City Council Regular Meeting

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers 14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA Thursday, February 04, 2021 Regular Meeting 6:00 PM MINUTES Zoom Link: https://clearlakeca.zoom.us/j/92095186784 ROLL CALL PRESENT Mayor Dirk Slooten Vice Mayor Russ Perdock Councilmember Russ Cremer Councilmember David Claffey Councilmember Joyce Overton PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA There were no modifications to the agenda. Motion made by Cremer, Seconded by Overton. Voting Yea: Cremer, Claffey, Slooten, Overton, Perdock PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring February 2021 as Black History Month 2. Presentation of the Clearlake Police Department 2020 Annual Report PUBLIC COMMENT: Kevin Victorian spoke regarding code enforcement issues in his neighborhood. Robert Coker spoke regarding tiny homes. February 04, 2021 Page. 2 CONSENT AGENDA: Motion made by Overton, Seconded by Perdock. Voting Yea: Cremer, Claffey, Slooten, Overton, Perdock 3. Continuation of Declaration of Local Emergency Issued on October 9, 2017 and Ratified by Council Action October 12, 2017 Recommended Action: By motion keep declaration of emergency active and set next review for the next Council meeting 4. Continuation of Declaration of Local Emergency Issued on March 14, 2020 and Ratified by Council Action on March 19, 2020 Recommended Action: By motion, keep declaration of emergency active and set next review in sixty days 5. Warrants Recommended Action: Receive and file 6. Award of Contract for Design Services for the 2021 Measure V Projects Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with California Engineering Company for an amount not to exceed $101,443.85 7. Reappointment of Three Planning Commissioners to Fill Four-Year Terms Effective March 12, 2021 through March 11, 2025 Recommended Action: Reappoint the three current Planning Commissioners to an additional term pursuant to the City Council Norms and Procedures 8. Adoption of 6th Amendment to the FY 2020-21 Budget (Resolution No. 2020-27) Appropriating Revenues from Sale of Surplus Public Works Equipment and Authorizing the City Manager to Lease a Vehicle from Enterprise Fleet Management for the Parks Division, Resolution No. 2021-06 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution 9. Adoption of the 7th Amendment to the FY 2020-21 Budget (Resolution No 2020-27) Appropriating a Donation from Lake County Tribal Health Consortium for the Purchase of AEDs, Resolution No. 2021-07 Recommended Action: Adopt resolution PUBLIC HEARING 10. Public Hearing to Consider Acceptance of the State Community Black Grant Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CDBG- CV) Round 2 and Round 3 in the amount of $444,964. Recommended Action: 1) Open public hearing and receive public comment regarding the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CDBG-CV2 and CV3) program and possible activities and projects to be considered for funding February 04, 2021 Page. 3 under the upcoming Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) process; 2) Provide direction for staff to prepare an application (Due February 12, 2021) in response to the release of the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for CDBG-CV2 and CV3 funds for COVID-19 related activities that benefit low and moderate income residents; and 3) Adopt Resolution 2021-08 authorizing the City Manager and staff to submit the grant application due by February 12, 2021 City Manager Flora and Deputy City Clerk Viramontes gave the staff report. Mayor Slooten opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. There was no public comment and the Public Hearing was closed. It was the consensus of the Council to use the funding for improvements to the Senior/Community Center. Motion made by Overton, Seconded by Perdock. Voting Yea: Cremer, Claffey, Slooten, Overton, Perdock BUSINESS 11. Discussion and Consideration of Entering into a Lease with RM Clearlake, LLC for 15900, 15910, 15920, and 15970 Dam Road, Clearlake CA 95422 and Agreements with CALFIRE for Fire Mitigation Efforts in Vicinity of Said Properties Recommended Action: 1) Direct City Manager to sign and enter into the attached lease with RM Clearlake for the properties at 15900, 15910, 15920 and 15970 Dam Road, Clearlake; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary agreements with CALFIRE for fire mitigation efforts City Manager Flora gave the staff report. Motion made by Cremer, Seconded by Overton. Voting Yea: Cremer, Claffey, Slooten, Overton, Perdock CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Overton asked for a review for a property for adding a homeless camp. Councilmember Cremer asked for a discussion on options to address trash and abandoned vehicles in the city. Mayor Slooten asked for a discussion on a letter to the trustees of the College districts to consider consolidation. February 04, 2021 Page. 4 CLOSED SESSION (12) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: City of Clearlake v. Tonya Shold; Jonathan Haws; Sunshine Properties, LLC.- Case No CV421430- Lake County Superior Court (13) Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: City of Clearlake v. Joyce L. Madden - Case No. CV421431 - Lake County Superior Court (14) Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: City of Clearlake v. William Reece Smith, a deceased individual; all persons claiming any interest in the real property commonly known as 13672 Arrowhead Road, Clearlake CA - Case No. CV421429 - Lake County Superior Court (15) Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: City of Clearlake v. County of Lake, a political subdivision of the State of California; Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake, a public body of the County of Lake; Barbara C. Ringen, in her official capacity as the Treasurer/Tax Collector of the County of Lake, and Does 1 through 30, inclusive ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION There was no action taken in closed session. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk