City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingClearlake, CA · February 8, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARLAKE CITY COUNCIL
& REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SPECIAL/REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING: 5:00 P.M.
Roll Call. Present: Bruno Sabatier, Mayor
Phil Harris, Vice Mayor
Nick Bennett, Councilmember
Joyce Overton, Councilmember
Staff: Greg Folsom, City Manager
Ryan Jones, City Attorney
Chris Becnel, Director of Finance
Tim Celli, Interim Police Chief
Melissa Swanson, City Clerk
Martin Snyder, Police Sergeant
1. Mid-Year Financial Review FYE 2018
Finance Director Becnel gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Vice Mayor Harris to approve
Resolution No. 2018-06, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Adopting the City
of Clearlake Mid-Year Budget Adjustments to the FYE 2018 Budget. The motion passed with a
unanimous roll call vote.
There being no further business of the Council, the Special Meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 6:03 P.M.
Roll Call. Present: Bruno Sabatier, Mayor
Phil Harris, Vice Mayor
Nick Bennett, Councilmember
Joyce Overton, Councilmember
Staff: Greg Folsom, City Manager
Ryan Jones, City Attorney
Russ Hildebrandt, Deputy City Attorney
Tim Celli, Interim Chief of Police
Melissa Swanson, City Clerk
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Chris Becnel, Director of Finance
Doug Herren, Director of Public Works
Adeline Brown, Engineering Technician
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Sabatier called for a moment of silence.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
There were no changes to the agenda.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Vice Mayor Harris to
approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATION
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring February 2018 as Black History Month
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sheryl Almon spoke regarding Community Watch.
Bill Shields spoke regarding the City buying property at 14141 Lakeshore Drive.
Consent Items Recommended Action
2.Warrant Registers Receive and file
3.Consideration of Continuation of Declaration of By motion keep declaration of emergency
Local Emergency Issued on October 9, 2017 and active and set next review for March 8,
Ratified by Council Action October 12, 2017 2018
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Harris and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
BUSINESS:
4. Discussion of Possible Improvements to Baseball Fields and Potential Extension of Use
Agreement with South Shore Little League Regarding Haverty Field and Redbud Park Ball Fields
City Manager Folsom gave the staff report.
Helen Mitcham, Secretary/Treasurer of the South Shore Little League, was present to answer
questions.
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ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to work with the SSLL to bring
forward a long-term lease and improvements to the ball fields.
PUBLIC HEARING:
5. Public Hearing to Consider Approval of resolution approving the Commitment of CDBG Program
Income Funds for Code Enforcement and updated Program Income Reuse Agreement
Finance Director Becnel gave the staff report.
Mayor Sabatier opened the Public Hearing at 6:54 p.m.
Sheryl Almon asked questions on the subject.
Rick Mayo asked questions on the subject.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
close the Public Hearing. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Vice Mayor Harris to adopt
Resolution No. 2018 – 07, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Approving the
Commitment of CDBG Program Income Funds for Code Enforcement and updated Program
Income Reuse Agreement. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
6. Public Hearing to Hold First Reading of Commercial Cannabis Ordinance No. 203-2018 Amending
the Existing Commercial Cannabis Ordinance
City Manager Folsom gave the staff report.
Mayor Sabatier opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Jeremy Mayfield spoke in favor of allowing grows on both sides of the highway and additional
permits.
Henry Bornstein suggested language clarification in the ordinance.
Howard Levin spoke in favor of allowing grows on both sides of the highway and additional permits.
Chris Jennings spoke regarding allowing more businesses under the ordinance.
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Harris and seconded by Mayor Sabatier to close the Public
Hearing at 7:30. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Harris and seconded by Councilmember Overton to hold
the first reading of Ordinance No. 203-2018, read by title only, waive further reading and set
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second reading and adoption for February 22nd, 2018. The motion passed with a unanimous roll
call vote.
BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
7. Consideration of Award of Contract for Design Services for the Highlands Park Improvement
Project
City Manager Folsom gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Vice Mayor Harris to
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Melton Design Group for an amount not to
exceed $94,420.00. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business of the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, City Clerk
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