CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
AND THE CRESCENT CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
FLYNN CENTER BOARD CHAMBERS
981 H STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
MONDAY DECEMBER 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 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, Housing Authority Executive Director Megan Miller, Fire Captain Beau Smith, Fire Chief Kevin Carey, Firefighter Bill Barlow, Firefighter Becky Barlow, Public Works Director Dave Yeager, Assistant Public Works Manager Wade Mayes, Fire Battalion Chief Darrin Short, Firefighter Jerry Cardenas, Fire Captain Everett Buell, and Police Chief Richard Griffin
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Inscore
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following residents addressed the Council:
Billie Kaye Gavin-Tygart: spoke about the location of the Farmers Market being in the clocktower parking lot and how it's been hugely successful. Encourages the Council to support this location and speak to more businesses for their opinions.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrant Claims List
Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period November 19, 2024 through November 29, 2024.
2. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt the December 2, 2024 meeting minutes of the City Council.
3. Payroll Report
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• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll reports for the period ending November 30, 2024 paid December 6, 2024.
4. Budget-to-Actual Summary as of October 31, 2024
• Recommendation: Receive and file budget-to-actual summary of the City's major operating funds for Fiscal Year 2024-25 as of October 31, 2024
5. 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
6. CCPD Canine Transfer Agreement (K9 Lt. Kai)
• Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign the Crescent City Police Department Canine Transfer Agreement for Lt. Kai
7. Bertsch Ocean View Community Service District Tank Access Road Tree Removal and Fence Repair
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-98, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FY 24- 25 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
8. Jacobs Amendment No. 8 and Budget Adjustment
• Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 8 to the Operations Maintenance and Management Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
9. Timing of Collection of Water / Sewer Connection Fees • Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-99, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE COLLECTION OF WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION FEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
10. Certification of Election Results
Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-100, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ELECTION WHICH WAS CONSOLIDATED WITH THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
Council Member Feola asked for item 1 to be pulled from the Consent Calendar as she has a conflict of interest with her current employer.
There were no comments from the public on items 2-10 on the consent calendar.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Feola, 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 2-10 as presented.
There were no comments from the public on item 1 on 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 1 on the consent calendar as presented. 2 | Page
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ADJOURN TO THE CRESCENT CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Mayor Inscore adjourned to the Crescent City Housing Authority at 6:07 p.m.
RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Inscore reconvened the City Council meeting at 6:08 p.m.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
• Outgoing Council Members Acknowledgement
City Manager Wier gave a PowerPoint Presentation that outlined all of the successes the City has seen since Council Member Feola and Mayor Inscore have been on the Council.
Tamera Leighton: spoke about Mayor Inscore's long service to the Del Norte Local Transportation Commission.
Cindy Vosburg: spoke about Council Member Feola and Mayor Inscore's dedication to the community by serving on the Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau.
Billie Kaye Gavin-Tygart: thanked Mayor Inscore and Council Member Feola to their service to the City, the community, and local businesses.
Jorge Galindo: spoke about Mayor Inscore's service to the community and as Pastor for 16 years at First Baptist Church.
Gerry Hemmingsen: stated that both Mayor Inscore and Council Member Feola have heart and is the reason for the community being served so well.
Kathy Haggard: spoke about Mayor Inscore's leadership and how it has impacted the City in such a positive way. She further stated that not only did Pastor Blake give 100% to the City, he also did to First Baptist Church.
Kevin Hartwick: stated that one best accomplishments of Mayor Inscore and Council Member Feola's part in having City Manager Wier lead the City.
Leah Bridgeman: spoke about how much work Mayor Inscore has done with the Clty and how he never neglected his service as Pastor for First Baptist Church.
Chris Howard: spoke about the years of service both Council Member Feola and Mayor Inscore has given the City.
Megan Miller, Housing Authority Executive Director: thanked Council Member Feola and Mayor Inscore and stated how much they will be missed.
Darrin Short: spoke about working with Mayor Inscore on the Planning Commission together.
Susan Daugherty: former member of Border Coast Regional Airport Authority and how prepared Council Member Feola always was for their meetings. Spoke about Mayor Inscore's incredible work he has done for the City.
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Chief Richard Griffin: stated that the biggest thing he learned about Mayor Inscore is that he was not a "yes man". Stated Council Member Feola's service for Measure S has been a great support for first responders.
Chief Carey: stated that the dedication Mayor Inscore and Council Member Feola have for the City has been admirable and what stands out.
Tedd Ward, Director of DNSWMA: thanked Council Member Feola and Mayor Inscore's service to the City and community as a whole.
Robin Altman: thanked Mayor Inscore and Council Member Feola for their commitment to community service.
Kiyoshi Murikami: thanked the Council for sustaining the Sister City relationship.
Blake Inscore, Jr: stated that Mayor Inscore has always put his family first throughout his whole career.
Lenea Inscore: appreciates all of the work he has done for the City and is so thankful for him coming to Crescent City. Said that Council Member Feola's work with the City has been impressive.
Council Member Feola stated that when she looks over the room, she sees a bunch of friends and that was one of her greatest accomplishments. She stated that the City is family and is very proud of the work that Mayor Inscore has done for the City. Mayor Inscore stated it has been an honor to work for the City and detailed all of the work that has been accomplished since he has been on the City Council. Both Council Member Feola and Mayor Inscore applauded all of the work the staff has done to make projects come to fruition.
City Manager Wier presented Mayor Inscore and Council Member Feola with framed prints as outgoing Council Members, Mayor Inscore and Council Member Feola left the Board Chambers.
Mayor Pro Tem Altman called for a 5-minute recess at 7:45 and called the meeting back to order at 7:49 p.m.
• Incoming Council Members Oaths of Office
City Clerk Altman administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Daran Dooley, Council Member Jason Greenough, and Council Member Candace Tinkler. Council Member Dooley stated he is looking forward to serving the community and getting to know community members.
Council Member Tinkler stated her appreciation for serving on the Council and looking forward to serving this community. Council Member Greenough stated that he was thankful for the time he has worked with Mayor Inscore and Council Member Feola.
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Cross-Connection Control Regulations
• Recommendation: Open public hearing
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Close public hearing
• Waive full reading, read by title only and adopt, Ordinance No. 851, AN ORDINANCE
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13.14, CROSS-CONNECTIONS, OF TITLE 13, PUBLIC SERVICES, OF THE
CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
Mayor Pro Tem Altman opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
City Attorney Rice went over the ordinance as introduced at the last meeting by giving a brief history and explained what the ordinance covers.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Pro Tem Altman closed the public hearing at 8:03 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 waived full reading, read by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 851, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 13.14, CROSS-CONNECTIONS, OF TITLE 13, PUBLIC SERVICES, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.
13. Repeal of Duplicate Storm Water Regulations
• Recommendation: Open public hearing
• Hear staff report
Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Close public hearing
• Waive full reading, read by title only and adopt, ORDINANCE NO. 850, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY THE CRY COUNCI REPEALING CHAPTER 12.36, STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT, OF TITLE 12, STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES, OF THE CRESCENT
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
Mayor Pro Tem Altman opened the public hearing at 8:04 p.m.
City Attorney Rice went over the ordinance as introduced and explained the changes in regulations that required the change in this ordinance. There were duplications in the ordinance and this ordinance being adopted has been cleaned up and does not change any new or different regulations.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Pro Tem Altman closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
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 waived full reading, read by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 850, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY REPEALING CHAPTER 12.36, STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT, OF TITLE 12, STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.
14. Building Code Adoption
• Recommendation: Open public hearing
Hear staff report
Technical questions from the Council
Receive public comment
• Close public hearing
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• Waive full reading, read by title only and adopt, ORDINANCE NO. 849, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE CRESCENT
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES
Mayor Pro Tem Altman opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m.
City Attorney Rice reported on the ordinance that was introduced at the last meeting and that this ordinance updates the current code. Council Member Tinkler asked if this is about new construction or existing buildings; City Attorney Rice stated the standards would apply to all of the above to include both new construction and any upgrades or reconstruction of current buildings.
Not all buildings have to come up to code. Council Member Dooley asked for the differences in the remedies for this code; City Attorney Rice stated that construction can be stopped by red tags and yellow tags.
No public comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Altman closed the public hearing at 8:11 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 waived full reading, read by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 849, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION,
OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODES
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
15. Tolowa Interpretive Walk - Public Art Construction
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Sea Reach, Ltd. to design and fabricate Tolowa Interpretive Nodes for the Tolowa Interpretive Walk
City Manager Wier stated that this is one of the next phases of Beachfront Park. A critical piece of the Beachfront Park Design is the Tolowa Interpretive Walk. He gave a history of City staff's efforts and successes in receiving funding for the Park. He showed images of the Tolowa nodes that will be along the trail. City staff along with the Tolowa Cultural Committee reviewed the RFP received and the only one was Sea Reach, Ltd. Along with the design aspect of the nodes, they have the ability to fabricate the pieces for the Park. Council Member Greenough expressed his appreciation of this piece of the Park.
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 the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Sea Reach, Ltd. to design and fabricate Tolowa Interpretive Nodes for the Tolowa Interpretive Walk. 6 | Page
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Mayor Pro Tem Altman expressed his appreciation for the Tolowa Cultural Committee and the input they have given on this project.
16. Award Acceptance for Explore the Coast Overnight Program Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the State Coastal Conservancy's Explore the Coast Overnight Program for the Lighthouse Cove Lower Cost Accommodations Project at Lighthouse Cove RV Park • Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-101, 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 No. 2024-102, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY APPROVING THE GRANT OF
FUNDS FROM THE STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE
COVE LOWER COST ACCOMMODATIONS PROJECT
City Manager Wier outlined when this was initially presented to the Council. He gave a PowerPoint Presentation to outline exactly what this project entails which includes making accessible units at the Park which includes cabins. City Manager Wier stated that these grant funds along with RV Park funds will allow this project to be finished. Council Member Wright asked if City staff will be doing the work to the apartment; City Manager Wier stated that the work will be outsourced. Council Member Greenough asked who will be doing the housekeeping for these units; City Manager Wier stated that would also be outsourced. Council Member Wright asked if the company that is currently cleaning the bathrooms have been contacted to do the work; City Manager Wier stated they can be contacted when it's time. Council Member Dooley asked about how likely a cash flow issue is and City Manager Wier went over all of the CIP projects that could create cash flow issues and what the options are for the financial advisor. Mayor Pro Tem Altman stated that we are fortunate to have the grants. City Manager Wier stated that there will be a cost to borrow money for the financial adviser.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Tinkler, 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 execute a grant agreement with the State Coastal Conservancy's Explore the Coast Overnight Program for the Lighthouse Cove Lower Cost Accommodations Project at Lighthouse Cove RV Park, approved and adopted Resolution No. 2024-101, 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 adopt Resolution No. 2024-102, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CRESCENT CITY APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE COASTAL
CONSERVANCY FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE COVE LOWER COST ACCOMMODATIONS PROJECT.
17. Agreement for Development of a Downtown Specific Plan • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
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• Approve the use of $64,000 in defederalized program income funds for the project City Manager Wier stated that this item is a time sensitive project. The City applied for EDA funds and will be applying for CDBG funds soon. If you are under contract, it makes the CDBG more competitive. He went over the experience of the selected consultant. Don Arambula from Crandall Arambula, PC, gave a presentation that includes the project as well as the team that will be responsible for carrying it out. City Manager Wier stated that that this is a $280k project, the EDA grant is more than likely to be received and therefore the project will be funded for $216k through those funds and the City will need to come up with $64k and can be accessed through defederalized program income funds. The City has submitted a CDBG application and the contract with Crandall Arambula will only be able to be entered into if the EDA funds are received.
Mayor Pro Tem Altman asked if December 30th is the date to apply; City Manager Wier stated that is for CDBG funding.
There were no comments from the public.
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 approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Protessional Services Agreement with Crandall Arambula, PC for Development of a Downtown Specific Plan; and approved the use of $64,000 in defederalized program income funds for the project.
18. 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Calendar
Recommendation: Hear staff report
Technical questions from the Council
Receive public comment
Further Council discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2024-103, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ADOPTING THE 2025 CITY
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALENDAR
City Clerk Robin Altman addressed the Council and stated that the calendar shows only one meeting in January, the 13" and there will not be meetings the first and third Monday for the month of January.
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 approved and adopted Resolution No. 2024-103, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ADOPTING THE 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALENDAR.
19. Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to serve for the next year Council Member Wright nominated Mayor Pro Tem Altman to serve as Mayor for 2025; Mayor Pro Tem Altman accepted the nomination.
There were no additional nominations for Mayor.
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 unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City selected Mayor Pro Tem Altman to serve as Mayor for the next year.
Mayor Altman nominated Council Member Wright to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025; Council Member Wright accepted the nomination.
There were no additional nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Mayor Altman, seconded by Council Member Greenough, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City selected Council Member Wright to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the next year.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
• Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - None • Legislative Matters - None
> City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier stated the Christmas Tree Lighting event was a great success due to the dedication and hard work of City staff. Public Works Director Yeager reported on the upcoming projects. • Pool Rehabilitation & Pebble Beach Stabilization Project Update • Director Yeager showed slides of the Pool Rehabilitation project and gave some details of what is expected.
Director Yeager outlined the update on the Pebble Beach Stabilization Project. • Report On CCF&R Fire Training Burn
• Chief Carey gave a presentation on the recent training burn that was led by the Battalion Chiefs, completely all volunteer.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Altman adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
Robin Altman, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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