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CITY OF BLUE LAKE
C A L I F O R N I A
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Meeting Called to Order at 6:30 PM
1. Pledge of Allegiance and Establish a Quorum of the Council Councilmembers Present:
Adelene Jones, Mayor
Chris Curran
Elaine Hogan
Benjamin McCreath
Staff Present:
Amanda Mager, City Manager/City Clerk
Emily Wood, Economic Development Planner
Trevor Pumnea, Parks and Recreation Director
Public Present:
Elise Scafani, Alice Finen, Lisa Hoover, Lin Glen
2. Approve Agenda
Motion: To Approve the Agenda
Motion by: Councilmember Curran, Second: Councilmember McCreath There were no comments from the Council or public.
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Hogan, Curran, McCreath Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
3. Public Comment: No comment received
4. Reaffirm the Findings in Resolution Number 1192 -A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Blue Lake Making Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, as Amended by Assembly Bill 361, and Authorizing the Continued Use of Virtual Meetings-Discussion/Action
Motion: To Reaffirm the Findings in Resolution Number 1192 and explore Hybrid options for future meetings with City Attorney
Motion by: Councilmember Hogan; Second: Councilmember Curran Blue Lake City Council Minutes
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 ~ 6:30 p.m. ~ Council Meeting Via Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83733853782?pwd=SlJYWU5zaXVLZjdsSllOSE8za3NNQT09 Meeting ID: 837 3385 3782 Passcode: 683342
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CITY OF BLUE LAKE
C A L I F O R N I A
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
There were no comments from the Council or public.
Vote: Ayes: Curran, Hogan, McCreath, Jones Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
5. City Council Vacancy-Discuss, consider and possibly appoint qualified applicant to fill City Council seat vacated on January 31, 2022. The Council received two applications for the position; Mayor Jones asked each applicant to present themselves and their reason for applying for the vacancy. Alice Finen and Elise Scafani introduced themselves to Council and provided information on their background and interest in becoming a Council member.
Motion: To Appoint Alice Finen to the vacant City Council position.
Motion by: Mayor Jones Second: Councilmember Hogan
Council Comments: Councilmember Curran thanked the applicants for coming forward and wanting to participate in government; appreciates Alice Finen’s background in equity issues.
Public Comment: Elise Scafani expressed disapproval of the process; stated that she was not invited to attend the meeting in person and felt that the Council appointed Alice Finen for reasons other than her qualifications.
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Curran, McCreath, Hogan Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
6. Council Positions and Committee and Liaison Assignment DesignationDiscussion/Action The Council reviewed the Mayor Pro Tem position and the committee and liaison assignments. Changes to the assignments are necessary due to the Council vacancy appointment.
Motion: To appoint Elaine Hogan to the position of Mayor Pro Tem Motion by: Council member Curran, Second: Council member McCreath Council/Public Comment: None
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Curran, McCreath, Hogan, Finen Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
Motion: To approve the committee and liaison assignments as discussed for 2022 Motion by: Council member McCreath, Second: Council member Hogan Council/Public Comment: None
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Curran, McCreath, Hogan, Finen Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
7. Resolution Number 1196-Surplus Lands Designation- A Resolution of The City Council of the City of Blue Lake Declaring City-Owned Property Located Within the City and Known as Assessor Parcel Numbers 025-201-019 and 025-201-009, as Surplus Land - Discussion/Direction City Manager Mager provided an overview of the item, including the Surplus Lands Act. 3 | P a g e
CITY OF BLUE LAKE
C A L I F O R N I A
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Public Comment:
Lisa Hoover: Where will the residents take their green waste if the corporation yard is moved.
Motion: To Approve Resolution Number 1196
Motion by: Council member Curran, Second: Council member McCreath Council/Public Comment: None
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Curran, McCreath, Hogan, Finen Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
8. Powers Creek District Development Update-Discussion/Direction a. Storyland Update: Powers Creek District Economic Analysis -Mayor Jones provided an update on the activities of the City’s contract consultant, Storyland Studios, regarding the process to evaluate the development of an RV park and campground, including the feasibility study of the proposed development. b. Bike Park-Status Update- City Manager Mager, provided an update on the status of the bike park project, including fundraising efforts to date and planning and engineering of the grading plan.
c. Corporation Yard Development-City Manager Mager provided an update on the City Corporation Yard, including the Surplus Lands Act timeframe and an update on interest to date regarding future development of the property. d. Development Agreement and Ground Lease with DANCO Communities- City Manager Mager provided an update on the development agreement, including next steps and timeframes for review and consideration.
9. Council Correspondence:
Lisa Hoover presented a letter to the Council; the letter was also emailed to the Council prior to the meeting. The letter requested a public meeting to discuss the proposed development of the Powers Creek District outside of a Council or committee forum and requested that this topic be added to the April meeting agenda.
Council Comment: Council member Curran requested a facilitated meeting to look at the whole development project once a project is identified.
10. Consent Agenda:
a. February 22, 2022 Meeting Minutes
b. Warrants and Disbursements
Motion: To Approve the Consent Agenda as Presented.
Motion by: Councilmember Hogan; Second: Councilmember McCreath There were no comments from the Council or public.
Vote: Ayes: Curran, Hogan, Jones, McCreath, Finen Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
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CITY OF BLUE LAKE
C A L I F O R N I A
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
11. Reports of Council and Staff
Councilmember Hogan: Provided an update on Humboldt Waste Management Authority activities, including potential designation of the Hawthorne transfer site as an organic waste location. HWMA is evaluating short, mid and long-range strategies to meet State mandates.
Councilmember McCreath: Nothing to report
Mayor Jones: Provided an update on the Humboldt County Association of Government meeting and activities.
Councilmember Curran: Provided an update on the RCEA micro grid project; the project is in its final testing period and will be fully operational by June. Attended RREDC meeting; provided an update on the five year planning process.
Councilmember Finen: Nothing to report.
City Manager Report: A written report was provided
12. Future Agenda Items
a. DDA with DANCO
b. Storyland Studios update
13. Adjourn to Closed Session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code § 54957): Title: City Manager (Amanda Mager)
Motion: To Adjourn to Closed Session.at 9:04 PM
Motion by: Councilmember Hogan; Second: Councilmember McCreath There were no comments from the Council or public.
Vote: Ayes: Curran, Hogan, Jones, McCreath, Finen Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
14. Motion to come out of Closed Session
Motion: To Come out of Closed Session; Nothing to Report Motion by: Councilmember McCreath; Second: Councilmember Curran There were no comments from the Council or public.
Vote: Ayes: Curran, Hogan, Jones, McCreath, Finen Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
15. Adjournment
Motion: To Adjourn
Motion by: Councilmember Curran; Second: Councilmember Hogan There were no comments from the Council or public.
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CITY OF BLUE LAKE
C A L I F O R N I A
111 Greenwood Road
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
(707) 668-5655
Fax: (707) 668-5916
www.bluelake.ca.gov
Vote: Ayes: Curran, Hogan, Jones, McCreath, Finen Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed