CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, October 02, 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 October's Adoptable Dogs
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
3. Presentation by Chief Hobbs of an Employee Commendation
4. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to the Clearlake Summer Concert and Movie Night Sponsors
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathy Quellman spoke regarding her dedication to animals in need. She stated others have stated bad things about her and the owner of North Bay Animal Services that are not true.
Jim Hackett spoke regarding speeding in his neighborhood and the need for a stop sign at Lakeshore and Olympic. He further stated he was also talked bad about at the last Council meeting during a public comment.
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Lynette Kirkwood spoke regarding Unity Day and asked the City to sponsor the event at the senior center.
Margaret Garcia asked about the number of people on the screen. She asked a question on an item on the consent agenda and asked if a cause of the Boyles fire was ever determined. She asked for an item on the flooding issues in the city to be added to a future agenda.
Stephanie Hummel spoke regarding the closing of Knott's Liquor and Gas station's gas pumps.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Downey, Seconded by Vice Mayor Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
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. Continuation of Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency for the Boyles Fire
Recommended Action: Continue declaration of emergency
8. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
9. Road Closure for the October 31, 2025 Trunk or Treat Event at the Clearlake Youth Center and Redbud Park
Recommended action: Approve Resolution number 2025-37 approving the road closure on October 31, 2025 for the Trunk or Treat Event.
H. BUSINESS
10. Discussion and Consideration of the City of Clearlake Joining Sonoma Clean Power Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2025-34
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Motion made by Vice Mayor Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten
Voting Nay: Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
11. Rescind Actions Related to 18th Avenue Road and Hotel Development Project Recommend Action: Adopt Resolution 2025-35
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
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Motion made by Vice Mayor Slooten, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
I. PUBLIC HEARING
12. Discussion and Consideration of Changes to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Fee Schedule Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2025-36
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Mayor Cremer opened the public hearing at 7:45. There were no comments. He then closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m.
Motion made by Vice Mayor Slooten, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
J. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
L. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk