Category: 2021 Minutes

COBB AREA COUNCIL
ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING
Thursday August 19, 2021 at 6:30pm
Online via Zoom and Facebook
Minutes
1. 6:32 CALL TO ORDER by Chairperson McCarthy
2. Roll Call
Present – Cathy McCarthy: Chairperson, Cindy Leonard: Vice-Chairperson, Frank Lincoln: Treasurer, Chris Nettles: Secretary
Not present
Joe Schneider – Alternate
Jake Stickler: Member-at-large
3. Approval of Agenda and Minutes
Amended Agenda – Striking formation of Emergency Preparedness committee
Motion to approve agenda by Cindy
Seconded by Magdalena
Unanimously approved
Motion to approve July minutes made by Chris
Seconded by Cindy
Unanimously approved
4. 6:35 Short Announcements
Cindy mentioned Lions Club Blackberry Cobbler pickup. Orders must be in by 8/23 to be picked up on 8/28. Contact them via Facebook
5. 6:40 Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual)
None
6. 6:45 Fire Chief Paul Duncan
• Chief Duncan gave an update on the Cache Fire and the Coyote Fire
• Gave kudos to Hidden Valley HOA for maintaining defensible space with goats
• Discussed Fire Station staffing: 2 people 7/24 – Hidden Valley & Cobb. Sometimes those people are out on a call. If you need assistance, use the yellow phone at the station.
• Gave update on various fires around the state.
• Reminder that there is still many months of fire season to go – maintain defensible space, clean your gutters, do not use mowers with a metal blade, do weed eating with water source near by & do not use generators inside (carbon monoxide can kill), have go-bags ready.
• Paramedics are occasionally encountering some delays at hospitals due to lack of Emergency Dept beds.
• Chief Duncan answered other questions about paramedic response
• Any complaints about response should go directly to Chief Duncan
7. Treasurer’s Report- Frank
Total Current balance is $15,106.03
General fund: $1,045.81
Blackberry Cobbler Festival $6,147.89
Cobb Resilient $1,456.28
Cobb Safe $851.23
Economic Development $1,300.00
Rebuild NorthBay $564.42
T-shirt fundraising $3,432.89
Wilder Than Wild fund $161.31
Broom Busters $146.20
8. 6:48 New PGE funds to be added to CAC operating budget- Cindy
PG&E awarded all the municipal advisory committees some funds for administrative expenses. ~$600 to be used over three years. Can be used for annual fees for website, etc.
9. 6:50 Supervisor’s Comments- Supv. Jessica Pyska
• Gave COVID update: ICUs are very full. Suggested masking and getting vaccinated. Everyone in ICU is unvaccinated.
• Zone Haven alerts are coded area, for example COB is Cobb. Know your zone. Be ready to evacuate if any zone in your area is under mandatory evacuation.
• Mentioned PG&E charging station is available during PSPS at the Little Red Schoolhouse.
• Caltrans is looking for comments on transportation plan: https://www.catplan.org/district-1
10. 7:00 Cal-Trans Kelsey Creek Bridge Project Update Construction Traffic management plan with finalized emergency evacuation plan.
Presentation can be viewed on Facebook recording of August CAC meeting starting at 00:45 to 01:04
11. 7:40 Committee Reports- (Limit to 3 minutes each)
a. Firewise Communities: Magdalena, Cindy, Glenneth,
Cindy Leonard – Rainbow & Estates updating data to keep certificate. No gathering is planned this year. Renewal needs to be in by November.
Magdalena Valderrama shared some additional tips for Zone Haven. Take a screenshot of your zone and print out a copy of your zone. Cobb neighborhood is making No-Spark tow-chain covers. These are available at the Cobb Resource Hub. SSCRA still has money available for homeowner vegetation clearing grants. Be sure to download Watch Duty, a phone app that provides information on nearby fires. Humboldt county has training for Burn Boss certification – course #S290 start August 28th ($35) email lquindavidson@ucanr.edu to register. Regional Forest & Fire Center to advance forest health & resilience passed in SB35 – will share $2.9M between 4 other counties (Lake County will get $500K for these efforts).
Glenneth Lambert – Jones Creek Crossing Zoom meeting information is on their Facebook page.
Chris Nettles – Discussed Resilience Hub grant from PG&E. Eliot made a motion for CAC to provide a letter of support for this grant. Cindy seconded motion. Motion passed unanimously for CAC to provide a letter of support for this grant application.
b. Communications Committee- Mel
Cobb Alert Net – Handheld radio network. Radios are available at the Resource Hub
c. Cobbite of the Year- Cathy Selection to be announced at Blackberry Cobbler
Festival
Planned to announce this award at the COBBler festival. Since the festival was cancelled we will look for a new venue to announce this award.
d. Economic Development Committee
Chris Nettles – Need to get approval for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cobb Area Council and the two local business associations. We have $2500 to split between Middletown Area Merchants Assoc.(MAMA) & Kelseyville Business Associations (KBA) to help with promoting businesses in the Cobb Area. Motion made for Chris to write the MOUs between Cobb Area Council and MAMA & KBA and share with Economic Development Committee for final approval. Eliot seconds motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Marketing Initiative- Website Chris
Expect to have something to present regarding the website in just a few more weeks. Need photos and other content about CAC.
e. Creating a new a Budget committee in September:
Cindy requested money for Firewise communities to make copies, etc.
12. 8:00 Blackberry COBBler Festival 2021-Loose Ends / Announcements
Everything has been wrapped up. Local business continuing with their plans.
13. 8:10 Date of Next Meeting: September 16, 2021
14. 8:16 Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Eliot. Seconded by Chris. Motion passes.

Cobb Area Council
Meeting Minutes
May 20, 2021
DRAFT
CALL TO ORDER – Cindy called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm
Jessica Pyska requested we take a moment of silence in honor of Steve Moore.
Roll Call:-
Present – Cathy McCarthy: Chairperson;, Cindy Leonard: Vice-Chairperson, Frank Lincoln: Treasurer, Chris: Nettles: Secretary, Jake Stickler: Member-at-large
Not present – Dottie Bates: Alternate
Approval of Agenda and Minutes
Motion to adopt Agenda made by Cindy
Second -Cathy
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to accept minutes from March meeting made by Cindy
Second – Frank
Motion carries unanimous.
Short Announcements
Dottie resigning – will open the alternate position for election. Nominations will be accepted at the next meeting.
Kent Romney CMAT sponsored by USDA Forest Service is evaluating wildfire mitigation efforts in our community thorough May 28th. Will offer suggestions to the community after observation period..
Glenneth – Jones Creek Crossing zoom meeting May 28th 7p (see Facebook page), Clay classes available, see http://fineartcafe.org for more info.
Cindy – June 2nd PG&E Town Hall 12n -1:30. Regarding PSPS shutoffs this year.
Magdalenda – May 29 10a-2p SCRA Rummage Sale in Loch Lomond, Will have South Lake fire council and a fire truck for the kids.
Debbie – Friends of Boggs Mountain New Maps available. Just that we’re scheduling twilight work to hike and prune trails. Stay tuned for dates.
Pine summit pool opening Memorial Day weekend.
Loch Lomond pool, opening weekend of May 22nd
Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual)
Glenneth Lambert is planning a “sculpture jam”. Needs help organizing. Contact Glenneth for more information.
Treasurer’s Report- Frank
Total Current balance is $16,351.67
General fund: $1,052.81
Blackberry Cobbler Festival $6,316.53
Cobb Resilient $1,456.28
Cobb Safe $851.23
Economic Development $1,300
Rebuild NorthBay $564.42
T-shirt fundraising $4,503.89
Wilder Than Wild fund $161.31
Broom Busters $146.20
1 expense of $3 for checking account fee
Supervisor’s Comments- Jessica Pyska
Risk Reduction Authority Town Hall on May 6th. Available on the county Facebook page & Lake County YouTube channel
See https://Firesesafelake.org for slideshow about Lake Country vegetation mitigation ordinance
Firesafe landscaping from Lake County Master Gardeners
Firewise community presentation from Magdalena Valderama
Sherriff Martin on LakeCo alerts – sign up at the lake County Sheriff’s Office
CMAT (see above) next Thursday will have provide report for fire mitigation – will help with Community Wildfire Protection Plan update
Emergency Drought declaration declared by Sherriff Martine & ratified by County Board of Supervisor
Please voluntarily conserve water!!
Senator McGuire is holding a town hall on drought conditions
Funding available from CalFire – Need to get Lake County Firesafe ready to accept grants. Looking for people to participate in meetings. They meet 2nd Thursday of each month. See https://firesafelake.org/ for more information
American Rescue plan $12 million for county. $6 million available in May. Other half next May (2022) Need ideas for something bold in Lake County. Jessica helping with directing those funds to programs. Call her with ideas.
COVID – on June 15th rolling back tier system.
Over 50% of county vaccinated! If you’re not vaccinated, Please do!
Lake County Public Services Director Lars Ewing.
Never had a countywide park planning process.
Starting Needs Assessment now.
Four locations as possibilities:
Park/trails at Forest Lake, generally between Gifford Springs Rd and Golf Rd (multiple parcels)
Cobb Mountain trailhead at the end of Pinewood Way (I think it was Pinewood?)
Open space / public access to Anderson meadow – 15710 Bottle Rock Rd, APN 013-034-19
“Hardesters” park/trailhead – please confirm 9915 Meadow Drive, APN 050-892-07
Fall or Summer Master planning process for Parks & Rec.
Lars Ewing, Lake County Public Services Director, lars.ewing@lakecountyca.gov, (707) 262-1618
2021 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan
Dry conditions prevalent! Fire season underway
Boggs Mountain Fire Hawks will be responding to fires by end of June. – training now.
Crew on Boggs Mountain will be ready for visitors soon
Camps staffed crews of 4 people.
Redwood Foodbank helping with distributing smoke alarms & fire extinguishers
Fire Extinguishers & Firefighting tools embedded with law enforcement officers
Keep grass short, use string trimmers, no afternoon mowing. Please keep appropriate defensible space around homes!
Pine Summit Pools membership avail. https://Pinesummitpool.com for more info.
Drought Conditions- Ben Murphy, Cobb Mountain Water
Please voluntarily reduce water usage by 20%
District has taken on drought management plan at 75% of historical. Flows are about 15% less than normal. Several projects have reduced water leakage dramatically.
Looking into incentive programs if have to call mandatory drought emergency.
Water conservation plan is on the website.
Contact: Ben@cobbareawater.com
Jessica put in a plug for grey water capture systems.
Projects:
Out for bid soon for start August 2022 Mt Hanna & Pine View projects.
2023 Alpine Meadows & Starview projects
Pine Grove system renovation next.
List of other projects available form Ben. e.g. water tanks being renovated.
5 more wells over 5-10 years
Committee Reports
Firewise Communities: Magdelena, Cindy, Glenneth, Gene.
Cindy –
CMAT met with all Firewise communities in Lake County.
Broombuster events in Cobb & Middletown successful.
Postcards for cutting Scotch Broom – “Cut the ‘Bloomin Broom!”
See https://Firesafelake.com website for starting Firewise community
Download evacuation list from website above.
Jone Creek Crossing website also has evac lists available.
Gene Yoon – Planning an event at Boggs Lake Preserve.
Magdalena –
Bottlerock Rd. corridor Firewise approved. Congrats to Gene Yoon. Now 5 Firewise communities in Cobb
Fire Prevention Program Grant at SSCRA: 59 owners reimbursed for 75 parcels $66,000 left to distribute. Program end in March 2022.
Kent from CMAT acknowledged our community efforts at fire mitigation.
Communications Committee- Mel McMurrin
CAVERN – Cobb Area Volunteer Emergency Radio Network. Get quick Alerts. Share information. Even when phones and internet can’t.CHECK-INSSpring check-ins of 25-30Wednesday night 6:30 Alert test and check-ins. Early Check-ins welcome all day.Check-ins let you know someone can hear you.Testing backup repeater and additional Alert transmission sites.MEMBERS190 users. Large new group of users in Harrington Flat Rocky’s road west side.Get a ID and let us know where you are at.CAVERN.mobi/id RADIOSHave over 50 ReTevis FRS radios availableHandful kept at Cobb Resource Hub. $25 pair.Get licensed. Use the repeater $70 now, $35 after June 19 – 10/yr entire family household. $50-$100 radioshttps://CAVERN.mobi/gmrs Need a radio? Contact Mel (415) 302-6896 or kk6tmn@gmail.comMEETINGSCommunications Committee Meeting proposed Next week. All invited. Time/date/link to be posted very soon. Wed 5/26 after check-ins likely time.Basics and Advanced Features of Your FRS or GMRS
Cobbite of the Year- Cathy next meeting 
Will schedule meeting soon, possibly June 2nd
Blackberry COBBler Festival 2021
Next Monday May 24th 4p at Whispering Pines resort
Decentralized event over the entire weekend (Labor Day weekend)
Main events August 28th at Whispering Pines Resort
Economic Development Committee
AHEAD Grant Update- Eliot
Loan fund – One new application we are working with. $30,00 still available for business loans. Contact Eliot or Jeff Lucas
Asking for an extra 3 month to complete Cobb Area Development and Resilience Strategy.
Community Resilience and Development Strategy- Next full draft will be available by next CAC meeting (June)
Broadband effort is looking over funding coming available.  
Collaborative Marketing Initiative- Cindy
Continuing local marketing efforts. See https://explorecobbca.com/
Funding for resource hub is running out. Looking for money to keep the Hub going.
Cobb Merchants Association- Cathy
Still determining if we want a stand-alone association or partner with other business associations.
Plan is to survey business about this issue.
CAC website and mailing list – Vote on Proposal to update the CAC website. 
Spoke with both contenders on the phone. As Gene noted, the technology was essential the same. Both were fully capable of doing the work. Kim keyed in on a concern of mine and addressed it by offering some alternative ways of approaching the site. She has been working with us on other sites so seems to have a built-in knowledge of our needs and overall requirements.
Chris made Motion to contract with KL Design Solutions for the redesign of Cobb Area Council website
Frank seconded motion.
Discussion: Jessica also endorsed KL Design Solutions
Motion unanimously approved.
Discussion item: When to return to “in-person” meetings. 
Jessica suggested that after June 15th we should be able to have outdoor meetings through the summer at the Little Red Schoolhouse.
Eliot suggested we do hybrid meetings.
Poll: 6 for stating in-person in June; 8 for starting in July.
Will resume in-person meetings in July, 2021
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Chris
Seconded by Cindy
Motion carries – adjourned at 8:41p
Date of Next Meeting: June 17, 2021 6:30 on Zoom and simulcast on Facebook

Cobb Area Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2021 DRAFT
1. CALL TO ORDER – Cindy called the meeting to order at 6:33p
2. Roll Call:
Present – Cathy McCarthy: Chairperson; Jake Stickler: Member-at-large, Cindy Leonard: Vice- Chairperson, Frank Lincoln: Treasurer, Chris: Nettles: Secretary
Not present – Dottie Bates: Alternate
3. Approval of Agenda and Minutes
Motion to accept minutes from March meeting made by Cindy
Second – Chris
Motion carries unanimous.
4. Short Announcements
Rummage Sale and fire safety event at parking lot beside gas station 16350 Hwy 175 Saturday, 4/17/2021 10a-2p
Stay tuned for the next one coming soon.
5. Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual) None
6. Treasurer’s Report- Frank
Total Current balance is $16,354.00 General fund: $1,054.81
Blackberry Cobbler Festival $6,316.53 Cobb Resilient $1,456.28
Cobb Safe $851.23
Economic Development $1,300 Rebuild NorthBay $564.42 T-shirt fundraising $4,303.89 Wilder Than Wild fund $161.31 Broom Busters $146.20
Motion to adopt Agenda made by Eliot
Discussion – Agenda item 9: Melinda Rivera will be reporting for Paul D. Cathy also has items to share from Paul Duncan
Second -Cathy
Motion carries unanimous
7. Supervisor’s Comments- Jessica Pyska
• Cannabis ordinances are being updated in Red Hills- permits were open – grandfathering permits over 2 years
• Tomorrow (4/16) start some strategic planning for 2028 – http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/Administration/Visioning/Vision2 028.htm
• Drought – Lake is at lowest level since 1970’s – start conserving now!
8. Lake Evacuation and Animal Protection (LEAP) Presentation by Jonathan Armas
• Jonathan “JT” Armas – Directs Animal control and LEAP programs.
• Disccribed LEAP program. Need volunteers for Level 1 & Level 2.
• Level 1 and Level 2 have different training requirements.
• Gave some tips for preparing animals for disasters.
• Call him for more info (707) 263-0278
You can also email him Jonathan.Armas@lakecountyca.gov or leapvolunteergroup@gmail.com
9. 2021 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan Cathy read items from Paul:
Melinda Rivera from PG&E
Cindy gave a “Thank You” to Melinda + PG&E for clearing of the dead trees behind Welcome to Cobb sign
Melinda’s presentation can be viewed on the recording of the meeting at the Facebook,
CAC page. Presentation starts at 32:00 through 51:17 minutes. The presentation PowerPoint is included as an appendix to these mintues.
The presentation focused on PG&Es fire season plans and Public Service Power Shutoff
events.
10. Committee Reports
● Firewise Communities: Magdalena, Cindy, Glenneth, etc.
• New helicopter here in Cobb by 2nd week in June.
• Burn ban goes into effect on May 1st.
• Fire Fighter hiring has begun for the season.
Gene Yoon, Area #5 – Almost ready for designation
Cindy Leonard – Cut the Broom in Bloom postcard coming & Broom Buster award – A yard sign to designate you as a good community member for reducing broom
Wendy Collins from Cobb View Area – Working on roadside broom removal program.
Magdalena Valderrama Hurwitz- May 1st is Wildfire Awareness day. Siegler Springs Area Firewise is doing neighborhood walkthroughs to evaluate home fire readiness. Look for various postcards in your mailbox about Firewise activities in the coming weeks. Forest Health grants for Cobb are coming soon. Also check out: https://firesafelake.org/communities/
● Communications Committee- Mel
Glenneth Lambert _ Gave report on Jones Creek Crossing neighborhood. Monthly Zoom Meeting Thursday 4/22 visit FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Jones- Creek-Crossing-Cobb-CA-109624360758979
Weekly radio check-ins continue each Wednesday. Go to https://cavern.mobi/ for more information
Radios are available at the Cobb Resource Hub
● Cobbite of the Year- Committee meeting Tuesday 4/20 5p. Cathy will update at next meeting
● Blackberry COBBler Festival 2021
Cindy floated some ideas about a decentralized event.
May 3rd 4p Cobbler festival planning meeting with CAC, Supervisor Pyska & Cobb Area Businesses – location TBA
● Economic Development Committee
 AHEAD Grant Update- Eliot
Have an extension until June. Will probably need to ask for an additional extension.  Community Resilience and Development Strategy- Eliot
Eliot discussed feedback on the draft version of the Resilience & Economic Development plan. He says it needs a major revision. All other activity is on track.
 CollaborativeMarketingInitiative-Cindy Reported on https://explorecobbca.com/gallery
Cobb businesses that want to be featured should fill out the form on the site to be added. (Free advertising!!).
Please share any social media posts from Explorecobbca
 CobbMerchantsAssociation-Cathy
May approach businesses with a few survey questions to determine their interest in forming a merchants association or if they are interested in being more active with Middletown Area Merchant Association
11. CAC website and mailing list – Vote on Proposal to update the CAC website.
Gene Yoon reported on the responses to the RFP for a CAC website.
5 proposals received. 3 were not responsive to the RFP. The other 2 are largely equal in competency and technology.
• Cindy made a motion for Chris to contact both vendors to determine which might best fit our needs. Chris will report back his recommendation to the board for a final decision.
• Seconded by John Carlisi
• Motion carries
12. Discussion item: When to return to “in-person” meetings.
13. Date of Next Meeting: May 20, 2021 6:30 on Zoom and simulcast on Facebook
Need more think time on this. Need to more clarity on when we might move to a lower tier.
• Motion to adjourn by Chris
• Seconded by Cindy
• Motion carries – adjourned at 8:41p
Appendix A
(starts on next page)
Community Wildfire
Safety Program COBB AREA COUNCIL
April 15, 2021
General Safety Tips
Identify two exit routes from your current work area in the event of a fire or other emergency.
“Drop, cover and hold” in the event of an earthquake.
Notify emergency services if you are in danger. You can also ask for help by putting a message in the chat function of this meeting.
Follow COVID-19 safety precautions including wearing a mask in public, practicing social distancing and washing your hands to prevent the spread.
Safety
Wildfire Risks Across PG&E’s Service Area
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has a map that designates areas that are most at risk for wildfire. This map helps PG&E to plan and prioritize wildfire prevention efforts.
cpuc.ca.gov/FireThreatMaps
LAKE COUNTY
Total Customers Served
37,780
Customers in HFTD
15,719
Total Distribution Line Miles
1,172
Distribution Line Miles in HFTD
716
Total Transmission Line Miles
199
Transmission Line Miles in HFTD
175
COBB AREA COUNCIL
High Fire-Threat Areas Tier 2 – Elevated
Tier 3 – Extreme
PG&E service area
The CPUC HFTD map can be accessed at:
Source: California Public Utilities Commission
Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires.
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What is a Public Safety Power Shutoff?
High winds and severe weather can cause branches or debris to contact energized power lines.
This could damage our equipment and cause a major wildfire.
To prevent such fires, we may need to turn off power.
This is called a
Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
Once severe weather has passed, we will inspect the system and repair
any damage.
Once inspections and any repairs are complete, power is restored.
Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires.
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Customer Preparedness and Resources
We are providing more resources to help customers and communities before, during and after PSPS events. This includes:
Providing better information about when power will be turned off and back on in 16 languages
Sponsored food replacement through partner food banks and Meals on Wheels organizations
California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC)
providing emergency planning, portable backup power, accessible transportation, hotel stays and food stipends
Providing portable backup batteries for low income Medical Baseline customers in high fire-threat areas
Generator rebate programs offered to customers who depend on a well water pump and live in high fire-threat areas
What’s planned for 2021
Partnerships with 250+ CBOs to provide emergency preparedness information and PSPS event assistance
Targeting informational partnerships with 40 additional CBOs
Proactively reaching out to customers to confirm their preferred language for PSPS notifications
Partnering with additional food banks and Meals on Wheels organizations to offer consistent services across the service territory
Continuing to enhance our in-event partnership and coordination with regional CBOs
Acquiring additional batteries and distributing to eligible customers before wildfire season
Expanding outreach to eligible customers to generate awareness
Community Resource Centers (CRCs)
Open locations during a PSPS event where community members can access resources to meet their basic power needs and receive up-to-date information.
Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires.
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Community Resource Centers (CRCs)
CRC Locations Opened in 2020 Event Visitors
1
Twin Pine Casino and Hotel, Middletown
Sept. 27-29, Oct. 25-28
~890
2
Clearlake Senior Community Center, Clearlake
Oct. 25-28
~530
3
Cobb Hardester’s Shopping Center, Cobb
Oct. 25-28
~840
4
Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians Red Hills Property, Kelseyville
Oct. 25-28
~190
5
Konocti Vista Casino, Lakeport
Oct. 25-28
~1,130
6
Community Baptist Church, Nice
Oct. 25-28
~1,040
7
Upper lake Middle School, Upper Lake
Oct. 25-28
~1,090
Lakeport
Upper Lake Nice
Lucerne
Lower Lake
Cobb
Middletown
Additional locations available for use in 2021 if requested by County OES and near impacted community
Outdoor Site Indoor Site
For more information about CRCs and where to find a location in your area before and during a PSPS event, visit pge.com/crc
Clearlake
Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires.
Note: Visitors are approximate and may include repeat visitors 6
Generator Rebate Program
Launched in late 2020, this program provides customers who depend on a well water pump and live in high fire-threat areas with a single rebate for purchasing a qualified portable power generator.
Program Offerings:
$300 rebate for eligible customers and a $500 rebate for eligible customers who are also participants in the CARE/FERA program.
Rebates are offered through PG&E’s backup power marketplace located at pge.com/backuppower and over 100 customers have already taken advantage of the rebate.
Learn more about PG&E’s Generator Rebate Program by visiting pge.com/backuppower Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires.
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Financial Assistance and Support Programs
PG&E implemented a series of emergency protections to support customers who have been impacted by the pandemic.
If you have questions about how the end of any of these protections may impact you, or if you are struggling to pay your bill, PG&E can help you find payment programs, financial assistance, and other support programs.
For more information, visit:
pge.com/covid19
Pause on service disconnections
for non-payment
Pause on post-enrollment verification and re-enrollment requirements
for CARE and FERA programs
Waive security deposits
for small commercial customers
Medical Baseline Program recertification
Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires.
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More Information and Tools to Prepare
For more information about our wildfire safety efforts, visit
pge.com/wildfiresafety
For those with specific energy needs, please consider the following:
Would you like to receive PSPS notifications but are not the PG&E account holder?
Sign up to receive PSPS alerts for any address at
pge.com/addressalerts
Do you need information in a language other than English? Find assistance at
pge.com/mywildfirealerts
Do you want to learn more about the live weather conditions we are tracking in your area? Get up-to-the-minute weather information at
pge.com/weather
Are you looking for tools and activities to help children prepare for an emergency? Visit our interactive site at
kidsemergencysafety.com
Are you looking for more information on how to stay safe before and during a PSPS event?
Learn more about wildfire risks and how to prepare for emergencies at
safetyactioncenter.pge.com
Do you need backup power? Check out backup power options, safety tips and financing at
See if you qualify for the Portable Battery
Program at
pge.com/backuppower pge.com/storage
Some of the measures included in this presentation are contemplated as additional precautionary measures intended to further reduce the risk of wildfires.
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Thank You
For more information, please:
• Call us at 1-866-743-6589
• Email us at wildfiresafety@pge.com • Visit pge.com/wildfiresafety

COBB AREA COUNCIL ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING Thursday March 18, 2021 at 6:30pm
DRAFT Meeting Minutes
Watch the recording on Facebook: https://fb.watch/4oV6YOnL-Q/
1) CALL TO ORDER – Cindy called the meeting to order at 6:33p
2) ROLL CALL
Present -, Cindy: Vice-Chairperson, Frank: Treasurer, Chris: Secretary, Dottie: Alternate
Not present – Cathy: Chairperson; Jake: Member-at-large,
3) APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
Motion to adopt Agenda with correction to next meeting time (4/15/2021) -Chris Second – Eliot
Motion carries
Motion to accept minutes from February meeting made by – Eliot
Second – Chris Motion carries
4) SHORT ANNOUNCEMENTS
(a) Cindy – We are in 3rd week of in-person school at the Elementary School
(b) Glenneth – will be start clay classes – 6 week classes – call Glenneth 295-6934
(c) Magdalena – SSCRA rummage sale for Fire preparedness in April, May & June in
Cobb Village (Timothy Toye Real Estate office parking area)
(d) CalTrans update – later in this meeting
5) PUBLIC AND BOARD COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS (3 mins./individual) a) Cindy – Reported on current and upcoming Water projects. (see Appendix A)
6) DISTRICT 5 SUPERVISOR’S COMMENTS – Supervisor Jessica Pyska
a) Risk Reduction Authority – Organizing a full strategy for all these organizations. Having
a Community Mitigation Assistance Team help with this in May. County-wide strategy
workshop. Reach out to Supv. Pyska if interested in participating in these efforts.
b) Reorganizing FireSafe council to do outreach and manage neighborhood FireSafe
Councils. Anyone interested in serving on this committee email Supv. Pyska
c) Backlog on permit applications in Community Development – if haven’t heard back
reach out to Pyska.
d) Her email Jessica.Pyska@lakecounty.gov
7) TREASURER’S REPORT- Frank
Total Current balance is $16,357.66
General fund: $1,057.81
Blackberry Cobbler Festival $6,316.53 Cobb Resilient $1,456.28
Cobb Safe $851.23
Economic Development $1,300 Rebuild NorthBay $564.42
T-shirt fundraising $4,503.89
Wilder Than Wild fund $161.31
Broom Busters $146.20
8) COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Firewise Committee – Magdelena, Cindy, Glenneth.
i) Laurel Bard – Civics Sparks Fellow – Americorps program California specific intended to benefit local committees RRA & Resource Conservation District (1) Working on Committee wildfire protection plan gathering information from
community advisory boards.
ii) Magdalena – Welcomes CLERC to grant programs. Coordinating efforts between
organizations. $4 million grant received for Forest Health
(1) SSCRA is applying for another Fire Prevention Grant. Money from CLERC will
address forest land. Shaded fuel brake work will require discussion with property owners. Regional Watershed Research Training Center – working on additional funding (7 year term). Write your state representatives about releasing and maintaining this funding. Continuing education events April 17th 10a-2p rummage sale at Timmothy Toye RE. May 29th rummage sale at Loch Lomand Fire Dept
(2) Fire Wise communities 5th Gene Yoon has gotten 35 individuals participating.
(3) Reimbursed 85 out of 119 acres 33 left to reimburse on homeowner grant
(4) Lake County PBA has formed.
iii) Cindy – Completed successful 2 community work days on March 6th & 13t funded by CalPine. Newsletter send to LISTOS & CA Firesafe council
(1) Broom management. Cut the broom in bloom!
(2) May reinstate community greenwaste bin. $24/day $834.00 total. Has to be
supervised because mistakes can cause the entire bin to be sent to landfill instead of composting.
b) Communications Committee- Mel
Cavern: Radios are available at the Cobb Resource Hub. To get a CAVERN ID cavern.mobi/ID. Get a programmed radio or advice text/call Mel (415)302-6896
c) BylawsCommittee-Chris
This revision of the C.A.C. Bylaws was to accomplish 4 goals:
i) Clean up any ambiguous language.
ii) Make the election, terms, and structure of the C.A.C. Board clearer (added
the Alternate seat).
iii) Added a section on how to deal with mid-term vacancies.
iv) Added language for the creation and oversight of committees.
Suggestions for additional changes: No additional suggestions.
Motion made by Chris –
To officially adopt this version of the Revised C.A.C. Bylaws Seconded by Glenneth
Motion carries
Draft of Revised Bylaws in Appendix A of these notes (Below)
Next month, we will bring the current committees into compliance with the new bylaws.
d) Cobbite of the Year – No report
e) Economic Development Committee
(a) Loan Program $37,000 – Looking for business to loan this money to.
(b) Broadband study – LCBS to do a pilot of wireless broadband in summit.
(c) AHEAD Grant Update- Eliot
1. CommunityResilienceandDevelopmentStrategy-Eliot
2) This is the first public review draft of this Strategy; available here:

AHEAD Grant

3) Please return any comments, suggestions, etc. by April 15, 2021 to Eliot Hurwitz at elioth@sscra.org
4) We recognize that this is a substantial text. Therefore, we suggest that you at least read through the opening sections. This will give you a sense of the “big picture” painted in the document.
Next please read through any sections of your personal interest and expertise.
You will see that significant work remains to be done on this document The current version is just a DRAFT and your comments are important.
Thank you for all of your comments and suggestions.
(d) Collaborative Marketing Initiative- Cindy
(i) ExploreCobbCa website – adding more photos (ii)Tshirts
(iii) Ordered craft paper business cards. Ordered stickers for Explore Cobb. Both should be available first week of March.
(e) Cobb Merchants Association- Cathy
i. Looking into steps for starting the CMA.
ii. Intend to start a separate organization similar to MAMA.
9) 2021 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan a) Delivery of Helicopters
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b) Thanks for Broombuster events
c) Staffingupfireseason–staffinguptopeakb/cofyear2ofdrought
d) Anderson March fire – Yet low intensity therapeutic fire. Suspect arson
Summary of discussion with the Dept of Transportation/CalTrans re: upcoming project on 175.
a) Very appreciative of Cobb Area Council – revisited plan based on CAC feedback
b) Modifications – 1 way, controlled traffic, across creek. 24 hour, 7 days per week. During
wet season will restore traffic flow both ways.
c) WillreturntoupdateCobbAreaCouncilforMaymeeting
CAC website and mailing list – Discuss proposals to update the CAC website See Appendix C for proposals.
Voting at April 15th meeting.
Date of Next Meeting: April 15, 2021
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn made by Magdelna Second by Eliot
Motion passes
Adjourned at 8:47pm
Special thanks to Tom Stiles for managing Zoom and recording meeting and to Glenneth Lambert for monitoring Facebook feed of meeting.
Appendix A. Planned Cobb Area Water Projects 2020 -2025
Current projects
Summit – finished but still waiting to get funding to pay the contractor due to state red tape Hill 9 and 10 / Branding Iron – almost done March 22
Next run of projects
Starview – (oak street area) rebuild of trench’s from 2019 flooding (FEMA funding) this summer Mt Hannah – rebuild will go out to bid in August (I hope) for a April 2022 start
Pine View Heights – (Entrance, Quail, Dove, Evergreen, to Forestry Road) will go out to bid in August (I hope) for a April 2022 start
Alpine Meadows – I hope this project will get done in 2022 but I have my doubts but 2023 for sure.
Pine Grove / Cobb Mountain Water- We are hoping to start the CEQA process and design is close to being finished CEQA will control that date. This main will extend from the water office to Madrone in Gordon Springs tie in at Rainbow and rebuild the surrounding area (Pine, Rainbow, Madrone, Maple, Upper Rainbow, Mesa) We are shooting for 2023 start date this is a complicated project with small roads and huge rocks. The extension of the water main to tie in Cobb Mountain Water at Madrone has added a little complicity to the project but it will be the only way to qualify that part of the system for grant funds some day, so for now we will tie them in at madrone and Bottlerock. I wish this project could happen sooner for your area these projects were lined out by the engineers report and the need of the water system.
Kelsey Creek crossing – Caltrans is in the drivers seat here we will have to wait for the new bridge on 175 for this project. this will increase the main size for better fire flow in the Estates, Pine Grove, Gordon Springs.
Hill 9 and 10 / Branding Iron Phase 2 maybe 2023 but in reality 2024
Tank rebuilds 6 of 10 2025
Starview rebuild ( Summit, Mapes, Gifford area) 2024
Bonanza Rebuild (Shenandoah, Loch Lomond Road, Forest Oak, possibly another tank ) 2025
All of this can change that’s 1 thing I am learning I have been working on this since January of 2016. In reality there might be a few gaps in all of this. There is an unseen future to funding and they will be reinventing the wheel on this too, with covid and funding becoming even harder to obtain it’s hard to gauge these things. The current projects show the delays and wholes in the process, the Rainbow bridge and the Hill 9 and 10/ BI project was 2 years behind schedule before it was finished, the Summit project I started that in January of 2016 we did the work and its finished it was February of this year before the State gave us access to the funds.
I hope this helps and was not too extensive. We have a lot of projects we are trying to get done and when we finish we are going to have to start over and rebuild what didn’t get rebuilt. There will be fire hydrants every 500 feet or less in all of this.
Appendix B: C.A.C Bylaws Adopted During March18, 2021 Meeting
Draft Bylaws Proposed February 18, 2021
Adopted at March 18, 2021 meeting
Cobb Area Council (C.A.C.)
A Municipal Advisory Committee
ARTICLE 1: Name and Purpose
Section 1: Name
The name of the organization shall be the Cobb Area Council. It is a Municipal Advisory Council hereinafter referred to as C.A.C.. The elected Board of Directors for C.A.C. will hereinafter be referred to as the C.A.C. Board. Members in attendance at C.A.C. meetings will hereinafter be referred to as the Assembly.
Section 2: Purpose
The purpose of C.A.C. is to increase the participation of the Cobb area residents in the decision-making processes that affect their community. The C.A.C. Board will serve as the official local community representatives to work with the Lake County Board of Supervisors or other entities and agencies to provide grassroots input, direction , and guidance on issues related to the unincorporated area of the county defined by the C.A.C. Area Map, attached to these Bylaws as Exhibit A. These issues include, but are not limited to, matters of public health, safety, welfare, public works, planning, and land use.
ARTICLE 2: Conduct of Proceedings
All proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Rosenberg’s Rules of Order, except when those rules conflict with the provisions of these bylaws.
ARTICLE 3: Membership
All C.A.C. meetings are open to the public and there are no membership requirements for
those wishing to participate. However, in order to vote in any election or action taken by C.A.C., persons must reside within the boundaries of the C.A.C. map. No voting by proxy shall be permitted.
ARTICLE 4: Election of Governing C.A.C. Board, Terms of Office and Duties
Section 1: C.A.C. Board of Directors
During the November meeting of each year, the Assembly shall elect to fill, by majority vote, a Board of Directors of five (5) members, any vacancies as determined
in Section 2 (C.A.C. Board of Directors Terms of Office) each of whom is must be registered to vote in Lake County, has attended four (4) meetings in the prior year and whose primary residence is in the C.A.C. area. All elected directors shall be recommended to the Board of Supervisors for appointment beginning January of the following year. Nominees must be present at the election meeting. No more than one immediate family member may be elected or appointed to serve on the C.A.C. Board at the same time.
Section 2: C.A.C. Board of Directors Terms of Office
The C.A.C. Board shall consist of five (5) regular members and one alternate member. The term for C.A.C. Directors shall be two (2) years. No more than one immediate family member may be elected or appointed to serve on the governing board at the same time. Regular members’ terms of office shall be staggered and determined by the table below:
Seat #1 (Odd year)
Seat #2 (Even year)
Seat #3 (Odd year)
Seat #4 (Even year)
Seat #5 (Odd year)
Alternate seat. One (1) year
Two (2) years Two (2) years Two (2) years Two (2) years Two (2) years
Section 3: C.A.C Board Structure and Officer Duties
Officers will be a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. There will also be one Member-at-Large. In January of each year or the meeting following a vacancy, the C.A.C. Board of Directors will hold a roll call election from its regular members immediately following the appointment of new directors to select the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer.
The duties of the officers are as follows:
Chairperson: Shall preside at all meetings and shall be responsible for conducting all meetings in an orderly manner. The Chairperson or his/her designee shall decide all questions of order raised by any member. The Chairperson shall set the agenda for each meeting based on submission of agenda items from any C.A.C. member. The Chairperson or his/her designee shall represent C.A.C. to the Lake County Board of Supervisors or other entities. The Chairperson shall also perform other duties as requested by the C.A.C. Board.
Vice-chairperson: Shall perform all the duties and assume all the responsibilities of the Chairperson in his or her absence. The Vice-chairperson shall also perform other duties as requested by the C.A.C. Board.
Secretary: Shall act as custodian of the records of C.A.C. The Secretary will take and keep the minutes of the meetings of C.A.C. and prepare summary written minutes of each meeting to be presented at the subsequent meeting for acceptance by the
C.A.C. Board. In addition, the Secretary shall accept submissions of agenda items for the group’s consideration. The Secretary also prepares and distributes the agenda for all meetings. The Secretary shall also prepare and distribute public notices of all regular general and special meetings.
Treasurer: Shall maintain financial records of the C.A.C. and, at the direction of the C.A.C. Board, manage the disbursement of funds in cooperation with the controller of the County of Lake, if necessary. The Treasurer shall present a financial report to the C.A.C. Board regularly.
Section 4: Replacement Removal of C.A.C. Board Member
The members of the C.A.C. may direct the replacement of a governing C.A.C. Board member for any of the following reasons:
 Three (3) consecutive unexcused absences, or five (5) absences in a twelve (12) month period
 Any serious misconduct including, but not limited to, criminal conviction, use of slurs or derogatory comments, or any other conduct, whether physical, verbal or written, directed at or based upon another persons’ race, color, origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
 If the member no longer lives in the Cobb C.A.C. area
 Failure to represent the majority consensus of C.A.C. to the Lake County Board of
Supervisors or other entities or agencies.
If there is a grievance against a C.A.C. Board member, the individual making the complaint shall notify the Chairperson/Vice Chairperson in writing of the alleged offense. The Chairperson/Vice Chairperson will notify the C.A.C. Board of the complaint and outline the alleged offense in writing within 48 hours of receipt. The C.A.C. Board member has one month to respond in writing to the complaint.
Upon receipt of a written response, the Chairperson/Vice Chairperson may appoint an ad-hoc ethics committee to hear the complaint or refer it to the entire C.A.C. Board for determination.
If action is taken to remove a C.A.C. Board member, the C.A.C. Board member must be sent notice by certified letter stating that they are no longer a member of the C.A.C. Board and the Lake County Board of supervisors must be notified of the removal.
Section 5: Vacancies:
In the event a C.A.C. Board seat becomes vacant in accordance with Section 4 (Removal of C.A.C. Board Member), due to resignation, or for any other reason, the Alternate shall immediately assume the vacant seat and serve the remainder of the
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term for the vacated seat. At the first meeting following vacancy, the C.A.C. Board will accept nominations for a new Alternate. Any nominee must be present to be elected. The Assembly will elect a new Alternate, by majority vote, who will serve for the remainder of the year. If necessary, elections for C.A.C. board officers may also occur at this meeting. All changes to C.A.C. board membership shall be transmitted to the County Board of Supervisors for appropriate appointments.
ARTICLE 5: Quorum, Voting, Meetings
At least three (3) regular voting members of the C.A.C. Board shall constitute a quorum. A
quorum must be present at all general meetings other than workshops.
 No motion may be approved without an affirmative vote of voting a majority vote of the
Assembly present.
 All meetings of the C.A.C. Board shall be open to the public and shall be subject to all of the requirements of the Brown Act, Government Code Sections 54960 et seq.
* Opportunities must be provided for public comment and stated as such on the meeting agenda.
*Regular General monthly meetings shall be held at a time and place determined by the C.A.C. Board.
 Notices shall be required of all general, special, and committee meetings, and the notice/agenda shall be posted at the Cobb and Loch Lomond post offices, and at Hardester’s Market in Cobb, via the C.A.C. email list, and posted on the C.A.C. website. the Cobb Elementary School, Loch Lomond Roadhouse/Dino’s Deli and the Lake County Courthouse. Notice shall be made a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meetings and shall specify time and place of the meeting. In the event of a change in the meeting time or place, appropriate and timely notices shall be provided to the public and the C.A.C. Board.
 Draft and approved minutes shall be posted on the C.A.C website.
* A special meeting may be requested at any time by the Chairperson or C.A.C. Board
member
 Notices and agendas of special meetings shall be provided at least 72 hours in advance and posted at the same locations described above.
* The C.A.C. Board members shall seek to determine the opinion of the majority of members of the Assembly in attendance on each agenda item other than approval of the minutes. This may be done by a show of hands or other informal method as determined by the Chairperson.
* Formal action on agenda items must be taken by the C.A.C. Board. Recommendations to the Lake County Board of Supervisors or any other entity based on action by the C.A.C. Board shall include their reasons for making the recommendation and also the opinion expressed by the members of the Assembly in attendance. If the C.A.C. Board does not agree with the opinion of the majority of the Assembly, the recommendation shall also express the opinion of the majority and why the C.A.C. Board did not agree.
ARTICLE 6: Committees
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 Motions creating a committee shall contain the purpose of the committee. 
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Removal of C.A.C.
 A committee meeting quorum will consist of the chairperson and at least one (1) C.A.C Board member.
 Committees shall post meeting times, agendas, and minutes in accordance with Article 5: Quorum, Voting, Meetings.
 The chairperson of each committee (or their designee) shall provide a report on committee activities at each general C.A.C. meeting.
 Committee decisions requiring expenditure of C.A.C funds must be submitted as a C.A.C. agenda item, then approved by a motion during general C.A.C meetings.
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ARTICLE 6 7: Compensation
C.A.C. Board members are volunteers and shall serve without compensation of any kind. The
C.A.C. Board or its individual members shall incur no debt or obligation on behalf of C.A.C..
Continuing or Ad-hoc committees may be established by a motion to the Assembly
presented at a general meeting.
Each committee shall have a Committee Chairperson elected by a majority of the
Assembly, at the time of its creation or when a vacancy arises. The Committee
Chairperson may or may not be a C.A.C. Board member. In the event the Committee
Chairperson is not a C.A.C. Board member, one C.A.C. Board member will be
assigned to work with the committee by the C.A.C Chairperson.
The names, purposes, and Chairpersons of all committees shall be posted on the
C.A.C. website.
Any resident of the Cobb Area (as determined by Article 3: Membership) may
participate in committee meetings and decisions, with the exception of an ad-hoc
Ethics Committee created in accordance with Article 4, Section 4 (
Board Member).
Continuing committees may be modified or discontinued by a motion to the Assembly
during general meetings.
Ad-hoc committees will cease to operate at the time indicated in the original motion
unless a new motion is adopted at a general C.A.C. meeting.
C.A.C. shall not be responsible for any liability of the C.A.C. Board or its individual members.
ARTICLE 7 8: Amendments
Proposed amendments to these bylaws may be made by a quorum of the C.A.C. Board, provided that a copy of the proposed amendment has been presented in written form no less than one (1) meeting in advance of the time that a proposed amendment is to be voted on.
Last version adopted: July 25, 2016
Appendix C: Cobb Area Council – New Website Proposals & Questions
COBB AREA COUNCIL WEBSITE BUILD PROPOSAL
The Project
I’ve got a great idea to rebuild and relaunch the CAC website. I built The Lake County Bloom, a complex site. I also designed and built the website for the (now closed) Roadhouse, which is almost identical to the request from the CAC. I understand how to create sites that are both useful and attractive. If my bid is accepted, I will have a functional website available within two weeks.
Content
I have experience writing copy, and all editing and revision associated with the site are included in the bid. If there is any new copy to be written, my standard rate is .50/word.
Newsletter / Mailing List
The Bloom runs its weekly newsletter through Mailchimp, and I’m comfortable with its functionality and can design something simple, useful, attractive, and compliant.
Calendar
Pre-COVID, The Bloom regularly had 300-500 events posted at a time in our calendars. It’s a simple process to set up a high-functioning, easy to understand calendar for the CAC.
Social Network / Video Integration
I created something similar for The Roadhouse and know several options to create an attractive, easy-to- use integration of social media and video.
News
Depending on the CAC’s preference, there are multiple ways to allow for posts, articles, and links to be shared that are uncomplicated, efficient, and attractive.
Infrastructure / Maintenance
I will use WordPress for the infrastructure which is easy to learn, use, and is extremely adaptable. I will provide training on how to maintain the site and regular support for the first three months, then provide periodic check-ins for the first year.
Logo
I will design several versions of a logo for you to choose.
Budget
1. Build Cost: $1,250
2. Logo Design: $250
3. Plugins and Themes for the site:
a. Theme Cost: $59-99/yr
b. EventOn Calendar: $25/yr
c. Facebook Feed on WordPress: $16-$49/yr
d. Mailchimp integration: Free to $9.99/month
e. Video integration: Free to $29/yr
f. Security Plugin: $59
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $1,500, Plus an additional $159 to $381 per year cost for plugins.
onathan at Neur LLC <jonathan@neurdesigns.com> Tue, Mar 16, 6:40 AM (2 days ago)
to me
Hi CAC,
This is Jonathan with Neur, a custom website design and WordPress development agency near Chicago. I saw your RFP post for a new website and decided to reach out. I didn’t see an email of where to send the RFP so I’m sending it here, finding your gmail on your Facebook page.
I’ve analyzed your current website and RFP and am excited to submit our proposal for web design and development, attached to this message.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns and we can schedule a time to speak.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
Jonathan Szewczyk
444 E. Roosevelt Rd. #264 Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 557-NEUR
George Woodard III <george@elsqrd.com> Tue, Mar 16, 8:03 AM (2 days ago)
Good Morning,
I hope all is well and you are staying safe.
I’m reaching out about the CAC’s Website Update RFP listed here: https://cobbareacouncil.org/rfp-cac- website-update/
I’ve reviewed the material on the page and while comprehensive there are a few questions I have:
•
• Is this opportunity still available? I know the deadline is open until filled, but I try not to assume
anything
• Would your team do more of the content’s rewriting, and our responsibility would be helping you
organize said content?
• I see the current website is built on WordPress. Are you open to sticking with that system? My
team has extensive experience building simplified solutions using WordPress, so it’ll be a breeze
to use.
• How many people would need admin access to the website?
• So we know if we are the right fit for you and are the right fit for us, what is the budget for
accomplishing your need? My team and I can do the logo and website redesign, considering the
logo/branding, website maintenance, and hosting for one year.
• Are you ok with us providing hosting for the website? We have experience in hosting high traffic
municipal websites on Amazon AWS Cloud Servers so that you would have 99.99% standard
uptime.
• Are there any current branding guidelines for the new logo or an existing draft logo? We will
provide a corporate brand guide with the redesign, but curious to know if there is a starting point
at the moment (it’s ok if there is not).
• Not a question, but I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy in this crazy time.
Those are all of the questions I have for now. Once I get your response (and pending if the opportunity is still available), I will send over my proposal. Thanks for your consideration and time!
With appreciation,
George Woodard
Client Happiness Manager & Sr. Front End Developer
eLsqrd Media Group
https://www.elsqrd.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghwoodard
I just saw CAC’s call for a web designer. I am very interested. When I worked in LA, I was an award winning, professional graphic designer, which included logo design, ads, brochures and, yes, web design. Thing is, because I’ve been focused on getting my Master Degrees and building my art studio, I’ve let my technical knowledge slip a bit, but the design and organization skills are still top notch. The programs I used to create past websites are no longer around (they’ve been replaced by much simpler apps). If I should win this bid, however, getting back up to technical speed would not be a problem.
What excites the most about this gig is the actual maintaining of it, of updating info and writing/editing a news letter (I have lots of ideas for this.)
So, here’s my question.
1) Are you looking for someone who has ALL the knowledge to do this NOW or is the council willing to work with someone who’s design skills are current but will need a bit of time (about a month) to catch up on the technical?
2) when is the due date for the bids?
3) When were you hoping to get started on this? Now? Spring? Summer?
Any info you can share would be wonderful.
Christina Bougas
Website & Logo Design Proposal
_________
Created
January 15, 2021
Prepared for
Cobb Area Council
Prepared by
KL Design Solution 951.215.9060 info@kldesignsolutions.com KLDesignSolutions.com
Letter of Submittal
Cobb Area Council Board of Directors,
Thank you for the opportunity to submit our proposal in response to Cobb Area Council’s search for an agency partner to redesign and develop the organization’s logo and website. With many agencies offering website development services, we know how challenging it can be to nd the right agency for your web development needs.
At KL Design Solution, we hold one goal above all others: 100% client satisfaction. We uphold the highest standards for project planning and execution, and we’re dedicated to building the perfect website for your company on-time and on-budget.
In this proposal, you’ll nd examples of our past work along with what we feel is the optimal solution for your website development needs, along with the associated delivery timeline, costs, and project terms.
We look forward to further discussing the project and answering any questions you may have.
Thank you again for the opportunity to earn your business!
Kim Lewis
KL Design Solution 951.215.9060 info@kldesignsolutions.com
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Overview
Project Objective
The project objective is to design a responsive, ADA compliant website to support your digital growth strategy. This website will allow you to expose your brand to organic audiences via search engines, leverage digital advertising to boost lead generation, and deploy content marketing to build brand awareness and authority. The Cobb Area Council website will be modern and user-friendly with rich content and imagery. The website will be responsive to allow content adaptability across multiple platforms and devices (i.e. phones, tablets, etc.).
Approach
A well-planned and clear scope of work is crucial for great results. With both sides understanding the details of the project, proposed timeline and list of deliverables, we will be able to work together smoothly and eciently.
Project Assumptions
• Client will be available for meetings and conference calls as needed.
• Based on the requirements, KL Design Solution will recommend an effective site
structure.
• Client will pay hosting company directly for hosting package, domain name and
SSL certicate fees and annual renewals
• Client will provide approval and adhere to the project timeline.
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Solution Outline
KL Design Solution will build the website using WordPress. WordPress powers nearly one-third of the world’s websites, from small personal blogs to the complex sites of major corporations.
Wordpress will allow you to do the following once your website is launched:
• Easily update page content and images
• Integrate with analytics software to track page and site performance
• Post new content
The website will feature:
• About CAC
• Agenda & Meeting Minutes
• Reports
• Grants
• Newsletter/Mailing List Sign-Up (May be integrated with MailChimp or Constant
Contact)
• Event Calendar
• Facebook Feed Integration
• Zoom Meeting Integration
• Media/News
• Resources
• Contact Us Form
• Website Analytics
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Our Development Process
We take a structured approach to web design. Our development process was created to ensure every project is delivered on-time and on-budget. Once your web design project kicks off, here’s what to expect:
Initial Planning
The rst order of business is to sit down with your team and create a detailed set of design and technical specications. These specications serve as a road map for the rest of the web design process. This is fully customizable and can be updated, changed or edited at any point in the process.
Wireframing
Wireframes are your rst chance to visualize your website. While they’re not nearly as detailed as the nal site will be, they give you a visual representation of the site’s overall layout.
Mockups
Once all site wireframes are completed and approved, we’ll proceed with site mockups. These add color and a bit more detail to the initial wireframes, giving us a stronger visual representation of the nal product.
Copy & Graphics
Once we’ve agreed on a nal design based on the mockups, our team will proceed with development. This involves you providing us with any graphics and copy you would like to include on the site. Graphics would include specic images. Conceptual design for graphics and copy content can be developed by KL Design Solutions with creative direction provided by Cobb Area Council. Photography and video production is not included in this estimate.
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Development
At the same time, we’ll kick off the technical side of the web design process. This will include creating your custom theme and page designs, and setting up your website’s analytics.
Testing
Once the site has been developed, we will get to work testing your site’s performance and reliability. We’ll use various tools to benchmark your site for loading, responsiveness, and speed, while also ensuring that it works reliably on all web browsers and mobile devices.
Deployment & Optimization
Once we’re sure that your site is ready to be released to the public, we’ll deploy it on your public domain.
Recent Projects
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Some of our Clients…
KL Design Solution is located in beautiful Lake County and has a proven track record of working with many local businesses and organizations within the county. We believe our experience and expertise along with our familiarity of the local area and demographics has earned us a loyal client base.
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Project Timeline
The table below represents the projected timeline for your web development project.
Stage
Strategic Planning
Web Design
Technical Implementation/Content Loading Launch
Estimated Project Completion
Timeframe
1-2 Weeks 3-4 Weeks 2-3 Weeks 1 Week 7-10 Weeks
Disclaimer: The timeframe in the table above are estimates based on our experience with similar website development projects. While we strive to accurately estimate project timelines in every proposal, we reserve the right to move delivery dates in response to unforeseen delays or changes to project requirements.
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Project Costs
The table below details the costs associated with this project.
Name
Website Design & Development Logo Design
Price
$3,495.00 $75.00
$3,570.00 $3,570.00
Terms: 30% initial deposit, 30% upon design approval, 40% balance upon launch.
Optional Services
Name
Graphic Design Services (rate per hour)
• Digital Ad Design
• Website Banners
• Social Media Banners
• Flyers
• Posters
• Brochures
• Marketing Collateral
• Promo Items
Price
$50.00
Subtotal
Total
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Terms of Agreement
1. Authorization
Cobb Area Council is engaging KL Design Solution, as an independent contractor for the Cobb Area Council website and logo design, development and deployment.
2. Payment
Fees to KL Design Solution are due in accordance with the above listed pricing table.
3. Completion
KL Design Solution, and Cobb Area Council must work together to complete the project in a timely manner. KL Design Solution agrees to work expeditiously to complete the project within the timeframe notated above.
4. Assignment of Project
KL Design Solution reserves the right to assign subcontractors to this project to insure the right t for the job as well as on-time completion.
5. Revision During Execution
Cobb Area Council may be charged additional fees if it decides to make changes to the agreed upon project scope and objectives.
6. Legal & License
KL Design Solution warrants that the functionality contained in this project will
meet Cobb Area Council requirements and that the operation will be reasonably error-free.
The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the project is with Cobb Area Council. In no event will KL Design Solution be liable to Cobb Area Council or any third party for any damages, including any lost prots, lost savings or other incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of the operation of or inability to operate the website, even if KL Design Solution has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
If any provision of this agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
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7. Copyrights & Trademarks
Cobb Area Council represents to KL Design Solution and unconditionally guarantees that any elements furnished to KL Design Solution. for inclusion in the project are owned by Cobb Area Council, or that Cobb Area Council has permission from the rightful owner to use each of these elements, and will hold harmless, protect, and defend KL Design Solution and its subcontractors from any claim or suit arising from the use of such elements furnished
by Cobb Area Council.
8. Copyright to Project
KL Design Solution guarantees that all aspects of design and construction of the project will be disclosed to Cobb Area Council upon completion, and full code, copyrights and ownership will be the sole property of Cobb Area Council. KL Design Solution retains the right to display graphics and other design elements as examples of its work in its portfolio.
9. Sole Agreement
The agreement contained in this Contract constitutes the sole agreement between KL Design Solution and Cobb Area
Council regarding this project. Any additional work not specied in this contract must be authorized by a written change order. All prices specied in this contract will be honored for three (3) months after both parties sign this contract. Continued services after that time will require a new agreement.
10. Initial Payment & Refund Policy
If Cobb Area Council halts work and applies for a refund within 4 days, work completed shall be billed at the hourly rate of $75.00, and deducted from the initial payment, the balance of which shall be returned to Cobb Area Council. If, at the time of the request for refund, work has been completed beyond the amount covered by the initial payment, Cobb Area Council shall be liable to pay for all work completed at the hourly rate stated above.
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Sign _______________________________________
Sign _______________________________________ Date _______________________
Authorized Representative Cobb Area Council
01 / 15 / 2021
Date _______________________
Kim Lewis
KL Design Solution
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Appendix D: Zoom Chat Log
19:01:46 From Noriko Kawamoto to All panelists : What is a shaded fuel break?
19:02:48 From Eliot Hurwitz to Everyone : removal of ground brush and “ladder fuels” – branches up to 10 ft
19:06:45 From Gene Yoon to All panelists : hi Laurel – sorry I was viewing on FB. please email me at gene@ginsudo.com
19:17:00 From Gene Yoon to Everyone : about 35 or so
19:17:16 From Gene Yoon to Everyone : board is formed. we’re drafting our action plan next 19:21:04 From Tom Stiles to All panelists : FB comments from Rich……
19:22:17 From Eliot Hurwitz to Tom Stiles(Direct Message) : Dottie is now online – you can promote her to panelist
19:30:24 From Glenneth Lambert to All panelists : GREAT idea
19:32:55 From Eliot Hurwitz to Everyone : I’d be happy to pitch in a portion of the $800 for a pickup load or two of green waste
19:55:52 From dottie to Everyone : looking forward to reading it Eliot!
20:18:41 From Gene Yoon to All panelists : yes! absolutely amazing vision Eliot, thank you! 20:25:15 From Tom Stiles to Eliot Hurwitz(Direct Message) : Nice work congratulations! 20:40:42 From Gene Yoon to All panelists : hey Cindy – sorry, I missed the meeting about the actual RFP that went out, but if it was similar to the suggested material I sent you, I would be happy to interview the qualified respondent(s) you select, and evaluate how well they match the requirements.
20:41:06 From dottie to Everyone : Cindy the total said $1500 at the bottom of the document I believe I caught there.
20:44:30 From Gene Yoon to All panelists : (it’s not a scraper/bot, it’s a random opportunist. I did anti-fraud at Google, I can recognize this kind of thing on sight 🙂
20:45:59 From dottie to Everyone : I’d love to look the proposals over if possible. mrsdottiebates@gmail.com
20:46:17 From Gene Yoon to All panelists : np! will follow up with cindy by email

COBB AREA COUNCIL
ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING
Thursday January 21, 2021 at 6:30pm
PARTICIPATE online via ZOOM or Facebook
Draft Meeting Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:31
2. Roll Call : Cindy Leonard Secretary here, Cathy McCarthy Chair here, Frank Lincoln Treasurer
here, Jake Strickler here, Chris Nettles here
3. Approval of Agenda: moved to approve agenda with adjustment by Cindy, seconded
by Chris, all approved and Minutes motion by Frank, seconded by Jessica, all approve
4. Nominations Vote to Fill Vacant Seat. Eliot nominates Dottie Bates to be alternate.
There is not actually an alternate position listed in our bylaws, but the bylaws
committee will make the update. Vote was made and Dottie was unanimously
approved as alternate.
Cindy was nominated to be new Vice Chair, all approved
Chris was nominated to be new Secretary, all approved
5. Short Announcements- none
6. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 minutes per person)
Friends of Boggs announcement by Cindy. There have been trees falling on the trails,
especially after the latest windstorm. These will be cleared this coming weekend, but
the public should be on the lookout for falling trees when hiking or biking on the trails.
There have been a few incidents where debris (including large rocks) have been
intentionally put on the trails by vandals.
Friends of Boggs Mountain is continuing to look for donations, since they have not
been able to hold their usual fundraisers. You can donate at their new website:
boggsmountain.org
Jake asks about the Blackberry Cobbler festival. It will be the Saturday before Labor
Day, if things are safe with Covid-19 at that time.
7. Department of Transportation/CalTrans Update on bridge on HWY 175 at Bottlerock
Danielle Ruiz Caltrans regarding bridge in front of the old Village Pub. They introduced the
Project team. Our bridge is one of 3 projects in Lake County.The need is that the railings do
not meet standards and the bridge needs to be widened. the project will cost $4.3 million.The
construction will happen September 1-December 2021. New bridge will be 40 feet wide.
There may be trees removed as needed. The widening will occur on the golf course side.
During construction there will be a traffic signal. One lane will still operate, it will not be
completely closed during construction. There is concern by the public that
Bonnie from Caltrans says that during an emergency they do as much as possible to work
quickly to coordinate with local emergency officials.
Mike Khammash from Caltrans says that they will prioritize safety at the project.
Justin Wood from Caltrans says that the contractor will provide a traffic contingency plan
which may include an alternate route.
Please contact Bonnie Kuhn with any questions and concerns. 707-496-6879
bonnie.kuhn@dot.ca.gov Public Information Officer Caltrans District 1 Lake and Mendocino
Counties.
Shaun asks if there would be construction staff there 24 hours a day? No, there would not be
people there all day, just during the day.
8 foot shoulder will be on both sides of the road and will give room for bikes and walking.
Michael Kramer asks if this project is really necessary because there isn’t as much traffic on
that bridge. CalTrans says that regardless of the amount of traffic, the work needs to be
done for the safety of traffic.
8. Richard Boiselle- Illuminations Technology: Communication Towers, Sirens, Sensors
Municipal Public Safety Solutions & Smart City Infrastructure. He is a long time
resident of Cobb rboisselle@illuminationtechnologies.com 707-867-2451
Chris Canning, CEO of Illumination Technology (he is also mayor of Calistoga)
Passive infrastructure. Partner with municipalities for safety products. Not just
telecom company. County wide wireless infrastructure. They build a pole and attach
features to it. Security, alerts, street lights, WiFi, drone systems. One is in place on
Calistoga road on the north side
IQ FireWatch is 24/7 wildfire detection. One is on Diamond Mountain. They caught
the Glass Fire. This technology is German designed and is used in about 11 countries.
It is Artificial Intelligence, so the sensors detect an event and then contacts a human.
This has been tested in Calistoga. The county of Napa will be installing eight of these
sensors. This detects fires before they are in the canopy. Detecting 4 meter square
size and 9 mile distance.
There is not good coverage for the siren in Cobb currently, so possibly some additional
sirens are needed. Mostly they are located at the fire stations, but some might be
needed to fill in.
9. Treasurer’s Report- Frank current total balance is $16,926.02
General fund: $1,647.36
Blackberry Cobbler Festival $6,316.53
Cobb Resilient $1,456.28
Cobb Safe $851.23
Economic Development $1,300
Rebuild NorthBay $689.42
T-shirt fundraising $4,503.89
Wilder Than Wild fund $161.31
10.Committee Reports
● Firewise Communities: Magdelena, Cindy, Glenneth,
Jones Creek Crossing will have a Zoom meeting next Thursday
Magdalena says she just assisted Gene with a site visit as well as a Lower Lake
site. That would bring the total of Firewise groups to 14 in Lake County.
Magdalena has issued a deadline to the outstanding applicants for the
Vegetation clearing grant. Once this work is completed, then she is moving on
to production of the Homeowners Guide for Lake County.
Cindy states that Cobb Area Council has been awarded $5,000 for another
Broom Busters event (or series of events). More details to come!
● Communications Committee – Mel: Dust off your radios! It is still fire season and
trees falling. There are about 25 check-ins per week at our Wednesday check
in.
● By-Laws Committee – Chris: this work is ongoing.
● “Cobbite of the Year” Committee – Cathy Tabled till next month
● Economic Development Committee
○ AHEAD Grant Update- Eliot We still have about half of the loan amount
and a couple of applications are in the works. 2/3rds of the way through
the Data and Projections project. Broadband study is at an impasse
because Chico State was not successful. Perhaps we can work with
Chris Canning. Overall we have spent half of the grant so far and we
have about 6 months of work to go.
○ Collaborative Marketing Initiative- Cathy/Cindy The explorecobbca.com
website is up and running. We determined that it would be great to get
some stickers and business cards that can have a double-purpose to be
merchandise tags. A vote was taken to ask approval for spending $100
for these to be designed and printed. All said yes.
11.Supervisor’s Comments- Jessica Pyska D5: she wants to make sure that we all know
that Doctor Pace is saying we need to be extra careful right now. She brought our
attention to a graph. The vaccine roll out began this week with a clinic at the
Fairgrounds is people over 75 and also teachers. Once we move through that
population then we will get food service workers, depending on how much vaccine we
get per week. Sutter and Adventist have their own supply, so if you have a doctor then
try to get an appointment through them. Looking at the graph we are continuing to
raise higher and higher, possibly because we have not been locked down. When we
get large doses of the vaccines, we will have clinics 6 days per week.
She is working on a plan for community work days to do burning and removing
hazardous vegetation. She has contacted Dr. Pace and he considers this essential
work and approves this as long as Covid protocols are followed.
12.Date of Next Meeting: February 18, 2021
13. Adjournment at 8:55
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