Agenda — Blue Lake City Council, December 19, 2023

(707) 668-5655 CITY OF BLUE LAKE 111 Greenwood Road
Fax: (707) 668-5916 P.O. Box 458

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Blue Lake City Council Agenda
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 ~ 6:30 p.m. ~Special Council Meeting Skinner Store-111 Greenwood Road, Blue Lake California
Unless Otherwise Noted, All Items on the Agenda are Subject to Action.

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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. Appoint Real Property Negotiators:

Property: Blue Lake (City Owned) Parcel Nos. 025-201-019 and 025-201-009 Agency Negotiators: Amanda Mager (City Manager); Russell Gans (City Attorney); Adelene Jones (Mayor)
Negotiating Parties: Kenneth Eisner and Tasha Eisner
Under Negotiation: Exclusive Negotiating agreement: potential lease or sale of City owned property, price and/or terms of payment

5. Blue Lake Power Lease Agreement Update-Status Update

6. City of Blue Lake Leash Law Update-Discussion/Status Update

7. Closed Session: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERY NEGOTIATORS Property: Portions of APN Nos. 312-131-037-000, 312-131-045-000, 312-131-046-000, and 312-190- 010-000, in the unincorporated area of the County of Humboldt, State of California.

Agency negotiator: Amanda Mager, City Manager; Ryan Plotz, Assistant City Attorney Negotiating parties: Erin McClure, Trustee
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

8. City of Blue Lake 1997 Community Visioning Report Review-Discussion/Direction

9. Humboldt County Sheriff Law Enforcement Contract Update- Discussion

10. Council Correspondence

11. Consent Agenda:
a. September 2023 Meeting Minutes
Warrants and Disbursements

15. Reports of Council and Staff
a. City Manager Report

16. Future Agenda Items

17. Adjourn
A request for disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aid or services, may be made by a person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the public meeting, by contacting City Manager Amanda Mager, 668-5655, at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting.

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: December 19, 2023
Item Subject: Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Kenneth and Tasha Eisner for City- Owned Assessor Parcel Numbers): 025-201-019 and 025-201-009.

Submitted By: Mandy Mager-City Manager
General Information: Tasha and Kenneth Eisner have contacted the City regarding the potential purchase of the parcel commonly referred to as the City Corporation Yard. The Eisner's have met with the City Manager to review the zoning for the parcel and the related appraisal documents.

The Eisners are proposing to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with the City of Blue Lake to further explore development options for the parcel. The Exclusive Negotiating Agreement is a mechanism by which the owner and the potential developer can explore development opportunities exclusively for a designated period of time.

Any future proposal to purchase the property from the City would be brought forward to the Council for consideration. The ENA does not bind the City to a future sale, but does require that the City negotiate in good faith with the potential developer in the event that they present a project and offer that meet the objectives of the Council and the related zoning standards.

Background Material Provided: Draft Exclusive Negotiating Agreement Fiscal Impact: Consideration and cost recovery actions are identified in the ENA Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, and the City Attorney, to negotiate an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Tasha and Kenneth Eisner for Assessor Parcel Number(s):
025-201-019 and 025-201-009; and authorize City staff, including the City Manager, the City Planner and the City Engineer to explore development options for the parcels.

Agenda Item Review Information:

City Manager Review: X Legal Review: X Planner Review: • Engineer Review: D Comments:

After Action Information:

Date Action Taken: Notes:

Action Taken: Approved: O Denied: • Tabled: • Other: O
Council Vote: Jones: Shull: • Mackay: • Edgar: • Scafani:

EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENT
(City of Blue Lake-EISNER)
This EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into on this day of , 2022 ("Effective Date") by and between Tasha and Kenneth Eisner ("EISNER"), and the City of Blue Lake, California ("CITY"). Where collective reference is intended EISNER and the CITY are hereinafter referred to as the "Parties."

RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, CITY owns land located in the City of Blue Lake, County of Humboldt, California, and depicted in the Site Map attached hereto as Exhibit "A" ("Site A").

WHEREAS, EISNER hopes to investigate Site A to evaluate the potential to design and develop the real property for commercial/retail uses, and has approached the CITY about the potential of purchasing or leasing the Site A for development (the "Potential Sale/Lease").

C. WHEREAS, no specific project is currently proposed by EISNER for Site A at this time, but in order to assess the feasibility of doing so and incurring the cost and expense related to the same, EISNER has requested that the City grant it an exclusive right to negotiate for a sale and/or long term ground lease, resulting in the preparation of this Agreement.

D. WHEREAS, any actual development on Site A and successful completion of a project is expected to require that the Parties enter into a purchase agreement or lease relating to Site A, as well as a project agreement and analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") (California Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq.), relating to the rights and obligations of the Parties in the construction and operation of any project.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree to negotiate exclusively and in good faith to consider entry into a sale or lease agreement for Site A upon the following terms and conditions:

AGREEMENT
Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively: Good Faith Negotiations.

A. CITY agrees that, during the Negotiation Period (as defined in Section 2 below) and provided that EISNER is not in default of its obligations under this Agreement, CITY shall negotiate exclusively and in good faith with EISNER with respect to the sale or lease to be entered into between CITY and EISNER. During the negotiation period, CITY shall not solicit or entertain offers or proposals from other parties concerning similar offers at Site A. However, in no way does this Agreement limit CITY in the research or pursuit of its own activities on Site A, so long as activities are conducted by the CITY and not third parties. 1 The Parties agree, in consideration of this Agreement, to negotiate in good faith with each other with respect to any proposed sale or lease and evaluate necessary government approvals and to cooperate in the preparation thereof. The Parties shall provide each other with any information regarding the Site that may be reasonably requested by the other Party that exists at the time of the request.

2. Period of Negotiation.

The Parties agree to negotiate in good faith for a period of six (6) months from the Effective Date ("Negotiation Period"). If the Parties have not executed any lease or sale agreements by the end of the Negotiation Period, then this Agreement shall automatically terminate, provided, however, that the Parties may, at their sole discretion, mutually agree to extend the term of this Agreement for an additional period of up to one (1) year, subject to approval by the City Council for the CITY.

B. EISNER agrees to make meaningful progress toward determining the feasibility of'a project during the Negotiation Period. Meaningful progress shall include the following:

1. EISNER, at its sole expense, shall conduct a physical inspection of Site A within the first 60 days of the Negotiation Period, and

2. EISNER, at its sole expense, shall conduct any preliminary soils and/or geotechnical inspections of Site A it deems necessary during the Negotiation Period, and

3. EISNER, at its sole expense, shall conduct a title search of Site A during of the Negotiation Period, and
4 EISNER shall pursue and explore possibilities for project financing during the Negotiation Period.

C. Upon termination of this Agreement, any interest that EISNER may have in Site A or under this Agreement shall immediately cease and terminate.

3. Compensation for CITY Expenses.

A. The agreements contemplated herein are outside the normal scope of operations for CITY, and as such require professional assistance to negotiate an agreement that protects the interests of CITY and its citizens. Consequently, EISNER agrees to pay CITY the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) as consideration for the Negotiation Period and this Agreement (the "Exclusivity Payment"). In the event that the parties enter into a lease or sale agreement, the Exclusivity Payment may be credited against the first revenue payment due to CITY by EISNER pursuant to those agreements.

B. EISNER shall bear all costs to be incurred as a result of compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Protection Act, including, but not limited to, preparation of an environmental impact report, if required, or any other 2 required studies or documents related to any lease and/or sale of Site A. EISNER shall also defend and indemnify CITY and bear all costs, expenses, and attorney's fees associated with responding to or defending against claims that may be filed against EISNER and/or CITY in connection with defending such environmental analyses, studies or documents from challenge by third parties.

4. Test and Surveys.

A. During the Negotiation Period, EISNER shall conduct only such tests, surveys, and other analyses as the EISNER reasonably deems necessary to determine the feasibility of entering a lease or purchase agreement for Site A and, further, only as permitted under Section

4.B., below.

B. For the purpose of conducting these tests and surveys, CITY shall provide to EISNER, its agents, and representatives, the right to enter onto the Sites and to conduct such tests, surveys, and other procedures desired by EISNER ("Tests"), provided the EISNER requests access at least two (2) business days prior to entry, and, further, any such tests or surveys that involve earth disturbance shall first be approved in writing by CITY, and CITY and EISNER, at EISNER sole expense, shall comply with any requirements under CEQA that may apply to such tests or surveys. In the event that additional steps are required to be taken to comply with CEQA or any other law, it is understood that CITY may require more than two (2) days notice. Upon the conclusion of all such tests, surveys, and other analyses EISNER shall return the Site to its condition prior to such tests or surveys. EISNER shall also defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY from and against all costs, expenses, claims, causes of action, damages to persons or property, and liabilities of every type and nature arising out of or related to EISNER' and its employee's, agents' and/or contractors" access to, inspections, tests and/or studies conducted on Site A or surrounding properties.

C. EISNER shall provide copies of all studies, tests and surveys relating to the condition of Site A and/or surrounding properties to the CITY, once completed, including, without limitation, all environmental studies (Phase I and/or Phase II Environmental Assessments, if obtained), hydrology studies, geotechnical studies, surveys and similar tests and studies, but EISNER does not warrant in any way, express or implied, the accuracy or validity of all such inspections, tests, surveys and/or studies, and all use by CITY of same is solely at CITY's risk and expense. If the City shall later use or rely upon any such inspections, tests, surveys and/or studies but thereafter said inspections, tests, surveys and/or studies be determined inaccurate, incomplete, or defective in any way, without limitation, CITY shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless EISNER from all costs, expenses, claims, causes of action, damages to persons or property, and liabilities of every type and nature arising out of or related to the CITY'S use of such inspections, tests, surveys and/or studies, and/or the CITY'S reliance on the accuracy and/or validity of all such inspections, tests, surveys and/or studies. 3 5. Purchase Agreement and Ground Lease Negotiations.

The purchase agreement and/or ground lease, if entered and mutually agreeable to the Parties, shall include, without limitation, all of the following EISNER obligations and restrictions:
(a) (1) Design of the Project, which shall be subject to approval of CITY and compliance with all requirements and regulations of the CITY and other public agencies having jurisdiction; (2) Scope of Development; (3) Schedules of Performance; and (4) Other documents regulating the progress and development of any project at Site A. If negotiations result in a ground lease or purchase agreement, the lease or purchase agreement shall become final only upon approval by the City Council for the CITY. (b) Supervision of all improvements comprising any project, the completion of which shall be: (1) overseen by EISNER upon terms mutually agreeable to the Parties, and (2) free of mechanics' liens and liens other than those respecting the financing of the project to the extent agreed to by CITY, in its sole discretion.

Reasonable restrictions on transfer or assignment of (1) any purchase agreement or lease and (2) change in controlling ownership of any entity EISNER may form for the purchase or lease.
(e) If a ground lease is negotiated, provisions in the lease addressing the (1) term, (2) lease area description, (3) amount and schedule of rents or equivalent payments by EISNER to CITY, and (4) all other essential terms of ground lease. (f) Reasonable security to assure EISNER's performance under any ground lease, performance and payment bonds, competitive bidding and payment of prevailing wages to the extent required by law.

6. Development Goals of CITY.

In negotiating the ground lease and/or any purchase agreement, CITY has the following development goals:
(a) Continued use of Site A consistent with their current uses and all applicable Zoning and General Plan requirements.
(b) Community development beneficial to the CITY and its residents. (c) Generation of commerce and tax revenue to/for the CITY. (d) Creation of jobs and economic opportunities.
(e) Generation of new revenues for the CITY and utilization of underutilized real property.

Topics for Negotiation; Future CEQA Compliance.
4 The topics for negotiation shall include, among other things: (i) EISNER's right to lease or purchase Site A; (ii) method of calculating and paying ground lease rents, purchase price or equivalent payments; (iii) the terms of the proposed lease or sale agreement including necessary covenants, conditions and restrictions affecting the Site; (iv) air rights use; (v) management of the any project; (vi) the schedule of performance; (vii) availability of the Site to the EISNER; (vili) proposed land uses; (ix) Site layout; (x) preliminary design and architectural concepts and plans; (x) aesthetic considerations; (xii) the quality and type of construction; (xili) environmental responsibilities; (xiv) the EISNER's responsibility to obtain environmental clearances (including, without limitation, CEQA compliance), licenses and other entitlements, and project financing; and (x) any other considerations necessary to fully implement any proposed project in a timely fashion.

The Parties expressly agree and acknowledge that nothing in this Agreement commits either the CITY or EISNER to any specific project, plan or other obligation or design with respect to Site A or any other property. Any use and development of Site A is expressly contingent on compliance with CEQA. In connection therewith, CITY expressly reserves the right to select alternatives to any project EISNER may propose (including the no project alternative), impose mitigation measures, or reject any project proposed.

8. Broker's Fees.

The Parties represent and warrant to each other that no broker or finder has been engaged or is in anyway connected with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. In the event any claim for broker's or finder's fees is made in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the Party upon whose statement, representation or agreement the claim is made shall indemnify, save harmless and defend the other Party from and against such claims.

CITY is advised that, if a ground lease or purchase agreement is negotiated and entered with the CITY, EISNER contemplates engaging a commercial real estate agent to assist with build-out leasing and identification/retention of qualified tenants.

9. Assignment.

EISNER shall not assign any interest in this Agreement without the express written consent of CITY, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. As a condition to any proposed assignment of this Agreement, EISNER shall be required to make full disclosure to CITY of the proposed assignee's principals, officers, stockholders, partners, etc., and all other pertinent information concerning the assignee and its associates. EISNER may freely assign this Agreement to an entity in which EISNER holds one hundred percent (100%) of the equity, stock or membership interests.

10. CITY Obligations.

During the Term of this Agreement, CITY shall deliver, at EISNER's expense, within 30 days of receipt of written request thereof, any unprivileged existing CITY-owned information, studies, reports, site and construction plans or other documents which EISNER may reasonably request to facilitate any proposed project design. The Parties shall cooperate to ensure 5 timely review and revision of any EISNER documents or plans. In addition, subject to cost reimbursement as noted below, CITY shall provide to EISNER reasonable access to CITY's design staff personnel familiar with the Site and CITY's third party consultants and engineers familiar with the Site for the purpose of aiding EISNER in understanding the physical aspects of Site A. EISNER shall bear all costs that may arise associated with making CITY's third party consultants and engineers available to EISNER. Any studies, plans, or other documents made available to EISNER by CITY shall be held in confidence by EISNER, shall not be disclosed to third parties without the consent of CITY, and shall be returned to CITY upon expiration or termination of this agreement.

B. This Agreement is an agreement to enter into a period of exclusive negotiations according to the terms hereof. CITY and EISNER each expressly and respectively preserve the right to decline to enter into a lease, purchase or other agreement in the event the Parties fail to negotiate an agreement to the mutual satisfaction of CITY and EISNER. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, CITY and EISNER shall have no obligations or duties hereunder and shall have no liability whatsoever in the event the Parties fail to timely execute a purchase agreement or lease, except as expressly identified herein.

EISNER acknowledges and agrees that CITY has not agreed to fund, subsidize or otherwise financially contribute in any manner toward the development of the any project on Site A.

By its execution of this Agreement, CITY is not committing to or agreeing to undertake: (i) disposition of land to EISNER; (ii) implicit or tacit approval or consideration of any project EISNER may propose on Site A; or (iii) any other acts or activities requiring the subsequent independent exercise of discretion by CITY. The Parties recognize that one or more of the conditions to EISNER's proposal set forth herein may fail to be met as a result of subsequent studies, reviews and proceedings invoking the exercise of discretion by CITY or any public agency having regulatory jurisdiction.

11. Non-Liability of CITY Officials and Employees.

Without limiting the provisions set forth herein, no member, official, representative, council member, attorney, or employee of CITY shall be personally liable to EISNER or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by CITY of any obligations under the terms of this Agreement, or of any amount which may become due to EISNER or to its successor under the terms of this Agreement.

12. Plans, Reports, Studies and Investigation.

All plans, reports, studies, or investigations (collectively, "Plans") prepared by or on behalf of EISNER with respect to Site A and any development project thereon are the sole property of EISNER. Should CITY wish to review the development Plans outside of the normal course and scope of CITY-required building permitting and related inspections, EISNER shall, upon request by CITY, provide CITY, without cost or expense to CITY, copies of same for confidential review, and under such circumstances CITY agrees that it will protect the confidentiality of such Plans and not copy or otherwise distribute or share any portion of such 6 Plans to anyone, absent the prior written consent of EISNER. Upon termination of this Agreement, CITY shall be entitled to obtain and utilize any such plans, inspections or studies, as stated herein.

13. Entire Agreement: Attorneys' Fees.

This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the matters set forth herein. This Agreement may not be amended except in writing signed by all of the Parties hereunder. If any Party brings an action or files a proceeding in connection with the enforcement of its respective rights or as a consequence of any breach by another Party of its obligations hereunder, then the prevailing Party in such action or proceeding shall be entitled to have its reasonable attorney's fees and costs paid by the losing Party.

14. Notices.

All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be delivered in person, by overnight courier, or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested to such Party at its address shown below, or to any other place designated in writing by such Party.

CITY OF BLUE LAKE
Amanda Mager
City Manager
P.O. Box 458
Blue Lake, CA 95525
EISNER:

Tasha and Kenneth
Any such notice shall be deemed received upon delivery, if delivered personally, the next business day after delivery by a courier, if delivered by courier, and three (3) days after deposit into the United States Mail, if delivered by registered or certified mail.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY and EISNER have signed this Agreement as of the dates set forth below.

CITY OF BLUE LAKE:

Date: By:

Amanda Mager, City Manager
EISNER:
7 Date: By:

Tasha Eisner
Date: By:

Kenneth Eisner
Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement
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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: December 19, 2023
Item Subject: Blue Lake Power Update
Submitted By: Mandy Mager, City Manager
General Information:

The City Attorney, Ryan Plotz, will provide an update on the status of the Blue Lake Power legal filings. The City Manager will provide an update on the site clean-up and equipment removal activities.

Background Material Provided: N/A
Fiscal Impact: The City has initiated legal proceedings to recover monetary damages, along with recovery of the property.

Recommended Action: Status update, no action anticipated.

Agenda Item Review Information:

City Manager Review: X Legal Review: • Planner Review: •/ Engineer Review: O Comments:

After Action Information:

Date Action Taken: Notes:

Action Taken: Approved: O Denied: O Tabled: • Other: O
Council Vote: Jones: • Shull: • Mackay: • Edgar: O Scafani: •

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: December 19, 2023
Item Subject: City of Blue Lake Leash Law Ordinance Update Submitted By: Mandy Mager, City Manager
General Information:

At the request of the community, the City Council directed staff to update the City's Dog Ordinance to implement a leash law requirement. The City Attorney, Ryan Plotz, will provide an update on the status of the ordinance, including an implementation schedule.

Background Material Provided: N/A
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Recommended Action: Status update, no action anticipated.

Agenda Item Review Information:

City Manager Review: X Legal Review: • Planner Review: • Engineer Review: O Comments:

After Action Information:

Date Action Taken: Notes:

Action Taken: Approved: O Denied: O Tabled: • Other: D
Council Vote: Jones: D Shull: O Mackay: O Edgar: Scafani: D

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: December 19, 2023
Item Subject: Closed Session: Water Tank Negotiation Status Update Submitted By: Mandy Mager, City Manager
General Information:

The City Attorney, Ryan Plotz, will provide an update on the status of the water tank negotiation with the McClure Family Trust.

Background Material Provided: N/A
Fiscal Impact: The City has initiated negotiations with the McClure Family Trust to address the on- going use of the property for the City's water tank. The City's water tank has been located on the property for over 100 years; the prior lease has expired and the City has been working to negotiate a new agreement for long-term use.

The City currently provides the trust with three water connections and free water, in exchange for use of the property. The City Attorney is in the process of negotiating a new agreement with the trust administrator and will provide an update on the process, along with proposed agreement options.

Recommended Action: As discussion directs.

Agenda Item Review Information:

City Manager Review: X Legal Review: • Planner Review: • Engineer Review: O Comments:

After Action Information:

Date Action Taken: Notes:

Action Taken: Approved: O Denied: • Tabled: • Other: C
Council Vote: Jones: O Shull: • Mackay: O Edgar: Scafani: O

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: December 19, 2023
Item Subject: City of Blue Lake Community Visioning Report Review Submitted By: Mandy Mager, City Manager
General Information: In 1997, the City of Blue Lake was awarded funding through the USDA Forest Service Program to conduct a community visioning study and subsequent report. The study was conducted over multiple community sessions and a team of community members was established to conduct outreach and follow up regarding identified initiatives.

The study focused on the future of Blue Lake as it was transitioning from a more industrial focused community, to a more recreation and arts-based economy. The report focused on a variety of initiatives, including economic revitalization of the downtown, and the development of an RV park and campground.

The City has been reviewing the plan to see how current initiatives align with the community plan envisioned in 1997, and to see where progress has been made, or where changes or modifications have occurred. The City's commissions have been provided with a copy of the report and they're in the process of reviewing the material as well.

Staff is recommending that the Council review the report and direct staff to update the status of the various initiatives. Staff would like to bring back the updated report at a future meeting and present the status to Council for further direction.

Background Material Provided: Community Visioning Report 1997 Fiscal Impact: N/A
Recommended Action: Council to review the report and direct staff to provide an update on the current status of identified initiatives and bring back the report to a future meeting for further discussion and direction.

Agenda Item Review Information:

City Manager Review: X Legal Review: O Planner Review: Engineer Review: C Comments:

After Action Information:

Date Action Taken: Notes:

Action Taken: Approved: O Denied: • Tabled: • Other: •
Council Vote: Jones: O Shull: O Mackay: 0 Edgar: Scafani: •

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At the request of the Citizens of Blue Lake...

In Cooperation with:

Arcata Economic Development Corporation
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BLUE LAKE COMMUNITY VISIONING AND

STRATEGIC PLAN
RV Park
Ahead
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Economy Recreation
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Blue Lake Community Visioning
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HUMBOLDT COUNTY

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Blue Lake Community Visioning
January 29, 1997
TO: Participants of the Blue Lake Community Visioning and Strategic Planning Meetings Here is your copy of the Blue Lake Community Visioning and Strategic Plan, created as a result of a series of meetings in October and November 1996 for which Blue Lake residents, businesspeople, and city officials came together to take control of the community's future. The purpose of the meetings was to create this working plan - a document which will serve as a record of the ideas and visions of the community. It will be a guide for citizen activism and a supporting document to seek assistance from public and private agencies, as well as serving as an inspiration for the community to assert control over the direction of its development.

Over 70 concerned community members, representing the many different faces of Blue Lake, attended the meetings that took place on October 16, 30, and November 6. The contributions made during the meetings were documented and serve as a part of this working document, which will be added to and continue to reflect the work of the community.

In this report you will be able to see how four projects were identified and action plans were created as a result of the community meetings. Those projects are: Plug the Leaks - Local Consumption, Expanded Natural Resource Utilization, Recreation & Entertainment - Arts & Culture, and Infrastructure - Downtown Planning. Since those meetings Blue Lake residents have proven their leadership and commitment to their community by continuing work on these projects and by initiating additional projects. As a result of the emerging leadership in Blue Lake many opportunities for sustainable economic development have been made possible. Congratulations and keep up the good work!
The series of meetings were facilitated staff members from the Arcata Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), the Center for Environmental Economic Development (CEED), and the Institute of the North Coast. Funding for these meetings was provided by Rural Community Assistance program of the USDA Forest Service, with funds which are part of the Northwest Economic Adjustment Initiative. This project would not have been possible without the dedication and creativity of its organizers and facilitators. Special thanks goes to Kathy Moxon and Gregg Foster of the Institute of the North Coast, Maggie Gainer and Tami Tangen of CEED, Nancy Reichard of NetGain, and Barbara O'Neal of the Humboldt Area Foundation.

Sincerely,
Mamon Diner
Maureen Hart Jim Kimbrell
Executive Director Executive Director
Center for Environmental Economic Development Arcata Economic Development Corporation The future belongs to visionary communities - those communities which have taken the time and trouble to think about, talk about, and describe their future, and take action to bring that vision into reality. These visionary communities have a tremendous advantage over other communities - the alignment of the personal creativity, energy, and resources of their citizens, their leaders, and their institutions with a shared image of its future, grounded in the core values of the community.

Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas
Table of Contents
The Strategic Planning Process
Vision
2 Categorization
3 Prioritization
3 Projects..

Expanded Natural Resource Utilization
Plug the Leaks - Local Consumption.

Recreation & Entertainment - Arts & Culture .. ment- Ars& Culture 8 Infrastructure - Downtown Planning 10
Facilitator's Observations and Suggestions 12
How Income "Ripples" Through Your Community . 13
Idea Bank
14 Participant List
18 Appendices:

Community Action Planning Form 19
Blue Lake Statistics
20 Plug the Leaks 21
Plug the Leaks Worksheet ............... 22
20 Clues to Rural Community Survival
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7 Secrets to Coping with Change in Small Towns .. 24
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The Game of Boules, or Boccie ............... 25-28
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The Strategic Planning Process
The strategic planning process for Blue Lake consisted of three distinct phases.

1. Vision: The community created a shared vision for the future of Blue Lake during community brainstorming sessions. The resulting "vision" describes both the changes community members would like to see in Blue Lake over the next fifteen years, as well as the characteristics of Blue Lake they would like to protect from change. The visioning process resulted in a descriptive statement outlining the future Blue Lake, as well as a list of ideas for new businesses, services, recreation opportunities, and other specific concepts which would support the Blue Lake vision.

From this vision, an idea bank was created, and the brainstorms were categorized into major themes and theme components.

2. Prioritization: At the second meeting the participants were asked to prioritize which component should receive immediate attention. Four components were chosen, reflecting the community's ability to concentrate on a workable number of projects. The components that were not chosen have been included in this document as part of the idea bank, to be revisited upon completion of the first projects or when community members or city staff choose to further develop the idea.

3. Action Plans: The participants developed four initial component Action Plans which provide specific steps for moving toward the realization of community goals. Each Action Plans contained one or more strategies, measurable objectives, tasks to complete, responsibilities to implement, and timelines for completion.

The three phases are documented in this report, but they do not represent the completion of strategic planning Strategic planning will be an ongoing process, where the results of the Action Plans are periodically evaluated to see if they were implemented, if they had the desired effects, and if the community is achieving its goals and moving closer to its vision or if the goals need to be modified based on information gathered during the community's work. Once an Action Plan achieves its goal, new Action Plans are created, and, if needed, the community vision is reevaluated and priorities are redetermined. To complete a cycle of strategic planning the participants elected to meet again (early 1997) to evaluate progress.

The ongoing steps of the strategic planning process are as follows:

4. Evaluate accomplishments of Action Plans;

5. Revisit the Community Vision;

6. Set new priorities; and

7. Create new Action Plans.

The same tools and techniques used in the initial strategic planning process may be used for each of these successive stages.

Blue Lake Community Visioning and Strategic Plan
1 Categorization
The vision evolved from the "idea bank" - the brainstormed ideas of the participants. These ideas were then categorized into Themes. Most of the Theme categories have Components as well, which are also listed. The full "idea bank" is on page fourteen and can be referred to in the future for the community's ideas. The major themes and components are:

I. Recreation and Entertainment
A. Expanded Natural Resource Utilization
B. Sports Opportunities
C. Arts & Culture
II. Employment Opportunities & Downtown Business Development A. Plug the Leaks - Local Consumption
B. Business & Industrial Park Expansion
C. Tourism Attraction
D. Downtown Development
III. Infrastructure / Land Use
A. Community Planning
B. Downtown Planning
C. Services
D. Physical
Community Pride & Awareness
A. Beautification
B. Community Activities
V. Youth & Elders - Education and Recreation
VI. Housing
There are numerous, logical overlaps and relationships among the six Theme categories. These categories emerged from all of the ideas because they each serve a different function in the City, and reflect upon how community members will most likely organize to work on projects.

Prioritization
At the second meeting the participants reviewed their vision. Each community member was asked to vote on the project she/he felt needed the most immediate attention and that she/he was willing to commit to help successfully complete. Four Components were chosen by the community: Expanded Natural Resource Utilization; Arts & Culture; Plug the Leaks - Local Consumption; and Downtown Planning. The participants then chose the Component they wanted to concentrate on and organized into groups. Each component group reviewed the ideas that had been generated in the brainstorming session and new ideas were added to the lists.

Blue Lake Community Visioning and Strategic Plan 3
Community Actum Planning Form
Theme: Recreation and Entertainment
Team Leader: Adelene Jones
Component: Expanded Natural Resource Utilization
Community Access to Forest
Project 1 Tasks Resources Available Responsibility Target Date for Completion
Four Access Possibilities
Water tower - access through Contact land owners Peter Bussman (landowner) Barbara Lane 12/4/86 private property
Hatchery Road through Simpson - Contact Simpson Bart contact Simpson 12/4/96 link to Arcata
Buckley Road off of Blue Lake Contact Waterfall Owners Barbara Lane 12/4/96 Blvd. Waterfall - private property
City Council Letter of Support Kevin write sample for meeting 11/11/96 Up River to Swayzee Dam, short Forest Service Adelene Jones get on agenda 11/12/96 river trails Contact Simpson Bart contact Simpson 12/4/96 Grant Agreement
Fund for the whole Blue Lake project Letting Park Commission know involvement. Kevin contact Dave Nakamura 11/12/96 Call another meeting Phone tree Margaret Hamnett 12/4/96 General items
Access Rights? Bob Brown Christine Keil
Cooperative agreement Aerial Photos
Field Trips to locations - visiting sites Maps at City Hall Liability Insurance Waiver 2nd & J Street - County Road Dept.

Topo Map at HSU - Ist Floor Library
Community Acion Planning Form
Theme: Plug the Leaks
Team Leader: Mike Foget and Beth Leach
Component: Combo Store - Grocery, Hardware, Sporting Center, Gardening, Espresso Blue Lake General Store
Project 1 Tasks Resources Available Responsibility Target Date for Completion
The Blue Lake General Store Identify Locations Chuck Carlsen Terry Gray 1/20/97 Mike Foget
Find Models Fieldbrook Market Rebecca Collins 1/15/97
Co-op Sherman Shapiro
Wildberries
"Your Store"
Funding and Financing RREDC Peace Gardiner 12/15/96
AEDC Duane Rigge
SBDC Sherman Shapiro
USFS Pre-Ap
Contact potential owners/operators George Cisneros Terry Gray 11/15/96 City Hall Duane Rigge 11/7/96
Survey HSU Rick Platz 12/1/96

1. Assess community demand & commitment Terry Bayles First Meeting

2. Find examples Beth Leach

3. Coordinate with others
Marketing Blue Lake

1. Inform citizens of purpose & commitment Kevin Hoover, Arcata Eye Duane Rigge 11/15/96

2. Commitment from City Council Times-Standard Mike Foget

3. Educating Local Consumers (Buy Locally) Channel 6 Beth Leach Occasional updates at City Council Dean Qualls Tuesdays in November Meetings Sherman Shapiro and December
The Advocate
Community Acle Planning Form
Theme: Recreation & Entertainment
Team Leader: Marty Schwartz
Component: Arts & Culture
Made in Blue Lake
Project 1 Tasks Resources Available Responsibility Target Date for Completion
Phantom Gallery Space Contact Owners Dell'Arte Bobbi Ricca November Carlson
Blue Lake Emporium
Artists Contact Artists Garbage bills for flyers Marty Schwartz December Crafters Ad in New Advocate Bobbi Ricca
Woodworkers
Mailing List Development Joan Barnes Marty Schwartz By January Meeting of the artists Grange Hall-place Ron Brunson January Contact Chamber Mailing invites
Event promotion Ted Jones By end of November
Calendar of events Ron Brunson
Personnel for galleries
Open Ist Gallery Local artists Marty Schwartz By February Ist Year Long Planning: For gallery Meeting of artists Mailing list from Phantom Gallery Marty will call meeting January and retail space to be open in Develop Calendar Chamber of Commerce Ron Brunson: January conjunction with other local events Choose site
Spring color/art show Research city owned property.

Gallery organization.

Planting of bulbs Bulb location - Miller Farms
-Sun Valley Floral
Fall color/art-craft show -Randy Scherer
Planting of trees
Community Acin Planning Form
Theme: Downtown Planning
Team Leader: Stasia Walters
Component: Permanently block off H Street (Dell'Arte) and create a green area..tables, benches, trees, grass, flowers, community gathering spot Village Green 2000
Project 1 Tasks Resources Available Responsibility Target Date for Completion
Fire Department Access Research and target date will
Define area
be assigned after the charrette
Present to City Council/Manager is created at the design meetings.

Talk to owners and residents in the housing Chuck
Dell'Arte Kash
Contact other cities who have done this. Chuck
Liveable communities: Boulder, Santa
Cruz, Boston
11/8
Landowners on corner of Railroad and H
(under mural)
Low maintenance/upkeep Chuck
Landowner access issue
Rip up asphalt 100 sq feet
Grant money for plan Forest service
Create Plan City planner
Historic research City Hall Kash
Museum 11/20 7:00pm
Stasia
Charrettes/community Kash 11/8
Kash
Getting grange for planning Ron Everybody 11/20
Maureen 11/20
Area photos/paper Humboldt Room - Eric Schimps Jay 11/20 Drawing materials, pencils, markers 11/20
Clay-3D
History of what was there
How Income "Ripples" Through Your Community.

Your decision to go to dinner and a live theater performance on Friday night rather than stay at home and watch TV has a more powerful impact on your community than you might think.

Suppose dinner costs $25 and theater tickets costs $10. Your $35 splurge on the town carries on even after the performance is long over. Why?
The restaurant and theater brought in $35 more in revenue than they otherwise would have. This $35 becomes income to the employees and/or owners of those businesses. When people earn more income, they spend more income. Mary, who waited on your table on Friday and took home a generous tip, went to a local store to buy the clothes she wanted for a long time. The local theater company now has the extra income that will go toward increasing the seating capacity of the building they are leasing. Because of their purchases, local businesses have more income than before. The process continues though the cumulative effects get smaller and smaller over time.

The process is analogous to a rock being thrown into the center of a calm lake. The initial impact not only disturbs the water where the rock entered, but the impact "ripples" through the water, creating a series of smaller and smaller waves until the effect is no longer noticeable. The decision to go to dinner and the theater on Friday night began the ripple effect in the community. The initial $35 expenditure may mean $70 (or more) of new income in the local economy! What if you had gone to dinner and a movie in a community other than in your own? The ripple effect is still generated, but in the community in which you spent the money. Your own town will not feel much or any of the impact from your spending. This is why tourism can be more beneficial to a community than it seems. When tourists visit your community, they are dropping the rock into your lake and generating the ripple effect.
- Tim Yeager, Humboldt State University
Blue Lake Community Visioning and Strategic Plan 13
Keep current industry - retention
More artisans
Computer oriented business without trucks
Small assembly line manufacturing
Clothing production
Encourage small, appropriate business
Fill industrial park
Tours of existing industry
Offices upstairs from retail
Outdoor manufacturing/outlet
Value-added - fumiture, jewelry, art products
Cottage Industry
Bait and tackle
Antique shops
Bike rental/skating
Food manufacturers/processors
No smelter, or really heavy industry/ no more smokestacks No data processing
No franchises
No noise, smell, smog, ground, water, air, pollution
Office businesses
Create an environment people want to work in-example: paths & beautification around business park
Software development
Commercial greenhouses utilizing hot water from Ultrapower C. TOURISM ATTRACTION
Mall along creek, like in Ashland
Tie-in to Humboldt County tourism opportunities
Inn on Knob Hill
Water park
RV Park Development/Campground
Bed and Breakfast
Beer garden by river - pickle tasting shop near beer garden Winery
Sunshine is always a plus, weather here is a plus

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
Grocery Store
Restaurants
Gifts shops
Outlets for our own artists
Theme Ill. Infrastructure/Land Use
A. COMMUNITY PLANNING
Infrastructure to handle expansion for business
... Jo buildings over 2 storie
Irban growth boundar
Nicer city buildings
Clean
• Self-sufficient - have what they need and want
• Not urban sprawl
• Open Space/discreet city
Affordable community
Diversified, variety
: Improve upon what we have
Bedroom atmosphere
Blue Lake Community Visioning and Strategic Plan
Flowers and fruit trees
Cemetery restoration
B. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Library in Skinner Store - more open hours - Computer access Social gathering spot (indoor)
Garden tours with local homes
More festivals/events - Hoptoberfest, Mad River, Annie and Mary Days Keep clowns in street
Ability to be involved, volunteer activity, public safety Community projects - active groups
Forest
Community meeting hall/recreation center
Theme V. Youth and Elders - Education and Recreation
Make them a community priority
Teen center/activities
Parks & recreation program
Link seniors and schools
Improve connection between school and community
Waldorf School - alternative education
Focus on needs of elders
Theme VI. Housing
Residential facility for seniors
Artist co-op - live, work, eat, breathe opportunity
Variety of housing opportunities
Newer, nicer houses with open space
Houses painted and well-kept
Homes on big lots
New homes compatible with old
Preserve older homes
Blue Lake Community Visioning and Strategic Plan 17
Community Ackn Planning Form
Theme: Team Leader:

Component:

Project 1 Tasks Resources Available Responsibility Target Date for Completion
Plug the Leaks
Principle #1 Principle #3
Plug the Leaks Encourage New Enterprise
Prevent the unnecessary Promote the start-up of local
leakage of dollars from businesses. Studies have
your community. Your shown that most new jobs 9 я в5
community may be in America are created by
spending money small, independent
elsewhere for goods companies. However, a
and services that are, new business' first five
or could be, produced years of life are risky.
at home. There may be This Workbook will help
money leaking from your you develop project ideas to
community because of the fully use the community's skills inefficient use of some resources. and resources and keep promising By investigating ways to use your community's new ventures alive. own resources more effectively, you can save
money and create business opportunities.

Principle #2 Principle #4
Support Existing Business Recruit Compatible Business
Strengthen the local economy Recruit new businesses that by supporting, encourag will help your community
ing, and investing in attain its goals. Find
existing businesses. The those firms capable of
largest share of all taking advantage of the
commercial and indus-
needs and opportunities
trial growth is generated you have identified,
by existing enterprise. opportunities that may
Helping local businesses have been overlooked by
stay in the community, and either existing or new local perhaps even expand, can businesses. Recruitment can also generate a high return. In addition, help your community expand its export capacity by the community's culture is largely defined by the bringing in a business that has access to a wide businesses already in place. The local economy is variety of markets. based upon the existing labor force, resource
supply, infrastructure, expertise, and other ingredi-
ents. Supporting this existing economic base
preserves and creates jobs, generates greater
prosperity, and preserves your way of life.

BUSINESS OPPOXTUNITIES WORKBOOE
Blue Lake Community Visioning and Strategic Plan 21
20 Clues to Rural Community Survival
Resulting from an extensive study of community dynamics in the Great Plains States, sociologists Milan Wall and Vicki Luter believe the following traits to be found in communities with the will to survive.

Evidence of community pride.

Emphasis on quality in business and community life.

3. Willingness to invest in the future.

4. Participatory approach to community decision-making.

Cooperative community spirit.

6. Realistic appraisal of future opportunities.

7. Awareness of competitive positioning.

Knowledge of the physical environment.

9. Active economic development program.

10. Deliberate transition of power to a younger generation of leaders.

11. Acceptance of women in leadership roles.

12. Strong belief in and support for education.

13. Problem-solving approach to providing health care.

14. Strong multi-generational family orientation.

15. Strong presence of traditional institutions that are integral to community life.

16. Attention to sound and well-maintained infrastructure.

17. Careful use of fiscal resources.

18. Sophisticated use of information resources.

19. Willingness to seek help from the outside.

20. Conviction that, in the long run, you have to do it yourself.

Source: Heartland Center for Leadership Development, Lincoln Nebraska, 1987 Blue Lake Community Visioning and Strategic Plan 23
This program is made possible by a Rural Community Assistance Grant by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service.

The USDA Forest Service is a diverse organization committed to equal opportunity in employment and program delivery. USDA prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political affiliation and familial status. Persons believing they have been discriminated against should contact the Secretary, US Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250, or call (202) 720- 7327 (voice), or (202) 720-1127 (TTD).

Printed on recycled paper@
March 20, 2006
Dear Blue Lake Resident,
The Blue Lake City Council is interested in your opinions. They have selected a group of local residents, as an advisory committee, to create a community survey about the public services provided by the city.

The enclosed survey focuses on the many business operations of the city - City Hall Business Office, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Building and Planning, Police, City Manager and City Council.

Included are brief descriptions about these various departments throughout the survey. Currently, the Recreation program. city employs 11 full-time staff and some additional part-time employees, largely to assist in our Parks and The advisory committee has been working with a group of graduate students in Humboldt State University's Sociology Department. As a joint effort, the committee gathered information from City Council, staff and community members and then gave that information to the students so they could design the survey questions. As part of their studies, they have created the survey and will be tabulating your responses. After all surveys are returned, the results will be given to the council to share with the advisory committee, City Manager, staff and the community. Your participation is purely voluntary and you can be assured that your responses will remain anonymous.

Unlike previous surveys that you may have filled out, the purpose of this survey is to reach out to the local community and ask the question - "How are we doing?" Your participation will allow us to take a look at the many services we provide and aid us in planning for the future. The business of running a city is, after all, still a business- and we would like your assistance in helping us to provide you with the best service possible. We hope you will choose to participate.

The survey is addressed to the person in your household whose name appears on the water bill; however any person in your household over the age of 18 years of age may participate. Additional copies are available at City Hall for others in your household interested in completing the survey.

Please return your completed survey by Friday, April 7, 2006 in the self-addressed stamped envelope provided. In the interest of gathering accurate and anonymous information the processing of the survey will also be done by the graduate students at HSU. If you have further questions about the survey please contact Dr. Judith Little, the Chair of the Sociology Department, she will be more than happy to talk with you. She can be reached at (707) 826-4561 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you

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: December 19, 2023
Item Subject: Humboldt County Sheriff Law Enforcement Contract Update Submitted By: Mandy Mager, City Manager
General Information:

At the request of the Humboldt County Sheriff, the City is in the process of setting up a meeting to discuss contracting options and opportunities. It is anticipated that a meeting will take place in mic January; the City has appointed, the City Manager, Mayor Jones and Councilmemer Mackay to the negotiating team for the City.

Background Material Provided: N/A
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Recommended Action: Status update, no action anticipated.

Agenda Item Review Information:

City Manager Review: X Legal Review: • Planner Review: • Engineer Review: O Comments:

After Action Information:

Date Action Taken: Notes:

Action Taken: Approved: O Denied: O Tabled: • Other: •
Council Vote: Jones: O Shull: D Mackay: • Edgar: O Scafani: • M Gmail Anali Gonzalez <[email protected]>
notification of cancillations;
2 messages
Kent Sawatzky <[email protected]> Fri, Dec 8, 2023 at 5:20 PM To: Anali Gonzalez <[email protected]>
Anali,
I got ready for the Parks and rec. commission meeting last Wednesday. I checked the Web page on my way out the door. There was no notification that I saw. Did you post notification there? Someone said it was on Facebook? Was that true? Facebook is not the legal method of communication that is required for public notification. The Web page is. I was down there with one of the commission members when she found out about the cancelation. I find it hard to believe that someone got a strep throat diagnosis that late in the day... You have my Email and my two phone numbers; 1-707-496-7454 (Cell) 1-707-668-5288 (Land Line), Email ([email protected]). This is a formal request that you post cancelations of any commission or Council meetings on your web page immediately upon a known cancellation, and contact me at the above phone numbers and Email address. This is the public's right.

Please acknowledge receipt of this communication and forward it to all appropriate staff.

Have a great weekend.

Kent Sawatzky
Kent Sawatzky <[email protected]> Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 6:15 AM To: Anali Gonzalez <[email protected]>
Good morning, Anali,
I do not see an agenda or packet for the Economic development commission December 12th 4:30 PM meeting. This was required to be posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting scheduled for December 12th..

Has the meeting been canceled? Is this true? And if true, why has this change not been posted both at the 3 locations and on the official City web page as required? My understanding is that the regularly scheduled Blue Lake City Council meeting for December 26th at 6:30 PM has been rescheduled to December 19th. Is this true? If so, has this been posted at our three posting locations and on the Cities official web page as required? Citizens plan their schedules around their desire to attend these important meetings. When the City Manager (Amanda Meger) claims the City has enabled/encouraged public participation in City business, it is not true. The sloppy disrespect for required timely notification blocks our ability to participate. This justifiably leads one to conclude that participation is not desired. And her statement is incorrect.

Please acknowledge receipt of this communication, forward it to appropriate city staff, and have it read into the record at the next Blue Lake City Council meeting as correspondence. Please include the December gth communication below also as correspondence to the Blue Lake City Council.

Kent Sawatzky
City of Blue Lake
December 19, 2023
Special Council Meeting
Consent Items:
• September 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Warrants and Disbursements
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023~ 6:30 p.m. ~Regular Council Meeting Skinner Store Building-111 Greenwood Road, Blue Lake-Behind City Hall Unless Otherwise Noted, All Items on the Agenda are Subject to Action.

Meeting Called to Order at 6:31 PM

1. Pledge of Allegiance and Establish a Quorum of the Council Councilmembers Present:

Adelene Jones, Mayor
Elizabeth Mackay,
Elise Scafani
Angela Shull, Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilmembers Absent:

Christopher Edgar
Staff Present:

Amanda Mager, City Manager/City Clerk
Anali Gonzalez, Administrative Assistant
Public Present:

Scott Frazer
Darcy Lima
Erin McClure
Kent Sawatzky
Tina Catalina
Blue Shirt
Jason
Mardi Granger
Lisa Hoover
Angela Dare
Winona Pitts
Julie Chistie
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Beckie Thornton
Cal Poly Hoodie Male
Kat and Erica
Jean Lynch
Marlene

2. Approve Agenda
Motion: To Approve the Agenda as presented
Motion by: Councilmember Mackay, Second: Councilmember Shull Public Comment: None
Vote: Ayes: Jones, Mackay, Scafani, Nays: None Absent: Edgar Motion Summary: Motion Passed

Mayor Jones opens the public comment:

Resident: Inquired about a new bus transit system. Shows concern for the community's transit system.

Marvin Gaus: States he was the primary bus driver for the Blue Lake Rancheria Transit service that started 20 years ago and emphasizes the bus transit system is essential to the community.

Scott Frazer: Shows concern for the loose dogs around the City of Blue Lake. Requests to address the roundabout on G street. The roundabouts are a fire safety hazard and requests to have this looked at by the Public Safety Commission.

Don Bednar: States the Blue Lake Rancheria has helped the community in many ways.

Expresses he does not know the financial workings of Blue Lake but strongly advocates for a bus service and some peace officers to deter the counterculture element.

Julie Christie: Comments on City Council meetings being recorded and emphasizes the importance of zooming. Comments on Bike Park location.

Kent Sawatzky: Expresses concern towards the City not following the municipal code.

Citizen: Comments on the current bus transit services and expresses the necessity of the bus transit services in Blue Lake.

Beckie Thornton: Agrees we need bus transportation in Blue Lake. Comments on City financials, location of Danco Project, average income, living expenses, electric charging stations, and states one question that has never been answered "what if it fails?" Sage: Voices support for the Blue Lake Rancheria Transportation system.

Public comment closed.
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4. Commission Appointments)-
Arts and Heritage Commission
Mayor Jones presents the item.

There are openings on the Arts and Heritage Commission; Alice Finen has submitted her application for appointment.

Councilmember Mackay: States Alice Finen is highly qualified.

Mayor Pro Shull: Curious why Alice Finen isn't present.

City Manager Mager: States she believes she had a school event.

Motion by: Elizabeth Mackay, Second: by Elise Scafani
Public Comment:

Julie Christie: Expresses excitement for another citizen willing to step up for our commissions.

Concerned the Arts and Heritage commission has not met since May and questions the purpose of the Arts and Heritage commission and believes the commission is not standing up to be a strong commission.

Beckie Thorton: Agreed with Julie Christie comment.

Kent Sawatzky: Comments and Suggests the Arts and Heritage commission go to 5 commissioners.

Don Bednar: Requests a description of the Arts and Heritage Commission.

Mayor Jones: Explains the purpose of the Arts and Heritage Commission.

Vote: Ayes: Jones, Mackay, Sull, Scafani Nays: Absent: Edgar Motion Summary: Motion passed

5. Resolution Number 1224- Community Development Block Grant PI Fund Request:

Mayor presents and reads report.

City Manager Mager: Provides a staff report.

Councilmember Scafani: Curious about the changing demographic issue.

City Manager Mager: Income in the City is too high to use CDBG funding.

Councilmember Shull: "Is the 50,000 being requested is that for the library component or is that also going to cover City Hall itself?"
City Manager Mager: Pl funds can only be used for the areas that are attributable to the library or were damaged as part of the course of construction. Explains the damage done to the building and how the PI funds can be used.

Mavor Jones: Will the painting occur in house or contract out? City Manager Mager: Proposes the City contracts out for the job.

Public Comment:
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Lori Ponte: Asks for the costs of the library and remaining costs to the City.

Scott Frazer: Comments that $50,000 seems high for the amount of work. Commends City Manager Mager for innovative use of grant funds. Requests the Council exercise their fiscal management responsibility and bring this item back for review for the next meeting for the public to understand the total project.

Don Bednar: Agrees with Scott Frazer's public comment and would like to know who the grant manager is.

Kent Sawatzky: Comments on the CDBG PI funds being requested; the funds used to be used towards all kinds of affordable housing projects.

Commenter: Who did the initial work that led to the damage and why weren't they sought for repair of said damage?
City Manager Mager: We are asking for 50,000, we are not saying we will spend the full amount. States this is prevailing wage this is not an inexpensive process. The City Manager states the intent is not to spend the full amount, but it is a way to offset costs to the City. Through the process of construction, the City identified additional items that needed to be repaired. The contractor did not damage the property through negligence.

Councilmember Scafani: Asks for clarification of how the funds were used in the past and how they can be used now.

City Manager Mager: Provides clarification on how the funds were used in the past and the eligibility requirements and fund management issues.

Mavor Jones: Comments on past programs; RCAA used to manage the funds and would provide reports to the Council on how the funds were being utilized.

City Manager Mager: Comments on the use of the funds, the current cost of construction and the eligibility threshold for qualifying for the use of the funds. Even with a loan from the CDBG fund, the cost of construction makes many projects cost prohibitive.

Councilmember Scafani: If such a program were to be started again, would that pool of money be available for the CDBG loan program?
City Manager Mager: Clarifies the scope of work and the improvements to the library and City Hall. Substantial improvements have been made with the project to improve accessibility and to improve the City's compliance status.

Councilmember Shull: Prior to the accessibility project being done, collectively do we know when the last time any work was done to the exterior. Questions whether the damage to the building part of natural course or fault of contractor.

City Manager Mager: We do routine maintenance on our buildings; we can use City funds for this project or use grant funding.

Motion: To adopt resolution Number 1224, authorizing the City Manager to submit all required grant requests and agreements, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all contract documents necessary to implement the project.

Motion Made: Elizabeth Mackay Second: Elise Scafani
Ayes: Adelene Jones, Angela Shull, Elise Scafani Nayes: nones Absent: Chris Edgar Motion Summary: Motion passes
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6. Designation of City Clerk
Mayor Jones presents and reads reports.

Mavor Jones: Comments that several citizens have requested that the City have a designated City Clerk.

Councilmember Mackay: Expresses gratitude for Miss Gonzalez delivering meeting packets.

Mavor Jones: Expresses gratitude that Miss Gonzalez stepped up to the job.

Councilmember Shull: Seeks clarification on the designating the City Manager as the Deputy City Clerk.

Councilmember Scafani: Asks if historically in Blue Lake we have had a City Clerk and a Deputy City Clerk?
City Manager Mager: 1 don't know the history of the City Clerk position.

Mayor Jones: We had a treasurer we used to vote for and I'm not sure if we voted for City Clerk.

Councilmember Scafani: Will the Deputy City Clerk be interim until we fill the position? City Manager Mager: States the Deputy City Clerk designation will be interim. The City recently hired a new employee and the job description includes designation as the deputy clerk.

Councilmember Scafani: Asks if any sort of appointment or designation requires a resolution? City Manager Mager/ Mayor Jones: It requires action from the Council.

Public Comment:

Lori Ponte: Lives on H street in Blue Lake and believes the City Manager should not be appointed as a Deputy City Clerk. Expresses concern in the crossover of responsibilities between City Manager and Deputy City Clerk designation. Asks the Council to not consider appointing the City Manager as the Deputy City Clerk
Jean Lynch: Comments that Ms. Gonzalez is qualified to be the City Clerk; does not feel there is a need for a Deputy City Clerk.

Beckie Thornton: States the Deputy City Clerk is not a necessary position.

Kent Sawatzky: Believes the City Manager should not be appointed Deputy City Clerk.

Lisa Hoover: Agrees with the public comments that have been made tonight and is concerned with the checks and balances.

Councilmember Scafani: References the municipal code all the City employees are directly supervised by Mandy except for the City Clerk, attorney, and the treasurer. Anali in her role as the clerk, will not be directly supervised by Mandy.

City Manager Mager: States that the City Clerk reports to the Council and works closely with the City Manager. The function of the City Clerk is to maintain the public records and facilitate the elections; other duties are administrative in nature. States that with a small office staff, having a Deputy City Clerk allows work to continue in the event that the City Clerk is on vacation, etc... The Deputy Clerk would fill in for any absences of the City Clerk. 5 Page
Mayor Jones: States there are resolutions that are time sensitive, grants and we don't like to think of things happening, but things happen to people and to families and believes designating someone to be a Deputy City Clerk is a good way to ensure that our City functions in a smooth manner.

Councilmember Mackay: Asks to appoint Anali to the Clerk position and the City Manager to an "interim" Deputy Clerk position until the new employee is trained to take on the duties.

Councilmember Scafani: In terms of a probationary period, does the City have a policy that says how long an employee is in a probationary state before they can be appointed to any position.

City Manager Mager: It depends upon the employees skill sets and progress in meeting the requirements of the position; the City is an at-will employer and probationary periods can be extended if necessary.

Councilmember Scafani: Is your probationary period a three-month period? City Manager Mager: We do a three-month evaluation.

Councilmember Scafani: Regardless of skill set it's still an issue of personality.

City Manager Mager: States that the City is an at-will employer and can make employment adjustments as necessary.

Motion: to appoint Anali Gonzalez to the position of City Clerk and Amanda Mager to the position of interim Deputy City Clerk.

Scott Frazer: Point of order there were five public comments all encouraging the Council to not designate the City Manager as an interim Deputy City Clerk and I'm asking the Council to please stipulate a time certain for this interim appointment.

Councilmember Scafani: Suggests a time frame of six months.

Motion Reconsidered: to appoint Anali Gonzalez to the position of City Clerk and Amanda Mager to the position of interim Deputy City Clerk for the term of six months.

Motion by: Councilmember Mackay, Second: Councilmember Shull Vote: Ayes: Jones, Scafani, Nays: None Absent: Chris Edgar Abstain:

Motion Summary: Motion Passed

7. RV Park and Campground Portfolio Presentation and Authorization to Release- Mayor Jones presents the item.

City Manager Mager provides presentation to Council.

Councilmember Scafani: Seeks clarification on the process of vetting the RV park and campground project.

City Manager Mager: Staff recommends that the City release the project for public review and consideration. The project can be released to industry interest groups and organizations to get feedback on the project. Staff recommends releasing the project in a less formal manner to facilitate feedback and interest; if the project were to garner substantial interest, it would be recommended that it be released through a more formal process. Right now, staff is looking to get feedback on the project and to see what the interest level is. 6| Page
Councilmember Scafani: If the project is released, the City could attract serious inquiries.

City Manager Mager: States the City absolutely could attract serious inquiry and believes if the City does attract a serious inquiry or multiple inquiries, a formal release should be considered.

The City Manager explains the process of a formal release of the RV campground project.

Mavor Jones: Inquires about the process for a potential investor taking interest in the RV campground project this year and how that would play out with the lease of Blue Lake Power expiring in 2025.

City Manager Mager: States that the lease term expires in 2025 but the lease has essentially been broken due to several reasons.

Councilmember Shull: Inquires if there is a projection or anticipated amount of time for the project to stay on the open market.

City Manager Mager: Suggests if there is no interest in the project the City revisit the project; the main goal of the release is to get feedback from the open market. Reiterates the release of the project does not obligate the City to anything
Councilmember Scafani: Inquires about what the RV project will be generating in profits.

City Manager Mager: States she does not know and that would be part of Councils' negotiations as they are developing a project concept.

Councilmember Scafani: Asks if the project would be a lease agreement; what would be the lease payments, and what are the projections in terms of transient occupancy tax and sales tax.

States before moving forward on the release of the RV project she would like to know what the actual dollar amount the RV project might bring to the City. Inquired about how the figures presented in the RV campground portfolio were determined and the process.

City Manager Mager: States that the final plan shows the projections; behind those projections are layers of analysis. This information can be provided to Council if requested.

Councilmember Scafani: States she would like to see the information and inquires if there is a representative from RREDC or one of the organizations mentioned that could meet with Council to go over numbers and the process of how those numbers were calculated.

City Manager Mager: States she could reach out to the contractor.

Councilmember Scafani: States she would like more information to gain a better understanding of the process and methodology before moving forward with the release of the project.

Mayor Jones: Explains the timeline, costs, wages and the variety of unknowns but the purpose of the release is a snapshot of what would happen now and to gain an idea of who's out there that might be interested in the project.

Councilmember Scafani: Emphasizes the importance of an estimation based on 2023 dollars or 2025 dollars costs and inflation.

Councilmember Mackay: States Council will not know those numbers until the project is released to the open market.

Councilmember Scafani: States she would like to know the potential income from the RV project.

City Manager Mager: States the City can provide a baseline projection tied to transient occupancy tax but everything else would be negotiable with a developer.

Councilmember Scafani: States she is looking for a baseline. 7| Page
City Manager Mager: Explains the simple baseline revenue that would come back to the City tied to transient occupancy taxes.

Councilmember Scafani: Inquires about a baseline lease cost.

City Manager Mager: States she does not have that expertise and does not know the baseline lease cost.

Public Comment:

Scott Frazer:

Commends City Manager Mager for her innovative vision but is concerned with traffic impact on the City. Suggests the RV project not be released until the benefits of this project are identified.

Reads a document to Council.

Beckie Thornton: States she agrees with Scott Frazer public comment. Comments on Blue Lake Power property.

Lisa Hoover: States none of the public feedback from past meetings have been documented and or considered.

Dave Ponte: Comments on the RV Project not being a reality for the City and views the City as a depressed timber town and bedroom community.

Lin Glen: States she agrees with Councilmember Scafani's comments, income information is the most important piece of information.

Julie Christie: Comments on RV project and Danco project. States Justin did a video for Economic Development Commission meeting where there was more information on the presentation of the projected RV park.

Kent Sawatzky: Request the RV's project income information be published on the City's website and expresses concern regarding the RV project.

Dana: Inquires about an exemption to the RV project.

Jean Lynch: States concern for the City's traffic flow if the RV park comes to fruition. Suggests the City conduct a traffic flow study. Requests financial information on expenses and how this will impact community members of Blue Lake.

Lori Ponte: Inquired if the City attorney is involved during the development process.

City Manager Mager: Clarifies that the City does not have a project; the City has a concept and is looking for feedback on the viability of the proposed concept. If a project is developed, there will be a lot of evaluation, studies, negotiations, and work that will have to take place before anything is ever constructed. This includes studies and analysis required by CEQA.

Councilmember Shull: Inquires if the project partners listed in the project's portfolio are involved
City Manager Mager: States the project partners are involved and the RV project meets the City's grant objectives as well.

Motion: to direct the City Manager to release the RV Park and Campground Development Plan to the public and to report back to Council regarding project interest.

Motion by: Councilmember Mackay, Second: Councilmember Angela Shull Vote: Ayes: Jones, Shull, Mackay Nays: Elise Scafani Absent: Chris Edgar Abstain:

Motion Summary: Motion Passed
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8. May 23, 2023, City Council Meeting Minute Review
Mayor Jones presents the item.

Motion: motion to amend the minutes of the May 23, 2023, meeting as reflected in the email from Councilmember Scafani.

Motion by: Councilmember Shull, Second: Councilmember Scafani Vote: Ayes: Jones, Mackay, Scafani, Shull Absent: Edgar Public Comment:

Lori Ponte: Comments on Council discussion and asks why Council seeks guidance from the City Manager.

Scott Frazer: Comments on item #8 and requests City Manager Mager to investigate the leash law order.

9. City of Blue Lake Grant Expenditure Reporting
Mayor Jones introduces items and reads reports.

Councilmember Scafani: States Expenditure reporting is crucial information and requests a way this information can be formatted and understood by the public.

Mayor Jones: States she's concerned about staff time to generate a new expenditure report.

Councilmember Mackay: Asks how often the report would need to be done.

Councilmember Shull: Asks how often the City does grant reporting.

City Manager Mager: Explains that the City has budget templates available that can present the requested information; Councilmember Scafani has requested the information in a format not supported by our accounting system and it will require additional staff time to generate these reports. The information is easily accessible, just not in the format requested.

Councilmember Scafani: States she requested the information but did not specify the format.

City Manager Mager: States all the information Councilmember Scafani is requesting is available.

Mayor Jones: States if the information is readily available, please provide it to Councilmember Scafani.

Councilmember Scafani: States that she wants something that she can look at and understand.

City Manager Mager: Comments that there are a variety of reports available.

Councilmember Scafani: States that she will contact the City's finance manager to see what reports are available.

Public Comment:
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Beckie Thorton: Thanks, the Council and hands out a list of meeting minutes to the Council. She encourages the Council to read the meeting minutes because it provides useful information.

Explains her own version of excel reporting containing City's financial information.

Lori Ponte: Appreciates the warrants and disbursement and is requesting a format that includes expenditures.

Scott Frazer: Requests all the financial accounting documents that are readily available and would like to have all the background documentation that the City Manager offered to give to Councilmember Scafani.

10. Council Correspondence:

Mayor Jones reads a letter to the public from Alicia Rosseau.

Councilmember Shull: Inquires about the timeline on the roundabouts around the City.

City Manager Mager: The City is working closely with Dan Burden and compiling the comments regarding the roundabouts to present to the engineers. Three months would be the amount of time to get enough information back
Mayor Jones: Reads a letter from Kent Sawatzky.

Councilmember Scafani: Seeks clarification on how comments are received regarding the roundabouts in town.

City Manager Mager: Comments that the City has received phone calls, letters and in person comments.

11. Consent Agenda:

Councilmember Mackay requests to pull 11a (minutes) from consent Motion: To approve consent agenda items 11 b and 11c.

Motion by: Councilmember Shull, Second: Councilmember Mackay Votes: Ayes: Jones, Mackay, Shull, Scafani Absent: Edgar 11a. Councilmember Mackay: Pulling July 25, 2023, meeting minutes; Councilmember Shull was "absent" not "abstain."
Councilmember Scafani: Strike Page 4 & 5 "City needs to pay for it." Add "Stated all of the information presented was a matter of public record." Add, after Mayor Jones comments, "Councilmember Scafani states she advocates for the City to move forward and that I am not negotiating with the sheriff."
Motion: to approve July 25, 2023, meeting minutes with corrections and additions.

Motion by: Councilmember Mackay, Second: Councilmember Scafani Vote: Ayes: Jones, Mackay, Scafani, Shull Absent: Edgar

12. Reports of Council and Staff:

Councilmember Scafan: States she missed the RCEA meeting last month but has reviewed the meeting and found an interesting topic on biomass. States the regular board meeting will have a 10 Page
doctor present on biomass and air quality and is looking forward to that. Attended Park and Rec meeting.

Mayor Jones: The HCAOG meeting was cancelled for the month of September; attended the HWMA meeting that occurred on September 7". Attended the Chamber mixer at Camp Bauer on September 14"". Attended Bingo night on September 16" and the Museum made over 800 dollars on tickets.

Councilmember Shull: Comments on the chamber of commerce; noted 60ish people attended the mixer; Green Diamond supplied the food. Attended the CERF conference in Ukiah; there was a lot of conversation about investment into blue and green economies.

Councilmember Mackay: Attended the Blue Lake Economic Development meeting; reports on Hoptober Fest and Blue Lake Markets. Provides update on the Bike Park and Baduwa't Community moving forward with CEQA. Funding received from HCAOG for Dan Burden walkability study.

City Managers Report: Mayor Jones reads report.

Councilmember Scafani: Seeks clarification on floor failure in Prasch Hall.

City Manager: States painting contractor came to explore solutions to get the paint to bond to the floor. Contractors are working on options.

Councilmember Scafani: Asks if the City has a bid for Prasch Hall roof.

City Manager Mager: States the City has received multiple bids and two proposals from Alves Roofing.

Councilmember Scafani: Asks if the City has permission from the grant administrator to complete the Townsquare project without the Portland Loo bathroom.

City Manger Mager: States the City has received preliminary authorization from the grant administrator and a project amendment has been requested.

Councilmember Scafani: Will the City jeopardize reimbursement by not building the Portland Loo?
City Manager Mager: "No."
The City Manager mentions the status of the bus transit system and states the City received a letter last Friday that the Rancheria was going to cease operations of the transit system. The City Manager contacted Humboldt Transit Authority and HCAOG to explore interim options for service. The City Manger will be attending HTA's meeting to advocate for the City.

Mayor Jones: Thanks City Manager for her efforts revolving around the bus transit issue. States she is willing to attend HTA meeting to advocate for the City.

Councilmember Scafani: Asks for an update on the Blue Lake Power Plant.

City Manager Mager: Blue Lake power has people on site dismantling portions of the plant and under their lease agreement they're required to remove all facilities upon termination of the lease.

Public comment:

Lin Glen: Inquires about public notices or updates on bus transit system.

Resident: Inquires on the timeline for a solution on the bus transit system.

Scott Frazer: He is a citizen that contacted the sheriff dept about the RV problem in the City of Blue Lake. States he is not complaining and is offering to be engaged and helpful with the current RV problem in our City.

13. Future agenda items:

Bus transit system
Leash law
Financial Audit for 21-22
The Arts and Heritage Commission reduced to 5 commissioners.

Liaison Assignments
Motion: To adjourn at 10:21 PM
Motion by: Councilmember Mackay, Second: Councilmember Shull There were no comments from the Council.

Vote: Ayes: Jones, Mackay, Scafani,Shull Nays: None Absent:Edgar Motion Summary: Motion Passed
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City of Blue Lake
Check/Voucher Register - City Council Check Report
From 11/1/2023 Through 11/30/2023
Check Number Check Date Payee Check Description Check Amount 11402 11/3/2023 Harold D. Burris Employee: burrish; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 1,650.55 11403 11/3/2023 Daniel L. Dimick Employee: dimickd; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 914.55 11404 11/3/2023 Michael D. Downard Employee: downardm; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 887.13 11405 11/3/2023 Grace D. Griffith Employee: griffithg: Pay Date: 11/3/2023 263.81 11406 11/3/2023 Vicki L.. Hutton Employee: hutton: Pay Date: 11/3/2023 1.619.57 11407 11/3/2023 Francesca I. Messina Employee: messinaf: Pay Datc: 11/3/2023 59.88 231103A01 11/3/2023 Christopher A. Ball Employee: balle; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 348.72 231103A02 11/3/2023 Glenn R. Bernald Employee: bernaldg; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 1,764.13 231103A03 11/3/2023 Charis A. Bowman Employee: bowmanc; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 436.95 231103A04 11/3/2023 Rosine S. Boyce-Derricott Employee: boycer; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 531.26 231103A05 11/3/2023 Skyler A. Coke Employee: cokes; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 818.25 231103A06 11/3/2023 Melissa M. Combs Employee: combsm; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 500.94 231103A07 11/3/2023 Stella M. Drobnick-Sochovka Employee: drobnicks: Pay Date: 11/3/2023 359.73 231103A08 11/3/2023 Irene O. Erickson Employee: cricksoni; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 213.32 231103A09 11/3/2023 Adeline L. Esh Employee: esha: Pay Date: 11/3/2023 104.80
231103A10 11/3/2023 Anali E. Gonzalez Employee: gonzaleza: Pay Date: 11/3/2023 1,626.87
231103A11 11/3/2023 Austin R. Jones Employee: jonesa; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 925.03 231103A12 11/3/2023 Kanoa K. Jones Employee: jonesk; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 325.62 231103A13 11/3/2023 Amanda L. Mager Employee: magera; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 1.829.34 231103A14 11/3/2023 Aislin N. McKinney Employee: mckinneya; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 145.97 231103A15 11/3/2023 Jacob P. Meng Employee: mengi: Pay Date: 11/3/2023 1.017.26 231103A16 11/3/2023 Ross A. Nash Employee: nashr; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 107.92
231103A17 11/3/2023 Antoinette M. Quigley Employee: quigleya: Pay Date: 11/3/2023 1,227.35
231103A18 11/3/2023 Quinn Sousa Employee: sousaq: Pay Date: 11/3/2023 484.20 231103A19 11/3/2023 Emily P. Wood Employee: woode; Pay Date: 11/3/2023 1,385.15 231103EFT-01 11/3/2023 U.S. Department of Treasury EFTS federal tax pmt 11/3/23 PR 6.353.30 231103EFT-02 11/3/2023 Employment Development Dept. DE88 state tax pmt 11/3/23 PR

1.001.65
231103EFT-03 11/3/2023 Cal PERS PERS retirement pmt 11/3/23 PR 3,631.80 231103EFT-04 11/3/2023 Freedom Voice Freedom Voice 11/1/23 statement 121.34 2348 11/6/2023 City of Blue Lake Utilities paid from Deposits 11/1/23 Billing 130.00 11408 11/14/2023 AT&T 4-11/4//23 Cal Net 3 bills 322.56 11409 11/14/2023 Department of Justice 11/3/23 In #694530 32.00 11410 11/14/2023 Coastal Business Systems Inc. 10/27/23 Inv #35179514 421.96 11411 11/14/2023 Melissa Combs - Petty Cash 11/8/23 Reimburse BO Petty Cash 93.40 11412 11/14/2023 CA State Disbursement Unit 11/3/23 PR Deduction 92.30 11413 11/14/2023 D& R Janitorial Service 11/1/23 D&R Janitorial 370.00 11414 11/14/2023 GreatAmerica Financial Svcs. 10/18/23 Inv #35115699 204.00 11415 11/14/2023 Garcia's Cleaning Service 9/20/23 Inv #4218 700.00 11416 11/14/2023 Humb. Bay Municipal Water Dist Sept 30, 2023 Billing Period 17,648.51 11417 11/14/2023 Humboldt Co. Sheriff's Office Nov 2023 Animal Shelter Services 721.00 11418 11/14/2023 Intedata Systems 10/31/2023 Inv 427811 95.00 11419 11/14/2023 John Meng Annual Boot Allowance Meng 23/24 175.00 11420 11/14/2023 McKinleyville Ace Hardware 10/31/23 Statement 41.98 11421 11/14/2023 McK inleyville Ace Hardware 10/31/23 Statement 0.00 11422 11/14/2023 National Rural Water Assoc. SCADA Loan Pumnt Due 12/123 965.00 11423 11/14/2023 O'Reilly Auto Parts 10/28/23 Statement 114.78 11424 11/14/2023 Mark Ocsau 10/14/23 Audio Services 500.00 11425 11/14/2023 Redwood Petroleum 11/4/23 Inv #136 910.20 11426 11/14/2023 SHN Consulting 10/23/23 Inv #119162 REAP 232.50 11427 11/14/2023 SHN Consulting 10/16/23 Inv #119083 Library 13,219.28
11428 11/14/2023 Sunnybrae Ace Hardware 10/31/23 Statment 21.69 11429 11/14/2023 Shred Aware 11/1/23 Inv #54246 63.03
11430 11/14/2023 Thrifty Supply Company 10/31/23 Statement 185.21 11431 11/14/2023 Thomas Home Center 10/31/23 Statement 83.30 11432 11/14/2023 Verizon Wireless 9/22-10/21 Bill Summary 327.36 11433 11/14/2023 Advanced Security Systems 10/11/23 Inv #665062 164.91 Date: 12/15/23 10:36:20 AM Page: 1
City of Blue Lake
Check/Voucher Register - City Council Check Report
From 11/1/2023 Through 11/30/2023
Check Number Check Date Payee Check Description Check Amount 11441 11/16/2023 Shawn Delancy BP #2759 Partial Refund - Delaney 182.60 11442 11/16/2023 Pacific Gas and Electric 10/31/2023 Statement 9,345.64 11443 11/16/2023 FRMS Billing Period: 84-12/01/23-12/31/23 14,351.31 11434 11/17/2023 Harold D. Burris Employee: burrish: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 1,650.55 11435 11/17/2023 Daniel L. Dimick Employee: dimickd: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 820.84 11436 11/17/2023 Michael D. Downard Employee: downardm; Pay Date: 11/17/2023 914.55 11437 11/17/2023 Grace D. Griffith Employee: griffithg; Pay Datc: 11/17/2023 263.82 11438 11/17/2023 Vicki L. Hutton Employee: hutton: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 1,534.46 11439 11/17/2023 Francesca I. Messina Employec: messinaf; Pay Date: 11/17/2023 59.88 11440 11/17/2023 Dazey's Arcata 10/31/23 Statement 699.10 11445 11/17/2023 Chris Grossman 11/7/23 Inv #01 Skate DJ 10/26/23 250.00 11446 11/17/2023 HI. C. Assoc. of Governments 9/6/23 Inv #2023-3 Safety Walk 1,000.00 11447 11/17/2023 Intedata Systems 10/10/23 In #27795 200.00 11448 11/17/2023 Independent Business Forms Inc 11/19/2023 Inv #42700 237.38 11449 11/17/2023 Kernen Construction 9/148/2023 Inv #25927 68.19 11450 11/17/2023 Tameson L. Livengood 9/23/23-10/28/23 WB Umpire - Livengood 360.00 11451 11/17/2023 Miller Farms Nursery, Inc. 10/31/23 Statement 68.74 11452 11/17/2023 The Mill Yard 10/31/23 Statement 68.84 11453 11/17/2023 The Mitchell Law Firm. LLP 10/31/23 Inv's 2064 & 2065 4.861.00 11454 11/17/2023 Optimum Billing Period 10/1/23-11/30/23 891.44 11455 11/17/2023 Pierson Building Center 10/31/23 Statment 102.34 11456 11/17/2023 Jessica B. Parker 9/23/23-10/28/23 WB Umpire - Parker 1,265.00 11457 11/17/2023 Jessica B. Parker 10/31/23 Supply Reimb. J Parker 364.74 11458 11/17/2023 Redwood Curtain Design 11/1/23 Inv's 1150 & 1172 279.00 11459 11/17/2023 RREDC Town Square loan pmt due 12/1/23 1.236.87 11460 11/17/2023 SHN Consulting 10/20/23 Inv #119148 5.336.18 11461 11/17/2023 SHN Consulting 10/23/23 Inv #119159 Planning 6.241.25 231117A01 11/17/2023 Christopher A. Ball Employee: balle: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 217.96 231117A02 11/17/2023 Glenn R. Bernald Employee: bernaldg: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 1.955.04 231117A03 11/17/2023 Charis A. Bowman Employee: bowmanc; Pay Date: 11/17/2023 445.18 231117A04 11/17/2023 Rosine S. Boyee-Derricott Employee: boycer; Pay Date: 11/17/2023 255.55 231117A05 11/17/2023 Skyler A. Coke Employce: cokes; Pay Date: 11/17/2023 974.01 231117A06 11/17/2023 Melissa M. Combs Employee: combsm: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 536.10 231117A07 11/17/2023 Stella M. Drobnick-Sochovka Employee: drobnicks; Pay Date: 11/17/2023 138.99 231117A08 11/17/2023 Irene O. Erickson Employce: cricksoni; Pay Date: 11/17/2023 313.31 231117A09 11/17/2023 Adeline L. Esh Employee: esha: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 97.31 231117A10 11/17/2023 Anali E. Gonzalez Employee: gonzaleza: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 1,626.87 231117A11 11/17/2023 Kanoa K. Jones Employee: jonesk: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 482.79 231117A12 11/17/2023 Austin R. Jones Employee: jonesa: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 613.22 231117A13 11/17/2023 Amanda L. Mager Employee: magera: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 1933.60 231117A14 11/17/2023 Aislin N. McKinney Employee: mckinneya: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 209.59 231117A15 11/17/2023 Jacob P. Meng Employee: mengj: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 1.017.26 231117A16 11/17/2023 Antoinette M. Quigley Employee: quigleya: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 1,335.50 231117A17 11/17/2023 Quinn Sousa Employee: sousag; Pay Date: 11/17/2023 558.76 231117A18 11/17/2023 Emily P. Wood Employee: woode: Pay Date: 11/17/2023 1385.15 231117EFT-01 11/17/2023 U.S. Department of Treasury EFTS federal tax pmt 11/17/23 PR 6.135.09 231117EFT-02 11/17/2023 Employment Development Dept. DE88 state tax pmt 11/17/23 PR 983.41 231117EFT-03 11/17/2023 Cal PERS PERS retirement pmt 11/17/23 PR 3.564.42 11462 11/29/2023 Alliant Insurance Services Special Event Insurance Jul-Sep 2023 87.00 11463 11/29/2023 Arcata Stationers 11/1/23 Statement 8.617.16 11464 11/29/2023 B & B Portable Toilet Co. 11/11/23 Inv's #171902 & 171901 167.32 11465 11/29/2023 City of Blue Lake Water/Sewer Payments 11/1/2023 2.751.84 11466 11/29/2023 CA Dept. of Tax and Fee Admin. Water Rights 7/1/23 - 6/30/24 603.93 11467 11/29/2023 CA State Disbursement Unit 11/17/23 PR Deduction 92.30 11468 11/29/2023 Dito, LLC 11/21/2023 Inv# 80672 145.80 11471 11/29/2023 G.I..J. Construction 11/16/2023 Inv# 3256 763.11 Date: 12/15/23 10:36:20 AM Page: 2
City of Blue Lake
Check/Voucher Register - City Council Check Report
From 11/1/2023 Through 11/30/2023
Check Number Check Date Payee Check Description Check Amount 11472 11/29/2023 Hooven & Co., Inc. 10/31/2023 Statement 81,681.70 11473 11/29/2023 North Coast Laboratories LTD. 10/31/2023 Statement 1,020.00 11474 11/29/2023 SHN Consulting 11/14/23 Inv# 119316 WW(CRS) 1,575.00 11475 11/29/2023 SHN Consulting 11/20/23 Inv# 119149 Engineering 2,241.25 11476 11/29/2023 Tensor IT 11/15/2023 Statement 3.116.83 11477 11/29/2023 US Bank Corp. Payment Systems 10/23/23 Statement 3,414.41 11478 11/29/2023 William Rich and Associates 6/30/23 Invoice - Historical Evaluation 2.800.00 11479 11/29/2023 Abila 11/20/23 Inv #1050-1000200217 1,641.73 11480 11/29/2023 Dana Jensen purchase of 2 used backhoe tires 100,00 11481 11/29/2023 Hensel's Ace Hardware 10/31/23 Statement 473.96 Report Total 257,217.53
Date: 12/15/23 10:36:20 AM Page: 3
City of Blue Lake
City Manager Report
December 2023
• Commercial Kitchen Development:

The City's commercial kitchen has been completed. The
kitchen will serve as a resource in the event that the hall is used for emergency services. The kitchen will also support the City's concession needs, as well as becoming a food incubator for small businesses.

The City has already received numerous calls to inquire into rental opportunities and staff is pursuing options to lease out the space for commercial use during Friday and
Saturday night skate events.

Economic
Development EDA Grant:

The City has received a grant extension to complete
master planning and surveying work on City parcels in the Powers Creek District. Staff recently met with
representatives from Storyland Studios regarding the
project and work will begin in February on the remaining grant deliverables.

Work will include identification of parcel configurations for future development, identification of ingress/egress needs, connectivity recommendations, architectural mood boards and a final surveyed map for subdivision purposes. This work will aid the City in attracting economic investment

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and will provide a thoughtful plan for the district's future.

Funding for this project has been provided by the
Economic Development Administration in the amount of
$222,000.00
• State Park Per Capita Grant-$177,000: The majority of work under this grant has been completed. Remaining work
includes the installation of a new roof on Prasch Hall. The roof will be funded partially by the State Park Grant, facility improvement funds and COVID relief dollars. Work on the roof will take place in the spring of 2024.

Staff is in the process of closing out the State Park Per Capita Grant for the work items that have been
completed.
• Town Square Grant: The town square construction project will begin in the Spring of 2024; the City is contracting with Sequoia Industries to complete the work.

Parks and Recreation
Staff is pursuing additional funding for the bathroom
installation; the original price for the purchase and
construction of the bathroom came in above the project
budget. City staff has met with our local USDA Community Facilities representatives and he has encouraged the City to submit an application through USDA for the purchase of a bathroom unit. USDA can fund up to $50,000.00 to assist with the acquisition. City staff is in the process of preparing this application.-On-Going
• ADA Parking at the Town Square: As part of the town
square design, the City included ADA parking and
accessible sidewalks. The City does not currently have an ADA parking space in the downtown and this has been
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has been reserving funding through our various street
programs to make ADA improvements as deemed
feasible; having an ADA parking space at the town square and across from the post office will allow the City to meet State and Federal requirements. The ADA parking was
included in the town square project and the City will utilize street funds to pay for this portion of the project. The City will also apply for the 2% TDA Set-Aside funds, available each year through HCAOG, to assist in funding this portion of the project. The final construction budget for the town square is $359,981.00; this includes $323,000.00 from the State Park Grant, and $36,830.00 from the City's
infrastructure funding for streets and water and wastewater improvements.-On-Going
• Bike Park: The City has started work on the dirt track portion of the bike park. Work includes moving dirt from the two larger piles to the various feature locations and then utilizing small equipment and manpower to build and compact the dirt as identified in the design. The City has winterized the site and work will continue as weather
permits.-On-Going.
• Library Improvements: The library project is 90% complete; work remains to clean-up the concrete work and to install City Infrastructure lighting and new doors to City Hall. Work under this project included ADA improvements to the library bathroom,
walkway and parking lot; during the course of construction, some of the siding on City Hall was damaged; the City
received authorization from CDBG to make the repairs,
which included installation of new siding and repainting of Policy Updates and
a portion of City Hall.

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The City previously requested authorization to request
additional funds for the project; fortunately, the City was able to complete the work within the original project
budget and the additional request was not needed.

This project is funded through the City's Community
Development Block Grant Program Income funding.

Work under this project is budgeted at $200,000.00; this includes design, engineering, bid management,
inspections, project & grant management and
construction.
• Truck Route Study and Design: Work continues on the truck route project; the City has a draft plan that is being used to conduct environmental and cultural studies. The City's
project has been approved for funding by the CTC; it is anticipated that the City will receive funding in the amount of $1.6 million to make much needed safety improvements to Greenwood. The City will continue to pursue funding for additional improvements to the truck route as the design progresses.

Dan Burden, walkability/traffic safety expert, has
completed a walkability audit of the City's truck route and is providing peer review and guidance on proposed
improvements. Mr. Burden has provided preliminary
feedback on the truck route and will be formalizing his recommendations for review by the City and the
community. The truck route project is a State funded
project; the City has received funding for design,
engineering and environmental work and will receive
construction funding once a final plan is accepted.

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Currently, staff is presenting the draft design to the
community, stakeholders and special interest groups. To date, the City has presented the draft plan to Blue Lake Union Elementary and the Public Safety Commission.

Meetings are being set up with representatives from the major industrial users and property owners on Greenwood.

The draft plan will also be presented to the Council for review and recommendation.

Staff anticipates finalizing the plan during the winter and bidding the project in Spring, for a Summer construction date.
• Taylor Way Improvements: The City has received a grant from HCAOG to hire Dan Burden to complete a street
design for Taylor Way. As the City designs and attracts new investment to the Powers Creek District, Taylor Way must be improved to accommodate the mix of uses. Dan Burden
has completed an initial assessment of Taylor Way, along with a review of proposed development scenarios; he has compiled a preliminary design which is being reviewed by our engineering and planning staff. The design
incorporates speed control measures, a gateway
installation, raised crosswalks, on-street parking, and turnaround options for the end of Taylor Way. Staff will be presenting these ideas when they are in a more refined
state of dissemination. -On-Going
• FEMA Water Tanks Funding: The City submitted a funding request to the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program to replace the City's two redwood water tanks. The City has received notice that the phase 1 award has been approved; this will fund the design portion of the project. The City is in the process of working with FEMA and CalOES to finalize the funding agreement.-On-Going
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• Housing Element Update: Staff have completed the final draft of the housing element and submitted it to the State for review. The State has received the submittal and is in the final stages of review and comment. Staff is working closely with our HCD representatives as questions arise through the review process. -On-Going

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Blue Lake City CouncilDecember 19, 2023

Blue Lake City Council
December 19, 2023