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Director Swanson presented the proposal and said, “Staff is requesting your approval of resolution number 2025-33, which would establish two new mid level management positions, a building services manager and a finance manager. This is critical to strengthening our departmental operations, ensuring our fiscal financial stability, and improving service to the community.”

Swanson told the council the building services manager would provide administrative oversight for the building department, assist with enforcement of building codes, and supervise staff; the position’s first-year cost was estimated at about $77,000 but that cost is expected to be offset by reduced consultant hours and new revenues from the rental-registration program and building permits. The finance manager will oversee daily financial operations, manage grants and coordinate the annual external audit; staff said the finance-manager salary and duties were set using regional benchmarks and that the position should reduce contract-consultant costs.

Staff described the building-services post as a reclassification of an existing management-analyst position; that analyst position would not be refilled and some duties would shift to the finance manager, limiting net staffing increases. Vice Mayor Slooten moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-33 (with a corrective date of Sept. 18); Council Member Hooton seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Staff said funding for the positions would come from anticipated revenue increases (rental-registration fees, building permit revenue) and reduced consultant expenditures; the city will monitor impacts on consultant costs and report back as part of budget oversight.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting September 18, 2025 5:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-33 to establish a building services manager and a finance manager position; staff said the building role will be created by reclassifying an existing management-analyst position and the finance manager is intended to reduce consultant costs and support long-term financial stability.","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},6467624,"Clear Lake council approves RFP process for animal care and control after terminating prior contract",661,6245000,6906000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5784416-2f5faa5c2f6878dd56ce05a92e22bb81&start=6245&end=6906","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5784416-2f5faa5c2f6878dd56ce05a92e22bb81/thumbnail_6245000.jpg","/articles/6467624/Clearlake/Lake-County/California/Clear-Lake-council-approves-RFP-process-for-animal-care-and-control-after-terminating-prior-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6467624-48b68dbccbf47c9e32f95980a6716df0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770660403&Signature=ilHbvhYIUcTD7ikEYRqfPnUumfCgsqOqOJONEpqGKJI5LCqBSgVF8yv5aEK4~OSpXXRqPa7l-4ugWgHjmxkJ2l-MudBg479jH~7QuR7I63g7S9whwQIa009VwFPd2nJ-Q69aM7AO9EWtqzzKD67K2zNUgtKJzIW6ojNvvhxbNw4C1CkSOKGQLpxY8qznwhJLij70duQHkoTKte4fhB9CFzk9dKd8Wf6~hMZRWGBg0MRZ7kX4m4mXVf~nyK9I-rNgAMGbcsyQkOqjs3g-gXagyLzG3dpEMBMTCy5au14jJI-j71lhhdjh~fvtKyboikH1k1JDKyXQnYbDL7M0i47fHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clear Lake — The Clear Lake City Council voted unanimously to approve a request for proposals (RFP) for animal care and control services and directed staff to proceed with the procurement process.

City Manager Flora told the council the city terminated its contract with North Bay Animal Services on Aug. 15 after prior discussion on Aug. 7 and that council-appointed members had worked with staff to draft the RFP. “What we’re looking for tonight is just for the council to formally approve what’s in the RFP and then direct staff to proceed with the process,” Flora said.

Vice Mayor Slooten moved to approve the RFP; Council Member Wilson seconded. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of the council.

Public commenters stressed spay-and-neuter efforts and accountability in the city’s animal-control operations. Elaine Sommert, a Clear Lake resident, said a “vigorous spay and neuter program” is the city’s needed solution to pet overpopulation. Rita Laufer, who described long experience running local animal-funding efforts, said she had previously helped open a thrift store to fund spay-and-neuter work and described operational and access issues that she and other volunteers encountered; she urged better oversight and procedures going forward.

Staff said the draft RFP is available in full on the city website, and that the RFP timeline and submission deadlines are listed in the posted materials. The council’s motion directs staff to publish the RFP and follow the public-procurement timeline detailed in the document; staff will report back to council on proposals received and recommended contract terms.","The council approved a request-for-proposals for animal care and control services after terminating the contract with North Bay Animal Services in August. Councilors directed staff to proceed with the RFP process; public commenters urged emphasis on spay-and-neuter programs and transparency about the shelter and business licensing.",{"_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},6467627,"Clear Lake council renews military equipment policy, approves annual report and planned armored rescue vehicle and drone",3524,2698000,6222000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5784416-2f5faa5c2f6878dd56ce05a92e22bb81&start=2698&end=6222","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5784416-2f5faa5c2f6878dd56ce05a92e22bb81/thumbnail_2698000.jpg","/articles/6467627/Clearlake/Lake-County/California/Clear-Lake-council-renews-military-equipment-policy-approves-annual-report-and-planned-armored-rescue-vehicle-and-drone","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6467627-387d93da9f8cf580762a6c75b9ba7f77/orig.mp4?Expires=1770660403&Signature=RxfdUtRXemY2VHrjpDmpJlNCEpq5XDgJ7pLvnIarnwyJF5OrDQqt0jSV14F0k3j3qu7Srp2fdHqfwNfFIm1bo7VZICtCY~dYlC~ksTH5PmGnwsY-VexZmUbBRKmgd0-bNz2dUtn-ISg7JfG2WPRPWHApV8NThSF23p0aa-QfempLrRBg6HE6~Ra2x~ybCPlreMGgVKbzxm5mQcIs0D8EWdz~sc05X7UC0su2y792Vd0t0-WGKsHbmH3unQbsF~1TZfAYKSymTrUMTFLRdB3maIsuSQfgT4TRFpdLTKgn9WCiR-Je-EImu6r5iG6hwMa7ltloJETOOnUTE21zU0G4iA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clear Lake — The Clear Lake City Council voted unanimously to renew the city’s military equipment policy and accept the police department’s annual report for 2024–25, including plans for a drone and an armored rescue vehicle.

Chief Hobbs presented the department’s report and said the agency “does not currently utilize former military equipment,” while noting that California law broadly defines military equipment and requires listing many items commonly used by police. He said the department’s mobile command vehicle — a converted ambulance used for parades, major incidents and traffic-collision investigations — must be listed under the statute.

“Annual operating costs for the last fiscal year was $51.74,” Chief Hobbs said in his cost overview for the mobile command vehicle; staff materials also list budget options for future equipment purchases, including general fund, state grants and asset-forfeiture funds.

The department identified two planned acquisitions. The first is a drone for search and rescue, tactical support, hazard monitoring and emergency response; Hobbs told the council the funding for that acquisition is already included in the budget the council approved earlier this year. The second planned item is an armored rescue vehicle, described in the report as intended to protect officers and enable safe rescues in high-risk situations such as active-shooter incidents, high-risk warrants and hazardous extractions. Hobbs emphasized the vehicle’s defensive and rescue role, saying it would not be used as an “offensive tool” but rather to shield officers and aid the rescue of injured people.

City staff said the city posted the military equipment policy and the annual report online in August and held a public-input meeting on Sept. 4; Chief Hobbs reported zero public attendees at that meeting. Margaret Garcia and others in the chamber asked procedural questions about public notice and whether the city could improve outreach for future sessions.

Vice Mayor Slooten moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-32 renewing the policy; Council Member Downey seconded. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of the five council members present.

The renewed policy and annual report will remain subject to the state’s annual review requirements; staff said internal audits and policy language align the department’s use of equipment with statutory requirements and stated best practices.","After a public hearing, the council renewed its military equipment policy and approved the police department’s 2024–25 annual report. The department listed a mobile command vehicle in current inventory and sought approval to acquire a drone and an armored rescue vehicle; council voted unanimously to renew the policy.",{"_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},6467632,"Clear Lake council reviews refreshed strategic plan, asks staff to bring adoption forward",589,919000,1508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5784416-2f5faa5c2f6878dd56ce05a92e22bb81&start=919&end=1508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5784416-2f5faa5c2f6878dd56ce05a92e22bb81/thumbnail_919000.jpg","/articles/6467632/Clearlake/Lake-County/California/Clear-Lake-council-reviews-refreshed-strategic-plan-asks-staff-to-bring-adoption-forward","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6467632-3585056d459eed0f9bbc6f58a2e02201/orig.mp4?Expires=1770660403&Signature=dZNAocqwiV2rd6qmuYxGuMGuUJsPjWn8aNVJtyVcGiixlrGJ~6dKZ1lsBHHQTgBY5REK~KPWpv8frxisvemCW13nJfopoi-TVyh2yiaO-22Jpg-H6RmXLXzMfl-2ICsOBpZlfljsGFUR2ZTblZ8PVqpKudHBDU7O6P-jwq1fPBu1PZWzIxCkWi0QLDDPQQ3WIDFOTM3E3fM~TJT8wE5f6r68QN2y-HNgXmk4peSiA83-zZ9Kl-OE8C3jrRzlUI23aOGGlzR65otHNQ9UpCn0AcMfbQxQ7lMtS6pJ3h3SCbYc7TlIIyPgwplOP7nl41Y1rjnmf7hbuAMV~d54VMxGsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clear Lake — The Clear Lake City Council reviewed updates to the city’s refreshed strategic plan at a workshop and instructed staff to return the document as a consent-calendar item for formal adoption.

Angela, a city staff member who led the presentation, walked the council through six priority goal areas and the top priorities within each. “The priority is to pursue new business investment in Clear Lake,” Angela said, summarizing the economic development pillar. She listed supporting priorities including promoting a diverse housing stock and supporting existing businesses.

The council’s six priorities are, in order presented by staff: economic development; public facilities and infrastructure; celebrating Clear Lake; a clean Clear Lake; fiscal sustainability; and public safety. Under infrastructure, staff identified planning for infrastructure to support new development, upgrading existing facilities (with Red Bud Park cited by name) and developing a streetscape on Lakeshore Drive. The clean-city priority highlights beautification zones on Old Highway 53, Lakeshore Drive and Olympic Drive and calls out reducing stray animals, removing blight and encouraging voluntary code compliance.

City Manager Flora and council members discussed next steps for the plan. Council member Downey urged a formal adoption process and suggested staff integrate the plan’s goals into department reports and identify “how” the city will carry out the priorities. “We’ll update on that,” Flora said, describing staff work to translate high-level priorities into actionable steps and to adjust staff reports to reference plan goals.

Vice Mayor Slooten, who served on an ad hoc review group with Council Member Wilson, said the language was deliberately positive in places such as the safety goal, to present goals as aspirational statements rather than judgments about current conditions. The council agreed staff should refine wording as needed.

No formal adoption vote took place at the workshop. Council members agreed to add the final plan to the consent calendar of the next regular council meeting so the document can be approved with an opportunity for any final tweaks and for staff to present implementation steps, including budget and timelines where appropriate.

The workshop included discussion of using existing budget authority for initial implementation steps and of identifying department-level responsibilities; staff will circulate the updated document and a proposed path for adoption and follow-up reporting.","Council members reviewed a revised strategic plan that lays out six priorities — economic development, public facilities and infrastructure, celebrating Clear Lake, a clean city, fiscal sustainability and public safety — and directed staff to place the document on a future consent calendar for formal adoption and implementation planning.","actionData","errors"]

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