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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, LAKEPORT GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AUTHORITY and THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER LAKEPORT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY)*
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 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.
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Mayor Disney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with Council Members Disney, Costa, Mattina, Parlet and Price present.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Drew Jacoby.
III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/ URGENCY
ITEMS:
A motion was made by Council Member Mattina, seconded by Council Member Price, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to accept the agenda as posted.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA: The following Consent Agenda items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without any discussion. Any Council Member may request that any item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion under the regular Agenda. Removed items will be considered following the Consent Calendar portion of this 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 January 20, 2026.
C. Application 2026-007: Approve application 2026-007, with staff recommendations, for the 2026 Winefest event.
D. Application 2026-008: Approve application 2026-008, with staff recommendations, for the 2026 Memorial Day Craft Fair.
E. Application G2026-003: Approve application G2026-003, with staff recommendations, for the 2026 Best Bass Tournament schedule using the 3rd Street Boat Ramps
F. Measure Z Advisory Committee
(MZAC):
Receive and file the draft MZAC minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting G. Warrants: Approve the warrant register of January 26, 2026.
H. Community Development
Department (CDD) Quarterly
Report:
Receive and file the CDD Quarterly Report.
Vote on Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Price, seconded by Council Member Parlet, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, items A-H.
V. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/REQUESTS:
A. Public Input: Marie Schraeder from Discover Lakeport CA provided statistics for her social media posts. She highlighted that the calendar is quite popular and a new radio show she will be hosting on KPFZ.
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VI. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Commercial Cannabis Ordinance
Amendments:
The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Hejnowicz.
Mayor Disney opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
Drew Jacoby, CEO of the Lake County Fairgrounds, presented background and additional information about the proposed ordinance, which was requested by the Lake County Fairgrounds in hopes of hosting a cannabis event with both retail sales and consumption.
Three emails in support of the ordinance were received from Erin McCarrick, Paul Bernacchio and Dr. Kirk G. Andrus. One email opposed to the ordinance was received from Scott Knickmeyer.
Michael Green spoke in favor of the ordinance and brought various packaged cannabis products for the Council to see.
Lewis Lincoln, cannabis business owner, spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Nara Dahlbacka, member of the Lake County Fair Board, spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Sky Laiwa, cannabis business owner, spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Jennifer Smith spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Mayor Disney closed the public hearing at 6:42 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Price, seconded by Council Member Parlet, and unanimously carried by voice vote 4-1-0-0, with Council Member Costa opposed, to introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance amending Sections 5.34.020 (“Definitions”) and 5.34.090 (“Commercial Cannabis Performance Standards”) of Chapter 5.34 (“Commercial Cannabis”) of Title 5 (“Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations”) of the Lakeport Municipal Code to allow limited temporary cannabis events at the Lake County Fairgrounds, as presented; and further find that the proposed ordinance is in the public interest, consistent with the Lakeport General Plan, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare, and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3).
VII. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
A. Administrative Services Director
1. 2025 Communications
Report:
Administrative Services Director Buendia presented the annual update on communications activity for 2025.
B. Police Chief
1. Vehicle Purchase: The staff report was presented by Police Chief Stoebe.
A motion was made by Council Member Costa, seconded by Council Member Price, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to award bids to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders, after application of the City’s 10 percent local preference policy where applicable, authorize City staff to make any necessary budget City Council Minutes of February 3, 2026 Page 4
adjustments within the General Fund, and authorize the City Manager to sign purchase orders and supporting contract documents for the procurement of one 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit Utility All-Wheel Drive patrol vehicle from Thurston Dodge of Ukiah, Vehicle upfitting services from Precision Wireless of Lakeport, Solesource procurement of the Motorola Solutions M500 Mobile Audio-Video system, and Sole-source procurement of police vehicle markings from Signs by Randy Hare, with a total project cost not to exceed $92,742.97, which includes a 5 percent contingency.
VIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Travel, Calendar, and
Miscellaneous Reports, if any:
Community Development Director Hejnowicz reported on the progress at the Parkside Apartments. All of the underground work was completed and they are starting the vertical construction,
Police Chief Stoebe gave an update on the Itelvi AI Camera Pilot Project. Five cameras are currently online and are working well. Footage from cameras in Library Park has been useful in a current assault investigation.
Finance Director Dizon reported that she will be meeting with the City of Ukiah Finance Director to collaboratively host a chapter meeting of the California Municipal Finance Officers here in Lakeport.
Utilities Director Harris offered no report.
Administrative Services Director Buendia offered no report.
Public Works Director Ladd reported that staff have been out trimming trees on Main Street.
Planning Services Manager Fernandez offered no report.
Assistant City Attorney Anderson offered no report.
City Manager Ingram reported that the South Main Street – Soda Bay Road Corridor Project received confirmation of $10.5 million of construction monies has been allocated through the California Transportation Commission.
Council Member Costa offered no report.
Council Member Parlet reported that he has been in contact with multiple parties interested in the cattle grazing lease at the CLMSD property on Linda Lane. He also announced that Clear Lake High School will host the NCL Divisional Wrestling Tournament for the first time in 50 years.
Council Member Price attended the PEG Board meeting and visited the Lakeport Senior Center. She also expressed concerns about the lack of benches or seating at some of the LTA bus stops.
Mayor Pro Tem Mattina reported that she will be attending the Lake APC Transit meeting next week.
Mayor Disney reported that the Lake County Recreation Authority meeting scheduled for next week is cancelled and he will be meeting with the CLHS Student Council next week to encourage youth involvement in the community. He also attended the Lake County Public Safety Heroes Awards last week and congratulated LPD’s Officer Johnson on his Officer of the Year Award.
IX. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Disney adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
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Brandon Disney, Mayor
Attest:
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Kelly Buendia, City Clerk