CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
Zoom Link: https://clearlakeca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6I2I0JuVQtSsmZN-fDWu9A A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor David Claffey
Vice Mayor Joyce Overton
Council Member Russ Cremer
Council Member Russ Perdock
Council Member Dirk Slooten
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
D. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Perdock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of May's Adoptable Dogs
2. Proclamation Declaring May 18 - May 24, 2024 as Safe Boating Week F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jeff Davis GM of Highlands Water, spoke regarding Highlands Water. He spoke further about cooperation between Highlands and the City. He stated he does not support the City taking over Highlands Water.
Frank Costner, GM of Konocti Co Water, spoke about the City's web page on water. He stated there were inaccuracies on the webpage. He stated he had worked with City staff cooperatively.
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Keith Ahart, GM of Golden State Water, stated GSW stands with Highlands.
Jim Hummel spoke regarding the good service of Highlands Water. He stated the City can't fix the roads.
Brian Hughes Counsel of Highlands Water, read excerpts from the Highlands Water response to the City's letter to Highlands Water.
Mark Coates, Pres of Board of Dir, Highlands Water, thanked the community for the support of Highlands Water.
Rachel Weidener, spoke about the Splash Pad. She stated there were no benches or trash cans.
She stated the City cannot plan correctly. She stated she was against the City taking over Highlands Water.
Michael Graves spoke against the City taking over Highlands Water.
Eric Lee spoke against the City taking over Highlands Water.
Alice Reece spoke against the City taking over Highlands Water.
Patty Duke spoke against the City taking over Highlands Water.
Pamela Sintelli spoke against the City taking over Highlands Water.
G. 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
3. Adoption of the 4th Amendment to the FY 2023-24 Budget (Resolution 2023-27) Adjusting Appropriations; Resolution No. 2024-20
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2024-20
4. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
5. Minutes of the April 17, 2024 Lake County Vector Control District Board Meeting Recommended Action: Receive and file
6. Continuation of Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency for Winter Storms
Recommended Action: Continue declaration of emergency
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H. BUSINESS
7. Discussion and Approval of Sale of Surplus Real Property Located at 14709 Palmer Avenue, Clearlake
Recommended Action: Approve Sale of Surplus Property Located at 14709 Palmer Avenue, Clearlake and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Perdock, Seconded by Council Member Cremer. Voting Yea:
Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
8. Consideration of the Community Development Specialist Classification and Salary Range; Resolution No. 2024-21
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2024-21
Director Swanson gave the staff report.
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
I. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K. CLOSED SESSION
(9) Conference with Labor Negotiators: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Agency designated representatives: City Manager Flora, Finance Director Wells, Administrative Services Director Swanson; Employee Organization: Clearlake Middle Management Association and Clearlake Police Officers Association
(10) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (1 case)
L. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
Council gave direction to legal counsel to initiate litigation.
Motion made by Mayor Claffey, Seconded by Council Member Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
M. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk