CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, September 05, 2024
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
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 Perdock, Seconded by Council Member Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation from Adventist Health Clear Lake Regarding Development of a Business Improvement District
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September 2024 as Senior Center Month
3. Presentation by the Recreation and Events Division
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mark Illia asked questions regarding public comments and asked about the guidelines for rudeness or speculations.
Alice Reece spoke regarding an issue with a business in her neighborhood. She stated that there are several illegal details about the business and asked for a meeting with members of the Council.
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Mike Weber spoke regarding issues with the same business. He stated there was loud music and fights at the business.
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
4. Continuation of Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency for Winter Storms
Recommended Action: Continue declaration of emergency
5. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
6. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
7. Minutes of the July 10, 2024 Lake County Vector Control District Board Meeting Recommended Action: Receive and file
H. BUSINESS
8. Presentation and Discussion Regarding Setting Water Rates Recommended Action: Direction to Staff
City Manager Flora gave the staff report. He introduced Mark Hildebrand and Rob Roscoe.
It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to continue to work on ways to consolidate the water companies under the City's oversight.
9. Consideration of Response to 2023-24 Grand Jury Report on City of Clearlake Animal Shelter Recommended Action: Approve Response
Chief Hobbs 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
I. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K. CLOSED SESSION
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(10) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Case No. CV-425596: City of Clearlake v. Highlands Mutual Water Company, et al., Lake County Superior Court
(11) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Case No. A169438; Koi Nation of Northern California v. City of Clearlake, et al., California Court of Appeal
(12) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Title: City Manager
(13) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – LIABILITY CLAIMS - Claimant: Barbara Dryden; Agency Claimed Against: City of Clearlake
(14) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – LIABILITY CLAIMS - Claimant: Andrew Hulett and Bailey Hulett; Agency Claimed Against: City of Clearlake
L. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
It was moved by Council Member Perdock and seconded by Council Member Claffey to reject the claim of Jeffrey Dryden. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
It was moved by Council Member Cremer and seconded by Council Member Slooten to reject the claim of Andrew and Bailey Hulett. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
M. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk