City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingClearlake, CA · December 5, 2024
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, December 05, 2024
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
MINUTES
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor David Claffey
Vice Mayor Joyce Overton
Council Member Russ Cremer
Council Member Russ Perdock
Council Member Dirk Slooten
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
D. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
City Manager Flora asked to delete Item #17, Award of contract for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
Program towing, storing, dismantling and disposal services.
Motion made by Council Member Perdock, Seconded by Vice Mayor Overton.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member
Perdock, Council Member Slooten
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of December's Adoptable Dogs
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Stephanie Codling thanked the Council for supporting the Highlands Senior Service Center and
presented a plaque to the Mayor.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Tina Wallis spoke on Items 3 & 4.
Kirsten Krievey spoke on Item 3 for Konocti Water District.
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Chief Sapeta spoke on Item 4 on behalf of the Lake County Fire Protection District.
Margaret Garcia spoke on Item 3.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Council Member Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member
Perdock, Council Member Slooten
2. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 276-2024, An Amendment to Chapter 3,
Section 5 of the Clearlake Municipal Code Regarding Fire Mitigation Fees
Recommended Action: Hold a second reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No.
276-2024
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 275-2024, An Ordinance Adding Chapter 13-3
to the Clearlake Municipal Code Establishing Fire Hydrant Inspection and Testing
Requirements.
Recommended Action: Hold a second reading, read it by title only, waive further reading, and
adopt
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 277-2024, An Ordinance of the City of Clearlake Amending
Chapter VIII, Section 8.5 to Add Subsection 8.5-7 to Establish Standards for Utility
Construction and Maintenance in the Public Right-of-Way and Standards for Relocation of
Underground Utilities
Recommended Action: Hold second reading, read by title only, waive further reading, and
adopt Ordinance
5. Authorization of an Amendment of Contract for the Clean CA Austin Park Shade Structure
Project
Recommended Action: Move to amend the contract with Park Planet in the amount of
$19,333.
6. Authorization of an Amendment of Contract with California Engineering Company for the
Burns Valley/Arrowhead Project
Recommended Action: Move to amend the contract with California Engineering Company in
the amount of $ 189,569.11
7. End Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency
for Winter Storms
Recommended Action: Discontinue declaration of emergency
8. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
9. Continuation of Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local
Emergency for the Boyles Fire
Recommended Action: Continue declaration of emergency
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10. Adoption of the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code; Resolution No. 2024-58
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
11. Annual Calendar of Meetings for 2025
Recommended Action: Review and approve
12. 2024 Mayor's Appointments List
Recommended Action: No action necessary. List provided for information only.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
13. Discussion and Consideration of Various Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
Recommended Action: Hold first reading of Ordinance 271-2024, Read by Title Only, Waive
Further Reading and Adoption at the next City Council Meeting.
Senior Planner Roberts gave the staff report. Vice Mayor Slooten noted there was a correction
needed as follows:
Section 18-19.090: change "five (5) acres plus" to "forty (40) acres plus" requiring an
administrative use permit.
Mayor Claffey opened the Public Hearing at 6:27 p.m.
Margaret Garcia asked questions of staff.
There being no further comment, Mayor Claffey closed the Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Slooten, with the
included correction to the language mentioned above.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member
Perdock, Council Member Slooten
14. Consideration of Development Agreement, DA 2024-01 for an an existing approved
Commercial Cannabis Operation located at 14915 and 14935 Olympic Drive, Units C/D/E/F.
Recommended Action: Hold first reading of Ordinance 273-2024, Read by Title Only, Waive
Further Reading and Adoption at the next City Council Meeting.
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Mayor Claffey opened the Public Hearing at 6:37 p.m.
Margaret Garcia asked questions about the business.
Mayor Claffey closed the Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Vice Mayor Overton.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member
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Perdock, Council Member Slooten
15. Consideration of Development Agreement, DA 2024-02 for an an existing approved
Commercial Cannabis Operation located at 14915 and 14935 Olympic Drive, units A/B2.
Recommended Action: Hold first reading of Ordinance 274-2024, Read by Title Only, Waive
further Reading and Adoption at the next City Council Meeting.
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Mayor Claffey opened the Public Hearing at 6:41 p.m.
There were no comments and Mayor Claffey closed the Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Vice Mayor Overton.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member
Perdock, Council Member Slooten
I. BUSINESS
16. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 2024-56, Approving a Memorandum of
Understanding Between the County of Lake, City of Lakeport, and City of Clearlake Authorizing
the Formation of the Lake County Regional Housing Trust Fund
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution
City Manager Flora gave the staff report. He asked for Council direction and motion to include
the authority for the City Attorney and City Manager to make minor admin changes if
necessary to the final draft of the Memorandum of Understanding.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Council Member Perdock, as stated
above.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member
Perdock, Council Member Slooten
17. Award of contract for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program towing, storing, dismantling
and disposal services.
Recommended Action: Award Contract
This item was deleted from the agenda.
18. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution SA-2024-03 Recommending the Lake County
Redevelopment Agency Oversight Board Amend the Loan Terms for Olympic Village
Apartments
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution
Executive Director Flora gave the staff report.
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Motion made by Member Cremer, Seconded by Member Slooten.
Voting Yea: Chair Claffey, Vice Chair Overton, Member Cremer, Member Perdock, Member
Slooten
19. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 2024-55 Approving the Appraisal, Fixing the
Amount of Just Compensation and Authorizing Offer to Owner of a Portion of 12105 San
Joaquin Ext., Clearlake for Right of Way
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution
City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Slooten, Seconded by Council Member Cremer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member
Perdock, Council Member Slooten
20. Consideration of Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 278-2024 Adjustment to
Councilmember Compensation
Recommended Action: Hold first reading of the ordinance, read by title only, waive further
reading, and set second reading and adoption for the next Council meeting
Director Swanson gave the staff report.
Motion made by Vice Mayor Overton, Seconded by Council Member Perdock.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Perdock
Voting Nay: Council Member Cremer, Council Member Slooten
21. Update on the Senior/Community Center Project
Recommended Action: Direction to Staff
Mayor Claffey proposed the Senior/Community Center be dedicated in Vice Mayor Overton's
honor.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member
Perdock, Council Member Slooten
J. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
K. PRESENTATIONS
22. Presentation by Mayor Claffey
23. Presentation by Vice Mayor Overton
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L. BUSINESS
24. Consideration of Acceptance of the November 2024 Election Results; Resolution No. 2024-57
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution and authorize City Clerk to deliver the Oath of Office
to newly elected Council Members
Director Swanson gave the staff report.
Motion made by Council Member Cremer, Seconded by Council Member Slooten.
Voting Yea: Mayor Claffey, Vice Mayor Overton, Council Member Cremer, Council Member
Perdock, Council Member Slooten
25. Swearing In of Newly Elected Council Members
Director/City Clerk Swanson gave the oath of office to Tara Downey, Jessica Hooten, and Mary
Wilson.
26. Appointment of the 2025 Mayor and Vice Mayor
It was moved by Council Member Slooten and seconded by Council Member Cremer to
nominate Council Member Cremer as Mayor. The motion passed with unanimous vote of the
Council.
It was moved by Mayor Cremer and seconded by Council Member Wilson to nominate Council
Member Slooten as Vice Mayor. The motion passed with unanimous vote of the Council.
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk
Agenda
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Thursday, December 05, 2024
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
The City Council meetings are viewable in person in the Council Chambers, via livestreaming on the
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public may participate through Zoom at the link listed below. The public will not be allowed to provide
verbal comment during the meeting if attending via Zoom. The public can submit comments in writing
for City Council consideration by commenting via the Q&A function in the Zoom platform or by sending
comments to the Administrative Services Director/City Clerk at mswanson@clearlake.ca.us. To give
the City Council adequate time to review your comments, you must submit your written emailed
comments prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
AGENDA
MEETING PROCEDURES: All items on agenda will be open for public comments before final action is
taken. Citizens wishing to introduce written material into the record at the public meeting on any item
are requested to provide a copy of the written material to the Administrative Services Director/City Clerk
prior to the meeting date so that the material may be distributed to the City Council prior to the meeting.
Speakers must restrict comments to the item as it appears on the agenda and stay within a three minutes
time limit. The Mayor has the discretion of limiting the total discussion time for an item
Pursuant to Senate Bill 1100 and the City Council Norms and Procedures, any member of the public
making personal, impertinent, and/or slanderous or profane remarks, or who becomes boisterous or
belligerent while addressing the City Council, staff or general public, or while attending the City Council
meeting and refuses to come to order at the direction of the Mayor/Presiding Officer, shall be removed
from the Council Chambers or the Zoom by the sergeant-at-arms or the City Clerk and may be barred
from further attendance before the Council during that meeting. Unauthorized remarks from the
audience, stamping of feet, whistles, yells, and similar demonstrations shall not be permitted by the
Mayor/Presiding Officer. The Mayor/Presiding Officer may direct the sergeant-at-arms to remove such
offenders from the room.
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Drive, Clearlake, California 95422, phone (707) 994-8201, ext 106, or via email at mswanson@clearlake.ca.us at
least 72 hours prior to the meeting, to allow time to provide for special accommodations.
AGENDA REPORTS
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pertaining to an open session item provided to a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to the
meeting, shall be made available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.clearlake.ca.us.
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A. ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE: The City Council invites members of the clergy, as well as
interested members of the public in the City of Clearlake, to voluntarily offer an invocation before
the beginning of its meetings for the benefit and blessing of the City Council. This opportunity is
voluntary and invocations are to be less than three minutes, offered in a solemn and respectful tone,
and directed at the City Council. Invocational speakers who do not abide by these simple rules of
respect and brevity shall be given a warning and/or not invited back to provide a subsequent
invocation for a reasonable period of time, as determined appropriate by the City. This policy is not
intended, and shall not be implemented or construed in any way, to affiliate the City Council with,
nor express the City Council's preference for, any faith or religious denomination. Rather, this policy
is intended to acknowledge and express the City Council's respect for the diversity of religious
denominations and faith represented and practiced among the citizens of Clearlake. If a scheduled
invocational speaker does not appear at the scheduled meeting, the Mayor will ask that the City
Council observe a moment of silence in lieu of the invocation. More information about the City's
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invocation policy is available upon request by contacting the Administrative Services Director/City
Clerk at (707) 994-8201x106 or via email at mswanson@clearlake.ca.us.
D. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA (This is the time for agenda modifications.)
E. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of December's Adoptable Dogs
F. PUBLIC COMMENT: This is the time for any member of the public to address the City Council on any
matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. The Brown Act,
with limited exceptions, does not allow the Council or staff to discuss issues brought forth under
Public Comment. The Council cannot take action on non-agenda items. Concerns may be referred to
staff or placed on the next available agenda. Please note that comments from the public will also be
taken on each agenda item. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person.
G. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
member of the Council requests otherwise, or if staff has requested a change under Adoption of the
Agenda, in which case the item will be removed for separate consideration. Any item so removed will
be taken up following the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
2. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 276-2024, An Amendment to Chapter 3,
Section 5 of the Clearlake Municipal Code Regarding Fire Mitigation Fees
Recommended Action: Hold a second reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No.
276-2024
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 275-2024, An Ordinance Adding Chapter 13-3
to the Clearlake Municipal Code Establishing Fire Hydrant Inspection and Testing
Requirements.
Recommended Action: Hold a second reading, read it by title only, waive further reading, and
adopt
4. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 277-2024, An Ordinance of the City of Clearlake Amending
Chapter VIII, Section 8.5 to Add Subsection 8.5-7 to Establish Standards for Utility
Construction and Maintenance in the Public Right-of-Way and Standards for Relocation of
Underground Utilities
Recommended Action: Hold second reading, read by title only, waive further reading, and
adopt Ordinance
5. Authorization of an Amendment of Contract for the Clean CA Austin Park Shade Structure
Project
Recommended Action: Move to amend the contract with Park Planet in the amount of
$19,333.
6. Authorization of an Amendment of Contract with California Engineering Company for the
Burns Valley/Arrowhead Project
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Recommended Action: Move to amend the contract with California Engineering Company in
the amount of $ 189,569.11
7. End Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency
for Winter Storms
Recommended Action: Discontinue declaration of emergency
8. Minutes
Recommended Action: Receive and file
9. Continuation of Director of Emergency Services/City Manager Proclamation Declaring a Local
Emergency for the Boyles Fire
Recommended Action: Continue declaration of emergency
10. Adoption of the 2024 Conflict of Interest Code; Resolution No. 2024-58
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution
11. Annual Calendar of Meetings for 2025
Recommended Action: Review and approve
12. 2024 Mayor's Appointments List
Recommended Action: No action necessary. List provided for information only.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
13. Discussion and Consideration of Various Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
Recommended Action: Hold first reading of Ordinance 271-2024, Read by Title Only, Waive
Further Reading and Adoption at the next City Council Meeting.
14. Consideration of Development Agreement, DA 2024-01 for an an existing approved
Commercial Cannabis Operation located at 14915 and 14935 Olympic Drive, Units C/D/E/F.
Recommended Action: Hold first reading of Ordinance 273-2024, Read by Title Only, Waive
Further Reading and Adoption at the next City Council Meeting.
15. Consideration of Development Agreement, DA 2024-02 for an an existing approved
Commercial Cannabis Operation located at 14915 and 14935 Olympic Drive, units A/B2.
Recommended Action: Hold first reading of Ordinance 274-2024, Read by Title Only, Waive
further Reading and Adoption at the next City Council Meeting.
I. BUSINESS
16. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 2024-56, Approving a Memorandum of
Understanding Between the County of Lake, City of Lakeport, and City of Clearlake Authorizing
the Formation of the Lake County Regional Housing Trust Fund
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution
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17. Award of contract for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program towing, storing, dismantling
and disposal services.
Recommended Action: Award Contract
18. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution SA-2024-03 Recommending the Lake County
Redevelopment Agency Oversight Board Amend the Loan Terms for Olympic Village
Apartments
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution
19. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 2024-55 Approving the Appraisal, Fixing the
Amount of Just Compensation and Authorizing Offer to Owner of a Portion of 12105 San
Joaquin Ext., Clearlake for Right of Way
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution
20. Consideration of Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 278-2024 Adjustment to
Councilmember Compensation
Recommended Action: Hold first reading of the ordinance, read by title only, waive further
reading, and set second reading and adoption for the next Council meeting
21. Update on the Senior/Community Center Project
Recommended Action: Direction to Staff
J. CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
K. PRESENTATIONS
22. Presentation by Mayor Claffey
23. Presentation by Vice Mayor Overton
L. BUSINESS
24. Consideration of Acceptance of the November 2024 Election Results; Resolution No. 2024-57
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution and authorize City Clerk to deliver the Oath of Office
to newly elected Council Members
25. Swearing In of Newly Elected Council Members
26. Appointment of the 2025 Mayor and Vice Mayor
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: December 2, 2024
BY:
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Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk
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