CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, May 01, 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 Councilmember Downey, Seconded by Vice Mayor Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 11 - 17, 2025 as Police Week
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 4 - 10, 2025 as Public Service Recognition Week
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 12 - May 16, 2025 as Military Appreciation Week
4. Presentation of the Annual Public, Education, and Government Channel Board Report F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Patty Duke spoke regarding problems she has with her neighbors. She stated she is harassed by them.
Margaret Garcia spoke regarding her support for the street striping project. She stated she agreed with Ms. Duke's complaint.
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Stephanie Hummel asked who is responsible for cleaning the dead fish off the beaches. She had questions about speeding in the avenues and the food truck business.
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
5. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
6. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
H. PUBLIC HEARING
7. Public Hearing to hear and act upon appeals of Orders to Abate for the properties located at 15893 33rd Avenue, 16721 Cache Creek Lane, 4800 Old Highway 53, 4782 Yarrington Court, 4030 Hayward Avenue, 14042 Woodland Drive, 3228 3rd Street, 3297 3rd Street, 3152 9th Street, 3426 12th Street, 3307 13th Street, 3188 14th Street, 3059 Eastlake Drive, and 3223 Eastlake Drive, in accordance with Clearlake Municipal Code 10; Resolution No. 2025-16 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution denying appeals.
Lieutenant Peterson gave the staff report.
Mayor Cremer opened the public hearing at 7:01 PM.
Margaret Garcia asked questions about the abatement process.
Patty Duke spoke on taking items to the dump.
The City Council closed the public hearing by unanimous voice vote at 7:05pm.
Motion to deny the appeals.
Motion made by Vice Mayor Slooten, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
8. Public Hearing to hear and act upon appeals of Orders to Abate for the property located at 6725 Old Highway 53, in accordance with Clearlake Municipal Code 10; Resolution No. 2025- 16 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution denying appeals.
Mayor Cremer recused himself from this item at 7:07 PM due to his established business relationship with the property owner. Vice Mayor Slooten chaired this item.
Lieutenant Peterson gave the staff report.
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Vice Mayor Slooten opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 PM.
Property owner Frida Hazelback asked the Council to grant her appeal.
Barbara Christwitz spoke in favor of the appeal and stated her organization, CC4C, is cleaning up that property.
Russ Perdock spoke in favor of the Council granting the appeal.
Margaret Garcia spoke in favor of the Council granting the appeal.
The City Council closed the public hearing at 7:35pm.
Motion to grant the appeal.
Motion by Councilmember Hooten, Seconded by Councilmember Downey.
Voting Yea: Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
Absent: Mayor Cremer
I. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K. CLOSED SESSION
(9) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Title: City Manager
L. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action taken in closed session.
M. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 PM.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk