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Director of Administrative Services/Finance Linda Lieberup presented the final budget after multiple workshops and staff review. The council then voted to adopt Resolution No. 2025-24 (annual budget), Resolution No. 2025-25 (selection of factors for the appropriations limit calculation) and Resolution No. 2025-26 (establishing a new debt service fund for the police facility project).

City Manager Eric Weir and Lieberup told the council the budget incorporates the Measure S recommended expenditures the Measure S oversight committee reviewed. Major Measure S allocations in the adopted budget include roughly $600,000 for the fire department (staffing, equipment and training), roughly $600,000 for the police department (three patrol officers, tasers, body and dash cameras, and initial debt service funding for future facility work), and more than $450,000 toward the swimming pool (staffing, maintenance and a portion of the pool roof project). Streets and capital projects also received Measure S deposits, with three larger street projects planned over the next 18 months estimated in the mid-hundred-thousand-dollar range each.

The budget includes a mix of one-time capital projects and ongoing staffing changes: temporary increases and training positions to cover retirements, additional lifeguard hours, recruitment for an HR manager, a school resource officer now funded in partnership with the school district, and a small number of interns. Internal service and capital funds include server replacements and cybersecurity work in IT and planned repairs to facilities and equipment.

Staff presented current-year estimates and assumptions used to roll the numbers forward. If the city hits its conservative spending assumptions, Lieberup told the council the general fund ending balance would be approximately $3.5 million, of which about $200,000 is reserved for Measure S initiatives and $2.7 million is held to meet the council's 25% operating reserve policy. That leaves an estimated $600,000 of unallocated discretionary funds under the forecast if the city spends within assumptions.

The budget also funds a large RV park grant project (Explore the Coast grant, approximately $835,000) to remodel restroom facilities and add two ADA-accessible cabin units; sewer and water funds include SCADA upgrades, required permit studies and a booster-pump assessment; and staff noted sewer and water funds have declining working capital that will be addressed in upcoming rate studies.

The motion to adopt the three resolutions carried unanimously. Clerk roll call recorded \"yes\" votes from Councilmember Darren Dooley, Councilmember Greenough, Councilmember Candace Tinkler, Mayor Pro Tem Wright and Mayor Ray Altman.

The council directed staff to continue pursuing identified grants and to return with follow-up items related to police and fire staffing needs, sewer and water rate studies and implementation steps for capital projects. The city will begin the new fiscal year on July 1 and monitor budgets and grant reimbursements throughout the year.

Vote: unanimous in favor (Dooley, Greenough, Tinkler, Mayor Pro Tem Wright, Mayor Altman).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 6-16-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Crescent City City Council voted unanimously to adopt the fiscal year 2025'26 budget and approved three resolutions including a new debt service fund for a proposed police facility.","taxTitle","Crescent City, Del Norte County, California","taxId",72215,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6524406,"Votes at a glance: council approves consent calendar, water assessment, solid waste budget and police policies",5595,148000,5743000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846153-b47dc88e281eb0d1434cf2a837ee076b&start=148&end=5743","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846153-b47dc88e281eb0d1434cf2a837ee076b/thumbnail_148000.jpg","/articles/6524406/Crescent-City/Del-Norte-County/California/Votes-at-a-glance-council-approves-consent-calendar-water-assessment-solid-waste-budget-and-police-policies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6524406-b6f85969be84be1e3917774fef26de4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201591&Signature=c9~LjvKD-B3PNzcsDSL3MogmGxH~H1V06ZXuVRNxFkE6jwnVAsmXUxlJV6q5l7KwWUKsieoFqX2kaKcZtAJpLKBXZ5lHkjm911CKSqo66W~je1jbZ79zg5vGaD77Gc3JG0eCNb~fWtbJguNSCzx3SFuZ0o6MJ7pF9XUnmdSSLSY~84HRzeGP~rFmDNkVQs-3OHAXs-TsQn2MbNvIGKFbmTDzYSJTVTRIKT~89ide5mzNc2YJcBr-1eYZLpCr5LDl7j-TDPxNcQUzRR6Vk7XRBX84-NA2wmVM74Gn62orWtGaxsJ6liMmANH2mD935v9Qi7uW~J44UVrwRr3pmeogIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crescent City City Council recorded the following formal actions during its meeting (all recorded actions below passed by unanimous vote unless noted):

- Closed-session report: The council reported 1 action from closed session. On a motion by Councilmember Greenough and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wright, the council denied the government claim of Murietta. (Reported at the meeting.)

- Consent calendar: The council approved the consent calendar, which included the warrants/claim list, payroll report, budget-to-actual summary (as of 04/30/2025), the Crescent City cross connection control plan, a budget adjustment for a Greenworks contract amendment and CRReach LTD contract amendment No. 1.

- Annual job-vacancy report: Following a public hearing required by a new law, staff reported the city had seven full-time vacancies and seven part-time vacancies as of May 1, 2025; six full-time and two part-time vacancies had been filled by the meeting date, and two part-time hires were in backgrounds. Staff said no policy changes were recommended. The council closed the public hearing and took no additional direction.

- Annual water supply and demand assessment: The council received and approved the city's 2025 water supply and demand assessment presented by consultant Oren Plokter and staff. Plokter and staff reported that, based on precipitation, Smith River discharge and groundwater-elevation data, the city has sufficient water supply for the next 12 months even under dry-year scenarios and that no shortage-contingency triggers were reached; voluntary conservation remains recommended.

- Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority budget: Ted Ward, director of the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority, presented the authority's draft budget for FY 2025'26. The council approved the budget and treated the lack of comment as concurrence to forward the authority's budget to the joint powers authority board.

- Military equipment use policy (ordinance No. 856): The council adopted an ordinance confirming the Crescent City Police Department's military equipment use policy (amendments add three rifles and three pepper-ball devices to the policy lists). The required public review steps were completed; the council found the department in compliance for the prior year and approved the updated policy.

- Reserve police officer program (ordinance introduction): The council waived full reading and introduced an ordinance to add a reserve police officer program to the municipal code. The proposal allows for limited volunteer reserve positions (three training levels) with associated one-time equipment costs and some ongoing administrative and insurance costs. Staff said the department plans to add up to two reserve officers at this time and described training, equipment and minimum monthly-hour expectations.

Each action recorded during the meeting included roll-call votes showing the five-member council voting in favor (Councilmember Darren Dooley, Councilmember Greenough, Councilmember Candace Tinkler, Mayor Pro Tem Wright, Mayor Ray Altman).","Council actions included approval of the consent calendar, receipt of the annual job-vacancy report, approval of the water supply assessment, acceptance of the solid-waste authority budget and adoption/introduction of several police-related policies and ordinances.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6524411,"Forest Moon Festival draws national coverage; city staff and volunteers credited",1093,536000,1629000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846153-b47dc88e281eb0d1434cf2a837ee076b&start=536&end=1629","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846153-b47dc88e281eb0d1434cf2a837ee076b/thumbnail_536000.jpg","/articles/6524411/Crescent-City/Del-Norte-County/California/Forest-Moon-Festival-draws-national-coverage-city-staff-and-volunteers-credited","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6524411-06d04c54a5b1ad526c7a8149130fdaad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201591&Signature=cJirORTdDr-5GGvBHavSblLbfqLebJT9YrZQkfBgYE5CyQiyS-4nfDnLRSvsZGDTHazTXNuNXbJXzYa1L2WyoRSGuHkcZ3mpVE1NYwqmFN1CN9RW0gMK9EyTTmfYX9V3rQ5I2HF17ceqd9aaW~Tfp5QPy68-wDjb2jZkly~4bPo8b4s3IDUIzQ3AjZwsJlj5gtFKmi7otvWYZ8HcubIZDDLw7Dl5N97XpjdMTp6BbSFShNulhtq900Xsdz3JnMg4uAcH~HUkTSTVl5RcJYRBad-zn9Z89vdMju6BK5VRxe1XPxkdsfqkC~bcDtSKXThtPZ-EMfH8b1ucVkxyhIuMYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Organizers of the Forest Moon Festival told the Crescent City City Council the third annual event drew renewed attention and wider attendance, including national media mentions and a broad geographic mix of visitors.

Cassandra Heselstein, participating by Zoom for the Humboldt Del Norte Film Commission, said the festival was mentioned in People magazine's special edition listing \"top reasons to love California,\" and that radio and podcast outlets, including Rebel Force Radio, provided extensive coverage. She told the council the festival recorded attendees from more than 15 states and that around 60 vendors participated across Del Norte and Humboldt counties in the festival's passport and scavenger-hunt activities.

City Manager Eric Weir and Recreation and Events Coordinator Kelly Viola credited city staff, public works, police and fire personnel and numerous volunteers for the event's success. Public works staff and seasonal employees assisted with setup; police and fire provided public-safety support; volunteers staffed activities such as an obstacle course, costume contests and family events; lifeguards and youth volunteers also helped.

Organizers said the festival has built momentum: in past years it earned attention from the New York Times and local outlets, and this year international coverage and podcasting exposure helped raise awareness beyond the region. The council viewed a photo slideshow and city staff highlighted participation by local media, costumers and film participants, including an actor from Return of the Jedi who attended.

Council members thanked organizers and staff and discussed the festival's potential to attract more visitors next year. No formal council action was required; staff and organizers said they are already planning for next year and will pursue additional promotion and partnerships.

Public comment: none recorded for this agenda item.","City staff and organizers reported strong community and national attention for the third annual Forest Moon Festival, citing coverage in People magazine and outreach from national fan media. Organizers said they recorded visitors from more than 15 states and hosted over 60 vendors across county events.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6524416,"Council authorizes Phase 1 of downtown master plan, allocates local match while federal funding is pending",1800,3756000,5556000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846153-b47dc88e281eb0d1434cf2a837ee076b&start=3756&end=5556","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846153-b47dc88e281eb0d1434cf2a837ee076b/thumbnail_3756000.jpg","/articles/6524416/Crescent-City/Del-Norte-County/California/Council-authorizes-Phase-1-of-downtown-master-plan-allocates-local-match-while-federal-funding-is-pending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6524416-6b6e5d4141dc261ad334c3c5de3b45d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201591&Signature=C-LWcfVpeXezVNN6Edm~W6QTte3wHQMP1ets7UVdCdbn7v9I-EtH67kCd3LnKODK3uiEbXbBuBLkjuGXx3klgnNcKnfXyf7mL9K6pCN0izSC~QN4ABp~FmdLqMsZNNb2PAD~PGPTa12XXNQx~zb65jMshRao8y~JDczmDIbjPIxOAgIKjSWwU39isaKgMpzbH2z0pWNWtfbVY0vtrsPKk5VXirCjlRZVWyWPd5DS68KWh6nS8wTQFon1N0U--nxhj6mWZVeo6IBrXOYkgPYjACp2i8Qhh42RKAf7EUpNZE5QCiyu2fbRYPBtmp-sLHPVEbNLz8k6r5FkqK94YeOazw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crescent City City Council authorized Phase 1 of a downtown master plan contract and approved use of local matching funds to begin work while the city's conditional federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) award remains on pause.

City Manager Eric Weir and consultant Don Rambula (Crandall Arambula team) told the council the Phase 1 scope focuses on background studies, market analysis, stakeholder interviews, visioning and preliminary concepts for a downtown hub (roughly Fourth Street to Front Street and adjacent blocks). Rambula said Phase 1 work is expected to take three to four months and would produce a summary report and a \"marketing\" package that staff can use for grant applications if federal funding is delayed.

The contract for Phase 1 is $134,000. Staff reported a city match of $94,000 is available from prior allocations: $30,000 from a California Endowment economic-resiliency grant and $64,000 from defederalized CDBG program income. Additionally, staff said $18,000 is available in the current-year economic development budget and $10,000 is available in the RV park budget for components that directly study Lighthouse Cove RV Park; the council was asked to authorize reallocation of $12,000 in next year's RV park budget to complete the $22,000 RV park piece.

Weir and Rambula described three funding scenarios:
- If the conditional EDA award (about $186,000) is approved, combined with the local match the project would reach roughly $320,000 and fully fund the plan and additional components;
- If EDA does not come through but the city secures CDBG funding, the city would add about $27,000 in local match to pursue a $159,000 CDBG award (again about a $320,000 total);
- If both EDA and CDBG funding are awarded, the project could expand to roughly $620,000, enabling additional implementation tools such as façade programs or other catalyst investments.

Councilmembers asked about timing for public outreach. Rambula said the background work and market analysis would be completed first, stakeholder interviews would follow immediately, and a public visioning workshop could be scheduled as early as August (or September if timing required) to capture resident and business input during non-summer months.

Public comment supported moving forward quickly. Resident Roger Gitlin urged an ambitious vision for downtown improvements and better gateways into the city.

The council voted unanimously to authorize staff to execute the Phase 1 contract and to proceed with the limited budget reallocations described. Staff said available current-year funds would be used before June 30 and the $12,000 next-year RV park allocation would be included in the adopted budget.

Vote: unanimous in favor (Dooley, Greenough, Tinkler, Mayor Pro Tem Wright, Mayor Altman).","Crescent City authorized Phase 1 work on a downtown master plan with a $134,000 contract and committed existing local match funds while conditional federal EDA funding remains paused. Council approved staff to proceed and reallocate small amounts from current budgets to start market analysis and RV park review.","actionData","errors"]

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