The council will meet in closed session beginning at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, to discuss negotiations with the Lakeport Unified School District for property at 800 N. Main St. and conference with labor negotiator regarding the Lakeport Police Officers Association before the open portion of the meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
On Tuesday’s agenda is a proposal to place before city residents in November a ballot measure “to prohibit the use, discharge and explosion of all fireworks, including the ‘safe and sane’ fireworks.”
Lakeport voters adopted Measure C in 2009, which amended the Lakeport Municipal Code to allow for the sale and use of California state fire marshal approved safe and sane fireworks within the city of Lakeport.
The sale of the fireworks are conducted by four local non-profit groups in accordance with the ordinance adopted by Measure C.
“Over the years, residents have lodged complaints about the sale and use of fireworks, including County residents outside of the incorporated area of Lakeport. With the devastating wildland fires occurring in Lake County, the number of protests has continued to rise,” said City Clerk Kelly Buendia in her report to the council.
She said that, in response to those protests, the city’s Public Works and police departments began public education campaigns which included placement of signs at the city limits warning passersby that fireworks were illegal beyond the city limit.
“The Police Chief conducted outreaches via social media regarding the law and providing safety precautions for legally purchased fireworks. Finally, communication was provided reminding residents about Measure C adopted by voters in 2009,” Buendia wrote. “Regardless of these efforts, public outcry has continued; prompting the item to be placed on the agenda for discussion.”
On Tuesday morning, the Board of Supervisors will consider offering a letter in support of the proposed ballot measure to ban fireworks.
The council on Tuesday also is scheduled to consider a resolution granting consent to the county of Lake to establish the Lake County Tourism Improvement District.
There also will be a public hearing as part of the proposed adoption of a resolution ordering Community Development Director Kevin Ingram to abate properties where nuisance weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt have been identified.
In other business, the council will hold a public hearing to consider a general plan amendment and zone change to revise the existing general plan and zoning land use classification for the Pacific West Communities housing project at 1255 Martin St.
Finance Director Nick Walker will take to the council a proposal for the city manager to enter into an agreement with Lake County Broadband Solutions for the Library Park and Downtown Wi-Fi Project, and Police Chief Brad Rasmussen will seek authorization for staff to conditionally cancel the council’s regular meeting on Aug. 7 and approve the participation of the city of Lakeport in the National Night Out event, with street closures and the gazebo in Library Park reserved for the event.
Also on Tuesday, the Lake County Chamber of Commerce will present a donation for the annual July 4 fireworks show in Library Park.
On the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances; minutes of the council’s regular meeting on June 19 and hte special meeting on June 26; the July 10 warrant register; rejection of Claim No. 2018-005, filed by Mario and Lyann Williams, as recommended by REMIF; approval and authorization for the city manager to execute a professional services agreement with Polestar Computers for the provision of IT support services; approval and authorization for the city manager to execute the professional services agreement with JJACPA for independent auditing services; authorization for the city manager to sign a contract with West Consultants Inc. not to exceed $35,541 for the preparation of reservoir inundation maps and an EAP for the dam serving CLMSD’s wastewater reservoir; adoption of the proposed resolution electing to have delinquent water and sewer user charges, fees, and penalties for fiscal year 2017-2018 collected on the tax roll, and set a public hearing for Aug. 7 at 5:15 p.m.
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