POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Scott Ignacio
Vice Mayor Barbara Burkey
Councilmember Anna Dobbins
Councilmember Jim Koogle
Councilmember Richard Wasserman
Regular Meeting Minutes
MARCH 22, 2022
6:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – 6:02 P.M.
I CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Ignacio, Vice Mayor Burkey,
Councilmembers Koogle and Wasserman with
Councilmember Dobbins absent by prior
arrangement.
II READING – Vice Mayor Burkey
III APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion to adopt by Vice Mayor Burkey, Second by Councilmember Wasserman. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Dobbins absent.
IV MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Ignacio reported that he met with Supervisor Ted Williams about issues of mutual interest to the County and City. Sheriff Matt Kendall and Lt. Comer reported on law enforcement activity on the South Coast, noting a decrease in calls.
V COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Burkey reported that the July 2nd Committee is going well but volunteers are needed.
VI PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Frances Robbings stated a concern about the condition and maintenance of the downtown playground, she has found broken glass and would like the City to post emergency contact information for citizens to call if a clean-up is needed.
Jennifer Smallwood would like more information on fire safety within the City limits.
Tom White thanked the City for fire safety efforts on Bluff Top Road.
VII CONSENT CALENDAR
A) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2022 B) Wastewater Report – January & February 2022
C) Resolution 2022-08 COVID19 State of Emergency
D) Resolution 2022-09 Continuation of Virtual Meetings
E) Letter of Agreement with Point Arena Water Works Concerning Mill Street Construction Motion to adopt by Councilmember Koogle, Second by Vice Mayor Burkey. Motion passed 4-0 with Councilmember Dobbins absent.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS GENERATED
Ordinances: None
Resolutions:
2022-08 (Covid19 State of Emergency)
2022-09 (Continuation of Virtual Meetings)
2022-10 (ABC Licensing)
Agreements: None
Planning: None
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VIII PRESENTATION
SPM Shoemaker reported on the progress of the Veteran’s Building feasibility study. Vice Mayor Burkey stated that the City needs a final decision from the Coastal Seniors on whether they will participate in the financial part of the design phase.
Council directed Staff to work with CSI until April 15 and come back next meeting with an update.
IX ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.
A) Resolution 2022-10 Alcoholic Beverage Control Licensing Andersen explained that the Bureau of Alcohol Beverage Control is requesting a resolution clarifying who approves new licenses for the City. The City Council determines during the Coastal Development Permit process and the City Manager approves all other times.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-10 by Vice Mayor Burkey, Second by Councilmember Koogle. Motion pass 4-0 with Councilmember Dobbins absent.
X REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS – All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.
A) General Plan & Housing Element Annual Progress Report City Planner Scott Perkins presented the annual progress report. Council received and approved the report for submission to the State Housing & Community Development Dept.
B) PG&E Substation Visual Screening
City Planner presented a proposed mitigation plan for visual screening of the Point Arena PG&E Substation that was required a condition of a Coastal Development Permit for tree removal. Council expressed concern about the type of vegetation proposed and requested PG&E to submit a revised plan.
C) Mid-Year Budget Review
Andersen apprised the Council of the status of the 2021-2022 fiscal budget, noting that at mid-year the budget was on track with the final budget adopted in 2021.
XI INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A) Institute for Local Government Bi-Annual Report 2020-2021 B) National Weather Service Tsunami Preparedness
XII CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
CM Andersen reported that the Center Street project was completed and looks great. He noted that the Mill Street project is nearing completion.
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XIII FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)
A) Next Meeting: April 26, 2022
B) Contract for Local Coastal Plan Update
XIV CLOSED SESSION
A) Conference with Real Property Negotiations (GC § 54956.8): Property: 24000 South Highway 1, APN: 027-061-20; Agency Negotiator: Special Projects Manager Richard Shoemaker & City Attorney Ginevra Chandler; Negotiating Parties: City of Point Arena and County of Mendocino; Under Negotiation: Price, terms and conditions.
B) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (GC § 54957): Title: City Attorney C) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (GC § 54957): Title: City Manager Council entered closed session at 7:45pm and exited at 9:31pm. Council provided direction to negotiators and concluded performance evaluations.
XV ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Ignacio adjourned the meeting at 9:32pm.
MINUTES APPROVAL
Minutes approved at the April 26, 2022 City Council Meeting __________________________
Amy Herman, Deputy City Clerk
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Scott Ignacio, Mayor
Paul Andersen, City Clerk