POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Barbara Burkey
Vice Mayor Anna Dobbins
Councilmember Jim Koogle
Councilmember Jeff Hansen
Councilmember Dan Doyle
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
6:00 PM
VIA TELECONFERENCE & IN-PERSON
https://zoom.us/s/84888251095
NOTE: Audio of the meeting is available at City Hall and at https://soundcloud.com/point-arena/2023-02-28- city-council-meeting. Times of items are listed below.
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Point Arena City Council met at 451 School Street, Point Arena, and online for a Regular Meeting on February 28, 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
Councilmember Dobbins played a video of “I Love This Town” by Nanci Griffith.
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 (5:20)
A) Mendocino County Sheriff Update – Lt. JD Comer provided an update on law enforcement services in Point Arena, noting that calls for service have decreased.
B) Point Arena Fire Safe Council – Jennifer Smallwood discussed trying to obtain a Red Cross emergency trailer and stated the next meeting of the Council will be April 5 at 4:45pm at Coast Community Library.
V. COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
VI. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (20:30)
Marcie Snyder and Carrie Durkee of the Grassroots Institute advised the Council about changes to solar programs at PG&E and urged the Council to submit identified properties for potential solar projects to ensure current energy reimbursements would be available.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR (23:00)
Motion to approve consent calendar by Councilmember Koogle, Seconded by Councilmember Doyle. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
VIII. PRESENTATION (23:30)
A) Grindline Skateparks (23:30) – Matt Fluegge of Grindline Skateparks gave a presentation on services the firm provides.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ADOPTED
Resolutions: 2023-06 (Bid Award)
Permits: CDP #2023-03 150 W Lake St.
IX. PUBLIC HEARING (51:00)
A) Coastal Development Permit #2023-03: 150 West Lake Street ( – City Planner Scott Perkins explained that the property owner is seeking a CDP to allow the installation of a ground-mount solar array.
Motion to approve CDP #2023-03 by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Koogle. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
X. RESOLUTIONS & REPORTS (57:45)
A) Resolution 2023-06 Awarding the Contract for the Point Arena Park Improvement Project, Bid #2023-01, to Akeff Construction – CM Andersen explained that the project received three responsive bids, with the lowest being to Akeff Contruction in the amount of $78,300. Funds from the Prop 68 Per Capita Grant will be used.
Motion to approve Resolution 2023-06 by Councilmember Koogle, Seconded by Vice Mayor Dobbins. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
B) Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Midyear Budget Review – CM Andersen presented the mid-year budget, explaining that multiple accounts are awaiting full reimbursement from grants. He noted that planning and parks expenses were higher than anticipated.
XI. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS (1:12:30)
CM mentioned potential use of the County corporate yard for storage of vehicles and equipment.
XII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (1:14:00)
A) Next Meeting: March 28, 2023
B) Administrative Office Restructuring
C) Ad Hoc & Standing Committees
XIII. CLOSED SESSION (1:15:20)
A) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (§ 54956.9(b)); Number of Potential Cases: One – Council provided direction to the City Attorney and City Manager.
B) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957); Title: City Manager – Council conducted a review of the City Manager and negotiated terms of employment.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Burkey adjourned the meeting at 7:19pm.
Approved at the March 28, 2023 City Council meeting.
_____________________________________ __________________________________________ Barbara Burkey, Mayor Paul Andersen, City Clerk