Draft Agenda | December 19, 2024

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday December 19, 2024 at 6:30pm

In-Person and Online Participation Available

 DRAFT AGENDA

  6:30 CALL TO ORDER

  • Roll Call
  • Pledge
  • Approval of Agenda and Minutes

6:35 Short Announcements

6:40 Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual)

6:45 The Regular Annual Nominations and Elections:

  • Nominations and Elections to fill two seats on Cobb Area Council for terms that begin January 2025 and end December 2026.
  • Nominations and Elections of New Alternate to serve the term beginning January 2025 and ending December 2025.
  • In January of each year, the C.A.C. Board of Directors will hold a roll call election from its regular members to select the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer.

6:50 Supervisor’s Report: Jessica Pyska

7:00 Treasurer’s Report- Chris

7:05 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

7:10 Cobbite of the Year Presentation

7:20 Next Meeting: January 16, 2025

7:21 Adjournment with Social to follow.

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 12/19/2024

  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://us06web.zoom.us/j/83230383747?pwd=WSCbCNmCFxt9qD31xgaYAPxUOK4oBs.1

Enter the Meeting  ID: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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

Draft Agenda | October 17, 2024

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm

In-Person and Online Participation Available

 

Draft 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 (to include Roads Update)

6:55 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

7:00 Treasurer’s Report – Chris

7:05 Committee Reports (3 minutes/individual)

  • Firewise Communities – Magdalena, Cindy, Glenneth, David, Laurie
  • Communications Committee – Darlene
  • Forest Health Committee – Eliot
  • Economic Development Committee – Chris
  • Blackberry Cobbler Festival – Final numbers?
  • Cobbite of the Year – Accepting Nominations, committee will meet on November 13th at 6pm at Cobb Mountain Pizza. Please feel free to send nominations to: cobbareacouncil@gmail.com

7:35 Next Meeting: November 21, 2024 -Candidates needed for nomination/election and appointment to CAC board.

7:35 Adjournment

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 10/17/2024

  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://us06web.zoom.us/j/83230383747?pwd=WSCbCNmCFxt9qD31xgaYAPxUOK4oBs.1

Enter the Meeting ID: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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

Agenda | September 19, 2024

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday September 19, 2024 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

6:55 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

7:00 Treasurer’s Report – Chris

7:05 The Resiliency Initiative: Wildfire Evacuation and Preparedness Plan presented by John Speka, Lake Area Planning Council

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, Chris, Jennifer

7:59 Next Meeting: October 17, 2024

8:00 Adjournment

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 9/19/2024

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://us06web.zoom.us/j/83230383747?pwd=WSCbCNmCFxt9qD31xgaYAPxUOK4oBs.1

Enter the Meeting  ID: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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

 

Agenda | August 15, 2024

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday August 15, 2024 at 6:30pm

In-Person with Online Participation Possible

 

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

6:55 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

7:00 Introduction – PG&E Government Affairs Representative, Jason Taormino

7:15 Lake County 2050 – Local Area Plan Advisory Committee (LAPAC) Update – Chris

7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Chris

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: September 19, 2024

7:41 Adjournment

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 8/15/2024

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

If we are able to provide Zoom, here’s how to connect with us:

  1. By Computer Join our Zoom Meeting

Go to:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83230383747?pwd=WSCbCNmCFxt9qD31xgaYAPxUOK4oBs.1

Enter the Meeting  ID: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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

Draft Agenda | July 18, 2024

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm

IN-PERSON ONLY with Online Participation Possible

 

Draft 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

6:55 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

7:05 County Road Update: Glen March, ​​Director of Public Works, County of Lake

7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Chris

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: August 15, 2024

7:41 Adjournment

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 7/18/2024

Join us IN PERSON at the Little Red Schoolhouse 15780 Bottle Rock Road, Cobb

WE WILL POSSIBLY HAVE ONLINE PARTICIPATION AVAILABLE. WE ARE TRYING AN ALTERNATE METHOD OF OBTAINING INTERNET SERVICE. IF SUCCESSFUL, YOU MAY JOIN VIA ZOOM:

  1. By Computer Join our Zoom Meeting

Go to:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83230383747?pwd=WSCbCNmCFxt9qD31xgaYAPxUOK4oBs.1

Enter the Meeting  ID: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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

Agenda | June 20, 2024

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm

In-Person and Online Participation Available

 

Draft 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 Introduction: Ray Buenaventura, Chief Public Defender

7:00 Introduction: Jason Taormino, Local Government Affairs, Pacific Gas & Electric

7:10 Treasurer’s Report – Chris

7:12 Discuss/Approve Authority to continue to rent storage for HUB materials until new location is determined.

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 – Cathy

7:35 Next Meeting: July 18, 2024

7:36 Adjournment

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting on 6/20/2024

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

This will be an in-person meeting only due to ongoing technical challenges; however this meeting will be recorded and posted on the Lake County’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV1zbi-_eq7ClQak0JiJGGg/videos.

You can also find recordings on PegTV’s YouTube channel where you can find many many meetings on various topics for your information  and viewing pleasure.

https://www.youtube.com/@LakeCountyPegTV. Recordings will be uploaded to PEGTV’s Youtube channel within 48 hours of the meeting.

 

Agenda | May 16, 2024

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm

In-Person and Online Participation Available

 

Draft Agenda [MEETING  CANCELLED DUE TO BROWN ACT REQUIREMENT – TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH ZOOM]

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

7:05 Introduction and Presentation: Nichole Pagano, TDR Program Manager on Tree Mortality

7:25 Discuss and Approve/Disapprove: Collaboration with SSCRA on application for a State

“Adaptation Planning Grant”. If awarded, details of this collaboration will be outlined in a

subsequent MOU. All work done as part of this project, including grant management, will be

administered by SSCRA.

7:45  Treasurer’s Report – Chris

7:50  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

8:10 Next Meeting: June 20, 2024

8:11 Adjournment

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 5/16/2024

  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://us06web.zoom.us/j/83230383747?pwd=WSCbCNmCFxt9qD31xgaYAPxUOK4oBs.1

Enter the Meeting  ID: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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

Special Agenda | April 18, 2024

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

*****Thursday April 18, 2024 at 6:00pm***** (special start time)

In-Person and Online Participation Available

 

Special Agenda (Approved 4-18-2024)

 

6:00 CALL TO ORDER

  • Roll Call / Pledge
  • Approval of Agenda and Minutes

6:02 Short Announcements

6:05 Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual)

6:10 Cobb Area Plan Kickoff– Michelle Irace, Principal Planner, Community Development Department

The County of Lake is beginning the exciting journey of updating all eight local area plans (in addition to the General Plan). CDD Staff and the planning consultant, PlaceWorks, will provide an overview presentation, answer any questions folks may have, and seek public input about the plan update.

8:05 Closing announcements

8:06 Next Meeting: May 16, 2024

8:06 Adjournment

 

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 4/18/2024

  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://us06web.zoom.us/j/83230383747?pwd=WSCbCNmCFxt9qD31xgaYAPxUOK4oBs.1

Enter the Meeting  ID: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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

Agenda | March 21, 2024

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday March 21, 2024 at 6:30pm

In-Person and Online Participation Available

 

Agenda (Approved March 21, 2024)

 

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 Lake County Community Foundation – Annette L. Kamaloni

6:50 Supervisor’s Comments – Jessica Pyska

7:00 Fire Season Update – Paul Duncan

7:15 Treasurer’s Report – Chris

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 – Cathy

 

7:35 Next Meeting: April 18, 2024 at 6:00 *** Early Start time for Community Development Department

7:36 Adjournment

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 3/21/2024

 

  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://app.zoom.us/wc/join

Enter the Meeting ID: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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

Agenda | February 15, 2024

COBB AREA COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday February 15, 2024 at 6:30pm

In-Person and Online Participation Available

Agenda (Approved 2-15-2024)

 

6:30 CALL TO ORDER

  • Roll Call / Pledge
  • Approval of Agenda and Minutes

6:32 In January of each year, the C.A.C. Board of Directors will hold a roll call election from its regular members to select the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. No meeting was held in January, therefore we will select these roles tonight.

6:40 Short Announcements

6:45 Public and Board Comment on Non-Agenda Items (3 mins./individual)

6:50 Supervisor’s Comments – Jessica Pyska

7:00 Cobb Park Update- Lars Ewing and Celia Hoberg

7:15 Fire Season Update: Winter Storm Edition- Paul Duncan

7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Chris

7:25 Discuss/Approve Authority to continue rent storage for HUB materials until new location is determined.

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 –
    • Discuss/Approve process for appointing next chair of the Blackberry COBBler Festival.
    • Discuss/Approve chair of Blackberry COBBler Festival as a paid position.

7:49 Next Meeting: March 15, 2024 at 6:30

7:50 Adjournment

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How to Participate in Cobb Area Council Public Meeting 2/15/2024

 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://app.zoom.us/wc/join

Enter the Meeting  ID: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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: 832-3038-3747 and Passcode: 672104

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