CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
Zoom Link: https://clearlakeca.zoom.us/j/84264379294
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Russ Perdock
Vice Mayor David Claffey
Council Member Russ Cremer
Council Member Joyce Overton
Council Member Dirk Slooten (arrived at 5:10 p.m.)
B. MID-YEAR BUDGET WORKSHOP
Councilmember Slooten arrived via Zoom at 5:10 p.m.
There was no action taken by Council.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
E. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
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
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Alan Markowski spoke regarding numerology and how it relates to community issues. He described the history of the alphabet and new technology.
G. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of February's Adoptable Dogs
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring February 2023 as Black History Month February 16, 2023 Page. 2
3. Presentation of the Police Department Annual Report
H. CONSENT AGENDA
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
4. Authorization of an Amendment of Design Contract for the Senior Center Project Recommended Action: Move to amend the contract with California Engineering Company in the amount of $10,594.61.
5. Minutes of the January 11, 2023 Lake County Vector Control District Board Meeting Recommended Action: Receive and file
6. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
7. Minutes of the December 1, 2022, December 8, 2022, and January 5, 2023 Meetings Recommended Action: Receive and file
8. Approval of a Professional Services Contract with SSA Landscape Architects for the Burns Valley Sports Complex Project
Recommended Action: Approve the contract and authorize the City Manager to Sign, and approve up to 10% additional for currently unforeseen project changes.
9. Continuation of Authorization to Implement and Utilize Teleconference Accessibility to Conduct Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution
10. Authorization of Job Description for Management Analyst and Placement into Salary Schedule; Resolution No. 2023-11
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution
11. Adoption of 3rd Amendment to the FY 2022-23 Budget (Resolution 2022-44) for Mid-Year Adjustments; Resolution No. 2023-09
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
I. BUSINESS
12. Discussion and Consideration of Direct Sale of Tax Defaulted Properties from the County of Lake
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to submit an application for direct sale of various tax defaulted properties for up to $150,000
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
February 16, 2023 Page. 3
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
13. Consideration of Resolution 2023-10 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Approving, Authorizing and Directing the Execution of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement by and Among the City of Clearlake, the City of Lakeport, and the County of Lake to Form the Lake County Recreation Agency.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2023-10 and Further Appoint Two Members to Serve on the Board.
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Mayor Perdock nominated Councilmembers Claffey and Slooten to serve on the committee.
Motion made by Council Member Overton, Seconded by Council Member Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
14. Consideration of Updates to the City Council Norms and Procedures; Resolution No. 2023-13 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
Administrative Services Director/City Clerk Swanson 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
15. Introduction for First Reading Ordinance No. 268-2023 Amending Chapter X, Section 10-1.12 of the Clearlake Municipal Code Relating to Method of Service for Property Maintenance, Nuisance and Vehicle Abatement
Recommended Action: Hold first reading, read by title only, waive further reading and set second reading and adoption for the March 2, 2023 meeting City Attorney Jones gave the staff report.
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
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
February 16, 2023 Page. 4
L. CLOSED SESSION
(16) Conference with Real Property Negotiators: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
Property Address: 14709 Palmer Avenue, Clearlake; Agency Negotiation: City Manager Alan Flora; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
Motion to make an offer to purchase the property for up to $50,000 and give the City Manager the authority to execute the necessary documents to finalize the purchase.
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
N. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
BY:
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk