CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
Council yor leath mind Altman Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore Council Member Jason Greenough
Council Member Kelly Schellong
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
FLYNN CENTER BOARD CHAMBERS
981 H STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
MONDAY MAY 15, 2023 6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Call to order Mayor Wright called the open session to order at 5:00 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Ray Altman, Council Member Jason Greenough, Council Member Kelly
Schellong, and Mayor Isaiah Wright
Staff members present: City Manager Eric Wier, City Attorney Martha Rice, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, Human Resources Manager Sunny Gonzales and Finance
Director Linda Leaver
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no comments from the public on closed session items.
Council Member Schellong stated she would be recusing herself from the CCEA negotiations.
Council Member Altman stated he would be recusing himself from the CCMEA negotiations.
CLOSED SESSION
• Conference with Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54957.6): Agency Representative: Eric Wier, Employee Associations: Clerical Employees of Crescent City, Crescent City Employees Association, Crescent City Management Employees Association, and Crescent City Police Officers Association Unrepresented Employees: Finance Director, Public Works Director, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Housing Director, Economic Development & Recreation Director
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Council Member Altman recused himself from CMEA discussions due to his spouse being a member of the unit and Council Member Schellong recused herself from CCEA discussion due to her son being a member of the unit.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rice reported there were no actions taken on closed session items.
OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Ray Altman, Council Member Jason Greenough, Council Member Kelly
Staff members present: City Manager Eric Wier, City Attorney Martha Rice, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, Finance Director Linda Leaver, Public Works Director Dave Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Wright
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no comments from the public.
Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Council Member Altman - nothing to report
Council Member Greenough - nothing to report
Council Member Schellong - this weekend is a cleanup at the Point of Honor Mayor Pro Tem Inscore - nothing to report
Mayor Wright - nothing to report
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. National Police Memorial Week Proclamation
Council Member Greenough read the proclamation aloud and Mayor Wright presented it to Police Chief Griffin. Chief Griffin thank the Council for recognizing this week and the support the CCPD receives from the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve the May 1, 2023 meeting minutes of the City Council.
3. Warrant Claims List
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• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period April 22, 2023 through May 5, 2023.
4. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll report for the period ending May 6, 2023, 2023, paid May 12, 2023.
5. Competitive Permanent Local Housing Allocation (CLHA) Application • Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution _No. 2023-30, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL
HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM NON-ENTITLEMENT LOCAL
GOVERNMENT COMPETITIVE COMPONENT
6. Valhalla Apartments Regulatory Agreement
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a Regulatory Agreement with Synergy Community Development Corporation for Valhalla Apartments located at 911 Pacific Avenue
7. Purchase of Utility Truck - Budget Amendment
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-31, 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
• Direct City staff to purchase a utility truck
8. Budget for use of RMAP Funds for Structural Repairs to the Equipment Bay at the City Corporation Yard
• Recommendation:_Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-32, 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
Council Member Schellong asked for item 3 to be pulled from the Consent Calendar; the Council was in consensus.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Inscore and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted items 2, 4-8 of the consent calendar as presented.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Schellong stated that due to a conflict of interest with her current employer (clients on warrant list), she would be recusing herself from item 3. 3 | Page
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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 with Council Member Schellong recusing herself, the City Council of the City of Crescent City received and filed the warrant claims list for the period April 22, 2023 through May 5, 2023.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARING - None
CONTINUING BUSINESS
9. Military Equipment Use Policy Public Meeting
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Allow the public to voice comments, concerns, and ask questions regarding the Military Equipment Use Policy 2022 Annual Report and/or the City's Military Equipment Use Policy
Chief Griffin reported to the Council that he had nothing to report, that this is an annual requirement to give the public an opportunity to address the Council and staff regarding the Military Equipment Use Policy and the Department's use of "military equipment." There were no comments from the public.
NEW BUSINESS
10. The Tolowa Coastal Stories Project
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with SeaReach, Ltd. to implement the Tolowa Coastal Stories Project
City Manager Wier reported to the Council that the stories of the Tolowa people will be told within the Beachfront Park project. This contract will be with SeaReach who will be putting the story piece together; California Endowment provided funding for a few public meetings. This project will be fully funded by the Coastal Stories Grant. Council Member She Beach on Park pro a Sin a beer her one in a in and engine. with that part as well.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Schellong, seconded by Council Member Altman, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and authorized the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with SeaReach, Ltd. to implement the Tolowa Coastal Stories Project. 4 Page
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11. Point of Honor Budget Amendment
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
Finance Director Leaver reported to the Council that when the Monument was donated to the City it included a fund of $20k. For the cleanup this weekend, funds will be needed to purchase supplies, therefore a budget amendment was necessary. Mayor Wright would like to see the program advertised for the public. Council Member Schellong asked for blight and graffiti to be covered in the maintenance fund as well. She also asked for an update on the Hmong's insurance claim; Director Leaver explained that the City's responsibility will be the $1k deductible. Council Member Schellong would like to see that come out of the Maintenance Fund. Mayor Pro Tem Inscore stated that any changes need to be brought back to the Council to keep them informed, however the regular maintenance should be under the direction of the City Manager. Mayor Wright stated that when the funds are gone, the City will still make sure the Monument is maintained. Council Member Schellong stated that the replacement of the Hmong monument is expected to take three-four months; is hopeful that it will be done before Veterans Day. The Council was in consensus to have funding the replacement in the amount of $6k to be on the next agenda. Will be on the special meeting next week.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Schellong and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and adopted Resolution No. 2023-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023 BUDGET
12. City Representative for Sister City Mural Presentation in Rikuzentakata, Japan • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Authorize Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore to serve as the City representative for the presentation of the Sister City mural in Rikuzentakata, Japan City Manager Wier reported to the Council that there will be a celebration in late June to accept the Sister City mural in Rikuzentakata, Japan. He further stated that the Kamome Foundation will be paying for Mayor Pro Tem Inscore's plane ticket. The only action tonight is to authorize Mayor Pro Tem Inscore to be the City's representative. Mayor Pro Tem Inscore stated that he would like to see high resolution photo taken of the mural in 5 | Page
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the event that the mural gets damaged. Would need 18 for each Council Member in Rikuzentakata (in presentation folders). The Council was in consensus to have the photos produced; Chief Griffin stated that VIP Gloria Bobertz would be able to take the photo.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Schellong, seconded by Council Member Greenough and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City authorized Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore to serve as the City representative for the presentation of the Sister City mural in Rikuzentakata, Japan
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
• Legislative Matters - None
• City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier reported the following:
• Off Pacific Avenue was a major problem with a sewer lift station and a bypass company will be there to handle the issue.
• There is a planned power outage for 10pm to 2am tonight Downtown Divas and volunteers cleaned up the Farmers Market area on May Front Street - special meeting scheduled for Monday, May 22nd to discuss Healthcare District received the City's funding request for the pool - swim lessons, senior passes, and recreation swim; also asked for additional funding for Beachfront Park for the bike portion, exercise area, and ADA portion of Kid Town
Forest Moon Festival - the screening of Return of the Jedi will be on June 2nd; and on June 3rd will be an event in Beachfront Park to include an obstacle course, crafts, and contests.
Tip-a-Cop - Chief Griffin stated that over $2k was received for the event. He stated that there will be Coffee with a Cop at Paragon Coffee this weekend.
Council Member Schellong reported Memorial Day weekend activities that volunteers will be needed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Wright adjourned the Mediay, t 5,202 at la p.ming of thy enter or See resent y, CA TTES®
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