CITY OF ARCATA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER AUGUST 03, 2022
736 F Street, Arcata Wednesday, 6:00 PM
AGENDA
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Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, all writings or documents relating to any item on this agenda which have been provided to a majority of the City Council, including those received less than 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting, will be made available for public inspection in the agenda binder located on the counter in the lobby at Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, during normal business hours, and on the City's website at www.cityofarcata.org.
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Public Advisory: The Council Chamber in City Hall
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COVID-19 Notice
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SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS
A. Interview One Candidate for a Vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Committee for a Term Expiring March 31, 2023 or 2024; and Two Candidates for a Vacancy on the Historic Landmarks Committee for a Term Expiring September 30, 2025.
4. ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 p.m.
I. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
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V. REPORT BY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE
VI. EARLY ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council values your comments. This 15-minute time period allows people to address the Council on matters not on the agenda. Please know that, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot discuss or take action on items that are not listed on the posted agenda. At the end of all oral communications the Council may respond to statements. Supported request that require Council action will be set for a future agenda or referred to staff. Speakers may be limited to two minutes. There will also be time for the public to comment specifically on each agenda item and again at the end of the meeting under item number XII (12).
VII. N/A
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and are enacted in one motion. There is no separate discussion of any of these items. If discussion is required, that item is removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. At the end of the reading of the Consent Calendar, Council members or members of the public can request that an item be removed for separate discussion.
A. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 22, 2022.
B. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of July 11, 2022.
C. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of July 20, 2022.
D. Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements.
E. Declare a Continuation of the Local Emergency Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
F. Adopt Ordinance No. 1556, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Adding Chapter 7—Military Equipment Use Policy to Title III— Public Safety, of the Arcata Municipal Code; Waive Reading of the Text and Consent to Read by Title Only.
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G. 1) Adopt Resolution No. 223-09, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Class and Pay Resolution—International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3 [to Reflect Reclassification of Natural Resources Technician to Natural Resources Specialist]; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 223-10, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Class and Pay Resolution—Management, MidManagement, Confidential & Appointed Employees [to Reflect New Position—Wastewater Operations and Compliance Manager; New Position—Information Technology and Digital Media Technician; and Reclassification of Information Technology Manager to Deputy Director Information Technology]; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 223-11, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Resolution Establishing and Authorizing Supplemental Compensation and Benefits for Management and Confidential Employees [to Reflect Title Changes].
H. Award a Construction Contract for the Arcata Storage Tank-1C Project to Mercer-Fraser Company in the Amount of $3,390,975.00; Authorize the City Engineer to Increase the Contract Amount by up to $339,097.50 (10 Percent, for a Total of $3,730,072.50) to Allow for Any Unforeseen Contingencies and Additional Work as Necessary; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents.
I. Approve a Purchase Contract with Owen Equipment for One Vactor iMPACT Combination Machine in the Amount of $367,505.78, including Tax and Freight; Authorize a Cost Increase for Up to 10 Percent ($36,750.58) for Contingency, for a Total Potential Cost of $404,256.36; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents.
J. Approve a Purchase Contract with Jack Doheny Company for One Sewer Camera Van with Wincan Software in the Amount of $299,929.89, Including Taxes and Freight; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents.
K. Direct the City Manager to Execute the Three-Year Cal Poly Humboldt Ridership Agreement and Future Amendments with the City of Arcata.
L. Adopt Resolution No. 223-08 Accepting a Fee Title Interest in Assessor's Parcel No. (APN) 505-251-011 and a Public Access Easement over a Portion of APN 505-251-013 from Humboldt State University Real Estate Holdings, or Successor in Interest.
M. Adopt Resolution No. 223-12, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcata Responding to the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury Report, "The Sea Also Rises."
IX. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
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X. OLD BUSINESS
A. Introduce Ordinance No. 1552 Adding Chapter 5—Residential Rental Inspection Program (RRIP), to Title VIII—Building Regulations of the Arcata Municipal Code.
The purpose of the Residential Rental Inspection Program is to address the issue of substandard, long-term rental properties, promote greater compliance with existing health and safety standards, and preserve the quality of Arcata’s neighborhoods and available housing. The program provides greater oversight for compliance of health, safety and welfare code violations in/on residential rental properties that can become a threat to the occupant’s safety, a threat to the long-term structural integrity of the building, and have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhoods.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Council introduce Ordinance No. 1552, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Adding Chapter 5—Residential Rental Inspection Program (RRIP), to Title VIII—Building Regulations of the Arcata Municipal Code; waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Appoint One New Member to the Parks & Recreation Committee for a Term Expiring March 31, 2023 or 2024, and One New Member to the Historic Landmarks Committee for a Term Expiring September 30, 2025.
B. Review and Make a Determination on the Request from Arcane Artists Inc. to Extend the Ending Time past 10:00 p.m. for Their 2022 Arcane Summer Fundraiser Series.
The City of Arcata provides an opportunity for community members and organizations to propose and permit special events on public property or in the public right-of-way. Arcane Artists Inc. has submitted a special event permit for a multi-date, outdoor music event series located on N Street between 8th and 9th Streets in the Creamery District. The City Manager has approved a first event on July 23 which ended at 10:00 p.m. consistent with the General Plan Noise Element and City’s policies regarding amplified music hours for City facilities and within neighborhoods. The event organizer is requesting the Council consider extending the time period for future events past 10:00 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.. Future events are scheduled for August 6 and 27, September 10 and 24 and October 8, 15, and 29.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Council review and make a determination on the request from Arcane Artists Inc. to extend the ending time past 10:00 p.m. for their 2022 Arcane August 3, 2022 City Council Agenda
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Summer Fundraiser Series.
XII. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The City appreciates public input. This time is provided for people to address the Council or submit written communications on matters not on the agenda. Please know that, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot discuss or take action on items that are not listed on the posted agenda. At the end of all oral and written communications, the Council may respond to statements. Supported requests that require Council action will be set by the Council for a future agenda or referred to staff. Speakers addressing the Council may be limited to 3 minutes, with a maximum of 5 minutes, and a time limit on the overall length of oral communications may be imposed.
XIII. COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
All reports shall be specifically limited to items relating to City business and shall not request or lead to action by the Council at this meeting.
A. Receive an Update from Netra Khatri, City Engineer, on Transit.
B. Other Council and Staff Reports.
XIV. DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS
A. Confirm the City Council Will Hold a Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
XV. CLOSED SESSION
XVI. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Other than items continued or tabled to a date certain, the Council may, by majority vote, continue all matters not completed by 10:30 p.m. to the following Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Should the Council vote to continue the meeting past 10:30 p.m., discussion on an item on the agenda that either requires or allows for public input may not begin without a unanimous vote of the City Council members present. (Closed Session items may begin later.) (Reference: Resolution No. 101-69)
DOCUMENTS RECEIVED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
VI. Correspondence from Fred Weis re Gateway Plan