2020-05-26 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – MAY 26, 2020
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
VIA ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
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 NOTICE

Due to the provisions of the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 which suspends certain requirements of the Brown Act, and the Order of the Mendocino County Public Health Officer to Shelter-In-Place to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the City Council will meet via teleconference.

Instructions for the public to access the teleconference are at the end of this agenda. Public comment will be solicited during the meeting. Those wishing to comment on an agenda item by email should submit comments by 4pm the day of the meeting to meeting@pointarena.ca.gov.


I.  CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II. READING – Councilmember Wasserman

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS\ 

V. COUNCIL REPORTS – Items in this agenda section are informational or scheduling purposes only.

A) City-Related Meetings
B) Council Committee and Commission Reports


VI.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)

This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers. Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.  The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item.


VII. CONSENT CALENDAR

Notice to the Public:  All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting.  Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read.  There will be no separate discussion of these items

A) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of April 14 & April 28, 2020
B) 
Treasurer’s Report – April 2020
C) Wastewater Report – April 2020
D) Resolution 2020-09 Extending a Declaration of a Local Emergency Regarding COVID19
E) 
2018-2019 City Financial Audit


VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGSPublic hearings are generally scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, unless noticed otherwise. All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 235, Amending Chapter V, Business Licenses and Regulations, Providing Standards for Short Term Vacation Rentals
Recommended Action:

1) Hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance.
2) Publicly read the title of the ordinance (second reading) and adopt the ordinance.
3) Direct the City Clerk to prepare, publish and post a summary of the ordinance with the vote of each council member indicated within 15 days as required by the Government Code.

B) Proposed Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment OA # 2019-02/GP # 2019-02 Allowing Additional Uses Such Animal Husbandry and Farm Stays in the Agricultural Exclusive (AE) Zoning District
Recommended Action:

1) Commence Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. or thereafter
2) Discuss Local Coastal Program Amendment #2019-02
3) Open the public hearing and take public comment
4) Approve Resolution 2020-06


IX. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Review of Urgency Ordinance 236 Establishing Interim Restrictions on the Use of the Point Arena Pier and Adjacent Parking Are to Prohibit Loitering and the Parking of Any Vehicles Unrelated to a Valid Business Purpose
Recommended Action:

1) Receive report
2) Extend, modify, or rescind Urgency Ordinance 236

B) Resolution 2020-10 Adopting Project for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
Recommended Action:

1) Review Proposed Project
2) Approve Resolution 2020-09


X. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS

A) Letter to County Regarding PG&E Customer Service Center for PSPS Events
Recommended Action: Review and approve letter

B) Letter to Residents of Point Arena Regarding 2020 Census Participation
Recommended Action: Review and approve letter

 C) Review Proposed Streets & Roads Capital Improvement Program List for Fiscal Years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
Recommended Action:

1) Discuss the Streets & Roads Project List
2) Approve Capital Improvement Program
3) Approve Resolution 2020-10 in Item IX B


XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A) Next Meeting: June 23, 2020
B) 2020-2021 Preliminary Budget


XII. CLOSED SESSION

A) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9)
Case: The City of Point Arena vs. Juntz, Trustee White Sail Trust

 B) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9)
Case: Juntz, Trustee White Sail Trust vs. The City of Point Arena

C) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code § 54957)
Title: City Manager


XIII. ADJOURNMENT
If open session items cannot be completed by 9:00 p.m., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.

Dated: May 22, 2020


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2020-04-28 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – APRIL 28, 2020
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
VIA ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
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NOTICE

Due to the provisions of the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 which suspends certain requirements of the Brown Act, and the Order of the Mendocino County Public Health Officer to Shelter-In-Place to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the City Council will meet via teleconference.

Instructions for the public to access the teleconference are at the end of this agenda. Public comment will be solicited during the meeting. Those wishing to comment on an agenda item by email should submit comments by 4pm the day of the meeting to meeting@pointarena.ca.gov.


I.   CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II.  READING – Vice Mayor Burkey

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

V. COUNCIL REPORTS – Items in this agenda section are informational or scheduling purposes only.

A) City-Related Meetings
B) Council Committee and Commission Reports


VI.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)

This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers. 

Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.  The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item.


VII.  CONSENT CALENDAR

Notice to the Public:  All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting.  Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read.  There will be no separate discussion of these items

A) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of March 4 & March 26, 2020
B) Treasurer’s Report – February 2020
C) Wastewater Report – March 2020
D) EV Charging Report – March 2020
E) Resolution 2020-07 Extending a Declaration of a Local Emergency Regarding COVID19
F) Council Correspondence

1) Sport Fishermen Emails
2) Arena Theater Letter


VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A) Ordinance 235 Amending Chapter V, Business Licenses and Regulations, Providing Standards for Short Term Vacation Rentals (Continued from 4/14/2020 City Council Meeting)
Recommended Actions:

1) Receive staff report and discuss the ordinance
2) Take public comment
3)  Approve or amend the ordinance
4)  Set a final public hearing date for the regular City Council Meeting on May 26, 2020 for adoption of City Ordinance 235

B) Proposed Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment OA # 2019-01/GP # 2019-01 Regulating Development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) (Continued from 4/14/2020 City Council Meeting)
Recommended Actions

1)  Discuss Local Coastal Program Amendment 2019-01
2)  Take public comment
3)  Approve or amend as presented


IX.  REPORTS/ACTION ITEMSAll items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Review of Urgency Ordinance 236
Recommended Action: Discussion and possible action

B) Amendment to Mendocino County of Governments Joint Powers Agreement to Add Housing Matters as a Specific Power
Recommended Action: Discuss and approve Resolution 2020-08

 C) Results of Local Small Business Survey
Recommended Action: Receive Report and discuss


X. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

A) City Financial Outlook


XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A) LCP Amendment
B) Ordinance 236
C) 2018-2019 Financial Audit


XII. ADJOURNMENT

If open session items cannot be completed by 9:00 p.m., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.

Dated: April 24, 2020


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2020-04-14 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – APRIL 14, 2020
SPECIAL SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
VIA ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
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NOTICE

Due to the provisions of the Governor’s Executive Order N-25-20 which suspends certain requirements of the Brown Act, and the Order of the Mendocino County Public Health Officer to Shelter-In-Place to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the City Council will meet via teleconference. Instructions for the public to access the teleconference are at the end of this agenda. Public comment will be solicited during the meeting. Those wishing to comment on an agenda item by email should submit comments by 4pm the day of the meeting to meeting@pointarena.ca.gov.


I.  CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II. READING – Mayor Ignacio

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV.  MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

A) Presentation by Mary Anne Petrillo of West Business Development Center Regarding Resources for Businesses Affected by COVID-19

V. COUNCIL REPORTS – Items in this agenda section are informational or scheduling purposes only.

     A) City-Related Meetings

     B) Council Committee and Commission Reports


VI.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)

This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers. Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.  The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item.


VII. CONSENT CALENDAR

Notice to the Public:  All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting.  Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read.  There will be no separate discussion of these items.

A) Resolution 2020-04 Extending a Declaration of a Local Emergency Regarding COVID19


VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public hearings are generally scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, unless noticed otherwise. All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) First Reading of Ordinance 235 Amending Chapter V, Business Licenses and Regulations, Providing Standards for Short Term Vacation Rentals (Continued from 3/24/2020 City Council Meeting)
Recommended Action:
1)  Introduce by title only and waive reading of the Ordinance.
2)  Receive staff report and discuss the ordinance
3)  Open the public hearing and take public comment
4)  Approve or amend the ordinance.
5) Set a final public hearing date for the regular City Council Meeting on May 26, 2020 for adoption of City Ordinance 235

B) Proposed Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment OA # 2019-01/GP # 2019-01 Regulating Development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) (Continued from 3/24/2020 City Council Meeting)
Recommended Action:
1) Commence Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. or thereafter
2) Discuss Local Coastal Program Amendment 2019-01
3) Open the public hearing and take public comment
4) Approve or amend as presented

C) Proposed Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment OA # 2019-02/GP # 2019-02 Allowing Additional Uses Such Animal Husbandry and Farm Stays in the Agricultural Exclusive (AE) Zoning District (Continued from 3/24/2020 City Council Meeting)
Recommended Action:
1) Commence Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. or thereafter
2) Discuss Local Coastal Program Amendment 2019-02
3) Open the public hearing and take public comment
4) Approve or amend as presented


IX. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMSAll items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Report on Submission of a Community Development Block Grant Application
Recommendation: Receive Report

B) West Business Development Center Coronavirus Business Resource Page
Recommendation:
1) Receive Information
2) Direct Staff


X.  CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

A) Mendocino County & Point Arena Emergency Operations Report
B) Arena Cove 2017 Damage Repair


XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A) Next Meeting: April 28, 2020
B) Final Adoption of LCPs
C) Final Adoption of Short-Term Rental Ordinance
D) 2018-2019 Audit Report


XII. ADJOURNMENT

If open session items cannot be completed by 9:00 p.m., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.

Dated: 4/10/2020


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2020-03-24 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – MARCH 24, 2020
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.

Due to the “Shelter In Place” Public Health Orders by the County of Mendocino and the State of California, Point Arena City Council meetings will be conducted by teleconference until further notice pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-25-20. Members of the Public will be able to participate and comment via teleconferencing as well.

Members of the public may participate in this meeting by phone in the following way:
Dial the Call-In Number: 408-650-3123
Punch in the Access Code when prompted: 715-034-181#
Press # when prompted for audio control
Please press “mute” on your phone until public comments are open.

The public may also send comments via email to the City Council at meeting@pointarena.ca.gov. The City Clerk will read these comments aloud at the appropriate time.

NOTE: This is a new and evolving effort. The City will work to resolve any technical issues that may arise. Your patience during this first effort is greatly appreciated.


I.   CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II.  READING – Councilmember Dobbins

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

V.  COUNCIL REPORTS – Items in this agenda section are informational or scheduling purposes only.
     A) City-Related Meetings
B) Council Committee and Commission Reports


VI.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers.  Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.  The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item.


VII. CONSENT CALENDAR Notice to the Public:  All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting.  Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read.  There will be no separate discussion of these items

     A) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2020
     B) Treasurer’s Report – January 2020
     C) Wastewater 2019 Annual Report and January 2020 Monthly Report


VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearings are generally scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, unless noticed otherwise.

NOTE: The Public Hearings for items VIII A, B & C will open and then be continued until the April 14th Meeting of the City Council. The Public is encouraged to read the documents and submit written comments to the City Council for discussion at the following meeting. No action on these items will be taken at this meeting.

A) First Reading of Ordinance 235 Amending Chapter V, Business Licenses and Regulations, Providing Standards for Short Term Vacation Rentals
     Recommended Action:
1)  Introduce by title only and waive reading of the Ordinance.
2)  Receive staff report and discuss the ordinance
3)  Open the public hearing and take public comment
4)  Approve or amend the ordinance.
5) Set a final public hearing date for the regular City Council Meeting on April 28, 2020 for adoption of City Ordinance 235

B) Proposed Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment OA # 2019-01/GP # 2019-01  Regulating Development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s)
     Recommended Action:
1) Commence Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. or thereafter
2) Discuss Local Coastal Program Amendment 2019-01
3) Open the public hearing and take public comment
4) Approve or amend as presented
C) Proposed Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment OA # 2019-02/GP # 2019-02 Allowing Additional Uses Such Animal Husbandry and Farm Stays in the Agricultural Exclusive (AE) Zoning District
     Recommended Action:
1) Commence Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. or thereafter
2) Discuss Local Coastal Program Amendment 2019-02
3) Open the public hearing and take public comment
4) Approve or amend as presented


IX. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMSAll items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Resolution 2020-02 Declaration of a Local Emergency Regarding COVID19
     Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2020-02
B)  Resolution 2020-03 Authorizing City Manager to Submit Community Development Block Grant Application To Provide Planning, Engineering, Design, Construction Documents, and NEPA Environmental Review for the Community/ Senior/ Recreational/ Veterans Center Facility Improvement Feasibility Study Under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
     Recommendation:
1) Discuss the CDBG Application
2) Approve Resolution 2020-03


X.  CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS


XI.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

  1. First Reading of Ordinance 235 Amending Chapter V, Business Licenses and Regulations, Providing Standards for Short Term Vacation Rentals
  2. Proposed Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment OA # 2019-01/GP # 2019-01 Regulating Development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s)
  3. Proposed Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment OA # 2019-02/GP # 2019-02 Allowing Additional Uses Such Animal Husbandry and Farm Stays in the Agricultural Exclusive (AE) Zoning District
  4. Capital Improvement Resolution for SB1
  5. 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Audit

XII. ADJOURNMENT If open session items cannot be completed by 9:00 p.m., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.


Dated: March 20, 2020

General Plan Amendment 2019-02: Farm Stays

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (LCP) AMENDMENTS OA # 2019-01/GP # 2019-01 and OA # 2019-02/GP # 2019-02

Proposed Ordinance – Click Here (.PDF)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing at City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA, on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Local Coastal Plan Amendment

Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Project:

CASE:                         OA/GP # 2019-01 and OA/GP # 2019-02

DATE FILED:             August 19, 2019

APPLICANT:             City of Point Arena

REQUEST:    Review and consider a recommendation to the City Council on two amendments of the City of Point Arena Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and Implementation Program (Coastal Zoning Code). The first, OA/GP #2019-01 proposes to regulate development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) in compliance with recent State legislation as codified in Gov Code Section 65852.2. The second, OA/GP # 2019-02 proposes to allow additional uses in the Agricultural Exclusive (AE) district, including allowing the following additional conditional uses: Farm Stays, and in addition to hog farms, turkey farms, frog farms, and fur farms, allowing other types of animal husbandry that have the potential to produce significant odor or noise impacts, or otherwise require special consideration due to the unusual nature of the operation.

LOCATION:   Within the City of Point Arena boundaries.  The entirety of the City of Point Arena is within the Coastal Zone.

PUBLIC HEARING DATE:    March 24, 2020

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: OA/GP #2019-01 Statutory Exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code §21080.17. OA/GP #2019-02 Statutory Exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code §21080.9.

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input.  All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time.  Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings.  If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.  All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission. Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information contact the City of Point Arena:

 

Mailing Address:         PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468

City Hall Location:       451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468

Telephone:                  707 882-2122

Website:                      https://pointarena.ca.gov

 

/Paul Andersen

Deputy City Clerk

Date: March 9, 2020

 

 

General Plan Amendment 2019-01: Accessory Dwelling Units

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND GENERAL PLAN/LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT
OA # 2019-01 & GP # 2019-01

 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing at City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA, on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Local Coastal Plan Amendment & Zoning Ordinance Amendment

Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Project:

CASE:                        OA # 2019-01 & GP # 2019-01
DATE FILED:        August 19, 2019
APPLICANT:          City of Point Arena
REQUEST:               Review and consider a recommendation to the City Council on an amendment of the City of Point Arena Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and Implementation Program (Coastal Zoning Code) and amendment to the City of Point Arena’s Zoning Ordinance. OA/GP #2019-01 proposes to regulate development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) in compliance with recent State legislation as codified in Gov Code Section 65852.2.  OA/GP #2019-01 proposes to regulate development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) in compliance with recent State legislation as codified in Gov Code Section 65852.2.
LOCATION:             Within the City of Point Arena boundaries.  The entirety of the City of Point Arena is within the Coastal Zone.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE:    March 24, 2020
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Statutory Exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code §21080.17.

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input.  All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time.  Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings.  If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.  All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission. Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address:         PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468
City Hall Location:       451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468
Telephone:                  707 882-2122
Website:                      https://pointarena.ca.gov

/Paul Andersen
Deputy City Clerk
Date: March 9, 2020

2020-03-04 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – MARCH 4, 2020
SPECIAL SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall — 451 School Street

I.   CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA

III. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)

This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers. The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item. Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.


IV.  PRESENTATION 

A) Report on 2020 US Census Efforts in Mendocino County

Recommendation: Receive presentation and discuss


V.  ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – All items in this Agenda section are for discussion and possible adoption.

A) Resolution 2020-1 Approving California State Lands Commission Lease 194.1 for Tidal Lands in Arena Cove and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign State Lands Lease

Recommendation:
1) Discuss Lease
2) Approve Lease


VI.  REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS – all items in this agenda section are for discussion and possible approval.

A) 2019-2020 FY Mid-Year Budget review

Recommendation:
1) Review & Discuss Mid-Year budget report
2) Consider Staff recommended changes
3) Move to accept 2019-2020 Mid-Year budget Status

B) Discussion of Joining Sonoma Clean Power Evergreen Program

Recommendation: Discuss and direct staff


VII. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

A) FEMA Funding


VIII. ADJOURNMENT

If open session items cannot be completed by 9:00 p.m., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.

Dated: February 28, 2020

2020-02-25 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – FEBRUARY 25, 2020
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall — 451 School Street

I.  CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II. READING – Councilmember Torrez

 III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 IV. MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

A)  Introduction of Mendocino County Sheriff Matt Kendall
B) “March for Meals Month” Proclamation

 V.  COUNCIL REPORTS – Items in this agenda section are information or scheduling purposes only.

A) City-Related Meetings
B) Council Committee and Commission Reports


VI.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)

This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers. Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.  The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item.


VII. CONSENT CALENDAR

Notice to the Public:  All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting.  Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read.  There will be no separate discussion of these items

A) Approval of the January 28, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
B) Treasurer’s Report/LAIF Statement – January 2020
C) Wastewater Treatment Report – January 2020
D) Elective Vehicle Charging Report – January 2020


VIII. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & PUBLIC HEARINGS– Public hearings are generally scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, unless noticed otherwise. All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Discuss Community Development Block Grant Notice of Funding Availability

Recommended Action:
1) Receive Staff Report
2) Discuss CDBG Projects
3) Take Input from the Public
4) Direct Staff

B) First Reading of Ordinance 235 Amending Chapter V, Business Licenses and Regulations, Providing Standards for Short Term Vacation Rentals

Recommended Action:
1) Introduce by title only and waive reading of the Ordinance
2) Receive staff report and discuss the Ordinance
3) Open the public hearing and take public comment
4) Approve or amend the Ordinance
5) Set a final public hearing date for the regular City Council Meeting on March 24 for adoption of City Ordinance 235


IX. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Formation of Ad Hoc Committee for Discussion of Disaster Preparedness

Recommended Action:
1) Discuss the topic
2) Appoint an Ad Hoc Committee

B) Amendment to the Terms and Conditions of the City Manager’s Employment Agreement

Recommended Action: Approve Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement


X.  CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS


XI.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A) 2019-2020 Mid-Year Budget Review
B) Adopt 2019 California Building Standards Code
C) LCP Amendments


XII. CLOSED SESSION

A) Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to GC §54956.8:Property: Tidal Lands at Arena Cove. Negotiator: Richard Shoemaker, City Manager. Negotiating Parties: City of Point Arena and State Lands Commission. Subject Matter: Lease of tidal lands in Arena Cove.


XIII. ADJOURNMENT

If open session items cannot be completed by 9:00 p.m., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.

Dated: February 20, 2020

 NOTICES:

  • The meeting rooms are ADA accessible.  Accommodations and access to City meetings for people with special needs must be requested of the City Clerk at (707) 882-2122; 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
  • To minimize distractions, please be sure all personal communication devices are turned off or on silent mode.

 

Ordinance 235 – Short Term Vacation Rentals

 

ORDINANCE NO. 235

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF POINT ARENA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER V, BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS, PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM VACATION RENTALS

Summary: Ordinance No. 235 adds Section 5.30 to Chapter V of the Point Arena Municipal Code to provide requirements and standards for residential visitor serving short-term rentals of less than 30 days. These standards are intended to provide accountability and ensure that short term rentals are compatible with and do not adversely impact neighboring uses or housing availability.

Staff Report and Ordinance Language (pdf)

 

2020-01-28 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – JANUARY 28, 2020
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall — 451 School Street

I.    CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II.  READING – Councilmember Wasserman

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV.  MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

V.   COUNCIL REPORTS – Items in this agenda section are informational or scheduling purposes only.

A) City-Related Meetings
B) Council Committee and Commission Reports


VI.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)

This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers. 

Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.  The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item.


VII. CONSENT CALENDAR

Notice to the Public:  All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting.  Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read.  There will be no separate discussion of these items

A) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2019
B) Treasurer’s Report – November 2019
C) Wastewater Report – December 2019
D) EV Charging Station Report – December 2019


VIII.  REPORTS/ACTION ITEMSPublic hearings are generally scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, unless noticed otherwise. All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Appointment of Point Arena Representative on Library Advisory Board
     Recommended Action:
     1) Review Applications
2) Appoint chosen applicant

 B) League of Cities Legislative Program & Redwood Empire Division Meeting Schedule
      Recommended Action:
      1) Discuss Legislative Program
2) Direct Staff

C) Discussion of South Coast Fire Request for Jet Ski Launches
      Recommended Action:
      1) Discuss
2) Direct Staff

D) Mill Street Renovation Project
      Recommended Action:
      1) Receive City Engineer Presentation
2) Direct Staff

 E) Arena Cove Ad Hoc Committee Update on Harbor District
Recommended Action:
      1) Receive Report
2) Direct Staff and Committee


IX.  CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS


X.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A) LCP Amendments
1) Farm Stay
2) ADUs
3) Short term rentals
B) Mid-Year Budget review
C) CDBG Discussion
D) Prop 68 Parks Grant Application


XI.  CLOSED SESSION

A) Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation (Gov. Code 54956(d)(2))
      Case: The City of Point Arena vs. Juntz, Trustee White Sail Trust

B) Conference with Labor Negotiators (§54957.6)
      Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Ignacio and Vice-Mayor Burkey
      Unrepresented Employee: City Manager


XII.  ADJOURNMENT

If open session items cannot be completed by 9:00 p.m., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.


Dated: January 24, 2020

 

2019-12-17 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – DECEMBER 17, 2019
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall — 451 School Street

 

I   CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II READING – Vice Mayor Burkey

III APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

V  COUNCIL REPORTSItems in this agenda section are informational or scheduling purposes only.

A) City-Related Meetings
B) Council Committee and Commission Reports


VI PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)
This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes. Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers.
Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda. The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item.


VII CONSENT CALENDAR
Notice to the Public: All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting. Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read. There will be no separate discussion of these items

A) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes – October 22, 2019
B) Treasurer’s Report – August & September 2019
C) Wastewater Report – October & November 2019
D) 2020 “Maddy Act” List of Expiring Appointments
E) City Council Reading Schedule for 2020


VIII PRESENTATION

A) Residential Time-of-Use (TOU) Transition Plan by PG&E & Sonoma Clean Power
Recommendation: Receive Presentation and Discuss


IX RESOLUTIONS/REPORTS/ACTION ITEMSPublic hearings are generally scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, unless noticed otherwise. All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Adopt City of Point Arena 2020 Master Meeting Calendar
Recommendation: Approve 2020 Master Meeting Calendar

B) Resolution 2019-29 Accepting Public Improvement Included In CDUP #2017-01
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2019-29

C) Extension of Personal Services Contract with Community Development Services
Recommendation:
1) Discuss
2) Approve the Contract Extension

D) Discussion of League of California Cities Encouragement for Cities Affected by Utility-Initiated Power Shutoffs to Engage in CPUC Proceedings
Recommendation:
1) Discuss
2) Direct Staff


X CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

A) SB1 – CTC
B) Resiliency Grant
C) SB2 Grant


XI FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A) LCP Amendments
B) Prop 68 Parks Grant


XII CLOSED SESSION

A) Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to GC §54956.8:
Property: Tidal Lands at Arena Cove. Negotiator: Richard Shoemaker, City Manager. Negotiating Parties: City of Point Arena and State Lands Commission. Subject Matter: Lease of tidal lands in Arena Cove.

B) Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation (Gov. Code 54956(d)(2))
Case: The City of Point Arena vs. Juntz, Trustee White Sail Trust


XIII ADJOURNMENT
If open session items cannot be completed by 9:00 P.M., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.


Dated: 12/13/2019

 

2019-10-22 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – OCTOBER 22, 2019
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall — 451 School Street

I.  CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II. READING – Mayor Ignacio

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

V. COUNCIL REPORTS – Items in this agenda section are informational or scheduling purposes only.

A) City-Related Meetings
B)
Council Committee and Commission Reports


VI. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)

This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers. 

Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.  The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item.


VII. CONSENT CALENDAR

Notice to the Public:  All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting.  Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read.  There will be no separate discussion of these items

A) City Council Meeting Minutes of September 24 & October 8, 2019
B) Treasurer’s Report – July 2019
C) LAIF Statement – September 2019
D) Wastewater Treatment Plant Report – September 2019


VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A) Coastal Development Use Permit #2019-02

DATE FILED:                   September 27, 2019
OWNER/APPLICANT:      Arena Theater Association/Mitch McFarland
ZONING:                          Commercial Core (C)
REQUEST:             The applicant requests a Coastal Development Permit and Use Permit for a change in intensity of existing alcohol sales from a maximum of 12 daily event alcohol permits to a Type 64 liquor license, a special on-site liquor license for ticketed customers only. No structural changes are proposed.
APN:            027-141-07             LOCATION: 115 Main Street


IX. PRESENTATIONSPublic hearings are generally scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, unless noticed otherwise. All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Residential Time-of-Use (TOU) Transition Plan by PG&E
Recommendation: Receive Presentation and Discuss


X.  REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS

A) Report and Discussion of Proposed Parks Grant Funding
     Recommendation: Receive report and Discuss

B) Resolution 2019-25 Using Measure AC TOT Funds to Support the Arena Theater
     Recommendation: Discuss and Approve Resolution 2019-25

C) Resolution 2019-26 Adding Two Job Classifications to the City’s Employee Position Schedule
     Recommendation: Discuss and Approve Resolution 2019-26

D) Resolution 2019-27 Adopting the 2019-2020 Employee Salary Table
     Recommendation: Discuss and Approve Resolution 2019-27

E) Resolution 2019-28 SB2 Planning Grants
     Recommendation: Discuss and Approve Resolution 2019-28


XI.  CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS


XII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A) Next City Council Meeting; December 10, 2019


XIII. CLOSED SESSION

A) Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation (Gov. Code 54956(d)(2))
     Case: The City of Point Arena vs. Juntz, Trustee White Sail Trust

B) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (GC §54957): City Manager


XIV ADJOURNMENT

If open session items cannot be completed by 9:00 p.m., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.

Dated: October 18, 2019

 

NOTICES:

  • The meeting rooms are ADA accessible.  Accommodations and access to City meetings for people with special needs must be requested of the City Clerk at (707) 882-2122; 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
  • To minimize distractions, please be sure all personal communication devices are turned off or on silent mode.

 

2019-10-08 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – OCTOBER 8, 2019
SPECIAL SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall — 451 School Street

 

I.  CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

III. MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

IV. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)

This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers.  Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.  The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item.


V.  REPORTS & RESOLUTIONS/ACTION ITEMS All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Request by the Arena Theater Association for a Use Permit Processing Fee Waiver

Recommended Action:
1) Discuss the fee waiver request
2) Direct Staff

B) Draft 2019-2027 Housing Element Approval

Recommended Action:
1) Discuss Final Housing Element
2) Approve Final 2019-2027 Housing Element Update


VI.  PUBLIC HEARINGSPublic hearings are generally scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, unless noticed otherwise. All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Approval of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget

Recommended Action:
1)  Conduct a Public Hearing to consider the FY 2019-20 Proposed Fiscal Year Budget
2)  Approve GANN Limit Resolution 2019-21 for FY 2019-20
3)  Adopt Resolution 2019-22 of the City of Point Arena Adopting the Final Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019


VII. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS


VIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)
1) Next Meeting: October 22, 2019
2) Use Permit for Arena Theater


IX. CLOSED SESSION

A) Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation (Gov. Code 54956(d)(2))

Case: Alethea Patton vs. Iverson, et al #SCUK-CVG-19-73114

B) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (GC §54957): City Manager


X.  ADJOURNMENT

If open session items cannot be completed by 9:00 p.m., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.

Dated: October 4, 2019

2019-09-24 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall — 451 School Street

I.   CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II.  READING – Councilmember Torrez

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

V.  COUNCIL REPORTS – Items in this agenda section are informational or scheduling purposes only.

A) City-Related Meetings
B)
Council Committee and Commission Reports

VI.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)

This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers.  Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.  The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item.

VII. CONSENT CALENDAR

Notice to the Public:  All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting.  Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read.  There will be no separate discussion of these items.

A) City Council Meeting Minutes – July 22, July 27 & August 27, 2019
B) LAIF Statement – August 2019
C) Wastewater Report — August 2019
D) Electric Vehicle Charging Station Report – August 2019


VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGSPublic hearings are generally scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, unless noticed otherwise. All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Draft 2019-2027 Housing Element Public Input Session

Recommended Action:
1) Receive public input
2) Refer for adoption at the October 8, 2019 Special City Council meeting

B) Proposed Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment OA # 2019-01/GP # 2019-01 Regulating Development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s)

Recommended Action:
1) Commence Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. or thereafter
2) Discuss Local Coastal Program Amendment 2019-01
3) Open the public hearing and take public comment
4) Approve or amend as presented

C) Proposed Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment OA # 2019-02/GP # 2019-02 Allowing Additional Uses Such Animal Husbandry and Farm Stays in the Agricultural Exclusive (AE) Zoning District

Recommended Action:
1) Commence Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. or thereafter
2) Discuss Local Coastal Program Amendment 2019-02
3) Open the public hearing and take public comment
4) Approve or amend as presented

D) Approval of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget

Recommended Action:
1) Conduct a Public Hearing to consider the FY 2019-20 Proposed Fiscal Year Budget
2) Approve GANN Limit Resolution 2019-21 for FY 2019-20
3) Adopt Resolution 2019-22 of the City of Point Arena Adopting the Final Budget for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019


IX.  REPORTS & RESOLUTIONS/ACTION ITEMS All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Discussion of Proposed Extension of Harper’s Trail Between School and Lake Streets

Recommended Action:
1) Review the 2010 Community Action Plan references
2) Direct Staff

B) Discussion of Short-Term Rental Licensing Ordinance

Recommended Action:
1) Discuss Ordinance
2) Direct staff
3) Set date for hearing

C) Delegate Selection for League of California Cities Annual Conference, October 16-18 in Long Beach

Recommended Action: Chose a voting delegate from Point Arena

D) 2019 Resolutions Packet for League of California Cities Annual Conference

Recommended Action:
1) Review and discuss the Packet
2) Direct your delegate what position(s) that Point Arena will take.

E) Resolution 2019-21 Approving Applications for Per Capita State Park & Recreation Grant Funds

Recommended Action: Approve Resolution 2019-21

F) Council Committee Meeting Scheduling

Recommended Action:
1) Determine Which Committees Will Continue
2) Schedule Committee Meetings


X.  CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

A) Arena Theater Use Permit application – Type 64 ABC License


XI.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A) Special Meeting to approve 2019-2027 Housing Element: October 8, 2019
B) Next Meeting: October 22, 2019
C) Use Permit for Arena Theater


XII. CLOSED SESSION

Public Employee Performance Evaluation (GC §54957): City Manager


XIII. ADJOURNMENT

If open session items cannot be completed by 9:00 p.m., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.

Dated: September 19, 2019

 

2019-09-24 Housing Element Update Public Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 24, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 451 School Street, California, the City of Point Arena will hold a public input session regarding the draft 2019-2027 Housing Element Update.

This City Council Public Input Session is intended to satisfy a portion of the public involvement component of the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing Element Update requirements.  Specifically, this is an opportunity to engage all critical stakeholders including tenants and homeowners, special needs populations, businesses, and real estate and housing providers and developers thus ensuring participation of all economic segments of the community.

Residents of Point Arena are encouraged to attend the hearing where they will be given the opportunity to provide input on this proposed Housing Element Update. All interested parties are welcome to attend the meeting or provide written comments via mail to PO Box 67, Point Arena, CA 95468 or by email to admin@pointarena.ca.gov.  A copy of the Draft Housing Element Update and a comment form are available on the City’s website, http://pointarena.ca.gov.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify City Manager/City Clerk at (707) 882-2122 at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.

 

 ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL ELEMENTO DE VIVIENDA SESIÓN DE ENTRADA PÚBLICA

SE DA AVISO QUE el 24 de septiembre de 2019 a las 6:00 p.m. En las Cámaras del Consejo de la Ciudad en 451 School Street, California, la Ciudad de Point Arena llevará a cabo una sesión de información pública sobre la copia borrador de la Actualización del Elemento de Vivienda 2019-2027.

Esta sesión de opinión pública del Ayuntamiento está destinada a satisfacer parte del componente de participación pública de los requisitos de Actualización del Elemento de Vivienda del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de California. Específicamente, esta es una oportunidad para involucrar a todos los interesados ​​críticos, incluidos los inquilinos y propietarios de viviendas, las poblaciones con necesidades especiales, las empresas y los proveedores y desarrolladores de bienes raíces y viviendas, asegurando así la participación de todos los segmentos económicos de la comunidad.

Se alienta a los residentes de Point Arena a asistir a la audiencia donde se les dará la oportunidad de brindar su opinión sobre esta Actualización propuesta del Elemento de Vivienda. Todas las partes interesadas pueden asistir a la reunión o enviar comentarios por escrito a PO Box 67, Point Arena, CA 95468 o por correo electrónico a admin@pointarena.ca.gov. Una copia del Borrador de Actualización del Elemento de Vivienda y un formulario de comentarios están disponibles en el sitio web de la Ciudad, http://pointarena.ca.gov.

En cumplimiento de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades, las personas que necesiten adaptaciones especiales (incluidos servicios y ayudas comunicativas auxiliares) durante esta audiencia deben notificar al Administrador Municipal / Secretario Municipal al (707) 882-2122 al menos 24 horas antes de la audiencia.

Proposed Local Coastal Plan Amendment

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (LCP) AMENDMENTS
OA # 2019-01/GP # 2019-01 and OA # 2019-02/GP # 2019-02

Documents: 

LCP Amendment OA #2019-01 — Accessory Dwelling Units

LCP Amendment OA #2019-02 — Agriculture Exclusive (AE)/Farm Stays

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Point Arena City Council will conduct a public hearing at City Hall, 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA, on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the following:

Local Coastal Plan Amendment

A Public Hearing will be held Approving/Denying the Following Project:

CASE:                         OA/GP # 2019-01 and OA/GP # 2019-02

DATE FILED:             August 19, 2019

APPLICANT:             City of Point Arena

REQUEST:    Review and consider a recommendation to the City Council on two amendments of the City of Point Arena Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and Implementation Program (Coastal Zoning Code). The first, OA/GP #2019-01 proposes to regulate development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) in compliance with recent State legislation as codified in Gov Code Section 65852.2. The second, OA/GP # 2019-02 proposes to allow additional uses in the Agricultural Exclusive (AE) district, including allowing the following additional conditional uses: Farm Stays, and in addition to hog farms, turkey farms, frog farms, and fur farms, allowing other types of animal husbandry that have the potential to produce significant odor or noise impacts, or otherwise require special consideration due to the unusual nature of the operation.

LOCATION:   Within the City of Point Arena boundaries.  The entirety of the City of Point Arena is within the Coastal Zone.

PUBLIC HEARING DATE:    September 24, 2019

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Statutory Exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17

The Point Arena City Council is soliciting your input.  All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at this time.  Applicants or their agents must appear for their hearings.  If you challenge the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.  All documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office. The City Council’s action regarding the item shall constitute final action by the City unless appealed to the Coastal Commission. Appeals to the Coastal Commission must be made in writing within 10 working days following Coastal Commission receipt of a Notice of Final Action on this project. Should you desire to request notification of the City Council’s decision you may do so in writing by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope to the City Clerk.

For further information contact the City of Point Arena:

Mailing Address:         PO Box 67, Point Arena, California 95468

City Hall Location:       451 School Street, Point Arena, California 95468

Telephone:                  707 882-2122

Website:                      https://pointarena.ca.gov

/Paul Andersen

Deputy City Clerk

Date: September 11, 2019

 

 

2019-08-27 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – AUGUST 27, 2019
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall — 451 School Street

I.  CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II. READING – Mayor Ignacio

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

V.  COUNCIL REPORTS – Items in this agenda section are informational or scheduling purposes only.

A) City-Related Meetings
B) Council Committee and Commission Reports


VI. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)

This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers.  Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.  The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item.


VII. CONSENT CALENDAR

Notice to the Public:  All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting.  Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read.  There will be no separate discussion of these items.

A) Treasurer’s Report – June 2019
B) Electric Vehicle Charging Station Report – July 2019
C) Wastewater Treatment Plant Report — July 2019


VIII. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Fee Increase for Garbage and Recycling Collection
Recommended Action: Discuss proposed Solid Waste Collection Fee Schedule Effective October 1, 2019

B) Approval of Final Agreement Between the City of Point Arena and the Mendocino County Sheriff for the Provision of Law Enforcement Services
Recommended Action: Approve Agreement


IX. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS


X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A) Next Meeting: September 24, 2019
B) Farm Stay & Agriculture Exclusive Local Coastal Plan Amendments
C) Accessory Dwelling Unit/Vacation Stay Local Coastal Plan Amendments


XI. CLOSED SESSION

Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation (Gov. Code 54956(d)(2))
Case: The City of Point Arena vs. Juntz, Trustee White Sail Trust
Recommended Action: Confer in Closed Session


XII. ADJOURNMENT

If open session items cannot be completed by 9:00 p.m., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.

Dated: August 22, 2019

 

2019-08-13 City Council Workshop

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – AUGUST 13, 2019
SPECIAL SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall — 451 School Street

I.  CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

III. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS


IV. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)
This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers. pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.  The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item.

V. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS

     A) Draft 2019-2027 Housing Element Workshop
         Recommended Action: 
 1) Review Draft Housing Element
  2) Receive public input
   3) Refer for adoption at the August 27, 2019 City Council meeting

      B) Discussion of Road Improvements to Riverside Drive (Oral Report)
           Recommended Action: 
1) Receive report
2) Authorize City Manager to expend up to $50,000 for possible additional repairs


VI.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)
    A) Regular City Council Meeting August 27, 2019
     B) Farm Stay & Agriculture Exclusive LCP Amendments
     C) Accessory Dwelling Unit LCP Amendments

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Dated: August 12, 2018

2019-08-06 Housing Element Update Public Input Session

Housing Element Update Public Input Session

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 6, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 451 School Street, California, the City of Point Arena will hold a public input session regarding the draft 2019-2027 Housing Element Update.

This City Council Public Input Session is intended to satisfy a portion of the public involvement component of the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing Element Update requirements.  Specifically, this is an opportunity to engage all critical stakeholders including tenants and homeowners, special needs populations, businesses, and real estate and housing providers and developers thus ensuring participation of all economic segments of the community.

More information is available at the following link:
https://pointarena.ca.gov/2019/07/2019-2027-draft-housing-element-update/

Residents of Point Arena are encouraged to attend the hearing where they will be given the opportunity to provide input on this proposed Housing Element Update. All interested parties are welcome to attend the meeting or provide written comments via mail to PO Box 67, Point Arena, CA 95468 or by email to admin@pointarena.ca.gov.  A copy of the Draft Housing Element Update and a comment form are available on the City’s website, http://pointarena.ca.gov.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify City Manager/City Clerk at (707) 882-2122 at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.

/ Paul Andersen
Deputy City Clerk
July 22, 2019

2019-07-23 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – JULY 23, 2019
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall — 451 School Street

I   CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II  READING – Councilmember Dobbins

III APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

V  COUNCIL REPORTS – Items in this agenda section are informational or scheduling purposes only.

A) City-Related Meetings
B) Council Committee and Commission Reports

    1. Parks, Trails & Open Space Ad Hoc

VI  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Public Comment Period)

This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes.  Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers. 

Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.  The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item.


VII  CONSENT CALENDAR

Notice to the Public:  All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting.  Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read.  There will be no separate discussion of these items

A)  Treasurer’s/LAIF Report – May 2019
B) Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2019
C) EV Charging Report – June 2019
D) Wastewater Report – June 2019


VIII  REPORTS/ACTION ITEMSPublic hearings are generally scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, unless noticed otherwise. All items under this section are for discussion and possible action.

 A) 2019 Independence Weekend Fireworks Report
      Recommendation: Accept Report

 B) Resolution 2019-20, Awarding the Contract for the Riverside Drive & Windy Hollow Road Project to Greg Simpson Trucking Inc.
      Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2019-20

 C) Report on the Annual Review of Sewer ESDs per Parcel
      Recommendation: Approve the Annual per parcel ESD adjustments

D) Set Schedule for 2019-2027 Point Arena Housing Element Update and Approval
      Recommendation: Approve Housing Element Update Schedule

E) Approval of City Attorney Contract
Recommendation:

    1. Discuss Changes to City Attorney Contract
    2. Approve City Attorney Contract

IX CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS


X FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A) Housing Element Public Meeting
B) Housing Element Approval
C) Farm Stay & Agriculture Exclusive LCP Amendments
D) Accessory Dwelling Unit LCP Amendments


XI ADJOURNMENT

If open session items cannot be completed by 9:00 p.m., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.


Dated: July 19, 2019

The meeting rooms are ADA accessible.  Accommodations and access to City meetings for people with special needs must be requested of the City Clerk at (707) 882-2122; 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

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