CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
ayor Blake Insco Mayor Pro Tem Ray Altman
uncil Member Jason Greenou! Council Member Kelly Feola
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 NOVEMBER 4, 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 Kelly Feola, Council Member Jason Greenough, 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, IT/GIS Technician Taylor Patch, Public Works Director Dave Yeager, Sgt. Anthony Lopez, Sgt. Jennifer Owen, Police Officer Samantha Aguirre, Police Officer Magnolia Valero, Police Officer Jordan Fillippa, Sgt. Ed Wilson, Firefighter David Bowdish, Battalion Chief Dana Reno, Fire Captain Everett Buell, Battalion Chief Darrin Short, Battalion Chief James Weiland, Sgt.
Ethan Miller, Police Officer Tyler Balch and Fire Chief Kevin Carey Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Inscore
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
• Veterans Day Proclamation
Mayor Inscore read the proclamation and presented it to David Cooper, Commander of VFW Post 1381. Cdr. Cooper addressed the Council and expressed appreciation for recognition of this day and that this community definitely honors veterans. • Adoption Day Proclamation
Council Member Wright read the proclamation aloud. Melodee Mitchell, Business Development Manager of Leaf Wraparound, accepted the proclamation via Zoom and spoke about the importance of adoption.
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• Recognition of Police Sergeant Jennifer Owen
City Manager Wier spoke about Sgt. Owen's dedication to the community. Chief Griffin recognized Sgt. Owen's work for CCPD and that she is the longest running female police officer. Sgt. Owen thanked the City for investing in her 17 years ago.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
• Crescent City Fire & Rescue Insurance Service Organization Insurance Rating Status Update
Chief Carey explained the ISO and how they grade fire departments across the country.
Crescent City Fire and Rescue went from a Class 4 department to a Class 2; only 7% of fire departments across the nation are a Class 2. City Manager Wier explained that this is a momentous occasion for the City and is a result of a lot of hard work by our volunteer fire department.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following residents addressed the Council:
Paul Dillard: spoke in support of all of the work that Measure S funding has allowed the City to accomplish. Gave accolades to City Manager Wier and his leadership; also spoke in support and encouragement for the work the City Council has been doing.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrant Claims List
• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period October 5, 2024 through October 18, 2024.
2. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes of the City Council.
3. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll reports for the period ending October 19, 2024 paid October 25, 2024.
4. Pebble Beach Drive Slide Emergency Construction
• 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 7th and 8th Streets per Public Contract Code § 22050
5. FY 2024-25 Budget Update for Multi-Year Projects
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-81, 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
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6. Quarterly Cash and Investments Report as of September 30, 2024 • Recommendation: Receive and file quarterly cash and investments report as of September 30, 2024
7. Budget-to-Actual Summary as of September 30, 2024
• Recommendation: Receive and file budget-to-actual summary of the City's major operating funds for Fiscal Year 2024-25 as of September 30, 2024
8. Budget Amendment for Street Sweeper Training
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-82, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
9. Pebble Beach Drive Property Acquisition
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-83, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT A QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY TO THE CITY
10. MOU with Sutter Coast Hospital for Forensic Exams
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager and Chief of Police to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the Crescent City Police Department and Sutter Coast Hospital for Forensic Exams
11. CalFire Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Acceptance
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-84, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
APPROVING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION VOLUNTEER FIRE CAPACITY AGREEMENT #7GF24303
AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
CRESCENT CITY
12. County Service Area Lift Stations Repair Budget
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-85,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
CRESCENT CITY
Due to a conflict with her current employer, Council Member Feola asked for item 1 and 10 to be pulled from the consent calendar so she could recuse herself due to a conflict with her current employer; the Council was in consensus to pull the item for separate vote.
There were no comments from the public on items 2-9, & 11-12 On a motion by Council Member Feola, 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 2-9, & 11-12 as presented There were no comments from the public on item 1 on the consent calendar.
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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 Feola recusing herself, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted item 1 on the consent calendar as presented.
There were no comments from the public on item 10 of the consent calendar.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Greenough, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote with Council Member Feola recusing herself, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted item 10 on the consent calendar as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING
13. Amending (Ch. 17.43) Landscaping Standards
• 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. 848, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 17.43, LANDSCAPING STANDARDS, OF TITLE 17,
ZONING, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
Mayor Inscore opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
City Attorney Rice went over the ordinance that was discussed in detail at its introduction, it has not changed since being introduced. Council Member Feola asked about the 20% requirement of the common usable open space to have trees, ground cover, and/or shrubs planted; Planner Lawton explained the required landscaping areas and setbacks.
Council Member Greenough asked if the current housing projects are in compliance with this ordinance; Planner Lawton said that those who have already went through the Planning process would be grandfathered in.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Inscore closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Altman, seconded by Council Member Wright, and carried unanimously on a 3-2 polled vote, with Council Member Feola and Council Member Greenough voting no, the City Council of the City of Crescent City waived full reading, read by title only and introduced Ordinance No. 848, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 17.43, LANDSCAPING STANDARDS, OF TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE CRESCENT CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
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NEW BUSINESS
14. Sutter Coast CARESTAR Grant Partnership Budget
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions for the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-86, 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 authorize the City Manager and Chief of Police to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Crescent City and Sutter Coast Hospital
Police Chief Griffin reported to the Council that this grant was awarded to support behavioral health mobile crisis response throughout Del Norte County. CCPD has funding needs for additional dispatch costs, the need to upgrade vehicle radios, and to update the intercom system in the Department, Chief Griffin asked for funding from this program.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Feola recused herself due to a conflict with her current employer.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Altman, and carried unanimously on a 4-0 polled vote, with Council Member Feola recusing herself, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and adopted Resolution No. 2024- 86, 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 authorized the City Manager and Chief of Police to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Crescent City and Sutter Coast Hospital.
15. WWTP Influent Screening Replacement
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a purchase order with Franklin Miller Inc. for the purchase of two SpiraLift headworks screens. • Authorize the City Manager to approve and sign change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $20,000
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-87, 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. NOT ADOPTED
City Manager Wier stated that repairs have been prioritized for the Treatment Plant equipment. He reported that in August, one of the spiral augers snapped and a screen was lost; the one that is still working is 10 years old. Clty Manager Wier went over the budget numbers and the possibility to get grant funding for upcoming projects in detail. 5 Page
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The Council was in consensus to use CIP funding for specific projects; if that is the direction of the Council, the resolution does not need to be adopted. Director Leaver said that consensus is needed to use the money from CIP.
There were no comments from the public.
The Council was in consensus to reallocate $200k of CIP funds for this project.
On a motion by Council Member Feola, 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 a purchase order with Franklin Miller Inc. for the purchase of two SpiraLift headworks screens, and authorized the City Manager to approve and sign change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $20,000.
16. Police Station Improvements - Budget Amendment
Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize Resolution 2024-88, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FY 2024-25
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
City Manager Wier stated that the next three items on the agenda were presented to the MeasureS Oversight Committee. He went over the Measure S Revenue and Expenditure summary in detail. Additionally, he went over the 5-Year Plan for CCPD. Director Yeager outlined the details of this project which will include improvements to the backlot and fencing.
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 and authorized Resolution No. 2024-88, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY.
17. Budget Adjustment for Fred Endert Swimming Pool HVAC Project and Maintenance Items
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Provide direction on which additional scope items should be performed during the pool shutdown for the HVAC and flooring projects
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-89, 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
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Director Yeager reported to the Council the details of the pool deck, pool maintenance and HVAC projects.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Greenough, with Council Member Feola recusing herself, and carried unanimously on a 4-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and adopted Resolution No. 2024- 89, 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.
18. Measure S Street and Concrete Improvements Project Contract Award • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve Plans and Specifications for the "MEASURE S STREETS AND CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS FY25"
• Approve and Authorize the City Manager to sign a construction contract with Tidewater Contractors, Inc. for the Measure S Streets and Concrete • Authorize the City Manager to approve and sign change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $25,000
• Reaffirm staff's CEQA determination that the project is categorically exempt per CEQA guidelines Section 15301 Class 1.
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-90, 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 explained that this is a collector street project which is a CIP. Measure S Funds will also be used for this project.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Feola, seconded by Council Member Greenough, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City Approve Plans and Specifications for the "MEASURE S STREETS AND CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS FY25", approved and authorized the City Manager to sign a construction contract with Tidewater Contractors, Inc. for the Measure S Streets and Concrete Improvements FY25 Project, authorized the City Manager to approve and sign change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $25,000, reaffirmed staff's CEQA determination that the project is categorically exempt per CEQA guidelines Section 15301 Class 1, and approved and adopted Resolution No. 2024-90, 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.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
• Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - 7 | Page
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Council Member Greenough: announced the birth of his daughter. Spoke about Prop 36 which will allow for felony charges on some drug and petty theft crimes.
Council Member Feola: attended the Chipotle ribbon cutting, the Measure S Oversight Committee meeting, City/County/Harbor meeting to discuss the ice plant, the Fireworks 2x2, and cleaned up the Point of Honor Monument in preparation for Veterans Day. First Vet Cafe was very successful.
Mayor Pro Tem Altman: attended the CHP Trunk or Treat for Halloween.
Mayor Inscore: attended the Chipotle ribbon cutting, DNSWMA, met with local businesses to discuss the Farmers Market. Thanked the parishioners at First Baptist Church with their serving the veterans at the Vet Cafe.
• Legislative Matters - None
• City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier reported the following to the Council:
• Veterans Day Parade starts at 10am with lunch to follow at the VFW. • The location of the Farmers Market will be on the next agenda; he will be meeting with local businesses beforehand
• Front Street Gateway - the design consultants will be filming a video to show the options for the community to be able to have their input.
November 23rd meet on 3r Street to help decorate the Clock Tower area for Christmas from 9am - noon.
• Pebble Beach Drive is coming along and should be reopened by January or • Front Street will have a grand opening tentatively by the end of this week. • Jason Wylie, former Public Works Maintenance Manager, has come back to help for a couple of days a week.
• Thanked the Council for their direction and City staff.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Inscore adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, November 18, 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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