CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
Zoom Link: https://clearlakeca.zoom.us/j/83256809167
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Dirk Slooten
Council Member David Claffey
Council Member Russ Cremer
Council Member Joyce Overton
ABSENT
Vice Mayor Russ Perdock
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
D. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Claffey. Voting Yea:
Mayor Slooten, Council Member Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of May's Adoptable Dogs
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 21 - 27, 2022 as Safe Boating Week
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 2022 as California Tourism Month
4. Presentation of the Lake County Tourism Improvement District Annual Report F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Dave Hughes spoke regarding imposing a moratorium on agriculture and cannabis cultivation in the Burns Valley watershed/Ogulin Canyon area.
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Vicki Crystal spoke regarding imposing a moratorium on agriculture and cannabis development in the Ogulin Canyon area.
Administrative Services Director/City Clerk Swanson read aloud two emailed comments:
Ed Robey submitted a comment asking the consideration of a moratorium on cannabis and other agriculture projects in the Ogulin Canyon area until the drought conditions are over.
Deb Sally submitted a comment asking for the consideration of a temporary moratorium on new wells or commercial projects in Clearlake.
Willie Long spoke regarding violations of the vehicle code that he sees that aren't being cited, such as the absence of mud flaps and broken windshields. He added that the road to the dumps is deteriorated and needs maintenance due to traffic.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Item #5 was pulled for separate action.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Claffey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Council Member Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton
5. Consideration of Resolution 2021 - 30 to adopt a list of approved projects for submission to California Transportation Committee (CTC) for funding pursuant to SB1.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2022 – 24, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Adopting a project list for submission to the California Transportation Committee for funding under the provisions of SB1.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Claffey. Voting Yea:
Mayor Slooten, Council Member Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton
6. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
7. Minutes of the April 13, 2022 Lake County Vector Control District Board Meeting Recommended Action: Receive and file
8. Adoption of Resolution 2022-25 Supporting the Application of Chelsea Investments for the Local Government Matching Grant (LGMG) Program for Development of Affordable Housing at 15837 18th Avenue, Clearlake
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
H. BUSINESS
9. Introduction for first reading Ordinance No. 262-2022 Adding Chapter 11-6 of the Clearlake Municipal Code / Establishing Edible Food Recovery Regulations in Accordance with SB 1383 May 19, 2022 Page. 3
Recommended Action: Move to waive full reading of the ordinance, make any amendments if necessary, and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 262-2022, which amends the Clearlake Municipal Code by establishing regulations related to the establishment of an edible food recovery program, and for it to be placed on an upcoming agenda of the City Council for second reading and adoption
City Attorney Jones gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Overton, Seconded by Council Member Claffey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Council Member Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton
10. Presentation and Acceptance of the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20; Resolution No. 2022-26
Recommended Action: Hear presentation and adopt Resolution Finance Director Young gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Claffey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Council Member Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton
11. Consideration of Sale of Vacant Land Located at 4438 Fir Avenue, Clearlake Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Sale Agreement for Vacant Land Located at 4438 Fir Avenue, Clearlake
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Claffey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Council Member Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton
12. Purchase of Axon Fleet 3 for the Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a 5-year contract with Axon Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of Axon Fleet 3 and adopt Resolution No. 2022-27 waiving the competitive formal bidding process.
Lt. Hobbs gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Overton.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton Voting Nay: Council Member Claffey
I. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
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J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
It was the consensus of the Council to discuss a moratorium on agricultural and cannabis development in the Burns Valley watershed area.
K. CLOSED SESSION
(13) Conference with Labor Negotiators: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Agency designated representatives: City Manager Flora, Finance Director Young, Administrative Services Director Swanson; Employee Organization: Clearlake Municipal Employee Association; Clearlake Police Officers Association
(14) Liability Claim: Claimant: Smiley James Harris; Agency claimed against: City of Clearlake Motion to deny the claim of Smiley James Harris:
Motion made by Council Member Overton, Seconded by Council Member Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Council Member Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton
(15) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: Case No. CV-421149; Name of Case: City of Clearlake v. County of Lake, a political subdivision of the State of California; Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake, a public body of the County of Lake; Barbara C. Ringen, in her official capacity as the Treasurer-Tax Collector of the County of Lake; and Does 1 through 30, inclusive (16) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: Name of Case: 14630 Olympic Drive, Clearlake CA 95422 L. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Jones announced the action taken by Council on the Harris Claim item and announced there was no further action taken in Closed Session.
M. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
BY:
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk