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Search for ninth Lake County Poet Laureate begins
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The search is on to find the 2016-2018 Lake County Poet Laureate.
Applications will be evaluated by the former and current Lake County Poets Laureate.
The application deadline is Friday, March 18.
Sponsored by the Lake County Arts Council, the event will be held at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport on Friday, April 8, at 6 p.m. The event is free to the public.
Interviews of finalists will take place that afternoon.
The April 8 reading will feature the finalists, and several of the previous poets laureate.
The 2016-2018 Poet Laureate of Lake County will be announced at the conclusion of the readings.
The role of a poet laureate is to promote poetry, writing and literacy in the community they represent.
Officiated by the Lake County Board of Supervisors, the tradition began in Lake County in 1998 with the installation of first Lake County Poet Laureate Jim Lyle.
Each successive poet laureate has found his or her own way to fulfill the role, with many currently active in Lake County’s vibrant literary community.
In Lake County, the poet laureate is a volunteer position. However, some laureates have applied for and received grants to support their community activities.
Any Lake County resident can apply for the position, or nominate a resident that they consider a viable candidate.
To apply:
– Collect up to eight of your original poems (10 pages maximum). Submit five sets of each poem, one set with your name on each page, and the other four sets without your name. This guarantees as much anonymity as possible when the poets laureate read the submissions.
– Ask a community member to write a letter of recommendation for you.
– Write a mission statement of how you would serve Lake County’s literary community, including any current or previous activities or involvement. Include your name, address, email, telephone number, and best time to call.
– If any of your poems have been published, list the titles, names of the publication and dates they were published.
– Be available on Friday, April 8, for an interview and public reading.
Send five copies of each of the above to Casey Carney, P.O. Box 84, Lower Lake, CA 95457. Email a copy of the same items to
If you do not have Internet access, mail six copies of the listed items by March 18.
You may nominate someone for the position by sending an email or letter to Casey Carney at the above addresses.
Include the person’s contact information, phone number, and a short statement about why you are nominating them.
Supervisors to hold midyear budget review, consider department merges and splits
LAKEPORT, Calif. – As part of the midyear budget review, the Board of Supervisors this week will consider combining some departments and splitting others, and will accept Valley fire-related donations.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 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.
In an untimed item, the board will hear the presentation of the midyear budget review and amendments for budget adjustments and new classifications to the document proposed by staff.
As part of that budget discussion, the board will consider combining the Department of Public Services and Department of Public Works, and at the same time separating the Department of Water Resources and Department of Public Works.
In other business, at 9:15 a.m. the board will consider continuing the proclamation of a local health emergency by the Lake County health officer. Dr. Karen Tait first made the proclamation in September after the Valley fire broke out, and the board must renew it every two weeks.
In an untimed item, the board will receive a recovery update regarding last year's wildland fires.
Also on Tuesday, at 9:10 a.m., the board will present a proclamation designating the month of February 2016 as Grand Jury Awareness Month.
At 9:11 a.m. the board will accept a $3,000 donation from the Lake Area Rotary Club Association and at 9:12 a.m. will accept a $10,000 donation from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. for the purchase of NOAA Weather Radios.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
7.1: Approve advertising memo bill between the county of Lake and Sonoma Media Investment Inc. for print and online publications, for Lake County destination marketing, a contract maximum of $60,775, and authorize the county administrative officer to sign.
7.2: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, approve Bid #16-01 to Consolidated Analytical Systems Inc. in the amount of $56,149.77 for purchase, delivery and installation of one air monitoring shelter at the LCAQMD Office 2617 S. Main St., Lakeport, CA and authorize the air pollution control officer to issue the notice of award and execute the purchase documents not to exceed $59,866.
7.3: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings held Feb. 2, 2016; Jan. 19, 2016; and Dec. 1, 2015.
7.4: Approve Resolution No. ULUSD 01-1516 of Upper Lake Unified School District adopting a conflict of interest code.
7.5: Approve Resolution No. 2015-2 of Kelseyville Cemetery District establishing updates to the conflict of interest code and authorize the chair to sign.
7.6: Adopt resolution approving the 2015-16 annual update to the Mental Health Services Act Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan for fiscal year 2014-15 through fiscal year 2016-17.
7.7: Adopt resolution approving second amendment to the standard agreement between the county of Lake and the Department of Health Care Services for the period between July 2, 2014 through June 30, 2017, an increase of $84,901 and authorize the Behavioral Health director to sign.
7.8: Approve agreement between county of Lake and Milhous Children's Services, for FY 2015-16 Specialty Mental Health Services, in the amount of $25,000 and authorize the chair to sign.
7.9: Adopt resolution approving right of way certification for Mathews Road/Manning Creek - Bridge Replacement Project - State Agreement No. BRLO-5914 (072).
7.10: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and the Department of Boating and Waterways, for financial aid program in the amount of $315,312, and authorize the sheriff to sign.
7.11: Approve out-of-state travel to Denver, Colo., for Marijuana Impact on Public Health and Safety Training, March 15-18, 2016 for two sheriff staff members.
7.12: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and Redwood Toxicology Laboratory Inc., for drug and alcohol testing services, in the amount of $25,000 and authorize the chair to sign.
7.13: Adopt resolution amending the resolution establishing a Geothermal Impact Mitigation Fund for the communities of Anderson Springs and Cobb Valley in Lake County.
7.14: Approve first amendment to agreement between the county of Lake and Pace Engineering for engineering services for CSA 21- North Lakeport Water Treatment Plant upgrades in the amount of $33,000 and authorize the chair to sign.
7.15: Adopt resolution approving agreement No.15-0262 with the state of California, Department of Food and Agriculture and authorizing execution of the contract and signature for fy15-16 insect trapping activities (to receive $21,820 from the state).
7.16: Adopt proclamation designating the month of February 2016 as Grand Jury Awareness Month.
TIMED ITEMS
8.2, 9:10 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of February 2016 as Grand Jury Awareness Month.
8.3, 9:11 a.m.: Acceptance of $3,000 donation from the Lake Area Rotary Club Association (LARCA).
8.4, 9:12 a.m.: Acceptance of $10,000 donation from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. for the purchase of NOAA Weather Radios.
8.5, 9:15 a.m.: Consideration of continuing the proclamation of a local health emergency by the Lake County health officer.
8.6, 9:30 a.m.: Public hearing, continued from Dec. 15, 2015, consideration of request for general plan amendment (GPA 15-01) of one parcel from low density residential to high density residential and a rezone (RZ 15-02) from "PDR-SC" planned development residential-scenic combining to "r3" multi-family residential; project applicant is Mark Tanti; located at 500 Whalen Way, Lakeport (APN 029-371-01).
8.7, 10 a.m.: (a) Written report and presentation by Lake County Chamber of Commerce; and (b) consideration of proposed agreement with the Lake County Chamber of Commerce to provide visitor information services and to promote and support the growth and vitality of local businesses, in the amount of $75,000 and authorize the chair to sign.
UNTIMED ITEMS
9.2: Recovery update from staff, assisting agencies and/or community groups, consequent to 2015 wildland fires.
9.3: Consideration of letter of support for AB 1559 (Dodd) to extend the period for individuals and businesses to defer payment to Board of Equalization from one month to three months.
9.4: (a) Consideration of waiving consultant selection process; and (b) consideration of agreement with Community Development Services to provide general economic development services.
9.5: (a) Presentation of mid-year budget review; (b) consideration of resolution amending Resolution No. 2015-119 to amend the FY 2015-16 adopted budget by adjusting reserves, fund balance carry over, revenues, and appropriations and canceling general reserves; (c) consideration of resolution establishing new classifications and amending Resolution No. 2015-120 to amend the position allocation for FY 2015-16 for selected budget units to conform to the mid-year budget adjustments and d) consideration of combining the Department of Public Services and Department of Public Works and separation of the Department of Water Resources and Department of Public Works.
9.6: Consideration of the following appointments: Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee.
9.7: Continued from Feb. 2, 2016; Jan. 19, 2016; and Dec. 1, 2015; consideration of (a) Pole attachment agreement between the county of Lake and Pacific Bell Telephone Co.; (b) amendment to tower and ground space license agreement between U.S. Cellular Corp., New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, and the county of Lake; and (c) agreement with Streamline Engineering for project testing and inspection services in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
9.8: Consideration of reduction of office hours at the sheriff's office.
9.9: Consideration of letter of support for the new Lakeport courthouse project.
9.10: Discussion and consideration of proposed Clear Lake water quality projects to submit to Assemblyman Dodd and Sen. McGuire for special funding.
9.11: Consideration of letter of support for Senate Bill 937 (McGuire) Disaster Relief: County of Lake: 2015 Wildfires.
CLOSED SESSION
10.2: Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9, subd. (d)(1): Bond v. Lake County, et al.
10.3: Public employee evaluations title: Agricultural Commissioner Steve Hajik, Public Works Director Scott De Leon.
10.4: Public employee appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Interviews and appointment of interim Behavioral Health director.
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Lakeport City Council to discuss walking trail plan, appoint new planning commissioner
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council is set to consider giving the green light to a plan to develop a new downtown walking trail and will take up the appointment of a new planning commissioner.
The Lakeport City Council will meet beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
Public Works Director Mark Brannigan will seek approval for the Parks and Recreation Commission's Downtown Walking Trail plan and authorization of the development of trails from Library Park to 16th Street and High Street.
Brannigan's report to the council explained that the Parks and Recreation Commission has been working on developing a plan to encourage healthy exercise in the downtown/Library Park area since the city of Lakeport received a donation of $5,000 from the Sutter Lakeside Active Living Grant program.
The commission at its Jan. 21 meeting approved motions defining the walking trails and a priority list of items to fund with the $5,000 grant, including medallion stamps to be placed on the sidewalk at quarter-mile intervals along the path, an informational sign, two park benches and a stretch station near the Lakeport Yacht Club.
The meeting also will include the presentation of a proclamation honoring retiring city Planning Commissioner Ross Kauper for his years of dedicated service to the city.
The council also is set to consider appointing George Spurr as Kauper's successor on the commission, with the term expiring Dec. 31, 2018.
Also on the agenda is the proposed appointment of Spurr and Frank Dollosso as voting members to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, effective immediately for terms expiring March 1, 2017.
In other business, Brannigan will ask the council to approve the Parks and Recreation Commission’s request to have the new Fifth Street bathroom at Library Park established and signed as unisex.
Brannigan also is seeking the approval of a purchase order and the lease/purchase agreement paperwork required in the lease/purchase of the replacement patch truck.
On the meeting's consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances; minutes of the regular Lakeport City Council meeting on Feb. 2; the Feb. 8 warrant register; rejection and return of claims of of Nine Green on the advice of REMIF; and approval of sending a letter to the California Court Facilities Advisory Committee supporting additional funding for the new Lakeport courthouse project.
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Clearlake City Council approves final version of new medical marijuana cultivation ordinance
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – In less than 10 minutes during its Thursday evening meeting, the Clearlake City Council held the final reading and took public input on a new ordinance that will significantly tighten city rules regarding medical marijuana cultivation.
The council unanimously approved the final reading of Ordinance No. 181-2016, originally crafted by an ad hoc committee last fall and recommended to the council by the Clearlake Planning Commission at its December meeting.
The new ordinance's key provisions include a ban on commercial cultivation, a six-plant limit on properties of any size, an annual permitting system, and prohibitions against growing in scenic and beautification corridors, near water bodies, or close to parks, schools and daycare centers.
City Manager Greg Folsom briefly went over the changes that necessitated what he called the “second second reading.”
The ordinance went before the council for a first reading on Jan. 14, at which time Folsom said the council asked for several modifications, including reducing a permanent ban on cultivation for those guilty of repeated violations to a five-year ban, removing criminal remedies and minor wording corrections.
The document went before the council for what was expected to be its second and final reading on Jan. 28, but the council asked for several more modifications, including correcting an inaccurate modification to the ordinance regarding setbacks and adding a requirement that outstanding fines be paid prior to lifting the five-year ban.
Only two people spoke during the public comment period.
Clearlake resident Estelle Creel told the council that – although she had not read all of the document – it had holes big enough to drive a tractor trailer through and that the city was likely to be sued as a result of enforcement attempts.
Michael Green, a recent Lakeport resident and president of the Fresno Cannabis Association who had spoken to the council at its Jan. 14 meeting, lauded the council for going through the ad hoc committee process.
While he said he believed there would be some issues with the ordinance's enforcement, “I think the spirit of the law is what matters here,” and that the city would have good results if it tried to enforce the ordinance in a fair manner.
Councilman Bruno Sabatier, who was on the ad hoc committee, told his colleagues on the council, “I do also appreciate the process that we went through. It was a very engaging conversation that we all had together.”
However, he brought up issues with larger properties and said that the ad hoc committee had discussed allowing grows in detached structures in certain areas where grows are prohibited under the new rules, such as beautification zones.
He wanted to know if fellow council members were open to having a discussion about those matters at some point in the future.
Councilwoman Joyce Overton said the state gave the city the right to zone marijuana growing where appropriate, and noted that current businesses in beautification zones have a lot of stipulations they must meet.
Mayor Russell Perdock, who also was on the ad hoc committee, said the group had gathered information from different disciplines. “And we reached consensus, and from that consensus we were able to put together this proposal.”
Perdock said the ordinance is a living document that can be amended in the future.
Vice Mayor Gina Fortino Dickson agreed, explaining that the ordinance had three levels of review – community members, the planning commission and the council.
The result, she said was “what I think is going to be a very workable document for our community.”
Fortino Dickson then moved to accept the ordinance on its final reading, with Councilwoman Denise Loustalot seconding. The council approved the document in a 5-0 roll call vote.
The ordinance goes into effect in 30 days.
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