City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES CITY OF CLEARLAKE CITY COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL/REGULAR MEETING JULY 28, 2011 CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 5:00 P.M. Special Meeting noticed July 22, 2011. Roll Call. Present: Joyce Overton, Mayor (arrived at 5:20) Joey Luiz, Vice Mayor Curt Giambruno, Councilmember Judy Thein, Councilmember Jeri Spittler, Councilmember Staff: Robert Galusha, Interim City Administrator/City Engineer CLOSED SESSION 1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Title: City Administrator. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. with no reportable action. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: 6:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Overton. Roll Call. Present: Joyce Overton, Mayor Joey Luiz, Vice Mayor Curt Giambruno, Councilmember Judy Thein, Councilmember Jeri Spittler, Councilmember Staff: Robert Galusha, Interim City Administrator/City Engineer Melissa Swanson, City Clerk AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS Item #3 Consideration of Approval of the Clearlake Waste Solutions, Inc. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement was deleted from the agenda. An addendum to the agenda was posted on July 25th 2011: Item #5: Consideration of Appointment of the City Administrator and Approving an At-Will Employment Agreement; Resolution No. 2011-15. CCM 07-28-11 Page 1 of 3 PRESENTATION Mayor Overton presented the Lakeshore Lions Club with a Certificate of Appreciation for their efforts in putting together the July 4th Celebration and fireworks display. PUBLIC COMMENT – Frank Taylor spoke regarding the budget and the small amount of reserve in the general fund. He stated the Council needs a better understanding of how important the reserve is to the city. Jo Bennett and Kim Lambert thanked the Council and staff for the use of the Council Chambers for their non-profit class. Ms. Bennett also commended Chief Clausen and his officers for how they handled an issue on her street. Frank Zarate, the city’s representative on the Clear Lake Advisory Committee, reported on the progress of the committee and the quagga mussel prevention. He gave a handout to the Council about the invasive species. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Warrant Registers – Ratification and Approval of Warrants and Expenditures Certified by the Director of Finance as Conforming with the Adopted Budget Pursuant to Government Code section 37208. 07/08/2011 Warrant Register $22,251.08 07/08/2011 Warrant Register 198,635.55 07/21/2011 Warrant Register 235,859.54 07/21/2011 Warrant Register 28,244.03 07/21/2011 Warrant Register 81,439.95 07/22/2011 Warrant Register 74,750.00 2. Consideration of Approval of City Council Minutes of June 9, June 17, June 22, and June 23, 2011. ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Luiz and seconded by Council Member Spittler to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed with a voice vote of 5-0-0. BUSINESS 3. Consideration of Approval of the Clearlake Waste Solutions, Inc. Solid Waste Franchise Agreement. This item was deleted from the agenda. 4. Consideration of Sending a Letter to Assembly Member Chesbro and Senator Evans Regarding Redevelopment. Chair Overton presented this item. ACTION: It was moved by Member Spittler and seconded by Vice Chair Luiz to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to Assembly Member Chesbro and Senator Evans regarding redevelopment and add a paragraph about the effects of the elimination of redevelopment on Clearlake to the draft letter. The motion passed with a voice vote of 5-0. Page 2 of 3 5. Consideration of Appointment of the City Administrator and Approving an At-Will Employment Agreement; Resolution No. 2011-15. There was no action taken by Council on this item. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT COUNCIL MEMBERS CALENDAR, TRAVEL AND REPORTS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 P.M. Melissa Swanson City Clerk Page 3 of 3