County of Lake Board of Supervisors Meeting · Tuesday 07/14/2026

The County of Lake Board of Supervisors held a meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing extensively on energy policy development and commercial cannabis regulation. The board discussed the formation of an energy element in the general plan, with plans to issue an RFP for a consultant to develop this element, funded by economic development funds. They also debated the continuation of the ad hoc energy policy committee's meetings with prospective energy projects and decided to pause consideration of community choice aggregator (CCA) membership pending legal rulings expected in 2027. The board expressed concerns about the need for robust ordinances, including moratoriums on data centers and AI centers, and emphasized the importance of community benefits and environmental protections in energy project agreements. Additionally, the board considered an appeal regarding a major use permit for Pasta Farms, a commercial cannabis cultivation project seeking to expand from 20 to 30.1 acres. After public testimony raised concerns about water sustainability, tree removal, fire safety, and cumulative impacts, the board granted the appeal in part with conditions requiring amended project descriptions and plans. The meeting also included discussion and amendments to the county's commercial cannabis ordinance, focusing on enforcement, permit renewals, background checks, and public access to compliance reports. The board approved the first reading of the ordinance amendments and scheduled the second reading for a future meeting.