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1) 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation — construction contract award
- Action: Award construction contract for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Bid No. 2439) to Argonaut Constructors, Inc.
- Contract amount: $5,113,696.75
- Outcome: Motion carried (board approved award and authorized the chair to sign the notice of award and execute the contract).
- Vote details: Board approved by voice vote; no roll‑call tally recorded in the transcript.

2) Supplemental services — Nice Lucerne Cutoff design
- Action: Approve Supplemental Service Agreement No. 3 with NCE for the design of the Nice Lucerne Cutoff pavement rehabilitation.
- Amount: $218,700 (supplemental)
- Outcome: Motion carried; chair authorized to execute the agreement.
- Vote details: Motion carried by voice vote; no roll‑call tally recorded in the transcript.

3) South Main Street and Soda Bay corridor — design/right‑of‑way amendment (Amendment No. 7)
- Action: Approve Amendment No. 7 to the agreement with Consor for final design and right‑of‑way services for the South Main Street and Soda Bay corridor improvements.
- Amount: Amendment $625,700; total not to exceed $3,521,213.31
- Outcome: Board approved the amendment after a motion that incorporated clerical corrections; vote recorded as 4–1 in favor.
- Notes: Staff said right‑of‑way acquisition is the project’s primary barrier; staff also applied for a $20 million grant that would offset local funds if awarded.

4) Water vessel inspection ordinance (Article 9, Chapter 15)
- Action: First reading adopted to expand the water vessel inspection program to include golden mussel and other invasive freshwater mussels; second reading scheduled at the next meeting.
- Outcome: First reading adopted; staff directed to return with recommendations for a stronger administrative‑fine structure before second reading.

5) Potter Valley project staff time
- Action: Approve use of staff time in excess of 8 hours for county response to the Potter Valley Project decommissioning process; staff to report quarterly.
- Outcome: Approved 5–0.

6) Administrative and advisory actions
- Amendment to East Region Town Hall bylaws (zip code update): Approved 5–0.
- Appointment: Jacob Blue approved to the Central Region Town Hall seat: approved 5–0.
- Child Abuse Prevention flag: Authorization to display a flag at the courthouse for April: approved 5–0.
- Emergency Operations Plan (draft): Board directed staff to return with final documents for approval on April 22.

Why these votes matter
The construction and design contracts move capital projects forward that affect county roads and corridors. The water‑vessel ordinance responds to an emerging environmental threat. The Potter Valley and Emergency Operations Plan items direct staff time and preparedness work on multi‑agency matters.

Where to get the documents
Contract documents, ordinance redlines and the staff presentations are available on the county website under the April 8 Board of Supervisors meeting materials.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Supervisors Tues Mtg 04-08-25","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 8 meeting the Lake County Board of Supervisors approved a $5.11 million pavement contract, design supplements for road projects, and the first reading of a revised water‑vessel inspection ordinance; staff were also authorized additional hours to respond to the Potter Valley decommissioning process.","taxTitle","Lake County, California","taxId",17505,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6080907,"Board updates water‑vessel inspection ordinance to include golden mussel; first reading adopted, second reading set",575,2455000,3030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2945134-775a928777d3add56d663c3aa8a634c7&start=2455&end=3030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2945134-775a928777d3add56d663c3aa8a634c7/thumbnail_2455000.jpg","/articles/6080907/Lake-County/California/Board-updates-watervessel-inspection-ordinance-to-include-golden-mussel-first-reading-adopted-second-reading-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6080907-a09f2dc990dda3b7c9f85d6331070882/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108946&Signature=Vti1JkfL7bIQGHuVMJW20Ctb9Dil4FvWwtwzt2FZV-UIN7qP571y6HcAu~~RGcj-SBUwSQGj3TVqxBlsFSjlGZ1EwUXETkkIGjSWqwuE9d4srq3yxMi6BDJt36mTE4xSEgZ~ZxjkYI1PyvWM-qhi0PFBjgbCokUeCzTxQoSqwSbUs6w3YqGnwA2UVGsVzB0LnJO1HGobz~xSQxtt1WR7qgEJl7FFybeE-O8LT4xFAZkbq6EZSZcKzF0~tMI9ezMeXt2W2V8vR-KKl8viKFlrDbVpz0vY018I7fAR4EkXU~nP7AMbarhJtb2Neyv4tYCkMcsBZcj3ZCUiwJKV92hlBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake County Board of Supervisors on April 8 approved a first reading of an amendment to Article 9, Chapter 15 of the county code expanding the water vessel inspection program to include golden mussel and other invasive freshwater mussels.

Why it matters: Water‑borne invasive mussels can cause severe ecological harm and damage water infrastructure and treatment systems. County staff said the ordinance amendment is a proactive step to keep new invasive mussels out of Lake County waterways.

What the ordinance does
Water Resources Director Upadhyay told the board the ordinance was revised to: expand the inspection program to cover golden mussels and other invasive freshwater mussels; provide a legal framework for enforcement and prevention; and ensure the county is acting proactively against emerging aquatic invasives.

Board discussion and enforcement concerns
Supervisor Sabatier said he supported adding golden mussel to the ordinance but urged stronger administrative fines because the existing penalty schedule — including a $100 administrative fine for some violations — may not deter behavior that could permanently damage Lake County water bodies. “I just feel that this is not the deterrent that we should have,” Sabatier said, asking staff to return with options for stiffer penalties.

County counsel and staff said there is no single blanket administrative fines ordinance in Lake County; penalties are generally set within code sections and some violations can be treated as an infraction or misdemeanor under statute. Staff proposed two options: (1) incorporate any clear, detailed fine changes now and proceed with the first reading as amended, or (2) adopt the ordinance as revised today and return for a later, separate amendment focused on administrative fines. Supervisors voted to move forward with the ordinance text that adds golden mussel and directed staff to draft more robust fine options for the second reading.

Board action
A motion to approve the ordinance amendment as presented (read in title only) carried. The board scheduled the second reading at the next regular meeting and directed staff to return with recommended administrative‑fine revisions before the second reading.

Context and next steps
Staff and supervisors emphasized urgency because boating season is beginning and the county has seen related invasive‑species activity in the Bay Area. The board’s direction means the ordinance will advance with its expanded species list but that the enforcement and administrative‑fine framework will be revisited and likely strengthened before final adoption.","The Board of Supervisors voted April 8 to adopt an amendment (first reading) to Article 9, Chapter 15 of the Lake County Code expanding the water‑vessel inspection program to cover golden mussels and other freshwater invasive mussels. Supervisors directed staff to return with a stronger administrative‑fine structure before the second reading.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6080912,"County and service providers warn federal HHS staffing cuts and budget proposals threaten local seniors, families and child services",675,3145000,3820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2945134-775a928777d3add56d663c3aa8a634c7&start=3145&end=3820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2945134-775a928777d3add56d663c3aa8a634c7/thumbnail_3145000.jpg","/articles/6080912/Lake-County/California/County-and-service-providers-warn-federal-HHS-staffing-cuts-and-budget-proposals-threaten-local-seniors-families-and-child-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6080912-7488f1bd6cb5363a654d95440e7310a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108946&Signature=QM3Fpy7WHv8JhSPgWgVMdNNKFxGRfLRIzFumsIoJYIAagi~A77p6~vlU~AYF33jkWVmo1pz1zpXl2ZfVLQl9YOYrOXtbLVeSJdQLHzQjkLqSii2Z2yLvKhoBxf4z6Yqui~vVoF19Y2w3hwQhEaYpM~sDB8KJECLoF~jVXIFlGmRYtCZm6jSK83GfiI8tNUFBCuenef-6OWPKe1HQdPVcENumEPKt0wN7uPtZRdhnr~Qk1RyyyUKYepcGrl80LICDB4eJ1KUB8XOiGGwI~u-w4n2BzS9qyoMDcImWdnJsj0vC0zdippAq46lUuTMgEUE4qyDanH~20aqQ12xfJW5G8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake County social services staff and community partners told the Board of Supervisors on April 8 that recent federal actions and staffing cuts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL) are already disrupting local programs and could produce deeper interruptions if additional budget cuts are finalized.

Social Services Director Rachel Dillman Parsons summarized the federal situation for supervisors and described how the county’s basic safety-net funding and services are exposed to shifts in federal policy and staffing. “These federal cuts, layoffs, tariffs, and this proposed budget, we'll be putting our most vulnerable, our seniors, veterans, disabled individuals, children and families at risk,” Dillman Parsons said.

Why it matters: County staff and nonprofit partners said the changes could reduce or delay payments for benefits and services that keep people housed, fed and healthy. That could raise demand for county safety-net services at the same time available federal and state funding becomes less certain.

Key local figures and figures cited by staff
- “50% of Lake County is on Medi-Cal,” Dillman Parsons told the board, and “25% of Lake County gets CalFresh,” which she said brings about $3,000,000 into the local economy each month.
- “2,716 people receive IHSS benefits,” she said; “we are paying $6,000,000 monthly to the providers of those services.”
- The county’s HUD Section 8 voucher program assists “89 families and issues approximately $145,000 per month,” the presentation said.

What county and partners described
- ACL elimination and staffing cuts: Dillman Parsons said the Administration for Community Living had been “entirely eliminated” at the federal level, and that the agency’s functions and staff were slated to be absorbed by HHS with no published plan. Local senior-center leaders said ACL program changes jeopardize Older Americans Act funding, Meals on Wheels, transportation, caregiver respite and legal aid for older adults.

- Mass HHS layoffs and program disruptions: Dillman Parsons said reports indicate “25 to 38% of staffing is gone” at HHS and that the cuts will likely cause funding delays and program disruptions even where funding is nominally unchanged.

- Social security operational changes: Dillman Parsons warned enacted changes to Social Security procedures — new identity-proofing requirements and increased recoupments for overpayments — could create barriers for homebound residents and leave some people temporarily without expected income. “If there is an overpayment in Social Security, they're gonna recoup a percentage until it's paid back,” she said, calling the change “concerning.”

Local nonprofit and provider statements
- Amanda Gonzales, executive director of the LaSern Alpine Senior Center, told supervisors the senior center is a “lifeline” that provides nutrition and socialization to keep older residents independent. “It would be detrimental to our community to lose any sort of funding for the seniors and the people who frequent the center,” she said.
- Lisa Varro, executive director of Lake Family Resource Center, urged the board to advocate for Older Americans Act funding, describing meals-on-wheels clients and the center’s thin margins: “One in three programs have a wait list for services. We cannot sustain it without receiving expected OAA reimbursements on time and in full.”
- Rebecca Stewart (Coastal Seniors, Mendocino) and Jill Rexroad (Fort Bragg Senior Center) described large meal volumes and wellness checks that would be at risk in a funding disruption.
- Dan McIntyre, executive director of North Coast Opportunities, said Head Start and childcare operations face delays because regional federal offices that handle grant approvals have been cut or reassigned. He said the county’s local Early Head Start reapplication deadline and other grant draws could be delayed, creating immediate service gaps.
- Sandra Kliesner of North Coast Energy Services warned that LIHEAP staffing losses have already been enacted at the federal level and said her organization would lay off staff and might close without federal LIHEAP support.
- Leslie Firth, volunteer vice president of Clear Lake Gleaners, said local gleaner operations are already straining: the organization serves roughly 7,800 individuals per month across nine distribution centers and relies on grocery partnerships and volunteers to meet demand; the USDA cut of $500 million to food banks, she warned, could reduce available food variety and quantity.

County data and risk discussion
Dillman Parsons’ presentation listed several county-level program totals to illustrate exposure: half the county on Medi-Cal; CalFresh bringing $3 million monthly; nearly 900 families on CalWORKs; thousands of IHSS recipients; tens of thousands of seniors receiving meals through the Area Agency on Aging network. She said some federal changes (for example, some continuing resolutions) temporarily preserve current funding levels, but the long-term federal budget process could produce cuts by May that would begin to change that outlook.

Board response and next steps
Supervisors thanked staff and partners for the briefing and said they were coordinating with Congressman Thompson’s office and statewide associations (CSAC, RCRC, NACO) on advocacy. Supervisors asked staff to continue tracking program-level impacts and to return with updates and materials that the board could use in federal and state advocacy. Several supervisors pressed for contingency planning, including an awareness that realignment funds could not fully replace federal program dollars.

Ending note
County officials emphasized the situation’s fluidity and urged residents and local providers to watch for official guidance and to work with county staff and nonprofit partners if they identify service disruptions or urgent needs. “We have to look out for our people,” Vice Chair Rasmussen said, thanking the social services staff and community partners for their reporting and planning.","Lake County social services staff and local partners told the Board of Supervisors that proposed federal budget cuts, HHS staffing layoffs and the elimination of the Administration for Community Living risk disrupting Head Start, Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP, CalFresh and other programs relied on by seniors, children and low-income residents.","actionData","errors"]

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