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11/6/23 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 NOVEMBER 6, 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: 828 4780 4024 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
Roll call
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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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. Veterans Day Proclamation
2. Adoption Day Proclamation
3. New City Employees Introduction – Tanner Mendes and Bill Huffman
4. Police Chief Commendation – Tom Kinney, California Auto Image
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve the October 9, 2023 and October 16, 2023 meeting minutes for the City Council.
6. Warrant Claims List
• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period October 6, 2023 through October 20, 2023.
7. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll report for the period ending October 21, 2023, paid October 27, 2023
8. Acceptance of Cal Fire Grant for Turnouts
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-74, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET FOR FY 2023-24 AND APPROVING THE CAL FIRE COOPERATIVE FIRE PROTECTION GRANT AGREEMENT #7FG23027
9. Change Order for Chemical Tank Construction at the WWTP • Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Change Order No. 1 with LNL Design and Construction for the completion of the installation of 4 chemical tanks at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
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10. Wastewater Treatment Plant Fuel Expenses Incurred During the Smith River Complex Fire
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-75, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
11. Updated Resolution for 2023 CDBG Application
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-76, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-72
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-77, 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 FUNDING YEAR OF THE STATE
CDBG PROGRAM FOR AMENDED PROJECT AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
AMOUNTS
12. Quarterly Cash and Investments Report as of September 30, 2023 • Recommendation: Receive and file quarterly cash and investments report as of September 30, 2023
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARING - None
CONTINUING BUSINESS
13. Tsunami Memorial Fountain Rehabilitation Project
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Direct City staff to rehabilitate the Tsunami Memorial Fountain as proposed in the staff report (or as otherwise directed by the Council)
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-78, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FY 2023-24
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
NEW BUSINESS
14. Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to serve for the next year
15. Letter of Support for Israel
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
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• Direct staff to send the letter of support to the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest
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 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
POSTED:
November 2, 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