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12/4/23 COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
Mayor Blake Inscore Mayor Pro Tem Ray Altman
Council Member Jason Greenough Council Member Kelly Schellong Council Member Isaiah Wright
MONDAY DECEMBER 4, 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: 854 0318 1573 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
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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CLOSED SESSION
Call to order
Roll call
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Real Property Negotiator: Eric Wier (Gov. Code § 54956.8) • APN 118-360-007-000
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9) • Linda Sutter v. Tri-Agency EDA, et al. (Del Norte Superior Court Case No. CVPT-2023- 1261)
• Crescent City v. Lounge Chair Investments, et al. (Del Norte Superior Court Case No.
CVUJ-2022-1131
Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(c)): 8 cases
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
• Police Chief Commendation for CHP Sgt. Rick Borges and Sgt. Brandy Gonzalez • Kim Smith Retirement
• Service above Self Proclamation
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrant Claims List
• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period November 4, 2023 through November 17, 2023.
2. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve the November 20, 2023 meeting minutes for the City Council.
3. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll report for the period ending November 18, 2023, paid November 22, 2023.
4. 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Calendar
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-83, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ADOPTING THE 2024
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR
5. Code Enforcement Legal Services Budget Amendment
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-84, 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
6. Budget-to-Actual Financial Reports for October 2023
• Recommendation: Receive and file budget-to-actual financial reports of the City’s major operating funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24 as of October 31, 2023
7. Storm Drain Master Plan Professional Services Agreement • Recommendation: Ratify the City Manager’s execution and approval of a revised Professional Services Agreement with GHD, Inc. to implement the Storm Drain Master Plan Project
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
8. California Community Schools in Del Norte – Lisa Howard and Jeff Harris • Recommendation: Receive presentation
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Take action as necessary and appropriate
PUBLIC HEARING - None
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
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NEW BUSINESS
9. Phase 2 of Cultural Center / Joint Visitor’s Center Evaluation • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comments
• Further Council discussion
• Direct City staff to bring back for Council approval an amendment to the Greenworks Agreement and associated budget amendment in the not to exceed net cost to the City of $62,770 for Phase 2 of the Cultural Center evaluation to become a joint visitor center
10. Tsunami Landing Plaza Design Option and Hours of Operation • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Direct City staff to pursue design options to provide more versatility of use by creating better access and more space for events
• Direct City staff to pursue time-of-use restrictions
11. 2024 Boards and Commissions
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Confirm the Mayor’s appointments 2024 Boards and Committees
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, December 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
POSTED:
November 30, 2023
/s/ Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
Vision:
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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