City Council - Regular Meeting - February 05, 2025
1. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Mayor Stillman read a statement acknowledging that Arcata sat on ancestral Wiyot land.
2. FLAG SALUTE
Members of Pack 95 and Troop 15 Color Guard, Boy Scouts of America, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
a.
Proclamation Recognizing February 2–8, 2025, as Scouting Anniversary Week.
1. Scouting Anniversary Week Proclamation 2025.pdf
Councilmember Matthews read the proclamation and presented it to members from Cub Scout Pack 95 and Boy Scout Troop 15.
b.
Proclamation in Recognition of Black History Month, February 2025.
1. Black History Month Proclamation 2025.pdf
Councilmember White read the proclamation and presented it to Alexus-Harrelle Deshazier, Program Coordinator for the Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence, along with a group of students participating in the program.
4. REPORT BY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE
a.
Receive Annual Report from the Historic Landmarks Committee.
1. HLC 2024 Annual Report_adopted.pdf
Bill Rich, Chairperson of the Historic Landmarks Committee, presented an oral version of the committee's annual report to the Council.
5. COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Presenters:
Matthews, Atkins-Salazar, White, Stillman, and Miller.
6. EARLY ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Stillman invited public comment.
Public Comment:
Pat Kanzler, Shawn Leon, Blase Bonpane, Dan Shahin, Geoffrey Robinson, Rainer, Shannon Townsend, and Vice Mayor White read an email from John Emig.
Mayor Stillman closed the early oral communications period.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
MATTHEWS MOVED, AND WHITE SECONDED, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR [FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2025, AS PRESENTED, ITEMS A-H].
Mayor Stillman invited public comment.
Public Comment:
Joanne McGarry addressed the Council regarding items A, E, G, and H.
Mayor Stillman closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A FOUR-TO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSENCE. AYES: STILLMAN, WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: SCHAEFER. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Matthews
Seconded by:
White
Adopt the Consent Calendar
a.
Approval to Waive Reading of the Text and Consent to Read by Title Only for any Ordinance on this Agenda.
b.
Approve the Minutes of the January 15, 2025, Special City Council Meeting.
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CMSM_Jan15_2025 - English.pdf
c.
Approve the Minutes of the January 15, 2025, City Council Meeting.
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Jan15_2025 - English.pdf
d.
Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements.
1. Staff Report - Report on Cash Distributions 1.4.25-1.24.25.pdf
2. Attachment A-Cash Disbursements 1.4.2025 to 1.24.2025_Redacted.pdf Moved by:
Matthews
Seconded by:
White
It is recommended that the Council approve the report on disbursements
listing for the period
January 4, 2025
, through January
24 , 2025.
e.
Adopt Ordinance No. 1574, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code to Adjust Councilmember Salary, Title II (Administration), Chapter 1 (Council), Section 2010 (Salaries of the City Council Members).
1. Staff Report - Adopt Ordinance No. 1574 to Increase Council Member Salaries.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance No. 1574.pdf
Moved by:
Matthews
Seconded by:
White
It is recommended that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 1574, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code to Adjust Councilmember Salary, Title II (Administration), Chapter 1 (Council), Section 2010 (Salaries of the City Council Members).
f.
Adopt Ordinance No. 1576, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code Relating to Purchasing Procedures, Title II (Administration), Chapter 4 (Fiscal Administration).
1. Staff Report. Adopt Ordinance No. 1576 Amending AMC Purchasing Procedures, Title II, Chapter 4.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance No. 1576.pdf
Moved by:
Matthews
Seconded by:
White
It is recommended that the Council adopt Ordinance No.1576, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code Relating to Purchasing Procedures, Title II (Administration), Chapter 4 (Fiscal Administration); waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only.
g.
Approve a Ground Lease and Memorandum of Understanding with Redwood Coast Energy Authority for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment at Carlson Park; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Applicable Documents.
1. Staff Report - Approve a Lease and MOU with RCEA for EV Equipment at Carlson Park.pdf
2. Attachment A - Carlson Park Arcata EVSE Ground Lease.pdf
3. Attachment B - Carlson Park EVSE Memorandum of Understanding.pdf
h.
Approve Councilmember Atkins-Salazar’s Remote Participation at the March 5, 2025, City Council Meeting Pursuant to A.B. 2449 so that she can Represent the City at the California Association of Councils of Governments’ Regional Leadership Forum.
1. Staff Report - Approval of Remote Attendance.pdf
2. Attachment A - Copy of AB-2449.pdf
Moved by:
Matthews
Seconded by:
White
It is recommended that the Council approve remote participation for Councilmember Atkins-Salazar at the regular council meeting on March 5, 2025, in accordance with Assembly Bill No. 2449 so that she can represent the City at the California Association of Councils of Governments’ Regional Leadership Forum in Sacramento, CA.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a.
Receive an Update on the Financial Status of the Water Fund and Steel Waterline Replacement Project and Direct Staff, as Appropriate.
1. Staff Report - Receive an Update on the Financial Status of the Water Fund Steel Waterline Replacement Project.pdf
2. Attachment A - Water Fund 10-year Long-Range Plan with $8.5 million Loan from Wastewater.pdf
3. Attachment B - Wastewater Fund 10-year Long-Range Plan with $8.5 million Interfund Loan to Water.pdf Finance Director Miller opened with a background regarding the Steel Waterline Replacement Project. She touched on topics including frequent line breaks, system failures, financial factors, and calculated projections. She presented short-term solutions, focusing on the need for a rate study and consideration of an interfund loan from the Wastewater Fund to the Water Fund.
Finance Director Miller and City Engineer Khatri responded to questions and comments from the Council.
Mayor Stillman invited public comment.
Public Comment:
Gregory Daggett, Walt Geist, Joanne McGarry, and Richard Jeremy Needham.
Mayor Stillman closed the public comment period.
Vice Mayor White left the Chamber at 7:44 p.m. and returned at 7:47 p.m.
Finance Director Miller and City Engineer Khatri responded to further inquiries from the Council.
ON MOTION BY MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY ATKINS-SALAZAR, AND WITH A FOUR-TO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSENCE, THE COUNCIL DIRECTED STAFF TO DRAFT AN INTERFUND LOAN POLICY AND RESOLUTION PROVIDING TERMS FOR AN $8.5 MILLION LOAN FROM THE CITY'S WASTEWATER FUND TO THE CITY'S WATER FUND FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE COUNCIL ACTION. AYES: STILLMAN, WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: SCHAEFER. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Matthews
Seconded by:
Atkins-Salazar
Direct staff to draft an Interfund Loan Policy and resolution providing terms for an $8.5 million loan from the City's Wastewater Fund to the City's Water Fund for possible future Council action.
9. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Stillman invited public comment.
Public Comment:
Gregory Daggett, Tricia Murphy, and Joanne McGarry.
Mayor Stillman closed the oral and written communications period.
10. DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS
a.
Confirm Study Session with Committee and Commission Chairpersons for February 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
BY GENERAL CONSENSUS, THE COUNCIL CONFIRMED A STUDY SESSION WITH COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION CHAIRPERSONS FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,