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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, May 5, 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 Costa, Mattina, Parlet and Price present.
Council member Parlet was absent at the time of roll call but arrived at 6:15 p.m. during item 5.C, the presentation of the PEG Annual Report.
Prior to beginning the meeting, a moment of silence was observed in memory of Josh Sumpter, a remarkable young man remembered for his courage during a long battle with cancer and his strong ties to Lake County through the Sumpter family.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Disney led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/
URGENCY ITEMS:
City Manager Ingram requested to remove Item 4.D Application 2026-021 for consideration at a future meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Mattina, seconded by Council Member Costa, and unanimously carried by voice vote 4-0-0-1 to accept the agenda as amended.
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 April 21, 2026.
C. Application 2026-020: Approve application 2026-020, with staff recommendations, for the Red, White & Blues event.
D. Application 2026-021: Approve application 2026-021, with staff recommendations, for the Kiwanis Concessions at the Movies by the Lake.
E. Application 2026-022: Approve application 2026-022, with staff recommendations, for the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration.
F. Application G2026-012: Approve application G2026-012, with staff recommendations, for the Upper Lake High School Performance Band show in the Library Park Gazebo.
Vote on Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Price, seconded by Council Member Costa, and unanimously carried by voice vote 4-0-0-1 to approve the Consent Agenda, items A-F, with item D removed.
V. PUBLIC
PRESENTATIONS/REQUESTS:
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A. Public Input: Jennifer Martin addressed the Council regarding the need for a way to get from Martin Street to Lakeport Boulevard without using Bevins, which is difficult for pedestrians currently.
B. New Employee Introduction: Utilities Director Paul Harris introduced new Utilities Department employee Trina Kollasch, who is the newest Administrative Analyst with the City.
C. Presentation: Supervisor Bruno Sabatier provided a 2026 PEG Annual Report summarizing revenue and expense budget estimates along with current activities and upcoming programs.
Jennifer Martin asked about commercials publicizing Lake County.
D. Proclamation: Mayor Disney presented a proclamation designating the week of May 2-9, 2026, as Osteogenesis Imperfecta Awareness Week in the City of Lakeport.
E. Proclamation: Mayor Disney presented of a Proclamation designating May 11-16, 2026 as National Police Week in the City of Lakeport. Lieutenant Cooley received the proclamation.
F. Proclamation: Mayor Disney presented a Proclamation designating May 3-9, 2026 as National Small Business Week in the City of Lakeport to Don Smith, President, and board members of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
G. Presentation: Mayor Disney presented an update on the purposes and activities of the Lake County Recreation Authority.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING:
VII. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
A. City Manager:
1. Periodic Traffic Safety
Update:
The staff report was presented by City Manager Ingram. Public Works Director Ladd contributed additional information on Vision Zero and the pilot stop at 11th Street and Forbes Street. Lieutenant Cooley provided information on traffic enforcement efforts.
Supervisor Rasmussen spoke in support of the pilot program for the stop signs at 11th and Forbes.
Jennifer Martin suggested making 11th Street a one-way street.
A motion was made by Council Member Parlet, seconded by Council Member Costa, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to adopt the Resolution establishing a Vision Zero framework for the City of Lakeport, receive and file the periodic traffic safety update, and direct staff to proceed with the proposed pilot all-way stop control at the intersection of 11th Street and Forbes Street and return with findings and recommendations.
VIII. CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Travel, Calendar, and
Miscellaneous Reports, if any:
Community Development Director Hejnowicz offered no report.
Lieutenant Cooley offered no report.
Finance Director Dizon offered no report.
Utilities Director Harris offered no report.
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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 noted that there were two major events at Xabatin Community Park over the weekend that were well attended. He complimented the Parks staff on their work to clean up after the events so that the Park remains a beautiful area for daily passive use.
Council Member Costa reminded everyone that the Clear Lake Splash-In event is coming up June 4-7, 2026.
Council Member Parlet warned about the increasing price of produce such as tomatoes and potatoes.
Council Member Price reported that the Chamber of Commerce will be holding a B2B mixer at the Skylark on May 11, 2026.
Mayor Pro Tem Mattina advised that there will be a new vision care office opening in the City and that it will take the VSP insurance.
Mayor Disney attended press conference held by Senator Mike McGuire at the Lakeport Fire Station announcing nearly $2 million in state investments for Lake County fire districts.
IX. A. CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Disney adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 8:04 p.m., to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code § 54956.8) Property Addresses: 026-251-06
026-122-06
025-036-04
025-036-03
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Lake County Tax Collector
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Report Out of Closed Session: Mayor Disney returned the meeting to Open Session to advise there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Disney adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. _______________________________________
Brandon Disney, Mayor
Attest:
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Kelly Buendia, City Clerk