CityofClearlake

2040GeneralPlanUpdate

WORKSHOPBACKGROUNDMATERIALS
MEETINGOFTHECITYOFCLEARLAKEPLANNINGCOMMISSION
TUESDAY,DECEMBER1,2015

OVERVIEW:

Orientation: The General Plan consists of a longterm policy program for the communitys
futuredevelopment.ThePlanshouldprovidethefollowingbenefits:

Establishespolicydirectionforfuturedevelopmentandredevelopment,providingdecision
makingguidancetomembersofthePlanningCommission,CityCouncil,Citystaff,aswellas
thecommunityatlarge.
IdentifiesrecommendationscontributingtofutureworkprogramsfortheCity.
Setsoutbasicprinciplesformaintainingandenhancingthecharacterofexistingandfuture
neighborhoods,leadingtotheformationofnewlanduseregulations.
IdentifiesimprovementneedsandprioritiesforusebyCitymanagementtoguidebudgeting
andcapitalprogrammingdecisions.
Statesthemunicipalitysintentionsregardingthephysicaldevelopmentandinfrastructure
investment, ultimately creating an improved level of certainty for landowners and
developers.
Communicates to citizens the type, pattern, and density of future development, thereby
flaggingtheimpactofdevelopmentonprivateproperty.
Coordinatestransportationandinfrastructureimprovementswithdevelopment,creatingan
integrateddevelopmentframework.
Laysoutthefutureeconomicandphysicaldevelopmentofthecommunity,whichisuseful
to other local, State and Federalagenciesengaged in theprovision of programs, services,
andfacilities.

Internal Consistency: The City of Clearlake has completed a Draft General Plan Update. The
Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was circulated for public comment and documents
havebeenpreparedtothemeettheneedsofCalPoly,asastudentproject.Furtherplanning
reviewoftheDraftdocuments,including1)GeneralPlanBackgroundReport,2)GeneralPlan
Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and 3) General Plan documents, a number of
inconsistencieswerediscoveredthatneedtobeaddressedtoinsureanadequateGeneralPlan
is developed for the City. These inconsistencies have included information accuracies,
consistency between the three draft documents and the recently adopted 201419 Housing
Element,andoverallcompliancewithrelatedStateplanninglaws.

Further Revisions Needed to the Draft: The City Council recently authorized their Contract
Planner, Price Consulting Services (PCS), to correct inconsistencies and develop an internally
consistent set of documents for final adoption by the City. PCS has hired several sub
consultantstoassistindevelopingthefinaldocumentsasfollows:

OmniMeans,TransportationandCirculation,toassistindevelopinganadequateCirculation
Element,includingtrafficanalysisthatconformstoaparticularlanduseplan.
EconomicPlanningSystems(EPS)toreviewgrowthprojections,reviewadequateeconomic
capacitiesinthelandusemixandhelpcrafteffectiveeconomicdevelopmentpoliciesand
programsintheEconomicDevelopmentElement.
JimBrennanNoiseConsultants,todevelopnoisecontoursthroughouttheCitytodevelop
anadequateNoiseElement.
FeatherhorseDesigns,GeographicInformationSystemSpecialists,tocoordinateallrelated
mapping.
Administrativestafftohelprefinethedocumentformat.

Thenextstepsaretocompleterevisionstothedocuments,andparticularly,thoseidentifiedin
theLandUse,Circulation,andNoiseElements.

Workshop Objective: This Workshop is intended to offer the Planning Commission an

opportunity to review the status of the General Plan Update, to help correct potential
inconsistencies,tooffertheconsultantteamsuggestionsforimprovingthedocuments,andto
understandthePlanningCommissionsexpectationsoftheteamsworktocreateanadequate
GeneralPlan.Specificobjectiveofthisworkshopareto:

Inform the Commission on the status of the General Plan and the need to enhance the
documents.
Review Land Use aspects of the General Plan Update, including a new land use map and
scenariowhichvaries,somewhat,fromtheCalPolyDraftPlan.
Review the Circulation Map and offer suggestions to improve circulation features in the
City.
ReviewnewgrowthforecastswhicharedifferentfromtheCalPolyDraftPlan.
Reviewsomebasiceconomicandhousingassumptions.
ReviewsomeproposedrevisionstotheSafetyandConservationElements.
Offersomecommentsonreformattingthedocumentsforeasierreading.
Review the timeline for completing the General Plan and understand the expectations of
theplanningprocess.
UnderstandtheneedtodevelopaconsistentupdatetotheZoningCodewhichrespondsto
severalrevisionsthatwillneedtobemadetotheDraftGeneralPlanUpdatedocuments.

Review of Draft Documents: We will be assuming that the Planning Commission has
familiarizedthemselveswiththecurrentGeneralPlanUpdatethroughpreviousattendanceand
participation at several meetings conducted by CalPoly and review of the current draft
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documents. To renew this understanding, may we suggest that Commissioners take another
look at the most recent draft of the General Plan Update documents before the workshop.
ThesearepostedontheCitysWebsiteat:

http://www.clearlake.ca.us/314/GeneralPlanUpdateProjectDocuments

This link also includes the currently adopted Housing Element, which has critical information,
suchasdemographicsandhousinggrowthneedsthatwillneedtoapplytotheoverallGeneral
PlanUpdate.

WorkshopReferenceDocuments:Attachedisaseriesofinformationthatwewillbecovering
attheworkshopasfollow:

AttachmentA:LandUseElementandMapBackgroundInformation
AttachmentB:CirculationElementandMapBackgroundInformation
AttachmentC:NoiseElementBackgroundInformation
AttachmentD:RevisedSafetyElement
AttachmentE:RevisedConservationElement(CulturalResourcesSection)
AttachmentF:TimelineforCompletingtheGeneralPlanUpdate

Please feel welcome to contact me at (530) 2181059 should you have any questions
concerningthisinformationorwecandiscusstheseattheworkshop.Ilookforwardtoworking
withyoutohelpcreatetheGeneralPlanUpdate.

HappyThanksgiving,

GaryPrice
ContractPlanner
PriceConsultingServices

AttachmentA
LandUseElement
CityofClearlake
2040GeneralPlanUpdate
December1,2015,PlanningCommissionWorkshop
BackgroundMaterials
Land Use Element Purpose: The Land Use Element defines current and future land uses in
Clearlake.Thiselementtiestogetherthegoals,objectives,andpoliciesofotherelementsinthe
General Plan and essentially is the backbone of the General Plan. The CalPoly Plan is well
conceivedandencouragesinfilldevelopmentwithintheLakeshoreDriveCorridorandfocusses
futuredevelopmentwithinsevenmaincoreareas,including:
1.AustinPark
2.OlympicDriveCorridor(fromAustinParktoStateRoute53)
3.LakeshoreDriveCorridor(fromOldHighway53toAustinPark)
4.GatewayatStateRoute53intersectionwithLakeshoreDrive
5.TheAvenues
6.RegionalShoppingCenter(WalMart/AirportArea)
7.OgulinCanyonIndustrialCenter(northeasterncorneroftheCity)
HigherdensitydevelopmentwillbefocusedalongLakeshoreDrive.Mixeduseresidentialand
commercial development along Lakeshore Drive is also emphasized. Execution of these
planningprincipalsthroughestablishingappropriategoals,policyandprogramsareessentialto
achievingthisvision.VariousaspectsoftheLandUseElementshouldbeaddressedasfollows:
Population and Employment Growth Rates: More exhaustive review of the draft Land Use
Element and related General Plan Update documents found that much of the economic
information in the documents have several inconsistencies. For example, the original draft
General Plan document forecast the City to have added almost five million square feet of
commercialfloorareaby2040.TheCitycurrentlyhasmuchlessthanonemillionsquarefeetof
commercial floor area. The revised forecast from the CalPoly documents shows dramatic
reductions of less than 50,000 square feet of commercial floor area growth by 2040 (in the
current draft EIR document). Neither of these assumptions line up with the Draft Plans job
growthoremploymentprojections.Therevisedprojectionsaffecttrafficprojections.TheDraft
Planalsoindicatesapopulationgrowthrateofabout3,500people,whenhistoricgrowthrates
have been over 1 percent. We suggest applying this one percent annualized growth rate to
GeneralPlanwhichwouldresultinpopulationgrowthratesofabout9,000peopleby2040as
showninTable1.
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Table1PopulationProjections
Year

Population

2010

15,250

2015

15,893

2020

16,730

2025

19,390

2030

20,380

2035

21,420

2040

22,520

U.S. Census, California Department of Finance and

PriceConsultingServices

TheDraftPlanalsoassumesthatmostofthepopulationincreasewilloccupyexistingvacation
homes that will, somehow (through a social or economic transformation of the community),
reducethepotentialhousingdevelopmentgrowthsothatonly271dwellingunitswillneedto
beconstructedby2040.TheseprojectionsfallshortoftheRegionalHousingAllocationofthe
State and are inconsistent with the Citys recently adopted General Plan Housing Element.
Essentially, these growth projections need to be revised based on more realistic growth rate
assumptionsinaccordancewithempiricaldataandbasedongrowthassumptionsapprovedby
theStateandtheLakeCounty/CityAreaPlanningCouncil.
Economic/JobsProjections:TheDraftPlanshowsajobgrowthof253jobsbytheyear2015.
This may be too low and not supportable by empirical data. Growth of labor force between
2000and2010wasabout.78%annually.Applyingthisratetoemploymentgrowthwouldresult
inanincreaseof626jobs.OthereconomicindicatorsintheDraftPlanmayalsobeoutofline
with historic growth rates. EPS, professional economists, will bereviewing theseassumptions
andhelpingdevelopmorerealisticjobandeconomicgrowthfigures.

LandUseMix:TheDraftPlanprovidesforalandusemixthatmaynotbeconducivewiththe
Plansvision.Only5.5acresoflandisproposedformixeduseandover3,000acres(37percent
of the Citys land area) is proposed as vacant land. Table 2 presents a comparison of the
RecommendedRevisionLandUseScenariowiththeCalPolyLandUseScenarioasshowninthe
attachedfigures.

Table2
ComparativeLandUseDistributions
ClearlakeLandUseAnalysis
2040GPURevisionNovember,2015
LandUse

2040GPUCalPolyJune,2015
Acres

LandUse

Acres

CombinedVacant/DevelopedLand:

CombinedVacant/DevelopedLand:

RuralRes.(Totals)
OpenSpace
LowDensityRes.(Totals)
MediumDensityRes.(Totals)
HighDensityRes.(Totals)
MixedUseRes.(Totals)
Commercial(Totals)
Industrial(Totals)
SpecificPlan(Totals)
VacantLand

1618.67
269.51
2112.92
*
134.08
234.37
355.91
248.86
1018.04
*

27.01%
4.50%
35.26%
0.00%
2.24%
3.91%
5.94%
4.15%
16.99%

None
OpenSpace
LowDensityResidential
MediumDensityResidential(Totals)
HighDensityResidential(Totals)
MixedUseResidential(Totals)
Commercial(Totals)
Industrial(Totals)
None
VacantLand

Total*

5992.36 100.00% Total*

NA
693.93
1946.19
23.67
64.20
5.55
242.42
120.76
NA
3006.27

NA
11.37%
31.89%
0.39%
1.05%
0.09%
3.97%
1.98%
0.00%
49.26%

6102.99 100.00%

*UndertheGPURevisionLandUseScenario19.61AcresofMediumDensityResidentialareincorporatedintoLowDensityResidential,
allparcelshaveaproposedlandusedesignation(CalPolydidnotdesignateallparcels),allparcelsintheCity'sandCounty'sGIS
Systemareaccountedfor,therehavebeensomeoverlapsincalculatingacresundertheCalPolyScenarioresultinginshowing
110acresmorethantheRevisionScenario.

A revised land use mix has been developed by the consultant team and staff that more
accuratelydepictstheCityslanduseneedsandfollowsthePreferredLandUseScenarioof
the2040GeneralPlan.Asnotedabove,MixedUseResidentialisproposedforover230acres.
RuralResidentialisanewlanduseclassificationforareasgenerallynorthandeastoftheCity
nearBurnsValley,toaddressresourceprotectionareas.SpecificPlanareasarenowshownon
thelandusemapandProvinsaliaSpecificPlanisreferenced.LargecoloredmapsoftheDraft
CalPolyPlanandtheRecommendedRevisionwillbepresentedattheWorkshopforthepublic
andtheCommissiontoprovidecommenton.

Once the consultant team receives comments and recommendations of the Planning
Commission,areviseddraftlandusemapwillbedeveloped.ItwillbeusedbyEPStoconsider
landusecapacityinrelationtothegrowthprojectionsandtodeterminerealisticdevelopment
consequences. Once EPS has provided final comments and recommendation, the map may
needtobefurtherrevised.Thefinallandusemapwillbeusedtodeveloptrafficcountsbased
onbuildoutlanduseassumptionsforeachlandusecategory.AsshowninTable2,theCityhas
over3,400acresofvacantlandthatcanbedevelopedinthefuture,equivalentto57percentof
theCityscurrentlandarea.ThefinallandusemapwillthenbeusedtoapplytovariousTraffic
Area Zones (see Figure 3). Omni Means will then conduct traffic modeling based on traffic
countsrecentlyobtainedandfromcumulativetrafficcalculationsappliedtothevariousTraffic
Area Zones. From this, cumulative traffic analysis will be conducted to develop an adequate
EIR.

Table2
VacantLandbyLandUse

ClearlakeLandUseAnalysis
2040GPURevisionNovember,2015
LandUse

Acres

Percentage

VacantLand:
RuralRes.(Vacant)
LowDensityRes.(Vacant)
HighDensityRes.(Vacant)
MixedUseRes.(Vacant)
Commercial(Vacant)
Industrial(Vacant)
SpecificPlan(Vacant)

1021.93
1038.45
35.81
31.35
149.18
152.86
1012.18

29.69%
30.17%
1.04%
0.91%
4.33%
4.44%
29.41%

Total(excludingOpenSpace/Agriculture)

3441.76

100.00%

269.51

7.26%

OpenSpace/Agriculture
Total(IncludingOpenSpace/Agriculture)

3711.28

Figure1
CalPolyLandUseMapJune,2015

Figure2
RevisedLandUseMapNovember,2015(RECOMMENDED)

Figure3
TrafficAreaZoneMapOctober,2015

AttachmentB

CirculationElement
CityofClearlake
2040GeneralPlanUpdate
December1,2015,PlanningCommissionWorkshop
BackgroundMaterials

Circulation Element Purpose: The Circulation Element addresses the movement of people,
goods, and services within and around the city. This Element contains goals, policies and
programs that establish the citys circulation system to accommodate pedestrians, bicycles,
motorvehicles,publictransit,andothermeansoftravel.
Compliance with State Law: Since the Circulation Element was first required by State law in
1955, transportation technology and needs in California have changed greatly, with the
emphasistodayonthedevelopmentofabalanced,multimodaltransportationsystem.More
recently,AssemblyBill1358,theCaliforniaCompleteStreetsAct,adoptedin2010,containsa
number of requirements to include in the Circulation Element to create a coordinated
circulation network incorporating multimodal circulation programs. The policies and plan
proposalsoftheCirculationElementshould:
1. Createcompletestreetsthatserveeveryone,includingpedestrians,bicyclists,transitriders,
anddriversandthattakeintoaccounttheneedsofpeoplewithdisabilities,olderpeople,
andchildren;
2. Coordinatethetransportationandcirculationsystemwithplannedlanduses;
3. Promote the efficient and accessible transport of goods and the safe and effective
movementofallsegmentsofthepopulation;
4. Makeefficientuseofexistingtransportationfacilities;and
5. Protect environmental quality and promote the wise and equitable use of economics and
naturalresources.
TofurthercomplywithvariousplanningprovisionsofStatelaw,theCirculationElementneeds
to provide a Circulation Plan for various levels of transportation, including vehicular travel
(including specifically truck routes), public transit, bicycles and pedestrians. The proposed
Circulation Element is limited to presenting general goals, objectives, policies and programs.
TheRevisedCirculationElementwillneedtoincludeaseriesofmapstocomplywithStatelaw.
Circulation Methodology: The Circulation Element needs to use a specific methodology in
developing a long range plan to accommodate the citys circulation needs thought 2040. Of
particularimportanceisthelinkagebetweenlandusemixandallocationsfromtheLandUse
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Element/Land Use Map and necessary street system capacities. Cumulative traffic analysis
stemming from the land use plan should identify needed improvements to the citys street
systemtoassureadequatelevelsofserviceareprovided.AsdiscussedinAttachmentA,Land
UseElement,oncetheLandUseMaphasbeendialedin,theconsultantteamwillapplybasic
landuseassumptionstovehicletripgenerationratestohelpdefinecurrentroadwaycapacities
andthendevelopaplanforimprovementstothestreetsystemthatwillmaintainanadequate
levelofserviceovertheGeneralPlantimehorizon.TheCirculationElement,thus,becomesan
overallguidetotheeventualdevelopmentofthecityscirculationimprovementprogram,such
ascreationofaStreetMasterPlan,CapitalImprovementProgramandDeveloperFeeprogram.
ApplicableCirculationReferenceDocuments:Thereisawealthoflocalandregionalplansand
documentstheCirculationElementneedstodrawfromtodevelopanadequatecirculationplan
whichdidnotappeartobeusedintheproposedCirculationElement,including:

2010LakeCountyRegionalTransportationPlan:
http://www.lakeapc.org/docs/Final%20RTP%202010.pdf

StateRoute53CorridorStudy:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist1/d1transplan/tcr_53.pdf

2010TenYearCapitalImprovementPlanfortheLakeCountyRegion:
http://www.lakeapc.org/docs/Ten%20Year%20Transp%20Needs%20and%20CIP%20FINAL%20
%20101410.pdf

2011RegionalBikewayPlan:
http://www.lakeapc.org/docs/2011%20Lake%20County%20Regional%20Bikeway%20Plan.pdf

2011KonoctiRegionalTrailsPlan:
http://konoctitrails.com/krtworksite/krtmastertrailsplan/

2009LakeCountySafeRoutestoSchoolPlan:
http://www.lakeapc.org/docs/Final%20Safe%20Routes%20to%20School%20Plan.pdf

2009PavementManagementPlan:
http://www.lakeapc.org/docs/2011%20PMS%20Report%20Clearlake.pdf

CirculationMapping:Fromapplicablecirculationreferencedocuments,aseriesofCirculation
ElementmapsneedtobeincorporatedintotheCirculationElement.Theconsultantteamisin
theprocessofpreparinganumberofthesemaps,includingthebasicCirculationMap,Transit
Map,TruckRouteMap,BikewayMapandTrailsMap.AlargeCirculationMapwillbedeveloped
forpresentationattheworkshopforthepurposeofobtainingsuggestionsandcommentsfrom
thePlanningCommission.Themapswillincludelimitedinformationfromapplicablecirculation
referencedocuments;Figures1through7asfollows:

Figure1
TransitRoutes

Figure2
PotentialLocalCirculationRouteImprovements

Route

Figure3
PotentialLocalBicycleRoutes

Figure4
PotentialLocalPedestrianRoutestoSchool
Oak
Hill

School

Figure5
PotentialLocalPedestrianRoutestoSchool
BurnsValleySchool:

Figure6
PotentialLocalPedestrianRoutestoSchool
PomoSchool:

Figure7
PotentialLocalTrails/Pedestrian

Street Classifications: The Circulation Element and Map needs to identify all streets
according to a classification system that is consistent with national standards. This
system also provides a framework for the planning of a citywide/areawide
transportation system. The Freeways and Expressways fall under the jurisdiction of
Caltrans and, hence, their construction standards are dictated by the policies and
standards of Caltrans. Additional definitions for the Citys Street Classification System
aresummarizedbelow:

Freeways Characterized by high speeds and limited controlled access, freeways

primarilyserveregionalandlongdistancetravel.Highway53,theonlyfreewaythrough
theCityofClearlake(controlledandmaintainedbyCaltrans),isafourlanefreeway.

Expresswaysand/orMajorArterialsHavefourlaneswithrestricteddrivewayaccess,
butwithamixofgradeseparatedinterchangesandatgradeintersections.Portionsof
Highway 53 are, or may be proposed for expressway in Clearlake (controlled and
maintainedbyCaltrans),astatehighwayfacility.

Major Collectors (Industrial Streets) Have two lanes that may be upgraded to an
arterialinthefutureandusuallylimitonstreetparkingtomaintainsmoothflow.These
should probably include Lakeshore Drive, Olympic Drive, Dam Road, and Burns Valley
Road.

CollectorStreetsHavetwolanesforcarryingrelativelylowcapacityatslowerspeeds
and are used to connect neighborhoods as well as arterials. A collector street serves
abutting property andcarries traffic to and from the higher streetclassifications. The
Commissionmightoffersomesuggestionsastootherlocalstreetsthatmayqualify.

Local Streets Have two lanes that provide access for smaller residential subdivisions
whicharecharacteristicoflowspeed,lowcapacityroadsthatprovidedirectaccessto
adjacentlandusesandaretypicallymeantonlyforlocal,asopposedtothroughtraffic.
MostoftheStreetsinClearlakewouldqualifyforthisdesignation.

Maintaining Livability through Appropriate Design of Local Streets Local streets are
intended to provide direct access to/from adjacent property. Local streets serving
residential areas should ideally carry small volumes of traffic so that neighborhood
residents livability thresholds are not exceeded. The City may also consider
implementingphysicaltrafficcalmingmeasuresand/orenforcingordinancemeasuresto
restrict through truck traffic on local streets serving residential areas. Local streets
shouldexhibitsounddesignqualitiesandshouldprovideeasyaccesstoallemergency
vehicles.Citystandardsforthedesignoflocalstreetsshouldbestrictlyadheredto.

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LevelsofServiceStandard:TheCirculationElementneedstodescribethemethodology
usedtodetermineacceptablelevelsofservice(LOS).Theconsultantteamispreparinga
citywideTrafficCirculationStudywhichwillquantifycurrentandprojectedfuturetraffic
operations through the determination of LOS. LOS is a qualitative measure of traffic
operating conditions, whereby, a letter grade A through F is assigned to an
intersection or roadway segment representing progressively worsening traffic
conditions.Table1belowprovidesanexplanationofthetrafficcharacteristicsofvarious
LOSclassifications.
Table1
LevelofService(LOS)CriteriaforRoadways
LOS SignalizedIntersections
A
B

Uncongestedoperations,allqueuesclearinasignalcycle
Uncongestedoperations,allqueuesclearinasignalcycle

Lightcongestion,occasionalbackupsoncriticalapproaches

Unsignalized
Intersection
Littleornodelay
Shorttrafficdelays
Averagetraffic
delays

Significant congestion of critical approaches but intersection

functionalCarsarerequiredtowaitthroughmorethanonecycle Longtrafficdelays
duringshortpeaks.Nolongqueuesformed.
Severe congestion with some longstanding queues at critical
approaches. Blockage of intersection may occur if traffic signal
Verylongtraffic
E
does not provide for protracted turning movements. Traffic
delays
queue may block nearby intersection(s) upstream of critical
approach(es).
Interaction blocked
F
Totalbreakdown,stopandgooperation
byexternalcause.

The proposed Circulation Element provides for LOS C as the acceptable LOS for the
entireCity(noexceptions).Fromaneconomicdevelopmentstandpoint,anLOSCmight
be considered extreme and could be challenging for new development as new
development is required to mitigate their impacts to that LOS Standard through
potentially expensive circulation improvements that exceed the existing operation of
the circulation system. The consultant team recognizes that LOS C may be an
appropriate standard to Caltrans facilities (SR 53), but this may not be a practical
thresholdfortheothersectionsofthecity.AswithmostcommunitiesinCalifornia,the
consultantteamwouldapplytheLOSstandardtoSR53,butacceptanLOSDforother
roadways. LOS E might even be allowed for exceptional situations whereby the City
Councildeterminesthatthereareoverridingeconomicand/orsocialbenefitstoallow
forthisreducedLOS(refertoDraftPolicy12,Page18).

CirculationImprovementObjectives:TheproposedCirculationElementdoesnotlistplanned
improvements to the citys circulation system to address growth. The consultant team, in
collaboration with staff, is developing a list of needed improvements to the citys circulation
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systemthatwillbeincludedintheRevisedCirculationElement.TheRegionalTransportation
PlanandtheHighway53CorridorStudyofferanumberofrecommendedimprovementstothe
cityssystemthatshouldbeconsideredintheCirculationElement,including:
1.
SR 53/Olympic Drive: signalized intersection with eastbound rightturn lane
added;
2.
SR53/40thAvenue:additionalnorthboundleftturnlaneadded;
3.
SR53/DamRoad/OldHighway53:northboundrightturnlaneadded;
4.
DamRoad/ClearlakeShoppingCenterDriveway:addnorthboundleftturnlane
withroundaboutcontrol;
5.
SR53/SR29/MainStreet:addsouthboundrightturnlane.

In addition, the Highway 53 Corridor Study recommends a number ofpotential future North
SouthRoadwayconnectionstoimproveaccessthroughClearlakesoastominimizelocaluseof
Highway53.TheselocalconnectionsareidentifiedinFigure2,including:

1.
BrookAvenueExtension;
2.
OakAvenueExtension,ExtensionstoSpruceAvenue;
3.
PhillipsAvenueExtension.

The Revised Circulation Element should include a listing of these and potentially other local
extensionsorroadwaywideningprojectsthatmaybeneeded.TheCommissioniswelcometo
providecommentandoffersuggestionsforotherroadwayimprovements.

Truck Routes: Trucks play an important role in the movement of goods and the delivery of
services. The California Vehicle Code, Section 35701 grants local agencies the authority (by
ordinance) to establish Truck Routes. Many communities have established truck routes as a
means of reducing conflicts between incompatible uses. By prohibiting or restricting trucks
from some residential streets, the noise, safety, and structural pavement deterioration
problemscausedbytruckscanbeeliminatedorminimized.Atthesametime,itisessentialto
ensureadequatetruckaccesstoallcommercialandindustriallocations.
ThefederalSurfaceTransportationAssistanceActof1982(STAA)hasdesignatedcertaintruck
routesthroughtheStateofCalifornia.TerminalAccess(TA)routesareportionsofStateroutes
or local roads that can accommodate STAA trucks (defined as truck tractorsemitrailer (or
double)thatconformtotherequirementsoftheSTAA.
Regulations establishing truck routes must not be so strict that they prohibit efficient
movementoftruckswithinandthroughthecity.Ontheotherhand,asthecityandneighboring
communitiescontinuetogrow,theneedforregulationsprohibitingtrucksfrominterferingwith
residentiallivabilitywillalsocontinuetogrow.Designatedtruckrouteswithinandthroughthe
citycouldincludeHighway53,LakeshoreDrive,OlympicDriveandDamRoad.TheCommission
shouldoffersomedirectionhere.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation: Providing a safe and convenient system for bicycle and
pedestrian circulation is an important concern of the Circulation Element. Clearlakes
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neighborhoodsandbusinessdistrictsareandwillcontinuetobeservedbyasystemofonand
offstreetpedestrianandbicycleroutes.Thebicycleandpedestrianpathsystemisintendedto
connectallareasofthecommunitytoallmajordestinations.
Future development of sidewalks, bicycle/pedestrian paths, and/or bicycle lanes should be
included in the Revised Circulation Element. Paths should be used in areas where there are
opportunitiesinthesamecorridortocirculatepedestriansandcyclists.
Senate Bill 277 (Statutes of 1975) established the California Bikeways Act. The Act includes
provisions requiring Caltrans to establish "recommended minimum general design criteria for
thedevelopment,planning,andconstructionofbikeways."Also,AssemblyBill1358(Statutes
of2008),theCaliforniaCompleteStreetsAct,requirestheCitytoincorporatenewprovisions
for multimodal transportation, such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities into the Circulation
Element.Figure8,belowprovidesadetailofbicyclelaneclassificationsfromtheLakeCounty
Regional Bicycle Plan. The Revised Circulation Element should reference these types of
improvementsandidentifylocationsinaccordancewithFigure3.

Figure8
BicyclePathClassifications

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In addition, the Circulation Element could reference a number of trail systems planned for in
theKonoctiRegionalTrailsMasterPlan(seeFigure7)andimprovedsidewalksidentifiedinthe
SafeRoutestoSchoolsPlan(seeFigures4,5and6).

Transit System Improvements: The revised Circulation Element needs to address transit
systemimprovementsthatarerealisticforthecity.TheProposedCirculationElementprovides
a number of programs for improving the bus system which is owned and operated by Lake
TransitDistrict.Also,recommendationsintheLakeCountyTransitDevelopmentPlanshouldbe
referencedand,asapplicable,theCityshouldsupportthisagencysprogramtoimprovetransit
inClearlake.

Goals,Objectives,Policies,andPrograms:Theconsultantteamiscurrentlyreviewingvarious
circulation documents, such as the Regional Transportation Plan, to add related policies and
programs into the Revised Circulation Element. An number of draft policies and programs
identified throughout the Proposed Circulation Element will be amended to adjust to these
regional and local plans and modified for practical application by the City in the Revised
CirculationElement.Inaddition,thePlanningCommissioniswelcometooffercommentsand
suggestions regarding these policies. In addition, the Commission may wish to discuss some
additionalpoliciesandprogramscontemplatedintheRevisedCirculationElementasfollows:
Policy1.

Create/UpdateCitywideCirculationMasterPlan.

Program1. TheCityshallmaintaintheCitywideTrafficModeltohelpforecastfuturetravel,
identifycirculationdeficienciesandrecommendimprovementsandcoordinatethismodelwith
otheragencies,suchastheLakeAreaPlanningCouncil,Caltrans,andLakeCounty.
Program2. The City shall pursue funding to construct improvements identified in the
Circulation Master Plan, including seeking Federal and State grants and updating the traffic
impactfeeprogramonatimelybasis.
Policy2.
EstablishCompleteStreetSubdivisionCriteriafornewdevelopmentandimprove
convenience,energyefficiency,andsafetyformultimodaltravelinexistingneighborhoods.
Program3. The City will develop Complete Street Subdivision Development Standards.
Thesestandardsshallincludeprovisionsforculdesacdesigns,requiredstubbingofstreetsto
adjacentplanneddevelopmentareas,blocklengthsandneighborhoodconnectivity.
Program4. New development shall incorporate connected street and pedestrian/bicycle
networks, with many connections between new and older neighborhoods and between
neighborhoodandcommercialareas.
Program5. The City shall consider restriction of onstreet parking on major and secondary
arterialswhenneededtoprovideadditionalstreetcapacityand/or,accommodatebicyclelanes.
Policy3.

Monitortheoperationandperformanceofthemultimodalcirculationsystem.
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Program6. TheCityshallmaintainandupdateafunctionalclassificationofthestreetsystem
thatreflectslanduseandtrafficpatterns.
Program7. TheCityshallestablishadatacollectionprogramforthestreetsystemtoinclude
aphysicalinventory,trafficvolumesandaccidentreports.
Program8. TheCitywillseekfundingfor,andincludepedestrianandbicycleimprovements
in Capital Improvement Planning, as feasible. Such improvements will include, but are not
limitedto:

Constructionofsidewalkswheretheydonotcurrentlyexist;
Wideningofsidewalksinhighpedestriantrafficareas;
Installationofbikepathsandlanes;and
Improvedcrossingsofroadsforbicyclesandpedestrians.

Program9. All transportation improvement projects proposed for inclusion in the Citys
Capital Improvement Program shall be consistent with air quality, land use, circulation, and
othergoalsandpoliciesoftheGeneralPlan.
Policy4.
Maintain roadways and circulation improvements to ensure safe, energy
efficient, and convenient daily travel for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and drivers as
Clearlakegrows.
Program10. EstablishaCitytransportationimpactfeeprogramthataddressesimpactstoCity
transportation facilities. Following adoption of the 2040 General Plan, the City will revise its
development impact fees based on a Nexus Study. The City will collaborate with Caltrans in
consideringincorporationofStateHighwayFacilitiesintotheseprograms.
Program11. New development shall construct and dedicate streets that accommodate the
fullrangeoflocallyavailabletravelmodes.
Program12. Newdevelopmentshallconstructanddedicateand/orcontributetoaconnected
bicycle/pedestrian network that is designed to promote travel to schools, parks, and other
majordestinations.
Program13. Bicycleparkingshouldbeprovidedasapartofallnonresidentialdevelopment.
Program14. Through the Capital Improvement Program, the City shall develop a priority
system for physical improvements based on demonstrated needs according to the collected
data on physical conditions, traffic volumes and safety reports. CIP improvements shall be
madeconsistentwiththeCitysCirculationMasterPlan.
Program15. TheCityshallmaintainandupdateaBikewayMasterPlantoguidetheorderly
provisionofbikewayfacilitiesthroughouttheCity.
Program16. TheCityshallintegratelocalbikewayplanningwithregionalplans.
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Program17. The City shall seek State Bicycle Lane Account funds and other funding to help
payforthecompletionofacomprehensivebikewaysystemwithinintheCity.
Program18. Limitdrivewayintersectionsandcurbcutsalongarterialandcollectorroadways
inordertoprovideimprovedmobilityandpublicsafety.
Program19. Work with the Lake Area Planning Council, Caltrans, and Lake County to fund
necessaryimprovementstoStateHighway58thatwouldmaintainacceptablelevelsofservice.
Program20. TheCitywillexplorefundingopportunitiestopavestreetsthroughouttheCity.
Policy4.

Improvetravelsafety,accessibilityandenergyefficiency.

Program21. The City shall review the location and frequency of accidents and develop
specificsiteimprovements.
Program22. TheCityshallconsiderchangesinspeedlimits,parkingandturningrestrictions
toenhancepublicsafety.
Program23. The City shall strive to provide for smooth traffic flow and a compact urban
patterntomaximizeefficientmovementbetweenresidential,commercial,andpublicareas.
Program24. The City shall develop an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition and
complianceprogramforpedestrianfacilities.
Policy5.

Providefortruckandemergencyvehicletraffic.

Policy6.

Accommodatetruckandemergencyvehicletraffic.

Program25. TheCityshalldesignate,byordinance,truckroutestodirecttruckstoroutesthat
maintainsufficientcarryingcapacityandtoprohibittrucktrafficonlocalresidentialstreets.
Program26. TheCityshallidentifyprimaryemergencyvehicleroutesandlinksbetweenthe
medicalfacilities,fire,andpolicestations.
Program27. Designstandardsforlocalstreetswillprovideadequateaccessforfireandpolice
departmentservices.
Policy7.
Theplanning,alignment,andimprovementofthestreetnetworkwillreflectthe
proposedlandusepatternoftheGeneralPlan.
Program28. The functional classification of streets will identify street purpose and the
standardsofimprovementnecessarytoaccommodateanticipatedtrafficdemand.
Program29. ProjectsincludedintheCapitalImprovementProgramandproposedforregional
transportation plans should prioritize, in the following order: 1) projects that improve
operationsonexistingroadswithoutincreasingcapacity;2)projectsthatencouragealternative
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transportation modes; 3) projects that increase capacity on existing roadways; and 4) new
roadways.
Program30. The City will collaboratively study with the Lake Area Planning Council, Lake
County,Caltransandotherregionalpartnerstoidentifyoperationalandcapacityimprovements
forregionalfacilitiestoaccommodateplanneddevelopment.
Policy8.
Improve and maintain the system of sidewalks and crosswalks to promote a
pedestrianfriendlycommunity.
Program31. TheCityshallidentifyandprioritizemajorsidewalkimprovements.
Program32. The City shall comply with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and construct
improvementstoenhanceaccessibility.
Policy9.

Publicizemajortransportationissuesandsolicitpublicinput.

Program33.TheCityshallprovidetimelynotificationonmajortransportationissuestothe
publicthroughpressreleases,publicserviceradioannouncements,television,andcontactwith
localorganizations.
Program34. TheCityshallconductpublichearingsonproposedmajoractionsandnotifythe
publicthroughpublicnotices.
Policy10.

Coordinatetransportationplanningwithregionalandlocalplans.

Program35. The City shall coordinate with Caltrans District 1 and the Federal Highway
Administration(FHWA)onimprovementplanstoState/FederalfacilitieswithintheCity.
Program36. The City will coordinate with Caltrans, the Lake County Air Pollution Control
DistrictandtheLakeAreaPlanningCounciltominimizeairqualityandtransportationimpacts
associatedwithplannedandexistingtransportationfacilities.
Policy11.
Provide parking in a way that balances the needs of motorists, pedestrians,
bicyclists,transitusersandcommunityaesthetics.
Program37. RevisetheZoningOrdinancetoconsiderthefollowingcriteriato:

Facilitate infill development, reduce offstreet parking requirements located along the
Lakeshore Drive Corridor, and require construction of sidewalks where they do not
currentlyexist;
Reduce or eliminate offstreet parking requirements for guest parking in locations
whereonstreetparkingisprovided;
Reduceparkingrequirementsfornonresidentialdevelopmentoflocatedincommercial
centerswhereonstreetparkingis,orifparkingcanbesharedwithadjacentuseswith
differenttimingforparkingneeds.
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Program38. Establish parking requirements that have minimum and maximums in order to
createapedestrianfriendlyenvironment.
Policy12.
The City will strive to maintain Level of Service D or better for roadway and
intersectionsexceptasspecifiedbelow:

LOSEisacceptablealongtheLakeshoreDriveCorridor.

UtilizeCaltransLOSstandardsforCaltransfacilities.

ExceptionstotheLOSstandardsabovemaybeconsideredbytheCityCouncilwherereducing
level of service would result in clear public benefit. Such circumstances include, but are not
limitedto:circumstanceswhereimprovementsnecessarytoachievetheLOSstandardresultin
impact to a unique historic resource; highly sensitive environmental area; infeasible rightof
way acquisition; where an unusual physical constraint exists; and/or overriding economic or
socialcircumstances.
Program39. The City shall develop and adopt transportation impact study (TIS) guidelines
that consider modes of travel and define, at a minimum, the need for transportation impact
studies,analysismethodologyandenvironmentalsignificancecriteria.DevelopmentoftheTIS
guidelinesshallincludecoordinationwithCaltrans.
Program40. The City shall prepare, adopt, and periodically update a Streets and Roadways
Master Plan to establish the scope and timing of intersection and roadway improvements to
accommodateplanneddevelopmentandtosupporttheupdateoftheCitywideDevelopment
ImpactFeeprogram.

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AttachmentC
NoiseElement
CityofClearlake
2040GeneralPlanUpdate
December1,2015,PlanningCommissionWorkshop
BackgroundMaterials

NoiseElementPurpose:TheNoiseElementisintendedtoprovideabasisforcomprehensive
localpoliciestocontrolandabateenvironmentalnoiseandtoprotectthecitizensofClearlake
fromexcessivenoiseexposure.

Compliance with State Law: The requirements in the California Government Code for this
element are to identify and appraise noise problems in the community as set out in the
guidelines established by the Office of Noise Control in the State Department of Health
Services. As required by law, the Noise Element should analyze and quantify current and
projectednoiselevelsforthefollowingsources:

Transportation Sources Highways and freeways; Primary arterial and major local
streets;Passengerandfreightrailroadoperations.

NonTransportation Sources Airports; Local industrial plants; and Other ground

stationary sources identified by local agencies as contributing to the community noise
environment.

Therequirementsforthiselement,whiletechnical,serveasaguideforestablishingapatternof
landusethatminimizestheexposureofcommunityresidentstoexcessivenoise.

NoiseAnalysis:Theconsultantteamwillbetakingnoisemeasurementstoproducecommunity
noisecontoursofthecity.Anessentialpartofthenoisecontourmodelingwillbeinformation
takenfromtrafficcountsandthetrafficstudythatisbeingcompleted.Thecumulativetraffic
analysiswillhelpbuildprojectednoisecontoursofthecitysothatthereisanaccuratepicture
ofnoiselevelsatcitybuildoutand/orby2040.Thiswillresultincreatinganumberofnoise
contour maps of the city. The noise contour maps will then be used to help better define
appropriatelandusesandtodevelopcommunitynoiseobjectives,policiesandprograms.

PolicyandProgramImplications:Withouthavingnoise measurementsdeveloped,theNoise
Elementcontainsanumberofimpracticalpoliciesandprogramsthatwillneedtoberevised.
Absenceofnoisecontoursrequires,asamatterofpolicyintheproposednoiseelement,would
requireallnewusesanddevelopmentsprovideanoisestudy.Oncethenoisecontourmapping
is developed, revised policies and programs will be developed to address noise issues of the
community.LandusemappingalsomightberevisedslightlytoaddresshowtheCityconsiders
noisier land uses near noise sensitive receptors. Alternatively, the new zoning code update
could include an overlay zone along higher traffic volume areas, such as the Highway 53
Corridor, so that residential development incorporates sound attenuation or may not be
allowedwithinacertaindistancefromthehighway.
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TheCommissionmaywanttoreviewofproposedNoiseElementpoliciesandprogramsinthe
General Plan Update document and offer some suggestions for changes. Some additional
policiesandprogramsthatcometomindwouldbeasfollows:

DraftRevisionPolicyPossibilities:

Policy1.
TheCityshouldhavetheflexibilityinitsordinanceandpoliciestoconsiderthe
application of 5 dB less restrictive exterior noise standards than those prescribed in Noise
Guidelines for New Uses Affected by Transportation Noise Sources and NonTransportation
Noise Guidelines, in cases where it is impractical or infeasible to reduce exterior noise levels
withininfillprojectstoastateofcompliancewiththeirstandards.Insuchcases,therationale
for such consideration should be clearly presented and disclosure statements and noise
easementsshouldbeincludedasconditionsofprojectapproval.

Program1. The City of Clearlake shall adopt an ordinance requirement for an acoustical
analysistobepreparedwithsubdivisionprocessesandsiteplanapplications.Thisanalysisshall
includethefollowingprovisions:

Be prepared by qualified persons experienced in the fields of environmental noise

assessmentandarchitecturalacoustics.

Include representative noise level measurements with sufficient sampling periods and
locationstoadequatelydescribelocalconditions.

Estimate projected future (20 year) noise levels, and compare those levels to the
adoptedpoliciesofthisgeneralplanandadoptedordinancestandards.

Recommend appropriate mitigation to achieve compliance with the adopted policies

andstandardsofthisgeneralplanandordinancestandards.

Estimateinteriorandexteriornoiseexposureaftertheprescribedmitigationmeasures
havebeenimplemented.TheCityofClearlakeshalladoptalocalamendmenttotheBuilding
Codetoaddressinteriornoisestandards.

Policy2.
ForCityprojectsthatinvolvecapacityenhancingroadways,ortheconstruction
of new roadways, an acoustical analysis shall be prepared. If the project would result in a
significantnoiselevelincreaseasdefinedbelow,oriftheprojectwouldcausenoiselevelsto
exceed the Citys noise standards, Noise Guidelines for New Uses Affected by Transportation
NoiseSources,noisemitigationmeasuresshallbeconsideredtoreducetrafficnoiselevelstoa
stateofcompliance.

Policy3.
If noisereducing pavement is to be utilized in conjunction with a roadway
improvementproject,theacousticalbenefitsofsuchpavementshallbeincludedinthenoise
analysispreparedfortheproject.

Policy4.
TheCityofClearlakeshallworkwiththeStatetomitigatenoiselevelstowithin
acceptablelevelsasdescribedinthischapterwhentheStateexpandsorextendsroadwaysthat
impactsexistingresidentialdevelopment.

Program2. TheCityofClearlakeshalladoptregulationstorequireimplementationofnoise
mitigationtonewlyconstructedroadwaysinnewsubdivisiondevelopments.

Program3. Adoptnoiseperformancestandardsfornewnoiseproducinguses.Adoptnoise
mitigationmeasuresthatwillapplytonewnoisesensitiveusesifplacedinproximitytonoise
producingfacilities.

Program4. Where noise mitigation measures are required to satisfy the noise level
standardsofthisNoiseElement,developmentstandardsfornewcommercialsitesshallrequire
theuseofsetbacksandsitedesign,andtherebykeeptheuseofnoisebarriersataminimum.

Policy5.
Whensitinganewpublicpark,theCityshallconsiderseparatingtheparkfroma
noisesensitiveareaifintenseactivitiesaretooccurinthepark.

Program5. AnynoiseregulationsadoptedbytheCityshallspecificallyexemptpublicparks
andparkactivities.

Policy6.
Preventencroachmentofnoisesensitiveusesuponexistingindustrialfacilities.

Program6. Adoptanordinanceamendmenttorequireasoundwallregulationswhennew
subdivisionsareproposedadjacenttoexistingorproposedhighwaysormajorroads.

Program7. Where noise mitigation measures are required to satisfy the noise level
standards of this Noise Element, development standards for new residential subdivisions,
additionalsetbacksshallbeconsideredinadditiontothesoundbarrierwalltofurtherprotect
futureresidents.

Program8. Adopt noise mitigation measures that will apply to new noise sensitive uses if
placedinproximitytoexistingindustrialfacilities,commercialfacilities.

Program9. Noise analyses prepared for multifamily residential projects, town homes,
mixeduseprojects,condominiums,orotherresidentialprojectswherefloor/ceilingassemblies
or partywalls are common to different owners/occupants, shall address satisfaction with the
StateofCaliforniaNoiseInsulationstandards.

Policy7.
NoiseassociatedwithconstructionactivitiesshalladherestrictlytotheCityCode
restrictionsregardingprohibitedoperatinghours.

Program10. Anynoiseregulationsthatareadoptedshallspecificallyexemptthefollowing:


Emergency warning devices and equipment operated in conjunction with emergency
situations,suchassirensandgeneratorswhichareactivatedduringpoweroutages.Theroutine
testing of such warning devices and equipment shall also be exempt provided such testing
occursduringdaytimehoursanddoesnotoccurforperiodsofmorethanonehourperweek.

Activitiesatpublicschools,parksorplaygrounds,providedsuchactivitiesoccurduring
daytimehours.

ActivitiesassociatedwitheventsforwhichapermithasbeenobtainedfromtheCity.

In the event of an emergency involving agricultural activities which requires prompt

actiontoprotectcropsorequipment,theCitycanexemptnoisegeneratedbysuchactionfrom
theprovisionsofthisElement.

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SafetyElement
CityofClearlake
2040GeneralPlanUpdate
December1,2015,PlanningCommissionWorkshop
BackgroundMaterials

Safety Element Purpose: The Safety Element identifies hazards that pose potential risks of
injury, death, and property damage resulting from flood hazards, fire proliferation, seismic
impacts,geologicconditionsandhazardousmaterials,inadditiontoCitywideemergenciesand
crime.
Compliance with State Law: California Government Code Section 65302 requires that,
immediatelyfollowingupdateoftheHousingElement,theGeneralPlanSafetyElementmust
be updated to incorporate new fire safety requirements. The consultant team met with the
CaliforniaDepartmentofForestryandFireProtectiontodevelopadditionalamendmentstothe
Safety Element to comply with the new fire safety regulations. Attached is the Draft Safety
Elementwiththeproposedchanges(showninred).

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12.SAFETY
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................................205
GOALS,OBJECTIVES,POLICIES,ANDPROGRAMS.............................................................................................205
GOALSA1...............................................................................................................................................................205
GOALSA2...............................................................................................................................................................210
GOALSA3...............................................................................................................................................................211
GOALSA4...............................................................................................................................................................212

INTRODUCTION
Safety,arequiredelementoftheGeneralPlanunderCaliforniaGovernmentCode65302(g),
identifieshazardsthatposepotentialrisksofinjury,death,andpropertydamageresultingfrom
floodhazards,fireproliferation,seismicimpacts,geologicconditionsandhazardousmaterials,
inadditiontocitywideemergenciesandcrime.Addressingnaturallyoccurringandmanmade
hazardswillguidethegrowthofthecity.ThegreatestrisksinClearlakearelikelytoresultfrom
floodorfirehazards.Areasplannedfordevelopmentalongthelakeandinthe100yearflood
zone should either be moved outside of the flood hazard zone or constructed with proper
mitigation measures. Future development in the foothills surrounding the city should
implement fire mitigation measures. Other hazards of lesser risk are also addressed to
formulate an approach that encompasses a range of safety issues. The application of
prevention and mitigation measures that address each hazard can reduce the impact on
property,healthandsafety.

Goals,objectives,policiesandprogramssetforththeapproachandrequirementstoachievea
directionofgrowththatincorporatessafetyatitscore.Addressingtheimpactsofflooding,fire,
seismichazards,hazardousmaterials,andcrimeanddevelopinganemergencyresponsedirect
thecityalongapathofsafedevelopment.Clearlakewillbeguidedbyadevelopmentapproach
that minimizes flood risk; be an environment of low urban fire and wildfire risk; be a city
prepared for seismic and geologic hazard impacts; be free of health impacts caused by
hazardousmaterials;beacommunityoflowcrimeactivity;andbepreparedwithanorganized
emergencyresponseprocess.

GOALS,OBJECTIVES,POLICIES,ANDPROGRAMS
GOALSA1

A community protected from injury, loss of life and property damage resulting from natural
hazardsrelatingtoflooding,fire,seismic,andgeologicevents.
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ObjectiveSA1.1
Building limitations in highrisk zones Avoid construction of high occupancy or critical
servicesbuildingsinhighfire,flood,andseismicriskzones.

PolicySA1.1.1

ReviewandrevisetheZoningOrdinanceasnecessarytorelocatehighdensityzoningto
areasoutsidehighriskzones.

ProgramSA1.1.1.1

ReviewandupdatetheZoningOrdinanceasnewhazardmapsarecreatedbyCounty,
State,andFederalagencies.

PolicySA1.1.2

Continue to enforce the California Building Code (CBC) for all new construction and
renovationandwhenoccupancyorusechangesoccur.

ProgramSA1.1.2.1

Review and update the City Fire Code when new standards are adopted in the
CaliforniaFireCode.

ProgramSA1.1.2.2

Regularly update the City Building Code to include new construction and seismic
safetystandardsfromtheCaliforniaBuildingStandardsCode.

ProgramSA1.1.2.3

Regularly update theCity BuildingCode to include new flood resistant construction

techniques.

ObjectiveSA1.2
FloodHazardsminimizetheriskofpersonalinjuryandpropertydamageduetoflooding.

PolicySA1.2.1

Prohibitalldevelopmentinthe100yearfloodzoneunlessmitigationmeasuresmeeting
FederalFloodInsuranceAdministrationcriteriaareprovided.

ProgramSA1.2.1.1

Distinguish if future development is in the 100 year flood zone during a projects
designreview,anddeclineapprovalfordevelopmentin100yearfloodzonewithout
mitigation.

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PolicySA1.2.2

WorkwiththeLakeCountyWatershedProtectionDistrictintheprojectreviewprocess
toensurethatadequatemeasuresareimplementedtopreventflooding.

ProgramSA1.2.2.1

Requirenewdevelopmenttopreparehydraulicstormdrainagestudiesdefiningthe
net increase in storm water runoff resulting from construction and require onsite
detention/retention structures or improvements that ensure postproject flows are
lessthanorequaltopreprojectflows.

PolicySA1.2.3

Continue to work with Lake County to ensure that additional storm drainage runoff
resultingfromdevelopmentoccurringinunincorporatedareasupstreamfromdrainage
channelsisadequatelymitigatedthroughimprovementsonsiteand/ordownstream.

ProgramSA1.2.3.1

Request that the County refer all development proposals located in the drainage
basinsidentifiedintheStormDrainageMasterPlantotheCityofClearlakeforreview
andapproval.

PolicySA1.2.4

ContinuetoparticipateintheNationalFloodInsuranceprogram.

ProgramSA1.2.4.1

Annually review changes to the National Flood Insurance program and inform
residentswithinthe100yearfloodzoneofsignificantchanges.

PolicySA1.2.5

Enforce measures to minimize soil erosion and volume and velocity of surface runoff
bothduringandafterconstructionthroughapplicationoftheerosioncontrolguidelines.

ProgramSA1.2.5.1

Require future projects to calculate the change in storm runoff due to new
development,andmitigatesignificantimpacts.

ProgramSA1.2.5.2

Require that best practices for erosion during construction be followed for all
constructionprojects.

PolicySA1.2.6

Keepdrainagechannelssufficientlyopentohandle100yearfloodevents.

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ProgramSA1.2.6.1

AssignthePublicWorksDepartmentwithresponsibilitytoinspectdrainagesystems.

ProgramSA1.2.6.2

Continue in the annual inspection of drainage systems and informing residents and
propertyownersofillegalstructuresanddebristhatmustberemoved.

PolicySA1.2.7

WorkwiththeCountytodevelopstrategiesforreducingfloodingalongtheshorelineof
ClearLake.

ProgramSA1.2.7.1

ParticipateinregionalmitigationeffortstoaddressClearLakeflooding.

ObjectiveSA1.3
Reducetheriskofdamageanddestructionfromwildlandfires.

PolicySA1.3.1

The County Fire Protection District shall review all development proposals and
recommendmeasurestoreducefirerisk.

ProgramSA1.3.1.1

Decline approval for proposed development not located within a fiveminute

responsetimeofafirestation,unlessacceptablemitigationmeasuresareprovided.

ProgramSA1.3.1.2

Requirethatallnewdevelopmentbeprovidedwithsufficientfireflowfacilitiesatthe
timeofpermitissuance.

PolicySA1.3.2

Promotetheuseofdefensiblespaceinordertoreducetheriskofstructurefires.

ProgramSA1.3.2.1

Collaborate with the Fire District to develop and implement an effective and
environmentally sound weed abatement program and utilize the CDF defensible
spacestandardsandrecommendations.

PolicySA1.3.3

Utilize the Sonoma Lake Napa Cal Fire Unit Fire Plan as the standard to develop fire hazard
evaluations, assessments of assets at risk, prioritization of hazard mitigation actions and
implementationandmonitoringcomponents.

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ProgramSA1.3.3.1

CollaboratewiththeCaliforniaDepartmentofForestryandFireProtection,andthe
appropriate interest groups, such as the Lake County Fire Safe Council, to develop
andmaintainaCommunityWildfirePreventionPlan.Thiswillincludeprogramsthat
create wildfire defense zones, such as fuel breaks and staging areas for emergency
services.

ProgramSA1.3.3.2

Toimproveemergencyaccesstohighhazard/openspaceareas.RefertoCirculation
Element Policy 11.1.2 and Program C1.1.3.3 regarding improving emergency access
routesandestablishingagridnetworkofallweatherroadsthroughoutClearlake.

ProgramSA1.3.3.3

The City recognizes that portions of the City are located in a Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone and, therefore, will comply with relevant State regulations per
GovernmentCodeSection51175.

ProgramSA1.3.3.4

The City will work with the Fire District to identify and map substandard structures
thatposeafiresafetythreatandcoordinateandprovideforappropriatefirehazard
mitigation,suchasrehabilitationordemolition.

ObjectiveSA1.4
Reducetheriskoflossoflife,personalinjuryanddamagetopropertyresultingfromseismic
hazards.

PolicySA1.4.1

Require structural integrity of existing buildings to reasonably protect occupants from

earthquakes.

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ProgramSA1.4.1.1

Monitorandreviewexistingcritical,highprioritybuildingsandretrofitifnecessaryto
ensurestructuralcompliancewithseismicsafetystandards.

PolicySA1.4.2

Requiregeotechnicalreportsbyastateregisteredgeologistfordevelopmentproposals
onsitesinseismicallyandgeologicallyhazardousareasandforallcriticalstructures.

ProgramSA1.4.2.1

Require, as conditions of approval, measures to mitigate potential seismic and

geologicsafetyhazardsforstructuresasrecommendedbythegeotechnicalreport.

PolicySA1.4.3

Designate properties in areas with severe sliding and soils conditions for low intensity
usessuchasopenspace,lowdensityresidentialandagriculture.

ProgramSA1.4.3.1

Requireageotechnicalreportforhighintensityprojectswhereslidingatorabovethe
siteisofconcern.

GOALSA2

Asafecommunitywithlowcrimeactivity.

ObjectiveSA2.1
Adoptmultipleapproachestocrimepreventionandresponse.

PolicySA2.1.1

Review development proposals for their demand for police services and implement
mitigatingmeasures.

ProgramSA2.1.1.1

Implement mitigation measures such as the levying of police impact fees, if

warranted.

ProgramSA2.1.1.2

Determineareasinneedofgreatattentionfromlawenforcementbymonitoringuses
and sites that attract criminal activity and establishing records of incidences for
targetedpolicepatrol.

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ProgramSA2.1.1.3

Support neighborhood watch groups and establish community meetings with

differentneighborhoodsatleastonceperyeartoshareinformationwithresidents.

ObjectiveSA2.2
Addressanddecreaseillegaldrugactivity.

PolicySA2.2.1

Align and coordinate police, health, and social service resources to address local drug
problems.

ProgramSA2.2.1.1

Facilitate communication between the local agencies that address drug related
issues.

ProgramSA2.2.1.2

Createacomprehensiveprogramtoaddresscurrentdruguse,andaplantoprevent
futureuse.

ProgramSA2.2.1.3

Work with local organizations to provide sufficient drug rehabilitation services and
facilities.

GOALSA3

Acommunitywithlowimpactriskofhazardousmaterialsonitswellbeingandhealth.

ObjectiveSA3.1
Protect public health from the hazards associated with the transportation, storage and
disposalofhazardouswastes[TSDFacilities].

PolicySA3.1.1

Maintainseparationbetweenresidentialareasandhazardousmaterials.

ProgramSA3.1.1.1

Develop residential uses in areas that have not experienced hazardous material
contaminationifotherfeasiblelocationsareavailable.

PolicySA3.1.2

Requireremediationofhazardoussitesbeforeprolongedhumanoccupation.

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ProgramSA3.1.2.1

Demand documentation of responsibilities for cleanup procedures with handlers of

hazardousmaterialspriortothestartofoperations.

ProgramSA3.1.2.2

DemandacleanupprogramthatconformstoStateandFederalregulations.

PolicySA3.1.3

Follow hazardous waste transport standards set by the U.S. Department of

Transportation.

ProgramSA3.1.3.1

Defineroutesthatallowvehiclestosafelytransportwastewhilereducingexposure
toresidents.

PolicySA3.1.4

Continue to facilitate land use and transportation decisions and other programs in
accordancewiththeCounty'sHazardousWasteManagementPlan.

ProgramSA3.1.4.1

Coordinatewithregionalandstateagenciestodevelopconsistenthazardouswaste
managementprograms.

PolicySA3.1.5

Informcitizensabouthazardoussites.

ProgramSA3.1.5.1

Provide links to state and federal resources that describe the types of hazards and
thelocationofhazardoussites.

ProgramSA3.1.5.2

Disseminatematerialthatdescribesremediationmeasures.

GOALSA4

Aneffectiveemergencyresponsesystem.

ObjectiveSA4.1
Build local capacity to prepare for disasters and coordinate with other regional
stakeholders.

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PolicySA4.1.1

Cooperate with federal, state and local fire departments Lake County in implementing
anCountysEmergencyPreparednessPlan.

ProgramSA4.1.1.1

Coordinate Emergency Preparedness Plans with Lake County and other emergency
managementstakeholdersincludingassistingindevelopingmutualandautomaticaid
agreementsbetweenallareafiredepartments(state,federalandlocal).

PolicySA4.1.2

Collaborate with Federal, State and Local Fire agencies to improve emergency
responseefficiencies.

ProgramSA1.4.1.2.1

TheCitywillsupporttheeffortoffederal,stateandlocalfireagenciesthatservethe
City in developing multiagency cooperative, mutual aid, and automatic aid
agreementsforemergencyservices.

ObjectiveSA4.2
Establishessentialemergencyrelieffacilitiesthatwillfunctionadequatelyintheeventofa
disaster.

PolicySA4.2.1

Identify specific facilities and lifelines critical to effective emergency response and
evaluate their abilities to survive and operate efficiently immediately after a disaster.
Designatealternativefacilitiesforpostdisasterassistanceintheeventthattheprimary
facilitieshavebecomeunusable.

ProgramSA4.2.1.1

Map all emergency response facilities and main infrastructure arterials. Work with
service providers and emergency professionals to allocate appropriate primary and
secondaryfacilitiesforusefollowingadisaster.

ObjectiveSA4.3
Informthepublicofwhatactionstotakeintheeventofanemergencyordisaster.

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PolicySA4.3.1

DesignateanexistingadministrativeemployeeastheCitysPublicInformationOfficerto
respondtothepublicinthecaseofanaturaldisaster.

ProgramSA4.3.1.1

Developaprotocoltodisseminateinformationtothepublicinadisasterscenario.

ObjectiveSA4.4
Designateemergencyevacuationroutestoprovideameanstoevacuatethecommunity.

PolicySA4.4.1

Requireadequatetransportationaccesstonewdevelopments.

ProgramSA4.4.1.1

Maintain adequate emergency vehicle access with minimum road width

requirementsthatarepassableatalltimes.

ProgramSA4.4.1.2

Inform the Clearlake Police Department and the County Sheriffs Department of the
emergencyevacuationroutesaswellasofanychangesintheseroutes.

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AttachmentE

RevisedConservationElement(CulturalResourcesSection)
CityofClearlake
2040GeneralPlanUpdate
December1,2015,PlanningCommissionWorkshop
BackgroundMaterials

Conservation Element: The Conservation Element describes water, forests, soils, rivers,
harbors, fisheries, wildlife, minerals, cultural resources, and other natural resources. This
element provides direction regarding the protection, management, and careful utilization of
naturalresourceswithinacommunityandsurroundingarea.
Compliance with State Law: Senate Bill 18 requires that California American Native tribes be
consultedduringtheGeneralPlanUpdateprocess.ThecityreceivedinquiriesfromRobinson
Rancheria,ofPomoIndians,BigValleyRancheriaofPomoIndians(BVRPI)andtheKoiNationof
NorthernCalifornia(KNNC).TheRobinsonRancheriaTribeaskedforinformationontheGeneral
PlanHousingElementUpdateonlyanddidnotengageinanyformalconsultationwiththecity.
However,BVRPIandKNNCdidrequestformalconsultation.TheCitymetwiththesetwotribes
several times over the last few months to identify and address their concerns. Both tribes
assistedcitystaffinrevisingtheCulturalResourcessectionofChapter10,andtheConservation
Element, including adding new background information and policies/programs for adequate
respectandconsultationwithareatribes.
Document Draft Revisions: Staff met with BVRPI and KNNC several times over the year to
makeappropriaterevisionstotheConservationElement.Dr.JohnParkerwasalsoconsultedin
preparing this new section of the Element. Attached, please find draft revisions to the
documentasappropriate.

FOR ADDITION TO GENERAL PLAN BACKGROUND REPORT,

CONSERVATION CHAPTER

10CulturalResources
CulturalResourcesincludehistoricandprehistoricsites,structures,featuresandartifactsthat:
A. Are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad
patternsofhistoryandculturalheritage;or
B. Areassociatedwiththelivesofpersonsimportantinthepast;or
C. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of
construction,orrepresenttheworkofanimportantcreativeindividual,orpossesshigh
artisticvalue;or
D. Haveyielded,ormaybelikelytoyield,informationimportantinhistoryorprehistory.
(Calif.Pub.Res.CodeSec.5024.1,Title14CCR,Sec.4852)
ThissectionprovidesanoverviewoftheexistingconditionsofculturalresourcesinClearlake,
California.
TheCityofClearlake,situatedonthesouthernshoreofClearLakeinLakeCounty,isknownto
contain significant historic and prehistoric cultural resources. Some of the cultural resources
withintheCityarealreadylistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,andonehasbeen
designatedaNationalHistoricLandmark.
Culturalresourcestudieshavedeterminedthat,withinamileoftheClearLakeshoreline,there
isanaverageofoneprehistoricsiteforevery38.2acresofland(Parker1993:307).AstheCity
ofClearlakecovers6,912acres(allwithinonemileoftheshoreline),itisanticipatedthatthere
shouldbeatleast180prehistoricNativeAmericansiteswithinthecitylimits.Althoughsomeof
thesesiteshavebeenrecorded,lessthan5%ofthecity'slandbasehasbeeninspectedforthis
purpose.
The regulatory framework and general standards relating to cultural resources are included,
followedbyashortbackgroundoftheresourceslocatedinClearlake,California.
RegulatoryFramework
Though the land base within the City of Clearlake has been somewhat altered by urban
development, agriculture and mining activities, many of those cultural resources still exist
eitherundisturbedorburiedbeneathmorerecentlanduseactivities.Federal,State,andlocal
regulations require that cultural resources be identified and their significance determined, as
partoftheCity'slanduseplanningprocess.Theseregulationsprovideameanstoprotectand

preservetheaesthetic,research,educational,andculturalvaluesoftheseresourcesfortoday's
residentsandfuturegenerations.
FederalRegulations
TheNationalHistoricPreservationAct1966
The National Historic Preservation Act (36 CFR Part 800) protects historic resources from
damage by projects taking place on federal land, using federal funding, or requiring federal
permits.Suchprojectscanincludeconstructiononprivatelandiffederalfundsarebeingused
(such as federal Housing and Urban Development funds or Block Grants). Such projects can
alsoincludeprivateshorelineconstructionandalterationthatrequirepermitsfromtheCorps.
ofEngineers.Section106oftheActrequirestheidentificationandevaluationofanycultural
resources prior to project approval. If "significant" resources are identified, a plan for
preservation and/or mitigation must be developed and approved by the federal agency, and
theStateOfficeofHistoricPreservationpriortoprojectapproval.
TheArchaeologicalResourcesProtectionAct1979
TheArchaeologicalResourcesProtectionAct(PublicLaw9695)protectsculturalresourceson
federal land by prohibiting the excavation, damage, defacement, or removal of any
archaeologicalorhistoricalresource.
"No person may excavate, remove, damage, or otherwise alter or deface or attempt to
excavate,remove,damage,orotherwisealterordefaceanyarchaeologicalresourcelocatedon
publiclandsorIndianlandsunlesssuchactivityispursuanttoapermitissuedundersection4of
thisAct."
Thelawprovidesforpenaltiesforsuchactions.Thelawalsoprovidesforapermittingprocess
toallowfortheappropriateexcavationorremovalofsuchresourcesbyprofessionalresource
managers.
TheNativeAmericanGravesandRepatriationAct1990
TheNativeAmericanGravesandRepatriationAct(PublicLaw101601)providesforthereturn
ofanyandallhumanremainsandassociatedgravegoodsthathavebeenremovedfromfederal
lands to the Native American group that can trace their cultural affiliation to those materials
andwhohaveaninterestintheirreturn.
StateRegulations
CaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct
TheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct(CEQA)appliestoalldiscretionaryprojectsapproved
byaleadagency(city,county,orspecialdistrict)withinCalifornia.Thelawrequiresthatthese
agenciesconsidertheenvironmentaleffectsofthoseprojectsbeforeissuingpermitsfortheir
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development. CEQA contains sections that specifically deal with historic resources
(archaeologicalsitesareconsideredasubsetofhistoricresources).Theseincludea"mandatory
findingofsignificance"ifahistoricresourcewillbeaffectedbyaproject.CEQAindicatesthata
leadagencymustdetermine:
1. Whether a project will impact a resource that falls within the definition of historical
resource,and
2. Whetheranysuchimpactwillcauseasubstantialadversechangetothesignificanceof
theresource.(CEQASec.21084.1)
Whenasignificanthistoricresourceisinvolved,CEQArequiresthatthepermittingagencyfirst
considerprojectalternatives,whichwillallowtheresourcestobepreservedinplaceandleft
in an undisturbed state (CEQA sec. 21083.2 [b]). CEQA goes on to say that, as a last resort,
archaeologicalsitesthatcannotbepreservedinplaceshallbemitigatedthroughtheexcavation
andanalysisofthescientificallyconsequentialinformationfromorabouttheresource(CEQA
sec.15126.4c).
CaliforniaPenalCodeSec.622.5
"Everyperson,nottheownerthereof,whowillfullyinjures,disfigures,defaces,ordestroysany
objectorthingofarcheologicalorhistoricalinterestorvalue,whethersituatedonprivatelands
orwithinanypublicparkorplace,isguiltyofamisdemeanor."
CaliforniaPublicResourcesCodeSec.5024.1
ThiscodeestablishedaCaliforniaRegisterofHistoricResourcesasanauthoritativeguidetobe
used by state and local agencies, private groups, and citizens to identify the state's historical
resources and to indicate what properties are to be protected, to the extent prudent and
feasible,fromsubstantialadversechange.TheregisterisadministratedbytheStateHistorical
ResourcesCommissionandcontainsdefinitionsthatareusedasguidelinesfordeterminingthe
significance of historic resources. These definitions are used to determine resources
significanceapplicabletoCEQArequirements(seeabove).
CulturalResourceBackground
Prehistory
ClearLakeistheoldestlakeintheNewWorld(Sims1976).Thelake'snaturalresourceshave
attractedtheearliesthumansintheNewWorldtoitsshores.
ThereisevidenceofhumanuseandhabitationwithintheCitylimitsspanningatleast12,000
years(Harrington1948).Itislikelythatsuchuseextendsback20,000years(Parker2008,White
2002).

Duringthepast12,000years,therehavebeenmanyenvironmentalchangesthathaverequired
culturalandtechnologicaladaptationbyindigenouspeople.Theenvironmentalresiduesalong
with evidence of cultural and technological adaptations are preserved in the prehistoric
deposits (archaeological sites) left by those people. These sites provide a library of
environmental and technological knowledge, derived from at least 12,000 years of human
culturalexperience.
During the past 6,000 years, the City's area
was controlled by the Southeastern Pomo
Tribes known as the Koi and Elem (Parker
1994).TheKoitribecontrolledthosepartsof
theCitysouthofBurnsValleyCreekandthe
ElemTribecontrolledthelandstothenorth
(Gifford1923,Kniffen1939).

Kniffens map drawn in 1919 showing

Koi, Elem, and Kamdot territories

The importance of such ancient and

continuous use of the area has been
recognized by the U.S. Department of the
Interior, the State Office of Historic
Preservation, and the State Park System.
SeveralprehistoricsiteswithintheCityhave
been placed on the National Register of
Historic Places (Parker 1977, U.S.
Southeastern Pomo
DepartmentoftheInterior1978).Oneofthe
tribal areas
oldest sites is owned by the Archaeological
Conservancy and has been designated a
NationalHistoricLandmark(theBoraxLakeSite).Thirtyeightprehistoricsitesjustsouthofthe
CityhavebeenpurchasedforpreservationastheAndersonMarshStateHistoricPark.
History
ThereisevidencethatRussiansfromFortRossandSalvadoreVallejovisitedClearLakeinthe
1820sand30s.ThereisalsoanaccountofHudsonsBayCompanytrapperspassingthrough
theareain183233(Work1945).
Duringitscolonialperiod,SpaintookcontrolofCalifornia.AsacitizenofSpain,MarianoVallejo
wasborninMontereyin1808.FollowingMexicosIndependencefromSpain,Vallejoservedas
the Commander of the Northern Mexican Frontier. In 1834, as Commandant of the San
FranciscoPresidio,VallejowastoldtomovehisgarrisontoSonoma.
Between 1835 and 1846, Commander Vallejo and his brother (Salvador) sent more than 100
militaryexpeditionsfromSonomaintotheIndiancountryofNorthernCaliforniatosubduethe
Wappo,Cainamero,andSatiyomiIndians.Someoftheseexpeditionstraveledthroughthearea
that is now the City of Clearlake. Vallejo did take Koi Indians to work on his ranchos that
extendedfromClearlaketothesouthernboundaryofthepresentdaycityofVallejo.
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Following the Bloody Island massacre in 1850, United States President Millard Fillmore
appointed Col. Redick McKee to meet with Native American representatives in what is now
LakeCounty.In1851,atreatywassignedthatpromisedtosetasidetheClearLakeBasinfor
their sole occupancy and use forever in exchange for their agreement to recognize the
United States as sole sovereign of all the land occupied by them ceded by Mexico, placed
themselvesundertheprotectionoftheUnitedStates,andagreedtokeepthepeace.(Heizer
et.al.1971:69).
The treaty meeting and signing ceremony included the chief of the Howkuma tribe (Elem
Pomo) (Gibbs 1853). In 1852, the U.S. Senate secretly rejected the treaties and made them
classified documents for 50 years (Heizer et. al. 1971:76). Gibbs referred to the Koi tribe as
Chotoamanas as was later verified by Samuel Barrett. The final treaty allowed the tribe
knownasChotoamanasthesamerightstothetreatyastheothertribeseventhoughthey
werenotpresentatthetreatysigning.
Thefirstfamiliestosettleintheareaarrivedinthe1850s.WalterAndersonsettlednearLower
Lakein1850.C.N.CopseyandL.W.ParkersonsettledonlandnowknownasAndersonFlatin
1851.Mr.BarbersettledaboutmilenorthofLowerLakeinthefallof1854.In1855,three
Grigsbybrothers(Achilles,John,andTyrrel)builtasmallhouseatAndersonFlat.JohnMels
Grigsby and his family raised cattle on the property (Scavone 1999). In 1856, several more
membersoftheCopseyfamilysettledintheareaalongwiththeHerndonfamilyandWilliam
Slaterfamily.DanielCopseyranasawmillnearLowerLakein1860(SlocumBowen&Co1881).
In1861,thegovernorsignedadecreecreatingLakeCounty.Between1866and1872theland
under cultivation in the Lake Basin increased from 4,500 to 13,652 acres. During this time
90,614acreshadbeenenclosedwithfences(Halpern1988:26).
In1865,theSulphurBankMinebeganextractingsulphurfromageothermalareaintheeastern
armofClearLake.ItwasthefirstminetoextractsulphurinCalifornia(Simoons1952).Access
to the mine was either by boat from Lower Lake Landing (at the southern end of the City of
Clearlake),or overland through Burns Valley (where theCity is located today). Regular stage
travel to and from the mine was established and operated through Burns Valley from the
1870'still1920.
TheareatobecometheCityofClearlakewasopenrangeandagriculturallandthroughoutthis
period. Most historical activity was occurring along Cache Creek at the city's southern
boundary.
In1866,theClearLakeWaterCompany(agroupofinvestorsfromSanFrancisco)purchaseda
large amount of acreage extending from Grigsbys property (now known as Anderson Flat)
downstream on both sides of Cache Creek. The Water Company built a dam, gristmill and
lumbermillontheCreektwomilesdownstreamfromClearLake.Thedamwascompletedin
1867.Duringthathighrainfallyear,thedamheldbackwaterandcausedfloodingthroughout
ClearLake.Manyranchersalongthelakeshorelosttheirhomesandlandstothefloods.After
morethanayearofcourtbattles(ledbyMelsGrigsby),thelakeshorelandownersgotnorelief.
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November 15th, 1868 an armed mob of 300 men from around the lake converged on Lower
Lake and peacefully dismantled the
millanddemolishedthedam.

1892 Map of Lake County

The Clear Lake Water Company

organized a subsidiary called the
California Agricultural Improvement
Association (CAIA) and put much of
their Lower Lake property into
vineyard production (see Cal.A.I.A
on1892map).Grigsbyeventuallysold
his Anderson Flat holdings to the
CAIA.

In1885,JohnStillAndersonpurchased
the old Grigsby property from
Cal.A.I.A. (see J.S. Anderson on the
1892 map). The Anderson family
farmedandranchedtheAndersonFlat
property until 1964 when the ranch
wassoldtoRayLyons.Lyonsbrother
inlaw (Anthony Leonardini) raised
cattleandgrainonthepropertytillitwaspurchasedbytheStatein1982(Scavone1999:1416).
TheestablishmentofthecommunityofClearlakeHighlandsbeganinthe1920's,followingthe
advent of the motor car and the creation of roads into the area. The community became a
lakeshorevacationspotwithcampgrounds,motorhotels,andsupportfacilities.

FORCHANGESTOANDADDITIONTOGENERALPLAN
CONSERVATIONELEMENT

GOALCO10
Importantcultural,historical,andarchaeologicalsitesmanagedandprotectedforthebenefit
ofpresentandfuturegenerations.
ObjectiveCO10.1

IdentifyandevaluateCulturalandArchaeologicalResources

PolicyCO10.1.1

The City shall identify and evaluate cultural resources during the land use planning process
pursuant to CEQA and participate in and support efforts by others to identify significant
cultural,historical,andarchaeologicalresourcesusingappropriateStateandFederalstandards.
ProgramCO10.1.1.1
TheCityshallworkwithCaliforniaNativeAmericanTribes,asidentifiedbytheNativeAmerican
Heritage Commission, pursuant to Government Code Section 65352.3, through collaboration
with the Sonoma State University Northwest Information Center (SSUNIC) to prepare an
archaeological,cultural,andhistoricalresourcesmapandinventorywithintheCity.
PolicyCO10.1.2

TheCityshallcontinuetosolicitviewsfromthelocalNativeAmericancommunitiesregarding
culturalresources.Anychanges,modifications,oradditionstotheClearlakeCityGeneralPlan
will require consultation with local Native American representatives prior to adoption, as
specifiedinCaliforniaSenateBill(SB)18.
ProgramCO10.1.2.1
The City shall work with the Native American Heritage Commission to identify locations of
importance to Native Americans, including archaeological sites and traditional cultural
properties.
ObjectiveCO10.2

Protectionofsitesofcultural,historical,orarchaeologicalsignificanceareprotectedforpresent
andfuturegenerations
PolicyCO10.2.1

TheCityshallencouragetheprotectionofcultural,historical,andarchaeologicalsites
ProgramCO10.2.1.1
The City shall help identify sites of statewide or local significance that have anthropological,
cultural, military, political, architectural, economic, scientific, religious, or other values for
potential for placement on the National Register of Historic Places and/or inclusion in the
CaliforniaInventoryofHistoricResources.

ProgramCO10.2.1.2
The City shall update the Citys Grading Ordinance to be consistent California Code of
Regulations, Title 20, and Section 2501 et seq. to ensure protection of cultural resource sites
duringthegradingprocess.
PolicyCO10.2.2

Development on sites of cultural significance shall follow the guidelines outlined in the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 21083.2 (b1, b2, b3, b4) and the CEQA
GuidelinesSection15126.4c.
ProgramCO10.2.2.1
TheCityshalldevelopasetofmitigationmeasurestobeusedforanyprojectwhichmayimpact
anidentifiedsiteofculturalsignificance.
ProgramCO10.2.2.2
The City shall enforce procedures to ensure that mitigation measures established for the
protectionofhistoricalresourcesarecarriedoutpriortodevelopment.
PolicyCO10.2.3

TheCityshalladheretoconstructionstandardsfordevelopmentonsitesofcultural,historical,
orarchaeologicalsignificance.
ProgramCO10.2.3.1
The City shall establish construction standards for the protection of historic resources during
development.
ProgramCO10.2.3.2
UsetheStateHistoricBuildingCodefordesignatedhistoricproperties.
PolicyCO10.2.4

The City shall, within its power, maintain confidentiality regarding the locations of
archaeologicalsitesinordertopreserveandprotecttheseresourcesfromvandalismandthe
unauthorizedremovalofartifacts.
PolicyCO10.2.5

Intheeventthatarchaeological/paleontologicalresourcesareinadvertentlydiscoveredduring
ground disturbing activities, the City shall require that grading and construction work within
100feetofthefindbesuspendeduntilthesignificanceoftheresourcecanbedeterminedbya
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RegisteredProfessionalArchaeologist/Paleontologistasappropriate.TheCitywillrequirethat
a Registered Professional Archaeologist/Paleontologist make recommendations for measures
necessarytoprotectthefind;ortoundertakedatarecovery,excavation,analysis,andcuration
ofarchaeological/paleontologicalmaterialsasappropriate.
PolicyCO10.2.6

PursuanttoCEQAGuidelines(Section15064.5),ifhumanremainsarediscoveredduringproject
construction,itisnecessarytocomplywithstatelawsrelatingtoprohibitionsondisinterring,
disturbing, or removing human remains from any location other than a dedicated cemetery
(CaliforniaHealthandSafetyCodeSection7050.5).
PolicyCO10.2.7

If human remains of Native American origin are discovered during project construction, it is
necessary to comply with State laws relating to the disposition of Native American burials,
whichfallwithinthejurisdictionoftheNativeAmericanHeritageCommission(PublicResources
CodeSec.5097).
PolicyCO10.2.8
TheCityshallcontinuetorequireProjectReviews(archaeological/historical)recordsearches
for all discretionary projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that
involvesanysubsurfacesoilwork.Iftherecordsearchdeterminesthattheprojectsitehasthe
potentialtocontainarchaeological,historicalorotherculturalresources(perSection15064.5
of the CEQA Guidelines), an archaeological survey shall be conducted of the project site bya
Registered Professional Archaeologist selected by the City. The survey shall include
consultationwithNativeAmericanIndianTribesfortheCityofClearlake(asmaintainedbythe
NativeAmericanHeritageCommission).Thesurveyshallincludeareportsummarizingfindings
and include any required measures that will mitigate damage to the cultural resource to a
level of nonsignificance. Recommended mitigation measures shall be incorporated into the
projecttoinsurepotentialthatimpactsaremitigatedtoalevelofnonsignificance.
PolicyCO10.2.9
TheCityshallmaintainalistofapprovedRegisteredProfessionalArchaeologistforconducting
archaeological,culturalorhistoricalresourcesurveys.Thislistshallundergoperiodicreviewby
CaliforniaNativeAmericanTribes,asidentifiedbytheNativeAmericanHeritageCommission,
pursuanttoGovernmentCodeSection65352.3,andthroughcollaborationwith(SSUNIC).The
CitywillconsiderconcernspresentedregardingthoseonthelistandwillconsultwithTribesin
agoodfaithefforttoresolveconcernsreceivedregardingthelist.

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PolicyCO10.2.10
The City shall enter into a memorandum of understanding, memorandum or agreement, or
other agreements with the Native American Heritage Commission (SSUNIC) for facilitated
recordsearchesforprojectsthatmayresultingrounddisturbance.
PolicyCO10.2.11.
TheCityshallimplementprovisionsoftheMemorandumofUnderstanding(MOU)withtheKoi
NationofNorthernCalifornia,foraddressingpreservationofculturalresourceswithintheCity.
TheCitywillconsiderenteringintoothersimilaragreementswithotherNativeAmericanIndian
Tribes, as identified by the Native American Heritage Commission, pursuant to Government
CodeSection65352.3.
PolicyCO10.2.12
IncollaborationwiththeKoiNationofNorthernCalifornia,theCitywillestablishaconsultation
protocol for project consultation. The City will encourage other American Indian Tribes to
consultwiththeKoiNationofNorthernCaliforniatodevelopconsensusinprojectconsultations
withtheCity.
PolicyCO10.2.13.
The City shall develop a Cultural Heritage Overlay Zone as part of the overall Zoning Code
Update Program. This zoning tool will be used as a preservation tool to apply to properties
withintheCitydeterminedtohavesignificantculturalvalueandwillincorporatemeasuresfor
preservingculturalresources.
PolicyCO10.2.14.
In order to assure compliance with the Native American Graves Protection Act, the City will
work with California Native American Tribes as identified by the Native American Heritage
Commission, pursuant to Government Code Section 65352.3 and other groups to the extent
reasonablyfeasibletocommunicatedevelopproceduresandenforceexistingculturalresource
protectionlaws.
ObjectiveCO10.3

Public education and participation in the protection of sites of cultural, historical, and/or
archaeologicalsignificance
PolicyCO10.3.1

TheCitywillsupportlocal,state,andnationaleducationprogramson cultural,historical,and
archaeologicalresources.

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PolicyCO10.3.2

TheCityshallsupportpublicandprivateeffortstopreserve,rehabilitate,andcontinuetheuse
ofhistoricstructures,sitesanddistricts.
ProgramCO10.3.2.1
TheCityshallencouragetheuseoftheSecretaryoftheInteriorsStandardsfortheTreatment
of Historic Properties and Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and
ReconstructingHistoricBuildings.
PolicyCO10.3.3

The City should encourage the cooperation of property owners to treat cultural resources as
assets rather than liabilities, and encourage public support for the preservation of these
resources.
PolicyCO10.2.8
TheCityshallcontinuetorequireProjectReviews(archaeological/historical)recordsearches
for all discretionary projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that
involvesanysubsurfacesoilwork.Iftherecordsearchdeterminesthattheprojectsitehasthe
potentialtocontainarchaeological,historicalorotherculturalresources(perSection15064.5
of the CEQA Guidelines), an archaeological survey shall be conducted of the project site bya
Registered Professional Archaeologist selected by the City. The survey shall include
consultationwithNativeAmericanIndianTribesfortheCityofClearlake(asmaintainedbythe
NativeAmericanHeritageCommission).Thesurveyshallincludeareportsummarizingfindings
andincludeanyrequiredmeasuresthatwillmitigatedamagetotheculturalresourcetoalevel
ofnonsignificance.Recommendedmitigationmeasuresshallbeincorporatedintotheproject
toinsurepotentialthatimpactsaremitigatedtoalevelofnonsignificance.
PolicyCO10.2.13.
In order to assure compliance with the Native American Graves Protection Act, the City will
work with California Native American Tribes as identified by the Native American Heritage
Commission, pursuant to Government Code Section 65352.3 through collaborations with
Ancestors 1 and other groups, to the extent reasonably feasible to communicate, develop
procedures,andenforceexistingculturalresourceprotectionlaws.

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AttachmentF

TimelineforCompletingtheGeneralPlanUpdate
CityofClearlake
2040GeneralPlanUpdate
December1,2015,PlanningCommissionWorkshop
BackgroundMaterials

Pleaseseeattached.

TentativeSchedule
CLEARLAKE2040GENERALPLANUPDATEREVISIONPROGRAM
(UpdatedNovember13,2015)
ANTICIPATED
MILESTONES&CRITICALPATH
DATE
CompleteLandUseMapping

November16,2015

PrepareLandUseSummaryTablesforEconomicAnalysis

November20,2015

PrepareLandUse/CirculationIssuesPaperforPlanningCommission
Workshop
ConductPlanningCommissionWorkshoponLandUseand
CirculationIssues

November25,2015
December1,2015

PrepareEconomicAnalysisforLandUseSummaries

December4,2015

ReviseLandUseMappingtoCoincidewithEconomicAnalysis

December7,2015

FinalizeLandUseMappingwithEconomistandStaff

December10,2015

PrepareTrafficAreaZoneMappingusingFinalLandUseMapping

December14,2015

ConductTrafficModelingandAnalysis

December18,2015

PrepareTrafficMapping/CirculationSummaries

December28,2015

ReviewTrafficMapping/CirculationSummarieswithStaff

January7,2016

ProvideFinalTrafficMapping/CirculationSummariestoNoise
Consultant
ReviewDraftCirculationElementwithCaltransDistrict1Staffand
LakeAreaPlanningCouncilStaff
DraftNoiseContoursDeveloped

January11,2016
January11toJanuary25,
2016
January18,2016

CompleteDraftGeneralPlan/EIR/BackgroundStudyforStaffReview January25,2016
RecirculateDraftEIRwithStateClearinghouseandlocalagencies

January28,2016

PublicReviewPeriod(minimum45days)

March10,2016

PrepareResponsestoComment/CoordinatewithStaffandPrepare
FinalEIRandanyappropriaterevisionstoGeneralPlanand
BackgroundReport

March25,2016

ConductPlanningCommissionPublicHearing

April,2016

ConductCityCouncilPublicHearing

May,2016

Ultimately,thesubmittaldateoft