POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Scott Ignacio
Vice Mayor Barbara Burkey
Councilmember Anna Dobbins
Councilmember Jim Koogle
Councilmember Richey Wasserman
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
6:00 PM
VIA TELECONFERENCE & IN-PERSON
https://zoom.us/s/84888251095
NOTE: A full transcript of this proceeding is available at City Hall and at pointarena.ca.gov
I CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
The Point Arena City Council met in person and via
teleconference for a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
November 15, 2022. Mayor Ignacio called meeting to
order at 6:02 pm; and roll call was conducted:
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Scott Ignacio, Vice
Mayor Barbara Burkey, Councilmembers Anna Dobbins,
Jim Koogle and Richey Wasserman
Administrative Staff Present: City Manager Paul Andersen, City Attorney Giny Chandler, City Planner Scott Perkins, LCP Update Consultant Linda Ruffing and Deputy City Clerk Jeana Gevas.
II READING
Councilmember Wasserman read several quotes.
III APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion to approve agenda by Vice Mayor Burkey, Seconded by Councilmember Dobbins. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
IV MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jennifer Smallwood of Fire Safe Point Arena updated on recent activities.
V COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
VI PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Jennifer Smallwood provided an update on the upcoming Acorn Festival on November 5, 2022.
Goija Post requested a memorial plaque for Annie Leroy.
VII CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager noted that the Transaction Report was not ready by the time of the meeting and will not be considered for approval. Motion to approve consent calendar by Councilmember Koogle, Seconded by Vice Mayor Burkey. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS GENERATED:
Agreements:
2022-2027 MCOG Subrecipient Agreement
Planning:
Coastal Development Permit #7-2021
Minor Subdivision #1-2021
Use Permit #3-2021
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City Council Meeting Minutes – October 25, 2022
VIII PRESENTATION
A) CDBG Coronavirus Small Business Funding Update – Jeff Lucas of Community Development Services provided an overview of the business grant & loan program and encouraged businesses in Point Arena to apply.
IX PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan – Linda Ruffing of North Coast Community Planning provided an overview of PLHA plan, a state-funded program that provides ongoing revenue to the city for rehabilitation of properties and other purposes. She noted a resolution is required for the application.
Motion for proper notice of public hearing by Councilmember Wasserman, Seconded by Vice Mayor Burkey. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
The public hearing was opened at 6:28pm. Jennifer Smallwood commented on the program. The public hearing was closed at 6:34pm.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-33 by Vice Mayor Burkey, Seconded by Councilmember Dobbins.
Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
B) Coastal Development Permit #7-2021/Minor Subdivision #1-2021/Use Permit #3-2021 – Mayor Ignacio and Councilmember Koogle recused themselves due to their proximity to the project.
City Planner Scott Perkins provided an overview of the project, which would create four housing units at 140 School Street.
Motion for proper notice of public hearing by Councilmember Wasserman, Seconded by Councilmember Dobbins. Motion passed 3-0 with Mayor Ignacio and Councilmember Koogle recused.
The public hearing was opened at 6:50pm. Lani Bauer, Christine Teton of Sea Ranch Lodge, Isabel Kuniholm, Olivia Ford, Jennifer Smallwood, Tom White, and McKinzie Sippola commented on the application. The public hearing was closed at 7:13pm.
Motion to approve California Environmental Quality Act by Councilmember Wassmerman, Seconded by Councilmember Dobbins. Motion passed 3-0 with Mayor Ignacio and Councilmember Koogle recused.
Motion to approve Coastal Development Permit #7-2021/Minor Subdivision #1-2021/Use Permit #3- 2021 by Councilmember Wasserman, Seconded by Councilmember Dobbins. Motion passed 3-0 with Mayor Ignacio and Councilmember Koogle recused.
X REPORTS & ACTION ITEMS
A) MCOG Subrecipient Agreement 2022-2027 – CM noted that this was an extension of already existing agreement with the Mendocino Council of Governments.
Motion to approve agreement by Vice Mayor Burkey, Seconded by Councilmember Koogle. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
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City Council Meeting Minutes – October 25, 2022
B) Announcement of City Council Vacancy – CM advised that there were not enough candidates in the November 8 election and the Council will have a vacancy in December. Council directed staff to open an application process for appointment at the December 13 meeting.
XI CITY MANAGER & CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
CM Andersen and City Attorney Giny Chandler provided updates.
XII FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A) Next Meeting: December 13, 2022
B) Post-Election City Council Reorganization
C) Update on LCP process
XIII CLOSED SESSION
The City Council provided direction to Counsel with future action anticipated.
XIV XIV ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Ignacio adjourned the meeting at 8:35pm.
MINUTES APPROVAL
Minutes approved at the December 13, 2022 City
Council Meeting:
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Paul Andersen, City Clerk
Scott Ignacio, Mayor