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A singular piece of the new "Vertical Pathways" art exhibit at Rabbit Hill in Middletown, Calif. Photo by Ruth Stierna.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Community members have been working alongside professional artists at Middletown Art Center to create a collaborative art trail at the Lake County Land Trust’s Rabbit Hill.

Now the fruits of that labor are ready to be celebrated at an opening reception on Friday, May 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rabbit Hill in Middletown.

Through this endeavor, five artistic sessions took place at MAC as part of the California Arts Council-funded “Restore” project.

The first session was about creating a vision. Community members were invited to participate and visit Rabbit Hill for the purpose of locating a site for the project and determining how best to pay homage to this still-recovering piece of land.

The installation, a visual sculpture trail comprised of "totem" like wood workings that are inspired, in part, by the hope of adding some architecture for use by the nesting and pollinating creatures that live at Rabbit Hill.

It was also inspired by the flutes that the former residents of Rabbit Hill, “Huck” and “Skee” Hamann used to teach neighborhood children how to make and play.

The Hamanns donated their land – affectionately known as “Rabbit Hill” – to the Audubon Society prior to the inception of the Lake County Land Trust, who the land was transferred to in the 1990s.

Five sculpture classes focused on woodworking and additive cement were offered as part of this collaborative process, with artists Marcus Maria Jung, Emily Schiebel and Lisa Kaplan at the helm of this site specific project.

The slope, chosen on a field trip to Rabbit Hill, and the concept, were agreed upon by a group of about 15 participants. Some came to all five classes, others came to only one or two. Everyone was able to create a piece that became a part of the new “Vertical Pathways” exhibit.

Preparing for the installation at the top of Rabbit Hill. Photo by Ruth Stierna.


Lisa Kaplan, program director of MAC, complimented the process and the participants. It’s amazing how easy it was for all of us to work together. From the people who came each time to make art, to the three instructors who facilitated the process, to the people who came once or twice to join us … It’s been a wonderful experience!”

The goal of this particular project was to create a sense of place and restoration at Rabbit Hill. The installation aims to create an overall sense of harmony and contrast with the landscape, working with an undulating, serpentine line to bring awareness of the topography, natural elements, and history of the land that it will appear to both protect and enhance.

The art was informed by both Louise Bourgeoise’s sculptural works and Andy Goldsworthy’s “Serpentine Fence.”

The opening reception for Vertical Pathways will be held at the base of Rabbit Hill, located at 21281 Stewart St. in Middletown, on Friday, May 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., with no charge for attendees.

“We want people who love art and who love Rabbit Hill to be able to come and celebrate the intersection of art and nature,” said Melissa Kinsel of the Lake County Land Trust.

For more information about either of the two partnering nonprofit organizations, please visit www.middletownartcenter.org or lakecountylandtrust.org .

A group of artists and volunteers collaborating on the installation process at Rabbit Hill in Middletown, Calif. Photo by Ruth Stierna.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A series of weather systems are predicted to bring rain to Lake County into next week.

The National Weather Service’s Sacramento officer reported that the trio of systems expected to impact the region this week are moving in from Alaska and Siberia.

They’re expected to bring rain, snow in elevations 6,000 feet and above, along with gusty winds and the possibility of thunderstorms, forecasters said.

The forecast through Friday estimates Lake County could receive between and inch and a half and 2 inches of rain.

Chances of rain in Lake County are expected to begin on Tuesday and continue until Monday, based on the local forecast.

Temperatures are forecast to be 10 to 20 degrees below normal through next week.

Locally, temperatures will drop into the low 40s at night and top out in the mid 60s during the day. Light winds are forecast through Wednesday.

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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – A Middletown man was arrested for driving under the influence following a Sunday evening crash that seriously injured him and a teenage driver.

Joshua Ferrell, 31, was taken into custody after he attempted to flee the scene of the crash, which also involved a vehicle driven by Cole Jensen, 17, of Middletown, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office.

The CHP said that at 5:30 p.m. Sunday Ferrell was driving his 1992 Toyota pickup westbound on Highway 175, east of Socrates Mine Road, as Jensen was traveling eastbound in his 2006 Nissan Altima.

Due to Ferrell's level of intoxication, he lost control of his vehicle and allowed it to cross over the solid double yellow lines and enter into the eastbound lane of Highway 175, colliding head-on with Jensen’s Nissan, the CHP said.

Ferrell, who was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the collision, sustained major injuries, as did Jensen, who the CHP said was wearing his seatbelt.

The CHP said that, following the wreck, Ferrell fled the scene on foot prior to CHP’s arrival. When CHP officers got to the scene, they were told that Ferrell walked away from the crash.

Officers checked in the last known direction and Ferrell was located hiding in the bushes nearby. Once located, Ferrell attempted to flee on foot and CHP officers gave chase, apprehending him after a short distance, the CHP said.

The CHP said Ferrell was then placed under arrest for suspicion of felony DUI and fleeing the scene of an injury collision.

Jensen was flown via Reach air ambulance to Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa for further treatment, the CHP said.

The CHP said Ferrell was released from custody due to his need for medical treatment, and was transported via Reach air ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.
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NORTH COAST, Calif. – California Trout, Mendocino County Inland Water & Power Commission and Sonoma Water announced that they have entered into a planning agreement to explore pathways to relicense the Potter Valley Project in the wake of Pacific Gas and Electric’s decision to withdraw from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission relicensing process for the project.

The planning agreement aims to achieve a “two-basin solution” that benefits water users and fish and wildlife in both the Russian River basin and the Eel River basin.

The Eel River is a high priority watershed for California Trout. “We are committed to finding a solution for the PG&E-owned Potter Valley Project that meets the needs of fish, water and people,” said California Trout Executive Director Curtis Knight.

PG&E’s FERC license for the Potter Valley Project will expire in 2022.

PG&E’s withdrawal from the relicensing process and its subsequent declaration of bankruptcy have provided an opportunity for CalTrout and local partners to work proactively to find solutions that improve the health of the Eel River watershed while respecting the needs of the many water users who currently depend on Eel River water.

The planning agreement between CalTrout, Sonoma Water and the Inland Water & Power Commission was prompted by Congressman Huffman’s “ad hoc committee” process, which convened over 25 public, private and governmental entities seeking to identify a solution that met water needs in both the Eel River and Russian River basins, known as the two-basin solution for the Potter Valley Project relicensing effort.

The three initial parties to the planning agreement have taken the initiative to push forward an affirmative solution in response to the compressed FERC timeline created by PG&E’s recent withdrawal from the relicensing process.

The partners plan to move forward in a collaborative and transparent manner, while being inclusive of other stakeholders.

The process will build on significant work completed to date by members of the ad hoc committee regarding fish passage above Scott Dam and water supply for both Eel and Russian River basins.

The planning agreement contains a set of principles ensuring that any proposal for relicensing the Potter Valley Project will advance the mutual goals of the two-basin solution, including restoration of viable anadromous fisheries in both river basins, including the analysis of dam removal on the Eel River; continued water supply reliability that will meet the needs of consumptive water users in both basins; and hydroelectric generation, among other goals. All solutions will need to be based on the best available science and engineering.

“While CalTrout has taken this initial step forward with Sonoma Water and Mendocino County Inland Water & Power Commission to commit to finding a two-basin solution, we look forward to working with all stakeholders to solve this complex resource issue,” added Knight.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Hepatitis C is one of the most frequently reported communicable diseases in California.

About 400,000 Californians live with chronic hepatitis C, but many do not know they are infected, according to the California Department of Public Health.

When left untreated, chronic hepatitis C can cause liver damage and liver failure. Hepatitis C often has no symptoms for decades, so a blood test can be the only way to know if you are infected. New treatment now can cure Hepatitis C in as little as two months.

Today, transmission is mainly through sharing needles, syringes and other drug injection equipment. In fact, rates of infection have been on the rise, due in part to the increase in injection drug use.

Cases of hepatitis C among young people aged 15-29 have more than doubled in the last five years.

According to the most recent data from the California Department of Public Health, in Lake County cases of chronic hepatitis C increased by 91 percent from 2014 to 2016 – 73 cases to 139 cases.

The hospital blood supply is now safely screened for hepatitis C, but the baby boomers (born from 1945 to 1965) account for almost half of all the hepatitis C cases reported in California. Many do not know they were infected.

The California Department of Public Health recommends anyone who has ever injected drugs, even once, and all people born between 1945 and 1965, should talk to their medical provider about getting tested.

People who test positive should receive care from a provider with training in Hepatitis C treatment. Prevention, including access to clean syringes and safe injection equipment, and treatment for opioid use can reduce the rate of new infections.

Fortunately, new treatments offer a cure for most people. The cure takes just 8 to 12 weeks and can reduce liver cancer risk by 75 percent, according to the Center for Disease Control.

“It is critical for those at risk of Hepatitis C to be tested and to complete treatment in order to improve their health and reduce risk of serious complications, such as cancer. Most patients can be cured of hepatitis C in 2 to 3 months,” Lake County Health Officer Dr. Erin Gustafson said.
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K9 Dozer. Photo courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating one of its law enforcement K9s.

Dozer, an 8 year old yellow lab, went missing on Sunday night, the agency reported.

Authorities said Dozer, who acts younger than his 8 years, was last seen in the area of Park Drive in Kelseyville on Sunday at approximately 8:30 p.m.

He is reported to be very friendly.

Anyone who locates him or has information about him is asked to call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-263-2690.
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Catherine McMullen. Courtesy photo.


LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday announced its selection of Lake County’s new registrar of voters.

Catherine McMullen, a Lake County native with extensive elections experience gained while working in Oregon, will become the new registrar of voters, effective June 24.

“County residents must have the highest level of trust that elections will be properly and fairly conducted, and we were fortunate to have the opportunity to interview four very strong candidates,” said Board Chair Tina Scott.

Coming to the county of Lake from Multnomah County Elections in Portland, Oregon, where she created and managed their award-winning Voter Education and Outreach Program, McMullen is a 15-year veteran of public service.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts from UC Davis, and a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Washington. She will soon complete an Executive Masters in Public Administration from Portland State University.

McMullen takes a voter-focused approach to conducting elections, creating innovative services that increase access, transparency and understanding of voting processes.

“Citizens that are eligible to vote, and want to vote, should be able to vote without barriers,” said McMullen.

McMullen was born in a small doctor’s office on Main Street in Kelseyville, and grew up in Lake County, graduating from Lower Lake High School.

Lake County’s natural beauty and rich outdoor recreational opportunities drew her home. She is greatly anticipating sharing beloved childhood parks and discovering new favorites with her husband, historian Michael D. Barton, and their two children.

“It is truly exciting to reintroduce Catherine McMullen to Lake County residents in her new role,” said Scott. “I am confident she will strengthen her office by establishing inclusive processes, maximizing our opportunity to achieve representative election results.”
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K9 Dozer. Photo courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said one of its law enforcement K9s that went missing on Sunday night has been located.

Dozer, an 8 year old yellow lab, was found safe and returned home on Monday, the agency reported.

The friendly dog had gone missing from the area of Park Drive in Kelseyville on Sunday at around 8:30 p.m.

The sheriff’s office sent out an alert shortly after 5 p.m. Monday reporting that Dozer had been located and was safe.
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Clearlake Police Chief Andrew White administers the oath to new police dispatcher Kristiana Outen, at left, and new Police Officer Melinda Wymer during the Clearlake City Council meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Clearlake, Calif. Courtesy photo.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department has welcomed a new dispatcher and a new officer.

During Thursday’s Clearlake City Council meeting, Police Chief Andrew White swore in new police officer, Melinda Wymer, and new police dispatcher, Kristiana Outen.

“Recruitment and retention are a top priority for our agency and are critical to providing quality service and reducing crime,” said White.

“Officer Wymer is a familiar face, having worked in various jobs at Clearlake Police Department. Notably, she first joined the department after graduating from one of our citizens’ academies. We look forward to seeing the positive impact she will make in her new position,” White said.

“Dispatcher Outen was born and raised in Lake County and worked her way up through the ranks of the local CHP Explorer program. We are excited to welcome her to our organization,” he added.

With the addition of Wymer, White said his agency now has five female officers. That’s out of a total of 24 sworn personnel – from officers to sergeants, command staff and White himself.

Retiring Clearlake Mayor Nick Bennett, who worked for the Clearlake Police Department for 20 years as a sergeant, told Lake County News that the current number of female officers is the most the agency has ever had.

“We continue to encourage our employees to reach their personal career goals and Officer Wymer, who began as a volunteer with our police department and continued through her career path to animal control officer and now police officer, embodies the determination we love to see,” said City Manager Alan Flora. “Additionally, police dispatcher Outen is another employee who lives in and works for her community. We continue working to further the council's strategic plan goal to make Clearlake a safer, cleaner city.”
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – During a brief special meeting held Monday afternoon, the Clearlake City Council decided to begin taking applications to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of the mayor and selected its new leadership.

Last week, Mayor Nick Bennett announced he was resigning due to health reasons and moving to South Dakota, as Lake County News has reported.

That left the council with the need to fill his seat and determine its leadership for the rest of the year.

City Manager Alan Flora told the council on Monday afternoon that the purpose of the meeting was to determine the path forward.

He said the council had two options: Hold a special election for the seat which, based on state law, couldn’t take place before the primary on March, 3, 2020, or make an appointment.

Flora said an appointment must be made within 60 days, or by July 8.

City Clerk Melissa Swanson reported that she had asked the Lake County Registrar of Voters Office for a cost estimate for the March 2020 election option. She said that agency couldn’t give it, but based on past experience, Swanson estimated it would cost between $5,000 and $7,000.

Flora explained during the meeting that the costs for that special election would be lower because there would be shared costs for the March primary.

Councilman Phil Harris moved to pursue the appointment route, with Councilman Dirk Slooten seconding. The council approved the motion 4-0.

Flora then asked the council to clarify the dates for applications to be submitted and for a special meeting to select the new council member.

The council ultimately decided to accept applications through June 4, with a special meeting to take place on Thursday, June 6.

During Monday’s meeting, the council agreed to gather at 6 p.m. on June 6, but Flora told Lake County News later on Monday that the time will be 3 p.m. due to a conflict with the Lower Lake High School graduation.

Swanson said that if the city were to get more than 10 applications for the vacant seat, city guidelines call for an ad hoc committee of the vice mayor, planning commission chair and possibly one other council member to meet and review the applications and recommend up to three candidates for council interviews.

Flora said the council has the option of waiving that process if it wants to.

The council then moved on to decide on its new leadership.

Flora said they had the option of having Vice Mayor Russ Cremer continue in that job until the new member is appointed or they could select a new mayor and vice mayor.

Councilwoman Joyce Overton said she wanted to make the decision then, while Slooten suggested waiting until a new member is chosen.

Harris, who said he would not accept the vice mayor job, moved to appoint Cremer as mayor and Slooten as vice mayor. Overton seconded and the council gave the motion unanimous approval.

The city is now accepting applications for community members interested in serving the remainder of Bennett’s unexpired term, which ends in November 2020.

Applicants must be registered voters and residents of the city of Clearlake.

For further information contact City Clerk Melissa Swanson at 707-994-8201, Extension 106, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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NORTH COAST, Calif. – A weekend vehicle stop led to the arrest of one Lake County resident on a warrant and citations for another for drugs and driving on a suspended driver’s license.

Sgt. Mike Dygert of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office said the vehicle stop led to the arrest of 47-year-old Suelamatra Castillo of Nice and a citation for 44-year-old Christoper Ray of Lakeport.

On Saturday at about 4 p.m. an on-duty Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle being driven in the area of the 7000 block of north State Street in Calpella with expired vehicle registration. The driver of the vehicle pulled into a business parking lot, Dygert said.

The deputy made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and contacted the driver, Ray, and his passenger, Castillo, according to Dygert.

Dygert said the deputy learned Ray’s driver’s license was suspended and Castillo had provided the deputy with a false name.

During a search of the vehicle, the deputy located illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia belonging to Ray. Dygert said the deputy also learned Castillo had an outstanding no-bail felony warrant for her arrest from Lake County for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Ray was issued a notice to appear citation for the misdemeanor possession of illicit drugs, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on a suspended driver’s license, and he was released at the scene, Dygert said.

Dygert said Castillo was arrested for the listed felony arrest warrant and for providing the deputy with a false name.

Castillo was booked into the Mendocino County Jail on the listed violations and was to be held without bail per the felony arrest warrant, Dygert said.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week will discuss a tribal trust application and streamlining cannabis rules.

The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 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 and online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx . Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.

In an untimed item, the board will consider a response to the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ invitation to provide comment on the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake’s latest land acquisition application.

The Lake County GIS system shows the parcel number as belonging to a half-acre property at 650 E. State Highway 20 in Upper Lake.

The tribe is seeking to move the parcel into trust. County staff said there will be a very small loss of property tax revenue.

“The tribe has demolished and removed a single residence (mobile home) from the property and the land is currently undeveloped. No additional improvements or development are planned, preserving the character of the area,” according to a report from County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson.

Staff is recommending that the board approve a letter to the BIA taking a position of support for the tribe’s application.

In another untimed item, the board – sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors – will consider a resolution establishing a streamlined process for processing cannabis cultivation permits through the issuance of temporary and provisional permits as well as a resolution adopting a policy for the collection of taxes pursuant to the Lake County Cannabis Cultivation Tax Ordinance.

In closed session, the board will continue its discussion of the appointment of a new registrar of voters.

The full agenda follows.

CONSENT AGENDA

5.1: Adopt proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as Military Appreciation Month in Lake County.

5.2: Adopt proclamation designating the week of May 18 to 24 as National Safe Boating Week in Lake County.

5.3: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings held April 2, 9, 16 and 23.

5.4: Adopt resolution approving the application of the Lake County Arts Council for the California Arts Council Grant for FY 2019-20 and authorizing the Lake County Arts Council to Execute the grant contract.

5.5: Approve amendment two between the county of Lake and Lake Indigent Defense for public defender services agreement dated Feb. 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, to extend the term of the agreement to Oct. 31, 2019, for a total of $2,310,000, and authorize the chair to sign.

5.6: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, adopt resolution authorizing participation in the FARMER Program and authorizing the APCO to sign all program documents.

5.7: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, adopt resolution authorizing participation in the Prescribed Fire Program, and authorizing the APCO to sign all program documents.

5.8: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, adopt resolution authorizing continuing participation in AB 617 Community Air Protection Program, and authorizing the APCO to sign and execute the grant agreement and all program documents.

5.9: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, approve Carl Moyer Program bus replacement with Middletown Unified School District for two school buses, and authorization for the APCO to sign the agreements.

5.10: Approve amendment one to the agreement between the county of Lake and Victor Treatment Centers Inc. for specialty mental health services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and authorize the chair to sign.

5.11: Approve amendment one to the agreement between the county of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. for the Lake County WRAPAROUND (WRAP) Program, foster care program and Intensive Treatment Foster Care (ITFC) Program for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and authorize the board chair to sign the amendment.

5.12: Adopt the resolution approving the standard agreement between the county of Lake and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the period of Aug. 4, 2018, through June 30, 2019, in order to fund the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program and authorize the Behavioral Health Services administrator to sign the amendment.

5.13: Adopt resolution authorizing the Health Services Department Environmental Health Division to apply for and receive grant funding from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for local enforcement agency grants for fiscal years beginning July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024, not to exceed five years from the date of adoption.

5.14: a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and b) approve the contract for temporary heavy equipment rental between the county of Lake and Elms Equipment Rental Inc. for an annual not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 and authorize the chair to sign.

5.15: Adopt resolution expressing support for Rotary Club of Lakeport’s Konocti Challenge bicycling event.

5.16: Adopt resolution delegating to the Lake County Public Works director the ministerial authority to obtain certain temporary construction easements up to $10,000 required for Clayton Creek Road at Clayton Creek Bridge Replacement Project.

5.17: Adopt resolution ordering approval of final parcel map and the signing of the final parcel map (BETAT PM 16-05).

5.18: Adopt proclamation designating the week of May 12 to 18 as Law Enforcement Week in Lake County.

5.19: Approve memorandum of agreement with various entities for mutual aid provided during the River and Ranch (Mendocino Complex) fires.

5.20: Approve the submission of the 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 annual reports of the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund and Commissary account.

5.21: Approve to exceed the 900 hour extra help limit for Marine Patrol Deputy Sheriff Kevin Odom, Lloyd Wells, Emil Devincenzi, Brenndon Bosse and Dennis Ostini.

5.22: Approve request for reimbursement in the amount of $103.40 on a late claim for Maria Allen as the charge had been made on the employee's credit card in error.

5.23: Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors, approve budget transfer and new capital asset in the amount of $35,000 for purchase of oil spill response trailer and equipment and authorize the chair to sign.

TIMED ITEMS

6.2, 9:10 a.m.: (a) Presentation of proclamation designating the Week of May 18 to 24 as National Safe Boating Week in Lake County; (b) presentation of proclamation designating the week of May 12 to 18 as Law Enforcement Week in Lake County; and (c) presentation of proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as Military Appreciation Month in Lake County.

UNTIMED ITEMS

7.2: Consideration of response to the Bureau of Indian Affairs invitation to provide comment on the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake’s Land acquisition application.

7.3: (a) Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, consideration of resolution establishing a streamlined process for processing cannabis cultivation permits through the issuance of temporary and provisional permits; and (b) consideration of a resolution adopting a policy for the collection of taxes pursuant to the Lake County Cannabis Cultivation Tax Ordinance.

7.4: Consideration of amendment three to the agreement between the county of Lake and Native American Mental Health Services dba North American Mental Health Services (NAMHS) for Fiscal Year 2018-19 in the amount of $745,840 for a new contract total of $1,045,840 and authorize the chair to sign.

7.5: Consideration of amendment two to the agreement between the county of Lake and Lake Family Resource Center for the provision of the FEMA based Immediate Services Program and known as Cal Hope for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and Fiscal Year 2019-20 for an increase of $488,976.42 and a new contract maximum of $642,254.66, and authorize the chair to sign.

7.6: Consideration of an exception to LCEA Unit 4 MOU requirement for a 75 percent health stipend for a recent retiree.

7.7: Consideration of Contract Change Order No. 2 for the Lower Lake Parks Maintenance Facility Project, Bid No. 18-17.

CLOSED SESSION

8.1: Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): County of Lake, et al. v. PG&E, et al.

8.2: Public employee appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Appointment of registrar of voters.

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