CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
MAYOR ISAIAH WRIGHT MAYOR PRO TEM CANDACE TINKLER
COUNCIL MEMBER RAY ALTMAN COUNCIL MEMBER JASON GREENOUGH
COUNCIL MEMBER STEVE SHAMBLIN
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 AUGUST 3, 2026 6:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Call to order Mayor Wright called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call Council Members present: Council Member Ray Altman, Mayor Pro Tem Candace Tinkler, and Mayor Isaiah Wright
Council Members absent: Council Member Steve Shamblin and Council Member Jason Greenough
Staff members present: City Manager Eric Wier, City Attorney Martha Rice, City Clerk/Administrative Analyst Robin Altman, IT/GIS Technician Taylor , IS Manager Fritz Ludemann, Finance Director Linda Leaver, Economic Development and Grants Manager Bridget Lacey, Public Works Director Dave Yeager, Recreation Director and Events Coordinator Kelly Feola, Lead Lifeguard Hudson Williams, and Police Chief Richard Griffin Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Wright
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
• Introduction of E3 Interns
City Manager Wier outlined the E3 program and how the interns work within the City and what they gain from the program. Director Yeager introduced Travis Wier to the Council. Supervisor Williams introduced Nathan Origel to the Council. Director Feola introduced Gabbi Hooper- Martinez to the Council who gave a brief presentation showing what she has done while with the REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The following residents addressed the Council:
Doug Dye: spoke about the comments he made previously on the Redwood Downtown project and wanted to make some corrections. Spoke about what aspects of the project he is in support of and aspects he is in opposition to.
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Cate Classen: asked about the Flock camera at Washington Blvd and Lake Earl Drive and wanted more information.
Jake (no last name given): started Deflock Del Norte County Facebook Page; he spoke about the vulnerabilities of Flock cameras.
Jonathan Robson: spoke about the various trails within Del Norte County and that he has been a trail builder for years. Owns property off of Kings Valley Rd. Spoke about not being able to get City water service on his property due to LAFCo restrictions.
Council Member Greenough joined the meeting at 6:23 p.m.
Mayor Wright asked City Manager Wier to give an overview of LAFCo and how it pertained to Mr.
Robson's situation. City Manager Wier outlined the role LAFCo plays regarding the City's Sphere of Influence. Mayor Wright asked Police Chief Griffin to address the Flock cameras mentioned during public comment; Chief Griffin explained that there are no Flock cameras within the City limits. The one at the corner of Washington Blvd and Lake Earl Drive is in the County's jurisdiction.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Warrant Claims List
• Recommendation: Receive and file the warrant claims list for the period July 11, 2026 through July 24, 2026.
2. Council Minutes
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes of the City Council of the City of Crescent City.
3. Payroll Report
• Recommendation: Receive and file the biweekly payroll reports for the period ending July 25, 2026 paid July 31, 2026.
4. Public Works Maintenance Worker Position Control, CCEA MOU, and Budget Amendment
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2026-55, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY UPDATING THE POSITION CONTROL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2026-56, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY RATIFYING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CRESCENT CITY
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2026-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
5. Budget Amendment to FY Budget for CC - DN Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Bureau Rent Reimbursement During Construction Closure
• Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2026-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FY 2026- 27 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
Mayor Wright asked for item 4 to be pulled for discussion as it was his intention for this to be under Continuing Business.
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There were no comments from the public on the consent calendar.
On a motion by Council Member Altman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tinkler, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote with Council Member Shamblin being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City adopted the consent calendar consisting of items 1-3, 5 as presented.
City Manager Wier reported to the Council the details behind item 4 and the organizational structure of the Public Works Department.
There were no comments from the public on item 4.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Altman, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote with Council Member Shamblin being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and adopted Resolution No. 2026-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY UPDATING THE POSITION CONTROL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27, approved and adopted Resolution No. 2026-56, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY RATIFYING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CRESCENT CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION and approved and adopted Resolution No. 2026-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
CONTINUING BUSINESS
6. City Parking Lot Regulations Ordinance
• 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. 866, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER
10.24, STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING, OF TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
City Attorney Rice went over the details of the ordinance that had been before the Council previously at introduction.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Altman, seconded by Council Member Greenough, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote with Council Member Shamblin being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City waived full reading, read by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 866, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 10.24, STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING, OF TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.
NEW BUSINESS
7. School Digital Signs Ordinance (Muni Code Chapter 17.39) • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
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• Further Council discussion
• Waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Ordinance No. 867, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 17.39, SIGNS, OF TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE CRESCENT
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
City Attorney Rice explained that this came before the City at a request from Crescent Elk Middle chool who would like to have a digital sign at the school. The Planning Commission approved gital sign to be placed at the school. Mayor Pro Tem Tinkler spoke in support of this sign for th school. Council Member Greenough was not in support of regulating signs.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Mayor Wright, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tinkler, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote with Council Member Shamblin being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City waived tull reading, read by title only and introduced Ordinance No. 867, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 17.39, SIGNS, OF TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE CRESCENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.
8. F Street 3.5 to 5th Street Storm Drain Project Contract Award • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
• Receive public comment
• Further Council discussion
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an Agreement between the City of Crescent City and Tidewater Contractors, Inc. for the construction of the F Street 3.5 to 5" Street Storm Drain Project
• Approve and authorize the City Manager to approve and sign change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $53,061
City Manager Wier gave a background on the project. Director Yeager gave an overview of the project and that there is a tight deadline. Mayor Pro Tem Tinkler asked what the timeframe would be for the project to be finalized; Director Yeager stated it would be done November or December of this year.
There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Greenough, seconded by Council Member Altman, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote with Council Member Shamblin being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved and authorized the City Manager to sign an Agreement between the City of Crescent City and Tidewater Contractors, Inc. for the construction of the F Street 3.5 to 5th Street Storm Drain Project and approved and authorized the City Manager to approve and sign change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $53,061.
9. County Service Area No. 1 Sewer Collection System Maintenance Agreement • Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Council
Receive public comment
Further Council discussion
Approve an Agreement for Maintenance of County Service Area No. 1 Sewer Collection System
City Manager Wier stated that this is an update for a service that is already being provided. He explained the sewer collection system in this CSA in detail. 4 | Page
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There were no comments from the public.
On a motion by Council Member Altman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tinkler, and carried on a 4-0 polled vote with Council Member Shamblin being absent, the City Council of the City of Crescent City approved an Agreement for Maintenance of County Service Area No. 1 Sewer Collection System.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports - Annual Conference for the League of California Cities is next month.
Legislative Matters - None
City Manager Report and City Council Directives -
Short Term Rental Discussion - City Manager Wier stated that this will come before the Council at a future meeting and also updated the TOT total for the Council. The original 53 STRs is still an accurate number, however staff is double checking.
Front Street construction is well underway.
Cultural Center project is coming together nicely.
National Night Out is tomorrow night at Beachfront Park from 5pm - 8pm.
Fire Chief interviews will be held this Wednesday.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Wright adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Flynn Center Board Chambers, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531.
ATTEST:
PAltra
Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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