CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, June 18, 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. FY 26/27 BUDGET WORKSHOP
1. Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Workshop
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
No action was taken by Council on this item.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
E. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Hooten, Seconded by Councilmember Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
F. PRESENTATIONS
2. Presentation of June's Adoptable Dogs
3. Presentation by We Serve Veterans
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G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Slooten read a proclamation declaring June 2026 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
Crystal Pack spoke regarding a meeting she had with Chief Hobbs and the lieutenants regarding the code enforcement issues on her property. She was upset over the way she was treated during the meeting.
Carolyn Jarrett spoke regarding vacation rentals and the negative impacts she believes they have on the City. She stated she believes Councilmember Hooten has a conflict of interest in making decisions on laws governing vacation rentals due to her profession as a real estate agent.
Margaret Garcia spoke regarding the need for road improvements throughout the City.
H. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
4. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
5. Lake County Vector Control Board Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
6. Consideration of Resolution No 2026-21, A Resolution of the City of Clearlake, Approving a Temporary Street Closure for the Annual Fourth of July Parade and Festivities Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
I. PUBLIC HEARING
7. Adoption of the City of Clearlake's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Action: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2026-22 Finance Manager Sales gave the staff report.
Mayor Slooten opened the public hearing at 6:30 P.M.
Margaret Garcia asked questions of staff, which were answered by City Manager Flora.
Mayor Slooten closed the public hearing at 6:33 P.M.
Motion made by Councilmember Wilson, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
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8. Adoption of Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and designating the formula to be used for calculation of same
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-23
Finance Manager Sales gave the staff report.
Mayor Slooten opened the public hearing at 6:45 P.M.
There were no comments during the public hearing and Mayor Slooten closed the public hearing at 6:46 P.M.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
9. Adoption of the City of Clearlake's Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-24
Finance Manager Sales gave the staff report.
Mayor Slooten opened the public hearing at 6:56 P.M.
There were no comments and Mayor Slooten closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
J. BUSINESS
10. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution 2026-20 A Stop Sign Installation and Evaluation Policy
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2026-20
Public Works Director Leyba gave the staff report.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
11. Discussion and Updates Regarding the Lake County Sanitation District Recommended Action: Direction to Staff
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
There was no action taken by Council on this item.
K. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
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L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
M. 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): (3 cases)
N. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action taken in closed session.
O. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk