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 AND THE CRESCENT CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FLYNN CENTER BOARD CHAMBERS
981 H STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
MONDAY APRIL 15, 2024 6:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Inscore called the meeting 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: City Manager Eric Wier, City Attorney Martha Rice, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, Economic Development and Recreation Director Ashley Taylor, Public Works Director Dave Yeager, Public Works Maintenance Manager Jason Wylie (via Zoom) Housing Authority Executive Director Megan Miller and Grants Coordinator Bridget Lacey (via Zoom)
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Inscore
CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following residents addressed the Council:
Wouter Roorda: spoke about a neighboring property that has erected a fence without a permit and is obstructing public access and the viewshed.
Mayor Inscore asked for that property to be on the next closed session agenda, the Council was in unanimous consensus to add that item.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrant Claims List
• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period March 23, 2024 through April 5, 2024.
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2. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt the April 1, 2024 meeting minutes of the City Council.
3. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll reports for the period ending April 6, 2024, paid April 12, 2024.
4. Declaring the Continuance of an Emergency Due to Continuous Slide Activity Along Pebble Beach Drive
• Recommendation: Declare by a 4/5 vote that there is a need to continue the emergency action for the continuous slide activity along Pebble Beach Drive between T" and 8" Streets per Public Contract code § 22050
5. CCPD Grant Application 2024 - ABC Alcohol Policing Partnership Program • Recommendation: Ratify the City Manager's signature on the ABC Alcohol Policing Partnership Program grant application for $23,911
6. H-GAC Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing • Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the H-GAC Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing
Council Member Schellong asked for item 1 to be pulled from the consent calendar as she will be recusing herself due to a conflict of interest with her current employer and item 6 for discussion.
There were no public comments on consent calendar items #2-5.
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 adopted the consent calendar consisting of items 2-5 as presented.
There were no public comments on consent calendar item #1.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Greenough, and carried on a 4-0-1 polled vote with Council Member Schellong recusing herself, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted item 1 of the consent calendar as presented.
Council Member Schellong asked about item 6 and if this would keep us from procuring items from local businesses; City Attorney Rice said no this is not an exclusive contract, it is just another option.
There were no public comments on consent calendar item #6. nanimousy on do piled vote, Scholar set in i or rese reader to d the consent calendar as presented
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Public Hearing to Close Out Grant 20-CDBG-12011, North Coast Rape Crisis Team - Sexual Assault Services
Recommendation: Open public hearing
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
Receive public comment
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• Close public hearing
• Further Council discussion
• Approve the final accomplishments under the Community Development Block Grant contract #20-CDBG-12011, North Coast Rape Crisis Team - Sexual Assault Services; and
• Direct staff to submit the final closeout documents to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Mayor Inscore opened the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.
City Manager Wier explained the process for closing out this grant and introduced Amanda LeBlanc from North Coast Rape Crisis Team. Ms. LeBlanc spoke to the Council in regards to the services provided by NCRCT which are free and confidential to survivors of sexualized violence and their significant others. She stated that they have just hired four nurses that can conduct sexual assault exams. She gave some statistics of those who they have provided services to as well as the support they have received such as cellphones, phone minute cards, etc. She stated that it is unfortunate that this grant is ending and funding is being cut starting in October. NCRCT has taken on grant writing to help continue services here locally. Council Member Schellong stated she is very thankful for the services the survivors receive. Council Member Greenough stated the work of NCRCT has a huge effect on our community. Mayor Inscore stated that when they are submitting applications for grant funding to make sure to reach out to the City for letters of support. City Manager Wier stated that the 2024 NOFA for CDBG has not been released yet, the City is asking for services such as NCRCT to be funded.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Inscore closed the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
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 approved the final accomplishments under the Community Development Block Grant contract #20-CDBG- 12011, North Coast Rape Crisis Team - Sexual Assault Services and directed staff to submit the final closeout documents to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
ADJOURN TO THE CRESCENT CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
(Minutes in the next agenda of the CHA)
RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Inscore reconvened the City Council meeting at 6:24 p.m.
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
10. DANCO Low-Income Senior Housing Development (Harbor Point) Located at 655 H Street
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Estoppel Certificate, Amendment and Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Disposition and Development Agreement regarding 655 H Street)
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• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the grant deed and financing documents for the transfer of 655 H Street to Crescent City H Street LP • Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign financing documents for the $4.75 million CPLHA loan in substantially the same form as those presented and as approved by the City Attorney
City Attorney Rice explained the project's history and that now it is ready for an allocation grant A new disposition/development agreement was entered into with Danco as well as PBVs; they were awarded the low-income tax credits, and the deal will close Wednesday with construction to begin shortly. The property will be required to be affordable housing for 55 years into the future.
So that the limited tax credits can be obtained, the documents needed to be under Crescent City H Street LP instead of Danco. $250k administration of the grant will be received by the City. The outstanding balance will own simple interest at 3% per year. Council Member Schellong asked if this property had went through a receivership several years ago; City Attorney Rice stated that she is not sure how the RDA paid for it, there could have been a payoff of the lien that was on the property. It was initially a receivership property so it could be demolished. Council Member Greenough asked if this is a loan to Danco; City Attorney Rice stated it is a state grant to the City and we are loaning it to Danco. This will not cause us any cash flow issues, there is no money that needs to be fronted. Mayor Inscore asked for any timeline updates; McKenzie Dibble, Project Manager for Danco; stated that the targeted date for closing is April 17h and then next Monday construction will start, to be completed by October 2025. Mayor Inscore went over the history of the project and the challenges that were met, is very happy that this project is coming to fruition and appreciates Danco sticking with the project.
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 the Estoppel Certificate, Amendment and Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Disposition and Development Agreement regarding 655 H Street), approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the grant deed and financing documents for the transfer of 655 H Street to Crescent City H Street LP, and approve and authorize the City Manager to sign financing documents for the $4.75 million CPLHA loan in substantially the same form as those presented and as approved by the City Attorney.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Council Member Greenough: attended the Kamome Festival and a dinner with the Japanese Delegation.
Council Member Wright: attended the dinner with the Japanese Delegation dinner on Saturday.
Council Member Schellong: attended the Kamome Festival events as well as the dinner with the Japanese Delegation.
Mayor Pro Tem Altman: nothing to report
Mayor Inscore: travelled to San Francisco to meet the Delegation and to meet with the new Consul General of Japan and had dinner. The Prime Minister of Japan was meeting with President Biden in Washington about some educational exchanges. This opened up the door for discussions with the Consul General. Mayor Inscore stated that the Delegation was very appreciative of their reception into Crescent City and the warm welcome they received from the community. Council Member Schellong stated that someone at the event said that the City is bringing together the community more than they can imagine.
• Legislative Matters - None
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• City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier stated that Director Taylor and staff did a great job on the event. The First Responders present were a great piece for emergency preparedness and Police Department Volunteer Gloria Bobertz had her comfort dog there. City Manager Wier stated that the cultural piece of the event was incredible and really represented our community's togetherness. There were the Hmong dancers, the Tolowa Dee-Ni Nation, along with the delegation from Rikuzentakata.
The community came out and became very engaged and filled the Cultural Center. • Housing projects - City Manager Wier stated that Director Yeager is working very hard to make sure the contractors have the appropriate permits, the consultants have been a huge help for plan checks, City Attorney Rice has worked quickly to get the agreements together and to meet deadlines. There are 162 units ready to go, the 40 senior units for Battery Point should be ready to be occupied January of 2025
Pebble Beach Drive - City Manager Wier stated that due to the expense of the project, there still is no answer from the State for funding from the declaration of an emergency. Having this project funded may set a precedence for other small communities. Progress has been made, just no definitive answers yet. Senator McGuire has been very active in trying to find solutions for the City.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Inscore adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTEST:
Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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