City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES CITY OF CLEARLAKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 10, 2012 CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 6:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence was led by Mayor Luiz. Roll Call. Present: Joey Luiz, Mayor Jeri Spittler, Vice Mayor Curt Giambruno, Councilmember Judy Thein, Councilmember Absent: Joyce Overton, Councilmember Staff: Joan Phillipe, City Manager Tim Celli, Police Sergeant Melissa Swanson, City Clerk Sandra Sato, Interim Director of Finance Robert W. Galusha, City Engineer AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Spittler and seconded by Council Member Thein to add emergency Item #13, Consideration of Purchasing a Police K9 Vehicle, to the agenda due to the finding that the item came to the attention of staff after the posting of the agenda and action is immediately necessary. The motion passed with a 4-0-1 vote, with Council Member Overton absent. 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. 04/26/2012 Warrant Register $48,951.17 2. Consideration of Resolution No. 2012-17, A By motion, adopt resolution RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARLAKE APPROVING A TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE, for the July 4th BBQ and Parade on June 30, 2012 3. Police Department Monthly Report Receive and file 4. Engineering Department Monthly Report Receive and file 5. Finance Department Monthly Report Receive and file 6. Public Works Department Monthly Report Receive and file 7. City Clerk Department Monthly Report Receive and file CCM 05-10-12 Page 1 of 3 Vice Mayor Spittler pulled Items #3 and #6 for discussion and separate action. ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Spittler and seconded by Council Member Thein to approve the Consent Calendar Item as presented. The motion passed with a voice vote of 5-0. Vice Mayor Spittler commended the Police Department on their hard work and on the good report. ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Spittler and seconded by Council Member Thein to receive and file the Police Department Monthly Report. The motion passed with a 4-0-1 voice vote, with Council Member Overton absent. Vice Mayor Spittler commended the Public Works Department on their hard work and the Spring Clean Up event. ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Spittler and seconded by Council Member Thein to receive and file the Public Works Monthly Report. The motion passed with a 4-0-1 voice vote, with Council Member Overton absent. PUBLIC COMMENT – Suzanne Thompson and Julie Hernandez spoke regarding the death of Leah Hernandez Davidson. Linda Mathies spoke against banning smoking in parks. James Black spoke regarding the rundown condition of properties in the avenues. Bill Shields spoke regarding the need for code enforcement. Rick Mayo spoke regarding code enforcement and a 1% sales tax to be allocated to code enforcement. Jack Troyer spoke regarding an incident when police ordered people out of a substandard home on his street. Robin Madill spoke regarding the need for code enforcement in the avenues. PUBLIC HEARING 8. Public Hearing to Consider Submission of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications Joan Phillipe gave the staff report. Mayor Luiz opened the Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. Jack Troyer spoke in favor of grants for infrastructure. Rick Mayo spoke in favor of grants for infrastructure on Lakeshore Drive or for public benefit. Toni Baker asked questions of staff which were answered by the City Manager. Mayor Luiz closed the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m. There was no further action taken by Council on this item. BUSINESS Page 2 of 3 9. Presentation by Phil Dow of Lake County/City Area Planning Council on City of Clearlake Multi-Way Stop Sign Review ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council to table this item until the entire Council is present. 10. Presentation by Rob Brown on Measure D: The Lake County Medical Marijuana Cultivation Act of 2012 ACTION: It was moved by Council Member Giambruno and seconded by Council Member Thein to take a formal position to oppose Measure D. The motion passed with a voice vote of 4-0-1, with Council Member Overton absent. 11. Discussion and Consideration of Extension of Term of Lease with Lake Community Pride Foundation for Use of City Property Located at 4750 Golf Avenue Staff report was given by Joan Phillipe. ACTION: It was moved by Council Member Thein and seconded by Vice Mayor Spittler to extend the term of the lease with Lake Community Pride Foundation for use of city property located at 4750 Golf Avenue for a period of ten years and direct staff to prepare an amendment for consideration by the Lake Community Pride Foundation and final approval by the Council. The motion passed with a 4-0-1 voice vote, with Council Member Overton absent. 12. Consideration of Recommendation to the Clearlake Redevelopment Oversight Board on Disposal of Redevelopment Agency-Owned Parcels Staff report was given by Sandra Sato. ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Spittler and seconded by Council Member Thein to make a recommendation to the Oversight Board to consider at their May 17, 2012 meeting on the transfer of “Public Use Properties” from the RDA to the City. The motion passed with a 4-0-1 voice vote, with Council Member Overton absent. 13. Consideration of Purchasing a Police K9 Vehicle Joan Phillipe gave the staff report. ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Spittler and seconded by Council Member Thein to approve expenditure of up to $40,000 to purchase the Police K-9 vehicle. The motion passed with a 4-0-1 voice vote, with Council Member Overton absent. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT COUNCIL MEMBERS CALENDAR, TRAVEL AND REPORTS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Melissa Swanson City Clerk Page 3 of 3