City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingClearlake, CA · December 13, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARLAKE CITY COUNCIL
& REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 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
Alan Flora, Assistant City Manager
Andrew White, Chief of Police
Melissa Swanson, Admin. Svcs. Dir.
(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government
Code §54956.9 – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d)
of Section 54956.9: 2 potential cases.
(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.
There was no action taken in closed session.
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, Admin. Svcs. Dir./City Clerk
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INVOCATION
Dale Rogers gave the invocation.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
City Manager Folsom asked the Council to move Item #19, Amendment of Contract with Foster
Morrison to add the Lake County Fire Protection District to the Clearlake Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan, to after Item #15 on the Business Calendar.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to
approve the changes to the agenda as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous voice
vote.
REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT ITEMS:
1. Approval of Request for Consent by the Redevelopment Successor Agency of the City of
Clearlake for Withdrawal of Casitas De Mendota, LLC of its interest in the Partnership of “O”
Village Investors (Related to the Development of Olympic Village Apartments), and
Approval of Request for the Redevelopment Successor Agency of the City of Clearlake to
Sign a Subordination Agreement in Reference to the Same Project
Assistant City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Harris and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to approve
the Form of Consent for Withdrawal of Administrative General Partner in the “O” Village
Investors Partnership and Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Agreement, further Approve the
Request to Enter into Subordination Agreement Related to the Same Project, Authorizing the
Chair to Execute Said Documents. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
PRESENTATION
2. Presentation to Outgoing Mayor Sabatier
3. Swearing-In of New Police Dept. Lieutenant, Police Officer, Code Enforcement Officer,
Kennel Technician and Dispatcher
BUSINESS:
4. Consideration of Acceptance of the November 2018 Election Results, Resolution No. 2018-
54
Administrative Services Director Swanson gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Harris and seconded by Councilmember Overton to adopt
Resolution No. 2018-54, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clearlake Reciting the Facts
of the General Municipal Election Held on November 6, 2018, Declaring the Results and such
other matters as Provided By Law. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
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5. Administration of Oaths of Office to Newly Elected Council Members
Administrative Services Director Swanson administered the oaths of office to Dirk C. Slooten and
Russell Cremer.
City of Clearlake 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 Appointment of Curt Giambruno Approve appointment
to the Lake County Vector Control District
Board for a Term of Four Years
9. Adoption of the 2018 Conflict of Interest Adopt resolution
Code; Resolution No. 2018-55
10. Amendment of Contract with the Melton Authorize the City Manager to amend the
Design Group contract with Melton Design Group for an
additional $6,270 and authorize the City
Manager to approve up to 10% for
additional unforeseen contract
amendments
11. Flooring for Police Department and City Hall Authorize the Assistant City Manager to
contract with Mendo-Lake Interiors for the
replacement of flooring in the Police
Department and City Hall lobby and
authorize the City Manager to approve up
to 10% for additional unforeseen contract
amendments; Resolution No. 2018-58
Authorize the Chief of Police to purchase
12. Cubicles for Police Department remanufactured cubicles from Eco Office
for the Police Department and waive the
competitive bidding process, and further
adopt Resolution No. 2018-56 amending
the FY 2018-19 Budget to appropriate
funds for said purchase
Councilmember Slooten pulled item #10, Amendment of Contract with the Melton Design Group
for discussion and separate action.
City Manager Folsom gave the staff report for Item #10.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Slooten to
authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with Melton Design Group for an additional
$6,270 and authorize the City Manager to approve up to 10% for additional unforeseen contract
amendments. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
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ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
approve the Consent Calendar as amended. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Betty Pine spoke regarding tenant issues at the Adagio and Olympic Village Apartments.
PUBLIC HEARING:
13. Public Hearing to Consider Development Agreement with Justin Jones for Commercial
Cannabis Operations; Ordinance No. 217-2018
Assistant City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
There was no public comment on this item.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Cremer and seconded by Councilmember Overton to
hold first reading of Ordinance No. 217-2018 by title only, waive further reading, and set second
reading and adoption for January 10, 2019. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
14. Public Hearing to Consider Development Agreement with Steven Malone for a Commercial
Cannabis Operation; Ordinance No. 218-2018
Assistant City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
There was no public comment on this item.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Cremer and seconded by Councilmember Overton to
hold first reading of Ordinance No. 218-2018 by title only, waive further reading, and set second
reading and adoption for January 10, 2019. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
BUSINESS:
15. Consideration of the 2018 City Photo Contest Entries
Administrative Services Director Swanson gave the staff report.
ACTION: The Council reviewed the entries and awarded the winner $200 donated by former
Mayor Sabatier and Councilmember Overton.
19. Amendment of Contract with Foster Morrison to add the Lake County Fire Protection
District to the Clearlake Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City Manager Folsom and Assistant City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
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ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with Foster Morrison. The motion passed
with a unanimous roll call vote.
16. Automated License Plate Recognition Program
Chief White gave the staff report on this item.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to
adopt Resolution No. 2018-59 authorizing the Chief of Police to implement an Automated License
Plate Recognition Program. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
17. Contract for Transportation Improvement Program Study
City Manager Folsom gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Slooten and seconded by Councilmember Cremer to
approve contract with W-Trans for Preparation of a Transportation Improvement Study not to
exceed $23,250 and authorize the City Manager to approve up to 10% for additional unforeseen
contract amendments. Additionally, it was included in the motion to approve Price Consulting to
study police facilities, government facilities, parks and stormwater for a cost not-to-exceed
$20,000 and a contract coming to the Council in January for approval. The motion passed with a
unanimous voice vote.
18. First Reading of Ordinance to Amend Section 6-4 of the Clearlake Municipal Code “Sidewalk
Vendors and Door-to-Door Sales” and Amending Sections 6-1 And 6-9 Of The Clearlake
Municipal Code Regulating Itinerant Businesses
Chief White gave the staff report on this item. Chief White recommended adding the definition of
“City Event Holder” being exempt if a Special Event Permit has been issued.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
hold First Reading of Ordinance No. 216-2018: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-4 OF THE
CLEARLAKE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING SIDEWALK VENDOR AND DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES
ACTIVITY AND AMENDING SECTIONS 6-1 AND 6-9 OF THE CLEARLAKE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING ITINERANT BUSINESSES, with proposed changes, read by title only and set second
reading for the January 10, 2019 meeting. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
20. Consideration of Fourth Amendment to Employment Services Agreement for City Manager
Greg Folsom
City Attorney Jones gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Cremer and seconded by Councilmember Overton to
approve Fourth Amendment to Employment Services Agreement for City Manager Greg Folsom.
The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
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APPOINTMENT OF THE 2019 MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Slooten and seconded by Vice Mayor Harris to appoint
Councilmember Bennett as 2019 Mayor and Councilmember Cremer as 2019 Vice Mayor. 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 8:09 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, City Clerk
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