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
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
210 BATTERY STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
MONDAY JANUARY 22, 2024 6:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Inscore called the meeting to order at 6:09 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 Manager Eric Wier, City Attorney Martha Rice, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, Finance Director Linda Leaver, Economic Development and Recreation Director Ashley Taylor, Grants Coordinator Bridget Lacey, Public Works Director Dave Yeager and Police Sergeant Ed Wilson
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Inscore
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following resident addressed the Council:
Robert Derego: asked where the Tri-Agency agendas were being posted and if the City could take the lead in posting it to their website. Mayor Inscore stated that the City will put it on the calendar for the City to post the Tri-Agency agenda when ready.
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
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City Manager Wier explained that the resolution that was a part of the agenda for the Variable Frequency Drive did not have the corrected numbers, therefore, asked for it to be pulled from consent for discussion and separate approval.
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 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)
There were no comments from the public on item 2 of the consent calendar.
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. 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 with the correct dollar amount of $
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
Director Taylor explained to the Council that this item is to have a Partnership Agreement with Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) for concerts in the park. This Agreement will include marketing, booking fees for the artist, technical services and towing and setup of the Fairgrounds Showmobile; which is estimated to cost in total, $4,000. The City will only be responsible for the actual costs and anything above $4,000.00, DNACA will fund. Council Member Schellong asked about the cost of travel and lodging will be covered by the DNACA and Director Taylor stated that yes, DNACA will cover it, it was written incorrectly in the Agreement.
Mayor Inscore asked if by approving this Agreement if it would take anything away from other projects/programs; Director Taylor stated it would not be taking anything away from other projects.
Council Member Schellong didn't feel comfortable signing an agreement before a budget is fully secured. Mayor Inscore asked DNACA Executive Director Stephanie LaTorre when will she be planning the concert series; Director LaTorre stated she would be starting right away. Mayor Inscore asked about the $50 for marketing and it was very little and wouldn't even cover one radio ad; Council Member Schellong stated that DNACA gets in kind marketing through BiCoastal Media. Mayor Inscore stated he wanted to ensure it was marketed as much as possible, so wanted to check the plan. Director LaTorre stated that marketing would include printed media, website, social media, radio, newspaper ads. Mayor Inscore stated that if more marketing is needed for this, Lynette Braillard of LuLish should be contacted for assistance. Council Member Schellong asked if the City would be notified in advance who will be selected for the concerts as she would like to see high energy entertainment to draw crowds. Director LaTorre stated she can provide the City with a list of who is being considered. Director Yeager stated that tying together themes for events that will tie into the DNACA performances would be a great idea. Mayor Inscore asked Director Leaver if a $16k commitment should be considered for tonight - $4k for Forest Moon and then $12k for DNACA to have three more concerts to include next year's Forest Moon 2 | Page
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concert. City Attorney Rice stated that the Agreement is only for 3 concerts which includes Forest Moon. Council Member Schellong stated that the Agreement is incorrect and should be changed from the not-to-exceed amount of $12k to $16k. Council Member Wright asked if $4k would be enough for next May; Director LaTorre stated that as that gets closer, it will be better known what the amount will be 2025.
There were no comments from the public.
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 authorized the City Manager to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the Del Norte Association of Cultural Awareness to approve $4k in the 23/24 budget for the 2024 Forest Moon Festival and to change the not-to-exceed amount from $12k to $16k
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) City Manager Wier explained that there will be a $50k grant and an in-kind match from any of our partnering agencies. This document makes us eligible for EDA grants. Our Tribal partners will be reached to see if they want to be partners or stakeholders. Council Member Schellong asked about the $30k ear marked for Tri-Agency; City Manager Wier stated that is separate from this item. Mayor Pro Tem Altman asked about the deadline of this year; City Manager Wier explained that the CEDS will expire by the end of this year. Council Member Schellong asked Director Taylor if she has evaluated the current CEDS and if there was anything she saw that she'd want the Council to be aware of. Director Taylor stated that the current CEDS is very outdated and the Council will see some changes in the updated CEDS.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Inscore stated that the CEDS needs to be the driving force for making decisions by staff.
Council Member Greenough stated that this is something that Tri-Agency can benefit from. City Manager Wier asked for two Council Members to work on this with staff; Council Member Schellong and Mayor Inscore volunteered their time; Council was in unanimous consensus for Council Member Schellong and Mayor Inscore to work with staff on the CEDS.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Schellong, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City directed 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)
5. Pebble Beach Drive Slide Repair Budget Amendment
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
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• 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
Director Yeager reported to the Council that due to the slide between 7* and 8th on Pebble Beach Dr, there is currently an undercut road section - about 140 feet of roadway that staff would like to get repaired. CalTrans stated that due to the weekend storm event, they are trying to lump our damage into other damages in the area for funding. The slide is still active, is still a risk to the public and to traffic. There is a need for engineering or geotechnical work to see what needs to be done next. Additional barricades, signs and the asphalt needs to be pulled so people stop standing on it - that is the ask of $5,500. There are also handrails and preliminary engineering to see what needs to be done - ask is $30k. Council Member Schellong asked where the money would be coming from; City Manager Wier stated that it would come from the General Fund. City Manager Wier stated that Humboldt has already declared an emergency and we are next to do so that will potentially give us funding for this damage. Council Member Schellong asked if the MeasureS Oversight Committee can be consulted to see if Measure S funds can be used for this project; City Manager Wier stated that if the Council is in consensus that could be an option. City Manager Wier stated that in the end it will be a local match. Mayor Inscore asked if the current active slide would dramatically change the project if the whole thing would be done; has what happened with this storm event changed the overall scope of the project that already existed.
Director Yeager stated that no, it does not change the project. Discussion on the larger project was held at length and it was decided to have it agendized to have an emergency fix should be needed for the funding options. City Manager Wier stated that on Wednesday would be a meeting at CalTrans to discuss funding.
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 adopted Resolution No. 2024-06, 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 SERVICES PROCLUNA
OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES PROCLAIMING THE
EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, 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 adopted Resolution No. 2024-07, 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 Mayor Inscore called the closed session to order at 7:18 p.m. 4| Page
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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 Manager Eric Wier, 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 Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54957.6): Agency Representative: Eric Wier; Unrepresented Employee: Fire Chief
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rice stated there were no actions taken on closed session items.
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Inscore adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. 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.
ATTEST:
Beltmar
Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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