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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The four candidates running for Lakeport City Council this fall sat down on Thursday to share their ideas, plans and issues.
Michael Froio, Michael Green, Nathan Maxman and Kenny Parlet took part in the virtual forum, held by Lake County News.
The four candidates discussed a number of topics, from COVID-19 to annexation, protecting the city from wildland fires, roads, the health of Clear Lake and park development.
The full video can be seen above.
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The council will meet for a closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss negotiations for a property at 14885 Burns Valley Road owned by One Shot Mining, litigation against the county of Lake over Treasurer-Tax Collector Barbara Ringen’s performance and conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation before the public portion of the meeting convenes at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15.
Because of the county’s shelter in place order, Clearlake City Hall remains closed to the public, however, the virtual meeting will be broadcast live on the city's YouTube channel or the Lake County PEG TV YouTube Channel. Community members also can participate via Zoom.
The agenda can be found here.
Comments and questions can be submitted in writing for City Council consideration by sending them to Administrative Services Director/City Clerk Melissa Swanson at
To give the council adequate time to review your questions and comments, please submit your written comments prior to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15.
On this week’s agenda is the presentation of October’s adoptable dogs.
Under business, the council will consider an agreement for agenda management services with Municipal Code Corp.
Administrative Services Director/City Clerk Melissa Swanson’s report to the council explained that an agenda management system would help reduce staff time in putting together agendas.
She said the cost would be $11,500, which includes the one-time cost of $1,500 for data importation. That’s compared to staff time totaling $2,200 per month or $26,400 annually to prepare agendas and packets.
The council also will consider updates to the city of Clearlake’s zoning code, design review procedures and design standards.
In other business, councilmembers will hear and act upon appeals of abatement orders for 15615 34th Ave. and 16221 32nd Ave., which both were cited for illegal outdoor marijuana cultivation.
Also on the agenda, the council will consider a resolution in support of Proposition 20, the Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act, which is on the November ballot.
The League of California Cities has asked for the council to consider adopting a resolution in support of the measure, which would reclassify as “violent” some crimes currently categorized as “nonviolent” and create two additional categories of punishable crimes with increased penalties, according to Swanson’s report.
On the meeting's consent agenda – items that are not considered controversial and are usually adopted on a single vote – are warrant registers; and consideration of Resolution No. 2020-52, approving a temporary street closure for the annual Trunk or Treat.
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The commission will meet via webinar beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.
The agenda can be downloaded here or seen below.
To speak on an agenda item, access the meeting remotely here or join by phone by calling 213-929-4231 or toll-free, 866-901-6455. The access code is 567-145-696; 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
Please 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.
The main item on the agenda is the proposed renaming of Westside Park Road to honor Charlie Jolin.
The Lakeport City Council in July approved beginning the street’s renaming process to honor Jolin, who died at age 96 in June and had begun the effort to develop the park in 1997.
The commission discussed the matter initially at its Sept. 8 meeting, with the majority at that point favoring “Charlie Jolin Way” as the new name for the street.
However, the commission voted to put off making a decision at that time in order to hear from the Westside Community Park Committee, which made the original proposal.
Also on Wednesday, the commission will review a pending projects list.
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101420 Lakeport Planning Commission agenda packet by LakeCoNews on Scribd
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Work is winding down on the Glass fire, which officials said is on track to be fully contained next week.
The Glass fire has remained at 67,484 acres since last week. In its final update on the fire, issued on Tuesday night, Cal Fire said containment was up to 97 percent.
Cal Fire said the fire, burning in Napa and Sonoma counties, is expected to be fully contained on Oct. 20.
The fire has destroyed 1,555 structures and damaged 282 others, with 1,217 structures continuing to be threatened by it, Cal Fire said.
On Tuesday night, Cal Fire said the remaining personnel on the incident numbered 185, along with 10 engines, seven water tenders, two hand crews and 10 dozers.
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