Any person may speak for three (3) minutes on any agenda item; however, total public input

per item is not to exceed 15 minutes, extended at the discretion of the

City Council. This rule does not apply to public hearings. Non-timed items may be taken up at any unspecified time.
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: 6:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

III. MOMENT OF SILENCE: Observe a moment of silence for former council member and Mayor Arlin Pischke,
who passed away on April 27, 2014.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: Move to accept agenda as posted, or move to add or delete items.
Urgency Items: To add item, Council is required to make a majority decision that an urgency exists
(as defined in the Brown Act) and a 2/3rds determination that the need to take
action arose subsequent to the Agenda being posted.
V. CONSENT AGENDA:
The following Consent Agenda items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the
Council at one time without any discussion. Any Council Member may request that any item be removed from the
Consent Agenda for discussion under the regular Agenda. Removed items will be considered following the Consent
Calendar portion of this agenda.
A. Ordinances: Waive reading except by title, of any ordinances under consideration at this
meeting for either introduction or passage per Government Code Section 36934.
B. Warrants: Approve warrant registers from April 18, 2014.
C. Minutes: Approve minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 15, 2014, and the
special meeting of April 29, 2014.
D. Application No. 2014-008 Approve Application No. 2014-008 with staff comments and contingent upon
provision of proof of insurance for Community Care to hold the Lake County Aids
Walk on September 13, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. utilizing City sidewalks
for the walk and Library Park and the gazebo area for presentations and booths.
VI. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/REQUESTS:
A. Citizen Input:
Any person may speak for 3 minutes about any subject within the authority of the City Council, provided that the
subject is not already on tonights agenda. Persons wishing to address the City Council are required to complete a
Citizens Input form and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting being called to order. While not required,
please state your name and address for the record. NOTE: Per Government Code 54954.3(a), the City Council cannot
take action or express a consensus of approval or disapproval on any public comments regarding matters which do not
appear on the printed agenda.
B. Scott Deleon Update on Measure L.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Housing Element Progress Report Conduct a public hearing, approve the 2013 Housing Element Progress Report,
and direct staff to submit the report to the Department of Housing and
Community Development.
VIII. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
A. Public Works Director
1. Surplus Vehicles Adopt a Resolution Declaring Certain Property Surplus and Approving Its Sale.
B. City Clerk
1. Legislative Policy Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Lakeport Legislative Policy.
IX. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Miscellaneous Reports, if any:
X. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code 54957.6; Name
of City Negotiator to Attend Closed Session: Rick Haeg and Administrative
Services Director Kelly Buendia; Employee Organization: All units.




AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAKEPORT CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
City Council Chambers, 225 Park Street, Lakeport, California 95453
City Council Agenda of May 6, 2014 Page 2

XI. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION:
XII. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerks Office at 225 Park Street, Lakeport,
California, during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the City of Lakeports website, www.cityoflakeport.com, subject to staffs ability to post the documents before the
meeting.
The City of Lakeport, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due
to disability, to please contact the City Clerks Office, (707) 263-5615, 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided.


_______________________________________
Janel M. Chapman, City Clerk
MINUTES
LAKEPORT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 15, 2014
I. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Parlet called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Lakeport to order at 6:00 p.m. with Council Members Stacey Mattina, Martin
Scheel, and Marc Spillman present. Council Member Engstrom was absent.
Mayor Parlet announced that the closed session had been cancelled.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Planning Services Manager Britton.
III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Council Member Scheel, seconded by Council Member
Mattina, and unanimously carried by voice vote to accept the agenda as
presented.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Ordinances Waive reading except by title, of any ordinances under consideration at this
meeting for either introduction or passage per Government Code 36934.
B. Warrants Approve warrants as listed on Warrant Register dated April 3, 2014.
C. Minutes Approve minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 1, 2014.
D. Application No. 2014-006 Approve Application No. 2014-006 with staff comments for the Lakeport Main
Street Association for the following multiple events: Childrens Push and Pull
Pet Parade on April 19, 2014; Annual Cleanup Lakeport on April 26, 2014; July 4
Arts and Crafts Fair on July 4, 2014; Taste of Lakeport on August 23, 2014;
Shipwreck Days on October 18, 2014; Trick or Treat Main Street on October 31,
2014; and, Very Merry Main Street on November 29, 2014.
E. Application No. 2014-007 Approve Application No. 2014-007 with staff comments for The Center for Life
Choices for a Walk for Life and 5K run on April 26, 2014.
Vote on Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Mattina, seconded by Council Member
Spillman, and unanimously carried by voice vote to approve the Consent
Agenda as posted.
V. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/ REQUESTS:
A. Citizen Input Nelson Strasser was present to propose a rent control law for mobilehome
parks. Janet Swartz read a letter from the owners of the Fairgrounds
Mobilehome Park Owners opposing rent control and addressing alternatives.
Richard Forbes from the Sterling Shores Mobilehome Park spoke in favor of a
rent control law. Staff was directed to meet with Nelson Strasser to discuss this.
VI. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
A. Public Works Director
1. Parks Maintenance Lead
Worker Classification and
Job Description
A motion was made by Council Member Spillman, seconded by Council Member
Scheel, and unanimously carried by voice vote to approve the creation of the
Parks Maintenance Lead Worker and job description as proposed.
2. RV Dump Site at
Library Park
George Spurr addressed the Council on this issue. There was Council consensus
not to close the RV Dump Site. Staff was given direction to add signage and
research the cost of implementing a surveillance camera.
B. City Engineer
1. Recycling Market
Development Zone
A motion was made by Council Member Mattina, seconded by Council Member
Scheel, and unanimously carried by voice vote to direct staff to continue
pursuing participation in the RMDZ and return with the appropriate resolution.


Minutes of the Lakeport City Council Meeting of April 15, 2014 Page 2

VII. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Miscellaneous Reports: Council Member Mattina announced that she attended a meeting at the
Fairgrounds Village Mobilehome Park last week, and she gave a report.
Council Member Scheel will be attending Legislative Action Days in Sacramento
next week and will meet with our representatives. Indian Gaming Fund
applications are due on Friday. Last week Council Member Scheel attended the
APC meeting.
Council Member Spillman attended the Main Street Association Board meeting
today. Judy Conard was named vice president. They discussed federal
accreditation. Things are moving forward with hiring the new fire chief.
Saturday, April 26, will be the Lakeport Cleanup Day.
City Engineer Harter gave an update on the USDA projects. Construction should
begin at the tank site next week. A local contractor is being used for the
underground piping. The bids open next week for the water meter project.
Chief Rasmussen reported that the car video MAV units have all been installed
by a local vendor and are being used. The Chief will be attending the REMIF
Police Chiefs conference in San Francisco beginning tomorrow.
Administrative Services Director Buendia attended the REMIF Board meeting
last week. The REMIF Board approved changing the articles and bylaws to give
all of the member cities voting rights.
Planning Services Director Britton announced that the Downtown Cleanup Day
will begin at 7:00 a.m. on April 26.
Finance Director Buffalo reported that the auditors will be here next week to do
interim field work.
Public Works Director Brannigan is on vacation this week and next week but will
be available by phone or text message. He will be attending continuing
education program the following week.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Parlet adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.

ATTEST APPROVED


____________________________________ ___________________________________________
JANEL M. CHAPMAN, City Clerk KENNETH PARLET II, Mayor




I. CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Parlet called the special meeting of the Lakeport City Council to
order at 6:00 p.m. with Council members Tom Engstrom, Stacey Mattina,
Martin Scheel, and Marc Spillman present.
II. APPLICTION: A motion was made by Council Member Mattina, seconded by Council
Member Engstrom, and unanimously carried by voice vote to approve
Application No. 2014-009 with staff comments and contingent upon
receipt of proof of insurance for ServPro of Lake County to conduct a
Wildfire Safety Expo on Saturday, May 3, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m., at 923 Parallel Drive, with no parking requested on Craig
Avenue.
III. CLOSED SESSION: The meeting was adjourned to a closed session at 5:03 p.m.
Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
54957.6; Name of City Negotiator to Attend Closed Session: Rick Haeg
and Administrative Services Director Kelly Buendia; Employee
Organization: All units.
IV. REPORT OUT FROM
CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting was convened into open session at 7:10 p.m., and the Mayor
announced that there was no reportable action taken.
V. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Parlet adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.




____________________________________
KENNETH PARLET, II, Mayor

ATTEST:



___________________________________
JANEL M. CHAPMAN, City Clerk
MINUTES
LAKEPORT CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 225 Park Street, Lakeport, California 95453
From: Lori Price
To: Hilary Britton
Subject: RE: Application 2014-008 - Lake County Aids Walk
Date: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 8:55:28 AM
Attachments: image002.png
Good morning Hilary,

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application. I have reviewed the
above subject application and I do not see that it will impact County roads in any
way. Lake County Public Works has no comments to add to this application.

Thanks again,

Lori Price
Secretary III
Lake County Department of Public Works
255 N. Forbes Street, Rm 309
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-2341
lorip@co.lake.ca.us
From: Hilary Britton [mailto:hbritton@cityoflakeport.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 3:22 PM
To: Amanda Frazell; Barbara Loveless; Cheryl Bennett; Cynthia Ader; Dale Stoebe; Doug Grider; Ellen
Dills; Executive Management; J ason Ferguson; J im Kennedy; Kevin Odom; Linda Sobieraj; Lori Price;
Pheakdey Preciado; Tina Rubin
Subject: Application 2014-008 - Lake County Aids Walk

Please find attached application 2014-008 for the Lake County Aids Walk to be held in and around
Library Park September 13
th
, 2014. This application will be considered at the May 6, 2014 City
Council meeting, so please have your comments back to me by April 28, 2014.

Thank you as always for your input.

Hilary Britton
Office Specialist
City of Lakeport
225 Park Street
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-5615 x43
hbritton@cityoflakeport.com




Thi s emai l checked wi t h McAf ee SaaS.
From: Police Chief
To: Hilary Britton
Subject: Re: Application 2014-008 - Lake County Aids Walk
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 9:17:53 AM
Attachments: image002.png
No police concerns.
Brad Rasmussen
Chief of Police
Lakeport Police Department
Police Website:
http://www.lakeportpolice.org/
Police FaceBook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lakeport-Police-Department/176101292414821
Sent from my iPad
On Apr 8, 2014, at 3:22 PM, "Hilary Britton" <hbritton@cityoflakeport.com>wrote:
Please find attached application 2014-008 for the Lake County Aids Walk to be held in
and around Library Park September 13
th
, 2014. This application will be considered at
the May 6, 2014 City Council meeting, so please have your comments back to me by
April 28, 2014.

Thank you as always for your input.

Hilary Britton
Office Specialist
City of Lakeport
225 Park Street
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-5615 x43
hbritton@cityoflakeport.com
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<App 2014-008 - Lake County Aids Walk (CCHAP).pdf>
Meeting Date: 05/06/2014 Page 1 Agenda Item #VII.A.
C CI IT TY Y O OF F L LA AK KE EP PO OR RT T
City Council
City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District
Lakeport Redevelopment Successor Agency

STAFF REPORT
RE: Annual Report on Housing Division Activities/Annual
Housing Element Progress Report
MEETING DATE: 05/06/2014
SUBMITTED BY: Andrew Britton, Planning Services Manager
Trisha Franco, Housing Specialist
PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item

WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/BOARD:
The City Council is being asked to 1.) Review the following report which summarizes the Housing Divisions
activities in 2013; and 2.) Hold a public hearing to review and consider approval of the attached annual Housing
Element Progress Report that will be submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City of Lakeport has operated and administered a housing program for nearly 30 years. In the early 1980s,
HUD funds were obtained for a housing rehabilitation program. In the mid to late 1980s, CDBG funds were
secured for additional housing rehabilitation loans.
Revenue from loan payments and loan payoffs (program income) has helped sustain the housing rehabilitation
program, and since 2008, the City has been awarded $2,700,000 in grant funds for housing rehabilitation and
first time homebuyers programs.
The Citys housing program operates out of the Community Development Department. The Housing Division
now functions with Andrew Britton as the Manager and Trisha Franco as the Housing Specialist. Trisha focuses
on housing rehabilitation and first time homebuyer programs. Andrew deals with the broader issues such as
trying to attract developers for affordable housing development, project financing and coordination,
administrative policy, etc.
The Lakeport Housing Program is currently funded by two sources of revenue, including:
1. CDBG Program Income
2. HOME Program grant
There are several existing housing programs, including:
1. Housing rehabilitation
2. First time homebuyer
3. Emergency housing repair
Information regarding each program is available on the Citys website. In the past year staff has added several
new pages to the Housing Division section of the Citys website, including separate pages devoted to each of our
current housing programs.

Meeting Date: 05/06/2014 Page 2 Agenda Item #VII.A.
THE HOME PROGRAM:
In May of 2013, housing staff closed out a 2009 CDBG housing grant, which totaled $490,000, after completing
nine owner-occupied rehabilitation projects. These projects assisted 13 low-income adults, seven of whom
were disabled, and one child. Most of the adults were senior citizens.
By the time the 2009 CDBG grant was being closed out, the City had been awarded another HOME housing grant
of $700,000, and staff immediately began the process of the general set-up which included staffs preparation
of federal and state environmental clearance documents for State approval, State review and approval of the
City Housing Guidelines, State contract, etc. The City was granted permission to expend grant funds late in
2013. This 2012 HOME grant allocates $200,000 for the First Time Homebuyers Program and $500,000 for the
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program, and will continue until January 2016 or until the funds are expended,
whichever comes first.
CDBG PROGRAM INCOME:
The City of Lakeport has been receiving and expending State CDBG funds for a number of years for housing
rehabilitation loans. Since the 1980s, the City has funded about 50 housing rehabilitation loan projects.
The majority of the CDBG Program Income funds come from Lakeport businesses making monthly payments on
their CDBG Business Loans. Fifty percent of business loan payments are allocated to the CDBG Program Income
Housing Rehabilitation fund. According to our Finance Department, the current balance of the Housing
Rehabilitation fund is approximately $10,856.
EMERGENCY HOUSING:
The Emergency Housing Fund was established through the use of CDBG General Administration funds. Over the
years, several low-income citizens have been assisted with City utility bills, deposits for their utility accounts,
propane leaks, etc.
Homeless and temporary housing issues are also associated with emergency housing. The City works regularly
with service providers to identify the local demand for emergency housing. The City has participated in annual
coordination to document homeless needs and services, including the review of services/beds and Point in Time
surveys which try to document the actual homeless count in our area. Through these efforts the City is
attempting to help ensure that the local homeless population and associated needs are monitored.
SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT:
In late 2013, the Bella Vista low-income senior apartment project on Martin Street was completed. This project
included 48 affordable units, all of which are currently occupied. This project has been well-received by the
community and we have been told that the tenants are quite happy with the apartments.
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT AND RELATED PLANNING ACTIVITIES:
In 2013, the City continued to implement policies and programs contained in the 2009 Housing Element. Our
efforts were hampered by inadequate staffing and a continuation of a work furlough program. We rely on a
part-time housing specialist and a program manager who is responsible for numerous other planning and code
enforcement activities.
Despite the challenges described above, the City accomplished several notable housing-related goals set forth in
the Housing Element in 2013 including:
Creation of a density bonus ordinance (Lakeport Municipal Code Ch. 17.39) that was reviewed by the
Planning Commission in 2013 and adopted by the City Council in 2014. (Housing Element Program 2-2)
Completed process needed to begin accepting applications for housing rehabilitation and first time
homebuyers in conjunction with the HOME grant that was awarded to the City in 2012. (Programs 1-3
& 1-6)
Adoption of an ordinance that reduced barriers associated with the development of new second
dwelling units. Minimum parcel size for new second units was reduced and other requirements
clarified. The changes are reflected in Title 17 (Zoning) of the Lakeport Municipal Code. (Policy 2D)

Meeting Date: 05/06/2014 Page 3 Agenda Item #VII.A.
The City worked closely with the developer of a 48-unit affordable senior housing project that was
completed in late 2013 and is now fully occupied. Parking incentives, expediting planning and building
permits, and limited financial help were among the types of assistance that was provided. (Policies 3A
& 3B; Programs 3-3 & 3-4)
The adopted 2013/2014 FY City budget included funding for the mandatory update of the Lakeport Housing
Element. In 2013, an RFP was issued, and a consultant chosen. The update will be completed in 2014, as
mandated by the State of California. Staff is also working with the consultant to complete several amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance that are associated with Housing Element implementation.
The attached annual Housing Element Progress Report is required by HCD and will be submitted to the State
subsequent to the City Councils review and approval. The format of the report is due to the online submittal
process.
OPTIONS:
1. Approve 2013 Housing Element Progress Report and direct staff to submit it to the Department of
Housing and Community Development.
2. Do not approve but provide direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None $TBD Budgeted Item? Yes No
Budget Adjustment Needed? Yes No If yes, amount of appropriation increase: $
Affected fund(s): General Fund Water OM Fund Sewer OM Fund Other:
Comments: No significant fiscal impacts are associated with this matter. Related expenses included the cost of
publishing the public hearing notice in the Lake County Record Bee.
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Move to approve the 2013 Housing Element Progress Report and direct staff to submit the report to the
Department of Housing and Community Development.

Attachments: 2013 Housing Element Progress Report

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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 6202 )
Jurisdiction
Reporting Period
Pursuant to GC 65400 local governments must provide by April 1 of each year the annual report for the previous
calendar year to the legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD). By checking the Final button and clicking the Submit button, you have
submitted the housing portion of your annual report to HCD only. Once finalized, the report will no longer be
available for editing.
The report must be printed and submitted along with your general plan report directly to OPR at the address
listed below:
Governors Office of Planning and Research
P.O. Box 3044
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
LAKEPORT
01/01/2013 12/31/2013
Attachment 1
Bella Vista Senior 5+ Renter 10 37 0 0 47 47 Low Income
Housing Tax
Credits,
Redevelopm
ent Agency
or
Successor
Agency
Funds
(9) Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A3
0 0
(10) Total by Income Table A/A3
10 37 0 0
(11) Total Extremely Low-Income
5
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 6202 )
Jurisdiction
Reporting Period
Affordability by Household Incomes
Very Low-
Income
Project Identifier
(may be APN No.,
project name or
address)
Unit
Category
Note below the number of units determined
to be affordable without financial or deed
restrictions and attach an explanation how
the jurisdiction determined the units were
affordable. Refer to instructions.
8
Housing without
Financial Assistance
or Deed Restrictions
4
Table A
5a
Housing with Financial
Assistance and/or
Deed Restrictions
6 7
Housing Development Information
5 3
Low-
Income
Moderate-
Income
Above
Moderate-
Income
Total Units
per
Project
1
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
2
Deed
Restricted
Units
Est. # Infill
Units*
See
Instructions
See
Instructions
Assistance
Programs
for Each
Development
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction
Very Low-, Low-, and Mixed-Income Multifamily Projects
LAKEPORT
01/01/2013 12/31/2013
Units*
* Note: These fields are voluntary
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 6202 )
Jurisdiction
Reporting Period
(3) Acquisition of Units
(2) Preservation of Units At-Risk
(5) Total Units by Income
Activity Type
Very Low-
Income
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant
to GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)
(1) Rehabilitation Activity
Affordability by Household Incomes
Please note: Units may only be credited to the table below when a jurisdiction has included a program it its housing element to rehabilitate,
preserve or acquire units to accommodate a portion of its RHNA whichmeet the specific criteria as outlined in GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)
Low-
Income
Table A2
* Note: This field is voluntary
(4) The Description should adequately document how each unit complies with
subsection (c )(7) of Government Code Section 65583.1 TOTAL
UNITS
Extremely
Low-
Income*
LAKEPORT
01/01/2013 12/31/2013
1 1 2 4 Franklin, Lawrence, Lane, Perrine rehabs
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
1 1 2 4
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 6202 )
Jurisdiction
Reporting Period
6.
Total
No. of Units Permitted
for Above Moderate
1.
Single Family
No. of Units Permitted
for Moderate
2.
2 - 4 Units
3.
5+ Units
7.
Number of infill
units*
5.
Mobile Homes
Annual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate-Income Units
(not including those units reported on Table A)
4.
Second Unit
Table A3
* Note: This field is voluntary
LAKEPORT
01/01/2013 12/31/2013
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 6202 )
Jurisdiction
Reporting Period
Year
8
Year
7
Year
5
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress





Remaining Need for RHNA Period





Year
1
Total Units
to Date
(all years)
Low
Non-
Restricted

Very Low
Deed
Restricted
Non-
Restricted
Year
4
Note: units serving extremly low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals.
Total Units

Deed
Restricted


Enter Calendar Year starting with the first year
of the RHNA allocation period. See Example.
Year
3
Above Moderate
Moderate
Year
2

Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
RHNA
Allocation by
Income Level
Total
Remaining RHNA
by Income Level Year
9
Year
6
Total RHNA by COG.
Enter allocation number:
Income Level
Table B

LAKEPORT
01/01/2013 12/31/2013
37
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10 27
24
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
37
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
37 0
27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 64
152
0 0 0 0 47 0 0 0 0 47
118
1-1 Maintain Existing Residential Zoning Maintain allowed residential densities and
uses
Ongoing Ongoing. The City continues to maintain allowed residential uses and
densities.
1-2 Condominium and Mobile Home Conversions Revise Condominium Conversion
Ordinance
Feb. 2010 Pending: expected to be completed in 2014, in conjunction with current
Housing Element update.
1-3 Housing Rehabilitation Program Code Enforcement - 15 units/year
Housing rehabilitation 5 to 10 loans/year
Ongoing Ongoing. In 2013, the City closed out a $490,000 CDBG Housing Grant which
had serviced 9 owner-occupants, and was awarded a $700,000 HOME
Investment Program Grant.
1-4 Capital Improvement Program Three CIP projects in again
neighborhoods
Ongoing Complete. City has adopted CIP. Completed projects include Martin Street
sidewalks, Armstrong Street sidewalks and drainage, and Forbes Street rehab
and handicap accessibility work.
1-5 Conversion of Affordable Units Revise Zoning Ordinance Feb 2010 Not fully implemented, but City provided information to tenants of at-risk
housing projects.
3-6 Accommodate Section 8 Households Prepare template for agreements Nov 2009 Prepared when needed. New Bella Vista project accepts Section 8 vouchers.
3-7 Seek Available Funding Funding applications Ongoing The City has received $2.7 million in housing grants since 2007. Currently has
$700,000 in available funds for housing rehabs and first time homebuyers.
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 6202 )
Jurisdiction
Reporting Period
Program Description
(By Housing Element Program Names)
Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the
maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Name of Program Objective
Timeframe
in H.E.
Status of Program Implementation
Program Implementation Status
Table C
LAKEPORT
01/01/2013 12/31/2013
3-8 Farmworker Housing Zoning revisions and two reports of
findings.
2010-2012 Pending: expected to be completed in 2014, in conjunction with current
Housing Element update.
3-9 Emergency Shelters and Transitional/Supportive
Housing
Zoning Ordinance revisions Feb 2010 Completed. Ordinance #880 adopted in 2010. Minor revisions to comply with
State law pending in 2014.
3-10 Group Homes Zoning Ordinance revisions Feb 2010 Pending: expected to be completed in 2014 in conjunction with Housing
Element update.
3-11 Maintain Ongoing Estimates of the Demand for
Emergency Housing
Findings included in annual report Annually Ongoing consultation with housing services providers regarding demand for
emergency housing. Point in time surveys reviewed.
3-12 Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with
Disabilities
Municipal Code revision Sept 2010 The City has established policies that provide reasonable accommodation
allowances for persons with disabilities. Municipal Code revisions to be
completed in conjunction with current Housing Element update.
4-1 Equal Housing Opportunity Findings included in annual report Ongoing Fair housing brochures are available at City Hall. There were no fair housing
complaints in 2013.
4-2 Nondiscrimination Clauses Clauses included in rental agreements
and deed restrictions
Ongoing The City includes nondiscrimination clauses in the deed restrictions for
homebuyer assistance and other housing projects.
4-3 Annual Report Annual report to City Council Annually Annual report for 2013 to be considered by the City Council in May 2014.
1-6 Energy Conservation Retrofit 5 units per year Ongoing Each rehabilitation project includes weatherization (4 in 2013).
2-1 Below Market Rate Units Affordable units provided in conjunction
with market rate developments
Oct 2011 Ongoing. This is a lower priority at this time due to the lack of residential
construction activity. Program may be modified with the current Housing
Element update.
2-2 Density Bonus None quantified Sept 2010 Draft ordinance reviewed by Planning Commission in 2013, adopted by City
Council in 2014.
2-3 Affordable Housing Resources Creation of stakeholder group; brochure
identifying affordable housing resources
2011-2014 The City continues to encourage development of affordable housing to be built
in Lakeport. The City contributed $400,000 RDA set aside to a 48-unit senior
housing project completed in 2013. No local interest in creation of a
stakeholders group. Affordable housing resources are available on the City's
website.
2-4 Mixed Use Development Potential for mixed use development in
additional areas of the City
Feb 2011 Partially complete. Mixed uses are allowed in the C-1 and PO zoning districts.
Additional zoning code changes in conjunction with the currect update of the
Housing element.
2-5 Multi-family Development Revise Zoning Ordinance Sept 2010 Pending. To be completed in 2014 in conjunction with the current Housing
Element update.
2-6 Energy Conservation Fact Sheet Dec 2010 Water conservation brochure available and list of other energy conservation
resources pending.
3-1 Removal of Constraints to Housing for Special
Needs Groups
Removal of constraints, if identified Annual Remaining constraints will be removed in conjunction with the current Housing
Element update.
3-2 Special Needs Housing Coordination Prepare handout: distribute information to
special needs groups
Ongoing City has prepared handout that identifies available housing programs for lower
income households and special needs groups.
3-3 Extremely Low Income, Senior, Disabled, Larger
Families, and Special Needs Housing
Revise Zoning Ordinance Oct 2011 Density bonus ordinance adopted. Other program components to be
addressed in conjunction with the current Housing Element update.
3-4 Seek Site and Funding for Senior Housing None quantified 2010-2012 City applied for HOME funds in 2010 and 2011 for senior housing complex.
Applications denied. However, the City contributed RDA funds for a 48-unit
senior housing project, which is now completed and fully occupied.
3-5 Limited Equity Cooperatives Committee created and viability of LEC
assessed
2010-2014 No local interest in LECs. City reconsidering this program in conjunction with
the current update of the Housing Element.

In 2013, the City continued to implement policies and programs contained in the 2009 Housing Element. Our efforts were hampered by inadequate
staffing and a continuation of a work furlough program. We rely on a part-time housing specialist and a program manager who is responsible for
numerous other planning and code enforcement activities.
Despite the challenges described above, the City accomplished several notable housing-related goals set forth in the Housing Element in 2013
including:
Creation of a density bonus ordinance (Lakeport Municipal Code Ch. 17.39) that was reviewed by the Planning Commission in 2013 and adopted by
the City Council in 2014. (Housing Element Program 2-2)
Completed process needed to begin accepting applications for housing rehabilitation and first time homebuyers in conjunction with the HOME grant
that was awarded to the City in 2012. (Programs 1-3 & 1-6)
Adoption of an ordinance that reduced barriers associated with the development of new second dwelling units. Minimum parcel size for new second
units was reduced and other requirements clarified. The changes are reflected in Title 17 (Zoning) of the Lakeport Municipal Code. (Policy 2D)
The City worked closely with the developer of a 48-unit affordable senior housing project that was completed in late 2013 and is now fully occupied.
Parking incentives, expediting planning & building permits, and limited financial help were among the types of assistance that was provided.
(Policies 3A & 3B; Programs 3-3 & 3-4)
We are currently in the process of updating our Housing Element as mandated by HCD. Certification of the revised Housing Element is expected
later in 2014, prior to the deadline established by the State.
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 6202 )
Jurisdiction
Reporting Period
General Comments:
LAKEPORT
01/01/2013 12/31/2013
Meeting Date: 05/06/2014 Page 1 Agenda Item #VIII.A.1.
C CI IT TY Y O OF F L LA AK KE EP PO OR RT T
City Council
City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District
Lakeport Redevelopment Successor Agency

STAFF REPORT
RE: Surplus Property MEETING DATE: 05/06/2014
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Brannigan, Public Works Director
PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item

WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/BOARD:
The City Council is being asked to adopt a resolution declaring certain property surplus and approving its sale.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Vehicles, equipment, and other assets purchased by the City over the years become obsolete and/or no longer
necessary for use by the City of Lakeport. A list of such items has been compiled.
Once vehicles, equipment, or other assets have reached the point where they are of no practical usage to the
City, they must be declared surplus before they can be disposed of. Adoption of the attached resolution will
enable the City to move forward with selling or disposing of the listed items. Photos of the listed items are
attached.
OPTIONS:
Adopt the resolution or choose not to adopt it.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None $ Budgeted Item? Yes No
Budget Adjustment Needed? Yes No If yes, amount of appropriation increase: $
Affected fund(s): General Fund Water OM Fund Sewer OM Fund Other:
Comments: There would be no cost to the City, and sale of the listed items could generate a small amount of
revenue.
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Move to adopt Resolution Declaring Certain Property Surplus and Approving Its Sale.

Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Photos of Proposed Surplus Vehicles

Resolution No. _______ (2014) Page 1
RESOLUTION NO. ______ (2014)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKEPORT DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY
SURPLUS AND APPROVING ITS SALE


WHEREAS, the City of Lakeport, from time to time, finds it necessary to dispose of
surplus property used in the process of conducting its municipal affairs; and

WHEREAS, the personal property sold has no practical usage to the City of Lakeport; and

WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the City of Lakeport to declare this
property surplus and place it for sale.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lakeport as
follows:

1. That the items on Exhibit A are declared as surplus

2. That the items on Exhibit A shall be placed for sale or disposal and that all sales
will be final.

3. That the proceeds from the sale of the items on Exhibit A shall be deposited in
the appropriate funds.

THIS RESOLUTION was passed by the City Council of the City of Lakeport at a regular
meeting thereof on the 6th day of May, 2014, by the following vote:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINING:
ABSENT:

_________________________________
KENNETH PARLET, II, Mayor


ATTEST:


_______________________________
JANEL CHAPMAN, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
VEHICLES

Year Make Model Category VIN License
No.
1972 Flexi Hydro Trailer FHV71192l 307330
1981 Cushman Scooter 548342 31K72
1986 Ford Ranger Flatbed Pickup 1FDCR12T5GUC01861 487533
Case 580B Backhoe
John Deere Tractor 49085 SE394198
1995 Chevrolet Pickup 1GBJC34N4SE233554 029224
1984 Jetter Vac 1FDYU80UXFVA12043 495668




1986 Ford Ranger Flatbed Pickup
Vin# 1FDCR12T5GUC01861 License No. 487533


1972 Flexi Hydro Trailer
Vin#: FHV71192I License No.: 307330


1971 Case 580B Backhoe


1981 Cushman Scooter
Vin #: 548342 License No.: 31K72


1968 John Deer Tractor
Vin # 49085 License No. SE394198


1984 Jetter/Vac
Vin# 1FDYU80UXFVA12043 License No: 495668


1995 Chevrolet
Vin# 1GBJC34N4SE233554 License No. 029224


Meeting Date: 05/06/2014 Page 1 Agenda Item #VIII.B.1.
C CI IT TY Y O OF F L LA AK KE EP PO OR RT T
City Council
City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District
Lakeport Redevelopment Successor Agency

STAFF REPORT
RE: Adoption of Legislative Policy MEETING DATE: 05/20/2014
SUBMITTED BY: Janel Chapman, City Clerk
PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item

WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/BOARD:
The City Council is being asked to adopt a resolution approving a Legislative Policy to clearly outline the position
of the City on priority issues and matters that impact the Citys ability to operate effectively, while allowing the
consideration of additional legislative and budget issues that arise during the legislative session.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
From time to time, the City receives a request from the League of California Cities and the League's Redwood
Empire Division asking the City to support and/or oppose a particular piece of legislation or proposal and send a
letter signed by the Mayor to various legislators indicating the position that the City has taken. Many times,
responses need to occur within a very short timeframe. Currently, those requests are agendized at the next
regularly scheduled City Council meeting and processed thereafter.
Recently, the City has been asked by the League to process these requests within a relatively short time period
in light of pending hearings on the subject matter in the Legislature. In an effort to streamline and improve the
Citys legislative advocacy efforts, staff proposes to create a Council-approved Legislative Policy. The policy
identifies the fundamental legislative issues deemed important to the City, and upon Council approval, will allow
staff to draft letters of support or opposition under the Mayors signature without getting separate Council
authorization on each issue. Adoption of a Legislative Policy enables the Council and staff to act quickly to most
legislative issues as they arise throughout the year.
The Legislative Policy can also be provided to our state and federal representatives so that they are made aware
of the issues that are important to the City of Lakeport.
Under this policy, letters of support/opposition will be prepared for signature by the Mayor. If the Mayor is
unavailable, letters will be signed by the Mayor Pro Tem or City Manager. Copies of these letters will be
provided to the City Council Members. The City Council will receive periodic reports providing updates on
warranted legislation from the City Manager's Office.
OPTIONS:
(1) Adopt proposed Legislative Policy as presented; or
(2) Revise Legislative Policy and direct staff to bring back at a future meeting for adoption; or
(3) Choose not to adopt a Legislative Policy; or
(4) Provide further staff direction.

Meeting Date: 05/06/2014 Page 2 Agenda Item #VIII.B.1.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None $ Budgeted Item? Yes No
Budget Adjustment Needed? Yes No If yes, amount of appropriation increase: $
Affected fund(s): General Fund Water OM Fund Sewer OM Fund Other:
Comments:
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Move to adopt the proposed resolution approving the City of Lakeport Legislative Policy.

Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Proposed Legislative Policy

RESOLUTION NO. ______ (2014)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEPORT
ADOPTING THE CITY OF LAKEPORT LEGISLATIVE POLICY

WHEREAS, a Legislative Policy is a tool that the City Council and Staff can utilize to
support the goals and objectives of the City; and

WHEREAS, development of a Legislative Policy provides the opportunity to identify
issues and priorities that may be addressed through legislative advocacy; and

WHEREAS, the League of California Cities and the Leagues Redwood Empire Division
conduct a legislative analysis and advocacy program on behalf of cities regional, state, and
federal issues ; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to be proactive and involved in the governmental decision
making processes directly affecting the City of Lakeport, the League of California Cities, the
Leagues Redwood Empire Division; and

WHEREAS, adoption of a Legislative Policy enables the City Council and Staff to react
quickly to most legislative issues as they arise; and

WHEREAS, the Legislative Policy can be provided to State and Federal representatives so
they are made aware of the issues that are important to Lakeport;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lakeport adopts
the Legislative Policy set forth herein as Exhibit A.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th of May, 2014 by the following vote:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:

__________________________________
KENNETH PARLET, II, Mayor

ATTEST:


________________________________
JANEL M. CHAPMAN, City Clerk
CITY OF LAKEPORT
LEGISLATIVE POLICY
PURPOSE OF POLICY
As a full service community, the City of Lakeport recognizes the need for active legislative engagement at the
local, state, and federal levels to protect and enhance the interests of Lakeports residents and businesses.
Accordingly, City officials maintain close relationships with Lakeports state and federal representatives to
advocate, influence, and monitor pertinent legislation.

The purpose of this Legislative Policy is to clearly outline the position of the City on priority issues and matters
that impact the Citys ability to operate effectively, while allowing the consideration of additional legislative
and budget issues that arise during the legislative session. By doing this, the legislative approval process is
streamlined by receiving clear direction at the beginning of the legislative session from the City Council on
pertinent legislative issues.

In consultation with the Citys state and federal advocacy firms, including the League of California Cities and
the Leagues Redwood Empire Division, the priorities throughout the platform are intended to assist the Mayor,
Council Members, and staff to proactively and appropriately address legislation to promote City interests and
preserve local legislative authority if and when necessary.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
1. Support measures that recognize, strengthen and protect local control over the public rights-of-
way including fair and reasonable compensation for use of the right-of-way.
2. Support state-local partnerships to fund regional transportation projects.
3. Oppose measures that create/grant powers to sub-regional or regional bodies which may result
in infringement on clearly local concerns, unless there is an agreement to do so by all affected
local entities.
4. Oppose any change that limits the authority of cities to grow through annexation.
5. Oppose additional burdensome amendments to the Brown Act.
6. Support legislation that requires State elected and appointed officials to be subject of the same
disclosure and transparency laws that they require of local municipalities, schools, and special
districts.
7. Support measures that create or maintain local governmental authority as it applies to the cable,
video and telecommunications industry and franchising processes.
FINANCE
A. State and Federal Mandates
1. Support legislation requiring the State and Federal Government to provide full cost
reimbursement to cities for all mandated programs and for all programs resulting in revenue
losses.
2. Support legislation that further protects local government revenue from being taken,
confiscated, diverted or otherwise used to fund state government operations and responsibilities.
3. Support efforts to reduce the fiscal impacts of Proposition 218 on cities.
4. Oppose legislation that imposes federal mandated costs for which there is no guarantee of local
reimbursement or offsetting benefits.
5. Oppose any measure that mandates procedures that would make local government more
dependent on the state for financial stability or reduces local discretion in the use of local
government revenues.
B. Long Term Financing of Local Agencies
1. Support legislation to stabilize local government financing, to increase funding to local agencies
and to permit the most cost-efficient management of state-mandated programs.
2. Support legislation which preserve and enhance the Citys ability to generate revenues from all
types of sales.
3. Support legislation to protect and preserve local control over locally imposed taxes (such as
transient occupancy tax and franchise fees).
4. Support extending sales tax to E-Commerce as a means of fairness to Main Street.
5. Oppose legislation which shifts revenue from local government to the state for any purpose.
EMPLOYEE ISSUES
A. Workers Compensation
1. Support legislation to reform workers compensation formulas to rely on more evidence of
work-related causation to determine compensability.
2. Support legislation reforming the workers compensation system to reduce employer cost
through the reduction of system abuse.
3. Oppose legislation to increase employee benefits without system reforms to offset increased
employer costs.
4. Oppose legislation providing presumptive eligibility for award of benefits for workers
compensation or other health benefits.
B. Unemployment Compensation
1. Oppose legislation which would increase employer liability for unemployment compensation or
which would reduce local discretion to manage this risk.
C. Labor Relations
1. Oppose legislation impeding local administration of labor relations.
2. Oppose legislation which would require, impose or expand compulsory binding arbitration for
public employees.
3. Oppose legislation which would increase the cost of administering benefits or mandate that a
special group health and welfare benefit provided to all employees.
4. Oppose legislation which reduces the local control over public employee disputes and/or
imposes regulations from an outside agency.
5. Oppose any measure that seeks to impose federal or state mandates on the collective bargaining
process.
D. Personnel
1. Support reform to address cities future liability for retiree medical insurance.
2. Support measures that would lessen the impact of CalPERS investment losses on employer
rates.
3. Oppose measures that impose local government mandated employee benefits that are more
properly negotiated at the bargaining table.
4. Support modifying legislation so that City employees are not penalized for work performed in
addition to their local government service.
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Support legislation that would strengthen state graffiti law and provide increased authority and
resources devoted to cities for abatement of graffiti and other acts of public vandalism.
2. Support legislation that would protect the public from crimes committed by use of the
computer, internet or identity theft.
3. Support legislation that would provide funds for local law enforcement technology.
4. Support legislation that would provide funds for additional equipment, services, or personnel
(COPS bill).
5. Oppose legislation which would weaken the authority of local law enforcement to control the
issuance of concealed weapon permits.
6. Support legislation which would provide a greater share of seized assets to localities.
7. Support legislation that enhances consequences for those convicted of vandalism of public
property and further tightens regulations on the sale and trade of stolen public property.
8. Support legislation that provides for additional funding sources dedicated to public safety
programs, services, and personnel.
9. Oppose legislation that alters distribution of revenues from traffic and parking violations,
resulting in lower revenue for local governments.
10. Oppose legislation that would impede local law enforcement from addressing crime problems
and recovering costs resulting from a crime committed by the guilty party.
11. Support and promote programs that enhance the benefits of mutual aid agreements between
local governments.
12. Support legislation that provides local law enforcement agencies authority to recover any costs
associated with complying with any Federal, State or court-ordered licensing, registration and
testing requirements.
13. Support legislation that provides funding for local emergency operations including equipment,
services, and personnel.
14. Support legislation that would require transfer of information to local officials regarding threats
to local safety as threats occur.
15. Support legislation that would provide funding for Homeland Security measures.
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
A. Traffic/Roads/Highways
1. Support legislation which provides equitable amounts of state and federal funding for roads and
highways, and facilitates timely construction of local transportation projects.
2. Support efforts to increase the amount of transportation funds allocated to local jurisdictions for
discretionary projects.
B. Water/Wastewater
1. Support legislation that provides additional flexibility to increase and stabilize the water supply.
2. Support measures to increase the availability of alternative sources of water, including
desalinization and water reuse.
3. Support legislation to provide funding for mitigation measures and projects to divert, filter, or
treat runoff.
4. Oppose legislation that imposes more stringent requirements on wastewater discharge and
storm drain runoff without providing funding.
5. Oppose measures that impose unreasonable or unfunded water testing and treatment
requirements.
6. Support legislation to provide funding for flood control and habitat restoration on Clear Lake.
C. Solid Waste and Recycling
1. Support legislation which sets reasonable and flexible recycling standards.
2. Support legislation encouraging active development of markets for recycled goods.
3. Support legislation which reduces local governments Superfund liability for solid waste.
ENVIRONMENT
1. Support strategies that clearly demonstrate and provide for the most cost-effective means for
meeting air-quality goals.
2. Support legislation which allocates state and/or federal funds for the compliance of federal and
state air-quality standards.
3. Support legislation that provides funding for alternative fuel vehicles.
4. Oppose legislation that would weaken or substitute the CEQA requirements in favor of a
weaker process, such as National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).
5. Oppose measures that provide only minimal improvements in air and water quality while
incurring excessive public and private costs associated with implementation.
6. Support legislation that provides increased funding opportunities for municipal environmental
programs and sustainable energy projects.
7. Support legislation that provides fiscally responsible policy for renewable energy programs.
8. Oppose legislation that places undue hardship on local governments to implement new
environmental regulations.
9. Support legislation that would make it easier for cities to fund and comply with new and
increasingly stringent storm water quality permit requirements.
HOUSING, AND LAND USE PLANNING
2. Support legislation that strengthens the concept of local control/local home rule for local
decision making on land use and zoning matters.
3. Support a streamlined right-of-way acquisition process.
4. Oppose efforts by any regulatory commission from promulgating rules and regulations that
infringe on local land use decisions and management of the public right-of-way.
5. Oppose additional affordable housing production mandates without necessary funding to
support said housing mandate.
6. Support increases in state funding for enhancement and expansion of residential code
enforcement and other programs that will preserve the quality of the existing housing stock.
REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT
1. Support legislation that produces additional resources, including adequate funding, to local
agencies to address regional growth issues.
2. Encourage federal and state financial support to provide adequate affordable housing for low-
income individuals.
3. Oppose legislation that would impose state-mandated development standards or procedures that
are contrary to the City of Lakeport General Plan or local land-use policy.
COMMUNITY/RECREATIONAL/ SOCIAL ISSUES
1. Support federal and state funding opportunities for cultural arts programs, libraries, parks,
recreation and human service, open space, and facility development/renewal.
2. Support measures that promote volunteerism.
3. Support federal and state funding opportunities that promote the ability to provide public access
to technology at community facilities.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM
1. Support funding for clean up and maintenance of Clear Lake.
2. Support efforts to secure legislation that will preserve funding mechanisms to promote
continued economic development, including initiatives to provide financing for infrastructure
and affordable housing.
3. Support measures that sustain the Citys continued efforts to retain and promote the success of
local businesses.
4. Support measures that ensure any new/alternative approach that may replace redevelopment
delivers positive benefits to Lakeport.
5. Support regional economic development policies that provide for planned economic growth in
the City and neighboring communities.
6. Oppose legislation that is deemed by the City to be anti-business and/or job killer.
7. Oppose regulations that impose unwarranted restrictions on local businesses.
COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES
1. Support legislation that provides incentives or grant opportunities for community
improvements.
2. Support legislation that provides funding for transportation services, including for senior
citizens.
3. Support legislation that provides funding and resources for local governments to implement
Healthy Cities programs and policies aimed at reducing obesity, childhood obesity, high rates of
diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions.
4. Support legislative efforts to increase opportunities for community-wide citizen volunteer
programs.
5. Support funding for a coordinated and comprehensive approach to address the needs of youth in
the community.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES
TRACKING
The City Manager (or City Manager designee) will periodically provide updates of important legislative issues
and/or those matters that the City has stated a position on during the Legislative Session.
RESPONSE
When a legislative matter requires action between a regular City Council meeting, the City Manager (or City
Manager designee) is authorized to take a position on the matter in accordance with the adopted Legislative
Policy.

If there are mitigating factors where Council may want to take a position that varies from the approved Policy,
or, if it is a matter that is not inherent in the Policy, the measure shall go to the full City Council for direction.

1. The City Manager (or designee) shall review all requests for a Mayors letter on legislative
issues to determine if the legislation aligns with the existing and approved position through the
Citys Legislative Policy and requires action between regular City Council meetings.
2. Department Heads shall coordinate the initiation and development of legislative letters with the
City Manager (or designee).
3. If the matter aligns with the approved Legislative Policy, the City response shall be supplied in
the form of a Mayors letter to the legislative body reviewing the bill/measure. If the Mayor is
not available to sign the letter, the letter shall be prepared for signature by the Mayor Pro Tem
or City Manager.
4. All draft legislative letters prepared by the City Manager (or designee), shall state whether the
City is requesting a support, support if amended, oppose, or oppose if amended action
on the issue and shall include adequate justification for the recommended action. If possible,
the letter shall include examples of how a bill would specifically affect the City of Lakeport,
e.g. the funding the City will lose due to this measure could pay for x acres of parkland.
5. When a letter is sent to a state or federal legislative body, City Council members, the City
Manager, the City Clerk, and state legislators representing the City of Lakeport shall be sent a
courtesy copy (cc) of the letter. The appropriate contact at the League of California Cities
and legislative consultants, if applicable, shall also receive a courtesy copy of the legislative
letters.