CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake City Council this week is set to consider the hiring of the city’s new police chief as well as support for the creation of a countywide tourism improvement district.
The council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 12, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
One of the evening’s main items of business is the hiring of the city’s new police chief, Andrew White.
White, 33, is a 16-year law enforcement veteran currently serving as commander at the Suisun City Police Department.
City Manager Greg Folsom is asking the council to authorize him to appoint White and execute an employment contract that includes an initial three-year term, with pay at $130,000 annually.
In other business on Thursday, the council will consider a resolution granting consent to the county of Lake to operate a tourism improvement district within the city limits.
The Lake County Tourism Improvement District is a benefit assessment district meant to help fund marketing and sales promotion efforts for the county, according to Folsom’s report.
The district is expected to generate $340,000 annually through a 3-percent pass-through assessment, according to city and county documents.
If the cities both approve the district’s formation, a series of additional steps are required, including public meetings.
On Thursday, the council also will receive a presentation on the Middletown Art Center’s Resilience Project.
Items on the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are warrant registers; minutes of the meetings on June 28 and July 3; consideration of continuing the declaration of local emergency issued on Oct. 9, 2017, and ratified by council action on Oct. 12, 2017; and consideration of the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 206-2018 amending the purchasing ordinance (Ordinance No. 121-2006) to include the Interlocoal Purchasing System in Section 3-4.5(a)8.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake is now accepting applications for a seat on the Clearlake Planning Commission.
A vacancy has resulted from the resignation and retirement of longtime Planning Commissioner Carl Webb.
Planning commissioners are appointed by the Clearlake City Council to review matters related to planning and development.
Recent issues have included the general plan update, a service station expansion, commercial cannabis, large family day-care centers, commercial signage and much more.
Upcoming issues anticipated for discussion at the planning commission include additional commercial cannabis considerations; proposed motel expansion plans; proposed transitional housing; a proposed market-rate housing project; and an update to the city’s Zoning Code and Design Review manual.
“Commissioner Carl Webb was a part of the planning commission for many years and his leadership will be sorely missed,” said City Manager Greg Folsom.
“We are looking for residents who have an interest in the growth of Clearlake, and want to be involved in land use decisions as we move forward,” Folsom said. “This is a great time to be a part of the planning commission. The Big 5 and Tractor Supply Company projects are being built out and development interest in our city is starting to increase.”
The Clearlake Planning Commission meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.
Applicants must be a resident of the city of Clearlake in order to be appointed to the planning commission.
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1.
The Clearlake City Council will consider appointing an applicant at its Aug. 9 meeting.
For more information contact City Clerk Melissa Swanson at 707-994-8201 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Animal Control has a full shelter, with dogs needing homes as soon as possible.
The available dogs are Arthur, Bebe, Bianca, Dingo, Max, Neptune and Wolfie.
To meet the animals, call Clearlake Animal Control at 707-994-8201 and speak to Marcia at Extension 103 Monday through Thursday, or leave a message at any other time.
“Arthur.” Courtesy photo. Arthur
Arthur is a male American Staffordshire terrier mix.
He weighs 55 pounds, is healthy and young.
He likes to swim and play fetch, is affectionate and intelligent, and likes older children.
“BeBe.” Courtesy photo.
BeBe
Bebe is 2 years old and weighs 40 pounds, with a short brindle coat.
Shelter staff said she is good with other dogs, and with both adults and children, but has not been tested with cats.
They said she is gentle and shy. She displayed friendly social cues and with more socializing she will gain confidence. BeBe would benefit from training as she is eager to please.
Bebe also loves to push her face into you for rubs.
“Bianca.” Courtesy photo. Bianca
“Bianca” is a female American Pit Bull and shepherd mix.
She is healthy, weighs 50 pounds, is obedient, playful and affectionate, and likes toys.
She is intelligent, but also goofy and wants to please.
“Dingo.” Courtesy photo.
‘Dingo’
“Dingo” is described by shelter staff as a happy, friendly boy who is a true people dog.
He is 2 years old, weighs about 45 pounds, and is good with both adults and children.
Dingo likes to be by your side, has nice manners and sits for treats like a true gentleman. He also loves to play ball and probably Frisbee, too.
Shelter staff said he is great with other nice dogs, but has low confidence and prefers people. He will benefit from more socialization.
“Max.” Courtesy photo. ‘Max’
“Max” is a 2-year-old male kelpie-pit bull mix who weighs about 50 pounds.
Shelter staff said has a lot of energy and would make a great exercise partner.
Max is good with other dogs and loves to play. He’s also good with older children. He’s not been tested with children.
Staff said he is very social and will benefit from obedience training to work on his manners.
“Neptune.” Courtesy photo. ‘Neptune’
“Neptune” is 2 years old and weighs 65 pounds. He has been neutered.
Shelter staff said he is good with other dogs and children, but has not been tested with cats.
He has a mellow disposition, loves to play fetch and tug-o-war. Shelter staff said he is a “super friendly guy” who needs some leash work.
Neptune is vaccinated and ready for adoption or can go to rescue.
“Wolfie.” Courtesy photo. ‘Wolfie’
“Wolfie” is a healthy and happy male dog.
They are not sure of his breed; possible ancestry includes shepherd or Akita.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A small wildland fire in Lake County that began earlier this week has been fully contained, and as the region’s largest wildfire nears full containment, command on the incident is set to transition.
In Lake County, Cal Fire reported that the Spring 2 fire near the Spring Valley Lakes subdivision was fully contained at 80 acres on Wednesday.
The fire had begun on Tuesday in the area of Pawnee Trail, burning into the footprint of the Pawnee fire, as Lake County News has reported.
The region’s biggest fire, the County fire in Yolo and Napa counties, remained at 90,288 acres, with containment up to 89 percent on Wednesday night, Cal Fire said.
Earlier on Wednesday, Cal Fire announce that its investigators had determined that the fire, which began June 30 near Guinda in Yolo County, had been caused by an improperly installed electric livestock fence unit.
More than 1,000 firefighters remained assigned to the incident on Wednesday, Cal Fire said.
Cal Fire Incident Command Team 3 will be transitioning the fire to the Cal Fire Sonoma Lake Napa Unit on Friday.
In other regional fire news, the Klamathon in Siskiyou County remained at 36,500 acres, with containment up to 65 percent, officials reported.
The fire has been responsible for one civilian death, three firefighter injuries and the destruction of 82 structures, according to Cal Fire.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Cal Fire said Wednesday that its investigators have concluded that the County fire was the result of an improperly installed electric livestock fence unit.
The County fire, the region’s largest wildland incident so far this summer, began June 30 in Guinda in Yolo County before spreading to Napa County.
Cal Fire said the responsible party for the electric fencing unit has been cited under Public Resources Code section 4421, burning of lands of another.
The agency did not release the name of the individual.
Cal Fire urged people to always follow proper installation and operation guidelines on owners’ manuals when installing and operating all equipment that can cause a wildland fire.
On Wednesday, the more than 1,600 firefighters assigned to the County fire continued to hold it at 90,288 acres, with containment up to 86 percent, Cal Fire said.
With the damage assessment now complete, Cal Fire said the final number of destroyed structures stands at 20, with three others damaged.
Cal Fire said firefighters are busy monitoring and mopping up while, at the same time, suppression repair teams are working around the fire perimeter.
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A Valley fire survivor’s home rebuilding project being carried out by Habitat for Humanity Lake County. Courtesy photo.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The start of the 2018 fire season in Lake County has begun with the Pawnee fire and more homes in our community have been lost.
Habitat for Humanity Lake County is accepting applications now to help Pawnee fire survivors rebuild.
Funds are available to assist eligible low-income survivors.
If your home was lost or damaged in any of Lake County’s wildfires, you are low-income, and have limited means to rebuild or repair your home, please contact Deborah Vaughan at Habitat for Humanity at 707-994-1100, Extension 106, for a pre-application or to discuss your needs.
Interested community members also can come by the office at 15312 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, behind IGA Foods Etc.
To donate to the Habitat for Humanity Fire Rebuild Fund visit www.lakehabitat.org or mail donations to P.O. Box 1830, Lower Lake, CA 95457.
If you are interested in donating time and expertise, particularly in the construction of homes for fire survivors, contact Cecilia Nelson at 707-994-1100, Extension 103, for project locations and needs.
Habitat for Humanity Lake County is here to help. Together we can continue rebuilding and strengthening our community and getting families back into their homes.
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