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Clearlake council adopts interim ordinance enabling state-led fire debris, hazard-tree removal
Summary
The Clearlake City Council voted to adopt Ordinance No. 257-2021, allowing state-led cleanup of fire debris and hazard trees from the Clearlake fire; staff described right-of-entry options and outreach plans, while at least one speaker urged oversight of CalRecycle’s cleanup methods.
The Clearlake City Council voted to adopt an interim ordinance to allow state-led removal of fire debris and hazard trees after the Clearlake fire.
Unidentified staff told the council there are two options for property owners: "sign a right-of-entry form that allows the state to come in and do the cleanup, really at no cost to them," or hire a private contractor to perform cleanup under state guidelines. The staff member said the right-of-entry form is new, came from CalRecycle's legal team and is under review by the city attorney. The staff also said any insurance payments property owners are eligible to receive would…
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