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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, July 25 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, Deputy City Clerk Jeana Gevas
II. COMMENDATION OF RICHARD SHOEMAKER UPON HIS RETIREMENT Special Projects Manager and former City Manager Richard Shoemaker was recognized for his years of dedication to the City of Point Arena.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve agenda by Councilmember Koogle, Seconded by Vice Mayor Dobbins. Motion passed unanimously.
IV. MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A) Mendocino County Sheriff Update -- Sheriff Kendall gave an update on law enforcement services in the area and discussed the importance of disaster preparedness.
B) Point Arena Fire Safe Council -- Jennifer Smallwood provided an update on activities.
Mayor Burkey provided an update on Harborfest planning and a potential Harbor District, noting that the time is not right to pursue the latter.
V. COUNCIL REPORTS
None.
VI. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD)
Kathleen Chasey provided an overview of efforts to garner grant funding for Arena Cove and Point Arena Pier.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve consent calendar by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Koogle.
Motion passed unanimously.
VIII. PRESENTATION
Nicole Ponsler presented a concept for painting the exterior of the downtown restrooms with murals.
IX. PUBLIC HEARING
A) Community Development Block Grant Closeout – CDBG Consultant Jeff Lucas explained the use of the CDBG Coronavirus program which resulted in loans of over $36,000 to local small businesses.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS GENERATED:
Resolutions: 2023-15 Finance Committee
Agreements: Coastal Seniors Use of
Veteran’s Hall
POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting
July 25, 2023
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Motion to approve proper notice by Councilmember Koogle, Seconded by Councilmember Doyle.
Motion passed unanimously.
Motion to approve closeout of the program by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Koogle. Motion passed unanimously.
X. REPORTS & ACTION ITEMS
A) Trash & Recycling Collection Service Contract – The Council discussed the proposed contract and opted to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for collection services.
B) Agreement with Coastal Seniors for Veteran’s Building Use – Staff explained that after many years, the City has reached an agreement where Coastal Seniors will pay rent and their portion of utilities moving forward. Motion to approve agreement by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Koogle. Motion passed unanimously.
C) Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Master Fee Schedule – Staff presented an update of the fee schedule. After discussion, the Council asked staff to revise some portions and bring the item back at the August 22, 2023 meeting.
D) Contract with Ginevra Chandler for Legal Services – Motion to approve agreement by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Koogle. Motion approved unanimously.
E) Establishment of Finance Oversight Committee – CM Andersen and City Accountant Joe Arch recommended creation of the Committee to better track and analyze City spending. Motion to approve Resolution 2023-15 by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Doyle. Motion passed unanimously.
XI. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A) Mendocino County 2023 Affordable Housing Needs Report B) Growing Number of Cities Weigh Tribal “Land Acknowledgments” XII. CITY MANAGER/CITYATTORNEY REPORTS
None
XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (NEXT 45 DAYS)
A) Next Meeting: August 22, 2023
B) Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Burkey adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVAL
Approved at August 22, 2023 City Council Meeting
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Barbara Burkey, Mayor
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Paul Andersen, City Clerk