City Council Meeting November 28, 2017

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – November 28, 2017
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

  1. City-Related Travel Reports
  2. Council Committee & 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

     B)  Approval of City Council Minutes

  1. Regular Council Meeting October 24, 2017

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 listed under this section are for discussion and possible action.

     A)  Public Hearing on Submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application for a Planning & Technical Assistance Grant (PTAG)

 Recommended Action:

  1. Consider approving the submission of the Planning & Technical Assistance Grant application for funding to do a feasibility study for a Senior Center facility as part of the renovation of the Veteran’s Hall or as a separate facility.
  2. Approve resolution 2017-20 supporting the application.
  3. Direct staff and the Ad Hoc committee to work with the Coastal Seniors to develop an MOU for the execution of the grant if it is awarded.

     B) Public Hearing on an Ordinance Regulating and Licensing Cannabis Businesses and Cannabis Cultivation in Point Arena Public Hearing on an Ordinance “Regulating Marijuana Cultivation, Processing, Testing, Delivery, and Marijuana Dispensaries in the City of Point Arena”

 Recommended Action:

  1. Introduce by title only and waive reading of the Ordinance.
  2. Discuss an ordinance to Regulate Cannabis Cultivation and License Cannabis Businesses.
  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 December 19, 2017 for adoption of City Ordinance 232.

IX.  REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS – all items in this Agenda section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Naming the Park at Arena Cove
     Recommendation:

  1. Review results of informal poll.
  2. Choose a name or further direct Staff.

B) City of Point Arena 2018 Master Calendar
     Recommendation:

  1. Discuss and approve proposed City of Point Arena Master Calendar

C) Measure AC TOT Allocation and Projects Discussion
    Recommendation:

  1. Discuss the “Advisory Measure AD “and how the council will determine the use of “Measure AC” funds
  2. Consider an Ad Hoc Committee

D) Discussion of the Use and Management of the Community Garden
    Recommendation

  1. Receive Report
  2. Appoint and Ad Hoc Committee address Community Garden Policies

E) Discussion of State Regulations Requiring a Security Guard at All Dispensaries
     Recommendation:

  1. Discuss Issue and Direct Staff

 X.   CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

  • Recology Transition
  • BLM Contract
  • Cannabis Tax Report
  • Local Transportation Fund

XI.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

  • Regular City Council Meeting December 19th
  • Public Hearing on an Ordinance Regulating and Licensing Cannabis Businesses and Cannabis Cultivation in Point Arena.
  • Resolution establishing Cannabis Business Licensing Fees

XII   CLOSED SESSION – Conference with Labor Negotiators (§54957.6)

Agency designated representatives: Mayor Scott Ignacio and Vice-Mayor Barbara Burkey. Unrepresented employee: 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: November 22, 2017

 

City Council Meeting November 8, 2017

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – November 8, 2017
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. 

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.

IV. WORKSHOP – Review options for modifying City Ordinance 226 in response to new state regulations concerning the Adult Use of Marijuana Act.

 Recommendation:

  1. Review proposed ordinance
  2. Provide direction to staff
  3. Set date to conduct public hearing

V.  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: November 2, 2017

 

 

 

 

City Council Meeting October 24, 2017

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – OCTOBER 24, 2017
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.  NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION – Daniel Lee, Wastewater Plant Operator

V.   MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

VI.  COUNCIL REPORTS

A) City-Related Travel Reports
B) Council Committee & Commission Reports

VII.  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.

VIII. 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

     B) Approval of City Council Minutes

  1. Regular Council Meeting of September 26, 2017
  2. Special Council Meeting of October 11, 2017

IX.  PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public Hearings are generally scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 P.M. or soon thereafter, unless noticed otherwise. All items listed under this section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Public Hearing on Submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application for a Planning & Technical Assistance Grant (PTAG)

      Recommended Action:

  1. Discuss the activities and projects which may be eligible for Community Development Block Grant funding under the 2017 Notice of Funding Availability.
  2. Consider submitting an application for a Planning & Technical Assistance Grant for a feasibility study for a Senior Center facility as part of the renovation of the Veteran’s Hall or as a separate facility.
  3. Direct staff to work with the County of Mendocino, Coastal Seniors and Jeff Lucas of Community Development Services to develop the grant application.
  4. Set a date for the public hearing to approve submittal of the grant application.

X.   REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS – all items in this Agenda section are for discussion and possible action.

A)  Assignment of Contract & Franchise for Collection and Removal of Garbage Between Pacific Coast Disposal and City of Point Arena (the “Agreement”) to Recology Sonoma Marin

     Recommendation:

  1. Discuss allowing the assignment of Pacific Coast Disposal’s Collection contract to Recology.
  2. Direct Staff.

B)  BLM Partnership Maintenance Contract & Point Arena Stornetta Lands Signage

     Recommendation: Discuss & Accept Report

XI.  CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

XII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 

  1. Measure AC TOT allocation and projects discussion
  2. Naming the Park at Arena Cove
  3. Special Meeting November 8, 2017 to review Cannabis Business Ordinance
  4. Next Regular Meeting November 28, 2017
  5. CDBG Grant Application Approval Public Hearing
  6. Regular City Council Meeting December 19th

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: October 19, 2017

 

City Council Meeting October 11, 2017

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
REGULAR 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)

Notice to the Public:  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.  PRESENTATIONS & ACTION ITEMS –All Items in this Section May Be Action Items

A. Naming Park at Arena Cove
     
Recommendation: Receive report, discuss and direct staff

V.  CLOSED SESSION

A. Performance Evaluation pursuant to GC §54957: City Manager

VI.  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 6, 2017

 

 

 

2017-09-26 City Council Meeting

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
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 

  1. City-Related Travel Reports
  2. Council Committee & Commission Reports
    • Harbor & Seafood Festival
    • Cannabis Ordinance Revisions

VI.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD)

Notice to the Public:  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.

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. 

  1. Approval of Minutes – Special Council Meeting of June 6, 2017
  2. Approval of Minutes – Regular Council Meeting of July 25, 2017
  3. Declare Old Waste Water Truck Surplus Property for “Disposal”

VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public Hearings are generally scheduled for a time certain of 6:30 P.M. or soon thereafter, unless noticed otherwise. All items listed under VIII are for discussion and possible action.

A.  Final Approval of the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget – 6:30 P.M.

     Recommendation:

  1. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider the FY 2017-18 Proposed Fiscal Year Budget;
  2. Adopt the Resolution 2017-16 of the City of Point Arena Adopting the Final Budget for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017;
  3. Approve GANN Limit Resolution 2017-17 for FY 2017-18

IX.  PRESENTATIONS & ACTION ITEMS –All Items in this Section May Be Action Items

A.  Presentation on Measure B by Sheriff Tom Allman (6:15 P.M.)

Recommendation:

  1. Receive presentation & discuss the measure;
  2. Consider endorsing Measure B.

B.  Submission of a Planning & Technical Assistance Grant Request from HCD for Improvements to the Veterans Building to Accommodate Senior Center Offices

Recommendation: 

  1. Discuss the merits of applying for a CDBG Planning & Technical Assistance Grant
  2. Determine the application for renovating the Veterans’ Building including a wing for offices and storage for the Coastal Seniors and or a separate location.
  3. Direct Ad Hoc Committee to further discuss the project with the Coastal Seniors Ad Hoc Committee
  4. Direct Staff for further action
  5. Schedule a Public Hearing about the CDBG application for October 24, 2017.

 C. Pier Operations & Policies & Update

Recommendation: 

  1. Receive report;
  2. Discuss and direct staff.

 D.  Mendocino Council of Government (MCOG) Subrecipient Agreement

 Recommendation:  Approve the agreement.

 E.  Tsunami Warning Communications Exercise & Great Shake-Out October 18-19

 Recommendation: Receive report and direct Staff for further action.

 F.  Arena Cove Park Name

          Recommendation: Receive report, discuss and direct staff.

 X.  ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – All Items in this Section May Be Action Items

A.   Resolution 2017-18 Setting Pier & Arena Cove Use Fees

Recommendation: Discuss proposed alternatives, provide direction to staff, and approve Resolution 2017-18.

B.  Resolution 2017-19 Incorporating Projects Funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act

Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2017-19

XI.   CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

A.  Report on City Treasurer Position Recruitment

XII.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A.  Next Regular Meeting Date: October 24, 2017

XIII. CLOSED SESSION

A. Performance Evaluation pursuant to GC §54957: City Manager.

IX.  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 21, 2017

City Council Meeting July 25, 2017

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – JULY 25, 2017
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall — 451 School Street

 

REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.

I.   CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II.  READING – Councilmember Wasserman

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV.  MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

V.   COUNCIL REPORTS 

  1. City-Related Travel Reports
  2. Council Committee & Commission Reports

VI.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD)
Notice to the Public:  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.

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 Minutes

  1. Regular Council Meeting of June 27, 2017
  2. Treasurer’s Report for June 2017

VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public Hearings are scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 P.M. or soon thereafter unless noticed otherwise, or as soon thereafter as possible. All items listed under IX are for discussion and possible action.

A) CASE: CDP # 2017-01 – DATE FILED: June 30, 2017

  • OWNERS/APPLICANTS: 610 LLC/Jeffrey Hansen
  • AGENT: Jeffrey Hansen
  • ZONING: Core Commercial (CC)
  • REQUEST: Convert existing first story commercial offices/retail to restaurant; add exterior deck and place required water storage tanks for fire suppression.
  • APN: 027-121-25-00.
  • ADDRESS: 153 Main Street, Point Arena
  • LOCATION: In the Coastal Zone, in the City of Point Arena, Mendocino County, located on the west side of Main Street, approximately 90 feet south west of its intersection with Mill Street

Recommendation:

  1. Determine Proper Notice
  2. Hold Public Hearing
  3. Consider approval of CDP #2017-01

IX.  PRESENTATIONS & ACTION ITEMS –All Items in this Section May Be Action Items

A) Cal-Trans Presentation on Garcia River Floodplain Engineered Feasibility Study (EFS)
      Recommendation: Receive and discuss presentation

B) Report on the Annual Review of Sewer ESDs per Connection
      Recommendation: 

  1. Take affected property owner’s input.
  2. Approve ESD adjustments or Direct Staff to make revisions.

 C) Capital Projects Discussion
      Recommendation:

  1. Review & Discuss the preliminary Capital Improvement Project (CIP) List
  2. Direct staff for further work to be presented as part of the Final 2017-2018 Budget adoption at the August 22 City Council Meeting.

D) Report on City Treasurer Position Recruitment
      Recommendation: Implement staff recommended Policy

X.   ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – All Items in this Section May Be Action Items

 A) Resolution 2017-14 Designation of Applicant’s Agent for Non-State Agencies
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution 2017-14

 B) Resolution 2017-15 Resolution Commenting on Review of the National Marine Sanctuaries
      Recommendation: Discuss & Approve resolution 2017-15

XI.  CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

XII.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

  1. Next Regular Meeting Date: August 22, 2017
  2. Final Budget approval for 2017-2018
  3. Capital Projects Approval
  4. RFP for Pier piling repair

XIII. CLOSED SESSION

A) Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to GC §54956.8:
Property:  APN 027-10-113. Negotiator:  Richard Shoemaker, City Manager. Negotiating Parties:  City of Point Arena and Verizon California, Inc. Subject Matter: Instructions regarding terms of potential lease agreement.

B) 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.

C) Performance Evaluation pursuant to 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: July 21, 2017

City Council Meeting June 27, 2017

 POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – JUNE 27, 2017
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

A)  City-Related Travel Reports

B) Council Committee & Commission Reports

  1. Cannabis Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee (status update)
  2. Independence Weekend Celebration Report

VI.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD)
Notice to the Public:  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.

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 Minutes

Regular Council Meeting of May 23, 2017

B) Flynn Creek Circus Outdoor Festival Permit 8/3-8/6

C) Treasurer’s Report for May 2017

VIII. PRESENTATIONS & ACTION ITEMS –All Items in this Section May Be Action Items

A) Fiscal Year 2016-2016 Financial Audit Report Presentation
     Recommendation: Receive and file the report.

B) Discussion of Possible & Eligible Projects to Include in a CDBG Grant Application
     Recommendation:

  1. Receive a presentation by Jeff Lucas of Community Development Services
  2. Discuss possible projects or programs to be included in a CDBG Grant Application
  3. Direct Staff for Further Action

C) Revolving Loan Fund Review Ad Hoc Committee Report
     Recommendation:

  1. Receive Report
  2. Adopt current recommendations
  3. Direct staff and the committee for further possible work.

D)  2017-2018 Preliminary Point Arena City Budget
Recommendation:

  1. Discuss Departmental Budgets
  2. Adopt the City of Point Arena 2017-2018 Interim Budget
  3. Schedule Adoption of the 2017-2018 Final Budget

E)  Request Formation of a Council Ad Hoc Committee to meet with Coastal Seniors Committee to discuss the Veterans Building and the Building Use MOU

F) Update on SB 649 (Hueso) Wireless Telecommunications Facilities & Proposed Amendments to Install Small Cells By Right (verbal report)

IX.  ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – All Items in this Section May Be Action Items

 A) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 231 Amending and Updating Chapter 16.10, Floodplain Management of The Point Arena Municipal Code

      Recommendation: Read by title only, second reading and adopt Ordinance 231

X.   CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A) Next Regular Meeting Date: July 25, 2017

  1. Capital Projects Discussion
    • Streets
    • Waste Water
    • Parks
    • Pier
  2. State Lands Commission Lease for Arena Cove
  3. Pier Repair from 2/20/17 Storm Event

VII.  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: June 23, 2017

City Council Meeting: June 6, 2017

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – JUNE 6, 2017
SPECIAL SESSION – 4:00 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. 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.

IV.  REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS – all items in this Agenda section are for discussion and possible action.

A) Discussion of Financing for Repairs at Point Arena Cove Resulting from Storms of Jan. 17-23, 2017

B) Discussion Regarding the City’s Revolving Loan Fund

The following item will occur at 5:00pm or soon thereafter:

C) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the “Addressing Housing Needs in Point Arena” Report

V.   CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

VI.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

Next Regular Meeting Date: June 27, 2017

  1. Finalize Ordinance 231
  2. 2015-2016 Financial Audit Presentation
  3. 2017-2018 Preliminary Budget Adoption
  4. CDBG Workshop
  5. Revolving Loan Fund Loan Application

VII.  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: June 2, 2017

City Council Meeting: May 23, 2017

 

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – MAY 23, 2017
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

1. City-Related Travel Reports
2. Council Committee & Commission Reports

VI.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD)
Notice to the Public:  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.

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 Minutes
     1) Regular Council Meeting of April 25, 2017

B) Resolution 2017-12 Extending the Declaration of a Local Emergency Related to Storm Damage to Arena Cove, Point Arena Pier, and Local Roadways as the Result of a Winter Storm Event

VIII. PRESENTATIONS & ACTION ITEMS –All Items in this Section May Be Action Items

A) Mendocino Broadband Alliance Presentation by Patricia Steele
     Recommendation: Receive presentation and discuss

 B) Approval of City Attorney Contract
     Recommendation: Approve Contract with Terry Gross for City Attorney Services

C) Introduction of the “Addressing Housing Needs in Point Arena” Report
Recommendation:
1. Discuss the main points of the report
2. Direct Staff to research some policy options
3. Meet again to discuss and take action on the policy options

D) Set Work Shop Date for:
1. Discussion of the report “Addressing Housing Needs in Point Arena, California”
2. Arena Cove & Pier Storm Damage Repair Financing
3. Revolving Loan Fund Use
Recommendation: Set Workshop for June 6th or 8th.

 E) City Treasurer Resignation and Appointment
Recommendation:
1. Discuss how to fill the City Treasurer Position
2. Direct Staff

IX.  ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – All Items in this Section May Be Action Items

A) Introduction of Ordinance No. 231 Amending and Updating Chapter 16.10, Floodplain Management of The Point Arena Municipal Code
Recommendation:
1. Introduce Ordinance 231 by title only
2. Approve Ordinance 231
3. Schedule the second reading and final adoption for June 27, 2017

B) Resolution 2017-10 Updating the City of Point Arena Master Fee Schedule
     Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2017-10

X.   CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

XI.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A) City Council Workshop, June 6 or 8th

B) Next Regular Meeting Date: June 27, 2017
1. Finalize Ordinance 231
2. 2015-2016 Financial Audit Presentation
3. 2017-2018 Preliminary Budget Adoption
4. CDBG Workshop
5. Revolving Loan Fund Loan Application

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: May 19, 2017

July 4 Vendors and Parade Entrants — Apply Now!

The most highly anticipated event on the South Coast – the Point Arena Independence Celebration – will occur the weekend of July 1 & 2, 2017! We are seeking vendors for the Street Fair and parade entrants for the Annual Parade.

Saturday, July 1 – Street Fair & Fireworks Extravaganza

The Street Fair seeks food and non-food vendors for an afternoon and evening of fun! Vendor fees are $100 for booth space and a $100 refundable cleaning deposit.

Vendor Application Form

Sunday, July 2 – Downtown Parade – “DiverCity”

The Annual Downtown Parade steps off at noon on Main Street.  Groups are welcomed to join the parade.  Since this is a family-friendly parade, we ask you to keep things classy, safe, and fun.

Parade Entry Form

Help Us Make This Year the Best Independence Celebration Yet!

 

City Council Meeting: April 25, 2017

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA – APRIL 25, 2017
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

  1. City-Related Travel Reports
  2. Council Committee & Commission Reports
  3. Treasurer’s Report – March 2017

VI.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD)
Notice to the Public:  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.


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 Minutes

  1. Regular Council Meeting of January 14, 2017
  2. Special Council Meeting of March 21, 2017
  3. Regular Council Meeting of March 28, 2017

B) Resolution 2017-11 Extending the Declaration of a Local Emergency Related to Storm Damage to Arena Cove, Point Arena Pier, and Local Roadways as the Result of a Winter Storm Event


VIII.  PRESENTATIONS & ACTION ITEMS – All Items in this Section May Be Action Items

A) Discussion of Point Arena Becoming a Voting Member of the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) Presentation by Louisa Morris, MSWMA General Manager.
Recommendation: Discuss the presentation and direct staff for further action.

B) Expenditure Request to Replace the Waste Water Service Truck
Recommendation: Authorize staff to purchase a replacement truck for the WWTP using funds from the Waste Water Replacement and Repair Fund.

C) 2016-2017 Budget Adjustment Request for Purchase of Pick-Up Truck
Recommendation:
1. Authorize staff to purchase a small pick-up truck for general use of City Staff.
2. Designate the Fund and budget adjustment.


IX.  ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – All Items in this Section May Be Action Items

A) Second Reading & Adoption of Ordinance 230 Adding Chapter 1.08 to the Point Arena Municipal Code Approving and Implementing Administrative Citations and Penalties
Recommendation: Read by title only, second reading & adopt Ordinance 230.

B) Resolution 2017-08 Authorizing City Manager to Execute CalTrans Standard Encroachment Permit Application for the July 2, 2017 Independence Parade
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution 2017-08

C) Resolution 2017-09 Suspending Section 9.05.010 of the Point Arena Municipal Code During the Independence Weekend Celebration July 1 & 2, 2017
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2017-09

D) Resolution 2017-10 Amending the City of Point Arena Master Fee Schedule
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2017-10


X.   CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS


XI.   FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

  1. Next Regular Meeting Date: May 23, 2017
  2. Discussion of Revolving Loan Fund Use
  3. Pier Fee Schedule & Credit Policies
  4. 2015-2016 Financial Audit Presentation

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 21, 2017

City Council Meeting: April 11, 2017

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

APRIL 11, 2017
5:00 P.M.
AT CITY HALL — 451 SCHOOL STREET

 AGENDA

I.   REGULAR SESSION – 5:00 P.M.

II.  CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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.  ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS

A)  Resolution 2017-06 Declaring a State of Emergency Relating to Storm Damage at the Point Arena Water Works Well Located on Windy Hollow Road

B)  Resolution 2017-07 Extending the Declaration of a Local Emergency Related to Storm Damage to Arena Cove, Point Arena Pier, and Local Roadways as the Result of a Winter Storm Event

VI.  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 7, 2017


 

City Council Meeting: March 28, 2017

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

MARCH 28, 2017
6:00 P.M.
AT CITY HALL — 451 SCHOOL STREET

 AGENDA

I.   CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

II.  READING – Vice Mayor Burkey

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV.  MAYOR’S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

V.    COUNCIL REPORTS

1. City-Related Travel Reports
2. Council Committee & Commission Reports
3. Treasurer’s Report – January & February 2017
      Recommendation:  Receive and Accept Treasurer’s Report

 VI.  PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD)
Notice to the Public:  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.

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 Minutes

  1. Regular Council Meeting of January 14, 2017
  2. Special Council Meeting of February 21, 2017
  3. Regular Council Meeting of February 28, 2017

VIII. PRESENTATIONS & ACTION ITEMS – All Items in this Section May Be Action Items

 A) Determine Submittal Requirements for Minor Subdivision Application in a Planned Residential Development Overlay
            Recommendation: See Staff Report

 B) Presentation by Sonoma Clean Power – Introduction of Rollout of Point Arena Choice Aggregation
            Recommendation: Receive Report

 C) Bluff Top Road Maintenance Agreement
            Recommendation: Discuss & Approve, Bluff Top Road Maintenance Agreement

 D) Approval of Point Arena’s 2017 Wastewater Treatment Plant Sewer System Management Plan
            Recommendation: Approve Plan

 E) Letter opposing SB 649
       Recommendation:

  • Discuss the issue
  • Approve the letter of opposition
  • Direct staff on distribution

F) Letter Opposing the State Department of Fish & Wildlife Implementing a 25 cent per Pound Fee for Ocean Fish Landings.
      Recommendation:

  1.  Discuss the issue
  2. Approve staff writing the letter of opposition
  3. Direct staff on distribution

 IX. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – All Items in this Section May Be Action Items

 A) Ordinance No. 230 – An Ordinance Approving and Implementing Administrative Citations and Penalties – Introduction & First Reading

Recommendation:

  1. Introduce Ordinance 230 by title only
  2. Approve Ordinance 230
  3. Schedule the second reading and final adoption for April 24, 2017

 B) Resolution 2017-04, Affirming the City of Point Arena’s Commitment to Non-Discrimination and Support for Immigrants in Our Community
         Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2017-04

C) Resolution 2017-05, Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2016-17
         Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2017-5

X.  CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

  1.  City Fee Schedule
  2. Pier Fee Schedule & Credit Policies
  3. Ordinance 230 adoption
  4. 2015-2016 financial audit presentation

XII. CLOSED SESSION

  1. City Attorney Performance Evaluation- Performance evaluation pursuant to GC §54957, as cited in the Brown Act.

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 24, 2017

 


 

 

NOTICES:

  • The City Council agenda will be posted at City Hall and on the City’s Website, cityofpointarena.net by 5:00 P.M. Friday prior to the Tuesday meeting.

 

  • Supporting Documents will be posted for public review prior to the meeting as they are available at the City Clerk’s Office, Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – noon and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and on the City’s Website.

 

  • Interested parties may subscribe for the City Council Agendas and agenda packet by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 882-2122.
  • The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference.  Items may be taken out of order upon the request and consensus of the Mayor and Council.
  • Any writing that is a public record not exempt from public disclosure and relating to an agenda item for open session of the City Council is available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 451 School Street, Point Arena, CA.
  • 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.
  • All persons in attendance at public meetings are requested to observe the following rules of civil debate:
  1. We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another.
  2. All comments will be directed to the issue at hand.
  3. Personal attacks are unacceptable.
  • Applauding or other displays of approval/disapproval are discouraged.
    • To minimize distractions, please be sure all personal communication devices are turned off or on silent mode.

 

City Council Meeting: March 21, 2017

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

FEBRUARY 28, 2017
SPECIAL SESSION – 5:30 P.M.
AT CITY HALL — 451 SCHOOL STREET

  Agenda 

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

        A) Resolution 2017-03 Extending the Declaration of a Local Emergency Related to Damage to Arena Cove, Point Arena Pier and Local Roadways as the Result of a Winter Storm Event. 

V.   CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS — Discussion & Possible Action

        A)  Review of the 2017 City Council Goals 
        B)  Discussion of Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority 
        C)  Discussion of Medical Marijuana Ordinance 226 

VI. ADJOURNMENT

Dated: March 17, 2017

 

City Council Meeting: February 28, 2017

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
REGULAR MEETING

I.   REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.

II.  CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

III. READING – Councilmember Wasserman

IV.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA

V.  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.

VI. 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 Special Council Meeting MinutesJanuary 14th, 2017
B.  Approval of City Regular Council Meeting Minutes – January 24th, 2017

 VII. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS – Items in this agenda section are informational or scheduling purposes only

A.  Council Committee Updates
B.  County & Regional Assignment Reports

VIII. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS – all items in this Agenda section are for discussion and possible action.

A.  Treasurer’s Report – December 2016
B.  Presentation about Code Enforcement program for Point Arena by Trent Taylor of Taylor Code Consulting, Inc.
C.  Presentation by Karen McBride & Mary Fleming from “Rural Communities Assistance Corporation” About Services Offered by RCAC
D.  Property Owner Request for Partial Refund of Annual Sewer Fee for Tax Year 2015-2016 for 255 Main Street
E.  Request for Cost Share for Drainage Ditch Maintenance and Driveway Repair at 425 Lake Street
F.  City Attorney Contract Renewal
G.  2016-2017 Mid-Year Budget Review
H.  2017 Council Strategic Planning Session (continued)

IX.  CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

X.   FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

A.  City Fee Schedule
B.  Special Council Meeting March 21 (possible)
C.  Next Regular City Council Meeting March 28

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: February 24, 2017

City Council Meeting: February 21, 2017

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
SPECIAL SESSION – 5:30 P.M.

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. 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.

IV.  ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS

A)  2017-02 Extending the Declaration of a Local Emergency Related to Damage to Arena Cove, Point Arena Pier and Local Roadways as the Result of a Winter Storm Event.  The resolution will be accompanied by a discussion with County Emergency Services Coordinator, Rick Ehlert, about the CAL OES and FEMA emergency funding processes.

V.  CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

A)  Request Appointment of a Council Ad Hoc Committee to work with the City Manager and the City Attorney on Modification of Ordinance 226.

B)  Report on Training Budget and Reimbursements for the League of California Cities’ New Mayors & Councilmembers Academy.

C)  City Manager Report on Meeting Compensation for Councilmembers.

VI.   CLOSED SESSION

A)  City Manager Performance Evaluation- Performance evaluation pursuant to GC §54957, as cited in the Brown Act.

XII.  ADJOURNMENT

Dated: February 17, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

City Council Meeting: January 24, 2017

20POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
JANUARY 24, 2017

I.   REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.

II.  CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

III. READING – Mayor Ignacio

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

V.   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.

VI.   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 MinutesDecember 20th, 2016 Regular Meeting

VII. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS – Items in this agenda section are informational or scheduling purposes only

A) New Councilmembers & Mayors Academy – report by participants
B) Council Committee Updates
C) County & Regional Assignment Reports

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

A) Treasurer’s Report
B) Discussion of Increasing the Frequency of Budget Reporting (verbal)
C) Appointment of City of Point Arena Representative to the Mendocino County Library Advisory Board
D) Presentation by John Kuhry of Economic Development and Finance Corporation (EDFC)
E) Discussion of City of Point Arena Business Assistance Program Guidelines and Implementation of a Revolving Loan Committee
F) Report on Proposed PG&E LED Streetlight Upgrades
G) Drainage Maintenance Agreement Lake Street
H) Bluff Top Road Maintenance Agreement
I) Council Strategic Planning Session Update

VIII. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS – All items in this Agenda section are for discussion and possible adoption. NONE for 1/24/17

IX.  CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

X.   FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (next 45 days)

  • Presentation by Rural Communities Assistance Corporation
  • City Fee Schedule
  • Mid-Year Budget Review
  • Next Regular City Council Meeting 2/28/17

XI.  CLOSED SESSION – None

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 20, 2017

City Council Meeting: January 10, 2017

POINT ARENA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
JANUARY 10, 2017
SPECIAL SESSION – 10:00 A.M.
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. 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.

V PRESENTATIONS – All items in this section are for discussion and possible direction to staff. No action recommendations or staff reports for these items are being presented. Resource materials will be given to Councilmembers by the CDS & RCAC presenters.

     A)  Introduction and Purpose of Meeting by City Manager Shoemaker
     B)  Presentation by Jeff Lucas of Community Development Services (CDS)
            1) Overview of CDS Services for Point Arena
            2) Overview of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
            3) Overview of the Revolving Loan Policies and Guidelines
4) Discussion of Possible Loan Committee

VI COUNCIL GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP

     A)  Workshop Introduction
     B)  Summary Review of City Functions
            1) Current Proposed & Needed Projects
     C)  Review of Past Council Goals & Progress
     D)  City/Community Needs Discussion
     E)  Council Goal Setting

VII CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS

     A)  Letter Regarding Support of State Transportation Funding Legislation – discussion and possible action
            1) Recommendation: Approve Mayor and City Manager to customize letter and send to appropriate legislators.

VIII CLOSED SESSION – Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§54956.8); Property: APN 027-10-113; Negotiator: Richard Shoemaker, City Manager; Negotiating Parties: City of Point Arena and Verizon California, Inc.; Subject Matter: Instructions regarding terms of potential lease agreement.

IX Next Council Meeting – January 24, 2017

 

DATED: January 6, 2017

Library Advisory Board Vacancy

The City of Point Arena seeks an individual to serve on the Mendocino County Library Advisory Board. The Library Advisory Board plays an important role in the development of quality improvements in local library branches, including Coast Community Library. It helps guide library policy, reviews the budget and advises the Library Director. The Board meets monthly at venues around the county. Preference is given to a City resident. The term of service is two years. Applications are due January 20. A link to the application is below.

Final 2016 Election Results

CITY COUNCIL 4-YEAR SEAT 

SCOTT M. IGNACIO *              134      29.78%
RICHARD WASSERMAN *      105      23.33%
JONATHAN TORREZ *              98       21.78%
JANE JARLSBERG                     97       21.56%
SHERYL “LIAN” SMITH            16         3.56%

CITY COUNCIL 2-YEAR SEAT 

BARBARA BURKEY *             142      45.37%
ANNA DOBBINS *                      95      30.35%
JIM KOOGLE                               73      23.32%
Write-in Votes                                  3        0.96%

MEASURE AC – TRANSIT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT)

YES                  121      65.76%
NO                     63       34.24%

MEASURE AD – TOT ADVISORY          

YES                  135      72.97%
NO                     50       27.03%

MEASURE AE – CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX       

YES                  113      62.43%
NO                     68       37.57%