CITY OF ARCATA
SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WITH SUCCESSOR AGENCY
COUNCIL CHAMBER SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
1 SPECIAL MEETING
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 5:27 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 September 16, 2022. PRESENT: Atkins-Salazar, Schaefer, Matthews, Stillman, Watson. ABSENT:
None. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Diemer, Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director Demello, Director of Community Development Loya, Deputy Director Information Technology Savage, City Clerk Dory.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS
A. Interview Candidates for One Vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Committee for a Term Expiring March 31, 2026; One Vacancy on the Transportation Safety Committee for a Term Expiring March 31, 2024; and One Vacancy on the Wetlands and Creeks Committee for a Term Expiring March 31, 2026.
The Council interviewed Travis Gall for a seat on the Parks and Recreation Committee, Genevieve Serna for a seat on the Transportation Safety Committee, and Justin Hawkins for a seat on the Wetlands and Creeks Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:44 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 6:00 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 September 16, 2022. PRESENT: Atkins-Salazar, Schaefer, Matthews, Stillman, Watson. ABSENT:
None. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Diemer, City Attorney Diamond, Director of Community Development Loya, Director of Environmental Services Sinkhorn, City Engineer Khatri, Deputy Director Information Technology Savage, City Clerk Dory.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Mayor Atkins-Salazar read the land acknowledgment.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Atkins-Salazar led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS
A. Proclamation in Honor of the North Coast Stand Down, September 29-October 1, 2022.
Councilmember Watson read the proclamation and presented it to Ann Poole who thanked the Council and described the services available at the Stand Down.
B. Proclamation in Recognition of International Walk to School Day, October 5, 2022.
Councilmember Schaefer read the proclamation and presented it to Carrie Hurst from Arcata Elementary School District, who accepted the recognition and said students from both Arcata Elementary School and Sunny Brae Middle School would be walking from the Murphy's Markets to school that day.
EARLY ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Atkins-Salazar opened Early Oral Communications.
Sandra Strawbridge expressed her appreciation for the A&MRTS drivers and gave her thanks for them working during the pandemic.
Joanne McGarry said people needed to do so much more to make a difference on this planet in regard to the climate.
Fred Weis advocated for L Street becoming a linear park.
James Becker said he supported the Transportation Safety Committee's recommendation for L Street to become a linear park.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed Early Oral Communications.
MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCATA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
A meeting of the Successor Agency to the Arcata Community Development Agency was held on September 21, 2022, at 6:20 p.m. as a hybrid meeting, via teleconference utilizing Zoom Video Communications and in person, with Board Chairperson Atkins-Salazar presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on September 16, 2022. PRESENT: Atkins-Salazar, Schaefer, Matthews, Stillman, Watson. ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Diemer, Agency Attorney Diamond, Director of Community Development Loya, Secretary/Clerk Dory.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
STILLMAN MOVED AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 2022, AS PRESENTED.
Board Chairperson Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.
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Joanne McGarry asked who the secretary of the Agency was, to which City Clerk Dory responded that she was the Secretary/Clerk to the Agency.
Board Chairperson 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.
1. Direct the Secretary and Clerk of the Board to File the 2022 Notice of Biennial Review, Conflict of Interest Code, with the City of Arcata Stating that No Amendment is Required.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m. and the City Council meeting resumed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
STILLMAN MOVED AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 2022, AS PRESENTED.
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.
A. Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements.
B. Adopt Ordinance No. 1558, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code, Conflict of Interest Code, Title II (Administration), Chapter 8 (Conflict of Interest), Article 2 (City Employees); Waive Reading of the Text and Consent to Read by Title Alone.
C. Reappoint Fred Johansen and Justin Fox to the Public Safety Committee for ThreeYear Terms Ending September 30, 2025.
D. Reappoint Gwelen Paliaga and James Zoellick to the Energy Committee for ThreeYear Terms Ending September 30, 2025.
E. Reappoint Robin Hashem and Jeff Knapp to the Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee for Four-Year Terms Ending September 30, 2026.
F. Reappoint Amanda Hickey to the Economic Development Committee, and Jill MacDonald to the Historic Landmarks Committee for Three-Year Terms Ending September 30, 2025.
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NEW BUSINESS
A. Appoint One New Member to the Parks and Recreation Committee for a Term Expiring March 31, 2026; One New Member to the Transportation Safety Committee for a Term Expiring March 31, 2024; and One New Member to the Wetlands and Creeks Committee for a Term Expiring March 31, 2026.
MATTHEWS MOVED AND STILLMAN SECONDED TO APPOINT TRAVIS GALL
TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2026; GENEVIEVE SERNA TO THE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2024; AND JUSTIN HAWKINS
TO THE WETLANDS & CREEKS COMMITTEE FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2026.
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.
B. Public Scoping Hearing for Potential Projects for Funding under the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program 2022 Notice of Funds Availability.
Director of Community Development Loya explained that this was a public scoping hearing for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding the City would like to apply for. He said there was approximately $1 million allocated to Arcata and the City had to gather public input on potential uses for the funds. He noted the list of eligible activities in the Council packet. He said the next step for the Council would be to authorize the application for those funds. He explained that this was non-competitive funding and Arcata just needed to decide on the projects it wanted to fund.
STILLMAN MOVED AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO DIRECT STAFF TO NOTICE
A HEARING IN THE FUTURE TO AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF THE CITY'S PLHA PROGRAM APPLICATION.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar opened the public hearing. None was received. Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.
AYES: ATKINS-SALAZAR, SCHAEFER, MATTHEWS, STILLMAN, WATSON.
NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.
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Joanne McGarry said she had read that the Redwood Coast Energy Authority was considering signing a contract with Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant and she was very concerned about this. She encouraged the community to restrict its energy use.
Fred Weis said he felt the City was eligible for two percent of the $458 million Cal Poly Humboldt received to be used to fund the City's Community Development Department so that the City could draft the best form-based code possible. He noted the City had no legal rights to build L Street and that needed to be resolved.
Patricia said the Rails-with-Trails Feasibility Study of 2010 showed drawings of a park on L Street. She declared that L Street should be a linear park.
Matthew Marshall, Executive Director, Redwood Coast Energy Authority, responded that the Authority was not intending to purchase power from Diablo Canyon and the Board of Directors had developed a policy to never procure nuclear power.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed Oral and Written Communications.
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
City Manager Diemer reported that three members of the Arcata Police Department had recently been honored. Hollie Ratcliffe received recognition from the regional Humboldt County Mothers Against Drunk Driving for her work on DUI outreach and education, and enforcement.
She said that the Humboldt County Critical Intervention Services Team, was recognized at the National Conference in Philadelphia, and Arcata's Evan Beechel was recognized for his Community Response Unit outreach, first response to mental health crises, continuing to educate additional staff in the Police Department, and working with the Mobile Intervention Services Team.
Councilmember Matthews reported on a recent ride-along with Sgt. Scown of the Arcata Police Department.
Councilmember Schaefer said the I Street Block Party was wildly successful.
On inquiry by Councilmember Watson, City Manager Diemer said that past weekend there was a substantial fight in front of The Jam and two individuals were taken to the hospital. She said it was an active investigation.
On inquiry by Councilmember Matthews, City Manager Diemer said the City hired six people as Community Ambassadors who were just beginning training.
Mayor Atkins-Salazar reported on her attendance at a meeting of the Homelessness Services Committee, which took place at the Safe Parking Program site, and she said the Program was very successful.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bridget Dory
City Clerk