CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, July 06, 2023
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
Zoom Link: https://clearlakeca.zoom.us/j/87860224577
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Russ Perdock
Vice Mayor David Claffey
Council Member Russ Cremer
Council Member Dirk Slooten
ABSENT
Council Member Joyce Overton
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 Slooten E. PUBLIC COMMENT
Kay Lopez spoke regarding the City's animal control contract with North Bay Animal Services. She criticized the City's investigation into the public complaints about NBAS.
Jean Yanich spoke regarding the City's animal control contract with North Bay Animal Services. She further discussed the City's investigation into the public complaints about NBAS.
Christina St. Clair spoke regarding her volunteer experience at the Clearlake Animal Shelter. She stated she was let go as a volunteer and stated she was not told why. She criticized the way it was handled.
Charmaine Weldon spoke about abandoned cats and the need for a Trap and Release Program for cats.
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F. 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 Slooten
1. Consideration of Rejection of Proposals for Design Services of the Dam Road Roundabout Project
Recommended Action: Move to reject all proposals for the Dam Road Roundabout Project and authorize staff to resolicit.
2. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
3. Approve Contract Amendment with Lucy & Company for Public Relations and Communication Services
Recommended Action: Approve Contract Amendment and Authorize the City Manager to Sign.
4. Approve Contribution to Hands Up Lake County for Support of the 1 Team 1 Dream Program in the Amount of $30,000
Recommended Action: Approve Contribution in the Amount of $30,000
5. Approval of Additional Leave of Absence Without Pay for Maintenance Worker II Johnny Miskill
Recommended Action: Approve an additional leave of absence without pay for Maintenance Worker II Johnny Miskill for June 8, 2023 through June 18, 2023
6. Consideration of Award of Bid of the City Hall Remodel Project Recommended Action: Award bid to Adams Commercial General Contracting Inc. in the amount of $1,281,110 and authorize the City Manager to approve change orders up to 10% of the contract price
7. Authorization of Purchase of Office Furniture from National Business Furniture (NBF) through the GSA Program
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to purchase office furniture from NBF in an amount not to exceed $75,000
8. Authorization of a Side Letter with the Clearlake Police Officer Association and the Clearlake Middle Management Association
Recommended Action: Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the Clearlake Police Officers Association and the Clearlake Middle Management Association in response to an audit of City payroll by California Public Employees Retirement System G. BUSINESS
9. Presentation and Acceptance of the Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22; Resolution No. 2023-31
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Finance Director Wells gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Slooten
10. Consideration of Lease Agreement for an Excavator for the Department of Public Works Recommended Action: Approve the lease with Peterson/CAT in the amount of $208,814.37 and Authorize the City Manager to sign.
Public Works Director Leyba 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 Slooten
11. Consideration of Updates to Management Classification and Benefits Plan and City Salary Schedule
Recommended Action: Approve 3% COLA for Employees Impacted by the Management Benefits Plan
City Attorney Jones 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 Slooten
H. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Slooten appointed by the Mayor as an alternate to the Risk Reduction Authority.
I. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Slooten asked for and received consensus for an update on the opioid lawsuit.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City
Clerk