CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
Mayor Blake Inscore Mayor Pro Tem Ray Altman
Council Member Jason Greenough Council Member Kelly Schellong Council Member Isaiah Wright
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
FLYNN CENTER BOARD CHAMBERS
981 H STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
MONDAY DECEMBER 18, 2023 6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Call to order Mayor Inscore called the closed session to order at 5:02 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Jason Greenough, Council Member Kelly Schellong, Council Member Isaiah Wright, Mayor Pro Tem Ray Altman, and Mayor Blake Inscore
Staff members present: City Attorney Martha Rice and City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no comments from the public on closed session items.
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 Closed session adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Inscore called the open session to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Jason Greenough, Council Member Kelly Schellong, Council Member Isaiah Wright, Mayor Pro Tem Ray Altman, and Mayor Blake Inscore
Staff members present: Attorney Martha Rice,
Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, Finance Director Linda Leaver, Economic Development and Recreation Director Ashley Taylor, Public Works Director Dave Yeager, Grants Coordinator Bridget Lacey (via Zoom), Pool Supervisor Alissa Garcia (via Zoom), Police Officer Alex Aguilera, Police Officer Ethan Miller, Police Officer Connor Sperling, Police Officer Tyler Balch, Police Sergeant Ed Wilson, Police Officer Yeng Lo and Police Chief Richard Griffin
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Inscore
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rice reported that no actions were taken on closed session items.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
• Oath of Office for Police Officer Axel Aguilera
Chief Griffin reported to the Council that this position is a direct result of Measure S funds and further stated that he is very proud of the perseverance Officer Aguilera exhibited at the Academy.
City Clerk Altman administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Aguilera. • CCPD Detective Assignment
Chief Griffin reported to the Council that Police Officer Ethan Miller has been appointed to the position of Detective. He stated that the police department is fully staffed and this is the first time since Det. Doyle retired in 2012 that CCPD has had a detective assignment. Chief Griffin stated that Officer Miller has earned this assignment with the work that he already does for the Department. Detective Miller addressed the Council stated there has been a lot of work behind the scenes for this position to come to fruition. Chief Griffin stated his appreciation for the Council and City staff's support for CCPD. Chief Griffin also thanked the Measure S Oversight Committee for their support of this position.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
• Tolowa Dee-ni' Youth Program
Workforce Development Specialist Suntayea Steinruck of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Youth Program reported to the Council that the program has been expanded to focus on workforce youth programming expansion. She explained the culture of the Tolowa Dee-ni' of camping on the beach for smelt and all of the work that goes into it as well as the creation of sand bread. The Workforce Development has been seeking grant funding, one being Tribal Heritage Preservation Office. The TribalCorps Stewardship Job Training Program engages participants in environmental stewardship projects, while providing a platform for Tolowa you to learn about their responsibility to the community. The current projects are the Energy reduction kits, Tribal Cultural Monitor training, cultural monitor job shadowing, etc. She also went over projects that they will be working on during the summer months. She detailed the energy conservation project and what the students have done to get information and resources out to community members on how to reduce energy use.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following residents addressed the Council:
Dorothy Riley: spoke about Constitutional violations from the police department and Cointelpro.
She further claimed that City employees wrote emails that mischaracterized her. She further spoke of things she experienced in her life.
• Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Council Member Wright: nothing to report
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Council Member Schellong: attended a Santa event at the VFW, she reported that Rural Human Services has Santa's Workshop and there have been a lot of volunteers; she said that the amount of kids our community takes care of through this program is awe inspiring.
Council Member Greenough: nothing to report, wished everyone a Merry Christmas Mayor Pro Tem Altman: attended the Citizens Advisory Committee and reported that the Chief Deputy Warden retired the week prior. The Prison Paws Program has been very successful, dogs are trained and then adopted; PBSP took part in "Shop with a Hero", he also reported that since certain levels are being changed at the prison, it makes it more viable because it can accommodate more prisoners from other prisons.
Mayor Inscore: attended the CCPD event at the bowling alley, and the Shop with a Hero - the participation from the community partners made it a successful event even though the number of children present were not as many. Met with Economic Development and Recreation Director Taylor, City Manager Wier, and Lynette Braillard to discuss the best way to market Crescent City and to bring in economic development.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrant Claims List
• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period November 18, 2023 through December 1, 2023.
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 3 | P a ge
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• 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
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
Mayor Inscore asked to pull items 5 and 8 for further discussion; Council Member Schellong asked for item 10 to be pulled for discussion. The Council was in consensus to pull those items.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Wright, and carried on a polled vote, 5-0, with Council Member Schellong recusing herself from item numbers 1 and 7 as she has a conflict of interest, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted the consent calendar consisting of items 1-4, 7, 9, 11, 12, and 13 as presented.
Dorothy Riley: spoke about several agencies attacking her. She went into detail about something that happened to her in her personal life. Mayor Inscore asked Ms. Riley to explain how her personal experiences have to do with the consent calendar items.
Consent calendar item number 5: Chief Griffin reported to the Council stated that the agreement works with jurisdictions for CCPD to work within the National Parks. Chief Ranger Steve Troy introduced himself to the Council and stated his appreciation for working with Chief Griffin and CCPD. This Agreement is new, and just formalizing what they have already been doing. Council Member Greenough appreciated the agreement and agencies working together.
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 item 5 of the consent calendar as presented.
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Mayor Inscore wanted to have this item pulled because at the last meeting, a proposal was made to the Chamber of Commerce Board on this project. The Chamber Board has agreed to $10k for this project. There has not been a formal MOU between the City and the Chamber of Commerce for the use of the Cultural Center. He stated that City staff will be working on that MOU. Council Member Greenough asked if the City's contribution will go down as a result? Mayor Inscore stated that yes, it reduces to $52k
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Wright and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved item 8 on the consent calendar as presented.
There were no comments from the public on item 10.
Council Member Schellong asked for this item to be pulled and for Finance Director Leaver to explain how this will work in regards to paying your water bill; Director Leaver stated that this is funding from COVID as another round - the City applies for the grant, the State will send the funds directly to the City and the City will apply those funds to eligible accounts from June 16, 2021 to December of 2022 that have not been paid to date. Customers do not have to do anything to receive the funds, City staff will apply the credits and will notify the customers. Council Member Schellong asked if these payments still haven't been paid, haven't their water been turned off; Director Leaver stated that yes, water has been disconnected. Council Member Schellong asked if people haven't been without water for a year; Director Leaver stated there are accounts that have a payment plan assigned to it, therefore they still have service. Council Member Schellong asked for clarification that it cannot be used for City expenses; Director Leaver stated that it can only be used for the customer bills. Mayor Inscore stated he appreciates this program due to the difficulty people had during the pandemic. It speaks highly of City staff working for members of the community for this funding. Council Member Greenough stated he appreciates the positives in helping the Water Fund.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Altman, seconded by Council Member Wright, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved item 10 of the consent calendar as presented.
Dorothy Riley: asked if residents can get a detailed funding for grant funding.
Robert Derego: stated that being a customer who has previously had his water shut off; appreciates this item and the funding associated with it.
Adjourned to the Crescent City Housing Authority at 7:06pm
ADJOURN TO THE CRESCENT CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
(Minutes will be on the agenda for the next meeting of the Housing Authority) Adjourned to the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency at 7:09 p.m.
ADJOURN TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Minutes will be on the agenda for the next meeting of the Successor Agency)
RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council meeting was reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
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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) Mayor Inscore opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Grants Coordinator Lacey reported that the current vehicle that the Fire Chief drives, 2015 Ford F-250, has 82,000 miles and maintenance is very expensive. To fund this replacement, Measure S funds will be used along with grant funding. Council Member Schellong asked why the change is from a Ford Truck to an Expedition; Coordinator Lacey stated that there were ad ons to the vehicle and she listed them.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Inscore closed the public hearing at 7:17 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 directed 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
• 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 Moon Festival
3. Return to Council with a Partnership Agreement between eh City and DNACA to offer Concerts in the Park in 2024
Economic Development and Recreation Director Taylor reported to the Council that the Forest Vloon Festival has a lot of connections between Del Norte and Humboldt. Now that this year the! nave much more advanced notice in the 2024 event and has more time to prepare a clearer budget, since last year's event. This year, the City would like to do more marketing of the event and to also get more businesses to participate. She further explained that the additional request of staff is for a collaboration with DNACA (Del Norte Association of Cultural Awareness).
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said that they have visitors all the way from Washington State to come see the shows and their attendance to these events puts money into our local economy. DNACA has been in service for over 40 years. To expand what they offer the community, they would like to have concerts in the park, located at Beachfront Park. She stated that the concerts will not only draw people to our area, but they will go to local restaurants and shop at local stores. Director LaTorre stated that the acts that will be selected for this concert series are small acts and have smaller fees. The partnership between DNACA and the City would give the community cultural and bring money into the local economy. Director Taylor stated that this is a great opportunity for our community as it will definitely support or local economy. Council Member Greenough stated that the Forest Moon event was a great success and appreciates the DNACA Concerts in the Park. Understands that to have a better event, the budget will be higher. He asked if the County has been contacted to see if they would like to partner with the City; Director Taylor stated that after the Council approves this, staff will reach out to partners such as the County. Council Member Schellong is looking forward to another Forest Moon Festival and is in support of a bigger budget, but would like to have more detail. Having the concert as a part of the Festival is a good idea. She would like to see a budget for the concerts and asked if the artists displayed in the presentation would be in the concert series; Director LaTorre stated that not necessarily as she's worked with a lot of regional artists. Council Member Schellong would like to see an actual budget from DNACA for the first concert as there are a lot of expenses associated with concerts in the park and would like to know what responsibility the Clty would have for funding. Would also like to have other organizations to be able to give a proposal for this event. Mayor Inscore asked if the $4k covers the cost to put on the concert, or is this just the City's portion; Director LaTorre stated that she has an informal expense when discussed with City Manager Wier and $4k is the cost of the concert itself. DNACA would pay for finding the artists and marketing; the City would cover the permitting and somewhere for them to plug in as well as reimbursing DNACA for certain expenses.
Mayor Inscore stated that sponsorships could be attained and can either be done by DNACA or City staff. Council Member Schellong stated that DNACA has the experience necessary to have this event happen. Director Taylor stated that if there are any other agencies that would like to give a proposal, to please reach out to the City. She also stated a more detailed budget will be presented to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Altman asked that since we are increasing the budget almost triple, did we go over budget for last year; Director Taylor stated that for last year's event, there was budget in the holiday budget. City Manager Wier joined the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Council Member Schellong stated that Director Taylor said it was an additional $7k; Mayor Pro Tem Altman stated that was also his understanding. Mayor Inscore answered that the $7,k is additional if the $4k is approved for the Concert in the Park aspect of the Forest Moon Festival.
Mayor Pro Tem Altman stated that this is a two-part agenda item - the Forest Moon Festival and the DNACA concerts in the park; the first event will be during the Forest Moon 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 to include a $7,000 increase to the 2023-24 Fiscal Year Budget at mid-year for the Forest Moon Festival Mayor Inscore asked if there was funding available in her budget so that she can go ahead and start working on purchasing for this event; Director Taylor stated that there is $2k for an event in the budget. Council Member Greenough reiterated he would like to see the County involved so it gets a wider reach.
For item 2 - Council Member Schellong did not feel that there was enough information on budgeting at the Council meeting, she doesn't feel like we can vote on that, would like it brought back to the Councill. The Council was in consensus to have this come back before them at the January Council meeting. City Manager Wier asked the Council exactly what budget they were looking for; Mayor Inscore stated a detailed list of what the City's financial responsibility would be important to make a decision for funding. Mayor Inscore asked if Director LaTorre would be able to secure the artist in June, if there would be an adverse effect if the decision to fund this will be 7 | Page
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made in a month; she stated that no, it would not, the marketing and artist fees associated. Council Member Greenough expressed his hope that this next event will bring in more people to enjoy the Forest Moon Festival.
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
City Attorney Rice explained this is the first feature of the Beachfront Park Master Plan and will be right next to the dog park. It will be an asphalt track designed for bicycles or other wheeled devices and uses momentum of the rider rather than pedaling to move around the track. She further stated that Blake Robinson of American Ramp Company is online to answer any questions the Council may have. Council Member Schellong asked what the original allocation was for the pump track; City Manager Wier stated that it was initially $2million, but once into design with consultants - the pump track itself is $575k but other aspects are not included. It will be around $700-750k. Council Member Schellong asked where the extra $200k come from; City Manager Wier stated it is already included in the budget. City Manager Wier stated that additional attributes of the track will be included in the project; he asked if those could be in the motion for them to be included in the contract. Council Member Greenough asked if since this is less expensive than the $2million project, is it a smaller track; City Manager Wier stated that it is a more realistic amount. He said that Mr. Robinson confirmed that this is on the larger size of pump tracks and is on a regional scale. Council Member Greenough asked what kind of bicycles can be used on this; City Manager Wier stated that it has been said "all wheels, all ages". Mr. Robinson of American Ramp Company addressed the Council and stated this track is as City Manager Wier stated. Council Member Schellong asked who would be responsible for liability; City Manager Wier stated it would be on the City. City Attorney Rice stated that the liability is the same as any other City property. There will be signage explaining what the Track users should be responsible for their own safety. Council Member Schellong asked if City staff will be trained for the maintenance; Mr. Robinson stated that yes, and the maintenance of the track is relatively easy.
Council Member Schellong asked how this project is going to be managed by Public Works as there will need to be two more Public Works employees to be hired to help with the load of work.
Mr. Robinson stated that the area will be very sturdy, and the infill area will have to be maintained and could be something more sustainable. City Manager Wier stated that once the numbers come back in man hours for maintenance, it will be brought back to Council. Council Member Schellong asked about approving this does it give the ability to add to it; City Manager Wier stated this locks us in to the price and timeframe, but the City can add to it.
Council Member Schellong made a motion to include certain exclusions, however, her motion needed to be amended to include all of the exclusions as listed.
City Manager Wier stated that the pedestrian protection piece is already included.
On an amended 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 authorized 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 8 | Page
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at Beachfront Park to include the following exclusions: pedestrian protection, walkways, dust protection, temporary enclosures, protection of work or adjacent items, dewatering, soil destabilization, silt fence, and erosion control, street cleaning and traffic control.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Wright and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and adopted 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
City Attorney Rice explained that this ordinance will limit the hours of use for the Tsunami Memorial Fountain Plaza. By closing the area at night, the demand on Public Works staff and the Police Department to respond to and clean the area during the daytime hours will be reduced.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Altman, 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 introduced 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 Attorney Rice stated that this agreement is for the Sewer Rate Study and the last study was done in 2015. The California Supreme Court ruled that sewer rates that are done by ordinance are not subject to a referendum, only needs to go through the Prop 218 process. Council Member Greenough stated that once the information is obtained, the public can be informed for them to understand what is required for a sustainable system. City Manager Rice stated there is an aggressive timeline for this and Wildan is aware. Council Member Schellong asked if this went out to bid, City Attorney Rice stated it had and Wildan had the best price for what we need. Mayor Inscore stated that it is important for the Council to remain transparent with everything that is 9 | Page
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being done for the community we serve. This is a heavy lift and we all have to work together - for sustainable services.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Schellong, seconded by Council Member Wright and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and authorized the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Wildan Financial Services for a Sewer Utility Rate Study and approved and adopted 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 - None
› City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier reported on the followin birector Taylor reported to the Council on the recent Swim Camp held at the Fred Endert Municipal Pool. Pool Supervisor Garcia reported to the Council that the event was a great success.
Director Yeager gave an update on Front Street construction. He stated that concrete was poured for the crosswalks was last week, and an ADA ramp was also put in on the H- I lot. Striping will be done on January 2nd
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Inscore adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. 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.
ATTEST:
Boltma
Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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