CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, February 02, 2023
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
Zoom Link: https://clearlakeca.zoom.us/j/86217411363
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
There were no changes to the agenda.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Vice Mayor Claffey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation for Breakfast with Santa Volunteers F. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Vice Mayor Claffey, Seconded by Council Member Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
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2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-07 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Authorizing Submittal of Application(s) for all CalRecycle Grants for which City of Clearlake is eligible
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
3. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
H. PUBLIC HEARING
4. Appeal of the Planning Commission's Decision on December 13, 2022 of Conditional Use Permit Application, CUP 2022-02, Design Review, DR 2022-02 and corresponding environmental analysis (CEQA IS 2022-06); 6356 Armijo Avenue Clearlake, CA 95422; Assessor’s Parcel Number 042-121-25
Recommended Action: Deny appeal and uphold the Planning Commission decision Mayor Perdock opened the public hearing.
City Attorney Jones explained the procedure for the public hearing. City Manager Flora gave the staff report. Consulting City Attorney Skanchy presented additional information during the staff report. Testimony was given by staff and consultant Dr. Greg White on behalf of the City as Applicant.
Appellants Darin Beltran, Tribal Chairman of the Koi Nation of Northern California, Robert Geary, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer of the Koi Nation of Northern California, spoke regarding the appeal. Additionally, Tribal Counsels Holly Roberson and William Chisum spoke on behalf of the appellant. The appellants also submitted extensive and detailed testimony in writing, which are hereby added to the record by reference. Copies are available from the City Clerk.
Sheryl Almon spoke against granting the appeal.
Katrina Geary spoke in favor of granting the appeal.
Dave Hughes spoke against granting the appeal.
Robert Morgan spoke in favor of granting the appeal.
Erin McCarrick spoke in favor of granting the appeal.
There was no further public comment on this item.
Consulting City Attorney Skanchy gave additional comments and information to the Council.
His report is hereby included by reference and available from the City Clerk's office.
Tribal Counsel Holly Roberson gave a rebuttal on behalf of the appellant. She introduced February 02, 2023 Page. 3
written documentation to the Council which is hereby included by reference and available from the City Clerk's office.
The public hearing was closed by motion of Council Member Slooten, seconded by Council Member Cremer, with a unanimous vote of the Council.
The Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-08, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake, California, Denying Appeal APCC 2022-01 and Upholding the Planning Commission Approval of December 13th, 2022 Adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration (Based on Environmental Analysis- Initial Study, IS 2022-06) and Conditional Use Permit, CUP 2022-02 and Design Review 2022-02 for the Develpment and Operation of a Hotel with Meeting Hall/Event Center and the Extension of 18th Avenue Located at 6356 Armijo Avenue, Clearlake, California, APN: 042-121-25, adding language that the cultural sensitivity training would be given by a tribal member, and adding language to include that a cultural resources consultant would coordinate with a tribal cultural resources consultant from the tribe traditionally and culturally affiliated with the area.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Vice Mayor Claffey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
I. BUSINESS
5. Discussion and Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the County of Lake and City of Clearlake for the Design Cost Related to the Regional Skate Park in Austin Park
Recommended Action: Approve MOU and Authorize the City Manager to Sign.
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
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
J. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Claffey asked for a discussion on the cannabis equity grant.
Councilmember Slooten asked for a discussion on prevention of youth tobacco and vaping.
L. CLOSED SESSION
(6) Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): One potential case
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M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action taken in closed session.
N. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
BY:
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk