Board of Supervisors Tues. Mtg 07-07-26· Lake Co. Resource Conservation District Hazard Tree Removal

The County of Lake Board of Supervisors held a meeting on July 7, 2026, to discuss and approve a contract with the Lake County Resource Conservation District (RCD) for hazard tree removal along county rights-of-way. The contract, funded by a $893,950.81 grant from the California Disaster Assistance Act and a Community Wildfire Defense Grant, aims to address widespread tree mortality caused by drought and bark beetle infestations, particularly in the Cobb area. The board debated prioritization of roads for tree removal, balancing focus on the Cobb polygon with other critical evacuation routes countywide. They also discussed administrative fees, reporting schedules, and the logistics of biomass disposal. The contract was amended to remove specific road listings in favor of prioritizing areas severely impacted by tree mortality as identified in the CDAA application. The board voted to approve the amended contract and authorized the chair to sign it, emphasizing coordination to maximize funding impact and public safety.