Measure S Oversight Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingCrescent City, CA · October 28, 2024
Agenda
CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEASURE S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
210 BATTERY STREET
CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531
MONDAY OCTOBER 28, 2024 5:30 P.M.
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OPEN SESSION
Call to order
Roll call
Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Any member of the audience is invited to address the Measure S Oversight Committee on
any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the Committee. Comments of public interest or on
matters appearing on the agenda are accepted. Note, however, that the Committee is not able
to undertake extended discussion or act on non-agendized items. All comments shall be
directed toward the entire Committee. Any comments that are not at the microphone are out
of order and will not be a part of the public record. After receiving recognition from the Chair,
please state your name and city or county residency for the record. Public comment is limited
to three (3) minutes. The public is additionally allotted three minutes each in which to speak
on any item on the agenda prior to any action taken by the Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE
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10/28/24 MEASURE S AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider FY25 Measure S Budget Recommendation Amendments including:
Fred Endert Pool
- Pool HVAC and Flooring Project Update
- Additional Work Recommendations during Pool Closure
- Project Contingency
Crescent City Fire and Rescue
- Wildland Fire Turnout Grant Matching funds
Crescent City Police Department
- Police Department Remodel / Addition Project Update
- FY25 Debt Service Payment Reallocation
- Estimated Future Debt Service Payments
• Recommendation: Hear staff report
• Technical questions from the Committee
• Receive public comment
• Further Committee discussion
• Approve and adopt Resolution No. MS2024-04, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CRESCENT CITY MEASURE S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AMENDING THE
RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES OF MEASURE S FUNDS FOR FY 24/25
2. FY25 Measure S Project / Capital Purchase Update Including:
Streets
- Capital Project Update
Crescent City Fire and Rescue
- Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Fire Quick Response Vehicle
Crescent City Police Department
- FY25 Patrol Vehicle
MEASURE S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ITEMS
➢ City Manager Report
o Current Commissioner Terms and Expected 2025-2026 Term Measure S
Oversight Committee Application Period
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next meeting of the Measure S Oversight Committee, date to be determined, at
the Wastewater Treatment Facility conference room, 210 Battery Street, Crescent City, CA.
POSTED:
October 25, 2024
/s/ Robin Altman
City Clerk/Administrative Analyst
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10/28/24 MEASURE S AGENDA
Vision:
The City of Crescent City will continue to stand the test of time and promote quality of life and community pride for our residents,
businesses and visitors through leadership, diversity, and teamwork.
Mission:
The purpose of our city is to promote a high quality of life, leadership and services to the residents, businesses, and visitors we
serve. The City is dedicated to providing the most efficient, innovative and economically sound municipal services building on our
diverse history, culture and unique natural resources.
Values:
Accountability
Honesty & Integrity
Excellent Customer Service
Effective & Active Communication
Teamwork
Fiscally Responsible
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10/28/24 MEASURE S AGENDA
RESOLUTION NO. MS2024-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CRESCENT CITY MEASURE S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
AMENDING THE RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES OF MEASURE S FUNDS FOR
FY 24/25
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2020, the voters of the City of Crescent City approved
Measure S, an ordinance imposing a local 1.0% Transactions and Use Tax; and
WHEREAS, Measure S requires a citizens’ oversight committee to review and report on
Measure S revenues and expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the Measure S Oversight Committee met in 2021 to establish a 5-year plan
for funding projects with Measure S funds; and
WHEREAS, the Measure S Oversight Committee made expenditure recommendations
in FY 21/22, FY 22/23, FY23/24 and FY 24/25 based upon the 5-year plan as well as
other needs and projects brought before the Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Measure S Oversight Committee has met throughout each fiscal year to
receive revenue and expenditure updates as well as to hear requests for additional or
different expenditures and has amended its recommendations from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the Measure S Oversight Committee met on April 3, 2024 to receive the
FY22/23 financial statements and independent auditor’s report prepared by the
independent Measure S auditor (Badawi & Associates) and adopted Resolution No.
MS2024-01, A Resolution of the Crescent City Measure S Oversight Committee
approving a report on Measure S Funds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and
WHEREAS, on April 30, 2024, the Measure S Oversight Committee reviewed the five-
year plan for Measure S revenues and funding needs / department requests for the FY
24/25 budget, and adopted Resolution No. MS2024-03 recommending the FY24/25
budget to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Measure S Oversight Committee met on October 28, 2024 to receive an
update from the City Manager on FY24/25 expenditures and proposed amendments to
the FY24/25 budget including the Pool capital improvements, Pool maintenance projects,
Fire Turnout Grant matching funds, Police Department facility upgrades, and Street
Improvement Projects; and
WHEREAS, the Measure S Oversight Committee finds the recommended expenditures
to be an appropriate use of Measure S funds, which are intended to support the City’s
Fire Department, Police Department, streets, and swimming pool.
RESOLUTION NO. MS2024-04 1
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Crescent City Measure S Oversight
Committee that the amended FY 24/25 Expenditure Recommendations for Measure S
funds as set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto, are hereby adopted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED and made effective the same day by the Crescent City
Measure S Oversight Committee on this 28th day of October 2024, by the following polled
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
_______________________________
Ernest Perry, Chair
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Robin Altman, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. MS2024-04
Measure S Oversight Committee
Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Expenditure Recommendations
Resolution No. MS 2024-04
Exhibit A
Fire Department ($827,461)
Current Recommended
Budget Budget Comments
FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
Costs shared with Fire District
Volunteer stipends 88,220 88,220
Station staffing 29,812 29,812
Full-time Captain positions (3) 419,769 419,769
Deputy Chief
Training 15,000 15,000
Command Department Training System 15,000 15,000
Volunteer recruitment and retention 5,000 5,000
Equipment and tools 30,000 30,000
Rope rescue equipment 10,000 10,000
SCBA ($15-17k each)
Radios (handheld)
Radios (apparatus) 10,000 10,000
Amended for Additional
Turnouts and helmets ($250,000 total) 50,000 70,000 Cal Fire Grant Match
Transfer to Veh/Equip Fund (future turnouts) 25,000 25,000
Regional training center ($1,000,000 total)
City-only costs
Transfer to apparatus replacement fund 98,000 98,000
Transfer to CIP Fund (facility improvements)
SCBA compressor (City station)
Skid-mounted pump
Transfer to Veh/Equip Fund (quick response vehicle) 90,000 90,000
Transfer to Veh/Equip Fund (Chief command vehicle) 90,000 90,000
SCBA for City 200,000 200,000
Transfer to Veh/Equip Fund (future SCBA) 32,500 32,500
Total Fire Expenditures 1,208,301 1,228,301
Amended for Fire District
Fire District Reimbursement 390,840 400,840 match of Cal Fire Grant
Net Fire Expenditures 817,461 827,461
Measure S Oversight Committee
Resolution No. MS 2024-04, Exhibit A
Police Department ($514,221)
FY 2024/25
Recommended
Budget Budget Comments
FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
2 additional officers 221,127 221,127
3rd additional officer (Funded by DOJ grant until FY25/26)
Academy (recruits)
Lieutenant assignment
Detective assignment 4,730 4,730
Body cameras and tasers 47,250 47,250
Dash cameras (initial cost)
Dash cameras (annual cost) 36,614 36,614
Cell phone analyzer annual cost (partial) 3,500 3,500
Medical supplies 5,000 5,000
Enclosed trailer for UTV 10,000 10,000
K9 Kostya (ongoing costs - vet, food, training) 8,000 8,000
K9 Murtaugh (ongoing costs - vet, food, training) 8,000 8,000
Transfer to vehicle replacement fund 80,000 80,000
Transfer to CIP fund (facility improvements) 90,000
Transfer to debt service fund (facility improvements) 90,000 No debt pymt this year
Total Police Expenditures 514,221 514,221
Street Improvements ($1,068,374)
Budget Projected Comments
FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
Includes $248,374 from
Pot hole, crack seal, minor repairs 348,374 348,374 FY24 unspent budget
Sidewalk repair or install 75,000 75,000
Striping 50,000 50,000
Street lights 45,000 45,000
Grant match for HSIP sidewalk project (transfer to CIP fund) 25,000 25,000
$75,000 of SB1 Funds to
Fund previously allocated
contingency for Front
Street preservation project (transfer to CIP fund) 600,000 525,000 Street CIP Project
Total Street Expenditures 1,143,374 1,068,374
Measure S Oversight Committee
Resolution No. MS 2024-04, Exhibit A
Fred Endert Swimming Pool ($551,000)
Recommended
Budget Budget Comments
FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
Operations (staffing, utilities, supplies, etc.) 325,000 325,000
Additional Maintenance /
repair projects during pool
Equipment, parts, repairs 30,000 86,000 closure
Additional Contingency for
Transfer to CIP Fund (HVAC / dehumidification project) 20,000 140,000 CIP
Total Pool Expenditures 375,000 551,000
Included in equipment, parts, repair budget above
Industrial floor cleaner 3,000
VGB Main Pool Drain Grates 1,200
Pool & Spa filters 1,200
Chemical Sensor Probes, Gel, and Membranes 1,000
Lane Line Tensioners 1,500
Finance Department ($7,991)
Roll Over Recommended Total Budget
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
Independent audit 2,991 2,991
Sales tax consultant (projections & business audits) 5,000 5,000
Total Expenditures - 7,991 7,991
Total Recommended FY24/25 Measure S Expenditures $2,969,047*
*Including Crescent Fire Protection District Reimbursement
The Committee recognizes that actual expenditures may vary from the recommended
amounts, due to staffing (timing of new hires, actual cost of benefits, experience level of
new hires, etc.), actual costs of purchases, and timing of projects. Recommended
projects may be carried forward to the next fiscal year if not completed in this year.
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