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 JULY 1, 2024 6:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Inscore called the meeting to order at 6:01 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, Public Works Director Dave Yeager, Economic Development and Recreation Director Ashley Taylor, Volunteer Gloria Bobertz (check title), Police Officer Daniel Sanders, Sergeant Alex Pearson, and Police Chief Richard Griffin
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Inscore
CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
• K9 Presentation and Police Explorer Update
Chief Griffin stated he wanted to introduce great citizens, officers, and volunteers that are working closely with the Crescent City Police Department. K9 Lt. Kai will be retired in December and his handler, Sgt. Lopez, will continue without a K9 for a year. He announced Sgt. Pearson, Volunteer Gloria Bobertz and Officer Sanders who are Explorer Advisors as good leaders for our youth in the Post. Chief Griffin reported that they will upgrading the Honor Guard program for the Explorer Post and are working closely with Pelican Bay State Prison's Honor Guard. The Explorer Post will also have a rifle program working through the Boy Scouts of America. Volunteer Gloria Bobertz had approached Chief Griffin offering to help with a Missing Persons Program. She has Kgs that detect human remains and Explorer Jenna Phillips is also in training with a K9 for live find to help with the Missing Persons Program as well. Chief Griffin gave thanks to community members Kevin and Gayle Hartwick and Dr. John Kirk who have graciously donated money for the Volunteer Kg Program. Volunteer Bobertz stated that she also has Cash, a First Responder Therapy Dog who would go to a fire camp and visit with the firefighters. Chief Griffin stated that Kathy Schneider, from Roseburg, Oregon will also be volunteering her services with a recovery K9. Chief Griffin 1 | Page
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further stated that she offered the services of an electronic device detection K9 once the dog is fully trained.
• Oath / Badge Pinning of Police Explorers
Chief Griffin administered the Oath of Office for the following Explorers: Explorer Jenna Phillips, Chief Griffin recognized Explorer Jenna Phillips the promotion to POST Sergeant for the CCPD Explorer Post. She has worked very hard to earn this promotion and is the first time an Explorer has been a K9 handler. She has stated that her desire is to be a CCPD Officer in the future.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following residents addressed the Council:
Linda Sutter: congratulated Council Member Schellong in her upcoming nuptials and that she understood she would be moving to Medford, Oregon. Council Member Schellong reported that she will not be moving to Medford and will be staying in the area.
Chief Griffin: reported to the Council that the accusations made during public comment at the last meeting against the Chamber of Commerce Executive Director were investigated and determined to be unfounded. The case has been closed.
Linda Sutter: stated that she discovered that the accusations made against the Chamber Director were incorrect and she had recommended to Donna Westfall that she come to the meeting and apologize. Since Ms. Westfall was not present at this meeting, Ms. Sutter apologized on her behalf.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrant Claims List
• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period June 1, 2024 through June 14, 2024.
2. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt the May 21, 2024, May 23, 2024, and June 17, 2024 meeting minutes of the City Council.
3. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll reports for the period ending June 15, 2024, paid June 21, 2024.
4. Budget-to-Actual Financial Reports as of May 31, 2024 • Recommendation: Receive and file budget-to-actual financial reports of the City's major operating funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24 as of May 31, 2024
5. Amendment to Employment Agreement
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-51, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH ASHLEY TAYLOR
6. Compensation Study Professional Services Agreement
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Evergreen Solutions, LLC
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Council Member Schellong requested item 1 to be pulled from the consent calendar and recused herself due to a conflict of interest with her current employer. The Council was in consensus.
There were no comments from the public on the consent calendar.
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 adopted the consent calendar consisting of items 2-6 as presented On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Wright, 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 on the consent calendar as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Military Equipment Use Policy Approval
• Open public hearing
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Close public hearing
• Further Council discussion
• Waive full reading, read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 842, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY CONFIRMING
APPROVAL OF THE CCPD MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
Mayor Inscore opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m.
Chief Griffin stated nothing has changed from the last report, this is just an annual requirement.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Inscore closed the public hearing at 6:34 p.m.
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 waived full reading, read by title only, and adopted Ordinance No. 842, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY CONFIRMING APPROVAL OF THE CCPD MILITARY
EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
8. Fee Schedule Update
• Recommendation: Open public hearing
• Hear staff report
Technical questions from the Council
Receive public comment
Close public hearing
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ESTABLISHING CERTAIN FEES
FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY Mayor Inscore opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
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Finance Director Leaver reported to the Council that this is to formerly adopt the City's Fee Schedule. There are no changes to this Fee Schedule that was submitted to the Council at the June 17, 2024 Council meeting. Director Leaver explained a 4% increase in some of the fees due to inflation; those fees have not been updated in several years; she outlined those increases in brief detail.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Inscore closed the public hearing at 6:41 p.m.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Schellong, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and adopted Resolution No. 2024-52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CRESCENT CITY ESTABLISHING CERTAIN FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
9. Budget Adjustment for General Fund and Measure S Street Maintenance Project • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
Director Yeager reported to the Council that this is before the Council as it was intended for the FY 23/24 budget but will have to be in the FY 24/25 budget. This will fix some sidewalks and trip hazards - 400 locations around town. The majority of the funding from this project comes from Measure S and had been previously approved by the Measure S Oversight Committee. Council lember Schellong asked what the ETA would be for the next project, Director Yeager said it i:
lopeful to have the paving be done by the Fall. City Manager Wier stated that having the fundin for this project is a great success and the funding has come from Measure S. There is even a bigger streets project around wintertime in the range of $600k; $2.5million is from Measure S and grant funding has made these projects possible.
Linda Sutter: would like to see RVs that park on Stamps Way should be charged a fee for staying there a long period of time. Asked if there was an ordinance that addresses vacant buildings; would like them filled with businesses to promote economic development.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Wright, and carried on a 5-0 polled vote the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and adopted Resolution No. 2024-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY 4 | Page
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10. Application for Explore the Coast Overnight Program Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve submission of an application for the State Coastal Conservancy's Explore the Coast Overnight Program for the Lighthouse Cove Expanded Access Project at Lighthouse Cove RV Park
City Manager Wier stated that this project is from the Coastal Conservancy and will address the current needs of the Park. This funding would provide for two ADA accessible cabin units and will make the upstairs apartment available to rent. The total grant is $835k with a completion of the project being November 2026. As details become available for the full project, this item will come back before the Council for direction. At this time, only the approval of the application is before the Council. Council Member Wright asked if the location was chosen to ensure too many RV spaces weren't taken up; City Manager Wier stated that the location by the creek was chosen more for the aesthetic. Discussion about the rates of the cabin was held at a Council level, City Manager Wier stated that rates have not been decided yet and will come back before the Council once rates have been established.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Schellong, seconded by Council Member Wright, and carried on a 5-0 polled vote the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved the submission of an application for the State Coastal Conservancy's Explore the Coast Overnight Program for the Lighthouse Cove Expanded Access Project at Lighthouse Cove RV Park.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Council Member Schellong: attended the Wild Rivers Grant Program that gave money to local non-profits for youth programs and she will be working closely with the VA to establish a coalition of resources for our veteran population.
Council Member Greenough: stated that the swings at Brother Jonathan Park are missing and asked for a timeline for when they will be replaced; City Manager Wier stated that it will be made Mayor Inscore: appreciated the meeting with the VA with Council Member Schellong, had an impromptu pool meeting with pool patrons when staff was there to discuss the colors, attended the Visitor Bureau meeting and approved the marketing budget, attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting to adopt the budget. Mayor Inscore asked the Council when it would be an appropriate time to discuss the additional $30k contribution to the Chamber that was discussed during the Budget Workshop; City Manager Wier stated that it was his understanding of Council direction at the Budget Workshop as certain parameters the Council wanted to see such as the TOT and what budget the Chamber had for marketing. He stated that he can meet with Director Vosburg for more information to come before the Council. Mayor Inscore stated there will be a $10k revenue shortage in the Chamber's budget. The Council was in unanimous consensus to have City Manager Wier work with Director Vosburg and bring the budget item back to the Council. › Legislative Matters - None
• City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier reported on the following:
o There have been weekly meetings to prepare for the upcoming 4th of July festivities. 5 | Page
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Pebble Beach Drive - working with Senator McGuire's office and there seems to be movement on the State level that will assist with funding; Governor Newsom declared Del Norte County, specifically Pebble Beach Drive, for EO funding. • There are three new E3 Program Students - one at the Pool, one in Parks, and one in the Yard
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Inscore adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTEST:
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Robin Altman, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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