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 SEPTEMBER 16, 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 Isaiah Wright, Mayor Pro Tem Ray Altman, and Mayor Blake Inscore
Council Member absent: Council Member Kelly Schellong
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, and Police Chief Richard Griffin
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Inscore
CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS - None
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 August 24, 2024 through September 6, 2024.
2. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt the August 5, 2024, August 26, 2024 and September 3, 2024 meeting minutes of the City Council.
3. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll reports for the period ending September 7, 2024 paid September 13, 2024.
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4. Measure S Oversight Committee Appointment
• Recommendation: Confirm the Mayor's appointment of Shawna Hyatt to the Measure S Oversight Committee
5. Mutual Aid Agreement with Pelican Bay State Prison
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager and Chief of Police to sign the Mutal Aid Agreement Between the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Pelican Bay State Prison) and Crescent City Police Department
6. WWTP RBC Upgrade & Digester Rehab Project Design
• Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 7 to the Operations, Maintenance, and Management Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
7. Budget-to-Actual Financial Reports as of July 31, 2024 • Receive and file budget-to-actual financial reports of the City's major operating funds for Fiscal Year 2024-25 as of July 31, 2024
There were no comments from the public on items 1-4, 6, 7 of the consent calendar.
Chief Griffin advised the Council that a representative from Pelican Bay State Prison was running late. The Council was in consensus to pull item 5 from the consent calendar and will be discussed during New Business when PBSP staff arrive.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Greenough, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote, with Council Member Schellong being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted the consent calendar consisting of items 1-4, 6, 7 as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
8. Pebble Beach Drive Slide Emergency Construction
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• 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
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-64, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET
Tidewater Contractors, Inc. for construction of a temporary restoration of Pebble Beach Drive from 7* to gth Street
City Manager Wier reported to the Council the funding the City will receive for this project. Director Yeager shared images of the current progress of this project to the Council. He gave a detailed explanation of the work being done on site.
There were no comments from the public.
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On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Greenough, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote, with Council Member Schellong being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City declared 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 7th and 8th Streets per Public Contract Code § 22050, approved and adopted Resolution No. 2024-64, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 BUDGET, and approved and authorized the City Manager's execution of the Change Order #1 to the Emergency Force Account (EFA) Agreement between the City of Crescent City and Tidewater Contractors, Inc. for construction of a temporary restoration of Pebble Beach Drive from 7th to 8th Street.
5. Mutual Aid Agreement with Pelican Bay State Prison
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager and Chief of Police to sign the Mutal Aid Agreement Between the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Pelican Bay State Prison) and Crescent City Police Department Chief Griffin reported to the Council that CCPD already has been working with PBSP for mutual aid, this Agreement just puts it into writing. Lt. Serafin Leon from PBSP (Administrative Assistant for the Warden) was there to represent the prison. This agreement will offer services from both agencies, however, would not include patrols or law enforcement. Lt. Leon stated that the partnership between CCPD and PBSP has been a great working relationship.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Greenough stated that he would be recusing himself from this item as he is employed by Pelican Bay State Prison.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Altman, and carried on a 3-0 polled vote with Council Member Schellong being absent and Council Member Greenough recusing himself, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and authorized the City Manager and Chief of Police to sign the Mutual Aid Agreement Between the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Pelican Bay State Prison) and Crescent City Police Department.
9. City Organizational Changes
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
Further Council discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-65, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE Crescent City Management Employees Association FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
• Select reorganization structure and take necessary actions to implement • Option A (includes converting 3 Seasonal Maintenance Workers to 1 full-time Maintenance Worker, along with changes to other departments as discussed) • Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-66, (Option A), A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET
AND POSITION CONTROL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
• Option B (includes converting 3 Seasonal Maintenance Workers to 1 part-time year-round Maintenance Worker to 2 full-time Maintenance Workers, along with changes to other departments as discussed
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• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-67, (Option B), A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET
AND POSITION CONTROL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
City Manager Wier explained the staffing issues the City has faced and necessary restructuring of certain departments to help with workload. He gave a detailed explanation of what will be changed by each department being restructured. Director Leaver reported to the Council the needs of the Finance Department and the changes that are needed. Council Member Greenough stated that he has fielded complaints about things not getting done in the Park and he recognizes the need for the positions to be filled. Mayor Pro Tem Altman stated that he is in support of Option B as hiring for part-timers is very difficult in this day and age. Council Member Wright agreed with Option B and agreed with part-time workers are hard to find. Mayor Inscore stated that allocating the staffing that is needed to keep up on Parks beautification and upkeep. Is also in support of Option B
The following resident addressed the Council:
Roger Gitlin: asked if the option of working remotely is available for the office jobs; Director Leaver stated that our Finance Technician is working remotely and it is working very well. City Manager Wier stated the Utility Billing position could not be done remotely as they would work out of the Water Department.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Wright, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote, with Council Member Schellong being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and adopted Resolution No. 2024-65, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE Crescent City Management Employees Association FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, and Resolution No. 2024-67, (OPTION B), A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET AND POSITION CONTROL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY.
10. Zoning Update: Downtown Business District (C-1)
• 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. 846, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 17.20, C-1 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT, OF TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
City Attorney Rice explained the Housing Element and what this zoning code amendment will do for the C1 Zone. Mayor Inscore asked if Group Homes were treated differently than Transitional Housing; City Attorney Rice stated that it is based on location. Contract Planner Ethan Lawton addressed the question in regards to this type of housing. What constitutes the definition of a family, it's to accommodate the State's requirement for defining the term "group".
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Altman, seconded by Council Member Wright, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote, with Council Member Schellong being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City waived full reading, read by title only and introduced Ordinance No. 846, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING 4 | Page
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CHAPTER 17.20, C-1 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT, OF TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.
11. Nitrous Oxide 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. 845, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8.46, REGULATION OF NITROUS OXIDE City Attorney Rice stated that this will set provisions on the sale of nitrous oxide within the City limits. She outlined the negative effects of using nitrous oxide outside of what it was intended for.
This ordinance will make it illegal to sell these unless they are being used for food products or the preparation of making food, being used by healthcare providers as well as automotive repair shops. Chief Griffin stated that this is a problem in the City and they have had some DUl arrests for those who have been using it as a drug to get high.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Greenough, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote, with Council Member Schellong being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City waived full reading, read by title only and introduced Ordinance No. 845, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8.46, REGULATION OF NITROUS OXIDE.
12. Recreational Vehicles 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. 847, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
AMENDING THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER
17.55, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES TO TITLE 17, ZONING
City Attorney Rice went over the ordinance and the issues it addresses based on prior Council meetings and direction to staff
Dan Schmidt: owns property in the City limits that he believes this will draw RVs near homes.
Disagreed with the amount of fees being levied as well. Said that property owners should be able to have more control over their own property.
Roger Gitlin: spoke about an RV at Battery Point right now and would like to see stronger enforcement. He has had problems with overnight parking of RVs near his residence.
Mayor Inscore offered clarification that this ordinance regulates the parking and storing of RVs on private property.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Altman, seconded by Council Member Wright, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote, with Council Member Schellong being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City waived full reading, read by title only and introduced Ordinance No. 847, AN 5 | Page
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 17.55, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES TO TITLE 17, ZONING.
13. Prohibition of Parking at End of B Street
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Adopt and approve Resolution No. 2024-68, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY PROHIBITING PARKING AT THE
END OF B STREET
Chief Griffin reported to the Council that this item came about for a time when he encountered vehicles parking beyond the light poles on the narrow section of B Street that leads to the pier.
This presents a problem for first responders get through safely. That area was not intended as parking and it also causes traffic congestion. The parking is damaging the vegetation and potentially the future stability of the slopes. Mayor Pro Tem Altman stated he supports this as there is a risk to bicyclists and pedestrians and having vehicles parked on the side would make the road even more narrow.
The following residents addressed the Council:
Dan Schmidt: stated that he feels that parking will be mostly eliminated by the passage of this resolution, however, he also suggested making it all the way to Howe Drive.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Altman, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote, with Council Member Schellong being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted and approved Resolution No. 2024-68, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY PROHIBITING PARKING AT THE END OF B STREET.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
> Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Council Member Greenough: asked about Chief Griffin mentioning a tow company from Oregon that dumped an RV at Battery Point Lighthouse; Chief Griffin explained that he will be in discussions with the tow company. Council Member Greenough asked if an ordinance prohibiting the dumping of RVs; Chief Griffin stated that he and City Attorney Rice have already been discussing this topic.
Mayor Pro Tem Altman: attended the Planning Commission meeting last Thursday and offered his appreciation of all of the work they do on the ordinances that are before the Council tonight.
Mayor Inscore: attended the Battery Point Apartments groundbreaking event and stated that Bill Rice and team are really looking forward to working on this project and with the City on future projects. Met to discuss the illegal fireworks; closed out Tri-Agency last Thursday and offered a settlement to Linda Sutter for her dismissal of the case against Tri-Agency. Attended the Coastal Conservancy Grant meeting regarding funding for the RV Park apartment, etc. • Legislative Matters - None
> City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier reported on the following items:
• Will be receiving funding from Coastal Conservancy to remodel the apartment and restrooms as well as placing a couple of small cabins. The City will be receiving $835k.
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• The Pump Track will be worked on next week; and the ribbon cutting will be October 12th at noon.
Offered thanks to the LDS Church who did a clean up on 3r Street parking lot.
There is a beach cleanup this Saturday and volunteers are needed.
Chief Griffin stated that the last First Friday celebrating Lt. Kai's retirement was a great success. Director Yeager stated that the art exhibit had over 200 people come to see the artwork.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Inscore adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTEST:
Pollina
Robin Altman, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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