City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingClearlake, CA · June 14, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARLAKE CITY COUNCIL
& REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 14, 2018
CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 P.M.
Roll Call. Present: Phil Harris, Vice Mayor
Nick Bennett, Councilmember
Joyce Overton, Councilmember
Russ Cremer, Councilmember
Absent: Bruno Sabatier, Mayor
Staff: Greg Folsom, City Manager
Ryan Jones, City Attorney
(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government
Code §54956.9 – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9: 1 potential case.
Closed Session was continued to the end of the meeting at 5:59 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 6:03 P.M.
Roll Call. Present: Phil Harris, Vice Mayor
Nick Bennett, Councilmember
Joyce Overton, Councilmember
Russ Cremer, Councilmember
Absent: Bruno Sabatier, Mayor
Staff: Greg Folsom, City Manager
Ryan Jones, City Attorney
Tim Hobbs, Police Sergeant
Melissa Swanson – City Clerk
Alan Flora – Finance Director
Doug Herren, Director of Public Works
Lee Lambert, Code Enforcement Supervisor
Alan Pyeatt, Contract City Engineer
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INVOCATION
Bob Meyers gave the invocation.
AGENDA APPROVAL, ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
approve the agenda. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote, with Mayor Sabatier
absent.
PRESENTATION
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring June 2018 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender Pride Month
2. Presentation of a Joint Project Fire Prevention Video by PEG TV, Lake County Fire Protection
District, Clearlake Police Department, Code Enforcement and Produced by the
Administrative Services Department
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mary Lou Baird spoke regarding the choice for Chief of Police and was upset that Lt. Celli was not
chosen.
Martha Foltz spoke regarding the choice for Chief of Police as well.
Linda Rickell spoke regarding Lt. Celli and his dedication to the community. She stated he should
have been chosen as Chief of Police.
Linda Conway spoke regarding the choice for Chief of Police and stated Lt. Celli should have been
chosen.
Consent Items Recommended Action
3.Warrant Registers Receive and file
4.Minutes of the May 10, May 17 and May 24, 2018 Receive and file
Meetings
5.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 July 12,
Ratified by Council Action October 12, 2017 2018
6.Annual Clearlake Waste Solutions Rate Adjustment Receive and file
7.Consideration of Reviewing the Conflict-of-Interest Authorize the City Manager to review the
Code Conflict-of-Interest Code
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote, with Mayor
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Sabatier absent.
BUSINESS:
8. Consideration of Vehicle Lease Program
Finance Director Flora gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
authorize Finance Director to Execute a Master Equity Lease Agreement, Maintenance
Agreement and take other actions as necessary with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for the
replacement of City vehicles. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote, with Mayor
Sabatier absent.
PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Fee Schedule for FY 2018-19
Finance Director Flora gave the staff report.
Vice Mayor Harris opened the Public Hearing at 6:38 p.m.
There was no public comment on this item.
ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council to add the senior and veteran discount to all dog
license fees and to remove the option to rent the “Entire Building” from the Senior Community
Center rental application.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to
adopt Resolution No. 2018-22 Approving the Fee Schedule for FY 2018-19. The motion passed
with a unanimous roll call vote, with Mayor Sabatier absent.
10. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the City of Clearlake’s Budget for FY 2018-19
Finance Director Flora gave the staff report.
One unnamed citizen stated there should be additional wage increases.
Sheryl Almon stated there should be additional funding for the parks.
An unnamed citizen also stated there should be additional wage increases.
An unnamed citizen questioned if the City worked on partnerships with local vets for reduced fees
for spay and neutering pets.
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Finance Director Flora reviewed recommended changes to the proposed budget which should be
included in the adopted budget.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Bennett and seconded by Vice Mayor Harris to adopt
Resolution No. 2018-23 Adopting the FY 2018-19 City of Clearlake Budget. The motion passed
with a unanimous roll call vote, with Mayor Sabatier absent.
11. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) for FY 2018-19
and Designating the Formula to be Used for Calculation of Same
Finance Director Flora gave the staff report.
There was no public comment on this item.
Vice Mayor Harris closed the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to
adopt Resolution No. 2018-24 Adopting the Appropriations Limit for FY 2018-19 and Designating
the Formula to be Used for Calculation of Same. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call
vote, with Mayor Sabatier absent.
BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
12. Consideration of Approval of Resolution No. 2018-21 for the Designation of Subrecipient’s
Agent Resolution for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program
City Manager Folsom gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to
adopt Resolution No. 2018-21 for the Designation of Subrecipient’s Agent Resolution for the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program. The motion passed with
a unanimous roll call vote, with Mayor Sabatier absent.
13. Consideration of Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternate(s) For the League of California
Cities Annual Conference in September
City Clerk Swanson gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Cremer and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
appoint Councilmember Overton as Voting Delegate, and Vice Mayor Harris as Alternate. The
motion passed with a unanimous voice vote, with Mayor Sabatier absent.
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
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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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