How to resolve AdBlock issue? LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed rules for alcohol use in city parks and review law enforcement operations during the July 4th celebration.
The council will meet Tuesday, August 19, 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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The council will hold a public hearing regarding the closeout of the city’s $500,000 Community Development Block Grant from the state
The funds were used for the city’s Business Assistance Program, which provided loans to local businesses.
According to the staff report, $35,000 went to business in tree services, $35,000 to manufacturing and retail, $210,000 in health care and $140,000 to hospitality.
Another public hearing will introduce an ordinance amendment related to possession and consumption of alcohol in city parks, prompted by increased community events across the parks, according to the staff report.
Currently, alcohol is prohibited in city parklands unless explicitly authorized by the city council and police department, the staff report noted. The proposed amendment would increase the maximum fine for a misdemeanor violation from $500 to $1,000.
Under council business, the council will consider extending the city’s 2019 agreement with the Local Public, Education, Government — or PEG television channel to June 30, 2030.
This will be followed by a review of the after-action report of the police and fire department operations during the July 4th fireworks and events.
The police department made two arrests for “alcohol related offenses and resisting lawful police officer actions” during the July 4th celebration event, according to the staff report.
The report noted another three incidents of “assault and battery allegations at Library Part that resulted in no reportable injuries.”
The report identified the most significant areas for illegal fireworks this year as Willow Tree Plaza, Will-O-Point Resort and along the lakeshore between First Street and Clear Lake Avenue, the staff report said.
There were about 12 calls for service related to fireworks, eight arrests or detentions connected to fireworks, and three calls for dumpster fires — two near Marshalls and Tractor Supply, and one at the Safeway Center.
Throughout the night, more than 55 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized — 50 pounds by Cal Fire’s mutual aid units, and five pounds by local law enforcement staff.
The council also will consider declaring certain city-owned vehicles and equipment as surplus property and approving their sale or disposal.
On the consent agenda — items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote — are ordinances; waive reading except by title of any ordinances under consideration at this meeting for either introduction or passage per Government Code Section 36934; approval of the minutes of the City Council regular meeting of August 5, 2025; approval and submission of the proposed responses to the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report; receive and file the Community Development Department quarterly reports for the third and fourth quarters of FY 24-25; approval of application 2025-041, with staff recommendations.
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