CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Closed Session 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
Zoom Link: https://clearlakeca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AyEGIk4tRbKxahB3dKkObg A. CLOSED SESSION
(1) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Title: City Manager
(2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – LIABILITY CLAIMS - Claimant: Project Harris, LLC; Agency Claimed Against: City of Clearlake
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
D. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
E. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor David Claffey
Vice Mayor Joyce Overton
Council Member Russ Cremer
Council Member Russ Perdock
Council Member Dirk Slooten
F. PRESENTATIONS
3. Presentation of March's Adoptable Dogs
4. Presentation of the Lake County Public, Education, and Government Channel's Annual Report G. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Evelyn Unger stated she has potholes and stray dogs in her neighborhood on Laddell which prevent her and her walking partner from walking around their neighborhood.
Margaret Garcia spoke regarding the need to pave streets in the City.
An unnamed gentleman spoke regarding potholes.
City Clerk Swanson read an emailed comment from Supervisor Sabatier on pedestrian safety on Highway 53 and commended Clearlake Police Department on their efforts to improve same.
H. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
5. Disposal and Sale of Surplus Vehicles
Recommended Action: Authorize the Chief of Police to dispose of three vehicles through a dismantler, sell one vehicle at auction, and adopt Resolution No. 2024-12.
6. Clearlake Waste Solutions 2022 Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Report Recommended Action: Receive and file
7. Minutes of the February 14, 2024 Lake County Vector Control District Board Meeting Recommended Action: Receive and file
8. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
9. Adoption of Resolution 2024-13 Approving an Amendment to the Standard Agreement Issued Under the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program Coronavirus Response (CDBGCV) Recommended Action: Adoption Resolution 2024-13
I. BUSINESS
10. Consideration of Resolution 2024-15 Supporting the Application of Chelsea Investment for the HOME Investment Partnerships Grant Program for Development of Affordable Housing at 15837 18th Avenue, Clearlake
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2024-15
City Manager Flora gave the staff report. Representatives of Chelsea Investment, Heidi Mather and Christopher Galan, were present.
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Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Vice Mayor Overton.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
J. PUBLIC HEARING
11. Consideration of Updates to Clearlake Municipal Code Section 3-5 and Adopt Modifications to the Lake County Fire Protection District Fire Mitigation Fees; Ordinance No. 269-2024 Recommended Action: 1) Hold First Reading of Ordinance No. 269-2024, read it by title only, waive further reading, and set second reading and adoption for the April 4th meeting; 2)Continue public hearing to April 4, 2024 to consider adoption of Fire Mitigation Fees; Resolution No. 2024-14
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Mayor Claffey opened the public hearing at 8:07 p.m.
Rob Fulty had questions on the fire mitigation fees.
Mary Benson spoke in favor of the increase of fees.
Mayor Claffey closed the public hearing at 8:21 p.m.
Consensus to place the Fire Mitigation Fees on the City's annual fee schedule and hold the first reading of Ordinance No. 269-2024, read it by title only, waive further reading, and set second reading and adoption for the April 4th meeting.
Motion made by Council Member Perdock, Seconded by Council Member Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
K. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Claffey asked for and received consensus to discuss special districts and its impact on development at a future meeting.
M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action taken in closed session.
N. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
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Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk