CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
Mayor Isaiah Wright Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore
Council Member Raymond Altman 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
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 6:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 6:00 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, City Attorney Martha Rice, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, Finance Director Linda Leaver, Economic Development and Recreation Director Ashley Taylor, Economic Development and Recreation Assistant Fallon Delaney, Public Works Director Dave Yeager and Police Chief Richard Griffin Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Wright
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following residents gave public comment:
Dorothy Riley: spoke about FBI threats towards her; spoke about brain computer interface, and Cointelpro targeting individuals. Spoke about terrorism and challenged the FBI or other law enforcement agencies to say she is lying. Said that Janett Altman fed her nanobots in her food.
Gordon Clay: spoke about September being Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. He reported on statistics he has collected on suicidal thoughts and how to help our neighbors. • Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Council Member Altman: attended the Safe and Sound event for City employees and reported that the Safety Committee pitched in and bought the Council a plaque in recognition of their appreciation for the Council
Council Member Greenough: nothing to report
Council Member Schellong: attended the Safe and Sound event and helped with cooking the food and was a Public Information Officer for the Emergency Operations Center during the fires.
Mayor Pro Tem Inscore: nothing to report
Mayor Wright: nothing to report
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CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Introduction of new City employees, Tim Coricilius, Fallon Dudley, and Richard Neeley.
Economic Development and Recreation Director Taylor introduced her new employee, Fallon Dudley to the Council. Ms. Dudley gave a brief history on her background and experience.
Employees Tim Cornelius and Richard Neeley will be introduced at a future Council meeting.
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 Council Member Schellong recused herself from item 3 as she has a conflict with her current employer.
There were no comments from the public on items 2, 4-6
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 adopted the consent calendar consisting of items 2, 4-6 as presented.
There were no comments from the public on item 3
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Inscore, 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 item 3 on the consent calendar as presented.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
7. Presentation from Coastal Hospice
Jamie Daugherty reported to the Council that there are now hospice services in Del Norte County and went over the services they offer. Council Member Schellong spoke of her appreciation for this service and how it is greatly needed in our community. 2 | Page
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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
City Attorney Rice reported to the Council that a public hearing is required for this item. The borrower, GS Valhalla LP, has stated that they will be requesting approximately $6.7 million in funding with approximately $3.8 million being used for improvements to the property. They City does not have any costs on the proposed debt as this is a private loan. By approving this the City will be a member of the California Municipal Finance Authority. Council Member Schellong asked what the $2.9 million is being used for; City Attorney Rice stated it will be used for the purchase.
Council Member Schellong asked if this will affect any of the other tax credit projects we have upcoming; City Attorney Rice stated that this is something different, so it would not affect the other tax credit projects. Raymond Junior of GS Valhalla, LP, stated that they have been approved to up to $10million bond financing, but will only use $6.2 million. Mayor Wright opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Wright closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
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 approved and adopted 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 3 | Page
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• 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 (6" CYCLE) HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF 2022-2030 IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE
HOUSING LAW
Mayor Wright opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m.
Contract City Planner Bob Brown gave a presentation on the Housing Element. He stated that this document is required and listed the implementation programs included within the report. This went before the Planning Commission at their last meeting and have recommended it for adoption by the City Council. Council Member Altman asked about section 8 constraints and the fees associated with them; Mr. Brown stated that a lot of the fees are in regards to time limits, etc. related to the development of housing. Mayor Pro Tem Inscore asked if there is anything practical to change to better serve the community; Mr. Brown stated more time in pre-application meetings can help people go to the next step. Council Member Schellong agreed with that perspective and direction. Council Member Greenough appreciates that people are seeing the City in a different light.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Inscore, 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. 2023-64, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO REPEAL THE CITY'S 5™H 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
Mayor Wright closed the public hearing at 6:53p.m.
10. Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Adoption
• Recommendation: Open public hearing
Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• i 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 UNITS TO TITLE 17, ZONING OF THE
CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
Mayor Wright opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. City Attorney Rice gave a brief overview of what has been previously discussed at prior Council meetings to craft this ordinance.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Wright closed the public hearing at 6:59 p.m.
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 waived full reading, read by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 837, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 4 | Page
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THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ADDING CHAPTER 17.35, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO TITLE 17, ZONING OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE 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
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 City Attorney Rice gave a brief overview of the Council's previous direction to staff to revise the ordinance to what is before them for introduction tonight. Council Member Greenough stated he disagrees with the premise of the ordinance.
Denise Doyle-Schnacker: Tobacco Free Del Norte President - said that this ordinance mirrors very closely to what the County has done. Appreciated the focus on education.
Lisa Kramer: asked about outdoor advertising and that there wasn't anything mentioned about not advertising near schools. City Attorney Rice stated that it is listed in the ordinance that it has to be certain distances from schools, daycares, etc.
Mayor Pro Tem Inscore stated that education for the community is very important.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Inscore, seconded by Council Member Schellong, and carried on a 3-2 polled vote, with Council Member Altman and Council Member Greenough voting no, the City Council of the City of Crescent City introduced, waived 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
Chief Griffin stated that Sgt. Lopez recently attended a very beneficial conference on this topic and will be managing the grants for CCPD. He further outlined what the funds would cover to include covering the overtime for the officers.
There were no comments from the public.
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On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Altman, and carried unanımously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City accepted the ABC Alcohol in Policing Partnership Grant and authorized the City Manager to execute grant documents and approved and adopted 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 - None
• City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier gave the following update:
• Update on Smith River Complex wildfire
The community came together working on the fire and making sure the community was kept informed. He spoke of how the firefighters have been working non-stop fighting the fire and Chief Griffin was the law enforcement Director for the EOC to help support the Sheriff who was out in Gasquet. He stated that the generator for the Ranney collector didn't survive and will be an upcoming agenda item to purchase a new one.
• Washington Blvd is out of commission, but the project is going well. Once the culvert is put in, a new main will be put in as a leak had developed • Pacific Power- 11 out of the 12 distribution poles have been replaced and three out of the four transmission mains have been replaced. Once everything has been replaced, they can put the City back on regular power.
• Labor Day Bash was a great success this past weekend. o 30% design plans have been received for Beachfront Park PJ Esland: said that where she lives, there were a lot of people who use medical devices. She was very appreciative that the power was restored so quickly there and for the community coming together helping one another.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m. to the regular meting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTEST:
Paltma
Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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