CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The Clearlake City Council this week will consider a tribe’s appeal of a new hotel project and discuss an agreement with the county for a new regional skate park.
The council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
The meeting will be broadcast live on the city's YouTube channel or the Lake County PEGTV YouTube Channel. Community members also can participate via Zoom or can attend in person.
The agenda can be found here.
Comments and questions can be submitted in writing for City Council consideration by sending them to City Clerk Melissa Swanson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
To give the council adequate time to review your questions and comments, please submit your written comments before 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2.
Each public comment emailed to the city clerk will be read aloud by the mayor or a member of staff for up to three minutes or will be displayed on a screen. Public comment emails and town hall public comment submissions that are received after the beginning of the meeting will not be included in the record.
On Thursday, the council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Clearlake Planning Commission’s decision on Dec. 13 to grant a conditional use permit, design review and corresponding environmental analysis for a hotel development on 2.8 acres at 6356 Armijo Ave., part of the former Pearce Field airport property.
The Koi Nation of Northern California has appealed the project approval, alleging that the city’s tribal consultation process violates the California Environmental Quality Act.
In July 2021, the City Council unanimously approved the sale of that property to MLI Associates LLC, owned by Matt Patel, for a hotel development.
Patel is proposing a 75-room Fairfield Inn by Marriott hotel, with a meeting hall and event center.
During the commission’s Dec. 13 meeting, there was no public comment on the proposal, and city staff said they had received no written input on it.
Also on Thursday, the council will discuss and consider a memorandum of understanding between the county of Lake and city of Clearlake for the design cost related to the regional skate park in Austin Park.
City Manager Alan Flora’s report to the council explains that the city has solicited the services of a qualified firm to provide a design plan for the Austin Skate Park.
“The current skate park is in disrepair and in need of upgrades. The proposed skate park will be an all-wheel, concrete skate spot and will provide a safe, designated place for users to develop their skills and gather with friends. The design will feature a mix of street and transition-style terrain, with elements designed for all age groups and ability levels. The design will meet the needs of the community while incorporating Crime Prevention through Environmental Design principles, including a seating area and ADA accessibility,” Flora wrote.
Flora said the city selected American Ramp Co. to provide design services for the project. The project is to be funded through an agreement with the county of Lake to utilize District 2 Supervisor Bruno Sabatier’s cannabis funds allocation.
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the MOU at its Jan. 24 meeting, Flora said.
“The City expects design work to take a few months, with the first survey and public input meeting to be completed in the next few weeks,” his report noted.
The cost of the design services is $43,500.
On Thursday the council also will present certificates of appreciation for Breakfast with Santa volunteers.
On the meeting's consent agenda — items that are considered routine in nature and usually adopted on a single vote — are warrants and adoption of a resolution authorizing the city of Clearlake’s submittal of applications for all CalRecycle Grants for which city of Clearlake is eligible.
The council also will hold a closed session following the public portion of the meeting to discuss a potential case of legal action.
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