City Council Agenda of December 19, 2023
Council Member Disney reported that the Lakeport Fire Protection District will be holding a public hearing in January to consider raising the Fire Mitigation fee.
Council Member Mattina thanked the Public Works Department for assembling and installing the Christmas Tree at Xabatin Community Park.
Mayor Froio reported that he had attended the Wreaths Across America event for the first time and will attend going forward. He also wished all happy holidays.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Froio adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
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Michael Froio, Mayor
Attest:
Kell Benday Ark Buendea
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAKEPORT CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT, THE
LAKEPORT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING AGENCY OF LAKEPORT and THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER LAKEPORT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY)*
APRIL
Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 225 Park Street, Lakeport, California 95453 *All references to "City Council" include those other agencies which are listed above The City Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on the agenda irrespective of how the agenda items are described. The council may establish and make appointments to a Council committee (made up of two Councilmembers) with respect to any item appearing on this agenda.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Mayor Froio called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. with Council Members Costa, Disney, Mattina, Parlet and Mayor Froio present. lI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager Ingram.
III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDAL URGENCY A motion was made by Council Member Mattina, seconded by Council Member ITEMS: Parlet, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to accept agenda as posted.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Ordinances: Waive reading except by title, of any ordinances under consideration at this meeting for either introduction or passage per Government Code Section 36934.
B. Minutes: Approve minutes of the City Council regular meeting of December 19, 2023.
C. Application SCC2023-002: Approve application SCC2023-002, with staff recommendations, for the street closure at 5t and Main for the Rotary Crab Feed.
D. Application G2024-003: Approve application G2024-003, with staff recommendations, for the reserved parking spaces on Park and Third Streets for the Clearlake Environmental Research Center (CLERC) Hometown Wildfire Safety Collaboration.
E. The Successor Agency of the Adopt a resolution approving ROPS 24-25 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June Lakeport Redevelopment Agency 30, 2025 for presentation and adoption by the Lake County Redevelopment Oversight Recognized Obligation Payment Board.
Schedule (ROPS) 24-25:
Vote on Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Disney, seconded by Council Member Mattina, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, items A-E.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/REQUESTS:
A. Public Input: There was no input offered by the public.
B. Proclamation: Mayor Froio presented a proclamation designating January 2024 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the City of Lakeport to representatives from Lake Family Resource Center.
VI. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
City Manager
A. 1. Draft Clear Lake The presentation was given by Angela DePalma-Dow of the Lake County Water Integrated Preparedness Resources Department, Lisa De Bruyckere Creative Resource Strategies, LLC and Leah 405
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and Resilience Plan for Elwell, Conservation Collaborations, LLC on the Clear Lake Integrated Preparedness Dreissenid Mussel and Resilience Plan for Dreissenid Mussel Management: A Rapid Response and Management: Transition to Containment Plan.
B. Police Chief
1. Contract Extension - The staff report was presented by Police Chief Rasmussen.
Automated License Plate
Reader (ALPR) Cameras: Don Baze spoke in favor of the ALPR cameras.
Todd Freitas, President of Lakeport Police Officer Association, stated that the readers have been a valuable tool for catching dangerous criminals.
A motion was made by Council Member Disney, seconded by Council Member Parlet, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to authorize the 5-year agreement and direct the City Manager to sign the contract.
C. Community Development Director
Retail Storefront The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Hejnowicz.
Cannabis Businesses /
Temporary Cannabis Don Baze spoke against cannabis sales.
Events Discussion:
Chris Applet spoke against cannabis sales in Lakeport and against the temporary event at the Fairgrounds.
Todd Frietas, President of the Lakeport Police Officer's Association, did not comment on the retail sales. He did speak against the temporary event, particularly the proposed event at the Fairgrounds.
Laurie from the Green Heron, would like consideration of a limited number or spacing of any approved retail facilities.
After discussion the Council provided direction not to pursue an ordinance on temporary cannabis events. After discussion, the Council consensus was to explore retail storefront cannabis businesses.
D. Assistant City Manager
1. 1* Quarter Financial The staff report was presented by Assistant City Manager Walker to review and file Statements: the First Quarter Financial update.
E. Administrative Services Director
1. Contract and Budget The staff report was presented by Administrative Services Director Buendia.
Adjustment:
Todd Freitas, President of the Lakeport Police Officer's Association, spoke in favor of the contract and selection.
A motion was made by Council Member Costa, seconded by Council Member Disney, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Bob Hall and Associates for the executive recruitment of a new Chief of Police and approve a budget amendment in the amount of $27,000 for the expenditure.
2. Council Liaison The staff report was presented by Administrative Services Director/City Clerk Appointments: Buendia.
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1. Mayor Froio appointed Council Members as liaisons to various Boards, Committees, and Commissions with the list of appointments attached to these Minutes; and
2. A motion was made by Council Member Parlet, seconded by Council Member Mattina, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0, to adopt a resolution appointing Mayor Froio and Mayor Pro Tem Costa as the alternate, to represent and vote on behalf of the City at the League of California Cities, Redwood Empire Division Business meetings; and Mayor Froio and Mayor Pro Tem Costa as the alternate; to represent the City and vote at Division Legislative Committee meetings.
VII. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Travel, Calendar, and Community Development Director Hejnowicz had no report.
Miscellaneous Reports, if any: City Attorney Ruderman advised that he will not be at the next meeting, but there will be a substitute.
City Manager Ingram advised the Council of a special meeting to be held on 01/29/2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Police Chief Rasmussen reported on the progress of the Community Discussion on the Opioid Crisis presentations at the local schools and advised that a community wide discussion will be held tomorrow night at the Soper-Reese Theatre.
Public Works Director Ladd was absent.
Administrative Services Director Buendia had no report.
Assistant City Manager Walker had no report.
Utilities Superintendent Harris had no report.
Council Member Parlet had no report.
Council Member Costa had no report.
Council Member Disney reported that the Fire Protection District had a public hearing on the Fire Mitigation fees, and the item will be coming before Council in the future.
Council Member Mattina had no report.
Mayor Froio has been receiving positive feedback on Xabatin Park, and he thanked Council Member Mattina for her efforts in obtaining the Christmas Tree in the Park.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Froio adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Michael Froio, Mayor
Attest:
bany Breeen
Kelly Buendia/ City Clerk
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LIAISONS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
LIAISONS
2023 2024
Lakeport Fire Protection District Council Member Disney Council Member Disney Council Member Parlet Council Member Parlet
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Council Member Parlet Council Member Parlet Mayor Mattina, Alt. Council Member Mattina, Alt.
Lakeport Main Street Association Mayor Pro Tem Froio Council Member Disney
APPOINTMENTS
2023 2024
League of California Cities Mayor Mattina Mayor Froio
Redwood Empire Division Mayor Pro Tem Froio Mayor Pro Tem Costa, Alt.
Division Business Meeting Voting Delegate
League of California Cities Mayor Mattina Mayor Froio
Redwood Empire Division Mayor Pro Tem Froio Mayor Pro Tem Costa, Alt.
Legislative Committee Voting Delegate
Lake County/City Area Planning Council Mayor Mattina Council Member Mattina Council Member Parlet Council Member Parlet
Council Member Costa, Alt. Mayor Pro Tem Costa, Alt.
Right of Way Ordinance Advisory Ad-Hoc Mayor Pro Tem Froio Mayor Froio Committee Council Member Disney Council Member Disney
PEG Board Council Member Froio Council Member Froio
Vector Control District Board George Spurr George Spurr Council Member Disney, Alt. Council Member Disney, Alt.
County of Lake Solid Waste Management Mayor Pro Tem Froio Mayor Froio Task Force Council Member Parlet Council Member Parlet
SB 621 Indian Gaming Funds Committee Councill Member Parlet Councill Member Parlet Mayor Mattina Council Member Mattina
Local Agency Formation Commission & Mayor Mattina Council Member Mattina LAFCO Alternates Council Member Parlet^ Council Member Parlet, Alt. ^Rotates to City of Lakeport in 2026 & 2027
Invasive Species Task Force Committee Council Member Disney Council Member Disney Clean Water Program Committee Council Member Costa Council Member Disney Council Member Disney, Alt. Mayor Pro Tem Costa, Alt.
Lakeport Unified School District Committee Mayor Mattina Council Member Mattina Council Member Costa Mayor Pro Tem Costa
Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority Mayor Pro Tem Froio Mayor Froio Council Member Parlet Council Member Parlet
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Risk Reduction Authority Council Member Costa Mayor Pro Tem Costa Kevin Ingram, City Manager, Alt
Lakeport Solid Waste Committee Mayor Pro Tem Froio Mayor Froio Council Member Parlet Council Member Parlet
Lake County Recreational Agency, JPA (LCRA) Mayor Mattina Mayor Froio Council Member Disney Council Member Disney
Tribal Consultation Committee Mayor Froio
(New Committee) Mayor Pro Tem Costa