The council will convene for a workshop at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, regarding the new paperless agenda and iPad use before the regular meeting convenes at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
During the meeting, City Clerk Janel Chapman will take to the council a request to purchase iPads and software to implement the paperless agenda process.
Purchasing the iPads for council members is estimated at $2,743, and expected to save the city time and costs for copying agendas, estimated to cost about $2,393 annually, according to Chapman’s report.
The council is expected to adopt a resolution allocating funds from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund based on a request from Police Chief Brad Rasmussen. The city expects to receive up to $100,000 from the fund for police services.
Rasmussen also will seek the council’s authorization to send a letter to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding proposed changes to the liquor license for Lakeside Family Fun and Event Center, 872 Lakeport Blvd.
The business owner, Charles Richardson, has requested modifications to the license, which Lakeport Police Department requested due to previous issues at the business location, according to Rasmussen’s report.
Now, however, police are willing to let some of the requirements loosen, including allowing later hours for liquor sales and entertainment events, based on documents accompanying Rasmussen’s letter.
Rasmussen’s report said Richardson “has made several improvements to the location and worked towards eliminating any reoccurrence of the previous problem activity. To date, the Police Department has received a minimal call volume related to the business.”
The council also will consider implementing a warrant ratification process and authorizing the Lakeport Finance Department to issue warrants when expenditures are appropriated and payments due and payable; and will consider a resolution approving a joint powers agreement relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority and approving the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds by the authority for the purpose of financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of Sunshine Manor Apartments.
Also on Tuesday, the council will discuss approving a budget amendment to reduce financial liabilities through payment of “old bank” compensation time and vacation time still on the balance sheet.
The council also will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with unrepresented employee groups as well as property negotiations involving 1411 Alden Ave., and two cases of anticipated litigation.
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