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Blue Lake City Council Agenda
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 ~ 6:30 p.m. ~ Regular Council Meeting Skinner Store Building-111 Greenwood Road, Blue Lake-Behind City Hall Zoom Option: The Public May Participate in Person, or Via Zoom at the Link Below:
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1. Pledge of Allegiance and Establish a Quorum of the Council
2. Approve Agenda
3. Public Comment - The Public is invited to present petitions, make announcements, or provide other information to the City Council that is relevant to the scope of authority of the City of Blue Lake that is not on the Agenda. The Council may provide up to 15 minutes for this public input session. To assure that each individual presentation is heard, the Council may uniformly impose time limitations of 3 minutes to each individual presentation. The public will be given the opportunity to address items that are on the agenda at the time the Council takes up each specific agenda item.
4. Storyland Studios Presentation-Blue Lake RV Park and Campground Project- Presentation/Discussion/Action
5. Appoint Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8):
Property: APN 025-201-023, Blue Lake, CA
City of Blue Lake Negotiator(s): Amanda Mager (City Manager), Russell Gans (City Attorney) Negotiating Parties/Negotiating with: Jim Morehouse, James Brown-Discussion/Action
6. Resolution Number1202-A Resolution of the City of Blue Lake Establishing a Heritage and Arts Commission-Discussion/Action
7. Measure "R"-City of Blue Lake Sales and Use Tax-Update/Discussion
8. Consent Agenda:
a. Warrants and Disbursements
b. Council Meeting Minutes:
1. July 26, 2022 Draft Minutes
9. Closed Session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code § 54957):
Title: City Manager (Amanda Mager)
10. Council Correspondence
11. Reports of Council and Staff
12. Future Agenda Items
13. Adjourn
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CITY OF BLUE LAKE
Post Office Box 458, 111 Greenwood Road, Blue Lake, CA 95525 Phone 707.668.5655 Fax 707.668.5916
AGENDA REPORT
Item #: 4
Date: September 27, 2022
Item Subject: Storyland Studios Presentation and Status Update on the City of Blue Lake's Proposed RV Park and Campground Project
Submitted By: Mandy Mager, City Manager
General Information:
Storyland Studios will be presenting the results of the RV Park and Campground Project neluding design overviews and financial proforma data.
Background Material Provided: Presentation material will be available at the Council meeting.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Recommended Action: Presentation and discussion.
Review Information:
City Manager Review: Legal Review: L Planner Review: Engineer:
Comments:
CITY OF BLUE LAKE
Post Office Box 458, 111 Greenwood Road, Blue Lake, CA 95525 Phone 707.668.5655 Fax 707.668.5916
AGENDA REPORT
Item #: 5
Date: September 27, 2022
Item Subject: Appointment of Negotiating Parties for City-Owned Parcel Number 025- 201-023
Submitted By: Mandy Mager, City Manager
General Information:
The City of Blue Lake is in discussions with Jim Morehouse and James Brown, regarding development opportunities on Assessor Parcel Numbers): 025-201-023. The parties are interested in a mixed-use development project that would include retail/commercial and residential development.
In order to move the discussions forward, staff recommends designating a negotiating team and authorizing the negotiating team to develop options for future consideration by the City Council.
Background Material Provided: Assessor Parcel Map Identifying Subject Parcel Fiscal Impact: N/A
Recommended Action: To appoint Amanda Mager (City Manager) and Russell Gans as the City's negotiating team pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 for discussions related to City- owned parcel number 025-201-023
Review Information:
City Manager Review: [x] Legal Review: [x] Planner Review: Engineer:
Comments:
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CITY OF BLUE LAKE
Post Office Box 458, 111 Greenwood Road, Blue Lake, CA 95525 Phone 707.668.5655 Fax 707.668.5916
AGENDA REPORT
Item #:
Date: September 27, 2022
Item Subject: Resolution Number 1202-A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Blue Lake Establishing the City of Blue Lake Arts and Heritage Commission
Submitted By: Mandy Mager, City Manager
General Information:
In order to preserve, promote and development cultural and artistic expression in the City of Blue Lake, staff recommends the establishment of a City of Blue Lake Arts and Heritage Commission.
The proposed commission would provide guidance, advice, direction and advocacy on issues relating to art and heritage.
If established, the Arts and Heritage Commission will serve as policy advisors and proponents as appropriate and will actively participate in the furtherance of the City's artistic, cultural and historical development. The Commission will serve as an advocate and as a community partner in the design and development of the City's cultural life and environment, as well as liaison with the City government to achieve these goals.
Background Material Provided: Resolution Number 1202
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution Number 1202
Review Information:
City Manager Review: Legal Review: [x Planner Review: Engineer:
Comments:
RESOLUTION NO. 1202
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE LAKE
ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF BLUE LAKE ARTS AND HERITAGE COMMISSION The City Council of the City of Blue Lake, California, does resolve as follows:
Sectionl. Findings. The City Council hereby makes the following findings:
1. In order to preserve, promote and develop artistic and cultural expression in the City of Blue Lake, the City Council seeks to establish an Arts and Heritage Commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, Commissions, or City staff as directed by the City Council, and as appropriate in matters pertaining to artistic and cultural preservation, development and expression.
2. The Arts and Heritage Commission shall serve as policy advisors and proponents as appropriate and will actively participate in the furtherance of the City's artistic, cultural and historical development. The Commission will serve as an advocate and as a community partner in the design and development of the City's cultural life and environment, as well as liaison with the City government to achieve these goals.
Section 2. Membership.
The Arts and Heritage Commission shall consist of Seven (7) members who shall be selected for their interest, knowledge or expertise in one or more of the interest areas listed below. The commission may add advisory members, up to Ten (10); advisory members will not serve as voting members and their participation will not affect the establishment of a quorum. Advisory members shall serve in a technical advisory capacity, based upon specific areas of expertise and interest.
The Commission may develop Ad-Hoc committees of less than a majority of voting members to assist with specific projects; Ad-Hoc committees will be established for a specific purpose, with a defined timeframe for dissolvement. No fewer than Five (5) members of the Commission shall be residents of the City of Blue Lake, and the remaining members must either live, work or conduct business in the geographical area encompassed within a three (3) mile radius of Blue Lake City Hall.
Commissioners will be appointed by the City Council; Commission members shall receive no compensation. Advisory members will be appointed and removed by majority vote of the Arts and Heritage Commission; Advisory members will not be bound by the resident requirements established for the Commissioners; Advisory members will be appointed based upon their knowledge and skill sets and their ability to provide technical assistance to the Commission.
Interest Areas:
• Wiyot Cultural Representatives, and/or Practitioners
• Artisans/Craftspeople
• Writers
• Linguists
• Performers
• Historians
• Hobbyists/Handiworkers
• Performing Artists
• Musicians
• Architects
• Designers
Section 3. Appointments and Vacancies
When a vacancy occurs or is anticipated, for whatever reason, the Chair of the Commission shall so certify to the City Council through the City Clerk. The City Council shall declare such vacancy at its next regular meeting and publish notice of the vacancy for at least 30 days.
Commission members whose terms have expired or who had previously served on the Arts and Heritage Commission and who desire reappointment shall be considered with other nominees.
Section 4. Term of Office
Commissioners appointed by the City Council will serve a term of two (2) years. Terms of office for each commissioner will be for two years except those initially appointed for one (1) year terms. Appointments will expire on January 30 of the particular year. All Commissioners appointed after January 30 will continue with terms expiring on January 30 of the year closest to the end of their term. When a Commissioner's normal term of office is to expire, the City Council shall declare the vacancy in December at a City Council meeting. The City Council will have the City Clerk notice the vacancys) for at least 30 days and will fill the vacancy(s) as soon as possible.
Section 5. Removal
A Commissioner's term of office will terminate if a member fails to meet the established membership criteria, or if the member fails to meet the established membership criteria, or if the member misses, without cause, three consecutive meetings. Arts and Heritage Commission members may be removed from office by a simple vote of three or more City Council members.
Section 6. Officers
At its first meeting for the purpose of this year, and thereafter at the first meeting of each calendar year, the Arts and Heritage Commission shall appoint among its members a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary. The Chairperson shall set meeting agendas and provide agenda for public posting 72 hours prior to the meeting; the Chairperson will preside at meetings and call special meetings when necessary. The Vice-Chair shall, in the Chairperson's absence, perform the duties of the Chairperson. The Secretary shall record the minutes of the meetings. The Commission shall designate a Commissioner to represent the Commission at City Council meetings if the Commission wishes to make a presentation to the City Council or if the City Council is considering an item that is under the purview of the Arts and Heritage Commission.
Section 7. Records
Records of the Arts and Heritage Commission proceedings, including such things as agendas and meeting minutes shall be kept as public records and filed with the City Clerk.
Section 8. Meetings
The Arts and Heritage Commission shall hold regular meetings once monthly or as necessary on call of the Commission Chair. Meetings will be held in the City Hall Chamber (Skinner Store), unless adjourned to or scheduled for another place of meeting and written notice has been given.
Meetings will normally be held every month at an established time. All meetings and matters of business of the Commission will be conducted in accordance with provisions of the Ralph M.
Brown Act, Government Code Section 54950 through 54926, currently enacted and amended by the State of California. The Arts and Heritage Commission will provide regular updates to the City Council either through formal presentation or written reports on a quarterly basis or upon request by the City Council.
The following shall be the order of business at regular meetings of the Arts and Heritage Commission:
1. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
3. Public Input
4. Action Items
5. Adjournment
Section 8. Duties
The Arts and Heritage Commission shall serve at the direction of the Blue Lake City Council; the Commission shall have the following duties:
1. To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, and as appropriate or directed, the City Manager, designated City staff and Commissions, in all matters pertaining to the preservation, promotion and/or development of arts and heritage in the City of Blue Lake;
2. To review all policy issues as requested by the City Council, and as appropriate or directed, the City Manager and designated City staff, regarding arts and heritage and to provide recommendations as appropriate;
3. Recommend to the City Council, the City Manager and as appropriate or directed, designated City staff the creation or amendment of rules, regulations, and ordinances relating to arts and heritage activities in the City of Blue Lake;
4. To advise the City Council, as appropriate or directed, the City Manager and designated City staff on the acquisition and/or use of property for the use and enhancement of arts and cultural activities;
5. To foster relationships with other entities in order to promote and develop programs and projects of mutual benefit;
6. To work with the City Council, as appropriate or directed, the City Manager and designated City staff on implementation of the City's strategic plan and the strategic vision for the City and to provide recommendations on strategic plan updates;
7. Perform other duties relating to arts and culture as may be prescribed by the City Council.
Section 9. Conflict of Interest Code
The provisions of the City of Blue Lake's Conflict of Interest Code shall apply to all members of the Blue Lake Arts and Heritage Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THIS -DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Approved:
Adelene Jones, Mayor
City of Blue Lake
ATTEST:
City Clerk-City of Blue Lake
CITY OF BLUE LAKE
Post Office Box 458, 111 Greenwood Road, Blue Lake, CA 95525 Phone 707.668.5655 Fax 707.668.5916
AGENDA REPORT
Item #: 7
Date: September 27, 2022
Item Subject: Measure R-The City of Blue Lake Sales and Use Tax Submitted By: Mandy Mager, City Manager
General Information:
City staff will present an update on the status of Measure "R," the City's proposed sales and use tax measure that has been placed on the November ballot. The City Manager has prepared a one- page FAQ page that describes the tax measure and will be made available for the community.
City staff will be meeting with various community groups and leaders to provide information on the tax measure, as well as being available to provide answers to the community's questions.
Background Material Provided: Measure "R" FAQ, Ballot Measure Activities and Public Resources information hand-out, and arguments for and against Measure "R." Fiscal Impact: N/A
Recommended Action: Presentation/Discussion Item
Review Information:
City Manager Review: x Legal Review: x Planner Review: Engineer:
Comments:
CITY OF BLUE LAKE
1%=$1.00 for every $100.00 spent on eligible purchases MEASURE"R" 1% SALES TAX BALLOT INITIATIVE
WHAT IS MEASURE "R" AND WHAT WILL IT SUPPORT?
The City of Blue Lake has placed a 1% sales tax initiative on the November ballot for voter consideration. The sales tax initiative, if passed by the voters of Blue Lake, will provide sustained funding to support the City's General Fund activities, including the upkeep and maintenance of the City's parks, trails and recreation facilities. City streets and public safety services. The City of Blue Lake is one of the last remaining cities in the State of California that does not have a dedicated sales tax: if passed, the City will receive an additional 1% of eligible sales tax revenue, which will be solely dedicated to the City of Blue Lake. Currently, the sales tax rate in Blue Lake is 7.25%; the City receives 1% back from this tax and the funds are used to support the General Fund The addition of a dedicated sales tax will double the City's current sales tax revenue, which will immediately infuse funding into parks, trails, roads and the City's law enforcement contract. As the City expands business opportunities, the sales tax revenue will increase exponentially, creating a more sustainable funding source to support our community treasures.
PARKS & TRAILS STREET MAINTENANCE
The City of Blue Lake operates and maintains The City's streets are in continual need of repair and numerous recreation facilities: including Perigot Park. maintenance, with many of our streets rating below lorg Field, the Horse Arena, the standard. The cost of street maintenance and repair is basketball/tennis/pickleball courts, the skating rink, a costly endeavor and the City requires additional the Tot Lot, the Annie & Mary Trail, the Levee Loop revenue to continue to make basic repairs. Funding Trail. the dog park and the town square. from the proposed sales tax initiative will be used to These facilities are supported by the General Fund support basic road maintenance activities, including Each year, the Council budgets resources from the pothole repair, sidewalk maintenance and drainage City's property and sales tax revenue to support the repair and upkeep. upkeep and maintenance of these facilities. including
the costs associated with watering, electrical, mowing. LAW ENFORCEMENT insurance, landscaping, general repairs, security and
The City contracts with the Humboldt County Sheriff for safety inspections. As parks and trails are not revenue law enforcement services. The current contract is generating entities. it is up to staff and the Council to $146,450.00 per year, with a projected annual increase. find adequate resources to keep them operational. The City supports the law enforcement contract while at the same time balancing the City's budget. through General Fund revenue and our COPS funding As new facilities are added to the community, and as allocation. In the past, the City collected lease revenue our aging facilities require renovation work, the City's from the biomass plant which was used to support law budget is inadequate to provide the necessary enforcement services. Due to the loss of revenue from support. The City currently budgets over $200, 000 this lease, the City has cut it's law enforcement contract per year to support our parks and recreation facilities. in half in order to maintain a balanced budget. In order While many of the activities that take place in our to increase law enforcement services, the City must parks generate revenue, it is not adequate to support generate additional revenue to support additional the daily requirements of our facilities. services.
PARKS & TRAILS ARE GOOD FOR BUSINESS!
As the City continues to grow its recreation economy, we are seeing an increased interest in business development in Blue Lake. With the addition of new businesses will come an increase in tax revenue to support our community facilities. A healthy and sustainable recreation program, along with safe streets and vibrant trail networks is great for business.
Please contact Mandy Mager, City Manager, at 707-668-5655 for additional information
MEASURE R
City of Blue Lake Impartial Analysis
The City Council placed Measure R on the ballot to ask the City's voters to approve imposing a one percent transaction and use tax until repealed. The proposed tax would add one cent to the price of an item that costs a dollar. A sales tax of one percent is estimated to provide approximately $25,000 annually for essential City services.
Because Measure R would not limit the use of tax revenue, it is a "general tax," not a "special tax," which would restrict the funds to a specific purpose. Therefore, the City may use revenue from this tax for any legitimate governmental purpose to support the full range of City services.
This Measure will require the City's independent auditors to annually prepare a separate accounting of the revenue received from the tax and the expenditures of revenue to be included in the City's annual audited financial statements.
This tax will be authorized until repealed by the voters or the City Council.
Technically, the proposed measure is a "transactions and use tax." A transactions and use tax is levied on the same purchases as the statewide sales tax, with some minor exceptions. Retailers and other merchants collect the tax at the time of sale and remit the funds to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, which administers the tax. The state then transmits the funds collected to the City.
A "Yes" vote is a vote to approve the one percent tax, with annual review by independent auditors. A "No" vote is a vote against the tax. Measure R would be approved if it receives a simple majority of "Yes" votes. /s/ Ryan Plotz, City Attorney, City of Blue Lake
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE R
A YES vote on Measure R is a vote to support critical community services and facilities in the City of Blue Lake. A YES vote will support public safety services, as well as the City's recreation facilities, trails and parks. For decades, the City of Blue Lake has struggled to provide the funding to maintain and improve the facilities that our community prides itself on; without additional revenue streams, the City will continue to cut back on critical maintenance and improvements in order to balance the City's budget.
As the City continues to offer recreation opportunities and we add new facilities to our community, it is critical that we provide the support necessary to keep them safe and in good condition. As the City attracts new retail investment in our community, a dedicated Blue Lake sales tax will ensure that resources remain in our community and help support the features and facilities most impacted by increased usage.
The City currently collects approximately $30,000.00 a year in sales tax revenue; with the addition of a 1% sales tax, the City can almost double this revenue. With the addition of new retail opportunities in the future, this revenue stream will grow exponentially. The City of Blue Lake is one of the last remaining cities in the State that does not have its own sales tax; a dedicated sales tax will benefit Blue Lake directly and will not be controlled by the State. The addition of a 1% dedicated sales tax will add $1.00 to every $100.00 spent on eligible goods and services in our community.
We strongly urge you to Vote YES on Measure R; our parks, trails and community facilities need your support.
/s/ Adelene Jones, Mayor
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE R
Rebuttal to argument in favor of measure R
We support funding of critical community services such as "Road Maintenance" (Which was not even mentioned), nor was "Police" It would be much easier to attract "new retail investment in our community" with the current low tax. Not to mention keeping the seven existing businesses we already have. Maybe when we attract the new businesses (With their input) would be the time to consider a new tax? The argument in favor refers to tax on "eligible goods and services in our community" This is true, but it does not include that the tax also applies to on- line purchases and vehicles purchased elsewhere.
This TAX goes into the "General Fund". It could be spent on a Danco Project.
Please only pass a tax that has a "Voter Review" this measure does not.
Please join other taxpayers and the Humboldt County Taxpayers league next election in developing a ½ cent sales tax specifically for ROAD MAINTENCE, TRAIL MAINTENCE and PARK MAINTENCE with voter OVERSITE EVERY 5 YEARS, and a Citizen Review committee. This would qualify the City of Blue Lake for matching State funding and grants.
The Blue Lake fire Department realizes that now is not a good time for them to propose a new tax. THANK YOU BLUE LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT
We are not a "TAX DESTINATION" we are a Bedroom Community.
Kent Sawatzky and the Humboldt County Tax Payers League
ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE R
PLEASE VOTE NO ON MEASURE R
This is not the right time for a TAX INCREASE, or a NEW TAX Please ask the city if this 1% NEW TAX applies to your on line purchases such as Amazon? Or on the purchase of your new vehicle?
Please understand this is a "General TAX". It goes into the "General Fund" This is not for a specific purpose.
Please only pass a Tax that has a "Sunset" VOTER REVIEW every 5 years. This measure does not.
Rio Dell is lowering their tax by ¼%
Please be aware that this tax piles onto a 50% water rate increase (Approximately $189 a year)
This is a "REGRESIVE TAX" and can be a lot for someone on a fixed budget.
Please join other taxpayers and the Humboldt County Taxpayers league next election in developing a cent sales tax specifically for ROAD MAINTENCE, TRAIL MAINTENCE and PARK MAINTENCE with voter OVERSITE EVERY 5 YEARS, and a Citizen Review committee. This would qualify the City of Blue Lake for matching State funding and The Blue Lake fire Department realizes that now is not a good time for them to propose a new tax.
THANK YOU BLUE LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT
We are not a "TAX DESTINATION" we are a Bedroom Community.
Kent Sawatzky and the Humboldt County Tax Payers League
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City of Blue Lake
September 27, 2022 Council Meeting
Consent Items:
a. Warrants and Disbursements
b. Meeting Minutes
July 26, 2022
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Check/Voucher Register - City Council Check Report
From 8/1/2022 Through 8/31/2022
Check Number Check Date Раусс Check Description
Check Amount
220801-FFT-O... 8/1/2022 CA Dept. of Tax and Fee Admin. Sales & Use Tax Payment FY 21/22 357.00 10014 8/3/2022 Harold D. Burris vision pmt 6/30/22-Burris 92.48 10015 8/3/2022 CA Building Standards Comm. CBSC fee Apr-Jun 2022 10.80 10016 8/3/2022 CA State Disbursement Unit 7/15/22 & 7/28/22 PR ded-Coke 184.60 10017 8/3/2022 City of Blue Lake to establish P&R concession till 0.00 10018 8/3/2022 CIRA 7/14/22 Inv-1513 & 7/19/22 Inv-1562 950.93 10019 8/3/2022 GreatAmerica Financial Sves. 7/18/22 Inv #32058302 204.00 10020 8/3/2022 Humboldt Co. Sheriff's Office
Jul & Aug 2022 Animal shelter agreement 1,340.00
10021 8/3/2022 Trevor I.. Pumnea 7/15/22 supplies reimb.-Pumnea 141.92
10022 8/3/2022 Bill Strand 7/15/22 car show meals reimb- Strand 973.81
10023 8/3/2022 Statewide Traffic Safety 7/31/22 statement 835.55
10024 8/3/2022 Tameson L. Livengood 7/17/22 Woodbat umpire payment-Livengood 210.00
10025 8/3/2022 Almquist Lumber Co. 7/31/22 statement 107.18 10026 8/3/2022 Pierson Building Center 7/31/22 statement 401.20 10027 8/3/2022 Michael Salmon 7/17/22 Woodbat umpire payment-Salmon 200.00 10028 8/3/2022 Verizon Wireless 7/21/22 Inv# 9911653970 280.98 10029 8/3/2022 Amanda Mager 7/29/22 supplies reimb. -Mager 438.50
10030 8/3/2022 Storyland Studios 5/20/22 Inv#32216
80.000.00
2293 8/3/2022 Patty Giroux Deposit Refund #20295001 Giroux
0.00 2294 8/3/2022 Donald Groom Deposit Refund #20329001 Groom
40.76 2295 8/3/2022 Patty Giroux Deposit Refund #20295001 Giroux
33.73 2296 8/3/2022 City of Blue Lake Utilities paid from Deposits 8/1/22 Billing 92.24 10031 8/12/2022 Sydni J. Avila
Employee: avilas: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 358.50
10032 8/12/2022 Harold D. Burris Employec: burrish; Pay Date: 8/12/2022 1.684 21 10033 8/12/2022 Grace E. Daverson
Employee: daversong: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 694.51
10034 8/12/2022 Marc A. Davis Employee: davism: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 658.13
10035 8/12/2022 Michael D. Downard Employee: downardm: Pay Datc: 8/12/2022 911.74 10036 8/12/2022 Becka B. Duerr Employee: duerrb; Pay Date: 8/12/2022 52.28 10037 8/12/2022 Halla G. Kramer Employee: kramerh; Pay Date: 8/12/2022 632.66 10038 8/12/2022 John T. Nicholls
Employee: nichollsj: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 482.08
10039 8/12/2022 Susan Tane Replacement tools-Lane 33.77 10040 8/12/2022 АЛас 7/25/22 Inv# 252883 197.28
10041 8/12/2022 Hensel's Ace Hardware 7/31/22 statement 675.61
10042 8/12/2022 B & B Portable Toilet Co. 7/23/22 In #144221 & 144222 170.12
10043 8/12/2022 Coastal Business Systems Inc. 8/2/22 Inv# 32160419 591.11 10044 8/12/2022 Christopher F. Curran July 2022 council stipend- Curran
50.00 10045 8/12/2022 D & R Janitorial Service 8/1/22 statement 295.00 10046 8/12/2022 Alice Finen July 2022 council stipend- Finen 50.00 10047 8/12/2022 Elaine B. Hogan July 2022 council stipend- Hogan 50.00 10048 8/12/2022 Humb. Bay Municipal Water Dist July 1-29.2022 billing period 15.872.03 10049 8/12/2022 Intedata Systems 7/31/22 statement 75.00 10050 8/12/2022 Adelene Jones July 2022 council stipend- Jones 50.00 10051 8/12/2022 Mendes Supply Company 8/1/22 statement 496.82 10052 8/12/2022 Miller Farms Nursery. Inc. 7/31/22 statement 233.88 10053 8/12/2022 The Mill Yard 7/31/22 statement 175.58
10054 8/12/2022 National Rural Water Assoc. SCADA loan pit due 9/1/22 965.00 10055 8/12/2022 Arcata Stationers 8/1/22 statement 303.70 10056 8/12/2022 RREDC Town square loan pmt due 9/1/22 1,236.87 10057 8/12/2022 SHN Consulting 7/26/22 Inv# 113966-Planning 4,392.50 10058 8/12/2022 SHN Consulting 7/26/22 Inv# 113968-Leap 295.00 10059 8/12/2022 SHN Consulting 7/18/22 Inv# 113831- Library 236.25 10060 8/12/2022 SHN Consulting 7/18/22 Inv# 113817- LRSP 5,092.35 10061 8/12/2022 SHN Consulting 7/19/22 Iny#113872-WW (CRS) 382.50 10062 8/12/2022 Underground Service Alert 7/20/22 Inv# 2022111922 300.00 10063 8/12/2022 City of Blue Lake W/S payments 8/1/22 2.567.16 10064 8/12/2022 Emily P. Wood 8/2/22 supplies reimb. - Wood 154.49 Date: 9/23/22 01 18 17 PM Page: 1
City of Blue Lake
Check/Voucher Register - City Council Check Report
From 8/1/2022 Through 8/31/2022
Check Number Check Date Payee Check Description Check Amount 10065 8/12/2022 Schmidbauer Lumber. Inc. 7/31/22 statement 1.667.53 20220812-EF... 8/12/2022 U.S. Department of Treasury EFTS federal tax pmt 8/12/22 PR 6.248.85 20220812-EF.. 8/12/2022 Employment Development Dept. DE88 state tax pmt 8/12/22 PR 1.087.21 20220812-EF... 8/12/2022 Cal PERS PERS retirement pmt 8/12/22 PR 3.089.10 20220812-EF... 8/12/2022 Freedom Voice Freedom voice 8/1/22 statement 121.99 20220812-EF... 8/12/2022 Cal PERS CaPERS GASB-68 fees FY 22/23 1,050.00 220812A01 8/12/2022 Glenn R. Bernald Employee: bernaldg; Pay Date: 8/12/2022 1.873.15 220812A02 8/12/2022 Rosine S. Boyce-Derricott Employee: boycer; Pay Date: 8/12/2022 559.53
220812A03 8/12/2022 Skyler A. Coke Employce: cokes: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 809.31 220812A04 8/12/2022 Melissa M. Combs Employee: combsm: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 413.51 220812A05 8/12/2022 Stella M. Drobnick-Sochovka Employee: drobnicks: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 231.99 220812A06 8/12/2022 Lisa M. Honzik Employce: honzikl; Pay Date: 8/12/2022 180.57 220812A07 8/12/2022 Vicki L. Hutton
Employce: huttonv: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 1,399.03
220812A08 8/12/2022 Austin R. Jones Employee: jonesa: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 1,224.31
220812A09 8/12:2022 Amanda L. Mager Employee: magera; Pay Date: 8/12/2022 1,826.40
220812A10 8/12:2022 Jekayah X. Means Employee: meansj: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 200.99 220812A11 8/12/2022 Ross A. Nash Employee: nashr: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 698.37 220812A12 8/12/2022 Connor G. Perry Employee: perryc: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 369.71 220812A13 8/12/2022 Trevor L. Pumnea Employee: pumneat: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 1,398.37 220812A14 8/12/2022 Ashley M. Thacker Employee: thackera: Pay Date: 8/12/2022 1,113.43 220812A15 8/12/2022 Emily P. Wood Employee: woode; Pay Date: 8/12/2022 1,234.79 10066 8/15/2022 AT&T 4-8/4/22 Cal net 3 bills 284.70
10067 8/15/2022 AT&T 2-7/20/22 statements
67.94 10068 8/15/2022 Blue Lake Rancheria 8/5/22 Inv# B22-105 2,500.00 10069 8/15/2022 CA State Disbursement Unit 8/12/22 PR deduction-Coke 92.30 10070 8/15/2022 FDAC EBA Billing period :69-9/1/22 to 9/30/22 14.465.01 10071 8/15/2022 Humboldt County Tax Collector Property tax - APN 025-132-011 - caretaker cabin
64.91 10072 8/15/2022 Jackson & Eklund 7/15/22 Inv# 436866 15,950.00 10073 8/15/2022 ACPA. Inc 7/26/22 Inv# 0005 3,500.00
10074 8/15:2022 Patricia S. Charley, Trustee McClure-right of way- agreement 50.00 10075 8/15/2022 Pape Machinery, Inc. 7/31/22 statement 5.00 10076 8/15/2022 Redwood Petroleum 8/7/22 Inv# 122 695.97 10077 8/15/2022 Sudden Link Billing period: 8/1/22-8/31/22 431.56 10078 8/15/2022 Time Value Software 8/9/22 Inv# 82524
60.00 10079 8/15/2022 US Bank Corp. Payment Systems 7/22/22 statement 8,049.02
10080 8/26/2022 Sydni J. Avila Employee: avilas; Pay Date: 8/26/2022 869.46 10081 8/26/2022 Harold D. Burris Employee: burrish: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 1,684.21 10082 8/26/2022 Grace E. Daverson Employee: daversong; Pay Date: 8/26/2022 694.51
10083 8/26/2022 Marc A. Davis Employee: davis: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 588.96
10084 8/26/2022 Michacl D. Downard Employee: downardm; Pay Date: 8/26/2022 1,041.34 10085 8/26/2022 Becka B. Duerr Employee: duerrb: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 209.14 10086 8/26/2022 Halla G. Kramer Employee: kramerh: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 632.66
10087 8/26/2022 John T. Nicholls Employee: nichollsj: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 870.32 10088 8/26/2022 Professional Tree Services City Hall & Park tree maint 4.950.00 10089 8/26/2022 CA State Disbursement Unit 8/12/22 PR deduction 101.53 10090 8/26/2022 Mad River Union 5/3/22 Inv# 49324 90.00 10091 8/26/2022 Pacific Gas and Electric 7/31/22 statement 8.308.22 10092 8/26/2022 Blue Lake Garbage Co. 8/11/22 Inv#288GWCU greenwaste 670.00 10093 8/26/2022 Eel River Transport. & Salvage 7/22/22 Inv#10379 990.00 10094 8/26/2022 Trevor L. Pumnea supplies reimb-Pumnea 236.44 10095 8/26/2022 Gavnor Telesvstems. Inc. 7/31/22 Inv# INV000041355 70.00 10096 8/26/2022 Great America Financial Svcs. 8/18/22 Inv# 32260184 204.00 10097 8/26/2022 Melissa Combs - Petty Cash to reimb. parks # ree petty cash 40.41 10098 8/26:2022 North Coast Laboratories LTD. 7/31/22 statement 955.00 20220826EFF... 8/26/2022 U.S. Department of Treasury EFTPS federal tax pmt 8/26/22 PR 7,008.84 20220826EFF... 8:26/2022 Employment Development Dept. DE88 state tax pmt 8/26/22 PR 1,246.74 Date: 9/23/22 01:18:17 PM Page: 2
City of Blue Lake
Check/Voucher Register - City Council Check Report
From 8/1/2022 Through 8/31/2022
Check Number Check Date Payee Check Description Check Amount 20220826EFF... 8/26/2022 Cal PERS PERS retirement pmt 8/26/22 PR 3.178.43 220826A01 8/26/2022 Glenn R. Bernald Employee: bernaldg: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 2,045.75 220826A02 8/26/2022 Rosine S. Boyce-Derricott Employee: boycer: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 601.16 220826A03 8/26/2022 Skyler A. Coke Employce: cokes: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 893.96 220826A04 8/26/2022 Melissa M. Combs Employee: combsm; Pay Date: 8/26/2022 516.89 220826A05 8/26/2022 Stella M. Drobnick-Sochovka Employee: drobnicks: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 65.25 220826A06 8/26/2022 Lisa M. Honzik Employee: honzikl: Pay Datc: 8/26/2022 176.55 220826A07 8/26/2022 Vicki L. Hutton Employee: huttonv: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 1,589.98
220826A08 8/26/2022 Austin R. Jones Employee: jonesa: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 1,256.49 220826A09 8/26/2022 Amanda I. Mager Employee: magera: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 1,926.19 220826A10 8/26/2022 Jekayah X. Means Employee: mcansj: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 100.49
220826A11 8/26/2022 Ross A. Nash Employee: nashr; Pay Datc: 8/26/2022 698.39 220826A12 8/26/2022 Bailey A. Perry Employce: perryb: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 509.68 220826A13 8/26/2022 Connor G. Perry Employee: perryc: Pay Date: 8/26/2022 894.90 220826A14 8/26/2022 Trevor L. Pumnea Employee: pumneat; Pay Date: 8/26/2022 1,398.37 220826A15 8/26/2022 Ashley M. Thacker Employee: thackera: Pay Datc: 8/26/2022 1,113.42 220826A16 8/26/2022 Emily P. Wood Employee: woode: Pay Date: 8/26/2022
1.234.78
Report Total 249.988.82
Date 9/23:22 01:18:17 PM Page: 3
(707) 668-5655 CITY OF BLUE LAKE 111 Greenwood Road
Fax: (707) 668-5916 P.O. Box 458
CALIFORNIA
www.bluelake.ca.gov Blue Lake, CA 95525
Blue Lake City Council Minutes
July 26, 2022~6:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting
City Hall-111 Greenwood Road, Blue Lake
Meeting Called to Order at 6:32PM
1. Pledge of Allegiance and Establish a Quorum of the Council Council Members Present: Quorum Established
Adelene Jones, Mayor
Chris Curran
Elaine Hogan - Via Zoom
Alice Finen -Via Zoom
Benjamin McCreath
Staff Present:
Amanda Mager, City Manager/City Clerk
Emily Wood, Economic Development Planner
Ryan Plotz, City Attorney
Scott Gordon, City Accountant
Brett Jones-JJACPA-City Auditors
Public Present:
Lisa Hoover
Martin Schwartz
Bridget Harris-RCAC Representative
Lori Ponte
Jean Lynch
Karen Barnes
Kent Sawatzky
Diana Lynn
Ted Hales
Elise Scafani
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2. Approve Agenda
Motion: To Approve the Agenda as presented
Motion by: Councilmember Curran Second: Councilmember McCreath There were no comments from the Council or public.
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Hogan, Curran, McCreath, Finen Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
3. Comment - The Public is invited to present petitions, make announcements, or provide other information to the City Council that is relevant to the scope of authority of the City of Blue Lake that is not on the Agenda. The Council may provide up to 15 minutes for this public input session. To assure that each individual presentation is heard, the Council may uniformly impose time limitations of 3 minutes to each individual presentation. The public will be given the opportunity to address items that are on the agenda at the time the Council takes up each specific agenda item.
Lisa Hoover: Would like to know the status of the DANCO process - specifically public engagement and forums in the future. Hoover would also like clarification on the CEQA process and Council's consideration on the matter.
Karen Barnes: Requesting that the horse arena be shut down for public use on August 26 and 27 due to a private party at her home. She is also requesting the water system be reviewed at the horse arena and instructions are made simpler to understand.
Kent Sawatzky: Finds it to be inappropriate to make requests that are not on the agenda. Would like to know what can be done with the Emporium financially and if there are CBDG or other grants available; suggests reaching out to other property owners in the area to see what their needs are.
Lori Ponte: In May, there was a question about RMI selling firearms within City Limits. What have other cities done to restrict firearm sales in their city? Mayor Jones: Plans to discuss this concern with the owners of RMI/tenants
4. Discuss and Consider Proposing a One Percent (1%) Local Transaction and Use Tax Measure to the Voters on November 8, 2022, Including Introduction and Submission of Proposed Ordinance 541 and Resolution Number 1201 to the Voters - Action City Manager Mager provided a summary of the proposed tax measure; City Attorney, Ryan Plotz, explained the process for bringing the Ordinance and the Resolution forward for consideration.
Public Comment:
Kent Sawatzky: As the Executive Director of the Humboldt County Tax Payer's League, he is trying to repurpose taxes, not implement new taxes; a general tax can be swallowed up in employee costs. He recommends a ½ cent sales tax in order to become a self-help City; recommends a ¼ cent sales tax to support recreation and trails; a partnership with the Humboldt County Tax Payer's League would guarantee approval; the City can roll the dice to see if they can get this tax passed.
Ryan Plotz: Explains how the tax revenue can be spent and how the funds will be audited. The City is proposing a general tax; requiring a 50% + 1 to pass on the November ballot. A special tax requires a 2/3 vote to pass. The City includes within the resolution a variety of priorities of how funds will be spent; and details of the annual audit the City undergoes. The public will be able to see how funds are spent; although Council is not limited to expenditures if falling under the General Fund. 2 | Page
Lisa Hoover- Is this a special tax or general tax?
Ryan Plotz- It is a general tax. What the City defines as 'essential services' can be eligible to benefit from the sales tax.
City Manager Mager - The City relies on this revenue to support Parks & Recreation and Public Safety, including basic needs and services.
Jeff Landon- Doesn't mind paying for taxes that will benefit the immediate community, such as potholes and trail maintenance
Council Discussion:
Councilmember Finen: Interested in the same tax rate as Arcata.
Councilmember McCreath: Take the tax to the public through the ballot process Motion: To introduce, by title only, Ordinance 541- introducing a one percent (1%) local transaction and use tax measure to the voters on November 8, 2022 Motion by: Councilmember Curran, Second: Councilmember McCreath There were no comments from the Council
Public Comment:
Kent Sawatzky: Will call the elections office to find out what the costs will be to add the measure to the ballot.
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Hogan, Curran, Finen Nays: McCreath Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
Motion: To introduce, Resolution 1201 - submitting Ordinance 541 to the voters on November 8, 2022, and requests that all dates related to this ballot measure be publicized in accordance with the appropriate schedules.
Motion by: Councilmember Curran, Second: Councilmember Finen There were no comments from the Council
Public Comment:
Kent Sawatzky: Will find out the date to submit comments against the tax; will submit them to the Humboldt County Tax Payer's League; they will begin soliciting people to go against the measure.
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Hogan, Curran, Finen, McCreath Nays: Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
5. Water and Wastewater Rate Proposal Presentation and Rate Recommendation - Presentation/Action
Bridget Harris (RAC Representative) presents the Water and Wastewater Rate Recommendations for Blue Lake.
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Kent Sawatzky: Out of town rates should be different, they are more costly than in town rates. Those who use more water should not be rewarded with lower rates. Within the City, the residents are punished with these suggested rates. There is an obligation to get grant funding; will rates be lowered if grant funding is secured?
Bridget Harris: The City's general use and property taxes should not be used to subsidize and support water and wastewater accounts.
Karen Barnes: Having a flat rate would be more difficult for people. Where does the public input come into this process to raise water/wastewater rates?
Ryan Plotz: The Council will direct staff to initiate the 218 process, which includes a notice process and public hearing process. If there is a sufficient number of protest the rates cannot be approved. 50% + 1 of property owners subjected to the rate must submit a protest.
Jeff Landon: Does this factor in the future developments within Powers Creek? City Manager Mager: The City purchases water from Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District and there is plenty of supply. The developers for future projects will be responsible for allocating funds and planning for infrastructure upgrades. There are low-cost ways to increase the wastewater capacity as it stands; but eventually the wastewater system will need to be updated.
Kent Sawatzky: How can the City keep the costs for shared equipment separate; this causes a co- mingling of funds.
Councilmember McCreath: Is there any data regarding litigation over tiered rates? Ryan Plotz: Is not aware of any cases; but cautions proceeding with a tiered approach without detailed analysis. The flat rate is still a volumetric charge and based on volume.
Karen Barnes: Are the meters being checked monthly?
Mager: Yes, the City has a meter reader that comes out monthly.
Motion to: Approve the water/wastewater rates as recommended by staff Motion by: Councilmember Curran, Second: Councilmember McCreath Vote: Ayes: Jones, Hogan, Curran, Finen, McCreath Nays: Absent: None There were no comments from the Council
Public Comment:
Kent Sawatzky: Can each parcel vote? Would like to know the number of parcels needed to oppose the rates.
City Manager Mager: Yes each parcel can vote.
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6. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to Staff to Initiate the Proposition 218 Process Regarding Proposed Water and Wastewater Rate Increases, including mailing of Notices of the Proposed Rates and Protest Ballots to all Property Owners in Accordance with Proposition 218 and Setting Date for Public Hearing Thereon-Presentation/Action Motion to: Initiate the Prop. 218 Process and Set Date for a Public Hearing at the Mad River Grange
Motion by: Councilmember McCreath, Second: Councilmember Finen Vote: Ayes: Jones, Hogan, Curran, Finen, McCreath Nays: Absent: None There were no comments from the Council
Public Comment:
Kent Sawatzky: Interested in knowing the number of parcels for the protest vote
7. Consent to Conflict of Interest-The Mitchell Law Firm Requests Council's Consideration of a Conflict Waiver for Legal Actions related to the City's Property Negotiations with Dan Comer, Lacey Comer and Redwood Marine, Inc.-Action
Ryan Plotz: Explained that the Mitchell Law Firm has represented the Comer's in the past; they do not believe that this past representation presents a conflict issue moving forward with future property negotiations and is asking the Council to consent to the conflict waiver.
Motion to: Consent to the Conflict Waiver as presented
Motion by: Councilmember Curran, Second: Councilmember McCreath Vote: Ayes: Jones, Hogan, Curran, Finen, McCreath Nays: Absent: None Council Comment:
Councilmember Hogan: Why doesn't the City use a lawyer that does not also represent the Comer's? City Manager Mager: In the past, the City has used conflict waivers when the issues to be represented did not pose a conflict between parties. The City has also used conflict counsel when a potential conflict could arise. The Mitchell Law Firm has a very large client base and also specializes in municipal law. As the prior representation of the Comer's was of a corporate nature and not related to the proposed property negotiations staff feels that the expertise of the Mitchell Law Firm outweighs any perceived future conflict.
Ryan Plotz: In a small community, clients working with the same law firm is fairly common. If clients cannot proceed; accordingly, they are referred to conflict counsel.
Public Comment:
Kent Sawatzky: Normally I would not recommend this but due to the high ethics of Russ Gans and the Mitchell Law Firm I don't have an issue with this.
8. Appoint Real Property Negotiators (Gov. Code Section 54956.8)-Action 5 | Page
Property: Approximately 1.3 acres located at APN Nos.: 025-201-019 and 025-201-009, Blue Lake, California.
City of Blue Lake Negotiators: Amanda Mager (City Manager), Russell Gans (City Attorney) and Adelene Jones (Mayor)
Negotiating Parties: Dan Comer, Lacey Comer, Redwood Marine, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Potential Sale and/or Ground Lease, Price/Terms of Payment Dan Comer, owner of RMI Outdoors, details his vision for introducing a grocery store, recreation store, corner market and catery to Blue Lake. Comer states that firearms are heavily regulated, and he would not bring firearms or ammunition sales to Blue Lake.
Karen Barnes: How much property does the City own now and how much have we sold off? City Manager Mager: The City owns about 26 acres within the Powers Creck District, including this
1.3 acre parcel.
Kent Sawatzky: Stands 100% in support of this project; has a strong positive vibe about Dan Comer; this is the kind of project that's good for Blue Lake; you'll need space for the City corporation yard and recommends locating it out of the flood zone..
Lisa Hoover: Would like to know that guns/ammo will not be sold in Blue Lake and that it would be discussed at a public meeting.
Jeff Landon: This location is good for this type of development Elise Scafani: Would like to know how many council members will be a part of this discussion; are there any other Councilmembers that want to be on the negotiating committee; would like an additional councilmember to be on the committee to have a different perspective or point of view.
Mayor Jones: Two council members are typically assigned to discussions.
Motion to: Appoint Real Property Negotiators to Discuss APN Nos.: 025-201-019 and 025-201- 009
City of Blue Lake Negotiators: Amanda Mager (City Manager), Russell Gans (City Attorney) and Adelene Jones (Mayor)
Negotiating Parties: Dan Comer, Lacey Comer, Redwood Marine, Inc.
Motion by: Councilmember McCreath, Second: Councilmember Finen Vote: Ayes: Jones, Hogan, Curran, Finen, McCreath Nays: Absent: None There were no comments from the Council
Public Comment: No additional comments
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Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Audit Presentation-Presentation/Action Brett Jones (Auditor) and Scott Gordon (City Accountant) Brett Jones: Presented the City's audit; the auditors issued an unmodified opinion - report can be found on the first page of the financial statements. The financial highlights give an overall perspective of the City's finances. Financial statistics start on page 17 of the report. Notes start on page 39. There are no current year findings. An unmodified opinion is the highest or best opinion you can have.
Motion to: Accept the audit as presented
Motion by: Councilmember Curran, Second: Councilmember McCreath Comments from the Council: No comments
Public Comment: No comments
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Hogan, Curran, McCreath, Finen Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
10. Senate Bill 1116-Direct the City Manager to Draft and Submit a Letter of Support for Senate Bill 1116-The Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund: SB 1116 establishes a grant program designed to support Small Non-Profit Performing Arts Organizations-Action Motion by: Councilmember Curran, Second: Councilmember McCreath Comments from the Council: No comments
Public Comment: No comments
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Hogan, Curran, McCreath, Finen Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
11.Closed Session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code § 54957):
Motion to: Postpone Item 11
Motion by: Councilmember, Second: Councilmember
Comments from the Council: No comments
Public Comment: No comments
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Hogan, Curran, McCreath, Finen Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
12. Consent Agenda:
a. Warrants and Disbursements
b. Council Meeting Minutes
Motion to: Accept the consent agenda as presented
Motion by: Councilmember Curran, Second: Councilmember McCreath Comments from the Council: No comments
Public Comment: No comments
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Hogan, Curran, McCreath, Finen Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
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13. Council Correspondance - No correspondence.
14. Reports of Council and Staff:
Mayor Jones- The July HCAOG meeting was canceled, City Wide Yard Sale will take place on Aug . A&M attendance was down in 2022 compared to 2021; likely due to sharing a weekend with the Orick Rodeo and Bigfoot Days in Willow Creek.
Councilmember Curran-Attended the RCEA meeting; the offshore wind project is going out to bid in October.
Councilmember McCreath- Nothing to report.
Councilmember Finen- Nothing to report.
Councilmember Hogan- Attended the HWMA meeting- The Hawthorne Street recycling center is closing Aug 1
City Manager Mager-Parks and Recreation has opened a concession and novelty store at skating rink.
Storyland Studios will be making presentations to the Council and commissions in upcoming months regarding the RV park and campground project. The Blue Lake Sunday Markets are scheduled for August 21* - September 24th
15. Future Agenda Items
-Art Commission to be discussed at next meeting
-Storyland Studios Presentation
-Closed session will take place at next regular meeting
16. Motion to Adjourn (9:17 PM):
Motion by: Councilmember CURRAN, Second by: Councilmember McCreath Comments from the Council: No comments
Public Comment: No comments
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Hogan, Curran, McCreath, Finen Nays: None Absent: None Motion Summary: Motion Passed
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