CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, October 03, 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 Vice Mayor Overton, Seconded by Council Member Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of October's Adoptable Dogs
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring October 2024 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bruno Sabatier commended the Code Enforcement team on their diligence in their job Mr. Betta asked for a lower speed limit in the avenues after the chip seal cars speed. He also stated Code Enforcement needs additional funding to clean up properties in his neighborhood.
Mrs. Libonie spoke regarding potholes on Burns Valley Road.
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Unnamed citizen spoke regarding a pothole in Burns Valley Road near safeway.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
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
4. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
5. Road closure for the 2024 Robert Viramontes Memorial Soap Box Derby to be held on October 19, 2024.
Recommended action: Approve Resolution number 2024-40 approving the road Closure on October 19, 2024 for the Robert Viramontes Memorial Soap Box Derby.
6. Road closure for the 2024 Trunk or Treat Event to be held on October 31, 2024.
Recommended action: Approve Resolution number 2024-41 approving the road Closure on October 31, 2024 for the Trunk or Treat Event.
7. Authorization of an Amendment of Contract with Square Signs LLC for the Digital Marquee Signs Project
Recommended Action: Move to amend the contract with Square Signs LLC in the amount of $109,852.50.
8. Continuation of Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency for Winter Storms
Recommended Action: Continue declaration of emergency
9. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
10. Adopt Resolution 2024-43 Renewing Ordinance 261-2022 and Approval of the Clearlake Police Department Military Equipment Report
11. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
H. BUSINESS
12. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 2024-42 Granting Consent to the County of Lake to Establish the Lake County Hospital Improvement District Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2024-42
City Manager Flora gave the staff report. Representatives from the proposed Lake County Hospital Improvement District were present to answer questions.
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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
13. Update on the Boyles Fire
Recommended Action: Direction to Staff
City Manager Flora gave the staff report. There was no action by the Council.
I. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K. CLOSED SESSION
(14) 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
L. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action taken by the Council on this item.
M. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk