POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Scott Ignacio
Vice Mayor Barbara Burkey
Councilmember Anna Dobbins
Councilmember Jim Koogle
Councilmember Richard Wasserman
Regular Meeting Minutes
APRIL 26, 2022
6:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – 6:04 P.M.
I CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Present were Mayor Ignacio, Vice Mayor Burkey,
Councilmembers Dobbins and Koogle.
II READING – Councilmember Dobbins
III APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion to approve Agenda by Councilmember
Koogle, Second by Vice Mayor Burkey. Motion
passed 4-0 with Councilmember Wasserman not in
attendance due to connectivity issues.
IV MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mendocino County Sheriff Update
Lt. Comer reported a low volume of calls on the South Coast.
COUNCIL REPORTS
None
V PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
William Arana proposed a monthly meeting with the Arena Cove Stewards and The City.
Councilmember Wasserman joined the meeting at 6:11 pm.
VI CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to adopt Consent Calendar by Councilmember Wasserman, Second by Vice Mayor Burkey. Motion passed 5-0 by roll call vote.
VII PRESENTATIONS
A) Local Road Safety Plan -- Transportation Planner Divya Gandhi of TJKM gave a presentation on the results of the Local Road Safety Plan. Vice Mayor Burkey commented that the speeding thru town is a problem and is amazed there haven’t been more collisions because of it. Councilmember Wasserman reiterated the need for more speed control thru town. Mayor Ignacio felt there should be a focus on Lake & School St. by Pirates Cove, that intersection is extremely dangerous. Tom White expressed his concerns about the intersection of Iversen and Main, and that property owners need to maintain the vegetation.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS GENERATED
Ordinances: None
Resolutions:
2022-11 (Covid19 State of Emergency)
2022-12 (Continuation of Virtual Meetings)
2022-13 (Sea Level Rise Study Grant
Agreements: None
Planning: None
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VIII ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
A) Coastal Commission LCP Local Assistance Grant Program – Sea Level Rise-- City Planner Scott Perkins gave a report on the need for a Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Study and the potential for the City to receive a grant from the Coastal Commission. If awarded the City would receive $100,000 of funding to procure a qualified firm to provide a SLR/VA, and to amend the Community Health and Safety Element of the LCP. The grant would also cover staff time associated with managing the project.
William Arana indicated that the Arena Cove Stewards would like this Reso table for further discussion. Councilmember Koogle stated that the study is a tool, and the Stewards should be able to participate in the RFP process. Councilmember Dobbins felt the study is a necessary step to move for with this much needed study. Councilmember Wasserman stated that all those interested will have an opportunity to give input.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-13 by Vice Mayor Burkey, Second by Councilmember Dobbins. Motion passed 5-0 by roll call vote.
IX REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
A) PG&E Substation Visual Screening -- City Planner Scott Perkins gave an update and the new planting options for the PG&E Substation on Eureka Hill. Adam Ross asked if Staff could have Administrative Privilege instead of coming back to Council for further discussion.
Motion to give Staff Administrative Privilege passed by roll call vote.
B) Award Local Coastal Plan Update Contract to North Coast Community Planning -- Mayor Ignacio thanked Linda Ruffing for her report and attending the meeting. Motion to award the contract to North Coast Community Planning by Vice Mayor Burkey, Second by Councilmember Dobbins. Motion passed 5-0 by roll call vote.
C) Veterans Hall CDBG Planning & Technical Assistance Grant Update – Special Projects Manager Shoemaker updated the Council on the study and presented several design options and costs. Council chose two options and directed staff to return with plans for each.
D) Return to In-Person City Council Meetings -- Motion to table in-person meeting until the next Council meeting on May 24 by Councilmember Wasserman, Second by Vice Mayor Burkey. Motion passed 5-0 by roll call vote.
X CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None
XI FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)
A) Next Meeting: May 24, 2022
B) 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Projects
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XII 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.
City Council provided guidance to the negotiators.
XIII ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Ignacio adjourned the meeting at 8:32pm.
Minutes approved at the May 24, 2022 City Council meeting. ___________________________________
Amy Herman, Deputy City Clerk
__________________________________ _________________________________ Paul Andersen, City Clerk Scott Ignacio, Mayor