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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 10 findings
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PG&E is set to decommission the Scott Dam in the near future, with serious impacts on many aspects of Lake Pillsbury’s environment, ecology, and resident safety.
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Lake Pillsbury volunteer firefighters are being paid a stipend of only $10/day and have an annual budget of only $14K.
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The LPFPD needs additional monies to fund expenses for the fire stations, vehicles, equipment, gasoline, and personnel.
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The Lake Pillsbury basin requires a “call box” for resident emergencies near the Soda Creek store.
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Fresh water for the residents will be severely impacted by the decommissioning of the Scott Dam and the loss of Lake Pillsbury.
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All the roads in the Lake Pillsbury area are in dire need of repair.
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The Lake Pillsbury area residents need reliable cellular communication.
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The residents further request that the County install its designated Repeater on Snow Mountain to facilitate emergency 9-1-1 calls.
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Lake Pillsbury needs a parcel tax increase to include both developed and undeveloped parcels.
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Raising the level of Scott Dam could solve a myriad of issues such as decreasing the algae bloom, saving the hitch, improving water quality, and perpetuating the recreational use of Clear Lake. Page | 255 2024-2025 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Final Report RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations 8
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R1Page 257That the Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection District Board identify additional funding streams for Lake Pillsbury fire stations, personnel, and fire district needs. [F-2,
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R2Page 257That the Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection District Board provide a “call box” at the Soda Creek store for the Lake Pillsbury Basin residents’ emergency calls. [F-4]
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R3Page 257That the Board of Supervisors develop a plan to prepare for alternative water resources and supplies for Lake Pillsbury upon the decommissioning of the Scott Dam. [F-1, F-5]
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R4Page 257That the Board of Supervisors provide funding of road paving or repavement of essential roads into and out of the Lake Pillsbury area. [F-6]
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R5Page 257That the Sheriff’s Office arrange to transport from Lakeport to Goat Mountain the vault and Repeater that was purchased for Lake Pillsbury’s residents’ use. [F-7, F-8]
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R6Page 257That the Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection District Board increase parcel taxes on developed and undeveloped parcels in Lake Pillsbury Basin. [F-9]
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R7Page 257That the Board of Supervisors conduct an official study to explore the benefits and costs of increasing the height of Scott Dam by ten feet. [F-10]
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R8Page 257That the Board of Supervisors obtain grants to pay for water storage for Lake Pillsbury and Tule Lake. [F-10] Page | 256 2024-2025 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Final Report REQUIRED RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code sec. 933(c), the following responses are required: Lake County Board of Supervisors R-3, R-4, R-7, R-8 90 days Lake County Sheriff’s Office R-5 90 days Lake Pillsbury Fire Protection District Board R-1, R-2, R-6 90 days Bibliography 1. lakecountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8975/Fire-Protection-Resources 2. Cooperative Law Enforcement Operating Financial Plan between the Lake, County of and the USDA Forest Service Mendocino National Forest: 2025 Operating and Financial Plan. USDA Forest Service: FS-1500-8a (VER. 05/24) OMB No. 0596-0217; FS Agreement #21- LE-11051360-011 (See copy under Appendix) 3. Lake Pillsbury Alliance website: savelakepillsbury.org 4. Carboni, N: A breakfast full of community conversation. Record Bee,, May 30, 2025. 5. Frederiksen, J: Life after the Potter Valley project: ‘The water will not be cheap.’ Ukiah Daily Journal, May 31, 2025. 6. Hustt, M: The trucker hat that sparked a fight for Lake Pillsbury. Mendo-Fever, December 12, 2024. 7. LaFever, M: PG&E customers face $532M bill for dam removal some don’t want. SF Gate May 29, 2025. 8. Roller, W: Scotts Dam removal debated at Chamber sponsored forum. Record-Bee, May 30, 2025. Page | 257 2024-2025 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Final Report