City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingClearlake, CA · February 28, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARLAKE CITY COUNCIL
& REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WORKSHOP/REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
CALL TO ORDER WORKSHOP: 4:00 P.M.
Roll Call. Present: Nick Bennett, Mayor
Russ Cremer, Vice Mayor
Joyce Overton, Councilmember
Dirk Slooten, Councilmember
Phil Harris, Councilmember
Staff: Greg Folsom, City Manager
Alan Flora, Assistant City Manager
Ryan Jones, City Attorney
Melissa Swanson, Admin Services Director/City Clerk
Doug Herren, Public Works Director
Dave Swartz, Contract City Engineer
Marissa Hewitt, Contract City Engineer
1. Measure V Fund Review
City Manager Folsom gave the staff report.
Public Works Director Herren reviewed proposed Measure V projects.
ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council to omit the Ogulin Canyon Pavement Rehab project
to look for other funding sources. It was the consensus of the Council to hold a Measure V Fund
review semi-annually and move forward with other projects as recommended by staff.
The workshop adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION: 5:18 P.M.
Roll Call. Present: Nick Bennett, Mayor
Russ Cremer, Vice Mayor
Joyce Overton, Councilmember
Dirk Slooten, Councilmember
Phil Harris, Councilmember
Staff: Greg Folsom, City Manager
Alan Flora, Assistant City Manager
Ryan Jones, City Attorney
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(1) 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.
(2) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Greg Folsom; Employee Organizations: Clearlake
Management/Confidential Employees, Clearlake Police Officer Association, Clearlake Municipal
Employees Association and Clearlake Middle Management Association.
(3) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION: (Government Code 54956.9) –
City of Clearlake v. PG&E Corporation, et al., Case No. CV 1:17-CV-419398, Lake County Superior
Court
(4) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: Government Code Section 54957; Title: City Manager
The Council resumed Closed Session after the regular Council meeting. Closed Session adjourned
at 9:40 p.m. with no reportable action.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 6:02 P.M.
Roll Call. Present: Nick Bennett, Mayor
Russ Cremer, Vice Mayor
Joyce Overton, Councilmember
Dirk Slooten, Councilmember
Phil Harris, Councilmember
Staff: Greg Folsom, City Manager
Alan Flora, Assistant City Manager
Ryan Jones, City Attorney
Melissa Swanson, Admin Services Director/City Clerk
Tim Celli, Police Lieutenant
Lee Lambert, Code Enforcement Supervisor
INVOCATION
Charles Young gave the invocation.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation Honoring the Lower Lake High School Cheerleading Team
2. Presentation of the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Report
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3. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition for Neickol Cook
4. Presentation by Adventist Health on the Safe Rx and Leave It Behind Program
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
Consent Items Recommended Action
5. Warrant Registers Receive and file
6. Minutes of the January 10, January 24 and Receive and file
February 14, 2019 Meetings
7. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Hold second reading of Ordinance No.
Amending the Clearlake Municipal Code 222-2019 by title only, waive further
Related to the Issuance, Handling, Appeals reading, and adopt ordinance
and Penalties of Administrative Citations,
Amending the General Penalty for Violations,
Adjusting Penalties for Cannabis Related
Violations and Providing for the Immediate
Imposition of Fines in Specified Circumstances
8. Adoption of Development Agreement with
Erin McCarrick and Clearlake Ventures, LLC for Hold second reading of Ordinance No.
a Commercial Cannabis Operation 223-2019 by title only, waive further
reading, and adopt ordinance
9. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Hold second reading of Ordinance No.
No. 225-2019, An Ordinance of the City 225-2019 by title only, waive further
Council of the City of Clearlake Amending reading, and adopt ordinance
Section 2-9.5 to Revise Provisions Relating to
Planning Commission Members’ Salary
10. Amend Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Adopted Adopt Resolution
Budget to Include Various Mid-Year
Adjustments; Resolution No. 2019-09
11. Disposal of Surplus Property; Resolution No. Adopt resolution
2019-10
12. Approval of Public Works Director Approve professional services agreement
Recruitment with Ralph Anderson and Associates and
authorize City Manager to sign and
authorize up to 10% for contingency
funding
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Harris to
accept the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
13. Public Hearing to Confirm Assessments in the Total Amount of $52,327 for 5 CalRecycle
Grant-Funded Abatements in Accordance with Clearlake Municipal Code Chapter 10
Code Enforcement Supervisor Lambert gave the staff report and provided evidence to the Council
of the property assessments.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. There was no public comment.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Harris and seconded by Vice Mayor Cremer to adopt
Resolution Nos. 2019-03, 2019-04, 2019-05, 2019-06 and 2019-07 confirming special assessments
for the abatement of real properties and approve liens against real properties in accordance with
Chapter 10 of the Clearlake Municipal Code. The motion passed with a unanimous roll call vote.
BUSINESS:
14. Lake EDC Path to Prosperity Economic Strategy Presentation and Funding Consideration
City Manager Folsom introduced Andy Lucas of the Lake County Economic Development
Corporation.
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Cremer and seconded by Councilmember Harris to endorse
the Path to Prosperity Economic Strategy and Consider Funding during the March 14th Budget
Workshop. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
15. Consideration of Approval of Public Works Equipment
City Manager Folsom gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Overton and seconded by Councilmember Harris to
approve purchase of equipment and authorize City Manager to execute related
documents/contracts with the authority to approve up to 10% contingency. The motion passed
with a unanimous roll call vote.
16. Provide Direction to Staff Regarding a Policy for the Future Use of the Shower Trailer
City Manager Folsom gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to come back to a future meeting with
MOU and other options for shower facilities for the Council to consider.
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business of the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, City Clerk
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