Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
18 issues with low priority
Courthouse Building Renaming
The county is renaming its Lakeport courthouse after a public survey picked 'County of Lake Civic Center' with 34% of 169 votes. A 30-day comment period comes before the final name change.
Indigenous Peoples' Day recognition
The Board proclaimed the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day and heard from leaders of the county's seven tribal nations, including references to the new Clear Lake watershed co-management agreement.
Trey Sherrell appeal (PL-26-357)
The Board was scheduled to consider proposed findings of fact and a decision in an appeal filed by Trey Sherrell, case PL-26-357.
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Designations
The Board formally supported the county's recommendations to the state for Opportunity Zones 2.0, which can steer investment tax incentives to designated local areas.
Animal Control Advisory Board formalized
After closed-session interviews, supervisors picked Rachel Smith as the county's new Animal Care and Control Director, effective February 9.
Cobb Community Park Design Funding
The county is spending another $351,400 with Roach and Campbell to finish design and construction documents for Cobb Community Park.
LACOSAN Effluent Agreement with Clearlake Oaks Water District
A 25-year deal for the Clearlake Oaks County Water District to send wastewater to the LACOSAN Northwest plant was pulled from consent and continued about 30 days.
Middletown Square Park Renaming
The Board considered starting the formal county process to rename Middletown Square Park. That process invites public input on what the park should be called.
Special Districts front counter hours reduced
The Special Districts office will close its front counter over lunch and the last hour of the day through October — Sabatier objected.
Spina Floating Dock — Lakebed Encroachment
A Kelseyville property owner sought a lakebed encroachment permit and variance to install a floating dock at 8435 Palace Drive. The hearing would touch on Clear Lake shoreline use and habitat considerations reviewed by Water Resources.
Spina Floating Dock Project lakebed encroachment permit
A homeowner project at 8435 Palace Dr in Kelseyville needs a lakebed encroachment permit and variance to build a floating dock on Clear Lake. The hearing also weighs in on dock standards on the lakebed.
Sheriff's drones and body cameras
Deputies get seven new body-worn cameras and the Sheriff's Office can fly small drones after a $9,000 purchase — public commenters raised questions, especially about the cameras.
Lower Lake Daze parade and street fair
The county formally backed the Lower Lake Daze Parade and Street Fair, closing a road temporarily and posting no-parking signs for the event.
Road Maintenance Equipment Purchase
The county authorized buying a John Deere motor grader for road maintenance at up to $401,125 — the equipment crews use to grade rural roads.
Prop 64 Grant Funding for Probation
After pulling the item for discussion and hearing public comment, supervisors let the Probation Department apply for Prop 64 Cohort 4 funding to support its programs.
DEA task force agreement and surplus firearms sale
The Sheriff's Office got a $105,000 DEA agreement renewed and sold 20 surplus shotguns to Lassen County for $4,000.
TERA EcoCultural Stewardship Training Center
The board sent a letter of support for the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance's 'Putting Down Roots' training center, backing Tribal-led land stewardship and workforce training in the county.
Franchise Tax Board agreement for court-ordered fines
The county agreed to have the state Franchise Tax Board collect court-ordered fines, which typically improves collections on unpaid amounts.