CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, November 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
ABSENT
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 E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by North Coast Opportunities Community Emergency Response Team
2. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Trunk or Treat Supporters and Volunteers F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Patty Duke spoke regarding ongoing harassment against her by her neighbors.
Joyce Overton spoke regarding a free Thanksgiving dinner being offered at the Clearlake Senior Center on Thanksgiving Day and a Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day.
Margaret Garcia asked about an item on the agenda.
Stephanie Hummel spoke regarding Medicare and the increased costs for healthcare.
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Lynette Kirkwood spoke regarding Unity Day and asked for a resolution in support of Unity Day.
She asked for a fee waiver for the use of the Senior Center in January 2026 for the event.
Charlene Witham stated that North Bay Animal Services gave out 300 bags of do G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Downey, Seconded by Vice Mayor Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten
3. Authorization of an Amendment of Contract with BKF Engineers for the Dam Road Roundabout Design Project
Recommended Action: Amend the contract with BKF Engineers in the amount of $32,250.
4. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
5. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
6. Cancellation of Construction Contract with Argonaut Constructors for the 18th Ave.
Improvement Project
Recommended Action: Move to cancel the contract with Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $4,632,295.
7. Receipt of the September 10, 2025 Lake County Vector Control Board Minutes Recommended Action: Receive and file
8. Authorization of Termination of Winter Storm Emergency Recommended Action: Authorize termination
9. Authorization of Termination of the Boyles Fire Emergency Declaration Recommended Action: Authorize termination of emergency
10. Receipt of Resolution No. OC 2025-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE MEASURE V OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CLEARLAKE DECLARING COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 3-7.14 OF ORDINANCE NO. 189-2016
Recommended Action: Receive and file
11. Acceptance of Proposals for City Facilities Building Maintenance Recommended Action: Accept proposals for HVAC, Plumbing, and Pest Control services All in favor
H. BUSINESS
12. Discussion and Consideration of Draft Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP) Recommended Action: Provide Direction to Staff
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There was a presentation by Placeworks on the draft Plan. No action was taken by Council on this item.
13. Discussion and Consideration of Award of Contract for the Burns Valley/Arrowhead/Olympic Drive Project
Recommended Action: Authorize City Manager to enter into a contract with Lamon Construction for the Burns Valley/Arrowhead/Olympic Drive Project in the amount of $3,198,680.33 and authorize the City Manager to approve up to 10% for additional unforeseen contract amendments.
City Manager Flora gave an overview of the project. The item was tabled until next meeting due to the wait for state funding.
I. PUBLIC HEARING
14. Discussion and Consideration of Naming Two New Public Streets Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2025-39
Director Leyba gave the staff report.
Mayor Cremer opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Bruno Sabatier spoke regarding the old ballpark and the possibility of renaming Ballpark Avenue to Valentine Avenue.
Margaret Garcia spoke regarding a different item of the agenda.
Mayor Cremer closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Motion made by Councilmember Downey, Seconded by Vice Mayor Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten
J. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Cremer asked for an appointment to the Continuum of Care Committee. Councilmember Downey asked for consensus for a tax measure to fund recreational activities.
L. CLOSED SESSION
(15) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (1 case)
(16) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Case No. CV426723 (Lake Co. Superior Ct.): City of Clearlake v. Andrew and Bailey Hulett
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(17) LIABILITY CLAIMS -Claimant Leon Ballew ; Agency Claimed Against : City of Clearlake (Govt Code §54961)
Motion to deny the claim:
Motion made by Mayor Cremer, Seconded by Vice Mayor Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten
M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
N. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk