Clearlake public meetings in 2024

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will accept November 2024 election results and swear in newly elected members. The body is also considering several ordinances regarding fire mitigation, utility construction, and zoning amendments.

• Contract amendment with California Engineering Company for Burns Valley/Arrowhead Project for $189,569.11
• Contract amendment with Park Planet for Austin Park Shade Structure Project for $19,333
• Ordinance No. 276-2024 regarding fire mitigation fees
• Development agreements for commercial cannabis operations at 14915 and 14935 Olympic Drive
• Resolution to form the Lake County Regional Housing Trust Fund

The Clearlake City Council adopted three ordinances on second reading: fire mitigation fees (Ordinance 276-2024), fire hydrant inspection and testing requirements (Ordinance 275-2024), and standards for utility construction and relocation in public rights-of-way (Ordinance 277-2024). The council also approved contract amendments for the Austin Park shade structure and the Burns Valley/Arrowhead project, and held first readings for zoning text amendments and development agreements for two cannabis operations. The meeting concluded with the swearing-in of new council members and the appointment of Russ Cremer as Mayor and Dirk Slooten as Vice Mayor for 2025.

• Adopted Ordinance 276-2024 amending fire mitigation fees (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 275-2024 establishing fire hydrant inspection and testing requirements (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 277-2024 setting utility construction and relocation standards (5-0)
• Approved $19,333 contract amendment with Park Planet for Austin Park shade structure (5-0)
• Approved $189,569.11 contract amendment with California Engineering Company for Burns Valley/Arrowhead (5-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 271-2024 for zoning text amendments with correction (5-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 273-2024 for DA 2024-01 cannabis operation at 14915/14935 Olympic Dr (5-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 274-2024 for DA 2024-02 cannabis operation at 14915/14935 Olympic Dr (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The council will consider Resolution 2024-60, which acknowledges completion of the Lakeshore/San Joaquin Road Improvement Project and authorizes the closeout of Community Development Contract 2017-DR-INF-17001-1. It will also consider Resolution 2024-61 to approve an application for funding under the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) NOFA. Additionally, the council will review bids for the towing, storing, dismantling, and disposal services for the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program and is recommended to reject all bids. All items are open for public comment before final action.

• Adopt Resolution 2024-60 to close out Community Development Contract 2017-DR-INF-17001-1 after the Lakeshore/San Joaquin Road Improvement Project
• Adopt Resolution 2024-61 to approve funding under the 2024 CDBG NOFA
• Reject all bids for towing, storing, dismantling, and disposal services for the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program

The Clearlake City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-60, acknowledging completion of the Lakeshore/San Joaquin Road Improvement Project and authorizing closeout of the Community Development Contract. They also unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-61, approving an application for funding under the 2024 CDBG NOFA. All bids for towing, storing, dismantling, and disposal services for the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program were rejected unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-60 acknowledging project completion and authorizing closeout of Community Development Contract 2017-DR-INF-17001-1 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-61 approving application for funding under the 2024 CDBG NOFA (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for towing, storing, dismantling, and disposal services for the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Clearlake City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine items and then discuss multiple ordinances, including a new tobacco retailer regulation (Ordinance No. 272‑2024). Additional business includes proposals on fire‑mitigation fees, fire‑hydrant inspection requirements, underground utility relocation standards, tribal consultation guidelines, and an amendment to the police chief employment agreement. The council will also adopt updated salary schedules and amend council norms and procedures.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 272‑2024 establishing Article 6‑10 to regulate tobacco retailers
• Introduce Ordinance No. 276‑2024 amending fire‑mitigation fees (first reading)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 275‑2024 adding fire‑hydrant inspection and testing requirements (first reading)
• Amend Employment Services Agreement with Timothy Hobbs as Police Chief
• Adopt Tribal Consultation Guidelines

The Clearlake City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including amendments to council norms, a tobacco retailer ordinance, and continuation of a winter storm emergency declaration. The council also introduced ordinances on fire mitigation fees, fire hydrant inspections, and underground utility relocation standards, and adopted tribal consultation guidelines, a police chief contract amendment, and an updated salary schedule. A liability claim was denied in closed session.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 272-2024 regulating tobacco retailers (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 276-2024 on fire mitigation fees, first reading (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 275-2024 on fire hydrant inspection and testing, first reading (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 277-2024 on underground utility relocation standards, first reading (5-0)
• Adopted Tribal Consultation Guidelines (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Police Chief Timothy Hobbs' employment agreement (5-0)
• Adopted updated FY 24-25 salary schedule (5-0)
• Denied liability claim by Kathleen Sherlock in closed session (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will adopt the second amendment to the FY 2024‑25 budget, adjusting appropriations and revenues. It will also receive the annual financial and single audit report for fiscal year 2022‑23. Additional items include a proposal to create a regional housing trust fund, the introduction of an ordinance regulating tobacco retailers, and approval of the Measure V project plan update. Public comments and updates on the Boyles Fire will also be addressed.

• Adopt Resolution 2024‑30: 2nd Amendment to FY 2024‑25 Budget (adjusting appropriations and revenues)
• Adopt Resolution 2024‑44: Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report for FY 2022‑23
• Direction to staff on establishing a Regional Housing Trust Fund
• Introduce Ordinance No. 272‑2024 regulating tobacco retailers (first reading)
• Approve Measure V Project Plan Update

The Clearlake City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for job classifications and a budget amendment, and adopted the annual financial report. It also introduced a tobacco retailer ordinance, approved the Measure V project plan update, and denied all appeals of orders to abate nuisances on 19 properties. The council directed staff to bring a regional housing trust fund to a future agenda and received an update on the Boyles Fire without giving direction.

• Adopted consent agenda including Resolution 2024-49 (Deputy City Clerk/HR Tech positions), Resolution 2024-51 (Chief of Crime Reduction and Innovation), Resolution 2024-52 (2nd budget amendment), and continued emergency declarations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-44 accepting FY 2022-23 Annual Financial Report and Single Audit (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring regional housing trust fund to future agenda (consensus)
• Introduced Ordinance 272-2024 regulating tobacco retailers, first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Measure V Project Plan update (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-50 authorizing Fire Prevention Equipment Operator position (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-47 extending temporary road closures to reduce illegal dumping (unanimous)
• Denied all appeals of abatement orders for 19 properties via Resolution 2024-48 (unanimous)

Measure V Oversight Board Regular Meeting

The Measure V Oversight Board will review and file the 2023 meeting minutes. It will consider and adopt Resolution No. OC 2024-01, which addresses prior year expenditures and an updated Measure V implementation plan. Public comment will be allowed on agenda items, limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval and filing of the 2023 minutes
• Adoption of Resolution No. OC 2024-01 for prior year expenditures and updated Measure V plan
• Public comment on agenda items (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Roll call and pledge of allegiance
• Board and City Manager reports

The Measure V Oversight Board adopted the agenda, approved the corrected 2023 minutes, and adopted Resolution No. OC 2024-01 regarding prior year expenditures and the updated Measure V Plan. The board also reached a consensus to schedule a special meeting to review the 2022/2023 audit of Measure V funds.

• Adopted the agenda (4-1 vote, Member Almon voting nay)
• Approved the 2023 minutes with a correction noting Member Sabatier was absent (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. OC 2024-01 regarding prior year expenditures and the updated Measure V Plan (5-0)
• Agreed by consensus to hold a special meeting for the 2022/2023 Measure V audit review
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:10 p.m. (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will vote on a resolution to designate the City Manager as the City of Clearlake's agent for non‑state agencies, specifically CalOES, for open and future disasters for a three‑year term. The Council will also consider a resolution acknowledging the completion of the Oak Valley Villas project funded by a Community Development Block Grant. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Resolution to designate City Manager as agent for non‑state agencies (CalOES) for open/future disasters, 3‑year term
• Resolution to acknowledge completion of Oak Valley Villas CDBG project
• Roll call
• Pledge of allegiance
• Adjournment

The Clearlake City Council held a special meeting on October 24, 2024, with three members present (Vice Mayor Overton, Council Members Cremer and Perdock) and two absent (Mayor Claffey and Council Member Slooten). The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2024-45, designating the City Manager as the city's agent for non-state agencies (CalOES) for open and future disasters for a three-year term. The council also unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2024-46, acknowledging the completion of the Oak Valley Villas project funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 2024-45 designating City Manager as agent for CalOES for 3 years (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-46 acknowledging completion of Oak Valley Villas (CDBG) (3-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to continue consideration of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments ZOA 2024‑02 and 2024‑06, with a recommendation to adopt Resolution 2024‑03. The commission will also review the Native Tree Protection Ordinance and provide direction to staff. Additional agenda items include routine consent agenda items, public comments, and reports.

• Continuation of public hearing: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments ZOA 2024‑02 & 2024‑06 – Recommended action: adopt Resolution 2024‑03
• Review and discussion of the Native Tree Protection Ordinance – Recommendation: provide direction to staff
• Consent agenda items – routine items to be approved by one motion
• Public comment – limited to three minutes per person
• City Manager and Commissioner reports

City Council Regular Meeting

The Clearlake City Council will consider several routine items on its October 3 meeting, including road closures for community events and a contract amendment. Council members will vote on a $109,852.50 amendment to the Square Signs LLC digital marquee signs contract. They will also adopt resolutions related to a hospital improvement district and the police department’s military equipment report.

• Approve Resolution 2024-40 for road closure on Oct 19, 2024 for the Robert Viramontes Memorial Soap Box Derby
• Approve Resolution 2024-41 for road closure on Oct 31, 2024 for the Trunk or Treat Event
• Amend contract with Square Signs LLC for the Digital Marquee Signs Project in the amount of $109,852.50
• Adopt Resolution 2024-42 granting consent to Lake County to establish the Lake County Hospital Improvement District
• Adopt Resolution 2024-43 renewing Ordinance 261-2022 and approve the Clearlake Police Department Military Equipment Report

The Clearlake City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $109,852.50 contract amendment with Square Signs LLC for the Digital Marquee Signs Project, road closures for the Soap Box Derby and Trunk or Treat events, and renewal of the police military equipment report. The council also adopted Resolution 2024-42 granting consent to establish the Lake County Hospital Improvement District. No action was taken on the Boyles Fire update or the closed session litigation item.

• Approved consent agenda including contract amendment with Square Signs LLC for $109,852.50 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-40 approving road closure for Robert Viramontes Memorial Soap Box Derby on Oct 19, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-41 approving road closure for Trunk or Treat Event on Oct 31, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-43 renewing Ordinance 261-2022 and approving Police Department Military Equipment Report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-42 granting consent to establish Lake County Hospital Improvement District (5-0)
• Continued declaration of local emergency for winter storms (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments ZOA 2024-02 and the corresponding environmental filing CE 2024-06. The commission is asked to consider adopting Resolution 2024-03.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments ZOA 2024-02
• Review of environmental filing Categorical Exemption CE 2024-06
• Proposed adoption of Resolution 2024-03

The Clearlake Planning Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-03, approving zoning ordinance text amendments (ZOA 2024-02) and the corresponding categorical exemption (CE 2024-06). The public hearing was opened and closed with no public comment. The motion passed 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-03 for zoning text amendments ZOA 2024-02 (5-0)
• Approved categorical exemption CE 2024-06 (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss water service in the city and receive an update on the Boyles Fire. The body is also considering several contracts for city infrastructure and a local emergency declaration for winter storms.

• Award of contract for Gateway Monument Sign Project to Express Signs and Neon
• Agreement with PCD, Inc. for City Council Chambers Sound System Replacement (Resolution No. 2024-39)
• Continuation of local emergency declaration for winter storms
• Discussion regarding water service in the city
• Update on the Boyles Fire

The Clearlake City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the sound system replacement agreement and continuation of the winter storm emergency declaration, but pulled the Gateway Monument Sign contract from the agenda. No action was taken on the Boyles Fire update or water service discussion, and no action was taken in closed session.

• Approved consent agenda items 4-7 (minutes, sound system agreement, emergency declaration, warrants)
• Pulled Item 3 (Gateway Monument Sign contract) from agenda
• No action taken on Boyles Fire update
• No action taken on water service discussion
• No action taken in closed session

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider a road closure on Golf Avenue to support Local Assistance Center hours. The body is also reviewing the ratification of a local emergency declaration and a request for a state of emergency due to the Boyles Fire.

• Resolution No. 2024-37: Road closure of Golf Avenue during Local Assistance Center hours
• Resolution No. 2024-38: Ratification of Local Emergency Declaration and request for State of Emergency due to Boyles Fire

The Clearlake City Council unanimously adopted two resolutions: closing Golf Avenue during Local Assistance Center hours and ratifying the local emergency declaration for the Boyles Fire, including a request for a state proclamation. Both passed 5-0. The council also agreed to discuss the emergency evacuation process at a future meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-37 closing Golf Avenue during Local Assistance Center hours (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-38 ratifying Boyles Fire emergency declaration and requesting state proclamation (5-0)
• Agreed to hold future discussion on emergency evacuation process

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments ZOA 2024-02 and a corresponding environmental filing. The body is asked to adopt Resolution 2024-03.

• Public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments ZOA 2024-02
• Consideration of environmental filing Categorical Exemption CE 2024-06
• Recommended adoption of Resolution 2024-03

The Clearlake Planning Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-03, approving Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZOA 2024-02 and its corresponding categorical exemption (CE 2024-06). The public hearing was opened and closed with no public comment. The motion passed 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-03 approving ZOA 2024-02 (5-0)
• Approved Categorical Exemption CE 2024-06 (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the setting of water rates and consider a response to the 2023-24 Grand Jury Report regarding the City of Clearlake Animal Shelter. The meeting also includes presentations on a proposed Business Improvement District and Senior Center Month.

• Discussion regarding setting water rates
• Response to 2023-24 Grand Jury Report on City of Clearlake Animal Shelter
• Presentation from Adventist Health Clear Lake on Business Improvement District development
• Continuation of Local Emergency declaration for winter storms
• Closed session regarding litigation with Highlands Mutual Water Company and Koi Nation of Northern California

The Council directed staff to continue working on consolidating water companies under city oversight. It approved the response to the Grand Jury report on the animal shelter and continued the local emergency declaration for winter storms. Two liability claims were rejected in closed session.

• Directed staff to continue work on consolidating water companies under city oversight
• Approved response to 2023-24 Grand Jury report on animal shelter (unanimous)
• Continued declaration of local emergency for winter storms (unanimous)
• Rejected claim of Jeffrey Dryden (unanimous)
• Rejected claim of Andrew and Bailey Hulett (unanimous)

City Council Special Meeting

The Clearlake City Council will consider two agenda items at its special meeting. It will move to approve a contract with Express Sign and Neon for the Gateway Signage Project in the amount of $169,772.75, with authority to add up to 10% for unforeseen amendments. It will also consider Resolution 2024-36 to close a road on September 14, 2024 for the Robert Viramontes Memorial Soap Box Derby. All items are open for public comment before final action.

• Award contract to Express Sign and Neon for Gateway Signage Project – $169,772.75 (plus up to 10% amendment authority)
• Approve Resolution 2024-36 for road closure on Sep 14, 2024 for Robert Viramontes Memorial Soap Box Derby

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included awarding a $169,772.75 contract to Express Sign and Neon for the Gateway Signage Project and authorizing the City Manager to approve up to 10% in additional unforeseen amendments. The council also approved Resolution 2024-40, closing a road on October 19, 2024, for the Robert Viramontes Memorial Soap Box Derby. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $169,772.75 Gateway Signage contract with Express Sign and Neon (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to approve up to 10% for unforeseen contract amendments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-40 for road closure on October 19, 2024 for Soap Box Derby (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Clearlake City Council will consider approving contracts for engineering services and amending the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting will also include a continuation of a local emergency declaration and a discussion on tribal consultation guidelines.

• Amendment of contract with California Engineering for $82,669.10
• Award of contract for Rumsey/Turner Road Rehabilitation Project at $134,075.21
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-35 amending the FY 2024-25 Budget
• Discussion on City Guidelines for Tribal Consultation
• Continuation of Local Emergency Declaration for Winter Storms

The Clearlake City Council approved a consent agenda that included a $134,075.21 contract with California Engineering for design services on the Rumsey/Turner Road Rehabilitation Project and an $82,669.10 amendment to an on-call contract for the Clean California Project. The council also adopted Resolution 2024-35, the first amendment to the FY 2024-25 budget, and approved Resolution SA 2024-02 amending a purchase and sale agreement for property at 2890 Old Highway 53 to Danco Homes, LLC. Item #12 on tribal consultation guidelines was removed from the agenda, and no action was taken on the water district consolidation case study.

• Approved $134,075.21 contract with California Engineering for Rumsey/Turner Road design services (4-0)
• Approved $82,669.10 amendment to on-call contract with California Engineering for Clean California Project (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-35, 1st Amendment to FY 2024-25 Budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SA 2024-02 amending purchase and sale agreement for 2890 Old Highway 53 to Danco Homes, LLC (4-0)
• Continued declaration of local emergency for winter storms (4-0)
• Accepted 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice regarding Conflict of Interest Code amendments (4-0)
• Removed Item #12 (tribal consultation guidelines) from agenda
• No action taken on water district consolidation case study

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the conversion of Pine Street to a one-way street. The body will also discuss water-related issues, potential recreational ballot measures, and city facility events.

• Public hearing on converting Pine Street to a one-way street
• Additional $250,000 for legal services contract with Downey Brand (total $750,000)
• Contract amendment for Lucy & Company public relations services up to $187,500
• Ordinance No. 270-2024 amending the City Manager position
• Resolution No. 2024-33 to adjust Police Lieutenant salary range from 64 to 71

The Clearlake City Council approved a resolution to convert Pine Street to a one-way street, adopted an ordinance amending the city manager position, and authorized additional legal services spending. The council also directed staff to consider event fee modifications and waivers, and designated voting delegates for the League of California Cities conference. No action was taken on water-related issues, and a ballot measure discussion was removed from the agenda.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-34 authorizing Pine Street one-way conversion (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 270-2024 amending City Manager position section (5-0)
• Authorized additional $250,000 for Downey Brand legal services, total $750,000 (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Lucy & Company for up to $187,500 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-33 adjusting Police Lieutenant salary range from 64 to 71 (5-0)
• Directed staff to bring forward resolution on event fee modifications and waivers (consensus)
• Directed City Manager to work with farmer's market to lower or waive event permit cost (consensus)
• Designated Vice Mayor Overton as voting delegate, Perdock and Cremer as alternates (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and comment on the scope of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the 47.5‑acre Airport Redevelopment Project. Staff will receive public input and provide feedback on potential environmental effects. Routine items include adopting the agenda and filing the meeting minutes.

• Adopt the agenda (including any modifications)
• Review and file meeting minutes under the consent agenda
• Public hearing to review and comment on the DEIR scope for the 47.5‑acre Airport Redevelopment Project

The Clearlake Planning Commission met and adopted the agenda and consent agenda. A public hearing was held to review and comment on the scope of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the 47.5-acre Airport Redevelopment Project, but no formal action was taken. The meeting was informational only, with staff and a consultant providing an overview.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes review and file (5-0)
• Held public hearing on DEIR scope for Airport Redevelopment Project; no action taken

City Council Regular Meeting

The Clearlake City Council will consider several agenda items, including amending a contract with Square Signs LLC for the Digital Marquee Signs Project in the amount of $48,583.75. Other actions include approving an amendment to OpenGov Inc. services, adopting a mitigation fee program for the Lake County Fire Protection District, approving a memorandum of understanding with Konocti Unified School District for a school resource officer, and holding the first reading of Ordinance No. 270-2024. Routine items such as warrants, minutes, and continuation of a local emergency proclamation will be received and filed. All items are listed on the consent agenda unless moved for separate discussion.

• Amend contract with Square Signs LLC for Digital Marquee Signs Project – $48,583.75
• Amend agreement with OpenGov Inc. to expand services to include OpenGov/Cartegraph Suite
• Adopt Resolution 2024-14 establishing a mitigation fee program for Lake County Fire Protection District
• Approve MOU with Konocti Unified School District for a School Resource Officer
• Hold first reading of Ordinance No. 270-2024 amending Section 2-3.7 of the Municipal Code

The Clearlake City Council unanimously directed staff to draft an ordinance for the City to collect fire mitigation fees on behalf of the Lake County Fire Protection District, with annual reporting and spending limited to within the City's jurisdiction. The Council also approved a 3% COLA for management employees, a School Resource Officer MOU with Konocti Unified School District, and held the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign certain documents. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Directed staff to draft ordinance for City to collect fire mitigation fees (5-0)
• Approved 3% COLA for management employees (5-0)
• Approved MOU with KUSD for School Resource Officer (5-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance No. 270-2024 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Square Signs LLC contract for $48,583.75 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to OpenGov Inc. agreement (5-0)
• Continued local emergency declaration for winter storms (5-0)
• Rejected liability claims from Jeffrey Dryden and Gina Doidge (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will appoint a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024. The meeting includes public hearings regarding cannabis operation amendments at 2160 Ogulin Canyon Road and a live music permit for Monterrey Grill.

• Appointment of 2024 Planning Commission Chairperson/Vice Chairperson
• Amendments to cannabis operation entitlements at 2160 Ogulin Canyon Road
• Live & Amplified Music permit for Monterrey Grill at 15176 Lakeshore Drive

The Planning Commission appointed Fawn Williams as Chair and Jack Smalley as Vice Chair for 2024. It also approved amendments to previously approved planning entitlements for a commercial cannabis operation at 2160 Ogulin Canyon Road, and approved a conditional use permit and categorical exemption allowing live and amplified music at the Monterrey Grill on Lakeshore Drive. Both business items passed unanimously with Commissioner Coker absent.

• Appointed Fawn Williams as Chair for 2024 (unanimous, Coker absent)
• Appointed Jack Smalley as Vice Chair for 2024 (unanimous, Coker absent)
• Adopted Resolution PC 2024-01 amending planning entitlements for commercial cannabis operation at 2160 Ogulin Canyon Road (unanimous, Coker absent)
• Adopted Resolution PC 2024-02 approving CUP 2024-01 and CE 2024-03 for live and amplified music at Monterrey Grill, 15176 Lakeshore Drive (unanimous, Coker absent)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Clearlake City Council will hold a budget workshop and regular meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, fee schedule, and appropriations limit. The council will also consider police equipment purchases and labor agreements for police and middle management associations.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 City Budget
• Agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. for police body cameras and Tasers
• Amendment to GEI Consulting contract from $24,500 to $100,000
• Sale of real property at 4192 Hemlock Ave for $20,000
• Approval of MOUs with Police Officer and Middle Management associations

The Clearlake City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, fee schedule, and appropriations limit. The council approved agreements for police body cameras and tasers, extended road closures for environmental protection, and authorized the purchase of property at 14775 Burns Valley Road for $150,000. Additionally, the council confirmed liens for unpaid penalties totaling $110,070 and directed staff to draft an ordinance regarding tobacco use in schools.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 Budget (5-0)
• Approved Axon agreement for police body cameras and tasers (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 14775 Burns Valley Road for $150,000
• Confirmed liens for unpaid penalties totaling $110,070 (3-0-2 recusal)
• Approved sale of 4192 Hemlock Ave for $20,000
• Extended temporary road closures to reduce illegal dumping
• Directed staff to draft ordinance on tobacco use in schools
• Adopted MOUs with Police Officer and Middle Management Associations

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts for road rehabilitation and signage projects. The agenda also includes a presentation on Clearview AI and a discussion regarding local water providers.

• Clearlake Park Road Rehabilitation contract with Lamon Construction for $6,164,002.40
• South Ballpark Road Rehabilitation contract with Argonaut Constructors for $2,018,696.00
• Wayfinding and Digital Marquee Signage contract with Square Signs LLC for $306,560
• Presentation on Clearview AI Investigative Platform
• Discussion regarding Clearlake's water providers

The Clearlake City Council approved four major infrastructure contracts for road rehabilitation and signage projects. Additionally, the Council adopted a resolution to call for the upcoming General Municipal Election and continued a local emergency declaration regarding winter storms.

• Approved $306,560 contract with SQUARE SIGNS LLC for signage (5-0)
• Approved $2,018,696 contract with Argonaut Constructors for road work (5-0)
• Approved $3,228,400.20 contract with All American Construction (5-0)
• Approved $6,164,002.40 contract with Lamon Construction (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-23 for General Municipal Election (5-0)
• Continued local emergency declaration for winter storms (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the approval of a sale for surplus real property located at 14709 Palmer Avenue. The meeting also includes consideration of salary range updates for the Community Development Specialist classification and an amendment to the 2023-24 budget.

• Sale of surplus real property at 14709 Palmer Avenue
• Community Development Specialist classification and salary range update
• Adoption of the 4th Amendment to the FY 2023-24 Budget
• Continuation of local emergency declaration for winter storms
• Proclamation declaring May 18–May 24, 2024, as Safe Boating Week

The City Council approved the sale of surplus real property at 14709 Palmer Avenue and adopted a budget amendment for FY 2023-24. The Council also established a salary range for the Community Development Specialist classification and directed legal counsel to initiate litigation.

• Adopted 4th Amendment to FY 2023-24 Budget via Resolution 2024-20 (5-0)
• Approved sale of surplus real property at 14709 Palmer Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Community Development Specialist classification and salary range via Resolution 2024-21 (5-0)
• Directed legal counsel to initiate litigation following closed session (5-0)
• Continued local emergency declaration for winter storms (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a funding application for the Lakeshore Drive Safety Enhancement Project through a US Department of Transportation grant. The agenda also includes continuing a local emergency declaration for winter storms and discussing foreclosure actions for properties with significant administrative fines.

• SS4A grant application for Lakeshore Drive Safety Enhancement Project
• Continuation of local emergency declaration for winter storms
• Discussion regarding foreclosure actions for properties with significant administrative fines
• Proclamations for Military Appreciation Month and Police Week

The City Council adopted Resolution 2024-19 to seek funding for the Lakeshore Drive Safety Enhancement Project via a federal grant. The Council also continued the local emergency declaration for winter storms and directed staff to proceed with foreclosure actions for properties with significant administrative fines.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-19 to apply for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant (5-0)
• Continued the local emergency declaration for winter storms (5-0)
• Directed staff to move forward with foreclosure actions for properties with significant administrative fines (Consensus)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes and warrants (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Clearlake City Council will process routine financial approvals, including a budget amendment and a $75,000 contract extension with ECORP Consulting. Members will also discuss and vote on a draft policy governing city staff use of generative AI tools. Finally, the council is scheduled to consider a new employment agreement for City Manager Alan Flora.

• Adopt 3rd Amendment to FY 2023-24 Budget adjusting appropriations
• Approve amendment to professional services agreement with ECORP Consulting for a new total of $75,000
• Consider Resolution 2024-18 to apply for California Department of Housing and Community Development CPLHA funding
• Discuss and adopt draft policy on use of generative AI tools by city staff
• Consider approval of new employment services agreement with Alan Flora as City Manager

The City Council approved a new employment services agreement for City Manager Alan Flora. The council also adopted a policy for the use of generative AI tools and authorized a funding application for permanent local housing.

• Approved new employment services agreement for City Manager Alan Flora (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-18 to apply for CPLHA housing funding (5-0)
• Adopted draft City Policy for Use of Generative AI Tools (5-0)
• Approved amendment to ECORP Consulting professional services agreement for $75,000 (5-0)
• Adopted 3rd Amendment to FY 2023-24 Budget via Resolution 2024-17 (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Clearlake City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 269-2024, which updates municipal code regarding fire mitigation fees that apply to local properties. The council will also vote on a resolution addressing operations for the Lake County Sanitation District's Southeast Regional Wastewater System within city limits. Routine consent agenda items include continuing a local winter storm emergency declaration and authorizing accounting services with Eide Bailly.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 269-2024 updating Clearlake Municipal Code Section 3-5 for fire mitigation fees
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-16 regarding the Lake County Sanitation District's Southeast Regional Wastewater System operations in Clearlake
• Authorization of a consulting engagement letter with Eide Bailly for accounting support services
• Continuation of the Director of Emergency Services/City Manager proclamation declaring a local emergency for winter storms

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 269-2024 to update Municipal Code Section 3-5 and passed Resolution 2024-16 regarding the Southeast Regional Wastewater System. The council also authorized accounting services with Eide Bailly and continued a local emergency declaration for winter storms.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 269-2024 updating Municipal Code Section 3-5 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-16 regarding Lake County Sanitation District's Southeast Regional Wastewater System (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign accounting services engagement letter with Eide Bailly (5-0)
• Continued local emergency declaration for winter storms (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Clearlake City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed municipal code updates and modifications to Lake County Fire Protection District fire mitigation fees, with final consideration continued to April 4 for residents who pay those utility charges. The council will also consider Resolution 2024-15 to support Chelsea Investment’s application for a HOME grant aimed at developing affordable housing at 15837 18th Avenue. Routine administrative and financial items are grouped under the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 269-2024 updating municipal code Section 3-5 and modifying Lake County Fire Protection District fire mitigation fees (continued to April 4)
• Resolution 2024-15 supporting Chelsea Investment’s HOME grant application for affordable housing at 15837 18th Avenue, Clearlake
• Consent agenda includes disposal/sale of surplus vehicles and adoption of Resolution 2024-13 amending the CDBG-CV program agreement
• Closed session covers City Manager performance evaluation and legal counsel conference regarding a liability claim from Project Harris, LLC

The Clearlake City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting Chelsea Investment's application for affordable housing development at 15837 18th Avenue. The Council also held the first reading of Ordinance No. 269-2024 regarding updates to fire mitigation fees, setting the final adoption for the next meeting. Additionally, the Council authorized the disposal and sale of surplus police vehicles and adopted an amendment to a Community Development Block Grant agreement.

• Approved Resolution 2024-15 supporting Chelsea Investment's affordable housing application (5-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance No. 269-2024 on fire mitigation fees; second reading set for April 4 (5-0)
• Authorized disposal/sale of surplus vehicles and adopted Resolution No. 2024-12 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-13 amending CDBG-CV Standard Agreement (5-0)
• Received and filed 2022 Solid Waste Report, Vector Control minutes, and warrants (5-0)
• No action taken in closed session

Fire Mitigation Fee Workshop and City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved a contract for engineering design services and adopted a resolution regarding tribal consultation. The Council also identified project priorities for a federal funding request to Congressman Thompson.

• Awarded $757,459 engineering design contract to BKF Engineers for Dam Road Roundabout Project
• Adopted Resolution 2024-10 designating City Manager to engage in Government to Government Tribal Consultation
• Adopted Resolution 2024-11 prioritizing Algae Cleaner, Sports Complex, and Austin Park/Skate Park/Bathrooms for FY 2025 funding request
• Continued local emergency declaration for winter storms
• Approved leave of absence without pay for Maintenance Worker Johnny Miskill
• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved consent agenda items

City Council Special Meeting

The Clearlake City Council is considering two resolutions to approve grant applications. These include funding for code enforcement services and water infrastructure planning.

• Resolution 2024-08: $1.5 million CDBG-MIT grant for Code Enforcement Services
• Resolution 2024-09: $400,000 CDBG-RIP grant for Water Infrastructure Planning

The Clearlake City Council held a special meeting on February 29, 2024, with four of five members present. The council approved Resolution 2024-08, authorizing an application for $1.5 million in CDBG-MIT Resilient Planning and Public Services funding for code enforcement services, and Resolution 2024-09, authorizing an application for $400,000 in CDBG-RIP funding for water infrastructure planning. Both motions passed with four yea votes; Council Member Dirk Slooten was absent. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 2024-08: application for $1.5M CDBG-MIT grant for code enforcement services (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-09: application for $400K CDBG-RIP grant for water infrastructure planning (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider mid-year budget adjustments and the use of development impact fees. The agenda also includes a request to ratify a local emergency declaration for winter storms and a purchase for Austin Park.

• Review and approve use and retention of FY 2022-23 Development Impact Fees
• Adopt mid-year budget adjustments for the FY 2023-24 Budget (Resolution 2024-06)
• Ratify a local emergency declaration for winter storms (Resolution 2024-07)
• Purchase of shade structures for Austin Park from Park Planet for $147,942.51
• Presentation of February's Adoptable Dogs and North Bay Animal Services Annual Report

The City Council approved the purchase of shade structures for Austin Park and adopted mid-year budget adjustments for FY 2023-24. The council also ratified a local emergency proclamation for winter storms and approved the retention of FY 2022-23 development impact fees.

• Approved $147,942.51 for Austin Park shade structures via Park Planet (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-06 for FY 2023-24 mid-year budget adjustments (4-0)
• Ratified local emergency proclamation for winter storms via Resolution 2024-07 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-05 approving use and retention of FY 2022-23 Development Impact Fees (4-0)
• Approved adoption of the agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and warrants (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is considering a motion to discontinue the use of virtual meetings for public comment. The agenda also includes contract amendments for the Senior Center Kitchen Remodel Project.

• $20,000 contract amendment with ProEx Construction for the Senior Center Kitchen Remodel Project
• $33,000 purchase contract amendment with National Food Equipment for a freezer installation
• Resolution No. 2024-04 regarding modifications to the Traffic Safety Committee
• Presentation of the Clearlake Police Department's Annual Report
• Proclamation declaring February 2024 as Black History Month

The City Council approved contract amendments for the Senior Center Kitchen Remodel and appointed members to the Traffic Safety Committee. The Council also reached a consensus to continue allowing virtual public comments via Zoom. Following a closed session, the Council directed the City Manager to make an offer to purchase property at 14775 Burns Valley Road.

• Approved $20,000 contract amendment for ProEx Construction (Senior Center Kitchen Remodel) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-04 modifying Traffic Safety Committee and appointing Vice Mayor Overton and Councilmember Perdock (5-0)
• Approved $33,000 contract amendment with National Food Equipment for freezer installation (5-0)
• Decided by consensus to continue using Zoom and the chat feature for virtual public comments
• Directed City Manager to make an offer to purchase 14775 Burns Valley Road (5-0)

City Council Regular Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal from the Koi Nation of Northern California. The appeal challenges a Planning Commission decision from December 18, 2023, regarding a subdivision development at 2890 Old Highway 53.

• Public hearing on appeal for Danco Subdivision Development (SD 2022-01) at 2890 Old Highway 53
• Consideration of Resolution 2024-03 to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission decision

The City Council held a public hearing on an appeal by the Koi Nation of Northern California challenging the Planning Commission's December 18, 2023 approval of the Danco Subdivision Development at 2890 Old Highway 53. The council voted 5-0 to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's decision. No public comment was offered during the hearing, which ran from 4:35 to 4:39 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m.

• Denied Koi Nation appeal of Planning Commission's Dec 18, 2023 approval of Danco Subdivision (SD 2022-01, TM 2022-01, CEQA IS 2022-08) at 2890 Old Highway 53 (5-0)
• Upheld Planning Commission's December 18, 2023 decision on the subdivision and environmental analysis (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review contracts for environmental reviews related to the Clearlake Airport Redevelopment Project. The agenda also includes several administrative approvals, including a freezer purchase for the Senior/Community Center.

• Contracts with Gary Price Consulting, California Engineering Company, and LSW Architects for airport redevelopment environmental reviews
• Purchase of a walk-in freezer unit from National Food Equipment not to exceed $88,500
• Amendment of on-call contract with LACO Associates for the MIT Storm Drain Plan in the amount of $45,585.00
• Resolution No. 2024-02 regarding Code Enforcement Supervisor and Chief Building Inspector positions and salary schedule updates
• Review and approval of the FY 24-25 ROPS submittal

The City Council approved contracts with Gary Price Consulting, California Engineering Company, and LSW Architects for the Clearlake Airport Redevelopment Project. The Council also authorized a contract amendment for a storm drain plan and updated the salary schedule for building and code enforcement positions.

• Approved contracts for Clearlake Airport Redevelopment environmental review (5-0)
• Approved $45,585.00 amendment to LACO Associates contract for MIT Storm Drain Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-02 updating FY 23/24 salary schedule and approving Code Enforcement Supervisor and Chief Building Inspector positions (5-0)
• Approved FY 24-25 ROPS for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (5-0)
• Deleted purchase of walk-in freezer for Senior/Community Center from agenda (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council meeting includes a proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Month and the consideration of appointing councilmembers as representatives to the CalCities Redwood Empire Division. The Council will also review mayoral appointments for 2024.

• Proclamation declaring January 2024 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
• Resolution No. 2024-01: Appointing representatives to CalCities Redwood Empire Division
• Ratification of Mayor Claffey's 2024 appointments
• Closed session conference regarding a liability claim from June Linet Cejavasquez

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-01 to appoint representatives to the CalCities Redwood Empire Division. The Council also ratified the Mayor's 2024 committee appointments, including new groups for water issues and Elem tribe relations. Additionally, the Council voted to deny a liability claim.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01 appointing Vice Mayor Overton as Member and Mayor Claffey as Alternate to CalCities Redwood Empire Division (5-0)
• Ratified Mayor's 2024 appointments, including an ad hoc water committee and Elem Community Benefit Fund committee (5-0)
• Denied liability claim of June Linet Cejavasquez (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda warrants (5-0)