CITY OF ARCATA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room
736 F Street, Arcata
Special accommodations for the disabled who attend City meetings can be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk at 822-5953. Assistive listening devices are available. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Speakers wishing to distribute materials to the City Council at the meeting are requested to provide 10 copies to the City Clerk.
________________________________________________________________________________________ How to Observe and Participate in the Meeting:
Members of the public may attend the meeting in person and give public comment.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 (One Item). Employee Organization: International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3. Agency Negotiator: Keira Vink.
4. OPEN SESSION—Board Interview
a. Interview One Applicant for One Vacancy on the Board of Appeals.
5. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 (One Item). Employee Organization: International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3. Agency Negotiator: Keira Vink.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Board of Appeals
One Vacancy
One Applicant
Stanley Elcock
APPOINTMENTS
No Term Limit
CANDIDATE LIST
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2025, 5:30 P.M.
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X Board of Appeals
EXCERPT FROM TITLE II, CHAPTER 3, ARCATA MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE 5—BOARD OF APPEALS
(Amd. Ord. 1577, eff. 5/16/2025)
SEC. 2223. Creation, Powers and Duties. (Amd. Ord. 1577, eff. 5/16/2025) The Board of Appeals is hereby created. Its powers and duties shall be to hear and act upon appeals and decisions made by the Building Official of the City of Arcata.
SEC. 2224. Meetings. (Amd. Ord. 1577, eff. 5/16/2025)
The Board of Appeals shall meet as necessary and upon the call of its Secretary.
SEC. 2225. Membership. (Amd. Ord. 1577, eff. 5/16/2025) The Board of Appeals shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the City Council.
Members of the Board shall not be employees of the City of Arcata and shall be knowledgeable in the applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances as determined by the City Council. It is not necessary that members of the Board of Appeals live or work in the Arcata Planning Area.
SEC. 2226. Secretary. (Amd. Ord. 1577, eff. 5/16/2025)
The City Manager, or his/her designee, shall be the Secretary to the Board.
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals was established in 1966 by the adoption of Ordinance No. 586. It was redefined by the City Council's adoption of Ordinance No. 1292, effective June 18, ;1999, and further redefined by the Council's adoption of Ordinance No. 1577, effective May 16, 2025. Its powers and duties shall be to hear and act upon appeals and decisions made by the Building Official of the City of Arcata. The Board consists of five members appointed by the City Council. Members of the Board shall not be employees of the City of Arcata and shall be knowledgeable in the applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances as determined by the City Council. It is not necessary that the members live or work in the Arcata Planning Area. The Board shall meet as necessary upon call of its Secretary who shall be the City Manager or his/her designee. Staff Liaison: Joe Bishop, Building Official
Meets: As Necessary Location: Council Chamber Time: TBA City Liaison: Joe Bishop, Building Official
CONFIDENTIAL
Name / Address Appt Date Term Expires Home Phone Work Phone Fax E-mail Expertise/Occupation Baker Scott
McKinleyville CA 95519
6/19/2008 ADA Access
Boodjeh Kash
Arcata CA 95521
6/19/2008 Architect
Dickson Joanne Kinney
Arcata CA 95521
12/17/1997 ADA Access / Vocational
Assistant
Lucchesi Nick
Arcata CA 95521
6/4/2008 Building/Construction
Vacancy
Pete Hess's seat
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