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Vice Mayor Slotin moved to adopt the agenda as presented; Council Member Wilson seconded. The City Clerk recorded a roll‑call vote that passed unanimously.

Later in the meeting Council Member Downey moved to approve the consent agenda; Council Member Hooton seconded. That motion also passed unanimously on the public voting portal.

Why it matters: adopting the agenda and approving the consent agenda allowed the council to consider staff presentations, public comment and informational items without separate votes on each consent item. No individual consent items were pulled for discussion at this meeting.

Ending: Both procedural motions passed with unanimous council votes; no dissent or recusals were recorded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting April 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda by unanimous votes; motions and seconds were recorded on the public portal.","taxTitle","Clearlake, Lake County, California","taxId",79398,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6576773,"Clear Lake parks and recreation outlines spring camps, new teen CIT program and summer events",227,1618000,1845000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3046986-4b2db04eb48a05491c99847514480af8&start=1618&end=1845","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3046986-4b2db04eb48a05491c99847514480af8/thumbnail_1618000.jpg","/articles/6576773/Clearlake/Lake-County/California/Clear-Lake-parks-and-recreation-outlines-spring-camps-new-teen-CIT-program-and-summer-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576773-a51b47d586f385aa0c4939c25fa2d886/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171861&Signature=lZR4lzeTjH31tENHippxnbI8j-4Zo00WiwaF~aVjO2WwFUEp4pUy2RcwQ2uw5Sca1C1A2qv8ZlWwqRaw9bFb8RkgoNSOUIXkxfWAJ21kBm-cGaT5NpCcId9whmM2tsUj2ZrXV5i0jZeqevaOY1t07-7RUZfGQviPfFX-5XMa9iuhqg7qx-EUCiIw9LRwQkviFxP29UWzrWcui03Z1-GNwvfT4wpOdZvMYkr51odwX~qCcqa0h-ljcZ9xvW-7M7gXPwHxE6AQ7o0cD2jRu5~jviuniCwNvav97ybdYx8tBzI83~-27HDCuKxwnLIplTYdwW1u9x9-AYdCYHMN4rNhrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Charlotte White, Clear Lake Recreation and Events Coordinator, updated the council on recent and upcoming programming, including spring break camp participation, teen volunteer training and the summer concert series.

White said spring break camp served 35 children and used seven high‑school volunteers as camp counselors. She described daily activities (arts and crafts, STEM projects, sports) and noted photos from the camp were provided to city staff. Upcoming offerings White listed included a teen glow-in-the-dark event, an egg hunt for children 11 and under, a kids cooking class on May 17 (reported sold out), a candle-and-soap making class and a tea party on May 4 (two spots remaining), and a community movie night in May. White said the summer concert series begins June 21 and that summer camps will be posted the week after the meeting.

White also described a newly launched teen CIT (counselor-in-training) program; she said two training dates are planned in May and that participating teens will earn community-service hours and a CIT certificate to list on a resume. White said the program aims to provide trained youth to help supervise city camps and activities through spring, summer and winter offerings.

Why it matters: the recreation updates show active programming for youth and community engagement and identify opportunities for volunteer development and local partnerships.

Ending: Council members praised the coordinator’s work; no budget changes or policy actions were proposed at this meeting.","The city’s new recreation and events coordinator summarized spring break camp participation, upcoming classes and the launch of a teen counselor-in-training program and summer concert series.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6576779,"City of Clear Lake receives Blue Zones Project worksite approval; officials outline staff wellness steps",271,1167000,1438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3046986-4b2db04eb48a05491c99847514480af8&start=1167&end=1438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3046986-4b2db04eb48a05491c99847514480af8/thumbnail_1167000.jpg","/articles/6576779/Clearlake/Lake-County/California/City-of-Clear-Lake-receives-Blue-Zones-Project-worksite-approval-officials-outline-staff-wellness-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576779-3f4562e83ca9f209963736c00ac17dff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171861&Signature=ECkvCKOVDlDoj29V-cXZ299YMCYH05fMDTIgJXJTy2TCLZDTC0KO794Ojoq1-QSgTj1nMDw02nVLH59VtbkP~Dia7CJvcGMtHIlFdairFO2fk7kHqjvMiqTn6-ePOwrD2njvz3qNi~bjnfDp7DE7x3XKN3wkXp1Oln3HP4IwAS5KxW6eI5xol5R-o0Yk9shGR0tnDr1rBcrZWxoSHWziJJTR49~P4pgGq3cygw3vDI~vuW6FHG-a998Q4xWXgbD1mMiOz2SqcmVG6HcDARrkMimQlaMfX-EZNXznhSsH3UvnE~p6KLHTf9pRlbCEpIh1i~xrpy9FoZ0G6w7I72GMVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Clear Lake accepted a Blue Zones Project Lake County worksite approval and heard how the city is adopting employee-focused wellness practices as part of the program.

Kelly Andel, organization and well‑being lead for Blue Zones Project Lake County, congratulated the city on its worksite approval and said the award reflects a “deep commitment to building a healthier, happier community.” Gregory Damron, the project’s public policy advocate, highlighted local accomplishments including a large kickoff event at Austin Park and a school walkability demonstration; Damron also noted the city’s policy work aimed at reducing commercial tobacco use and said Clear Lake’s American Lung Association grades “have risen to the top.”

City staff explained practical steps taken to earn the worksite approval. Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director and City Clerk, told council the city has made snacks healthier by providing fruit and nuts in the employee snack room; planted a garden on the patio; and started “Well‑being Wednesdays,” an email series that shares tips on topics such as meditation and stress relief.

Why it matters: the Blue Zones Project certification identifies workplace practices intended to support employee physical and mental health; staff said these steps aim to improve employee well‑being and model public-health practices for the broader community.

Ending: The council accepted the presentation; staff and Blue Zones representatives noted ongoing collaboration on walkability and tobacco‑reduction efforts. No ordinance or funding action was proposed at the April 17 meeting.","Blue Zones Project Lake County presented the City of Clear Lake with a Blue Zones worksite approval; staff described changes such as healthier snacks, a staff garden and Well‑being Wednesdays.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6576785,"Residents describe repeated crashes on Phillips Avenue and ask council for speed controls",248,2387000,2635000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3046986-4b2db04eb48a05491c99847514480af8&start=2387&end=2635","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3046986-4b2db04eb48a05491c99847514480af8/thumbnail_2387000.jpg","/articles/6576785/Clearlake/Lake-County/California/Residents-describe-repeated-crashes-on-Phillips-Avenue-and-ask-council-for-speed-controls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576785-ad579589850ef511baffde8bc6eed296/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171861&Signature=dSn3F-6~gV6nDUSFv3L1Kq8MJGCmVjZc~Yjne-y9rZwdsiJMg0QrkLJBCnnDZ8GYgZ90F-YQSWiQQky7E1chMdH5qVIP8eDmVrT-U6~NgHPp0iDyE31ShK-RV2RM5aj9IjR~~A~xe-GCf8MWb3PBGpl7jNDrY87mKFrPVUVn5w2pYyRb0gUsxTZDYo5uIjr1K7xePtqzU4YKw3AzMKxq954d8EHG9r3uk6aLMKzaZR4EHHg3xdnXM34UK7b5nE4wUPXF3UR02ks2WIPQEBToxBR99ZJIzSfaohAs4XLnhuf6Di1TEUhwxUrLvSETaQjx68N7FUagd1toNH-eZSsiTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents told the City Council about repeated crashes at neighborhood intersections and urged traffic-calming measures such as four-way stops, speed bumps or flashing signs.

Kevin Thompson, a Clear Lake resident, described a April incident and a history of collisions near his home. “This is the sixth accident at my house alone,” Thompson said, recounting an April two-vehicle crash that flipped an SUV three times and damaged property. He said drivers regularly exceed posted limits on Phillips Avenue and asked, “How many people are gonna have to die before we slow people down on Phillips?”

Cynthia Cox, another resident, asked the council to examine the intersection where Parkview Market and Lakeshore Drive meet and suggested converting the single stop sign to a four-way stop or adding a flashing warning sign. Cox said the curve and speed of unfamiliar drivers make the location hazardous, particularly for children.

City response: the City Manager told the council the appropriate next step is for the traffic safety committee to review the locations; the manager said the committee “have a meeting into this month, and, they'll be talking about it.” No formal council motion to add signage or install speed-control devices was made at the April 17 meeting.

Ending: Council members acknowledged the concerns and noted the traffic committee is studying local intersections. Residents seeking immediate enforcement were reminded that officer presence may temporarily slow traffic but that engineering or ordinance changes require committee review.","Two residents described multiple collisions and persistent speeding at neighborhood intersections; city staff said the traffic safety committee will review.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6576790,"Clear Lake residents press council on animal-shelter capacity, oppose euthanasia without more spay/neuter services",1184,830000,2014000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3046986-4b2db04eb48a05491c99847514480af8&start=830&end=2014","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3046986-4b2db04eb48a05491c99847514480af8/thumbnail_830000.jpg","/articles/6576790/Clearlake/Lake-County/California/Clear-Lake-residents-press-council-on-animal-shelter-capacity-oppose-euthanasia-without-more-spayneuter-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576790-7cbad980af3185d39299ebc9c8741ea3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171861&Signature=ggJWzSRiP8loY258Z6taGMv~h4HYpSutP6X4wLXaBqru0u~zgkX-VhKJ2iRtci5zEDp~Xia~WHA78Mjxx3sl8ZPRFlqzJvJcJZdJKLNR7nwSY3mCTpI9mfDqepldaC9nt0q2QiuCpQxVSG8jNtfeoflXHic3TQFbncIZDQmT2G0KUplGHs4GtNCC2uPfXW5RHI65H5tPcol0e7tYSx~xP5HQj-ja1G4sC~DBOuwxnjIqGzFraaarBqs-teSDNf8DxRbwyEayem0n2pChMZ21uffNmr5bL4Ozp3dYk1R8ub0rBYRIRW8RRnPBo19i9KgSBcLHn6Wo5DNM~wVfFr-fIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lieutenant Peterson of the Clear Lake Police Department reported shelter intake and capacity data and residents urged the City Council to expand spay/neuter services and enforcement before considering euthanasia.

The most immediate figures presented came from Lieutenant Peterson: “so far this year, 149 dogs have come into the shelter,” of which 52 have left, 29 went to rescue, 15 were returned to owners and 8 were adopted; the shelter’s reported live-release rate was given as 99.52%. He said the current shelter population was 70 dogs, “63 adults and 7 puppies.”

Why it matters: during public comment several residents described recent council discussion of euthanizing animals and said that, without accessible sterilization services and stronger enforcement of fines, euthanasia would amount to “a slaughter.” Kathy Plowman, a resident who spoke during public comment, said the city must ensure two steps before euthanasia is considered: “the fines for not fixing animals needs to be reinforced,” and a spay/neuter clinic must be available “at least 5 days a week.”

Multiple speakers praised local animal-welfare volunteers. Plowman singled out SPCA staff and volunteers for long hours and service; Margaret Garcia, another resident, said the council should “try to think of other solutions first before we just start to, you know, easily… line them up.” Several speakers asked the council to expand low-cost sterilization access and to consider alternatives before resorting to euthanasia.

Council response and next steps: no formal action or ordinance was introduced on euthanasia at the April 17 meeting. The remarks were part of public comment; speakers asked staff and council to consider operational steps (clinic hours and enforcement) before any policy change. The record shows both praise for shelter staff and concern about prior public applause for a euthanasia proposal at an earlier meeting.

Ending: The shelter presentation and public comments provided council members with current intake numbers and community priorities for animal care and sterilization. Council did not vote on changes to euthanasia policy at this meeting.","Council heard shelter statistics and public comments opposing euthanasia proposals, with callers urging more spay/neuter services and enforcement of fines before any policy changing euthanasia practices.","actionData","errors"]

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