CLEARLAKE – The Clearlake City Council will discuss acquiring a decontamination station to help prevent invasive mussels and look at other budget-related items when it holds its next meeting Thursday.

The council will gather for a closed session with labor negotiators at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive. The public portion of the meeting will follow at 6 p.m.

The council will consider acquiring a decontamination station for quagga mussel prevention from the county of Lake. The county has agreed to give one of the units to the city of Lakeport, but a report from City Administrator Dale Neiman said Clearlake doesn't have the staff resources to operate the unit.

Also on the agenda is a public hearing to consider the adoption of the 2009-10 fee schedule, which is part of the city budget approved last month. The impacts of the state budget on the city budget will be discussed.

Neiman will take to the council a proposal to assume some responsibilities for animal control services, and a proposed agreement with the county for services the city won't take on.

Two public hearings on public nuisance abatements are scheduled, along with a status report on the amendment of the redevelopment plan.

The council will decide whether to support two resolutions that will be presented at the League of California Cities annual conference.

Also on the agenda is the presentation of a certificate of appreciation to Jim Honegger in recognition of his contribution to the new crosswalk sign program.

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