2024-06-25 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Point Arena City Council met at 451 School Street, Point Arena, for a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Mayor Burkey called meeting to order at 6:04pm and roll call was conducted:
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Barbara Burkey, Vice Mayor Anna Dobbins, Councilmembers Jim Koogle, Jeff Hansen & Dan Doyle
Administrative Staff Present: Interim City Manager Peggy Ducey, City Attorney Baron Bettenhausen, City Planner Marie Jone and City Engineer Tom Varga.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve Agenda by Councilmember Koogle, Seconded by Vice Mayor Dobbins. Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
III. MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sheriff Matt Kendall, Lt. Wyant and Deputy Jensen provided an update on law enforcement services for the past month and plans for the Independence Weekend celebration.
Jennifer Smallwood of the Point Arena Fire Safe Council provided an update on activities.
IV. COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Burkey reported on activities of the Economic Development Financing Corporation.
V. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Manager Ducey noted that three City Council seats will be up for election. She discussed the trash situation at Arena Cove and repairs to the railings on the Pier. Ducey introduced new City Attorney Baron Bettenhausen; City Planner Marie Jones; and City Engineer Tom Varga.
VI. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Jennifer Smallwood addressed the Council about park operations. Billy Arana discussed the Fish Festival and requested formal City approval.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve Consent Calendar by Councilmember Koogle, Seconded by Councilmember Doyle.
Motion passed unanimously 5-0.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A) COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT #2024-01: Arena Cove Coastal Trail Link City Planner Marie Jones presented the project which would establish a public access trail from the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Point Arena-Stornetta Unit to Arena Cove in Point Arena. The GOVERNING DOCUMENTS GENERATED:
Permits:
CDP #2024-01: Coastal Trail Link
CDP #2024-02: Coast Guard House
CDP #2023-01: 135 Main Street
UP # 2024-01: 135 Main Street
LLA #2024-01: 135 Main Street
POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting
June 25, 2024