CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, December 07, 2023
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
Zoom Link: https://clearlakeca.zoom.us/j/82106719961
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
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
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of December's Adoptable Dogs
2. Presentation of Employee Years of Service Awards and Certificates of Appreciation to Volunteers
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Council Member Cremer.
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Overton, Council Member Slooten
3. Award of Contract for Roofing Repairs at the Senior Center Recommended Action: Move to approve the contract with Pro-Ex Construction in the amount of $30,300.00 and authorize the City Manager to approve up to 10% for additional unforeseen contract amendments.
4. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
5. Minutes of the October 11, 2023 Lake County Vector Control District Board Meeting Recommended Action: Receive and file
6. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
7. Annual Calendar of Meetings for 2024
Recommended Action: Review and approve
8. Approve Resolution 2023-46 for the application of the Outdoor Equity Program Grant.
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution 2023-46
9. Memo Regarding Holiday Closure of City Hall Administration Office Recommended Action: Receive and file
H. BUSINESS
10. Discussion and Consideration of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Elem Indian Colony Regarding Development of a Travel Center in the City of Clearlake Recommended Action: Approve the MOA and Authorize the City Manager to sign. Additionally, Authorize the City Manager to provide Letters of Support as Requested in the Agreement.
City Manager Flora gave the staff report. Representatives of the Elem tribe were present to answer questions of the Council.
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
11. Consideration of a summary vacation of the irrevocable dedication of a roadway and public utility easement as being a part of an existing subdivision as requested by Mitchell and Patricia Markowitz.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2023-49
Associate Planner Michael Taylor gave the staff report.
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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
12. Discussion and Possible Direction Related to Cost Increases with the Burns Valley Sports Complex Project
Recommended Action: Provide Direction to Staff
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
It was the consensus of the Council to reconvene the Burns Valley Sports Complex Project ad hoc committee.
I. PUBLIC HEARING
13. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of 1st Amendment to the FY 2023-24 Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 2023-29) Updating Facility Rental Fees, Resolution No. 2023-47 Recommended Action: Hold Public Hearing, hear public comments and adopt resolution.
Mayor Perdock opened the public hearing at 7:32pm. Director Wells gave the staff report.
There was no public comment on this item.
It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to close the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Motion to adopt the resolution made by Council Member Overton, Seconded by Vice Mayor Claffey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
J. BUSINESS
14. Authorization to Enter into a Five-Year Contract with Flock Safety for Automated License Plate Reader Cameras; Resolution No. 2023-48
Recommended Action: Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a 5-year contract with Flock Safety for (ALPR) cameras and adopt Resolution No. 2023-48 waiving the competitive formal bidding process.
Chief Hobbs gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Mayor Perdock.
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Voting Yea: Mayor Perdock, Vice Mayor Claffey, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Overton, Council Member Slooten
15. Appointment of the 2024 Mayor/Vice Mayor
Council Member Slooten nominated Vice Mayor Claffey for 2024 Mayor and Council Member Overton seconded. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of the Council.
Council Member Cremer nominated Council Member Overton for 2024 Vice Mayor. Council Member Slooten seconded. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of the Council.
K. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
M. CLOSED SESSION
(16) 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
(17) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – LIABILITY CLAIMS - Claimant: Andrew Kirkendall; Agency Claimed Against: City of Clearlake
N. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action taken in closed session.
O. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk