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Clearlake City Council Meeting June 18, 2026
Published: Jun 18, 2026
City Adopts New Policy for Stop Sign Installation to Enhance Traffic Safety and Transparency
The city council considered a new policy for the installation and evaluation of stop signs. The policy aims to ensure stop signs are placed based on engineering judgment and traffic studies, adhering to state codes and manual uniform traffic control devices, rather than solely for speed control. The policy is expected to improve transparency and traffic safety while minimizing unnecessary delays. While the policy itself has minimal fiscal impact, residents raised concerns about specific intersections, like Lakeshore Boulevard and Park Street, where stop signs may be inadequate or absent in certain directions. The city confirmed that a process exists for residents to request evaluations of intersections, managed through the public works department.
Sanitation District Faces Scrutiny Over Information Delays and Environmental Violations
The city is experiencing delays in receiving requested information from the Lake County Sanitation District regarding its operations. Despite a formal request for documents on May 12th, the district responded on June 4th, stating an update would be provided within 14 days. The city has also issued ten notices of violation to the Sanitation District for issues including sewer spills and inadequate odor control at lift stations, which violate both municipal code and air quality regulations. The district has not resolved previous notices of violation from the Lake County Air Quality Control District since 2023. The city manager highlighted that improving the district's governance structure is the most effective way to ensure accountability and obtain better information.
Council Members Share Insights on Geothermal Energy, Arts Economic Development, Equity Initiatives, and Potential Ferry Service
Council members shared updates on their recent activities and observations. Councilmember Houten toured the Calpine Geysers facility, gaining insights into geothermal energy production and its relevance to potential future geothermal projects in the area. Councilmember Wilson served on a League of Cities committee focused on using art for economic development and another committee on advancing equity in cities, with a city survey on equity planned for November release. Mayor Smeraldi attended an APC meeting, where discussions included upgrading freeway call boxes and the feasibility of a ferry service on Clear Lake, which is currently undergoing a Caltrans-funded study. Additionally, the dissolution of the Scotts Valley Water and Conservation District was approved, with its responsibilities transferring to the county. Councilmember Houten also shared a personal experience of having a whole-house battery backup system installed.
City Approves Updated Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Including New Solar and Road Closure Fees
The city council reviewed and approved the city's fee schedule for the fiscal year 2026-2027. Several changes were proposed, including non-substantive adjustments for clarity and redundancy in business license fees, building permit application fees, and special event fees. New fees were added for different types of solar electricity systems to better align with cost recovery for staff time. A correction was made to planning fees, transposing amounts for lot line adjustments and mergers. A new $200 road closure fee was added under special events. The fire mitigation fee received its required annual adjustment of 4.1% based on the engineering cost index. The council adopted Resolution 2026-24 approving the updated fee schedule.
City Pursues In-House Housing Element Update, Faces Delays on Roundabout Project Amid Vegetation Cleanup Efforts
The city is updating its General Plan housing element, a mandatory process required by next year. To manage costs, the city plans to handle this update in-house rather than hiring external consultants. Code enforcement is currently dedicating significant resources to support the Clique Environmental Research Centers' vegetation cleanup efforts, which involves obtaining right-of-entry forms for potentially thousands of parcels and processing abatement warrants for those that cannot be secured. This effort is considered important for the city. The Burns Valley Arrowhead Olympic Road project is nearing completion, with striping expected to finish soon. However, progress on the Dammeron roundabout is stalled, awaiting clearance from HCD due to issues with font size on submitted documents.
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