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Interim Police Chief Rasmussen indicated that the Indian Gaming money
application has gone in. He also reported that a wild boar was killed near
Del Lago as it was acting aggressively.
Administrative Services Director Buendia reported that open enrollment for
insurance will be May 20 through June 10. Notifications will be going out.
Public Works Director reported that the final work on the restroom project
is being done, the aqua dams have been taken down, and the parks are
being prepared for the upcoming season.
Interim Finance Director Buffalo delivered the Third Quarter Financial
Report.
Utilities Director Brannigan reported that May 7 is the shoreline cleanup at
1:00 p.m. at the Yacht Club. Food will be available. He also reported that
he will be addressing the schools regarding protecting the environment.
Community Development Director Knoll reported that the Main Street
Association’s annual Downtown Cleanup will be done May 21.
City Manager Silveira thanked everyone for their cards and flowers during
the past couple of weeks. The League is sponsoring Legislative Days on
May 17 and 18. If anyone wants to go, they should let the City Manager
know.
Council Member Mattina reported that she attended a dinner for the
Outdoor Writers Association of California. Some of the writers indicated
that we have a great small town. There were several good reviews.
Council Member Mattina asked about policies for contracts. A workshop
on this can be done in June.
Council Member Engstrom reported that Grillin’ on the Green will be on
Saturday, August 6, and wants to know if the Council Members would like
to participate. He will follow up.
Mayor Lyons reported that CLAS will be meeting this Friday. Mayor Lyons
will not be able to attend the next LAFCO meeting and asked that Council
Member Rumfelt attend.
Council Member Rumfelt reported that there is a person with a big boat in
several cars in front of and around the house on Eleventh Street. There is
also a house on High Street just before the library that in the past has been
blighted. A lot of work is being done now, and Council Member Rumfelt
would like to see us give them a certificate of beautification.
There is a League meeting in Ukiah on Friday, May 13. Council Member
Rumfelt will be attending. City Manager Silveira and Interim Police Chief
Rasmussen will also be attending.
Council Member Rumfelt reported that there will be an Invasive Species
meeting here at May 16. They will also be doing a training here on
Monday, May 9, at 6:00 p.m.
IX. CLOSED SESSION: The meeting was adjourned to closed session at 6:53 p.m. pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957(e) – Public Employee Performance
Evaluation – City Manager; and pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Paradise v.
Ferguson, Case No. CV 11-00375 RS; and pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiator. Property at
902 Bevins Court, Lakeport, CA. Negotiating parties: City Manager and
Richard J. White. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
Minutes of the Lakeport City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting of 05/03/2011 Page 3
X. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION: The meeting reconvened to open session at 7:35 p.m. It was reported that
Council Member Mattina recused herself from discussion regarding the real
property negotiations at 902 Bevins Court due to a conflict, and she left the
room. Staff was given direction.
Direction was given that the Mayor is authorized to execute the Stipulation
for Dismissal of Party in Paradise v. Ferguson, et al. United States District
Court Case No. CV 11-00375 RS.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lyons adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
ATTEST APPROVED
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JANEL M. CHAPMAN, City Clerk SUZANNE LYONS, Mayor
CITY OF LAKEPORT
3.3.1 ELECTRONIC MAIL (EMAIL), THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT AND THE BROWN ACT .......................6
4.2 AGENDA................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.4.1 INTENT
The full City Council, as a whole, retains power to accept, reject, amend, influence, or otherwise
guide and direct staff actions, decisions, recommendations, workloads and schedules,
departmental priorities, and the performance of City business. Should a Council member
become dissatisfied about a department, he/she should always talk it over with the City Manger,
not the department head. Concerns about the department head must be taken to the City
Manager only. Individuals are encouraged to initiate resolution of problems as soon as possible
and not let them fester. This section addresses the relationship and conduct between City
Council members and staff with the intent of the Council to: (1) affirm that governing shall be
by will of the collective Council, and (2) establish guidelines for Council and staff to ensure
orderly, consistent and open City government.
3.7.6 QUALIFICATIONS
Although the only two established minimum qualifications for appointment are (1) residency in
the City for at least 30 days prior to the appointment, and (2) voter registration at the time of
appointment, each applicant shall be encouraged to submit a written statement of 200 words or
less covering at least the following areas:
a) The amount of time available each week to devote to the Council
b) Reasons for wanting to be appointed
c) Involvement in community affairs and organizations
d) Personal qualifications for the position
e) Prior experience in government or areas associated with or doing business with government
4.1.2 QUORUM
Three members of the City Council constitute a quorum to do business. When no quorum is
present, the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, or any other Council member shall adjourn the meeting. If
no Council member is present, the City Clerk shall adjourn the meeting.
4.2 AGENDA
4.2.6 RECONSIDERATION
Resubmittal of issues previously acted upon is discouraged; however, in extraordinary
situations, a request to reconsider an action taken by the City Council may be considered. The
request must be presented by a Council Member who voted with the majority at the Council
meeting at which the original vote was taken. The vote may be reconsidered during that
meeting, but no later than the next Council meeting. Debate is limited to the question of
whether or not there is a majority interested in reconsidering the matter. If a majority of the
Council votes to reconsider an action, the matter will be placed on the next or future agenda.
No member of the Council, employee of the City, or anyone else present shall disclose to any
person the content or substance of any discussion which takes place in a closed session unless
authorized by a four-fifths vote of the Council, or as otherwise required by law.
6.6 RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations or reports to the Council must be in written form.
STAFF REPORT
RE: Illegal Fireworks-Police Operations Plan MEETING DATE: 05/17/2011
BACKGROUND:
Lakeport Municipal Code Chapter 5.30 Fireworks, sub 5.30.220(a) requires that the Police Department
present to the City Council an operation plan. Said operation plan shall include the following information:
(i) Identification of areas within the City where illegal fireworks were a problem in the previous year;
(ii) A detailed explanation of the deployment of fire and law enforcement personnel to deal with those
troublesome areas as well as with the balance of the City;
(iii) A report on the apparatus and personnel who’ll be on duty for the period of June 17th through July
16th of that year, and more particularly, on the 1st through the 5th of July, inclusive;
(iv) Recommendations on and discussion of what, if any, dedicated illegal fireworks enforcement patrols
there should be for that year and all other relevant information and statistics deemed necessary by the
City Council.
DISCUSSION:
There are significant increases in the number of visitors to our city during the July 4th holiday and the
30-day period surrounding it. The number of visitors to the city peaks on July 4th as many persons arrive to
enjoy fireworks related activities. In order to provide for proper public safety, the Police Department
increases its staffing levels as much as possible in the period surrounding July 4. During the fireworks show
on July 4th, the Police Department deploys all of our staff as well as mutual aid staff from other law
enforcement agencies in Lake County. The police department has developed the 2011 fireworks period
operation plan along with public notices regarding the use and discharge of legal fireworks.
OPTIONS:
Receive and file staff report including police operation plan or request additional information from staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None $$2,500.00 in Police Overtime Account Number: 2010/915.000
Comments: The fireworks sale surcharge paid to the City is sufficient to cover police overtime cost.
EFFECTIVE
JUNE 17-JULY 16
(i) Identification of areas within the City where illegal fireworks were a problem in the previous
year.
The Police Department has identified the areas described as “The Parklands” and “Willow Point”
as those areas most affected by illegal fireworks.
(ii) Detailed explanation of the deployment of law enforcement personnel to deal with those
troublesome areas as well with the balance of the City.
The Police Department provides routine patrol to those areas which present the most problems on a
daily basis when staffing levels permit and during the course of the patrol officer’s duties.
Increased patrols with targeted enforcement will occur in specific areas when deemed necessary.
(iii) A report on the apparatus and personnel who’ll be on duty for the period mentioned above
and more particularly on the 1rst through the 5th of July.
The Police Department will provide uniformed patrol to those areas described above through June
17 and July 16 when staffing levels permit. As it relates to Independence Day the Police
Department will set up a command post at City Hall and with the assistance of allied agencies,
conduct a mass canvass of the “Parklands” utilizing officers on foot patrol. Officers assigned to
the “Parklands” will directly target the troublesome areas and seek out illegal fireworks violators.
Officers will also be assigned to the remaining areas of the City, not demeaned as troublesome, in
patrol units.
(iv) Recommendations on and discussion of what, if any, dedicated illegal fireworks enforcement
patrols there should be for that year.
The Police Department is coordinating, as in years past; with members of the Lakeport Fire
Department, California Department of Forestry, Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Clearlake
Police Department, Lake County Probation Department, Lake County District Attorney-
Investigations Division, California Highway Patrol and California State Parks-Law Enforcement
Division-Clearlake Sector to provide personnel during Independence Day throughout the
“Parklands” and Willow Point. Patrol units will provide patrol coverage to the identified problem
areas, other areas demeaned to be troublesome as well as continuing to provide public safety
services throughout the city.
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS
A) HOURS OF DISCHARGE;
2) Any street within the incorporated area of Lakeport which does not violate section
5.30.180 B, which states “IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO IGNITE,
DISCHARGE, PROJECT OR OTHERWISE FIRE OR USE ANY SAFE AND SANE
FIREWORK, OR PERMIT THE IGNITION, DISCHARGE OR PROJECTION UPON
OR OVER OR ONTO ANOTHERS PROPERTY WITHOUT HER/HIS PERMISSION
OR WITHIN 10 FEET OF ANY RESIDENCE, DWELLING OR OTHER STRUCTURE
USED AS A PLACE OF HABITATION BY HUMAN BEINGS.”
3) In years past, it was not uncommon to have Safe and Sane Fireworks in the Safeway, Kmart,
Nylander Center, Shoreline Center and Vista Point parking lots; however, these are private
parking lots, and law enforcement does not have permission to allow such activities. Persons
took it upon themselves to use these lots without expressed or written consent.
CITY OF LAKEPORT
City Council
Lakeport Redevelopment Agency
City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District
STAFF REPORT
RE: Milling Project on Lakeport Boulevard MEETING DATE: 05/17/11
BACKGROUND:
Over the past winter, heavy rainfall amounts have accelerated the deterioration of the open grade asphalt on
Lakeport Boulevard from the east boundary of the Cal-Trans right of way to Larrecou Lane; this is the
downhill portion of Lakeport Boulevard. The damage is beyond conventional repair methods, and the open
grade needs to be milled off and replaced with another wear surface.
DISCUSSION:
Mobilization costs for a project of this size could be as much or more than the cost to perform the work.
In order to save a substantial amount on the mobilization, staff is seeking a contractor working with a
milling machine already in our area. Working with a contract who already has a milling machine in the area
would result in a substantial cost savings to the City.
If a substantial cost savings could not be negotiated, staff would return to Council with an alternative plan,
most likely an RFQ for the work being purposed.
OPTIONS:
Approve or Deny staff request
FISCAL IMPACT:
None $5,000 Account Number: 990.320 ADA
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Motion to authorize the Public Works Director to enter into contract with a milling contractor to mill off
the existing open grade asphalt in Lakeport Boulevard.
Attachments:
STAFF REPORT
RE: Building Permit Report MEETING DATE: 05/17/2011
SUMMARY:
Attached is a copy of the April 2011 building permit log and pending permits. The following are totals for
Fiscal Year 2010/2011 for the Building Department:
Number of Permits 127
Construction Value $3,626,544.76
Permit Revenue $45,919.13
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Receive and file monthly Building Permit Report for April 2011.
STAFF REPORT
RE: RFP For Business Loan Servicing MEETING DATE: 05/17/2011
BACKGROUND:
The City recently was awarded a CDBG grant to fund our business loan program. The City uses the
services of a consulting firm to provide loan qualifying, processing, and servicing services. CDBG
regulations require a competitive selection procedure to hire a consultant such as this.
DISCUSSION:
n/a
OPTIONS:
n/a
FISCAL IMPACT:
None $40,000.00 Account Number:
Comments: Estimated contract amount to provide loan servicing over the life of the grant.
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Motion to authorize staff to issue an RFP for business loan consultants.
Attachments:
STAFF REPORT
RE: Street Closure for County Sesquicentennial Celebration MEETING DATE: 05/17/2011
BACKGROUND:
The County will celebrate its Sesquicentennial (150 years) Anniversary on Friday, May 20, 2011 (see attached
flyer). A group of volunteers, including the City Manager, have been working on putting together a
ceremony to commemorate this event. Sponsors of the event include Friends of the Lake County Museum,
Groody River Films, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Lake County Historical Society, Lake County
Marketing and Economic Development Program, and Lake County News.
The goals of the committee is to educate residents and visitors of all ages about the history of Lake County
through historical stories, instill a sense of community pride based on our collective history, promote the
positive attributes of Lake County, and thus, create an environment in which people are more likely to visit,
relocate, and establish businesses here, Encourage residents and direct descendants of Lake County’s
“founding families” to inspire their own legacy, and recognize the notable achievements through the years.
DISCUSSION:
The committee will hold a celebration program in the Museum Park. There will be a reenactment of the
May 20, 1861, signing of incorporation that carved a section from northern Napa County to create Lake
County. Period costumes will be worn, and there will be entertainment, displays, and refreshments.
Admission will be free. As part of the program, they would like to have a display of vintage fire trucks and
other vintage equipment and possible vendor booths on Third Street. The actual celebration will begin at
5:00 p.m., but there will be a need to block off the area around 1:00 p.m. for setup.
OPTIONS:
Approve closure of Third Street or deny request.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None $ Account Number: Comments:
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Motion to approve closure of Third Street between Main and Forbes Streets on Friday, May 20, 2011, from
1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.