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10/16/23 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
MONDAY OCTOBER 16, 2023 6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION BEGINS AT 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: 856 3330 0108 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
CLOSED SESSION
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AND
CRESCENT CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
FLYNN CENTER BOARD CHAMBERS
981 H STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
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Call to order
Roll call
Pledge of Allegiance
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
CLOSED SESSION
• Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)): 2 cases: Kellin Kumler v. City of Crescent City, (Del Norte Superior Court Case No. SC-23- 2249); Linda Sutter v. Tri-Agency, et al (Del Norte Superior Court Case No. CVPT-2023- 1261)
• Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4)):
1 case
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION
Call to order
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 Employee: Building Inspector Sean Rosenthal
2. Police Chief Commendation Award – Tom Kinney, California Auto Image
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve the June 2, 2022, October 2, 2023, and October 9, 2023 meeting minutes for the City Council.
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4. Warrant Claims List
• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period September 9, 2023 through September 22, 2023 and for the period September 23, 2023 through October 6, 2023
5. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll report for the period ending October 7, 2023, paid October 13, 2023
6. Budget-to-Actual Financial Reports for July and August 2023 • Recommendation: Receive and file the budget-to-actual financial reports of the City’s major operating funds for the months of July and August 2023
7. Letter of Support for Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Nation’s Application for EDA’s Recompete Grant Program
• Recommendation: Ratify the City Manager’s signature on a letter of support for the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation’s grant application for the US Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration Recompete Pilot Program
8. Request for Federal Disaster Declaration for Groundfish Fishery • Recommendation: Approve a letter to Governor Newsom requesting support for a Federal Disaster Declaration for the Groundfish Fishery REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS – None
ADJOURN TO THE CRESCENT CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Call to Order
Roll Call
CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Housing Authority Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve the August 21, 2023 meeting minutes for the Housing Authority
10. 2024 Utility Allowance Schedules for the HCV Program • Recommendation: Approve the 2024 utility allowance schedules for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program
11. 2024 Payment Standard Schedule for the HCV Program
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the 2024 payment standard schedule for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program
12. Valhalla Townhomes Project Based Voucher Contract
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Housing Director to extend the Project Based Voucher contract term at Valhalla Townhomes by 15 years (for a total of 20 years) and;
• Approve and authorize the Housing Director to execute the Consent to Assignment of HAP Contract as Security for Financing
NEW BUSINESS – None
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ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next meeting of the Crescent City Housing Authority scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
RECONVENE AS THE CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
13. Tobacco Retail License 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. 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
14. Public Hearing: 2023 CDBG Notice of Funding Availability • 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. 2023-72, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY
AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE 2023 AND/OR 2024 FUNDING YEAR OF
THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM
• Direct staff to prepare and submit an application for CDBG funding under the 2023 NOFA for OTC – PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE – STORM DRAIN PROJECT PHASE III (F STREET) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,065,485
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
15. Update Position Control and Budget for Finance Department Restructure • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-73, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FY 2023-24
BUDGET AND POSITION CONTROL
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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.)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
POSTED:
October 12, 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