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Administrative Services Director Swanson told the council the division received 272 survey responses and used online and paper distribution channels to reach residents. Most respondents reported ages in the 18–54 range and the majority identified as residents of the city of Clear Lake, though the division also recorded signups from neighboring communities.

Survey results highlighted the highest interest in youth sports leagues and youth camps; other high-demand categories included fitness and wellness classes, arts and crafts, healthy cooking classes and outdoor activities such as guided hikes and kayaking. Seniors requested daytime, low-impact fitness and social programming. Respondents said convenience of location and affordability most influenced participation decisions; cleanliness, accessibility and instructor quality also ranked highly.

Staff listed recent and upcoming events: a July 5 concert that staff said drew a very large crowd, a sold-out ice cream social, a CSI camp for teenagers that sold out, baking day camps, fishing day camps and a Clear Lake concert series with scheduled performers in August and September. The department also noted monthly programs at the youth center including bingo (donation-funded), a Clear Lake Craft Club starting September 13, trunk-or-treat and a Thanksgiving break kids camp scheduled for three days, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Councilmember questions focused on geographic reach; staff said the survey captured home addresses at registration for camps and classes and that the city has economic-development tools that can estimate park attendance from cell-phone data. Staff agreed to increase tracking at events to better quantify the program’s countywide reach.

The council thanked staff and acknowledged the department’s work in expanding programming and outreach.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting August 7, 2025 6:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The city’s recreation and events division reported survey results from 272 respondents showing high interest in youth camps and sports, outdoor adventures, fitness classes and family events; staff outlined upcoming concerts and seasonal programming and said they will track participant addresses going forward.","taxTitle","Clearlake, Lake County, California","taxId",79398,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6488809,"Council directs staff to explore letting fire district collect mitigation fees, asks to restore 2% administrative share",848,3198000,4046000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5550437-5361237b95dee7b1146dd03cd1cfe91c&start=3198&end=4046","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5550437-5361237b95dee7b1146dd03cd1cfe91c/thumbnail_3198000.jpg","/articles/6488809/Clearlake/Lake-County/California/Council-directs-staff-to-explore-letting-fire-district-collect-mitigation-fees-asks-to-restore-2-administrative-share","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488809-b75c608281255c2b63aa8ad8df1f788c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770479908&Signature=jMMDVHEmQ6wQKNwu9pt7KNISojigZw0QzovKrUXjn-Hsp-AOq9US4fNWhAiPqMbF2xZoDJVwpwluNLT5JCNEEnOZfN2N~bVmU3XEhpxNZkstdmPgXNqQUHObXlKZ1Y4GRtZF8xHbUw31C0~uUMRlKd5K6JkCEE2SPubJ5-iUgVYGE1dOE1yYHYXD5XL9WFcCKUsWk2oFK~Z2fP0QVN1oJcEW9x7uvPCIhjEjfo36AAql8ZLbKEI~zUHtohymAvGfxCi3LSHdeF9fJzmCi0KYT8P6WKVOeku9p~cqZsY4Wn45B2cBGyqepV5UKM8epVmpg4-IoQtABjk8WX16ygQaYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clear Lake City Council directed staff to revisit the city’s collection of fire mitigation fees and explore whether Lake County Fire Protection District should collect them directly.

City staff and Fire Chief representatives briefed the council on the mitigation-fee framework, including that the Mitigation Fee Act allows cities or counties to collect development impact fees but special districts generally cannot do so directly. The council had previously adopted updated fees based on a nexus study; the city implemented collection through building permits and established a special fund to pass revenue to the district.

At the meeting, Fire Chief (Lake County Fire Protection District) argued the district has experience collecting the fee and asked that the district be allowed to collect and keep a 2% administrative fee the ordinance currently designates to the city. The chief said collection by the district would provide a “one-stop shop” for permit applicants and simplify reconciliation.

Councilmembers discussed the trade-offs: the city’s obligation to report on fee collection and expenditures, potential additional staff effort for reporting and reconciliation, and the small dollar amount represented by the 2% administrative share. City staff said either configuration would require coordination because reporting on fee expenditures and nexus compliance remains a city responsibility.

Several councilmembers expressed support for returning collection to the fire district and reinstating the district’s 2% administrative share in order to help the district support future nexus studies and administrative costs. No formal ordinance language was adopted at the meeting; staff were asked to draft options and, if necessary, an amendment to the existing ordinance for future readings.

Council direction was framed as a request to prepare ordinance amendments and a reconciliation plan that clarifies roles and reporting obligations while ensuring compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act and existing nexus documentation.","Council members signaled support for revisiting how the city collects fire mitigation fees — potentially returning collection to Lake County Fire Protection District and restoring a 2% administrative fee to the district — and asked staff to draft ordinance changes for future readings.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6488813,"Clear Lake Council votes to terminate North Bay Animal Services contract; 180-day notice",3408,4072000,7480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5550437-5361237b95dee7b1146dd03cd1cfe91c&start=4072&end=7480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5550437-5361237b95dee7b1146dd03cd1cfe91c/thumbnail_4072000.jpg","/articles/6488813/Clearlake/Lake-County/California/Clear-Lake-Council-votes-to-terminate-North-Bay-Animal-Services-contract-180-day-notice","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488813-c094592142413c65562c01fd0706710b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770479908&Signature=k2fd4Y2bxYbK5~S7xTbZlEKy1LEfpXVYU9lDpoZnhb4xtbHVuBgieca-40-oi9VumNUbfYl5TeOh2hpHE~P5yonJWxSBQ1nEve4M97pusb1CEL4kIKZ~~mSF8QAstguhMAEVxIUlAgnNUUJTNS2vMFVpn0UrOT8i4aSXcfUPWXipO03h7tjisdG1tMTBUHwO6kPPn2lLd4IN7Gaxq~zVDC4x7qrjojxKUhHin6r39JY3Hv1nlam6aq8WN8XDKX7QmAXMHc8ez8nf~WW32ux1Ci~xVLpFle-BcObFjzeDE57T36CUkeeTZ2RwIv0yLzRL0fbCTTlrFasDXTBG6ak-7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clear Lake City Council voted to terminate its animal care and control contract with North Bay Animal Services, directing the city manager to serve a 180-day notice of termination.

Councilmember Downey moved to end the contract without cause; Councilmember Hooten seconded the motion. The motion passed with Mayor Michael Kramer, Councilmember Downey and Councilmember Hooten voting yes; Vice Mayor Sloaten voting no; and Councilmember Wilson abstaining. The vote followed extensive public comment and council debate about shelter management, response times and enforcement of licensing and vaccination requirements.

The vote responds to repeated complaints presented at council meetings and in a 2024 Lake County grand jury report that cited overcrowding, slow response to loose or attacking animals, inconsistent medical care for sick or injured animals and poor communication with the public. Councilmembers and multiple residents said those problems had continued into 2024–25.

Councilmember Downey cited the lack of basic services in her remarks and said the absence of required vaccinations and licensing “creates unnecessary risk and liabilities for the city and its residents.” Mayor Kramer said he had not taken the decision lightly and apologized for an earlier outburst during the meeting, but said the council needed change.

Members of the public and several local volunteers who work at the shelter told the council they supported shelter staff on the ground while faulting management. Volunteer speakers and representatives of local rescue groups urged solutions that preserve live outcomes for animals, while other residents described public-safety incidents involving unlicensed and unaltered animals roaming neighborhoods.

City staff noted the contract commits the provider to deliver spay/neuter services and medical care consistent with available funding, but several council members said the language in the current contract is vague and enforcement has been insufficient. Council direction includes preparing for replacement or interim animal-control services, and scheduling a future agenda item to consider an RFP and service standards.

The council’s action triggers the contract’s termination timeline and starts a period for the city to identify alternate providers and define performance expectations, including response times, vaccination and licensing enforcement, and spay/neuter availability.

The council did not direct the shelter to change its stated live-release goals; several council members and public speakers emphasized that the intent is not to convert the operation to a “kill” facility but to secure accountable management and clearer performance requirements.

Next steps identified by council members include drafting written notice to North Bay Animal Services, returning to council with an agenda item to discuss an RFP for animal services and clarifying performance standards the city will require of any future contractor.","After months of complaints about response times, shelter capacity and communication, the Clear Lake City Council voted 3–1–1 to terminate its contract with North Bay Animal Services without cause and give 180 days' written notice while directing staff to prepare for replacement services.","actionData","errors"]

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