CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, March 05, 2026
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Dirk Slooten
Councilmember Russ Cremer
Councilmember Jessica Hooten
Councilmember Mary Wilson
ABSENT
Vice Mayor Tara Downey
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
D. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring March 2026 as March for Meals Month
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring March 2026 as National Nutrition Month F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathy Polland spoke regarding the prior animal control contractor's treatment of the animals at the animal shelter. She suggested assisting the current contractor and providing assistance to the animals.
Josh Margolis spoke regarding repairs on his street.
Joyce Overton commended the City on the information in the lobby.
Margaret Garcia spoke regarding the need for road repairs in the City.
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G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
3. Authorize the Disposal and Sale of Surplus Police Vehicles through a Dismantler, and Adopt Resolution No. 2026-08.
4. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
5. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
H. BUSINESS
6. Consideration of Updates from PG&E
Recommended Action: Receive Updates
There was no action by Council taken on this item.
7. Update on the Robin Lane Sewer Spill Emergency
Recommended Action: Verbal update only; no action necessary City Manager Flora gave the update. No action was taken by Council on this item.
8. Discussion and Consideration of Community Funded Project Requests for FY 2027 Recommended Action: Direction to Staff
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
The City Council gave consensus to pursue funding for Highlands Park, studies on the Burns Valley aquifer, Airport Property Project infrastructure, and a possible park in the avenues.
9. Consideration of a Resolution Calling for a Ballot Measure to Change the City Treasurer Position from Elected to Appointed; Resolution No. 2026-10 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
Administrative Services Director/City Clerk Swanson asked the Council to postpone this item until June to coincide with the call for the November election for two Council Member seats.
No action was taken by Council on this item.
I. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K. CLOSED SESSION
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(10) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (2 cases)
(11) Conference with Labor Negotiators: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Agency designated representatives: City Manager Flora, Administrative Services Director Swanson; Employee Organization: Clearlake Police Officers Association L. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action taken by Council in closed session.
M. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk