The council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16.
The meeting will be by teleconference only. The city council chambers will not be open to the public.
The agenda can be found here and is published below.
To speak on an agenda item, access the meeting remotely here or join by phone by calling toll-free 669-900-9128 or 346-248-7799. The webinar ID is 973 6820 1787, access code is 477973; the audio pin will be shown after joining the webinar. Those phoning in without using the web link will be in “listen mode” only and will not be able to participate or comment.
Comments can be submitted by email to
Indicate in the email subject line "for public comment" and list the item number of the agenda item that is the topic of the comment. Comments that read to the council will be subject to the three minute time limitation (approximately 350 words). Written comments that are only to be provided to the council and not read at the meeting will be distributed to the council prior to the meeting.
On Tuesday, Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace will update the council on the COVID-19 situation in Lake County.
The council also will present a proclamation honoring Pace for his leadership during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Pace is stepping down from his position with the county effective April 16.
Under council business, City Manager Kevin Ingram will ask for the council’s approval of the top 12 priorities developed at the March 9 council workshop and presented in the staff report for inclusion in the 2021-22 draft budget.
The goals, shown on pages 22 and 23 of the agenda packet, are as follows:
1. Enhance the historic downtown and lakefront area through improving wayfinding signage downtown, rehabilitation of the Silveira Community Center to allow wider access by the community for events and programs, and support the efforts for the construction of the Lakefront Park.
2. Continue efforts outlined in the Hotel Feasibility Study and Lakeport Lakefront Revitalization Plan to attract a full service lodging facility with dining and conference amenities.
3. Development of a strategic plan for the creation of a City Parks & Recreation Department.
4. Amend city ordinances to permit cannabis retailers and other commercial cannabis activities.
5. Establish policies to advance racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
6. Greater engagement with Lakeport Main Street Association roles and activities; increase the visibility of local businesses on social media; encourage ways to increase foot-traffic to downtown businesses and fill vacant storefronts.
7. Consider the adoption of a Property Maintenance Ordinance.
8. Maintain appropriate Staffing in Police Operations, Records and Evidence Divisions and Technology needs related to the same.
9. Develop and implement strategy to decrease Unfunded actual liabilities for pensions and other post-employment benefits.
10. Begin the construction of Lakefront Park.
11. Complete annexation of South Main Street.
12. Expand retail opportunities throughout the City with emphasis on clothing and general retail.
Also on Tuesday, Public Works Director Doug Grider will seek the council’s approval of a $725,000 construction contract to AFelix General Engineering Inc. dba WestPac Construction for the 2021 Sewer Main Rehabilitation Project.
On the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances, minutes of the regular council meeting on March 2 and the special meeting on March 9; the Feb. 25 warrant register; and adoption of a resolution accepting construction of the Second Street Sidewalk Improvements, Bid 19-07 by Team Ghilotti Inc., and authorize the filing of the notice of completion.
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2021 03 16 Agenda Packet for Lakeport City Council by LakeCoNews on Scribd