CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
Mayor Blake Inscore Mayor Pro Tem Ray Altman
Council Member Jason Greenough Council Member Kelly Feola 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
MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2024 6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Call to order Mayor Inscore called the closed session to order at 5:01 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Kelly Feola, Council Member Isaiah Wright, Mayor Pro Tem Altman, and Mayor Blake Inscore
Council Member absent: Council Member Jason Greenough
Staff members present: City Manager Eric Wier, City Attorney Martha Rice, Special Counsel Lauren Brown and City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1)): Crescent City v. Lounge Chair Investments, et al. (Del Norte Superior Ct. Case No. CVUJ-22-1131); Crescent City v. Vonnie Von Bargen, et al. (Del Norte Superior Ct. Case No. CVCV-24-1011) Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)): one case Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4)): four cases
Conference with Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54957.6): Agency Representative: Eric Wier, Employee Associations: Clerical Employees of Crescent City (CECC), Crescent City Employees Association (CCEA), Crescent City Management Employees Association (CCMEA), Crescent City Police Officers Association (CCPOA)
There were no comments from the public on closed session items.
City Attorney Rice stated that she will have to recuse herself from a few items, Mayor Pro Tem Altman will as well due to potential conflicts of interest.
Closed session adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Inscore called the open session to order at 6:01 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Kelly Feola, Council Member Isaiah Wright, Mayor Pro Tem Altman, and Mayor Blake Inscore
Council Member absent: Council Member Jason Greenough
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Staff members present: City Manager Eric Wier, City Attorney Martha Rice, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, Finance Director Linda Leaver, Housing Authority Executive Director Megan Miller, Public Works Director Dave Yeager, IT/GIS Technician Taylor Patch, Public Works Maintenance Manager Kim Smith, Public Works Maintenance Manager Jason Wylie, Aquatics Supervisor Alissa Garcia, Relief Pool Supervisor Bill Morris and Police Chief Richard Griffin Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Inscore
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rice reported no actions were taken on closed session items.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
• Moment of Silence for Bill Scott
City Manager Wier spoke about Mr. Scott's time as an employee of the City and shared several photos along with stories remembering him. Public Works Maintenance Manager Wylie and Safety Officer Kim Smith both told stories of their friendship and working relationship with Mr.
Scott.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following residents addressed the Council:
Wouter Roorda: spoke about 288 W Fifth Street and the existence of a fence that is preventing anyone to access the City's right of way. Would like the fence and brush to be completely removed to allow the view of the Lighthouse to return and to allow residents to access the area.
Mayor Inscore stated that at the end of the meeting he will ask for Council consensus to add 288 W Fifth Street on the next Closed Session agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrant Claims List
Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period October 19, 2024 through November 1, 2024.
2. Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve and adopt the November 4, 2024 meeting minutes of the City Council.
3. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll reports for the period ending November 2, 2024 paid November 8, 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
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Due to a conflict with her current employer, Council Member Feola asked for item 1 to be removed trom the consent calendar so she can recuse herself; the Council was in unanimous consensus to pull the item.
There were no comments from the public on items 2-4 of the consent calendar.
On a motion by Council Member Feola, seconded by Council Member Wright, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote, with Council Member Greenough being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted the consent calendar consisting of items 2-4 as presented.
There were no comments from the public on item 1 of the consent calendar.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Altman, and carried on a 3-0 polled vote, with Council Member Feola recusing herself, and Council Member Greenough being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted item 1 of the consent calendar as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
ADJOURN TO THE CRESCENT CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY - 6:19 p.m.
RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:22 p.m.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
Mayor Inscore moved item 9 to the top of the list in the interest of Sheriff Scott's presence at the meeting.
9. Dispatch Agreement with Del Norte County
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve the Agreement for Local Emergency Telephone System Services Between the City of Crescent City and the County of Del Norte
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-92, 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 went over the finalized Dispatch Agreement and the discussions that were held between the City and County. City Attorney Rice reported to the Council the stipulations listed in the Agreement. This agreement will renew on an annual basis unless either party choose to discontinue the agreement with reasonable notice. Council Member Feola asked if the number of dispatchers change, would we be stuck with the bill for all; City Attorney Rice stated it is invoiced based on actual costs. Council Member Wright asked for clarification of "reasonable notice"; City Attorney Rice stated that before the end of the contract. Sheriff Scott addressed the Council and stated the meetings were fruitful and everyone was pleased with this Agreement.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Feola, seconded by Council Member Wright, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote, with Council Member Greenough being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved the Agreement for Local Emergency Telephone System Services Between the City of Crescent City and the County of Del Norte and approved and adopted 3 | Page
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Resolution No. 2024-92, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY.
7. Clean California Local Grant - Crescent City Cultural Center Gateway and Beautification Project - Cultural Center Entry Plaza Concept Design • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Give direction to staff regarding the concept designs of new entry plaza in front of the Cultural Center
City Manager Wier reported to the Council the project that will change the entryway into the Cultural Center. This project will make the building more accessible. Ben Johnson of Greenworks went over the details of the concept design. Discussion was held at a Council level regarding aspects of the concept design that they were agreeable to. The Council was in consensus that the most favored option is number one.
There were no comments from the public.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Agreement to Staff Brookings Pool During Crescent City Pool Closure Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Staffing Agreement between South Coast Community Aquatics, Inc. and the City of Crescent City • Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-91, 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 reported to the Council that during the Fred Endert Pool closure, City Pool staff will be operating the Brookings Pool. Aquatics Supervisor Garcia went over the schedule that will be offered during this operation. Discussion of the number of passes that have been purchased was held at length, the Council was concerned more concrete numbers weren't available. Dan Brattain, of South Coast Aquatics, stated that this agreement can be done on a month-to-month basis and if it doesn't work, the whole three months isn't a commitment. The Council was in consensus to support this agreement.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Feola, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote, with Council Member Greenough being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and authorized the City Manager to sign the Staffing Agreement between South Coast Community Aquatics, Inc. and the City of Crescent City and approved and adopted Resolution No. 2024-91, 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 COUNCIL ITEMS
Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Council Member Feola: attended the Front Street ribbon cutting, thanked those who attended the Veterans Day Parade, attended the Crescent City Fire and Rescue Annual Awards Dinner.
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Mayor Inscore: attended the Front Street ribbon cutting, met with the US Japan Council via Zoom who were interested in our Sister City story and wanted to be reengaged, Visit California has shown some renewed interest in the connectivity to Crescent City and Japan. > Legislative Matters - None
• City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier reported on the following City projects and news:
Gateway signs - a survey was given to the public to vote for the preferred designs. • Community light decorating at 3r* & K Street will be held this weekend.
There is quite the storm coming in the next few days and there will be strong winds and a lot of rain.
There was Council consensus to add 288 W Fifth Street to the next closed session. Mayor Inscore asked if the Council was interested in having an arborist to the tree Mr. Roorda spoke about; City Manager Wier stated that this is on private property. The Council was in consensus for staff to research where the tree sits in regards to private property or otherwise.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Inscore adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTEST:
Paltmea
Robin Altman, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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