City Council - Regular Meeting - June 04, 2025
1. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Mayor Stillman read a statement acknowledging that Arcata sat on ancestral Wiyot land.
2. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Stillman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
a.
Proclamation in Recognition of World Oceans Day, June 8, 2025.
1. World Oceans Day Proclamation 2025.pdf
Mayor Stillman read the proclamation and presented it to Nicole Collins, Ocean Friendly Restaurant Coordinator, with the Surfrider Humboldt Chapter.
b.
Proclamation Designating June 8–14, 2025, The Week of the Oyster.
1. Week of the Oyster Proclamation 2025 FINAL Edited.pdf Councilmember Schaefer read the proclamation.
c.
Proclamation Recognizing June 2025 as National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
1. Alzheimer's Awareness Proclamation 2025.pdf
Vice Mayor White read the proclamation.
d.
Proclamation Recognizing June 2025 as Pride Month.
1. Pride Month Proclamation 2025.pdf
Councilmember Matthews read the proclamation and presented it to Julie Tyler, Arts and Resilience Program Director, with Queer Humboldt.
4. REPORT BY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE
a.
Annual Report from the Parks and Recreation Committee.
1. Parks and Recreation Committee 2024 Annual Report.pdf Sheldon Heath, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee, presented an oral version of the Committee's annual report to the Council.
5. STAFF REPORTS
a.
Receive a Presentation Regarding FlashVote from City Manager, Merritt Perry.
City Manager Perry provided background on the potential utility of using the survey software and introduced Jason Reis, a representative for FlashVote, who provided an overview of how it worked for both the City and the community.
b.
Other Staff Reports.
None were received at this time.
6. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS [EARLY - TIME LIMITED] Mayor Stillman invited public comment.
Public Comment
: Niko, Shawn Leon, Jennifer Knight, Dan Shahin, Alice Finen, Kevin Cline, Ellen P., and Shannon Townsend.
Mayor Stillman closed the oral and written communications [early - time limited] period.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Matthews announced her need to recuse from Item K.
Mayor Stillman announced her need to recuse from Item E and removed Items E and K from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration due to the recusals.
WHITE MOVED AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO ADOPT [CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS] A THROUGH K WITH THE REMOVAL OF [ITEMS] E AND K FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
Mayor Stillman invited public comment.
There being none, Mayor Stillman closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
AYES: STILLMAN, WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER. NOES: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
Moved by:
White
Seconded by:
Schaefer
Adopt A through K with the removal of E and K from 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 City Council Special Meeting of May 14, 2025.
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCSS_May14_2025 - English.pdf
c.
Approve the Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of May 21, 2025.
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CMSM_May21_2025 - English.pdf
d.
Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of May 21, 2025.
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_May21_2025 - English.pdf
f.
Adopt Ordinance No. 1578, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending Chapter 3, Water, of Title VII, Public Works, of the Arcata Municipal Code.
1. Staff Report - Adopt Ordinance No. 1578, Amendments to Title VII Chapter 3 of the Arcata Municipal Code .pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance No. 1578.pdf
Moved by:
White
Seconded by:
Schaefer
It is recommended that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 1578, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending Chapter 3, Water, of Title VII, Public Works, of Arcata Municipal Code; waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only.
g.
Adopt Ordinance No. 1579, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Adding Article 11 to Title IV, Chapter 2, Making it Unlawful for Any Person in the City to Sell, Offer, Distribute, or Provide Nitrous Oxide to Any Person.
1. Staff Report - Adopt Ordinance No. 1579 Making it Unlawful for Any Person to Sell, Distribute, or Provide Nitrous Oxide.pdf
2. Attachment A - 1579 Nitrous Oxide Ordinance.pdf
Moved by:
White
Seconded by:
Schaefer
It is recommended that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 1579, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Adding Article 11 to Title IV, Chapter 2, Making it Unlawful for Any Person in the City to Sell, Offer, Distribute, or Provide Nitrous Oxide to Any Person; waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only.
h.
Adopt Resolution No. 245-50, Approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Report on Measure A Special Tax for All Non-Tax-Exempt Parcels and Directing That Said Fee be Collected through the Property Tax Rolls for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
1. Staff Report - Adopt Resolution No. 245-50, Approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Report on Measure A Special Tax.pdf
2. Attachment A - Measure A Annual Report 25'26_FINAL.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution No. 245-50 Measure A Property Tax Assessment 25'26.pdf Moved by:
White
Seconded by:
Schaefer
It is recommended that the Council
i.
Approve the Purchase of In-Car Cameras for Police Vehicles Including Implementation, Hardware, and a Five-Year Subscription Service from Motorola in the Amount of $164,934; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents.
1. Staff Report - Approval Purchase of 13 Motorola M500 Car Cameras.pdf
2. Attachment A - Motorola Camera Quote – Motorola Solutions.pdf Moved by:
White
Seconded by:
Schaefer
It is recommended that the Council:
Approve the purchase of thirteen (13) Motorola M500 in-car cameras for police vehicles, including implementation, one-time hardware costs, and a five-year subscription service in the amount of $164,934; and Authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable documents.
j.
Approve an Amendment to the Contract for the Isaacson Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI) Improvement Project-Phase 2 with R.A.O. Construction Co., Inc. in the Amount of $83,793; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Applicable Documents.
1. Staff Report - Approve Contract Amendment to RAO for Isaacson STI Improvement Project, Phase 2.pdf Moved by:
White
Seconded by:
Schaefer
It is recommended that the Council approve an amendment to the contract for the Isaacson Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI) Improvement Project-Phase 2 with R.A.O. Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $83,793; and authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable documents.
e.
Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements.
1. Staff Report - Report on Cash Distributions 5.10.2025-5.23.2025.pdf
2. Attachment A - Disbursements 5.10.25-5.23.25.pdf
No members of the public addressed the Council on this matter.
ON MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY ATKINS-SALAZAR, AND WITH A FOUR-TO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSTENTION, THE COUNCIL APPROVED ITEM E. BI-WEEKLY REPORT ON DISBURSEMENTS. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: STILLMAN (RECUSED).
Moved by:
Schaefer
Seconded by:
Atkins-Salazar
Approve Item E. Bi-Weekly Report of Disbursements.
k.
Approve Sponsorship in an Amount Equivalent to the Plaza Event Fees of $2,575 for the Arcata Chamber of Commerce’s 4th of July Jubilee to be Held on the Arcata Plaza on July 4, 2025.
1. Staff Report - Sponsorship for Fourth of July Jubilee.pdf
2. Attachment A - Email Request from Arcata Chamber of Commerce.pdf ATKINS-SALAZAR MOVED, AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO APPROVE A SPONSORSHIP IN AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO THE PLAZA EVENT FEES OF $2,575 FOR THE ARCATA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S 4TH OF JULY JUBILEE EVENT TO BE HELD ON THE ARCATA PLAZA ON JULY 4, 2025.
Mayor Stillman invited public comment.
There being none, Mayor Stillman closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A FOUR-TO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSTENTION. AYES: STILLMAN, WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, SCHAEFER. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: MATTHEWS (RECUSED).
Moved by:
Atkins-Salazar
Seconded by:
Schaefer
Approve a sponsorship in an amount equivalent to the Plaza event fees of $2,575 for the Arcata Chamber of Commerce’s 4 th
of July Jubilee event to be held on the Arcata Plaza on July 4, 2025.
8. OLD BUSINESS
a.
Consider Approving an Amendment to the Bike Share Program Contract with Tandem Mobility, LLC for Two Additional Stations in the City Limits for an Added Amount Not to Exceed $20,000 per Program Year.
1. Staff Report - Amend Bike Share Program to Add 2 Additional Stations.pdf
2. Attachment A - Bikeshare Ridership 2021-2024.pdf
City Engineer Khatri presented a staff report regarding the City's bike share program. He explained that there were currently eight bike stations and that Cal Poly Humboldt was paying to add two new stations. He touched on plans for future locations, program funding, and the increase in ridership.
City Engineer Khatri responded to inquiries and comments from the Council.
Mayor Stillman invited public comment.
Public comment
: Joanne McGarry.
Mayor Stillman closed the public comment period.
ON MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY WHITE, AND WITH A UNANUMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL APPROVED AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING BIKE SHARE PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH TANDEM MOBILITY, LLC FOR TWO ADDITIONAL STATIONS IN THE CITY LIMITS FOR AN ADDED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 PER PROGRAM YEAR; AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. AYES: STILLMAN, WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
RECESS
: The Council recessed from 7:23 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.
Moved by:
Schaefer
Seconded by:
White
Approve an amendment to the existing Bike Share Program contract with Tandem Mobility, LLC for two additional stations in the city limits for an added amount not to exceed $20,000 per program year; and authorize the City Manager to execute the applicable documents
9. NEW BUSINESS
a.
Appoint One New Member to the Board of Appeals.
1. 2025-6-4 Candidate List BOA.pdf
MATTHEWS MOVED AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO APPOINT STAN ELCOCK TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS WITH A TERM THAT DOES NOT EXPIRE.
Mayor Stillman invited public comment.
There being none, Mayor Stillman closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES: STILLMAN, WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Matthews
Seconded by:
Schaefer
Appoint Stan Elcock to the Board of Appeals with a term that does not expire.
10. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS [CONTINUED]
Mayor Stillman invited public comment.
Public Comment
: J.D. Garza-Valencia, Elma, Jody, Joanne McGarry, Tricia Murphy, Blase, Tamar Krigel, Susan Parsons, Rosebud, Ramira, Rainer Shea, Sherri, Gene Ameduri, Amy Gaskill, Andrew, Amon Armstrong, Gigi, and Amy Scott.
Mayor Stillman closed the oral and written communications [continued] period.
11. COUNCIL REPORTS
Presenters
: Schaefer, Atkins-Salazar, Matthews, White, and Stillman.
12. DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a.
Confirm a Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission for June 30, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
BY GENERAL CONSENSUS, THE COUNCIL CONFIRMED A JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR JUNE 30, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
b.
Schedule a Joint Study Session with the Board of Directors for the Arcata Fire District for July 30, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
BY GENERAL CONSENSUS, THE COUNCIL SCHEDULED A JOINT STUDY SESSION WIHT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE ARCATA FIRE DISTRICT FOR JULY 30, 2025, AT 3:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
c.
Additional Items Discussed.
BY GENERAL CONSENSUS, THE COUNCIL DETERMINED THAT THE JULY 2, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING SHOULD BE CANCELLED.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.