MINUTES

LAKEPORT CITY COUNCIL AND LAKEPORT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING

June 7, 2011
I WORKSHOP: The 2011/2012 Preliminary Budget workshop began at 4:05 p.m. Finance Director Buffalo and City Manager Silveira described the budget process, and the budget was reviewed. The budget will be agenized for a public hearing and adoption at the next regular Council meeting. Mayor/Chairperson Lyons called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lakeport and Lakeport Redevelopment Agency to order at 6:02 p.m. with Council/Agency Members Robert Rumfelt, Stacey Mattina, and Tom Engstrom present. Council Member Parmentier was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Finance Director Buffalo. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Rumfelt, seconded by Council/Agency Member Engstrom, and unanimously carried by voice vote to accept the agenda as presented.

II.

CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:

III. IV.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:

V.

CONSENT AGENDA: A. B. C. D. E. Ordinances Warrants: Minutes: LAFCO FY 2011/2012 Budget Application No. 2011-12 Waive reading except by title, of any ordinances under consideration at this meeting for either introduction or passage per Government Code 36934. Approve warrants as listed on Warrant Register dated June 7, 2011. Approve minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 17, 2011. Receive and file LAFCOs 2011/2012 adopted budget. Approve Application No. 2011-12 for the Lakeport Main Street Association for the following events: July 4th Arts and Crafts Fair from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Taste of Lakeport on August 19, 2011, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Dinner and Movie Night on September 17, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in Library Park. Review RFP for auditing services. Adopt Resolution authorizing the destruction of certain City Records. Receive and file Monthly Building Permit Report for May, 2011. Approve disbursements of the RDA pass-through payments to the affected local taxing agencies and the Redevelopment Low-Moderate Housing Fund 219. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Rumfelt, seconded by Council/Agency Member Mattina, and unanimously carried by voice vote to approve the Consent Agenda as posted.

F. G. H. I.

RFP for Auditing Services Records Destruction Building Permit Report RDA Pass-Through Payments

Vote on Consent Agenda

VI.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/ REQUESTS: A. Citizen Input Melissa Fulton addressed the Council regarding banners across Main Street. Public Works Director Grider reported that utility poles were damaged in March due to a wind storm. The utility company has indicated that they no longer want us to use their poles. In order to hang banners, we would have to build our own poles. Strategies will be discussed and brought back to the Council. Police Chief Rasmussen introduced new Police Officer Gary Basor and new volunteer Jerry Wilson.

B.

Introduction of New Police Staff

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VII.

PUBLIC HEARING: A. CDBG Program Income Reuse Plan Community Development Director Knoll presented a staff report. The public hearing was called to order at 6:17p.m. There was no public input, and the public hearing was closed at 6:18 p.m. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Mattina, seconded by Council/Agency Member Engstrom, and unanimously carried by voice vote to adopt the Resolution adopting the Program Income Reuse Plan for 2011 governing the use of Program Income from CDBG-assisted activities and direct staff to transmit a copy to the Department of Housing and Community Development.

VIII.

COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Community Development Director: 1. Revisions to the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines B. City Clerk: 1. Amendment to Application No. 2010-25 Edward Bublitz addressed the Council on behalf of the Clearlake Performing Arts. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Mattina, seconded by Council/Agency Member Rumfelt, and unanimously carried by voice vote to approve the amendment to Application No. 2010-25 to allow commercial vendors in the park for the June 25, 2011, wine tasting event. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Engstrom, seconded by Council/Agency Member Mattina, and unanimously carried by voice vote that the City Council adopt the June 2011 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines as presented.

C.

City Manager: 1. Vendors on Boat Ramp Mayor Lyons would like to have a vendor who could be on the boat ramp to sell such things as bottled water, sunscreen, and other items as well as help to police the ramps for boats that need to have quagga stickers. Melissa Fulton and Greg Gill addressed the Council regarding this matter. City Manger Silveira suggested that a committee be put together to come up with criteria for the vendor. A motion was made by Council/ Agency Member Engstrom, seconded by Council/Agency Member Rumfelt, and carried by voice vote, with Mayor Lyons voting no, to direct the City Manager to put together a committee to explore the options and bring it back to the Council.

IX.

CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: A. Miscellaneous Reports: Mayor Lyons updated the Council regarding the Stormwater and CLAS Committee meetings. Council Member Rumfelt reported that he will be attending the Public Safety Policy Committee meeting in Sacramento. The LAFCO conference will also be coming up. Public Works Director Grider reported that we have had damage to our docks due to storms. Finance Director Buffalo thanked the finance staff for their hard work on the budget. Utilities Director Brannigan reported that the surface water treatment facility is on line. City Attorney Brookes and City Manager Silveira will be attending the REMIF quarterly meeting on Thursday. City Manager Silveira reported that City Hall is now open until 5:30 p.m. Mayor Lyons commended Police Chief Rasmussen for his officers checking on businesses and leaving cards.

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Council Member Rumfelt asked to agendize the radio broadcast of about a week ago. City Engineer Harter reported that there is an APC meeting in the morning and a regional blueprint meeting in the afternoon. X. CLOSED SESSION: The meeting was adjourned to closed session at 7:09 p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiator. Property: Green Ranch; and pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Conference with Real Property Negotiator. Property: 902 Bevins Court, Lakeport, CA. The meeting reconvened to open session at 7:37 p.m. Direction was given to staff to allow the offer on 902 Bevins Court to expire. Staff was given direction regarding negotiations on the Green Ranch. Mayor Lyons adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. APPROVED

XI.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

XII. ATTEST

ADJOURNMENT:

____________________________________ JANEL M. CHAPMAN, City Clerk

___________________________________________ SUZANNE LYONS, Mayor