LAKEPORT, Calif. – This week the Lakeport City Council will tour the city's docks, consider the first introduction of a speed zone study ordinance and a resolution to call for the municipal election in November.
The council will meet beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
The earlier meeting time is for the purpose of holding a walking tour of the Library Park docks. The council will leave the chambers to walk over to the docks at 4:30 p.m. and is expected to return to city hall at 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend any or all of the tour.
After it returns to City Hall, the council will hold a closed session for employee negotiations before the open portion of the meeting reconvenes.
During the meeting, Robinson Rancheria will present a check to support the city's annual July 4 fireworks display.
The council will then receive a presentation from Alan Flora and Jill Ruzicka of the county of Lake regarding the county's marketing program.
Under business items, council members will consider an application from bar owner Logan Weiper for a series of block parties and concerts with closure of Main Street on June 7, July 5, and Aug. 16.
City Engineer Scott Harter will introduce to the council a proposed speed zone study ordinance and set a public hearing for June 17 for its adoption.
The supplemental engineering and traffic study includes the area of the Mendocino College Lake Center in Parallel Drive, which had not been established during the 2011 study.
City Clerk Janel Chapman will present to the council a resolution calling for a general municipal election this November and requesting approval of the Lake County Board of Supervisors for election services to be provided by the county elections official.
Chapman also will present a lease for a new RicohMP C4503 copier/printer/scanner.
On the meeting's consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances; the April 30 warrant register; minutes of the May 6 council meeting; approval of Application No. 2014-010 with staff comments for the Lake County Chamber of Commerce to hold the Memorial Day Parade on May 24, Oktoberfest on Oct. 4 and Holiday Lighted Parade on Nov. 29; deny the claim of Bill Kennedy on the advice of REMIF and the city attorney; receive and file annual report including police operation plan for fireworks; and approve the production agreement with Pyro Spectaculars in the amount of $16,500 for the annual fireworks production on July 4 and authorize the city manager to execute the agreement.
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