CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
MAYOR RAY ALTMAN MAYOR PRO TEM ISAIAH WRIGHT
COUNCIL MEMBER DARAN DOOLEY COUNCIL MEMBER JASON GREENOUGH
COUNCIL MEMBER CANDACE TINKLER
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 MARCH 17, 2025 6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
Call to order Mayor Altman called the closed session to order at 5:02 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Daran Dooley, Council Member Candace Tinkler, Mayor Pro Tem Isaiah Wright, and Mayor Ray Altman
Council Member absent at roll call: Council Member Jason Greenough (arrived at 5:05 p.m.)
Staff members present: City Manager Eric Wier, City Attorney Martha Rice, 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. (DNSC Case No. CVUJ-22-1131); Crescent City v. Vonnie Von Bargen, et al. (DNSC Case No. CVCV-24-1011) • Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)): four cases
• Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d) (4)):
two cases
• Conference with Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54957.6): Agency Representative:
Eric Wier, Employee Association: Clerical Employees of Crescent City, Crescent City Employees Association, Crescent City Management Association, Crescent City Police Officers Association; Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented positions The closed session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Altman called the open session to order at 6:06 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Daran Dooley, Council Member Jason Greenough, Council Member Candace Tinkler, Mayor Pro Tem Isaiah Wright, and Mayor Ray Altman
Staff members present: City Manager Eric Wier, City Attorney Martha Rice, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, Finance Director Linda 1 | Page
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Leaver (via Zoom), Housing Authority Executive Director Megan Miller, Economic Development and Grants Manager Bridget Lacey (via Zoom), Public Works Director Dave Yeager and Police Chief Richard Griffin Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Altman
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rice reported no actions were taken on closed session items.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were no comments from public.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrant Claims List
Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period February 22, 2025 through March 7, 2025.
2. Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve and adopt the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes of the City Council.
3. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll reports for the period ending March 8, 2025 paid March 14, 2025.
4. Downtown Specific Plan Agreement Amendment No. 1
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Crandall Arambula, PC for Development of a Downtown Specific Plan
5. Budget Amendment for Water Main Repair within the Bertsch Oceanview Community Services District
Recommendation: Ratify the City Manager's signature of the agreement with Tidewater Contractors, Inc for the repair of the water main on Elk Valley Road • Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-07, 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
6. Budget-to-Actual Summary as of January 31, 2025
• Recommendation: Receive and file budget-to-actual summary of the City's major operating funds for Fiscal Year 2024-25 as of January 31, 2025
7. T-Mobile Shared Generator License Agreement
• Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Shared Generator License Agreement with T-Mobile West LLC
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8. Procurement Procedures Update
• Recommendation: Waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Ordinance No. 853, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING TITLE 14, PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, OF THE CRESCENT CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
9. CCPD Grant Application 2025 - ABC Alcohol Policing Partnership Recommendation: Direct staff to submit a grant application for the ABC Alcohol Policing Partnership in the amount of $24,126 and authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreement if awarded
Mayor Altman requested item 9 be pulled from the consent calendar for discussion, the Council was in consensus to pull the item.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, seconded by Council Member Greenough, 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 1-8 as presented.
Chief Griffin addressed the Council regarding item number 9 stating they were originally asking for $24,126.00 - after discussions with the Downtown Divas and the additional events they will have downtown, an officer downtown from 4pm -8pm during those events would allow for more security. Chiet Griffin explained that the funding request has increased to $27,375 that will cover not only the downtown events but also sporting events such as Jaycees.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, seconded by Council Member Tinkler, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City directed staff to submit a grant application for the ABC Alcohol Policing Partnership in the amount of $27,375 and authorized the City Manager to execute the grant agreement if awarded.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
ADJOURN TO THE CRESCENT CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY - Mayor Altman adjourned to the Crescent City Housing Authority at 6:15 p.m.
RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Mayor Altman reconvened the Council meeting at 6:36 p.m.
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
12. MeasureS Oversight Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 • Recommendation: Hear staff report
Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council Discussion
Receive and file Crescent City Measure Oversight Committee Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Annual Report
City Manager Wier reported to the Council gave a summary report that outlined what the Measure S funds have provided for in the City's budget. The overall expenditures for Measure S funds 3 Page
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came in lower than budgeted. The current Measure S balance of 6/30/24 is $1,063,093. City Manager Wier gave a brief overview of the MeasureS Oversight Committee Annual Report and turned it over to former Chairman Ernie Perry of the Measure S Oversight Committee. Chairman Perry stated that the audit was transparent, Finance Director Leaver does a great job showing how the funds are accounted for; the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Public Works Director are really good at bringing projects forward that are less expensive than anticipated.
There were no comments from the public.
The Council was in unanimous consensus to receive and file the Crescent City Measure S Oversight Committee Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Report.
13. Kamome Festival Update
Recommendation: Hear staff report
Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Direct staff to:
Waive the pro-rated rental fees for the Cultural Center on the evening of April 12, 2025 for the "Taste of Japan" event hosted by the Kamome Foundation during the Kamome Festival for the reasons stated in the staff report Utilize the existing "Sister City" budget to cover the estimated $4,500 in expenses for the multiple day Kamome Festival
• Launch the Kamome Festival website and begin marketing efforts City Manager Wier reported to the Council the purpose and importance of the Kamome Festival.
Not only is it for cultural, educational purposes for our children, but also Emergency Preparedness. The festival itself will be Friday and Saturday, however, the community businesses will do "Kamome Week" with all kinds of Japanese themed events, games, activities and food dishes. Mayor Pro Tem Wright asked how the website is optimized for cellphones as that is the kind of device that will more than likely be used for viewing. Economic Development and Grants Manager Lacey said it works well on cellphones and is formatted to be viewed well on that platform.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City directed staff to waive the pro-rated rental fees for the Cultural Center on the evening of April 12, 2025 for the "Taste of Japan" event hosted by the Kamome Foundation during the Kamome Festival for the reasons stated in the staff report, to utilize the existing "Sister City" budget to cover the estimated $4,500 in expenses for the multiple day Kamome Festival, and to launch the Kamome Festival website and begin marketing efforts.
14. 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 8'h Streets per Public Contract code § 22050
• Authorize the City Manager's execution of the Contract Change Order #2 to the Emergency Force Account (EFA) Agreement between the City of Crescent City and 4 | Page
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Tidewater Contractors, Inc. for construction of a temporary restoration of Pebble Beach from 7 to 8"h Street.
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-08, 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
Public Works Director Yeager gave an update on the project to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Wright asked if a cement wall was being built; Director Yeager stated that yes for the complete street rebuild, the wall will allow to meet the existing grade of the homeowner for a sidewalk, which is required. Council Member Tinkler stated she was glad to see a safety rail being installed as when people walk down the embankment, it causes erosion. Council Member Tinkler stated she would like to recuse herself from the vote due to the location of her property to the project; City Attorney Rice stated she will not have to recuse herself but can abstain when the vote is polled.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, and carried unanimously on a 4-0-1 polled vote, with Council Member Tinkler abstaining, the City Council of the City of Crescent City declared by a 4/5 vote that there is a need to continue the emergency Public Contract code § 22050, authorized the City Manager's execution of the Contract Change Order #2 to the Emergency Force Account (EFA) Agreement between the City of Crescent City 7h to gin Street and approved and adopted Resolution No. 2025-08, 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.
15. Underground Utilities District Code Update
• 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. 854, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 12.28, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, TO TITLE 12 City Manager Wier gave a report on the underground utilities code and explained that the distribution lines can be undergrounded, however the taller overhead lines cannot. City Attorney Rice addressed the Council and went over the process for the Rule 20 program. The City has $393,942 in unspent work credits from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) with a There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, seconded by Council Member Tinkler, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City waive full reading, read by title only and introduced Ordinance No. 854, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 12.28, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, TO TITLE 12.
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CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Mayor Altman: attended the LEAD awards and spoke about his appreciation for being a part of › Legislative Matters - None
• City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier reported the following:
• Measure S Oversight Committee meeting is a week from today to discuss the budget.
The last storm had over 5 inches of rain and 50 mph wind gusts; Public Works crews were out in the middle of the night managing the water systems and wastewater systems.
The pool project is coming to completion, staff has done a tremendous job. There will be a ribbon cutting at noon on Saturday the 22d and then the Cannonball Chaos competition.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Altman adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTES
Robin Altman, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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