CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: MAYOR ALTMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ERIC WIER, CITY MANAGER
BY: LINDA LEAVER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
SUBJECT: 2024 CDBG BUDGET
______________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-42, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
BACKGROUND
The Department of Housing and Community Development administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for non-entitlement jurisdictions in California. (Cities with populations less than 50,000 and Counties with populations less than 200,000 are considered non-entitlement areas, meaning they do not apply for CDBG funding directly from the Federal government but rather apply to the State.) This program provides grant funding for programs associated with economic development and services to lowincome individuals and families.
ANALYSIS
The City applied for and was awarded a grant under the 2024 CDBG Notice of Funding Availability. The grant of $1,800,000 will provide funding for economic development (Business Assistance Loan Program), a public service (FRC Food Pantry), and grant administration. City Council approval is required to establish the budget for this grant.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Adoption of the attached budget resolution will authorize the revenue and expenditure for this grant award. There is no match required.
September 15, 2025
Budget for 2024 CDBG Award
STRATEGIC PLAN ANALYSIS
This report is consistent with the 2016 Strategic Plan Goal 3, ongoing priority to “Maintain responsible fiscal management and accountability.”
ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution No. 2025-42
CITY OF CRESCENT CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-42 Page 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY WHEREAS, the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, as submitted by the City Manager, has been reviewed by the City Council and a duly noticed public hearing held thereon the 16th day of June 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted said budget by way of Resolution No. 2025-24 and has the authority to amend said budget from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the City applied for and was awarded $1,800,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding to provide a business assistance loan program, food pantry service, and grant administration; and
WHEREAS, a budget amendment is necessary to recognize this grant as revenue and authorize its expenditure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Fiscal Year 2025-26 City of Crescent City Annual Budget is hereby amended and appropriated in the amounts identified below:
Revenue Increase (Decrease) Expenditure Increase (Decrease) 2024 CDBG Fund $1,800,000 $1,800,000
2. That any unused portion of these funds at the end of the fiscal year will automatically carry over to the next fiscal year until the funds are spent or the project is completed.
APPROVED and ADOPTED and made effective the same day at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City held on the 15th day of September 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: LINDA LEAVER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
SUBJECT: 2023 HOME GRANT – CREATION OF SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND BUDGET
______________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ESTABLISHING A NEW FUND FOR THE 23-HOME-16306 GRANT AND ASSOCIATED PROJECTS
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-44, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
BACKGROUND
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is a federally funded program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This funding provides loans or grants to eligible HOME applicants serving low-income and very lowincome households (below 80% of the Area Median Income). The principal objective of HOME is the creation and retention of affordable housing.
ANALYSIS
The City applied for and was awarded a grant under the 2022-2023 HOME Notice of Funding Availability. The grant of $3,150,000 will provide funding for the Valhalla Townhomes project and grant administration. The project will consist of the rehabilitation of an existing 45-unit multi-family property located at 911 Pacific Avenue in Crescent City.
The majority of the funding ($3,000,000) will be in the form of a grant to the developer.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
September 15, 2025
Budget for 2023 HOME Award
Adoption of the attached budget resolution will authorize the revenue and expenditure for this grant award. There is no match required. HCD will allow the City to request the funds prior to distributing the loan funds to the developer, so the City’s cash flow will not be negatively impacted.
STRATEGIC PLAN ANALYSIS
This report is consistent with the 2016 Strategic Plan Goal 3, ongoing priority to “Maintain responsible fiscal management and accountability.”
ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution No. 2025-43
• Resolution No. 2025-44
CITY OF CRESCENT CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-43 Page 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY ESTABLISHING A NEW FUND FOR THE 23-HOME-16306 AWARD AND
ASSOCIATED PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of Crescent City has been awarded HOME grant funds under the 23-HOME-16306 agreement; and
WHEREAS, HCD regulations require that this money be kept separate from other funding sources and has explicit restrictions as to its use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1:
That the City of Crescent City establish a new fund for the 23-HOME-16306 award and associated projects.
SECTION 2:
That this resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City held this 15th day of September 2025, by the following polled vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
_______________________________
Ray Altman, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Robin Altman, City Clerk
CITY OF CRESCENT CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-44 Page 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY WHEREAS, the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, as submitted by the City Manager, has been reviewed by the City Council and a duly noticed public hearing held thereon the 16th day of June 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted said budget by way of Resolution No. 2025-24 and has the authority to amend said budget from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the City applied for and was awarded $3,150,000 in HOME grant funding to provide a housing development loan and grant administration; and WHEREAS, a budget amendment is necessary to recognize this grant as revenue and authorize its expenditure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Fiscal Year 2025-26 City of Crescent City Annual Budget is hereby amended and appropriated in the amounts identified below:
Revenue Increase (Decrease) Expenditure Increase (Decrease) 2023 HOME Fund $3,150,000 $3,150,000
2. That any unused portion of these funds at the end of the fiscal year will automatically carry over to the next fiscal year until the funds are spent or the project is completed.
APPROVED and ADOPTED and made effective the same day at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City held on the 15th day of September 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: MARTHA D. RICE, CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
SUBJECT: REDWOOD COAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RCTA) TRANSIT CENTER
AGREEMENT
______________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an Agreement with the Redwood Coast Transit Authority Regarding the Lease of City Property for Use as a Transit Center
BACKGROUND
The Redwood Coast Transit Authority (RCTA) is a joint powers authority that was created by the City of Crescent City and the County of Del Norte in 2004. Joint powers authority duly created under Government Code Section 6500, et seq. are separate legal entities from the public agencies that created them. RCTA was formed to provide public transit services through Crescent City and Del Norte County. The City’s current representatives on the RCTA board are Mayor Altman and Mayor Pro Tem Wright.
RCTA has been awarded a Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) grant from the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) in the amount of $7.6 million, including $2.85 million to build a transit center in Crescent City. The project is still in the design phase. The transit center will serve as a central location for local and regional public transportation and ticketing.
RCTA conducted a survey of potential sites and selected two City public parking lots as the preferred sites for a transit center. The City Council considered the request of RCTA and chose the public parking lot located at the corner of Front and K Streets as its preferred site for the potential transit center.
RCTA TRANSIT CENTER AGREEMENT
September 15, 2025
2 ITEM ANALYSIS
The Agreement contains the following stipulations:
• Location. The parties agree that the preferred site for the transit center is the public parking lot located at the corner of Front and K Streets. The precise boundaries and description of the leased property will be obtained and described after final design and included as part of the ground lease agreement. • Design. The transit center will contain the following basic design elements:
o Ticket kiosk / building
o Public Restroom(s)
o Parking / loading stalls for RCTA buses
o Parking for non-RCTA buses, including full size buses o Parking for the general public and bus riders
• Staffing. The transit center ticket kiosk / building will be staffed with RCTA transit dispatchers during regular business hours on all days that RCTA operates service at the transit center.
• Lease Fee. The annual ground lease fee will be nominal. The preferred site is currently a public parking lot. Its use as a transit center is consistent with the City’s purpose and goals for the property – (1) to facilitate public transportation and public access to services and (2) to create a “sending” location for area tourists. • Design Approval. The City Council must approve the final conceptual design. The City Manager must approve the final plans and specifications for all improvements to the City’s property.
• Maintenance. The City will provide general maintenance services under a separate contract and RCTA will compensate the City for those services. • Environmental. The City will not (and may not) enter into the ground lease until all environmental analyses have been completed.
Because the environmental analyses (CEQA/NEPA) must be conducted prior to the City Council approving a ground lease, the parties are entering into this agreement so that RCTA may move forward in its planning and design of the project.
The RCTA Board approved the agreement at its meeting held August 25, 2025.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Approval of this action will not have a direct fiscal impact at this time.
RCTA TRANSIT CENTER AGREEMENT
September 15, 2025
3 STRATEGIC PLAN ASSESSMENT
This report 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 VISTORS
o A. Enhance collaboration with other agencies and the community to better aid the public;
o D. Provide and maintain an efficient, adequate infrastructure to provide for both current and future community needs.
• GOAL 2: PROMOTE A THRIVING LOCAL ECONOMY
o D. Collaborate with other jurisdictions and non-profits to maximize regional effectiveness and amplify funding opportunities
ATTACHMENTS
1. Agreement Between the City of Crescent City and Redwood Coast Transit Authority Regarding the Lease of City Property for Use as a Transit Center 1 | P a g e
Agreement Between the City of Crescent City
and the Redwood Coast Transit Authority
Regarding the Lease of City Property for Use as a Transit Center This Agreement is entered into by and between the City of Crescent City, a California municipal corporation (“the City”), and the Redwood Coast Transit Authority, a joint powers authority (“RCTA”) for the purpose of stating a mutual understanding regarding the future development of City property for use as a transit center.
WHEREAS, the Redwood Coast Transit Authority has been looking for a location to build a transit center at a central location for local and regional public transportation and ticketing (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, Crescent City is the only incorporated city in Del Norte County and the County seat; and
WHEREAS, the City and surrounding areas are the economic and services center of the County; and
WHEREAS, RCTA desires to construct a transit center, which the community is currently lacking to serve as a physical central location for public transportation and ticketing; and WHEREAS, RCTA conducted a survey of potential sites and selected two City public parking lots as the most preferred sites for a transit center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the request of RCTA and has chosen a public parking lot located at the corner of Front and K Streets as its preferred site for the potential transit center; and
WHEREAS, the RCTA has been awarded a $2.85 million grant to fund the transit center project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree that their mutual understanding is as follows:
1.0 FUNDING OF PROJECT. The RCTA has been awarded a Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) grant from the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) in the amount of $7.6 million, including $2.85 million to build a transit center in Crescent City. The Project is still in the design phase.
2.0 PROJECT OWNERSHIP / LEASE AGREEMENT. The Parties intend to enter into a long-term ground lease agreement (“Lease”) after funding has been obtained and all required CEQA analyses have been completed for the construction of the transit center. The intent of this Agreement is to set forth some general terms for the site of the transit center improvements to be incorporated in the Lease. The transit center improvements will be owned by the RCTA during the term of the Lease. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of the ground lease, all improvements to the real property will become the property of the City, as provided in and according to the terms and conditions of the Lease. The form of Lease will be negotiated by the Parties and their legal counsel following approval of this Agreement. 2 | P a g e
3.0 PROJECT STIPULATIONS. The parties stipulate to certain terms of the Lease for the transit center project. These terms are as follows:
3.1 Location. The parties agree that the preferred Project site is the public parking lot located at the corner of Front and K Streets. The precise boundaries and description of the leased property will be obtained and described after final design and included as part of the Lease.
3.2 Design. The Project will contain the following basic design elements:
a. Ticket kiosk / building
b. Public Restroom(s)
c. Parking / loading stalls for RCTA buses
d. Parking for non-RCTA buses, including full size buses e. Parking for the general public and bus riders
3.3 Staffing. The transit center ticket kiosk / building will be staffed with RCTA transit dispatchers during regular business hours on all days that RCTA operates service at the transit center.
3.4 Lease Fee. The annual ground lease fee will be nominal. The preferred site is currently a public parking lot. Its use as a transit center is consistent with the City’s purpose and goals for the property – (1) to facilitate public transportation and public access to services and (2) to create a “sending” location for area tourists.
3.5 Design Approval. The City Council must approve the final conceptual design. The City Manager must approve the final plans and specifications for all improvements to the City’s property.
4.0 MAINTENANCE. The City agrees to provide maintenance services to the transit center under a separate agreement, whereby RCTA will compensate City for said services based on the actual cost of providing the services.
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS & PERMITS. RCTA will be responsible for conducting the required environmental analyses, which may require the consideration of alternative sites, and conducting any necessary mitigation efforts. The City will not approve the ground lease until such environmental review has been completed. The RCTA will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits for construction, including building permits. RCTA has the authorization of the City Council to proceed with obtaining any and all required permits for the transit center project.
6.0 CONDITIONS. RCTA’s participation in the Project is conditioned upon: (1) securing adequate funding for the Project; (2) completion of environmental review (CEQA; NEPA); (3) RCTA’s approval of property conditions at the transit center site, including but not limited to: title review, environmental conditions at the site, including a Phase I or Phase II assessments as necessary, geotechnical analysis, and review of applicable easements, leases, licenses, and all other matters of record affecting the property; and (4) approval by the RCTA Board of Directors of the Lease and all other agreements that require approval by the RCTA Board. 3 | P a g e
6.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
6.1 Notice. Any notices issued pursuant to this Agreement must be made in writing and either hand-delivered or sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
If to City: If to RCTA:
City of Crescent City RCTA
Attn: City Manager c/o TMTP Consulting, Joe Rye
377 J Street 900 Northcrest Drive #134
Crescent City, CA 95531 Crescent City, CA 95531
Either party may update its contact information for notices by delivering notice of the change in compliance with this subsection 5.1.
6.2 Governing Law and Forum. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any legal action brought to interpret or enforce the provisions of this Agreement must be brought in Del Norte County Superior Court.
6.3 Attorney’s Fees. The prevailing party in any legal action brought to interpret or enforce the provisions of this Agreement will be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
6.4 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then it is the intent of the parties that the remaining provisions of this Agreement continue in full force and effect.
6.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein. Any previous negotiations, discussions, or oral agreements are hereby superseded by the contents of this Agreement.
6.6 Execution. Each of the signatories hereto warrants and represents that he or she has been duly authorized to execute this Agreement. Each Party of this Agreement agrees to the use of electronic signatures, such as digital signatures that meet the requirements of the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ((“CUETA”) Cal.
Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17), for executing this Agreement. The parties further agree that the electronic signatures of the parties included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures.
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be executed on this ___ day of ____________ 2025 at Del Norte County, California.
CITY OF CRESCENT CITY (CITY) REDWOOD COAST TRANSIT
AUTHORITY (RCTA)
Eric Wier, City Manager Joseph Rye, RCTA Executive Director 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: DAVID YEAGER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
ANDREW LEIGHTON, ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER
DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
SUBJECT: FRONT STREET GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1C RE-ISSUE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD
______________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve the following plans and specifications:
1. Front Street Improvements Play to L Streets Plans, dated June 2, 2025;
2. Cultural Gateway and Beautification Project Paths of Culture and Interpretive Node Plans, dated May 9, 2025; and
3. Front Street Gateway Improvements Phase 1C Re-Issue Specifications. • Approve and Authorize the City Manager to sign:
1. A contract with Tidewater Contractors, Inc. for the construction of the Front Street Gateway Improvements Phase 1C project;
2. Contract Change Order #1 with Tidewater Contractors, Inc. for the deletion of the current irrigation design and construction included in the contract pricing provided by Tidewater; and
3. Change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000, with no single change order more than $75,000.
• Reaffirm staff’s CEQA determination that the project is categorically exempt per CEQA guidelines Class 1 § 15301(a) – Existing Facilities and Class 3 § 15303 – New Construction.
FRONT STREET GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1C CONTRACT AWARD SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
2 BACKGROUND
FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Phase 1 of Front Street improvements, from B to G Streets, along with some adjoining streets, was funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and was found to be substantially complete on January 26, 2021.
Phase 2 of the Front Street Improvements from G to Play Street was funded by Measure S, ARPA, Local Transportation Commission, CRRSSA TIP and STIP funding, a HUD grant from Senator Huffman, water, sewer, and general funds. A Notice of Completion was filed on February 3, 2025.
Front Street Gateway Improvements Phase 1C project includes the reconstruction of the final two blocks of Front Street from Play Street to L Street, and K Street from Front Street to Second Street, as well as Phase 1C of the Beachfront Park reconstruction including the beginning of the Tolowa Cultural Interpretive Trail, accessibility and thematic improvements to the culture center, as well as creating a gateway entrance to Front Street and Beachfront Park. This phase of the project will be funded primarily by a Clean California Local Grant Program, a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), State Prop 68 grant, and applicable water and sewer funding already allocated for Capital Improvement Projects. Other elements of the greater Gateway project and Tolowa Cultural Interpretive Trail are funded with other grant funds under separate contracts.
The City Council approved and adopted Resolution No. 2023-23 authorizing the submission of a grant application to Clean California on April 17, 2023. The City applied for and was awarded $2,988,000 in grant funding for the Crescent City Cultural Gateway and Beautification Project, which will be used to improve the public space located at the juncture of US Highway 101 South and Front Street. The project includes establishing a gateway entrance, cleaning the banks of Elk Creek, improving public access at the Cultural Center/Visitor’s Center and Veteran’s Monument, establishing a designated starting point for the Tolowa Cultural Trail Interpretive Walk, and moving the Transit Hub to a safer and more convenient location. (This new location will tie into the future transit hub expansion to be constructed by the Redwood Coast Transit Authority.) The Clean California Grant (RGA No. CCLADV-5013-018) was awarded on September 15, 2023. The award amount was $2,988,000 with no local match or in-kind contributions required. The City Manager executed the agreements on February 29, 2024. City Council acceptance of the grant was pre-authorized in Resolution No. 2023-23.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federally funded program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As a nonentitlement jurisdiction (cities with population less than 50,000 and counties with populations less than 200,000), Crescent City applies for CDBG program funding through the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). HCD receives funding from the federal government and releases a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to invite applications.
FRONT STREET GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1C CONTRACT AWARD SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
3 The City applied for and was awarded a grant under the 2023 NOFA Amendment 1 for storm drain improvements along Front Street in the amount of $3,296,180. On October 21, 2024, the City Council approved and adopted Resolution Nos. 2024-79 and 2024-80 to receive $3,296,180 with no-match funding and modify the FY25 budget for the Front Street Storm Drain project.
BEACHFRONT PARK IMPROVEMENTS
In December 2021, the City was awarded $5 million in Prop 68 Statewide Park Development that will be used to complete the following features in Beachfront Park: (i) Park Entry at Stamps Way; (ii) Bike Park - Pump Track; (iii) Tolowa Cultural Interpretive Area with Indigenous Plantings; (iv) One Mile Class 1 Trail/Exercise Loop; and (v) New ADA Playground. A portion of the Tolowa Cultural Interpretive Area with Indigenous Plantings is included in this contract before Council tonight. Along with the Tolowa Cultural Trail project, which was awarded on July 28, 2025, these projects coincide and provide platforms for cultural elements funded by other grant sources, primarily the three cultural nodes with and the welcome center starting point for the greater trail project to come. Therefore the trail sections, irrigation, and plantings associated with the Prop 68 funding deliverables are being used to fund those portions of this contract as well.
Greenworks is the lead design consultant for the City’s Beachfront Park improvements and the Cultural Gateway and Beautification Project, utilizing the same team of subconsultants on both projects, including Stover Engineering (civil design) and SeaReach (interpretive planning / signage). GreenWorks completed the Cultural Gateways and Beautification Project design plans for Phase 1C on May 14, 2025. Stover Engineering performed the design and engineering for the Front Street Play Street to L Street, and K Street through Second Street plans utilizing SB-1 funding. The Front Street portion of the construction project will be paid primarily by the CDBG funding.
ITEM ANALYSIS
On July 16, 2025, City staff published the Front Street Gateway Improvements Phase 1C Re-Issue invitation for bids. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held in the Cultural Center on July 30, 2025 with six prospective bidders present. Three addenda were published to include Section 3 labor compliance required per the CDBG funding agreement and to correct discrepancies between the plans and specifications. Bids were opened and publicly read on August 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Two responsive bidders provided bids with Tidewater Contractors providing the lowest apparent base bid of $5,248,336.00. No bid protests were submitted during the protest period.
Engineering
Estimate
Tidewater
Contractors
ST
Rhoades
Base Bid $4,939,050 $5,248,336 $6,758,787
FRONT STREET GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1C CONTRACT AWARD SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
4 The following scope of work summarizes the plans and specifications attached to this staff report.
• Street and utility improvements on Front Street between Play and L Street, and K Street between Front Street and Second Street.
o Street work includes the furnishing of the labor, materials, and equipment for the installation of a replacement storm drain system, replacement water mains, fire hydrants, valving and services, sewer main installation, gas line relocation, irrigation piping and controls, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and pedestrian crossings, a reconstructed road section for Front and K Streets, and new street lighting fixtures, all in accordance with the drawings and specifications.
• Beachfront Park Gateway improvements requiring excavation and grading, pathways, landscaping, and cultural and art element installations on the south side of Front Street between Play Street and L Street.
o The Gateway improvements include demolition, earthwork and grading around the Cultural Center on Front Street, new concrete pathways for building access and a cultural trail, decorative concrete elements and concrete retaining/seat walls, irrigation piping and controls, landscaping, area lighting, installation of kiosks with informational and cultural signage, and the construction of foundations for Gateway signage as well as cultural trail structural elements.
As the final gateway arch and signage is still in the concept design phase, that work is not included in this contract. However, due to the construction sequencing some of those components including the foundations, landscaping, and supply lighting will be need to be completed by Tidewater Contractors as part of this contract and will be included in a future change order. The gateway signage features themselves will most likely be part of a separate future contract. The anticipated budget for the above listed items that are not included in this contract is $847,000, as listed in the table in the fiscal analysis section of this staff report.
Project Timing:
Contract Award September 15, 2025
Groundbreaking September 2025
Construction September 2025 - December 2026
Notice of Completion December 2026
FISCAL ANALYSIS
City staff recommends approving the Base Bid with the inclusion of a 10% contingency.
To obtain the goal of having a 10% contingency fund for the street projects, staff looks at the potential of asking for $300,850 from the Measure S Street fund to complete these improvements. This money is currently available in the large street project budget through prior approval of both the Measure S committee and City Council. budgets. Any committed Measure S money which is to go unspent will remain entirely in the Measure S budget.
FRONT STREET GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1C CONTRACT AWARD SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
5 The table below summarizes the five funding sources available for this project. The available funding from each Grant is listed, as well as the spread of the bid items from the Tidewater contract into each fund. The Total Budget Costs summarized for each Fund accumulates the estimated costs of previously awarded trail project, design costs, grant administration and labor compliance costs, as well as additional deliverables, primarily for the Clean California Grant and the yet to be completed designed gateway features.
The difference between the grant award/fund balance and the estimated budgeted cost by fund produces a balance which will provide project contingencies. There is no assumed contingency budget for the Prop 68 Grant as this money will need to remain with Prop 68 Beachfront Park Grant as to be available to complete the in-design park project slated to be bid in the Spring of 2026, with construction occurring in 2026 and 2027.
Clean
California CDBG
Prop 68
SSP & Per
Capita
FY 2026
Water CIP
FY 2026
Sewer CIP
Grant Award /
Fund Balance $ 2,988,000 $ 3,296,180 $ 5,177,952 $ 195,000 $ 225,000 Tidewater Base
Contract per
Fund $5,248,306 $ 1,946,414 $ 2,984,312 $ 126,880 $ 163,500 $ 27,200 Less Irrigation
CCO #1 $ (417,600)
Irrigation Add $ 150,000 $ 75,000
Design $ 280,698 $ 75,000
Grant
Administration $ 15,000
Budget for
Additional
Deliverables $ 847,000
Tolowa Trail
Project
(Previously
Contracted) $ 105,564 $ 107,835
Total Budget
Costs by Fund $ 2,912,076 $ 3,074,312 $ 309,715 $ 163,500 $ 27,200 Balance of
Available Funds $ 75,924 $ 221,868
n/a - FY26 /
27 project $ 31,500 $ 197,800
Contingency % by
funding source 2.6% 7.2% 19.3% n/a
Potential Measure "S" budget
request for street fund contingency
up to 10%
$ 300,850
FRONT STREET GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1C CONTRACT AWARD SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
6 The removal of the existing designed irrigation system for the new lawn and landscape areas are being deleted from the base contract after a post award discussion with the listed landscape contractor, Miller Farms, Inc. from McKinleyville. We are anticipating a net credit by redesigning the irrigation system satisfying the planting needs while being of a simpler, more easily maintained, and cost effective system. Staff will bring this replacement irrigation change order to council once pricing and the new design is found to be acceptable.
It should be noted several other funding sources and grants have also contributed to the overall Beachfront Park / Front Street Improvements (B Street – Hwy 101). These include the Arts in Park Grant, the Mellon Foundation Grant, Coastal Stories Grant, Prop 68 Rural Recreation and Tourism Grant, SB1 Funding & Measure S (for Street Improvements), and Health Care District funding. In total over 27 different grants / funding sources with improvement funding totaling over $26 million.
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
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
A. Evaluate and optimize additional revenue sources
F. Plan and prepare for the growth and future needs of the Crescent City community by:
• Maximizing the use of the Cultural Center in a way that provides measurable value to the community
• Expanding on the success of grant funding by maximizing utilization of opportunities with corresponding community needs
ATTACHMENTS - On website www.crescentcity.org
1. Front Street Improvements Play to L Streets Plans, dated June 2, 2025
2. Cultural Gateway and Beautification Project Path of Culture and Interpretive Node Plans, dated May 9, 2025
3. Front Street Gateway Improvements Phase 1C Re-Issue Specifications
4. City CEQA Notice of Exemption filed with the County
5. California Coastal Commission Coastal Development Permit
6. NEPA Categorical Exemption
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: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
SUBJECT: CCPD ABC OTS LOCAL ENFORCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION 2025 ______________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve the submission of a grant application for ABC Office of Traffic Safety Local Enforcement Grant Program in the amount of $16,900 and authorize the City Manager to sign the grant agreement if the grant is awarded
BACKGROUND
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is offering grant funding for up to $30,000 per agency, effective October 1, 2025. The grant proposal deadline was September 12, 2025. The Crescent City Police Department has successfully applied for a similar grant, the Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Grant and was awarded over $20,000 in funds each year we received funding. These funds were utilized for minor decoy/shoulder tap operations, impact inspections, and general enforcement patrols.
Some of the funds were also utilized to buy a new computer and other equipment for the grant program operations.
ANALYSIS
This grant opportunity provides for up to $30,000 of funding per agency, which is eligible to pay for wages (straight time and overtime), benefits, and training costs for a required Conference that takes place in October 2025. Funds from this program would again be used for minor decoy/shoulder tap operations, impact inspections, and general enforcement/saturation patrols for Holidays.
City Council Agenda Report
ABC OTS APPLICATION
September 15, 2025
2 CCPD is applying for the 2025-26 grant cycle in the amount of $16,900. The grant deadline was September 12th and staff have submitted the grant application needed for review.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
If the grant is awarded, the fiscal impact will be neutral as the grant revenue will be offset by matching grant expenses. These expenses would be overtime, regular time pay, benefits, and training for the operations to be completed.
STRATEGIC PLAN ANALYSIS
Attempting to acquire grant funding 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
1. ABC OTS Grant Application PDF
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: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL STIPENDS
______________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
• Hear staff report
• Technical questions from Council
• Receive public comment
• Council discussion and direction regarding City Council Member stipends
BACKGROUND
At the August 18th City Council meeting, the Council directed that staff bring back information on City Council stipends.
There are two types of cities in California, general law cities and charter cities. Crescent City is a general law city incorporated in 1854. General law cities are governed by the general laws of the State of California. Charter cities have “home-rule authority”, meaning that the City can have local laws affecting its “municipal affairs” that vary from the general laws. City council salaries in general law cities may be set either by ordinance or by vote of the electorate in accordance with Government Code § 36516. Charter cities are not bound by Government Code § 36516. Thus, their council member stipends may vary greatly.
Current City Council stipends were established in January of 2009 with the adoption of Ordinance. No. 734. Under the ordinance and continuing to today (16 years later), City Council Members receive $610.92 per month.
In that 16-year span, the value of the stipend decreased as the price of goods and services continued to rise (inflation). According to CPI-U (LA), January 2025 over January 2009, that value has decreased by 32.7%. According to CPI-U (all cities), January 2025 over January 2009, the value has decreased by 50.44%.
CITY COUNCIL STIPENDS
September 15, 2025
2 ITEM ANALYSIS
In 2023, SB 329 was adopted by California lawmakers, amending Government Code Section § 36516 and increasing the maximum amount that City Council members may be paid. The amounts are established according to city population. The maximum amount for a small city of up to 35,000 people is $950 per month. Any changes to City Council stipends must be made by ordinance.
Neighboring cities in Humboldt County provide the following monthly stipends:
Arcata $935
Eureka $500 plus $350 vehicle allowance (Mayor gets $600 + VA) Fortuna $300
Trinidad $50
Ferndale none
Rio Dell none
Staff seek direction from the City Council on what additional information, if any, they would like to receive or if the City Council would like staff to draft an ordinance to increase the stipend for Council Members.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact to providing direction. However, if the City Council does decide to increase Council stipends in the future, the amount of the increase will be distributed across the following funds as follows: General Fund 32%, Water Fund 32%, Sewer Fund 32% and 4% RV Park.
STRATEGIC PLAN ASSESSMENT
This report is consistent with the following Strategic Plan Goals:
• GOAL 3: OBTAIN THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF ORGANIZATIONAL
EXCELLENCE
o C. Maximize performance and value in all City Council, staff, volunteer and committee positions
ATTACHMENTS
1. Government Code Section 36516
2. City Ordinance No. 734 (Council stipends)
Code: GOV Section: 36516. Search
TITLE 4. GOVERNMENT OF CITIES [34000 - 45345] ( Title 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79. ) DIVISION 3. OFFICERS [36501 - 41805] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79. ) PART 1. GENERAL [36501 - 36525] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79. ) 36516.
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GOVERNMENT CODE - GOV
(a) (1) A city council may enact an ordinance providing that each member of the city council shall receive a salary based on the population of the city as set forth in paragraph (2). (2) The salaries approved by ordinance under paragraph (1) shall be as follows:
(A) In cities up to and including 35,000 in population, up to and including nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per month.
(B) In cities over 35,000 up to and including 50,000 in population, up to and including one thousand two hundred seventy-five dollars ($1,275) per month.
(C) In cities over 50,000 up to and including 75,000 in population, up to and including one thousand six hundred dollars ($1,600) per month.
(D) In cities over 75,000 up to and including 150,000 in population, up to and including one thousand nine hundred dollars ($1,900) per month.
(E) In cities over 150,000 up to and including 250,000 in population, up to and including two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($2,550) per month.
(F) In cities over 250,000 population, up to and including three thousand two hundred dollars ($3,200) per month.
(3) For the purposes of this subdivision, the population of a city shall be determined by the last preceding federal census, or a subsequent census, or estimate validated by the Department of Finance. (4) The salary of council members may be increased beyond the amount provided in this subdivision by an ordinance or by an amendment to an ordinance, but the amount of the increase shall not exceed the greater of either of the following:
(A) An amount equal to 5 percent for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary in effect when the ordinance or amendment is enacted. (B) An amount equal to inflation since January 1, 2024, based upon the California Consumer Price Index, which shall not exceed 10 percent for each calendar year. (5) No ordinance shall be enacted or amended to provide automatic future increases in salary. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), at any municipal election, the question of whether city council members shall receive a salary for services, and the amount of that salary, may be submitted to the electors. If a majority of the electors voting at the election favor it, all of the council members shall receive the salary specified in the election call. The salary of council members may be increased beyond the amount provided in this section or decreased below the amount in the same manner.
(c) Unless specifically authorized by another statute, a city council may not enact an ordinance providing for compensation to city council members in excess of that authorized by the procedures described in subdivisions (a) and (b). For the purposes of this section, compensation includes payment for service by a city council member on a commission, committee, board, authority, or similar body on which the city council member serves. If the other Home Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources My Subscriptions My Favorites 8/27/25, 8:37 AM California Code, GOV 36516.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=36516.&lawCode=GOV 1/2 statute that authorizes the compensation does not specify the amount of compensation, the maximum amount shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per month for each commission, committee, board, authority, or similar body.
(d) Any amounts paid by a city for retirement, health and welfare, and federal social security benefits shall not be included for purposes of determining salary under this section, provided that the same benefits are available and paid by the city for its employees.
(e) Any amounts paid by a city to reimburse a council member for actual and necessary expenses pursuant to Section 36514.5 shall not be included for purposes of determining salary pursuant to this section. (f) A city council member may waive any or all of the compensation permitted by this section. (g) (1) For the purposes of this section, a city council shall consider the adoption of an ordinance to increase compensation in open session during at least two regular meetings of the city council. (2) At the first meeting, the city council shall present the proposed ordinance, which shall include findings demonstrating the need for the increased compensation. The ordinance shall not be adopted at the first meeting. (3) At least seven days after the first meeting, the city council shall hold a second meeting to consider whether to adopt the ordinance.
(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 27, Sec. 2. (SB 329) Effective January 1, 2024.) 8/27/25, 8:37 AM California Code, GOV 36516.
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ORDINANCE NO.734
AN ORDINANCE OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OFCRESCENT CITYLCALIFORNIA
ADJUSTING THE SALARY OFCITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.692THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED bytheCityCounciloftheCityofCrescentCityasfollows:
SECTIO N O NE: Classification. This ordinance is classified as a non-code ordinance.
SECTION TW O : SeverabilityClause. Shouldanypad ofthisordinance befoundtobein conflictunderIaw ,such action shalnotaffectthe othersections adopted hereunder.
SECTIONTHREE: Effectivedate. Thisordinanceshallbecomeeffectivethidy(30) daysfrom the dateofitsenactmentandshallbecomeoperativewiththe beginning ofthefirstcomplete payperiodfolowingJanuary2,2009.
SECTION FOUR: RepealerClause. Thisordinance increasesthecompensationofeach memberofthecitycouncilinaccordancewithIaw andamendsthe
provisionsofOrdinance No.692.
SECTION FIVE: SalaryAdjustment. EachmemberoftheCityCounciloftheCityof CrescentCityshallreceive,assalary,thesum ofsixhundredtendolars and92cents($610.92)permonth,whichshalbepayablefrom andafter theoperativedateofthisordinance atthesametimeand inthesame m annerasthe salaries are paid to otherofficers and em ployeesofthe CityqfCrescentCity
The aboveand foregoingOrdinanceNo.734was introduced byCouncilMem berBurns! wasseconded bycouncilMem berSchellong,andPASSED AND ADOPTED bythe CityCouncllof crescentcityonthis 15thday ofseptem ber2008,bythefollow ing polledvote:
AYES: CouncilMembersBurns,Schellong,and MayorProTem Enea NOES: CouncilMemberScavuzzo
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: MayorTynes
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OrdinanceNo.734