City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES CITY OF CLEARLAKE CITY COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2012 CALL TO ORDER REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: 6:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Spittler. Roll Call. Present: Joey Luiz, Mayor Jeri Spittler, Vice Mayor Curt Giambruno, Councilmember Joyce Overton, Councilmember Judy Thein, Councilmember Staff: Joan Phillipe, Interim City Administrator Craig Clausen, Interim Chief of Police Melissa Swanson, City Clerk Doug Herren, Director of Public Works Sandra Sato, Interim Director of Finance Mala Subramanian, City Attorney AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS There were no additions or deletions to the Agenda. PRESENTATION Mayor Luiz presented Four Corners True Value Hardware with a Certificate of Appreciation for the Christmas Light Parade. Mayor Luiz presented representatives of the National Auto Sport Association with a proclamation declaring January 21st as Teen Car Control Day. PUBLIC COMMENT – James Black spoke regarding the need for youth programs. Laura Ferris spoke regarding traumatic brain injuries and the need for education on training for public servants on how to deal with victims of traumatic brain injuries. Rick Mayo spoke regarding the need for an additional sales tax to be put on the ballot. Lynn Green spoke regarding the Summer of Peace. CONSENT CALENDAR CCM 01-12-12 Page 1 of 3 1. Warrant Registers Approve and ratify the Warrant Registers pursuant to Government Code Section 37208 2. Minutes of November 10 and December 8, Approve and file 2011 3. Receipt of North Coast Opportunities, Inc. Receive and File 2010-2011 Annual Report 4. Police Department Monthly Report Receive and File 5. Public Works Department Monthly Report Receive and File 6. City Clerk Department Monthly Report Receive and File 7. Revision of Animal Control Animal Adoption Adopt Resolution and read by title only Fees; Resolution No. 2012-04, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Approving a Revised Fee Schedule for Animal Adoption 8. Approval of a Job Description for a Sworn Adopt Resolution and read by title only Police Investigator, Resolution No. 2012-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Approving a Job Description for a Sworn Police Investigator Position Item #5 was pulled by Vice Mayor Spittler for discussion and separate action. ACTION: It was moved by Council Member Overton and seconded by Vice Mayor Spittler to accept items #1-4 and #6-8 as presented with a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. Item #5 was discussed by Vice Mayor Spittler with Doug Herren, Director of Public Works. ACTION: It was moved by Council Member Overton and seconded by Vice Mayor Spittler to approve item #5 as presented. The motion passed with a voice vote of 5-0. BUSINESS 1. Discussion on California Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Redevelopment and the Role of Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency: Advantages and Disadvantages and Consideration of Adoption of Resolution 2012-02: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Electing to Become the Successor Agency to the Clearlake Redevelopment Agency Pursuant to Part 1.85 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code or Adoption of Resolution 2012-02: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Electing Not to Become the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Pursuant to Part 1.85 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code Joan Phillipe, Mala Subramanian, and Sandra Sato gave the staff report. ACTION: It was moved by Council Member Overton and seconded by Vice Mayor Spittler to adopt Resolution No. 2012-02, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARLAKE CALIFORNIA ELECTING TO BECOME THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE Page 2 of 3 CLEARLAKE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO PART 1.85 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, and read it by title only. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote of 5-0. 2. Discussion on Acceptance of Properties Offered to the City of Clearlake Joan Phillipe gave the staff report. No action was taken by Council. 3. Brief on Golden State Water Joan Phillipe gave the staff report. No action was taken by Council on this item. 4. Mayor Appointments Mayor Luiz made appointments to various city and county committees. No action was taken by Council on this item. 5. Scheduling of Closed Session January 19, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. for the Purpose of Employee Performance Review Pursuant to Government Codes Section 54957 for City Administrator and Police Chief Joan Phillipe gave the staff report. ACTION: It was moved by Council Member Overton and seconded by Vice Mayor Spittler to schedule a closed session for January 26th at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of Employee Performance Review pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 for the City Administrator and Police Chief. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote of 5-0. 6. Scheduling of Council Workshop Session for February 2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. for the Purpose of Discussing Goals and Objectives Joan Phillipe gave the staff report. ACTION: It was moved by Council Member Overton and seconded by Vice Mayor Spittler to schedule a Goals and Objectives Workshop for February 2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote of 5-0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT COUNCIL MEMBERS CALENDAR, TRAVEL AND REPORTS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:34 P.M. Melissa Swanson City Clerk Page 3 of 3