CITY OF ARCATA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER DECEMBER 07, 2022
1 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was called on the above date at 6:00 p.m., as a hybrid meeting via Zoom Video Communications and in person, with Vice Mayor Schaefer presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on December 1, 2022. The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m. due to lack of a quorum. PRESENT: Matthews, Schaefer. ABSENT:
Atkins-Salazar, Stillman, Watson. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Diemer, Media Production Specialist Carrillo, City Clerk Dory.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
A. Proclamation in Recognition of Human Rights Awareness Month, December 2022.
Because the meeting was adjourned due to lack of a quorum, this item was continued to the next regular meeting to be held on December 21, 2022.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Because the meeting was adjourned due to lack of a quorum, this item was continued to the next regular meeting to be held on December 21, 2022.
A. Approve the Minutes of November 16, 2022.
B. Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements.
C. Declare a Continuation of the Local Emergency Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
D. Adopt Ordinance No. 1560, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending Solid Waste Management Provisions of the Arcata Municipal Code to Incorporate Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Requirements, Waive Reading of the Text and Consent to Read by Title Only.
E. Adopt Ordinance No. 1561, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code Pertaining to the California Building Code and Companion Codes, Title VIII—Building Regulations, Chapter 1—Building Codes, Articles 1–9, 11, 13, and 14; Waive Reading of the Text and Consent to Read by Title Only.
F. Adopt Resolution No. 223-27, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Class and Pay Resolution—Compensation & Benefits for Hourly Rated Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal Personnel (to Reflect 1/1/23 Change in State Minimum Wage & New Position of Professional Expert)
G. Approve the Design and Award a Construction Contract for the 2022 Annual Sidewalk Improvement Project REBID to R.A.O. Construction Co., Inc,. in the Amount of $116,618 (Base Bid + Additive Alternative No. 1); Authorize the City Engineer to Approve Change Orders and Increase the Contract Amount by up to $23,323.60 (20 Percent, for a Total of $139,941.60) to Allow for Any Unforeseen Contingencies and Additional Work as Necessary; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents.
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H. Approve an Annual Agreement between the Wiyot Tribe and the City of Arcata for Cultural Resource Monitoring Services; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents.
I. Adopt Resolution No. 223-26 Authorizing the Destruction of Certain City Records Maintained by the City Relating to the Departments of City Manager (Contracts and Special Projects, Personnel, City Clerk), Environmental Services, and Finance as Permitted under Section 34090 of the California Government Code and the Secretary of State's Local Government Records Program.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Consider Approval of a Mills Act Historic Preservation Contract for the Jacoby's Storehouse Property.
Because the meeting was adjourned due to lack of a quorum, this item was continued to the next regular meeting to be held on December 21, 2022.
B. Consider a Partial or Full Refund to the Appellant of the Westwood Garden Apartments Development Appeal Fee.
Because the meeting was adjourned due to lack of a quorum, this item was continued to the regular meeting to be held January 4, 2023.
C. Consider an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Approval of the Westwood Garden Apartments Multifamily Project Located at 2351 Westwood Court.
Because the meeting was adjourned due to lack of a quorum, this item was continued to the regular meeting to be held January 4, 2023.
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
A. Receive a Report from Arcata Police Sergeant Luke Scown on the Community Ambassador Program.
Because the meeting was adjourned due to lack of a quorum, this item was continued to the next regular meeting to be held on December 21, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT
Due to lack of a quorum, the meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m. to December 21, 2022.
Respectfully submitted,
Bridget Dory
City Clerk