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The committee, or LEDAC, will meet via Zoom from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14.
The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting will be held via Zoom: Meeting ID, 816 2100 4265; pass code, 468552. Dial by your location, 1 669 444 9171.
Chair Wilda Shock said the team from UC Davis that is collaborating with the Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake will give a presentation on a two-year project to identify existing environmental education and citizen science projects in Lake County.
Shock said project implementation will address collaboration and combining of resources to make these activities known and available to the public.
For a list of proposed projects, visit this website.
There also will be updates on the city’s economic development strategic plan and a schedule of meetings of the associated working groups, information on the business walks which resume this fall to get impact from business owners and managers about their concerns and need for any services from the city, and the latest from city staff on the many projects accomplished during the summer and those currently underway.
The group’s next meeting is on Nov. 9.
LEDAC advocates for a strong and positive Lakeport business community and acts as a conduit between the city and the community for communicating the goals, activities and progress of Lakeport’s economic and business programs.
Members are Chair Wilda Shock, Vice Chair Denise Combs and Secretary JoAnn Saccato, along with Bonnie Darling, Candy De Los Santos, Bill Eaton, Monica Flores, Pam Harpster, Scott Knight, Alicia Russell, Laura Sammel and Marie Schrader. City staff who are members include City Manager Kevin Ingram and Community Development Director Jenni Byers.
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The walk began on Sunday, Sept. 11.
The 100-mile trek follows the route that Indians were forced to march from Chico to the Nome Cult Reservation in 1863.
Descendants of Native Americans who took part in the original relocation and other supporters walk the route each year.
Although the path itself has disappeared, this route is now called the Nome Cult Trail.
Forest officials advise visitors and motorists along the trail route — M4, County Road 55 and FH7 into Eel River Station and Covelo — to be mindful of the event this week and ensure the safety of those walking the Nome Cult Trail.
On Monday, the walk began toward Orland. On Tuesday, it continued toward Newville Cemetery.
The planned schedule for the rest of the week is as follows:
• Tuesday, Sept. 13, Walk to Black Bear Campground.
• Wednesday, Sept. 14, Continue to Log Springs.
• Thursday, Sept. 15, Walk to Wells Cabin.
• Friday, Sept. 16, Walk to Eel River.
• Saturday, Sept. 17, Finish walk to Round Valley Indian Reservation.
The removal of Indians from Chico to the Nome Cult Reservation in 1863 is one of the many forced relocations following the establishment of reservations in northern California in the 1850s.
Several different tribes were moved to the Nome Cult Reservation after it was established in Round Valley in 1856.
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The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 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 965 2051 0995, pass code 884805. The meeting also can be accessed via one tap mobile at +16699006833,,96520510995#,,,,*884805#.
All interested members of the public that do not have internet access or a Mediacom cable subscription are encouraged to call 669-900-6833, and enter the Zoom meeting ID and pass code information above.
To submit a written comment on any agenda item visit https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
At 9:15 a.m., the board is set to discuss the sheriff’s office staffing.
Sheriff Brian Martin has requested a chance to speak with the board regarding staffing issues at the Lake County Jail and possible resolutions.
The sheriff has said that in recent years deputies have increasingly had to fill correctional jobs and take shifts in covering dispatch.
As of this month, the sheriff’s office has 34 openings: 10 for deputy sheriffs, five for dispatchers, 17 for deputy sheriff corrections and two for correctional aids, according to spokeswoman Lauren Berlinn.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Policy and Procedures, Section 4, Consultation Selection, Subsection 4.1.4; and b) appoint Dr. Karl A. Sporer as Public Health officer; and c) approve professional services contract for a term of sixth months for an amount not to exceed $6,000 a month for the term of the agreement and authorize chair to sign.
5.2: Adopt resolution fixing tax rates for local agencies, general obligation bonds and other voter approved indebtedness for fiscal year 2022-23.
5.3:Approve agreement between county of Lake and Konocti Senior Support Inc. for Senior Support Counseling Services in the amount of $120,062 for fiscal year 2022-23 and authorize the board chair to sign.
5.4: Approve agreement between county of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. for Phoenix House Crisis Residential Treatment Facility and specialty mental health services for fiscal year 2022-23 in the amount of $152,935 and authorize the board chair to sign.
5.5: Approve Amendment N. 1 to the agreement between the county of Lake and the Mother-Wise Program (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Initiative) for fiscal year 2022-23 and authorize the board chair to sign.
5.6: Approve agreement between county of Lake and California Psychiatric Transitions for acute inpatient hospital services, inpatient competency restoration services and professional services associated with acute inpatient psychiatric hospitalization services in the amount of $400,000 for fiscal year 2022-23 and authorize the board chair to sign.
5.7: Adopt proclamation designating the month of September as National Recovery Month.
5.8: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between Lake County Behavioral Health Services as the lead agency for the Lake County Continuum of Care and Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital Inc. for fiscal years 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 and authorize the board chair to sign.
5.9: Approve travel exceeding 1,500 miles for two child support officers to attend the Western Intergovernmental Child Support Enforcement Council annual training in Santa Fe, New Mexico from Nov. 6 to 10 2022.
5.10: Approve Board of Supervisors minutes for Aug. 16 and Aug. 30, 2022.
5.11: Appoint Health Services Director Jonathan Portney to serve on the Partnership HealthPlan Board of Commissioners and represent Lake County for a period of four years.
5.12. Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors, authorize Special Districts administrator/assistant purchasing agent to issue a purchase order not to exceed $63,800.10 to the city of Clearlake for the work adjusting sewer manhole frames and cover to grade.
5.13: Adopt proclamation designating the month of September 2022 as Literacy Awareness Month.
5.14: Approve the plans and specifications for the Hill Road Correctional Facility Tower Electronics Security Systems Upgrade Project, Bid No. 22-30, and authorize the Public Services director/assistant purchasing agent to advertise for bids.
5.15: Approve Amendment No. 4 to the agreement for engineering services for replacement of Clover Creek Bridge at First Street (14C-0015) in Lake County, with Quincy Engineering Inc., in the amount not to exceed $588,713.51 (an increase of $167,806.00) and authorize the chairman to execute said amendment.
5.16: Adopt resolution temporarily prohibiting parking and authorizing removal of vehicles on various roads in the Kelseyville Area for the Kelseyville Pear Festival.
5.17: Adopt resolution accepting the 2022 Lake County Local Roadway Safety Plan.
5.18: Adopt resolution authorizing the initiation of planning process and establishing a Hazard Mitigation Planning and Steering Committee for update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
TIMED ITEMS
6.3, 9:07 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of September 2022 as Literacy Awareness Month.
6.4, 9:08 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of September 2022 as National Recovery Month in Lake County.
6.5, 9:10 a.m.: Consideration of acceptance of the June 30, 2022 Report of Lake County Pooled Investments.
6.6, 9:15 a.m.: Discussion of Sheriff's Department Staffing.
6.7, 9:30 a.m.: Continued from Aug. 30, hearing on account and proposed assessment for 11630 Beryl Way, Clearlake Oaks (APN 035-262-33). Property owner: Aura A. Thomas.
6.8, 10 a.m.: Continued from Aug. 9, public hearing, consideration of draft ordinance adding Article X to Chapter 5 of the Lake County Code and adopting a water efficient landscape ordinance.
6.9, 10:15 a.m.: Public hearing for the consideration of the vacation of a portion of a roadway known as Forest Lake Drive (CR#128) in the Cobb Area; adopt resolution vacating a portion of Forest Lake Drive (CR#128); and accept the irrevocable offer of dedication.
6.10, 1 p.m.: Discussion and consideration of PG&E's vegetation management programs.
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: Consideration of the following advisory board appointments: Lake County Animal Control; Lucerne Area Town Hall, Lake County Mental Health Board and Western Region Town Hall.
7.3: Consideration of update of 2022 committee assignments for members of the Board of Supervisors.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Arts Council and Lake County Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado launched the inaugural Youth Poet Laureate Program in spring of 2022.
Due to a limited number of submitted applications, a new application period has opened in search of Lake County’s first youth poet laureate.
Youth between the ages of 13 to 19 who live in Lake County, write poetry, and attend any public, homeschool, alternative or independent school are eligible to apply.
Applicants must reside in and attend school in Lake County for the entirety of the program’s one year term.
The application process will include the submission of a poetry portfolio, resume to include any school accomplishments, community work, and artistic and personal accomplishments, and a brief artist statement.
The adult Lake County Poet Laureate program was inducted in 1998 and has successfully appointed 11 poets laureate between 1998 and 2020.
Inspired by the non-stop momentum of youth poetry in the United States, LCAC and Guardado wanted Lake County to become part of the movement by creating the first Youth Poet Laureate program of the county.
They have also partnered with Urban Word NYC, host of the National Youth Poet Laureate program, to both connect Lake County to partners across the country and for the first Youth Poet Laureate to have access to a wide array of opportunities offered by Urban Word NYC; including access to an annual retreat, workshops, leadership training, bi-monthly seminars for writing and professional development, be featured in an annual anthology, and have access to opportunities to apply for regional and national Youth Poet Laureate positions.
Urban Word NYC celebrates the nation’s top poets who are committed to artistic excellence, civic engagement, and social impact. Founded in New York City in 2008, the Youth Poet Laureate Program partners with local and national literary arts organizations across the country to elevate youth voices at the forefront of social change.
Program partners and supporters include the Academy of American Poets, the Library of Congress, the Poetry Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
A Youth Poet Laureate uses their voice to inspire change through poetry, and promotes other youth voices. They can make an impact in the community with civic engagement, and by celebrating the literary arts. They will be recognized for their work and represent Lake County youth for a one year term. They can host poetry readings and workshops, build public speaking and leadership skills, and be creative in what they’d like to offer the community.
The YPL selection process will be administered by a committee of respected local poets who will review applications and choose finalists. Finalists will be invited to perform their poetry at a public event which will culminate with an announcement of the winner.
The community is encouraged to share this opportunity with local youth and encourage them to apply. For details and to apply, visit https://lakearts.org/literary/youth-poet-laureate/ or https://forms.gle/RAuJXWfAgEkQPxuj8.
If you are interested in donating to this program, visit https://lakearts.org/joingive/donate/ to learn how to donate.
Have questions? Would you like to volunteer to be a part of this process in any way? Email Georgina Marie Guardado at