City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingClearlake, CA · March 28, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARLAKE CITY COUNCIL
& REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
RECEPTION/REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 28, 2019
The Council held a reception from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for retiring Public Works Director Doug
Herren.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 6:04 P.M.
Roll Call. Present: Nick Bennett, Mayor
Russ Cremer, Vice Mayor
Joyce Overton, Councilmember
Dirk Slooten, Councilmember
Phil Harris, Councilmember
Staff: Greg Folsom, Outgoing City Manager
Alan Flora, City Manager
Ryan Jones, City Attorney
Melissa Swanson, Admin Services Director/City Clerk
Andrew White, Police Chief
Doug Herren, Public Works Director
Mike Baker, Public Works Supervisor
Adeline Brown, Engineering Technician
INVOCATION
Bob Meyers gave the invocation.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
City Manager Flora asked for Item #6 to be removed from the agenda.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Slooten and seconded by Councilmember Harris to
accept the agenda as amended. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation to Retiring Public Works Director Doug Herren
2. Presentation to Retiring Police Dispatcher Wendy England
3. Proclamation Recognizing March 29, 2019 as Vietnam Veteran’s Day
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4. Presentation of the Public, Education and Government Channel’s Annual Budget
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Rita, Jean and Greg (no last names given) spoke regarding the animal control ad hoc committee.
Animal Control Officer Moretz presented adoptable dog Buck.
Lt. Hobbs gave an update on the animal control statistics and improvements at the animal shelter.
Consent Items Recommended Action
5. Warrant Registers Receive and file
6. Minutes of the February 21, February 28, Receive and file
March 14 and March 21, 2019 Council
Meetings
7. Consideration of Updates to the Public Works Adopt Resolutions
Superintendent and Police Captain Job
Descriptions and the Management Benefit
Plan; Resolution Nos. 2019-12, 2019-13 and
2019-14
8. Rescind Urgency Ordinance Amending Chapter Pass Ordinance 226-2019, Rescinding
18, Article 18-5.1000 Regarding Residential Ordinance No. 224-2019: AN URGENCY
Housing Standards for Manufactured and ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18,
Mobile Homes ARTICLE 18-5.1000 OF THE CLEARLAKE
MUNICIPAL CODE regarding residential
housing standards for manufactured and
mobile homes, read by title only, and
adopt said ordinance as an urgency
ordinance
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Harris and seconded by Councilmember Slooten to
accept the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
BUSINESS:
9. Award of Construction Contract for the Burns Valley Civic Center Enhancement Project
City Manager Flora, Public Works Director Herren and Public Works Supervisor Baker gave the staff
report.
ACTION: It was moved by Vice Mayor Cremer and seconded by Councilmember Overton to
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Granite Construction for the
construction of the Burns Valley Civic Center Enhancement Project in the amount of $549,136
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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10. Consideration of Agreement with the Lake County Tourism Improvement District for
Administrative Services Related to Collection of Assessments from Lodging Establishments
within the City of Clearlake
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Slooten and seconded by Councilmember Harris to
approve Agreement with the Lake County Tourism Improvement District for Administrative
Services and Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Agreement. The motion passed with a unanimous
voice vote.
11. First Reading of Ordinance to Amend Subdivision 3-4.5 (a)(8) of the Clearlake Municipal
Code “Exceptions to Competitive Bidding Requirements”
City Attorney Jones gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Harris and seconded by Vice Mayor Harris to hold First
Reading of Ordinance No. 227-2019: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDVISION 3-4.5 (A)(8) OF THE
CLEARLAKE MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION TO THE COMPETITVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES OBTAINED UNDER A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT OR PROGRAM OF ANOTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY, read by title only and set
second reading for the April 11, 2019 meeting. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
12. Consideration of a Resolution Certifying Appointment of a Finance Director is Necessary to
Fill a Critically Needed Position, Requesting an Exception from CalPERS to the 180-day Wait
Period and Authorizing the City Manager to Appoint Jill Martin as Finance Director;
Resolution No. 2019-15
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Harris and seconded by Councilmember Overton to
adopt Resolution No. 2019-15 and authorize the City Manager to appoint Ms. Martin as Finance
Director upon approval from CalPERS. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION:
(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 Alan Flora; Negotiating party: Victor Hunt; Under negotiation: Price and Terms of
Payment.
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(2) 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
(3) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Property: Twenty-Six Acres of Property
Owned by the City of Clearlake; Location: West of State Highway 53, Between State Highway 53,
Old Highway 53, and the Extension of 18th Avenue; City negotiator: City Manager Alan Flora;
Negotiating parties: Barry Johnson, John Glikbarg, and Dave Hughes; Under negotiation: Price and
Terms of Payment.
(4) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager Alan Flora; Employee Organizations: Clearlake
Management/Confidential Employees, Clearlake Police Officer Association, Clearlake Municipal
Employees Association and Clearlake Middle Management Association.
Closed Session adjourned at 8:49 p.m. with no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business of the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, City Clerk
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