City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingClearlake, CA · September 27, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARLAKE CITY COUNCIL
& REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION: 5:04 P.M.
Roll Call. Present: Bruno Sabatier, Mayor
Phil Harris, Vice Mayor (arrived at 5:25pm)
Nick Bennett, Councilmember
Joyce Overton, Councilmember
Russ Cremer, Councilmember
Staff: Ryan Jones, City Attorney
Greg Folsom, City Manager
Alan Flora, Assistant City Manager
(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to GC Section 54956.9(b): Two potential cases.
(2) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GC SECTION 54957.6): Agency designated
representative: Greg Folsom, City Manager; Employee Organization: Clearlake Municipal
Employees Association
There was no reportable action in closed session.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 6:05 P.M.
Roll Call. Present: Bruno Sabatier, Mayor
Phil Harris, Vice Mayor
Nick Bennett, Councilmember
Russ Cremer, Councilmember
Joyce Overton, Councilmember
Staff: Greg Folsom, City Manager
Alan Flora, Assistant City Manager
Ryan Jones, City Attorney
Andrew White, Chief of Police
Melissa Swanson, City Clerk
INVOCATION
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Mayor Sabatier asked for a moment of silence in honor of former Planning Commissioner and
Volunteer in Policing Fred Gaul and Police Chaplain Wanda Celli, both having passed away recently.
PRESENTATION
1. Presentation to the Council by the Park Study Club of a Gift Certificate to Use the Park Study
Clubhouse for an Off-Site Retreat
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring the Second Week of October 2018 as Code
Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
3. Presentation of a Proclamation and Plaque to Former Planning Commissioner Carl Webb
4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September 28, 2018 as Native American Day
PUBLIC COMMENT
William Marks spoke regarding the waste of Measure V funds.
Barbara Christwitz spoke regarding the road opened behind Pomo School and suggests better anti-
dumping and anti-camping regulations for that area.
Ted Kochel stated he feels he doesn’t receive the city services he deserves in his area. He
suggested bus transportation to the area past the Gooseneck on Lakeshore Drive.
Consent Items Recommended Action
5. Warrant Registers Receive and file
6.Lake County Vector Control District Board Minutes Receive and file
7.Minutes of the August 2, August 9, August 15, Receive and file
August 23, 2018 Meetings
8.Consideration of Resolution No. 2018-37, A Adopt resolution
Resolution of the City of Clearlake Approving a
Temporary Street Closure for the Annual Christmas
Parade and Tree Lighting
9.Consideration of Accepting for Filing the 2018 Local Accept Notice for filing
Agency Biennial Notice Regarding Amendments to
the Conflict of Interest Code
10.Receipt of 2018 Mayor Appointments List Receive and file
11.Consideration of Appointment of a Marketing Appoint the sole applicant, David Claffey,
Committee Member as member
12.Consideration of Declaring Surplus Property; Adopt resolution
Resolution No. 2018-38
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Harris and seconded by Councilmember Overton to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
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BUSINESS:
13. Discussion and Possible Approval of Agreement between the City of Clearlake and the Lake
Local Agency Formation Commission for City Finance Services
Mayor Sabatier recused himself from this item because he is on the LAFCO Board and left the
dais at 6:47 p.m.
Assistant City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Cremer and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
approve the Agreement between the City of Clearlake and the Lake Local Agency Formation
Commission for City Finance Services and authorize the Vice Mayor to sign the Agreement,
effective October 31st, 2018. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote, with Mayor
Sabatier abstaining.
Mayor Sabatier returned to the dais after this item.
14. Consideration of Extending a Moratorium on the Establishment of Tobacco Retailing
Businesses, Smoke Shops, or Hookah or Vapor Lounges within the City of Clearlake; Ordinance No.
213-2018
City Attorney Jones gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Cremer and seconded by Vice Mayor Harris to adopt ;
Ordinance No. 213-2018, Extending a Moratorium on the Establishment of Tobacco Retailing
Businesses, Smoke Shops, or Hookah or Vapor Lounges within the City of Clearlake. The motion
passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
15. Consideration of Police Department Designation as a 9-1-1 Primary Public Safety Answering
Point (PSAP)
Chief White gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Cremer and seconded by Vice Mayor Harris to
authorize the Police Chief to apply for the Police Department to become a PSAP. The motion
passed with a unanimous voice vote.
16. Discussion on the Number of Councilmembers Appointed to Ad Hoc Committees
City Clerk Swanson gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to bring back a written policy on
the appointment of councilmembers to ad hoc committees which states the number of
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councilmembers would vary between one and two based on the type and goal of the
committee, and the Mayor’s prerogative with the approval of the Council.
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business of the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, City Clerk
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