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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Sheriff Brian Martin got a mixed reception from the Board of Supervisors last week when he went to ask for support for restructuring his agency’s administration and adjusting pay rates as part of addressing retention and salary compaction.
The board voted to approve the restructuring proposal in concept but held off on approving the pay increases for the retitled jobs until a classification and compensation study is completed later this year.
Martin’s department has faced a deepening struggle with both retention and recruitment, primarily concerning deputies and correctional officers.
The sheriff’s request went to the county’s Classification and Compensation Committee before he took it to the board.
According to a Feb. 4 email to Martin from County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson, the committee approved the restructuring but not the salary increase request, in anticipation of the compensation study, the results of which are “needed to establish a reliable baseline from which the Board can consider implementing salary and benefit increases,” Huchingson wrote.
Martin decided to go ahead and take the matter to the board, and last Tuesday he laid out his plan, which he estimated in his written report would cost the county an additional $2,000 per month.
His administrative staffing currently includes one filled undersheriff’s position; two deputy sheriff captains, one filled and one unfilled and unfunded; five deputy sheriff lieutenants, three filled and two unfilled and unfunded; one unfilled central dispatch manager; one correctional captain, which is unfilled but being performed by a deputy sheriff lieutenant; and one filled correctional lieutenant.
Martin’s restructuring plan includes eliminating the correctional captain and central dispatch position and changing the titles to chief deputy. At the same time, he sought to consolidate the captain and lieutenant’s positions, also converting them to the chief deputy title.
Overall, Martin said he would still have 11 allocated management positions, three of which would remain unfunded and unfilled. He said he expects to eliminate those three unfunded positions in the new fiscal year budget.
The correctional lieutenant would remain in place as a promotional opportunity for staff in the correctional officers series, he said.
Martin explained that he wanted to establish a proper classification for recruitment and retention, to reduce salary compaction and remove a layer of management.
He said there is salary compaction all across the county and in his department that has resulted from decisions and actions over a very long period of time.
Martin said the entry level monthly pay for a lieutenant is $5,953 a month, only 13 percent more than the entry level monthly pay for a sergeant, $5,244.
He said the new chief deputy classification has an entry level monthly salary of $6,171, which represents a $188-per-month change. He said it’s is inadequate to relieve salary compaction, and he wanted the board to consider bringing it up to $6,636 per month.
The sheriff explained his ongoing recruitment challenges, noting that over the last 12 months he’s lost 26 full-time employees, including 14 correctional officers and six deputies, three dispatchers and three civilian employees.
During the same time period, he’s only been able to hire eight new employees – four civilian staff, two dispatchers and two deputy sheriffs.
While Martin said he understands there is a salary compensation survey under way, “This is a matter that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later.”
He said his plan won’t be a fix, but it will be helpful. “It’s not a cure, it’s a Band-Aid to get us through.”
Supervisor Rob Brown questioned if it would address retention, as he hadn’t seen administrative staff leaving, and suggested retention is an issue for correctional officers and deputies. Martin replied that it’s more of a recruitment issues.
Brown said the county was telling the employees it’s having the most trouble keeping that they have to wait for raises – due to the compensation study – and that the board needed to factor that into its decision as a matter of principal.
Supervisor Bruno Sabatier said he liked Martin’s plan because he thought it created stability, which does create retention.
Law enforcement is foundational, and Sabatier said he didn’t think the county had to wait to help other staff. “I think us waiting is us choosing to wait.”
Supervisor Moke Simon, who sits on the Classification and Compensation Committee, told Martin, “We understand the long term need for this,” and said the classification study is coming out in September.
Sabatier moved to approve Martin’s restructuring proposal, which the board approved 4-0. Supervisor EJ Crandell was absent for the meeting.
However, when Sabatier moved to approve the resolution for position allocations, which would have given the $188-per-month increase for the chief deputy position, it was voted down, with only Sabatier voting for it.
Huchingson said that with the resolution failing, there was no mechanism for the restructuring, suggesting Martin could resubmit an updated resolution. Martin said he didn’t want to do that.
County Counsel Anita Grant offered an alternative. “You can approve in concept and defer the outcome until you get the study.”
Simon moved Grant’s suggestion, which the board approved unanimously.
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The board voted to approve the restructuring proposal in concept but held off on approving the pay increases for the retitled jobs until a classification and compensation study is completed later this year.
Martin’s department has faced a deepening struggle with both retention and recruitment, primarily concerning deputies and correctional officers.
The sheriff’s request went to the county’s Classification and Compensation Committee before he took it to the board.
According to a Feb. 4 email to Martin from County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson, the committee approved the restructuring but not the salary increase request, in anticipation of the compensation study, the results of which are “needed to establish a reliable baseline from which the Board can consider implementing salary and benefit increases,” Huchingson wrote.
Martin decided to go ahead and take the matter to the board, and last Tuesday he laid out his plan, which he estimated in his written report would cost the county an additional $2,000 per month.
His administrative staffing currently includes one filled undersheriff’s position; two deputy sheriff captains, one filled and one unfilled and unfunded; five deputy sheriff lieutenants, three filled and two unfilled and unfunded; one unfilled central dispatch manager; one correctional captain, which is unfilled but being performed by a deputy sheriff lieutenant; and one filled correctional lieutenant.
Martin’s restructuring plan includes eliminating the correctional captain and central dispatch position and changing the titles to chief deputy. At the same time, he sought to consolidate the captain and lieutenant’s positions, also converting them to the chief deputy title.
Overall, Martin said he would still have 11 allocated management positions, three of which would remain unfunded and unfilled. He said he expects to eliminate those three unfunded positions in the new fiscal year budget.
The correctional lieutenant would remain in place as a promotional opportunity for staff in the correctional officers series, he said.
Martin explained that he wanted to establish a proper classification for recruitment and retention, to reduce salary compaction and remove a layer of management.
He said there is salary compaction all across the county and in his department that has resulted from decisions and actions over a very long period of time.
Martin said the entry level monthly pay for a lieutenant is $5,953 a month, only 13 percent more than the entry level monthly pay for a sergeant, $5,244.
He said the new chief deputy classification has an entry level monthly salary of $6,171, which represents a $188-per-month change. He said it’s is inadequate to relieve salary compaction, and he wanted the board to consider bringing it up to $6,636 per month.
The sheriff explained his ongoing recruitment challenges, noting that over the last 12 months he’s lost 26 full-time employees, including 14 correctional officers and six deputies, three dispatchers and three civilian employees.
During the same time period, he’s only been able to hire eight new employees – four civilian staff, two dispatchers and two deputy sheriffs.
While Martin said he understands there is a salary compensation survey under way, “This is a matter that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later.”
He said his plan won’t be a fix, but it will be helpful. “It’s not a cure, it’s a Band-Aid to get us through.”
Supervisor Rob Brown questioned if it would address retention, as he hadn’t seen administrative staff leaving, and suggested retention is an issue for correctional officers and deputies. Martin replied that it’s more of a recruitment issues.
Brown said the county was telling the employees it’s having the most trouble keeping that they have to wait for raises – due to the compensation study – and that the board needed to factor that into its decision as a matter of principal.
Supervisor Bruno Sabatier said he liked Martin’s plan because he thought it created stability, which does create retention.
Law enforcement is foundational, and Sabatier said he didn’t think the county had to wait to help other staff. “I think us waiting is us choosing to wait.”
Supervisor Moke Simon, who sits on the Classification and Compensation Committee, told Martin, “We understand the long term need for this,” and said the classification study is coming out in September.
Sabatier moved to approve Martin’s restructuring proposal, which the board approved 4-0. Supervisor EJ Crandell was absent for the meeting.
However, when Sabatier moved to approve the resolution for position allocations, which would have given the $188-per-month increase for the chief deputy position, it was voted down, with only Sabatier voting for it.
Huchingson said that with the resolution failing, there was no mechanism for the restructuring, suggesting Martin could resubmit an updated resolution. Martin said he didn’t want to do that.
County Counsel Anita Grant offered an alternative. “You can approve in concept and defer the outcome until you get the study.”
Simon moved Grant’s suggestion, which the board approved unanimously.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Cold temperatures and clearer weather are forecast for this week, according to the National Weather Service.
Conditions are expected to remain clear over the next several days, punctuated by slight chances of rain midweek and at the weekend.
Much of the snow on Lake County’s mountaintops from the weekend melted off under Monday’s bright, clear sunshine.
This week it’s also time for the “super snow moon” – the largest supermoon of 2019. The moon was at 99.5 percent when it rose on Monday night. It will peak just after 7 a.m. Tuesday, and will be at 99.7 percent when it rises on Tuesday night.
The wet weather from last week, coupled with snowmelt, pushed Clear Lake’s level to just over 8.0 feet Rumsey, which is monitor stage. The lake is full at 7.56 feet Rumsey the special measure for Clear Lake.
The local forecast calls for clear and sunny skies on Tuesday, with chances of showers on Wednesday and Wednesday night.
The National Weather Service’s Sacramento office reported that the change in conditions will come from a weak cold low pressure system dropping out of the Gulf of Alaska, which will bring rain to lower elevations and light snow to Northern California’s mountains midweek.
In Lake County, Thursday and Friday are expected to once again be sunny, with chances of showers Saturday and Sunday.
Nighttime temperatures this week will drop into the high 20s, with daytime temperatures ranging into the low 50s.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The Napa County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating the circumstances that led to a deputy’s fatal shooting of a man on Sunday night.
The shooting occurred on Sunday at 11 p.m. near the 1100 block of Henry Road in Napa during a traffic stop.
Authorities said the male suspect fired the first shot, from his car, at the deputy. The sheriff’s deputy returned fire and the suspect died at the scene.
The agency said its investigators are reviewing and assessing the deputy’s body worn camera footage which shows what transpired prior, during and after the incident.
The decedent’s identity hadn’t been released on Monday due to the man’s next of kin having not yet been notified, officials said.
The Napa County Sheriff’s Office said the deputy did not suffer any physical injuries and she has been placed on administrative leave.
The investigation is in the early stages and is being conducted by the Napa County Major Crimes Task Force, which consists of investigators with the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, Napa Police Department and the Napa County District Attorney’s Office.
“We fully intend to issue information in a timely manner without jeopardizing the integrity of the investigation. We don’t anticipate issuing additional details of this incident before Wednesday afternoon,” the sheriff’s office said.
The shooting occurred on Sunday at 11 p.m. near the 1100 block of Henry Road in Napa during a traffic stop.
Authorities said the male suspect fired the first shot, from his car, at the deputy. The sheriff’s deputy returned fire and the suspect died at the scene.
The agency said its investigators are reviewing and assessing the deputy’s body worn camera footage which shows what transpired prior, during and after the incident.
The decedent’s identity hadn’t been released on Monday due to the man’s next of kin having not yet been notified, officials said.
The Napa County Sheriff’s Office said the deputy did not suffer any physical injuries and she has been placed on administrative leave.
The investigation is in the early stages and is being conducted by the Napa County Major Crimes Task Force, which consists of investigators with the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, Napa Police Department and the Napa County District Attorney’s Office.
“We fully intend to issue information in a timely manner without jeopardizing the integrity of the investigation. We don’t anticipate issuing additional details of this incident before Wednesday afternoon,” the sheriff’s office said.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Xavier Becerra, leading a 16-state coalition, on Monday filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California challenging President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency and his attempt to divert funding appropriated by Congress for other purposes.
Joining Attorney General Becerra in filing the lawsuit are the attorneys general of Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawai'i, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon and Virginia.
In the complaint, the coalition alleges that the Trump Administration’s emergency declaration and diversion of funds is unconstitutional and otherwise unlawful.
The states seek to block the Trump Administration’s emergency declaration, the unauthorized construction of the border wall, and any illegal diversion of Congressionally-appropriated funds.
“President Trump is manufacturing a crisis and declaring a made-up 'national emergency' in order to seize power and undermine the Constitution,” said Gov. Newsom. “This 'emergency' is a national disgrace. Rather than focusing on fighting the real vulnerabilities facing Americans, the President is using the powers of America’s highest office to fan the flames of nativism and xenophobia. Our message to the White House is clear: California will not be part of this political theater. We will see you in court.”
“President Trump treats the rule of law with utter contempt. He knows there is no border crisis, he knows his emergency declaration is unwarranted, and he admits that he will likely lose this case in court. He is willing to manipulate the Office of the Presidency to engage in unconstitutional theatre performed to convince his audience that he is committed to his ‘beautiful’ border wall,” said Attorney General Becerra. “Today, on Presidents Day, we take President Trump to court to block his misuse of presidential power. We’re suing President Trump to stop him from unilaterally robbing taxpayer funds lawfully set aside by Congress for the people of our states. For most of us, the Office of the Presidency is not a place for theatre.”
The complaint filed Monday alleges that the Trump Administration’s action declaring a national emergency due to a purported border crisis is unlawful and unconstitutional. The states argue that President Trump’s hyped crisis is a pretext to justify redirecting congressionally-appropriated funds to pay to build a wall along the southern border after he failed to get Congress – or Mexico – to pay for it.
The states filing the action argue that the facts do not support President Trump’s rhetoric or his declaration.
They cite statistics showing that unlawful southern border entries are at their lowest point in 20 years, immigrants are less likely than native-born citizens to commit crimes, and illegal drugs are more likely to come through official ports of entry. Representatives of the opposing state say there is no credible evidence to suggest that a border wall would decrease crime rates.
The states allege that the Trump Administration’s action exceeds the power of the executive office, violates the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes, and would illegally and unconstitutionally divert federal funds appropriated by Congress for other purposes.
The suit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to block the emergency declaration, the construction of the wall, and any illegal diversion of congressionally-appropriated funds.
A copy of the complaint is posted below.
Joining Attorney General Becerra in filing the lawsuit are the attorneys general of Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawai'i, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon and Virginia.
In the complaint, the coalition alleges that the Trump Administration’s emergency declaration and diversion of funds is unconstitutional and otherwise unlawful.
The states seek to block the Trump Administration’s emergency declaration, the unauthorized construction of the border wall, and any illegal diversion of Congressionally-appropriated funds.
“President Trump is manufacturing a crisis and declaring a made-up 'national emergency' in order to seize power and undermine the Constitution,” said Gov. Newsom. “This 'emergency' is a national disgrace. Rather than focusing on fighting the real vulnerabilities facing Americans, the President is using the powers of America’s highest office to fan the flames of nativism and xenophobia. Our message to the White House is clear: California will not be part of this political theater. We will see you in court.”
“President Trump treats the rule of law with utter contempt. He knows there is no border crisis, he knows his emergency declaration is unwarranted, and he admits that he will likely lose this case in court. He is willing to manipulate the Office of the Presidency to engage in unconstitutional theatre performed to convince his audience that he is committed to his ‘beautiful’ border wall,” said Attorney General Becerra. “Today, on Presidents Day, we take President Trump to court to block his misuse of presidential power. We’re suing President Trump to stop him from unilaterally robbing taxpayer funds lawfully set aside by Congress for the people of our states. For most of us, the Office of the Presidency is not a place for theatre.”
The complaint filed Monday alleges that the Trump Administration’s action declaring a national emergency due to a purported border crisis is unlawful and unconstitutional. The states argue that President Trump’s hyped crisis is a pretext to justify redirecting congressionally-appropriated funds to pay to build a wall along the southern border after he failed to get Congress – or Mexico – to pay for it.
The states filing the action argue that the facts do not support President Trump’s rhetoric or his declaration.
They cite statistics showing that unlawful southern border entries are at their lowest point in 20 years, immigrants are less likely than native-born citizens to commit crimes, and illegal drugs are more likely to come through official ports of entry. Representatives of the opposing state say there is no credible evidence to suggest that a border wall would decrease crime rates.
The states allege that the Trump Administration’s action exceeds the power of the executive office, violates the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes, and would illegally and unconstitutionally divert federal funds appropriated by Congress for other purposes.
The suit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to block the emergency declaration, the construction of the wall, and any illegal diversion of congressionally-appropriated funds.
A copy of the complaint is posted below.
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LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Three people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 29 near Lower Lake on Sunday evening, with one of the drivers arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office said the wreck occurred at 6:40 p.m. on Highway 29 south of Spruce Grove Road.
The CHP said Gabrielle Dorsett, 57, of Santa Rosa, was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Also involved in the wreck were Patsy Thorburn, 80, driving a 2011 GMC, and her passenger, Henry Everett, 78, both of Clearlake; and Alexis Stafford, 36, of Kelseyville, driving a 2005 Dodge, the CHP said.
The report explained that Dorsett was driving her 1986 Mercedes southbound on Highway 29 near Spruce Grove Road, while Thorburn was driving her GMC northbound with Everett in the front passenger seat. Stafford was driving her Dodge northbound behind Thorburn.
As the vehicles approached each other, the CHP said Dorsett allowed her vehicle to leave the southbound lane and drift into the northbound lane, directly into Thorburn’s path, with the two vehicles colliding head-on.
The CHP said Stafford observed the collision and swerved to the right to avoid it, causing her Dodge to leave the roadway and hit a metal fence.
All drivers remained on scene until the CHP arrived, the report said.
The CHP said Dorsett was arrested for DUI and was transported to Adventist Health Clear Lake for treatment of major injuries.
Thorburn and Everett, both of whom had moderate injuries, also were transported to Adventist Health Clear Lake for treatment, while Stafford was uninjured, according to the CHP.
All four individuals were wearing using their safety equipment, the CHP said.
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The California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office said the wreck occurred at 6:40 p.m. on Highway 29 south of Spruce Grove Road.
The CHP said Gabrielle Dorsett, 57, of Santa Rosa, was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Also involved in the wreck were Patsy Thorburn, 80, driving a 2011 GMC, and her passenger, Henry Everett, 78, both of Clearlake; and Alexis Stafford, 36, of Kelseyville, driving a 2005 Dodge, the CHP said.
The report explained that Dorsett was driving her 1986 Mercedes southbound on Highway 29 near Spruce Grove Road, while Thorburn was driving her GMC northbound with Everett in the front passenger seat. Stafford was driving her Dodge northbound behind Thorburn.
As the vehicles approached each other, the CHP said Dorsett allowed her vehicle to leave the southbound lane and drift into the northbound lane, directly into Thorburn’s path, with the two vehicles colliding head-on.
The CHP said Stafford observed the collision and swerved to the right to avoid it, causing her Dodge to leave the roadway and hit a metal fence.
All drivers remained on scene until the CHP arrived, the report said.
The CHP said Dorsett was arrested for DUI and was transported to Adventist Health Clear Lake for treatment of major injuries.
Thorburn and Everett, both of whom had moderate injuries, also were transported to Adventist Health Clear Lake for treatment, while Stafford was uninjured, according to the CHP.
All four individuals were wearing using their safety equipment, the CHP said.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council is set to discuss this week a proposed ordinance that would change the hours of use at Westside Community Park to conform to the same hours as other city parks, and also will consider granting a liquor license to the new Dollar General.
The council will meet beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
On Tuesday, the council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the municipal code so that all parks would have the same hours, based on a recommendation from the Lakeport Parks and Recreation Commission. The proposed ordinance was introduced at the Feb. 5 meeting.
Public Works Director Doug Grider’s memo to the council on the item explained that, in 1993, the Lakeport City Council adopted Ordinance 752, which set the hours of use for Library Park. At that time, Westside Community Park was under development by the Westside Community Park Committee.
“Last fall, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Moore requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission review and discuss hours of use for Westside Park and the possibility of park closure during nighttime hours. In addition, there have been complaints made to Council from residents of the Parkside Subdivision regarding the late night activities in the Park,” Grider wrote in his report to the council for Tuesday’s meeting.
Grider noted that, currently the ordinance only prohibits camping in the park but does not address other activities.
He said staff discovered during its research that although the Lakeport Municipal Code addresses the hours of use of Library Park, the code is silent regarding Westside Community Park hours of use.
Grider said that that the facilities in Phase II of Westside Park are leased by the Westside Park Committee, which coordinates all activities in that area of the park.
“The committee chair has been consulted about the change and concurs with this action,” Grider said.
He added that adoption of the proposed ordinance is consistent with the camping prohibition at Westside Community Park and is not in violation of the ground lease with the Westside Park Committee.
In other business, Police Chief Brad Rasmussen will take to the council a request to make a public determination about granting the new Lakeport Dollar General at 1405 S. Main St. a Type 20 Off Sale Beer and Wine sales license.
He said staff has reviewed the request and determined the proposed beer and wine sales would be consistent with Lakeport’s major retail zoning district.
However, Rasmussen added that, at this time, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control can only issue the liquor license with a finding from the City Council that determines public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance.
Rasmussen said the Lakeport Police Department does not believe that alcohol sales at the new location will create any increased crime, and based on its consideration, it’s recommending the council make a determination that public convenience or necessity would be served by the license’s issuance.
Also on the agenda is consideration of a motion to support the continued implementation of the Lake Economic Development Corp. Path to Prosperity Economic Strategy and direct staff to consider the allocation of funding consistent with the plan as part of the development of the City of Lakeport fiscal year 2019/2020 budget.
The cities of Clearlake and Lakeport are being asked to each contribute $10,000, with the organization seeking $25,000 from the county of Lake.
On the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances; minutes of the council’s regular Feb. 5 meeting; confirmation of the continuing existence of a local emergency in the city of Lakeport; approval of Application 2019-004, with staff recommendations, for the Cinco de Mayo event, to be held May 5; approval of an agreement for sales, use and transaction tax audit and reporting services with Avenue Insights & Analytics; and approval and authorization for the city manager to execute a professional services agreement with Paul Curren (dba Curren Consulting) for city engineer services.
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The council will meet beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
On Tuesday, the council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the municipal code so that all parks would have the same hours, based on a recommendation from the Lakeport Parks and Recreation Commission. The proposed ordinance was introduced at the Feb. 5 meeting.
Public Works Director Doug Grider’s memo to the council on the item explained that, in 1993, the Lakeport City Council adopted Ordinance 752, which set the hours of use for Library Park. At that time, Westside Community Park was under development by the Westside Community Park Committee.
“Last fall, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Moore requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission review and discuss hours of use for Westside Park and the possibility of park closure during nighttime hours. In addition, there have been complaints made to Council from residents of the Parkside Subdivision regarding the late night activities in the Park,” Grider wrote in his report to the council for Tuesday’s meeting.
Grider noted that, currently the ordinance only prohibits camping in the park but does not address other activities.
He said staff discovered during its research that although the Lakeport Municipal Code addresses the hours of use of Library Park, the code is silent regarding Westside Community Park hours of use.
Grider said that that the facilities in Phase II of Westside Park are leased by the Westside Park Committee, which coordinates all activities in that area of the park.
“The committee chair has been consulted about the change and concurs with this action,” Grider said.
He added that adoption of the proposed ordinance is consistent with the camping prohibition at Westside Community Park and is not in violation of the ground lease with the Westside Park Committee.
In other business, Police Chief Brad Rasmussen will take to the council a request to make a public determination about granting the new Lakeport Dollar General at 1405 S. Main St. a Type 20 Off Sale Beer and Wine sales license.
He said staff has reviewed the request and determined the proposed beer and wine sales would be consistent with Lakeport’s major retail zoning district.
However, Rasmussen added that, at this time, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control can only issue the liquor license with a finding from the City Council that determines public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance.
Rasmussen said the Lakeport Police Department does not believe that alcohol sales at the new location will create any increased crime, and based on its consideration, it’s recommending the council make a determination that public convenience or necessity would be served by the license’s issuance.
Also on the agenda is consideration of a motion to support the continued implementation of the Lake Economic Development Corp. Path to Prosperity Economic Strategy and direct staff to consider the allocation of funding consistent with the plan as part of the development of the City of Lakeport fiscal year 2019/2020 budget.
The cities of Clearlake and Lakeport are being asked to each contribute $10,000, with the organization seeking $25,000 from the county of Lake.
On the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances; minutes of the council’s regular Feb. 5 meeting; confirmation of the continuing existence of a local emergency in the city of Lakeport; approval of Application 2019-004, with staff recommendations, for the Cinco de Mayo event, to be held May 5; approval of an agreement for sales, use and transaction tax audit and reporting services with Avenue Insights & Analytics; and approval and authorization for the city manager to execute a professional services agreement with Paul Curren (dba Curren Consulting) for city engineer services.
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