CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, December 04, 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 December 18, 2025 as National Persons Experiencing Homelessness Memorial Day
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bunnie Carter spoke on an item on the agenda.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Downey, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
2. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
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H. PUBLIC HEARING
3. Confirm assessment(s) in the total amount of $386,512.53 for 27 unpaid CalRecycle grant funded abatements, in accordance with Clearlake Municipal Code Chapter 10 Lieutenant Peterson gave the staff report.
Mayor Cremer opened the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m.
Bunnie Carter spoke regarding 13535 Santa Clara Avenue. She spoke against the placement of an assessment on the property.
Leeanne Watson, 16140 Dam Road, spoke against the placement of a lien on her property.
Eduardo, 16721 Cache Creek Lane, spoke against the placement of a lien on his property.
Mayor Cremer closed the Public Hearing at 6:55 p.m.
Motion in favor of placing all liens made by Vice Mayor Slooten, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
4. Confirm assessment(s) in the total amount of $2,250.00 for an unpaid City funded abatement, located at 3050 10th Street, in accordance with Clearlake Municipal Code Chapter 10 Lt. Peterson gave the staff report.
Mayor Cremer opened the Public Hearing at 6:58 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Cremer closed the Public Hearing at 6:59 p.m.
Motion made by Councilmember Downey, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
I. BUSINESS
5. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 13-3 of the Clearlake Municipal Code Regarding Fire Hydrant Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Recommended Action: Hold First Reading of Ordinance No. 284-2025, read by title only, waive further reading, and set second reading and adoption for the next City Council meeting 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
6. Discussion and Consideration of Updates to the City's Strategic Plan Recommended Action: Adopt the 2025 Strategic Plan Goals, Priorities and Action Plan City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Motion made by Councilmember Downey, Seconded by Vice Mayor Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Cremer, Vice Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Downey, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
J. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
L. CLOSED SESSION
(7) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Title: City Manager
M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action taken in closed session.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk