CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, September 07, 2023
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
Zoom Link: https://clearlakeca.zoom.us/j/82621971410
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
City Manager Flora asked that the Public Hearing Item be moved to Business.
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 Declaring September 22, 2023 as Native American Day
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September 2023 as Senior Center Month F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Margaret Garcia spoke regarding the road striping is great. She stated that additional roads need striped.
Marietta O'Conner spoke regarding potholes on her street and asked how to get those repaired.
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Ellen Gonzales asked where to donate clothes. She was directed to local organizations in the area.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
3. Approval of Subrecipient Agreement with Citizens Caring 4 Clearlake for Clean CA Grant Recommended Action: Approve agreement and authorize City Manager to sign
4. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
5. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
H. PUBLIC HEARING
I. BUSINESS
6. Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution 2023-39 Renewing Ordinance 261-2022 and Approval of the Clearlake Police Department Military Equipment Report Recommended Action: Hold Public Hearing, hear public comment, and adopt resolution This item was moved from Public Hearing to Business. Chief Hobbs 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
7. Award of Contract for the 2023 Double Chip Seal Project Recommended Action: Approve the contract with Pavement Coatings in the amount of $626,425.00 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 Overton, Council Member Slooten
8. Discussion and Consideration of Police Chief’s Response to 2022-23 Grand Jury Report on Human Trafficking & School Shootings
Chief Hobbs gave the staff report.
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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
J. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
L. CLOSED SESSION
(9) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 - Mosqueda, Miguel v. City of Clearlake, p.s.i., administered by LWP Claims Solutions, Inc.
WCAB No: ADJ9170309
(10) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (2 cases)
M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Jones announced there was no action taken in closed session.
N. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:57pm.
BY:
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk