CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, November 07, 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
City Manager Flora asked for removal of Item 4.
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 of November's Adoptable Dogs
2. Swearing In of New Police Department Employees
3. Presentation by Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Lizette Navarette and Dean Korinda Ebenhack of Woodland Community College, Lake County Campus
4. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Trunk or Treat Volunteers and Donors This item was removed.
5. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to the Boyles Fire Local Assistance Center Participants
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F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Rita Laufer spoke regarding the need for additional animal kennels.
Kathy (no last name given) spoke regarding the need for better animal control.
Patty Duke spoke regarding the need for a crosswalk near Konocti Gardens.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
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
6. Minutes of the September 11, 2024 Lake County Vector Control District Board Meeting Recommended Action: Receive and file
7. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
8. Memo Regarding Holiday Closures of City Hall Administration Office Recommended Action: Receive and file
9. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
10. Continuation of Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency for Winter Storms
Recommended Action: Continue declaration of emergency
11. Continuation of Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency for the Boyles Fire
Recommended Action: Continue declaration of emergency
12. Authorization of Job Description and Placement into Salary Schedule of the Deputy City Clerk/Human Resources Technician I/II Positions; Resolution No. 2024-49 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
13. Authorization of the Chief of Crime Reduction and Innovation Job Classification and Placement into the FY 2024/2025 Salary Schedule; Resolution No. 2024-51 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution, authorize the City Manager to make edits based on CalPERS determination, and to negotiate a contract based on qualifications
14. Adoption of the 2nd Amendment to the FY 2024-25 Budget (Resolution 2024-30) Adjusting Appropriations and Revenues, Resolution No. 2024-52
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
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H. BUSINESS
15. Presentation and Acceptance of the Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23; Resolution No. 2024-44
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 2024-44 Accepting the Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and related audit reports referenced.
Interim Finance Director Pressey gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Vice Mayor Overton.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
16. Presentation and Consideration of Establishment of a Regional Housing Trust Fund Recommended Action: Direction to Staff
It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to bring the item to a future agenda.
17. Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance No. 272-2024, An Ordinance Establishing Article 6- 10 of the Clearlake Municipal Code Regulating Tobacco Retailers Recommended Action: Introduce the Ordinance and hold a first reading, read by title only, and schedule second reading and adoption at a subsequent Council meeting City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Councilmember Overton left the dais at 7:23 p.m. and returned at 7:26 p.m.
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
18. Consideration of Measure V Project Plan Update
Recommended Action: Approve Proposed Measure V Project Plan Public Works Director Leyba and Public Works Construction Project Manager Hayes 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
19. Update on the Boyles Fire
Recommended Action: Direction to Staff
City Manager Flora gave the staff report. No direction was given.
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20. Consideration of Authorization of the Fire Prevention Equipment Operator Position; Resolution No. 2024-50
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution and authorize staff to update the FY 2024/2025 salary schedule
City Manager Flora 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. PUBLIC HEARING
21. Consideration of Resolution 2024-47 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 2024-47
Public Works Director Leyba gave the staff report.
Mayor Claffey opened the Public Hearing at 8:35 p.m.
There were no comments.
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
22. Consideration of Appeals of Orders to Abate for the Properties Located at 16140 Dam Road, 16272 32nd Avenue, 15576 33rd Avenue, 2943 5th Street, 16116 33rd Avenue, 3603 Peony Street, 13790 Sonoma Avenue, 3273 11th Street, 6347 Armijo Avenue, 14045 Hale Street, 14053 Hale Street, 14236 Hale Street, 3180 2nd Street, 3014 5th Street, 13535 Santa Clara Avenue, 5740 Hale Avenue, 16026 25th Avenue, 3971 Pine Avenue and 3783 Cedar Avenue, in Accordance with Clearlake Municipal Code Chapter 10; Resolution No. 2024-48 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution denying appeals
Code Enforcement Supervisor Lambert gave the staff report.
Mayor Claffey opened the Public Hearing at 8:50pm
Staff received one written correspondence related to 16140 Dam Road asking for additional time to abate the nuisances.
Apolo Cortes, 15583 33rd Avenue, spoke against the abatement.
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Gary Sousa, 3180 Second Street, stated he sold the property in 2018. He stated he is selling the property to a new owner who will be abating the property.
It was moved by Councilmember Perdock and seconded by Vice Mayor Overton to close the Public Hearing at 9:10pm. Motion passed with the unanimous vote of the Council.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten to deny all appeals, Seconded by Council Member Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
J. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
L. CLOSED SESSION
(23) Conference with Labor Negotiators: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Agency designated representatives: City Manager Flora; Employee Organization: Unrepresented Employees
No action was taken on this item.
M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
N. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk