CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is due to speak to the Clearlake City Council this week about its program to shut off power in times of extreme fire danger.

The council will meet beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.

At the start of the meeting, Clearlake Animal Control will present the adoptable dogs for July and the council will hear about the National Night Out event.

Under council business, the council will hear a presentation by PG&E on its Public Safety Power Shutoff Program.

PG&E began implementing the program last year at times of heightened fire danger, in particular, when red flag warnings with high winds and temperatures, and low humidity are reported.

The program and its impact on communities across the state is now the subject of significant concern and discussion.

In other business, the council will consider approving a two-year agreement between the county of Lake, city of Lakeport and city of Clearlake for support of Lake County Public, Education and Government, or PEG, television station, and adopt a resolution approving the report of delinquent public nuisance abatement costs and collection of such charges on the tax roll.

The council also is being asked to adopt an ordinance amending the Clearlake Municipal Code regarding reserve police officers.

“The city does not currently have an ordinance regarding a reserve police officer program or
designation of Level 1 reserve officers. The proposed ordinance codifies the establishment of a
reserve police officer program, including designated Level 1 reserve police officers,” Police Chief Andrew White wrote in his memo to the council.

There also will be discussion and direction on the development of a local tobacco retail licensing policy and reasonable distance from entrances ordinances.

On the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are warrant registers and minutes of the June 12 Lake County Vector Control District Board.

The council also will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and an existing lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric Co.

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