City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingClearlake, CA · November 8, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARLAKE CITY COUNCIL
& REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 P.M.
Roll Call. Present: Bruno Sabatier, Mayor
Phil Harris, Vice Mayor
Nick Bennett, Councilmember
Joyce Overton, Councilmember
Russ Cremer, Councilmember
Staff: Ryan Jones, City Attorney
Greg Folsom, City Manager
Melissa Swanson, Admin. Svcs. Dir.
(1) LIABILITY CLAIMS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956: Claimant: Michael
Pangelina; Agency Claimed Against: City of Clearlake
(2) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8: Property: Owned by Victor Hunt; Location: 14130 Tuli Lane, Clearlake; City negotiator:
City Manager Greg Folsom; Negotiating party: Victor Hunt; Under negotiation: Price and Terms of
Payment.
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Harris and seconded by Councilmember Overton to deny
the claim of Michael Pangelina. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 6:00 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
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INVOCATION
Todd Hinckle gave the invocation.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
City Manager Folsom asked the Council to move Item #11, Approve Entering into Contract with
AT&T for Fiber Optic Internet Service, to the first item on the Business Calendar.
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Harris and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to approve
the changes to the agenda as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATION
1. Swear-in of New Police Officer and Police Dispatcher
2. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Five-, Fifteen- and Twenty-Year Employees:
Renee Crabbendam, Payroll Clerk; Trevor Franklin, Police Officer; Tim Hobbs, Police
Sergeant; and Wendy England, Police Dispatcher and City Volunteers
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring November 2018 as Native American Month
4. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to City Hall-oween Contributors
5. Demonstration of the New Animal Control Department Kennel Tracking Software
PUBLIC COMMENT
Drenda Hensen spoke regarding code enforcement issues at her home and questioned the process.
She had concerns about losing her home due to her code enforcement issues not being resolved.
Consent Items Recommended Action
6. Warrant Registers Receive and file
7. Continuation of Local Emergency Issued on By motion keep declaration of emergency
October 9, 2017 and Ratified by Council Action active and set next review for the next
October 12, 2017 Council meeting
8. Approval of Professional Services Agreement Approve Legal Services Agreement with
with consortium of legal firms - Baron & Budd, Baron & Budd, et al, for services related to
P.C., Singleton Law Firm, Thorsnes Bartolotta Sulphur Fire litigation
McGuire, Dixon Diab & Chambers, and Terry
Singleton, Esq. ("Counsel") - to represent the City
in pursuing litigation arising from the Sulphur Fire
in October 2017
9. Minutes of the October 16 and October 25 Receive and file
Meetings
10. Approval of Letters of Support of Lake Area Authorize the Mayor to sign letters of
Planning Council Applications for Caltrans support
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Sustainable Communities
11. Approve Entering into Contract with AT&T for Approve contract and authorize the City
Fiber Optic Internet Service (Moved to Business) Manager to sign
12. Approval of Reclassification of Salary Ranges Approve reclassifications of salary ranges
for Maintenance Workers and Kennel Technicians
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Harris and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to approve
the Consent Calendar as amended. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING:
13. Public Hearing to Consider Second Reading and Adoption of Amendment to Clearlake
Municipal Code Section 9-1.4 (Building Code Adoption by Reference); Ordinance No. 215-2018
City Attorney Jones gave the staff report.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Harris and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to hold
public hearing, hold second reading of Ordinance No. 215-2018 by title only, waive further
reading, and adopt ordinance. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
BUSINESS:
11. Approve Entering into Contract with AT&T for Fiber Optic Internet Service
Chief White gave the staff report. He stated the recommendation for approval had changed and
the recommendation is to use Mediacom services for fiber optic internet service instead of AT&T.
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Harris and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to approve
Resolution No. 2018-52, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Authorizing the
City Manager to Enter into a Contract with Mediacom Fiber Internet Services for City Hall and
Police Department, as amended, and authorize the City Manager to sign. The motion passed with a
unanimous voice vote.
14. Discussion of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application
City Manager Folsom gave the staff report.
ACTION: The Council gave direction via consensus to staff on the priorities of the CDBG
Application.
15. First Reading of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6-4 of the Clearlake Municipal Code “Sidewalk
Vendors and Door-to-Door Sales”
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Chief White and City Attorney Jones gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
hold First Reading of Ordinance No. 216-2018: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6-4 OF THE
CLEARLAKE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING SIDEWALK VENDOR AND DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES
ACTIVITY, read by title only and set second reading for the December 13, 2018 meeting. The
motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
16. Discussion and Consideration of Agreement with Tyler Technologies for provision of InCode
10 Software and Related Services to Upgrade the City’s Finance, Payroll and Purchasing Systems
Assistant City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Harris and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to approve
the agreement with Tyler Technologies and authorize the City Manager to execute said
agreement for InCode 10 Software and related services. The motion passed with a unanimous
roll call vote.
17. Discussion and Consideration of Agreement with the County of Lake for Collection of Special
Taxes, Assessments, Fees, Charges and Abatements
Assistant City Manager Flora gave the staff report. He recommended changes to the wording of
the agreement as presented.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
Approve the Agreement as presented with the County of Lake for Collection of Special Taxes,
Assessments, Fees, Charges and Abatements and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
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 8:03 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, City Clerk
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