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9/5/23 COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
Mayor Isaiah Wright Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore
Council Member Raymond Altman Council Member Jason Greenough Council Member Kelly Schellong
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 6:00 P.M.
This meeting will be held in person at the location listed above. The City will provide alternative methods of participation for the convenience of the public. The City does not, however, guarantee that there will not be technological issues or interruptions. The public is hereby notified that if there is a technological issue with Zoom or YouTube, the meeting will continue in person as scheduled. The public may access and participate in the public meeting using one or more of the following methods:
1) The meeting will be streamed via Zoom (details below). The direct Zoom link will also be posted on the City of Crescent City website (www.crescentcity.org). During the meeting, public comment may be made by using the raise hand feature on Zoom; ZOOM PHONE NUMBER: 1 (253) 215-8782 ZOOM WEBINAR ID: 849 3272 4609 MUTE / UNMUTE PRESS *6 RAISE HAND PRESS *9
2) The meeting will also be streamed on YouTube (channel: City of Crescent City, California), public comment may be made by calling in to the meeting using the Zoom phone number; 3) Public comments may also be made in advance by submitting written comment via [email protected] or by filing it with the City Clerk at 377 J Street, Crescent City, California, 95531. All public comments (via email or mail) must be received by the City Clerk prior to 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please identify the meeting date and agenda item to which your comment pertains in the subject line. Public comments so received will be forwarded to the City Council and posted on the website next to the agenda. Written public comments will not be read aloud during the meeting.
Notice regarding Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (707)464-7483, ext. 223. Notification 48 hours before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-
35.104 ADA Title II]. For TTYDD use for speech and hearing impaired, please dial 711. A full agenda packet may be reviewed at City Hall, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA or on our website:
www.crescentcity.org
OPEN SESSION
Call to order
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
FLYNN CENTER BOARD CHAMBERS
981 H STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
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Roll call
Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Any member of the audience is invited to address the City Council on any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City of Crescent City. Comments of public interest or on matters appearing on the agenda are accepted. Note, however, that the Council is not able to undertake extended discussion or act on non-agendized items. Such items can be referred to staff for appropriate action, which may include placement on a future agenda. All comments shall be directed toward the entire Council. Any comments that are not at the microphone are out of order and will not be a part of the public record. After receiving recognition from the Mayor, please state your name and city or county residency for the record. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes. The public is additionally allotted three minutes each in which to speak on any item on the agenda prior to any action taken by the Council.
➢ Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports – In accordance with Gov’t Code § 54954.2(a), City Council Members may make brief announcements or brief reports on their own activities. They may ask questions for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Introduction of new City employees, Tim Coricilius, Fallon Dudley, and Richard Neeley.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve the August 14, 2023 and August 21, 2023 meeting minutes for the City Council.
3. Warrant Claims List
• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period August 12, 2023 through August 25, 2023.
4. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll report for the period ending August 26, 2023, paid September 1, 2023
5. City of Crescent City Planning Commission Appointment • Recommendation: Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Steve Shamblin and Kristine DeCossio to the Crescent City Planning Commission to fill the vacant positions with the new terms ending in May 2025 and May 2027, respectively.
6. Agreement with CDCR for Wastewater Testing Services
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Agreement No.
C5611550 with CDCR for Wastewater Testing Services at Pelican Bay State Prison
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
7. Presentation from Coastal Hospice
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PUBLIC HEARING
8. Valhalla Townhomes Conduit Financing
• Recommendation: Open public hearing
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Close public hearing
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-63, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
EXECUTION OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO
THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY AND APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL
RENTAL PROJECT BY THE AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR
REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF
CERTAIN FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF GS VALHALLA, LP
9. 2020 – 2030 Housing Element (6th Cycle Housing Element) • Recommendation: Open public hearing
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Provide direction to staff on any proposed changes to the 6th Cycle Housing Element • Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-64, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO REPEAL THE CITY’S 5TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT AND ADOPT THE 2022-2030 UPDATE (6TH CYCLE) HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF 2022-2030 IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE
HOUSING LAW
10. Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Adoption
• Recommendation: Open public hearing
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Close public hearing
• Waive full reading, read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 837, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ADDING CHAPTER
17.35, ACCESSORY DWELLING
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
11. Tobacco Retail License Ordinance Introduction
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
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• Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance No. 835, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8.36, REGULATION OF TOBACCO RETAILERS, TO TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY
12. CCPD Grant Acceptance – ABC Alcohol Policing Partnership • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Accept the ABC Alcohol in Policing Partnership Grant and authorize the City Manager to execute grant documents
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-65, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
➢ Legislative Matters – Consider miscellaneous legislative matters pertinent to the City of Crescent City. Authorize the Mayor to sign the appropriate letters and/or positions with respect to such matters.
➢ City Manager Report and City Council Directives – Pursuant to Crescent City Municipal Code § 2.08.200, the City Council may instruct the city manager on matters of importance to the administrative services of the City and provide direction with respect to subordinates of the City Manager. (Directives from individual Council Members that are not objected to by any member present shall be considered an order of the City Council.) o Update on Smith River Complex wildfire
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
POSTED:
September 1, 2023
/s/ Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
Vision:
The City of Crescent City will continue to stand the test of time and promote quality of life and community pride for our residents, businesses and visitors through leadership, diversity, and teamwork.
Mission:
The purpose of our city is to promote a high quality of life, leadership and services to the residents, businesses, and visitors we serve. The City is dedicated to providing the most efficient, innovative and economically sound municipal services building on our diverse history, culture and unique natural resources.
Values:
Accountability
Honesty & Integrity
Excellent Customer Service
Effective & Active Communication
Teamwork
Fiscally Responsible