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Clearlake panel continues Burns Valley sports‑complex hearing after tribes press for AB 52 consultation
Summary
Clearlake’s Planning Commission continued its hearing on the Burns Valley sports complex and draft mitigated negative declaration to Oct. 25 after tribal representatives said AB 52 government‑to‑government consultation and further study were needed to protect putative tribal cultural resources; staff said extra mitigation measures and additional trenching are possible.
Clearlake’s Planning Commission on Sept. 27 paused action on a proposed Burns Valley sports complex after tribal leaders and archaeologists urged deeper consultation and, in some cases, further field work to resolve whether the site contains extensive tribal cultural resources.
The commission voted unanimously to continue the public hearing to Oct. 25 and to keep the record open while staff and tribal representatives pursue government‑to‑government consultation and, if needed, additional trenching to refine site boundaries.
Staff presented the project as a multi‑phase sports complex and recreation center at 14885 Burns Valley Road with baseball, softball, soccer fields and a proposed recreation center of 15,000–28,000 square feet. Staff said current funding commitments total roughly $8 million for the sports‑complex elements (including a $3 million Prop 68 allocation and a pending congressional earmark), with an additional roughly $12 million needed to build the recreation center portion.
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