CITY OF ARCATA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER AUGUST 03, 2022
1 SPECIAL MEETING
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 5:30 p.m. as a hybrid meeting, via teleconference utilizing Zoom Video Communications and in person, with Mayor Atkins-Salazar presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on July 29, 2022. PRESENT: Atkins-Salazar, Schaefer, Matthews, Stillman, Watson. ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Diemer, Director of Community Development Loya, Deputy Director of Environmental Services—Community Services Benvie, IT Manager Savage, City Clerk Dory.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was received.
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.
The City Council interviewed Jolly Earle for an open seat on the Parks and Recreation Committee; and Jeanette Cooper and Dan Duncan for an open seat on the Historic Landmarks Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 6:02 p.m. as a hybrid meeting, via teleconference utilizing Zoom Video Communications and in person, with Mayor Atkins-Salazar presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on July 29, 2022. PRESENT: Atkins-Salazar, Schaefer, Matthews, Stillman, Watson. ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Diemer, City Attorney Diamond, Chief of Police Ahearn, Director of Community Development Loya, City Engineer Khatri, Finance Director Starzhevskiy, Deputy Director of Environmental Services—Community Services Benvie, Building Official Bishop, Assistant City Engineer Caisse, IT Manager Savage, City Clerk Dory.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Mayor Atkins-Salazar read the Land Acknowledgment acknowledging that Arcata (Goudi'ni) sits on ancestral Wiyot land.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Atkins-Salazar led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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EARLY ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.
Joanne McGarry asked the Council to re-declare a climate emergency as it was the most important thing the community should have been working on.
Fred Weis informed the Council that the Transportation Safety Committee, in its review of the Gateway Plan, recommended the L Street pathway be a linear park and not a road. He presented the Council with a written communication on the subject of the term "Time Certain Review" and its use in the document "Strategic Infill Redevelopment Program Review Process." Greg Daggett said he was shocked at Cal Poly Humboldt's offer for the Creekside parcel, and outraged that Arcata had lost this planned senior community.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed Early Oral Communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Stillman removed item M for further discussion Councilmember Watson removed items A, B, D, and G through L for further discussion.
ON MOTION BY STILLMAN, SECONDED BY MATTHEWS, AND WITH A
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS FOR AUGUST 3, 2022: C. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 20, 2022; E. DECLARE A
CONTINUATION OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC; AND 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; WAIVED READING OF THE TEXT AND CONSENTED TO READ THE ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. AYES: ATKINSSALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
A. Item VII-A was moved to Items Removed from Consent Calendar.
B. Item VII-B was moved to Items Removed from Consent Calendar.
C. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of July 20, 2022.
D. Item VII-D was moved to Items Removed from Consent Calendar.
E. Declare a Continuation of the Local Emergency Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
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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.
G. Item VII-G was moved to Items Removed from Consent Calendar.
H. Item VII-H was moved to Items Removed from Consent Calendar.
I. Item VII-I was moved to Items Removed from Consent Calendar.
J. Item VII-J was moved to Items Removed from Consent Calendar.
K. Item VII-K was moved to Items Removed from Consent Calendar.
L. Item VII-L was moved to Items Removed from Consent Calendar.
M. Item VII-M was moved to Items Removed from Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 22, 2022.
Councilmember Watson expressed his concern that the update on the wastewater and water infrastructure planning was not on this agenda as was noted in the Minutes of June 22, 2022.
STILLMAN MOVED AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 2022.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment on this item and items C, E, and F. None was received. Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period for items C, E, and F.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES: ATKINSSALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
B. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of July 11, 2022.
Councilmember Watson asked if a motion at a closed session was a legal action.
City Attorney Diamond explained that the City Council held all privileges of attorney-client privilege, and that the Council took action to have all communications about the subject litigation go through the City Attorney's office because confidentiality had been breached. The action taken said the Council members may not respond to opposing counsel in a lawsuit.
STILLMAN MOVED AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 11, 2022.
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Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment. None was received. Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYE: ATKINSSALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
D. Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements.
On inquiry by Councilmember Watson, Finance Director Starzhevskiy answered several questions regarding checks issued and what the payments were for.
WATSON MOVED AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE BI-WEEKLY REPORT ON DISBURSEMENTS.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment. None was received. Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES: ATKINSSALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
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, Mid-Management, 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].
Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director Demello said these amendments to the class and pay resolutions were a result of the 2022/2023 budget which included position changes in Environmental Services and Information Technology. She said this action made title and salary assignment changes. She then described the reason for the reclassifications to Natural Resources Specialist and Wastewater Operations and Compliance Manager.
STILLMAN MOVED AND MATTHEWS SECONDED TO 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]; ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 223-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA AMENDING THE CLASS AND PAY RESOLUTION— August 3, 2022
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MANAGEMENT, MID-MANAGEMENT, 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 OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY]; AND 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].
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment. None was received. Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES: ATKINSSALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
H. Award a Construction Contract for the Arcata Storage Tank-1C Project to MercerFraser 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.
Assistant City Engineer Caisse said this item was for the purchase of a new one million gallon water storage tank and piping. He noted that the City had a $1 million grant to go towards this purchase.
WATSON MOVED AND MATTHEWS SECONDED TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ARCATA STORAGE TANK-1C PROJECT TO MERCERFRASER 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.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment. None was received. Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES: ATKINSSALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
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.
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Deputy Director of Environmental Services—Community Services Benvie said this agenda item was to approve the purchase of a Vactor iMPACT Combination Machine sewer cleaner to replace the City's current Vactor truck which was out of compliance with state regulations for air quality.
WATSON MOVED AND STILLMAN SECONDED TO 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.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment. None was received. Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES: ATKINSSALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
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.
Deputy Director of Environmental Services—Community Services Benvie recommended the Council approve the purchase of a new sewer camera truck to maintain the wastewater collection system.
WATSON MOVED AND STILLMAN SECONDED TO 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.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment. None was received. Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES: ATKINSSALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
K. Direct the City Manager to Execute the Three-Year Cal Poly Humboldt Ridership Agreement and Future Amendments with the City of Arcata.
City Engineer Khatri recommended the Council authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear contract with Cal Poly Humboldt for the JackPass program allowing students, faculty and staff to ride the Arcata and Mad River Transit System.
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STILLMAN MOVED AND MATTHEWS SECONDED TO DIRECT THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE THREE-YEAR CAL POLY HUMBOLDT RIDERSHIP AGREEMENT AND FUTURE AMENDMENTS WITH THE CITY OF ARCATA.
STILLMAN AND SCHAEFER CALLED FOR THE QUESTION.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES: ATKINSSALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.
Joanne McGarry said she hoped that in the future transit would be accessible to everyone, and subsidized, incentivized, and promoted.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.
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.
Deputy Director of Environmental Services—Community Services Benvie said the City had been working since 2019 to acquire this parcel and a public access easement adjacent to the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, and with adoption of the resolution to accept the property, escrow would close in September 2022.
STILLMAN MOVED AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 223-08 ACCEPTING A FEE TITLE INTEREST IN ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 505-251- 011 AND A PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 505-251-013 FROM HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, OR SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment. None was received. Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES: ATKINSSALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
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."
Councilmember Stillman pointed out errors in the response to the Grand Jury's report. She noted that in Recommendation 1, the first sentence said " . . . both Arcata and Arcata . . .," and it should say, " . . . both Arcata and Eureka . . . ." Also, in Recommendation 2, the first sentence said, " . . . officials from Arcata, Arcata . . .," and it should say, " . . . officials from Arcata, Eureka . . . ."
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STILLMAN MOVED AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO 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" CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: IN THE FIRST SENTENCE OF RECOMMENDATION NO. 1, CHANGE ". . . BOTH ARCATA AND ARCATA . . .," TO ". . . BOTH ARCATA AND EUREKA . . ."; IN RECOMMENDATION NO. 2, CHANGE ". . . OFFICIALS FROM ARCATA, ARCATA . . . ," TO ". . . OFFICIALS FROM ARCATA, EUREKA . . . ."
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment. None was received. Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A FOUR-TO-ONE VOICE VOTE. AYES: ATKINSSALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN. NOES: WATSON. ABSENT:
NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
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.
City Engineer Khatri said the City Council directed staff to gather additional feedback from the public regarding the Residential Rental Inspection Program. He said a working group of nine members was formed, and as a result the program was improved. He said staff was ready for the Council to introduce the ordinance. He noted that the program could be amended over time if the Council desired.
Building Official Bishop gave a presentation on the program saying its goal was to address problems in substandard housing in a proactive manner rather than through complaints. He noted that transient occupancy units and any unit inspected by another governmental agency, as well as mobile home parks, would not be part of the program. He stated that newly constructed units would be under a five-year grace period.
In regard to costs, Building Official Bishop said the cost to the property owner would be $20 a year per parcel (not unit) for administration. He noted that the goal was to have all units eligible for the self-certification program. He explained how the inspection program would flow, the self-certification portion of the program, and how the Department would implement the program.
He stated the program would be improved upon as the learning process moved along.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.
Greg Daggett asked how the City would handle those landlords who did not get building permits.
He said this was creating a program for another fee for those who were in compliance, and the tenants' rents would be raised.
David Hockman said the fees would not pay for the program. He said this program was a radical departure from what was spelled out in the General Plan.
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Fred Weis asked that section 8504(b) in the ordinance be clarified. He said it would be good for the tenants to receive a handout on the program. He asked how frequently a tenant could request an inspection.
Building Official Bishop noted that the inspections would be looking for violations of life safety requirements. He clarified that he was willing to work with landlords to bring the units up to code.
STILLMAN MOVED AND MATTHEWS SECONDED TO DIRECT STAFF TO
GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEND THIS BACK TO THE WORKING GROUP, AND PUT IT ON THE AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER 21.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar said she heard a request to review the budget for the program, concern about the fees being passed on to renters, and research how this program did or did not fit into the General Plan. She also said she didn't feel the item needed to go back to the working group and that the concerns/questions could be addressed by staff.
MAYOR ATKINS-SALAZAR AMENDED THE MOTION TO HAVE STAFF ANSWER
THE THREE QUESTIONS AND BRING THE ITEM BACK IN, HOPEFULLY, ONE MONTH TO INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE.
THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES:
ATKINS-SALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON. NOES:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
RECESS: The Council recessed from 8:01 to 8:06 p.m.
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.
MATTHEWS MOVED AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO APPOINT JOLLY EARLE
TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2024; AND DR. JEANETTE COOPER TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMITTEE FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment. None was received. Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES: ATKINSSALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
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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.
City Manager Diemer said this request was for an amplified sound event with an extended end time after 10:00 p.m. The request was to hold a series of eight events between July and October 2022 to benefit artists. The event location was on N Street between Eighth and Ninth Streets with an expected attendance of 400 per event. She stated the request was for events beginning at 8:30 p.m. and ending at 1:30 a.m. She noted that the event would be staffed and have security between 8 and 12 p.m. depending on the event. Alcohol sales would be permitted in a fenced area. She explained that she approved two events ending at 10:00 p.m. and understood the events ran smoothly and shut down precisely at 10:00 p.m. She confirmed there was one complaint to the Police Department at 10:45 p.m. about arguing in the street. City Manager Diemer suggested the Council consider approving two more events ending at 11:00 p.m. as a trial and continue to receive community feedback.
Joe Ostini, event promoter, said his staff canvassed the community beyond a two-block radius and two residents were concerned about amplified sound, so they turned the speakers away from those residences. He said they also gave residents a free hotel stay if that was necessary. He said his organization was asking for a later ending time so that people who worked late would still have a chance to attend the event. He also suggested they could trial holding a "silent disco" until 1:30 a.m.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.
Joanne McGarry, a resident of the Creamery District, recommended fewer cars at the event, perhaps by providing shuttle service, and said her concern was mostly with post-event issues.
Jonah reported that most of the attendees walked or biked to the event and when the event was over, people were escorted out in order to mitigate the residents' concerns.
The following persons spoke in favor of granting the request, and spoke highly of the organization and planning of the events, and how smoothly they ran: Christian, Bella, Kayla, Travis McDougall, Dani, Ashley, Nolan Schaefer, Sequoia, Bella Awan, Lillian, Keisha, an unidentified speaker, and Ashley.
Greg Daggett cautioned the Council that, for future events, it needed to consider that the Gateway Area Plan would put more housing in that area.
Patricia said she supported pushing out the end time and seeing how it went.
Jim recommended testing an 11 p.m. end time and going from there.
Shoshanna said she thought an incremental ending time was a good place to start, such as making the start time a little later and working up to a later ending time. She noted that 1,000 people leaving at 1:30 a.m. would feel a lot different than 400 people leaving at 10:00 p.m.
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Chris Richards said he supported taking it slowly as going too fast may not sit well with the community.
Written communication was received from Winnie Trump, a resident near the D Street Neighborhood Center, wherein she spoke of her concerns with late-night events incorporating amplified sound.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.
STILLMAN MOVED AND MATTHEWS SECONDED TO CONTINUE THE MUSIC UNTIL MIDNIGHT AND AFTERWARD A SILENT DISCO UNTIL 1:00 A.M., MAKE
THE STAGE FACE SOUTHWEST, HOLD LAST CALL AT MIDNIGHT, AND TRIAL THIS FOR THE NEXT TWO EVENTS.
ATKINS-SALAZAR AMENDED THE MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO CARRY ON AFTER THE NEXT TWO EVENTS IF SHE WAS COMFORTABLE WITH THEM. STILLMAN AND MATTHEWS ACCEPTED THE AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION.
THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES:
ATKINS-SALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON. NOES:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Watson left the Council Chamber at 9:08 p.m.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.
David Hockman said it was important to clarify the mandate for the Residential Rental Inspection Program and noted it was in conflict with the General Plan.
Jim asked what the acceptable decibel level would be for the Arcane Artists event in the Creamery District.
Councilmember Watson returned to the Council Chamber at 9:11 p.m.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed Oral and Written Communications.
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
A. Receive an Update from Netra Khatri, City Engineer, on Transit.
City Engineer Khatri updated the Council on public transit saying that ridership was up this year, the free bus service in June and July had more riders this year, two electric buses were acquired, and lights purchased for 8 of the 17 bus shelters were awaiting installation. He announced that A&MRTS was currently in need of additional bus drivers.
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B. Other Council and Staff Reports.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar announced that Arcata Main Street was hiring a new Executive Director, and announced that the annual Lantern Ceremony would take place on Saturday, August 6.
Councilmember Matthews announced that the Arcata Chamber of Commerce was still looking to hire an Executive Director.
Councilmember Schaefer announced the Arcata/Camoapa Sister City I Block party would take place on Labor Day from 12 to 6 p.m.
Councilmember Stillman reported on the mural at the basketball court in Valley West. She announced that L. K. Wood Boulevard, from Sunset Avenue to Granite Avenue, was being repaved and there would be delays from August 8 to 10.
Councilmember Watson said he felt the Council needed to take comments during reports. He said he received complaints that some committee meetings were overlapping which prevented some people from attending all of them. He proposed an agenda item to discuss a five-year plan of sharing forest revenue with the Wiyot Tribe starting at 10 percent and increasing to 50 percent. He asked if the City was talking with Cal Poly Humboldt about the properties it was purchasing because residents were concerned. He said he was celebrating his 10-month sobriety.
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.
BY GENERAL CONSENSUS, THE COUNCIL CONFIRMED IT WOULD HOLD A
JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022, AT 6:00 P.M. TO DISCUSS THE DRAFT GATEWAY AREA PLAN.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bridget Dory
City Clerk