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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, April 7, 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 6:01 p.m. with Council Members Costa, Mattina, Parlet and Price present.
A moment of silence was observed for world-renown Lake County artist, Ron Keas, who recently passed away.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Disney, III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/ URGENCY
ITEMS:
A motion was made by Council Member Mattina, seconded by Council Member Parlet, 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 March 17, 2026.
C. Application 2026-015: Approve application 2026-015, with staff recommendations, for the Kiwanis use of the Snack Shack on the Fourth of July.
D. Application 2026-016: Approve application 2026-016, with staff recommendations, for the 2026 Memorial Day Parade.
E. Application 2026-017: Approve application 2026-017, with staff recommendations, for reserved parking on Forbes Street during the June election period.
F. Job Description Updates: Approve the modified Financial Services Specialist I / II / III classification and job description.
G. SB 1 Project List: Adopt the proposed resolution approving the City of Lakeport SB 1 Project List for fiscal year 2026-27 and direct staff to submit to the California Transportation Commission.
H. Supplemental Law Enforcement
Services:
Authorize the Police Chief to execute a Law Enforcement Service MOU with the City of Clearlake.
Vote on Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Parlet, seconded by Council Member Costa, 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 Schrader from Discover Lakeport CA provided an update on her climbing social media and website reach, and on a number of upcoming activities in Lakeport.
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B. Presentation: Representatives from the Children’s Council and the Lake County Office of Education provided a presentation on the Positive Community Norms project.
C. Proclamation: Mayor Disney presented a proclamation designating April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month to representatives from the Children’s Council, Child Welfare Services and the Lake County Office of Education.
D. Proclamation: Mayor Disney presented a proclamation designating April 2026 as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month to Barbara Clark, Executive Director, and members of the Lake County Arts Council.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING:
VII. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
A. City Manager
1. Fiscal Year 25/26 City
Department Goals
Progress &
Accomplishments
Presentation:
City Manager Ingram presented an update on accomplishments and progress towards the fulfillment of FY 25/26 Departmental Goals.
VIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Travel, Calendar, and
Miscellaneous Reports, if any:
Community Development Director Hejnowicz no report
Police Chief Stoebe offered no report.
Finance Director Dizon offered no report.
Utilities Director Harris offered no report.
Administrative Services Director Buendia offered no report.
Public Works Director Ladd offered no report.
Planning Services Manager Fernandez offered no report.
City Attorney Anderson offered no report.
City Manager Ingram reported that the South Main Street Resiliency Plan was not included in Congressman Thompson’s recommended projects for Congressional Community Funding. Staff will continue to work with the Congressman’s office to identify alternate funding possibilities. He also attended the CalCities Revenue & Tax Committee meeting, where the committee was presented with several bills sponsored by the League that the City will support.
Council Member Costa reported that she is continuing to work on the Splash-In Event with the organizers.
Council Member Parlet reported that Lake APC is installing flashing beacons along the Northshore to improve lighting and safety on Highway 20.
Council Member Price offered no report.
Mayor Pro Tem Mattina advised that there will be an APC/LTA meeting tomorrow in Lower Lake. She attended the CalCities Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee meeting and received legislative updates from CalCities lobbyists.
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Mayor Disney advised that the regular meeting of the Lake County Recreation Authority will be cancelled this week. Representatives from the LCRA will be presenting to both City Councils and the Board of Supervisors in the upcoming month.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Disney adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 7:32 p.m. to discuss:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel; Existing Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)).
The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the local agency in the litigation.
In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, Case No. 1:17-md-02804-DAP, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
Plaintiff: City of Lakeport.
Defendants: Associated Pharmacies, Inc (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics).
Report Out of Closed Session: Mayor Disney returned the meeting from Closed Session at 8:01 p.m. to report that the Council voted unanimously, 5-0-0-0, to execute the settlement agreement.
IX. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Disney adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. _______________________________________
Brandon Disney, Mayor
Attest:
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Kelly Buendia, City Clerk