CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, February 06, 2025
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Russ Cremer
Vice Mayor Dirk Slooten
Councilmember Tara Downey
Councilmember Jessica Hooten
Councilmember Mary Wilson
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
D. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Vice Mayor Slooten, Seconded by Councilmember Downey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring February 2025 as Black History Month F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Margaret Garcia spoke regarding commercial vehicles driving on Uhl Avenue.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Vice Mayor Slooten, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
2. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
3. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
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4. Continuation of Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency for the Boyles Fire
Recommended Action: Continue declaration of emergency
5. Approval of the Allocation and Execution of CDBG-DR Grant Agreement for 2017/18 Disasters and Any Amendments Thereof; Resolution No. 2025-03
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
6. Closeout of 20-CDBG-CV1-00184 Senior Community Center Kitchen Remodel Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to complete and submit the closeout package
7. Approve Amendment #1 to Consultant Services Agreement with Government Finance Services LLC for a new total of $60,000
Recommended Action: Approve amendment
H. BUSINESS
8. Consideration of Award of Contract for the 2025 City Wide Striping Project Recommended Action: Authorize City Manager to enter into a contract with Chrisp Company for the 2025 City Wide Striping Project in the amount of $437,625.50 and authorize the City Manager to approve up to 10% for additional unforeseen contract amendments Public Works Construction Project Manager Hayes gave the staff report.
Motion made by Vice Mayor Slooten, Seconded by Councilmember Downey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
9. Consideration of Award of Contract for the Senior Center Landscape Irrigation Project Recommended Action: Authorize City Manager to enter into a contract for the Senior Center Landscape Irrigation Project and authorize the City Manager to approve up to 10% for additional unforeseen contract amendments
Public Works Construction Project Manager Hayes gave the staff report.
Motion made by Vice Mayor Slooten, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
10. Consideration of Award of Contract to Alvarez Performance LLC for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program Towing, Storing, Dismantling, and Disposal Services Recommended Action: Award contract
Code Enforcement Supervisor Lambert gave the staff report.
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Motion made by Councilmember Downey, Seconded by Vice Mayor Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
11. Consideration of Authorization of the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Case Excavating in the Amount of $229,400.00 for the Demolition and Abatement of Properties Located at 16140 Dam Road, 16272 32nd Avenue, 16116 33rd Avenue, 13790 Sonoma Avenue, 3273 11th Street, 6347 Armijo Avenue, 14045 Hale Street, 14053 Hale Street, 14236 Hale Street, 3014 5th Street, 13535 Santa Clara Avenue, 5740 Hale Avenue, 16026 25th Avenue, 3971 Pine Avenue and 3783 Cedar Avenue
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute contract Code Enforcement Supervisor Lambert gave staff report.
Motion made by Councilmember Wilson, Seconded by Councilmember Downey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
12. Review of City Council Norms and Procedures
No Recommended Action by Council
Director Swanson gave a presentation on the City Council Norms and Procedures. No action was taken by the Council.
I. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk