CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
Mayor Jason Greenough Mayor Pro Tem Isaiah Wright
Council Member Raymond Altman Council Member Beau Smith Council Member Blake Inscore
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FLYNN CENTER BOARD CHAMBERS
981 H STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
MONDAY MAY 2, 2022 6:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Pro Tem Wright called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Ray Altman, Council Member Blake Inscore, Council Member Beau Smith and Mayor Stan emers present May Manager Eric ler, City Attorney
Martha Rice, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Patch, Human Resources Manager Sunny Valero, Finance Director Linda Leaver, Public Works Director Jon Olson, Economic Development and Recreation Director Ashley Taylor, Housing Authority Executive Director Megan Miller, Information Services Administrator Fritz Ludemann, Equipment Operator I Wade Mayes, Maintenance
Worker 1 Michael McAleenan, IT/GIS Technician Taylor Patch, Public Works Office Technician Heather Welton and Police Chief Richard Griffin
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Wright
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Children's Day Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Wright read the proclamation aloud and will be presenting it to his students.
New employees were introduced to the Council by their supervisors, and each spoke in regards to being thankful for working for the City.
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following citizen addressed the Council:
James Hamilton: spoke to the Council regarding a brainstorming group he was interested in starting for the community and the Council to discuss various topics instead of utilizing the public comment portion of the meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Warrant Claims List
Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period April 9, 2022, through April 22, 2022.
4. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll report for the period ending April 23, 2022, paid April 29, 2022.
5. Budget-to-Actual Financial Reports for March 2022
• Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly budget-to-actual financial reports of the City's major operating funds for the month of March 2022
6. Ranney Collector Variable Frequency Drive Replacement Contract with Northridge Electric
• Recommendation: Ratify the City Manager's signature on the Small Public Works Agreement with Northridge Electric to replace the Variable Frequency Drive of one pump at the Ranney Collector
Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2022-28, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
7. Quarterly Cash and Investments Report as of March 31, 2022 • Recommendation: Receive and file quarterly cash investments report as of March 31,
8. Two Year Extension of Agreement with Badawi & Associates for Annual Financial Audits
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Badawi & Associates
9. Supplemental Visitors Bureau Funding
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2022-29, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET
On a motion by Council Member Inscore, seconded by Council Member Smith, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote with Mayor Greenough being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted the consent calendar consisting of items 3-9 as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
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CONTINUING BUSINESS
10. Municipal Code Update - Official Bonds
Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions for the Council
Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Waive full reading, read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 829, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.14, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, AND 2.20, DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFFICIAL City Attorney Rice reported to the Council that this ordinance authorizes the City to purchase an insurance policy as an alternative to official bonds.
There were no public comments.
On a motion by Council Member Inscore, seconded by Council Member Altman, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote with Mayor Greenough being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City waived full reading, read by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 829, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.14, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, AND 2.20, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, OF THE CRESCENT CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFFICIAL BONDS
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
11. Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Bureau Presentation
Lynette Braillard of LuLish gave a report on the tourism marketing that has been done to bring and attract visitors to Crescent City. Her report included room tax and for Crescent City, it showed a +31% average increase within the first two quarters of the fiscal year. She stated that funding they receive from the County and the City has helped increase marketing. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cindy Vosburg thanked the Council for their support over the years and has enabled them to grow. Executive Director Vosburg requested the Council consider during the Budget Workshop, increasing the City's contribution to the Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Bureau. Council Member Smith spoke in support of increasing the contribution to $30k; Council Member Inscore spoke about the work the Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Bureau has done and that the City's contribution is investing in Crescent City being a destination. Mayor Pro Tem Wright was impressed with the jump in numbers of visitors.
NEW BUSINESS
12. Marketing Services Agreement with LuLish
Recommendation: Hear staff report
Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Marketing Services with LuLish
• • Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign LuLish Task Order No. 1 Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2022-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
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City Manager Wier stated that this is a result of a meeting where Council gave direction to increase funding to market Crescent City. Economic Development and Recreation Director Taylor reported to the Council the service LuLish will bring to include: digital ads for Lighthouse Cove RV Park/Pool/Beachfront Park, website redesign for Lighthouse Cove RV Park, print ads for RV Park/ Pool/Beachfront Park, Bay Area Travel Show brochures/attendance, photo/video of RV Park/Pool/Beachfront Park, and offer creative and marketing services. Director Taylor explained that approval of the agreement along with Task Order 1 will cost $24k and outlined which funds will be used
The following citizen addressed the Council:
James Hamilton: spoke in favor of the marketing agreement.
Council Member Inscore stated that the reason why there is an increase in TOT in Crescent City is due to the vacation rentals that are bringing people here.
On a motion by Council Member Inscore, seconded by Council Member Altman, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote with Mayor Greenough being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and authorized the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Marketing Services with LuLish, approved and authorized the City Manager to sign LuLish Task Order No. 1, and approved and adopted Resolution No. 2022-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
CRESCENT CITY
13. Contract for Membrane Replacements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the MEMCOR MemPulse Membrane Bioreactor System Upgrade Purchase Agreement for Goods and Services • Direct staff to engage needed contractors to assist with installation City Manager Wier stated that the agreement came to the Council and public this evening and advised the Council that when action is taken on this agreement tonight, for the Council to add to the motion that the contract is contingent upon our legal review. Public Works Director Olson reported to the Council explained the secondary filter to portions of the Wastewater Treatment Plant; these were placed in 2011 and their life expectancy is usually 5 years. We have run them under a lighter load then their life has been extended. He outlined what the agreement will cover and that Jacob's staffing with City staff will do the majority of the installation that will take approximately three weeks.
There were no public comments.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, seconded by Council Member Inscore, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote, with Mayor Greenough being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the MEMCOR MemPulse Membrane Bioreactor System Upgrade Purchase Agreement for Goods and Services upon the City Attorney's approval of any requested modification from DuPont and directed staff to engage 4 | Page
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CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Legislative Matters - City Manager Wier reported that last week, Grant Werschkull of Smith River Allance advised there is legislation been introduced for Smith River Recreation Expansion Act. Mr. Werschkull has asked for the letter of support sent be also sent to the Chairman of the subcommittee on the National Parks Forest and Public Lands. The Council was in consensus to send the letter.
> City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier reported the following:
• City staff has been working hard on the budget for the upcoming Budget Workshop of May 31st.
There has been the next step in the hiring of the Fire Chief and a City Council/Fire District 2x2 will be this Thursday, followed by a Joint City and Fire District meeting on May 9* where it is hopeful the Fire Chief Agreement can be signed as well as the MOU between the City and the District.
Director Taylor and himself met with the Healthcare District, they are having their budget considerations, therefore they presented the District with pool and the swimming lesson sponsorship. They were in support and will take it for official consideration at their next meeting in May.
Measure S Oversight Committee meeting was last week, was very in-depth and went over expenditures and recommendations for FY 21/22 and FY 22/23. Part of the discussion was the City street preservation project. This project as well as the Front Street project will be before the Council at the next meeting as they are moving forward.
> Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Council Member Inscore: attended the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority meeting, had two meetings with the Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cindy Vosburg to prepare for the next fiscal year budget, had a regular Chamber Board meeting getting ready for the 4th of July, went to the Elk Valley Casino ribbon cutting ceremony, attended the Tri-Agency meeting and a discussion of funding Tri-Agency will need to be had at a Council level, and had a meeting with Bob Brown of SHN to talk about the need for more housing.
Mayor Pro Tem Wright: attended the ribbon cutting for Elk Valley Casino, has the first set of books for a Council Member to read to students. Council Member Inscore said he'd love to read to students at Mary Keating School in Klamath.
City Manager Wier reported to the Council that the fire department had a very successful training burn right out of the City limits off of Pacific Ave.
Mayor Pro Tem Wright asked for something to be drafted to place inside the books for the students from the City Council.
Council Member Smith stated that for the Hazardous Materials Committee, it says they meet quarterly, however he hasn't been to one meeting. Chief Gillespie said they try to do quarterly, but if there has been a meeting recently, he hadn't heard about it.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Wright adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City 5 | Page
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scheduled for Monday, May 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTEST:
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Robin Patch
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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