City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES CITY OF CLEARLAKE CITY COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2015 Due to the expectation of a large number of attendees, the Regular Meeting of the Council was held at the Clearlake Senior Community Center, located at 3245 Bowers Avenue, Clearlake, CA 95422. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 6:00 P.M. Roll Call. Present: Denise Loustalot, Mayor Gina Fortino Dickson, Vice Mayor Russell Perdock, Councilmember Bruno Sabatier, Councilmember Joyce Overton, Councilmember Staff: Joan Phillipe, City Manager Craig Clausen, Chief of Police Melissa Swanson, City Clerk Chris Becnel, Director of Finance Ryan R. Jones, City Attorney Douglas Herren, Public Works Director INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Pastor Steve Snyder of the First Assembly of God of Clearlake gave the invocation. Mayor Loustalot led a moment of silence in memory of Dr. Bill Cornelison. AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Fortino Dickson and seconded by Councilmember Perdock to approve the agenda. The motion passed with a 5-0 roll call vote. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation by Mayor Loustalot of a Proclamation Declaring February 2015 as Black History Month PUBLIC COMMENT – Adelia Leonard spoke regarding public comment. She stated that the time limits for public comment should be announced ahead of time and strictly imposed. Barbara Christwitz spoke regarding Citizens Caring for Clearlake and how the organization is looking for volunteers to help pick up litter. Ami Landrum spoke regarding the Burns Valley School PTC and their assessment that the street crossing and intersections at Burns Valley School was dangerous. She asked the Council’s consideration to put solutions on a future agenda. CCM 02-12-15 Page 1 of 3 Crystal Williams spoke regarding a Black History Event that would be happening at her business. Jah Universe spoke regarding returning the Earth to sustainability. Consent Items Recommended Action 2. Warrant Registers Receive and file 3. Minutes of January 22, 2015 Meeting Receive and file 4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2015-03 Approve resolution Approving the Extension of the Clearlake Municipal Employee Association MOU 5. Review and consider the submittal of the ROPS Approve Resolution No. SA-2015-01 authorizing 15-16 A for July 1 to December 31, 2015 to the submission of ROPS 15-16 A for July 1 to December Oversight Board 31, 2015 to the Oversight Board 6. Report on the League of California Cities Dues Receive and file for 2015 7. Consideration of Award for $23,480 to Award contract Walberg, Inc. for Asbestos and Lead Removal and Garage Demolition at the Highlands Park Visitor Center Items #7 was pulled by Councilmember Sabatier. He discussed the items with staff. ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Perdock and seconded by Vice Mayor Fortino Dickson to accept the Consent Calendar Items #1 through #6. The motion passed with a 5-0 roll call vote. ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Sabatier and seconded by Councilmember Perdock to accept the Consent Calendar Item #7. The motion passed with a 5-0 roll call vote. BUSINESS 8. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 173-2015, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Amending Chapter X of the Clearlake Municipal Code Adding Section 10-8 (Abatement of Public Nuisances) and 10-9 (Administrative Penalties) and Repealing and Replacing Section 10-7 (Medical Marijuana Cultivation), to Ban the Cultivation of Medical Marijuana The staff report was given by City Manager Phillipe and City Attorney Jones. Councilmember Sabatier entered into record an ordinance he wrote (see attached). A modification to the ordinance was made to reflect the procurement of an abatement warrant before eradicating plants. During public comment, petitions both in favor of and against the ordinance were given to the Council. Written materials given to the Council are hereby attached and made part of the record. CCM 02-12-15 Page 2 of 3 ACTION: It was moved by Mayor Loustalot and seconded by Councilmember Sabatier to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote. ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Fortino Dickson and seconded by Mayor Loustalot to hold the first reading of the ordinance, read it by title only, waive further reading, and set second reading and adoption for the February 26, 2015 meeting. The motion passed with a 4-1 roll call vote, with Councilmember Sabatier dissenting. 9. Report for Determination Not to Terminate the Declaration of Local Emergency Issued on December 11, 2014 and Ratified by Council Action on December 18, 2014 City Manager Phillipe gave the staff report. ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Sabatier and seconded by Councilmember Perdock to keep the declaration of emergency active. The motion passed with a 5-0 roll call vote. 10. Consideration of a Letter to Senator McGuire Identifying the City’s Priority Issues City Manager Phillipe gave the staff report. ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council to approve the sending of the letter, with the addition of asking for assistance on road funding, asking for a formal meeting in Clearlake with the Councilmembers and constituents, and support for a change to a simple majority vote for special taxes. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS ACTION: Vice Mayor Fortino Dickson asked for and received consensus from the Council to direct staff to bring a review of the panhandling ordinance to a future agenda. Mayor Loustalot directed Ms. Landrum’s request for a Council review of the Burns Valley School traffic issue to the Traffic Committee. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 11:12 P.M. Melissa Swanson, City Clerk CCM 02-12-15 Page 3 of 3