CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
MAYOR RAY ALTMAN MAYOR PRO TEM ISAIAH WRIGHT
COUNCIL MEMBER DARAN DOOLEY COUNCIL MEMBER JASON GREENOUGH
COUNCIL MEMBER CANDACE TINKLER
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
FLYNN CENTER BOARD CHAMBERS
981 H STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
MONDAY JULY 21, 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 Candace Tinkler, Mayor Pro Tem Isaiah Wright, and Mayor Ray Altman
Council Member absent at roll call: Council Member Jason Greenough Staff members present: City Manager Eric Wier, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, IT/GIS Technician Taylor Patch, Police Sergeant Anthony Lopez, Fire Dept: B. Smith, D. Reno, N. Reno, M. Starkey, E Starkey, D. Bowdish, C. Buttz, D. Short, Reserve Police Officer Magnolia Valero, Finance Director Linda Leaver, Economic Development and Grants Manager Bridget Lacey (via Zoom), Public Works Director Dave Yeager, Fire Chief Kevin Carey, and Police Chief Richard Griffin Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Altman
Council Member Greenough arrived to the meeting for the Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
• Fire Chief Commendations
Fire Chief Carey recognized Captain Beau Smith, Engineer Dave Bowdish and Firefighter Eugene Starkey for their handling of a difficult situation on South Beach. • Introduction of CHP Lt. Commander Castro
Chief Griffin introduced CHP Lt. Commander Franco Castro to the Council and community. Lt.
Cdr. Castro stated he came here from Indio and its his intention to be here for the next three years and has bought a house in the community.
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• Introduction of new City employees
Recreation and Events Coordinator Director Feola introduced new Aquatics Supervisor Bill Morris to the Council and E3 intern Nathaniel Monday. City Manager Wier stated that there are two other E3 interns that are not present at the meeting tonight, but they work in Public Works. • Oath of Office for Reserve Police Officer Magnolia Valero Chief Griffin went over the accomplishments of Officer Valero and that she has lead the National Night Out Event. He then administered the Oath of Office to her. Officer Valero addressed the Council and expressed how important this job is to her and her desire to serve our community.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS - None
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 June 28, 2025 through July 11, 2025.
2. Council Meeting Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt the June 16, 2025, July 7, 2025, and July 9, 2025 meeting minutes of the City Council.
3. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll reports for the period ending July 12, 2025 paid July 28, 2025.
4. Budget Adjustment for Code Enforcement Legal Services • Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 25-26 BUDGET OF
THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 5 to the Legal Services Agreement with Civica Law Group
5. Budget Adjustment - Ecological Rights Foundation Agreement • Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 25-26 BUDGET OF
THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, seconded by Council Member Greenough, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted the consent calendar consisting of items 1-5 as presented.
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PUBLIC HEARING
6. Delinquent Sewer Accounts
Recommendation: Open public hearing
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
Close public hearing
Further Council discussion
• City Council may revise, change, reduce, or modify any charge, or may overrule any or all objections
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF
DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES FOR CERTAIN PARCELS OF PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION THEREOF WITH ORDINARY PROPERTY TAXES
Mayor Altman opened the public hearing at 6:22 p.m.
Finance Director Leaver presented the updated delinquent sewer list and stated that these charges will be placed on the tax roll for each person.
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 5-0 on a polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and adopted Resolution No. 2025-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CRESCENT CITY DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES FOR
CERTAIN PARCELS OF PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION THEREOF WITH
ORDINARY PROPERTY TAXES
CONTINUING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
7. CCPD National Night Out Donation
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 25- 26 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
Chief Griffin stated that this event has been spearheaded by Reserve Officer Valero in the past and she'll be taking the lead on it this year as well. He further reported that McDonald's donated $1,200.00 which will cover renting bounce houses for this event. The event will be on August 12*, from 5pm - 7:30 p.m.
There were no comments from the public.
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On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Tinkler, and carried unanimously on a 5-0 polled vote, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and adopted Resolution No. 2025-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 25-26 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Council Member Tinkler: had a tour of the airport and it's new runway paving.
Legislative Matters - None
City Manager Report and City Council Directives - City Manager Wier reported the following:
• Jetty Improvements
• Public Works Director Yeager reported on the work that that Army Corps of Engineers will be doing on the jetty.
• Fire rings during the 4'h of July
• City Manager Wier reported to the Council the contents of the beach fire regulations listed in our municipal code.
• Clty Manager Wier stated that due to bids coming in for the California Coastal Trail, there will be a special meeting for Monday, July 28th.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Altman adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Facility, 210 Battery Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTEST:
Palma
Robin Altman, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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