Board of Supervisors Tues Mtg 11-10-26

The Lake County Board of Supervisors meeting on November 10, 2026, included approval of a $122,400 contract with Delsaver Construction for the Scots Creek Habitat Enhancement Project. The board voted 5–0 to authorize the chair to sign. The project will remove vegetation and sediment to improve creek capacity and reduce flood risk ahead of the rainy season. Staff said the work is grant-funded, principally through a California Department of Fish and Wildlife grant of approximately $613,700, with district funds available for adjustments; members discussed the tight work window and the contract’s 90-day term versus an estimated 30 days of work. The board also considered an agreement with Vista Pacific Enterprises for adult residential support and specialty mental health services in 2026–27, not to exceed $1 million; the transcript contains discussion of mental-health-fund finances but does not capture a clear vote on that agreement.

The board reached consensus to have county administration prepare a draft RFP for an external executive search firm for the incoming County Administrative Officer, with the draft to return to the full board for discussion. Staff estimated search-firm fees at 20–25% of the first-year salary. Supervisors also discussed an employment agreement, public input on desired candidate qualities, interim leadership options, and identifying funding; follow-up was planned for November 17. Separately, the sheriff presented the annual AB 481 military-equipment report, noting drone acquisitions and equipment transfers; the board renewed Ordinance 3123 and made the required finding that the reported equipment complied with approval standards. No other procurement action was identified in the transcript.