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Clearlake City Council to discuss sign ordinance updates
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake City Council this week will hold a public hearing on updates to the city's sign ordinance necessitated by a United States Supreme Court case handed down last year.
The council will meet in closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, for a performance evaluation of City Manager Greg Folsom before the public portion of the meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
One of the main items on the council's agenda is the public hearing related to the sign ordinance.
On June 18, 2015, the US Supreme Court issued its decision in Reed vs. The Town of Gilbert, involving an Arizona community that had sign regulations in place that applied different criteria to where, when and how temporary signs could be displayed depending on the message.
The court found that Gilbert's content-based restrictions on speech weren't justified by its interest in aesthetics and traffic safety, and that they therefore violated the First Amendment's Free Speech provision.
Earlier this month, the Clearlake Planning Commission went over proposed changes to the city of Clearlake's rules that are necessary as a result of the decision, as Lake County News has reported.
The commission unanimously recommended approval of the updated ordinance at its July 5 meeting.
Changes include removing a portion of the elections section that regulates election and political signs based on content, limiting the size of window signage, allowing for additional signage on properties that offer products for sale that are grown or raised onsite, and offering a conditional use permit to allow for signs that are flashing and rotating, or have moving parts or lighted elements.
In other business, the council will consider an agreement with the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce for use of office space at the community center, and select voting delegates and alternates for the League of California Cities annual convention in October.
On the meeting's consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are warrant registers and the amended job classification for the maintenance worker I/II position.
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Supervisors to continue discussions regarding cell tower appeal, cannabis tax
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Board of Supervisors this week will continue a discussion begun last month on an appeal for a cell tower project and take up a proposed cannabis tax first discussed last week.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8 and online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Boards/Board_of_Supervisors/calendar.htm . Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
At 9:30 a.m., the board will continue the public hearing begun on June 28 regarding the appeal of Epic Wireless Group – on behalf of Verizon Wireless – of the Lake County Planning Commission's denial of a use permit to construct a new 75-foot monopole cellular antenna at 5660 Staheli Drive in Kelseyville.
Opposition has centered on concerns regarding the project's close proximity to a neighborhood. Epic Wireless Group has argued that no other site that's been considered will fill the coverage gap.
At 11:45 a.m., the board will consider a proposed ordinance imposing a cannabis cultivation tax in the unincorporated areas of Lake County.
The board had held a lengthy discussion at the July 19 meeting, giving direction for County Counsel Anita Grant to come back with changes to the document, which will be discussed on Tuesday.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
7.1: Approve leave of absence request of Selena Jackson, substance abuse counselor, from June 16, 2016, to Aug. 31, 2016, or until such time as the Behavioral Health Department has completed a recruitment and is ready to make an offer of employment to fill the position, whichever date is sooner.
7.2: Adopt proclamation designating the week of July 25-31 as Invasive Weed Awareness Week in Lake County.
7.3: Approve minutes from the Board of Supervisors meeting held on July 12, 2016.
7.4: Adopt resolution approving the Lake County Health Services Department to submit acceptance paperwork and a certification clause from the California Department of Public Health Tuberculosis Control Branch for real-time allotment funding for tuberculosis cases in Lake County in the amount of $13,154 for FY2016-2017 and authorizing the board chair to sign said certification clause.
7.5: Adopt resolution approving the application of the Lake County Arts Council for the California Arts Council Grant for FY 2016-17 and authorizing the Lake County Arts Council to execute the grant contract.
7.6: Adopt resolution authorizing the Public Services director to sign a notice of completion for the work performed under agreement for the construction and completion of the Kelseyville Skate Park.
7.7: Approve amendment two to the consultant agreement between the county of Lake and SCS Engineers for design engineering services for the Eastlake Landfill expansion, an increase of $53,000 for a new contract maximum of $194,120, and authorize the chair to sign.
7.8: Approve (a) contract amendments No. 8 and No. 9 between the county of Lake and Sun Ridge Systems Inc. for the installation of both In Station and Mobile Mapping and Mobile Software in the total amount of $97,857 and authorize payment of $78,000 to be paid from Budget 2206, object code 62.74 and $19,857 to be paid from object code 28.30 and authorize chair to sign; and (b) approve the attached budget transfer supporting these payments from FY 2015/16.
7.9: Approve limited right of entry agreement between the county of Lake and the city of Lakeport for the Lakeport Downtown Improvement Project-Phase II, located at 230 N. Main St., Lakeport, which will include removal and replacement of sidewalks, water services and sanitary sewer laterals, and authorize the chair to sign.
7.10: Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors, (a) adopt resolution accepting funds associated with the Flood System Repair Project; and (b) adopt resolution accepting standard conditions associated with the Flood System Repair Project.
7.11: Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors, approve joint funding agreement with US Geological Survey for the operation of the stream gauge on Kelsey Creek near Kelseyville, in the amount of $14,700 and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
8.2, 9:10 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the week of July 25 to 31, 2016, as Invasive Weed Awareness Week in Lake County.
8.3, 9:15 a.m.: Public hearing, consideration of an Ordinance Amending Subsection 4.4 of Section 4-4 of Article I of Chapter 4 of the Lake County Code relating to fees for dog and cat licensing, redemptions, and other services provided by Lake County Animal Care and Control.
8.4, 9:30 a.m.: Public hearing, continued from June 28, consideration of Appeal (AB 16-01) of Planning Commission's denial of use permit (15-10) to construct a new 75-foot monopole cellular antenna; project located at 5660 Staheli Drive, Kelseyville (APN 008-050-22); applicant is Epic Wireless Group for Verizon Wireless .
8.5, 11 a.m.: Assessment appeal hearing, continued from June 28 and sitting as the Lake County Local Board of Equalization, Daniel Fossa - Application No. 01-2014 - 9270 Wildcat Rd., Kelseyville, CA (APN 011-044-04).
8.6, 11:45 a.m.: Consideration of proposed ordinance imposing a cannabis cultivation tax in the unincorporated areas of Lake County.
UNTIMED ITEMS
9.2: Consideration to adjourn Board of Supervisors meetings scheduled for Sept. 6, Oct. 11, Nov. 22, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3.
9.3: Consideration of an ordinance amending Subdivision (c) of Section 27-6 of Article 1 of Chapter 27 of the Lake County Code to revise fire mitigation fees for cases of locally declared emergencies .
9.4: Consideration of budget transfer approval for CSA #2 – Spring Valley (Budget Unit 8462) to provide an additional $153,900 in funding for the Pipeline Water Loss Minimization Project and authorize expenditure of said funding prior to the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget.
9.5: Consideration of (a) Award of Bid No. SD16-10, Lake County Special Districts CSA2 Spring Valley Water Distribution System Upgrade to California Trenchless Inc.; (b) approval of contract between the county of Lake and California Trenchless Inc. in the amount of $1,202,230 and authorize the chair to sign; and (c) authorization of Special Districts administrator to issue notice of award.
CLOSED SESSION
10.2: Public employee evaluations title: Interim Behavioral Health director, Community Development director.
10.3: Conference with legal counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 I(d)(2)(e)(1) – One potential claim.
10.4: Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 549456.9(d)(1): Smith v. County of Lake, et al.
10.5: Conference with legal counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(3): Claim of Stimmel.
10.6: Conference with legal counsel: Decision whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case.
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City of Lakeport to host National Night Out Aug. 2
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The city of Lakeport's National Night Out Against Crime will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 2.
The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the far north end of N. Main Street, just north of 16th Street.
The road will be closed on N. Main Street, starting from the intersection of 16th Street and North Main Street. The road closure will be from 4 to 8:30 p.m.
This event is coordinated to increase and improve police and community partnerships in the city.
City of Lakeport management and staff, city council members, Lakeport Police Officers and staff, Lakeport Fire Protection District, California Highway Patrol and other local safety officials will be on site to meet and greet local residents.
The event will feature free hot dogs courtesy of the Lakeport Grocery Outlet and cooked by the Kiwanis Club of Lakeport.
There also will be free popcorn and sno-cones. McGruff the Crime Dog and Chipper will be in attendance. Fill-Up the Clown will provide entertainment and balloon sculptures.
The event will have a youth game area and bicycle decorating contest, so organizers are asking that children bring their bicycles to participate.
Raffle prizes for children, under 18, will include two new bicycles with helmets and two new scooters with helmets and baseball mitts. There also will be raffle prizes for adults.
This event is being funded by Lakeport Police drug asset forfeiture funds and the generous donations of supplies and prizes by numerous local businesses and organizations including Kiwanis Club of Lakeport, Lake County News, Lakeport Grocery Outlet, Main Street Bicycles, KXBX 98.3 FM, Lake County 4-H, Lake County Fair, Servpro of Lake and Mendocino County, Pak N Mail, Lakeport Cinema 5, Jeff Morin Art and Saint Mary Immaculate Catholic Parish of Lakeport.
Follow the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/392951107564666/ .
County seeks applicants for advisory boards, commissions
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The county of Lake is seeking community members interested in serving on a number of county advisory boards and commissions.
The appointments will be approved by the Board of Supervisors.
The following is the list of vacancies.
Animal Control Advisory Board: Two vacancies – supervisorial District 2 and member-at-large.
Big Valley Groundwater Management Zone Commission: Seven vacancies – one member-at-large, four agriculture users category and two water district category.
Building Board of Appeals: Three vacancies – one representative each from supervisorial districts 2, 3 and 5.
Child Care Planning and Development Council: 10 vacancies – one consumer, two public agency, three community representative, two discretionary appointee and two child care provider.
Countywide Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Four vacancies – one representative each from supervisorial districts 1, 2, 3 and 4.
East Region 3 Town Hall: Five vacancies – one member of Spring Valley Property Owners Association, one member of Clearlake Oaks Keys Property Owners Association, one member of Clearlake Oaks Business Association and two members-at-large.
Emergency Medical Care Committee: 10 vacancies – one community college district, one California Highway Patrol representative, two EMT representatives, one private ambulance company, one sheriff’s office representative, two fire departments and two emergency room affiliated medical care coordinators.
Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee: One vacancy – Supervisorial District 2.
Hartley Cemetery District: Two vacancies – general membership (must live within the district boundaries and be registered to vote in Lake County).
Heritage Commission: Seven vacancies – one representative from each supervisorial district and two members-at-large.
In Home Support Services Public Authority Advisory Committee: Five vacancies – three senior consumer and two disabled consumers.
Lower Lake Cemetery District: Two vacancies – general membership (must live within the district boundaries and be registered to vote in Lake County).
Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Advisory Board: Six vacancies – general membership.
Mental Health Board: Two vacancies – one member-at-large and one family member of a present/past consumer.
North Bay Cooperative Library Advisory Board: One Lake County representative.
Public Defender Oversight Committee: Two vacancies – one member of the general public, one attorney.
Section 8 Resident Advisory Board: Nine vacancies – general membership.
Solid Waste Appeals Panel: Two vacancies – one public member and one technical expert.
Solid Waste Task Force: One vacancy – public representative.
Upper Lake Cemetery District: One vacancy – general membership (must live within the district boundaries and be registered to vote in Lake County).
All vacancies are countywide unless stated, and are voluntary.
If you have questions regarding a vacancy on one of these advisory boards, contact the Clerk of the Board's Office at 707-263-2368.
Applications are available at the Lake County Courthouse, Clerk of the Board Office, Room 109, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, or online at www.co.lake.ca.us on the Board of Supervisors page.
