POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Barbara Burkey
Vice Mayor Anna Dobbins
Councilmember Jim Koogle
Councilmember Jeff Hansen
Councilmember Dan Doyle
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 2023
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
Point Arena City Council met at 451 School Street, Point Arena, and online for a Regular Meeting on January 24, 2023. Mayor Burkey called meeting to order at 6:00pm and roll call was conducted:
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Barbara Burkey, Vice Mayor Anna Dobbins, Councilmembers Jim Koogle, Jeff Hansen and Dan Doyle.
Administrative Staff Present: City Manager Paul Andersen, City Attorney Giny Chandler, City Planner Scott Perkins & Deputy City Clerk Jeana Gevas
II. READING
Mayor Burkey shared that “the worth of a nation is in the well-being of its people.” III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve agenda by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Koogle. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
IV. MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A) Mendocino County Sheriff Update – Sheriff Kendall reported on storm response and cleanup and Lt. JD Comer provided an update on law enforcement activities in Point Arena.
B) Point Arena Fire Safe Council – Jennifer Smallwood provided an update on their activities.
V. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
None.
VI. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
None.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve consent calendar by Councilmember Koogle, Seconded by Vice Mayor Dobbins. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS
A) Sonoma Clean Power’s Evergreen Program – Leif Christianson of Sonoma Clean Power explained their 100% renewable power program.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
GENERATED:
Resolutions:
2023-03 (Signatory Authority)
2023-04 (CDP Consolidation)
2023-05 (Cost of Living Increase)
B) Evergreen Skateparks – Ben Hlavacek explained the services they provide to municipalities interested in building skateparks and pump tracks.
C) Structural Analysis of the Point Arena Pier – City Engineer Jason Island presented the results of the …. Study.
He noted that the floating dock is in poor shape and should be replaced as soon as possible.
IX. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
A) Request by Recology for Early Termination of Garbage Disposal Contract -- Recology General Manager Fred Stemmler addressed the Council, requesting that the City contract with another hauler for garbage collection services. He stated the Point Arena franchise costs more to operate than it generates in revenue. He suggested putting the contract out to bid. Discussion ensued about the viability of putting the contract out to bid because of a lack of service providers. City Attorney Chandler noted that bid requirements could be waived due to the lack of providers. Council directed staff to explore an arrangement with Solid Waste of Willits and report back at a future meeting.
X. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
A) Resolution 2023-04 Request for Coastal Permitting Consolidation for a Statewide Fiber Installation Project City Planner Scott Perkins explained that CalTrans will be installing fiber optic cable along Highway One throughout Northern California. CalTrans seeks one Coastal Development for the project instead of multiple applications for permits in different jurisdictions.
Motion to approve Resolution 2023-04 by Councilmember Koogle, Seconded by Councilmember Doyle.
Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
B) Resolution 2023-05 Providing a Cost of Living Adjustment – CM Andersen explained that the Consumer Price Index had increased 6.4% in the past year.
Motion to approve Resolution 2023-05 by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Hansen.
Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
XI. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A) CalCities 2022 Annual Report
XII. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
CM Andersen provided an update on storm recovery efforts.
XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A) February 7, 2023 LCP Update Workshop
B) February 28, 2023 City Council Meeting
C) Mid-Year Budget Review
XIV. CLOSED SESSION
A) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Sec. 54956.9(b)) City Council provided direction to the City Attorney and City Manager.
B) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Sec 54957); Title: City Manager No report.
XV. ADJOURNMMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Burkey adjourned the meeting at 8:50pm.