CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The Clearlake City Council this week will consider an agreement with the Elem Indian Colony regarding its plans for a travel center in the city and discuss what possible actions to take in light of significant increases in the costs of the Burns Valley Sports Complex Project.

The council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.

The meeting will be broadcast live on the city's YouTube channel or the Lake County PEGTV YouTube Channel.

Community members also can participate via Zoom or can attend in person. The webinar ID is 821 0671 9961.

The meeting also can be accessed via One tap mobile at 16694449171,,82106719961# or by dialing 1 669 444 9171.

The agenda can be found here.

Comments and questions can be submitted in writing for City Council consideration by sending them to City Clerk Melissa Swanson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To give the council adequate time to review your questions and comments, please submit your written comments before 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7.

On Thursday, the council will consider a memorandum of understanding with the Elem Indian Colony regarding development of a travel center at 14825 and 14855 Lakeshore Drive. The site, near Redbud Park, was the former location of Mario’s Restaurant and Silk’s. The tribe purchased it in 2019 and was successful in having it placed into trust.

Also on Thursday, the council will have a discussion with staff and possibly give direction related to cost increases with the Burns Valley Sports Complex Project that staff said are arising due to delays because of the Koi Nation’s lawsuit against the city.

In other business, the council will appoint the 2024 mayor and vice mayor; consider a summary vacation of the irrevocable dedication of a roadway and public utility easement as being a part of an existing subdivision as requested by Mitchell and Patricia Markowitz; authorize a five-year contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader cameras; and hold a public hearing to adopt the first amendment to the 2023-24 fee schedule, update facility rental fees.

The council on Thursday also will meet December's Adoptable Dogs and present the employee years of service awards and certificates of appreciation to volunteers.

On the meeting's consent agenda — items that are considered routine in nature and usually adopted on a single vote — are warrants and City Council minutes; award of a contract to Pro-Ex Construction in the amount of $30,300 and authorize the city manager to approve up to 10% for additional unforeseen contract amendments; minutes of the Oct. 11 Lake County Vector Control District Board meeting; review and approval of the annual calendar of meetings for 2024; approval of Resolution 2023-46 for the application of the Outdoor Equity Program Grant; and receipt and filing of a memo regarding holiday closure of the City Hall administration office.

The council also will hold a closed session discussion regarding the Koi Nation’s lawsuits and a liability claim of Andrew Kirkendall against the city.

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