POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Barbara Burkey
Vice Mayor Anna Dobbins
CouncilmemberJim Koogle
CouncilmemberJeff Hansen
Councilmember Dan Doyle
Point Arena City Council met at 451 School Street, Point Arena, and online for a Regular Meeting on March 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, CouncilmembersJim Koogle, Jeff Hansen and Dan Doyle.
Administrative Staff Present: City Manager Paul Andersen, City Attorney Giny Chandler, Special Projects Manager Richard Shoemaker & Deputy City Clerk Jeana Gevas There was no reading.
Motion to approve agenda by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Koogle. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
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 provided an update on activities.
None.
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.
Motion to approve consent calendar by Councilmember Koogle, Seconded by Councilmember Doyle.
Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
A) Veteran’s Hall Planning & Technical Assistance Grant Update – Special Projects Manager Richard Shoemaker and architect Don Alameida provided an update and displayed revised proposed plans for the interior of the Veteran’s Building.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ADOPTED
Resolutions: 2023-07 (Opposing
Initiative 21-0042A1
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
II. READING
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
V. COUNCIL REPORTS
VI. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
VIII. REPORTS & ACTION ITEMS
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 28, 2023
6:00 PM
VIA TELECONFERENCE & IN-PERSON
https://zoom.us/s/84888251095
B) Report on Port Infrastructure Development Program Grant – City Manager Paul Andersen and Natalie McLaughlin of SHN provided an overview of a grant that help restore the Point Arena Pier.
C) Formation of Arena Cove Advisory Committee – The Council appointed Mayor Burkey, Councilmember Doyle and Billy Arana of Arena Cove Stewards to the Committee and directed that additional members ,may be appointed at their first meeting.
D) Request to Utilize a Portion of the Mendocino County DOT’s Point Arena Yard – CM Andersen stated that storage facilities for City vehicles and equipment and suggested the Council apprise the County formally of their desire to enter a partnership with the County. Council provided direction to send a letter to the County CEO requesting discussion of the item.
E) Resolution 2023-07 Opposing Initiative 21-0042A1, the "Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act" – CM Andersen explained that passage of the initiative would hamper the ability of local government to set its own fees and taxes. Motion to approve Resolution 2023-07 by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Hansen. Motion passed 4-1 with Councilmember Doyle dissenting.
None.
A) Next Meeting: April 25, 2023
B) Housing Workshop: May 9, 2023
C) PIDP Grant Application
A) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957); Title: City Attorney – Council conducted a review of the City Attorney.
There being no further business, Mayor Burkey adjourned the meeting at 7:42pm.
Approved at the April 25, 2023 City Council meeting.
XI. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
XII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (1:14:00)
XIII. CLOSED SESSION (1:15:20)
XIV. ADJOURNMENT