CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, January 05, 2023
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Russ Perdock
Vice Mayor David Claffey
Council Member Russ Cremer
Council Member Joyce Overton
Council Member Dirk Slooten
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
D. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Council Member Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of a Proclamation in Remembrance of Retired Judge Richard Freeborn
2. Presentation to City Employees and Volunteers in Recognition of Their Service
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
4. Update on Recreation and Events
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Thomas DeWalt spoke about the hard work of the Public Works crew and commended them on the work they did during the recent storm.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
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Council Member Slooten removed Item #6 for separate action and discussion.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Council Member Overton.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
5. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
6. Authorization of Agreement with American Ramp Company for Design Services for the Austin Skate Park Project
Recommended Action: Move to approve the contract with American Ramp Company in the amount of $43,500
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Council Member Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
7. Amendment to the Management Benefit Plan Section 6-2.5 Executive Leave Account to Establish Consistency to Executive Leave Banks for Management Employees; Resolution No. 2023-04
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
H. PUBLIC HEARING
8. Consideration of the second reading for the acceptance and implementation of the 2022 California Building Standard Codes (CBSC), and adopting by reference the 2021 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa/Hot Tub Codes; 2021 Uniform Solar, Hydronics & Geothermal Codes; 2021 International Building Codes (IBC); 2021 International Residential Codes (IRC) and the 2021 International Fire Codes (IFC).
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution CC 2022-69, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake approving the acceptance and implementation as described in Ordinance No. 267-2023.
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Mayor Perdock opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. There was no public comment and the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Council Member Overton.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
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9. Consideration of Resolution 2023-03 Authorizing the Extension of the Temporary Closure of Certain Roads, to Reduce Illegal Dumping and to Protect the Environment, and the Public Health and Welfare
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2023-03
Public Works Director Leyba gave the staff report.
Mayor Perdock opened the Public Hearing at 7: 25 p.m. There was no public comment and the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Vice Mayor Claffey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
I. BUSINESS
10. Consideration of Employment Services Agreement with Timothy Hobbs as Police Chief Recommended Action: Approve Employment Services Agreement for Police Chief with Timothy Hobbs
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Council Member Overton.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
11. 2023 Mayor's Appointments
Recommended Action: By motion, ratify the 2023 Mayor's Appointments Mayor Perdock announced his 2023 appointments.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Vice Mayor Claffey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
12. Consideration of Appointing Councilmembers as Representatives to the CalCities Redwood Empire Division, Resolution No. 2023-01: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Appointing Representatives to Represent and Vote on Behalf of the City at the CalCities, Redwood Empire Division Business Meetings and Represent the City and Vote at the Division Legislative Committee Meetings
Recommended Action: Ratify Mayor Perdock's appointments and adopt resolution Mayor Perdock nominated Council Member Overton as Primary appointee and Vice Mayor Claffey as Alternate appointee.
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Motion made by Council Member Overton, Seconded by Council Member Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
J. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
13. Appointments to the Measure V Oversight Committee by Council Members Cremer and Slooten
Council Member Cremer announced his appointee is Sheryl Almon. Council Member Slooten announced his appointee is Bruno Sabatier.
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
L. CLOSED SESSION
(14) Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): One potential case
(15) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Name of Case: City of Clearlake v. Testate & Intestate Successors of Bailey Lumbers Co., et al., Case No. CV421697, Lake County Superior Court M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action taken in closed session.
N. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
BY:
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk