POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Scott Ignacio
Vice Mayor Barbara Burkey
Councilmember Anna Dobbins
Councilmember Jim Koogle
Councilmember Richey Wasserman
Regular Meeting Minutes
JANUARY 25, 2022
6:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
I CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Present were Mayor Ignacio, Vice Mayor Burkey,
Councilmember Koogle, Councilmember Wasserman,
Councilmember Dobbins was absent by prior
arrangement.
II READING – Mayor Ignacio read quotes from Ralph
Waldo Emerson, Michele Obama and Eleanor
Roosevelt.
III APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion to adopt agenda by Councilmember Wasserman,
Seconded by Vice Mayor Burkey. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Dobbins absent.
IV MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A) Mendocino County Sheriff Update Sheriff Kendall reported that emergency calls are down on the South Coast, the Omicron Variant of Covid19 is moving quickly through the County and the current warm weather pattern is ripe for fires and cautioned residents to be careful and use caution when burning.
V COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Burkey and Councilmember Koogle met for a Parks Committee meeting. Vice Mayor Burkey, Councilmember Wasserman will host a community meeting regarding Arena Cove and Pier on February 8 at 5:30pm at the Chowder House.
VI PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
None
VII CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to adopt Consent Calendar by Vice Mayor Burkey, Seconded by Councilmember Koogle.
Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Dobbins absent.
VII PRESENTATION
A) City of Point Arena Business Loan Program Update
Economic Development and Financing Corporation Lending Manager Robert Gernert and Jeff Lucas of Community Development Services provided an update on the business loan program created by the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Coronavirus program.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS GENERATED
Ordinances: None
Resolutions:
2022-02 (Covid19 State of Emergency)
2022-04 (Continuation of Virtual
Meetings)
Agreements: None
Planning:
Coastal Development Permit #2021-06
Use Permit #2021-02 (Hay Storage
Building)
Regular Meeting Minutes – January 25, 2022
VIII PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Coastal Development Permit #2021-06/Use Permit #2021-02 DATE FILED: December 2, 2021
OWNERS: William G. and Karen J. Hay
APPLICANT: Bill Hay, Jr.
ZONING: Industrial (I)
REQUEST: Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit to allow for the construction of a new single story, 6,000 SF storage building with a 20 ft maximum average height above finished grade located at an existing industrial park. The proposed building is for storage only and will not be connected to utilities.
APN: 027-221-18
LOCATION: 43451 Eureka Hill Road, Point Arena, CA
Motion determining proper notice by Vice Mayor Burkey, Second by Councilmember Wasserman. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Dobbins absent.
City Planner Scott Perkins gave a staff report and received questions. Vice Mayor Burkey asked what will be stored in the barn, Mr. Hay said vehicles. Mr. Hay thanked City Planner Perkins for the thorough report and looks forward to construction. The public hearing was opened at 6:48pm and closed at 6:49pm with no public comment.
Motion to approve CDP #2021-06/UP #2021-02 by Councilmember Wasserman, Second by Mayor Ignacio. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Dobbins absent.
IX REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
A) Local Coastal Plan Update
CM Andersen explained that the last update of the Local Coastal Plan was in 2006 and significant changes have occurred since then, including new state mandates regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, the increase in Short-Term Rentals, and new recommendations for zoning changes contained in the City’s 2019-2027 Housing Element. He explained that the City is eligible for approximately $240,000 in State funding for updating the Plan and suggested utilizing the money to hire a consultant to guide the update process. Vice Mayor Burkey highlighted the need for a sea level rise study.
Council directed staff to advertise a Request for Proposal for a consultant specializing in Local Coastal Plan amendments.
B) Veterans Building Planning Surveys
Special Projects Manager Richard Shoemaker explained that there are technical studies needed for the Veterans Building Feasibility Study. Those studies are for hazardous Regular Meeting Minutes – January 25, 2022
materials, geologic conditions and a survey of the property. Council directed staff to proceed with the studies.
X CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
CM noted that COVID cases continue to rise on the South Coast due to the omicron variant. He highlighted recent repairs at the Pier and that the Arena Cove and Mill Street construction projects have begun.
XI FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)
A) Next Meeting: February 22, 2022
XII ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Ignacio adjourned the meeting at 7:33 pm.
MINUTES APPROVAL
Minutes approved at the February 22, 2022 City Council Meeting