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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Clearlake City Council this week will once again consider an updated version of the city’s rental registration and inspection ordinance following revisions that arose from city staff’s discussion with local Realtors.
The council will meet for a workshop at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, before the regular meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
The agenda can be found here.
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. Register in advance for the meeting here; after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The council will start off with a workshop for an update on city projects before the meeting begins.
During the regular meeting, the council will present a proclamation declaring September 2025 as Senior Center Month.
On the agenda is a public hearing on an updated version of the city’s residential rental registration and inspection ordinance.
The staff report from Associate Planner Michael Taylor explains that the ordinance originally was introduced for its first reading at the council’s March 20 meeting and reintroduced on June 5.
“At both meetings, the City Council continued the item at the request of the Lake County Association of Realtors Task Force, which asked for additional time to review the proposed amendments and provide input. In response, the City Council granted the continuances to support meaningful engagement,” Taylor said.
Taylor said city staff has reviewed revisions from the task force and also met with its members, most recently on Aug. 19, “during which staff and Realtor representatives discussed the revised draft, clarified points of concern, and reached consensus on changes to be incorporated, as well as provisions acceptable to remain unchanged.”
His report added, “Staff are now returning the revised ordinance to the City Council for reconsideration of the first reading, with changes that reflect input received from the Realtor Task Force while maintaining consistency with the City's policy objectives.”
Under council business, they will discuss and consider the Lake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and its incorporation into the city’s general plan safety element.
The council also will consider awarding a contract for the Arrowhead Rd/Huntington Ave Drainage Project.
On the meeting’s consent agenda — items that are considered routine in nature and usually adopted on a single vote — are warrants; minutes; approval of the contract with OpenGov for software services; second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 282-2025, an amendment to Section 3-5.6 of the Clearlake Municipal Code regarding the collection of fire mitigation impact fees; the continuation of the director of emergency services/city manager proclamation declaring a local emergency for winter storms; continuation of the director of emergency services/city manager proclamation declaring a local emergency for the Boyles fire; and a report on the California redistricting special election and its impact on Clearlake.
The council also will hold a closed session to discuss a case of potential litigation and liability claims against the city by Wendy Torres and John Hayes.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The biannual Big Valley Small Farms Tour is back this fall, inviting the community to explore and celebrate local agriculture.
The tour will take place Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The tour is made up of six small family farms raising several kinds of crops, including blackberries, raspberries, olives for olive oil, saffron, flowers, pears and all kinds of vegetables and melons.
Visitors will have the chance to meet the farmers, tour their land and enjoy a variety of unique farm experiences.
The self-guided tour includes unique activities, tastings and demonstrations. They include:
• Valley Long Farm (Lakeport): Visitors can sample fresh walnut oil from the farm’s orchard and browse a variety of vegetables in the market garden.
• Edenberry Farm (Lakeport): Specializing in organic raspberries and blackberries, the farm will offer preserves, vinegars, and seasonal heirloom produce.
• The Ripe Choice Farm (Lakeport): The event will feature U-pick apples, fresh-pressed juice, baked goods, and a cooking demonstration by Chef Tammy.
• Campodonico Olive Farm (Lakeport): Guests can enjoy olive oil tastings and tours of the organic orchard while learning about olive cultivation and processing.
• Peace & Plenty Farm (Kelseyville): Known for regenerative farming practices, this farm grows vegetables, saffron, lavender, and cut flowers. Guided tours will be available throughout the day.
• Panella Orchards (Kelseyville): Making its debut on the tour, Panella Orchards will host hayrides and pear tastings at its century-old pear farm, along with farm stand goods.
Organizers say the event highlights both the diversity and sustainability of local farming practices, while fostering connections between growers and the community.
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