CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Dirk Slooten
Councilmember Russ Cremer
Councilmember Mary Wilson
ABSENT
Vice Mayor Tara Downey
Councilmember Jessica Hooten
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
D. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
City Manager Flora asked to remove Item #10, Award of Contract for the Dam Rd Roundabout Project.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Wilson E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of May's Adoptable Dogs
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 17 - 23, 2026 as Public Works Appreciation Week
3. Presentation by the Lower Lake High School Youth Leadership Club
4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 16 - May 22, 2026 as Safe Boating Week
5. Lake County Recreation Agency Update
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F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Crystal Pack spoke regarding the lack of transparency surrounding her public records act request in regards to a code enforcement issue on her property.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Wilson
6. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
7. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
8. Lake County Vector Control Board Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
9. Consideration of Professional Services Contract for Annexation, Sphere of Influence Updates and Detachment Applications
Recommended Action: Approve Contract and Authorize the City Manager to Sign.
H. BUSINESS
10. Award of Contract for the Dam Rd Roundabout Project Recommended Action: Authorize City Manager to enter into a contract with Ghilotti Construction in the amount of $2,698,550.69 for the Dam Rd Roundabout Project and authorize the City Manager to approve up to 10% for additional unforeseen contract amendments.
This item was removed from the agenda.
11. Consideration of Resolution 2026-16 Adopting a Vision Zero Framework Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2026-16 establishing a Vision Zero framework Public Works Director Leyba gave the staff report.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Wilson
12. Approval of Resolution 2026-15, endorsing the Lakeshore Drive Safety Enhancement Project, Committing to Vision Zero Principles, and Authorizing the Application and the Commitment of Matching Funds to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2026-15
Public Works Director Leyba gave the staff report.
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Motion made by Councilmember Wilson, Seconded by Councilmember Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Wilson I. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Wilson asked for a discussion on the information presented by the Lower Lake High School students and the prevalence of cannabis use in the high school.
K. CLOSED SESSION
(13) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (1 case)
(14) 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; Clearlake Municipal Employees Association; Clearlake Middle Management Association
L. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no action taken in closed session.
M. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk