How to resolve AdBlock issue? The council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
The agenda can be found here.
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On Tuesday, the council will hold a public hearing to adopt an ordinance to the municipal code requiring the licensure of tobacco retailers, regulating the sale of tobacco products, and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
The council approved the first reading during a public hearing held at its Nov. 19 meeting.
City Manager Kevin Ingram’s report explained, “Lake County faces significant health challenges, including a high rate of tobacco use,” adding that tobacco use and vaping are prevalent among even younger populations and are “a significant problem in our school system.”
At its Aug. 16 meeting, the Board of Supervisors adopted its own tobacco retail ordinance.
The council began considering the ordinance in September, when its members heard an in-depth presentation from Lake County Public Health regarding its recently adopted ordinance
establishing a tobacco retail license program. At that time, the majority of the council signaled support for moving forward with such regulations.
“During that meeting, the City Council expressed support for establishing local tobacco retail regulations and partnering with Lake County Public Health to develop an enforcement program with a specific focus on reducing sales to minors,” Ingram said.
He said the city of Lakeport has discussed creating consistent tobacco retailer regulations that can be implemented countywide by Lake County Public Health with both county officials and the city of Clearlake.
“The proposed ordinance before the Council aligns closely with the County's ordinance but includes additional flexibility for enforcement responsibilities. Specifically, the ordinance designates the City Manager as responsible for enforcement. This designation allows the City Manager to delegate enforcement authority to any agency, department, or individual as approved by the City Council,” Ingram wrote.
“The ordinance also explicitly permits the City Council to enter into agreements with the County or other agencies to perform enforcement duties,” Ingram continued. “City staff recommends contracting with Lake County Public Health to enforce and administer the ordinance. However, should the City choose to alter this arrangement in the future, the ordinance ensures that enforcement authority remains clearly under the City's jurisdiction. This proposed approach provides flexibility while maintaining the necessary structure to effectively regulate tobacco retail activities and protect public health.”
Also on Tuesday, the council will conduct a second reading and hold a public hearing to consider the addition of a section to the Lakeport Municipal Code establishing a procedure requiring the exhaustion of administrative remedies for individuals or entities challenging fees, charges, and assessments on real property levied by the City of Lakeport,” said Finance Director and Assistant City Manager Nick Walker in his report to the council.
Under business, the council will discuss and review observed trends in received traffic safety related complaints as part of its bi-annual traffic safety report.
On the consent agenda — items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote — are ordinances; minutes of the City Council’s regular meeting on Nov. 19; approval of the continuation of the proclamation declaring a local state of emergency due to severe weather conditions including heavy rain, and extreme wind; adoption of the resolution accepting the Potable Water Backup Power Project; adoption of the resolution accepting the exchange of granulated activated carbon, Bid No., 24-08, and authorize the filing of the notice of completion; and adoption of the resolution rescinding Resolution 2957 (2024) and revising the Master Pay Schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
The council also will hold a closed session to discuss negotiations with the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians for city-owned property at 3665 State Highway 175, with Wine Country Compressors for a city-owned property at 910 Bevins St., and with the Lake County Tax Collector’s Office for four properties.
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