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I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Point Arena City Council met at 451 School Street, Point Arena, and online via Zoom, for a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Mayor Burkey called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm; and roll call was conducted:
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Barbara Burkey, Vice Mayor Anna Dobbins, Councilmembers Jim Koogle, Jeff Hansen & 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 Doyle read quotes from George Orwell and Aldous Huxley.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve agenda by Councilmember Koogle, Seconded by Councilmember Doyle. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
IV. MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sheriff Matt Kendall and Lt. JD Comer provided an overview of recent law enforcement actions in Point Arena.
Mayor Burkey provided an overview of recent meetings they attended.
V. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dobbins discussed recent disaster planning efforts.
VI. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD)
None
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve agenda by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Koogle. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A) Coastal Development Permit # 2022-01: 840 Bluff Top Road – City Planner Scott Perkins reviewed the application request and explained the conditions for the permit. Applicants Amy Slankard and John Meyer addressed the Council. Tom White and Cody Anderson voiced support for the project.
The public hearing was opened at 6:44 and closed at 6:45 with comments of support from Tom White and Code Anderson, via email.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS GENERATED:
Resolutions:
2023-08 (Alcohol)
2023-09 (Parade Encroachment)
Permits:
CDP 2022-01 840 Bluff Top Rd.
CDP 2022-02 84 Port Road
POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting
May 23, 2023
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Motion to approve CDP 2022-01 by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Second by Councilmember Hansen.
Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
B) Coastal Development Permit #2022-02: 44100 Port Road -- City Planner Scott Perkins reviewed the application request and explained the conditions for the permit. Applicant Scott Phraner addressed the Council and answered questions.
The public hearing was opened at 7:19 and closed at 7:20 with no public comment.
Motion to approve CDP 2022-02 with condition for water tank if needed by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Second by Councilmember Koogle. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
IX. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
A) 2023 Independence Weekend Celebration: Street Fair & Fireworks Extravaganza July 1 & Main Street Independence Parade July 2 – CM Andersen provided an overview of the festivities. He noted that routine resolutions permitting for the open consumption of alcohol during the events and an encroachment permit for closure of Main Street are required.
Motion to approve Resolutions 2023-08 and 2023-09by Councilmember Doyle, Seconded by Councilmember Doyle. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
X. CITY MANAGER/CITYATTORNEY REPORTS
City Attorney Chandler noted she attended the League of California Cities Municipal Attorney’s conference and advised the Council of responsibilities for SB 1383, Composting.
XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A) Next Meeting: June 27, 2023
B) Capital Project Funding Options
C) FY 2023-2024 City Budget
XII. CLOSED SESSION
A) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (§ 54956.9(b)); Number of Potential Cases:
One -- The Council provided direction to staff.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Burkey adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. _____________________________________
City Clerk Paul Andersen MINUTES APPROVAL
Approved at the June 27, 2023 City Council Meeting
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Barbara Burkey, Mayor