Memorandum
Date: May 19, 2026
To: The Honorable Brad Rasmussen, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Jessica Pyska, Supervisor and Board member of the Lake County Recreation Agency
Helen Owen, Supervisor and Board member of the Lake County Recreation Agency
Subject: Consideration of Update on the Activities of the Lake County Recreation Agency
Executive Summary:
The Lake County Recreation Agency (LakeRec) was established in 2022 as a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) between the County of Lake, the City of Clearlake, and the City of Lakeport to coordinate and advance regional recreation planning and project development efforts. LakeRec's mission is to improve community health and quality of life by expanding equitable access to recreational opportunities and supporting development of regional recreation facilities and programming, and was formed following a multi-year planning effort that identified significant recreation facility gaps and strong community support for expanded recreational opportunities throughout Lake County.
The presentation will be provided by Brandon Disney, Lakeport City Councilmember and Chair of the Lake County Recreation Agency Board, and will include an overview of the agency's formation, organizational structure, current activities, regional partnerships, funding challenges, and future priorities. The presentation will also highlight ongoing efforts by partner agencies to expand recreational programming and facilities countywide.
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