CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Dirk Slooten
Vice Mayor Tara Downey
Councilmember Russ Cremer
Councilmember Jessica Hooten
Councilmember Mary Wilson
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
D. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
City Manager Flora announced that the presentation of the PEG Annual Report would be made at a future agenda.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Vice Mayor Downey.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Vice Mayor Downey, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of April's Adoptable Dogs
2. Presentation by the Lake County Office of Education on Positive Community Norms
3. Presentation of the Public Education and Government Television Annual Board Report This item was postponed to a future agenda.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Slooten read a proclamation declaring Public Telecommunicators Week.
Justine Batie asked for the City to consider making Clearlake a Slow City and reduce speed limits throughout the City.
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Jennifer Eisley spoke regarding the lack of care by North Bay Animal Services and the need to support CAA.
Mark Westin spoke regarding a code enforcement issue with a burned out house next to his.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Vice Mayor Downey, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
4. Lake County Vector Control Board Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
5. Consideration of Resolution No 2026-13, A Resolution of the City of Clearlake, approving a temporary street closure for the May 3rd, Sober Grad Vendor Fair Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
H. BUSINESS
6. Discussion and Consideration of Establishing the Clearlake Reconnect and Recovery Support Initiative with Woodland Community College
Recommended Action: Approve the Proposal and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Vice Mayor Downey, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
7. Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of a Street Sweeper Recommended Action: Approve the purchase of one (1) street sweeper in an amount not to exceed $80,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for procurement.
Public Works Director Leyba gave the staff report.
Motion made by Vice Mayor Downey, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Vice Mayor Downey, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
I. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K. CLOSED SESSION
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(8) Conference with Labor Negotiators: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Agency designated representatives: City Manager Flora, Administrative Services Director Swanson; Employee Organizations: Clearlake Middle Management Association; Clearlake Municipal Employees Association; Clearlake Police Officers Association (9) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (1 case)
L. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action taken in closed session.
M. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk