Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
13 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.