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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,
September 26, 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, LCP Consultant Linda Ruffing, Deputy City Clerk Jeana Gevas
II. READING
Councilmember Koogle read a quotation.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve agenda by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Koogle. 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 attended a recent forum on Economic Development in Ukiah.
V. COUNCIL REPORTS
A) Arena Cove Advisory Committee – Mayor Burkey updated on a grant for the pier and the recent Fisherman’s Festival.
B) Finance Oversight Committee – Mayor Burkey reported on the last meeting.
VI. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD)
Amy & Tom Slankard expressed concern about the length of time it takes to obtain a Coastal Development Permit for emergency tree removal.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve consent calendar by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Doyle. Motion passed unanimously.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A) Second Hearing of Ordinance 242 Amending the City of Point Arena Local Coastal Program to Regulate Accessory Dwelling Units – LCP Consultant Linda Ruffing presented the final version of the ADU Ordinance which will be transmitted to the Coastal Commission for final approval. Councilmember Koogle questioned the parking provisions of the new ordinance which are required by state law.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS GENERATED:
Ordinances: 242 (Accessory Dwelling Units)
Resolutions: 2023-16 (LCP ADU Amendment)
POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting
September 26, 2023
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Motion to approve proper public notice by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Hansen. Motion passed 4-1 with Councilmember Koogle opposed.
The public hearing was opened at 6:56 p.m.
Doug Burkey, Jennifer Smallwood and Lani Bouwer addressed the Council.
The public hearing was closed at 7:15 p.m.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-16 by Vice Mayor Dobbins, Seconded by Councilmember Doyle.
Motion passed 4-1 with Councilmember Koogle opposed.
IX. RESOLUTIONS & ACTION ITEMS
A) 2023-2024 City Fee Schedule – City Manager presented an updated fee schedule. Council made minor modifications to business license and pier fees.
Motion to approve with modifications by Councilmember Doyle, Second by Councilmember Koogle.
Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
B) Fund Balance Policy – City Accountant presented the purpose of a fund balance policy and Council discussed.
Motion to adopt by Councilmember Koogle, Seconded by Councilmember Doyle. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
C) Future of Used Oil Program – City Manager explained that the Used Oil Program is dependent on grant funding and the funding has been difficult to obtain in recent years, so the City has been fully funding the program. Council directed staff to locate a new location for the program and to seek other sources of funding.
D) Annual Garbage & Recycling Fee Increase – Recology stated that it intends to raise its rates by 2.9%, per Consumer Price Index.
X. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Manager reported on the sea level rise study and the Veteran’s Hall planning grant XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (NEXT 45 DAYS)
A) Next Meeting: October 24, 2023
B) Sea Level Rise Study Final Report
C) Purchasing Ordinance Revisions
XII. CLOSED SESSION
A) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957); Title: City Manager – The Council adjourned to closed session at 8:08 p.m. and returned at 9:04 p.m. No action was taken.
XIII. XIII ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Burkey adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Minutes approved at the October 24, 2023 City Council meeting. _________________________________ _________________________________ Barbara Burkey, Mayor Paul Andersen, City Clerk