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
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 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, Public Works Director Dave Yeager, Grants Coordinator Bridget Lacey (via Zoom), Public Works Utility Mechanic Israel Chavez and Police Chief Richard Griffin Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Inscore
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
• Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month
Mayor Inscore read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Gordon Clay of Zero Attempts. Mr.
Clay gave suicide statistics as well as prevention measures that are available to help people.
Roger Gitlin: stated that he spoke to the Sheriff about the suicide statistics here in Del Norte County.
• Introduction of Employees Tim Corcilius and Israel Chavez Public Works Director Dave Yeager introduced Israel Chavez, Utility Mechanic, to the Council and stated he was a Seasonal Maintenance Worker who promoted. Mr. Chavez addressed the Council thanking the City for this opportunity.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
• Japan 2024 Student Exchange Rikuzentakata Presentation Presented by: Stephanie Calte, Katina Cruz-Jimenez, & Joeslyn Ferrer Del Norte High School Administrator Diane Weiss reported to the Council the recent trip some Del Norte High School graduates were able to take to Rikuzentakata, Japan. She explained the difference between the schooling for Rikuzentakata and Crescent City as well as how they work 1 | Page
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with local businesses. Karina Cruz-Jimenez spoke to the Council about her experiences in Rikuzentakata and gave a PowerPoint presentation. Joselyn Ferrer also addressed the Council and explained her experience in Rikuzentakata with the Takata High School students.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no comments from the public.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrant Claims List
• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period July 27, 2024 through August 9, 2024 and for the period August 10, 2024 through August 23, 2024.
2. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll reports for the period ending August 10, 2024 paid August 18, 2024 and for the period ending August 24, 2024 paid August 30, 2024.
3. Pebble Beach Drive Continuation of Emergency
• 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 7* and 8th Streets per Public Contract Code § 22050
4. Mutual 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
5. CCPD National Night Out Donation
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-61, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET
Council Member Schellong requested item 1 be pulled from the consent calendar as she has a conflict with her current employer, the Council was in consensus. Mayor Inscore asked for item 3 to be pulled from the agenda for an update on the project, the Council was in consensus.
There were no comments from the public on items 2, 4, and 5 on the consent calendar.
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 items 2, 4, and 5 of the consent calendar as presented.
There were no comments from the public for item 1 on the consent calendar.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Wright, and carried on a 4-0 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.
City Manager Wier gave an updated report on the Pebble Beach Drive Stabilization Project. The contractor, GRI, is a contractor with a specialty in projects of this nature. He gave a detailed explanation of the project itself as well as the accompanying timeline. Director Yeager reported to the Council what the public can anticipate with the commencement of this project. 2 | Page
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There were no comments from the public on item 3 of the consent calendar.
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 adopted item 3 of the consent calendar as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING
6. Updates to the Residential Zoning District Regulations Recommendation: 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. 843, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.10, 17.14, 17.16, 17.18, AND 17.48 OF THE CRESCENT CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
Mayor Inscore opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m.
Ethan Lawton, SHN Planner, gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the updates to the RZ regulations as discussed at a previous Council meeting.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Inscore closed the public hearing at 6:56 pm
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 waived full reading, read by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 843, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.10, 17.14, 17.16, 17.18, AND 17.48 OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.
7. Public Hearing for 2024 CDBG Notice of Funding Availability • Open public hearing
Hear staff report
Receive presentation from applicants
Take public comment
• Close public hearing
Council deliberation and discussion
Direct staff to prepare applications for CDBG funding under the 2024 NOFA for OTC - Economic Development - Business Assistance Loan Program $1,500,000, Competitive - Public Service - FRC Food Pantry - Food Bank - $300,000, and Competitive - Planning Study - Downtown Specific Plan $300,000; or as otherwise directed by Council
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-62, 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
• Approve and adopt Resolution 2024-63, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Crescent City Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments Thereto from the 2024 Funding Year of the State CDBG Program
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Mayor Inscore opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
City Manager Wier reported to the Council the Notice of Funding Availability for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that just opened up this past Friday. The Council has given direction on this NOFA in October 2023 to proceed with funding for the Food Bank and is what is before the Council for services. For the competitive program activity would be for a Planning Grant that will focus on the Downtown Specific Plan for the purpose of improving economic development. Council Member Schellong asked if any of the funds are eligible to help the empty buildings downtown to help rehabilitate them; City Manager Wier stated that this funding is specifically for the planning of the Downtown Plan.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Inscore closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
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 directed staff to prepare applications for CDBG funding under the 2024 NOFA for OTC - Economic Development - Business Assistance Loan Program $1,500,000, Competitive - Public Service - FRC Food Pantry - Food Bank - $300,000, and Competitive - Planning Study - Downtown Specific Plan $300,000; approved and adopted Resolution No. 2024-62, 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; and approved and adopted Resolution 2024-63, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Crescent City Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments Thereto from the 2024 Funding Year of the State CDBG Program.
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
8. Pump Track Ordinance Introduction
• / 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. 844, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
ESTABLISHING RULES FOR THE PUMP TRACK AT BEACHFRONT PARK BY ADDING CHAPTER 12.46, PUMP TRACK REGULATIONS, TO TITLE 12, STREETS,
SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE City Attorney Rice reported to the Council that this ordinance is to give the City ability for enforcement of the rules for using the Pump Track. She went over the Pump Track Rules that are specifically outlined in this ordinance. Council Member Schellong asked who would be enforcing these rules; City Attorney Rice stated that it will be complaint driven. Council Member Greenough asked why bikes with pegs not being allowed; City Attorney Rice stated that the pegs could damage the track because of the track's slope. Mayor Inscore stated his concern over the management of enforcing the rules of the Track. Suggested community engagement to educate those using the Track by having someone on location to advise riders of the rules. Council Member Greenough asked if there would be signage indicating the rules; Council Member Schellong stated that the signs would have all of the rules listed. Mayor Pro Tem Altman asked about ADA accessible Pump Tracks and asked if there needed to be extra signage for our Track; City Attorney Rice stated that if it's not motorized and designed for recreational use, it would be acceptable to use on the Track. The ramp onto the starting point will be ADA accessible. 4 | Page
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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 waived full reading, read by title only, and introduced Ordinance No. 844, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ESTABLISHING RULES FOR THE PUMP TRACK AT BEACHFRONT PARK BY ADDING CHAPTER 12.46, PUMP TRACK REGULATIONS, TO TITLE 12, STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mayor Inscore asked the Council if they were in agreement to move item 11 to discuss next as it pertains to the Pump Track; the Council was in consensus.
11. American Ramp Company Change Order No. 1 for Pump Track • Recommendation: Hear staff report
Technical questions from Council
• Receive public comment
• Council discussion
• Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between the City of Crescent City and American Ramp Company, Inc. American Ramp Company for Pump Track
City Manager Wier explained the design of the Pump Track Project and the reason for the Change Order. There needs to be suitable material to cover the sections of rock between the tracks; this Change Order is for the addition of astroturf and extra drainage rock for those sections. This will help in regards to the maintenance of the Track as having natural grass there, it would be difficult to mow properly. Council Member Schellong asked if using artificial turf will keep the Track stable; City Manager Wier stated that it is designed specifically to help with stability because of the addition of the rocks. Council Member Wright stated that certain wheeled vehicles will kick up rocks and may damage the Track. Council Member Schellong asked if any repairs could be done locally or would someone from out of the area have to come fix it; Director Yeager stated that all repairs will be done locally. He also stated that the design will prevent rocks from getting onto the Track.
There were no comments from the public.
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 Change Order No. 1 to the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between the City of Crescent City and American Ramp Company, Inc. American Ramp Company for Pump Track.
9. Discussion: Recreational Vehicles Ordinance
Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
Provide direction to staff on contents of Recreational Vehicles Ordinance City Attorney Rice went over the draft ordinance which included what was discussed at a previous meeting. Council Member Schellong stated that she felt tarps would be appropriate; Mayor Inscore stated that tarps can be of varying degrees of wear and tear and would be better to disallow them. Council was in consensus to bring back an RV ordinance for introduction consistent with the draft presented.
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There were no comments from the public.
10. Updates to the Sign Regulations (Ch. 17.39)
Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
Receive public comment
Further Council discussion
Waive full reading, read by title only, and re-introduce Ordinance No. 839, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 17.39, SIGNS, OF TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE CRESCENT
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
Planner Lawton went over the updated Sign Regulations Ordinance and the adjustments requested by the Council during prior meetings.
There were no comments from the public.
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 waived full reading, read by title only, and re-introduced Ordinance No. 839, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 17.39, SIGNS, OF TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Council Member Schellong: attended a very productive meeting with the County and Harbor regarding the illegal fireworks discussion. She also asked for signage for the Point of Honor to advise people not to ride through the landscaping at the Monument. The Council was in consensus to bring it back to take action.
Mayor Inscore: also attended the Illegal Fireworks ad hoc committee; met with the Army Corps of Engineers and they will make changes to improve the jetty area and help keep people safe; met with an applicant for the MeasureS Oversight Committee and stated that an appointment will be made at the next Council meeting. The new Veterans Cafe will allow veterans to be educated on all of the services that are available to them.
> Legislative Matters - None
• City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier reported on the • City Attorney Rice has 10 ordinances she is working on. • Battery Point Apartments groundbreaking will be September 10th at 4:30 p.m. on E Street next to Joe Hamilton Elementary.
• Pool Monster Splash Event will be October 19th
Pump Track ribbon cutting will be postponed, date to be announced later.
Coastal Conservancy will discuss our grant application for the RV Park this Thursday.
This upcoming First Friday will include K9 Lt. Kai's retirement that was organized by local businesses
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Inscore adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTEST:
Paltmar
Robin Altman
City Clerk Administrative Analyst
City of Crescent City, CA
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