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Alcohol-induced death has markedly increased among both men and women and across demographic groups in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Each April, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, or NCADD, sponsors National Alcohol Awareness month, with the goal of encouraging public education surrounding alcohol use disorder.
Data collected by the California Highway Patrol shows that in 2021, 252 people were cited with a misdemeanor in Lake County for driving under the influence (DUI, 0.08% or greater Blood Alcohol Concentration). Of these DUI arrests, 123 involved traffic collisions. Tragically, 15 of these resulted in fatalities. In one of these fatal incidents, both drivers involved were intoxicated.
Hope Rising Lake County’s Community Health Dashboard shows that 15% of Lake County adults binge drink. Though our community is not immune from this public health crisis, community, resources and education can help combat this issue.
MedlinePlus, a resource maintained by the National Institutes of Health, notes alcohol use disorder is marked by intense cravings to drink, loss of control to manage consumption intake, and a low and irritable emotional state when not consuming alcohol.
Alcoholism can be treated with Naltrexone or Acamprosate, both of which reduce cravings. This information and more can be found in the Medication Assisted Treatment Toolkit for DUI Programs, a resource created by Harbage Consulting with support from the Department of Health Care Services.
Along with learning about the prevalence of alcohol use disorder in the community and available treatment options, another integral focus of Alcohol Awareness Month is checking in on our own dependence.
This April, designate an alcohol-free weekend
To do this, the NCADD recommends choosing a weekend in April to go entirely alcohol-free, from Friday through Monday.
Afterward, take some time to gauge the impacts the weekend had on your body and mind. Note any sweating, nausea, headaches, and/or trouble sleeping as these could indicate an unconscious dependence on alcohol and may require a closer look.
The line between casual consumption and alcohol dependence can blur when we are too close to it; an alcohol-free weekend allows for objective, honest self-reflection.
Lake County Behavioral Health Services is concerned that alcohol use disorder keeps many Lake County residents from reaching their full potential.
Help is available.
As the data demonstrate, harms can extend well beyond the personal; in many cases, taking care of ourselves is taking care of others.
For more information, please contact us at 707-994-7090 or 707-274-9101.
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The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 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 964 0432 9118, pass code 163767. The meeting also can be accessed via one tap mobile at +16699006833,,96404329118#,,,,*163767#.
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 and click on the eComment feature linked to the meeting date. If a comment is submitted after the meeting begins, it may not be read during the meeting but will become a part of the record.
On Tuesday morning, the board will present proclamations for Alcohol Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month and Public Health Week.
At 10:30 a.m., the board will get an update from Water Resources staff on the next steps for the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project, which is the effort to return part of the lake’s historic wetlands. The supervisors also will consider the 2022 non-federal sponsor letter of intent.
In an untimed item, the board, sitting as the Lake County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, will consider an amendment to the 2021 agreement to develop affordable housing on a property on Collier Avenue in Nice. The agreement is between the Lake County Housing Authority and the Rural Communities Housing Development Corp.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Adopt resolution amending Resolution 2022-22 authorizing the county administrative officer or designee on behalf of the Lake County Board of Supervisors to submit the Public Defense Grant Pilot Program proposal for funding and execute the grant agreement with the state of California, Board of State Community Corrections.
5.2: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the property exchange agreement between the county of lake and state of California to Include Exhibits C-1, D-1 and E-1 amending the property exchange agreement (APN 010-043-01) executed on Oct. 26, 2021, and authorize the chair to sign.
5.3: Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 2021-116 establishing position allocations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, Budget Unit No. 1012, Administrative Office.
5.4: Approve budget transfer from BU 1781 — Special Projects Account 717.23-80 to BU 1451 — Registrar of Voters Account 714.61-60 and increase capital asset in the amount of $15,637 for leasehold improvements and authorize the chair to sign.
5.5: Approve Exhibit A of the Uniform and Clothing Purchase Policy.
5.6: Approve waiver of the 900 hour limitation for Animal Control employees Bryce Beavers, Collette Hall, Alexis Parra, Macie Bauman, Jennifer Jeffrey and Sydney Lawler.
5.7: Approve redaction contract with US Imaging in the amount of $63,725.15 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.8: Adopt proclamation designating the month of April 2022 as Alcohol Awareness Month in Lake County.
5.9: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between the county of Lake and Davis Guest Home for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services to add $53,000 to the original amount of $133,000 for a new contract maximum of $186,000 for fiscal year 2021-22 and authorize the board chair to sign.
5.10: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and Adventist Health St. Helena and Vallejo for acute inpatient psychiatric hospital services and professional services associated with acute inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations for fiscal years 2020-21 & 2021-22 in the amount of $225,000 and authorize the board chair to sign.
5.11: Approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between county of Lake and Manzanita House for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for fy 2021-22 for a new contract maximum of $194,150 and authorize the board chair to sign.
5.12: Adopt proclamation designating the month of April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Lake County.
5.13: Approve Board of Supervisors meeting minutes for March 8, March 15 and March 22.
5.14: Appoint Supervisor E.J. Crandell as the 2022 member for the Law Library Board of Trustees.
5.15: Approve Health Services request to appoint Dr. Erik McLaughlin to serve on the Partnership HealthPlan Board of Commissioners and represent Lake County for a period of four years.
5.16: Adopt proclamation honoring Public Health Week, April 4 to 10.
5.17: a) Adopt resolution of intent to adopt a resolution for the vacation of an alley for public use in the area of Middletown; and b) waive the application fee of $1,120 due to the overall public benefit of the proposed vacation.
5.18: Adopt resolution expressing support for the Lower Lake Daze Parade and Street Fair, and temporarily authorizing a road closure, prohibiting parking and authorizing removal of vehicles and ordering the Department of Public Works to post signs.
5.19: a) Authorize the Sheriff's Office to submit an electronic application for a Hazard Mitigation Grant in the amount of $234,454 to the California Office of Emergency Services; and b) authorize the sheriff or his designee to sign the letter of commitment.
5.20: Adopt resolution authorizing the Special Districts administrator to sign the funding agreement, and any future amendments and requests for reimbursements, with the California State Department of Water Resources, on behalf of County Service Area No. 2 Spring Valley Water, for the water supply improvement project.
TIMED ITEMS
6.3, 9:07 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of April 2022 as Alcohol Awareness Month in Lake County.
6.4, 9:10 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Lake County.
6.5, 9:15 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation honoring Public Health Week, April 4 to 10.
6.6, 9:30 a.m.: Public hearing on account and proposed assessment for 6146 Second Ave., Lucerne.
6.7, 10:30 a.m.: a) Presentation of the current status and next steps for the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project; and b) consideration of the 2022 non-federal sponsor letter of intent and authorize the Lake County Board of Supervisors to sign.
UNTIMED ITEMS
Pet of the Week.
7.2: Consideration of resolution confirming the highest priority project for submittal to the Community Project Funding Program that Includes the Lakeport Armory Facility Repurposing Project.
7.3: Consideration of reforming the Internal County Comprehensive Drought Planning Workgroup to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 552.
7.4: Consideration of the following Advisory Board Appointments: Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health and the Kelseyville Cemetery Board.
7.5: ERRATUM (Sitting as the Lake County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners), a) consideration of first amendment to the 2021 agreement to develop affordable housing by and between the Lake County Housing Authority and the Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation; and b) consideration of request for an audit.
CLOSED SESSION
8.1: Public employee evaluation: Special District administrator.
8.2: Public employee evaluation: Director of Child Support Services.
8.3: Employee Disciplinary Appeal (EDA 22-01) Pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54957.
8.4: Conference with legal counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(2),(e)(3) — Claim of California Highway Patrol.
8.5: Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(1) — John, et al. v. Lake County, et al.
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The council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
The agenda can be found here.
The council chambers will be open to the public for the meeting. Masks are highly encouraged where 6-foot distancing cannot be maintained.
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
On Tuesday, the council will present three proclamations.
The proclamations will separately designate the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Arts, Culture and Creativity Month.
Also on Tuesday, the council will hold three public hearings.
The first is to consider adoption of an ordinance establishing the newly prepared Lakeport Police Department Military Equipment Policy, as required by Assembly Bill 481, which was signed into law by the governor in September.
Next the council will hold a public hearing on objective design standards for accessory dwelling units. Staff will introduce the ordinance and it will be set for a second reading and consider adopting a draft resolution establishing the Lakeport citywide residential objective design and development standards for multifamily dwellings.
The third public hearing will be to introduce amendments to the city’s purchasing ordinance.
On the consent agenda — items usually accepted as a slate on one vote — are ordinances; minutes of the regular council meeting on March 15 and the special meeting of March 21; adoption of a resolution authorizing continued remote teleconference meetings of the Lakeport City Council and its legislative bodies pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e); approval of the March 15 warrant register; approval of event application 2022-012, with staff recommendations, for the 2022 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta; approval of event application 2022-013, with staff recommendations, for the parade honoring Doc Starin; and conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance adding chapter 12.30 and amending chapters 9.08 and 10.08 of the Lakeport Municipal Code related to skating and skateboarding in any skate park, parklands and the downtown district.
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The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, located at 15900 Moose Lodge Lane in Clearlake Oaks.
The meeting can be attended in person or via Zoom; the meeting ID is 935 8339 6020, the pass code is 448228.
On the agenda is a presentation on the Road Map Task Force Pilot Program, and updates on commercial cannabis cultivation, Spring Valley and the Lake County geothermal project watchlist.
They also will talk about the consolidated lighting district, get an update from Chief Mike Ciancio on Northshore Fire Protection District and a report from Supervisor EJ Crandell.
ERTH will next meet on Wednesday, May 4.
ERTH’s members include Denise Loustalot, Jim Burton, Tony Morris and Pamela Kicenski.
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