CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
Mayor Isaiah Wright Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore
ouncil Member Raymond Altma Council Member Jason Greenough Council Member Kelly Schellon
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 JULY 24, 2023 6:00 P.M.
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 Schellong, Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore, and Mayor Isaiah Wright
Staff members present: City Manager Eric Wier,
Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, Human Resources Manager Sunny Gonzales (via Zoom), Finance Director Linda Samantha Aguirre, Police Sergeant Anthony Lopez, K9 Lt Kai, Police Officer Magnolia Valero, Police Officer Ethan Miller, Police Officer Jordan Fillippa, Police Sergeant Ed Wilson, Police Officer Connor Sperling, Police Officer Tyler Balch, Police Officer Yeng Lo, Police Sergeant Jennifer Owen, Police Records Clerk and Evidence Clerk Liz Hutchens and Police Chief Richard Griffin Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Wright
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following residents addressed the Council:
Vickie Eaker: stated that she was denied a shower after she had helped clean up trash for Mission Possible.
Mayor Wright stated that after the agenda was posted, a timely ceremonial matter was brought to the attention of staff and it is requested to be added to the agenda. The Council was in unanimous consensus to add the item to the agenda which was a Police Chief Commendation for Police Officer Magnolia Valero and Deputy Harry Randhawa. Chief Griffin stated that both officers 1 | Page
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Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Council Member Altman: reminded everyone of the Health Fair that will be this Saturday at Beachfront Park
Council Member Greenough: met with the group to discuss Dispatch services, nothing further to report
Council Member Schellong: attended the Lighthouse Cove RV Park ad hoc - safety was the biggest concern. Met with Supervisors Short and Starkey regarding Dispatch as well as Animal Control.
Mayor Pro Tem Inscore: wanted to highlight the bicycle rides event that happened on July 11th and 12"; the bike riders stated that they had an exceptional experience in Crescent City. Attended the LAFCo meeting today and discussed Fire Protection Services for Klamath.
Mayor Wright: what he was going to report has already been done so by fellow Council Members.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Oath of Office for Police Officer Samantha Aguirre
Police Chief Griffin gave a background on Officer Aguirre who recently graduated the Police Academy; City Clerk Altman administered the Oath of Office.
2. National Night Out Proclamation
Mayor Wright read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Police Chief Griffin..
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve the July 10, 2023 meeting minutes for the City Council.
4. Warrant Claims List
Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period July 1, 2023 through July 14, 2023.
5. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll report for the period ending July 15, 2023, paid July 21, 2023
6. Code Enforcement Department Budget Amendment for Legal Services • Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FY 22/23
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
7. CCPD K9 Patrol Vehicle Purchase
• Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign a purchase order and purchase agreement for a new K9 patrol vehicle from Utilitac Equipment and Upfitting
8. 2023-2025 MOU with the Crescent City Employees Association and Side Letter Agreement Regarding Compensation Study
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-53, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AND THE CRESCENT CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 2 | Page
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• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-54, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY UPDATING THE POSITION CONTROL FOR FY 23/24
9. Cultural Center Elevator Certification Budget Amendment Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FY 23/24
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
Council Member Schellong asked for items 4, 8, and 9 to be pulled from the consent calendar; she will be recusing herself from item 4 since there is a conflict with her current employer and item 8 as her son is a part of the Association. The Council was in consensus.
Council Member Schellong asked regarding item 9, how did the lateness transpire; City Manager Wier stated that even though we were under maintenance contract with OTIS for annual inspection; we were notified by OSHA that a load test should be done every 5 years and had not been done, nor was it in the budget.
There were no comments from the public on items 1-3, and 5, 6, 7, and 9 of the consent calendar.
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 adopted the consent calendar consisting of items 1-3 and 5, 6, 7 and 9 as presented.
There were no comments from the public on item 4 of the consent calendar.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Altman, and carried on a 4-0-1 polled vote with Council Member Schellong being recused, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted items 4 and 8 on the consent calendar as presented.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Delinquent Sewer-Only Accounts Public Hearing
• 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. 2023-56, 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
Mayor Wright opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Finance Director Leaver stated that this is an annual public hearing. She stated that since sewer service cannot be disconnected, this is the process to get the bills paid for. Once the Council approves the resolution, the list is submitted to the County Tax Assessor's Office and the amounts are placed on the property owner's property tax bill. Director Leaver stated that the list in the agenda is the initial list, however, the Council 3 | Page
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has been supplied with a new list with those who have paid being removed. Council Member Schellong asked if the City called those who owed the money; Director Leaver stated that since a lot of these accounts are years, sometimes decades long, they do not update the City with nev hone numbers. Additionally, there are people that choose to have the sewer bill to go on thei tax roll.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Wright closed the public hearing closed at 6:41pm On a motion by Council Member Schellong, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Inscore, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and adopted Resolution No. 2023-56, 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
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
11. General Plan Annual Progress Report
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Provide direction to staff on any proposed changes to the General Plan APR • Review and approve the General Plan Annual Progress Report Due to technical difficulties, Mayor Wright called a five-minute recess at 6:43 p.m. Bob Brown, of SHN introduced Sophia Ross, also with SHN. Ms. Ross gave a PowerPoint Presentation that outlined the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report which is required to be done once a year.
The General Plan is still valid as the growth threshold has not been met and continues to be a valid guiding document to the City. City Manager Wier asked about the Housing Plan and when it will be coming before the City Council; Ms. Ross stated it is slated for August 24th Council meeting
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Inscore, seconded by Council Member Greenough and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City reviewed and approved the General Plan Annual Progress Report
12. CCPD Cadet and Volunteer K9 Program Donations
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Authorize donations and expenditures to the Cadet and Volunteer K9 Program • Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FY 23/24 BUDGET
OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
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Chief Griffin stated that the National Night Out was organized by Officer Valero and will include two bounce houses, a donation from McDonalds as well as from Tom Kinney of California Auto Image. This item is to accept those donations for this event. Soroptimist International of Crescent City donated some money for some training for our K9 Volunteers, Gloria Bobertz and Ranell Chism. For National Night Out, Seaquake is donating hot dogs and hamburgers, CCPOA has donated money for raffles. Officer Valero has also secured a donation from Walmart of bicycles and there will be backpacks as well. The event will be Tuesday, August 1st from 5pm - 8pm.
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 donations and expenditures to the Cadet and Volunteer K9 Program and approved and adopted Resolution No. 2023-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FY 23/24 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
13. Disposition and Development Agreement with Danco Communities for Low-Income Senior Housing Project at 655 H Street
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY DECLARING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT WITH DANCO COMMUNITIES FOR LOW-
INCOME SENIOR HOUSING
CEQA determination: the resolution includes a determination that the project is exempt from CEQA as in-fill development pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
City Manager Wier gave the history on the project and it's proposed location. He further stated that the initial plans of the senior housing project have not changed since initially submitted to the City. He reported to the Council that the PLHA grant was submitted and $5million was awarded to the project. The application for the tax credits is due August 8 with City Attorney Rice and Danco working on it. Since this is exempt surplus land, it does not have to go through the usual 60 days. The Developer has proposed to pay the City $750k in impact fees; which will help make their application more competitive. The City will apply the $5million CLPHA grant to the project; the closing of the project is contingent upon Danco securing the remainder of the funds. McKenzie Dibble, Project Manager for Danco reported that this project includes 26 units. This project will be restricted to the low-income demographic of Crescent City and further stated they are in a good position to receive the tax credits. This DDA is the last thing they need to submit the application for the tax credits. If the credits are awarded, construction will take 12-18 months, therefore the project will ready for leasing in the Summer of 2025. Council Member Schellong asked who is the owner/Property Manager of the property once construction is completed; Ms.
Ross stated that Danco as well as a non-profit group that will be a partner as well as tax-credit investors. Any of the tax-credit investors could be the owner and the non-profit will have a small percentage of ownership. Danco Property Management would be managing the property and an on-site manager would take care of the day-to-day activities for the rentals. Council Member Schellong asked if the loan percentages normal; Ms. Ross stated that yes 3%, 55 year is a normal loan for this type of project and is very affordable.
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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. 2023-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CRESCENT CITY DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
AND APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT WITH DANCO
COMMUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME SENIOR HOUSING
City Attorney Rice informed the Council that the CEQA language would also need to be included in the motion.
On an amended motion, 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. 2023-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AS EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND AND APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT WITH DANCO COMMUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME SENIOR HOUSING.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
• Legislative Matters - None
> City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier reported on the following items:
• The Val Polyanin art exhibit for the Bicycle Rides Northwest was successful and staff did a great job. The showing of Kamome was well received. • The belt press and the chemical tank replacements are being done by LnL Construction
K Street is much smoother due to work funded by Measure S Front Street is slated to begin on the 31st with partial closures, full closures on August • Council Member Greenough asked about a groundbreaking; City Manager Wier suggested before the Council meeting on August 7th at 4:30 p.m.; Council was in consensus to have it then.
• A Street clinic, demo on the slab will occur tomorrow then be cleaned up and placed for sale by the receiver.
TPP Workability Program - City Manager Wier explained due to a staffing matter, he requested this item to be postponed to a future agenda; the Council was in unanimous consensus to place on a future agenda.
Council Member Schellong asked for vacant buildings to be monitored and for plans to be in place to get businesses in them. Would also like a report on the Val Polyanin Art Exhibit along with the money it has cost to have the Exhibit open with staff as well as what plan is there for the art after the exhibit.
Mayor Pro Tem Inscore stated there is legislation for LAFCo he would like the Council to weigh in on and asked for consensus to be placed on a future agenda for a letter of opposition; Council was in unanimous consensus to place on a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 1:29 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTEST:
Boltma
Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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