Agenda | December 21, 2023

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday December 21, 2023 at 6:30pm

In-Person and Online Participation Available

 

AGENDA

6:30 CALL TO ORDER

  • Roll Call / Pledge
  • Approval of Agenda and Minutes

6:32 Short Announcements

6:35 Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual)

Supervisor’s Report (Jessica Pyska)

6:40 Nominations and Elections

  • Nominations and Elections of New Board Members to serve the two-year term (1/2024 through end of 12/2025).
  • Nominations and Elections of New Alternate to serve the one-year term (1/2024 through end 12/2025).

6:50 For submission to the Cobb Area Council: Recommendations from the Cobb Watershed Education and Restoration Program

7:00 Cobbite of the Year – Committee presents its selections.

7:05 Next Meeting: January 18, 2024

7:06 Adjournment

Social hour to follow- all are welcome!

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 12/21/2023

  1. Join us in person at the Little Red Schoolhouse: 15780 Bottle Rock Road
  2. There may be occasions when a board/committee member may request and be permitted to participate in a board/committee meeting remotely to the extent authorized by and in compliance with California Assembly Bill    In such case, the majority of the board/commission will be physically present at the meeting location.  Members of the public may participate in person or via Zoom:
  3. By Computer Join our Zoom Meeting

Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86045276539?pwd=Ym5XY3huUDNPR1R6eitWS0lBTG04Zz09

and enter passcode: 9947129

To make a comment or ask a question, use the “Q&A” icon.

  1. Call into the Zoom meeting on any phone:

Call (669) 900- 6833

Enter the Meeting ID: 860 4527 6539 Passcode: 994712

Recordings will be uploaded to PEGTV’s Youtube channel within 48 hours of the meeting.

Agenda | October 19, 2023

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday October 19, 2023 at 6:30pm

In-Person and Online Participation Available

AGENDA (Approved 10-19-2023)

6:30 CALL TO ORDER 

  • Roll Call / Pledge 
  • Approval of Agenda and Minutes 

6:32 Short Announcements

6:35 Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual)

6:40 Supervisor’s Comments  

6:50 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

6:55 Treasurer’s Report – Chris

7:00 Discuss/Approve to continue rental of storage for HUB materials until new HUB location is determined. Report progress on finding new location for Hub

7:05 Discuss/Approve continuance of rental of storage space to be voted upon on a quarterly basis instead of monthly

Strike from Agenda [7:10 Winter Recreation Operations Plan: presented by Richie Bucher, Assistant Forest Manager at Boggs Mountain Demonstration Forest] 

 Tabled to November [7:20 Discuss/ Approve: RFP Explore Cobb webpage/ social media management proposals] 

7:30 Committee Reports (3 minutes/individual) 

  • Firewise Communities – Magdelena, Cindy, Glenneth, David, Laurie
  • Communications Committee – Darlene 
  • Forest Health Committee – Eliot 

Approve/Disapprove: Letter of Support from CAC for Community Wildfire Defense Grant

Approve/Disapprove: CAC matching grant funds of $5,000

  • Economic Development Committee – Chris
  • Blackberry Cobbler Festival – update on financials 
  • Cobbite of the Year – Committee Nomination Meeting November 30th at Cobb Mountain Pizza

7:45 Next Meeting: November 16, 2023

7:46 Adjournment 

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 10/19/2023

  1. Join us in person at the Little Red Schoolhouse: 15780 Bottle Rock Road
  2. There may be occasions when a board/committee member may request and be permitted to participate in a board/committee meeting remotely to the extent authorized by and in compliance with California Assembly Bill  2499.   In such case, the majority of the board/commission will be physically present at the meeting location.  Members of the public may participate in person or via Zoom: 
  1. By Computer Join our Zoom Meeting 

Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86045276539?pwd=Ym5XY3huUDNPR1R6eitWS0lBTG04Zz09

 and enter passcode: 9947129

To make a comment or ask a question, use the “Q&A” icon. 

  1. Call into the Zoom meeting on any phone: 

Call (669) 900- 6833 

Enter the Meeting  ID: 860 4527 6539 Passcode: 994712

       Recordings will be uploaded to PEGTV’s YouTube channel within 48 hours of the meeting.

Agenda | September 21, 2023

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday September 21, 2023 at 6:30pm

In-Person and Online Participation Available

Agenda (Approved 9-21-2023)

 

6:30 CALL TO ORDER 

  • Roll Call / Pledge 
  • Approval of Agenda and Minutes 

6:32 Short Announcements

6:35 Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual)

6:40 Supervisor’s Comments – (none- Jessica Pyska is unavailable for this meeting. 

6:50 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

6:55 Treasurer’s Report – Chris

7:00 Discussion/Approve: CAC to pay Cobb Community Center for use of facilities for monthly CAC meetings: $300 per meeting. 

7:05 Update: Report progress on finding new location for Hub. 

7:10 Discussion/Approve: CAC to terminate lease for the Resource Hub

7:15 Discuss/Approve Authority to rent storage for HUB materials until new location is determined. 

7:20 Discuss/ Approve: RFP Explore Cobb webpage/ social media management proposal. 

7:30 Committee Reports (3 minutes/individual) 

  • Firewise Communities – Magdelena, Cindy, Glenneth, David, Laurie
  • Communications Committee – Darlene 
  • Forest Health Committee – Eliot 
  • Economic Development Committee – Chris
  • Blackberry Cobbler Festival – update on financials. 

 

7:45 Next Meeting: October 19, 2023

7:46 Adjournment 

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 9/21/2023

 

  1. Join us in person at the Little Red Schoolhouse 15780 Bottle Rock Road
  2. There may be occasions when a board/committee member may request and be permitted to participate in a board/committee meeting remotely to the extent authorized by and in compliance with California Assembly Bill  2499.   In such case, the majority of the board/commission will be physically present at the meeting location.  Members of the public may participate in person or via Zoom: 
  1. By Computer Join our Zoom Meeting 

Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86045276539?pwd=Ym5XY3huUDNPR1R6eitWS0lBTG04Zz09

 and enter passcode: 994712

To make a comment or ask a question, use the “Q&A” icon. 

  1. Call into the Zoom meeting on any phone: 

Call (669) 900- 6833 

Enter the Meeting  ID: 860 4527 6539 Passcode: 994712

       Recordings will be uploaded to PEGTV’s Youtube channel within 48 hours of the meeting.

Agenda | August 17, 2023

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday August 17, 2023 at 6:30pm

In-Person and Online Participation Available

Agenda

 

6:30 CALL TO ORDER 

  • Roll Call / Pledge 
  • Approval of Agenda and Minutes 

6:32 Short Announcements

6:35 Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual)

6:40 Supervisor’s Comments – Jessica Pyska 

6:50 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

6:55 Treasurer’s Report – Chris

Discussion/Approve: CAC to possibly take over lease for the Resource Hub

Discuss Explore Cobb Facebook Page management Proposal

7:10 Discussion/Approve Donation of Funds to Mountain Lions 

7:20 Committee Reports (3 minutes/individual) 

  • Firewise Communities – Magdelena, Cindy, Glenneth, David, Laurie
  • Communications Committee – Darlene 
  • Forest Health Committee – Eliot 
  • Economic Development Committee – Chris
  • Blackberry Cobbler Festival – August 26 – Cathy

7:30 Next Meeting: September 21, 2023

7:31 Adjournment 

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 8/17/2023

 

  1. Join us in person at the Little Red Schoolhouse 15780 Bottle Rock Road
  2. There may be occasions when a board/committee member may request and be permitted to participate in a board/committee meeting remotely to the extent authorized by and in compliance with California Assembly Bill  2499.   In such case, the majority of the board/commission will be physically present at the meeting location.  Members of the public may participate in person or via Zoom: 
  1. By Computer Join our Zoom Meeting 

Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86045276539?pwd=Ym5XY3huUDNPR1R6eitWS0lBTG04Zz09

 and enter passcode: 994712

To make a comment or ask a question, use the “Q&A” icon. 

  1. Call into the Zoom meeting on any phone: 

Call (669) 900- 6833 

Enter the Meeting  ID: 860 4527 6539 Passcode: 994712

       

Recordings will be uploaded to PEGTV’s Youtube channel within 48 hours of the meeting. 

Agenda | July 27, 2023

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday July 27, 2023 at 6:30pm

In Person Only

Agenda (Approved 7-27-2023)

 

6:30 CALL TO ORDER 

  • Roll Call / Pledge 
  • Approval of Agenda and Minutes 

6:32 Short Announcements

6:35 Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual) 

6:40 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

6:45 Treasurer’s Report- Chris

          Discussion: CAC to possibly take over lease for the Resource Hub

          Approve/Disapprove Explore Cobb Facebook Page management Proposal

6:55 Approve/Disapprove Letter to County of Lake regarding property taxes for Little Red Schoolhouse

7:00 Approve/ Disapprove Donation of Funds to Mountain Lions to aid tax payment- Laura Patrick

7:15 Committee Reports (3 minutes/individual) 

  • Firewise Communities- Magdelena, Cindy, Glenneth, David, Laurie
  • Communications Committee- Darlene 
  • Forest Health Committee- Eliot 
  • Economic Development Committee- Chris
  • Blackberry Cobbler Festival  August 26 – Cathy

7:30 Next Meeting: August 17,  2023

7:31 Adjournment 

Agenda | June 15, 2023

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday June 15, 2023 at 6:30pm

In Person and Online Participation Available

Agenda (Approved 6-15-23)

 

6:30 CALL TO ORDER

  • Roll Call / Pledge
  • Approval of Agenda and Minutes

6:32 Short Announcements

6:35 Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual)

6:40 Supervisor’s Comments- Jessica Pyska

6:55  Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

7:00 Treasurer’s Report- Chris

7:05 Approve/Disapprove Letter re: Cobb Mountain Water’s decision to cease maintenance of Rainbow     Bridge- Robert Stark

7:25 Committee Reports (3 minutes/individual)

  • Firewise Communities- Magdelena, Cindy, Glenneth, David, Laurie
  • Communications Committee- Darlene
  • Forest Health Committee- Eliot
  • Economic Development Committee- Chris
  • Blackberry Cobbler Festival – Cathy

7:40 Next Meeting: July 20, 2023

7:41 Adjournment

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 6/15/2023

  1. Join us in person at the Little Red Schoolhouse 15780 Bottle Rock Road
  2. There may be occasions when a board/committee member may request and be permitted to participate in a board/committee meeting remotely to the extent authorized by and in compliance with California Assembly Bill 2499. In such case, the majority of the board/commission will be physically present at the meeting location.  Members of the public may participate in person or via Zoom:
  3. By Computer Join our Zoom Meeting

Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86045276539?pwd=Ym5XY3huUDNPR1R6eitWS0lBTG04Zz09

and enter passcode: 860 4527 6539

To make a comment or ask a question, use the “Q&A” icon.

  1. Call into the Zoom meeting on any phone:

Call (669) 900- 6833

Enter the Meeting  ID: 860 4527 6539 Passcode: 860 4527 6539

  1. You can follow along via CAC Facebook Livestream:

Go to: https://www.facebook.com/CobbAreaCouncil

We will try to address comments and questions from Facebook but it is best to Zoom for full participation.

 

Lake County Public Education and Government (PEG) channel, or Lake County PEG TV.

Agenda | May 18, 2023

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday May 18, 2023 at 6:30pm

In person only

AGENDA (Approved 5-18-2023)

6:30 CALL TO ORDER 

  • Roll Call / Pledge 
  • Approval of Agenda and Minutes 

6:32 Short Announcements

6:35 Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual) 

6:40 Mireya Turner, Lake County Community Development Director-general update on the department

6:55  Supervisor’s Comments- Jessica Pyska

7:00 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

7:15 Treasurer’s Report- Chris

7:25 Approve/Disapprove 2023/2024 Budget as discussed at April 24 Special Meeting

7:35 Approve/Disapprove Letter of Support for Friends of Boggs Mountain (ITEM STRUCK)

7:37 Approve/Disapprove Letter of Support for County of Lake’s USDA Service Forest Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant 

7:40 Committee Reports (3 minutes/individual) 

Firewise Communities- Magdelena, Cindy, Glenneth-/Richie, Gene, David, Laurie

Communications Committee- Darlene 

Forest Health Committee- Eliot 

Economic Development Committee- Chris

Blackberry Cobbler Festival – Approve/Disapprove Statement- Cathy

7:55 Next Meeting: June 15, 2023.

8:00 Adjournment 

Agenda | Special Meeting – April 24, 2023

COBB AREA COUNCIL
PUBLIC MEETING
Monday April 24, 2023 at 6:00pm
In person only
Agenda (Approved 4-24-2023)

6:00 CALL TO ORDER
● Roll Call / Pledge
● Approval of Agenda
6:05 Discuss Goals, Strategy, and Budget to be approved at regular Board Meeting on May 18, 2023
● Last Year’s budget/finances
● Priorities raised in the strategic plan
● Priorities for rest of this fiscal year.
● Review committee liaisons, meeting times, fiscal responsibility to report to Cobb Area Council

 

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 4/24/2023
1. Join us in person at the Cobb Resource Hub 16595 Suite 104 CA-175

 

Agenda | April 20, 2023

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday April 20, 2023 at 6:30pm

In person and Online via Zoom

Agenda (Approved 4-20-2023)

 

6:30 CALL TO ORDER 

  • Roll Call / Pledge 
  • Approval of Agenda and Minutes 

6:32 Short Announcements

6:35 Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual) 

6:40 Treasurer’s Report- Chris

6:45 Supervisor’s Comments- Jessica Pyska 

7:00 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

7:10 Approve/Disapprove contribution of $2000 to Cobb Mountain Lions.

7:15 Approve/Disapprove CAC Sponsorship of Sculpture Jam- Glenneth & Company

7:25 Brief Discussion: how to get broader community participation and input on budget

7:30 Committee Reports (3 minutes/individual) 

Firewise Communities- Magdelena, Cindy, Glenneth-/Richie, Gene, David, Laurie

Communications Committee- Darlene 

Budget Committee- Chris, 

Forest Health Committee- Eliot 

Economic Development Committee- Chris

Blackberry Cobbler Festival -Cathy

7:50 Next Meeting: 

  • Date of Next Regular Meetings: May 18, 2023.
  • Date of Next Special Meeting to Discuss Cobb Area Council to discuss Goals, Strategy, and Budget: April 21 or 24

8:07 Adjournment 

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 4/20/2023

  1. Join us in person at the Little Red Schoolhouse 15780 Bottle Rock Road

 

  1. There may be occasions when a board/committee member may request and be permitted to participate in a board/committee meeting remotely to the extent authorized by and in compliance with California Assembly Bill  2499.   In such case, the majority of the board/commission will be physically present at the meeting location.  Members of the public may participate in person or via Zoom: 
  1. By Computer Join our Zoom Meeting 

Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82067329860 and enter passcode: 274828

To make a comment or ask a question, use the “Q&A” icon. 

  1. Call into the Zoom meeting on any phone: 

Call (669) 900- 6833 

Enter the Webinar ID: 820 6732 9860 Passcode: 274828

 

  1. You can follow along via CAC Facebook Livestream: 

Go to: https://www.facebook.com/CobbAreaCouncil 

We will try to address comments and questions from Facebook but it is best to Zoom for full participation.

Agenda | March 16, 2023

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday March 16, 2023 at 6:30pm

In person and Online via Zoom

Agenda (Approved 3-16-2023)

 

6:30 CALL TO ORDER

  • Roll Call / Pledge
  • Approval of Agenda and Minutes

6:32 Short Announcements

6:35 Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual)

6:40 Nominations and Elections

  • Nominations and Elections of New Alternate to serve the term (beginning January 2023 and ending December 2023.

6:45 Treasurer’s Report- Chris

6:50 Supervisor’s Comments- Jessica Pyska

7:05 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

7:10  Presentation and Survey from Terre Logsdon Chief Climate Resiliency Officer, County of Lake

7:35 Letters of Support

  • Harbin Hot Springs seeking a grant- Chris
  • Mountain Lions seeking multiple grants-Cathy

7:40 Committee Reports (3 minutes/individual)

Firewise Communities- Magdelena, Cindy, Glenneth-/Richie, Gene, David, Laurie

Communications Committee- Mel

Budget Committee- Chris,

Forest Health Committee- Eliot

Economic Development Committee- Cathy

8:05 Next Meeting:

  • Date of Next Regular Meetings: April 20, 2023.
  • Date of Next Special Meeting to Discuss Cobb Area Council to discuss Goals, Strategy, and Budget

8:07 Adjournment

 

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 3/16/2023

  1. Join us in person at the Little Red Schoolhouse 15780 Bottle Rock Road
  2. There may be occasions when a board/committee member may request and be permitted to participate in a board/committee meeting remotely to the extent authorized by and in compliance with California Assembly Bill    In such case, the majority of the board/commission will be physically present at the meeting location.  Members of the public may participate in person or via Zoom:
  3. A) By Computer Join our Zoom Meeting

Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84982968469 and enter passcode: 737694

To make a comment or ask a question, use the “Q&A” icon.  B) Call into the Zoom meeting on any phone:

Call (669) 900- 6833

Enter the Webinar ID: 849 8296 8469 Passcode: 737694

 

You can follow along via CAC Facebook Livestream:

Go to: https://www.facebook.com/CobbAreaCouncil

We will try to address comments and questions from Facebook but it is best to Zoom for full participation.