LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council is set to discuss allowing summertime events to resume as the city and the rest of the county work on reopening safely.
The council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20.
The meeting will be by teleconference only. The city council chambers will not be open to the public.
The agenda can be found here.
To speak on an agenda item, access the meeting remotely here or join by phone by calling toll-free 669-900-9128 or 346-248-7799. The webinar ID is 973 6820 1787, access code is 477973; the audio pin will be shown after joining the webinar. Those phoning in without using the web link will be in “listen mode” only and will not be able to participate or comment.
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On Tuesday, the council and staff will discuss resuming summer community events that were canceled last year due to the pandemic.
City Manager Kevin Ingram is seeking council direction from the council in processing and scheduling events using public areas in Lakeport in the coming months.
With Lake County moving into the orange tier on the governor’s COVID-19 Blueprint for a Safer Economy, restrictions on gatherings were eased beginning this week with additional reductions
anticipated in June, Ingram said.
Ingram said limitations remain in place for indoor events, while outdoor events appear to be permitted with the incorporation of masking and social distancing best practices. Outdoor
concerts and performances are still subject to greater restraints.
“Staff has met with Lake County Public Health to discuss the allowance of summer community events. Public Health has agreed to continue reviewing each event’s COVID-19 Mitigation Plan. Staff will require review of the mitigation plans to be completed prior to submission to the City Council,” Ingram said.
He said current state guidance does not clearly address non-ticketed, non-seated events and most Lakeport events fall into this category. “However, in general, Public Health believes that outdoor community events can be conducted safely with proper masking, adherence to social distancing best practices, and the inclusion of hand-washing stations.”
Noting that state guidance is subject to change, “staff is hopeful that vaccination efforts will prevent the reinstitution of increased restrictions,” said Ingram. “The state has indicated that on June 15, California will fully open its economy based upon vaccine availability and a consistently low burden of disease.”
Ingram also will ask for direction to process summer event applications in collaboration with the Lake County Public Health Department and approve Application 2021-005, with staff recommendations, for the Library Park Farmers’ Market beginning May 4.
Staff also is asking for the go-ahead to participate in Fourth of July activities incorporating proposed mitigation measures. Part of that discussion will include seeking approval for Ingram to sign a contract for a 2021 fireworks production for an amount not to exceed $22,000.
In other business, Administrative Services Director Kelly Buendia will present a resolution authorizing participation in the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority Worker’s Compensation Program effective July 1, 2021.
Police Chief Brad Rasmussen will seek authorization to purchase a new 2021 Dodge Charger patrol vehicle. The estimated cost to purchase and outfit the vehicle is $35,000.
Public Works Director Doug Grider will ask the council to approve a resolution approving the city of Lakeport’s SB 1 Project List for fiscal year 2021-22 and direct staff to submit to the California Transportation Commission.
Community Development Director Jenni Byers will present a draft resolution authorizing the city manager to sign the statement of assurances and submit an application for the State Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, Rounds 2 and 3.
On the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances, minutes of the regular council meeting on April 6, the April 12 warrant register, confirmation of the continuing existence of a local emergency for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, approval of the event application 2021-007, with staff recommendations, for the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Unit to utilize the Fifth Street parking lot on May 7, and receive and file the annual Housing Element report.
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Lakeport City Council to discuss summertime events
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