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12/18/23 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 18, 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: 812 0624 1494 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 Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9) • 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
OPEN SESSION
Call to order
Roll call
Pledge of Allegiance
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
• Oath of Office for Police Officer Axel Aguilera
• CCPD Detective Assignment
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
• Tolowa Dee-ni’ Youth Program
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrant Claims List
• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period November 18, 2023 through December 1, 2023.
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2. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve the December 4, 2023 meeting minutes for the City Council.
3. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll report for the period ending December 2, 2023, paid December 8, 2023.
4. Border Coast Regional Airport Authority Resolution
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-85, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY APPOINTING ONE
MEMBER AND ONE ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE BORDER COAST REGIONAL
AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
5. Mutal Aid Agreement with National Parks Service
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager and Chief of Police to sign the General Agreement Between the National Parks Service and the Crescent City Police Department
6. Cal OES Reimbursement for Fire Mutal Aid – Smith River Complex Fire • Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-86, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET FOR FY 2023-24
7. City Hall and Corporation Yard Building Maintenance
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-87, 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
8. Phase 2 of Cultural Center / Joint Visitor’s Center Evaluation • Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Professional Services Agreement with Greenworks, PC • Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-88, 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
9. Prohousing Designation Program Application
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-89, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AUTHORIZING AN
APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION
PROGRAM
10. State Water Resources Control Board Arrearages Payment Program Application • Recommendation: Authorize the submittal of an application for funding under the State Water Resources Control Board Arrearages Payment Program for Water and Wastewater
11. Budget Amendment for NPDES Permit Expenses
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-90, 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
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12. Revised LMIHF Loan Agreement with GS Valhalla, LP
• Recommendation: Ratify the City Manager’s execution of the REVISED Low-and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund Loan Agreement Between the City of Crescent City and GS Valhalla, LP
13. CDBG Public Hearing Revised Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Adopt the revised meeting minutes for the October 16, 2023 Council meeting
ADJOURN TO THE CRESCENT CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
CONSENT
14. Consent to Assignment of Section 8 HAP Contract for Valhalla Townhomes • Recommendation: Ratify the Housing Director’s execution of the Assignment, Assumption and Amendment Agreement – Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Contract
ADJOURN TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONSENT CALENDAR
15. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(I) for the Period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 • Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. SA2023-02, A RESOLUTION
OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177(I) AND (m)
• Direct staff to (1) update ROPS 2024-2025 with updated 2023-2024 actual results if necessary and (2) submit to the Oversight Board for approval
RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING
16. USDA Community Facilities Grant Program Application • Recommendation: Open public hearing
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Close public hearing
• Further Council discussion
• Direct staff to prepare an application under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Facilities Grant Program for a Fire Vehicle ($50,000) CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
17. Forest Moon Festival Budget and DNACA Partnership
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
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• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Direct City staff to:
1. Include a $7,000 increase to the 2023-24 Fiscal Year Budget at mid-year for the Forest Moon Festival
2. Include a $4,000 increase to the 2023-24 Fiscal Year Budget at mid-year to reimburse DNACA for expenses related to the first Concert in the Park, coinciding with the Forest Mon Festival
3. Return to Council with a Partnership Agreement between eh City and DNACA to offer Concerts in the Park in 2024
18. Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Pump Track
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between the City of Crescent City and American Ramp Company, Inc. for the construction of a pump track at Beachfront Park
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-91, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY DETERMINING THE BEACHFRONT
PARK PUMP TRACK TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA
19. Closure of Tsunami Memorial Fountain Plaza Between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Ordinance No. 838, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING SECTION 12.20.10 OF CHAPTER 12.20, PARK REGULATIONS OF TITLE 12, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES, OF THE CRESCENT
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
20. Sewer Rate Study Professional Services Agreement
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Wildan Financial Services for a Sewer Utility Rate Study • Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-92, 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
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.
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➢ 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 Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
POSTED:
December 15, 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