CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, September 03, 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
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 the Clearlake Police Department Explorers and a Commendation by Chief Hobbs
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September 2026 as Senior Center Month F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Crystal Pack stated she was submitting a government claim. She explained that it was associated with a code enforcement case on her property and her arrest.
Barbara Christwitz spoke regarding the Highland Senior Service Center community garden. She stated she harvested produce from the garden and stated the garden is vital to the senior center.She stated her support of the HSSC.
Jerry Thomas asked the Council to postpone the RFP and work with the HSSC.
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Jean Yanich spoke regarding extending the lease for the HSSC so they can locate a new location for their senior programs.
Joyce Overton requested the Council stop the RFP process and work with the HSSC to develop a new lease. She stated that complaints against HSSC have not been forwarded to her. She stated that HSSC is a vital service to the community. She asked the Council to meet with her to discuss a new lease.
Zabdy Neria spoke regarding the stress and anxiety she hears from the community about the RFP for the senior center services. She suggested a regular update from the HSSC at the Council meetings and that a Council Member be a part of the HSSC Board.
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
3. Consideration of Adoption of an Amendment to the FY 2026-27 Budget (Resolution 2026-22); Resolution No. 2026-35
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
4. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 289-2026 Adding Article 9-5 (Supplemental Real Property Transfer Disclosures) to Chapter IX (Building and Housing) of the Clearlake Municipal Code
Recommended Action: Hold second reading of Ordinance 289-2026 by title only, waive further reading, and adopt ordinance
5. Acceptance for Filing the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice Regarding Amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code
Recommended Action: Receive and file
6. Warrants
Recommended Action: Receive and file
7. Enrollment into the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 457 Plan; Resolution No. 2026-34
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution and authorize the City Manager to sign the necessary documents for enrollment
H. BUSINESS
8. Discussion and Consideration of Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Former "Austin Resort" Property, Located at 14061 & 14071 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake Recommended Action: Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to Execute all Necessary Documents.
City Manager Flora 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
9. Vialytics Road Condition Presentation
Recommended Action: Presentation only - no action necessary.
Project Manager Hayes gave the staff report.
There was no action taken by Council on this item.
I. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk