CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Closed Session 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
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International numbers available: https://clearlakeca.zoom.us/u/kb8FAzog5A A. ROLL CALL
B. BUSINESS
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE: The City Council invites members of the clergy, as well as interested members of the public in the City of Clearlake, to voluntarily offer an invocation before the beginning of its meetings for the benefit and blessing of the City Council. This opportunity is voluntary and invocations are to be less than three minutes, offered in a solemn and respectful tone, and directed at the City Council. Invocational speakers who do not abide by these simple rules of respect and brevity shall be given a warning and/or not invited back to provide a subsequent June 20, 2024 Page. 2
invocation for a reasonable period of time, as determined appropriate by the City. This policy is not intended, and shall not be implemented or construed in any way, to affiliate the City Council with, nor express the City Council's preference for, any faith or religious denomination. Rather, this policy is intended to acknowledge and express the City Council's respect for the diversity of religious denominations and faith represented and practiced among the citizens of Clearlake. If a scheduled invocational speaker does not appear at the scheduled meeting, the Mayor will ask that the City Council observe a moment of silence in lieu of the invocation. More information about the City's invocation policy is available upon request by contacting the Administrative Services Director/City Clerk at (707) 994-8201x106 or via email at [email protected].
E. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA (This is the time for agenda modifications.) F. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of June's Adoptable Dogs
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: This is the time for any member of the public to address the City Council on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. The Brown Act, with limited exceptions, does not allow the Council or staff to discuss issues brought forth under Public Comment. The Council cannot take action on non-agenda items. Concerns may be referred to staff or placed on the next available agenda. Please note that comments from the public will also be taken on each agenda item. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person.
There was no public comment.
H. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council requests otherwise, or if staff has requested a change under Adoption of the Agenda, in which case the item will be removed for separate consideration. Any item so removed will be taken up following the motion to approve the 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
2. Consideration of Resolution 2024 - 22 to adopt a list of approved projects for submission to California Transportation Committee (CTC) for funding pursuant to SB1 Recommended Action: By motion Adopt Resolution 2024 – 22, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Adopting a project list for submission to the California Transportation Committee for funding under the provisions of SB1.
3. Authorization of Job Description and Placement into Salary Schedule of the Recreation and Events Coordinator I/II Positions; Resolution No. 2024-27 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
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4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-29, A Resolution approving a Temporary Street Closure for the Annual 4th of July Parade on July 6, 2024.
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution 2024-29 for the temporary street closure.
5. Consideration of Resolution 2024-28 Authorizing the Extension of the Temporary Road Closure of Certain Roads, to Reduce Illegal Dumping and to Protect the Environment, and the Public Health and Welfare
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2024-28
6. Approval of an agreement between the County of Lake and City of Clearlake Regarding a Road Maintenance Program and Authorize the Mayor to Sign
Recommended Action: Approve the agreement between the County of Lake and City of Clearlake
7. Continuation of Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency for Winter Storms
Recommended Action: Continue declaration of emergency
8. Minutes of the May 8, 2024 Lake County Vector Control District Board Meeting Recommended Action: Receive and file
9. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
10. Amendment of Contract with GEI Consulting for Project Management and Technical Support from $24,500 to a new total of $100,000
Recommended Action: Approve Agreement and Authorize the City Manager to Sign
11. Approve the Sale of Real Property Located at 4192 Hemlock Ave, Clearlake for $20,000 Recommended Action: Approve Sale and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents
12. Adoption of the Amendment to Legal Services Agreement for City Attorney Services with Jones Mayor
Recommended Action: Adopt amendment and authorize the Mayor to sign I. PUBLIC HEARING
13. Confirm assessment(s) in the total amount of $79,335.76 for City funded abatements, in accordance with Clearlake Municipal Code Chapter 10; Resolution No. 2024-24 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
Code Enforcement Supervisor Lambert gave the staff report.
Mayor Claffey opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments.
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Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Council Member Perdock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
14. Confirm unpaid Administrative Penalties and Approve Recordation of Lien(s) in the Total Amount of $110,070.00, in Accordance with Clearlake Municipal Code Chapter 10.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolutions 2024-25 and 2024-26 Code Enforcement Supervisor Lambert gave the staff report.
Mayor Claffey opened the Public Hearing. Director Swanson read aloud a statement from the owner of 3557 Ukiah Street.
Mayor Claffey and Council Member Perdock recused themselves from the dais and left the room due to a conflict of interest because both Council Members own property near 3855 Monterey Drive.
There were no further comments. Vice Mayor Overton closed the Public Hearing.
For Resolution No. 2024-26: Motion made by Council Member Cremer and seconded by Council Member Slooten to adopt. Motion passed with a 3-0-2 roll call vote, with Mayor Claffey and Council Member Perdock absent.
Mayor Claffey and Council Member Perdock returned to the dais after the vote.
For Resolution No. 2024-25:
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
15. Adoption of the City of Clearlake's Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-30
Director Wells gave the staff report.
Mayor Claffey opened the Public Hearing. There was no comment and the Public Hearing was closed.
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
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16. Adoption of Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and designating the formula to be used for calculation of same
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-31
Director Wells gave the staff report.
Mayor Claffey opened the Public Hearing and there was no comment.
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
17. Adoption of the City of Clearlake's Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-32
Director Wells gave the staff report.
Mayor Claffey opened the Public Hearing and there was no comment.
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. BUSINESS
18. Presentation and Discussion of Tobacco Use in the Schools and Community Recommended Action: Provide Direction to Staff
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to bring forward an ordinance for consideration by the Council on this subject.
19. Agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. for the Purchase of Body Worn Cameras, Mobile Audio and Video Systems, Tasers, and Digital Storage for the Police Department Recommended Action: Approve agreement
Chief Hobbs gave the staff report.
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
20. Consideration of Adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Clearlake Police Officer Association (CPOA) for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 Recommended Action: Adopt MOU and authorize the City Manager to sign June 20, 2024 Page. 6
Administrative Services Director/City Clerk Swanson gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Council Member Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
21. Consideration of Adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Clearlake Middle Management Association (MMA) for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 Recommended Action: Adopt MOU and authorize the City Manager to sign Administrative Services Director/City Clerk Swanson gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Council Member Cremer.
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
M. CLOSED SESSION
(22) Conference with Real Property Negotiators: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
Property Address: 14775 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake; Agency Negotiation: City Manager Alan Flora; Negotiating Parties: Laura Del Gadillo and Cirilo Gomez; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
(23) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Case No. CV-424401: Koi Nation of Northern California v. City of Clearlake, et al., Lake County Superior Court
N. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
It was the consensus of the Council to direct the City Manager to purchase the property located at 14775 Burns Valley Road for $150,000 plus closing costs, and to execute any documents necessary to complete the purchase.
O. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m.
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Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk