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1/22/24 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 JANUARY 22, 2024 6:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION BEGINS AT 6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE OPEN SESSION 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: 836 7508 5198 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
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
210 BATTERY STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
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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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Amendment to Jacobs Contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations • Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 06 to the Agreement for Operations, Maintenance and Management Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant for the City of Crescent City, California with Operations Management International, Inc. (Jacobs)
2. Ranney Collector Variable Frequency Drive Replacement • Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-04, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FY 2023- 24 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
CONTINUING BUSINESS
3. DNACA Partnership Agreement
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the Del Norte Association of Cultural Awareness
NEW BUSINESS
4. US Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grant Application to Update the 2019- 2024 Del Norte County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and Complete a Downtown Master Plan
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Direct staff to prepare an application for EDA funding to update the 2019-2024 Del Norte County CEDS ($50,000) and complete a Downtown Master Plan ($200,000) 3 | P a g e
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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
5. Pebble Beach Drive Slide Repair Budget Amendment
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-05, 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. Local Emergency Declaration for January Storm
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY RATIFYING THE
PROCLAMATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Call to order
Roll call
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
CLOSED SESSION
• Conference with Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54957.6): Agency Representative: Eric Wier; Unrepresented Employee: Fire Chief
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
POSTED:
January 19, 2024
/s/ Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst