CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
Mayor Isaiah Wright Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore
Council Member Raymond Altman Council Member Jason Greenough
MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FLYNN CENTER BOARD CHAMBERS
981 H STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
TUESDAY JANUARY 10, 2023 6:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 5:59 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Ray Altman, Council Member Jason Greenough, Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore and Mayor Isaiah Wright Staff members present: City Manager Eric Wier, City Attorney Martha Rice, and City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Wright
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following residents addressed the Council:
a future agenda.
Linda Sutter: stated that there are 30 streetlights out, and there are potholes, but there is a lot of money being spent on the pool. Would like to see streetlights replaced for safety. • Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Amendment to CDBG Coronavirus Response Mobile Food Pantry Subrecipient and Grant Agreements to Include Brick and Mortar Food Pantry Services • Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Crescent City and Family Resource Center of the Redwoods for Mobile Food Pantry Services Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-53 TO
There were no comments from the public.
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On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Inscore, seconded by Council Member Greenough and carried on a 4-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted the consent calendar consisting of item 1.
Mayor Wright adjourned to the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency at 6:07 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
(Minutes to be in the next Successor Agency agenda)
Mayor Wright reconvened the City Council meeting at 6:09 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
4. City Council Vacancy Interviews / Appointment
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Conduct Council applicant interviews
• Receive public comment
• Council discussion
• Consider one of the following actions: Appoint [applicant's name] to fill the vacant council seat and be sworn into office on February 6, 2023 to serve through the November 2024 General election.
Reconsider previous motion to fill the vacancy by appointment; take action as necessary and appropriate
• Reconsideration would require the following successful motions:
• Motion to suspend the rules to allow a motion to reconsider the method of filling the council vacancy
• Motion to reconsider the motion to fill the council vacancy by appointment
• Motion to fill the vacancy by appointment / special election City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman selected the first interviewee by drawing a name out of a bowl. Mayor Wright asked a series of questions to candidate Kelly Schellong. Ms.
Schellong stated she has experience on the Council and served for several years, is the Chair of the MeasureS Oversight Committee. She explained the budget process for the City and what is important to consider before adopting the Budget. For the last two years, she has worked with the City Council as the Chair of the MeasureS Oversight Committee and ensures that the Measure S funds are being used appropriately. As far as Economic Development is concerned, tourism is where to focus on. Her vision for Crescent City in 20 years would be to ensure logging and fishing is preserved, would like the City to be safe and for the children to have opportunities. She stated that she is the right choice for the Council because she does her homework and research, has a love for the community, and would like to see Crescent City flourish.
The next candidate, Steve Shamblin, answered questions from Mayor Wright. Mr. Shamblin gave his background of finance and development. His priorities are to focus on infrastructure, the pool is a big priority, the housing plan, storage drains, and first-time homebuyer program. He explained his leadership skill is being able to compromise. The strengths of the City are the beauty of the location; he appreciates the Council Members pushing forward for goals, pursuing grants, and the City's staff is very professional. Suggested to email City residents to see what a priority to them regarding housing is, In regard to Measure S funding, would like the streets and pool funded. Regarding economic development, there are more storefronts than there are residents. Further stated that the jobs locally are a little above normal for unemployment. Would like to see Crescent City as a tourist destination in 20 years. Would like to be appointed to the 2 | Page
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Council because he wants to do his part to move the City forward with the forward momentum this Council has started.
The final candidate, Raymond Walp, answered questions from Mayor Wright. He gave his background serving in the United States Navy and businesses he has owned. He wants to be involved in Crescent City. Would like to focus on supporting law enforcement. As far as leadership style, he is forthright and would like to find solutions. The strengths of the community are the people who are running the City and on the Council. If selected to be on the Council, he will seek out the weaknesses. MeasureS funding he would like to see more funding for the police department. Economic Development - would like to see continuation of Front Street. In 20 years, he would like to see Crescent City be a great city and homelessness will be resolved.
As for why he wants to be on the Council, he stated he felt he was the best candidate for the There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Altman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Inscore, and carried 4-0 on a polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City appointed Kelly Schellong to fill the vacant council seat and be sworn into office on February 6, 2023 to serve through the November 2024 General election.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Legislative Matters - None
City Manager Report and City Council Directives - None
Council Member Altman applauded the work of Pacific Power getting the power restored to over 10k customers as quickly as they did during these storms.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. to the regular scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTEST;
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Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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