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    122025.1

    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.

    CLOSED SESSION: CLOSED SESSION TO START AT 5:30 p.m.

    1. Conference with Legal Counsel; Initiation of Litigation (Gov. Code54956.9(d)(4)) Number of Potential Cases: 1

    2. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code 54957.6); Negotiator: Manager Silveira. Employee Organization: All units

    I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: 6:00 p.m.

    II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

    III. 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 e

    (as defined in the Brown Act) and a 2/3rds determination that the need to take

    action arose subsequent to the Agenda being posted.

    IV. CONSENT AGENDA: The following Consent Agenda items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon bCouncil at one time without any discussion. Any Council Member may request that any item be removed from th

    Consent Agenda for discussion under the regular Agenda. Removed items will be considered following the Conse

    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 CodeSection 3693

    B. Warrants: Approve warrant registers from October 21, 2013, and October 30, 2013.

    C. Minutes: Approve minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 15, 2013.

    D. Application 2013-013 Addendum: Approve addendum to Application 2013-013 for the Very Merry Main Street

    event, sponsored by the Lakeport Main Street Association (LMSA).

    E. Westside Park Ad Hoc Subcommittee: Adopt a resolution establishing the Westside Park Ad Hoc Subcommittee.

    V. 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 thesubject is not already on tonights agenda. Persons wishing to address the City Council are required to complete

    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 c

    take action or express a consensus of approval or disapproval on any public comments regarding matters which

    appear on the printed agenda.

    Presentation: Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to AmeriCorps-Lake County for th

    Canned Food Drive and Community Service project for Make a Difference Day

    held October 26, 2013.VI. COUNCIL BUSINESS:

    A. Planning Services Manager

    1. Administrative Citation Adopt a resolution to set a fee schedule for the Administrative Citation appeal

    process.

    VII. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:

    A. Miscellaneous Reports, if any:

    VIII. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn

    AGENDAREGULAR MEETING OF THE LAKEPORT CITY COUNCILTuesday, November 05, 2013

    City Council Chambers, 225 Park Street, Lakeport, California 95453

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    City Council Agenda of November 5, 2013 Page 2

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    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

    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 theAmericans 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.

    _______________________________________

    Hilary Britton, Acting Deputy City Clerk

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    MINUTESJOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAKEPORT CITY COUNCIL AND THE LAKEPORT REDEVELOPME

    SUCCESSOR AGENCY

    Tuesday, October 15, 2013

    City Council Chambers, 225 Park Street, Lakeport, California 95453

    . CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Mayor Engstrom called the Joint Meeting of the Lakeport City Council and theLakeport Redevelopment Successor Agency to order at 6:00 p.m. with Council

    members Mattina, Parlet, Scheel and Spillman present.

    I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Spillman.

    II. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Council member Scheel, seconded by Council member

    Mattina,and unanimously carried by voice vote, to accept agenda as posted.Urgency Items: There were no urgency items.

    V. CONSENT AGENDA:

    A. Ordinances: Waive reading except by title, of any ordinances under consideration at this

    meeting for either introduction or passage per Government CodeSection 3693

    B. Minutes: Approve minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 1, 2013.C. Warrants: Approve warrant register from October 2, 2013

    D. Storm Drain Easement Authorize the execution and recordation of a quit claim deed in order to vacate

    existing storm drainage easements subsequent to a Lot Line Adjustment and

    Parcel Merger.

    Vote on Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Council member Spillman, seconded by Council membe

    Mattina,and unanimously carried by voice vote, to approve the consent calenditems A-D, as presented.

    V. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/REQUESTS:

    A. Citizen Input: There was no citizen input.

    B. Introduction of New Employees City Manager Silveira introduced new employees Linda Sobieraj, Community

    Development Department Secretary and Hilary Britton, Office Specialist.

    C. Lakeport Rotary Konocti Challenge Ride Director Jennifer Strong reported on the 2013 KonoctiChallenge Ride fundraiser.

    VI. COUNCIL BUSINESS:

    A. Finance Director

    1. Purchase of FinancialManagement System Upgrade

    Finance Director Buffalo presented the staff report recommending the purchas

    of new financial management software from Tyler Technologies.

    Council member Scheel suggested amending the recommended motion to incl

    a clause not to exceed $66,440.00.

    A motion was made by Council member Scheel, seconded by Council member

    Spillman,and unanimously carried by voice vote to approve purchase of Incodsoftware and authorize the City Manager to sign a five-year service agreement

    with Tyler Technologies for installation and data migration services, with the fi

    year annual subscription and user fees not to exceed $66,440.00.

    2. Property Management Plan Finance Director Buffalo presented a staff report to the City Council, sitting as tLakeport Redevelopment Successor Agency, outlining a Long-Range Property

    Management Plan for former Redevelopment properties.

    A motion was made by Council member Spillman, seconded by Council membe

    Mattina,and unanimously carried by voice vote to adopt a Resolution approvinand adopting a Long-Range Property Management Plan, and submitting the pla

    to the Oversight Board for approval.

    B. City Engineer

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    y Council Agenda of October 15, 2013 Page 2

    1. Revision of Twenty MinuteParking Zones

    City Engineer Harter presented a staff report recommending a twenty minute

    parking zone on Main Street in front of Cheeses Pizza.

    A motion was made by Council member Scheel, seconded by Council member

    Mattina,and unanimously carried by voice vote to direct staff to bring back a nresolution locating the green zone at the first parking space on the southwest s

    of Main Street on the referenced block location.

    VII. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:

    A. Miscellaneous Reports, if any: Council member Spillman reported that the Main Street Association is looking

    a new director and also that the Fire Chief will be retiring next year.

    Council member Mattina had nothing to report.

    Council member Parlet spoke favorably about the Konocti Challenge.

    Council member Scheel attended Lake APC and LTA meetings with Council

    member Mattina last week. He also received an update from the Indian Gami

    Committee Funds. There will be funds available for the City from the committ

    next year.

    City Engineer Harter has been working on USDA projects.

    Public Works Director Brannigan reported that the 20th street crosswalk will b

    installed this week.

    Planning Services Manager Britton reported on the 2013 American Planning

    Association Conference he attended.

    Finance Director Buffalo reported that the auditors will be onsite in early

    November.

    City Manager Silveira had no report.

    Mayor Engstrom reported on a Skunk Train ride with the League of California

    Cities. He reported on the Clearlake Advisory Committee meeting. CLAC will

    present their quarterly report to the BOS at the November 5, 2013 meeting.

    VIII. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Engstrom adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.

    _______________________________________

    THOMAS ENGSTROM, Mayor

    Attest:

    _______________________________________KELLY BUENDIA, Acting City Clerk

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    Clarification of Request 10-30-2013

    From: Kathy Windrem [[email protected]]

    Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 9:40 AM

    Subject: RE: Addendum to Application 2013-013 - Very Merry Main Street

    After a meeting yesterday with Margaret Silveira and some of our committee for Very Merry Main Street, I wish to

    clarify our reasons for requesting the longer time of closing Main Street. We will feature arts & crafts activities for

    children, offered by local nonprofits and some businesses, which we will set up in Main Street. Our greatest concern is

    for the safety of the children, and we thought that by closing the street for a longer time (prior to the parade closure),

    we would ensure the safety of children and others who are attending the event.

    We are now more aware of how inconvenient it is to close the streets on that day, due to City furloughs and the

    holiday week-end. I hope that our committee will consider other options for next years event. We will work with the

    City on ideas.

    Kathy Windrem

    Executive Director

    Lakeport Main Street Association

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    Janel Chapman

    From: Melissa Fulton [[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 2:36 PMTo: Doug Grider; 'Kathy Windrem'; Janel Chapman; Executive Management; Jim Kennedy; Mark

    BranniganCc: 'Barbara Breunig'; 'Christine Hutt'; 'Catrina & Brad Scott'; [email protected]; Brad

    Rasmussen; Margaret SilveiraSubject: RE: Addendum to Application 2013-013 - Very Merry Main Street

    Doug,

    Oneofthemajorconcernswiththisevent,asdiscussedataMainStreetmeeting

    onTuesday,istheactivitiesrequiremoreroomforboothswhichwewanttoplace

    onMainStreet. Inaddition,withtheElfHunt,therewillbealotofpeoplecrossing

    thestreetallafternoon,etc. Inmyopinion,itsmuchsafertocloseMainandnot

    havetoworryabouttraffic. Justmyopinionbaseduponallthoseyearsofdoing

    theDickens

    event.

    Melissa

    From:Doug Grider [mailto:[email protected]]

    Sent:Wednesday, October 30, 2013 12:43 PM

    To:'Kathy Windrem'; Janel Chapman; Executive Management; Jim Kennedy; Mark BranniganCc:'Barbara Breunig'; 'Melissa Fulton'; 'Christine Hutt'; 'Catrina & Brad Scott'; '[email protected]'; BradRasmussen; Margaret SilveiraSubject:RE: Addendum to Application 2013-013 - Very Merry Main Street

    HiKathy,

    IwouldliketoofferanalternativetoclosingMainStreetwhichisproblematic. Closing2ndand3rdStreetsbetweenMain

    andForbesismucheasieranddoesnotcreatealltheissueswehavewithclosingMainStreet.

    ThisexpandstheusableareaofMuseumParkbyalmost100feetinwidth. Ihopethisishelpful.

    Thanks,

    Doug

    From:Kathy Windrem [mailto:[email protected]]

    Sent:Wednesday, October 30, 2013 9:40 AMTo:Janel Chapman; Executive Management; Doug Grider; Jim KennedyCc:'Barbara Breunig'; 'Melissa Fulton'; 'Christine Hutt'; 'Catrina & Brad Scott'; [email protected]; Brad Rasmussen

    Subject:RE: Addendum to Application 2013-013 - Very Merry Main Street

    AfterameetingyesterdaywithMargaretSilveiraandsomeofourcommitteeforVeryMerryMainStreet,Iwishto

    clarifyourreasonsforrequestingthelongertimeofclosingMainStreet.Wewillfeaturearts&craftsactivitiesfor

    children,offeredbylocalnonprofitsandsomebusinesses,whichwewillsetupinMainStreet. Ourgreatestconcernis

    forthesafetyofthechildren,andwethoughtthatbyclosingthestreetforalongertime(priortotheparadeclosure),

    wewouldensurethesafetyofchildrenandotherswhoareattendingtheevent.

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    Wearenowmoreawareofhowinconvenientitistoclosethestreetsonthatday,duetoCityfurloughsandthe

    holidayweekend. Ihopethatourcommitteewillconsiderotheroptionsfornextyearsevent.Wewillworkwiththe

    Cityonideas.

    KathyWindrem

    ExecutiveDirector

    LakeportMainStreetAssociation

    POBox1032

    225Park

    St.,

    City

    Hall

    Lakeport,CA95453

    7072638843Tues,Weds,Thurs

    lakeportmainstreet.com

    From:Janel Chapman [mailto:[email protected]]Sent:Monday, October 21, 2013 4:54 PM

    To:Executive Management; Doug Grider; Jim Kennedy

    Cc:'Kathy Windrem'Subject:Addendum to Application 2013-013 - Very Merry Main Street

    PleasefindattachedanaddendumtotheLMSAsApplication2013013fortheVeryMerryMainStreetevent.

    Pleasenotethattheywishtoextendthehoursofthestreetclosures,inadditiontorequestinganadditional2

    blocksofMainStreettobeclosed(from1ststreetto4

    thstreet).

    Pleasehaveanycomments/concernsbacktomebyOctober30th. ThiswillgobeforetheCouncilatthe

    November5th

    meeting.

    Thankyou,

    HilaryBritton

    Onbehalfof:

    JanelChapman,CityClerk

    CityofLakeport

    225Park

    Street

    Lakeport,CA95453

    Phone: (707)2635615,Ext.12

    Fax: (707)2638584

    [email protected]

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    Janel Chapman

    From: Andrew BrittonSent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 2:54 PMTo: Janel ChapmanCc: Hilary Britton; Scott HarterSubject: RE: Addendum to Application 2013-013 - Very Merry Main Street

    Hello,

    Therequesttoexpandthestreetclosureareaandextendthetotalhoursofthestreetclosurewillnothave

    anyimpactstotheCommunityDevelopmentDepartment.

    However,thereisnoindicationwhytheexpandedareaorhoursisneeded.

    Ifnotpreviouslynoted,anyvendorsparticipatinginthiseventmusthaveaLakeportBusinessLicenseand,if

    applicable,collectsalestaxfrompurchases(8%Cityrate).

    Thankyou,

    AndrewBritton

    PlanningServices

    Manager

    From:Janel ChapmanSent:Monday, October 21, 2013 4:54 PMTo:Executive Management; Doug Grider; Jim KennedyCc:'Kathy Windrem'Subject:Addendum to Application 2013-013 - Very Merry Main Street

    PleasefindattachedanaddendumtotheLMSAsApplication2013013fortheVeryMerryMainStreetevent.

    Pleasenotethattheywishtoextendthehoursofthestreetclosures,inadditiontorequestinganadditional2

    blocksof

    Main

    Street

    to

    be

    closed

    (from

    1st

    street

    to

    4th

    street).

    Pleasehaveanycomments/concernsbacktomebyOctober30th. ThiswillgobeforetheCouncilatthe

    November5th

    meeting.

    Thankyou,

    HilaryBritton

    Onbehalfof:

    JanelChapman,

    City

    Clerk

    CityofLakeport

    225ParkStreet

    Lakeport,CA95453

    Phone: (707)2635615,Ext.12

    Fax: (707)2638584

    [email protected]

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    Janel Chapman

    From: Police ChiefSent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 1:35 PMTo: Janel ChapmanSubject: Re: Addendum to Application 2013-013 - Very Merry Main Street

    POLICE

    COMMENTS

    Thepolicedepartmentisscheduledtoprovide5staff/volunteerstocompletethesecondarystreetclosurefor

    theparadebetweenapproximately5:00PMand6:30PM. Thiswillincludesettingthebarricadestoclose

    MainfromMartinStto1stStandMainfrom5thStto9thStduringtheparade. Policestaffwillalsoleadthe

    paradeandprovidefortrafficcontrolsandtrafficsafetythroughouttheparaderoute.

    TotalfiscalimpacttoPolicestaffisapproximately$680.00

    BradRasmussen

    ChiefofPolice

    SentfrommyiPad

    OnOct21,2013,at4:53PM,"JanelChapman"wrote:

    PleasefindattachedanaddendumtotheLMSAsApplication2013013fortheVeryMerryMain

    Streetevent.Pleasenotethattheywishtoextendthehoursofthestreetclosures,inaddition

    torequestinganadditional2blocksofMainStreettobeclosed(from1ststreetto4

    thstreet).

    Pleasehaveanycomments/concernsbacktomebyOctober30th. Thiswillgobeforethe

    CouncilattheNovember5th

    meeting.

    Thankyou,

    HilaryBritton

    Onbehalfof:

    JanelChapman,CityClerk

    CityofLakeport

    225ParkStreet

    Lakeport,CA

    95453

    Phone: (707)2635615,Ext.12

    Fax: (707)2638584

    [email protected]

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    122028.1Meeting Date: 11/05/2013 Page 1 Agenda Item #IV.E.

    CITY OF LAKEPORT

    City CouncilCity of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District

    STAFF REPORT

    RE: Ad Hoc Advisory Subcommittee for the Westside CommunityPark Appointments

    MEETING DATE: 11/05/2013

    SUBMITTED BY: Margaret Silveira, City Manager

    PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item

    WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/BOARD:

    Council is being asked to adopt a resolution establishing an ad hoc advisory subcommittee for the WestsideCommunity Park.

    BACKGROUND:

    Under section 9.08.030 of the Lakeport Municipal Code, all commercial sales, display, advertising, and/orsoliciting or other similar activities are prohibited in all City parklands unless such activity has received priorCity Council approval.

    At the August 20, 2013 meeting of the City Council, the City Council approved a subcommittee to discusswhat, if any, policy for commercial activity at Westside Community Park Phases I and II the City shouldadopt. Two Council members were appointed to the committee and the Public Works director was givendirection to invite members of the Westside Park Committee and Parks and Recreation Committee to

    attend.

    At the suggestion of the Citys legal counsel, committees appointed by the City Council should bememorialized in a resolution. This resolution is to memorialize the appointments to the committee.

    Lakeport City Staff recommend the adoption of both resolutions.OPTIONS:

    Approve

    Disapprove

    No action

    FISCAL IMPACT:

    None Account Number: Comments:

    SUGGESTED MOTIONS:

    (1)Adopt a Resolution establishing an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee for the Westside Community ParkAttachments: 1. Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee for the Westside

    Community Park

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    120621.3

    RESOLUTION NO. ____ (2013)

    A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFLAKEPORT ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

    FOR THE WESTSIDE COMMUNITY PARK

    WHEREAS, the City of Lakeport has set aside the Westside Community Park for publicuse and recreation, and the City manages and maintains the Park for that purpose;

    WHEREAS, individuals and businesses wish to conduct commercial activity in the Parkboth in connection with specific events and also in general;

    WHEREAS, under section 9.08.030 of the Lakeport Municipal Code, all commercial sales,display, advertising, and/or solicitation or other similar activities are prohibited in all city parklandsunless such activity has received prior City Council approval;

    WHEREAS, the City has not adopted any policy with respect to commercial activity withinthe Westside Community Park;

    WHEREAS, a policy would assist City staff and the public with understanding proper useof the Westside Community Park for commercial purposes and the guidelines and criteria forgranting or denying applications for such activity;

    WHEREAS, development of a policy for commercial activity at the Westside CommunityPark should be conducted with input from stakeholders in the community, including members ofthe City Council and members of the public; and

    WHEREAS, it will be constructive to form an ad hoc advisory group to make

    recommendations for the Councils consideration.

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

    SECTION 1. An ad hoc advisory Westside Community Park Committee is herebyestablished to be comprised of City Council Members Spillman and Parlet.

    SECTION 2. The Committee is charged with developing a recommendation to the CityCouncil with regard to a policy for commercial activity at the Westside Community Park. TheCommittee shall have such support from the City Attorney and other City staff as the City Managershall direct.

    SECTION 3. The Committee shall provide a recommendation to the City Council on orbefore May 31, 2014. Upon provision of its recommendation to the City Council, the Committeeshall automatically be disestablished.

    SECTION 4. As a temporary, ad hoc advisory committee comprised of less than a quorumof the City Council, the Committee may, but need not, comply with the Brown Act as authorized byGovernment Code section 54952, subdivision (b).

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    Resolution No. ____ (2013) Page 2120621.3

    The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Councilon the 5thday of November, 2013, by the following vote:

    AYES:NOES:ABSTAINING:ABSENT:

    _________________________________THOMAS ENGSTROM, Mayor

    ATTEST:

    ____________________________________KELLY BUENDIA, Acting City Clerk

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    Meeting Date: 11/05/2013 Page 1 Agenda Item VI.A.1.

    CITY OF LAKEPORTCity Council

    Lakeport Redevelopment AgencyCity of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District

    STAFF REPORT

    RE: Adoption of Fee Resolution for Administrative CitationAppeal Application

    MEETING DATE: 11/05/2013

    SUBMITTED BY: Andrew Britton, Planning Services Manager

    PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item

    WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/BOARD:

    The City Council is asked to adopt a fee resolution to establish an application fee for consideration of anappeal of an administrative citation.

    BACKGROUND:

    The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 888 in February 2013 which established regulations regarding theissuance of administrative citations for violations of the Lakeport Municipal Code as well as related appealprocedures. The Ordinance is incorporated into Chapters 8.30 and 8.31 of the Municipal Code.

    Municipal Code Section 8.30.110 states that a filing fee for an appeal of an administrative citation is to beestablished by City Council resolution.

    DISCUSSION:

    Staff has prepared a draft fee resolution for the Councils review (Exhibit 1). As described in the draftresolution, processing this type of appeal application will require several hours of cumulative staff time andcosts associated with the use of an independent hearing officer. According to an analysis prepared by theFinance Director (Exhibit 2), the estimated cost to the City will total approximately $488. This estimate wasbased on the current personnel charge-out rates. However, staff believes that imposing a $488.00 +/-appeal fee is unreasonable and would unfairly discourage someone seeking relief from a fine associated withan administrative citation.

    The draft fee resolution therefore suggests an application fee of $200.00 to cover a substantial portion of theCitys estimated costs. The draft resolution also includes an annual cost of living adjustment.

    OPTIONS:

    1. Approve and adopt the fee resolution that will establish a fee for the processing and consideration of anappeal of an administrative citation.

    2. Do not approve but provide direction to staff.

    FISCAL IMPACT:

    None $ Account Number: Comments:

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    Meeting Date: 11/05/2013 Page 2 Agenda Item VI.A.1.

    No fiscal impacts are anticipated as a result of the proposed fee resolution. The proposed fee is intended torecover a substantial portion of the City's direct costs associated with processing an appeal application.

    SUGGESTED MOTION:

    Move that the City Council adopt the fee resolution to establish an application fee for consideration of anappeal of an administrative citation.

    Attachments: Exhibit 1: Resolution #_____Exhibit 2: Cost Analysis

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    Exhibit 1

    RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2013)

    A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFLAKEPORT APPROVING AND ADOPTING A FEE FOR THE

    PROCESSING OF AN APPEAL OF AN ADMIINISTRATIVE CITATION

    WHEREAS, the City of Lakeport (City) has adopted regulations (Lakeport MunicipalCode Chapters 8.30 and 8.31) regarding the issuance of administrative citations and related appealprocedures; and

    WHEREAS,Lakeport Municipal Code Section 8.30.110 states that a filing fee for an appealof an administrative citation is to be established by City Council resolution; and

    WHEREAS,the cost of processing and considering an appeal of an administrative citationapplication requires an application fee be charged; and

    WHEREAS,an application for an appeal of an administrative citation will require severalhours of cumulative staff time plus related administrative expenses for intake, distribution, reviewand preparation of written report for consideration by an administrative hearing officer; and

    WHEREASthe application fee for processing and considering the appeal application shallnot exceed the aforementioned estimated cost of performing these services; and

    BE IT RESOLVEDby the City Council of the City of Lakeport that an application fee of$200.00 for an appeal of an administrative citation be charged; and

    BE IT RESOLVEDby the City Council of the City of Lakeport that the appeal fee shall beannually adjusted to reflect changes in the cost of living in accordance with statistics published bythe United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, all urbanconsumers (CPI-u) for the San Francisco Metropolitan Area.

    The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Councilon the 5thday of November, 2013, by the following vote:

    AYES:NOES:

    ABSENT:ABSTAINING:

    _________________________________THOMAS ENGSTROM, Mayor

    ATTEST:

    _____________________________KELLY BUENDIA, Acting City Clerk

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    Step 1: Determine annual cost of employee

    Hearing Police City Planning Office

    Officer Chief Clerk Manager Specialist

    Direct Salary w overtime 95,402$ 48,840$ 70,692$ 33,987$

    Benefits:Total -$ 70,059$ 21,119$ 32,530$ 21,208$

    Step 2: Determine available working hours of employee

    Total Available Productive Hours 2,080 2,080 2,080 2,080 2,080Less:

    Holiday 104 104 104 104Vacation 40 40 40 40Comp Time/Admin Leave - - - -Furlough (48) (48) (48) (48)Sick Leave 40 40 40 40Travel and Training - - - -

    Total 2,080 1,944 1,944 1,944 1,944

    Step 3: Calculate productive hourly rate of employee

    Total Annual Cost - 165,461 69,959 103,222 55,195Available working hours 2,080 1,944 1,944 1,944 1,944

    Hourly rate/productive working hour -$ 85.11$ 35.99$ 53.10$ 28.39$

    Function/Process: Admin Citation Appeal Application

    Activity Hours:

    Application intake/fee collection 0.25 -$ -$ -$ -$ 7.10$Application review 0.50 - - - 26.55 -Distribute application for comment 0.50 - - 17.99 - -Staff report to Hearing Officer 1.50 - 42.56 - 79.65 -Hearing agenda, distribution, etc. 0.50 - - 17.99 - -Hearing Officer Fee (attorney @ $250/hr) 1.00 250.00 - - - -Applied administrative overhead (10.5%) - 26.25 4.47 3.78 11.15 0.75

    Total Hours: 4.3 276.25$ 47.03$ 39.77$ 117.35$ 7.84$

    Total Process Cost: 488.23$

    Position

    Productive Hourly Rate Calculation

    Exhibit 2