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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Courthouse Building Renaming
Supervisors were scheduled to continue discussing whether to rename the County Courthouse at 255 N. Forbes Street in Lakeport — a decision about county history and identity.
Commissioner Training and Meeting Practices
The commission discussed making training a standing monthly discussion item, covering site visits, staff report quality, definitions and the limits of the commission's quasi-judicial role. Commissioners also flagged scheduling concerns about meeting lengths and attendance.
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.
Broadband Infrastructure Programs
An update on broadband expansion efforts across the county — no action, just info on where internet infrastructure funding and projects stand.
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.
Code Enforcement Grants and Programs
Community Development's Code Division gave an update on grants and programs supporting enforcement work across the county.
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 — 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.