CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, December 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
City Manager Flora asked to delete Item #17, Award of contract for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program towing, storing, dismantling and disposal services.
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 December's Adoptable Dogs
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Stephanie Codling thanked the Council for supporting the Highlands Senior Service Center and presented a plaque to the Mayor.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Tina Wallis spoke on Items 3 & 4.
Kirsten Krievey spoke on Item 3 for Konocti Water District.
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Chief Sapeta spoke on Item 4 on behalf of the Lake County Fire Protection District.
Margaret Garcia spoke on Item 3.
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
2. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 276-2024, An Amendment to Chapter 3, Section 5 of the Clearlake Municipal Code Regarding Fire Mitigation Fees Recommended Action: Hold a second reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 276-2024
3. Second Reading and Adoption 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: Hold a second reading, read it by title only, waive further reading, and adopt
4. Second Reading 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 Utility Construction and Maintenance in the Public Right-of-Way and Standards for Relocation of Underground Utilities
Recommended Action: Hold second reading, read by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance
5. Authorization of an Amendment of Contract for the Clean CA Austin Park Shade Structure Project
Recommended Action: Move to amend the contract with Park Planet in the amount of $19,333.
6. Authorization of an Amendment of Contract with California Engineering Company for the Burns Valley/Arrowhead Project
Recommended Action: Move to amend the contract with California Engineering Company in the amount of $ 189,569.11
7. End Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency for Winter Storms
Recommended Action: Discontinue declaration of emergency
8. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
9. Continuation of Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency for the Boyles Fire
Recommended Action: Continue declaration of emergency
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10. Adoption of the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code; Resolution No. 2024-58 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
11. Annual Calendar of Meetings for 2025
Recommended Action: Review and approve
12. 2024 Mayor's Appointments List
Recommended Action: No action necessary. List provided for information only.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
13. Discussion and Consideration of Various Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments Recommended Action: Hold first reading of Ordinance 271-2024, Read by Title Only, Waive Further Reading and Adoption at the next City Council Meeting.
Senior Planner Roberts gave the staff report. Vice Mayor Slooten noted there was a correction needed as follows:
Section 18-19.090: change "five (5) acres plus" to "forty (40) acres plus" requiring an administrative use permit.
Mayor Claffey opened the Public Hearing at 6:27 p.m.
Margaret Garcia asked questions of staff.
There being no further comment, Mayor Claffey closed the Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Slooten, with the included correction to the language mentioned above.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
14. Consideration of Development Agreement, DA 2024-01 for an an existing approved Commercial Cannabis Operation located at 14915 and 14935 Olympic Drive, Units C/D/E/F.
Recommended Action: Hold first reading of Ordinance 273-2024, Read by Title Only, Waive Further Reading and Adoption at the next City Council Meeting.
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Mayor Claffey opened the Public Hearing at 6:37 p.m.
Margaret Garcia asked questions about the business.
Mayor Claffey closed the Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Vice Mayor Overton.
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Perdock, Council Member Slooten
15. Consideration of Development Agreement, DA 2024-02 for an an existing approved Commercial Cannabis Operation located at 14915 and 14935 Olympic Drive, units A/B2.
Recommended Action: Hold first reading of Ordinance 274-2024, Read by Title Only, Waive further Reading and Adoption at the next City Council Meeting.
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Mayor Claffey opened the Public Hearing at 6:41 p.m.
There were no comments and Mayor Claffey closed the Public Hearing at 6:42 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
I. BUSINESS
16. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 2024-56, Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Lake, City of Lakeport, and City of Clearlake Authorizing the Formation of the Lake County Regional Housing Trust Fund Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution
City Manager Flora gave the staff report. He asked for Council direction and motion to include the authority for the City Attorney and City Manager to make minor admin changes if necessary to the final draft of the Memorandum of Understanding.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Council Member Perdock, as stated above.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member Perdock, Council Member Slooten
17. Award of contract for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program towing, storing, dismantling and disposal services.
Recommended Action: Award Contract
This item was deleted from the agenda.
18. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution SA-2024-03 Recommending the Lake County Redevelopment Agency Oversight Board Amend the Loan Terms for Olympic Village Apartments
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution
Executive Director Flora gave the staff report.
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Motion made by Member Cremer, Seconded by Member Slooten.
Voting Yea: Chair Claffey, Vice Chair Overton, Member Cremer, Member Perdock, Member Slooten
19. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 2024-55 Approving the Appraisal, Fixing the Amount of Just Compensation and Authorizing Offer to Owner of a Portion of 12105 San Joaquin Ext., Clearlake for Right of Way
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution
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
20. Consideration of Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 278-2024 Adjustment to Councilmember Compensation
Recommended Action: Hold first reading of the ordinance, read by title only, waive further reading, and set second reading and adoption for the next Council meeting Director Swanson gave the staff report.
Motion made by Vice Mayor Overton, Seconded by Council Member Perdock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Perdock Voting Nay: Council Member Cremer, Council Member Slooten
21. Update on the Senior/Community Center Project
Recommended Action: Direction to Staff
Mayor Claffey proposed the Senior/Community Center be dedicated in Vice Mayor Overton's honor.
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
J. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
K. PRESENTATIONS
22. Presentation by Mayor Claffey
23. Presentation by Vice Mayor Overton
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L. BUSINESS
24. Consideration of Acceptance of the November 2024 Election Results; Resolution No. 2024-57 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution and authorize City Clerk to deliver the Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members
Director Swanson gave the staff report.
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
25. Swearing In of Newly Elected Council Members
Director/City Clerk Swanson gave the oath of office to Tara Downey, Jessica Hooten, and Mary Wilson.
26. Appointment of the 2025 Mayor and Vice Mayor
It was moved by Council Member Slooten and seconded by Council Member Cremer to nominate Council Member Cremer as Mayor. The motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council.
It was moved by Mayor Cremer and seconded by Council Member Wilson to nominate Council Member Slooten as Vice Mayor. The motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council.
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk