CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, October 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
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Swearing In of New Police Department Employees
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring October 2023 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Kay Lopez spoke regarding the animal control procedures investigation by Lt. Peterson and stated there were inaccurate statements attributed to her.
Patty Duke spoke regarding issues with a lot near her home that was cited for a code enforcement issue. She stated that it was not the problem, but a neighbor was the issue.
Andrew Kirkendall spoke regarding being denied a building permit by the building and planning department.
Margaret Garcia spoke regarding ideas to improve the image of Clearlake.
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G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Slooten asked for separate discussion and action on Item #9, Award of Contract for the Senior Center Kitchen Remodel Project.
Action for all other items:
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. Approval of Contract with BPR Consulting Group for the 2023-2024 Fiscal year not to exceed $100,000 for building inspection and plan review services.
Recommendation: Approve the contract for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 with BPR Consulting Group and Authorize the City Manager to sign
5. Accept Interest in Real Property Conveyed by Trustee Deed Upon Sale Dated July 19, 2023 From Placer Foreclosure Company; Resolution No. 2023-40 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution accepting the interest in real property conveyed by Trustee Deed upon Sale converted on July 19, 2023 from Placer Foreclosure, Inc. on behalf of the City of Clearlake
6. Minutes of the August 9, 2023 Lake County Vector Control District Board Meeting Recommended Action: Receive and file
7. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
8. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Clearlake Municipal Employees Association (CMEA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Deleting the Senior Maintenance Worker Premium Pay
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to sign CMEA MOU Amendment No. 3 to remove the Senior Maintenance Worker premium pay
9. Award of Contract for the Senior Center Kitchen Remodel Project Recommended Action: Move to approve the contract with Pro-Ex Construction in the amount of $593,880.00 and authorize the City Manager to approve up to 10% for additional unforeseen contract amendments.
City Manager Flora gave the staff report and stated the amount needed should be amended to $649,320.
Action: It was moved by Councilmember Cremer and seconded by Councilmember Overton to approve the contract in the amended amount. The motion was approved with a unanimous roll call vote.
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10. Authorization of Road Closure – Robert Viramontes Memorial Soap Box Derby; Resolution No. 2023-41
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
H. PUBLIC HEARING
11. Public Hearing for CDBG Contract 17-CDBG-12019 - Code Enforcement Recommended Action: Hold Public Hearing, receive public comment, and direct staff to submit required close-out documents
Lt. Snyder gave the staff report.
Mayor Perdock opened the Public Hearing at 6:58 p.m.
Margaret Garcia had questions about administrative citations. Her question was answered by staff.
There was no further public comment.
It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Slooten to close the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
Motion to direct staff to submit the required close-out documents:
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Overton.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
I. BUSINESS
12. Authorization of Additional Expenditures Under Existing Professional Services Contract with Downey Brand for Legal Services from $250,000 to $500,000 Recommended Action: Authorize an Additional $250,000 in Expenditures under the Downey Brand contract for a new total of $500,000
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
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
13. Approval of Agreement of Purchase and Sale Between City and Jerry Lambert and Alexis Silimon for the sale of City-Owned Property 15903 36th Ave, Clearlake, CA 95422 (APN 041- 144-010-000)
Recommended Action: Approve Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Authorize the City Manager to Execute any Related Documents.
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City Manager Flora 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 Overton, Council Member Slooten
14. Discussion and Possible Action Related to the Proposed Request for a Rate Increase by Golden State Water Company.
Recommended Action: Provide Direction to Staff
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
It was the consensus of the Council to table the discussion to the next meeting pending further information from Golden State Water Company.
J. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Perdock asked for and received a consensus of the Council to discuss revisiting the rental housing inspection ordinance.
L. CLOSED SESSION
(15) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): 1) Case No. CV-423786: Koi Nation of Northern California v. City of Clearlake, et al., Lake County Superior Court; 2) Case No. CV-424401: Koi Nation of Northern California v.
City of Clearlake, et al., Lake County Superior Court
M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action taken by Council in closed session.
N. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
BY:
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk