CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake City Council is set to consider purchasing a property to develop for housing, commercial and recreational uses and also will discuss a letter of intent to sell a portion of Redbud Park for a hotel development project.
The council will meet for a closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss negotiations for a property at 14885 Burns Valley Road owned by One Shot Mining before the public portion of the meeting convenes at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5.
Because of the county’s shelter in place order, Clearlake City Hall remains closed to the public, however, the virtual meeting will be broadcast live on the city's YouTube channel or the Lake County PEG TV YouTube channel. Community members also can participate via Zoom.
The agenda can be found here.
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The council will get an update on November’s adoptable dogs, and host presentations for recognition of five-year and 25-year employees, offer appreciation to trunk or treat and “You’ve Been Boo’ed” volunteers, and hear a presentation by the Lake County Economic Development Corp. on the Small Business Program.
On Thursday, the council will consider a purchase agreement with One Shot Mining Co. LLC for parcels located at 14885 Burns Valley Road, 14795 Burns Valley Road, 14760 Olympic Drive, 3334 Washington St., 3359 Washington St. and 3367 Washington St.
The Clearlake Planning Commission held a special Tuesday evening during which it considered whether the purchase was in keeping with the general plan, as Lake County News has reported.
City Manager Alan Flora wrote in his report to the council that the city has been exploring locations for a new Public Works corporation yard. At the same time, the city was looking for a large parcel that also could accommodate other uses.
“This analysis identified one primary undeveloped site in the City that can accommodate the multiple uses. This is the property north of Safeway on Burns Valley Road, owned by One Shot Mining Company, LLC. The property consists of approximately 31 acres included in three parcels,” he wrote. “Additionally, the City has negotiated to include three additional properties owned by One Shot Mining to the east of Burns Valley Road.”
Flora said the overall project would include development of the westernmost portion of the property for the Public Works yard and some space for the Clearlake Police Department’s evidence storage. He said that area of the property is well suited for this use adjacent to the Pacific Gas and Electric corporation yard.
“The north eastern corner of the property is well suited for multi-family housing development. The eastern portion of the property along Burns Valley Road is envisioned for either retail development or the location for a community recreation center. The remaining middle portion of the property would be developed for new softball fields and potentially some soccer fields as well. After the purchase is approved the City will immediately begin work on site planning and design,” Flora said.
He said the city and One Shot Mining have agreed to a total sales price for the six parcels of $870,000. “The purchase will be made in three annual payments, $300,000 per year for each of the first two years and then a final payment of $270,000. The payments will not accrue any interest.”
One of the existing buildings has been removed by the owners, and the second building on Olympic Drive will be removed prior to the close of escrow, Flora wrote.
He is asking for the council to approve the purchase and sale agreement and authorize him to sign the agreement and other documents needed to close escrow.
Flora’s report said the purchase is a step toward city goals of supporting economic development and marketing real estate for development.
Under business, the council will discuss approval of a letter of intent with King Management, LLC, which wants to purchase a portion of Redbud Park at 14800 Ballpark Ave.
Flora’s report on the proposal to the council explains that Redbud Park and Thompson Harbor have been utilized for bass fishing tournaments for many years.
“One of the amenities that many launching sites have that make them more attractive is nearby hotel developments. Clearlake in general has a shortage of quality rooms that may be attractive to both anglers and other tourists,” he said.
Flora said the city entered into a letter of intent in July with King Management for development of a hotel at the former Pearce Field airport property.
“King Management is still interested in this project but is also interested in a hotel development at the Redbud Park site,” said Flora.
The council also is discussing the purchase of the 31-acre parcel on Burns Valley Road, which Flora said would offer the chance to develop new recreational amenities, including softball fields, at that site, and allowing the development of the existing fields for a hotel and other retail uses.
He said the proposed agreement would provide King Management a six-month window to perform due diligence and work through infrastructure and other planning items with the city.
“If adequate interest exists, the parties would negotiate a purchase and sale contract, or possibly a long-term lease agreement,” Flora said.
Flora said King Management proposes a nationally branded 60 to 80 room hotel with a small conference center, pool and other amenities.
The city would ensure that no development would occur at Redbud Park unless new replacement softball fields are constructed at another location, Flora said.
The proposed letter of intent covers approximately 2.5 acres on the far eastern portion of the property, leaving approximately four additional acres available for retail development. “This project would not impact the Youth Center property,” Flora added.
In other business on Thursday, the council will consider a senior planner position and modification to the management benefit plan and salary schedule update and discuss adopting a joint powers agreement and bylaws for the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority, which permits the merger of Public Agency Risk Sharing Authority of California and the Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund.
Also on Thursday, the council will continue its consideration of updating the city’s zoning code, design review procedures and design standards, and hold a first reading on the changes.
On the meeting's consent agenda – items that are not considered controversial and are usually adopted on a single vote – are warrant registers; minutes of the Sept. 9 Lake County Vector Control District Board meeting; minutes of the Oct. 1 meeting; consideration of continuation of declaration of local emergency issued on Oct. 9, 2017, and ratified by council action Oct. 12, 2017; consideration of continuation of declaration of local emergency issued on March 14, 2020, and ratified by council action March 19, 2020; consideration of a resolution adopting the fifth amendment to the FY 2020/21 Budget (Resolution No. 2020-27) appropriating funding and releasing the self insurance reserve, Resolution No. 2020-56; consideration of Resolution No. 2020-53, a resolution of the city of Clearlake, approving a temporary street closure for the annual Rotary of Clearlake Christmas Dinner; award of contract for design services for the Public Works Shop Site Planning Phase I; adoption of Resolution 2020-57 authoring the application for and receipt of Local Early Action Planning Grant Program funds.
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