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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Daylight saving time ended on Sunday and the California Highway Patrol reported that, every year, the time change disrupts sleep patterns and may result in sleep-deprived drivers struggling with concentration behind the wheel.
The CHP joins the National Sleep Foundation to promote Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Nov. 5 to 12, and increase awareness of the dangers associated with the deadly driving behavior.
California has experienced an increase in collisions involving sleepy or fatigued drivers over the last three years.
In 2014, there were 4,693 collisions involving sleepy or fatigued drivers. The number increased to 5,810 in 2015 and to 6,930 in 2016, the CHP reported.
Over the same time span, those collisions resulted in the deaths of 44 people in 2014, 43 people in 2015 and 47 in 2016, according to the CHP.
“Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence. Drowsiness impairs judgment, performance, and reaction time just like alcohol and drugs,” CHP acting Commissioner Warren Stanley said. “Getting enough rest every day will be your best defense in reducing your chances of being involved in a collision.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports studies have shown that going too long without sleep can impair your ability to drive the same way as drinking too much alcohol.
Being awake for at least 18 hours is the same as someone having a blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, of 0.05 percent. Being awake for at least 24 hours is equal to having a BAC of 0.10 percent. This is higher than the legal limit of 0.08 percent BAC.
If you notice signs of fatigue, such as heavy eyelids or bobbing your head, exit the freeway, pull off the road, find a safe place to park and take a 20-minute nap. Drinking a caffeinated beverage may help you stay alert, but do not rely on it for long periods of time.
If you are driving with someone else in the car, take turns driving to allow the driver to rest. These simple precautions will help lower your risk of being involved in a traffic collision, an injury, or death.
The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of safety, service and security.
The CHP joins the National Sleep Foundation to promote Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Nov. 5 to 12, and increase awareness of the dangers associated with the deadly driving behavior.
California has experienced an increase in collisions involving sleepy or fatigued drivers over the last three years.
In 2014, there were 4,693 collisions involving sleepy or fatigued drivers. The number increased to 5,810 in 2015 and to 6,930 in 2016, the CHP reported.
Over the same time span, those collisions resulted in the deaths of 44 people in 2014, 43 people in 2015 and 47 in 2016, according to the CHP.
“Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence. Drowsiness impairs judgment, performance, and reaction time just like alcohol and drugs,” CHP acting Commissioner Warren Stanley said. “Getting enough rest every day will be your best defense in reducing your chances of being involved in a collision.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports studies have shown that going too long without sleep can impair your ability to drive the same way as drinking too much alcohol.
Being awake for at least 18 hours is the same as someone having a blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, of 0.05 percent. Being awake for at least 24 hours is equal to having a BAC of 0.10 percent. This is higher than the legal limit of 0.08 percent BAC.
If you notice signs of fatigue, such as heavy eyelids or bobbing your head, exit the freeway, pull off the road, find a safe place to park and take a 20-minute nap. Drinking a caffeinated beverage may help you stay alert, but do not rely on it for long periods of time.
If you are driving with someone else in the car, take turns driving to allow the driver to rest. These simple precautions will help lower your risk of being involved in a traffic collision, an injury, or death.
The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of safety, service and security.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Fair Board of Directors has named Courtny Conkle the fair’s new chief executive officer.
Conkle officially stepped into her new role on Nov. 1.
She succeeded Debbie Strickler, who has served as fair CEO since October 2014. Altogether Strickler worked 13 years for the Lake County Fair.
Born into a fair family of her own, Conkle spent the early years of her life working concessions with her father who still runs Conkle’s Concessions today.
By the age of 16, Conkle had attended more than 300 fairs in 20 different states.
As a young adult, she managed fair admissions for the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa and exhibits for the Sonoma-Marin Fair held in Petaluma.
More recently she proved her strong acumen for leadership as the interim chief executive officer and fair manager for the Sonoma-Marin Fair.
“It has been a dream of mine to work as chief executive officer for a district agricultural association since I was 12 years old,” said Conkle. “It is truly a privilege to have this opportunity in my own hometown.”
She added, “I am confident that my passion for the fair industry and deep love for Lake County will guide me in our mission to enhance the fairgrounds and to expand the Fair’s education programs for the greater good of the community.”
Conkle’s résumé of achievements is long and varied.
She has been a member of the Western Fairs Association Board of Directors, Service Member Board of Directors first vice chair, International Association of Fairs and Expositions Young Professionals Initiative Zone 8 chair, organizing incoming chairperson and Western Fairs Association Blue Ribbon Foundation board liaison.
The 49th District Agricultural Association now spans 34 acres and is home to the largest covered multipurpose building in Lake County. The fairgrounds host year-round events, however, the largest is the Lake County Fair held at the end of summer.
Save the date for the 2018 Lake County Fair, Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, when this year’s theme will be The Grape Escape to the Lake County Fair.
For more information about the Lake County Fairgrounds and Fair, please visit www.lakecountyfair.com.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week is expected to award the contract for the much-anticipated new sewer system for Anderson Springs, get an update on the Sulphur fire recovery and open bids for two county properties, Holiday Harbor and Lucerne’s former visitor center.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8 and online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
In an untimed item, the supervisors, sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors, will consider a contract totaling $6,948,000 with K.J. Woods Construction Inc. for the construction of the sewer collection system in Anderson Springs.
At the same time, the board will give the go-ahead to the chair to sign the contract, authorize the Special Districts administrator to issue the notice of award now and to issue the notice to proceed after the final budget approval is received from the State Water Resources Control Board.
The multimillion-dollar project, brought about through the efforts of numerous officials and spearheaded last year in response to the Valley fire by State Sen. Mike McGuire and then-Assemblyman Bill Dodd, will make rebuilding possible for more than 100 homes in Anderson Springs, and also make future community buildout on hundreds of more lots possible.
In other business, at 9:10 a.m., the board will present a proclamation designating the month of November 2017 as Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Lake County and honoring Eva Johnson as the founder of the Adult Day Care Program, now known as Elder Day Services of Lake County.
At 9:12 a.m., the board will consider continuing the proclamation of a local health emergency by the Lake County health officer, get an update on the Sulphur fire recovery, and consider establishing a deadline earlier than the state-mandated date of Nov. 13 for return of right-of-entry forms from Sulphur fire survivor/owners to participate in the county/state debris cleanup program.
At 10 a.m., the board will hold a public bid opening to consider bids for the purchase of Holiday Harbor in Nice and the Lucerne Visitor Information Center.
In an untimed item, the board will consider a letter to members of Congress Mike Thompson, John Garamendi and Jared Huffman expressing the board’s position regarding the value of Scott Dam on Lake Pillsbury.
The full agenda follows.
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS
6.1: Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors, consideration of Change Order No. 1 for the Southeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvement Project, Bid No. 15-08.
6.2: Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors, consideration of Change Order No. 2 for the Southeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvement Project, Bid No. 15-08.
CONSENT AGENDA
7.1: Adopt proclamation designating the month of November 2017 as Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Lake County and honoring Eva Johnson as the founder of the Adult Day Care Program, now known as Elder Day Services of Lake County.
7.2: Appoint the Public Works director and the county administrative officer, or their designees, to serve as the negotiating team for the purchase of easements relative to the following construction projects: a. South Main Street – Soda Bay Road Corridor Improvement Project; and b. Robinson Creek Bridge at Mockingbird Lane.
7.3: (a) Adopt resolution appointing directors of certain special district boards in lieu of holding a General District Election on Nov. 7, 2017; and (b) appoint each person recommended by the district board of directors so that the persons will take office and serve exactly as if elected at a general district election for the elective office.
7.4: Sitting as Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors, adopt resolution to cancel Lake County Sanitation District Southeast (LACOSAN SE) O&M Reserve Designations in the amount of $20,000 and appropriate the funds to 254.8354.783.62-74 - Equipment - Other.
7.5: Sitting as Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors, approve agreement between Lake County Watershed Protection District and Bohan & Canelis General Engineering for levee mowing from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2021, for an amount not to exceed $63,600, and authorize the chair to sign.
7.6: Approve permit for Steve's Aircraft to conduct aeronautical activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2017-2018 and authorize chair to sign.
7.7: Approve permit for Jones Flying Service Inc.to conduct aeronautical activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2017-2018 and authorize chair to sign.
7.8: Approve permit for Reach Air Medical Services LLC. to conduct aeronautical activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2017-2018 and authorize chair to sign.
7.9: Approve permit for Jack Olof to conduct aeronautical activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2017-2018 and authorize chair to sign.
7.10: Approve permit for Westgate Petroleum to conduct aeronautical activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2017-2018 and authorize chair to sign.
7.11: Approve purchase and installation of two booster pumps from Cal-Tech Pump Well and Water Treatment, for Phase I and Phase II at the Lake County Jail, Hill Road Facility in the amount of $49,256.63; and authorize the Public Services director to sign the notice to proceed.
7.12: (a) Approve Submission of FY2017 State Homeland Security Grant Application in the amount of $139,894; (b) authorize the sheriff to sign the grant application; and (c) authorize the chairman of the board or county administrative officer to sign the grant assurances.
7.13: Approve long distance travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for Water Resources Technician Mark Miller to attend advanced watercraft disinfection training from Nov. 13, 2017, through Nov. 16, 2017, for the Lake County Invasive Species Prevention Program to prevent quagga/zebra mussels within Lake County.
TIMED ITEMS
8.2, 9:10 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of November 2017 as Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Lake County and honoring Eva Johnson as the founder of the Adult Day Care Program, now known as Elder Day Services of Lake County.
8.3, 9:12 a.m.: Erratum, (a) consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a local health emergency by the Lake County health officer; (b) update and discussion on Sulphur fire recovery; and (c) consideration of establishing a deadline earlier than the state-mandated date of Nov. 13, 2017, for return of right of entry forms from Sulphur Fire survivor/owners to participate in the county/state debris cleanup program.
8.4, 9:15 a.m.: Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a local emergency due to the Sulphur fire incident.
8.5, 9:16 a.m.: (a) Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to wildfire conditions, pertaining to the Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley fires; and (b) update on Valley Fire Debris Insurance Collection Project.
8.6, 9:17 a.m.: Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to the Clayton fire.
8.7, 9:18 a.m.: Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to the atmospheric river storm.
8.8, 9:30 a.m.: Hearing, consideration of appeal of marijuana nuisance abatement; located at 2705 Hartley Road, Lakeport (APN 005-039-08 - Penni Rene White).
8.9, 10 a.m: Public bid opening, consideration of bids to purchase Holiday Harbor and the Lucerne Visitor Information Center.
UNTIMED ITEMS
9.2: Consideration of Letter to Congressional Representatives Thompson, Garamendi and Huffman expressing the board’s position regarding the value of Scott Dam on Lake Pillsbury.
9.3: Consideration of East Region 3 Town Hall request for a bridge over the Long Valley Creek crossing.
9.4: Consideration of the following appointment: East Region 3 Town Hall.
9.5: Consideration of the following appointments: Child Care Planning and Development Council.
9.6: Second reading, consideration of an Ordinance amending County Code section 2-2, 2.2 of Article I, Chapter 2, of the Lake County Code, Office Hours of County Offices.
9.7: Discussion and consideration of amending the Treasurer-Tax Collector Office’s temporary modification of front office hours of operation through Dec. 31, 2017.
9.8: Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors, consideration of contract in the amount of $6,948,000 with K.J. Woods Construction Inc. for the construction of the sewer collection system in Anderson Springs and authorize board chair to sign the contract and authorize the Special Districts administrator to issue the notice of award now and to issue the notice to proceed after the final budget approval is received from the State Water Resources Control Board.
9.9: (a) Consideration of resolution to join the Rural Counties Representatives of California Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority (ESJPA); and (b) designate a member of the Board of Supervisors to act as the county’s authorized delegate to the ESJPA Board of Directors, and authorize the County Public Services director, or his/her designee, to serve as alternate delegate.
9.10: Consideration of inmate telephone and video visitation service agreement with Inmate Calling Solutions LLC.
CLOSED SESSION
10.2: Public employee evaluations title: County Counsel Anita Grant.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8 and online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
In an untimed item, the supervisors, sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors, will consider a contract totaling $6,948,000 with K.J. Woods Construction Inc. for the construction of the sewer collection system in Anderson Springs.
At the same time, the board will give the go-ahead to the chair to sign the contract, authorize the Special Districts administrator to issue the notice of award now and to issue the notice to proceed after the final budget approval is received from the State Water Resources Control Board.
The multimillion-dollar project, brought about through the efforts of numerous officials and spearheaded last year in response to the Valley fire by State Sen. Mike McGuire and then-Assemblyman Bill Dodd, will make rebuilding possible for more than 100 homes in Anderson Springs, and also make future community buildout on hundreds of more lots possible.
In other business, at 9:10 a.m., the board will present a proclamation designating the month of November 2017 as Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Lake County and honoring Eva Johnson as the founder of the Adult Day Care Program, now known as Elder Day Services of Lake County.
At 9:12 a.m., the board will consider continuing the proclamation of a local health emergency by the Lake County health officer, get an update on the Sulphur fire recovery, and consider establishing a deadline earlier than the state-mandated date of Nov. 13 for return of right-of-entry forms from Sulphur fire survivor/owners to participate in the county/state debris cleanup program.
At 10 a.m., the board will hold a public bid opening to consider bids for the purchase of Holiday Harbor in Nice and the Lucerne Visitor Information Center.
In an untimed item, the board will consider a letter to members of Congress Mike Thompson, John Garamendi and Jared Huffman expressing the board’s position regarding the value of Scott Dam on Lake Pillsbury.
The full agenda follows.
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS
6.1: Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors, consideration of Change Order No. 1 for the Southeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvement Project, Bid No. 15-08.
6.2: Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors, consideration of Change Order No. 2 for the Southeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvement Project, Bid No. 15-08.
CONSENT AGENDA
7.1: Adopt proclamation designating the month of November 2017 as Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Lake County and honoring Eva Johnson as the founder of the Adult Day Care Program, now known as Elder Day Services of Lake County.
7.2: Appoint the Public Works director and the county administrative officer, or their designees, to serve as the negotiating team for the purchase of easements relative to the following construction projects: a. South Main Street – Soda Bay Road Corridor Improvement Project; and b. Robinson Creek Bridge at Mockingbird Lane.
7.3: (a) Adopt resolution appointing directors of certain special district boards in lieu of holding a General District Election on Nov. 7, 2017; and (b) appoint each person recommended by the district board of directors so that the persons will take office and serve exactly as if elected at a general district election for the elective office.
7.4: Sitting as Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors, adopt resolution to cancel Lake County Sanitation District Southeast (LACOSAN SE) O&M Reserve Designations in the amount of $20,000 and appropriate the funds to 254.8354.783.62-74 - Equipment - Other.
7.5: Sitting as Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors, approve agreement between Lake County Watershed Protection District and Bohan & Canelis General Engineering for levee mowing from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2021, for an amount not to exceed $63,600, and authorize the chair to sign.
7.6: Approve permit for Steve's Aircraft to conduct aeronautical activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2017-2018 and authorize chair to sign.
7.7: Approve permit for Jones Flying Service Inc.to conduct aeronautical activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2017-2018 and authorize chair to sign.
7.8: Approve permit for Reach Air Medical Services LLC. to conduct aeronautical activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2017-2018 and authorize chair to sign.
7.9: Approve permit for Jack Olof to conduct aeronautical activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2017-2018 and authorize chair to sign.
7.10: Approve permit for Westgate Petroleum to conduct aeronautical activities at Lampson Airport for FY 2017-2018 and authorize chair to sign.
7.11: Approve purchase and installation of two booster pumps from Cal-Tech Pump Well and Water Treatment, for Phase I and Phase II at the Lake County Jail, Hill Road Facility in the amount of $49,256.63; and authorize the Public Services director to sign the notice to proceed.
7.12: (a) Approve Submission of FY2017 State Homeland Security Grant Application in the amount of $139,894; (b) authorize the sheriff to sign the grant application; and (c) authorize the chairman of the board or county administrative officer to sign the grant assurances.
7.13: Approve long distance travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for Water Resources Technician Mark Miller to attend advanced watercraft disinfection training from Nov. 13, 2017, through Nov. 16, 2017, for the Lake County Invasive Species Prevention Program to prevent quagga/zebra mussels within Lake County.
TIMED ITEMS
8.2, 9:10 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of November 2017 as Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Lake County and honoring Eva Johnson as the founder of the Adult Day Care Program, now known as Elder Day Services of Lake County.
8.3, 9:12 a.m.: Erratum, (a) consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a local health emergency by the Lake County health officer; (b) update and discussion on Sulphur fire recovery; and (c) consideration of establishing a deadline earlier than the state-mandated date of Nov. 13, 2017, for return of right of entry forms from Sulphur Fire survivor/owners to participate in the county/state debris cleanup program.
8.4, 9:15 a.m.: Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a local emergency due to the Sulphur fire incident.
8.5, 9:16 a.m.: (a) Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to wildfire conditions, pertaining to the Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley fires; and (b) update on Valley Fire Debris Insurance Collection Project.
8.6, 9:17 a.m.: Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to the Clayton fire.
8.7, 9:18 a.m.: Consideration of continuation of a proclamation of a declaration of a local emergency due to the atmospheric river storm.
8.8, 9:30 a.m.: Hearing, consideration of appeal of marijuana nuisance abatement; located at 2705 Hartley Road, Lakeport (APN 005-039-08 - Penni Rene White).
8.9, 10 a.m: Public bid opening, consideration of bids to purchase Holiday Harbor and the Lucerne Visitor Information Center.
UNTIMED ITEMS
9.2: Consideration of Letter to Congressional Representatives Thompson, Garamendi and Huffman expressing the board’s position regarding the value of Scott Dam on Lake Pillsbury.
9.3: Consideration of East Region 3 Town Hall request for a bridge over the Long Valley Creek crossing.
9.4: Consideration of the following appointment: East Region 3 Town Hall.
9.5: Consideration of the following appointments: Child Care Planning and Development Council.
9.6: Second reading, consideration of an Ordinance amending County Code section 2-2, 2.2 of Article I, Chapter 2, of the Lake County Code, Office Hours of County Offices.
9.7: Discussion and consideration of amending the Treasurer-Tax Collector Office’s temporary modification of front office hours of operation through Dec. 31, 2017.
9.8: Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors, consideration of contract in the amount of $6,948,000 with K.J. Woods Construction Inc. for the construction of the sewer collection system in Anderson Springs and authorize board chair to sign the contract and authorize the Special Districts administrator to issue the notice of award now and to issue the notice to proceed after the final budget approval is received from the State Water Resources Control Board.
9.9: (a) Consideration of resolution to join the Rural Counties Representatives of California Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority (ESJPA); and (b) designate a member of the Board of Supervisors to act as the county’s authorized delegate to the ESJPA Board of Directors, and authorize the County Public Services director, or his/her designee, to serve as alternate delegate.
9.10: Consideration of inmate telephone and video visitation service agreement with Inmate Calling Solutions LLC.
CLOSED SESSION
10.2: Public employee evaluations title: County Counsel Anita Grant.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council this week will consider amending the city’s solid waste contract in order to allow for a rate increase, will approve a striping project and get an update on flood repair projects.
The council will meet in closed session starting at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, to discuss labor negotiations before the public portion of the meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
Finance Director Nick Walker will take to the council the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the city’s solid waste franchise agreement with Lakeport Disposal Inc. for solid waste, recyclable material and yard waste collection, processing and disposal services.
The amendment will allow Lakeport Disposal to increase rates by 4.29 percent effective Jan 1, 2018, to replace the missed contractually available increase as of July 1, 2017.
In other business, Public Works Director Doug Grider will present the proposed resolution accepting construction of the 20th Street Traffic Mitigation Striping Project by Striping Graphics Inc. The final invoice for the work is $17,502.50.
In addition, Grider will give an update concerning this year’s flood damage repair projects.
Also on Tuesday the council will hold a public hearing and adopt the proposed resolution approving the city’s 2017 Community Development Block Grant application, and Panette Talia of the Lakeport Main Street Association will present the Taste of Lake County’s People’s Choice Award.
Items on the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances; minutes of the council’s regular meeting on Oct. 17; warrant registers for Oct. 13 and 31; and resolutions designating the city of Lakeport’s agents for California Disaster Assistance Act funding.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
The council will meet in closed session starting at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, to discuss labor negotiations before the public portion of the meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
Finance Director Nick Walker will take to the council the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the city’s solid waste franchise agreement with Lakeport Disposal Inc. for solid waste, recyclable material and yard waste collection, processing and disposal services.
The amendment will allow Lakeport Disposal to increase rates by 4.29 percent effective Jan 1, 2018, to replace the missed contractually available increase as of July 1, 2017.
In other business, Public Works Director Doug Grider will present the proposed resolution accepting construction of the 20th Street Traffic Mitigation Striping Project by Striping Graphics Inc. The final invoice for the work is $17,502.50.
In addition, Grider will give an update concerning this year’s flood damage repair projects.
Also on Tuesday the council will hold a public hearing and adopt the proposed resolution approving the city’s 2017 Community Development Block Grant application, and Panette Talia of the Lakeport Main Street Association will present the Taste of Lake County’s People’s Choice Award.
Items on the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances; minutes of the council’s regular meeting on Oct. 17; warrant registers for Oct. 13 and 31; and resolutions designating the city of Lakeport’s agents for California Disaster Assistance Act funding.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
110717 Lakeport City Council agenda packet by LakeCoNews on Scribd
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Planning Commission will meet this week to discuss a gas station project.
The commission will meet beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
The main item of business on the commission’s agenda is a public hearing to consider approval of a use permit for expanding the pump island at the Patriot gas station, located at 14091 Lakeshore Drive.
City documents said two fuel pumps are proposed to be added, which will make it necessary to reconfigure the parking lot.
The station’s owner already has repaved the property, made changes to signage, lighting and paint on the fuel facility and repainted the existing convenience store, according to the meeting documents.
Commission members are Chair Dirk Slooten and Vice Chair Russ Cremer, and commissioners Nathalie Antus, Richard Bean and Carl Webb.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
The commission will meet beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
The main item of business on the commission’s agenda is a public hearing to consider approval of a use permit for expanding the pump island at the Patriot gas station, located at 14091 Lakeshore Drive.
City documents said two fuel pumps are proposed to be added, which will make it necessary to reconfigure the parking lot.
The station’s owner already has repaved the property, made changes to signage, lighting and paint on the fuel facility and repainted the existing convenience store, according to the meeting documents.
Commission members are Chair Dirk Slooten and Vice Chair Russ Cremer, and commissioners Nathalie Antus, Richard Bean and Carl Webb.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Planning Commission this week will hold another discussion related to rules for marijuana, or cannabis, in the city.
The meeting will take place beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
The commission will hold a public meeting concerning the review of possible amendments to the Lakeport Zoning Ordinance Chapter 17 as part of developing procedures for the allowance
of personal cannabis cultivation and commercial cannabis uses within the city.
The changes would reflect state regulations associated with the recently approved Proposition 64 that legalized the personal use of cannabis in the state of California and other recent legislative changes concerning cannabis over the past couple of years.
At that meeting, commission discussion will include, but not be limited to, the following.
Personal cannabis cultivation:
• Number of cannabis plants permitted on residential parcels;
• Permitted zoning districts for personal cannabis cultivation;
• Regulations for the cultivation of cannabis on residential properties commercial cannabis uses.
Potential performance standards for commercial cannabis:
• Uses including cultivation, manufacturing, testing, retail, etc.;
• Appropriate zoning districts for the allowance of commercial cannabis uses;
• Consideration of buffer distances for Commercial Cannabis uses (e.g., schools, parks, etc.);
• Commercial cannabis operation plan requirements and application selection criteria.
The public is encouraged to attend and participate.
An electronic version of the staff report and other meeting materials can be viewed on the City of Lakeport’s Web site at http://www.cityoflakeport.com/departments/page.aspx?deptID=36&id=229.
Upon a recommendation by the commission-proposed ordinance revisions will
be presented to the Lakeport City Council for review on Nov. 21 at 6 p.m.
For more information cont the Community Development Department at 707-263-5613 orThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The meeting will take place beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
The commission will hold a public meeting concerning the review of possible amendments to the Lakeport Zoning Ordinance Chapter 17 as part of developing procedures for the allowance
of personal cannabis cultivation and commercial cannabis uses within the city.
The changes would reflect state regulations associated with the recently approved Proposition 64 that legalized the personal use of cannabis in the state of California and other recent legislative changes concerning cannabis over the past couple of years.
At that meeting, commission discussion will include, but not be limited to, the following.
Personal cannabis cultivation:
• Number of cannabis plants permitted on residential parcels;
• Permitted zoning districts for personal cannabis cultivation;
• Regulations for the cultivation of cannabis on residential properties commercial cannabis uses.
Potential performance standards for commercial cannabis:
• Uses including cultivation, manufacturing, testing, retail, etc.;
• Appropriate zoning districts for the allowance of commercial cannabis uses;
• Consideration of buffer distances for Commercial Cannabis uses (e.g., schools, parks, etc.);
• Commercial cannabis operation plan requirements and application selection criteria.
The public is encouraged to attend and participate.
An electronic version of the staff report and other meeting materials can be viewed on the City of Lakeport’s Web site at http://www.cityoflakeport.com/departments/page.aspx?deptID=36&id=229.
Upon a recommendation by the commission-proposed ordinance revisions will
be presented to the Lakeport City Council for review on Nov. 21 at 6 p.m.
For more information cont the Community Development Department at 707-263-5613 or