AMENDED CITY COUNCIL BUDGET
WORKSHOP AND REGULAR
MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, June 19, 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. WORKSHOP
1. Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget Workshop
Finance Director Pressey gave the staff report.
There was no action taken by Council on this item.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
E. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Vice Mayor Slooten, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
F. PRESENTATIONS
2. Presentation of June's Adoptable Dogs
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
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H. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Downey, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
3. Award of Contract for Streetlight Deficiency Analysis Recommended Action: Authorize City Manager to enter into a contract with Tanko Lighting for the streetlight deficiency analysis in the amount of $35,000 and authorize the City Manager to approve up to 10% for additional unforeseen contract amendments.
4. Award of Contract for the Senior Center Painting Project Recommended Action: Authorize City Manager to enter into a contract with Poso Brothers Painting for the Senior Center Project in the amount of $42,800.00 and authorize the City Manager to approve up to 10% for additional unforeseen contract amendments.
5. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Lucy & Company for Public Relations and Communications Services
Recommended Action: Approve Contract Amendment
6. Continuation of Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency for Winter Storms
Recommended Action: Continue declaration of emergency
7. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
8. Continuation of Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency for the Boyles Fire
Recommended Action: Continue declaration of emergency
9. Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-25, A Resolution of the City of Clearlake, Approving a Temporary Street Closure for Shakespeare at the Lake
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
10. Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-24, A Resolution of the City of Clearlake, Approving a Temporary Street Closure for the Annual 4th of July Parade on July 5, 2025 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
11. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
I. PUBLIC HEARING
12. Adoption of the City of Clearlake's Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-26
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Motion made by Vice Mayor Slooten, Seconded by Councilmember Downey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
13. Adoption of Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and designating the formula to be used for calculation of same
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-27
Motion made by Vice Mayor Slooten, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
14. Adoption of the City of Clearlake's Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-28
Marguerite Garcia had a question for staff on calculation of fees.
Motion made by Councilmember Downey, Seconded by Vice Mayor Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
J. BUSINESS
15. Consideration of Authorization of the City manager to Execute a Contract for the Demolition of Structure(s) and Abatement of 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, Clearlake, CA, 95422.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract.
Lieutenant Petersen gave the staff report.
Motion made by Vice Mayor Slooten, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
16. Consideration of Adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Clearlake Municipal Employees Association (CMEA) for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Recommended Action: Adopt MOU and authorize the City Manager to sign City Clerk Melissa Swanson 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
K. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
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L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Wilson asked for and received consensus to bring forward a discussion on disclosures for real estate transactions on private roads within the City.
M. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 PM.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk