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 AUGUST 1, 2022 6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Call to order Mayor Pro Tem Wright called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Ray Altman, Council Member Blake Inscore, Council Member Beau Smith, and Mayor Pro Tem Isaiah Wright
Council Member absent: Mayor Jason Greenough
Staff present: City Manager Eric Wier, City Attorney Martha Rice, Human Resources Manager Sunny Gonzales and Finance Director Linda Leaver
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Conference with Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54957.6), City Representative: Eric Wier, mployee Organizations: Crescent City Police Officers Association, Clerical Employees o rescent City, Crescent City Employees Association, and Crescent City Managemen Employees Association
There were no public comments on the closed session agenda.
The closed session adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Pro Tem Wright called the open session 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 Pro Tem Isaiah Wright
Council Member absent: Mayor Jason Greenough
Staff members present: City Manager Eric Wier, City Attorney Martha Rice, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, Human Resources Manager Sunny Gonzales, Finance Director Linda Leaver, Public Works Director Jon Olson, Housing Authority Executive Director Megan Miller, Economic Development and Recreation Director Ashley Taylor, Senior EMOT Dan Borges and Police Chief Richard Griffin
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Wright
REPORT OUT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rice reported that no actions were taken on closed session items.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no public comments
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Introduction of new City employees: Police Recruit Kaylee Cristia, Police Recruit Connor Sperling and EMOT 1 Ben DeForge
Chief Griffin introduced two police recruits, who were attending via Zoom as the Academy had already begun two weeks ago. Police Recruit Sperling spoke to the Council about how much he is learning at the Academy. Chief Griffin read Police Recruit Cristia's biography as she was unable to attend via Zoom. Recruit Cristia moved here from Bakersfield and always had a desire to work in law enforcement and due to this program, she was able to do so. EMOT Borges spoke to the Council about where EMOT DeForge came from Beaumont. EMOT DeForge gave his employment history and experience to the Council which will be a great benefit for the City.
2. Proclamation for the anniversary of the Brother Jonathan Shipwreck Mayor Pro Tem Wright read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Michelle Radison of the Del Norte Historical Society. Ms. Radison expressed her gratitude to the Council for having this recognized.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Warrant Claims List
• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period July 9, 2022, through July 22, 2022.
4. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll report for the period ending July 16, 2022, paid July 22, 2022
5. CivicRec Service agreement
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a service agreement between the City and CivicRec
6. Claggett Wolfe Associates Contract Amendment
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Claggett Wolfe Associates
7. Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Cultural Center Use Agreement • Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a Cultural Center Use Agreement between the City and Lighthouse Repertory Theatre 2| Page
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No public comments were received.
On a motion by Council Member Inscore, seconded by Council Member Altman, on a 4-0 polled vote with Mayor Greenough being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted the consent calendar items 3-7 as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
8. CCPD OES Grant Funding for Equipment and Generators
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
Technical questions from the Council
Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve 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
• Accept the grant funds and authorize the City Manager to sign any grant documents related to the FY 2019 Public Safety Power Shutoff Resiliency Allocation by Cal OES • Accept the grant funds and authorize the City Manager to sign any grant documents related to the FY 2021 HSGP funding by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through Cal OES Chief Griffin reported to the Council the background and requirements of the grant. This year HSGP grant has no match, no net impact on the General Fund, reimbursement to the CCPD for IFAK trauma refill kits for rescue not to exceed $1,300. The Individual First Aid (IFAK) trauma refill kits contain lifesaving medical equipment that would be assigned to individual officers for regular carry while on patrol. The equipment would be utilized for officers and civilians as well. Currently there is only one AED at the police department and there will be a request to have three for the patrol units not to exceed $5,605. The automated external defibrillators (AED) would be carried in patrol vehicles and enhance the ability of officers to provide lifesaving efforts on medical calls.
Currently CCPD does not have AED's assigned to patrol vehicles, and only has access to one AED inside the main station. Additionally, two FLIR (night vision cameras) will also be purchased with the funds, not to exceed $1,290. The forward looking infrared (FLIR) devices would be utilized to enhance search efforts for people who are lost at nighttime and would also be used to locate suspects during high-risk searches at night, in the not to exceed amount of $1,446. The drone would be used to enhance CCPD's response is assisting Search and Rescue units from the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office in locating people who have been swept off the jetty, and during natural disasters to help locate citizens who have been stranded in areas that are not safe for personnel to access. In addition, the drone would be utilized to quickly, and accurately, map the scene of a traffic accident, and in some cases major crime scenes. The use of the drone will be regulated through CCPD, State, and Federal Guidelines, and be subject to a future public hearing as it will be listed the CCPD Military Equipment Use Policy. Non-lethal ammunition for training in the not to exceed amount of $4,665. The non-lethal training equipment and ammunition would be acquired by CCPD to be utilized the training for active shooter events, and other force on force situations. The equipment will be .43 caliber paintball guns that are replicas of the current firearms that CCPD deploys. Chief Griffin stated that he would like two Council Members and two Board of Supervisors to learn Active Shooter simulations so they can be aware of what to do and what will happen during an active shooter situation. Sheriff Scott and Commander Depee are on board 3 | Page
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to be a part of the training. Two inverter generators will be purchased with this funding as well for in an event that CCPD would need to operate away from the PD during a tsunami event. Council Member Inscore thanked Chief Griffin for not only keeping the Department well equipped but also well connected with the other agencies. Council Member Smith said he appreciated that some of the funding would also help Crescent Fire Protection District. Chief Griffin said it was important to work together so everyone has what they need to do their job. Mayor Pro Tem Wright said that it takes a real leader for Chief Griffin to be doing what he's doing keeping everyone working together as it's not always an easy task.
No public comments were received.
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 approved and adopted Resolution No. 2022-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET, accepted the grant funds, authorized the City Manager to sign any grant documents related to the FY 2019 Public Safety Power Shutoff Resiliency Allocation by Cal OES, accepted the grant funds and authorized the City Manager to sign any grant documents related to the FY 2021 HSGP funding by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through Cal OES.
9. Voting Delegate and Alternate Designation for the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
Further Council discussion
Designate two members of the City Council to serve as the Voting Delegate and an Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Altman reported to the Council that this is an annual designation that the League of California Cities request so that a member of the City Council may represent the City for the adoption of that year's resolution packet. • She further reported that at this time the only attendee will be Mayor Greenough unless another Council Member is interested in attending.
Council Member Inscore asked if the Conference would be a hybrid one, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Altman stated that it would be an in person meeting and not via Zoom. Council Member Inscore then stated an alternate would not be necessary since attending by Zoom isn't an option this year.
No public comments were received.
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 designated Mayor Greenough as the Voting Member for the annual conference.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
> Legislative Matters - None
Police Recruit Cristia was present via Zoom and expressed her appreciation for the sponsorship and that it was an opportunity to chase the dream she's always had. 4 | Page
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› City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier reported to the Council that he will have Directors give an update on their projects:
Director Taylor advised the Council that we currently received sponsorship for swim lessons. Del Norte Healthcare District will be funding weekly Rec Swim for every Saturday for an hour and a half as well as monthly memberships for our low-income seniors in our community, up to 20 per month. There is over $200k in funding for the Business Assistance Program for local businesses. It is a forgivable loan for businesses that have 25 or fewer employees and who will be either retaining or providing new employment for their business. Of the $200k available, you can apply for up to $100k in funding. There will be informational webinars this week, Wednesday will be an evening webinar at 5:30 p.m. and Thursday will be one in the morning at 11:30 a.m. More information can be found on our website, www.crescentcity.org or contact Grants and Economic Development Coordinator Bridget Lacey at [email protected]
Director Olson gave an update on some of the current projects he has going - Hemmingsen Construction is currently working on A Street and most of the driveways and sidewalk repairs will be done soon. In the coming weeks we will be working on Harding and 9th Street. Precision Concrete will do an evaluation of a few of our streets on what repairs are necessary. This will take care of tripping hazards and inaccessible sidewalks. The materials for Front Street are arriving each week, we have 30-40% have already been delivered. Some of the materials are not in production at the moment and others we are waiting for updates. City Manager Wier stated that by this winter we will know more; there are high hopes for the RAISE grant.
Chief Griffin announced that the National Night Out event is tomorrow from 5pm - 9pm at Beachfront Park. Seaquake will be providing hot dogs and hamburgers and there will also be a movie screen for a movie to be played. There will be several bicycles that were donated as well as Fog Bank gift cards, CPOA donated $500 for five local children will be able to have $100 for school supplies. Several first responder local agencies will be present as well. Chief Griffin invited everyone to attend. City Manager Wier reported how important it is for people to meet the officers in person and get to know them, especially children.
City Manager Wier stated that he went to Portland to tour parks with the consultant team for the Beachfront Park Master Plan. During the tour a lot was learned and some ideas gleaned from the visit can be applied to the Beachfront Park Master Plan.
• Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Council Member Altman: said he is looking forward to attending the National Night Out and hoped to see the other Council Members there. He further asked for Officer Valero to be recognized for the work she put into putting it together. Chief Griffin said that Officer Valero did a lot of work for this event and also used to work with unhoused children down south. He also stated that the backpack program is also being started again with donations.
Council Member Inscore: stated that there were a lot of interesting examples that he is hopeful to incorporate into our Park Plan that he saw when he went to Portland with Taylor, Wier, and Wylie
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Wright adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City scheduled for Monday, August 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
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ATTEST:
Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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