Agenda, closed session, second session — Crescent City City Council, April 21, 2025

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4/21/25 COUNCIL AGENDA

CITY OF CRESCENT CITY

MAYOR RAY ALTMAN MAYOR PRO TEM ISAIAH WRIGHT

COUNCIL MEMBER DARAN DOOLEY COUNCIL MEMBER JASON GREENOUGH

COUNCIL MEMBER CANDACE TINKLER
MONDAY APRIL 21, 2025 6:00 P.M.

PLEASE NOTE: CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:00 P.M.

OPEN SESSION BEGINS AT 6:00 P.M.

This meeting will be held in person at the location listed above. The City will broadcast the meeting on YouTube, however, if there is a technological issue with YouTube, the meeting will continue in person as scheduled. The public may access and participate in the public meeting by (1) attending the meeting in person and making public comment when called for by the Mayor or (2) by submitting a written comment via [email protected] or by filing it with the City Clerk at 377 J Street, Crescent City, California, 95531. All public comments (via email or mail) must be received by the City Clerk prior to 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please identify the meeting date and agenda item to which your comment pertains in the subject line. Public comments so received will be forwarded to the City Council and posted on the website next to the agenda. Written public comments will not be read aloud during the meeting.

Notice regarding Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (707)464- 7483, ext. 12. Notification 48 hours before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. For TTYDD use for speech and hearing impaired, please dial 711. A full agenda packet may be reviewed at City Hall, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA or on our website: www.crescentcity.org

CLOSED SESSION
Call to order
Roll call
• 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); Bohannon v. City of Crescent City (DNSC Case No. CVCV-23-1284)
• 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 AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY

FLYNN CENTER BOARD CHAMBERS
981 H STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
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OPEN SESSION
Call to order
Roll call
Pledge of Allegiance

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

CEREMONIAL ITEMS
• Oath of Office for Crescent City Police Officer Garrett Shannon

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
• Visitors Bureau Report

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Any member of the audience is invited to address the City Council on any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City of Crescent City. Comments of public interest or on matters appearing on the agenda are accepted. Note, however, that the Council is not able to undertake extended discussion or act on non-agendized items. Such items can be referred to staff for appropriate action, which may include placement on a future agenda. All comments shall be directed toward the entire Council. Any comments that are not at the microphone are out of order and will not be a part of the public record. After receiving recognition from the Mayor, please state your name and city or county residency for the record. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes. The public is additionally allotted three minutes each in which to speak on any item on the agenda prior to any action taken by the Council.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Warrant Claims List
• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period March 22, 2025 through April 4, 2025.

2. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes of the City Council.

3. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll reports for the period ending April 5, 2025 paid April 11, 2025.

4. Beachfront Park Improvement Project Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-13, A RESOLUTION OF

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ADOPTING THE

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND

REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE BEACHFRONT PARK IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT
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5. Amador Tank Fence Repair Budget Amendment
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-14, 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. 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 7 th and 8th Streets per Public Contract code § 22050
PUBLIC HEARING - None

CONTINUING BUSINESS

7. 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 adopt Ordinance No. 854, AN ORDINANCE

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER

12.28, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, TO TITLE 12, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND

PUBLIC PLACES, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE

NEW BUSINESS

8. General Plan Annual Progress Report
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Provide direction to staff on any proposed changes to the General Plan APR • Accept the General Plan Annual Progress Report as presented.

9. Measure S Street and Concrete Improvements FY25 Project Notice of Completion • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Authorize the City Manager to sign and file a Notice of Completion for the Crescent City Measure S Streets & Concrete Improvements FY25 Project (Contract #2024- 1068)

10. K9 Cage Donation from Yurok Tribal Police Department • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Accept donation of used K9 cage from Yurok Tribal Police Department 4 | P a g e
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CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
➢ Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports – In accordance with Gov’t Code § 54954.2(a), City Council Members may make brief announcements or brief reports on their own activities. They may ask questions for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. ➢ Legislative Matters – Consider miscellaneous legislative matters pertinent to the City of Crescent City. Authorize the Mayor to sign the appropriate letters and/or positions with respect to such matters.
➢ City Manager Report and City Council Directives – Pursuant to Crescent City Municipal Code § 2.08.200, the City Council may instruct the city manager on matters of importance to the administrative services of the City and provide direction with respect to subordinates of the City Manager. (Directives from individual Council Members that are not objected to by any member present shall be considered an order of the City Council.)

ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.

POSTED:

April 17, 2025
/s/ Robin Altman, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
Vision:

The City of Crescent City will continue to stand the test of time and promote quality of life and community pride for our residents, businesses and visitors through leadership, diversity, and teamwork.

Mission:

The purpose of our city is to promote a high quality of life, leadership and services to the residents, businesses, and visitors we serve. The City is dedicated to providing the most efficient, innovative and economically sound municipal services building on our diverse history, culture and unique natural resources.

Values:

Accountability
Honesty & Integrity
Excellent Customer Service
Effective & Active Communication
Teamwork
Fiscally Responsible
Oath of Office
for
Police Officer Garrett Shannon
Visitors Bureau Presentation
by
Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Cindy Vosburg
and
Lynnette Braillard, LuLish Design
Accounts Payable
User:

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Checks by Date - Summary by Check Number
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447880 PORACRMT PORAC RMT 03/31/2025 0.00 550.00
447881 ICMARE Mission Square 04/01/2025 0.00 16.64
447882 ALLSTAF Allstar Fire Equipment 04/03/2025 0.00 4,185.15 447883 AMAZON Amazon Capital Services, Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 4,054.38 447884 CRESUNIF Melanie Barry 04/03/2025 0.00 15.16
447885 BAUER Bauer Compressors Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 192,801.92 447886 BEHLERT Ty Behler 04/03/2025 0.00 410.34
447887 BLUEST Blue Star Gas Associates 04/03/2025 0.00 285.09 447888 BLUEALLY BlueAlly Technology Solutions, LLC 04/03/2025 0.00 2,174.25 447889 BOBERTZG Gloria Bobertz 04/03/2025 0.00 277.35
447890 CURRYE Brad Coleman Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 578.59
447891 CAMPTO Campton Electric Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 298.45 447892 CARAHSOF Carahsoft Technology Corporation 04/03/2025 0.00 14.99 447893 CASCAD Cascade Fire Equipment Company 04/03/2025 0.00 173.37 447894 CHARTEC Charter Communications 04/03/2025 0.00 132.82 447895 CHEMTROL Chemtrol 04/03/2025 0.00 1,200.18
447896 COMING Coming Attraction Theatre 04/03/2025 0.00 1,413.00 447897 DNCOUN D N Co Unified School Dst 04/03/2025 0.00 2,021.96 447898 DNSOLI County of Del Norte 04/03/2025 0.00 1,768.20 447899 DNDEM Del Norte Democratic Committee 04/03/2025 0.00 75.00 447900 DNHS Del Norte High School 04/03/2025 0.00 75.00 447901 DIETRICH Chris Dietrich 04/03/2025 0.00 62.00
447902 DISH Dish Network LLC 04/03/2025 0.00 2,009.26
447903 DISTOP Distributor Operations, Inc. 04/03/2025 0.00 515.89 447904 DUPONTD Dawn Dupont 04/03/2025 0.00 56.40
447905 ENGLUN Englund Marine Supply Co. 04/03/2025 0.00 399.00 447906 EVANSDEB Deborah Evans 04/03/2025 0.00 5.00
447907 FASTENAL Fastenal Company 04/03/2025 0.00 565.37 447908 FRANCISS Samantha Francis 04/03/2025 0.00 117.00 447909 VERIZO2 Frontier California Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 155.23 447910 NAPA GDMI ENT INC 04/03/2025 0.00 1,036.03
447911 GISCLOUD GIS Cloud, Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 3,324.00 447912 GRAING Grainger 04/03/2025 0.00 440.40
447913 GREYERBI Rick Greyerbiehl 04/03/2025 0.00 64.20
447914 GRIFFINR Richard Griffin 04/03/2025 0.00 277.35
447915 HDFOWLER H. D. Fowler Company, Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 2,704.63 447916 HAMBRO Hambro Forest Products 04/03/2025 0.00 36.40 447917 HAMWSG Hambro WSG Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 10,301.98
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447923 BICOASTA KPOD, LLC. 04/03/2025 0.00 450.00
447924 LESSCH Les Schwab Tire Centers of California Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 189.00 447925 Lexipol Lexipol LLC 04/03/2025 0.00 4,583.40
447926 MAEDERK Kerry Maeder 04/03/2025 0.00 45.50
447927 THRIFT Malcolm Kelly Inc. 04/03/2025 0.00 308.72 447928 MCALEENA Michael McAleenan 04/03/2025 0.00 219.36 447929 MCANDREW Adrienne McAndrews 04/03/2025 0.00 562.37 447930 MCCLAFL Natalie McClaflin 04/03/2025 0.00 575.00 447931 MEDERW Walter Meder 04/03/2025 0.00 14,985.94
447932 MEYERSPO Meyers Police K-9 Training, LLC 04/03/2025 0.00 800.00 447933 NCLAB Microbac Laboratories, Inc. 04/03/2025 0.00 352.00 447934 MILLERE Ethan Miller 04/03/2025 0.00 277.35
447935 MISSIONC Mission Communications LLC 04/03/2025 0.00 563.40 447936 MISSIO Mission Linen Supply 04/03/2025 0.00 424.32 447937 MORJON Mor-Jon Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 27.17
447938 NCAGLOV NCG Safety Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 231.64
447939 ONEILSh Sean O'Neil 04/03/2025 0.00 214.98
447940 JACOBS Operations Management International, Inc. 04/03/2025 0.00 145,851.56 447941 OREILLY O'Reilly Auto Enterprises LLC 04/03/2025 0.00 242.59 447942 OTIS E Otis Elevator Company Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 407.00 447943 MENDES Pacific Packaging & Supply Co Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 1,016.18 447944 DITCHWIT Pape Group Inc, The 04/03/2025 0.00 508.67 447945 PAPEMAT Pape Group Inc, The 04/03/2025 0.00 709.03 447946 HITECHSE Pinger Industries, Inc. 04/03/2025 0.00 143.97 447947 DNDISP Recology Del Norte 04/03/2025 0.00 3,751.48 447948 POLARENG Regine Services LLC 04/03/2025 0.00 79.50 447949 LEXISNE RELX Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 578.00
447950 PLATT Rexel USA, Inc. 04/03/2025 0.00 67.69
447951 ROSSJAN Matthew Ross 04/03/2025 0.00 5,765.00
447952 SANDERSD Daniel Sanders 04/03/2025 0.00 107.10
447953 SCHNEI Cathy Schneider 04/03/2025 0.00 277.35
447954 SHNCON SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 24,300.00 447955 SMITHMJ Kimberly D Smith 04/03/2025 0.00 485.05
447956 SOUTHERN Southern Oregon Wireless Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 464.40 447957 SPERLING Connor Sperling 04/03/2025 0.00 418.23
447958 ZCAJUSTA ST CA Dept Of Justice 04/03/2025 0.00 64.00 447959 ZCAWTR1 St Wtr Resource Cntrl Brd 04/03/2025 0.00 45.00 447960 STOCKM Morgan Stock 04/03/2025 0.00 52.10
447961 DNOFFI Debra Stover 04/03/2025 0.00 162.06
447962 STOVER Ward Stover 04/03/2025 0.00 4,978.25
447963 THOMASSC Thomas Scientific Holdings, LLC 04/03/2025 0.00 63.73 447964 TIDEWA Tidewater Contractors Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 608.91 447965 UNIVAR Univar Solutions USA Inc. 04/03/2025 0.00 14,670.04 447966 CALCARDS US Bank Corporate Pmt Systems 04/03/2025 0.00 20,592.96 447967 USPS USPS (QUADIENT - POC) 04/03/2025 0.00 5,000.00 447968 VERIZO3 Verizon Wireless Services LLC 04/03/2025 0.00 2,539.52 447969 VOSSLERJ Julia Vossler 04/03/2025 0.00 30.40
447970 WHITEJEN Jenna White 04/03/2025 0.00 75.00
447971 CACEHA Wiececke and Associates 04/03/2025 0.00 1,511.83 447972 WOODSP Woods Plumbing Inc 04/03/2025 0.00 900.00 AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Number (4/9/2025 6:35 AM) Page 2 Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Void Checks Check Amount Report Total (102 checks): 0.00 573,327.84
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447883 4/3/2025 001-240-4310-00000 engraved name plate 19.44 False 447883 4/3/2025 001-240-4310-00000 packing tape, batteries, hepa filter 124.97 False 447883 4/3/2025 001-240-4320-00000 Cadet boots 205.62 False 447883 4/3/2025 001-114-4390-00000 Replacement AED pads 67.44 False 447883 4/3/2025 001-240-4320-00000 cadet equipment 336.30 False 447883 4/3/2025 001-240-4320-00000 tactical boots 411.24 False 447883 4/3/2025 001-240-4390-00000 Chromebook for police dept 215.41 False 447883 4/3/2025 001-480-4340-00000 chemicals 78.41 False 447883 4/3/2025 001-480-4390-00000 Wall mount for Pool TV 97.41 False 447883 4/3/2025 419-114-4390-00000 Replacement AED pads 11.36 False 447883 4/3/2025 412-114-4390-00000 Replacement AED pads 2.41 False 447883 4/3/2025 001-112-4390-00000 (2) TVs/TV Carts: Wireless HDMI Transmitters for Cultural Center 1,530.41 False 447883 4/3/2025 413-114-4390-00000 Replacement AED pads 10.31 False 447883 4/3/2025 001-240-4320-00000 mesh shorts, sweatpants, seat organizer, heavy duty clip boards 450.21 False 447883 4/3/2025 419-371-4390-00000 ink 43.12 False
447883 4/3/2025 001-480-4390-00000 Pool supplies- sign pole, height charts 143.67 False 447883 4/3/2025 001-480-4340-00000 Chemical supplies 82.25 False 447883 4/3/2025 001-480-4390-00000 sauna sign 12.50 False 447883 4/3/2025 001-480-4390-00000 pool sign 8.65 False 447884 4/3/2025 001-230-4390-00000 pant hem 15.16 False 447885 4/3/2025 001-230-4391-2020S New breathing apparatus - air packs, air cylinders, masks 192,801.92 False 447886 4/3/2025 001-000-3221-00000 Refund 2/22-3/22/25 Stay (Conf #9292) 37.30 False 447886 4/3/2025 412-000-3570-00000 Refund 2/22-3/22/25 Stay (Conf #9292) 373.04 False 447887 4/3/2025 001-471-4220-00000 Propane 02/14/25-03/14/25 (ACCT# 02-0065468) 28.11 False 447887 4/3/2025 001-240-4220-00000 Propane - 2/13/25-3/13/25 (ACCT# 02-1038315) 16.70 False 447887 4/3/2025 001-230-4220-00000 Propane (ACCT# 02-0009979) 240.28 False 447888 4/3/2025 419-371-4390-00000 Renewal/replacement XGS87w firewalls 1,456.75 False 447888 4/3/2025 413-352-4390-00000 Renewal/replacement XGS87w firewalls 717.50 False 447889 4/3/2025 001-240-4393-0VIPS 4/14-4/18/25: Las Vegas: MUPs Conf: per diem (ADVANCE) 277.35 False 447890 4/3/2025 419-371-4390-00000 BR600 Backpack blower for water facilities 578.59 False 447891 4/3/2025 001-480-4450-2020S 40W wall pack 298.45 False 447893 4/3/2025 001-230-4390-00000 firefighter pant 173.37 False AP - 03-22-25 to 04-04-25 Council (4/9/2025) Page 2 of 15 Check Numbe Check Date Acct 1 Description Amount Selected For Void 447894 4/3/2025 001-230-4230-00000 Cable & Internet Service- 132.82 False 447895 4/3/2025 001-480-4390-00000 Pool and spa chlorine controller switch replacement 1,200.18 False 447896 4/3/2025 001-112-4434-00000 Kamome Festival - Anime Movie Screening 4/12/25 1,413.00 False 447897 4/3/2025 001-230-4330-00000 Fuel for FY 24/25 - Feb 2025 2,021.96 False 447898 4/3/2025 901-240-4799-2020S Refuse Disposal - Feb 2025 - PD shed demo 1,070.98 False 447898 4/3/2025 001-470-4225-00000 Refuse Disposal - Feb 2025 128.06 False 447898 4/3/2025 001-364-4225-10025 Refuse Disposal - Feb 2025 208.72 False 447898 4/3/2025 419-371-4225-00000 Refuse Disposal - Feb 2025 60.83 False 447898 4/3/2025 506-506-4225-00000 Refuse Disposal - Feb 2025 - PD shed demo 148.39 False 447898 4/3/2025 001-480-4450-2020S Refuse Disposal - Feb 2025 151.22 False 447899 4/3/2025 001-000-2230-00000 CC Deposit Refund: Event Date 1/18/25 75.00 False 447900 4/3/2025 001-000-2230-00000 CC Deposit Refund: Event Date 2/21-2/23/25 75.00 False 447901 4/3/2025 412-000-3570-00000 Refund Stay 06/09-06/11/25 (Conf# 8907) 56.36 False 447901 4/3/2025 001-000-3221-00000 Refund Stay 06/09-06/11/25 (Conf# 8907) 5.64 False 447902 4/3/2025 412-100-4230-00000 Dish Cable TV Service- 03/25/25-04/24/25 1,014.63 False 447902 4/3/2025 412-100-4230-00000 Dish Cable TV Service - 02/25/25-03/24/25 994.63 False 447903 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-60001 batteries 515.89 False 447904 4/3/2025 001-000-3221-00000 Refund Stay 03/22-03/29/25 (Conf 8416) 2.56 False 447904 4/3/2025 412-000-3570-00000 Refund Stay 03/22-03/29/25 (Conf 8417) 25.64 False 447904 4/3/2025 412-000-3570-00000 Refund Stay 03/22-03/29/25 (Conf 8416) 25.64 False 447904 4/3/2025 001-000-3221-00000 Refund Stay 03/22-03/29/25 (Conf 8417) 2.56 False 447905 4/3/2025 001-364-4390-10025 bib & boots 80.09 False 447905 4/3/2025 419-371-4390-00000 bib & boots 80.09 False 447905 4/3/2025 419-371-4390-00000 hydrant fitting 44.90 False 447905 4/3/2025 413-353-4390-00000 bib & boots 80.09 False 447905 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 bib & boots 80.10 False 447905 4/3/2025 413-353-4390-00000 rags 16.87 False
447905 4/3/2025 419-371-4390-00000 rags 16.86 False
447906 4/3/2025 412-000-3825-00000 Refund Fire Pit - Stay 08/05/25 (Conf# 9494) 5.00 False 447907 4/3/2025 001-364-4390-10025 Safety/PW Supplies 94.25 False 447907 4/3/2025 413-353-4390-00000 Safety/PW Supplies 94.24 False 447907 4/3/2025 506-506-4390-00000 Safety/PW Supplies 94.25 False 447907 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 Safety/PW Supplies 94.19 False 447907 4/3/2025 001-470-4390-00000 Safety/PW Supplies 94.19 False 447907 4/3/2025 419-371-4390-00000 Safety/PW Supplies 94.25 False 447908 4/3/2025 001-000-3221-00000 Refund 6/2-6/4/25 Stay (Conf# 9442) 10.64 False 447908 4/3/2025 412-000-3570-00000 Refund 6/2-6/4/25 Stay (Conf# 9442) 106.36 False 447909 4/3/2025 001-240-4230-00000 Radio to Sherriff -03/13/25-04/12/25 28.95 False 447909 4/3/2025 419-371-4230-00000 Water System Phone 464-2826 -03/13/25-04/12/25 98.43 False 447909 4/3/2025 419-371-4230-00000 Water System Phone Bill 707-1006 -03/13/25-04/12/25 27.85 False 447910 4/3/2025 001-240-4391-00000 oxygen sensor 39.66 False 447910 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 hydraulic filter 242.36 False 447910 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-60001 coolant filter 22.06 False AP - 03-22-25 to 04-04-25 Council (4/9/2025) Page 3 of 15 Check Numbe Check Date Acct 1 Description Amount Selected For Void 447910 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 funnels 10.03 False
447910 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 bay box 337.70 False 447910 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-60003 oil 151.33 False
447910 4/3/2025 413-353-4390-00000 Core deposit return -19.49 False 447910 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 gasket remover 18.99 False 447910 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 bonnet 41.67 False
447910 4/3/2025 001-240-4391-00000 hydraulic filter 20.88 False 447910 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 horn 12.36 False
447910 4/3/2025 413-356-4390-35022 battery for CSA 158.48 False 447911 4/3/2025 420-115-4450-00000 GIS CLoud Annual Renewal 3,324.00 False 447912 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 welding shield and helmet 304.57 False 447912 4/3/2025 001-480-4450-2020S screws 135.83 False
447913 4/3/2025 412-000-3570-00000 Refund 5/22/25 Stay (Conf# 9269) 58.36 False 447913 4/3/2025 001-000-3221-00000 Refund 5/22/25 Stay (Conf# 9269) 5.84 False 447914 4/3/2025 001-240-4530-00000 4/14-4/18/25: Las Vegas: MUPs Conf: per diem (ADVANCE) 277.35 False 447915 4/3/2025 419-371-4390-00000 1" x 3/4" Angle Meter Stops 811.88 False 447915 4/3/2025 419-371-4390-00000 Water emergancy replair clamp kit - freight charge only 125.00 False 447915 4/3/2025 419-371-4390-00000 Water emergancy replair clamp kit 1,767.75 False 447916 4/3/2025 412-100-4450-00000 RV Storage 36.40 False 447917 4/3/2025 413-000-1202-00000 sludge processing 2,201.46 False 447917 4/3/2025 413-000-1202-00000 sludge processing 1,761.52 False 447917 4/3/2025 413-000-1202-00000 sludge processing 2,217.17 False 447917 4/3/2025 413-000-1202-00000 sludge processing 1,977.99 False 447917 4/3/2025 413-000-1202-00000 sludge processing 2,143.84 False 447918 4/3/2025 413-351-4390-00000 Microbiological testing: dehydrated media, sterile supplies 442.69 False 447919 4/3/2025 001-120-4409-00000 Sales tax auditing and reporting FY25 - Q3/2024 1,344.31 False 447920 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 steel 90.76 False
447921 4/3/2025 001-240-4380-00000 K9 boarding and vet care 214.00 False 447922 4/3/2025 001-000-3221-00000 Refund Stay 03/31/25 (Conf# 9331) 3.64 False 447922 4/3/2025 412-000-3570-00000 Refund Stay 03/31/25 (Conf# 9331) 36.36 False 447923 4/3/2025 001-112-4430-00000 Radio ads 43.16 False 447923 4/3/2025 001-112-4430-00000 Radio ads 4.10 False 447923 4/3/2025 412-100-4430-00000 Radio ads 30.41 False 447923 4/3/2025 001-112-4430-00000 Radio ads 43.16 False 447923 4/3/2025 412-100-4430-00000 Radio ads 2.88 False 447923 4/3/2025 412-100-4430-00000 Radio ads 30.41 False 447923 4/3/2025 001-480-4430-00000 Radio ads 63.43 False 447923 4/3/2025 001-480-4430-00000 Radio ads 63.43 False 447923 4/3/2025 001-480-4430-00000 Radio ads 63.43 False 447923 4/3/2025 001-480-4430-00000 Radio ads 6.02 False 447923 4/3/2025 412-100-4430-00000 Radio ads 2.88 False 447923 4/3/2025 001-112-4430-00000 Radio ads 4.10 False 447923 4/3/2025 412-100-4430-00000 Radio ads 2.88 False AP - 03-22-25 to 04-04-25 Council (4/9/2025) Page 4 of 15 Check Numbe Check Date Acct 1 Description Amount Selected For Void 447923 4/3/2025 001-112-4430-00000 Radio ads 4.10 False 447923 4/3/2025 001-480-4430-00000 Radio ads 6.02 False 447923 4/3/2025 001-480-4430-00000 Radio ads 6.02 False 447923 4/3/2025 001-112-4430-00000 Radio ads 43.16 False 447923 4/3/2025 412-100-4430-00000 Radio ads 30.41 False 447924 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 tire 189.00 False
447925 4/3/2025 001-240-4409-00000 Continuing contract for Cordico app for officers 3,000.00 False 447925 4/3/2025 001-240-4530-00000 PoliceOne Academy online training program access 1,583.40 False 447926 4/3/2025 001-000-3221-00000 Refund Stay 03/18-03/21/25 (Conf# 9628) 4.14 False 447926 4/3/2025 412-000-3570-00000 Refund Stay 03/18-03/21/25 (Conf# 9628) 41.36 False 447927 4/3/2025 419-371-4390-00000 water parts 308.72 False 447928 4/3/2025 419-371-4530-00000 2/21-2/22/25 - Eugene, OR: per diem (TOTAL) 219.36 False 447929 4/3/2025 419-120-4530-00000 3/23-3/26/25 - Seaside, OR: per diem (TOTAL) 281.19 False 447929 4/3/2025 413-120-4530-00000 3/23-3/26/25 - Seaside, OR: per diem (TOTAL) 281.18 False 447930 4/3/2025 001-000-2230-00000 CC Deposit Refund: Event Date 2/2-2/9/25 575.00 False 447931 4/3/2025 001-251-3311-00000 REFUND - Permit Fee 1405 Breen St 1,160.71 False 447931 4/3/2025 001-251-3714-00000 REFUND - Plan Check Fee 1405 Breen St 642.85 False 447931 4/3/2025 413-000-3742-00000 REFUND - Sewer Connection Fee 1405 Breen St 9,682.00 False 447931 4/3/2025 419-000-3731-00000 REFUND - Water parts/labor 1405 Breen St 800.38 False 447931 4/3/2025 419-000-3741-00000 REFUND - Water connection fee 1405 Breen St 2,700.00 False 447932 4/3/2025 001-240-4530-2020S Monthly K9 maintenance FY25 - Sgt Murtaugh - Mar 2025 400.00 False 447932 4/3/2025 001-240-4530-2020S Monthly K9 maintenance FY25 - Sgt Kostya - Mar 2025 400.00 False 447933 4/3/2025 413-351-4685-00000 Extenal testing 63.00 False 447933 4/3/2025 413-352-4470-00000 Extenal testing for wastewater treatment plant FY25 289.00 False 447934 4/3/2025 001-240-4530-00000 4/14-4/18/25: Las Vegas: MUPs Conf: per diem (ADVANCE) 277.35 False 447935 4/3/2025 412-100-4409-00000 Annual SCADA renewal - RV park lift station FY 25 563.40 False 447936 4/3/2025 413-353-4320-00000 Laundry services/uniforms - FY25 74.40 False 447936 4/3/2025 508-508-4320-00000 Laundry services/uniforms - FY25 38.83 False 447936 4/3/2025 508-508-4320-00000 Laundry services/uniforms - FY25 39.96 False 447936 4/3/2025 413-353-4320-00000 Laundry services/uniforms - FY25 41.40 False 447936 4/3/2025 413-353-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.47 False 447936 4/3/2025 001-120-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 2.22 False 447936 4/3/2025 001-130-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.50 False 447936 4/3/2025 001-471-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.58 False 447936 4/3/2025 412-120-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.40 False 447936 4/3/2025 412-113-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.05 False 447936 4/3/2025 419-120-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 2.62 False 447936 4/3/2025 419-113-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.45 False 447936 4/3/2025 001-250-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.48 False 447936 4/3/2025 001-113-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.45 False 447936 4/3/2025 413-113-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.45 False 447936 4/3/2025 413-130-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.25 False 447936 4/3/2025 419-130-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.25 False AP - 03-22-25 to 04-04-25 Council (4/9/2025) Page 5 of 15 Check Numbe Check Date Acct 1 Description Amount Selected For Void 447936 4/3/2025 413-352-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.22 False 447936 4/3/2025 413-351-4320-00000 Laundry services/uniforms - FY25 39.88 False 447936 4/3/2025 001-313-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.68 False 447936 4/3/2025 420-115-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 2.87 False 447936 4/3/2025 001-251-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 2.08 False 447936 4/3/2025 001-112-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.35 False 447936 4/3/2025 001-350-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 1.13 False 447936 4/3/2025 412-100-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.50 False 447936 4/3/2025 413-353-4320-00000 Laundry services/uniforms - FY25 100.52 False 447936 4/3/2025 413-351-4320-00000 Laundry services/uniforms - FY25 25.51 False 447936 4/3/2025 508-508-4320-00000 Laundry services/uniforms - FY25 38.83 False 447936 4/3/2025 413-120-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 2.60 False 447936 4/3/2025 001-470-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.50 False 447936 4/3/2025 413-111-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.43 False 447936 4/3/2025 001-364-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.47 False 447936 4/3/2025 419-111-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.47 False 447936 4/3/2025 419-371-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 1.55 False 447936 4/3/2025 413-357-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.85 False 447936 4/3/2025 001-480-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.32 False 447936 4/3/2025 001-111-4370-00000 City Hall Mats 0.42 False 447937 4/3/2025 413-353-4390-00000 hose clamp repair 13.59 False 447937 4/3/2025 419-371-4390-00000 hose clamp repair 13.58 False 447938 4/3/2025 419-371-4390-00000 gloves 38.60 False
447938 4/3/2025 001-364-4390-10025 gloves 38.60 False
447938 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 gloves 38.60 False
447938 4/3/2025 506-506-4390-00000 gloves 38.64 False
447938 4/3/2025 001-470-4390-00000 gloves 38.60 False
447938 4/3/2025 413-353-4390-00000 gloves 38.60 False
447939 4/3/2025 001-364-4530-10024 1/8-1/9/25 - Redding, CA: Class A Trucking School - per diem 214.98 False 447940 4/3/2025 413-352-4450-00000 WWTP Annual Operating Contract (Maintenance) - Mar 2025 13,333.33 False 447940 4/3/2025 413-351-4409-00000 WWTP Annual Operating Contract - Lab Support - Mar 2025 1,120.00 False 447940 4/3/2025 413-000-1202-00000 CREDIT - solids hauling -2,529.66 False 447940 4/3/2025 413-352-4340-00000 WWTP Annual Operating Contract - Chemicals - Mar 2025 11,420.83 False 447940 4/3/2025 413-352-4409-00000 WWTP Annual Operating Contract - Mar 2025 122,507.06 False 447941 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 torque wrench 34.63 False 447941 4/3/2025 001-230-4391-00000 DEF for #5111 40.01 False 447941 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 brake rotor & shoes 160.38 False 447941 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 rocker switch 14.06 False 447941 4/3/2025 508-508-4390-00000 Credit: rocker switch -6.49 False 447942 4/3/2025 001-471-4450-00000 FY25 Elevator maintenance & cert at Cultural Center - 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4/7/25 COUNCIL MINUTES

CITY OF CRESCENT CITY

MAYOR RAY ALTMAN MAYOR PRO TEM ISAIAH WRIGHT

COUNCIL MEMBER DARAN DOOLEY COUNCIL MEMBER JASON GREENOUGH

COUNCIL MEMBER CANDACE TINKLER
MONDAY APRIL 7, 2025 6:00 P.M.

OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Altman called the meeting to order at 6:00 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, Public Works Director Dave Yeager, Pool Supervisor Alissa Garcia, and Police Chief Richard Griffin
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Altman

CEREMONIAL ITEMS
• Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation
Mayor Altman read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Rebecca Green, of Del Norte County Public Health.
• Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Altman read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Ashley Dalbec, of North Coast Rape Crisis Team.

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
• Winter Brookings Pool Partnership Program Report presented by City staff and South Coast Community Aquatics
City Manager Wier outlined the partnership with the Brookings Pool and our City lifeguards staffing the pool while Fred Endert Municipal Pool was closed. Pool Supervisor Alissa Garcia addressed the Council and gave a report on the working relationship between the City of Crescent City and the City of Brookings for operating the pool. Val Early, President of South Coast Community Aquatics addressed the Council expressing appreciation for City staff.

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY

FLYNN CENTER BOARD CHAMBERS
981 H STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
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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 March 8, 2025 through March 21, 2025.

2. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes of the City Council.

3. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll reports for the period ending March 22, 2025 paid March 28, 2025.

4. Fred Endert Pool Deck & Locker Room Flooring Project Notice of Completion • Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign and file a Notice of Completion for the Crescent City Fred Endert Pool Deck & Locker Room Flooring Project (Contract #2024-1078)

5. Budget-to-Actual Summary as of February 28, 2025
• Recommendation: Receive and file budget-to-actual summary of the City’s major operating funds for Fiscal Year 2024-25 as of February 28, 2025

6. Community Corrections Partnership Funds
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-09, 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

7. 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 7 th and 8th Streets per Public Contract code § 22050

8. Building Inspector – Extra Help Position
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-10, A RESOLUTION OF

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AUTHORIZING AN

EXTENSION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT MINGES TO THE RETIRED ANNUITANT POSITION OF BUILDING INSPECTOR – EXTRA HELP

9. AXON Agreement Authorization
• Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager’s signature on an AXON contract for one additional in-car camera
There were no comments from the public.

On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, seconded by Council Member Dooley, 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 1-9 as presented.
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PUBLIC HEARING

10. Fireworks Ordinance Update
• 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. 852, AN ORDINANCE

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER

8.22, FIREWORKS, OF TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY, OF THE CRESCENT CITY

MUNICIPAL CODE
Mayor Altman opened the public hearing at 6:22 p.m.

City Attorney Rice went over the update to the Fireworks Ordinance and recapped what was discussed at it’s introduction.

There were no comments from the public.

Mayor Altman closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.

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 waived full reading, read by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 852, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 8.22, FIREWORKS, OF TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.

11. Procurement Procedures Update
• 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. 853, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING TITLE 14,

PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE Mayor Altman opened the public hearing at 6:26 p.m.

City Attorney Rice went over the update to the Procurement Procedures Ordinance and recapped what was discussed at it’s introduction.

There were no comments from the public.

Mayor Altman closed the public hearing at 6:29 p.m.

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 waived full reading, read by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 853, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 4 | P a g e
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THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING TITLE 14, PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.

CONTINUING BUSINESS

12. Underground Utilities District Update
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Waive full reading, read by title only and re-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,

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES, OF THE CRESCENT CITY

MUNICIPAL CODE
City Attorney Rice addressed the Council and went over the discussions at the last Council meeting. Since that meeting, staff met with Pacific Power and a modification was needed to the ordinance and is now before the Council as a re-introduction. The provision of the requirement of the City Manager to submit a report to the Council regarding the project area and estimated cost of the project has been removed from the ordinance. Council Member Greenough asked if the discussions with the County have been held regarding the credits being transferred to the City; City Manager Wier stated that staff has discussed it briefly with the County Administrative Officer.

He further asked if we don’t have a project, how could we ask for their credits; City Attorney Rice explained that the County will not be using the credits by the deadline and they will be lost if not used. City Manager Wier stated that there is a project in mind for these credits – Front Street.

Mayor Altman asked if the money will be used solely for the Gateway project; City Attorney Rice stated that it is hopeful there will be more credits to be able to be used for other projects.

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 waived full reading, read by title only and re-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, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.

NEW BUSINESS

13. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Del Norte County Office of Education for a School Resource Officer
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

REGARDING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES WITH THE DEL NORTE

COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION WITH COSTS TO BE SHARED BETWEEN THE TWO PARTIES FOR TWO YEARS (JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027) Police Chief Griffin stated that this goes back to when we had an agreement with the Department of Education instead of using Tobacco Funds. Council Member Greenough asked if the Tobacco 5 | P a g e
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funding will be sought after in the future; Chief Griffin stated that it is no longer for funding a School Resource Officer, therefore, CCPD will not seek that funding again.

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 approved and authorized the City Manager to sign a MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT REGARDING

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES WITH THE DEL NORTE COUNTY OFFICE OF

EDUCATION WITH COSTS TO BE SHARED BETWEEN THE TWO PARTIES FOR TWO YEARS (JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027).

14. Adoption of Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Map • 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. 855, AN

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY

ADOPTING THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE

HAZARD ZONES MAP
City Attorney Rice gave a presentation on the Fire Hazard Map that was put out by the State Fire Marshall for Crescent City. Crescent City only has moderate zones and it’s required that we adopt the map within 120 days of its release, and the ordinance needs to be sent to CalFire within 30 days of adoption. Council Member Tinkler asked if new construction would be required to meet 7A; City Attorney Rice stated that no, since our hazard is only moderate. Council Member Dooley asked if there were any discussions to change the level of fire hazard in the City; City Attorney Rice answered in the negative further stating that Fire Chief Carey has not raised any concerns with the map. Chief Carey stated it would not have to be considered as historically, most of our wildfires come from somewhere else.

There were no comments from the public.

CRESCENT CITY ADOPTING THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE HAZARDS MAP.

15. Crescent City Surge Tank Project Contract Award
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve Plans and Specifications for the “CRESCENT CITY SURGE TANK PROJECT”
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a construction contract with Wahlund Construction, Inc. for the Crescent City Surge Tank Project • Authorize the City Manager to approve and sign change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $120,000
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• Reaffirm staff’ CEQA determination that the project is categorically exempt per CEQA guidelines Class 1 § 15301(a) – Existing Facilities and Class 3 § 15303- New Construction
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-12, 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 reported to the Council the complexity of the project and the need to have Wahlund Construction do the work. City Manager Wier explained that this project will make the Surge Tank easier to operate. Director Yeager stated that Elk Valley Rancheria secured $200k grant funding for this project. Mayor Altman stated his appreciation for the City’s strong partnership with the Tribe. Council Member Greenough asked if any water pressure will be lost; City Manager Wier stated that it will mirror the current tank and water pressure will not be lost.

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 approved Plans and Specifications for the “CRESCENT CITY SURGE TANK PROJECT”, approved and authorized the City Manager to sign a construction contract with Wahlund Construction, Inc. for the Crescent City Surge Tank Project, authorized the City Manager to approve and sign change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $120,000, reaffirmed staff’ CEQA determination that the project is categorically exempt per CEQA guidelines Class 1 § 15301(a) – Existing Facilities and Class 3 § 15303- New Construction and approved and adopted Resolution No. 2025-12, 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 – Council Member Greenough: reported that Attorney Bob Black announced his retirement at the last meeting of the Del Norte Solid Waste Authority.

Mayor Altman: attended the Redwood Coast Transit Authority and discussed the bus spot. He announced that Mayor Pro Tem Wright is now the Chair of RTCA.

Council Member Tinkler: learned at the last meeting of the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority that Advanced Air is working with Alaska Air that will provide air travel from Crescent City to Seattle.
➢ Legislative Matters – None
➢ City Manager Report and City Council Directives – City Manager Wier reported on the following:
o Crescent City Police Department Gold Standard Lexipol rating Chief Griffin announced that for the 4th year in policy management from Lexipol. This program tracks the training policy and the officer training.
o Kamome Festival update
City Manager Wier reported to the Council the success of last weekend’s pool event, “Cannonball Chaos”, that the Leadership Group from Humboldt came up and toured the area and also reported on the Kamome Festival that happens this weekend.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Altman adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.

ATTEST:
________________________
Robin Altman, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
Home Dept. Regular Pay Overtime Gross Pay Employees Notes City Council (110) 3,509.85 - 3,509.85 5
Administration (111) 19,755.45 309.06 20,064.51 5
Finance (120) 14,674.81 408.91 15,083.72 6
City Attorney (130) 5,333.20 - 5,333.20 1
Fire (230) 18,600.35 1,085.42 19,685.77 5
Police (240) 41,297.16 5,684.58 46,981.74 13
Planning (313) 3,060.65 371.77 3,432.42 2
Public Works (350) 56,730.70 4,332.07 61,062.77 23
Recreation (450) 1,976.76 - 1,976.76 1
Swimming Pool (480) 12,604.76 1,017.66 13,622.42 15
Housing (490) 11,504.79 - 11,504.79 4
189,048.48 13,209.47 202,257.95 80
Payroll summarized above according to employees' home departments. Actual costs of employees are charged to department / fund where work was performed.

City of Crescent City
Biweekly Payroll Report
Payroll Ending 04/05/2025
Pay Date 04/11/2025
Check Numbers: 111473 - 111479 (Plus Direct Deposits)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: MAYOR ALTMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARTHA RICE, CITY ATTORNEY
BY: BOB BROWN, CONTRACT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 21, 2025
SUBJECT: BEACHFRONT PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MITIGATED

NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND

REPORTING PROGRAM
______________________________________________________________________

RECOMMENDATION
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-13, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ADOPTING THE

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING

AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE BEACHFRONT PARK

IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BACKGROUND
The Beachfront Park Improvement Project (Project) as described in 60% drawings was approved by City staff, and the City’s consultant, Camas, LLC, prepared an administrative draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project. City staff revised the submitted document to update and incorporate the current project description as the ‘Project’ reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). City staff filed a Notice of Intent to adopt a mitigated negative declaration (MND) with the County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse for the minimum 30-day notice in order to solicit public comments. The public comment period ended April 9, 2025 and no comments were received by that date.

Several mitigation measures were proposed, and these have been included in the attached Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP), noting that these will be included in the City’s construction bid documents for the Project. Most of these mitigation measures are part of the existing State and Federal regulatory programs but are specified as mitigation measures, so they are assured implementation.

BEACHFRONT PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MND
April 21, 2025
2 The City of Crescent City is proposing improvements to Beachfront Park, a waterfront community park and open space situated along the Crescent City Harbor, located at 391 Front Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 (APN 118-020-031-000). New or replacement construction consists of:
• An amphitheater,
• Waterfront plaza for farmers markets,
• Interpretive trail (i.e., Tolowa Interpretive Trail), including structures for three interpretive nodes and three interpretive stations,
• New entryway, signage, and other improvements to the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center,
• Plazas for the Tolowa Interpretive Trail,
• Waterfront overlook,
• Expansion of the children's play area with inclusive play features, • 1-mile running/walking loop,
• New restrooms,
• Development of new sports fields in the central portion of the park along with connecting paths (this document covers the physical placement/construction activities of improvements but does not include the operations, as those details are unknown currently and funding is not secured),
• Landscape and irrigation improvements,
• Various site furnishings, including lighting, and
• Various subsurface utilities.

A coastal development permit (CDP) has also been applied for that would allow construction to begin in 2025. Coastal staff is waiting for CEQA to be completed before scheduling the Beachfront Park Improvement Project for approval. Once the CEQA document is adopted, the City will post a Notice of Determination (NOD) at the County and State offices.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The direct fiscal impacts from adopting this Mitigated Negative Declaration are the costs of publication in the local newspaper and posting for circulation for public review and comment, which is required by law.

STRATEGIC PLAN ASSESSMENT
GOAL 1: SUPPORT QUALITY SERVICES, COMMUNITY SAFETY, AND HEALTH TO

ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND EXPERIENCE OF OUR RESIDENTS AND

VISITORS

BEACHFRONT PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MND
April 21, 2025
3 D. Provide and maintain an efficient, adequate infrastructure to provide for both current and future community needs.

F. Incorporate health considerations into decision-making across departments and policy areas by:
• Examining methods to maintain, enhance, and expand park and recreation facilities
GOAL 2: PROMOTE A THRIVING LOCAL ECONOMY
F. Plan and prepare for the growth and future needs of the Crescent City community by:
• Engaging with residents, visitors, and businesses through ongoing marketing of City products, services, and facilities

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2025-13

2. Initial Study/MND/MMRP
CITY OF CRESCENT CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-13 Page 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY

ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION

MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE BEACHFRONT PARK

IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Crecent City (the "City") is the lead agency for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review of the proposed Beachfront Park Improvement Project (the "Project") located at 391 Front Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 (APN 118-020-031-000); and WHEREAS, the City has prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; CEQA) and the Guidelines implementing CEQA (Title 14, California Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.; CEQA Guidelines), based on City application folder including the two sets of 60% drawings for the project referred to as the Beachfront Park Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study concluded that although the Project could result in a significant effect on the environment, identified mitigation measures that would reduce those environmental effects to a less-than-significant level and stated that a mitigated negative declaration would be prepared; and
WHEREAS, the City issued a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and the draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was circulated for public review between March 7, 2025 and April 9, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted at the Del Norte County Clerk’s office and the State Clearinghouse for the same review period; distributed and circulated for public review; and
WHEREAS, the City received no comments on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project during the public review period and whereas none of the comments received required additional mitigation than already part of the project description, regulatory program or mitigated in the MND; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project in compliance with CEQA; and WHEREAS, the final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project, attached hereto is, by this reference, incorporated into this resolution as if fully set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the City agendized a duly noticed agenda item for April 21, 2025 to consider the MND and receive public comment; and
CITY OF CRESCENT CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-13 Page 2
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the MND, all comments received, and the record of proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, in its independent judgment and analysis, finds that:
• The Project, as revised, will not have a significant effect on the environment, as mitigated by the proposed mitigation measures and design features; • The MND reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis; • The mitigation measures described in the MND have been incorporated into the Project; • The project complies with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines; and • The City has considered all comments received and incorporated them where appropriate.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of City of Crescent City that the City Council hereby:

1. Adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Beachfront Park Improvement Project, as described in the Initial Study and MND.

2. Adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Project, as described in the MND.

3. Finds that the Project, as revised and with the implementation of the MMRP, will not have a significant effect on the environment.

4. Directs the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination with the Del Norte County Clerk within five (5) working days of approval of the Project.

5. Directs City staff to ensure that the mitigation measures are implemented as described in the MMRP.

6. Directs City staff to maintain the record of proceedings for the Project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED and made effective the same day at a meeting of the City Council of the City Council held on the 21st day of April 2025 by the following polled vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_______________________________
Ray Altman, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Robin Altman, City Clerk
Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration
Beachfront Park Improvements Project
March, 2025
Final Prepared by the City of Crescent City
Prepared with assistance from
Camas, LLC
680 G Suite C
Jacksonville, OR 97530
City of Crescent City
Beachfront Park Improvements Project
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City of Crescent City

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Beachfront Park Improvements Project
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Crescent City intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for improvements to Beachfront Park. The MND has been approved for public review by the Community Development Director. Copies are available for review and comment at City Hall 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. Comments and recommendations on the adequacy of the environmental document may be filed at the City of Crescent City during the public review period established for the project.

PROJECT: Beachfront Park Improvements Project
APPLICANT/AGENT: City of Crescent City, 317 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. (707) 464-7483 or [email protected].

LOCATION: The Project site is Beachfront Park, a 35-acre recreational and open space park in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California. The park is bounded by Front Street on the north, Elk Creek on the east, Crescent Harbor on the south, and B Street on the west. The project is located at 391 Front Street, Assessor Parcel Number (APN): 118-020-031-000
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Crescent City is proposing improvements to Beachfront Park, a waterfront community park and open space situated along Crescent City Harbor. New or replacement construction consists of:
• an amphitheater,
• waterfront plaza for farmers markets,
• interpretive trail (i.e., Tolowa Interpretive Trail), including structures for three interpretive nodes and three interpretive stations
• new entryway and signage, improvements to the entry to the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center, • plazas for the Tolowa Interpretive Trail
• waterfront overlook
• expansion of the children's play area with inclusive play features, • 1-mile running/walking loop,
• new restrooms,
• development of new sports fields in the central portion of the park along with connecting paths (this document covers the physical placement/construction activities of improvements but does not include the operations, as those details are unknown at this time and funding is not secured)) • landscape and irrigation improvements,
• various site furnishings, including lighting, and
• various subsurface utilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: The MND can be viewed at the at City Hall 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 or on the City website at https://www.crescentcity.org/ REVIEW PERIOD: March 7, 2025 – April 9, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: Bob Brown, Contract Community Development Director, at (559) 624-7199 or [email protected]
The MND has a review period of 30 days, starting on Friday, March 7, 2025, and ending on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Any written comments on the MND should be sent to Bob Brown, Contract Community Development Director, City of Crescent City, 317 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 at (707) 464-7483 or [email protected].

After the close of the public comment review period on the MND established by this notice, the MND will be set for consideration for adoption before the City of Crescent City City Council. Notice of the date, time and place for such public hearing will be published and/or mailed as provided by law.

Please take notice that - pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 21177, Government Code Section 65009, and other applicable law - if you challenge the proposed action described above in court, then you may be limited to raising only those issues or objections you or someone else raised during the public comment period or the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Crescent City within the review period, or to the City Council during the adoption of the CEQA document.

City of Crescent City
Beachfront Park Improvements Project
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 3 March 2025 Contents

1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................6

1.1. Purpose of the Study.............................................................................................................................6

1.2. Evaluation Terminology.........................................................................................................................6

1.3. Organization of this Initial Study...........................................................................................................7

1.4. Project Summary...................................................................................................................................7

1.5. Project Location ....................................................................................................................................9

1.6. Objectives..............................................................................................................................................9

1.7. Interagency Collaboration and Regulatory Review.............................................................................10

1.8. Public Review Process.........................................................................................................................10

2. CEQA Determination...........................................................................................................................10

3. Project Description..............................................................................................................................12

3.1. Project objective/summary.........................................................................................................12

3.2. Project location ...........................................................................................................................13

3.3. Background and Need.................................................................................................................21

3.4. Relationship with other projects.................................................................................................21

3.4.1. Front Street Improvements.........................................................................................................21

3.4.2. Beachfront Park Pump Track .......................................................................................................21

3.5. Future Phases..............................................................................................................................21

3.6. Existing Conditions......................................................................................................................22

3.7. Proposed Project.........................................................................................................................24

3.7.1. Phase 1A: Completion of Pump Track and Access ......................................................................24

3.7.1.1. Pump Track............................................................................................................................24

3.7.2. Phase 1B: Tolowa Paths of Culture, Amphitheater and Waterfront Plaza, and General Park Improvements.........................................................................................................................................24

3.7.2.1. Tolowa Interpretive Trail and Interpretive Nodes .................................................................24

3.7.2.2. Tolowa Botanical Garden.......................................................................................................25

3.7.3. Amphitheater and Waterfront Plaza...........................................................................................25

3.7.3.1. Amphitheater........................................................................................................................25

3.7.3.2. Waterfront Plaza....................................................................................................................25

3.7.3.3. Waterfront Overlook .............................................................................................................26

3.7.4. General Park Improvements .......................................................................................................26

3.7.4.1. Stamps Way Entry Signage ....................................................................................................26 City of Crescent City
Beachfront Park Improvements Project
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 4 March 2025

3.7.4.2. Universally Accessible Inclusive Play Area.............................................................................26

3.7.4.3. Kamome Plaza .......................................................................................................................26

3.7.4.4. New Restrooms.....................................................................................................................26

3.7.4.5. Parking...................................................................................................................................26

3.7.4.6. Landscaping, Planting, and Irrigation....................................................................................27

3.7.4.7. Signage, Lighting and Utilities ...............................................................................................28

3.7.5. Phase 1C: Front Street Improvements, Cultural Center Entryway Reconfiguration and Gateway Features ..................................................................................................................................................28

3.7.6 Phase 1D: Redwoods Discovery Center Improvements Facility Renovations.............................28

3.7.7 Phase 2: Sports Fields Replacement/ Renovations.....................................................................28

3.8. Site Preparation Activities...........................................................................................................28

3.8.1. Demolition: .................................................................................................................................29

3.8.2. Site Preparation, Salvage and Protection:...................................................................................29

3.8.3. Earthwork:...................................................................................................................................29

3.9. Project Implementation ..............................................................................................................29

3.9.1. Summary of Land Disturbance....................................................................................................29

3.9.2. Access and Staging......................................................................................................................29

3.9.3. Water use....................................................................................................................................30

3.9.4. Electrical Power Needs................................................................................................................30

3.9.5. Materials and Spoils management/disposal...............................................................................30

3.9.6. Site Clean-up and Waste Disposal...............................................................................................31

3.9.6.1. Post Construction Site Condition...........................................................................................31

3.9.6.2. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan..................................................................................31

3.9.6.3. Hazards and Hazardous materials.........................................................................................31

3.9.6.4. Waste Management..............................................................................................................32

3.9.7. Traffic Management/Access........................................................................................................32

3.9.8. Workforce and Equipment..........................................................................................................32

3.9.9. Construction Schedule ................................................................................................................32

3.10. Permits and Approvals................................................................................................................33

4. Environmental Checklist......................................................................................................................35

4.1. Aesthetics....................................................................................................................................37

4.2. Agriculture and Forest Resources...............................................................................................40

4.3. Air Quality ...................................................................................................................................42 City of Crescent City
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4.4. Biological Resources....................................................................................................................45

4.5. Cultural Resources ......................................................................................................................55

4.6. Energy .........................................................................................................................................60

4.7. Geology and Soils........................................................................................................................62

4.8. Greenhouse Gas Emissions.........................................................................................................67

4.9. Hazards and Hazardous Materials...............................................................................................68

4.10. Hydrology and Water Quality......................................................................................................73

4.11. Land Use and Planning................................................................................................................80

4.12. Mineral Resources.......................................................................................................................82

4.13. Noise ...........................................................................................................................................83

4.14. Population and Housing..............................................................................................................86

4.15. Public Services.............................................................................................................................87

4.16. Recreation ...................................................................................................................................89

4.17. Transportation.............................................................................................................................90

4.18. Tribal Cultural Resources.............................................................................................................94

4.19. Utilities and Service Systems.......................................................................................................96

4.20. Wildfires......................................................................................................................................99

4.21. Mandatory Findings of Significance..........................................................................................102

5. References.........................................................................................................................................105

6. Appendices........................................................................................................................................108 Appendix A: Plant Schedule ......................................................................................................................109 Appendix B: Utilities Diagram ...................................................................................................................110 Appendix C: Tree Protection Plan..............................................................................................................111 Appendix D: Amphitheater Design ...........................................................................................................112 Appendix E: AB-52 Outreach.....................................................................................................................113 Appendix F: Public Access Plan .................................................................................................................114 Appendix G: Construction Staging Areas..................................................................................................115 Appendix H: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan ..........................................................................116 City of Crescent City
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1. Introduction

1.1. Purpose of the Study
The City of Crescent City will act as the Lead Agency for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines.

This Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared to evaluate potential environmental effects of the proposed Beachfront Park Improvements Project located in the City of Crescent City, California. This document has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.).

1.2. Evaluation Terminology
The environmental analysis is patterned after the Initial Study Checklist recommended in the State CEQA Guidelines. For the evaluation of potential impacts, the questions in the Initial Study Checklist are stated and an answer is provided according to the analysis undertaken as part of the Initial Study. The analysis considers the long-term, direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of the proposed Project. Environmental impacts are separated into the following categories:

Potentially Significant Impact. This category is applicable if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant, and no feasible mitigation measures can be identified to reduce impacts to a less than significant level. If there are one or more “Potentially Significant Impact” entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.

Less Than Significant After Mitigation Incorporated. This category applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures would reduce an effect from a “Potentially Significant Impact” to a “Less Than Significant Impact.” The lead agency must describe the mitigation measure(s), and briefly explain how they would reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from earlier analyses may be cross-referenced).

Less Than Significant Impact. This category is identified when the project would result in impacts below the threshold of significance, and no mitigation measures are required.

No Impact. This category applies when a project would not create an impact in the specific environmental issue area. “No Impact” answers do not require a detailed explanation if they are adequately supported by the information sources cited by the lead agency, which show that the impact does not apply to the specific project (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone).

Any “No Impact” answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis.)
Regardless of the type of CEQA document that must be prepared, the basic purpose of the CEQA process as set forth in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15002(a) is to:
(1) Inform governmental decision makers and the public about the potential significant environmental effects of proposed activities.
(2) Identify ways that environmental damage can be avoided or significantly reduced.

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(4) Disclose to the public the reasons why a governmental agency approved the project in the manner the agency chose if significant environmental effects are involved.

1.3. Organization of this Initial Study
This document is organized into the following sections:
• Section 1: Introduction: Describes the purpose, contents, and organization of the document and provides a summary of the Project.
• Section 2: CEQA Determination: Identifies the determination of whether impacts associated with the development of the Project are significant, and what, if any, additional environmental documentation may be required.
• Section 3 Project Description: Includes a detailed description of the Project. • Section 4: Environmental Checklist: Contains the environmental impacts analysis based on the CEQA Guidelines Appendix G. Each subsection includes a summary of the environmental and regulatory setting, followed by a discussion of potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures, if necessary.
• Section 5: References: Provides a bibliography of printed references and websites in preparing this IS/MND.
• Section 6: Appendices

1.4. Project Summary
Project Title: Beachfront Park Improvements Project
Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Crescent City, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531 Contact Person and Phone Number: Bob Brown (Community Development Director) – (707) 464- 7483
Project Location and Assessor’s Parcel
Number (APN): APN: 118-020-031-000
Project Sponsor’s Name and Address: City of Crescent City, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531 Property Owner City of Crescent City, CA
General Plan Designation: Conservation and Open Space
Zoning: Coastal Zone – Open Space District (CZO)
Description of Project Refer to Project Description below.

Surrounding Land Uses and Settings The Project site is located on the southern edge of Crescent City, along Crescent Harbor. Uses immediately surrounding the Project area include a fuel and home heating oil delivery City of Crescent City
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Other Public Agencies Whose
Approval or Input is Required
California Coastal Commission
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
California Department of Transportation
California State Historic Preservation Office
North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
Native American Consultation Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria; Elk Valley Rancheria; Karuk Tribe; Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People; Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation; Melochundum Band of Tolowa Indians; Tolowa Nation; and Yurok Tribe.

Project Description Summary
The City of Crescent City is proposing improvements to Beachfront Park, a waterfront community park and open space situated along Crescent City Harbor. In 2021, Crescent City approved the Beachfront Park Master Plan improvements (Resolution 2021-07). A CEQA Notice of Exemption for construction of the improvements in the Master Plan was posted at that time at the Del Norte County Clerk’s office. In 2023, the City approved the updated Beachfront Park General Development Plan in order to activate underutilized portions of the park to better serve local residents and establish the park as a destination for the region, while conserving the park’s natural setting and enhancing visual connections with Crescent City Harbor and Elk Creek. The General Development Plan was adopted by Crescent City Council and approved by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and Elk Valley Rancheria in 2023.

Phase 1A of the Beachfront Park Improvements Project included a Pump Track and new pathways connecting adjacent streets. A Notice of Exemption (SCH 2023120756) was filed to cover construction activities related to the Pump Track and this project is mostly completed.

Phase 1B (See Figure 3b and 3c) includes new construction consisting of • an amphitheater,
• waterfront plaza for farmers markets,
• interpretive trail (i.e., Tolowa Interpretive Trail), including structures for three interpretive nodes and three interpretive stations
• waterfront overlook
• new entryway and signage, improvements to the entry to the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center,
• expansion of the children's play area with inclusive play features, • 1-mile running/walking loop,
• new restrooms,
• landscape and irrigation improvements,
• various site furnishings, including lighting
• various subsurface utilities.

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Phase 1D (Figure 3c) includes the remodel and renovation of the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center to become the Redwoods Discovery Center. This proposed repurposing will house the National Park Service, California State Parks, Redwood Parks Conservancy as well as the current tenant the Del Norte Chamber of Commerce. This document covers the physical placement/construction activities of exterior improvements for Phases 1D but does not include the operations, as those details are unknown at this time and funding is not secured.

Phase 2 (Figures 3a, 3b, 3c) of the project will include the development of new sports fields in the 22- acre central portion of the park along with connecting paths. This document covers the physical placement/construction activities of improvements for Phase 2 but does not include the operations, as those details are unknown at this time and funding is not secured.

In the future, additional phases may connect Beachfront Park to Battery Point Lighthouse and beyond to Pebble Beach Drive and restoration work daylighting Elk Creek. These two projects are not considered in this environmental document.

1.5. Project Location
Beachfront Park is a 35-acre recreational and open space park facility in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California. The park is bounded by Front Street on the north, Elk Creek on the east, Crescent Harbor on the south, and B Street on the west. Battery Point Lighthouse is ¼ mile west.

The existing park is characterized as a flat and grassy expanse, offering a variety of recreational activities.

Existing developments include the Fred Endert Pool, Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center, Kid Town, Dog Town, Northcoast Marine Mammal Center, various monuments, three restrooms, picnic shelter, gazebo, soccer fields, disc golf course, picnic tables. Two parking lots, and on-street parking along Howe Drive, and Play Street provide vehicular access. Perimeter sidewalks and paths provide pedestrian and bicycle access. The California Coastal Trail crosses Elk Creek and then runs along the beachfront.

The park surface was created by covering the native mud flat with debris from the tsunami that struck Crescent City resulting from the 1964 Good Friday earthquake in South Central Alaska. Approximately ten feet of rubble fill, topped with 18 inches of sandy fill was pushed over the sea wall at the edge of Front Street. Large concrete chunks provide shoreline armoring along the beach and the Elk Creek Estuary.

1.6. Objectives
The primary objectives of the proposed project are as follows:
• Enhance Beachfront Park with updated facilities and recreational uses to better serve the current and future public
• Implement Phases 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D and Phase 2 of the Beachfront Park Master Development Plan City of Crescent City
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1.7. Interagency Collaboration and Regulatory Review
The CEQA review process is intended to provide trustee and responsible agencies, as well as the public, with an opportunity to provide input into the project. Trustee agencies are state agencies that have authority by law for the protection of natural resources held in trust for the public. Responsible agencies are those that have some responsibility or authority for carrying out or approving a project; in many instances these public agencies must make a discretionary decision to issue a local permit; funding, or resources that are critical to the project’s proceeding.

For this Project, the City of Crescent City (“City”) is the lead agency. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB), CalTrans, and California Coastal Commission are responsible and/or trustee agencies. The City has and continues to work with the responsible and/or trustee agencies to ensure that the Project meets applicable policies and requirements.

The Project is expected to be funded through a combination of City funds and grant funding from the State of California. Since 2020, the City has received California Proposition 68 Funding (the Park, Environment and Water Bond) as well as a Statewide Park Program Grant to implement the park improvements.

1.8. Public Review Process
This Draft IS/MND will be circulated to local, responsible, and trustee agencies, interested organizations, and individuals who may wish to review and provide comments on the project description, the proposed mitigation measures, or other aspects of the report. The publication will commence the minimum 30- day public review period per CEQA Guidelines §15105(b).

The Draft IS/MND and supporting documents are available for review at:
• City of Crescent City, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531 Electronic Copies of the report are available for review at:
https://www.crescentcity.org/
Written comments or questions regarding the Draft IS/MND should be submitted to the name and address indicated below. Submittal of written comments via e-mail would greatly facilitate the response process.

Bob Brown, Community Development Director
City of Crescent City
377 J Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531
Phone: (707) 464-7483
Email: [email protected]

2. CEQA Determination
DETERMINATION (to be completed by the lead agency)
On the basis of this evaluation:

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D I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
~ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

D I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.

D I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.

D I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because ail potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.

Signed: Date:

March 7, 2025
Bob Brown, AICP
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3. Project Description

3.1. Project objective/summary
The City of Crescent City is proposing improvements to Beachfront Park, a waterfront community park and open space situated along Crescent City Harbor and southwest of Elk Creek (see Figures 1 and 2). In 2023, the City approved the Beachfront Park General Development Plan (City of Crescent City 2023 in order to activate underutilized portions of the park to better serve local residents and establish the park as a destination for the region, while conserving the park’s natural setting and enhancing visual connections with Crescent City Harbor and Elk Creek.

The Proposed Project implements Phases 1A, 1B, 1C and the exterior construction of Phase 1D and Phase 2 of the General Development Plan:

Phase 1A included completion of a Pump Track and a pathway connecting D Street to Battery Street and then down to the intersection of Battery Street and Howe Drive (see Figures 3 and 3a). The Pump Track received de minimis waivers in 2023 and 2024 from the California Coastal Commission, and work began in Summer 2024 with the import of fill material from the Front Street improvements as well as paving/signage. The facility is in operation and open to the public. The remaining work to be completed for the Pump Track (a new four-stall restroom and connecting paths) is included as part of the Proposed Project, and as well as completing a 1-mile running/walking loop (as part of Phase 1B). Potential impacts related to this work are analyzed in this Initial Study.

Phase 1B elements include an amphitheater (i.e., stage and elevated grassy berm for seating), waterfront plaza, waterfront overlook plaza, interpretive trail (i.e., Tolowa Paths of Culture), new entryway and signage, expansion of the children's play area with inclusive play features, two new four-stall restroom, landscape and irrigation improvements, various site furnishings (e.g., benches, bike racks, signage, etc.), parking lot upgrades, limited new bollard lighting, and various subsurface utilities (see Figure 3, 3b, and 3c). The waterfront plaza is designed to host events such as a recurring farmers’ markets while the amphitheater will offer seasonal outdoor performances. The amphitheater backdrop will be lowered when not in use. Finally, park redevelopment will enhance the California Coastal Trail by incorporating stories of the Tolowa people using three interpretive nodes along the portion of the trail running parallel to Elk Creek. An additional three temporary interpretive stations will be placed along Howe Drive.

Phase 1C elements include improvements along Front Street from Play Street to Highway 101 (N Street).

Two gateway features will be placed: one between L and M Streets, and one just west of L Street. Eight planted berms are proposed (four of which are located in the CalTrans Right-of-Way) as features to help direct attention toward the gateway features and tie thematically to landforms proposed for the park.

The berms are inspired by the landscape and dune forms of Tolowa Dunes State Park, north of Crescent City. A Notice of Exemption (SCH #2025011077) was filed for this portion of the Project to coincide with available funding.

A reconfiguration of the entry to the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center is being planned as part of Phase 1C with a ground level entry to the building and a plaza replacing the current Porte Cochere (see Figure 3, 3b and 3c). A second smaller plaza will mark the beginning of the Tolowa Interpretive Trail.

Phase 1D includes the remodel and renovation of the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center to become the Redwoods Discovery Center. This proposed repurposing will house the National Park Service, California State Parks, Redwood Parks Conservancy as well as the current tenant the Del Norte Chamber of Commerce. Because funding sources have not yet been identified for the proposed renovation of the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center and the time horizon for implementation is City of Crescent City
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Phase 2 of the project, which will include the development of new sports fields in the central portion of the park to replace the existing playing fields along with connecting paths. This document covers the physical placement/construction activities of these improvements but does not include the operations, as those details are unknown at this time and funding is not secured.

Future phases not evaluated in this IS/MND
The Beachfront Park General Development Plan contemplates additional phases for possible future action; however, they are not currently funded and therefore are not evaluated in this IS/MND (see Section 3.5). These include connecting Beachfront Park to Battery Point Lighthouse and beyond to Pebble Beach Drive and restoration work daylighting Elk Creek. These projects are not considered in this environmental document; these are separate and disconnected activities of the proposed Project and would be speculative to consider.

This IS/MND therefore addresses the proposed elements under Phases 1A, 1B, 1C and partially 1D and Phase 2 (discussed in more detail in Section 3.7 below).

3.2. Project location
Beachfront Park is a 35-acre public recreational and open space located in Crescent City, California, approximately four miles southwest of the junction of U.S. Highway 101 and U.S. Highway 199, in northwest Del Norte County (see Figures 1 and 2). The Project site is located on the southern edge of Crescent City, bounded by Front Street to the northwest, Elk Creek to the northeast, Crescent City Harbor to the southeast, and B Street to the southwest. Approximately ¼ mile southwest of Highway 101, the park is accessible from Stamps Way and Play Street (via Front Street), which bisect the eastern portion of the park. Battery Street/Howe Drive runs the southern perimeter of the park along the harbor and ultimately intersects with B street on the western edge of the park (see Figure 2). The Project site is located entirely within the California Coastal Zone. Portions of the project, particularly improvements within the Front Street right-of-way (Phase 1C) that are outside this parcel are included for informational purposes
Uses immediately surrounding the Project area include a brewery/restaurant, residential apartments, and a fuel and home heating oil delivery company, and various commercial businesses to the north; the Lighthouse Cove Recreational Vehicle Park to the east; and the Crescent City Wastewater Treatment Plant to the west. The Battery Point Lighthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is approximately ¼ mile west of the park.

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3.3. Background and Need
Recognizing the need to enhance Beachfront Park to better serve local residents, the City began the Beachfront Park Master Plan. This effort was originally conceived in 2012 through a community input process, and was adopted by the City Council in 2013, and later updated in 2020-2021. The Master Plan identified several elements to include in an initial buildout phase, which included upgraded picnic facilities and improved soccer fields, new basketball, pickleball, tennis, and volleyball courts, a pump track and BMX jump line, labyrinth, landscape improvements and various cultural elements, among other features. In 2021 the City approved the Beachfront Park Master Plan improvements (Resolution 2021-07). A CEQA Notice of Exemption for construction of the improvements in the Master Plan was posted at that time at the Del Norte County Clerk’s office. Since 2020, the City has received California Proposition 68 Funding (the Park, Environment and Water Bond) as well as a Statewide Park Program Grant to implement the park improvements.

In 2023, a General Development Plan (see Figures 3, 3a-3d) was prepared that incorporates the key elements of the 2020 Master Plan, with various modifications to the overall site layout to establish stronger connections with Elk Creek and Crescent City Harbor, to better contextualize the park with surrounding natural elements, and to make a connection along Front Street to Highway 101. The General Development Plan was accepted by the Crescent City Council and approved by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and Elk Valley Rancheria in March 2023.

3.4. Relationship with other projects

3.4.1. Front Street Improvements
The Front Street Improvements project includes both subsurface infrastructure improvements as well as landscape, street modification and roadway design modifications for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Most recently the project includes Front Street between Play and N Streets, outside of the northern perimeter of Beachfront Park. These improvements are separate from the elements to be included under the Proposed Project, and associated impacts related to those improvements were addressed under separate environmental reviews (SCH# 2025011077). Such improvements will, however, functionally enhance Beachfront Park by providing safer pedestrian, bicyclist, and vehicle access. The Front Street Improvements project began in 2020 and is anticipated to be completed in 2025.

3.4.2. Beachfront Park Pump Track
Based on requirements associated with the grant funding for the pump track, currently in the northwest corner of the park (see Figure 3a), the initial phase of work began in summer 2023 with the import of fill material from the Front Street improvements and completed in fall 2024. Potential impacts related to construction were considered under a separate environmental review. A Notice of Exemption (SCH #2023120756) was filed to cover construction activities related to the Pump Track and this project is mostly completed.

3.5. Future Phases
The City of Crescent City envisions three future phases after implementation of the Proposed Project (Phase 1)1
. Phase 2 will add new paths, reconfigure the soccer fields, add basketball and pickleball courts and additional picnic facilities, create a labyrinth, and is anticipated to complete the Tolowa Garden.

However, because Phase 2 elements are similar to those analyzed under Phase 1, this document covers the physical placement/construction activities of these improvements but does not include the operations, as those details are unknown at this time and funding is not secured.

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3.6. Existing Conditions
Beachfront Park was established after the 1964 Tsunami (triggered by the Good Friday Earthquake in South Central Alaska) that struck Crescent City. Downtown Crescent City suffered extensive damage and all the rubble from the tsunami damage was pushed over the Front Street seawall onto the mudflat.

Prior to construction of the park, approximately 18 inches of sandy fill was placed over the debris.

Evidence of the tsunami damage remains with large concrete chunks and riprap providing shoreline armoring along the beach and the Elk Creek Estuary.

Beachfront Park is characterized as a flat and grassy expanse, landscaped with mature Monterey pine and Monterey Cypress trees around the northern and eastern perimeter, both of which are listed as rare and endangered plants on the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Inventory of Rare Plants. A small number of Coast redwoods are also interspersed throughout the park, which struggle with the high salt content present in maritime fog. The park provides habitat for various species of plants and wildflowers, including Wolf’s evening primrose (Oenothera wolfii), a flowering plant native to the coastline of southern Oregon and northern California, which is also listed as a rare and endangered plant on the CNPS Inventory of Rare Plants. A botanical survey for Wolf’s evening primrose was conducted in summer 2023 and Figure 4 shows the locations of the identified plants, including both native and invasive/hybrid specimens.

Existing park elements include the Kid Town playground, Crescent City Dog Town (dog park), Fred Endert Municipal Pool (indoor public pool), Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center, Northcoast Marine Mammal Center, picnic shelter and concrete tables, gazebo, A-frame picnic structures, fire pits, soccer fields, disc golf course, bike racks, benches, historical markers for the S.S. Emidio and Billy Boone Square, two public restrooms, chain link and wood fencing, and a sea wall.

The park also has two parking lots – one adjacent to the Kid Town playground (corner of Stamps Way and Play Street), and the other serving the Fred Endert Municipal Pool. On-street parking exists along Battery Street/Howe Drive, Stamps Way, and Play Street, in addition to parking lots at the Fred Ender Municipal Pool and Kid Town playground (the park currently has a capacity for approximately 323 vehicles).

Perimeter sidewalks and paths provide pedestrian and bicycle access to the park, including the California Coastal Trail, a portion of which begins at Elk Creek and runs along Battery Street/Howe Drive until it turns north at A Street near Battery Point. The Crescent City Wastewater Treatment Plant sits just outside the southwest boundary of the park between Battery Street/Howe Drive and B Street.

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3.7. Proposed Project
The elements comprising each of the Proposed Project sub-phases (i.e., Phases 1A-1D) are summarized here and described in further detail in the following sections. These include Phase 1A: completion of pump track; Phase 1B: Tolowa Paths of Culture, amphitheater and waterfront Plaza, and general park improvements; Phase 1C: Front Street improvements and “S” curve Berms. 2 These components are also
depicted in Figures 3 and 3a-3d.

3.7.1. Phase 1A: Completion of Pump Track and Access

3.7.1.1. Pump Track
The Beachfront Park Pump Track consists of an asphalt path with rollers and berms constructed of imported aggregate base fill material source from the Front Street Reconstruction Project adjacent to Beach Front Park (see Section 2.4.1 above). The Pump Track provides riders the opportunity to use a pumping action for propulsion instead of pedaling or pushing. Staging for construction for the Pump Track began in summer 2023, with the import of material (approximately 1,700 cubic yards) from the adjacent Front Street improvement project (see Section 2.4.2 above).

The Pump Track is approximately 18,000 square feet (approximately 7,819 square feet consisting of asphalt), residing east of Dog Town and south of Front Street. A new concrete pad and utility extensions will be constructed to support the future installation of restroom facilities adjacent to the Pump Track.

Additional future elements will include a new fence around the Pump Track and paved paths for connected access. The existing Front Street sidewalk will also be extended to provide access to the pump track and the California Coastal Trail, completing a 1-mile loop trail around the perimeter of Beachfront Park (as part of Phase 1B). The paved loop is intended for jogging and walking and would include two outdoor exercise equipment stations along the route. Stormwater from new impervious surfaces would be treated by rain gardens sized to meet California stormwater quality standards.

3.7.2. Phase 1B: Tolowa Paths of Culture, Amphitheater and Waterfront Plaza, and General Park Improvements

3.7.2.1. Tolowa Interpretive Trail and Interpretive Nodes Currently, the California Coastal Trail traverses the eastern and southern perimeter of Beachfront Park and then routes north near Battery Point, just west of the Project site. The eastern portion of the Coastal Trail would be reconstructed to Stamps Way with the Tolowa Interpretative Trail, a dedicated multiuse path honoring the Tolowa indigenous people. Trail reconstruction would begin just south of the intersection of Front Street and K Street on the northeastern portion of the Project site and would run the eastern and southern perimeter of the park along Battery Street/Howe Drive until it meets B Street.

The trail would be constructed with vehicular concrete paving to allow access for maintenance vehicles and would conform to all national accessibility standards. The trail itself would be approximately 1,200 linear feet and typically 12 feet wide throughout. Three interpretive nodes would be installed along the trail (see Figure 3c and 3d) to educate visitors about Tolowa culture and celebrate their history. These nodes would be in the form of a sculptural redwood tree, burden basket and canoe, with interactive placards (QR codes) explaining their cultural significance to the Tolowa people. Visitors would be able to 2 Ibid.

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These stations will be solar powered and offer a place to rest while listening to the history of the Tolowa culture.

3.7.2.2. Tolowa Botanical Garden
The eastern portion of the Tolowa Botanical Garden would be situated in the northeast portion of the park, just south of the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center along Elk Creek (immediately east of and accessible from the Interpretive Trail) as shown in Figure 3c. The proposed area, currently consisting primarily of turf grass with coniferous trees would be landscaped with new plant beds, each containing native plant forbs, grasses, and shrubs that the Tolowa people traditionally used for medicinal, nutritional, and ceremonial purposes. A concrete walking path would bisect the garden, allowing entry/exit points from the Interpretive Trail. The garden would also include newly planted native tree species, including bay laurel, cascara buckthorn, Douglas fir, and Sitka spruce. The western portion of the garden, to be located on the large lawn adjacent to the Del North County Visitor/Cultural Center, would comprise similar elements with additional plant species and trees.

3.7.3. Amphitheater and Waterfront Plaza

3.7.3.1. Amphitheater
A new outdoor amphitheater would be located immediately south of Play Street and west of the Fred Endert Municipal Pool parking lot (see Figure 3b). Elements would include a mechanical stage canopy, concrete stage and foundation, which would accommodate lighting and sound, near the southeast corner of Stamps Way and Play Street. Lawn seating in front of the central staging area would be accessible via new concrete paths, and would consist of an oval grassy area, approximately 23,500 square feet, and an adjacent 40,200 square foot topographic relief/berm, approximately 8 feet in height, which would provide additional seating on a grass surface and improved views of the harbor. The current location for the amphitheater berm is in a 3-foot depression and the berm would be raised approximately 5 feet above the existing segment of the Coastal Trail.

Fill for the berm will come from dredge spoils from the Harbor Authority (tested and verified safe materials). Together, these two features could accommodate approximately 2,000 people during concerts and events. Stormwater from new impervious surfaces would be treated by rain gardens and filter strips sized to meet California stormwater quality standards. The amphitheater layout is depicted in Appendix D along with photographs of a similar stage/awning structure in Azaelia Park in Brookings, Oregon.

3.7.3.2. Waterfront Plaza
The waterfront plaza (including the “boomerang” shape, farmers market hardscape area, and surrounding pathways for the food trucks to park), approximately 28,000 square feet, would be located immediately southwest of the amphitheater and east of the intersection of Stamps Way and Howe Drive, would include new paved surfacing and curbing, seawalls and turf lawn (see Figure 3b). The space would host regular farmers markets and would include five docking stations for food trucks. Stormwater from City of Crescent City
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3.7.3.3. Waterfront Overlook
To enhance views of the ocean, a waterfront overlook would be constructed as an extension from the waterfront plaza, overlooking Crescent Harbor (see Figure 3b). The concrete overlook would be approximately 1,800 square feet, with guardrails. Stormwater from new impervious surfaces would be treated by rain gardens and filter strips sized to meet California stormwater quality standards.

3.7.4. General Park Improvements

3.7.4.1. Stamps Way Entry Signage
The Project would include improvements to the park entrance at Stamps Way, at the intersection of Front Street and H Street (see Figure 3b). New elements would include new concrete walls at the southwest and southeast corners of Stamps Way and Front Street, new concrete paving, and new signage to direct pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. New back lighting would be installed to illuminate the park entry signage and would comply with dark sky requirements.

3.7.4.2. Universally Accessible Inclusive Play Area
A new accessible and inclusive play area would be constructed adjacent to the existing Kid Town play area (see Figure 3b). This area would include soft, poured-in-place rubber surfacing, concrete paving along a semi-circular path, artificial turf, fencing, and picnic tables. New play equipment (e.g., swings, boat, tree, etc.), as well as a water play area (e.g., sand, water pump/channel, boulders, etc.) would also be installed. Stormwater from new impervious surfaces would be treated by rain gardens and filter strips sized to meet California stormwater quality standards.

3.7.4.3. Kamome Plaza
Adjacent to the new play area would be a new plaza featuring a replica of the boat that washed up in Crescent City from the Japanese city of Rikuzentakata in 2013 (see Figure 3b), resulting from the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan two years earlier. The plaza includes the replica boat (which bears the name Kamome in Japanese, or seagull) and would be approximately 1,610 square feet and consist of concrete paving and seatwalls. Stormwater from new impervious surfaces would be treated by rain gardens and filter strips sized to meet California stormwater quality standards.

3.7.4.4. New Restrooms
A new restroom facility is proposed to be installed at Kid Town. The 4-stall restroom building would be approximately 21 feet by 16 feet and would be made of precast concrete or concrete masonry units. The restroom would connect to a sewer main along Howe Drive via new subsurface sanitary lines. Restrooms would also include wall mounted luminaires for visibility and safety. As previously mentioned, a second 4-stall restroom and other improvements will be added adjacent to the Pump Track (see Section 3.7.1.1) when funding becomes available.

3.7.4.5. Parking
Currently, vehicle parking is available at two primary parking lots: a 19,000 square foot lot immediately west of Kid Town (approximately 41 spaces), and a 14,000 square foot lot south of the Fred Endert Municipal Pool building (approximately 25 spaces). There is also a small row of parking (approximately 6 spaces) just west of the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center accessed from Play Street. Additionally, on-street parking exists throughout the Project area along Play Street, Stamps Way, Howe Drive, and along Front Street near the park entrances (a combined total of approximately 228 spaces).

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Table 1: Beachfront Park Existing and Proposed Parking
Parking Location Existing
Spaces
Proposed
Phase 1
Proposed
Overall
Project*
Play Street (Street Parking) 40 27 27
Stamps Way (Street Parking) 46 46 66
Kidtown Parking Lot 41 41 41
Gravel Lot 10 0 0
Pool Parking Lot (North) 12 12 12
Pool Parking Lot (South) 25 34 34
Discovery Center Parking 7 7 23**
Howe Drive (Street Parking) 134 131 121
Howe Drive West (Street
Parking)
8 8 28
Totals 323 306 352
*Includes proposed parking from subsequent phases, based on General Development Plan ** Includes changes to Front Street associated with Discovery Center

3.7.4.6. Landscaping, Planting, and Irrigation
New landscaping and plantings would occur throughout the park. In general, improvements would include new plant beds and soil (approximately 4-inches in depth), bark mulch, planted berms, native shrubs and groundcovers, and native deciduous and coniferous trees (with minimum 12-inch-deep planting pits for trees). Appendix A shows the proposed planting list and schedule. A key feature will be berms/dune forms based on landforms at the Tolowa Dunes State Park that will be planted with American dune grass (Leymus mollis) or meadow barley (Hordeum brachyantherum).

Filter strips and rain gardens would also be installed in areas where new paved surfacing would generate additional stormwater runoff. New irrigation lines would be installed for planting beds, lawn areas and City of Crescent City
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3.7.4.7. Signage, Lighting and Utilities
New signage would be placed throughout the site, including for traffic and parking, rules and wayfinding, and other informational signs as needed. In addition to the park entry and exterior restroom lighting discussed above, the Project would involve new bollard lighting (at hip level) to illuminate pathways around the amphitheater (all limited to 3000 Kelvin or less). No new overhead lighting would be added to the parking areas beyond what is currently there.

To address new electrical loads (e.g., lighting, needs for amphitheater and waterfront plaza), new pad mounted electrical cabinets will be placed on the northwest and northeast sides and southern portion of the Project site, respectively. Special purpose receptacles in lockable weatherproof enclosures will be mounted on above-grade pedestals for vendors and food trucks on the waterfront plaza and along the waterfront in concrete benches.

Additional subsurface utilities to be installed include new water and sewer lines, storm drains and inlets, electrical conduits and trenching, electrical utility transformers, a branch and secondary conduit system, and supporting appurtenances and infrastructure. The utilities are shown in Appendix B.

3.7.5. Phase 1C: Front Street Improvements, Cultural Center Entryway Reconfiguration and Gateway Features
As part of the gateway/entrance to Beachfront Park, a reconfiguration of the entry to the Del Norte County Cultural Center is being planned with a ground level entry to the building and a plaza replacing the current Porte Cochere. Two gateway features will be placed: one between L and M Streets, and one just west of K Street.

3.7.6 Phase 1D: Redwoods Discovery Center Improvements Facility Renovations Phase 1D would include the remodel and renovation of the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center to become the Redwoods Discovery Center. This proposed repurposing would house the National Park Service, California State Parks, Redwood Parks Conservancy as well as the current tenant, the Del Norte Chamber of Commerce. This document covers the physical placement/construction activities of these improvements but does not include the operations, as those details are unknown at this time and funding is not secured.

3.7.7 Phase 2: Sports Fields Replacement/ Renovations
Phase 2 (Figures 3a, 3b, 3c) of the project will include the development of new sports fields in the 22- acre central portion of the park, where existing sports fields exisit, along with connecting paths. This document covers the physical placement/construction activities of improvements for Phase 2 but does not include the operations, as those details are unknown at this time and funding is not secured.

3.8. Site Preparation Activities
Prior to construction of any of the Project elements, construction crews will prepare the site as follows.

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3.8.1. Demolition:

Various existing park elements and furnishings would be removed, including elements comprising the existing park entrance, select paved areas, curbs, and chain link or wooden fencing throughout the site.

It is anticipated that the existing restroom at the Kid Town playground would be demolished. Select furnishings such as aging picnic tables, benches and trash receptacles would also be recycled, reused or disposed of at a landfill. Finally, approximately 45 trees would be removed, consisting of Cypress and Pine species, and primarily located in the Amphitheater area. Appendix C shows the tree removals in the Phase 1B portion of the project. Additional tree removals may be necessary within Phase 1C; however, specific removals have not yet been identified.

3.8.2. Site Preparation, Salvage and Protection:

Portions of the site to be altered will be cleared and grubbed in preparation for new park elements. A number of existing elements will be salvaged for reuse, including the existing site monuments. Trees to remain in place would be marked with protective fencing. All identified native Wolf’s evening primrose would be clearly flagged and avoided (see Chapter 3.4, Biological Resources, for additional information on measures to protect plant species).

3.8.3. Earthwork:

Excavation depths for project elements would range from approximately 2 to 4 feet. For placement of hardscape surfaces (e.g., walking paths, playground and parking areas) excavation would occur at a depth ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 feet, and 2 to 6 feet for structural elements (e.g., playground equipment, interpretive nodes, restroom, entry walls, etc.). Excavation for rain gardens and filter strips would occur at a depth of 2 to 4 feet. Additionally, new subsurface utilities associated with the Project would be excavated generally from 2 to 4 feet, with a maximum of 10 feet for a sewer line.

Elements such as the Pump Track, playground, walking paths and plaza areas would require grading and placement of imported fill, which would come from tested and approved dredging spoils from Crescent Harbor. This material would also be used to construct the berms near the amphitheater and potentially adjacent to the “S” curves on Highway 101.

3.9. Project Implementation

3.9.1. Summary of Land Disturbance
During construction, approximately 6 acres would be temporarily disturbed, and 6 acres would be permanently disturbed in Phase 1. This would include approximately 6 acres of temporary vegetation community loss and approximately 3 acres of permanent vegetation community loss in Phase 1. An additional 22-acres of existing sports fields will be replaced/renovated with new sports fields. Potential effects to vegetation communities resulting from project operation are described in more detail in Chapter 4.4, Biological Resources.

3.9.2. Access and Staging
Beachfront Park will remain accessible to the public during Project construction but with temporary road closures. Throughout 2025, the entrance at Play Street off Front Street, will be temporarily closed during installation of the new road upgrades as well as improvements to the exterior of the Cultural Center (however the park will still be accessible at Play Street via Stamps Way). At this time, Front Street between Highway 101 and I Street will remain closed (along with a small portion of K Street that abuts Front Street). During this period, traffic will be re-routed along 3rd Street and then down H Street in order to access the Park via Stamps Way, as well as at Battery Street via B Street. The portion of the California City of Crescent City
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Throughout 2026, the portion of Play street between Stamps Way and the Fred Endert Municipal Pool will be temporarily closed, along with the playground and grassy area south of Play Street and east of Stamps Way (i.e., future site of the amphitheater). Other access to the park via Stamps Way as well as at Battery Street via B Street will remain open, along with a portion of Play Street (just off of Front Street), allowing access to the pool and Del Norte County Visitor Center. However, the portion of the California Coastal Trail from just east of the visitor center down to Stamps Way will remain closed for the duration of construction in 2026 (see Appendix F).

The Project includes two adjoining staging areas to be located in the proposed amphitheater location, which combined would total approximately 70,000 square feet. The northern portion of this area (“Area A”) would be used for material storage and as a dry good laydown area (e.g., playground equipment, and other materials such as piping, inlets and signage, ,etc.). The southern portion of this area (“Area B”) would be used for stockpiling fill for the amphitheater (e.g., fill storage, stored excavated material, sod, etc.). See Appendix G.

3.9.3. Water use
The estimated water demand during Project construction would be approximately 50,000 gallons over 13 months. Water would primarily be used for dust control, increasing soil moisture content, and irrigation needs for revegetation and/or erosion control. During construction, watering would occur intermittently as required by park elements. Demand is expected to increase during installation of project elements requiring new vegetation and/or grasses. During operation, vegetation would be irrigated via new PVC lines connected to existing service lines. Water efficient sprinklers would be installed and automated for water conservation. It is expected that water usage would decrease from the existing usage as lawn areas would be reduced, planting areas would include less water demand, and some of the irrigation systems would change to more efficient drip irrigation for the plantings.

3.9.4. Electrical Power Needs
Construction equipment, trailers, and security lighting and would require electrical power for operation.

It is anticipated that power needed during construction would be provided from adjacent power lines in the park. During operation, demand for power would be limited to bollard, entryway, and restroom lighting, as well as any digital components for the interpretive nodes. Power would also be utilized for food trucks (via docking stations) and for concerts held at the amphitheater. The City anticipates that the park will host approximately 10-15 concerts per year, primarily in the summer.

3.9.5. Materials and Spoils management/disposal
Construction materials would include a mix of concrete, asphalt, rock, engineered fill, dredge spoils and topsoil. Approximate quantities are listed in Table 2 below. Fill material generated from construction of pathways, pump track, playground and plaza areas would be reused onsite to the extent possible.

Table 2: Imported Materials and Quantities

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Dredge Spoils 7,500 Cubic Yards
Concrete 1,500 Cubic Yards
Rock 1,800 Cubic Yards
Topsoil 2,600 Cubic Yards
Raingarden Soil Blend 300 Cubic Yards

3.9.6. Site Clean-up and Waste Disposal

3.9.6.1. Post Construction Site Condition
Upon completion of construction activities, the contractor would repave all damaged surfaces, replace any damaged park furnishings (e.g., fencing, etc.), restore vegetation, and remove all construction materials from the site.

All disturbed areas will be revegetated, and any newly graded, unpaved surfaces will be replanted with native plants per specific planting plans for playground, and waterfront plaza (see Appendix A for planting diagrams).

3.9.6.2. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Because the Project will involve disturbance greater than 12 acres, the City is required to obtain coverage under the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Construction Storm Water General Permit and develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The City’s construction contractor would implement the SWPPP during Project construction, which would include periodic inspections and monitoring, and installation of the City’s Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent pollutants, sediment and dust from entering Elk Creek, Crescent Harbor, and the City’s storm sewer system.

3.9.6.3. Hazards and Hazardous materials
Hazardous materials anticipated to be used during construction include:
 Diesel fuel
 Lubricating grease
 Gasoline
 Herbicides (as needed)
 Pesticides (as needed)
All hazardous materials would be stored in designated locations away from any potentially sensitive areas (e.g., drainage areas, Elk Creek, playground) in accordance with state and local laws. Storage tanks over 55 gallons or more would require secondary containment. Any herbicides or pesticides for revegetation or pest management would be stored in accordance with applicable local, state and/or federal requirements, and would be stored offsite at a City storage yard.

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3.9.6.4. Waste Management
Any materials that cannot be reused onsite (e.g., fill material) or recycled would be disposed of at a licensed disposal facility. During operation, the collection of solid waste and recycling would be provided by Recology Del Norte through the Del Norte Solid Wate Management Authority.

3.9.7. Traffic Management/Access
Equipment and materials would be delivered to the site via the entrances at Stamps Way and/or Play Street via Front Street and Highway 101. Standard traffic control measures would be implemented in accordance with City requirements during construction to avoid interference with traffic flow along Front Street. Such measures could include scheduling major truck trips and deliveries to avoid peak traffic hours, posting warning and detour signs for motorists, setting up temporary lane closure procedures, and placing cones to alert drivers.

During construction, most of the park west of Stamps Way would be accessible to visitors, and ingress/egress will be maintained along Howe Drive. Construction would be phased to result in the least disturbance feasible for park visitors.

3.9.8. Workforce and Equipment
During construction, it is anticipated that a maximum of 20 workers would be onsite throughout construction, and that approximately 950 haul trips would be necessary to deliver/remove materials (per Section 3.9.5 above) and/or bring equipment onsite. The type of equipment that would be required to implement the Proposed Project is anticipated to include:
 Dozer
 Excavator
 Front-end Loader
 Dump Trucks
 Vibratory Roller
 Graders
 Asphalt Paver
 Water Truck

3.9.9. Construction Schedule
Construction of the Proposed Project would last approximately 13 months and is anticipated to begin the spring of 2025 and be completed by summer of 2026. Table 4 includes construction sequencing and duration of activity; however, timelines are preliminary and will be finalized by the construction contractor and the City.

Noise-producing construction activity would generally occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, per the City of Crescent City’s noise ordinance.

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3.10. Permits and Approvals
The permits and regulatory compliance requirements for the proposed Project are described in Table 5 by permitting agency or approval authority.

Table 5 Applicable Permit and Regulatory Requirements

Regulatory
Agency
Law/Regulation Purpose Permit/Authorization
Type
Regional Water
Quality Control
Board
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Section 402
Regulates discharges of
pollutants.

NPDES Construction
General Permit
California
Coastal
Commission
Coastal Zone
Management Act
Applies to national
coastal zone, including
shoreline development.

Coastal Development
Permit
Construction Phase and Activity Estimated Duration Timeline Phase 1A – Pump Track Completed
8/2024
Phase 1A – Trail Construction Completed
2/2025
Phase 1B – Site and Equipment Mobilization 1 month April 2026 Phase 1B – Demo 2 month May - June 2026
Phase 1B – Grading & Utilities 4 months July – Oct 2026 Phase 1B – Concrete and Paving 4 months Aug 26 – Nov 26 Phase 1B – Playground, Interpretive & Planting 3 months Aug – Oct 26 Phase 1B – Punch List, Clean up, Demobilization 1 month Dec 2026 Phase 1C – Site and Equipment Mobilization 1 month June 2025 Phase 1C – Demo 1 month August 2025
Phase 1C – Grading & Utilities 2 months Aug – Oct 2025
Phase 1B & 1C – Concrete for all walkways and Tolowa
Cultural Trail
2 months Oct 2025-Mar
2026
Phase 1B & 1C – Interpretive & Planting@ Cultural
Center and Tolowa Cultural Trail and Nodes
2 months Sept 2025
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Law/Regulation Purpose Permit/Authorization
Type
Native American
Heritage
Commission /
California Native
American Tribes
Assembly Bill 52 (AB-52)
The City must consult
with California Native
American Tribes if tribal
cultural resources may
be affected by the
Project.

Consultation
State Historic
Preservation
Officer
PRC 5024 & 5024.5
The City must consult
with State Historic
Preservation Officer if
historic or prehistoric
resources may be
affected by the Project.

Consultation
California
Department of
Transportation
California Streets and
Highways Code (Section
660)
The City must apply for
an encroachment permit
to access work areas that
traverse Caltrans rightof-way.

Encroachment permit
City of Crescent
City
Local Policies and
Requirements
Ensure compliance with
City laws/ordinances for
building construction and
public safety
Building/ Grading
Permit

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4. Environmental Checklist
This chapter assesses the Project’s environmental impacts based on the environmental checklist provided in Appendix G of the state’s CEQA Guidelines. The environmental resources and potential environmental impacts of the Project are described in the individual subsections below. Each section provides a brief overview of the environmental and regulatory setting for each resource topic to help the reader understand the potential effects of the proposed Project. In addition, each section includes a discussion of the rationale used to determine the significance level of the Project’s environmental impact for each checklist question. For environmental impacts that have the potential to be significant, mitigation measures are identified that would reduce the severity of the impact to a less-than-significant level. Reference documents reviewed for relevant information are cited as applicable. The analysis considers the long-term, direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of the proposed Project. Environmental impacts are separated into the following categories:

Less Than Significant Impact. This category is identified when the project would result in impacts below the threshold of significance, and no mitigation measures are required.

Any “No Impact” answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis.)
The environmental factors checked below would potentially be affected by the Project, as discussed in the sections that follow but all are found to be less than significant with mitigation. ☒ Aesthetics ☐ Agriculture and Forestry
Resources
☒ Air Quality
☒ Biological Resources ☒ Cultural Resources ☐ Energy
☐ Geology / Soils ☐ Greenhouse Gas Emissions ☒ Hazards & Hazardous Materials
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☐ Land Use / Planning ☐ Mineral Resources
☐ Noise ☐ Population / Housing ☐ Public Services
☐ Recreation ☐ Transportation ☒ Tribal Cultural Resources ☐ Utilities / Services ☐ Wildfire ☒ Mandatory Findings of Significance
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4.1. Aesthetics
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a
scenic vista?
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
c) In non-urbanized areas, substantially
degrade the existing visual character or
quality of public views of the site and its
surroundings? (Public views are those that are
experienced from a publicly accessible
vantage point). If the project is in an
urbanized area, would the project conflict
with applicable zoning and other regulations
governing scenic quality?
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
d) Create a new source of substantial light or
glare which would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Environmental and Regulatory Setting
The Project site is located approximately four miles southwest of the junction of U.S. Highway 101 and U.S. Highway 199, in northwest Del Norte County. It is situated along Crescent Harbor, between Elk Creek and the Pacific Ocean. Within the project vicinity, scenic resources include views of the Pacific Ocean to the south and west, including the Battery Point Lighthouse, the Redwood National and State Parks and Six Rivers National Forest to the east. Views to the north are mostly obscured by residential and commercial buildings. The topography of the Project site is relatively flat, and vegetation primarily consists of grasses and mature Monterey pine and cypress trees, and a small number of coast redwoods.

The Project site is bounded by Front Street to the north, the Battery Park lighthouse and B Street Pier to the west, Crescent City Harbor to the south, and Elk Creek and the Lighthouse Cove RV Park to the east.

The Crescent City General Plan (CCGP) and Local Coastal Plan (LCP) identify several coastal scenic resources within the planning area, including coastal vista points, coastal scenic view corridors and coastal historic scenic resources. The following sites are within or in the vicinity of the Project area:

Battery Point, the B Street Pier, Elk Creek Bridge, and Fisherman’s Memorial (at Citizen’s Dock).

The LCP provides the following related to aesthetics and scenic resources:

Goal 5.E: To encourage the maintenance of the visual and scenic beauty of Crescent City.

Policy 5.E.1: The scenic and visual qualities of coastal areas shall be considered and protected as a resource of public importance. Permitted development shall be sited and designed to: (a) protect views to and along the ocean and scenic coastal areas, including, but not limited to, the City of Crescent City
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Policy 5.E.7. All public facilities and new development shall be required, whenever feasible, to use low-energy shielded lights with a downward directed cast for better efficiency and to minimize nighttime glare.

Discussion of Impacts
a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? The Project site and designated scenic resources will be visible to the general public from surrounding streets and sidewalks as well as recreationists utilizing portions of the park and adjacent areas that will continue to be accessible during construction, including bicycle lanes and sidewalks on Front Street, pedestrian areas around the Battery, as well as the B Street Pier. Construction equipment and materials will be stored in either of the two staging areas depending on which element of the Project is under construction. Construction equipment and material stockpiles would be visible to park users and motorists on Front Street and other nearby local streets. As such, the presence of equipment and materials could temporarily impair views of the Pacific Ocean and Battery Point Lighthouse; however, given that the duration of construction will be short-term, the nature of construction activities (e.g., playground upgrades, cultural trail, landscape improvements, earthworks, etc.), and construction phasing (elements of the projects will not be constructed simultaneously), the effects on scenic vistas during construction would be less-than-significant.

The Project will both enhance existing park features and construct new amenities that will improve the quality of the park for residents and visitors alike. Existing beach access points will not be modified or removed while various recreation areas (Phase 1A and 1B elements) will be developed or updated, including the constructed Pump Track, new pathways connecting adjacent streets, small plazas, an amphitheater, waterfront plaza for farmers markets and Tolowa Interpretive Trail, expansion of the children's play area with inclusive play features, and completion of a 1-mile running/walking loop. Other features include a new entryway and signage, two new restrooms, landscape improvements, various site furnishings (e.g., benches, bike racks, signage, etc.), parking lot upgrades, limited new lighting, and various subsurface utilities, as depicted in Figure 3d. Park redevelopment will also enhance the California Coastal Trail by incorporating stories of the Tolowa people using three interpretive nodes along the portion of the trail running parallel to Elk Creek. An additional three temporary interpretive stations will be placed along Howe Drive. The Project also includes removal of a number of landscaped Cypress and Pine trees. With the proposed upgrades, views of the park setting will be enhanced and views of the harbor will increase from tree removal, trail improvements and the elevated berm placed as part of the amphitheater. Throughout the Beachfront Park views will generally remain the same as they currently exisit.

Finally, Phase 1C elements include reconfiguration of the entry to the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center (including ground level entry to the building a plaza replacing the current Porte Cochere, see Figure 3, 3c, and 3d). While reviewed separately under CEQA SCH# 2025011077, along the Front Street corridor there will be installation of two gateway features (one between L and M Streets, and one just west of K Street), and eight planted berms along the “S curves” on Highway 101 to help direct attention toward the gateway features and tie thematically to landforms proposed for the park.

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Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 39 January 2025 Given the scale and location of the Proposed Project elements, none would alter views of the historic Battery Point Lighthouse, west of Beachfront Park. The proposed amphitheater stage area would include a concrete stage and foundation, and a mechanical canopy (approximately 21 feet in height when raised) near the southeast corner of Stamps Way and Play Street (see Appendix D). The canopy would typically be raised during events and concerts. The proposed amphitheater seating area would consist of an expanded grassy berm area from which concertgoers can view the stage, approximately 8 feet in height; however, because there is an existing 3-foot depression in the location of the proposed amphitheater berm, the berm itself would only rise to approximately 5 feet above the existing path (i.e., Coastal Trail), thus preserving the view corridor of the harbor between the proposed plaza and amphitheater. Further new lookout points along the water to the south and east of the amphitheater, including from the berms itself, will offer new and enhanced vantage points from which to view the harbor and ocean. Finally, the two gateway structures, consisting of concrete and steel and be approximately 15-20 feet in height, would be located along Front Street adjacent to and northeast of the Cultural Center.

While the majority of trees would remain onsite and be protected according to the Project’s Tree Protection and Removal Plan (see Appendix C), construction of certain elements would involve removal of approximately 45 trees, mostly cypress and pine species, but which would include select Monterey Cypress. However, any tree removal would be subject to the City’s approval, and removal of any Monterey cypress would be done in compliance with the City of Crescent City’s Code of Ordinance §

12.34.30, which would involve 2:1 replacement (see Chapter 4.4, Biological Resources).

Thus, given most Project elements primarily include landscape improvements or park infrastructure (e.g., non-enclosed structures) that would not obstruct views, or those that would enhance views (e.g., berms, pathways and overlooks), and that trees would be protected and/or removed in compliance with the City’s requirements, the overall project would enhance the overall scenic environment of the park itself and harbor area, and impacts to scenic vistas would be less than significant. b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
The Project would not substantially impact scenic resources. The Project site is located just west of Highway 101, a portion of which is designated as a scenic highway. However, the Project would not impact scenic views from the highway. As described in 4.1a above, several trees will be removed within the Project area, however, this would be done subject to the City’s approval and in compliance with Crescent City Municipal Code. Further, the Project’s various landscape improvements and tree plantings would improve the overall visual quality of the park. There are neither historic buildings nor rock outcroppings within the park. The Battery Point Lighthouse, just west of the Project site, is the only designated nearby historic resource; however, as described in 4.1a, none of the proposed park improvements would impede any public views. Therefore, impacts to scenic resources would be less than significant.
c. In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from a publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? The Project is located in an urbanized area on the southern edge of Crescent City, and offers views of Crescent City Harbor, the Pacific Ocean, and Battery Point Lighthouse. Construction activities occurring within Beachfront Park would be visible from Front Street, B Street, as well as by recreationists using the park, including portions of the California Coastal Trail. The presence of construction equipment and City of Crescent City
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Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 40 January 2025 stockpiled materials may temporarily impair the quality of public views within and in the vicinity of the Project area, and the visual character of the park. However, the Project’s construction timeframe would be temporary and short in duration (i.e., approximately 13 months). Thus, construction-related impacts on the visual character and quality of public views of the Project area would be less than significant and would not conflict with the CCGP and LCP goals.

Once complete, the proposed park improvements would not alter views of the Battery Point Lighthouse or significantly alter views of the harbor or ocean. As previously described, the proposed amphitheater berm itself would only rise to approximately 5 feet above the existing path (i.e., Coastal Trail), thus preserving the view corridor of the harbor between the proposed plaza and amphitheater. Further, the many of the proposed park elements would include new and enhanced views from which to view the ocean and harbor.

Limited nighttime lighting, primarily at the park entrance, restrooms and bollard lighting (at hip level) to illuminate pathways, would be fleetingly visible to motorists, pedestrians or bicyclists on Front Street.

Additionally, the limited nature of this lighting would not degrade park’s scenic quality and would not conflict with zoning or other regulations. The Project would thus maintain scenic vistas and increase the overall quality and visual character of the area by offering new ocean-viewing vantage points for visitors, consistent with the City’s General Plan and Local Coastal Plan goals and policies. Therefore, the impacts would be less than significant.
d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
Existing sources of nighttime light and daytime glare are present in and around the Project site, including streetlights along Front Street, Play Street, and Stamps Way, as well as parking lot lighting from adjacent residential and/or commercial uses. During the day, minimal glare may occur from sunlight reflecting off parked cars or the windows and roofs of existing structures. Project construction would typically occur between 7:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Saturday, per the City’s Noise Ordinance, and would thus not require new light sources.

Limited new lighting is planned for park entry signs, exterior restroom lighting, bollard lighting (at hip level) to illuminate pathways around the amphitheater. No new overhead lighting would be added to the parking areas beyond what is currently there. Thus, the overall source of nighttime lighting would not significantly change from current conditions and would not pose a nuisance to motorists driving by or bicyclists and pedestrians using adjacent bike lanes and sidewalks. Additionally, the Project would not create a substantial change in visual contrast with the night sky beyond current conditions. Therefore, impacts related to glare and nighttime lighting would be less than significant.

4.2. Agriculture and Forest Resources
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland,
or Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared
pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
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Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural
use, or a Williamson Act contract?
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c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland
(as defined by Public Resources Code section
4526), or timberland zoned Timberland
Production (as defined by Government Code
section 51104(g))?
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conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
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environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
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Environmental and Regulatory Setting
The Project is located immediately south of downtown Crescent City adjacent to the harbor. The Project site is zoned Coastal Zone - Open Space District (CZO) and does not contribute to agricultural or forestry production in the area. The closest agriculturally zoned property is approximately 0.5 miles to the northeast outside of Crescent City limits, in an Agricultural General District (AG-5) under the Del Norte County General Plan. Similarly, the closest forestland zoned property is approximately 0.75 miles to the northeast outside of Crescent City limits, in a Timberland Preserve District (TPZ) under the Del Norte County General Plan. The Project site does contain farmlands of statewide importance.

The Crescent City Local Coastal Plan includes among its planning principles and goals the protection and enhancement of agriculture (Policies 1.B.3, 4.A.1, 4.A.3, 5.D.11).

Discussion of Impacts
a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? The Project is in an urban area on the southern edge of the City of Crescent City, adjacent to Crescent City Harbor. No land within or adjacent to the Project is classified as farmland by the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program. Thus, no Prime, Unique or Farmland of Statewide importance would be converted to a non-agricultural use, and therefore no impact would occur. b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? No agricultural land is located within the Project area. The Project site is currently zoned as Coastal Zone – Open Space (CZO) and will continue to be used as open space and as a public park. There is no zoning for agricultural use on or in the vicinity of the Project site. The Project site is not located in an area enrolled in a Williamson Act contract. Therefore, the Project would not conflict with zoning for agricultural use or Williamson Act contracts, and therefore no impact would occur.

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The Project site is currently zoned as Coastal Zone – Open Space (CZO) and does not include forest or timberland zoning designations. As such, the Project would not conflict with zoning for, or cause the rezoning of, forest land, timberland or timberland zoned Timberland Production lands. Therefore, no impact would occur.
d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? The Project area does not contain forest land and, as such, would not result in the loss of forest land or conversion to non-forest use. The proposed Project would enhance and beautify an existing park, through landscape, recreation and design improvements. Therefore, no impact would occur. e. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to nonforest use? No Impact. See responses to 4.2a-d above.

4.3. Air Quality
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of
the applicable air quality plan?
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increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non- attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
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pollutant concentrations?
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leading to odors) adversely affecting a
substantial number of people?
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Environmental and Regulatory Setting
California is divided into 15 air basins by EPA Region 9. Each air basin is managed by at least one air quality management district (AQMD) that is responsible for identifying and implementing air quality strategies to comply with ambient air quality standards. Air quality conditions in the AQMD are compared to ambient air quality standards set at the federal level (i.e., National Ambient Air Quality Standards, or NAAQS) and at the state level (i.e., California Ambient Air Quality Standards, or CAAQS), and attainment status is reported for criteria pollutants, including: Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), City of Crescent City
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The Project is within the North Coast Air Basin (NCAB), which extends from Sonoma County to the Oregon border. The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) manages the NCAB within Del Norte, Humboldt and Trinity counties. The NCAB is listed as “attainment” or designated “unclassified” for all state and federal ambient air quality standards, with the exception of suspended particulate matter (PM10) in Humboldt County only (NCUAQMD 2023). An area is designated in “attainment” if the state standard for a specified pollutant has not been violated over a three-year period.

The NCUAQMD monitors air quality in the vicinity of the Project at the Crescent Elk Middle School monitoring station located at 994 G Street in Crescent City. The NCUAQMD has not adopted significance thresholds, but rather utilizes the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) emission rates for stationary sources3
. Similarly, NCUAQMD has not adopted thresholds for toxics, and defers to the latest version of the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association’s "Health Risk Assessments for Proposed Land Use Project" to evaluate and reduce air pollution impacts from new development (NCUAQMD 2023).

In determining whether a project has significant air quality impacts on the environment, planners typically apply their local air district's thresholds of significance to projects in the environmental review process. However, the NCUAQMD has not formally adopted significance thresholds for land use or infrastructure projects. As such, the stationary source thresholds in District Rule 110 (New Source Review and Prevention of Significant Deterioration) are often used in environmental documents for the purposes of determining whether potential impacts from construction and operation of a project would be significant (NCUAQMD 2015).

Discussion of Impacts
a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Construction activities associated with the proposed Project will require temporary construction worker trips to and from the Project site, and the use of construction equipment. Such equipment would produce emissions consistent with park renovation projects including diesel engine exhaust and limited particulate matter. Construction of the proposed Project elements is estimated to take approximately 13 months, much of which would be conducted during the dry season. Construction would involve grading, minor earthworks, paving, fencing and installation of signage and lights. Hand tools will also be used for landscape improvements and plantings. The total area disturbed would be approximately 5 acres. Given that construction would be temporary and short-term and would comply with all applicable federal and state regulations for sources of air pollutants to comply with BACT emission rates for stationary sources (per ACUAQND guidance), the Project would not conflict with any air quality plan. Therefore, the impact will be less than significant.
b. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard?
3 As defined and listed in the NCUAQMD Rule and Regulations, Rule 110 - New Source Review (NSR) And Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), Section 5.1 - BACT (pages 8-9) City of Crescent City
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Therefore, the Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the region is in nonattainment during either construction or operation, and any potential impacts would be less than significant with mitigation. c. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? As defined by the California Air Resources Board, sensitive receptors are children, elderly, individuals with asthma and others whose are at a heightened risk of negative health outcomes due to exposure to air pollution. The NCUAQMD has not adopted guidance for health risk assessments or health risk significance thresholds, and instead recommends the use of the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) guidance document entitled “Health Risk Assessment for Proposed Land Use Projects” to assist lead agencies with the requirements of CEQA when projects may involve exposure to Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs). The document primarily focuses on addressing long-term public health risk impacts from and to proposed land use projects. The document does not provide guidance on how risk assessments for construction projects should be addressed in CEQA (CAPCOA 2009).

The limited and temporary emissions from construction activity are not significant because the emissions are not long-term and the Project is located in the North Coast Air Basin, which is listed as in “attainment” for all criteria pollutants. Further, all construction equipment used will meet the emission control requirements provided by the California Air Resources Board’s In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation (CARB 2011).

Fugitive dust has the potential to be generated during construction from activities including site preparation, grading, and trenching. Fugitive dust generated from construction activity can result in nuisances and localized health impacts. The NCAUQMD Regulation 1 prohibits nuisance dust generation, such as that generated by construction activity. To reduce potential impacts from fugitive dust generation during construction activity, the construction contractor will employ dust control measures as outlined in Mitigation Measure AIR-1. Therefore, any potential impacts will be reduced to a less than significant level by the application of Mitigation Measure AIR-1. d. Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people?
The Project involves site preparation, grading and installation of landscape features, recreation elements, limited hardscape features, and various cultural interpretative elements. Project construction will be limited in duration and intensity and any emissions from construction vehicles or equipment would be consistent with similar park projects. Further, construction of park elements would be staggered, further reducing concentrated emissions from occurring during construction activities. During City of Crescent City
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Therefore, impacts from other emissions would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measures
Mitigation AIR-1
To reduce potential impacts from fugitive dust generation during construction activity, the construction contractor will employ the following dust control measures:
• Apply water to active construction areas to minimize fugitive dust. • Cover trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose material. • Apply water on unpaved access roads and parking areas utilized for Project construction. • Sweep paved access roads and parking areas and sweep streets if visible material is carried onto adjacent public streets.
• Hydroseed or apply erosion control as appropriate for inactive construction areas. • Enclose, cover, or water open materials stockpiles.
• Limit traffic speeds to 15 mph on unpaved access roads. • Install erosion control measures to prevent silt runoff onto public roadways. • Seed or replant appropriate vegetation in disturbed areas within 30 days after project completion.

4.4. Biological Resources
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat modifications, on
any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by
the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or
NOAA Fisheries?
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riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service?
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or federally protected wetlands (including,
but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal,
etc.) through direct removal, filling,
hydrological interruption, or other means?
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of any native resident or migratory fish or
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resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery
sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or
ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
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Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan, or other
approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
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Environmental and Regulatory Setting
The Project is located on the southern edge of Crescent City, bounded by Front Street to the north, Elk Creek to the east, Crescent City Harbor to the south, and B Street to the west. Prior to Euro-American settlement and development of the town of Crescent City, the Project area likely consisted of mudflats, saltmarsh, sand dunes and the Elk Creek estuary. From the 1850s and into the mid-20th century, significant environmental changes occurred in the Project area including development of the harbor and the installation of a seawall along Front Street. In 1964, a large tsunami wave destroyed the Crecent City downtown, harbor and waterfront areas. Beachfront Park was established afterwards and was built with the rubble from the tsunami damage, after it was pushed over the Front Street seawall onto the mudflats. Subsequently, approximately 18 inches of sandy fill material was placed over the debris and the mudflat was converted into uplands. Presently, the Project area consists of open areas covered in mostly nonnative grasses or turf, paved roads and parking areas, several buildings and a line of shore pine (Pinus contorta), set back from the seawall along the harbor. Riparian habitat associated with the outlet of Elk Creek is located within the northeastern margins of the Project area. Additionally, there is a limited amount of native vegetation along the southwestern margins of the Project area that contains rare plants.

City of Crescent City Local Coastal Plan
The Crescent City Local Coastal Plan includes Goal 6A (Biological Resources), and Goal 6B (Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas) which are pertinent to the environmental analysis of the Project’s potential impacts to biological resources. The relevant goals and policies are provided below.

Biological Resources
Goal 6.A. To maintain and where possible enhance marine resources, coastal waters, and sensitive coastal habitats, thereby recognizing the economic and biologic significance of these resources.

General Policies

6.A.1. The biological productivity and the quality of coastal waters, streams, wetlands, estuaries, and lakes appropriate to maintain optimum populations of marine organisms and for the protection of human health are maintained and, where feasible, restored through, among other means, minimizing adverse effects of waste water discharges and entrainment, controlling runoff, preventing depletion of ground water supplies and substantial interference with surface City of Crescent City
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Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHAs)
Goal 6.B. To protect, restore, and enhance environmentally sensitive habitat areas that support fish and wildlife species throughout the Crescent City Planning Area.

General Policies

6.B.1. Environmentally sensitive habitat areas shall be protected against any significant disruption of habitat values, and only uses dependent on those resources shall be allowed within those areas. Development in areas adjacent to environmentally sensitive habitat areas and parks and recreation areas shall be sited and designed to prevent impacts which would significantly degrade those areas and shall be compatible with the continuance of those habitat and recreation areas.

6.B.2. The following are designated as specific environmentally sensitive habitat areas. This list of habitats is not inclusive of all environmentally sensitive habitat areas as defined by Section 30107.5 of the Coastal Act, either as may be currently present within the City, or as might be identified as environmentally sensitive habitat areas at some future time. Any areas not specifically designated in the LCP as environmentally sensitive habitat areas that meet the definition of environmentally sensitive habitat areas in Section 30107.5 of the Coastal Act shall be accorded all the protection provided for environmentally sensitive habitat areas in the LCP.

Coastal Estuary – A coastal water body usually semi-enclosed by land, but which has open, partially obstructed, or intermittent exchange with the ocean and in which ocean water is at least occasionally diluted with freshwater runoff from the land.

Coastal Wetland - Lands within the coastal zone which may be covered periodically or permanently with shallow water such as saltwater marshes, freshwater marshes, open or closed brackish water marshes, swamps, mudflats, bogs, and fens. Maintained roadside ditches of five feet or less in width and excavated in historic upland areas that have not been reclaimed or otherwise diked, drained, or altered from a preceding wetland condition, shall not be deemed to be a coastal wetland unless within an area directly subject to tidal influence; existing roadside ditches may be maintained and have improvements made which address safety concerns. Refer to the full definition of wetlands in the glossary for criteria for determining the type and extent of wetlands.

Riparian Vegetation - The plant cover normally found along water courses including rivers, streams, creeks and sloughs, usually characterized by dense growths of trees and shrubs.

Rare or Especially Valuable Plant Habitat – Any plant habitat area that is rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem and is easily degraded or disturbed by human activities or developments, including, but not limited to:
 Any habitat area of a plant species designated as rare, threatened, or endangered under State or Federal law;
 Any habitat area of a plant species designated as Fully Protected or Species of Special Concern under State law or regulations; and
 Any habitat area of plant species for which there is compelling evidence of rarity, for example, those designated 1b (Rare or endangered in California and City of Crescent City
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6.B.6. Development in areas adjacent to environmentally sensitive wetland habitat areas shall be sited and designed to prevent impacts which could significantly degrade such areas and shall be compatible with the continuance of such habitat areas. The primary tool to reduce impacts to all types of ESHAs shall be the establishment of a spatial buffer between proposed development and the ESHA. The buffer shall be a minimum of 100 feet in width. A buffer of less than 100 feet may be utilized where it can be determined that there is no adverse impact on the ESHA, based on biological habitat and geophysical assessments taking into account: (a) the extent type, and sensitivity to disturbance of the subject environmentally sensitive area and/or other interconnected sensitive resource areas; (b) the intensity of the development and its potential direct and cumulative impacts on the adjacent ESHA; and (c) mitigation measures necessary to reduce any significant impacts to less than significant levels, such as the incorporation of vegetative screening, runoff interceptor berming, and other protective features into the reduced buffer. A determination that a reduced buffer meets the criteria and is appropriate will generally only be made in rare instances, and such exceptions to the 100-foot width requirement shall be based upon compelling evidence, including but not limited to: (1) the biological significance of adjacent lands; (2) the sensitivity of affected species to disturbance; (3) the susceptibility of the development site parcel(s) to erosion; (4) whether natural topographic features can be used to locate the development relative to the environmentally sensitive area(s); (5) whether there are existing cultural features to co-terminally locate buffer zones; (6) the lot configuration and location of existing development; and (7) the type and scale of development proposed. A determination to utilize a buffer area of less than 100 feet shall be made in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Game and the City’s determination shall be based upon specific findings as to the adequacy of the proposed buffer to protect the identified resource.

Rare Plant Habitat Policies

6.B.21. As an initial screening tool, the California Natural Diversity Database, “RareFind” utility and other similar tabulated and mapping resources shall be used in the review of development proposals to assess the need for detailed biological assessments at proposed project sites.

6.B 22. Upon a finding that a resource dependent use at a project site containing rare plant ESHA cannot be feasible sited or designed to avoid the plants or their habitat, approval of the development shall be conditioned upon the permittee participating in a rare plant mitigation, management, and monitoring program with the California Department of Fish and Game and/or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as applicable to the affected species habitat.

CEQA Guidelines
CEQA Section 15380 provides guidance for what should be considered an endangered, rare, or threatened species, including a definition of “species” (subdivision [a]), definitions of “endangered,” “rare,”, and “threatened” (subdivision [b]), defining state or federally listed species as endangered, rare, or threatened (subdivision [c]), and specifying that: “(d) A species not included in any listing identified in subdivision (c) shall nevertheless be considered to be endangered, rare or threatened, if the species can be shown to meet the criteria in subdivision (b).”
For rare plants, the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) maintain lists of taxa that have been evaluated for distribution, abundance, threats, and other City of Crescent City
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Biological Resources in the Project Area
To develop a list of species to include in the assessment of potential impacts, a query of the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) was conducted for known occurrences within the 9 USGS quadrangles surrounding the Project area, and a species list was provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) utilizing the Information for Planning and Conservation (IPaC) for the Project area (CNDDB 2024b, USFWS 2023). In addition, existing biological surveys and reports for the Project area, and previously conducted environmental review documents for nearby similar projects were reviewed.

Zack Larson and Associates completed a biological assessment for the Crescent City Storm Drain Project, including four surveys in 2018 and a follow up in 2019 (Larson & Assoc. 2019). Subsequently, SHN performed follow-up surveys of Beachfront Park in 2022 and 2023 and mapped rare plants (SHN 2023).

The species lists and reports are cited here as reference and included in the Project record. Two rare plants are discussed below as the Project has the potential to impact individuals or their habitat.

The Wolf’s evening primrose (Oenothera wolfii) is a rare plant that has been documented within the Project area (see Figure 4, SHN 2023). Wolf’s evening-primrose is not formally listed under either the federal Endangered Species Act or the California Endangered Species Act, however, under CEQA and the Crescent City Local Coastal Plan, the species is afforded protections as a rare plant (see Public Resource Code [PRC] § 15380) because it has a Rare Plant Rank of 1B.1 (CNDDB 2024a). This ranking is further explained below:
• 1B - Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California and Elsewhere (includes Rare Plant Ranks 1B.1, 1B.2, 1B.3). The plants of Rank 1B are rare throughout their range with the majority endemic to California. Most of the plants that are ranked 1B have declined significantly over the last century.
• Threat Code Extensions: 1 – Seriously threatened in California (over 80% of occurrences threatened / high degree and immediacy of threat).

The beach pea (Lathyrus japonicas) is a rare plant that has been documented adjacent to, but not within, the Project area (SHN 2023). The beach pea is not formally listed under either the federal Endangered Species Act or the California Endangered Species Act, however, under CEQA and the Crescent City Local Coastal Plan, the species is afforded protections as a rare plant (see PRC § 15380) because it has a Rare Plant Rank of 2B.1 (CNDDB 2024a). These rankings are further explained below:
• 2B: Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, but More Common Elsewhere (includes Rare Plant Ranks 2B.1, 2B.2, 2B.3). The plants of Rank 2B are rare, threatened, or endangered in California, but more common elsewhere. Plants common in other states or countries are not eligible for consideration under the provisions of the Federal Endangered Species Act; however, they are eligible for consideration under the California Endangered Species Act. This rank is meant to highlight the importance of protecting the geographic range City of Crescent City
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• Threat Code Extensions: 1 – Seriously threatened in California (over 80% of occurrences threatened / high degree and immediacy of threat).

Discussion of Impacts
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or NOAA Fisheries?
The highest concentration of Wolf’s evening primrose is located in the southwestern margins of the Project area near the Crescent City Wastewater Treatment Plant and, to a much lesser extent, in the northeastern margins of the Project area near Elk Creek, south of Front Street and just east of the proposed Tolowa Interpretive Plaza (see Figure 4, SHN 2023). The Wolf’s evening primrose is typically a biennial with high germination rates and low seedling survival. As a result, during different years, plants may sprout and flower in different locations and quantities within a given area, as has been the case in the Project area. Surveys for Wolf’s evening primrose occurred in 2015 during the planning and development stage of the adjacent Wastewater Treatment Plant, and in August 2023.

The Project’s ground disturbing activities and construction will take place entirely outside of the rare plant environmentally sensitive habitat area (ESHA) and a 100-foot buffer will be put in place to prevent any trampling or other disturbance, prior to any ground disturbing activities or staging of equipment, as described in Mitigation Measure BIO-1. Additionally, best management practices (BMPs) would be implemented during construction to address stormwater runoff and erosion as described in Mitigation Measure BIO-2, including the development of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), as required under the Construction General Permit for ground disturbing activities on sites greater than one acre. For construction of Project elements (e.g., the proposed Tolowa Interpretive Plaza and Trail) where it may not be possible to achieve a 100-foot buffer from sensitive habitat and riparian areas (i.e., Wolf’s evening primrose and Elk Creek wetlands) due to spatial constraints, implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-3 would require construction staging to occur further upland in the park and stockpiling of any soils at least 100 feet away, clearly marked work limits (e.g., exclusionary fencing), installation of silt fences as needed, as well as seasonal work windows (i.e., summer and early fall dry season) to minimize the risk of erosion and sediment discharge from rain events. Therefore, with implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-1, BIO-2 and BIO-3, Project construction and implementation will not substantially adversely affect any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species, and any potential impacts will be reduced to a less than significant level. b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
Riparian habitat is present within the Project area along the northeastern margins associated with Elk Creek (see Section 4.4c below). The highest concentration of Wolf’s evening primrose, a rare plant (see PRC § 15380), has been documented in the southwest margins of the Project area in a degraded dune City of Crescent City
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Project elements in the vicinity of the riparian habitat along the northeastern margins near Elk Creek include the Tolowa Interpretive Plaza just west of Elk Creek, Tolowa Interpretative Trail (which begins at the Interpretive Plaza and run the southern perimeter of the Project site), amphitheater berm southwest of Fred Ender Municipal Pool, and dune features in both the City and CalTrans Right-of-Way just north of Elk Creek. While these elements are immediately adjacent to the riparian area of the inlet of Elk Creek, no in-water work is proposed that would directly disturb any habitat. Further, as described in Mitigation Measure BIO-3, construction staging for these elements would occur further upland in the park and work limits along the riparian area will be clearly marked with exclusionary fencing. Silt fences will be installed as needed to prevent any silt and sediment transport into Elk Creek, and any stockpiled soils will be located away from Elk Creek (by at least 100 feet). Finally, seasonal work windows would be implemented to the extent possible to avoid work during the rainy season, and the City of Crescent City will conduct regular inspections to ensure construction stays within the limits of work.

Limited ground disturbing activities will occur near the southwestern margins containing Wolf’s evening primrose. Further, this species will receive a 100-foot protective buffer and fencing to ensure protection, as described in Mitigation Measure BIO-1, and further protections if needed as described in Mitigation Measure BIO-3. Additionally, Project elements in the vicinity of the southwestern margins, primarily paved areas connecting the 1-mile loop trail, would include BMPs for controlling stormwater runoff and erosion control measures such as the use of fiber rolls and silt fences during construction of the loop trail, and stabilizing any exposed soils within the work area resulting from shallow excavation and grading, as described in Mitigation Measure BIO-2.

Therefore, with implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-1, BIO-2 and BIO-3, project construction and implementation will not impact any riparian habitat or sensitive natural communities, and any potential impacts will be reduced to a less than significant level. c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
The proposed Project will not involve any hydrological interruption or direct removal of fill within any wetland areas; however, fill will be imported and placed for the construction of the amphitheater berm in the southeastern portion of the Project area, south and southwest of the Fred Endert Municipal Pool.

This area of proposed fill is directly adjacent to the riparian area of the inlet of Elk Creek, which is identified by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wetlands Inventory, as a “Estuarine and Marine Wetland” with the classification code “M2US2N” which classifies the area as “Marine, Intertidal, Unconsolidated Shore, Sand, and Regularly Flooded.” The United States Geological Service National Hydrography Dataset identifies Elk Creek as a Lake/Pond waterbody.

To ensure the protection of this designated wetland, all fill activities associated with the amphitheater berm will be landside and no in-water work is proposed. Further, as described in Mitigation Measure BIO-3, limits of work along the riparian area will be clearly marked with exclusionary fencing, and silt fences installed to prevent any silt and sediment transport when the fill is placed. Seasonal work windows will be implemented to the maximum extent practicable to avoid rain-induced erosion and sediment transport. The City of Crescent City will also conduct regular inspections to ensure construction City of Crescent City
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Therefore, by avoiding any in-water work for fill activities, and with the implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-3 and the NCRWQCB’s conditional waiver of waste discharge requirements, project construction and implementation will not impact any state or federally protected wetlands, and any potential impacts will be reduced to a less than significant level. d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
Elk Creek provides spawning habitat for salmonid species including cutthroat and steelhead trout as well as coho and Chinook salmon. Project elements in the vicinity of Elk Creek include the Tolowa Interpretive Plaza just west of Elk Creek, Tolowa Interpretative Trail (which begins at the Interpretive Plaza and runs the southern perimeter of the Project site), amphitheater berm southwest of Fred Endert Municipal pool, and dune features in City and CalTrans Right-of-Way just north of Elk Creek. While these elements are immediately adjacent to the riparian area of the inlet of Elk Creek, no in-water work is proposed that would directly disturb any salmonid habitat. Further, as described in Mitigation Measure BIO-3, construction staging for these elements would occur further upland in the park and work limits along the riparian area will be clearly marked with flagging. Silt fences will be installed as needed to prevent any silt and sediment transport into Elk Creek, and any stockpiled soils will be located away from Elk Creek (by at least 100 feet). Finally, seasonal work windows will be implemented where possible to avoid construction in the rainy season and the City of Crescent City will conduct regular inspections to ensure construction stays within the limits of work. Therefore, by avoiding any in-water work during construction of riparian-adjacent project elements and with implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO3, the Project will not interfere with the movements of any native fish, wildlife or affect migratory corridors or nursery sites, and any potential impacts will be reduced to a less than significant level. e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
Beachfront Park includes planted mature Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) and Monterey cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa) trees in the northern and eastern zones. A small number of Coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) are also interspersed throughout the park along with various deciduous trees. The majority of trees would remain onsite and be protected according to the Project’s Tree Protection and Removal Plan (see Appendix C). Such trees would require protective fencing, trunk protection and supplemental watering (as needed); activity within the tree protection zone will also be restricted (e.g., demolition, grading, trenching, etc.).

Approximately 45 trees would be removed throughout the site, mostly consisting of Monterey pine and Monterey cypress, primarily located in the amphitheater area southwest of Fred Endert Municipal Pool.

All trees will be removed according to the Tree Protection and Removal plan, and subject to the City’s written approval. In particular, the identified Monterey cypress trees will be removed per the City of Crescent City
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Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measure BIO-1:

The Project will follow Local Coastal Plan policy 6.B.6 for the protection of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHAs). Prior to Project implementation, any ground disturbing activities or staging of equipment, riparian areas will receive a 100-foot protection buffer and be fenced off to prevent disturbance, where feasible. All areas containing Wolf’s evening primrose will be protected by a 100-foot buffer and fenced off to prevent trampling or disturbance. For areas within the 100-foot buffer that require construction actions, the qualified biologist will recommend additional protective measures or monitoring in coordination with CDFW.

In addition, to preserve any potential existing Wolf’s evening-primrose seedbank in the Project area, the construction contractor will scrape the topsoil from areas of ground disturbance with potential to contain seeds and place the topsoil in areas identified for their suitability as potential habitat (i.e., welldrained, sandy soils). At time of construction, the qualified biologist for the Project, in coordination with CDFW, will determine the areas of topsoil to be relocated and the suitable area for the fill placement.

Mitigation Measure BIO-2
To prevent any sediment from Project construction activities from impacting rare plant and riparian Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHAs), the Project’s construction contractor will implement best management practices (BMPs) for controlling stormwater runoff and maintaining water quality, including the development of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), as required under the under the NPDES permit for Discharges of Storm Water Runoff Associated with Construction Activity (Order No. 2009-009-DWQ) for ground disturbing activities on sites greater than one acre. The SWPPP will meet all requirements set forth in the Crescent City Local Coastal Plan, in addition to all federal and state requirements. This will include erosion control measures to prevent sediment from migrating offsite through installation of sediment controls such as fiber rolls, silt fences or sediment basins, establishing effective perimeter controls and stabilizing construction entrances/exits to control sediment City of Crescent City
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See also Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 and WATER-1 for additional BMPs that would be implemented as part of a SWPPP.

Mitigation Measure BIO-3
To protect Elk Creek wetlands from general ground disturbance, staging areas will be established upland to the extent possible, on paved or graveled areas or ruderal habitat. For work occurring adjacent to Elk Creek wetlands, limits of work will be clearly marked with exclusionary fencing, and silt fences may be installed as needed. Stockpiled soils will be located away from Elk Creek wetlands (by at least 100 feet) and straw wattle (or similar material) will be placed around the stockpile until disposed. Additionally, any activities that increase the potential for erosion shall be restricted to the relatively dryer summer months and early fall period, to the maximum extent practicable, to avoid or minimize sediment transport during rain events to sensitive areas, including Wolf’s evening primrose habitat and Elk Creek and surrounding wetlands.

For construction activities that must take place during the late-fall, winter, or spring, particularly those within 100-feet of Wolf’s evening primrose habitat or Elk Creek and surrounding wetland areas, temporary erosion and sediment control structures shall be in place and operational at the end of each construction day and maintained until permanent erosion control structures are in place. Exclusionary fencing will be installed around environmentally sensitive areas and other areas that do not need to be disturbed.

Within 10 days of completion of construction, in those areas where subsequent ground disturbance will not occur for 10 calendar days or more, weed-free mulch shall be applied to disturbed areas to reduce the potential for short-term erosion.

Finally, the City of Crescent City will conduct regular inspections to ensure construction stays within the limits of work. In such cases where construction activity may exceed project limits, the City will work in consultation with CDFW and/or USFWS to immediately restore any sensitive habitat outside the limits of work.

Mitigation Measure BIO-4
Where a landmark tree is proposed for removal by the public agency which owns it, replacement shall be provided as follows:
a. When removed because it is found that the landmark tree is a hazard or is dying, one tree of the same species shall be planted in the same vicinity as the removed tree within thirty days of the removal.
b. When removed for the purpose of establishment, expansion or maintenance of a public facility, two trees of the same species shall be planted in the same vicinity as the removed tree within thirty days of completion of construction.

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4.5. Cultural Resources
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource pursuant
to in §15064.5?
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b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to §15064.5?
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c) Disturb any human remains, including
those interred outside of dedicated
cemeteries?
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Environmental and Regulatory Setting
The Project is located within the ethnographic territory of the Tolowa Native American Tribal Group, whose traditional boundaries extended from present-day Sixes River in Curry County, Oregon to the Applegate River valley in Josephine County, Oregon to Wilson Creek in Del Norte County, California.

Multiple Tolowa village sites were in the vicinity Crescent City, with the closest village at Battery Point just to the southwest of Beachfront Park (the village of Tatatum). At the time of Euro-American contact, the Tolowa were found residing in eight large coastal villages. Each village claimed a specific section of shoreline and the boundaries of each village tract were well known and defended if necessary. The Tolowa resided in the coastal villages year-round, moving inland to gather seasonally available resources.

Beginning in the early 1850s, Euro-American settlers populated the area during the initial wave of the California Gold Rush. The harbor served as a launch point and supply depot for mining camps located further inland. Subsequently, the harbor and adjoining lands were developed to transport timber and support the commercial fishing industry. Areas farther away from the harbor, in the surrounding valleys, supported agriculture, including a large dairy industry.

In 1964, a large tsunami wave destroyed the Crecent City downtown, harbor and waterfront areas.

Beachfront Park was established afterwards and was built with the rubble from the tsunami damage, after it was pushed over the Front Street seawall onto the mudflats. Subsequently, approximately 18 inches of sandy fill material was placed over the debris and the mudflat was converted into uplands.

Previous cultural resource investigations have revealed a long history of intensive use of the Crescent City area, both in the pre-contact and historical periods. The most recent cultural resource investigation was conducted by Roscoe & Associates in 2018 for the Crescent City storm drain project (Roscoe & Assoc. 2018). The investigation covered an area along Front Street that overlaps with and includes Beachfront Park, and the report includes an extensive record of prior investigations, interviews and historical research. Based on the conclusions in Roscoe & Assoc. (2018), it may be concluded that no historic properties or historical resources have been identified within the Project area.

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The Project is partially funded by the State of California and requires review and approval from California state agencies. As such, the Project must comply with state and local laws and regulations for the protection of historical and cultural resources. Currently, there is no component of federal funding or any required federal agency approval for the Project. Therefore, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) does not apply. If some component of the funding or project design changes that would involve a federal nexus, then the Project must comply with Section 106 of the NHPA.

The Crescent City Local Coast Plan includes Goal 5.G (Cultural Resources) which states:

To encourage identification, protection, and enhancement of Crescent City's important historical, archaeological, paleontological, and cultural sites and activities, and their contributing environment.

LCP Goal 5G is implemented through the following policies:

Policy 5.G.1. Appropriate surveys and site investigations shall be required as part of the application review of development projects when it has been determined that the development site or design has the potential to adversely impact archeological or paleontological resources, and/or as may be required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Surveys and investigations shall be performed under the supervision of a professional archaeologist or other person qualified in the appropriate field approved by the City.

Policy 5.G.2. Discretionary development projects shall be required to be designed to mitigate potential impacts to significant paleontological or cultural resources whenever possible.

Determinations of impacts, significance, and mitigation shall be made by qualified archaeological (in consultation with recognized local Native American groups), historical, or paleontological consultants, depending on the type of resource in question.

Policy 5.G.3. Where it is determined development would adversely affect archaeological or paleontological resources as identified by the State Historical Preservation Officer, reasonable mitigation measures shall be required.

Under CEQA, a project may have a significant effect on the environment if the project may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical, tribal cultural, or unique archaeological resource (PRC 21084.1, CA AB52 Chapter 532 [2014], and PRC Section 21083.2). Actions that would cause a substantial adverse change to the significance of a historical, tribal cultural, or unique archaeological resource include but are not limited to demolition, replacement, substantial alteration, and relocation.

CEQA - Definitions
The term "historical resource" is legally defined in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15064.5 (a). Under 14 CCR 15064.5(a)(3), an historical resource is defined as:

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(2) A resource included in a local register of historical resources, as defined in section 5020.1(k) of the PRC or identified as significant in an historical resource survey meeting the requirements in section 5024.1(g) of the PRC, shall be presumed to be historically or culturally significant.

Public agencies must treat any such resource as significant unless the preponderance of evidence demonstrates that it is not historically or culturally significant. (3) Any object, building, structure, site, area, place, record, or manuscript which a lead agency determines to be historically significant or significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of California may be considered to be an historical resource, provided the lead agency's determination is supported by substantial evidence in light of the whole record. Generally, a resource shall be considered by the lead agency to be "historically significant" if the resource meets the criteria for listing on the CRHR (PRC Section 5024.1) including the following:

A. is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and cultural heritage; B. is associated with the lives of persons important in our past; C. embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values; or
D. has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.

The CRHR also includes resources listed in or formally determined eligible for the listing in the National Register of Historic Places, as well as California State Landmarks and Points of Historical Interest.

Resources of local significance that are listed under a local preservation ordinance or are otherwise considered historically significant at a local level, may also be considered eligible for the CRHR. The fact that a resource is not listed in, or determined to be eligible for listing in the CRHR, not included in a local register of historical resources (pursuant to section 5020.1(k) of the PRC), or identified in an historical resources survey (meeting the criteria in section 5024.1(g) of the PRC) does not preclude a lead agency from determining that the resource may be an historical resource as defined in PRC sections 5020.1(j) or 5024.1.

The term "tribal cultural resource" is legally defined in PRC Section 21074:
(a) “Tribal cultural resources” are either of the following:
(1) Sites, features, places, cultural landscape areas, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a California Native American tribe that are either of the following:
(A) Included or determined to be eligible for inclusion in the CRHR. (B) Included in a local register of historical resources as defined in subdivision (k) of Section 5020.1.
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(b) A cultural landscape area that meets the criteria of subdivision (a) is a tribal cultural resource to the extent that the landscape area is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape area.
(c) A historical resource described in PRC Section 21084.1, a unique archaeological resource as defined in subdivision (g) of PRC Section 21083.2, or a “non-unique archaeological resource” as defined in subdivision (h) of PRC Section 21083.2 may also be a tribal cultural resource if it conforms with the criteria of subdivision (a).

The term "unique archaeological resource" is an archaeological artifact, object, or site that meets any of the criteria presented in PRC Section 21083.2(g):
(g) As used in this section, "unique archaeological resource" means an archaeological artifact, object, or site about which it can be clearly demonstrated that, without merely adding to the current body of knowledge, there is a high probability that it meets any of the following criteria:
(1) Contains information needed to answer important scientific research questions and that there is a demonstrable public interest in that information. (2) Has a special and particular quality such as being the oldest of its type or the best available example of its type.
(3) Is directly associated with a scientifically recognized important prehistoric or historic event or person.

California Assembly Bill (AB) 52 requires that lead agencies consider the effects of projects on tribal cultural resources and that consultation with federally and non-federally recognized Native American Tribes take place early in the environmental review process. As defined in PRC §21074, tribal cultural resources are sites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a California Native American Tribe that are listed, or determined to be eligible for listing, on the national, state, or local register of historical resources.

Discussion of Impacts
a, b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical and/or archaeological resource pursuant to in §15064.5?
A Northwest Information Center (NWIC) records search concluded that no archaeological resources have been recorded on the Project site (NWIC 2024). The records search determined that one informal resource, a memorial to the S.S. Emilio, exists on the Project site. This memorial will not be disturbed or moved, and appropriate protective fencing buffers will be installed. The records search determined there is a high potential for Native American archaeological resources and a high potential for historic-period archaeological resources to be within the Project area. However, due to the area being developed with rubble from the 1964 tsunami and covered with 18 inches of sandy fill, the original mudflat soils are covered with up to ten feet of fill. Mudflat soils will not be disturbed as part of the Project.

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. The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation requested access for monitoring by Tribal staff during any excavation activities, and this will be incorporated into the Project implementation as Mitigation CULT-1.

The cultural resource investigation conducted by Roscoe & Associates in 2018 for the Crescent City Storm Drain Project analyzed Beachfront Park as part of the Area of Potential Effect. The investigation did not identify any historical or archaeological resources where ground disturbance would occur on the Project site. Furthermore, because Beachfront Park is located on fill and rubble covering a mudflat, and the needed excavation for the Project would be minimal, it is unlikely that any unknown historical or archaeological resource would be inadvertently discovered. If any historical or archaeological resource is inadvertently discovered during construction of the Project, adherence to Mitigation Measures CULT-1 and CULT-2 will reduce impacts to a less than significant level. c) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of dedicated cemeteries? No human remains have been documented within the Project area. As stated above, the Beachfront Park area has been significantly altered since the 1964 tsunami event, and the entire Project area is covered with several feet of fill material. Because the Project will not involve extensive or deep excavation of soils, it is likely that only fill material will be disturbed, and it is unlikely to contain any human remains.

However, there is always the potential of unanticipated discoveries of human remains. If any human remains are inadvertently discovered during construction of the Project, adherence to Mitigation Measures CULT-1 and CULT-2 will reduce impacts to a less than significant level.

Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measure CULT-1
At least 72 hours in advance of any ground disturbing activities or excavation, the City shall contact the THPO for the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation to facilitate access for Tribal staff monitoring of such ground disturbing activities or excavation at the Project site.

Mitigation Measure CULT-2
Ground disturbing construction activities to implement the Project have the potential to inadvertently uncover subsurface archaeological material or human remains. If materials or remains are unearthed during Project construction, the following mitigation measures would reduce the impact on cultural resources to a less-than-significant level by assuring proper protocols are in place for inadvertent discovery of potential cultural resources disturbed during construction.

Inadvertent Discovery of Archaeological Material
If cultural materials (for example: chipped or ground stone, historic debris, building foundations, or bone) are discovered during ground-disturbance activities, work shall be stopped within 20 4 On March 12, 2024, the Yurok Tribe accepted the invitation for consultation; however, the Tribe later decided not to pursue consultation.

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Crescent City representatives shall be immediately notified and work near the archaeological finds shall not resume until a professional archaeologist, who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines, has evaluated the materials and offered recommendations for further action.

Inadvertent Discovery of Human Remains
If human remains are discovered during project construction, work will stop at the discovery location, within 20 meters (66 feet), and any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent to human remains (PRC, Section 7050.5). The Del Norte County Coroner shall be immediately notified. If the coroner determines that the remains are of Native American origin, it is necessary to comply with state laws relating to the disposition of Native American burials, which fall within the jurisdiction of the NAHC (PRC, Section 5097). The coroner will contact the NAHC. The descendants or most likely descendants of the deceased will be contacted, and work will not resume until they have made a recommendation to the landowner or the person responsible for the excavation work for means of treatment and disposition, of the human remains and any associated grave items, as provided in PRC, Section 5097.98.

4.6. Energy
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Result in potentially significant
environmental impact due to wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of
energy resources, during project construction
or operation?
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b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local
plan for renewable energy or energy
efficiency?
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Environmental and Regulatory Setting
All primary energy used in Del Norte County is imported, except for a small amount of grid-tied solar energy. All transportation fuels are imported. Electricity is provided by Pacific Power through a single transmission line originating in Oregon that is connected to the larger regional grid. Del Norte County is remotely located at the end of the electrical supply grids, and this limits both energy supply options and system reliability. Beachfront Park is connected to the existing electrical infrastructure that serves the City of Crescent City. Beachfront Park is also served with individual propane tanks In 2003, the California Energy Commission (CEC), California Power Authority (CPA), and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) jointly adopted an Energy Action Plan (EAP) that listed goals for California’s energy future and set forth a commitment to achieve these goals through specific actions. In 2005, the CPUC and the CEC jointly revised the EAP to identify the further actions necessary to meet City of Crescent City
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Title 24, which was promulgated by the CEC in 1977 in response to a legislative mandate to create uniform building codes to reduce California’s energy consumption, provides energy efficiency standards for residential and nonresidential buildings. These standards conserve electricity and natural gas and prevent the state from having to build more power plants. The success of these standards and other energy efficient efforts is a significant factor in California’s per capita electricity use remaining flat over the last 40 years while the rest of the country’s use continues to rise. The energy efficient standards have saved Californians billions in reduced electricity bills since 1977.

The Crescent City Local Coastal Plan contains the following policy to use low-energy lighting for public facilities and new development:

5.E.7. All public facilities and new development shall be required, whenever feasible, to use lowenergy shielded lights with a downward directed cast for better efficiency and to minimize nighttime glare.

Discussion of Impacts:
a) Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation? During construction of the Project, energy would be consumed in the form of petroleum-based fuels used to power off-road construction vehicles and on-site equipment, construction worker travel and delivery truck trips to and from the site, and potentially to operate temporary generators to provide power for lighting and electronic equipment, if grid power is not available.

There are no unusual characteristics of the Project that would require construction equipment or practices that would be less energy efficient than at comparable construction sites in the region or state.

Construction activities would be short in duration (approximately 13 months) and related fuel consumption would cease once construction ends. Due to the temporary nature of construction activities, the fuel and energy needed during construction would not be considered a wasteful or inefficient use of energy. Therefore, it is expected that construction energy consumption associated with the Project would be comparable to other similar construction projects and would not result in potentially significant environmental impacts due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources during project construction.

Energy use during long-term operation of the Project will not be significantly different from the existing energy usage at Beachfront Park. It is possible that operational energy consumption of Beachfront Park may increase as a result of the improvements including bollard, entryway, and restroom lighting, as well as any digital components for the interpretive nodes. Energy usage for these improvements is expected to be minimal and potentially offset by low wattage lighting and energy efficiency upgrades. Power would also be utilized for food trucks (via docking stations) and for concerts held at the amphitheater.

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b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency? This type of project at its proposed location, as defined within this document would not, by definition, obstruct state or local plans for renewable energy or energy efficiency and no impact would occur.

4.7. Geology and Soils
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential
substantial adverse effects, including the
risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer
to Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
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iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
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b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss
of topsoil?
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c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the project, and potentially result in
on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
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d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in
Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code
(1994), creating substantial direct or indirect
risks to life or property?
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e) Have soils incapable of adequately
supporting the use of septic tanks or
alternative waste water disposal systems
where sewers are not available for the
disposal of waste water?
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paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
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Environmental and Regulatory Setting
Prior to the development of the existing Beachfront Park, the Project area was a tidally influenced mud flat which extended approximately 800 feet southeast from Front Street and was associated with the Elk Creek estuary. Following the 1964 tsunami, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) dredged the Crecent City harbor and placed various debris, rubble and approximately 18 inches of sandy fill in the Project area. Following the placement of fill, a rock revetment was developed along the shoreline between the Pacific Ocean, Elk Creek, and the existing park area.

Geology: As described by the California Department of Conservation (CDC), and California Geological Survey (CGS), the site is composed of marine and continental sedimentary rocks from the PleistoceneHolocene era. These sedimentary rocks are composed of unconsolidated and semi- consolidated alluvium, lake, playa and terrace deposits.

The Project is located between several faults, as identified by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and California State Lands Commission (CSLC). Three faults are located west of the Project, within the Pacific Ocean, and one is located east at the California Coastal Range of mountains.

Offshore Faults: An unnamed quaternary thrust fault is located approximately 3 miles west of the Project. The Lost Man Fault quaternary thrust fault is approximately 7 miles west of the Project. And the Bald Mountain – Big Lagoon late quaternary thrust fault is located approximately 12.75 miles west of the Project. Farther west, there are the Cascadian Fold and Fault belt, the Cascadia Megathrust Fault, and the Blanco Transform Fault Zone. These three areas are part of the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ), which a subduction zone that stretches from Vancouver Island of Canada to Cape Mendocino of California. The CSZ is known to result in earthquakes up to a magnitude of 9.0 and occurring approximately every 400-600 years. The last known CSZ event occurred in 1700 CE, indicating another megathrust earthquake may occur within the next 100-300 years.

In-Land Fault: The South Fork pre-quaternary thrust fault is located approximately 6.5 miles east of the Project.

Soils: Utilizing the NRCS Web Soil Survey, five soil groups were identified within the Project area which are described below.

Unit Name Acres in Area
of Interest
Percentage of Area
of Interest
131 - Typic Fluvaquents, 0 to 2 percent slopes 1.2 2.9% 145 - Halfbluff-Tepona-Urban Land, 0 to 2 percent slopes 29.8 70.7% 146 - Halfbluff-Tepona-Urban Land, 2 to 9 percent slopes 1.6 3.8% 155 - Samoa-Clambeach complex, 0 to 50 percent slopes 9.4 22.4% City of Crescent City
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131 – Typic Fluvaquents (0 to 2 percent slopes), is poorly drained, and is typically approximately 34-60 inches deep. This layer is generally composed of sandy loam, fine sandy loam, and silt loam.
145 - Halfbluff-Tepona-Urban Land (0 to 2 percent slopes), the Halfbluff portion is moderately well drained, and is typically 55 to 60 inches deep and is generally composed of fine sandy loam, and sandy loam. The Tepoma portion of this layer is typically 49 to 60 inches deep, moderately well drained, and is generally composed of slightly decomposed plant material, loam, very fine sandy loam, and sandy loam.
146 - Halfbluff-Tepona-Urban Land (2 to 9 percent slopes), the Halfbluff portion is moderately well drained, and is typically 37 to 71 inches deep and is generally composed of loam, fine sandy loam, and fine sand. The Tepoma portion of this layer is typically 41 to 64 inches deep, moderately well drained, and is generally composed of slightly decomposed plant material, sandy loam, fine sandy loam, and loamy fine sand.
155 - Samoa-Clambeach complex (0 to 50 percent slopes), the Samoa portion is somewhat excessively well drained, and is typically 18 to 63 inches deep, composing of slightly decomposed plant material, and sand. The Clambeach portion is very poorly drained, generally 20 to 63 inches deep, and composes of sand.
191 – Talawa (0 to 2 percent slopes), is very poorly drained, generally 39-60 inches deep, and composes of very fine sandy loam and sandy loam.

Discussion of Impacts:
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:

As documented by the CGS California Earthquake Hazards Zone Application (last updated September 23, 2021), Project construction and development is not within an earthquake fault zone and has not been evaluated by the CGS for liquefaction or landslide hazards. The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) states that the North Coast region, in which the proposed Project is located, is at risk from the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which is located approximately 70 miles from the Project and can potentially result in magnitude 9 earthquake every 500 years. The CEA further states that there is a 76 percent probability of one or more magnitude 7.0 earthquakes striking Northern California, based on a 30-year period, beginning in 2014.

The Project will not cause rupture of a known earthquake fault, will not cause seismic ground shaking, will not cause seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction, and will not cause any landslides or increase landslide potential because it is located on a flat surface and not within close proximity to any significant slopes capable of generating landslides. Therefore, no impact would occur. i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.

The Project would have no impact with regard to the rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated City of Crescent City
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The Project is situated within a seismically active area close to several seismic sources capable of generating moderate to strong ground motions. Given the proximity to active faults within and offshore of northern California, the Project site could experience strong ground shaking. The Project site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo earthquake fault zone, in which the State of California requires special studies for structures for human occupancy. Due to the distance from the Project site to the nearest recognized active fault, and based on the information available, the potential for ground surface fault rupture to occur at the Project site is considered low. Project implementation would not increase the risk of strong seismic ground shaking or exposure to strong seismic ground shaking above existing conditions. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? Liquefaction is a phenomenon involving loss of soil strength and resulting in fluid mobility through the soil. Liquefaction typically occurs when loose, uniformly sized, saturated sands or silts are subjected to repeated shaking in areas where the groundwater is less than 50 feet below ground surface. Lateral movement occurs when earthquake shaking causes a mass of soil to lose cohesion and move relative to the surrounding soil. Lateral movement can be entirely horizontal and occur on flat ground, but it is more likely to occur on or around sloping ground, such as adjacent to hillsides and waterways. While the potential for liquefaction-related settlement and lateral spreading exists at the Project site, ground acceleration must be high enough, and the duration of the shaking must be sufficient for liquefaction to occur. Due to the distance from the Project site to the nearest recognized active fault, and based on the information available, the potential for seismic related ground failure and excessive ground acceleration to occur at the Project site is considered low. Project implementation would not increase the risk of ground failure, including liquefaction, above existing conditions. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
iv. Landslides?
The Project is located on a relatively flat site that is currently being used as a public park. While the Project includes upgrades to the park, and will import fill for some design features, no steep unstable slopes will be impacted or created. Because steep slopes and hillslopes are not present within the vicinity and the Project proposes similar park uses as currently exists, landslides within or near the Project are unlikely to occur and the potential for landslide occurrence is not exacerbated by the Project.

Therefore, no impact would occur.
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Loss of topsoil and soil erosion are not expected due to construction or the regular operations and maintenance of the Project. Further, an erosion and sediment control plan would be required during construction. The Project site is flat and stabilized with vegetation, gravel and paved surfaces. A rock revetment along the southern boundary of the Project area protects the site from coastal erosion. Two jetties extend into the Pacific Ocean, southwest and southeast of the Project, which dissipate wave energy, reducing the probability for coastal erosion. The jetty southwest of the Project is divided into a publicly accessible pier, and a longer breakwater constructed of riprap and concrete tetrapods of varying City of Crescent City
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The Project area was significantly altered and developed following the 1964 tsunami. Since the original development of Beachfront Park, there has been no evidence of unstable soils, landslides, liquefaction, lateral spreading or subsidence. The Project construction activities are minimal and planned operations will not change significantly from the existing operations and maintenance activities. Proposed construction activities are expected to result in minor ground disturbance and erosion and sediment control measures will be in place during construction. Therefore, any impacts would be less than significant.
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property? The area of the proposed Project was created by covering the tidally influenced mud flat with debris from the 1964 tsunami impacts. Building rubble was first placed in the area, then approximately 18 inches of sandy fill was placed over the rubble, and finally, other large masses of concrete were placed on the shoreline to provide armoring along the beach and the Elk Creek Estuary. An NRCS Web Soil Survey determined the rate of linear extensibility of soils within the Project area to be below five percent throughout the site. A top depth of 18 inches, and a bottom depth of 120 inches was utilized in the web soil survey, to reflect that there is approximately 18 inches of soil placed upon approximately 10 feet of concrete rubble and debris. Because the NRCS Web Soil Survey determined the rates of linear extensibility to be minor, and that no large buildings or structures will be developed, any impacts from expansive soils to the Project would be less than significant. e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? The Project area is directly adjacent to the Crescent City Wastewater Treatment Plant, and all restrooms and plumbing facilities are connected to the treatment plant through the City’s sewer system. No septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems are present. The Project will involve the demolition of the existing restroom and construction of a new restroom facility, which will connect to the wastewater treatment plan. Project construction activities will not impact the current restroom from adequately disposing wastewater while in use, or other connected utility services. Therefore, no impact would occur.
f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
The Project area was developed following the 1964 tsunami. Prior to, during, and since the development of the site, there have been no notable historical, archaeological, or paleontological resource discoveries within the Project area. No paleontological resources or unique geologic features are known to exist at the Project site. Regional uplifting and other seismic activity in the area limit the potential for the existence of paleontological resources. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact to City of Crescent City
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4.8. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the environment?
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b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or
regulation adopted for the purpose of
reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
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Environmental and Regulatory Setting
Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are gases in the atmosphere that absorb and emit radiation. The greenhouse effect traps heat in the troposphere through a three-fold process, summarized as follows: short wave radiation emitted by the sun is absorbed by the Earth; the Earth emits a portion of this energy in the form of longwave (thermal) radiation, and GHGs in the upper atmosphere absorb and emit this longwave radiation into space and toward the Earth. This “trapping” of the longwave radiation emitted back toward the Earth is the underlying process of the greenhouse effect. Other than water vapor, the primary GHGs contributing to global climate change include the following gases:
• Carbon dioxide (CO2)
• Nitrous oxide (N2O)
• Methane (CH4)
• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
• Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
• Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
• Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)
Global climate change is not confined to a particular project area and is generally accepted as the consequence of GHG emissions from global industrialization over the last 200 years. A typical project, even a very large one, does not generate enough GHG emissions on its own to influence global climate change significantly; hence, the issue of global climate change is, by definition, a cumulative environmental impact.

The leading guidance on GHG emissions within the State of California is the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Assembly Bill 32), which committed the State of California to reduce GHG emissions. The statute requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to track emissions through mandatory reporting, determine the 1990 emission levels, set annual emissions limits, and design and implement regulations and other feasible and cost-effective measures to reduce statewide GHG emissions.

Section 15064.4 of the CEQA Guidelines states that a lead agency has the discretion to determine whether to use a model or methodology to quantify GHG emissions or to rely on a qualitative or performance-based standard. The GHG analysis should consider: 1) the extent to which the project may City of Crescent City
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The project site is located in the North Coast Air Basin and is under the jurisdiction of the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD). The NCUAQMD does not have rules, regulations, or thresholds for analyzing the impacts of GHG emissions from land use or infrastructure projects.

Discussion of Impacts:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?
Construction of the project may generate GHG emissions as a result of combustion of fossil fuels used in construction equipment. Use of variety of construction materials would contribute indirectly to GHG emissions because of the emissions associated with their manufacture. The construction-related GHG emissions would be minor and short-term and would not constitute a significant impact based on established thresholds. Operations at Beachfront Park after construction are not expected to significantly change existing GHG related emissions from public use of the park. Therefore, the impacts related to the release of GHG emission would be less than significant. b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
The Project will not conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. Therefore, no impact would occur.

4.9. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment through the routine
transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
materials?
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b) Create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment through reasonably
foreseeable upset and accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous materials
into the environment?
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c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one-quarter mile
of an existing or proposed school?
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list of hazardous materials sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code Section
65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
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e) For a project located within an airport land
use plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport
or public use airport, would the project result
in a safety hazard or excessive noise for
people residing or working in the project
area?
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f) Impair implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
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g) Expose people or structures, either directly
or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury
or death involving wildland fires?
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Environmental and Regulatory Setting
The Project site is located on the southern edge of Crescent City, bounded by Front Street to the north, Elk Creek to the east, Crescent City Harbor to the south, and B Street to the west. Approximately ¼ mile southwest of Highway 101, the Project site is located within the California Coastal Zone. Uses immediately surrounding the Project area include a brewery/restaurant, residential apartments, and a fuel and home heating oil delivery company, and various commercial businesses to the north; the Lighthouse Cove Recreational Vehicle Park to the east; and the Crescent City Wastewater Treatment Plant to the west. Three sensitive receptors are located in close proximity to the Project, including the Uncharted Shores Academy charter school, located approximately 750 feet north of the site, and Joe Hamilton Elementary School and Crescent Elk Middle School which are located approximately 2,750 feet northwest of the Project.

No potential or confirmed state or federal Superfund site is located within or immediately adjacent to the Project site, no other potentially hazardous facilities have been identified within the Project site.

According to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s EnviroStor database (DTSC 2024) and State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Geotracker database (SWRCB 2024), Agency-listed sites are present within a 1-mile radius of the Project site that have been affected by unauthorized material releases, including three former leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs) and two SWRCB Cleanup Program sites, located between 200-500 feet of the Project site.

Natural hazards known to occur in the area primarily include tsunamis. Since 1933, at least 32 tsunamis have been observed in the Crescent City area, five of which have caused significant damage to infrastructure, vehicles and the built environment. After the 1964 tsunami that destroyed much of the Crescent City downtown and waterfront, Beachfront Park was created using the rubble and debris from the tsunami, which was covered with dredge spoils and sand. The most recent tsunami to have caused damage in Crescent City is the 2011 Tōhoku tsunami which destroyed all boating docks and sank at least 16 boats in the harbor. Tsunami evacuation signage currently exists within and around the Project area, as well as throughout Crescent City. Maps are available in both physical and digital format, from Crescent City as well as Del Norte County. The City of Crescent city also engages in public outreach City of Crescent City
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As described above, the Project area was developed following the 1964 tsunamic impacts. This tsunami heavily impacted approximately 30 city blocks, and the resulting rubble was placed on the 800-foot stretch of native mud flats, along with approximately 18 inches of fill, to create the existing park topography.

Section 7 – Health and Safety, of the Crescent City General Plan contains the following policies regarding hazards and human health and safety:

Policy 7.A.1 states: “The City shall evaluate proposed projects and land use policy decisions based on the environmental hazards identified in this element. Low intensity/occupancy uses (such as open space, agricultural production, or extremely low-density residential land use) shall be preferred in hazard areas.”
Policy 7.C.6, states: “The City, in conjunction with other governmental agencies, when feasible, should utilize lands subject to severe geologic hazards for low intensity park and recreational activities or open space.”
Discussion of Impacts:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
Project construction would require the use of heavy equipment, vehicles, and tools that use diesel fuel, gasoline, oil, and hydraulic fluid. Hazardous materials used during construction would be transported, used, and stored in accordance with state and federal regulations regarding hazardous materials and disposal of any materials. Such materials could include diesel fuel, lubricating grease and gasoline, which would be stored in designated locations away from sensitive areas including play areas, Elk Creek and surrounding wetlands, and drainage areas. Additionally, all materials designated for disposal would be evaluated for appropriate hazardous waste criteria. Release of potentially hazardous materials that could occur during the construction phase, either onsite or during routine transport of equipment, would be avoided through the implementation of basic equipment maintenance and fueling procedures (Mitigation Measure HAZ-1), spill prevention and control measures, and measures for handling, disposing or disposing of hazardous materials during construction (Mitigation Measure HAZ-2).

During park operation, any hazardous materials would be stored offsite at designated municipal facilities. The use of any potentially hazardous materials onsite would be limited to those needed for park operations and maintenance activities, including disinfectants and cleaners for restroom maintenance, regular park clean-up, and for incidental clean-up from special events due to increased visitor use. The use of any hazardous materials, albeit minor, would be done in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, herbicides or pesticides may also be used on a limited basis in discrete areas of the park for pest management and vegetation establishment and would be marked by signage. With the implementation of Mitigation Measure HAZ-3, the public would be notified in advance and any areas designated for herbicide use would be clearly marked.

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b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
As discussed in 4.9a, project construction would require the use of heavy equipment, vehicles, and tools that use diesel fuel, gasoline, oil, and hydraulic fluid. Any spills of fuel or other potentially hazardous materials could result in significant hazard to the public or environment without proper handling.

However, the use of hazardous materials would be done in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and release of such materials would be avoided through the implementation of basic equipment maintenance and fueling measures (Mitigation Measure HAZ-1), spill prevention and control measures, and measures for handling, disposing or disposing of hazardous materials during construction (Mitigation Measure HAZ-2).

During park operation, the minor use of hazardous materials described 4.9a would be done in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Therefore, through compliance with the federal, state and local regulations and with implementation of Mitigation Measures HAZ-1 and HAZ-2, potential impacts to the public or environment through accidental release of hazardous materials would be less than significant. c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? The Project is located approximately 750 feet south of the Crescent City charter school Uncharted Shores Academy, located at 330 E Street. Joe Hamilton Elementary School and Crescent Elk Middle School which are located approximately 2,750 feet northwest of the Project. However, as noted above, limited hazardous materials would be used during operation of the project for cleaning, maintenance and landscape activities, and there would be no hazardous emissions or acutely hazardous material handling. Therefore, any impacts would be less than significant. d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
The Project site itself does not contain hazardous sites or facilities according to California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s EnviroStor database (DTSC 2024) and State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Geotracker database (SWRCB 2024). However, the following sites are located within the vicinity of the Project site: a Leaking Under Ground Storage Tank (LUST) site exists at the Crescent City Wastewater Treatment Plant on B Street, approximately 300 feet west; two SWRCB Cleanup Program Sites, one located at 110-140-180 105 D Street, and the other at 347 2nd Street, approximately 200 feet north; and two additional LUST sites, one located at 245 H Street, and the other at 225 I Street, approximately 500 feet north of the Project site. However, according to the State Geotracker database, all of these sites have been closed and no further action is required. Thus, neither the Project site nor City of Crescent City
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The Del Norte County Office of Emergency Services (OES) promotes community preparedness through training and education and prepares the County’s Operational Area Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Operational Area includes the entire County and the Project area. The County’s OES also provides emergency responses services, including in the Project area. None of the Project’s elements would interfere with the County’s ability to provide emergency response services. Road closures are not anticipated during construction and standard traffic control measures (e.g., flagging, signage, barricades and cones) would be used as needed to ensure access to Front Street at all times during construction.

The City of Crescent City also maintains a tsunami evacuation map (Humboldt Earthquake Education Center, 2010) with tsunami safety information and evacuation routes. The Project would not impact evacuation routes, nor the ability to evacuate in the event of a tsunami, as neither barriers nor alterations to Front Street or adjoining streets north of the Project area would occur. Therefore, implementation of the Proposed Project would not interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan, and any impacts would be less than significant. g) Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?
The Project would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires. The Project area is located adjacent to the Pacific Ocean and embedded within the urban area of the downtown and harbor districts of Crescent City. The closest forested environments are approximately 2.5 miles to the east and are primarily old-growth redwood forest within Redwood State and National Parks, which are not particularly fire prone due to the cool, foggy summers. The Project is not in mapped areas with a high risk of wildland fire hazards. The Project site is located in a less than Moderate Fire Severity Zone. Surrounding areas on the outskirts of the City are located within a Local Responsible Area (LRA) Moderate Fire Severity Zone. The closest High or Very High Severity Zone (located in a State Responsible Area) is approximately 7 miles to the east. (CalFire 2025).

As such, a less than significant impact would occur related to wildfires See also Section 4.20 Wildfire for further discussion. Therefore, the Project would not expose people or structures to wildland fires and any impacts would be less than significant.

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Mitigation Measures HAZ-1:

Proper equipment maintenance and fueling procedures will be implemented to ensure that no fluids are discharged into streams, water bodies, wetlands or drainage facilities, and that any spills are promptly cleaned up, documented, and reported (if necessary). A separate area will be designated for equipment maintenance and fueling, at least 150 feet or more from any stream, water body, or wetland, as feasible.

Cleanup materials and tools will be kept nearby and available for immediate use and equipment will not be stored in areas that will potentially drain to watercourses. If this is not feasible, drip pans, berms, sandbags, or absorbent booms shall be employed to contain any leaks or spills. No vehicle or equipment cleaning will be done on-site.

Mitigation Measures HAZ-2:

The construction Contractor will develop a Spill Prevention and Response Plan. Equipment and materials for cleanup will be available on site, and spills and leaks will be cleaned up immediately and disposed of according to guidelines stated in the Spill Prevention and Response Plan. Spill response kits will always be in close proximity when using hazardous materials (e.g., at crew trucks and other logical locations).

Absorbent materials will be maintained at the Project site in sufficient quantity to effectively immobilize the volume of petroleum-based fluids contained in the largest tank present at the site. For spills on impervious surfaces, absorbent materials will be used to remove the spill. For spills on pervious surfaces such as soil, the spill will be excavated and properly disposed of rather than buried. Absorbent materials will be collected and disposed of properly and promptly. Petroleum products and contaminated soil will be disposed of according to Federal, State, and local regulations.

Mitigation Measures HAZ-3:

All hazardous materials and hazardous wastes (such as pesticides, paints, solvents, fuel, and oil) will be labeled in accordance with city, state, and federal regulations. Storage tanks over 55 gallons or more would require secondary containment. Any hazardous materials and waste will be stored in watertight containers and manufacturer’s application instructions for hazardous materials followed, and no chemicals will be applied outdoors when rain is forecast within 24 hours. Public notification of the use of any such materials (e.g., herbicide or pesticide use) will be posted on site as required by State law.

4.10. Hydrology and Water Quality
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Violate any water quality standards or
waste discharge requirements or otherwise
substantially degrade surface or ground water
quality?
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
b) Substantially decrease groundwater
supplies or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge such the project may
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management of the basin?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river or through the addition of
impervious surfaces, in a manner which
would:
(i) result in substantial erosion or siltation onor off-site; ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
(ii) substantially increase the rate or amount
of surface runoff in a manner which would
result in flooding on- or offsite;
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
(iii) create or contribute runoff water which
would exceed the capacity of existing or
planned stormwater drainage systems or
provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff; or
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
(iv) impede or redirect flood flows? ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones,
risk release of pollutants due to project
inundation?
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of
a water quality control plan or sustainable
groundwater management plan?
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Environmental and Regulatory Setting
The Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 USC §1251-1376, is the primary federal legislation governing water quality and was established to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters. The CWA Section 402 establishes the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), a permitting system for the discharge of any pollutant (except for dredged or fill material) into waters of the United States. This permit is administered in the state of California by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Under Section 402(p) of the CWA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) established the NPDES to enforce discharge standards for both point source and nonpoint source pollution. Dischargers can apply for individual discharge permits or apply for coverage under the General Permits that cover certain qualified dischargers. Discharges from construction sites that disturb one acre or more of total land area are subject to the NPDES permit for Discharges of Storm Water Runoff Associated with Construction Activity (Order No. 2009-009-DWQ).

The Section 402 permitting process requires the development and implementation of an effective Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The Project applicant must submit a Notice of Intent to the SWRCB to be covered by a NPDES permit and prepare the SWPPP prior to the beginning of construction. The SWPPP must include best management practices (BMPs) to reduce pollutants and any more stringent controls necessary to meet water quality standards. Dischargers must also comply with water quality objectives as defined in the North Coast Region Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan). If Basin Plan objectives are exceeded, corrective measures are required. In 1968, as required under the City of Crescent City
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Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 75 January 2025 Federal Anti-Degradation Policy, the SWRCB adopted an Anti-Degradation Policy, formally known as the Statement of Policy with Respect to Maintaining High Quality Waters in California (State Water Board Resolution No. 68-16). Under the Anti-Degradation Policy, any actions that can adversely affect water quality in surface and ground waters must be consistent with maximum benefit to the people of the State, not unreasonably affect present and anticipated beneficial use of the water, and not result in water quality less than that prescribed in water quality plans and policies.

The Crescent City Local Coastal Plan contains the following policies for the protection of water quality.

6.C.1 The City shall ensure that the biological productivity and quality of coastal waters, streams, wetlands, estuaries, and lakes appropriate to maintain optimum populations of marine organisms and for the protection of human health are maintained and, where feasible, restored through, among other means, minimizing adverse effects of waste water discharges and entrainment, controlling runoff, preventing depletion of ground water supplies and substantial interference with surface water flow, encouraging waste water reclamation, maintaining natural vegetation buffer areas that protect riparian habitats, and minimizing alteration of natural streams.

6.C.3. Development shall be designed and managed to minimize the introduction of pollutants into coastal waters (including the ocean, estuaries, wetlands, rivers, streams, and lakes), to the maximum extent practicable as defined herein.

6.C.4. Development shall be designed and managed to minimize increases in stormwater runoff volume and rate, to the maximum extent practicable, to avoid adverse impacts to coastal waters.

6.C.5. Implementation of approved management measures specified for urban areas approved by the State Water Resource Control Board and California Coastal Commission's Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program to minimize polluted runoff from construction activities and land use activities shall be required of all new development to ensure the safety of public health and the biological productivity of coastal waters.

6.C.6. Use of feasible and practical best management practices (BMPs) to protect streams and other coastal waters from the adverse effects of construction activities, urban runoff, and agricultural activities shall be required as part of the authorization of new development.

6.C.7. Long-term post-construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) that protect water quality and minimize increases in runoff volume and rate shall be incorporated in the project design of developments in the following order of priority:
i. Site Design BMPs: Project design features that reduce the creation or severity of potential pollutant sources or reduce the alteration of the project site’s natural stormwater flow regime. Examples are minimizing impervious surfaces, preserving native vegetation, and minimizing grading.
ii. Source Control BMPs: Methods that reduce potential pollutants at their sources and/or avoid entrainment of pollutants in runoff, including schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures, managerial practices, or operational practices.

Examples are covering outdoor storage areas, use of efficient irrigation, and minimizing the use of landscaping chemicals.
iii. Treatment Control BMPs: Systems designed to remove pollutants from stormwater, by simple gravity settling of particulate pollutants, filtration, biological uptake, media City of Crescent City
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Site Design BMPs may reduce a development’s need for Source and/or Treatment Control BMPs, and Source Control BMPs may reduce the need for Treatment Control BMPs. Therefore, all development shall incorporate effective postconstruction Site Design and Source Control BMPs, to minimize adverse impacts to water quality and coastal waters resulting from the development to the maximum extent practicable.

If the combination of Site Design and Source Control BMPs is not sufficient to protect water quality and coastal waters consistent with Policies 6.C.1, through 6.C.4., development shall also incorporate post-construction Treatment Control BMPs. Developments of Water Quality Concern (see Policy 6.C.10.) are presumed to require Treatment Control BMPs. Treatment Control BMPs may include, but are not limited to, biofilters (e.g., vegetated swales or grass filter strips), bioretention, infiltration trenches or basins, retention ponds or constructed wetlands, detention basins, filtration systems, storm drain inlet filters, wet vaults, or hydrodynamic separator systems.

6.C.8. Development projects shall incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) techniques in order to minimize development impacts of stormwater to coastal waters, qualitatively and quantitatively, unless a credible and compelling explanation is provided as to why such features are not feasible and/or appropriate. LID is a development site design strategy with a goal of maintaining or reproducing the site’s pre-development hydrologic functions of storage, infiltration, and groundwater recharge, as well as the volume and rate of stormwater discharges.

LID strategies use small-scale integrated and distributed management practices, including minimizing impervious surfaces, infiltrating stormwater close to its source, and preservation of permeable soils and native vegetation. LID techniques include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Development shall be sited and designed to preserve the infiltration, purification, detention, and retention functions of natural drainage systems that exist on the site, to the maximum extent practicable. Drainage shall be conveyed from the developed area of the site in a non-erosive manner.
b. Development shall minimize the creation of impervious surfaces (including pavement, sidewalks, driveways, patios, parking areas, streets, and roof-tops), especially directly connected impervious areas, to the maximum extent practicable. Directly connected impervious areas include areas covered by a building, impermeable pavement, and/or other impervious surfaces, which drain directly into the storm drain system without first flowing across permeable land areas (e.g., lawns).
c. Development shall maintain or enhance, where appropriate and feasible, on-site infiltration of stormwater runoff, in order to preserve natural hydrologic conditions, recharge groundwater, attenuate runoff flow, and minimize transport of pollutants.

Alternative management practices shall be substituted where the review authority has determined that infiltration BMPs may result in adverse impacts, including but not limited to where saturated soils may lead to geologic instability, where infiltration may contribute to flooding, or where regulations to protect groundwater may be violated.

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Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 77 January 2025 d. Development that creates new impervious surfaces shall divert stormwater runoff flowing from these surfaces into permeable areas in order to maintain or enhance, where appropriate and feasible, on-site stormwater infiltration capacity. e. To enhance stormwater infiltration capacity, development applicants shall use permeable pavement materials and techniques (e.g., paving blocks, porous asphalt, permeable concrete, and reinforced grass or gravel), where appropriate and feasible.

Permeable pavements shall be designed so that stormwater infiltrates into the underlying soil, to enhance groundwater recharge and provide filtration of pollutants.

6.C.9. All development that requires a coastal grading/development permit shall submit a plan to control post-construction stormwater runoff flows and maintain or improve water quality (“Post-Construction Stormwater Plan”). This plan shall specify Site Design, Source Control, and if necessary, Treatment Control BMPs that will be implemented to minimize stormwater pollution and minimize or eliminate increases in stormwater runoff volume and rate from the development after construction.

6.C.10. Developments of Water Quality Concern, defined as those types and classes of development that have the potential for adverse coastal water quality impacts due to the development size, type of land use, impervious site coverage, or proximity to coastal waters, shall be subject to additional requirements for design and implementation of post-construction treatment control BMPs in order to minimize stormwater pollution and protect coastal waters.

Developments of Water Quality Concern include the following:
k. All development that will occur within 125 feet of the ocean or coastal waters (including estuaries, wetlands, rivers, streams, and lakes), or that will discharge runoff directly to the ocean or coastal waters, if such development results in the creation, addition, or replacement of 2,500 square feet or more of impervious surface area. “Discharge directly” is defined as runoff that flows from the development to the ocean or to coastal waters that is not first combined with flows from any other adjacent areas.

Discussion of Impacts:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality?
The Project is located adjacent to the Elk Creek estuary, wetlands and riparian areas, and some aspects of construction have the potential to impact these local surface waters and their beneficial uses. The Project is located within the Crescent City Harbor and Smith River Hydrologic Unit, Elk Creek Watershed (Assessment Unit ID: CAR1031100020171115030453), which is listed as impaired for dissolved oxygen under the Clean Water Act section 303(d). Existing or potential beneficial uses for the Elk Creek Hydrologic Subarea include: Municipal and Domestic Supply (MUN), Agricultural Supply(AGR), Industrial Supply(IND), Industrial Process Supply (PRO), Groundwater Rechard (GWR), Freshwater Replenishment (FRSH), Navigation (NAV), Hydropower Generation (POW), Water Contact Recreation (REC1), NonContact Water Recreation (REC2), Commercial and Sport Fishing (COMM), Cold Freshwater Habitat (COLD), Wildlife Habitat (WILD), Rare, Threatened, and/or Endangered Species (RARE), Migration of Aquatic Organisms (MIGR), Spawning, Reproduction, and/or early development (SPWN), Estuarine Habitat (EST), Aquaculture (AQUA) (North Coast Basin Plan 2018).

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As discussed in Section 4.9, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, use of hazardous materials for Project construction activities would be limited and would be performed in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 and HAZ-2). The Proposed Project would also implement erosion and sediment control measures (Mitigation Measure WATER-1) and would be required to comply with the NPDES General Permit for Construction Activities. As part of its compliance with this permit, the construction contractor would prepare a SWPPP and prevent polluted runoff from being discharged to surface waters or groundwater (Mitigation Measure BIO-2). Finally, For construction of Project elements (e.g., the proposed Tolowa Interpretive Plaza and Trail) where it may not be possible to achieve a 100-foot buffer from riparian areas (i.e., Elk Creek wetlands) due to spatial constraints, implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-3 would require stockpiling of any soils at least 100 feet away, clearly marked work limits (e.g., exclusionary fencing), installation of silt fences as needed, as well as seasonal work windows (i.e., summer and early fall dry season) to minimize the risk erosion and sediment discharge from rain events. Compliance with these measures would prevent impacts to surface and/or groundwater quality from occurring.

During operation, as described in Section 4.9, hazardous materials would be stored offsite at designated municipal facilities and the use of hazardous materials onsite would be limited to those needed for park operations and maintenance activities, including disinfectants and cleaners for restroom maintenance and park clean-up, and limited application of herbicides in discrete areas of the park, that would be clearly marked and applied according to local and state regulations (Mitigation Measure HAZ-3). Further, any excess post-construction stormwater runoff would be captured onsite via new rain gardens and filter strips interspersed throughout the Project area near new hardscaped areas (e.g., plazas and parking areas). These measures will meet California stormwater quality standards and be designed to attenuate the flow of runoff and filter sediment and pollutants.

Therefore, with implementation of Mitigation Measures HAZ-1, HAZ-2, HAZ-3, WATER-1, BIO-2, and BIO3, the Project would not degrade surface or groundwater quality during construction or operation, and impacts would be less than significant.
b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? The Project will involve the addition of impervious surfaces through new parking areas and new paved walking paths (i.e., Paths of Culture) throughout the park, with the remainder of the site remaining in use for recreation, landscaped or grassy areas that would continue to facilitate recharge. Increased impervious surfaces can reduce groundwater recharge by preventing water (via precipitation) from infiltrating into the soil and groundwater. While the Project’s addition of impervious surface area could limit local recharge to some degree, the relative increase in impervious surface would remain relatively small as portion of the entire site. Further, the Project is not located in a principal recharge area or within a high- or medium-priority groundwater basin. Additionally, the addition of new landscaped areas City of Crescent City
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c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would, (i) result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site; (ii) substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or offsite; (iii) create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff; or (iv) impede or redirect flood flows? The Project will involve the addition of impervious surfaces through new parking areas and new paved walking paths (i.e., Paths of Culture) throughout the park. The relative increase in the impervious surface, while small, would be an increase over existing conditions, but is unlikely to generate any new sources of pollutants beyond what is currently conveyed to the storm sewer system. The site is a flat, 35-acre public park that consists primarily of grassy open space and playing fields, which is subject to occasional ponding during intense storms, but does not convey significant runoff to Crescent City Harbor or Elk Creek and surrounding wetlands. As part of the park improvements, excess runoff from new impervious surfaces would be captured by new onsite rain gardens and filter strips located throughout the Project area, including near the waterfront plaza, new parking areas and new smaller hardscaped plazas, and would thus increase the capacity of the existing storm drain system. Such measures would prevent further erosion and reduce the likelihood of flooding by attenuating surface runoff flows (i.e., slowing water movement) and retaining excess volume. Thus, given the relatively flat topography, that there would not be a significant increase in impervious surfaces relative to existing conditions or additional sources of polluted runoff, and the implementation of new stormwater capturing rain gardens and filter strips to attenuate flow and filter pollutants throughout the site, the Project would not alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, and impacts would be less than significant. d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation? The Project is located within a tsunami evacuation area. There is the potential risk of releasing pollutants resulting from the use of heavy equipment during construction of the Project. However, given the nature of the project and the limited source/quantity of pollutants associated with park construction activities, as well as the relatively short construction duration, release of any pollutants during a tsunami would not meaningfully contribute to the overall source of potential pollutants that could potentially be released from surrounding infrastructure (e.g., wastewater treatment plant) and other harbor activity.

During regular park operations, the limited quantities of any potentially hazardous materials used (e.g., cleaning solvents) would not pose a meaningful risk during a tsunami event. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
The Project involves upgrades and improvements to a public park. It would not obstruct the implementation of the NCRWQCB’s Basin Plan (NCRWQCB. 2018) or conflict with any sustainable groundwater management plan. As stated above, the Proposed Project would not contribute substantial City of Crescent City
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Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measure WATER-1
In conjunction with the required Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented.

1. Storm drain inlets and drainage courses will be protected with appropriate BMPs during construction activities, such as gravel bags, fiber rolls, berms, etc.

2. Off-site sediment migration will be avoided by installing and maintaining sediment controls, such as fiber rolls, silt fences, or sediment basins.

3. All erosion control fabrics will be without plastic monofilament netting, which can ensnare wildlife) and will consist instead of loose-weave mesh made of biodegradable fibers, such as jute, coconut, or hemp.

4. Suitable BMPs shall be placed outside of construction activities to intercept sediment before it reaches surface waters. These structures shall be installed prior to any clearing or grading activities.

5. BMPs will be maintained throughout the construction period and removed (including trapped sediments) at the end of to avoid any accumulated sediments from being mobilized postconstruction.

6. During transport, haul truck beds will be covered when carrying soil, sand, or other loose materials off-site.

7. Effective perimeter controls will be maintained, and construction entrances and exits stabilized to control erosion and sediment discharges from the construction work areas including staging areas.

8. Street tracking will be swept or vacuumed,

9. all exposed soils within work areas will be stabilized immediately following the completion of earthmoving activities to prevent erosion into adjacent wetlands and channels.

10. When rain is forecasted or at the onset of unanticipated precipitation, Project personnel will implement erosion and sediment control measures.

4.11. Land Use and Planning
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Physically divide an established
community?
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
b) Cause a significant environmental impact
due to a conflict with any land use plan,
policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose
of avoiding or mitigating an environmental
effect?
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
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The Project is within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Crescent City and is subject to the City’s General Plan, Local Coastal Plan, and Municipal Code. The Project is also within the Coastal Zone and under the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission. The Project site is zoned “Coastal Zone – Open Space (CZO), which is intended to, “…to set aside areas to be used for permanent open space to protect health, safety, and welfare of the people and visitors of the Crescent City area and to provide spaces for the location and preservation of unusual natural features, historical and cultural sites, and areas that provide energy, water, and recreational activities.”(Crescent City 2011) The Crescent City General Plan states that existing/compatible uses of the Project area include, “Public road, public parking, recreational trail, picnicking, beach access, beach and harbor activities, slope protection, safety rails and signs, and that its access includes “improved access points, beachcombing, scenic viewing, lateral access to harbor.”
The Crescent City General Plan contains the following policies related to land use and planning:

Section 1 Land Use and Planning
Goal 1.C of Public Open Space, of the Crescent City General Plan states:

To enrich and enhance pedestrian/tourist activity in the downtown by creating attractive and well-maintained public open space that will provide a sense of central space or village atmosphere where people could meet, socialize, and eat.” Policies 1.c.3 of Public Open Space, of the Crescent City General Plan states:
“The City shall create linkages from downtown open space to Beachfront Park near Front Street.”
Section 5 Recreational and Cultural Resources
Policy 5.A.15 of City Parks and Recreation states: “The City shall continue to maintain and enhance Beachfront Park so that it remains a focal point for community events and waterfront recreation.”
Policy 5.D.1 states: The City recognizes the importance of access to and along the shoreline.

Therefore, all City-owned beachfront property, including its dry sand beaches, shall be maintained in a manner to protect all existing accessways. If, in the future, the City finds that existing public accessways are inadequate to meet recreational needs, it shall encourage the development of additional accessways consistent with the City’s ability to pay maintenance costs and obtain adequate funding to develop said area.” Discussion of Impacts:
a) Physically divide an established community?
The Project will not divide an established community, as the project consists of upgrades to an existing public park. Community access to Beachfront Park would be expanded rather than limited. The existing Beachfront Park itself will not be expanded, and the Project will not result in the loss or change in use of other properties in the vicinity. Therefore, no impact would occur. b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? The Project area is designated by Crescent City as Coastal Zone – Open Space, and would comply with Chapter 17.71.020(A) of Crescent City Ordinance 837 which permits open space uses, public parks, City of Crescent City
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4.16 Recreation for additional analysis

4.12. Mineral Resources
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to
the region and the residents of the state?
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b) Result in the loss of availability of a locallyimportant mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific
plan or other land use plan?
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Environmental and Regulatory Setting
The location of the Project area was historically shoreline and native mud flats. Following the 1964 tsunami which impacted the area, the Project site was developed by placing approximately 18 inches of soil on 10 feet of fill composed of debris, rubble, and sediments from the destroyed city blocks. Because the Project site is generally composed of rubble and debris, and was historically mud flats, no mineral resources exist at the Project location.

Utilizing the California Department of Conservation interactive web map “Mines Online” several active quarries within Crescent City were identified. The closest quarry operation, the Starry Rock Quarry (Mine ID: 91-08-0008) for sand and gravel, is located approximately 3.3 miles northeast of the site. Four other sand and gravel quarry sites, Jacobs Quarry (Mine ID: 91-08-0017) the Sultan Bar (Mine ID: 91-08- 0001), the Huffman Bar (Mine ID: 91-08-0002), and the Bedrock Mine Pit (Mine ID: 91-08-0006) are located approximately 7.5 to 8.8 miles north of the Project.

Discussion of Impacts:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? The Project will not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource or a locally important mineral resource recovery site. No known mineral resources exist within the Project area, as it was constructed upon debris and rubble in the aftermath of the 1964 tsunami, and subsequently covered with sandy fill. No resource extraction is planned for the Project area. Therefore, the Project will have no impact on mineral resources.

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4.13. Noise
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Generation of a substantial temporary or
permanent increase in ambient noise levels in
the vicinity of the project in excess of
standards established in the local general plan
or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of
other agencies?
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b) Generation of excessive ground-borne
vibration or ground-borne noise levels?
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c) For a project located within the vicinity of a
private airstrip or an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted,
within two miles of a public airport or public
use airport, would the project expose people
residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
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Environmental and Regulatory Setting
The Project site consists of an existing public park in an urban area near downtown Crescent City.

Groups that could be exposed to noise generated by the Project include residential, educational, and recreational land uses near the Project site.

The nearest residences are located approximately 400 feet to the western edge of Beachfront Park on Lighthouse Way, the Crescent Arms Apartments on Front Street located approximately 150 feet north of the park’s northern boundary along Front Street, and the Surf Apartments on H St approximately 100 feet north of the park entrance at Stamps Way. The Lighthouse Cove RV Park is located across the Elk Creek wetland area, approximately 350 feet east of the park. Three schools are located in close proximity to the Project, including the Uncharted Shores Academy charter school, located approximately 750 feet north of the site, and Joe Hamilton Elementary School and Crescent Elk Middle School which are located approximately 2,750 feet northwest of the Project. These locations are depicted on Figure 5.

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Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 85 January 2025 The area is subject to noise from vehicular traffic on Front Street as well as nearby Highway 101.

Ambient noise at the Project site is also influenced by the nearby residential activities such as landscape maintenance, delivery vehicles, and parking lot activity, as well as harbor-related activity.

The Crescent City General Plan provides the following goals and policies with regard to noise.

Goal 7.H Noise
To prevent incompatible land uses, by reason of excessive noise levels, from occurring in the future. This includes protecting sensitive land uses from exposure to excessive noise and to protect the economic base of the city by preventing the encroachment of incompatible land uses within areas affected by existing or planned noise-producing uses.

According to Crescent City Municipal Code (CCMC § 8.18.060), the following are exempt from the City’s noise regulations:
• Noise sources associated with construction activity, provided said activities take place only between the hours of seven a.m. and six p.m. or sunset, whichever occurs later, on Monday through Friday, or between the hours of eight a.m. and six p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays (§

8.18.060(E)).
• Activities conducted on any park or playground during established park hours provided such park or playground is owned and operated by a public entity (§ 8.18.060(B)). • Any events (including outdoor gatherings, public dances, shows and sporting and entertainment events) conducted pursuant to a special event permit issued by the city. (§ 8.18.060(C)).

Discussion of Impacts:
a) b) Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies / Generation of excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels
The Project would generate noise associated with vehicles and equipment used during the construction phase. Project-related noise levels would fluctuate depending on the equipment being used.

Construction activities involving the use of heavy equipment such as dozers, asphalt pavers and vibratory rollers would result in temporary increases in ambient noise levels during the day.

Additionally, an estimated 950 delivery truck trips would be required to deliver materials over the course of the Project. Typical noise levels for the noisiest pieces of equipment used during Project construction would be approximately 85 dBA at 50 feet for loaders, graders and dozers, and 89 dBA at 50 feet for pavers (FTA 2006).

The closest sensitive receptors to the Project that would be exposed to noise from onsite construction equipment and/or vehicles entering/exiting the park would be the Crescent Arms Apartments on Front Street and the Surf Apartments on H Street. Per City Municipal Code, construction activity would be exempt from any noise regulations, since they would be limited to daytime hours, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Further, given the nature of construction (i.e., primarily landscape, nonstructural improvements, and park enhancements) and the short duration of construction (approximately 13 months), any increases in ambient noise levels would be temporary and would cease upon completion of each Project element. Further, existing ambient noise levels near the Project area are already influenced by traffic-related noise from vehicles traveling on Highway 101 and Front Street.

Finally, while both sensitive receptors are across the street from the park (150 and 100 feet, City of Crescent City
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During operation, concerts and events at the amphitheater would increase noise levels beyond existing conditions, potentially impacting adjacent apartment buildings and the Lighthouse Cove RV Park, east of Beachfront Park. However, all events would be permitted through the City and subject to special event permit conditions, including restrictions on the duration and noise levels, and compliance with established hours. Further, such events would only occur 10-15 times a year, primarily in the summer months. Thus, any increases in ambient noise levels would be temporary and would not last more than several hours.

The Proposed Project would not conflict with applicable noise standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance and would not generate excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels. Therefore, any impacts would be less than significant. c) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
The Project is located approximately 2.75 miles southeast of the Del Norte County Regional Airport and, according to the Del Norte County Regional Airport Jack McNamara Field Airport Layout Plan Update (WHPacific, 2019), the Project is outside (south and west of) of areas designated as part of the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and not affected by an airport land use plan. Beachfront Park is located in the 361-foot airspace contour with no mapped obstructions. Therefore, with this distance from the approach/departure zones the Project will not expose workers on the Project site to excessive noise levels from public airports. Further, the Project will not include dwellings and will not expose park visitors or local residents to excessive noise levels. Therefore, no impact would occur.

4.14. Population and Housing
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Induce substantial unplanned population
growth in an area, either directly (for
example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example,
through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?
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b) Displace substantial numbers of existing
people or housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
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Environmental and Regulatory Setting
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Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 87 January 2025 The City of Crescent City’s population is estimated at 6,673 as of the 2020 Decennial Census. There are approximately 1,843 total housing units, with approximately 1,652 units occupied (191 unoccupied units). The current homeownership rate is 36.5% compared to 55.8% for the entire state. (U.S. Census Bureau 2024).

The majority of jobs in Crescent City are in educational services, and health care and social assistance, which comprise approximately 26.6% of the workforce. Other large industries include retail trade (accounting for 18.1% of employment), public administration (accounting for approximately 11.5% of employment), and Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services (accounting for approximately 9.8% of employment). (U.S. Census Bureau 2024).

The Project is a public park zoned as Coastal Zone – Open Space (CZO). Housing in the vicinity of the Project site includes residences approximately 500 feet to the western edge of the project on Lighthouse Way, the Crescent Arms Apartments on Front Street located approximately 150 feet north of Beachfront Park, and the Surf Apartments on H St approximately 100 feet north of the park.

Discussion of Impacts:
a) Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
The Project consists of a public park and would not induce substantial population growth in the area, either directly or indirectly. The Project would include modifications to the existing Beachfront Park area and does not involve extension of roads or new infrastructure, other than utilities serving the park itself.

While it is anticipated that there will be increased park usership due to the proposed improvements, such visitors would either be residents who currently reside in the area or visitors passing through on Highway 101. Therefore, the project would not result in inducing unplanned population growth and any impacts would be less than significant.
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
The Project would not displace any number of existing residents or alter any dwellings. The site is zoned as Coastal Zone – Open Space (CZO) and does not contain residential development. Therefore, no impact would occur.

4.15. Public Services
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Would the project result in substantial
adverse physical impacts associated with the
provision of new or physically altered
governmental facilities, need for new or
physically altered governmental facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in order to maintain
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other performance objectives for any of the
public services:
a) Fire protection? ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
b) Police protection? ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
c) Schools? ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
d) Parks? ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
e) Other public facilities? ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Environmental and Regulatory Setting
The Project area is just south of downtown Crescent City and has been utilized as a public park for decades. Crescent City Fire and Rescue is located approximately 1,450 feet north of the Project area.

The Del Norte Sheriff’s Office is located approximately 1,300 feet northwest of the Project, and Crescent City Police Department is located 1,750 feet northwest of the Project. Three schools are located in close proximity to the Project, including the Uncharted Shores Academy charter school, located approximately 750 feet north of the site; and Joe Hamilton Elementary School and Crescent Elk Middle School, located approximately 2,750 feet northwest of the Project. Sutter Coast Hospital is the closest hospital and is located approximately 1.6 miles north of the Project site. The Crescent City Wastewater Treatment Plant is located directly adjacent to the Project on the western side. Two other public parks exist in the vicinity of the Project including Peterson Park, approximately 1,350 feet northwest and Brother Jonathan Park, approximately 3,000 feet northwest The closest airport, Del Norte County Regional Airport is located approximately 2.75 miles northwest of the Project.

Discussion of Impacts:

Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services:
a) Fire protection?
Beachfront Park is currently served by the Crescent City Fire and Rescue Department that provides 24- hour emergency response. The proposed amphitheater, which can accommodate up to 2,000 people, is anticipated to host 10-15 concerts/events annually, primarily in the summer. The waterfront plaza will also host farmers markets that will draw additional visitors on market days. Beachfront Park and adjacent areas already accommodate these types of events. Therefore, such events would have de minimis impacts on level of service given their frequency and would not impact response times due to the park’s proximity to the Crescent City Fire and Rescue. Any impacts to fire protection as a result of the Project would be less than significant.
b) Police protection?
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Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 89 January 2025 Beachfront Park is currently served by the Crescent City Police Department that provides 24-hour emergency response. As described in 4.15a, additional events such as concerts and farmers markets could increase the need for public safety and police presence during certain times of the year.

Beachfront Park and adjacent areas already accommodate these types of events. Therefore, such events would have de minimis impacts on level of service given their frequency and would not impact response times due to the park’s proximity to local and county law enforcement. Any impacts to police protection as a result of the Project would be less than significant. c) Schools?
The Project would not induce population growth and would thus have no impact on local schools in the area. It is anticipated that nearby schools would utilize the park more frequently and benefit from the park improvements. Therefore, no impact would occur.
d) Parks?
The Project may draw additional visitors, both residents and others visiting the area. However, it would not adversely affect nearby parks, would not cause any environmental damage to those parks, and would not create the need for any new parks. The improvements at Beachfront Park are expected to enhance the experience for residents and tourists alike at the park itself. Therefore, no impact would occur.
e) Other public facilities?
It is not expected that the Project will impact other public facilities. The Project would not induce any population growth and would thus not require the provision of any new public facilities, such as hospitals or libraries. Therefore, no impact would occur.

4.16. Recreation
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Would the project increase the use of
existing neighborhood and regional parks or
other recreational facilities such that
substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated?
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b) Does the project include recreational
facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
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Environmental and Regulatory Setting
The Project area is located entirely within Beachfront Park, a waterfront community park and open space situated along Crescent City Harbor. Project elements include a Pump Track, new pathways and plazas, an amphitheater, waterfront plaza for farmers markets, an interpretive trail, expansion of the children's play area with inclusive play features, completion of a 1-mile running/walking loop, a new restroom, landscape and irrigation improvements, and various site furnishings. Other improvements City of Crescent City
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Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 90 January 2025 include improvements to the entry to the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center, a plaza for the Tolowa Interpretive Trail, two gateway features immediately northeast of the park, and planted berms near the gateway features along Highway 101. Maintaining the park facilities is the responsibility of the Crescent City Parks and Recreation Department.

Crescent City owns and manages four recreation areas including Beachfront Park. Peterson Park, approximately 1,350 feet northwest of the Project, is a 7.4-acre park consisting of baseball fields, a skate park, community garden and tennis courts. Brother Jonathan Park, approximately 3,000 feet northwest of the Project, is a 1.35-acre waterfront park consisting of lawns, an observation point, memorial and gravesite. Fraser Park, adjacent to Brother Jonathan Park, includes a playground, basket court, swings and an open play area.

Discussion of Impacts:
a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
The Project includes modifications and improvements to the existing Beachfront Park. The Project would address areas in need of restoration and repair and modernize the existing park. It is expected that increased use will occur from residents and tourists over time, however, regular and normal recreation activities are not expected to result in accelerated degradation or deterioration of the land. Proposed recreational facilities, including the Pump Track, playground, and 1-mile loop for walking/jogging, will be designed to handle the impact of recreational use and weathering. The Project would not cause physical deterioration to other nearby parks in Crescent City. Therefore, any impacts would be less than significant.
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? The Project is designed to expand recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the region. The Project will limit some recreational activities at Beachfront Park during construction, however, the duration of this impact will be limited and phased so that much of the park will remain open, and other nearby recreational facilities will be available for use during this period. Upgrades and new recreational facilities at the site would not include features or equipment that would adversely affect the park or nearby natural areas. The construction of project elements would be improvements to the existing park and result in aesthetic and physical benefits for residents. Therefore, any impacts would be less than significant.

4.17. Transportation
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or
policy addressing the circulation system,
including transit, roadway, bicycle and
pedestrian facilities?
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Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 91 January 2025 b) Would the project conflict or be
inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section
15064.3, subdivision (b)?
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c) Substantially increase hazards due to a
geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves
or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
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d) Result in inadequate emergency access? ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Environmental and Regulatory Setting
Beachfront Park is located along Front Street south of downtown Crescent City. Front Street is the main access point for vehicular and bicycle access to the park, and sidewalks provide additional pedestrian access. The California Coastal Trail enters from the southeast and northwest of the park, utilizing existing paths through Beachfront Park itself and public streets.

Beachfront Park can be accessed by residents via local streets, whereas visitors would primarily access the park via Highway 101. Highway 101 southbound is approximately 600 feet east of the park, and the northbound lanes approximately 900 feet east. The park’s primary vehicle access point is at Stamps Way and Front Street. A secondary access point is at Play Street and Front Street. The site can also be accessed at Battery Street via B Street. Beachfront Park is served by Redwood City Transit, via the transit hub located in front of the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center. Multiple bus routes provide regular access to and from the park at regular intervals throughout the morning and evening, both during the week and on weekends.

The City of Crescent City General Plan / Local Coast Plan includes the following goals and policies addressing the transportation system:

3.B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Goal 3.B.1: To develop and maintain a safe and efficient public transportation system that reduces congestion and provides viable alternative transportation in and through the Crescent City Planning Area.

Policy 3.B.1.: Where new development would result in significant demand for increased public transit services, easements for, and provisions for development of, sheltered public stops for transit patrons shall be made a condition of the approval of such development.

3.C. BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION
Goal 3.C.1 To encourage the use of the bicycle as an alternate, energy efficient mode of transportation within the city and to develop a system of bikeways and bicycle parking facilities which will safely and effectively serve those wishing to utilize bicycles for commute and recreational trips.

Policy 3.C.1: The linkage of sidewalks and walkways with bike and pedestrian trails leading to and through outdoor recreational areas such as parks and schools, as well as commercial areas, shall be integrated into new development.

Policy 3.C.2: The Harbor-City bicycle route, one of segments of the California Coastal Trail network within the municipal bounds of Crescent City, represents one of the City’s major coastal public amenities, providing access to numerous scenic ocean and harbor views, and recreational City of Crescent City
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3.D. PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION
Goal 3.D.1 To encourage and facilitate walking throughout the city.

Policy 3.D.1. The extension of sidewalks, trails, and walking facilities shall be provided throughout the city limits to allow for convenient and safe pedestrian movement. Exactions for dedication of rights-of-way, easements, and/or construction of pedestrian improvements may be required in the permitting of new development, where appropriate, based on a fair-share pro rata basis.

5.B. RECREATIONAL TRAILS
Goal 5.B.1. To develop a system of interconnected hiking, riding, and bicycling trails and paths suitable for active recreation and transportation and circulation.

Discussion of Impacts:
a) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
The primary access route to the Project site would be from Highway 101 to Front Street and then to either Stamps Way or Play Street entrances. During the construction period, an estimated 950 delivery truck trips would be required to deliver materials. Construction would generally occur between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. As a result, traffic is expected to increase somewhat during this time. However, the number of trips per day associated with project construction activities would be minimal compared to the thousands of vehicles traveling on Highway 101 each day. Further, these trips would be phased out over the entire duration of construction activities. Additionally, construction vehicles used for the project would be parked onsite; however, it is not anticipated that more than 20 workers would be onsite at any given time. As such, Project-related trips during construction would not be expected to measurably affect traffic levels along Highway 101 or Front Street, and phasing of construction would further reduce any potential traffic impacts.

During construction, there could be temporary disruptions for pedestrians and cyclists entering or exiting the park at certain periods during materials delivery, depending on the number of trucks required during each construction phase. Additionally, Play Street will be temporarily closed during installation of the new children’s play area and parking lot improvements; however, construction phasing would occur in such a way that access via Stamps Way would be open (see Section 3.9.2, Access and Staging). The contractor would also coordinate with the City to establish detours on Front Street around active construction work areas to safely direct traffic, pedestrians and bicyclists to and/or through the site. Further, other measures could include scheduling major truck trips and deliveries to avoid peak City of Crescent City
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Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 93 January 2025 traffic hours and posting warnings and detour signs for motorists. Any impacts during construction would be temporary and short in duration.

Finally, construction activities would primarily avoid disruption to transit service operations, as the Project would not result in temporary road closures or substantially increase traffic on Front Street or adjacent streets. It is possible that temporary lane closures may be necessary to construct berms in the grassy areas on either side of the unidirectional portions of Highway 101 that go through downtown Crescent City, also known as “S” curves. In such a case, the contractor would follow standard temporary lane closure procedures, including placing cones to alert drivers and using flaggers to direct cars and buses to utilize the other vehicle lanes on Highway 101 to avoid any potential conflicts. Any closures would be on a temporary basis and only occur during construction. During improvements to the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center (i.e., removing steps, etc.), the transit center/bus stop would be temporarily moved to a nearby location (e.g., across the street from the current location along Front Street or just to the northeast on K street); thus, any impacts would be limited and short-term.

During park operation, periodic maintenance would be required for park clean-up, irrigation/landscaping and for general operational needs. This would involve one to three individuals traveling to the project site weekly, which would not generate more than a few vehicle trips at a given time. As a result, operation of the Project would not result in a substantial increase in traffic. In general, operation and maintenance activities associated with the proposed Project would not result in any impacts to bicycle, pedestrian, or public transit facilities. During concerts or large events at the amphitheater, additional traffic would be expected along Highway 101 and Front Street, and potentially side streets, due to the temporary increase in visitors and the need for additional parking. These events would primarily occur during the summer months (no more than 10-15), and the City would post signs to alert motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists of increased traffic or delays on Front Street, and utilize flaggers to direct traffic and avoid any potential conflicts.

Overall, the Project would comply with the goals of the City of Crescent City General Plan / Local Coast Plan, and Del Norte County Regional Transportation Plan (2021), and the proposed Project would not conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
b) Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3(b) “Criteria for Analyzing Transportation Impacts” provides the following regarding land use projects:
(1) Land Use Projects. Vehicle miles traveled exceeding an applicable threshold of significance may indicate a significant impact. Generally, projects within one-half mile of either an existing major transit stop or a stop along an existing high quality transit corridor should be presumed to cause a less than significant transportation impact. Projects that decrease vehicle miles traveled in the project area compared to existing conditions should be presumed to have a less than significant transportation impact.

Beachfront Park is located adjacent to a major transit stop for Redwood Coast Transit. Additionally, given its location adjacent downtown Crescent City and U.S. Highway 101, it is centrally located for all transportation routes. As such, the Project would not result in an increase in VMT among residents of Crescent City accessing the park, who would continue to do so by car, bicycle, foot or bus, as occurs City of Crescent City
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Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 94 January 2025 under existing conditions. While the Project has the potential to draw additional visitors, it can be presumed that many of those visitors would already be travelling along the Highway 101 corridor.

During special events or concerts, the Project may induce additional vehicle trips from outside the area; however, such events would occur no more than 10-15 times annually (primarily concentrated during the summer months) and would not result in a significant increase in vehicle miles traveled over the existing condition on non-event days. Further, the Del Norte County Regional Transportation Plan (2021) notes that Crescent City VMT will increase approximately 4.5% (28.9 VMT to 30.3 VMT) from the years 2020 to 2030. Any temporary increases in VMT would be commensurate with the predicted increase in VMT. Therefore, under CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3(b)(1), the Project will result in a less than significant impact.
c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? The Project would not include modifications to road configurations that could create sharp curves or dangerous intersections. The Project would not include new vehicular access that would result in safety hazards. While new parking areas will be installed, all designs will be done according to the local building code and be accessible to emergency vehicles and would thus be compatible with the continued use of the park. This impact would be less than significant.
d) Result in inadequate emergency access?
During construction, emergency access could be temporarily restricted from the presence of haul trucks during the construction of certain Project elements (e.g., those requiring fill for earthworks, such as the amphitheater or “S” curves). However, vehicular and pedestrian access along Front Street would be maintained using standard traffic control measures, as described in 4.17a, which would facilitate emergency access to and from the site. Maintenance activities in the vicinity of the main park entrance at Stamps Way, such as landscaping or refuse collection, would not interfere with emergency access along Front Street. Further, traffic from regular park use following completion of the Project would not substantially impair emergency access on Front Street, Highway 101, or other local streets. As described in 4.17a, special events and concerts at the park could result in temporary increases in traffic along Front Street and Highway 101; however, the City would utilize signage and flaggers to direct traffic, thereby avoiding any potential conflicts and maintaining emergency access. Therefore, any potential impacts related to emergency access as a result of the Proposed Project would be less than significant.

4.18. Tribal Cultural Resources
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a tribal cultural resource listed
or eligible for listing in the California Register
of Historic Resources, or in a local register of
historic resources as defined in Public
Resources Code section 5020.1(k)?
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b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a tribal cultural resource that is
a resource determined by the lead agency, in
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criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of the
Public Resources Code section 5024.1? In
applying the criteria set forth in subdivision
(c) of the Public Resources Code section
5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the
significance of the resource to a California
Native American Tribe.

Environmental and Regulatory Setting
This section evaluates the potential impacts to tribal cultural resources from the Project. The impact assessment is based upon cultural resource investigations referenced above in Section 4.5, Cultural Resources.

AB 52 letters were sent in February 2024 to tribal governments to provide notification of the City’s decision to undertake the Project and to provide consultation opportunities (see Appendix E). The letters were distributed to the Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPO) at the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, Melochundum Band of Tolowa Indians, Elk Valley Rancheria, Yurok Tribe, Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People, (formerly Resighini Rancheria), Karuk Tribe and the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria. All THPOs declined the invitation for government consultation with the City of Crescent City.

The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation requested access for monitoring by Tribal staff during any excavation activities, and this will be incorporated into the Project implementation as Mitigation Measure CULT-1 (see Section 4.5, Cultural Resources).

Discussion of Impacts
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historic Resources, or in a local register of historic resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k)? The City submitted a requested to the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) for presence of scared sites at or near the Project area and a list of tribes with cultural affiliation to the area. On January 22, 2024, the NAHC responded noting that the result of the Sacred Lands File check was positive and recommended contacting affiliated tribes. Through informal AB 52 consultation (see Section 4.5, Cultural Resources), consulting tribes have indicated that no known tribal cultural resources are present within the Project area. A review of the findings of a recent cultural resource investigation in the vicinity of the Project area also did not identify specific resources. Additionally, no known tribal cultural resources are known to be listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources. However, a letter from the Northwest Information Center (NWIC), also dated January 22, 2024, suggested that there City of Crescent City
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Should a tribal cultural resource be inadvertently discovered during ground-disturbing activities an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (Mitigation Measure CULT-2) will be in place such that work would be temporarily halted and qualified professional archaeologists would be contacted for evaluation. Further, the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation requested access for monitoring by Tribal staff during any excavation activities, which will also be incorporated into the Project implementation (Mitigation CULT-1).

Therefore, with the incorporation of Mitigation Measures CULT-1 and CULT-2, any potential impacts to tribal cultural resources will be reduced to a less than significant level. b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource that is a resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of the Public Resources Code section 5024.1? In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of the Public Resources Code section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American Tribe.

Although not anticipated, there is the potential for inadvertent discovery of archaeological or human remains that could be determined to be tribal cultural resources, during construction of the proposed Project. In such a case, to ensure that such resources will not be adversely impacted, the City of Crescent City (lead agency under CEQA) will ensure that Mitigation Measures CULT-1 and CULT-2 are incorporated into the project. With the inclusion of these measures, any potential impacts to tribal cultural resources will be reduced to a less than significant level.

Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measure CULT-1
See Chapter 4.5, Cultural Resources.

Mitigation Measure CULT-2
See Chapter 4.5, Cultural Resources.

4.19. Utilities and Service Systems
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Require or result in the relocation or
construction of new or expanded water,
wastewater treatment or storm water
drainage, electric power, natural gas, or
telecommunications facilities, the
construction or relocation of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
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serve the project and reasonably foreseeable
future development during normal, dry and
multiple dry years?
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c) Result in a determination by the
wastewater treatment provider which serves
or may serve the project that it has adequate
capacity to serve the project’s projected
demand in addition to the provider’s existing
commitments?
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d) Generate solid waste in excess of State or
local standards, or in excess of the capacity of
local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the
attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
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e) Comply with federal, state, and local
management and reduction statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
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Discussion of Impacts:
a) Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?
The Project would require similar volumes of water for restroom facilities (e.g., handwashing, toilet flushing, etc.) and landscape irrigation as are currently used. While certain project elements such as the rain gardens/filter strips and other vegetation associated with the amphitheater and waterfront plaza, would increase demand somewhat, water-efficient fixtures and drought tolerant landscaping would make the Project more water-efficient than under existing conditions. While it is anticipated that large events and concerts may result in increased water usage, portable restroom facilities would be installed to accommodate the increased demand. This would occur on a temporary basis (between 10-15 events per year) and would not represent an appreciable decrease in the City’s water supply, which is approximately 803 million gallons per year (MGY) as stated in the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan authored by Freshwater Environmental Services (City of Crescent City 2021). Further, the Project’s water demand would be a fraction of the City’s overall water demand and would not require construction of any new treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities. Slight increases in volumes of wastewater may also occur during these events from use of the permanent restroom facility; however, any increases would be within the capacity of the Crescent City Wastewater Treatment Facility, and portable restrooms would temporarily be installed. During construction, water used for dust control, maintaining soil moisture and irrigation would originate from municipal supplies but would be used intermittently and on a temporary basis over the 13-month construction period. Portable restrooms would be used for construction workers as needed.

The Project would result in increased impervious surface, which would create additional stormwater runoff compared to existing conditions. However, the additional stormwater runoff will be attenuated and infiltrated via new filter strips and rain gardens designed to meet state water quality standards.

These facilities will be located throughout the Project site, proximate to new hardscape surfaces such as City of Crescent City
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During construction, equipment, trailers, and security lighting would require electrical power for operation. It is anticipated that power needed during construction would be provided from adjacent power lines in the park. During operation, demand for power would include bollard, entryway, and restroom lighting, as well as any digital components for the interpretive nodes. Power would also be utilized for food trucks (via docking stations) and for concerts held at the amphitheater. As such, additional connections to existing electrical lines would be established. While energy use is expected to increase during concerts or larger gatherings, such events would only occur between 10-15 times a year and, as such, any increases in energy use will be temporary and intermittent. Additionally, existing infrastructure such as for the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center and Fred Endert Municipal Pool will be protected during construction, and will not be modified as part of the Project; Finally, there is no expected increase in propane use as a result of the Project.

Overall, the Proposed Project would not require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or stormwater drainage facilities, and would not require or result in new or expanded electric power, natural gas or telecommunications facilities. Therefore, any impacts would be less than significant.
b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? During construction water would be supplied by the City of Crescent City and primarily be used for dust control, increasing soil moisture content, and irrigation needs. Demand is expected to increase somewhat during plant establishment for project elements requiring new vegetation and/or grasses. The estimated water demand during Project construction would be approximately 10,000 gallons over 13 months.

During operation, vegetation would be irrigated from municipal water supplies via new PVC lines connected to metal service lines. Water efficient sprinklers would be installed and automated for water conservation. Additionally, the new restroom facility would use low-flow toilets and energy-efficient fixtures. While it is anticipated that large events and concerts may result in increased water usage, primarily through increased use of restroom facilities, this would occur on a temporary basis (10-15 events per year), and would not represent an appreciable decrease in the City’s water supply, which is approximately 944,265 MGY (Crescent City 2021).

Water use during construction and operation would represent a de minimis amount of the City’s overall water demand. Further, the City’s water system is expected to serve the Project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years over the next 25 years (City of Crescent City 2021). Finally, use of water-efficient fixtures for irrigation and restrooms will conserve water more efficiently than under existing conditions. Therefore, any impacts would be less than significant.
c) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?
During construction, there would not be an appreciable increase in municipal wastewater, as workers would be served through existing public restroom facilities in addition to portable restrooms that would be installed as needed. Upon completion of park improvements, employees and visitors would generate wastewater from toilet flushing and hand washing from the new restroom facilities. While it is City of Crescent City
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d) Generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? The Project would generate construction debris as result of site preparation, including clearing, grubbing, grading, excavation and importing and placing fill. This would also include removal of existing pavement from parking lots, and any existing surfaces or structures (e.g., existing bathroom facility).

Upon completion of park improvements, the Project would generate waste associated with regular park activities collected in waste receptacles throughout the park and in restrooms. While it is anticipated that large events and concerts may result in increased waste generation, this would occur on a temporary basis, and would not represent a significant increase in solid waste that would be in excess of the capacity of local waste facilities. During construction and operation, solid waste would be transferred to the Dry Creek Landfill in Eagle Point, Oregon, which has a capacity of over 47 million tons remaining (Del Norte LAFCo 2019). Any hazardous waste generated during construction would be transported to the closest hazardous waste facility for disposal or recycling, in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Thus, the Proposed Project would not generate solid waste in excess of state or local standards, in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or impair the attainment of any solid waste goals. Therefore, this impact would be less than significant.
e) Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
During both construction and operation, the Project would comply with all management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste, including the California Integrated Waste Management Act, which requires all California cities to implement programs to divert 50 percent of solid waste, and the California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act, which requires development projects applying for building permits to include adequate areas for collecting recyclable materials. As such, the Project would have recycling bins alongside trash receptacles throughout the park, and would provide additional areas for recycling and composting during large events and concerts to account for temporary increases in waste generation. Solid waste and recycling services would continue to be provided by Recology Del Norte and brought to the Del Norte County Transfer Station in Crescent City. Therefore, any impacts would be less than significant.

4.20. Wildfires
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
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response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
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b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other
factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby
expose project occupants to, pollutant
concentrations from a wildfire or the
uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
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c) Require the installation or maintenance of
associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel
breaks, emergency water sources, power lines
or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk
or that may result in temporary or ongoing
impacts to the environment?
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d) Expose people or structures to significant
risks, including downslope or downstream
flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff,
post-fire slope instability, or drainage
changes?
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Environmental and Regulatory Setting
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) designates fire hazard severity zones for areas under state and local jurisdiction. Crescent City is classified as an Incorporated Local Responsibility Area (LRA) by CALFIRE. where the local government is responsible for wildfire protection, which is typically provided by city fire departments, fire protection districts, counties, and by CAL FIRE under contract. The Project is not in mapped areas with a high risk of wildland fire hazards. The Project site is located in a less than Moderate Fire Severity Zone. Surrounding areas on the outskirts of the City are located within a Local Responsible Area (LRA) Moderate Fire Severity Zone. The closest High or Very High Severity Zone (located in a State Responsible Area) is approximately 7 miles to the east. (CalFire 2025).

The Crescent City Fire & Rescue Master Plan (2019) describes four fire stations in Crescent City. The Washington Station located approximately 1.6 miles from the Project, also serves as the Emergency Operations Center for both the City of Crescent City and Del Norte County. The Crescent City Station, located approximately 1,300 feet north of the Project, is the second largest fire station in the county.

Discussion of Impacts:
a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? The Project would not result in changes to existing emergency response or emergency evacuation plans.

Road modifications, and removal of infrastructure or utilities that may result in changes to emergency plans, will not occur as part of the Project. Potential traffic increases may occur as a result of construction-related vehicle trips and trucks traveling to and from the Project site along Front Street. The potential increase in traffic could temporarily impair response times to an emergency at or near the Project. However, constructed-related traffic would be temporary with a limited number of construction vehicles traveling to and from the Project site on a daily basis. As described in Section 4.9f, road closures are not anticipated during construction and standard traffic control measures (e.g., flagging, signage, barricades and cones) would be used as needed to ensure access to Front Street at all times during City of Crescent City
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Once the Project is complete, traffic along Front Street would primarily be comparable to current conditions. However, potential increases in traffic may occur during special events. In such cases, the City would implement standard traffic management measures to facilitate the movement of people and traffic, including traffic police to direct traffic and signage to direct vehicles to appropriate parking, similar to current practices during such events. Therefore, the Project would not substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or evacuation plan, and impacts would be less than significant with mitigation.
b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
The Project site includes vegetation that may be susceptible to fire in dry conditions, however, given that much of the park is irrigated and otherwise located in a moist environment, it is not expected that the Project will significantly contribute to wildfire risk. Additionally, the site is flat and would not result in difficulty accessing and suppressing fires or fire risks. Surrounding the Project site are concrete sidewalks, asphalt streets, and concrete structures, which are unlikely to be a conduit for fire. Therefore, impacts from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire would be less than significant. c) Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? Parking lot improvements and utility connections would occur during Project construction; however, because it is not located in a fire-prone area, installation of any underground utilities would have little fire risk. Further, adequate fire suppression (e.g. hydrants and firefighting equipment) would be maintained onsite during construction, and all work would comply with applicable federal, local, and state fire prevention regulations, including the California Fire Code. Once complete, all utilities would be buried, and would only be accessed to perform routine maintenance. Therefore, any utility modifications will not require additional fire prevention to be implemented, and the Project would not result in any temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment from infrastructure installation or maintenance. Impacts would be less than significant.
d) Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes? The Project site is a flat public park which is adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. There is no history of landslides or slope instability. As described in 4.20b and c, the park is not located in a fire-prone area, and it is not anticipated that modifications to the site would results in wildfire. As such, the Project would not expose people or structures to significant risks from downslope or downstream flooding or landslides as a result of post-fire slope instability or drainage changes. Therefore, no impact would occur.

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4.21. Mandatory Findings of Significance
Would the Project Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than Significant
Impact with Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Does the project have the potential to
substantially degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat
of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below selfsustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce
the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
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b) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of past projects,
the effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects)?
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c) Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial adverse
effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly?
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Discussion of Impacts:
a) Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? As evaluated in this Initial Study, the Project would not substantially degrade the quality of the environment; substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species; cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels; threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community; reduce the number or restrict the range of an endangered, rare, or threatened species; or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. Effects to rare plants and environmentally sensitive habitat areas will be mitigated to a less-than-significant level and there will be no substantial reduction in populations.

Mitigation measures have been incorporated to reduce impacts related to Air Quality (AQ-1), Biological Resources (BIO-1 through 4) and Cultural Resources (CULT 1 and 2), Hazards and Hazardous Materials (HAZ-1 through 3, Hydrology and Water Quality (WATER-1), and Tribal Cultural Resources (CULT 1 and 2) to less than significant levels. With implementation of the required mitigation measures, impacts to the environment would be less than significant (see Appendix H for the Project’s Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan).

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Project Project Location Project Phase Project Description Crescent City
Storm Drain
Project
Front, 2nd,
3rd, 4th and 5th
Streets, as well as
portions of C, D
and F Streets
Completed in 2023 Installation of new Storm Drains in existing roadways and developed lots that will tie into
outfall and water treatment tanks, connected
to the drain outlet located just south of the
Crescent City Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Front Street
Improvements
Front Street
between D Street
and K Street
Completed in 2024 Subsurface infrastructure improvements, as well as landscape, street modification and
roadway design modifications for vehicles,
pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Pump Track Beachfront Park
(NW corner)
Completed in 2024 Construction of Phase 1 of a pump track using imported fill material from the Front
Street Improvements, with remaining work
to be completed under the Beachfront Park
Improvements Project.

Beachfront Park
Improvements
Project: Future
Phases
Beachfront Park
(various
locations)
Planned future
phases (to begin
2025 and continue
as funding is
available)
Phase 1B-1D: Renovation of Beachfront Park
and the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural
Center
Phase 2: Completion of additional paths,
reconfiguration of soccer fields, new
basketball and pickleball courts, new
additional picnic facilities.

Phase 3: Daylight Elk Creek between Highway
101 and N Street.

Phase 4: Improved connections from
Beachfront Park to Battery Point Lighthouse
and beyond to Pebble Beach Drive.

Construction of the Proposed Project would overlap with the Front Street Improvements project. As such, construction of these projects, could result in cumulative impacts related to air quality, biological resources and cultural resources, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, and tribal cultural resources. However, the Front Street Improvements would be coordinated with the Proposed Project and are designed to enhance public safety through enhanced bicycle lanes, calm traffic City of Crescent City
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While it is possible renovations to the Del Norte County Visitor/Cultural Center could disrupt transit operations, these activities would be temporary and alternative arrangements would be made to ensure that buses would continue to operate (i.e., during Phase 1D) during construction.

Therefore, given that the construction duration of the proposed Project would be short term and construction would comply with mitigation measures identified throughout Chapter 4, and that operation and maintenance activities associated with the proposed Project would not result in any cumulative impacts, the Proposed Project’s cumulative contribution would not be cumulatively considerable. In addition to these considerations, because the Project is being completed to comply with the California Coastal Act and other state and federal requirements, there would be no additional growth inducement over what was analyzed in the City’s General Plan and Local Coastal Plan (City of Crescent City 2001 & 2011). Therefore, the Proposed Project would result in a less than significant cumulative impact.
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
The Project has been designed and mitigated to avoid significant environmental impacts. As discussed in the analysis throughout this Initial Study, the Project will not have environmental effects that would cause substantial adverse direct or indirect effects on human beings. The project will in fact benefit humans, as Beachfront Park will be upgraded and improved to better serve the general public.

Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.

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Roscoe & Associates 2018. Cultural Resources Investigation Report for the Crescent City Storm Drain Project. Del Norte County, California. October 2018
SHN Engineers & Geologists. 2023. Wolf’s Evening-primrose Population Assessment of Beachfront Park prepared for the City of Crescent City. Survey dates, December 6, 2022, August 3, 2023.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). (2016). Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

Retrieved December 12, 2023, from United States Environmental Protection Agency, Climate Change Home: https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/ghgemissions/sources.html City of Crescent City
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Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 107 January 2025 U.S. EPA. 2024. Criteria Air Pollutants Webpage. Available at: https://www.epa.gov/criteria-air-pollutants U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 2023. List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in or be affected by the Beachfront Park Improvements Project. USFWS Project Code: 2024-0021825.

Letter dated December 1, 2023.

WHPacific. 2019. Del Norte County Regional Airport Jack McNamara Field Airport Layout Plan Update (draft 2019). Found at: https://mcnamarafieldairportlayoutplan.wordpress.com/wpcontent/uploads/2019/10/2019-10-08-cec-airport-layout-plan-update.pdf. Accessed 2/20/2025 City of Crescent City
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Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 1 January 2025 Appendix F: Beachfront Park Improvements Project IS/MND: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan Impacts Being Mitigated Mitigation Measure Responsible for Implementation
Responsible for
Monitoring and/or
Enforcement
Timing of
Implementation Applicable Location
Air Quality
b) Result in a cumulatively
considerable net increase of
any criteria pollutant for
which the project region is
non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state
ambient air quality
standard?
Mitigation Measure AQ-1
To reduce potential impacts from fugitive dust generation during construction activity, the construction contractor will employ the following dust control measures:
• Apply water to active construction areas to minimize fugitive dust. • Cover trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose material. • Apply water on unpaved access roads and parking areas utilized for Project construction. • Sweep paved access roads and parking areas and sweep streets if visible material is carried onto adjacent public streets.
• Hydroseed or apply erosion control as appropriate for inactive construction areas. • Enclose, cover, or water to open materials stockpiles. • Limit traffic speeds to 15 mph on unpaved access roads. • Install erosion control measures to prevent silt runoff onto public roadways. • Seed or replant appropriate vegetation in disturbed areas within 30 days after project completion.

City of Crescent City
to include
requirements in bid
documents and
monitor throughout
construction
activities
City of Crescent City
Public Works Dept.

Before the release of
bid documents and
during construction
activities
All construction areas
c) Expose sensitive receptors
to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
Mitigation Measure AQ-1 (see description above)
Biological Resources
a) Have a substantial adverse
impact, either directly or
through habitat
modifications on any
species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or
special-status species in
local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations or by
the California Dept. of Fish
& Wildlife or U.S. Fish &
Wildlife Service?
Mitigation Measure BIO-1
The Project will follow Local Coastal Plan policy 6.B.6 for the protection of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHAs).

Prior to Project implementation, any ground disturbing activities or staging of equipment, riparian areas will receive a 100- foot protection buffer and be fenced off to prevent disturbance, where feasible. All areas containing Wolf’s evening primrose will be protected by a 100-foot buffer and fenced off to prevent trampling or disturbance. For areas within the 100-foot buffer that require construction actions, the qualified biologist will recommend additional protective measures or monitoring in coordination with CDFW.

In addition, to preserve any potential existing Wolf’s evening-primrose seedbank in the Project area, the construction contractor will scrape the topsoil from areas of ground disturbance with potential to contain seeds and place the topsoil in areas identified for their suitability as potential habitat (i.e., well-drained, sandy soils). The qualified biologist, in coordination with CDFW, will determine the areas of topsoil to be relocated, if any.

City of Crescent City
to include
requirements in bid
documents and
monitor throughout
construction
activities
City of Crescent City
Public Works Dept.

Before the release of
bid documents and
during construction
activities
All construction areas
and specifically
project elements
within 100 feet of
ESHAs, waterbodies
and/or identified
Wolf’s evening
primrose
Mitigation Measure BIO-2
To prevent any sediment from Project construction activities from impacting rare plant and riparian Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHAs), the Project’s construction contractor will implement best management practices (BMPs) for controlling stormwater runoff and maintaining water quality, including the development of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), as required under the under the NPDES permit for Discharges of Storm Water Runoff Associated with Construction Activity (Order No. 2009-009-DWQ) for ground disturbing activities on sites greater than one acre. The SWPPP will meet all requirements set forth in the Crescent City Local Coastal Plan, in addition to all federal and state requirements. This will include erosion control measures to prevent sediment from migrating off-site through installation of sediment controls such as fiber rolls, silt fences or sediment basins, establishing effective perimeter controls and stabilizing construction entrances/exits to City of Crescent City
to include
requirements in bid
documents and
monitor throughout
construction
activities
City of Crescent City
Public Works Dept.

Before the release of
bid documents and
during construction
activities
All construction areas
City of Crescent City
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Responsible for
Monitoring and/or
Enforcement
Timing of
Implementation Applicable Location
control sediment discharges, and stabilizing exposed soils within the work area immediately after completion of earthmoving activities.

See also Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 and WATER-1 for additional BMPs that would be implemented as part of a SWPPP.

Additionally, any activities that increase the potential for erosion shall be restricted to the relatively dryer summer months and early fall period, to the maximum extent practicable, to avoid or minimize sediment transport during rain events to sensitive areas, including Wolf’s evening primrose habitat and Elk Creek and surrounding wetlands.

City of Crescent City
to include
requirements in bid
documents and
monitor throughout
construction
activities
City of Crescent City
Public Works Dept.

Before the release of
bid documents and
during construction
activities
Project elements
adjacent to Elk Creek
and/or within 100 feet
of identified Wolf’s
evening primrose
b) Have a substantial adverse
effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive
natural community
identified in local or
regional plans, policies,
regulations or by the
California Department of
Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service?
Mitigation Measure BIO-1 (see description above)
Mitigation Measure BIO-2 (see description above)
Mitigation Measure BIO-3 (see description above)
c) Have a substantial adverse
effect on state or federally
protected wetlands
(including, but not limited
to, marsh, vernal pool,
coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other
means?
Mitigation Measure BIO-3 (see description above)
d) Interfere substantially with
the movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with
Mitigation Measure BIO-3 (see description above)
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Enforcement
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Implementation Applicable Location
established native resident
or migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use
of native wildlife nursery
sites?
e) Conflict with any local
policies or ordinances
protecting biological
resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or
ordinance?
Mitigation Measure BIO-4
Where a landmark tree is proposed for removal by the public agency which owns it, replacement shall be provided as follows:
a) When removed because it is found that the landmark tree is a hazard or is dying, one tree of the same species shall be planted in the same vicinity as the removed tree within thirty days of the removal. b) When removed for the purpose of establishment, expansion or maintenance of a public facility, two trees of the same species shall be planted in the same vicinity as the removed tree within thirty days of completion of construction.

City of Crescent City
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requirements in bid
documents and
monitor throughout
construction
activities
City of Crescent City
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Before the release of
bid documents and
during construction
activities
Areas will tree
removal will occur
Cultural Resources
a), b) Cause a substantial
adverse change in the
significance of a unique
historical and/or archaeological
resource pursuant to Section
15064.5?
Mitigation Measure CULT-1
At least 72 hours in advance of any ground disturbing activities or excavation, the City shall contact the THPO for the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation to facilitate access for Tribal staff monitoring of such ground disturbing activities or excavation at the Project site.

City of Crescent City
to include
requirements in bid
documents and
monitor throughout
construction
activities
City of Crescent City
Public Works Dept.

Tolowa Dee-ni’
Nation THPO
Before the release of
bid documents and
during construction
activities
All construction areas
Mitigation Measure CULT-2
Ground disturbing construction activities to implement the Project have the potential to inadvertently uncover subsurface archaeological material or human remains. If materials or remains are unearthed during Project construction, the following mitigation measures would reduce the impact on cultural resources to a less-than-significant level by assuring proper protocols are in place for inadvertent discovery of potential cultural resources disturbed during construction.

Inadvertent Discovery of Archaeological Material
If cultural materials (for example: chipped or ground stone, historic debris, building foundations, or bone) are discovered during ground-disturbance activities, work shall be stopped within 20 meters (66 feet) of the discovery, per the requirements of CEQA (Title 14 CCR 15064.5 (f)). Crescent City representatives shall be immediately notified and work near the archaeological finds shall not resume until a professional archaeologist, who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines, has evaluated the materials and offered recommendations for further action.

City of Crescent City
to include
requirements in bid
documents and
monitor throughout
construction
activities
City of Crescent City
Public Works Dept.

Del Norte County
Coroner, NAHC
Before the release of
bid documents and
during construction
activities
All construction areas
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Responsible for
Monitoring and/or
Enforcement
Timing of
Implementation Applicable Location
a) Disturb any human remains,
including those interred
outside of formal
cemeteries?
Mitigation Measure CULT-1 (see description above)
Mitigation Measure CULT-2 (see description above)
Geology and Soils
f) Directly or indirectly destroy
a unique paleontological
resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
Mitigation Measure CULT-1 (see description above)
Mitigation Measure CULT-2 (see description above)
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
a) Create a significant hazard
to the public or the
environment through the
routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous
materials?
Mitigation Measure HAZ-1
Proper equipment maintenance and fueling procedures will be implemented to ensure that no fluids are discharged into streams, water bodies, wetlands or drainage facilities, and that any spills are promptly cleaned up, documented, and reported (if necessary). A separate area will be designated for equipment maintenance and fueling, at least 150 feet or more from any stream, water body, or wetland, as feasible. Cleanup materials and tools will be kept nearby and available for immediate use and equipment will not be stored in areas that will potentially drain to watercourses. If this is not feasible, drip pans, berms, sandbags, or absorbent booms should be employed to contain any leaks or spills. No vehicle or equipment cleaning will be done on-site.

City of Crescent City
to include
requirements in bid
documents and
monitor throughout
construction
activities
City of Crescent City
Public Works Dept.

Before the release of
bid documents and
during construction
activities
All construction areas
Mitigation Measure HAZ-2
The construction Contractor will develop a Spill Prevention and Response Plan. Equipment and materials for cleanup will be available on site, and spills and leaks will be cleaned up immediately and disposed of according to guidelines stated in the Spill Prevention and Response Plan. Spill response kits will always be in close proximity when using hazardous materials (e.g., at crew trucks and other logical locations). Absorbent materials will be maintained at the Project site in sufficient quantity to effectively immobilize the volume of petroleum-based fluids contained in the largest tank present at the site. For spills on impervious surfaces, absorbent materials will be used to remove the spill. For spills on pervious surfaces such as soil, the spill will be excavated and properly disposed of rather than buried. Absorbent materials will be collected and disposed of properly and promptly. Petroleum products and contaminated soil will be disposed of according to Federal, State, and local regulations.

City of Crescent City
to include
requirements in bid
documents and
monitor throughout
construction
activities
City of Crescent City
Public Works Dept.

Before the release of
bid documents and
during construction
activities
All construction areas
Mitigation Measure HAZ-3
All hazardous materials and hazardous wastes (such as pesticides, paints, solvents, fuel, and oil) will be labeled in accordance with city, state, and federal regulations. Storage tanks over 55 gallons or more would require secondary containment. Any hazardous materials and waste will be stored in watertight containers and manufacturer’s application instructions for hazardous materials followed, and no chemicals will be applied outdoors when rain is forecast within 24 hours. Public notification of the use of any such materials (e.g., herbicide or pesticide use) will be posted via signage.

City of Crescent City
to include
requirements in bid
documents and
monitor throughout
construction
activities
City of Crescent City
Public Works Dept.

Before the release of
bid documents and
during construction
activities
All construction areas
b) Create a significant hazard
to the public or the
environment through
reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident
conditions involving the
likely release of hazardous
Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 (see description above)
Mitigation Measure HAZ-2 (see description above)
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Enforcement
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Implementation Applicable Location
materials into the
environment?
Hydrology and Water Quality
a) Violate any water quality
standards or waste
discharge requirements or
otherwise substantially
degrade surface or ground
water quality?
Mitigation Measure WATER-11
Storm drain inlets and drainage courses will be protected with appropriate BMPs, such as gravel bags, fiber rolls, berms, etc.

Off-site sediment migration will be avoided by installing and maintaining sediment controls, such as fiber rolls, silt fences, or sediment basins. Erosion control fabrics will with plastic monofilament netting, which can ensnare wildlife will be prohibited, and will consist of loose-weave mesh made of biodegradable fibers, such as jute, coconut, or hemp, unless otherwise authorized by CDFW. Suitable BMPs shall be placed below all construction activities at the edge of surface water features to intercept sediment before it reaches surface waters. These structures shall be installed prior to any clearing or grading activities. Further, sediment built up at the base of BMPs will be removed before BMP removal to avoid any accumulated sediments from being mobilized post-construction.

During transport, haul trucks will be covered carrying soil, sand, or other loose materials off-site. Effective perimeter controls will be maintained and construction entrances and exits stabilized to control erosion and sediment discharges from the construction work areas including staging areas. Street tracking will be swept or vacuumed, and all exposed soils within work areas will be stabilized immediately following the completion of earthmoving activities to prevent erosion into adjacent wetlands and channels. When rain is forecasted or at the onset of unanticipated precipitation, Project personnel will implement erosion and sediment control measures.

City of Crescent City
to include
requirements in bid
documents and
monitor throughout
construction
activities
City of Crescent City
Public Works Dept.

Before the release of
bid documents and
during construction
activities
All construction areas
Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 (see description above)
Mitigation Measure HAZ-2 (see description above)
Mitigation Measure HAZ-3 (see description above)
Mitigation Measure BIO-1 (see description above)
Mitigation Measure BIO-2 (see description above)
Tribal Cultural Resources
a) Cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of
a tribal cultural resource
listed or eligible for listing in
the California Register of
Historic Resources, or in a
local register of historic
resources as defined in Public
Resources Code section
5020.1(k)?
Mitigation Measure CULT-1 (see description above)
Mitigation Measure CULT-2 (see description above)
b) Cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a
tribal cultural resource that is a
resource determined by the
lead agency, in its discretion
and supported by substantial
Mitigation Measure CULT-1 (see description above)
Mitigation Measure CULT-2 (see description above)
1 See also list of California Stormwater BMPs that are typically included in City of Crescent City construction projects, attached.

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Enforcement
Timing of
Implementation Applicable Location
evidence, to be significant
pursuant to the criteria set
forth in subdivision (c) of the
Public Resources Code section
5024.1? In applying the criteria
set forth in subdivision (c) of
the Public Resources Code
section 5024.1, the lead agency
shall consider the significance
of the resource to a California
Native American Tribe.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: MAYOR ALTMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ERIC WIER, CITY MANAGER
BY: DAVID YEAGER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

ANDREW LEIGHTON, ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 21, 2025
SUBJECT: AMADOR TANK FENCE REPAIR BUDGET AMENDMENT
______________________________________________________________________

RECOMMENDATION
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-14, 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

BACKGROUND
The Amador Tank is a 1.5-million-gallon municipal water storage tank which represents approximately 27% of the City’s total water storage. The tank was designed and constructed in 1982. There have been several restoration projects over the years to maintain the tank itself and to upgrade the OSHA required appurtenances. The chain link fence was presumably installed when the tank was constructed.

ITEM ANALYSIS
The construction of the fence is 11-gauge woven wire hung on thin galvanized 1-3/8” diameter tubing. The posts have rusted through at the concrete foundations leaving the fence unsupported. The woven chain link has been cut at multiple locations and the 3- strand barb wire topper is rusted and/or cut allowing public entry to the secure area. The severity of the oxidation of the remaining fence posts and woven wire necessitates complete replacement of at least the 150-foot-long eastern fence line. The other sides of the fencing will be monitored and priced for replacement in the future.

Removal of the existing eastern 150’ of chain link fence including clearing, grubbing and potential lot leveling will coincide with the development of the adjoining property.

Coordination of property elevations is necessary to ensure proper drainage away from our water tank and their future structure.

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2 City staff recommend installation of 6 foot high by 150 linear feet of 9 gauge (thicker wire) hung on schedule 40 (thicker) galvanized posts. Replacement of the oxidized and cut 3- strand barb wire topper is also recommended. The heavier gauge wire will be harder for vandals to cut to gain entry to the property. The schedule 40 fence posts will add structure and life to the new fence.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
Engineering estimated cost detailed below…
Item Cost
150 LF 6’ high 9-gauge chain link fence installation $15,000 Lot leveling & fill on/off-haul $7,500
Contingency 10% $2,500
Total $25,000
The opportunity to correct this problem prior to the neighbor’s lot improvements leads staff to request this repair within the 2024/25 fiscal year. The funding for this necessary improvement was not budgeted for the current fiscal year and will be paid for from the Water Fund.

STRATEGIC PLAN ASSESSMENT
GOAL 1: SUPPORT QUALITY SERVICES, COMMUNITY SAFETY, AND HEALTH TO

ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND EXPERIENCE OF OUR RESIDENTS AND

VISITORS
D. Provide and maintain an efficient, adequate infrastructure to provide for both current and future community needs

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Resolution No. 2025-14 (budget amendment)
CITY OF CRESCENT CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-14 Page 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-14

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 WHEREAS, the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, as submitted by the City Manager, has been reviewed by the City Council and a duly noticed public hearing held thereon the 17th day of June 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted said budget by way of Resolution No. 2024-47 and has the authority to amend said budget from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the City is the owner and is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the water distribution system; and
WHEREAS, the 6-foot-high chain link fence around Amador Tank has exceeded its useful life; and WHEREAS, to reconstruct the east side fence, the appropriation of funds necessitates City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, fulfillment of these priorities requires an amendment to the City’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the Fiscal Year 2024-25 City of Crescent City Annual Budget is hereby amended and appropriated in the amounts identified below:

Revenue Increase (Decrease) Expenditure Increase (Decrease) Water Fund $25,000
APPROVED and ADOPTED and made effective the same day at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City held on the 21st day of April 2025 by the following polled vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_______________________________
Ray Altman, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Robin Altman, City Clerk

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: MAYOR ALTMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ERIC WIER, CITY MANAGER
BY: DAVID YEAGER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 21, 2025
SUBJECT: 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

BACKGROUND
The December 2016 storms caused significant beach cliff erosion within the City along Pebble Beach Drive from Preston Island to Sixth Street. This was evidenced by the visible road cracks indicating loss of road foundation and loss of bluff. By August 2021 the design contractor had achieved 30% plans, and the first Coastal Development Permit (CDP) application was submitted. The resulting increase in scope complexity increased the project cost estimate to $32.6 million. The Damage Assessment Form (DAF) was updated and submitted to FHWA in January of 2022 and was approved by Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) on January 26, 2024. This approval authorizes the City to receive funding from FHWA in the amount of 88.53% of the project costs and it is currently staff’s understanding that California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) will reimburse the City for 75% of the remaining amount, leaving the City’s local match responsibility at just under 3%.

On January 14, 2024, during a winter rainstorm, a 75-foot section of the bluff supporting Pebble Beach Drive slid down to the beach between 7th and 8th streets undermining the western (ocean side) bicycle lane. On January 31, 2024, during a subsequent winter rainstorm, a second slide occurred just to the north of the January 14th slide.

On June 21, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom added Del Norte County to the list of counties that suffered extensive storm damage in March 2024 to include the Pebble Beach slide between 7th and 8th Streets. This action makes the project eligible for Emergency Opening (EO) funds, which can be used for minimizing the extent of the damage, opening the roadway to essential traffic, and to protect the remaining facilities from damage. EO funding is 100% reimbursable and must be spent within 270 days of the event causing the emergency. The City submitted an Initial Damage Estimate (IDE) to Caltrans in the amount of $6,680,798 for emergency traffic control, remediation of the

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2 existing slide, stabilization wall construction, rock slope protection (RSP) at the toe of the wall, and reconstruction of the road section.

Cal Trans Local Assistance and FHWA requested the City close out the existing bank stabilization project and submit a new DAF with the Emergency Opening project (EO) and the remaining permanent repair (PR) project combined. On July 26, 2024 FHWA approved the finalizing of the old DAF in the amount of $925,000 for costs incurred to date (the design work previously completed for the overall permanent project) and the new DAF (to include the rest of the design and permanent repair, plus the emergency opening project) in the total amount of $38,477,798. The new DAF includes the remainder of the previously approved PR funding in the amount $31,672,000 and an updated EO amount of $6,805,798. The new total amount of authorized FWHA funding is $39,402,798.

At the July 15, 2024 City Council meeting, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-55, declaring an emergency due to the continuous slide activity and the failure of Pebble Beach Drive and authorizing the City Manager to act pursuant to Public Contract Code § 22050. This specific declaration of emergency allows the City to bypass the normal competitive bidding process in order to procure services and contractors to address the emergency; in this case, the continual slide activity that has undermined a section of Pebble Beach Drive between 7th and 8th Streets. Due to the limited time available to complete the repairs, the City did not have sufficient time to complete the standard procurement process of design-bid build and still get the emergency repairs done before the winter storm season.

At the August 5, 2024 City Council meeting, the Council ratified the City Manager’s execution of 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 from 7th to 8th Street. Additionally on this date, the Council approved Resolution 2024-59 budgeting $3,750,000 for the Emergency Opening contract. Based on preliminary designs the contract signed with Tidewater Contractors, Inc. was for $3,200,000. Of this contract amount, $1,800,000 was budgeted to pay for the engineering and construction services of Access Limited, a specialist wall contractor hired by Tidewater Contractors with City approval.

The Emergency Force Account (EFA) Agreement between the City of Crescent City and Tidewater Contractors (TWC) was executed on July 29, 2024 to procure the long lead materials necessary for completion of as much of the proposed wall before November 30, 2024 (270 days from March 5, 2024).

The scope of the EFA Agreement is for the following activities:

1. Removal of existing slide material

2. Pioneer access for the wall construction subcontractor

3. Subcontract the design and construction of a Micropile, soil nail, and shotcrete wall

4. Place Rock Slope Protection (RSP) revetment at toe of slope

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3 5. Backfill EO wall

6. Reconstruct road section

7. Perform traffic control

8. Any other related activities as directed

ITEM ANALYSIS
Continuation of Emergency
The Public Contract Code requires the City to revisit whether an emergency declaration allowing the City to contract without formal bids is still necessary at each regular meeting.

It is necessary to continue the emergency action as the slide has yet to be fixed. At the August 5th meeting, the City Council ratified contracts with COWI (design) and Tidewater (construction) to repair the slide.

Current Project Status
The wall system consisting of vertical pile, soil nails, and a reinforced shotcrete wall has been completed. The wall has also been sculpted and stained so all exposed portions will mimic the surrounding exposed bluff sections. The excavation and installation of rock revetment at the base of the wall has been completed. The City has brought on a planting restoration contractor. A layer of soil has been placed over the rock revetment along with hydroseeding and straw waddles to stabilize the slope and limit erosion.

The landscaping plantings have been completed with over 500 native plants being planted at the base of the wall. The roadway rebuild between 7th and 8th Streets has been excavated, stabilized, rocked and paved with asphalt the week of March 31st. New concrete sidewalks and ramps compliant with ADA requirements have been installed.

Asphalt paving, road striping, and a cable rail fence above the bluff have been completed.

An 1,100 linear foot Class 1 bike and pedestrian trail is being installed from 6th Street to the north side of the 9th Street lookout to provide safe and scenic access to this section of the coastline. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on April 18, 2025 to open this stretch of Pebble Beach to the public.

Remaining items include the re-installation of two streetlights who had their foundations reconstructed and rewired during the project, road, pedestrian, and bike signage installation, completing landscape and erosion plantings on top of the bluff adjacent to the wall construction, regrading and paving of the ocean side pedestrian/bike path between 6 th and 7th Streets along Pebble Beach Drive to bring it into ADA compliance, and placing concrete extruded curbing along the entire length of the bike trail to provide further security to the public. All this work should be completed by the middle of May and can be done with localized traffic control.

Emergency Construction Agreements
The COWI engineering team and the Access Limited engineers have finalized a comprehensive wall design, including wall alignment, wall depth, rock revetment,

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4 drainage, and the repaired road alignment. The original design based on two exploratory borings located in the existing road section predicted a maximum wall depth of 25 feet with an assumed length of 198 feet.

Change Order #1 was necessary to increase the wall size and depth based on additional soil borings prior to construction of the wall. With these borings the maximum depth of the wall extended from 25 feet to approximately 33 feet deep, with the maximum depth wall length to be approximately 170 feet. This wall length will provide proper embedment into the existing rock at either end of the walls. Based on the updated design, the wall design and construction contract increased from $1,806,022.71 to $2,692,463.48.

Assuming the wall construction support costs for Tidewater Contractors would also increase proportionally, staff requested change order #1 to increase their contract amount by $1,400,000, placing their total contract amount at $4,600,000.

During the construction of the wall, City staff continued discussions with California Coastal Commission staff as well as the City’s contracted engineering team. The goal of these conversations was to have a finished project that not only met the immediate need of mitigating the public emergency but could also obtain the required Coastal Development Permit for long term restoration. The finished project results are important in establishing a model for coastal repair that will agree with the goals of the Coastal Commission. This adherence to their standards will become necessary as the City still needs to acquire a Coastal Development Permit upon completion of this Emergency Opening project.

An additional Coastal Development Permit is also still being sought for the larger permanent repair project running on Pebble Beach Drive from 6th Street to the north City limit on Pebble Beach Drive. Providing an environmentally acceptable solution and publicly accessible finished product will hopefully provide a construction model for the acquisition of future permits.

To achieve these goals the current scope of work has increased to provide appropriate landscape incorporating native plants. City Staff contracted with a local environmental restoration contractor to partner with the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation in selecting plantings both below and above the wall. This need for planting caused the need for importing soil for placement below the wall as well as increased environmental controls in the form of hydroseeding and straw waddles to keep this imported soil off our ocean beaches.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The complete street improvements stated above including asphalt paving, concrete sidewalks and ramps, landscaping, safety rail, and street striping and signage resulted in increased costs above the original budget.

The table below summarizes the costs necessary for the construction project.

Tidewater Contract Cost Summary
Design and Construction of wall – original subcontractor proposal based on assumed preliminary wall designs
$1,806,023

PEBBLE BEACH DR SLIDE EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION
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5 Design and Construction of wall – additional subcontractor costs based on current wall designs
$886,441
Tidewater Contractors original excavation, support, RSP and Road Reconstruction budget based on preliminary wall designs $1,393,977
Tidewater Contractors – original wall design support, RSP and Road Reconstruction
$513,559
Tidewater Contractors expanded excavation for plantings, concrete preparation, road to path realignment, and expanded paving areas., $413,800
Tidewater Subcontractors to provide plantings, expanded rail fencing, striping, signage, and accessible concrete pathways.
$386,200
Total $5,400,000
The Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) EO funding has been approved to provide 100% reimbursement of all of the expenses incurred on Pebble Beach Drive associated with the emergency repair through November 30, 2024. After November 30, 2024, all costs will revert back to the original project cost share of 88.53% FHWA, 8.6% Cal OES, and 2.87% City. However, this funding has not yet been allocated by Congress, so the City is in what is termed “advanced construction” where the City is paying for the construction, then once Congress does allocate the funding to the project, the City will be reimbursed. Until this reimbursement occurs, the City will be utilizing the $7.9M of State provided funding for the Pebble Beach repair. This State funding has been allocated to the Pebble Beach Project and can be used to assist with cashflow as well as the remaining City cost share for both this emergency project and permanent repair. As this overall Pebble Beach project continues to the other areas of Pebble Beach Drive that have been identified as needing critical stabilization before an emergency failure occurs, staff will be working with the design consultant to finalize the design and with Coastal Commission staff to obtain the necessary permits. This next phase of the permanent repair will most like proceed in the same manner with utilization of the State provided funds to assist us with cashflow as we wait for reimbursement of the FWHA in those future phases.

Contract Change Order #2 for environmental plantings, pedestrian and street improvements will be force account (time and material) with a maximum amount of $800,000. All of this work will be completed after November 30, 2024 resulting in a reimbursement from FWHA of 88.53% ($708,240), Cal OES 8.6% ($68,800). Totaling a max reimbursement of $777,040 with the City utilizing the State funds in the amount of $22,960 as our required share.

Resolution No. 2024-59 amended the budget and approved the Pebble Beach Drive Bank Stabilization Fund of $3.75 Million in both revenue and expenses, which included an approximate 10% contingency. Resolution No. 2024-64 increased this budget by $1,400,000. Budget Amendment Resolution No. 2025-08 increased the revenue and expenses by $777,040. The City’s share of $22,960 was already budgeted using the State funding, so it was not included in the resolution. With this change order included, the total project amount for the emergency repair is $5,950,000, meaning the project is still below the $6,680,790 authorized through the State’s EO declaration.

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6 STRATEGIC PLAN ASSESSMENT
GOAL 1: SUPPORT QUALITY SERVICES, COMMUNITY SAFETY, AND HEALTH TO

ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND EXPERIENCE OF OUR RESIDENTS AND

VISITORS
D. Provide and maintain an efficient, adequate infrastructure to provide for both current and future community needs.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: MAYOR ALTMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ERIC WIER, CITY MANAGER
BY: MARTHA D. RICE, CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: APRIL 21, 2025
SUBJECT: 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 adopt Ordinance No. 854, AN

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 12.28, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, TO TITLE 12,

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES, OF THE CRESCENT CITY

MUNICIPAL CODE

BACKGROUND
In 1967, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted Rule 20 in response to local government interest in improving the aesthetics of their communities. There are three programs under Rule 20. The Rule 20A program required each electric utility to allocate “work credits” to local governments for the purposes of future underground projects. These “work credits” may be accessed through a defined process that includes planning a project with the utility provider and creating a local undergrounding district that encompasses the areas to be included in the undergrounding project. In order to create an undergrounding district, the City will need to hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution defining the project area. If this ordinance is adopted at this meeting, the public hearing to define the project area will be held on May 5, 2025.

The CPUC discontinued the accumulation of work credits in 2023 and set a deadline of June 8, 2025 for projects to be committed by utilities providers. All work credits not spent by December 31, 2033 will expire. The City has $393,942 in unspent work credits. The County has $2,406,655 in unspent work credits. It is possible for the County to transfer some or all of its credits to the City.

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT CODE UPDATE
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2 The City will soon be putting the Cultural Gateway and Front Street Beautification Project out to bid. This project is funded by a $2,988,000 Clean California grant and $3,296,180 from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This project will renovate the sidewalks and street between Play Street and M Street (101 South bound). Included in this project is the installation of gateway monuments at Front Street and 101 North, Front and K Street, and a new “Welcome to Crescent City” sign at Hwy 101 and N Street. Due to the amount of sidewalk that will be reconstructed during this project, it makes sense to underground the overhead utilities in this area at the same time if we are able to utilize the Pacific Power work credits.

In addition, it may be possible to put together another project to include K, 3rd and/or H Street utilizing the County’s unspent Rule 20 allocation. The Board of Supervisors would need to approve a transfer of Rule 20 work credits from the County to the City in a resolution. City staff will be making this request at the Board’s April 22nd meeting.

Whether, the City proceeds with one project or two projects, updating the City municipal code regarding undergrounding is the first step in this process.

ITEM ANALYSIS
PROCESS:

Due to the short time frame between now and June 8th, it is not guaranteed that the City will be able to utilize unspent work credits. Staff believe, however, that it is worth a try to see how far we can get in the process before the June 8 deadline. The steps to be taken for the City to achieve a successful undergrounding project are:

1. Update the municipal code chapter regarding the establishment of undergrounding utility districts

2. Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution creating the underground utility district(s)

3. If we are to use the County’s work credits, then tthe Board of Supervisors must adopt a resolution approving the transfer (preferably) before the May 5th public hearing.

4. Enter an agreement with Pacific Power for the project(s) before June 8, 2025 CODE UPDATE:

Chapter 12.28 of the Crescent City Municipal Code governs the creation of underground utility districts and undergrounding projects. This chapter was adopted as part of the prior City code in 1970. There have been updates to the Rule 20A regulations over the past 50 years. This ordinance will make the City’s process consistent with current regulations.

Under the current code, adjacent property owners are responsible to pay for the infrastructure upgrades to connect their property to the new underground utility. The

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICT CODE UPDATE
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3 proposed revisions would give the City Council the option to require that the work credits be used to connect adjacent properties to the maximum extent allowed (infrastructure for a distance of up to 100 feet), thereby reducing the potential financial impact of the project on the property owners.

The revisions also update the required findings to be made by the City Council. The Council must find one or more of the following to be true at the public hearing, currently scheduled to be held on May 5, 2025:

1. That such undergrounding will avoid or eliminate an unusually heavy concentration of aerial facilities;

2. The street or road right-of-way is extensively used by the general public and carries a heavy volume of pedestrian or vehicular traffic;

3. Wheelchair access is limited or impeded in a manner that is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act;

4. The street or road or right-of-way adjoins or passes through a civic area of unusual scenic interest to the general public; or

5. The street or road or right-of-way is considered an arterial street or major collector as defined by the California Department of Transportation’s California Road System functional classification system.

If the ordinance is adopted at this meeting, it will be effective 30 days thereafter.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
This ordinance is the first step in potentially obtaining funding to underground overhead utilities in conjunction with the City’s CDBG and Clean California grant projects. The only direct costs of the ordinance are publishing costs with the local newspaper.

STRATEGIC PLAN ANALYSIS
This item is consistent with the following strategic plan goals:
• Goal 1: Support Quality Services, Community Safety, and Health to Enhance the quality of Life and Experience of Our Residents and Visitors o D. Provide and maintain an efficient, adequate infrastructure to provide for both current and future community needs

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance No. 854 (Underground Utilities) as Introduced Crescent City Ordinance No. 854 Page 1
ORDINANCE NO. 854

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 12.28, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, TO TITLE 12, STREETS,

SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, the City of Crescent City is a general law city incorporated in 1854 under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City of Crescent City is a general law city with the constitutional authority (“police power”) to make laws and regulations to protect the public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, Crescent City receives electric service from Pacific Power & Light Company; and WHEREAS, under California Public Utilities Commission Rule 20, Crescent City and Del Norte County have been allocated “work credits” for undergrounding overhead utilities; and WHEREAS, these work credits will expire if they are not committed by June 8, 2025; and WHEREAS, City staff have identified a potential project for the unspent work credits.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Crescent City ordains as follows:

SECTION 1. RECITALS. The City Council finds the above recitals to be true and correct and are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.

SECTION 2. CODE AMENDMENT. Chapter 12.28, Underground Utilities, of Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, of the Crescent City Municipal Code is hereby amended (deletions in strikeout and additions in bold underline) as follows:

2.01. SECTION 12.28.050 – PUBLIC HEARING BY COUNCIL.
§ 12.28.050. Public hearing by council.

The council may from time to time call public hearings to ascertain whether the public necessity, health, safety or welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures within designated areas of the city and the underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication, or similar or associated service. The city clerk shall notify all affected property owners as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and utilities concerned by mail of the time and place of such hearings at least ten days prior to the date thereof. Each such hearing shall be open to the public and may be continued from time to time. At each hearing all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard. The decision of the council shall be final and conclusive. The underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication, or similar associated services shall be provided pursuant to the utility’s applicable rules and regulations on file with the Public Utilities Crescent City Ordinance No. 854 Page 2
Commission. The council shall also, by resolution, make one or more of the following findings:

1. That such undergrounding will avoid or eliminate an unusually heavy concentration of aerial facilities;

2. The street or road right-of-way is extensively used by the general public and carries a heavy volume of pedestrian or vehicular traffic;

3. Wheelchair access is limited or impeded in a manner that is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act;

4. The street or road or right-of-way adjoins or passes through a civic area of unusual scenic interest to the general public; or

2.02. SECTION 12.28.110 – RESPONSIBILITY OF UTILITY COMPANIES. § 12.28.110 Responsibility of utility companies.

If underground construction is necessary to provide utility service within a district created by any resolution adopted pursuant to Section 12.28.060, the supplying utility shall furnish that portion of the conduits, conductors and associated equipment required to be furnished by it under its applicable rules, regulations and tariffs on file with the commission. The Council, in its sole discretion, may require the utility to also install the conduits, conductors, and associated equipment necessary to extend the underground service to the property owner’s meter or the first one hundred feet of that distance, whichever is less. Wherever possible, all data and telecommunications facilities shall share the trenches with the power lines.

2.03. SECTION 12.28.120 – RESPONSIBILITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS. § 12.28.120 Responsibility of property owners.

A. Every person owning, operating, leasing, occupying or renting a building or structure within a district shall either construct and provide or permit the construction of that portion of the service connection on his their property between the facilities referred to in Section 12.28.110 and the termination facility on or within said building or structure being served. in accordance with the applicable rules, regulations and tariffs of the respective utility or utilities on file with the commission. If the above is not accomplished by any person within the time provided for in the resolution enacted pursuant to Section 12.28.060, the director of public works shall give notice in writing to the person in possession of such premises, and a notice in writing to the owner thereof as shown on the last equalized assessment roll, to provide the required underground facilities within ten days after receipt of such notice.

Crescent City Ordinance No. 854 Page 3
B. In the event any person owning, operating, leasing, occupying or renting said property does not comply with the provisions of paragraph A of this Section within the time provided for in the resolution enacted pursuant to Section

12.28.060 hereof, the public works director shall post written notice on the property being served and thirty (30) days thereafter may authorize the disconnection and removal of any and all overhead service wires and associated facilities supplying utility service to the property. [END TEXT AMENDMENT]
Crescent City Ordinance No. 854 Page 4
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or inapplicable to any situation by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or the applicability of this Ordinance to other situations.

SECTION 4. CEQA FINDINGS. This Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the CEQA Guidelines, and has been found to be exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3) as this ordinance does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Alternatively, the conversion of overhead utilities to underground utilities is categorically exempt under Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines as an urban in-fill project.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE & PUBLICATION. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after the date of its adoption. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Del Norte County once within 15 days of its adoption in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933.

INTRODUCED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City held on March 17, 2025.

RE-INTRODUCED with amendments at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City held on April 7, 2025.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Crescent City at a regular meeting of the City Council held this ____ day of ________ 2025 by the following polled vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Ray Altman, Mayor
ATTEST:

Robin Altman, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Martha D. Rice, City Attorney

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: MAYOR ALTMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ERIC WIER, CITY MANAGER
BY: ETHAN LAWTON, CONTRACT CITY PLANNER
DATE: APRIL 21, 2025
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
______________________________________________________________________

RECOMMENDATION
• Hear staff report.
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Provide direction to staff on any proposed changes to the General Plan APR • Accept the General Plan Annual Progress Report

BACKGROUND
The City’s General Plan is a guiding document for the long-term physical development of the community and is required to be updated periodically to reflect current circumstances. California Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) mandates that all cities and counties submit to their legislative bodies an annual report on the status of the general plan and implementation progress.

The 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (GP APR) was scheduled as a discussion item during the March 13, 2025 Crescent City Planning Commission meeting and acceptance and recommendation for City Council acceptance by Resolution No.

PC2025-04 adopted at the April 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.

Once the GP APR is accepted by the City Council, it will then be submitted to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), and the Housing and Community Development (HCD).

ANALYSIS
The General Plan Annual Progress Report (GP APR) supports the finding that the General Plan is utilized by the City in the long-term physical development of the City.

GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
April 21, 2025
2 The Annual Progress Report is broken into 12 sections. Within these 12 sections it is discussed and concluded that the City’s General Plan is a useful and valuable tool to assist the City in providing policy direction to decision-makers and information for residents and interested parties. The GP APR concludes with the following findings:

1. The City of Crescent City General Plan’s growth threshold has not been met and the Plan continues to be a valid guiding document for the City.

2. The City intends to prepare updates to seven of the General Plan Elements within the next three years.

3. The City, in 2024, acted to continue implementing and upholding the Goals of the General Plan.

4. The General Plan’s goals and policies are up-to-date and valid.

The GP APR also identifies which Elements are planned to be updated in the near future. The Health and Safety Element is set to begin updating in 2025. State Law requires that after updating two GP Elements, the jurisdiction must also develop and adopt an Environmental Justice (EJ) Element. The City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element was adopted by City Council on September 5, 2023 and certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on November 17, 2023.

Because the Housing Element was updated in 2023, this new EJ Element is set to be prepared and adopted in 2025.

The Land Use and Community Development Element and Transportation and Circulation Element are set to begin updating in 2026. The Recreational and Cultural Resources Element and Natural Resources and Conservation Element are set to begin updating in 2027. The Public Facilities and Services Element are set to begin updating in 2028.

By 2028, all eight Elements will have been recently updated. With the proposed Element updates, a comprehensive General Plan update is not necessary, and the findings listed above would remain valid.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The fiscal impact of the General Plan Annual Progress Report is minimal and is paid for by the General Fund. Proposed amendments to the General Plan Elements discussed in the GP APR will be funded by the General Fund or appropriate available grant funding.

STRATEGIC PLAN ANALYSIS
This action supports the following Strategic Plan Goals:

GOAL 1: SUPPORT QUALITY SERVICES, COMMUNITY SAFETY, AND HEALTH TO

ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND EXPERIENCE OF OUR RESIDENTS AND

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3 VISITORS.

GOAL 2: PROMOTE A THRIVING LOCAL ECONOMY.

GOAL 3: OBTAIN THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE.

ATTACHMENTS

1. 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report

CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
2024 GENERAL PLAN

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Submitted by:

City of Crescent City
Community Development Department
Planning & Zoning
377 J Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
April 2025
City of Crescent City
2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Planning & Zoning Page i of ii April 2025

CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
2024 GENERAL PLAN (GP) ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (APR)
CONTACT:

Name: Ethan Lawton
Title: Contract City Planner
Department: Community Development Department, Planning & Zoning Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: (707) 269-1073
AGENCY:

Agency: City of Crescent City
Website: crescentcity.org
Community Development Department Director: Bob Brown
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: (707) 464-7483
Address: 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
JURISDICTION:

Jurisdiction Type: City
Name of Jurisdiction: City of Crescent City
Charter City: No
County: Del Norte
Reporting Period Type: Calendar Year
Reporting Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Resubmittal: No
Planning Commission Acceptance Date: April 10, 2025
City Council Acceptance Date: April 21, 2025
Last General Plan Update: 2001

CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY
The undersigned, in the capacity of City Planner on behalf of the City of Crescent City, has reviewed the information provided in the forms and report contained herein, and certifies, to the best of his knowledge, that the information provided herein is true and correct.

Ethan Lawton, Contract City Planner Date
City of Crescent City
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0BSECTION 1: INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 1

1.1. State Law and Local Planning:....................................................................................... 1

1.2. Executive Summary:........................................................................................................ 1

1.3. Date of Presentation: ....................................................................................................... 2 1BSECTION 2: GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.......................................................... 3

2.1. General Plan Updates/Amendments:............................................................................ 3

2.2. General Plan Threshold: ................................................................................................. 4

2.3. General Plan Implementation/Progress:....................................................................... 5 2BSECTION 3: LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT............................................ 6 3BSECTION 4: HOUSING ELEMENT .................................................................................... 10 4BSECTION 5: TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT ............................ 19 5BSECTION 6: PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ELEMENT ................................... 22 6BSECTION 7: RECREATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT................... 25 7BSECTION 8: NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION ELEMENT......................... 28 8BSECTION 9: HEALTH AND SAFETY ELEMENT............................................................. 30 9BSECTION 10: GENERAL PLAN ACTION.......................................................................... 35

10.1. Action Items: ................................................................................................................. 35

10.2. General Plan Compliance:.......................................................................................... 37

10.3. Tribal Consultation:...................................................................................................... 38 10BSECTION 11: HOUSING ELEMENT APR....................................................................... 39 11BSECTION 12: PLANNING SERVICES............................................................................. 42 City of Crescent City
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0BSECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1. State Law and Local Planning:

The General Plan (GP) is a guiding document for the long-term physical development of a community and is required to be updated periodically to reflect current conditions and community needs. California Government Code Sections 65400(a)(2) and 65700 mandates that all cities and counties submit to their local legislative bodies an annual report on the status of the general plan and implementation progress. The 2024 General Plan (GP) Annual Progress Report (APR) must be accepted by the Crescent City Planning Commission prior to submittal. After acceptance, a copy of the 2024 GP APR will be submitted to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) (formerly known as the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research [OPR]), and the Housing and Community Development (HCD).

The APR should provide enough information for decision-makers to assess how the General Plan was implemented during the 12-month reporting period and explain how land use decisions relate to adopted goals, policies, and implementation measures of the General Plan. The APR provides enough information to identify any necessary "course adjustments" or modifications to the General Plan and means to improve local implementation.

The General Plan APR allows LCI to identify statewide trends in land use decisionmaking and how local planning and development activities relate to statewide planning goals and policies. APRs may also inform future modifications to LCI’s General Plan Guidelines and other technical advisory documents. In addition, LCI can track progress on a local jurisdiction's comprehensive General Plan update using the information provided in the APR.

The City of Crescent City General Plan (2001) was adopted by the City Council on May 21, 2001. Since the plan’s adoption, the City has sought to implement the programs contained in it through a variety of efforts including application of General Plan policies during the review of new development projects, substantive environmental review of new development, construction of new and updated infrastructure through the annual Capital Improvement Program, continued active code enforcement efforts, and an economic development program. The City’s General Plan continues to be a valid and useful document with its goals and policies being advanced by City actions throughout the 2024 calendar year.

1.2. Executive Summary:

As described in this report, the City of Crescent City General Plan is a useful and valuable tool to assist the City in providing policy direction to decision-makers and information for residents and interested parties.

In that context and in terms of the City of Crescent City and its General Plan, this report City of Crescent City
2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
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concludes the following:
• The City of Crescent City General Plan’s growth threshold has not been met and continues to be a valid guiding document to the City.
• The City intends to prepare updates to seven of the General Plan Elements within the next three years.
• The City, in 2024, has acted to continue implementing and upholding the Goals of the General Plan.
• The General Plan’s goals and policies are up-to-date and valid.

1.3. Date of Presentation:

This document, 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (GP APR), fulfills that mandate and will be received by the Planning Commission and City Council. The GP APR was scheduled as a discussion item during the March 13, 2025, Crescent City Planning Commission meeting and acceptance at the April 10, 2025, Planning Commission meeting (by Resolution No. PC2025-04). The meetings are being held in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Conference Room at 5:30 pm, 210 Battery Street, Crescent City, CA. The GP APR is scheduled to be presented during the April 21, 2025, City Council Meeting for acceptance. The main purpose of the APR is to provide the Planning Commission, the City Council, and the public with an update of the City’s progress in implementing its General Plan vision. This annual assessment provides the City Council an opportunity to direct Staff to adjust or modify Council’s policies or approach to implementation to ensure the City meets its stated vision. Once the GP APR is accepted by the Planning Commission, it will then be submitted to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), and the Housing and Community Development (HCD).

City of Crescent City
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1BSECTION 2: GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Crescent City’s Planning Area is defined by an east west line coinciding with Blackwell Road, following south along Elk Valley Road, and then following the Federal and State lands to the east. The City itself is only 2.4 square miles. The Pacific Ocean borders the City to the West and State and Federal Lands border the City to the east.

2.1. General Plan Updates/Amendments:

A General Plan is the City’s blueprint for growth. All development approvals must be consistent with the general plan. Therefore, a general plan is useful if it provides up-todate information, goals, policies, and programs that are consistent with current City growth policies, and which are physically and economically feasible to implement.

State law allows the General Plan to be amended four times annually. This allows the General Plan to remain a current document responsive to the community’s needs.

Requests for amendments may be submitted by individuals or initiated by the City.

Updating Crescent City’s General Plan will serve several important purposes related to the way the City plans and how the community participates in the planning process.

These purposes include the following:
• Establishing within City government the capacity to analyze local and regional conditions and needs in order to respond effectively to the problems and opportunities facing the Crescent City community;
• Identifying of Crescent City’s environmental, social, and economic goals; • Recording the City government’s policies and standards for the maintenance and improvement of existing development and the location and characteristics of future development;
• Providing Crescent City’s citizens with information about their community and with opportunities to participate in the local planning and decision-making process;
• Improving the coordination of community development and environmental protection activities among the City, Del Norte County, and other regional, State, and Federal agencies; and
• Establishing a basis for subsequent planning efforts, such as preparation of specific plans, redevelopment plans, and special studies, to deal with unique problems or areas in the community.

The General Plan elements are scheduled to begin review and updates according to the Table 2.1: General Plan Updates below:

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TABLE 2.1: GENERAL PLAN UPDATES
General Plan Elements Year
Adopted
Year
Updated/Adopted
Planned
Update
Land Use and Community
Development Element 2001 N/A 2026
Housing Element 2001 2016 and 2023 2030
Transportation and Circulation
Element 2001 N/A 2026
Public Facilities and Services
Element 2001 N/A 2028
Recreational and Cultural
Resources Element 2001 N/A 2027
Natural Resources and
Conservation Element 2001 N/A 2027
Health & Safety Element 2001 N/A 2025
Environmental Justice Element N/A N/A 2025
The GP APR also identifies which Elements are planned to be updated in the near future. The Health and Safety Element set to begin updating in 2025. State Law requires that after updating two GP Elements, the jurisdiction must also develop and adopt an Environmental Justice (EJ) Element. The City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element was adopted by City Council on September 5, 2023 and certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on November 17, 2023.

Because the Housing Element was updated in 2023, this new EJ Element is set to be prepared and adopted in 2025. The Land Use and Community Development Element and Transportation and Circulation Element are set to begin updating in 2026. The Recreational and Cultural Resources Element and Natural Resources and Conservation Element are set to begin updating in 2027. The Public Facilities and Services Element are set to begin updating in 2028.

By 2028, all eight Elements will have been recently updated. With the proposed Element updates, a comprehensive General Plan update is not necessary, and the findings listed above would remain valid.

The recent and planned Elements update half the 2001 General Plan. With the GP population threshold for buildout not yet met and the planned update of four Elements, the 2001 General Plan does, and will include up-to-date information and valid goals, policies, and programs to plan for the future. These may include both City-driven as well as applicant-driven amendments.

2.2. General Plan Threshold:

The 2001 General Plan established a threshold for planned build out consistent with the projected population growth. In 1996, as reported in the 2001 General Plan, Crescent City had a population of 4,653 people excluding residents of Pelican Bay State Prison.

Del Norte County had a population of 27,292 people in 2001. The City has about 17 City of Crescent City
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percent of the County’s population. The Department of Finance (DOF) predicted the 2020 population of Del Norte County would be 27,683 people. The 2001 General Plan planned to accommodate 17% percent of the projected growth of the County.

Therefore, the General Plan’s established threshold can accommodate a population of approximately 5,000 people. The City’s population as reported in the 2020 census was 6,673 people, adjusted to exclude Pelican Bay State Prison residents, the City’s population in 2020 was approximately 4,173 people. Thus, the City has only grown to 83 percent of the 2001 General Plans buildout threshold. The Crescent City General Plan threshold for growth has not been met.

Additionally, the DOF has predicted a negative population growth within the City consistent with the population projections shown in Table 2.2: Department of Finance Population Projections (2020-2060). Therefore, it is unlikely that the General Plan’s growth threshold will be met in the near future. The General Plan’s goals, policies, and programs are still relevant to accommodate projected growth within the City.

TABLE 2.2: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE POPULATION PROJECTIONS Del Norte County 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2020-
2060
Population
Projections 27,683 24,783 23,347 21,836 20,740 -6,943
Increase/Decrease None -2,900 -1,436 -1,511 -1,096 -25% Source: California Department of Finance. Demographic Research Unit. Report P-2A: Total Population Projections, California Counties, 2020-2060 (Census 2020 PL94, 2020 Demographic Analysis; Bureaus Vintage 2020 Release). Sacramento: California. July 2021.

2.3. General Plan Implementation/Progress:

The progress of General Plan implementation is reported by first introducing the goals of each Element, enumerating the action steps taken towards implementing and upholding the goals of the General Plan, then a concluding statement of the Plans ability to continue guiding development throughout the City. • Land Use and Community Development Element (GP Section 1) • Housing Element (GP Section 2)
• Transportation and Circulation Element (GP Section 3) • Public Facilities and Services Element (GP Section 4) • Recreational and Cultural Resources Element (GP Section 5) • Natural Resources/Conservation Element (GP Section 6) • Safety Element (GP Section 7)
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2BSECTION 3: LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
The General Plan’s Land Use and Community Development Element contains goal statements relating to different aspects of the Element, policies which amplify the goal statement, and implementation programs which briefly describe the proposed action, the City agencies or departments with primary responsibility for carrying out the program, and the time frame for accomplishing the program.

TABLE 3.1: LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT

REVIEW ADDED AMEDNDED DELETED
Goals None None None
Policies None None None
Programs None None None
Total None None None

3.1. Goals, Polices, and Programs:

The following goals and summary of the analysis of policies and implementation programs for the General Plan’s Land Use and Community Development Element:

3.1.1. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Goal 1.A. – “To encourage the overall economic and social growth of the City while maintaining its position of importance in the county and improving its overall aesthetic appeal.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

3.1.2. VISITOR AND LOCAL COMMERCIAL (VLC) AREA
Goal 1.B. – “To create a compact, pedestrian-oriented, economically-robust VLC (Visitor & Local Commercial) area (see figure 6) that provides a clear geographic focus for attracting visitors and residents and for increasing private sector investment.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

3.1.3. PUBLIC OPEN SPACE
Goal 1.C – “To enrich and enhance pedestrian/tourist activity in the downtown by creating attractive and well-maintained public open space that will provide a sense of central space or village atmosphere where people could meet, socialize, and eat.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

3.1.4. TOURISM
Goal 1.D – “To expand and enhance the VLC (Visitor & Local Commercial) area, Cresent City Harbor, and downtown as a tourist destination.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

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Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

3.1.5. MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
Goal 1.E – “To create a safe, clean, and pedestrian-friendly downtown area.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

3.1.6. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Goal 1.F - “To provide adequate land in a range of residential densities to accommodate the housing needs of all income groups expected to reside in Crescent City, while ensuring a high quality of residential development.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

3.1.7. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Goal 1.G – “To designate adequate commercial land for and promote development of commercial uses compatible with surrounding land uses to meet the present and future needs of Crescent City residents, the regional community, and visitors and to maintain economic vitality.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

3.1.8. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Goal 1.H – “To designate adequate land for and promote development of industrial uses to meet the present and future needs of Crescent City residents for jobs and to maintain economic viability.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

3.1.9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Goal 1.I – “To maintain a healthy and diverse local economy that meets the present and future employment shopping, recreational, public safety, and services needs of Crescent City residents and to expand the economic base to better the need of residents.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

3.1.10. COMMUNITY DESIGN, VISUAL QUALITY, AND APPEARANCE Goal 1.J. – “To maintain and enhance the quality of Crescent City’s built environment (i.e., historical buildings, major corridors, city entrances, landscape, and streetscape).

Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

3.1.11. HARBOR DEVELOPMENT
Goal 1.K. – “To ensure optimum utilization of the Harbor’s commercial tourism and recreational potential, while allowing for appropriate public uses, developing access as City of Crescent City
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a Harbor, conserving the Harbor’s open water, improving the Harbor’s aesthetic appeal and increasing its economic viability.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

3.1.12. ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
Goal 1.L. – “To provide for the ongoing administration and implementation of the General Plan.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

3.2. Implementation Programs:

The following implementation programs include the description, responsibility, timeframe, and analysis for the General Plan’s Land Use and Community Development Element:

3.2.1. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
Program 1.1. The City shall continue to implement the Action Plan for Downtown Revitalization.

Responsibility: Planning Department and Redevelopment Agency Timeframe: Ongoing

3.2.2. STREAMLINE DEVELOPMENT
Program 1.2. The City will pursue streamlining of the development project review process to reduce the time required for review of new economic development proposals.

Responsibility: Planning Department and City Council
Timeframe: Ongoing

3.2.3. MINOR GENERAL PLAN REVIEW
Program 1.3. The Planning Commission shall review the General Plan annually, focusing principally on actions undertaken in the previous year to carry out the implementation programs of the plan. The Planning Commission’s report to the City Council shall include, as the Commission deems appropriate, recommendations for amendments to the General Plan.

Responsibility: Planning Commission & Planning Department Timeframe: Annually

3.2.4. MAJOR GENERAL PLAN REVIEW
Program 1.4. The City shall conduct a major review of the General Plan, including the General Plan Policy Document and Background Report, every five years and revise it as deemed necessary.

Responsibility: City Council, Planning Commission, & Planning Department Timeframe: FY05-06; every five years thereafter
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3.2.5. MAJOR GENERAL PLAN REVIEW FUNDING
Program 1.5. The City shall investigate and implement, as appropriate, mechanisms to be used to fund the five-year update of the General Plan.

Responsibility: City Manager & Planning Department
Timeframe: Ongoing

3.2.6. ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
Program 1.6. The City shall review and amend, as necessary, applicable ordinances and regulations referenced herein to ensure consistency with the General Plan.

Responsibility: Public Works Department & Planning Department Timeframe: As necessary

3.2.7. PROJECT REVIEW
Program 1.7. The City Shall implement the provisions of this General Plan through its ongoing project review process.

Responsibility: Planning Commission, City Council, & Planning Department Timeframe: Ongoing

3.3. Overall Analysis:

The Land Use and Community Development Element is general in its goals and policies in order to accommodate a variety of developments throughout the City. In 2024, the City processed 31 Business License Applications, 57 Building Permit Applications, 3 Site Plan & Architectural Design Reviews, 13 CEQA exemptions, and 143 General Plan Inquiries. In addition, the City Council adopted the 6th cycle Housing Element on September 5, 2023, which plans for development through 2030. During the update of the Housing Element, Crescent City made efforts to reach all community segments to determine housing needs and strategies through public outreach and to solicit community involvement. The Element also includes a site inventory listing all available and vacant sites appropriate for residential or mixed-use development and concludes that there is enough land for a range of residential densities for all segments of the population. It also identifies the need for special housing needs. Therefore, the Land Use Element remaining consistent with the current Housing Element and is valuable and adequate in characterizing the nature of the City and General Plans overarching goals and policies as the City undertook the measures and projects listed in Section 4:

General Plan Action to advance the Land Use and Community Development Element.

Amendments to this section are scheduled to begin in 2026. The City also plans on updating its downtown area-wide planning, currently funded by the EDA. If funding remains intact then the results will be folded into the Land Use and Community Development Element.

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3BSECTION 4: HOUSING ELEMENT
The General Plan’s Housing Element contains goal statements relating to different aspects of the Element, policies which amplify the goal statement, and implementation programs which briefly describe the proposed action, the City agencies or departments with primary responsibility for carrying out the program, and the time frame for accomplishing the program.

TABLE 4.1: HOUSING ELEMENT

REVIEW ADDED AMEDNDED DELETED
Goals None None None
Policies None None None
Programs None None None
Total None None None

4.1. Goals, Polices, and Programs:

The following goals and summary of the analysis of policies and implementation programs for the General Plan’s Housing Element:

4.1.1. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Goal HG-1: - “Assure adequate, safe, cost-effective and energy-efficient housing opportunities for the community, while maintaining the quality living environment and character of the City of Crescent City, by planning for and enabling the development of balanced residential neighborhoods with access to affordable housing, community facilities, and public services, including transit.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

4.1.2. TARGETED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Goal HG-2: - “Provide for adequate housing for persons with special housing needs such as target income groups, seniors, disabled, students, and single-parent-headed households.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

4.2. Implementation Programs:

The following implementation programs include the description, responsibility, timeframe, and analysis for the General Plan’s Housing Element:

4.2.1. DOWNTOWN MIXED-USE AND RHNA SITES
Program P-1. Promote infill and rehabilitation in the downtown core (C-1) in three parts:

1. Amend zoning code to permit multi-family residential in a mixed-use project by-right (subject to Site Plan and Architectural Review). Amend zoning code densities in the RP, City of Crescent City
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C-1, and CW to be consistent with the General Plan. 2. Amend zoning code to reduce parking requirements for the C-1 zone. 3. Revise the existing Site Plan and Architectural Review section to list objective design standards and ministerial review for certain types of housing development projects in the C-1 district, thereby reducing the need to obtain approval from the Planning Commission. These zoning code amendments will increase the availability of sites for residential development in Census Tract 1.01, which contains the City’s downtown core. During the current planning period, it is projected that these rezoning actions could result in the development of a minimum of 25 additional multifamily residential units.

Responsibility: City Council, Planning Commission, and Planning Staff.

Time Frame: This item shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission before May 2024.

Funding Source: General Fund and/or grant funds.

4.2.2. GENERAL PLAN REVIEW
Program P-2. The City will review the City’s Safety and Conservation Elements and any other General Plan Elements, as required, and ensure compliance with State General Plan Guidelines and State Law. In addition, the City will annually review the effectiveness of the programs in the Housing Element and make revisions as appropriate, including monitoring the effectiveness of programs to accommodate the Regional Housing Need. If programs are not effective in making progress toward the Regional Housing Need, the City will determine the steps necessary to remove constraints to achieve housing goals.

Responsibility: City Council, City Clerk, and Planning Staff.

Time Frame: Review annually by April of each year. Monitor the Housing Element programs annually and submit the Annual Progress Report (APR) to HCD by April each year.

Funding Source: General Fund and/or grant funds.

4.2.3. DENSITY BONUS
Program P-3. A three-part program: 1. Comply with state density bonus law (Government Code Section 65915, as revised). Revise the City’s Zoning Ordinance to be consistent with State law. 2. Maximizing the use of vacant or underdeveloped parcels by eliminating or reducing certain limitations for housing developments in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower-income households or 30 percent of the units are affordable to special needs lower-income households. (see also lowincome housing P-22) 3. The City shall encourage multi-family development at highdensity rates as prescribed by the General Plan. This includes providing flexibility in development standards (reduced setbacks, reduced parking, increased building heights, etc.) to serve as incentives for multi-family development.

Responsibility: City Council, Planning Commission, and Building Official.

Time Frame: Set up a process by December 2024, ongoing as projects are processed.

Funding Source: General Fund and/or grant funds

4.2.4. HOUSING REHABILITATION
Program P-4. A four-part program: 1. Survey the City’s housing stock. Complete a City of Crescent City
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windshield survey to determine need for Housing Rehabilitation. 2. Develop a table of a full diversity of housing types and define where and what process is required for their development. Encourage missing middle-density housing types (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and courtyard buildings) to support affordable housing.3. Solicit a housing rehabilitation company, public or private, to include Crescent City in their domain. In conjunction with the housing rehabilitation company, the City shall pursue potential funding opportunities specific to special needs groups and low-income homeowners. 4. Hold a workshop, inviting owners of parcels identified in the housing stock survey, to determine interest and funding needs. Attention and priority shall be given to special needs groups. The workshop will educate residents and encourage rehabilitated units to include weatherization improvements, such as ceiling and floor insulation, caulking, and weather-stripping, and disseminate energy conservation information for existing housing by publicizing and / or providing information regarding energy audit and weatherization programs, such as those through the Senior Center, Pacific Power, and Energy Upgrade California.

Responsibility: City Council, Planning Staff, and Building Official.

Time Frame: Step one to be completed by December 2024. Step two to be completed by May 2025. Step three is ongoing and once an appropriate administrator has been secured, the City shall pursue funding. Step four shall be completed by December 2025.

Funding Source: General Fund and/or grant funds.

4.2.5. WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Program P-5. This program is three-part. 1. The first is to hold a workshop to connect developers, major local employers, and local government. Identify need and funding sources for workforce housing and receive input for a workforce housing overlay district.

2. Develop an overlay zone to allow workforce housing in areas with high accessibility to transit and services to support an employer’s work force.3. This program will also commit the City to comply with the State Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6).

Responsibility: Planning Staff
Time Frame: Hold workshop by December 2023 and comply with state law continuously.

Funding Source: General Fund and/or grant funds.

4.2.6. HOME OCCUPATIONS
Program P-6. The City will continue to encourage appropriately licensed/permitted home occupation businesses, including those related to recreation/tourism, to a reasonable extent, to improve the City’s economy, promote affordable housing, and increase living wage employment opportunities by implementing the following actions:1.

Permit at least one (1) licensed day care or nursery school operation where appropriate.

2. Increase tourism revenues by promoting community events. 3. Increase opportunities for development of cottage industries / home occupations that are compatible with neighborhood character and environmental constraints. 4. Permit appropriate and necessary ancillary services to the recreational and commercial fishing industry – see also P-22.

Responsibility: City Council, City Clerk, and City Staff.

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Time Frame: As feasible, hold annual meetings between the City Council and Business Community.

Funding Source: General Fund and/or grant funds.

4.2.7. HOUSING AUTHORITY SUPPORT
Program P-7. The City will continue to collaborate with and support the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority will maintain its programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher program and landlord education program, as one primary method of providing low-income housing within the City. The Housing Authority will monitor indications that assisted rental units may convert to market rate, and as such, these “at risk” developments/units will be included in the General Plan APR. The Housing Authority will coordinate with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the issuance of HUD preservation vouchers, should an eligible local projectbased assisted housing complex, which is eligible; opt out of their contract with HUD to rent their units at market rates. The City shall pursue funding to support and expand this program as available.

Responsibility: Housing Authority and Planning Staff.

Time Frame: Ongoing throughout the planning period.

Funding Source: General Fund, HUD, and/or grant funds.

4.2.8. PROGRAM ADVERTISING
Program P-8. As resources are available, publicize available programs regarding the following topics through a local community newsletter, water billing, and/or City website:

Subsidized Housing Programs; Shared Housing Opportunities; Available day care/nursery school programs; Permit process to become a licensed day care provider; Available adult day care program; Fair Housing Practices; Nearby Social Services; Housing Rehabilitation Programs, Weatherization Programs; Local Employment Opportunities; Energy efficiency and conservation programs; Grant funding opportunities; AFFA; Density Bonus; and Reasonable Accommodation.

Responsibility: City Council and City Clerk.

Time Frame: Ongoing, as programs are available.

Funding Source: General Fund and/or grant funds.

4.2.9. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY HOUSING SERVICES
Program P-9. A two-part program: 1. Coordinate with the Redwood Coast Regional Center and City Housing Authority to implement an outreach program that informs families in the City about housing and services available for persons with developmental disabilities. The program shall include developing an informational brochure and directing people to service information on the City’s website. 2. Once an outreach program has been developed and housing and services are enumerated, the City shall identify any gaps in services and housing for individuals with developmental disabilities and develop an action step to overcome the identified gaps.

Responsibility: City Council, City Clerk, and Planning Staff.

Time Frame: Develop an outreach program within two years of adopting the 6th planning cycle Housing Element to assist persons with development disabilities.

Funding Source: General Fund and/or grant funds.

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4.2.10. AT-RISK HOUSING
Program P-10. To ensure that assisted affordable housing remains affordable, the City will monitor the status of all affordable housing projects and, as their funding sources near expiration, will work with owners and other agencies to consider options to conserve such units. The City will also provide technical support to property owners and tenants regarding proper procedures relating to noticing and options for conservation of properties.

Responsibility: City Council, City Clerk, Housing Authority, and Planning Staff.

Time Frame: On going as project approaches expiration.

Funding Source: General Fund and/or grant funds.

4.2.11. WATER SUPPLY
Program P-11. To comply with SB 1087, the City, as the water provider, will allocate water service allocations to proposed developments for a minimum of 62 units affordable to lower-income households.

Responsibility: City Council, City Clerk, and Planning Staff.

Time Frame: Set up a process by May 2024, ongoing as projects are processed.

Funding Source: General Fund and/or grant funds.

4.2.12. OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
Program P-12. Utilize available fund (e.g., SB2, LEAP, REAP) to develop objective design standards aimed at streamlining permit review, ensuring maintenance of public health, safety, and general welfare for City residents, as part of the City’s Site Plan and Architectural Review.

Responsibility: City Council, City Manager, and Planning Staff.

Time Frame: By the end of 2024 or grant funding deadlines (whichever comes later).

Funding Source: SB2/LEAP.

4.2.13. EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TYPES Program P-13. A six-part program: 1. Amend the General Commercial (C-2) zone to allow emergency shelters by-right, nondiscretionary action, in a zone that allows for residential development per Assembly Bill 2339. This step will expand the definition of Emergency Shelters to include other support services and set appropriate objective standards analyzed for constraints in Chapter 8. The Zone amendment shall include compliance with AB 139 regarding emergency shelter parking requirements.2.

Reasonable Accommodation. Update the City’s Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance (17.92) to be consistent with State Law. 3. Permit transitional and supportive housing as permitted uses, subject to only the same restrictions on residential uses contained in the same type of structure. 4. Include provision for low-barrier navigation centers as required by AB 101. 5. Allow for residential care homes with six or fewer persons byright in all residential zones, subject only to the same restrictions in that zone. 6. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to update its definition of “family” to be consistent with the State’s definition, as amended.

Responsibility: City Council, Planning Commission, and Planning Staff.

Time Frame: Complete zoning amendments by 2025. The City will utilize HCD sample City of Crescent City
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ordinances regarding these topics to facilitate program implementation.

Funding Source: Grant Funding.

4.2.14. SB 35 STREAMLINING
Program P-14. The City will advertise procedures and other guidance as appropriate to specify the SB 35 streamlining approval process and standards for eligible projects, as set forth under Government Code Section 65913.4.

Responsibility: City Council, Planning Commission, and Planning Staff.

Time Frame: Annually review, develop a SB 35 streamlining approval process by January 2024.

Funding Source: General Fund and/or grant funds.

4.2.15. ENERGY CONSERVATION
Program P-15. Continue to require all projects to comply with the current version of Title 24 of the California Building Standards Code.

Responsibility: City Building Inspector.

Time Frame: Ongoing, as projects are processed.

Funding Source: General Fund and/or grant funds.

4.2.16. AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING (AFFH)
Program P-16. The City has designated the City Housing
Authority as the fair housing agency for the City. The City shall develop a plan with the Housing Authority to re-evaluate consistency with the AFFH requirements. The AFFH Plan shall state actions to address significant disparities in housing needs and access to opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 [commencing with Section 12900] of Division 3 of Title 2), Section 65008, and other relevant state and federal fair housing and planning law. Specific actions shall include but are not limited to: 1.

Continue to provide dedicated staff that investigates fair housing complaints and enforces fair housing laws. 2. Facilitate public education and outreach by creating informational flyers on fair housing that will be made available at public counters, libraries, and on the City’s website. 3. City Council meetings will include a fair housing presentation at least once per year. 4. Actively recruit residents from neighborhoods of concentrated poverty to serve or participate on boards, committees, and other local government bodies. 5. Develop a proactive code enforcement program that holds property owners accountable for providing safe, healthy, and maintained properties. 6.

Provide education to the community on the importance of completing Census questionnaires. 7. Review the Zoning Code and other City codes and policies for consistency with the fair housing law. 8. Review public investments to ensure equitable distribution of public facilities, services, and infrastructure to all areas of the community.

9. Annually review AFFH data to determine if significant changes have occurred. 10.

The City will continue to pursue capital improvements in Census Tract 1.01, where the majority of housing occurs in the City (of all income levels) and where the majority of lower-income households reside. The City is currently pursuing or is committed to constructing capital improvements during the planning period in Census Tract 1.01 City of Crescent City
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including, but not limited to: The City is committed to completing approximately 85 percent of these projects within the current planning period. These projects will improve the amenities and infrastructure within Census Tract 1.01, which will benefit the majority of residents in the City of all income levels.

Responsibility: City Council, Planning Commission, and Housing Authority.

Time Frame: Create Plan by June 2028 and implement on an ongoing basis.

Funding Source: General Fund and/or grant funds.

4.2.17. FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS
Program P-17. As Notices of Funding Available (NOFAs) are released, apply for available grant funding through the CalHome or other programs to assist individual firsttime home buyers through deferred-payment loans for down payment assistance, home rehabilitation, acquisition and rehabilitation, homebuyer counseling, self-help mortgage assistance, or technical assistance for self-help homeownership.

Responsibility: City Council, Planning Commission, and Housing Authority.

Time Frame: Annually apply as NOFAs are released.

Funding Source: CalHome and other available funding sources.

4.2.18. RESERVED
Program P-18. Reserved
Responsibility: Reserved
Time Frame: Reserved
Funding Source: Reserved

4.2.19. HOUSING LAW SUPPORT
Program P-19. The City will encourage state legislators to refrain from the practice of introducing/passing statewide applicable housing laws that are only suited for urban areas, and to consider instead the specific needs and opportunities for housing in rural areas. The City will consider the State’s priority of subsidized housing and pursue funding opportunities when it is appropriate for rural areas such as Crescent City.

Responsibility: City Council, Housing Authority, and City Staff.

Time Frame: Ongoing throughout the planning period.

Funding Source: General Fund, HUD, and/or grant funds.

4.2.20. PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED SITES
Program P-20. The City will rezone to allow developments at appropriate densities (state default density for Crescent City) and by-right, pursuant to Government Code section 65583.2(i), when 20 percent or more of the units are affordable to lower income households on sites identified in Table 6-3, to accommodate the lower income RHNA that was previously identified in past housing elements. Specifically, the City will rezone the vacant sites identified on Table 6-3 as previously identified for both the 5th and 4th cycle housing elements.

Responsibility: Community Development Department
Time Frame: Sites rezoned by September 2024.

Funding Source: General Fund
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4.2.21. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Program P-21. A four-part program: 1. The City shall adopt an Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) ordinance in accordance with State law (e.g., Assembly Bill [AB] 2299, AB 345, and Senate Bill [SB] 1069, as amended) and local neighborhood compatibility. 2. The City will utilize the state's technical assistance products on ADUs when they are published such as pre-approved plans. 3. Developers proposing new housing units shall be encouraged to incorporate ADUs into their project. Technical assistance shall be provided at the front counter. 4.

Monitor ADU and JADU development over a 4-year period beginning when the City adopts the ADU/JADU ordinance. Determine if ADU/JADU development goal is reachable and adjust, as necessary.

Responsibility: City Council, Planning Commission, and City Staff.

Time Frame: Adopt ADU and JADU ordinance by December 2023. Promote ADUs and JADUs continually as appropriate for projects. Monitoring to begin after ADU/JADU ordinance is adopted. Utilize State ADU technical assistance resources when made available.

Funding Source: General Funds and/or Grant Funding.

4.2.22. LOWER INCOME AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Program P-22. A five-part program: 1. Single Room Occupancy Units (SROs). Allow SROs, as principally permitted in the High Density Residential (R-3), ResidentialProfessional (RP), Business Commercial (C-1) and Commercial Waterfront (CW) zones.

2. Manufactured housing/Mobile homes. Allow and define manufactured housing and mobile homes in the same manner and in the same zone as conventional or stick-built structures are permitted (Government Code Section 65852.3). 3. Promote development of low and extremely low-income housing and housing for targeted special needs groups with an applicant proposing multi-family developments. Ensure that development for or including low- and extremely low-income or special needs receive priority processing. Ongoing, throughout the planning period as projects are proposed. 4.

Amend the Zoning Code and permit procedures to allow group homes of seven or more persons in all residential zone districts with objective standards to promote approval certainty similar to other residential uses of the same form and consistent with State law and fair housing requirements. 5. Update standards and zoning related to transitional and supportive housing for compliance with AB 2162 (Government Code section 65651). Specifically permitting supportive housing without discretion in multi-family zones and nonresidential zones permitting multi-family uses.

Responsibility: City Council, Planning Commission and City Staff.

Time Frame: Step one to be completed by May 2024. Step two to be completed by May 2025. Step three is ongoing. Step four and five to be completed by the end of 2025.

Utilize HCD’s model ordinances to help facilitate compliance.

Funding Source: General Funds and/or Grant Funding.

4.3. Overall Analysis:

The Element includes a sites inventory listing all available and vacant sites appropriate for residential or mixed-use development and concludes that there is enough land for a City of Crescent City
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range of residential densities for all segments of the population and identifies special programs for increasing public outreach, connecting developers, disability housing services, at-risk housing and lower income and supportive housing needs. The Housing Element adopted on September 5, 2023, by the City Council and certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on November 17, 2023 with consistency with the City’s General Plan and does not propose any goals, policies, or programs that are considered contrary to General Plan goals, policies, and programs. The City has also received the State’s Pro-housing designation in 2024.

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4BSECTION 5: TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT
The General Plan’s Transportation and Circulation Element contains goal statements relating to different aspects of the Element, policies which amplify the goal statement, and implementation programs which briefly describe the proposed action, the City agencies or departments with primary responsibility for carrying out the program, and the time frame for accomplishing the program.

TABLE 5.1: TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT

REVIEW ADDED AMEDNDED DELETED
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Policies None None None
Programs None None None
Total None None None

5.1. Goals, Polices, and Programs:

The following goals and summary of the analysis of policies and implementation programs for the General Plan’s Transportation and Circulation Element:

5.1.1. STREET AND HIGHWAY SYSTEM
Goal 3.A. – “To plan for the long-range planning development of Highway 101 to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

5.1.2. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Goal 3.B. – “To develop and maintain a safe and efficient public transportation system that reduces congestion and provides viable alternatives transportation in and through the Crescent City Planning Area.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

5.1.3. BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION
Goal 3.C. – “To ensure the use of the bicycle as an alternative, energy efficient mode of transportation within the city and to develop a system of bikeways and bicycle parking facilities which will safely and effectively serve those wishing to utilize bicycles for commute and recreational trips.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

5.1.4. PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION
Goal 3.D. - “To encourage and facilitate walking throughout the city.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

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5.1.5. AIR TRANSPORTATION
Goal 3.E. – “To promote the improvements and maintenance of general and commercial aviation facilities within the parameters of compatible surrounding land uses.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

5.1.6. MARTIME TRANSPORTATION
Goal 3.F. – To promote the maintenance and improvement of the Crescent City Harbor facilities.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

5.1.7. TELETRANSPORTATION
Goal 3.G. – “To promote development of multimedia communications as a viable mode of transportation and commerce.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

5.2. Implementation Programs:

The following implementation programs include the description, responsibility, timeframe, and analysis for the General Plan’s Transportation and Circulation Element:

5.2.1. EMERGENCY ACCESS PLAN
Program 3.1. The Office of Emergency Services shall prepare an emergency access plan to be implemented at times when key segments of Highway 101 are temporarily closed.

Responsibility: Office of Emergency Services
Timeframe: First five years

5.2.3. WALKWAY AND TRAILS PLAN
Program 3.2. The City shall work with Del Norte County, the Local Transportation Commission, and related agencies to conduct a study within the Crescent City Planning Area to determine the adequacy of sidewalks and trail facilities and to develop a walkway and trail plan.

Responsibility: Planning Department
Timeframe: Two to four years

5.2.4. BICYCLE FACILTITIES PLAN
Program 3.3. The City shall continue to update the Del Norte County and Crescent City Bicycle Facilities Plan.

Responsibility: Planning Department & Engineering Department Timeframe: Every two years
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5.2.5. JOINT TRAILS PLAN
Program 3.4 The City shall coordinate with the County and other local agencies in preparing a joint Crescent City/Del Norte County Trails Plan identifies funding sources, possible expansion areas, and specific standards and criteria all trails/paths.

Responsibility: City Council, Public Works Department, & Planning Department Timeframe: Every two years

5.2.6. TELECOMMUNICATION GUIDELINES
Program 3.5. The City shall develop guidelines for the review and permitting of telecommunications facilities to address potential impacts to coastal resources, especially designated visual resources.

Responsibility: City Council, Planning Department, & Public Works Department Timeframe: FY01-02

5.3. Overall Analysis:

The Transportation and Circulation Element in the General Plan is devised and designed to support the Land Use Element and policies for both current uses and future growth. The Transportation and Circulation Element has not been amended since its adoption, and the goals, policies, and programs of the Element remain valid as the City undertook the measures and projects listed in Section 4: General Plan Action to advance the Transportation and Circulation Element. Therefore, the Element continues to serve to facilitate the implementation of the Land Use Plan, and the assumptions and projections supporting its designations of streets and roadways are accurate and provide a legally adequate and viable plan. Amendments to this section are scheduled to begin in 2026 (check Table 2.1).

The City’s 2001 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) evaluated the City road capacity in 1998, including U.S. Highway 101 that divides the City. When compared with 2023 traffic figures, there is similarity to numbers from 1998 with no appreciable increase. The 2023 Caltrans traffic counts for U.S. Highway 101 can be found at the following web address. https://dot.ca.gov/programs/trafficoperations/census.

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5BSECTION 6: PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ELEMENT
The General Plan’s Public Facilities and Services Element contains goal statements relating to different aspects of the Element, policies which amplify the goal statement, and implementation programs which briefly describe the proposed action, the City agencies or departments with primary responsibility for carrying out the program, and the time frame for accomplishing the program.

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REVIEW ADDED AMEDNDED DELETED
Goals None None None
Policies None None None
Programs None None None
Total None None None

6.1. Goals, Polices, and Programs
The following goals and summary of the analysis of policies and implementation programs for the General Plan’s Public Facilities and Services Element:

6.1.1. GENERAL PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Goal 4.A. – “To ensure the effective and efficient provisions of public facilities and services for existing and new development.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

6.1.2. WATER SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
Goal 4.B. – “To ensure the availability of an adequate and safe water supply and the maintenance of high-quality water for residents of and visitors of the Crescent City urban area.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

6.1.3. WASTEWATER TREATMENT, COLLECTION, AND DISPOSAL
Goal 4.C. – “To ensure adequate wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal within the Urban Boundary.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

6.1.4. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Goal 4.D. – “To ensure the safe and efficient disposal or recycling of solid waste generated in Crescent City.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

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6.1.5. STORMWATER DRAINAGE
Goal 4.E. – “To collect and convey stormwater in a manner that least inconveniences the public, reduces or prevents potential water-related damages, and protects the environment.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

6.1.6. SCHOOL FACILITIES
Goal 4.F. – “To provide for the education needs of Crescent City residence.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

6.1.7. PROTECTION SERVICES
Goal 4.G. – “To provide police and fire services that protect residents of visitors to Crescent City from injury and loss of life and protect property.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

6.1.8. UTILITIES
Goal 4.H. – “To provide efficient and cost-effective utilities.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

6.2. Implementation Programs:

The following implementation programs include the description, responsibility, timeframe, and analysis for the General Plan’s Public Facilities and Services Element:

6.2.1. ANNEXATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Program 4.1. As part of the annexation of land within the Urban Boundary, the City shall include an analysis of public services for that land to determine if the infrastructure and capacity are available.

Responsibility: Public Works Department & Planning Department Timeframe: Ongoing

6.2.2. CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT
Program 4.2. The City shall reserve funds to expand the capacity of its wastewater treatment system in order to develop additional operational capacity necessary for the full development of areas in and out of the Coastal Zone. The City shall prepare a summary report of its meetings with the County and Harbor Commission, and a copy of its Capital Improvement Budget. Said report shall describe the future development plans and method for providing sewer connections. Upon completion of the report, copies shall be available for public review and comment.

Responsibility: Public Works Department & Planning Department Timeframe: First two years
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6.2.3. INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Program 4.3. The City shall work with the solid waste management agency to regularly review and revise as necessary the Del Norte Integrated Waste Management Plan.

Responsibility: Solid Waste Management Authority & Public Works Department Timeframe: First two years

6.3. Overall Analysis:

The Public Facilities and Services Element goals contain policies and programs that seek to ensure adequate services and public facilities for Crescent City’s existing and projected population which contains standards and guidelines that ensure adequate water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater, solid waste, protection services, and utilities within the City and relevant portions of the planning area. The Public Facilities and Services Element contained within the General Plan has been used by staff and has provided valuable guidance and policy direction for the City. This Element is current and accurate and remains useful and legally adequate as the City undertook the measures and projects listed in Section 4: General Plan Action to advance the Public Facilities and Services Element. However, in the future update, adding the library to this element will be explored.

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6BSECTION 7: RECREATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT
The General Plan’s Recreation and Cultural Resources Element contains goal statements relating to different aspects of the Element, policies which amplify the goal statement, and implementation programs which briefly describe the proposed action, the City agencies or departments with primary responsibility for carrying out the program, and the time frame for accomplishing the program.

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Policies None None None
Programs None None None
Total None None None

7.1. Goals, Polices, and Programs:

The following goals and summary of the analysis of policies and implementation programs for the General Plan’s Recreation and Cultural Resources Element:

7.1.1. CITY PARKS AND RECREATION
Goal 5.A. – “To encourage the development and maintenance of existing and new parks and recreational facilities to serve the needs of present and future residents, employees, and visitors.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

7.1.2. RECREATIONAL TRAILS
Goal 5.B. – “To develop a system of interconnected hiking, riding, and bicycling trails and paths suitable for active recreation and transportation and circulation.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

7.1.3. COASTAL ZONE RECREATION
Goals 5.C. – “To provide full coastal recreation opportunities for the public while assuring the protection of important coastal resources and the rights of private property owners.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

7.1.4. COASTAL ZONE ACCESS
Goal 5.D. – “To provide the full benefits of access to coastal recreation to all residents of and visitors to Crescent City.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

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7.1.5. COASTAL VISUAL RESOURCES
Goal 5.E. – “The City shall encourage the maintenance of the visual and scenic beauty of Crescent City.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

7.1.6. PRIVATE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES Goal 5.F. – “To encourage development of private recreational facilities to supplement public facilities and to provide for economic development opportunities.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

7.1.7. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Goal 5.G. – “To encourage identification, protection, and enhancement of Crescent City’s important historical, archeological, paleontological, and cultural sites and activities, and their contributing environment.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

7.2. Implementation Programs:

The following implementation programs include the description, responsibility, timeframe, and analysis for the General Plan’s Recreation and Cultural Resources Element:

7.2.1. PARKS MASTER PLAN
Program 5.1. The City shall prepare a Parks Master Plan to identify locations of major parks and recreational facilities, specific criteria and standards for the development of sports and recreational facilities, identification of funding sources for the development, and maintenance of parks and open space resources.

Responsibility: City Council & Planning Department
Timeframe: Next five years

7.2.2. REGIONAL TRAIL PLAN
Program 5.2. The City shall work with the County to prepare and adopt a plan for a countywide trail system plan.

Responsibility: Planning Department
Timeframe: First five years

7.2.3. ROADWAY SIGN PROGRAM
Program 5.3. The City shall develop a roadway sign program which provides for specially marked scenic drive routes which visitors can follow to visit coastal scenic areas in the Crescent City urban area, including the Harbor and lighthouse-to-lighthouse routes.

Responsibility: Public Works Department
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Timeframe: FY02-04

7.2.4. UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES
Program 5.4. The City shall develop a priority list for use in the undergrounding of existing utilities in scenic resources areas, gateway, and scenic drive.

Responsibility: Public Works Department
Timeframe: Ongoing

7.3. Overall Analysis:

Tribal Consultation occurred either formally according to AB 52, or, more often, informally (beyond minimum legal requirements) to receive direction on City projects and to gain support for grant application submittals from representative tribes.

The Recreational and Cultural Resources Element goals contain policies and programs that generally seek to maintain and protect recreation and cultural resources which contains standards and guidelines that protect existing recreation uses, and new potential recreation uses, all while considering their impacts to residents and cultural resources. The Recreational and Cultural Resources Element contained within the General Plan has been used by staff and has provided valuable guidance and policy direction for the City. This Element is current and accurate and remains useful and legally adequate as the City undertook the measures and projects listed in Section 4:

General Plan Action to advance the Recreation and Cultural Resources Element.

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7BSECTION 8: NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION ELEMENT
The General Plan’s Natural Resources/Conservation Element contains goal statements relating to different aspects of the Element, policies which amplify the goal statement, and implementation programs which briefly describe the proposed action, the City agencies or departments with primary responsibility for carrying out the program, and the time frame for accomplishing the program.

TABLE 8.1: NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION ELEMENT

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Policies None None None
Programs None None None
Total None None None

8.1. Goals, Polices, and Programs:

The following goals and summary of the analysis of policies and implementation programs for the General Plan’s Natural Resources/Conservation Element:

8.1.1. MARINE RESOURCES
Goal 6.A. – “To maintain and where possible enhance marine resources, coastal waters, and sensitive coastal habitats, thereby recognizing the economic and biologic significance of these resources.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

8.1.2. WATER RESOURCES
Goal 6.B. – “To protect and enhance the natural qualities of Crescent City’s streams, creeks, and groundwater and to ensure sufficient water supplies of good quality for all beneficial uses.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

8.1.3. SOILS RESOURCES
Goal 6.C. – “To maintain the productivity of soils, reduce erosion, and prevent unsafe and unhealthy soil conditions within Crescent City Planning Area.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

8.1.4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Goal 6.D. – “To protect, restore, and enhance wildlife habitat that support fish and wildlife species throughout the Crescent City Planning Area.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

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8.1.5. AIR RESOURCES
Goal 6.E. – “To protect and improve air quality in Crescent City and the region.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

8.1.6. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
Goal 6.F. – “To promote development of agriculture uses that support the continued viability of agriculture activities in the Crescent City Planning Area.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

8.1.7. TIMBER RESOURCES
Goal 6.G. – “To conserve forest resources, enhance the quality and diversity of forest ecosystems, reduce conflicts between forestry and other uses, and the encourage a continued yield of forest products in the Planning Area.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

8.2. Implementation Programs:

The following implementation programs include the description, responsibility, timeframe, and analysis for the General Plan’s Natural Resources/Conservation Element:

NONE

8.3. Overall Analysis:

These goals contain policies and programs that seek to protect the natural resources present within the Crescent City Planning Area. The Natural Resources and Conservation Element remains useful and relevant and has served the City over the last year. The element has not been amended since its adoption, and the goals, policies, and programs of the element remain valid as the City undertook the measures and projects listed in Section 4: General Plan Action to advance the Natural Resources and Conservation Element.

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8BSECTION 9: HEALTH AND SAFETY ELEMENT
The General Plan’s Health and Safety Element contains goal statements relating to different aspects of the Element, policies which amplify the goal statement, and implementation programs which briefly describe the proposed action, the City agencies or departments with primary responsibility for carrying out the program, and the time frame for accomplishing the program.

TABLE 9.1: HEALTH AND SAFETY ELEMENT

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Policies None None None
Programs None None None
Total None None None

9.1. Goals, Polices, and Programs:

The following goals and summary of the analysis of policies and implementation programs for the General Plan’s Health and Safety Element:

9.1.1. GENERAL HAZARDS
Goal 7.A. – “To protect the public health, safety, and welfare and minimize the damage to structures, property, and infrastructure as a result of seismic, geologic, fire, and flood hazards.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

9.1.2. SEISMIC HAZARDS
Goal 7.B. – “To minimize the loss of life, injury, and property damage due to seismic hazards.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

9.1.3. GEOLOGIC HAZARDS
Goal 7.C. – “To minimize the loss of life, injury, and property damage due to geological hazards.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

9.1.4. FLOOD HAZARDS
Goal 7.D. – “To protect the lives and property of the citizens of Crescent City from hazards associated with development in floodplains.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

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9.1.5. FIRE HAZARDS
Goal 7.E. – “To prevent and minimize the risk of loss of life, injury, and property damage resulting from unwanted fires.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

9.1.6. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Goal 7.F. – “To minimize the risk of loss of life, injury, serious illness, damage to property, and economic and social dislocations resulting from the use, transport, treatment, and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous materials waste.” Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

9.1.7. DISASTER PLANNING
Goal 7.G. – “To provide planning, response, and recovery capabilities to deal with the range of natural and manmade hazards that could impact the Crescent City Planning Area.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

9.1.8. NOISE
Goal 7.H. – “To prevent incompatible land uses, by reason of excessive noise levels, from occurring in the future. This includes protecting sensitive land uses from exposure to excessive noise and to protect the economic base of the city by preventing the encroachment of incompatible land uses within area affected by existing or planned noise-producing uses.”
Policies: Existing Policies are deemed sufficient.

Implementation Programs: Existing programs are deemed sufficient.

9.2. Implementation Programs:

The following implementation programs include the description, responsibility, timeframe, and analysis for the General Plan’s Health and Safety Element:

9.2.1. SEISMIC POLICY CONSISTENCY
Program 7.1. The City should review existing codes and ordinances regulating development and modify them if necessary to ensure their consistency with seismic policies.

Responsibility: Building Department
Timeframe: First five years

9.2.2. ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS STRUCTURES PROGRAM
Program 7.2. The City shall recommend that programs be initiated through the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Hazardous Structures for the identification and abatement of buildings susceptible to earthquake damage. These programs should be long range in order to avoid economic hardship and/or dislocation problems. Structures should be City of Crescent City
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allowed to remain as-is if their occupancy is significantly reduced, or if their use is made less critical. In establishing a program of hazardous building abatement, the following structures should be given priority: unreinforced masonry structures; buildings constructed prior to a specific date determined by the history of adoption and enforcement of building codes, and critical facilities whose use is necessary during an emergency, building whose occupancy is involuntary, high occupancy buildings. Single family dwellings should be given lowest priority in abatement programs, since they are predominantly wood frame construction and should, therefore, preform relatively well during seismic shaking.

Responsibility: Building Department
Timeframe: Ongoing

9.2.3. SEISMIC SAFETY INFORMATION
Program 7.3. The City, with the assistance of other governmental agencies, should develop and disseminate seismic safety information to the City’s citizens. This should include such matters as: what to do in case of an earthquake; how to get official information in case of a disaster; directions to the closest disaster center; and/or public health information.

Responsibility: Public Works Department
Timeframe: As needed

9.2.4. WATER & RECORDS
Program 7.4. The City should ensure that adequate records are kept of the materials penetrated and rates of penetration in water (or other) wells drilled in the Smith River Plain. Generally, one or two core holes fifty feet deep should accomplish this, drilled under the supervision of an engineering geologist.

Responsibility: Public Works Department
Timeframe: As needed

9.2.5. GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS IMPLEMENTATION
Program 7.5. The City should designate a responsible person to coordinate the ongoing implementation of those geological hazard policies which will require engineering and/or geologic expertise. Under this person’s direction, procedures should be established for: 1) requiring detailed geological and/or soils investigations for proposals within landslide and coastal erosion areas designated herein; 2) reviewing of such investigations; 3) establishing a systematic filing procedure for such investigations so that overtime, a detailed database can be developed for specific areas; 4) establish a standardized landslide and coastal erosion report procedure and format; 5) develop and make available to the public upon request information on potential slope stability problems and mitigation measures designed for the City; and 6) establishing the required building setbacks and/or foundation design for the proposed new development based upon the full economic life of the proposed new development (i.e., 75-100 years) such that the need for future shoreline protection works is fully precluded.

Responsibility: Public Works Department
Timeframe: First two years
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9.2.6. FLOOD PROOFING STRUCTURAL STANDARDS
Program 7.6. The City should review all existing flood proofing structural standards to ensure their adequacy, and/or need for their revision.

Responsibility: Building Department
Timeframe: First two years

9.2.7. REFERRALS FOR FLOOD PRONE AREAS
Program 7.7. The City should ensure that the Public Works Department has the opportunity to review, comment, and make recommendations on any development proposal which might be affected by flooding.

Responsibility: Public Works Department
Timeframe: As needed

9.2.8. RETENTION OF FLOOD PRONE AREAS
Program 7.8. The City should investigate methods for the permanent retention of flood prone areas in open space or low intensity use. Methods to be studied should include, but not be limited to: fee simple of purchase; purchase of easements; development rights; leaseback and saleback; tax delinquent property; mandatory dedication; tax incentives; donation; and land banking.

Responsibility: Public Works Department
Timeframe: First five years

9.2.9. FLOOD PRONE AREAS
Program 7.9. The City should develop, and make available to the public upon request, information on flood prone areas and City policies dealing with them.

Responsibility: Public Works Department
Timeframe: Ongoing

9.2.10. REFERRALS FOR FIRE PRONE AREAS
Program 7.10. The City should ensure that appropriate fire prevention agencies are consulted for review and recommendations relative to all development proposals in fire prone areas.

Responsibility: Planning Department & local fire protection districts Timeframe: Ongoing

9.2.11. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Program 7.11. In revising and updating the Emergency Response Plan, emphasis should be placed upon Readiness Condition No. 4 (the Normal peace time situation) in accordance with the recommendations outlined in this section, under Disaster Planning.

Responsibility: Public Works Department
Timeframe: Ongoing

9.2.12. TSUNAMI PUBLIC EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAM
Program 7.12. The City shall develop a public education outreach program and planning initiatives to minimize the risks of both life and property to tsunami hazards.

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signage, mailers to residents, inclusion local schools’ public safety curriculum. The tsunami planning initiatives shall include detailed procedures for hazard assessment, warning, and evacuation response.

Responsibility: Fire Department & Police Department
Timeframe: FY01-02

9.2.13. NOISE ORDINANCE
Program 7.13. The City should develop a comprehensive noise ordinance based on quantitative measures of acceptable noise levels identified in this element.

Responsibility: Planning Department
Timeframe: First five years

9.3. Overall Analysis:

These goals contain policies and programs that aim to protect Crescent City’s existing and projected populations from natural and manmade hazards. The Health and Safety Element Goals are implemented in planning operations on a day-to-day basis guiding all projects in the City. The Health and Safety Element contains information and goals, policies, and programs regarding general, seismic, geologic, flood, and fire hazards, as well as hazardous materials, disaster planning, and noise. This element has not been amended since its adoption and remains valid as the City undertook the measures and projects listed in Section 4: General Plan Action to advance the Health and Safety Element. Amendments to this section are scheduled to take place in 2025.

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9BSECTION 10: GENERAL PLAN ACTION

10.1. Action Items:

The goals within each Element contain policies and programs that seek to ensure a high quality of life, efficient development, and economic growth. Within that framework, City staff worked on the following items throughout the 2024 calendar year to ensure that the goals set forth in the General Plan have been addressed:

4.1.1. Beach Front Park Improvement Project:

The project proposes improvements to Beachfront Park including, but not limited to, an expansion of Kid Town playground, a bike park with pump tracks, and an amphitheater.

Project includes a one-mile and ½ mile walking loops with exercise stations. There will be walking trails with cultural inclusion for our local Tolowa Tribes. General accessibility is included compliant with ADA requirements for park and/or family events.

4.1.2. Crescent City Cultural Gateway and Beautification Project:

The project proposes to clean-up and beautify a portion of Front Street by establishing a gateway, expanding the Beachfront Park beyond US Highway 101 to Front and N Street, restoring Elk Creek, improving public access at the Cultural Center/Visitor’s Center and Veteran’s Monument, establishing a designated starting point for the Tolowa Interpretive Walk, and moving the Transit Hub to a safer and more convenient location.

The project includes a gateway monument, landscaping on U.S. 101 to mimic coastal dunes and other environmental features, improved public access to the Crescent City Cultural Center and the Point of Honor veteran’s monument.

4.1.3. Front Street Storm Drain Project:

The project is installing a redundant storm drain piping system within the C Street drainage basin between 5th Street and Front Street, and F Street drainage basin between Front Street and 5th Street, and Front Street from B Street to L Street. The project also includes street improvements, ADA compliant curb ramps, sidewalks and curb and gutter on the affected streets. Along Front Street, a new 8-inch water main has been installed. Additional street lighting has/will be installed to increase public safety. The City secured a Community Development Block Grant for the project, which will reduce flooding of residential properties in Census Tract 1.01.

4.1.4. Sunset Circle Multi-Use Trail Project:

The project will provide the final segment of the California Coastal Trail through Crescent City, connecting pedestrian and bicycle traffic from Pebble Beach to South Beach. The project is funded by the Active Transportation Program, Del Norte Transportation Commission and the Coastal Conservancy.

4.1.5. Fred Endert Pool Rehabilitation Project:

The project will replace the failing infrastructure of the boilers, domestic hot water, and building envelope improvements. The project will additionally upgrade the HVAC system to include dehumidification for comfort and energy savings. The project will replace the aging and failing pool deck and locker rooms with a non-slip flooring.

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4.1.6. Amador Tank Rehabilitation Project:

The project will replace in part or in full the failing rafters, OSHA improvements for manways ladders and platforms, interior coating, exterior painting, and seismic improvements to the fill and supply piping, and providing seismic designed foundation and anchor bolts.

4.1.7. Water Meter Replacement Project:

The City has begun a five-year project for the replacement of the existing water meters with a new electronic Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system. This project will replace approximately 3,800 mechanical meters.

4.1.8. Redundant Well Installation Project:

The project funded through the North Coast Resource Partnership (NCRP) Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) grant will drill a test well and a new water supply well on a city owned parcel north of the chlorination building. The proposed well will be of sufficient size to provide 10% of the city’s daily water demand to offset risk of loss of the primary Ranney well or distribution network north of the chlorination building. The location of the new well (upstream of chlorination) will eliminate the necessity of building a secondary chlorination site.

4.1.9. City Hall Renovation Project:

This project will renovate the city purchased building at 240 H Street for the purpose of relocating City Hall – located within Census Tract 1.01. The project will include general contracting for the replacement of the HVAC system, conversion of the ‘great room’ into office spaces necessary for future headcount expansion, increased security for public access, weather-controlled document storage, and creation of a council chambers for public/private meetings.

Police Department Renovation Project: The project will build an addition to the existing building to provide on-site locker rooms, a briefing room, interview room, armory, secure evidence lockup, and ADA compliant bathrooms for police and public use. This project is also within Census Tract 1.01.

4.1.10. Corporation Yard Renovation Project:

The project will repair the equipment storage building which has degraded due to age and minor collisions with the support columns. The equipment storage building will also be repaired for roof and siding as required. The project will also include stormwater management upgrades due to vehicle washout and fueling stations. The office space will be renovated to provide a briefing room, kitchen/break room, bathroom, 3 offices and weather-controlled storage. The public works crew locker room will be renovated to provide lockers, roof replacement, wall/ceiling insulation and wallboards, kitchen/break room, and a bathroom.

4.1.11. Sanitary Sewer Repair Project:

As a result of the River Watch Settlement, the project will firstly document the Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) condition of all the sewer lines within the city City of Crescent City
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limits. The repair of any sewer line with a structural grade of 4-5 within 200 feet of surface water is required within 6 months of discovery. The city has completed the inspection and identified sewer lines which meet these requirements. The project will prioritize the sewer line repairs per the agreement but has additionally identified projects which will repair the entire sewer systems to minimum PACP level 3 or better. The project will require replacement of the failed pipes and street repair as necessary.

4.1.12. Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Rehabilitation:

This project will update and replace the aging Rotating Biological Collector (RBC) for secondary fluid processing, rehabilitate or replace the digesters for solids processing, replace valves and flow meters at the secondary clarifiers, install HVAC improvements to the belt filter press building, replace the primary clarifier building, install security cameras, and maintain the chopper pump and motor at the influent well.

4.1.13. Measure S Funded Infrastructure Projects:

Measure S, a sales tax passed by the citizens of Crescent City was voted in and has since been upheld in a subsequent election. A portion of this tax revenue has been pledged to be solely spent on the annual repair of the City’s roads, sidewalks, and pavement markings. This has enabled the City to make progress on the existing road conditions above and beyond routine maintenance. Through Measure S funding the City has revitalized 33 blocks of roads in the past 4 years. Through grant funding the City has completed and is currently working on the completion of 17 blocks of new or rehabbed roads, including infrastructure improvements to storm drain and water distribution, in the downtown areas of Tract 1.01. The City also continues to pursue and receive grant funding for road and infrastructure projects to continue and improve future development accessibility. This road infrastructure commitment will continue into the coming years.

10.2. General Plan Compliance:

At the time the 2001 General Plan was written, the state required seven elements be included which are described in this report. Recent state legislation requires that an environmental justice element also be included in a General Plan. According to Government Code Section 65302(h)(2) this element must be included in the General Plan upon the adoption or next revision of two or more elements concurrently on or after January 1, 2018. As stated in the General Plan Updates section, the Environmental Justice Element is set to be developed and adopted in 2025 after the anticipated Transportation and Circulation, and Health and Safety Elements are updated. The Land Use and Community Development Element will be updated in 2026.

Government Code requires that the Housing Element be updated and adopted every 8 years, while the other elements of the General Plan should be revised “as needed” to keep information current. As previously stated, the 6th Cycle Housing Element was adopted and certified on September 5, 2023. The City of Crescent City General Plan contains all seven of the required elements.

With the adoption of the 6th cycle Housing Element and the subsequent, Transportation City of Crescent City
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and Circulation Element, and Health and Safety Element update. The State will require that the City develop and adopt an Environmental Justice Element. It is anticipated this will occur in 2026.

Land Use and Community Development Element. The City is currently preparing a General Plan amendment to the Land Use and Community Development Element to address inconsistencies between allowable General Plan land use designation densities and zoning district densities. Additionally, the Land Use and Community Development Element update will further the City’s goal to prioritize infill development and other land use priorities. This update is set to be complete by September 2026.

10.3. Tribal Consultation:

The City of Crescent City has seven contacts for tribal outreach according to the Native American Heritage Commission including: Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, Elk Valley Rancheria, Karuk Tribe, Melochundum Band of Tolowa Indians, Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People (Formerly Resighini Rancheria Coastal Indian Community), Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, and Yurok Tribe. The City initiates informal tribal consultation with all the above tribes through referrals and formal tribal consultation when required by SB 18, AB 52, or Section 106. The City frequently informally requests input on City projects from tribes adjacent to the City and will continue to do so.

Maintaining a healthy relationship with the surrounding Tribes is beneficial to the City.

City of Crescent City
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10BSECTION 11: HOUSING ELEMENT APR
The City of Crescent City 2022-2030 Housing Element update (Housing Element or HE) was adopted by the City Council on September 5, 2023. The HE was certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for compliance with state housing element law.

State law requires that all General Plans include a Housing Element that provides a plan for accommodating future housing production needs. State law further requires that all cities and counties create an Annual Progress Report (APR) that describes the community’s progress toward implementing their Housing Element. The Housing Element APR fulfills statutory requirements to report certain housing information, including: the local agency's progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs (i.e., applications, entitlements, permits, and certificates of occupancy), certain rezoning activities, actions taken towards completion of housing element programs, and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the development of housing (Government Codes Sections 65584.3(c) and 65584.5(b)(5)). Each jurisdiction is required to report certain housing information in accordance with state housing law (refer to Government Code Sections 65400, 65583, and 65584).

California state law (Government Code Section 65584) recognizes that local governments play a vital role in developing affordable housing. In 1969, the state mandated that all California cities, towns and counties must plan for the housing needs of our residents—regardless of income. This state mandate is called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). As part of RHNA, the California Department of Housing and Community Development, or HCD, determines the total number of new homes the County of Del Norte and the City of Crescent City need to build—and how affordable those homes need to be—in order to meet the housing needs of people at all income levels.

The City’s 6th cycle RHNA has a total allocation of 189 dwelling units. The projection period begins in September of 2018 and ends in September of 2030. The planning period begins in 2022 and ends in 2030. The RHNA allocation of 189 units is broken down into income categories and is expressed in Table 5.1: Projected Needs (Regional Housing Need Allocation).

TABLE 5-1: PROJECTED NEEDS (REGIONAL HOUSING NEED ALLOCATION) Jurisdiction Very-Low Low Moderate Above
Moderate Total
Crescent City 39 22 27 101 189
Percentage of
Total 20.6% 11.6% 14.3% 53.4% 100%
Source: Crescent City (2022-2030)6th Cycle Housing Element City of Crescent City
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The Housing Element APR must be delivered to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), and the Housing and Community Development (HCD) each year and must cover the previous calendar year. The HE APR allows HCD to track the progress of the implementation of a jurisdiction’s Housing Element and requires its submission as a threshold requirement for several State housing funding programs. The following information is from the Crescent City’ 6th Cycle Housing Element (HE) 2024 Annual Progress Report (APR):

Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level Current Year
Very Low Deed Restricted 70
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Low Deed Restricted 90
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Moderate Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Above Moderate 53
Total Units 213
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very lowincome permitted units totals.

Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
Single-family Attached 0 0 0
Single-family Detached 0 0 0
2 to 4 units per structure 0 0 0
5+ units per structure 211 185 0
Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 27 1
Mobile/Manufactured Home 1 1 0
Total 213 213 1
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units
Permitted
# of
Projects Units
Indicated as Infill 5 213
Not Indicated as Infill 0 0
Housing Applications Summary
Total Housing Applications Submitted: 5
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received: 213 Total Housing Units Approved: 0
Total Housing Units Disapproved: 0
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Use of SB 423 Streamlining Provisions - Applications
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications 0
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications Approved 0
Units Constructed - SB 423 Streamlining Permits
Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Streamlining Provisions Used - Permitted Units
# of
Projects Units
SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split 0 0
AB 2011 (2022) 0 0
SB 6 (2022) 0 0
SB 423 (2023) 0 0
Ministerial and Discretionary Applications
# of
Applications Units
Ministerial 5 213
Discretionary 0 0
Density Bonus Applications and Units Permitted
Number of Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 1 Number of Units in Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 162
Number of Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 1
Number of Units in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 162 Housing Element Programs
Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count
Programs Implemented 22
Sites Rezoned to Accommodate the RHNA 0
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11BSECTION 12: PLANNING SERVICES
The City’s day-to-day planning services are one of the ways the General Plan (GP) is implemented. Day-to-day services include planning inquiries, business license issuance, sign permit issuance, building permit approvals, site plan and architectural review permit approvals, and other various permits and projects. Table 6-1: 2024 Planning Services Statistics show the day-to-day services provided to City residents through 2024:

TABLE 1: 2024 PLANNING SERVICES STATISTICS
2024 Planning Services 2023 2022 2021
143 Planning Inquiries (INQ) 149 151 162
9 Zoning Ordinance Updates/Creation (ORD) 2 3 3
31 Business License Applications (BLA) 50 71 50
8 Sign Permit Applications (SPA) 9 8 13
57 Building Permit Applications (BPA) 49 44 49
3 Site Plan & Architectural Design Review (ADR) 16 1 3
9 Conditional Use Permits (CUP) 8 3 4
0 Cannabis Conditional Use Permit (CAN) 0 1 1
0 Variance Permit (VAR) 3 1 1
0 Parking Waiver Request (PWR) 3 0 0
0 Burn Down Letter (BDL) 0 1 4
5 Coastal Development Permit (CDP) 0 1 0
0 CDP Consolidation Requestion (CON) 1 0 1
0 Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) 1 0 0
0 Rezoning Request (RZR) 1 0 0
0 Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 1 0 0
0 General Plan Amendment (GPA) 2 0 0
13 CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) 19 14 16
9 Other 2 3 7
Minor/Major Subdivisions (SDA), Lot Merger Request (LMR), Planned Unit Development (PUD), Reversion to Acreage (RTA), Street & Alleyway Abandonment (SAA), Local Coastal Plan (LCP) Amendment, Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Parking Reduction Request (PRR)
The City of Crescent City GP has in the past and currently provides meaningful direction to elected officials, City staff, landowners, citizens, and parties interested in the future of Crescent City. Through the end of calendar year 2024, the GP remained essentially in the City’s direction and policy foundations.

As described throughout this document, the City’s GP does not need a comprehensive update. The current GP and its planned Element updates do and will provide accurate and useful policy guidance for the City. The GP is adequate and functional, and contains goals, policies, and programs that continue to serve the needs of the City of Crescent City.

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Ordinance Updates:

1. Incentives for Affordable Housing Ordinance (Adopted June 3, 2024, by Ordinance No. 841))

2. R-1, R-2, R-3, R-P Ordinances (Adopted September 3, 2024, by Ordinance No. 843)

3. Landscaping Ordinance (Adopted November 4, 2024, by Ordinance No. 848)

4. C-1 Ordinance (Adopted October 21, 2024, by Ordinance No. 846)

5. Signs Ordinance (Adopted October 7, 2024, by Ordinance No. 839)

6. Recreational Vehicles Ordinance (Adopted October 21, 2024, by Ordinance No. 847)

7. C-2 Ordinance (Adopt by August 2025)

8. Conditional Use Permit Ordinance (Adopt by September 2025)

9. Architectural Design Review Ordinance (Adopt by September 2025)

10.Variance Permit Ordinance (Adopt by September 2025)

11.Fence Ordinance (Adopt by October 2025)

12.C-W Ordinance (Adopt by November 2025)

13.Parking Ordinance (Adopt by December 2025)
2024 Recap:

1. Created a City Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Notice of Pending Permit (NPP) template.

2. Created a City Final Local Action Notice (FLAN) for the California Coastal Commission (CCC).

3. Significantly improved the Planning Commission (PC) Staff Report (SR) templates for the standard Planning permits (CUP/ADR/VAR).

4. Updated the Departmental Referral (REF) letter and form, the Notice of Action (NOA), and Letter of Approval (LOA).

5. Created a City CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) template approved by the State Clearing House (SCH).

6. Utilizing Crescent City Planning group email.
2025 Goals:

1. Create a template for Notice of Incomplete (NOI) and Notice of Complete (NOC) application (Finalize by February 2025).

2. Update the Planning & Zoning section of the Business License Application (BLA) (Finalize by March 2025).

3. Create a City Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Application and Checklist (Finalize by April 2025).

4. Complete/Adopt/Submit General Plan Annual Progress Report (Submit by May 2025)

5. Fix the Planning Permits on MyGov (Finalize by June 2025).

6. Add ADU/JADU building permit to MyGov (Finalize July 2025).

7. Create a local Appeal Form and finalize the appeal process (Finalize by August 2025).

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8. Update Zoning Map (Adopt by September 2025).

9. Improve the Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Staff Report (SR) (Finalize by October 2025).

10.Develop Mobile Vending Map (Finalize by November 2025).

11.Update Safety Element (Adopt by December 2025).
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: MAYOR ALTMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ERIC WIER, CITY MANAGER
BY: DAVID YEAGER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

ANDREW LEIGHTON, ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 21, 2025
SUBJECT: MEASURE S STREET AND CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS FY25

PROJECT NOTICE OF COMPLETION
______________________________________________________________________

RECOMMENDATION
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Authorize the City Manager to sign and file a Notice of Completion for the Crescent City Measure S Streets & Concrete Improvements FY25 Project (Contract #2024-1068).

BACKGROUND
On November 3, 2020, the voters of the City approved Measure S, authorizing a local 1% transactions and use (sales) tax within the City. The Ordinance was formally adopted by the City Council on December 7, 2020. The collection of the tax began on April 1, 2021.

Measure S is intended to fund essential General Fund services including Fire, Police, Streets, and the operation of Fred Endert Pool.

Through a series of public meetings, the Measure S committee recommended, and the City Council adopted a budget detailing how the Measure S funds were to be spent. As discussed in the Measure S – Streets workshop held on March 9, 2021, projects were to be based on the “best first” approach, as recommended by industry experts. Under this approach, streets that are in relatively good condition are maintained first, which results in overall savings by preventing the need for extremely expensive repairs later. Streets that are already in poor condition which need expensive reconstruction are targeted for grant opportunities or funded with one-time funds as they become available.

The Measure S Oversight Committee meets several times each year to discuss the use of these funds and makes recommendations to the City Council. On April 3 and April 30, 2024, the Measure S Oversight Committee met to review and update the five-year spending plan for Measure S revenues. One of the recommendations was to use approximately $250,000 in Measure S funds for a street repair maintenance project. At MEASURE S STREETS & CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS FY25 NoC
April 21, 2025
2 the July 1, 2024 City Council meeting, a Budget Amendment was approved to roll over the unused streets maintenance budget to the FY 24/25 budget so the project could be put out to bid in the Fall of 2024. The Measure S Oversight Committee met again on October 28, 2024 and discussed this project and the bids received and updated their recommendations to the City Council.

This project utilizes both Measure S and SB-1 funding sources. SB-1 funding is provided to the City annually as part of the State’s “Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017”.

This money is available to Crescent City for both design and construction projects as submitted to the State of California annually. On May 20, 2024, the City Council approved this year’s submission of streets eligible for SB-1 funded projects. One of the streets for construction repair on the 2024 list is A Street. It was approved by Council for the street and concrete maintenance repairs on A Street were to be funded with this available SB1 funding.

The Measure S Streets & Concrete Maintenance Project FY25 was put out to bid on October 2, 2024. Bids were opened and read aloud publicly on October 23, 2024 at 2:00pm at 377 J Street. The City received two responsive bids, with Tidewater Contractors, Inc. being the apparent low bidder.

On November 2, 2024, the Crescent City Council approved the plans and specifications, authorized the City Manager to sign a contract with Tidewater Contractors in the sum of $253,861, and authorized the City Manager to sign change orders in aggregate not to exceed $25,000. On November 21, 2024, the contract with Tidewater Contractors, Inc. was fully executed. Construction began on January 13, 2025.

On February 2, 2025, the Crescent City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to sign Change Order #1. On March 18, 2025, the City Manager signed Change Order #2.

All roads and sidewalks were reopened for use and construction was deemed complete by April 3rd, 2025.

ITEM ANALYSIS
The following changes orders were authorized by the Council to ensure a complete project:
• CCO1 was executed on February 2, 2025 to add an additional 7,734 square feet of asphalt to complete additional repairs on A Street for the sum of $52,591.20. • CCO2 was executed on March 18, 2025 to include an additional 35 linear feet of curb and gutter at 950 I Street and to repair 206 square feet of sidewalk which heaved this winter at 290 H Street for the sum of $6,838.00.

Tidewater completed the Measure S Streets & Concrete Improvements FY25 Project on April 3rd, 2025 within the 100 calendar days allotted. All labor compliance documentation has been submitted and verified.

MEASURE S STREETS & CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS FY25 NoC
April 21, 2025
3 FISCAL ANALYSIS
Filing a notice of completion does not have a direct fiscal impact. The 5% retention which has been withheld from each progress payment and is currently held in a separate City account, will be released 30 days after the notice of completion is recorded.

STRATEGIC PLAN ASSESSMENT
GOAL 1: SUPPORT QUALITY SERVICES, COMMUNITY SAFETY, AND HEALTH TO

ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND EXPERIENCE OF OUR RESIDENTS AND

VISITORS
C. Provide and maintain an efficient, adequate infrastructure to provide for both current and future community needs.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Notice of Completion
Recording requested by
And after recording, return to:

City of Crescent City
Public Works Department
377 J Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
Exempt from recording fees per Gov. Code § 27383
Exempt from SB 2 fees per Gov. Code § 27388.1(a)(2)(D)

NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT CONTRACT # 2024-1068
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Crescent City, that the Contract for the project entitled the Crescent City Measure S Streets & Concrete Improvements FY25 Project (Contract # 2024-1068) which was let to:

Tidewater Contractors, Inc.

PO Box 1956; Brookings, OR 97415
as contractor, was completed on April 3rd, 2025 and accepted by the City Council of the City of Crescent City on April 21, 2025. The name and address of the owner of the property referred to above is the City of Crescent City, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 and the nature of the interest of the owner in the said property is fee. The work consisted of asphalt mill and inlay street repairs and sidewalk repairs to various streets in Crescent City. See “Attachment A” for a detailed listing of repair locations.

The project for public works improvements and the property on which said improvements are located within the city right of way within the boundary limits of the City of Crescent City, County of Del Norte, State of California.

VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, declare that I am the City Manager of the City of Crescent City and that I have read the foregoing notice and know the contents thereof and that the same is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed at Crescent City, California on this _____ day of April 2025.

By:

Eric M. Wier, City Manager
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

State of California
County of Del Norte
On _____________________before me, ________________________________, Notary Public personally appeared ______________________________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal. [seal]

_____________________________
Signature

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: MAYOR ALTMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ERIC WIER, CITY MANAGER
BY: RICHARD GRIFFIN, CHIEF OF POLICE
DATE: APRIL 21, 2025
SUBJECT: K9 CAGE DONATION FROM YUROK TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT _____________________________________________________________________________

RECOMMENDATION
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Accept donation of used K9 cage from Yurok Tribal Police Department

BACKGROUND
The Yurok Tribal Police Department recently contacted the Chief of Police and wanted to donate a used Police K9 cage that they were taking out of a vehicle.

ANALYSIS
The K9 cage is in good condition and would be utilized as parts for existing cages in our vehicles, or to replace a current one if it is in better condition. The Yurok Tribal Police Department is donating the cage at no cost to the City, as the vehicle that it is being taken out of is being transferred to their Office of Emergency Services and they will not need the cage.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no expected financial impact to the City. The cage is in used condition and would be worth an estimated $1500-$2000 if purchased by the city. The Yurok Tribal Police Department is donating the cage at no cost as it will no longer be using it.

City Council Agenda Report
CCPD ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED K9 CAGE FROM YUROK TRIBE
April 21, 2025
2 STRATEGIC PLAN ANALYSIS
Acquiring equipment through these sources meets the goals and objectives of Goal 1 “Support quality services and community safety to enhance the lives of our citizens and visitors”, Subsection C. “Empower and utilize Police, Fire, and Public Works departments to make Crescent City one of the safest cities in the United States”

ATTACHMENTS
• none

Crescent City City CouncilApril 21, 2025

Crescent City City Council
April 21, 2025