CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, July 16, 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 July's Adoptable Dogs
2. Presentation by Lake County Behavioral Health Services F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Amanda Barrios spoke regarding the need for a new or refurbished skatepark.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
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3. Authorization of an Amendment of Contract with Green Valley Consulting Engineers for Inspection Services for the Dam Road Roundabout Project Recommended Action: Move to amend the contract with Green Valley Consulting Engineers in the amount of $214,900.
4. Consideration of an Agreement with MGT Impact Solutions for the Purchase and Installation of a Verkada Video Surveillance System at Redbud Park and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Agreements.
5. Consideration of Adoption of an Amendment to the FY 2026-27 Budget (Resolution 2026-22); Resolution No. 2026-28
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
6. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
7. Lake County Vector Control Board Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
8. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
9. Notification of Expiring Committee Appointments
Recommended Action: Receive and file
10. Consideration of Resolution No 2026-26, A Resolution of the City of Clearlake, Approving a Temporary Closure of Lakeshore Drive in the City of Clearlake on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, 2026, for the Purpose of Conducting Shakespeare at the Lake: Two Gentlemen of Verona Special Event
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
11. Consideration of Resolution No 2026-25, A Resolution of the City of Clearlake, Approving a Temporary Closure of Austin Road in the City of Clearlake on August 29, 2026, for the Purpose of Conducting the Community Blessings Day Special Event Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
12. Consideration of Amendment of Agreement with Lucy & Co for FY 2026-27 Recommended Action: Approve Agreement and Authorize City Manager to Execute H. BUSINESS
13. Discussion and Consideration of a Partnership with Lake County Fire Protection District and CalFire Regarding a Local Government Wildland Agreement Recommended Action: Authorize City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Lake County Fire Protection District Regarding a Local Government Wildland Agreement City Manager Flora gave the staff report. It was the consensus of the Council to appropriate funding to assist with the cost of the agreement, up to 25%.
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Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
14. Discussion and Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Konocti Unified School District (KUSD) for the School Resource Officer Program Lieutenant Snyder gave the staff report.
Motion made by Councilmember Hooten, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
15. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 2026-27, Supporting the Lake County Sanitation District's Proposed Interim Governance Reorganization
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2026-27
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
16. Ratification of the Appointment of the Mayor and the Mayor's Appointee to Serve on the Restructured Lake County Sanitation District (LACOSAN) Board of Directors Recommended Action: Ratify the Mayor and the Mayor's Appointee to serve on the restructured LACOSAN Board
Director Swanson gave the staff report.
Motion to ratify Mayor Slooten and Council Member Hooten to serve on the restructured LACOSAN Board.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
17. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-29, Calling For and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
Director Swanson gave the staff report.
Motion made by Mayor Slooten, Seconded by Councilmember Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
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18. Consideration of Adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Clearlake Police Officer Association (CPOA) for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 Recommended Action: Adopt MOU and authorize the City Manager to sign Director Swanson gave the staff report.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
19. Consideration of Cost of Living Adjustment for Management Employees and Corresponding Update to the City Salary Schedule
Recommended Action: Authorize a Salary Adjustment for management employees consistent with the Management Benefit Plan and authorize the updated Salary Schedule City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
I. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K. CLOSED SESSION
(20) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Case No. CV-425596: City of Clearlake v. Highlands Mutual Water Company, et al., Lake County Superior Court
No action was taken on this closed session item.
(21) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (1 case)
No action was taken on this closed session item.
(22) Conference with Labor Negotiators: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Agency designated representatives: City Manager Flora, Administrative Services Director Swanson; Employee Organization: Clearlake Middle Management Association No action was taken on this closed session item.
(23) LIABILITY CLAIMS-Claimant Angela Rogers; Agency Claimed Against: City of Clearlake (Govt Code §54961)
Motion to deny the claim.
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Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
(24) LIABILITY CLAIMS-Claimant John Joseph Hall; Agency Claimed Against: City of Clearlake (Govt Code §54961)
Motion to deny the claim.
Motion made by Councilmember Hooten, Seconded by Councilmember Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
(25) LIABILITY CLAIMS-Claimant Sabrina Serrano, as the Mother of R.D., a Minor; Agency Claimed Against: City of Clearlake (Govt Code §54961)
Motion to deny the claim.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Wilson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
(26) LIABILITY CLAIMS-Claims Related to the Robin Lane Sewer Spill; Claimants Sabrina Serrano, Dimitrios Zaariudakis, and Kaylee Martin; Agency Claimed Against: City of Clearlake (Govt Code §54961)
Motion to deny the claims.
Motion made by Councilmember Cremer, Seconded by Councilmember Hooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Slooten, Councilmember Cremer, Councilmember Hooten, Councilmember Wilson
L. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
M. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk