CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, November 21, 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 called for the removal Item 1.
Motion made by Council Member Perdock, Seconded by Vice Mayor Overton.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Trunk or Treat Volunteers and Donors This item was removed.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Carolyn Jarrett spoke on the need for a college scholarship program for lower elementary grades.
Ralph Goldie commended the first responders in Clearlake to fires near his home. He spoke of code enforcement issues near his property.
Patty Duke spoke regarding traffic issues in the area of Konocti Gardens.
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Margaret Garcia spoke about issues with traffic markings in the area of Konocti Gardens.
Greg Damron spoke in favor of the passing of the tobacco ordinance.
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
2. Consideration of Amendments to the Council Norms & Procedures Recommended Action: Adopt Amendments
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 272-2024, An Ordinance Establishing Article 6-10 of the Clearlake Municipal Code Regulating Tobacco Retailers Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 272-2024
4. Minutes of the October 9, 2024 Lake County Vector Control District Board Meeting Recommended Action: Receive and file
5. Warrants
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
7. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
H. BUSINESS
8. Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance No. 276-2024, An Amendment to Chapter 3, Section 5 of the Clearlake Municipal Code Regarding Fire Mitigation Fees Recommended Action: Introduce the Ordinance and hold a first reading, read by title only, and schedule second reading and adoption at as subsequent Council meeting.
City Manager Flora gave the staff report and asked for direction to staff to include authorization to clear up administrative and clerical errors and also to ensure compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act.
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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9. Discussion and Consideration of Ordinance No. 275-2024, An Ordinance Adding Chapter 13-3 to the Clearlake Municipal Code Establishing Fire Hydrant Inspection and Testing Requirements.
Recommended Action: Introduce the Ordinance and Hold a First Reading, and Schedule Second Reading and Adoption at a Subsequent Council Meeting.
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten. Second by Council Member Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
10. Consideration of Ordinance No. 277-2024, An Ordinance of the City of Clearlake Amending Chapter VIII, Section 8.5 to Add Subsection 8.5-7 to Establish Standards for Relocation of Underground Utilities in the Public Right-of-Way
Recommended Action: Hold first reading, read by title only, waive further reading, and set second reading and adoption for the next meeting
City Manager Flora 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
11. Discussion and Consideration of Adoption of Tribal Consultation Guidelines Recommended Action: Adopt Guidelines
City Manager Flora 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
12. Consideration of Amendment to Employment Services Agreement with Timothy Hobbs as Police Chief
Recommended Action: Approve Amendment and Authorize the City Manager to Sign.
City Manager Flora 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
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13. Consideration of Updates to the FY 24-25 Salary Schedule Recommended Action: Adopt Updated Salary Schedule
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
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
I. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K. CLOSED SESSION
(14) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – LIABILITY CLAIMS - Claimant: Kathleen Sherlock; Agency Claimed Against: City of Clearlake
Motion made by Council Member Slooten to deny the claim, Seconded by Vice Mayor Overton.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
L. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
M. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk