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 JULY 18, 2022 6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Call to order Mayor Greenough called closed session to order at 5:01 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Ray Altman, Council Member Blake Inscore, Council Member Beau Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Isaiah Wright, and Mayor Jason Greenough
Staff present: City Manager Eric Wier and City Attorney Martha Rice
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
• Conference with Legal Counsel: Potential Litigation (Govt. Code § 54956.9(d) (2)): 1 case • Conference with Legal Counsel: Initiation of Litigation(Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d) (4) 1 case
• Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation (Gov. Code Section 54956.9): City of Crescent City v. Lounge Chair Investments Co., LLC, et al., Del Norte Superior Court Case No. CVUJ-2022-1131; Bertsch-Ocean View CSD v. City of Crescent City, et al., Del Norte Superior Court Case No. CVUJ-2020-1287
There were no public comments.
Closed session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Greenough called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Ray Altman, Council Member Blake Inscore, Council Member Beau Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Isaiah Wright, and Mayor Jason Greenough
Staff present: City Manager Eric Wier and City Attorney Martha Rice, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, Human Resources Manager Sunny Gonzales, Finance Director Linda Leaver, Public Works Director Jon Olson, and Police Chief Richard Griffin
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Greenough
*Moment of silence for K9 Django*
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Police Chief Griffin spoke about K9 Django's service to the Crescent City Police Department and the loyal relationship between him and his handler, Officer Gene Votruba.
REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rice reported the following actions taken on closed session items:
On a motion by Council Member Inscore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, and carried unanimously, 5-0, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved a proposed settlement agreement with California River Watch and authorized the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City.
On a motion by Council Member Inscore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, and carried unanimously, 5-0, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved initiating a nuisance abatement and receivership litigation for an undisclosed location and authorized the City Manager to execute any necessary pleadings or other documents on behalf of the City.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following citizens addressed the Council:
Henry Ora: spoke about his past due sewer bill; and said he will get it paid.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Mural update from Piece by Piece Pottery
City Manager Wier gave an update to the Council on the Sister City tile piece by PowerPoint Presentation. Due to circumstances out of their control, neither Jill nor Harley Munger could be present at the meeting this evening. City Manager Wier stated that the Mungers are making two of the murals so that our Sister City could have one as well.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve the May 16, 2022 regular meeting minutes, June 30, 2022 special meeting minutes of the City Council and the June 30, 2022 special joint meeting minutes for the Fire District Board and the City Council.
3. Warrant Claims List
Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period June 25, 2022, through July 8, 2022.
4. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll report for the period ending July 2, 2022, paid July 8, 2022
5. Budget-to-Actual Financial Reports for May 2022
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• Recommendation: Receive and file the monthly budget-to-actual financial reports of the City's major operating funds for the month of May 2022
6. Correction to Resolution No. 2022-44
• Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-50, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY CORRECTING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-44
7. Orchard Water Meter Manifold Installation
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2022-51, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
On a motion by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Inscore, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted the consent calendar consisting of items 2-7 as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Delinquent Sewer Only Accounts
Recommendation: Open public hearing
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Close public hearing
• City Council may revise, change, reduce, or modify any charge, or may overrule any or all objections
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2022-52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF
DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES FOR CERTAIN PARCELS OF PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION THEREOF WITH ORDINARY PROPERTY TAXES
Finance Director Leaver explained the process of the public hearing for the delinquent sewer accounts. There have been payments made on the accounts and brought the number of delinquent accounts from 41 to 27. Mayor Greenough asked if anyone on the list has asked for a payment plan; Director Leaver stated that she had not received any of those requests.
Mayor Greenough opened the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.
Henry Lara: would like to have a payment plan for his outstanding balance.
Council Member Inscore stated that he is not opposed to payment plans as long as they stay current with the current bill. Would like for Mr. Ora's bill to be pulled from the list so staff can work with him. Asked if this is a once a year, or can it be brought back; Director Leaver said it would have to wait until next year. The Council was in agreement to pull Mr. Lara's bill out for a payment plan.
Mayor Greenough closed the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
On a motion by Council Member Inscore, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and 3| Page
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adopted Resolution No. 2022-52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CRESCENT CITY DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES FOR
CERTAIN PARCELS OF PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION THEREOF WITH ORDINARY PROPERTY TAXES with the amendment of removing customer number 005615-000 the Estate of Sarah Luerra, 308 Olive Street, with the understanding that the Luerras will work with City staff on a payment plan.
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
10. Amador Tank Phase 2 Rehabilitation Plans & Bid
• Recommendation: Approve plans and specifications for the Amador Phase 2 Rehabilitation and direct City staff to advertise for bids Public Works Director Olson reported to the Council the needed repairs for the Amador Tank. The complete exterior and interior coating will be done for Phase 2 which will add 25 years to the life of the tank. We are receiving a grant from Elk Valley Rancheria in the amount of $200k and $700k will come from the City Water Fund. There are needed structural repairs needed, but the extent of them is unknown at this time until the coating comes off.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, seconded by Council Member Smith, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved plans and specifications for the Amador Phase 2 Rehabilitation and direct City staff to advertise for bids
11. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Ordinance
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 831, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 15.36, PERMITS FOR ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, TO TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION
City Attorney Rice reported to the Council that this will allow permits for electric vehicle charging stations which is required by State law. She further outlined what will be required for the permits to be issued. Council Member Smith asked if this was for private property; City Attorney Rice stated that was true.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, seconded by Council Member Altman, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City waived full reading, read by title only and introduced Ordinance No. 831, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 15.36, PERMITS FOR ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, TO TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
12. Crescent City Police Department (CCPD) K9 Grant from AKC Reunite • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
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• Accept the AKC Reunite grant in the total amount of $10,000 and adopt Resolution No. 2022-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
Chief Griffin reported that he discovered a matching grant that if you secure a private donation of $2500 and it goes through a AKC Reunite Adopt a K9 Cop matching grant program. The total amount of funding from this grant program is in the amount of $10k for the purchase of a police K9. Kevin and Gayle Hartwick donated the $2500 for this program so the grant could be obtained in Ukraine have died recently in the current war. The K9 will be named Sgt. Kostya, short for Constantine, in memory of one of his friends. This grant is not a one-time thing, CCPD can have several K9s through this grant program, just the same steps are required to be taken for the grant to get matched. Sgt. Lopez stated he is excited to expand this program since it's been a long time since the Department has had two K9s. Lt. Kai not only detects drugs, he also calms down aggressive individuals. Chief Griffin said that Lt. Kai has even visited children in the hospital and calmed them down before a procedure. Mayor Greenough asked what kind of K9 the new dog will be; Chief Griffin said drug detection and apprehension. Mayor Pro Tem Wright asked if it was a German Shepherd; Sgt. Lopez stated that the dog comes from the Czech Republic which is the same breeder where Kai came from.
John Kirk: asked if all the PD needed was a $2500 donation to get another K9; committed to donating $2500 for the PD to obtain another K9.
On a motion by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Inscore, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City accepted the AKC Reunite grant in the total amount of $10,000 and adopted Resolution No. 2022-53, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
13. Initiative to Repeal Measure S Ballot Question
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2022-54, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-48 TO
INCLUDE THE FORM OF THE QUESTION TO BE PRESENTED TO VOTERS City Attorney Rice reported that staff requests the Council not take any action on this item tonight so that staff can bring it back to the Council. This afternoon, she was notified that the question she had for the ballot did not follow the elections code, therefore she'll need to bring back the resolution at the next meeting.
The Council was in unanimous consensus to have staff bring back the resolution to the Council with the corrected language for the ballot.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
• Legislative Matters - None
City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier reported the following:
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• City staff worked very hard preparing for the 4 of July; CCPD was a large presence to ensure safety. Fire Department was very active for community safety and beach fires. The team at the Chamber of Commerce made sure this was a successful event.
Beachfront Park consultants were in town and met with some of the Council Members; City Manager Wier was impressed with the consultant team. • Johnson Controls - pool project / water meter project - in order for the pool project to work, Johnson Controls notified the City they would also need the water meter project. It is hopeful that the contract will be on the next Council agenda.
There are a couple of cadets in the academy which started today. Sgt. Lopez stated he had spoken to the cadets and they are doing well. There is a group text that if they need anything they can reach out.
Working hand in hand with Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority to help with the trashcans needing lids as the seagulls are able to access the trash and litter around the Park.
National Night Out - where kids can meet law enforcement officers; it's a family event; Tuesday, August 2nd 5pm - 9pm in Beachfront Park. • Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Council Member Altman: Health Fair from 10am - 2pm at Beachfront Park Council Member Smith: commended Chief Carey for what he was able to accomplish for the 4* and appreciates the collaboration between Chief Griffin and Sheriff Scott Mayor Pro Tem Wright: asked if school supplies would be provided by CCPD again; has a movie screen that CCPD can use for the movie at National Night Out. Chief Griffin stated that the backpack program will start again after National Night Out.
Mayor Greenough: thanked staff and volunteers who made the 4'h of July a success.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Greenough adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City scheduled for Monday, August 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTEST:
Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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