNs 044-030-01, 044-040-01, 044-050-01 & 044-070-01. The project applicant is Lauri Dohring, on behalf of the Bell Haven Homeowners Association; appellant is Joan Sturges.
8.6, 9:45 a.m.: Public hearing, consideration of resolution approving a controlled access highway agreement with the state of California - State Highway Route 29.
8.7, 10 a.m.: Public hearing – THIS ITEM WILL BE CONTINUED TO SEPT. 19 at 10:00 A.M. Continued from August 1, 2017 and June 27, 2017. Consideration of Proposed Ordinance Amending Article 72 of the Lake County Code to Allow the Outdoor Collective Cultivation of Medical Cannabis in "RL" Rural Lands and to Create a Certification of Compliance Process for Cannabis Cultivation.
8.8, 10:01 a.m.: Consideration of update on building division staffing issues.
UNTIMED ITEMS
9.1: Consideration of the Following Appointments: Western Regional Town Hall, (WRTH) Lower Lake Waterworks District One Board of Directors.
9.2: SECOND READING: Consideration of an Ordinance amending Subdivision (c) of Section 27-6 of Article 1 of Chapter 27 of the Lake County Code to revise fire mitigation fees for cases of locally declared emergencies.
9.3: Sitting as Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors: Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Lake County Watershed Protection District to lease properties in the Middle Creek Restoration Project Area for agricultural use.
9.4: Consideration of amendment two to the contract between the county of Lake and the Middletown Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians for tribal cultural monitoring in an amount not to exceed $250,000; and authorize the chair to sign.
9.5: Consideration of resolution approving agreements for the purchase of right-of-way for the South Main Street – Soda Bay Road Improvement Project and authorizing the chair to execute the purchase agreements on behalf of the county of Lake.
9.6: (a) Consideration and Approval of the FY 2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant application in the amount of $138,200; (b) authorization for Sheriff Brian Martin to sign the grant subaward face sheet; and (c) authorization for County Administrative Officer Carol J. Huchingson to act as the authorized agent on behalf of the county to sign the governing body resolution and standard grant assurances.
9.7: Consideration of the submission of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Application in the amount of $15,565, to provide funding for an extra help employee to assist with forensic processing and data collection services; and authorize the county administrative officer to sign the grant documents.
CLOSED SESSION
10.1: Public Employee evaluations title: Air pollution control officer.
10.2: Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): Lakeside Heights HOA, et al. v. County of Lake, et al.
10.3: Conference with legal counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(1): One potential case.
10.4: Conference with legal counsel: Decision whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(4): Two potential cases.
Email Elizabeth Larson at