CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, June 04, 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 asked to remove Item #11, Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 2026- 19, Calling For and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Vice Mayor Downey, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Chief Hobbs of a Police Department Commendation
2. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Recreation and Events Sports Program Volunteers
3. Presentation of Recent and Upcoming Recreation and Events F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Crystal Pack spoke regarding a code enforcement case on her property and stated the City has mishandled the records surrounding the case.
Julia Hurst spoke regarding the disrepair of Konocti Street.
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Margaret Garcia spoke regarding the poor conditions of the roads in Clearlake.
A citizen spoke about the need for speed bumps on Konocti Street.
Chris Taliaferro spoke regarding the high cost he was quoted to connect his property to Golden State Water.
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. Consideration of Resolution 2026 - 17 to Adopt a List of Approved Projects for Submission to California Transportation Committee (CTC) for Funding Pursuant to SB1 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2025 – 21, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Adopting a project list for submission to the California Transportation Committee for funding under the provisions of SB1.
5. Consideration of Adoption of the 2nd Amendment to the FY 2025-26 Budget (Resolution 2025-26); Resolution No. 2026-18
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
6. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
7. Review of the Conflict of Interest Code
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to review the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code for needed amendments
H. BUSINESS
8. Presentation and Discussion on Zone Zero Regulations Recommended Action: Receive Presentation
Autumn Lancaster, Fire Marshal for the Lake County Fire Protection District, gave the presentation.
9. Discussion and Consideration of Amendments to the City's Regulations for Short Term Rentals Recommended Action: Direction to Staff
City Manager Flora gave the staff report. Direction was given to staff to bring forward updates to the City's short term rental ordinance.
10. Discussion and Consideration of Rejection of Bids for the 36th Ave. Improvement Project Recommended Action: Move to reject all bids for the 36th Ave. Improvement Project and authorize staff to resolicit.
Public Works Director Leyba gave the staff report.
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Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Vice Mayor Downey, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
11. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-19, Calling For and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
This item was removed from the agenda.
I. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K. CLOSED SESSION
(12) 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
(13) 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 8:22 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk