Special City Council Meeting

CITY OF CRESCENT CITY Mayor Isaiah Wright Mayor Pro Tem Blake Inscore Council Member Raymond Altman Council Member Jason Greenough Council Member Kelly Schellong AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CONFERENCE ROOM 210 BATTERY STREET CRESCENT CITY, CA 95531 MONDAY MAY 22, 2023 5:30 P.M. This meeting will be held in person at the location listed above. The City will provide alternative methods of participation for the convenience of the public. The City does not, however, guarantee that there will not be technological issues or interruptions. The public is hereby notified that if there is a technological issue with Zoom or YouTube, the meeting will continue in person as scheduled. The public may access and participate in the public meeting using one or more of the following methods: 1) The meeting will be streamed via Zoom (details below). The direct Zoom link will also be posted on the City of Crescent City website (www.crescentcity.org). During the meeting, public comment may be made by using the raise hand feature on Zoom; ZOOM PHONE NUMBER: 1 (253) 215-8782 ZOOM WEBINAR ID: 845 5485 2734 MUTE / UNMUTE PRESS *6 RAISE HAND PRESS *9 2) The meeting will also be streamed on YouTube (channel: City of Crescent City, California), public comment may be made by calling in to the meeting using the Zoom phone number; 3) Public comments may also be made in advance by submitting written comment via publiccomment@crescentcity.org or by filing it with the City Clerk at 377 J Street, Crescent City, California, 95531. All public comments (via email or mail) must be received by the City Clerk prior to 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please identify the meeting date and agenda item to which your comment pertains in the subject line. 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A full agenda packet may be reviewed at City Hall, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA or on our website: www.crescentcity.org OPEN SESSION Call to order 1|Page 5/22/23 COUNCIL AGENDA  Roll call Pledge of Allegiance PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Any member of the audience is invited to address the City Council on any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City of Crescent City. Comments of public interest or on matters appearing on the agenda are accepted. Note, however, that the Council is not able to undertake extended discussion or act on non-agendized items. Such items can be referred to staff for appropriate action, which may include placement on a future agenda. All comments shall be directed toward the entire Council. 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 Mayor, 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 Council. ➢ Reports, Concerns, Referrals, Council travel and training reports – In accordance with Gov’t Code § 54954.2(a), City Council Members may make brief announcements or brief reports on their own activities. They may ask questions for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING - None CONTINUING BUSINESS 1. Front Street Improvements from G to I Street Bid Award • Recommendation: Hear staff report • Technical questions from the Council • Receive public comment • Further Council discussion • Approve “FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS G TO I STREETS” Construction documents • Re-affirm staff’s CEQA determination that the project is categorially exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 • Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a construction contract with Tidewater Contractors for the construction of Front Street G to I • Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY NEW BUSINESS – None CITY COUNCIL ITEMS ➢ Legislative Matters – Consider miscellaneous legislative matters pertinent to the City of Crescent City. Authorize the Mayor to sign the appropriate letters and/or positions with respect to such matters. ➢ City Manager Report and City Council Directives – Pursuant to Crescent City Municipal Code § 2.08.200, the City Council may instruct the city manager on matters of importance to the administrative services of the City and provide direction with respect to subordinates 2|Page 5/22/23 COUNCIL AGENDA  of the City Manager. (Directives from individual Council Members that are not objected to by any member present shall be considered an order of the City Council.) ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Flynn Center, 981 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. POSTED: May 18, 2023 /s/ Robin Altman City Clerk/Administrative Analyst 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 3|Page 5/22/23 COUNCIL AGENDA  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: MAYOR WRIGHT AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: ERIC WIER, CITY MANAGER BY: DAVID YEAGER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ANDREW LEIGHTON, ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER DATE: MAY 22, 2023 SUBJECT: FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM G TO I STREET BID AWARD ______________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION • Hear staff report • Technical questions from Council • Receive public comment • Further Council discussion • Approve “FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS G TO I STREETS” Construction Documents. • Re-affirm staff’s CEQA determination that the project is categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 • Approve and Authorize the City Manager to sign a construction contract with Tidewater Contractors for the construction of Front Street G to I Streets. • Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY. BACKGROUND Phase 1 of Front Street improvements (from B to G streets, along with some other local streets), was funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and was substantially complete on January 26, 2021. The City then contracted with Stover Engineering on December 27, 2021 to repackage the existing drawings and specifications for Front Street from G to L Streets. Staff proposed the use of Measure S funds, General funds, and ARPA funds at the April 27, 2022 Measure S Oversight Committee to complete additional Front Street improvements. The Measure S committee met again on May 11, 2022 and adopted a resolution recommending partial funding for two additional blocks of Front Street improvements from G to I Street.  FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS BID AWARD 2 MAY 22, 2023 Stover Engineering was directed to repackage the Front Street improvement drawings and specifications for Front Street from G to I Street as a standalone project with an additional bid item to continue from I to Play Street when funding becomes available. Stover has substantially completed the design repackaging from G to Play Street. Staff published an invitation to bid for materials only for Front Street G to I Street improvements on April 27, 2022. The purpose of separately bidding the materials was to maximize the probability of obtaining longer lead items and materials with the desire to move directly into construction in Fiscal Year 2023. As of February 3, 2023, Tidewater has delivered all ordered parts which are presently stored in the stockpile yard between Front and 2nd Street. Campton Electric was awarded the streetlight purchase. All parts have been delivered. On February 21, 2023 the Council authorized city staff to advertise for bids for the Front Street Improvements from G to I Street with an alternate bid for I to Play Street. Bids were opened on April 27, 2023, with two responsive bids. ITEM ANALYSIS Front Street improvements include storm drain, new water lines, streetlights, sidewalk, ADA ramps and driveway replacements along Front Street with infrastructure connections at G, H/Stamps, I, and Play Street intersections. Surface improvements include the “road diet” of lane reduction from 4 to 2 lanes. The H Street/Stamps Way intersection will introduce a chicane with turning lanes that will become the main entrance to the future Beachfront Park. This chicane will have the added benefit of reducing vehicle speeds as they approach the park entrance. Additional parking will be included with the alternate bid item from I Street to Play Street like the parking which presently exists between D and G Streets. Traffic control during construction will be diverted as far as Third Street as necessary while G to I intersections are closed. Should funding be available, the additive bid item from I to Play will be performed as a second phase once the intersection at H Street/Stamps Way is no longer restricted. The City’s pool and Kid’s Town will always be accessible. Two responsive bids were received. Tidewater Contractors is the apparent low bidder. Tidewater has submitted all necessary bid documents including the labor compliance and Section 3 as reviewed and verified by Adams Ashby Group, Inc. FISCAL ANALYSIS Project bid results:  FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS BID AWARD 3 MAY 22, 2023 Engineering Tidewater GR Estimate Contractors Sundberg, Inc. Base Bid $1,684,862 $1,873,978 $2,231,419 Alternate Bid #1 $1,322,236 $1,480,795 $1,787,485 Alternate Bid #2 * $165,000 $195,000 Total w/o Alt#2 $3,007,098 $3,354,773 $4,018,904 * Alternate Bid Item 2 – Concrete surfacing at Stamps Way intersection – not included in recommended award. Other project expenses not included in the project bid include: Base Bid (G Street to I Street) Labor Compliance: $ 35,000 Additional Surveying (Reset Survey Monument): $15,000 Previous Base Bid Material Purchase: $437,427 Alternative #1 (I Street to Play Street) Labor Compliance: $ 15,000 NEPA Submission: $3,500 Construction Funding Analysis: Funding Sources: The project consists of two construction components: water infrastructure improvements and street / storm drain improvements. The water improvements are funded by the City’s Water Fund. The street / storm drain improvements are funded by City’s General Fund, Measure S, and multiple grants. Below is a summary of the funding sources. Water Improvements Funding Sources Prior Water Fund budget $150,000 Included in projected FY23/24 budget * $200,000 Total Water Improvement Funding Sources $350,000 * The Council approved including the additional $200,000 to be included in the FY 23-24 budget, which will be presented for adoption at the June 5, 2023 Council meeting. However, funds in that budget will not be available until after July 1. In order to award the base bid now, staff is requesting to allocate the $200,000 in the FY 22-23 budget in order to move this project forward more timely. Street / Storm Drain Improvements Funding Sources Measure S $516,233 ARPA Funding $516,233  FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS BID AWARD 4 MAY 22, 2023 City General Fund $767,534 Local Transportation Commission $400,000 Community Project Grant (Sen. Huffman) – $750,000 Federal** DNLTC / CRRSSA-TIP Funding – Federal** $200,000 DNLTC / CRRSSA-STIP Funding – Federal** $315,063 Total Street / Storm Drain Improvement Funding $3,465,063 Sources ** Federal funds available for utilization after NEPA document complete (expected July 13, 2023) Due to the multiple funding sources with different requirements, some of the funding is available now and some will be available after the NEPA document is completed (anticipated July 13, 2023). The CRRSA/STIP funding has an additional complication in that it cannot be applied to a project that has been put out to bid prior to the NEPA document and approval from CTC. Therefore, staff recommends dividing the project into phases to match the funding source requirements. Anticipate Must be Bid Award After After NEPA NEPA Document & Funding Source Available Now Document CTC Approval Measure S $516,233 ARPA Funding $516,233 City General Fund $767,534 Local Transportation Commission $400,000 Community Project Grant (Sen. Huffman) – Federal** $750,000 DNLTC / CRRSSA-TIP Funding – Federal** $200,000 DNLTC / CRRSSA-STIP Funding – Federal** $315,063 Total Street / Storm Drain Improvement Funding Sources $2,200,000 $950,000 $315,063 Timing of NEPA Completion Tribal letters were sent on April 14, 2023, which have a mandatory 30 day response period unless written response is received prior to May 13, 2023. The State Historical Preservation Officer (SHPO) can then be contacted with a 30 day response period (June 13, 2023) followed by the 30 day response period for the notice publication (July 13,  FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS BID AWARD 5 MAY 22, 2023 2023). The NEPA document required for the federal funding should be complete July, allowing the $750,000 Community Grant and the $200,000 CRRSSA TIP to be utilized. Additional funding for Front Street Improvements includes Del Norte Local Transportation $315,063 CRRSSA STIP funding. This is also Federal funding, requiring the completion of the NEPA document (anticipated July 2023). This funding additionally requires the approval of the California Transportation Commission (CTC) after the NEPA has been approved. The project is anticipated to go before the CTC at the August 16, 2023 meeting. Award and authorization of the $315,063 funding would follow the approval from the CTC. However, staff’s understanding is that this funding can only be used on a project that is bid and awarded after the CTC authorization. Project Timing Staff recommends awarding the base bid now ($1,873,978). With the associated costs for labor compliance ($35,000), survey work ($15,000), and prior materials purchase ($437,427), the total for this phase will be $2,361,405. Of this total, $199,377 will come from the water improvements budget and $2,162,028 will come from the currently available street/storm drain improvements budget. Staff also recommends awarding Alternative #1 after the NEPA document is complete, to align with the timing of the federal funds. The scope of Alternative #1 will be reduced to fit within the available funding. Approximately $315,000 of the reduced scope (pedestrian improvements / sidewalks and street lights) will re-bid as a separate project after the NEPA document is finalized and CTC approval is obtained. That project will utilize the DNLTCO CRRSA-STIP funding. Due to the lack of sufficient funding, staff is recommending not awarding Alternate #2. Project Funding Analysis for the Base Bid – G Street to I Street Water Infrastructure Improvements (Total Water Funding $350,000 ) Material Buy (Water) $ 92,952 Base Bid (Water) - Tidewater $103,425 Labor Compliance (Water) $ 3,000 Total Water Infrastructure Improvements Expense (Base Bid) = $199,377 ➢ Estimated Water Funding Remaining = $150,623 Street / Storm Drain Improvements (Street Funding Available Now $2,200,000) Material Buy (Street) $ 344,475 Base Bid (Street) - Tidewater $1,770,553 Labor Compliance (Street) $ 32,000 Survey Work (Street) $ 15,000 Total Street / Storm Drain Improvements Expense (Base Bid) = $2,162,028 ➢ Estimated Street Storm Drain Funding Remaining Now = $37,972  FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS BID AWARD 6 MAY 22, 2023 Project Expenses (Alternate 1 - I Street to Play Street) Water Infrastructure Improvements ($150,623 Remaining After Base Bid) Alternative 1 (Water) – Tidewater Bid $137,810 Admin (Alt 1) (Water) – Labor Comp. $ 1,500 Total Water Infrastructure Improvements Expense (Alt 1) = $139,310 ➢ Estimated Water Funding Remaining = $11,313 Street / Storm Drain Improvements ($37,972 Remaining Available Now, Plus Federal Funding After NEPA = Total Available $987,972) Alternative 1 (Street) – Tidewater Bid $1,342,985 Admin (Alt 1) (Streets) – Labor Comp. $ 13,500 Anticipated Deductive Change Order $ (315,000) – Exact amount unknown Total Street / Storm Drain Improvements Expense (Alt 1) = $1,041,485 ➢ Estimated Additional Street / Storm Drain Funding Needed = ($53,513) To address the projected project shortfall for the street / storm drain improvements for alternate 1, staff is recommending utilizing the City’s FY24 SB1 / RMRA allocation of approximately $139,000. This would leave approximately $85,000 for project contingency. On a project this large staff recommends considering additional contingency. The proposed FY24 budget includes $600,000 of Measure S funds for Street rehabilitation to be completed in the Spring / Summer of 2024. If needed to address unforeseen costs in rehabilitating Front Street the Council could utilize a portion of this Measure S funding. Then staff could rescale the Spring 2024 general street rehabilitation according to the funding remaining. PROJECT SCHEDULE Council Approval of Bid Award: May 22, 2023 Notice of Award: May 23, 2023 Award of Contract: May 30, 2023 Construction G to I Streets (Base Bid): July 5th – September 30, 2023 NEPA Document Complete: July 2023 Construction I to Play Streets: August – November 2023 Notice of Completion: December 1, 2023 Future Project (CRRSSA STIP funding $315,063) Project Scope: Pedestrian Improvements & Street lights (I Street to Play Street) Engineer’s estimate of probable construction costs: $315,000  FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS BID AWARD 7 MAY 22, 2023 Anticipated Schedule: Funding Approval: September 2023 Project Bid Date: November 2023 Project Award Date: December 2023 Notice to Proceed: January 2024 Estimated Completion: July 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN ASSESSMENT GOAL 1: Support quality services, community safety, and health to enhance the quality of life and experience of our residents and visitors. D. Provide and maintain an efficient, adequate infrastructure to provide for both current and future community needs. E. Target economic development improvements that provide additional benefit by enhancing the quality of life for residents. GOAL 2: Promote a thriving local economy E. Create an environment that is conducive to attracting and retaining strong, sustainable businesses that reflect community needs and culture. F. Plan and prepare for the growth and future needs of the Crescent City community by: • Expanding on the success of grant funding by maximizing utilization of opportunities with corresponding community needs. CEQA DETERMINATION Based on the CEQA documents previously prepared for the earlier phase of Front Street Improvements (which analyzed most of the proposed project and project area), as well as the results of construction management and monitoring, this phase of the project was found to be consistent with those earlier CEQA determinations. Staff has determined that a CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 Categorical Exemption is appropriate for this project. This determination is based on information contained in the attached “Supporting Information for a CEQA Categorical Exemption”. ATTACHMENTS • Supporting Information for a CEQA Categorical Exemption • Resolution No. 2023-34 Budget Amendment City of Crescent City Page 1 May 17, 2023 City of Crescent City Supporting Information for a CEQA Categorical Exemption For the 2023 Front Street Redesign May 17, 2023 City of Crescent City Public Works Department City of Crescent City 377 J Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Staff Contact: Bob Brown Consulting Planning Director Community Development Department bbrown@shn-engr.com SUMMARY OF THIS DOCUMENT CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 Categorical Exemption is being utilized for the implementation of the Front Street Redesign improvements, including stormwater improvements, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; California Public Resources Code 21000 et seq.) and in compliance with the State CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations 15000 et seq.). This document supports the use of the Class 1 Categorical Exemption. The City, as the lead agency under CEQA, previously considered the potential environmental impacts of the revised project. City of Crescent City Page 2 May 17, 2023 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Project includes installation of a replacement storm drain system at several locations, new and replacement water mains, new irrigation pipe and controls for two areas, new fire hydrants, new and replacement curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and pedestrian crossings, new paving alignment for Front Street, new signage, and new street lighting fixtures, all in accordance with the drawings and specifications. The project is located on Front Street from G Street to I Street, with a bid alternative from I Street to Play Street (J Street). (See “FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS G TO I STREETS” Construction Documents). Traffic control during construction will be diverted as far as Third Street as necessary while G to I intersections are closed. Should funding be available, the additive bid item from I to Play will be performed as a second phase once the intersection at H Street/Stamps Way is no longer restricted. The City’s pool and Kid’s Town will always be accessible. BACKGROUND On October 11, 2012, the Planning Commission of the City of Crescent City adopted the negative declaration and approved the Front Street Redesign project (ER12-01) from A Street to L Street (SCH No. 2012082082). On November 19, 2018, the City of Crescent City circulated the Mitigated Negative Declaration for associated stormwater improvements. Phase 1 was approved in April 2018 by Resolution No. 2018-16, which authorized expenditure of SB1 funds for installation of new drainage improvements, repaving/resurfacing a minimum of 1,200 LF of roadway, installation of new ADA compliant access ramps and pedestrian improvements on Front Street between F Street and B Street. A Notice of Determination was also filed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife: Northern Region on September 24, 2020 (SCH No. 2018112051). The Proposed Project is Phase 2 of the same Project that was reviewed by the above referenced CEQA documents, with the addition of similar stormwater improvements extending further east along Front Street to Play Street (J Street). The project site for which the CEQA documents were prepared consisted of the entire length of Front Street from A Street to K Street in Crescent City, California. The project consisted of the reconstruction of Front Street. The street is to be narrowed from a four-lane to a two-lane street, and off-street parking will be added along the south side of the street. Other project components include landscaping, public art, a roundabout at A Street, and sidewalks and crosswalks. The City of Crescent City prepared the Front Street Redesign project plans, which were presented to the Planning Commission in March of 2012. The proposed project was subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act and a Negative Declaration (State Clearing House# 2012082082) was prepared for the project (refer to referenced Negative Declaration for further details). The Negative Declaration and a Notice of Intent were sent to the State Clearinghouse for review by state agencies. No state agencies submitted comments. The public review period began on August 25, 2012 and ended on September 25, 2012. The City did not receive any comments from the public. The proposed project required the reconstruction and/or repair of the subject roadways. As such, the proposed project includes the construction of 44 new ADA compliant Access Ramps, 26,000 square feet of sidewalk, and over 2,600 LF of curb and gutter. Approximately 2,000 lineal feet of Front Street between B Street and H City of Crescent City Page 3 May 17, 2023 Street will be reconfigured with medians to divide the one-lane road into two lanes. The lanes will be narrower than the current configuration for traffic control and safety. Furthermore, that portion of Front Street between E Street and H Street will be divided, thereby creating two lanes of travel on the north half of the roadway, and the existing south half of the road will be converted to public parking (refer to attached Front Street design plan for further details). The 2018 Storm Drainage Improvement Project included a major storm drain capacity improvement project on Front Street, C Street, and F Street in Crescent City, California. The existing storm drains have proven inadequate and cause yearly flooding of major collector streets, including Front Street and Fifth Street, intersections, and residential properties. Multiple times each year during these events, emergency responders from the City Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works are asked to respond to barricade and post warning signs on flooded streets and intersections, warn residents, and rescue stranded motorists. The flooding has caused thousands of dollars in damage to properties and in some cases forced residents to temporarily evacuate their homes. The improvements required to resolve the flooding included increasing the storm drain system capacity to meet current acceptable design standards for public life, safety, and property. Design criteria used for the proposed storm drain improvement project have sufficient capacity to convey a once every 10-year storm event on local minor streets, a once every 25-year storm event on major collector streets, and a 100-year storm event for buildings. The proposed project has several components, including the installation of approximately 800 feet new 60- inch HDPE main line within the C Street Right-of-Way (ROW) and Beachfront Park between Front Street and Howe Drive. Excavation for the 60-inch main will reach a maximum depth of 12 feet. The installation of the new main requires the construction of an additional outfall behind the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The new outfall design includes a box culvert to accommodate the 60-inch main line and rock armoring to prevent erosion. Excavation for the outfall will reach an approximate depth of 15 feet. A stormwater separator will be installed near the inflow end of the 60-foot main approximately 700 feet north of the storm drain system outfall. The purpose of the separator is to remove trash from the stormwater before it enters the Crescent City Harbor. A 48-inch HDPE storm drainpipe will be installed on Front Street between C Street and F Street and a failing CMP storm drain on Front Street between F Street and H Street will be replaced with a new 48-inch line. Furthermore, a new 36-inch HDPE pipe will be installed within the C Street ROW between Front and 4th Streets, a new 24-inch HDPE pipe will be installed within the 4th Street ROW between C and D Street, and a 24-inch HDPE pipe will be installed within the D Street ROW between 4th and 5th Street. Lastly, a failing CMP line located within the F Street ROW between Front Street and 5th Street will be replaced. Replacement includes installing a new 42-inch HDPE pipe and a 36-inch HDPE pipe within the ROW and abandoning an inadequate storm drain currently located under residential properties outside of the City ROW. Excavation depths will range from 10 to 15 feet (refer to attached project plans for further details). Phase 1 of Front Street improvements (from B to G streets, along with some other local streets), was funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and was substantially complete on January 26, 2021. Phase 2 is not significantly different but has been delayed while obtaining funding to implement the project. City of Crescent City Page 4 May 17, 2023 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) The following summarizes relevant subsections of CEQA Section 15301. As stated, the project involves negligible or no expansion of use beyond what was previously reviewed under previous CEQA documents. 15301. EXISTING FACILITIES Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The types of “existing facilities” itemized below are not intended to be all-inclusive of the types of projects which might fall within Class 1. The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use. Examples include but are not limited to: (a) Interior or exterior alterations involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances; (b) Existing facilities of both investor and publicly owned utilities used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services; (c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety, and other alterations such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes); (d) Restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety, unless it is determined that the damage was substantial and resulted from an environmental hazard such as earthquake, landslide, or flood; ….. f) Addition of safety or health protection devices for use during construction of or in conjunction with existing structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment, or topographical features including navigational devices. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FINDINGS AND LIST OF MITIGATION MEASURES Because the project is similar in nature to the previously adopted CEQA documents, similar findings can be made to support the appropriateness of the Categorical Exemption and that none of the exceptions, as found in CEQA Guidelines 15300.2 apply. Aesthetics The proposed project includes the replacement of and installation of underground storm drain lines, most of which are in existing City ROW. The storm drain lines will not be visible, no buildings or natural features will be damaged, and the project does not include the installation of any lighting. Therefore, there is no impact. Air Quality - The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District regulates air quality with respect to development projects within the City of Crescent City. NCUAQMD staff was consulted about the proposed project and they indicated that the area is in non-attainment for PM10, which is particulate matter (dust, dirt, smoke). Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as watering the project area to keep down dust will be implemented. City of Crescent City Page 5 May 17, 2023 According to the most recent Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Status Report prepared by the NCUAQMD, Crescent City is in attainment for all other Federal and State ambient air quality standards (Refer to Attachment 3 for further details; http://www.ncuaqmd.org/index.php?page=air.quality). The project will generate fine particulate matter from excavation work and the use of heavy equipment, but this will be temporary and not on a large enough scale to violate Federal or State air quality standards. The project will not generate a short- or long-term increase in traffic volume. Therefore, the proposed project will not violate any Federal air quality standards or cause Crescent City to reach non-attainment status. Biology - The project will utilize an existing roadway, which has been developed for several years. Vegetation in the project area consists of street trees and non-native grass used as a lawn area. The project site is not located within or adjacent to any wetland habitat or Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHAs). Zack Larson and Associates conducted a biological assessment of the project area in April and August of 2018. The survey identified two separate wetland areas. The first area is located on a vacant parcel of land between Front Street and Second Street. This area has vegetation that is associated with wetlands. However, the site is surrounded by development and the vegetation is growing on an area of fill material placed onsite when the original storm drain system was installed. The area is outside of the coastal zone and does not have soils or wildlife that are indicative of an ESHA. No mitigation measures are proposed for this area. Cultural Resources - A records check of the subject property was conducted by North Coast Information Center staff on August 6, 2012 (Taylor 12-02). The records search indicated that there have not been any archaeological surveys conducted in the project site. However, the records check uncovered two previous surveys that were conducted in the vicinity which did not result in the identification of any archaeological or historic sites. The records search did mention that there were recorded historic resources in the vicinity but did not mention what those were. Given that the project area consists of a paved roadway, there is little expectation that any intact cultural or historic resources will be uncovered during construction. The project site contains no known paleontological resources or unique geologic sites. No human remains are likely to be encountered due to the fact that the property is made up of reclaimed tidal lands. In the event that archaeological remains or artifacts are uncovered during any construction or landscaping activities, work shall be stopped and a qualified archaeologist shall survey the site. The archaeologist shall submit a report with recommendations on the disposition of the site. Disposition may include, but is not limited to, excavation and documentation, capping the site, or leaving the site in an open space area. The recommendations of the archaeologist shall be incorporated in the project. Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code outlines procedures to be followed in the event that any human remains are found. An intensive archaeological investigation was conducted by Roscoe and Associates in the fall of 2018. The investigation did not uncover any documented archaeological resources within the project area. A site survey of the project area did not uncover any archaeological resources (Refer to Attachment 7 for further details). Furthermore, Roscoe consulted with local Native American representatives about the proposed project. No concerns were raised. However, they did request that the City notify them when the project commences. If inadvertent archaeological discoveries are made, all work within 20 meters will immediately cease and a professional archaeologist will be brought in to inspect the cultural resource and make recommendations for mitigation measures. Recommended mitigation measures will be implemented. City of Crescent City Page 6 May 17, 2023 If human remains are discovered during project construction, work will stop at the discovery location, within 20 meters, and any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent to human remains. The Del Norte County Coroner shall be contacted immediately to examine the remains. The City and contractors shall comply with all relevant laws regarding the treatment and disposition of human remains and associated cultural materials. Geology - The site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone. The potential for fault surface rupture at the site is therefore remote. Based upon information associated with construction in this area, the risk of liquefaction at the site is considered to be low and mitigation is not required with respect to this item. Severe erosion typically occurs on moderate slopes of sand and steep slopes of clay subjected to concentrated water runoff. These topographic conditions do not exist at the site. Thus, the site is not susceptible to erosion. Site soils were evaluated by a qualified engineer in order to ensure compliance with building code requirements relative to satisfactory soil conditions for support of the proposed development. Roadways and parking areas shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the most current applicable Building Codes. The project does not include the construction of new housing or buildings, therefore the project does not put people or structures at risk of loss, injury or death from a seismic event. There is always the possibility of seismic shaking in Crescent City; however, the project is not on a known fault line. In 2011, a geotechnical study was conducted by SHN for the Front Street redesign project, which is one block away from the project site. The geotechnical study concluded that the subbase material is sand, which has an R value of 70. When properly compacted and confined, the material is expected to provide proper pavement support (SHN, Geotechnical and Geophysical Evaluation, Front Street, Crescent City, California, September 29, 2011, pg 4). The soils in the project area are adequate to support the project; If pockets of unstable soils are encountered, then an aggregate base will be added to properly support the infrastructure. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - The California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) recommendations with respect to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are broad in their scope and address a wide range of industries and GHG emission sources. The City has determined that the project does not, as proposed, conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHGs. Therefore, given the City’s existing and proposed sustainability, energy use, and green building efforts, in conjunction with minimal additional emissions anticipated as a result of the project, there would be consistency with State and regional recommendations for addressing GHG emissions. GHG emissions will be created from the use of heavy equipment such as a backhoe and dump truck. However, the amount of emissions will not be substantial, and they will be limited to the construction period. Therefore, the project will not conflict with any plans, regulations, or policies for reducing GHGs or create a significant impact on the environment. Hazards - The proposed project will not require long-term storage, treatment, disposal, or transport of City of Crescent City Page 7 May 17, 2023 significant quantities of hazardous materials. The proposed project will not be located on or near a hazardous materials site based on a review of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Calsites Database and Cortese List. The site is not located in either the Clear Zone or the Approach Safety Zone of a public use airport. The project would not interfere with an adopted emergency response or evacuation plan, as roads in the area would remain open. Nothing in the public record would indicate a significant wildfire hazard exists on the site. The proposed project includes the installation of underground storm drain lines for the transportation of stormwater runoff from City streets to the receiving waters of the Crescent City Harbor. The project does not include the transportation of or storage of toxic substances. Neither the project site nor the adjacent property is listed as an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund site. According to Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Geotracker website, there are no land disposal sites, or military sites within the project area or adjacent to the project area. However, Geotracker did identify one cleanup program site (former Otten Distribution Bulk Plant) near the project area. The most recent monitoring report prepared by Blue Rock Environmental states that contamination from the site has not migrated to Front Street, which is the closest portion of the project site. Therefore, the storm drain project site is not impacted by the cleanup program site (Refer to Attachment 4 for further details). The project site is not located within a wildland fire zone nor does the project include the development of housing or structures that would expose persons to risks associated with public or private airstrips. Hydrology - The project would not violate nor be inconsistent with Federal, State or local water quality standards and waste discharge requirements, because the City is served by a municipal water supply and sewer disposal system. This project would not have a significant impact on ground water supplies or quality, as the project does not propose the use of a well. As the applicant must comply with all mandated regulations related to stormwater discharge, there will be no significant impacts associated with stormwater quality and quantity as a result of the proposed project. According to the 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Map of this area, the proposed project area is located in Zone VE. The project is located in an area that could be impacted by tsunami waters. The proposed project does not include the erection of any commercial or residential structures. Furthermore, the City does have a tsunami evacuation plan to move people away from the inundation zone, and the City will continue to participate in tsunami evacuation drills and education programs to inform people of the risk of tsunami inundation near the coastline. City of Crescent City Page 8 May 17, 2023 The project proposes to correct deficiencies in the storm drain system to alleviate periodic flooding. The project area is not located within a special flood hazard area as indicated on Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panels 0214 and 0327 (Refer to Attachment 2 for further details). Furthermore, the project does not propose the construction of or addition to structures. Land Use - The proposed project includes reconstructing and upgrading of Front Street to make it a safer street for pedestrians and to meet the goals of the Visitor and Local Commercial land use designation by creating support for regional retail and visitor-serving uses. The Front Street project is specifically called out in Chapter 3 Transportation and Circulation of the Crescent City General Plan Policy Document. The City of Crescent City General Plan Policy Document Dated May 21, 2001, contains Section 4, titled Public Facilities. One of the goals of Section 4 is to collect and convey stormwater in a manner that least inconveniences the public, reduces or prevents potential water-related damage, and protects the environment (pg 4-4). It proposes to eliminate flooding and damage to personal property related to water damage. The project also proposes to create new wetland and habitat area at the outfall. Therefore, the proposed project is in conformance with the Crescent City General Plan Policy Document. Noise - A temporary increase in noise levels in the project area is expected during the construction phase. In order to minimize the impact on the surrounding area, construction will be limited to daytime hours. However, it is anticipated that traffic calming created by the project will decrease the permanent ambient noise levels. The proposed project is not located in an airport land use plan area. Although the project will create limited and temporary noise generated by construction, the project will not result in a permanent increase of ambient noise levels. Construction will be conducted between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, to reduce the impact of noise on the community. The project will not increase the capacity for development in the project area. Public Services - The proposed project includes the reconstruction of an existing roadway. The road will be reduced in size from a four-lane to a two-lane street. The surrounding area is already built out with commercial and residential structures and streets. Therefore, the project by itself or cumulatively will not create new development or an increase in population. The project will not have an impact on any public services. The proposed project only includes improvements to an existing storm drain system and improvements to roads and sidewalks. The project will decrease flooding and improve pedestrian safety, thereby reducing the need for emergency services. The project will not increase the capacity for development, which would create a burden on schools and parks. Recreation - The project will not generate an increase in housing or population beyond the typical 2% annual increase the City currently experiences (a, b). Therefore, there will not be a need to increase the size of or create new recreational facilities. Furthermore, the project will not negatively impact existing recreational facilities. City of Crescent City Page 9 May 17, 2023 The storm drain main line will pass thru the westernmost portion of Beachfront Park adjacent to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. However, the line will be buried approximately 15 feet underground, which will not create permanent impacts to the park. This portion of the park will be temporarily closed during construction and access on the west end of Howe Drive will be limited during construction. However, there are several access points into the park which will ensure that the majority of the 40-acre park will remain open and accessible. Transportation - The proposed project is to convert the existing four-lane road into a two-lane road, with off street parking along the south side of the street. The redesigned street will have a traffic calming effect, parking will be separated by a median for safety and crosswalks will be shorter with the reduction of lanes. The redesign project for Front Street is listed in Section 3 Traffic and Circulation of the Crescent City General Plan Policy Document as a proposed transportation improvement. Front Street is also identified in Table 2-3 of Section 3 as a street containing Class I and Ill bicycle routes, which are included in the proposed project. Therefore, the proposed project is consistent with local and regional transportation plans. The project does not include the construction or decommission of any roads. Furthermore, the proposed project will not lead to a significant increase in new construction, thereby increasing trips per day and placing heavier demand on existing roadways. The project does include improvements to Front Street, which will improve traffic and pedestrian safety Utilities - The project area is served by a recently upgraded Municipal Treatment Plant. The plant has the capacity to meet all of the community Waste Water needs for the next 20 years. The project site is already developed with a stormwater system. The proposed project will not require the use of any water or wastewater facilities to service the street. It is anticipated that debris will be generated from the construction portion of the project. Debris will be limited in amount and all debris will be recycled or transported to the Del Norte Transfer station for proper disposal. The project proposes to replace a substandard portion of the existing City of Crescent City storm drain system within the project area. Furthermore, the project only proposes to repair existing roads which will be impacted by excavation for the storm drain system. The project will not increase the volume of stormwater runoff. The project only serves to alleviate flooding from existing runoff. Most of the project area is developed with a mix of residential and commercial structures and public facilities such as streets and sidewalks. A trash separator will be installed before the outfall to remove litter from runoff before it enters receiving waters. The project will not result in significant environmental effects. The proposed project will not disrupt any solid waste services. Solid waste in the form of asphalt, concrete, and clay pipe will be generated. Concrete will be trucked to Hambros for recycling and the City will grind the asphalt and reuse it as an aggregate base for resurfacing. Approximately 200 tons of clay pipe will be removed and trucked to the Del Norte County Transfer Station for disposal. The transfer station can easily handle the disposal of the clay pipe according to Tedd Ward, Program Manager for the Solid Waste Authority. The fundamental conclusion of this analysis is that the original project, as analyzed in previous CEQA documents, will not result in new significant impacts nor substantially increase the severity of previously City of Crescent City Page 10 May 17, 2023 disclosed impacts beyond those already identified in the original Project. Thus, a subsequent or supplemental Negative Declaration need not be prepared. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 1. City of Crescent City “FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS G TO I STREETS” Construction Documents. 2. City of Crescent City Negative Declaration for the Front Street Redesign project (ER12-01) from A Street to L Street (SCH No. 2012082082). March, 2012. 3. City of Crescent City Mitigated Negative Declaration for Front Street and Adjacent Stormwater Improvements, November 19, 2018 4. City of Crescent City Municipal Code 5. City of Crescent City General Plan EIR 6. California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List. www.dtsc.ca.gov/database/Calsites/Cortese List.cfm. 7. City of Crescent City 2018 Storm Drain Improvement Project Plans and Specifications 8. City of Crescent City General Plan Policy Document, 2001 9. Biological Assessment for C Street Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project, 2018 10. FIRM # 06015C0327Fand # 06015C0214F, August 2, 2017 11. A Cultural Resources Investigation Report for the Crescent City Storm Drain Project, 2018 12. SHN. Geotechnical and Geophysical Evaluation, Front Street, Crescent City, California, September 29, 2011 13. North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District Air Monitoring Report, September 2018 14. Regional Water Quality Control Board Geotracker Website 15. City of Crescent City General Plan Background Report, 2001 16. Fire Severity Zone Map, State of California, 2007, updated 2023  RESOLUTION NO. 2023-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY WHEREAS, the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, as submitted by the City Manager, was reviewed by the City Council and a public hearing was held thereon the 20th day of June 2022; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted said budget by way of Resolution No. 2022-44 and has the authority to amend said budget from time to time; and WHEREAS, the City is the owner and is responsible for the maintenance of the water system; and WHEREAS, the City is involved in a project to make street and storm drain improvements on Front Street, and the existing water mains are in need of replacement at the same time; and WHEREAS, the City’s Water Fund shall bear the cost of the water main replacements; and WHEREAS, fulfillment of these priorities requires an amendment to the operating budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the Fiscal Year 2022-23 City of Crescent City Annual Budget is hereby amended and appropriated in the amounts identified below: Revenue Increase (Decrease) Expenditure Increase (Decrease) Water Fund $200,000 Water CIP Fund $200,000 $200,000 2. That the budget will be rolled forward to the next fiscal year until the project completed. APPROVED and ADOPTED and made effective the same day at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Crescent City held on the 22th day of May 2023 by the following polled vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: _______________________________ Isaiah Wright, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Robin Altman, City Clerk CITY OF CRESCENT CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-34 Page 1