Memorandum
Date: June 10, 2025
To: The Honorable E.J. Crandell, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: District 5 Supervisor, Jessica Pyska
District 2 Supervisor, Bruno Sabatier
Subject: Consideration of Presentation by California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
Executive Summary:
The County of Lake is a member of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) who is a county advocate for all 58 counties at the state level. The primary purpose of CSAC is to represent county government before the California Legislature, administrative agencies and the federal government. CSAC places a strong emphasis on educating the public about the value and need for county programs and services.
CSAC wants to present to the Lake County Board of Supervisors on important topics such as housing/homelessness, the state budget, federal funding uncertainty, and more. CSAC has also been a wonderful partner in providing courses for Lake County staff to assist in developing our staff with the latest tools and tips on how to better serve our communities, enhance our knowledge of finances and budgets, navigating conflict, and becoming better leaders.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ☒ Not applicable
☐ Fully Article X. <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI>- and/or Consultant Selection Policy <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Policy/Policies+$!26+Procedures+Manual/Ch4_2021v2.pdf>-Compliant (describe process undertaken in “Executive Summary”)
☐ Section 2-38 <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI> Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in “Executive Summary,” attach documentation, as needed)
☐ For Technology Purchases: Vetted and Supported by the Technology Governance Committee <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Intranet+Forms/Information+Technology/AdvPlan.pdf> (“Yes,” if checked)
☐ Other (Please describe in Executive Summary)
Consistency with Vision 2028 <http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/Administration/Visioning/Vision2028.htm> (check all that apply): ☒ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: No action, presentation only.