LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Board of Supervisors this week will consider two ordinances aimed at controlling tobacco use and curbing illegal tobacco sales.

The‌ ‌board will meet beginning ‌at‌ ‌9‌ ‌a.m. Tuesday, June 18, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.

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At 9:20 a.m., the board will consider an ordinance to regulate smoking and commercial tobacco use in efforts to address the health risk of second- and third-hand smoke to the community.

The report to the board from Health Services Director Anthony Arton and Liberty Francis, project director for tobacco education and prevention, explained, “The proposed smoke-free ordinance for Lake County parks and properties seeks to enhance public health and preserve the natural environment. By prohibiting smoking in these areas, we aim to reduce exposure to harmful secondhand smoke and mitigate the risk of wildfires caused by discarded cigarette butts. This initiative aligns with our commitment to creating safe and healthy recreational spaces for residents and visitors alike.”

The report also noted, “Tobacco is still the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death, killing nearly 40,000 in California every year. The US Surgeon General has determined that there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke or vapor. Tobacco smoke contains more than 7000 chemicals, hundreds are dangerous and more than 69 are known to cause cancer.”

At 10:30 a.m., the board will consider a comprehensive retailer licensing tobacco ordinance and code of ordinance in efforts to address the continual decline of Lake County’s health rankings and the high rates of youth tobacco use.

Arton and Francis’ report for that item said it aims to regulate the sale of tobacco products within the community. “By requiring retailers to obtain a license, Lake County can effectively monitor and enforce compliance with laws regarding age restrictions, product sales and product safety. This initiative not only promotes public health by reducing youth access to tobacco but also enforces state regulations.”

Their report explained that tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the United States, with commercial tobacco costing Californians $9.8 billion in health care costs annually, as well as $1.4 billion in lost productivity, $3.8 billion costs to the Medi-Cal program, and $41 billion for tobacco product waste cleanup.

They said policies like the proposed ordinance “address the youth vaping epidemic,” including the health risks of tobacco products, and effects of tobacco litter on the environment.

Also on Tuesday, the board will present proclamations honoring Public Works and Water Resources Director Scott De Leon and Capt. Billy Richard Inman Jr. on their retirements, and will present a proclamation recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A Day of Observance.

The full agenda follows.

CONSENT AGENDA

5.1: Adopt proclamation recognizing June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A Day of Observance.

5.2: Adopt a proclamation commending Scott De Leon for his dedication and service to the county of Lake.

5.3: Adopt proclamation commending Capt. Billy Richard Inman Jr. for his 32 years of service protecting and serving the residents of Lake County.

5.4: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the service agreement between the county of Lake and Community Development Services for the Community Development Block Grant Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program to utilize program income not to exceed $372,232 and extend the term of service to May 31, 2027 and authorize the chair to sign.

5.5: Adopt resolution to appropriate unanticipated revenue in Budget 2601 agricultural commissioner.

5.6: Adopt Resolution Establishing 2024-2025 appropriations limit for the county of Lake and special districts governed by the Board of Supervisors.

5.7: a) Approve rescinding the June 25, 2024, continuance for the public hearing on consideration of conduit financing for the Caritas Affordable Housing Project; and b) approve continuing the public hearing on consideration of conduit financing for the Caritas Affordable Housing Project to July 9, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

5.8: Approve Health Services request to apply for California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program Funds in the amount of $500,000.

5.9: Approve leave of absence request for Department of Public Works Employee Jaliece Simons, from April 20, 2024 through July 20, 2024, and authorize the chair to sign.

5.10: Approve agreement for the placement of juveniles in Tehama County not to exceed $250,000 annually; and authorize the chair to sign.

5.11: A) Approve the general services agreement between the county of Lake and California Engineering Co. Inc. for capital project management services, and authorize the chair to sign; and b) approve supplemental services agreement number one for the Kelseyville Senior Center Project in the amount of $339,715, and authorize the chair to sign.

5.12: A) Approve the general services agreement between the county of Lake and Vanir Construction Management Inc. for capital project management services, and authorize the chair to sign; and b) approve supplemental services agreement number one for the remodel of the National Guard Armory to the sheriff administration facility in the amount of $94,620, and authorize the chair to sign.

5.13: A) Approve the general services agreement between the county of Lake and Roach & Campbell Landscape Architecture for landscape architecture and planning services, and authorize the chair to sign the agreement; and b) approve supplemental services agreement number one for environmental planning and preliminary design services for the future Cobb Community Park in the amount of $213,743, and authorize the chair to sign the agreement.

5.14: Adopt resolution of intent to conduct a public hearing for the consideration of the vacation of a portion of a roadway known as Collier Avenue (CR#306C) in the Nice area.

5.15: Adopt resolution setting a public hearing to name a certain existing unnamed road in the Middletown Area — Gliderport Road.

5.16: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and A&P Helicopters for fiscal year 2024/25 in the amount of $75,000 and authorize the chair to sign.

5.17: Approve second amendment to the lease agreement between the county of Lake and Pauline Usher Revocable Trust for the premises located at 9245 Highway 53 in Lower Lake, in the amount of $6,078.12 per fiscal year, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, and authorize the chair to sign.

5.18: a) Waive the formal bidding process pursuant to County Ordinance 3109 Section 2-38 due to 38.2(3), not in the public interest as competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the county; and, b) approve lease agreement between county of Lake and Sheila Sada for the property located at 926 S. Forbes in Lakeport, in the amount of $86,932.68 per fiscal year from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, and authorize the chair to sign.

5.19: a) Waive the formal bidding process pursuant to County Ordinance 3109 Section 2-38 due to 38.2(3), not in the public interest as competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the county; and, b) approve third amendments to the lease agreements between county of Lake and Ronn and Montie Westhart for the warehouse and office space located at 15890 Kugelman Street in Lower Lake, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, and authorize the chair to sign both amendments.

5.20: a) Waive the competitive bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 2-38.1, as an extension of an annual agreement; (b) approve agreement between the county of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc., for FY 2024-25 MPTS property tax system maintenance, online business property filing license/support and the transient occupancy tax licensing/support in the amount of $232,613.70 and authorize the chair to sign; (c) approve web services addendum to the agreement between the county of Lake and Megabyte Systems Inc. for FY 2023-24 online tax bills and e-payment processing services, in the amount of $6,682.73 and authorize the chair to sign.

5.21: Sitting as the Board of Directors Lake County Watershed Protection District, (a) adopt resolution authorizing the county of Lake Water Resources director to apply for California Department of Water Resources Flood Maintenance Assistance Program for much-needed levee maintenance areas within the Upper Lake levee system and authorize the chair to sign (b) adopt resolution for operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement (OMRR&R) and authorize the chair to sign (c) approve the OMRR&R agreement and Direct the Water Resources director to sign.

5.22: Sitting as the Board of Directors Lake County Watershed Protection District, A) approve the addition of a fixed asset titled Skid Steer in 2023-2024 Capital Asset Listing in the amount of $100,000; and B) approve budget transfer of $100,000 to account 781.62-74, and $27,500 to various expense accounts; and C) authorize the Water Resources director to issue a purchase order in the amount of $98,723.63 to PAPE Machinery for a John Deere 325G.

5.23: Approve request to waive 900 hour limit for extra-help water resources ramp monitor Mark Duncan.

5.24: Sitting as the Board of Directors Lake County Watershed Protection District, a) Waive the competitive bidding process per County Code Section 2-38.2(3) no economic benefit to the county, and; b)approve engineering services agreement for staff augmentation services between the Lake County Watershed Protection District and Coastland Civil Engineering LLP and authorize the chair to sign the agreement.

TIMED ITEMS

6.2, 9:03 a.m.: Pet of the Week.

6.3, 9:05 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation commending Scott De Leon for his dedication and service to the county of Lake.

6.4, 9:10 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation recognizing June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A Day of Observance.

6.5, 9:13 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation commending Capt. Billy Richard Inman Jr. for his 32 years of service protecting and serving the residents of Lake County.

6.6, 9:15 a.m.: Consideration of appointments to the Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake.

6.7, 9:20 a.m.: Consideration of ordinance to regulate smoking and commercial tobacco use in efforts to address the health risk of second and third hand smoke to the community.

6.8, 10 a.m.: Consideration of the final report of the Lake Countywide Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee.

6.9, 10:30 a.m.: Consideration of a comprehensive retailer licensing tobacco ordinance and code of ordinance in efforts to address the continual decline of Lake County’s health rankings and the high rates of youth tobacco use.

6.10, 11 a.m.: Consideration of MOU between LACOSAN and Earth Foundries Inc. for the operation and placement of a mobile pyrolysis unit in Middletown at the west end of the Middletown Wastewater Treatment Plant and authorize the chair to sign the MOU.

6.11, 11:15 a.m.: Presentation of rate study for the following districts: Kelseyville Waterworks District No. 3, Northwest Regional Wastewater Collection System, CSA-2 Spring Valley.

6.12, 11:45 a.m.: Consideration and Approval of Occupancy Agreement for the Konocti Gardens LLC Development in Clearlake.

UNTIMED ITEMS

7.1: Consideration of Appointment to the Big Valley Advisory Council.

7.2: CalWORKs Outcome & Accountability Program System Improvement Plan.

7.3: Consideration of Change Order No. 1 to the agreement with Rege Construction for the Eastlake Sanitary Landfill Phase One Cell Expansion Project, Bid No. 23-32, for an increase of $1,054,248 and a revised contract amount of $6,215,911, and authorize the chair to sign.

CLOSED SESSION

8.1: Public employee discipline/dismissal/release.

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