Arcata City Council
August 20, 2025

CITY OF ARCATA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Council Chamber
736 F Street, Arcata
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1. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

2. FLAG SALUTE

3. ROLL CALL

4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
a. Certificate of Appreciation for Brian Kang for His 26 Years of Service to the City of Arcata. b. Proclamation Recognizing September 7–13, 2025, as Suicide Prevention Week.

5. REPORT BY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE

6. STAFF REPORTS
All reports shall be specifically limited to City business and shall not request or lead to action by the Council at this meeting.

7. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS [EARLY - TIME LIMITED] The City Council values your comments. The public comment period allows people to address the Council on matters not on the agenda. This early section of public comment is limited to 15-minutes and speakers are limited to 2 minutes each. If you prefer to have a full 3 minutes of time for your public comment, this item is continued at the end of the meeting under item 12 where speakers are granted 3 minutes. Please know that pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot discuss or take action on items not listed on the agenda. The Council may respond to statements. There will also be a time to provide public comment specific to each item when that item is being reviewed by the Council.

8. N/A

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and are enacted in one motion. There is no separate discussion of any of these items. If discussion is required, that item is removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. At the end of the reading of the Consent Calendar, Council members can request that an item be removed for separate discussion.

Members of the public may comment on any items remaining on the consent calendar in the comment period before the vote.
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 July 30, 2025. c. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting Study Session of July 30, 2025. d. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of August 6, 2025. e. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of August 6, 2025. f. Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements.
g. Approve the Arcata Community Forest Bike Skills Park Project.

August 20, 2025- City Council Agenda

h. Approve the Purchase of Three 2026 Hybrid Ford Police Interceptors and Award Contract to Harper Motors in the Amount of $178,372.44, Including Tax; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents.
i. Adopt an Addendum to the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project; Adopt Resolution No. 256-04 Accepting a Public Access Easement; and Approve Necessary and Associated Related Actions.

10. OLD BUSINESS

11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Adopt a Section 15061(b)(3) Environmental Review Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and Adopt the City Council of the City of Arcata Action Amending the Trillium Creek Planned Development Permit. b. Introduce Ordinance No. 1582 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code Relating to Dogs at Large, Service Animals, Dog Licenses, and Dog Impoundment, Title V–Sanitation & Health, and Title X–Public Property.

12. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS [CONTINUED]
The City Council values your comments. The public comment period allows people to address the Council on matters not on the agenda. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes each. Please know that pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot discuss or take action on items not listed on the agenda. The Council may respond to statements.

13. COUNCIL REPORTS
All reports shall be specifically limited to items relating to City business and shall not request or lead to action by the Council at this meeting.

14. DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

15. CLOSED SESSION

16. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS

17. ADJOURNMENT
Other than items continued or tabled to a date certain, the Council may, by majority vote, continue all matters not completed by 10:30 p.m.

August 20, 2025- City Council Agenda

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
for
brian kang
for His 26 Years of Service to the City of Arcata
WHEREAS, the City of Arcata hired Brian Kang as a part-time Geographic Information System (GIS) technician in 1997. Brianwas promoted to a full-timeGIS Specialistin 1999 and continued to advance in hisrole when his position was reclassified as a GIS Coordinatorstarting in 2013; and WHEREAS, early in Brian’s career he seamlessly provided the Environmental Services department with assistance on IT related matters, software management, and bringing the department up to date with utilizing the city network upon its establishment; and
WHEREAS, Brian’s extensive knowledge of the City’s infrastructure(whether digitally or on the ground!), positive relationships with community members and staff, and thoughtful approach to problem solving has ensured thorough recordation of the City’s essential infrastructure and properties; and WHEREAS, under Brian’s tenure he has made a significant impact on numerous Environmental Services projects, most notably including the McDaniel Slough Project and the expansion of the Arcata Community Forest and its many new features; and
WHEREAS, Brian has been integral in supporting every department in the City with mapping and geospatial analysiswhether that was going into the field to stake out areas of restoration or conduct area calculations for projects while also ensuring our data is accessible to fellow City staff, the public and contractors on City led projects; and WHEREAS, in Brian’s unwaveringsupport of every department, he became a master at receiving multiple requests at a time and yet still fulfilling all of them without breaking a sweat; and WHEREAS, Through his dedication and adaptability to staying on the leading edge of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, Brian advanced the data and tools available to both City staff and the public for informed decision makingin the present and into the future; and
WHEREAS, Brian has long served the best interests of the City, its residents, visitors, and infrastructure with dedication, resourcefulness, positivity, and a great sense of humor. Brian will be deeply missed and the results of his service will ensure a high quality of life in Arcata for many generations to come.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA hereby expresses its appreciation to Brian Kang for serving the people of Arcata for 26 years. We wish him a retirement filled with good waves and commemorate hisretirement on July 11, 2025.

Dated: August 20, 2025

Alexandra Stillman
Mayor

PROCLAMATION
Recognizing September 7–13, 2025, as

SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK
WHEREAS, suicide is a national and statewide public health problem, and suicide prevention is a national and statewide responsibility; and
WHEREAS, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, the 2nd leading cause of death among ages 10-34, the 4th leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 35-44; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that in 2023, there were 1.5 million suicide attempts, over 49,000 people died by suicide in the US with 4,200 of those deaths occurring in California (CDC); and WHEREAS, over 90% of the people who die by suicide have a diagnosable and treatable mental health condition, although often that condition was not recognized or treated; and WHEREAS, organizations such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, through research, education, advocacy, and resources for those who have lost someone to suicide or who struggle, and urge that we:

1. Recognize suicide as a preventable national and state public health problem and declare suicide prevention to be a priority.

2. Acknowledge that no single suicide prevention program or effort will be appropriate for all populations or communities.

3. Address the disparity in access to mental healthcare for underserved and underrepresented groups, and advocate for ending these disparities.

4. Fund new suicide research to support culturally-informed and evidence-based mental health care and services.

5. Encourage initiatives in Arcata based on the goals contained in the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and the 2025 California Suicide Prevention Plan.

6. Promote awareness that there is no single cause for suicide, and that suicide most often occurs when stressors exceed the coping abilities of someone struggling with a mental health condition.

7. Develop and implement strategies to improve and increase access to quality mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services and programs.

8. Continue advocacy to ensure we can reimagine a comprehensive suicide, mental health, and substance use crisis response system that builds on the landmark 988 number for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the City Council of the City of Arcata hereby recognizes September 7–13, 2025, as SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK and recognizes September 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day.

Dated: August 20, 2025
Alexandra Stillman
Mayor

1 CITY OF ARCATA

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
Date:

Location:

July 30, 2025, 3:00 p.m.

Council Chamber
736 F Street, Arcata

Present: Mayor Stillman, Vice Mayor White, Councilmember Matthews, Councilmember Schaefer

Absent: Councilmember Atkins-Salazar
Staff Present: City Manager Perry, Assistant City Manager Miller, Director of Community Development Loya, Deputy Director of Community Development Dart, City Clerk Varley
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 3:01 p.m. with Mayor Stillman presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on July 25, 2025.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stillman called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Stillman invited public comment.

There being none, Mayor Stillman closed the public comment period.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR
ON MOTION BY MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY WHITE, AND WITH A FOURTO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSENCE, THE COUNCIL APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR. AYES: STILLMAN, WHITE, MATTHEWS,
SCHAEFER. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: ATKINS-SALAZAR. ABSTENTIONS:

NONE.
a. Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements.

4. NEW BUSINESS

2 a. Consider Awarding a Contract for the Economic Strategic Plan Update to Civic Possible; Action Not Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Director of Community Development Loya and Deputy Director of Community Development Dart presented to the Council.

Consultants from Civic Possible, Principal Jason Schneider and Development Specialist Stacy Humphry, provided a presentation to the Council.

Director Loya and Principal Schneider responded to inquiries and comments from the Council.

ON MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY MATTHEWS, AND

WITH A FOUR-TO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSENCE, THE

COUNCIL AWARDED A CONTRACT TO CIVIC POSSIBLE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $122,525 FOR THE ECONOMIC STRATEGIC PLAN
UPDATE; AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE THE

CONTRACT BY UP TO FIFTEEN PERCENT FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $140,904 TO ALLOW FOR UNFORESEEN
CONTINGENCIES; AND ALSO AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ALL APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. AYES: STILLMAN,
WHITE, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: ATKINSSALAZAR. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.

5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:27 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Rhea Varley
City Clerk

1 CITY OF ARCATA

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
July 30, 2025, 3:30 p.m.

Council Chamber
736 F Street, Arcata

Present: Mayor Stillman, Vice Mayor White, Councilmember Matthews, Councilmember Schaefer

Absent: Councilmember Atkins-Salazar
Staff Present: City Manager Perry, Assistant City Manager Miller, Director of Community Development Loya, City Clerk Varley
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 3:34 p.m. with Mayor Stillman presiding. This meeting was a joint study session with the Arcata City Council and the Board of Directors of the Arcata Fire District. Notice of this meeting was posted on July 25, 2025.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stillman called the meeting to order at 3:34 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL / ATTENDANCE AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
All City Councilmembers were present except for Councilmember Atkins-Salazar.

Members of the Board of Directors of the Arcata Fire District present: Vice President Johnson, Director Loudenslager, and Director Mendosa.

Members of the Board of Directors of the Arcata Fire District absent: President Akana and Director Maynor.

Additional District staff present: Fire Chief Emmons, Assistant Chief Ross McDonald, and Board Secretary Anali Gonzalez.

AP Triton's District Manager, David Rocha, was also present.

3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Stillman invited public comment.

2 Public Comment: Gregory Daggett spoke regarding Item 4-a., and an unidentified member of the audience spoke regarding items not listed on the agenda.

Due to the joint study session and a public protest occurring concurrently in the Council Chamber, the Council and the Board took a recess.

RECESS: The Council and the Board recessed from 3:39 p.m. to 3:51 p.m.

MATTHEWS MOVED TO TAKE PUBLIC COMMENT FOR TWO MINUTES
EACH.

Due to excessive noise in the Chamber, the Clerk could not determine if there was a second to the motion. No vote was taken.

At 3:54 p.m., Mayor Stillman announced that the Council would take public comment for any item, even if it was not listed on the agenda.

Public Comment:
14 unidentified members of the audience addressed the Council and the Board regarding items not listed on the agenda.

Caroline Griffith, Rainer Shea, Nezzie Wade, and Joanne McGarry addressed the Council and the Board regarding items not listed on the agenda.

Fred Weis provided a written handout and addressed the Council and the Board regarding Item 4-a.

Mayor Stillman closed the public comment period at 4:29 p.m.

4. DISCUSSION
a. Receive the Arcata Fire District’s Standards of Coverage Report.

Due to the joint study session and a public protest occurring concurrently in the Council Chamber, Discussion Item 4-a. Receive the Arcata Fire District's Standards of Coverage Report was not addressed. This item was not discussed, and no action was taken.

5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:31 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Rhea Varley
City Clerk

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1 CITY OF ARCATA

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
Date:

Location:

August 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

City Manager's Conference Room
736 F Street, Arcata

Present: Mayor Stillman, Vice Mayor White, Councilmember Atkins-Salazar (arrived at 5:01 p.m.), Councilmember Matthews, Councilmember Schaefer
Staff Present: City Manager Perry, Assistant City Manager Miller, Human Resources/Administrative Services Director Vink
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 5:30 p.m. with Mayor Stillman presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on August 1, 2025.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Stillman called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Stillman invited public comment.

Public Comment: Joanne McGarry regarding Item 3-b.

Mayor Stillman closed the public comment period.

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.

The Council met in closed session in the City Manager's Conference Room. b. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): City Manager.

The Council met in closed session in the City Manager's Conference Room.

4. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS

2 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.

The Council entered the Chamber at 5:57 p.m.

RECESS: The Council recessed from 5:57 p.m. to 6:01 p.m.

Mayor Stillman stated that there was nothing to report out for this closed session item.
b. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): City Manager.

Mayor Stillman stated that there was nothing to report out for this closed session item.

5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Rhea Varley
City Clerk

1 CITY OF ARCATA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
August 6, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Council Chamber
736 F Street, Arcata

Present: Mayor Stillman, Vice Mayor White, Councilmember Atkins-Salazar, Councilmember Matthews, Councilmember Schaefer
Staff Present: City Manager Perry, Assistant City Manager Miller, Deputy City Attorney Goldstein (via teleconference), Chief of Police Silvers, City Engineer Khatri, Director of Community Development Loya, Director of Environmental Services Sinkhorn, Human Resources/Administrative Services Director Vink, Lieutenant Ortega, Lieutenant Scown, Deputy Director of Information Technology Savage, IT and Digital Media Specialist Carrillo, City Clerk Varley
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 6:01 p.m. as a hybrid meeting, via teleconference utilizing Zoom Video Communications and in person, with Mayor Stillman presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on August 1, 2025.
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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 Declaring the City of Arcata a Sanctuary City for Two-Spirit, Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex People, August 2025.

Councilmember Matthews read the proclamation and presented it to Julie and Alexis with Queer Humboldt.

4. REPORT BY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE
a. Annual Report from the Energy Committee.

2 Mayor Stillman announced that this item would be postponed to a future meeting.

5. STAFF REPORTS
Presenters: Perry.

6. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS [EARLY - TIME LIMITED] Mayor Stillman invited public comment.

Public Comment: Michael Kitchen, Karpani Burns, Ellen, Rainer Shea, and four unidentified members of the audience.

Mayor Stillman closed the oral and written communications [early - time limited] period.

RECESS: Due to the City Council meeting and a public protest occurring concurrently in the Council Chamber, the Council recessed from 6:36 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR

ATKINS-SALAZAR MOVED AND WHITE SECONDED TO ADOPT AND
APPROVE 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.

ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
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 July 16, 2025. c. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of July 16, 2025. d. Report on Disbursements.
e. Approve the Carlson Park Skate Spot Project Plans.
f. Adopt Resolution No. 256-06 Amending Class and Pay for International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3 Represented Employees Including a Salary Band Increase for Geographic Information Systems Coordinator; and Authorize Mayor to Execute Documents.
g. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Humboldt County Association of Governments for the Partnering Assets & Authorities for Comprehensive Transit (PAACT) Project; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents.
h. Adopt Ordinance No. 1580, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata, Adding Section 3200 to Designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones to

3 Chapter 1, Fire Prevention and Fire Protection, Of Title III, Public Safety, of the Arcata Municipal Code.
i. Award a Contract in the Amount of $95,739.62 to GHD, Inc., for Environmental Monitoring Professional Services to Support the Construction Phase of the Annie and Mary Trail Project; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents.
j. Award a Contract to Northpoint Consulting Group, Inc. for Engineering Services for the City of Arcata–First Street Lift Station Improvement Project in the Amount of $162,600; and Approve Necessary and Associated Related Actions.

8. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS [CONTINUED]
Mayor Stillman invited public comment.

Public Comment: Alice Finen, Amy, Shawn Leon, Yaneidi, Tricia Murphy who provided a handout to the Council, John Shelter, Joanne McGarry, Abraham, Edward, Sinai Krigel-Armstrong, Amy Scott, Sabra Rahel, Lisa Brown, Scott, Sav Rose, Tamar Krigel, Ryfry, David Tsirelson, Sherri, Rachel Hegemony, Sarai, Rick Toledo, Blake, John, Shannon Townsend, and 22 unidentified members of the audience.

Mayor Stillman closed the oral and written communications [continued] period.

9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Presenters: White.

10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Rhea Varley
City Clerk

STAFF REPORT – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Tabatha Miller, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director PREPARER: Matt Morgan, Finance Manager
DATE: August 11, 2025
TITLE: Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Council approve the report on disbursements listing for the period July 26, 2025, through August 8, 2025
INTRODUCTION:

Pursuant to Section 37208 of the California Government Code, checks drawn in payment of demands certified by the City Finance Director as conforming to the authorized expenditures set forth in the City Council adopted budget need not be audited by the City Council prior to payment but may be presented to the City Council at the first meeting after delivery.

DISCUSSION:

The attached Disbursements Listing lists the checks and electronic payments that have been paid for the period identified above. The Finance Director certifies that the disbursements were drawn in payment of demands conforming to the adopted budget and that these demands are being presented to the City Council at its first meeting after the delivery of the checks and electronic payments BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

The disbursements presented were drawn in payment of demands included within the adopted budget.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Approve the report on disbursements listing for the period of July 26, 2025, through August 8, 2025, by approving the Consent Calendar.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Cash Disbursements 8.11

City of Arcata Bi-Weekly Report on Cash Distributions 7/26/2025-8/8/2025 Check # Vendor Name GL Account Amount Date Description
259800 Andy Chan & Alan Chan as Trustees John Susie Chan 234-30-13-58252 $ 755.44 7/28/2025 259801 Arcata 7th Street LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 1,094.70 7/28/2025 259802 Arcata House Partnership 234-30-13-58252 $ 545.68 7/28/2025 259802 Arcata House Partnership 234-30-13-58252 $ 869.10 7/28/2025 259803 Arcata Humboldt Associate 234-30-13-58252 $ 741.60 7/28/2025 259804 Arcata Plaza Point LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 390.00 7/28/2025 259805 Arcata Humboldt Associates II 234-30-13-58252 $ 949.98 7/28/2025 259806 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 460.40 7/28/2025 259806 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 834.20 7/28/2025 259806 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 523.14 7/28/2025 259806 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 889.00 7/28/2025 259806 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 889.00 7/28/2025 259806 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 450.75 7/28/2025 259806 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 889.00 7/28/2025 259806 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 889.00 7/28/2025 259806 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 889.00 7/28/2025 259806 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 505.46 7/28/2025 259806 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 374.60 7/28/2025 259806 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 889.00 7/28/2025 259806 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58252 $ 889.00 7/28/2025 259807 Bindel Inc DBA Investers Management Services 234-30-13-58252 $ 1,233.80 7/28/2025 259808 234-30-13-58252 $ 51.99 7/28/2025
259809 234-30-13-58252 $ 48.48 7/28/2025
259810 Burtchett Mark 234-30-13-58252 $ 551.18 7/28/2025 259811 Durham Charlan 234-30-13-58252 $ 160.84 7/28/2025 259812 Gwynn Jocelyn 234-30-13-58252 $ 850.00 7/28/2025 259813 234-30-13-58252 $ 8.40 7/28/2025
259814 Lowenstein III Solomon 234-30-13-58252 $ 792.71 7/28/2025 259815 234-30-13-58252 $ 13.83 7/28/2025
259816 234-30-13-58252 $ 87.01 7/28/2025
259817 Obeji Louise 234-30-13-58252 $ 811.58 7/28/2025
259818 234-30-13-58252 $ 14.89 7/28/2025
259819 Rural Community Housing Development Corporation 234-30-13-58252 $ 460.51 7/28/2025 259819 Rural Community Housing Development Corporation 234-30-13-58252 $ 287.46 7/28/2025 259820 Sandpiper Park 234-30-13-58252 $ 322.39 7/28/2025 259821 Smith Ken 234-30-13-58252 $ 924.00 7/28/2025
259822 234-30-13-58252 $ 23.92 7/28/2025
259823 Stillman Alexandra 234-30-13-58252 $ 782.10 7/28/2025 259824 Strombeck Properties 234-30-13-58252 $ 828.58 7/28/2025 259825 Strombeck Properties 234-30-13-58252 $ 1,399.00 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 482.35 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 366.27 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 587.61 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 630.60 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 534.17 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 241.31 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 366.13 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 484.72 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 186.97 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 439.01 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 471.37 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 376.24 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 291.30 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 570.05 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 557.37 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 558.29 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 505.74 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 393.97 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 526.78 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 272.20 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 583.44 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 304.38 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 534.17 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 539.18 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 524.74 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 593.60 7/28/2025 259826 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58252 $ 213.83 7/28/2025 259827 QSW LLC 234-30-13-58252 $ 435.92 7/28/2025
259828 Wickham-Doane Dulce 234-30-13-58252 $ 803.06 7/28/2025

259829 Williamson Shaelene 234-30-13-58252 $ 206.44 7/28/2025 259830 Yurok Indian Housing Authority 234-30-13-58252 $ 191.64 7/28/2025 259830 Yurok Indian Housing Authority 234-30-13-58252 $ 166.40 7/28/2025 259831 Ziegler Amy 234-30-13-58252 $ 695.56 7/28/2025
259832 PPG Achitechtural Finishes Inc 209-50-55-54200 $ 4,685.55 8/1/2025 traffic paint 259832 PPG Achitechtural Finishes Inc 209-50-55-54200 $ 480.27 8/1/2025 tax 259833 Hooven & Company Excavating 202-70-81-57300 $ 144,689.48 8/1/2025 Ball Park Construction 259833 Hooven & Company Excavating 101-70-81-57600 $ 2,190.34 8/1/2025 Ball Park Construction 259834 Innovative Construction Solutions 265-30-13-58211 $ 13,534.74 8/1/2025 Former Little Lake Industries Mill Cleanup Project 259835 Microbac Laboratories Inc 662-60-67-51742 $ 242.00 8/1/2025 OPO WW Lab Testing and Analysis 259835 Microbac Laboratories Inc 662-60-67-51742 $ 158.00 8/1/2025 OPO WW Lab Testing and Analysis 259835 Microbac Laboratories Inc 662-60-67-51742 $ 316.00 8/1/2025 OPO WW Lab Testing and Analysis 259835 Microbac Laboratories Inc 662-60-67-51742 $ 316.00 8/1/2025 OPO WW Lab Testing and Analysis 259836 Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission 101-10-01-52106 $ 1,875.00 8/1/2025 Multi-Year Contract for Film Activities (Economic
Development)
259837 Advanced Security Systems 661-60-64-51770 $ 127.50 8/1/2025 OPO Monitoring Heindon 259837 Advanced Security Systems 661-60-64-51770 $ 127.50 8/1/2025 OPO Monitoring Aldergrove 259838 Aquatic Informatics Inc 662-60-67-51600 $ 8,892.84 8/1/2025 Linko Support and Renewal 259839 Arcata Stationers 101-20-07-53300 $ 243.74 8/1/2025 FY 25-26 Office Supplies 259839 Arcata Stationers 101-20-07-53220 $ 716.52 8/1/2025 Fy 25-26 OPO Copy Paper 259840 B & B Portable Toilets 101-50-81-55600 $ 772.25 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259840 B & B Portable Toilets 101-50-81-55600 $ 239.41 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259840 B & B Portable Toilets 662-60-67-55400 $ 124.06 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259840 B & B Portable Toilets 662-60-67-55400 $ 176.88 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259840 B & B Portable Toilets 101-50-81-55600 $ 240.04 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259840 B & B Portable Toilets 101-50-81-55600 $ 252.16 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259840 B & B Portable Toilets 662-60-67-55400 $ 381.11 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259840 B & B Portable Toilets 101-50-81-55600 $ 473.11 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259840 B & B Portable Toilets 101-50-81-55600 $ 208.61 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259840 B & B Portable Toilets 101-50-81-55600 $ 641.63 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259841 Caltest Analytical Lab 662-60-67-51742 $ 679.25 8/1/2025 OPO Cyanide Testing 259842 Davidson Bros Lock & Safe 662-60-67-51770 $ 40.32 8/1/2025 OPO Keys 259843 Eureka-Humboldt Fire Extinguisher 101-50-85-51770 $ 39.69 8/1/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 259844 Grainger Caribe Inc 662-60-67-55300 $ 104.86 8/1/2025 OPO Equipment Maintenance 259845 Hach Chemical Company 662-60-67-53500 $ 74.47 8/1/2025 OPO Lab Supplies 259846 Hdl Coren & Cone 101-20-07-51778 $ 2,640.00 8/1/2025 OPO FY 25-26 Contract Services Property Tax 259847 Humboldt Fasteners 101-50-81-54300 $ 45.59 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259848 Idexx Distribution Corp 662-60-67-53500 $ 1,170.35 8/1/2025 OPO Lab Supplies 259849 Industrial Electric Arcata Inc 662-60-67-55300 $ 905.01 8/1/2025 OPO Equipment Maintenance 259849 Industrial Electric Arcata Inc 662-60-67-55300 $ 146.25 8/1/2025 OPO Equipment Maintenance 259850 Infosend Inc 101-00-00-21090 $ (3.63) 8/1/2025 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Printing 259850 Infosend Inc 662-60-67-53100 $ 679.44 8/1/2025 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Postage 259850 Infosend Inc 662-60-67-53100 $ 1.85 8/1/2025 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Postage 259850 Infosend Inc 661-60-64-51770 $ 272.43 8/1/2025 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Printing 259850 Infosend Inc 661-60-64-51770 $ 3.63 8/1/2025 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Printing 259850 Infosend Inc 661-60-64-53100 $ 679.44 8/1/2025 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Postage 259850 Infosend Inc 662-60-67-51770 $ 262.50 8/1/2025 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Printing 259850 Infosend Inc 101-00-00-21090 $ (1.85) 8/1/2025 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Postage 259850 Infosend Inc 101-00-00-21090 $ (1.85) 8/1/2025 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Postage 259850 Infosend Inc 661-60-64-53100 $ 1.85 8/1/2025 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Postage 259850 Infosend Inc 661-60-64-51770 $ 156.74 8/1/2025 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Printing 259850 Infosend Inc 662-60-67-51770 $ 272.42 8/1/2025 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Printing 259850 Infosend Inc 661-60-64-51770 $ 262.50 8/1/2025 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Printing 259851 Kernen Construction 208-50-45-53800 $ 35.79 8/1/2025 open po for asphalt 259851 Kernen Construction 101-00-00-21090 $ (35.79) 8/1/2025 open po for asphalt 259851 Kernen Construction 208-50-45-53800 $ 2,595.05 8/1/2025 open po for asphalt 259852 Microbac Laboratories Inc 661-60-64-53500 $ 148.00 8/1/2025 OPO Water QC Standards 259852 Microbac Laboratories Inc 662-60-67-53500 $ 63.00 8/1/2025 OPO Wastewater QC Standards 259852 Microbac Laboratories Inc 662-60-67-51742 $ 527.00 8/1/2025 OPO WW Lab Testing and Anaylsis 259853 Miller Farms Nursery Inc 101-00-00-11000 $ (1.12) 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - equip maint. 259853 Miller Farms Nursery Inc 101-50-81-55300 $ 1.12 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - equip maint. 259853 Miller Farms Nursery Inc 101-50-81-55300 $ 81.53 8/1/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - equip maint. 259854 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 662-60-67-54200 $ 11.03 8/1/2025 OPO 1st Aid Cabinet Service 259854 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 661-60-64-51500 $ 156.49 8/1/2025 OPO Weekly Linens 259854 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 662-60-67-51500 $ 125.37 8/1/2025 OPO Weekly Linens 259854 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 662-60-67-54200 $ 11.03 8/1/2025 OPO 1st Aid Cabinet Service 259854 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 661-60-64-51500 $ 125.37 8/1/2025 OPO Weekly Linens 259854 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 662-60-67-54200 $ 11.03 8/1/2025 OPO 1st Aid Cabinet Service 259854 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 662-60-67-51500 $ 125.37 8/1/2025 OPO Weekly Linens 259854 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 662-60-67-54200 $ 11.03 8/1/2025 OPO 1st Aid Cabinet Service

259855 American Hospital Management 101-10-15-51702 $ 43.75 8/1/2025 Occupational Health - Physicals 259856 Phenova Inc. 662-60-67-53500 $ 238.57 8/1/2025 Wastewater QAQC 259856 Phenova Inc. 661-60-64-53500 $ 254.00 8/1/2025 Water QAQC 259857 Sanderson Roger 661-60-64-55400 $ 6,000.00 8/1/2025 OPO Tank Painting Project 259858 safetybygeorge LLC 662-60-67-51400 $ 233.34 8/1/2025 OPO Safety Contract 259858 safetybygeorge LLC 207-50-45-51400 $ 233.33 8/1/2025 OPO Safety Contract 259858 safetybygeorge LLC 661-60-64-51400 $ 233.33 8/1/2025 OPO Safety Contract 259859 Shelter John 245-30-35-58500 $ 190.00 8/1/2025 Solid Waste Cleanup Services 259859 Shelter John 101-50-81-51770 $ 5,040.22 8/1/2025 O St. & Railway Area Clean up 259860 Stericycle Inc. 662-60-67-51770 $ 59.51 8/1/2025 OPO Sharps Pick up 259861 Trojan Technologies Corp. 662-60-67-55300 $ 4,323.18 8/1/2025 OPO UV Equipment Maintenance 259862 Underground Service Alert of Northern CA and NV 661-50-63-51600 $ 1,853.86 8/1/2025 membership dues for USA underground services 259863 USA Blue Book 662-60-67-53500 $ 47.80 8/1/2025 OPO Lab Supplies 259863 USA Blue Book 662-60-67-53500 $ 18.03 8/1/2025 OPO Lab Supplies 259863 USA Blue Book 662-60-67-53500 $ 360.55 8/1/2025 OPO Lab Supplies 259864 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 1,183.92 8/1/2025 open po for fuel 259864 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 421.38 8/1/2025 open po for fuel 259864 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 410.75 8/1/2025 open po for fuel 259864 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 49.32 8/1/2025 open po for fuel 259864 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 1,212.79 8/1/2025 open po for fuel 259865 Vermont Systems Inc. 101-60-89-55300 $ 9,571.55 8/1/2025 Annual VSI Cloud Hosting Standard Service and
Pay Trac Payments
259866 Williams Scotsman Inc. 662-70-67-57601 $ 1,175.21 8/1/2025 ES Temp Office during WWTP Construction 259867 Arcata Fire Protection District 101-50-85-57300 $ 111.50 8/1/2025 FALSE ALARM - 2ND RESPONSE FEE FOR ACC 259868 Burgess Patrick 101-00-00-46331 $ 155.00 8/1/2025

REFUND DUE TO CAMP CANCELLATION KEPT
$20 CANCEL FEE
259869 Evans Emily 101-00-00-46331 $ 155.00 8/1/2025

REFUND DUE TO CAMP CANCELLATION KEPT
$20 CANCEL FEE
259869 Evans Emily 101-00-00-46365 $ 13.50 8/1/2025

REFUND DUE TO CAMP CANCELLATION KEPT
$20 CANCEL FEE
259870 PPG Achitechtural Finishes Inc 662-60-67-55400 $ 1,611.95 8/1/2025 PAINT FOR NEW OFFICE SPACE 259871 Griffiss James 101-00-00-23070 $ 50.00 8/1/2025 DEPOSIT REFUND: PICNIC AREA RENTAL; 7/19/25 259872 Humboldt Termite & Pest Control 662-60-67-51770 $ 122.00 8/1/2025 MONTHLY PEST CONTROL 259873 Humboldt Transit Authority 663-50-91-55300 $ 304.32 8/1/2025 WIFI; MAY25 259873 Humboldt Transit Authority 663-50-91-54700 $ 4,468.54 8/1/2025 FUEL & LUBE; JUN25 259874 Redwood Coast Energy Authority 101-00-00-23070 $ 500.00 8/1/2025 DEPOSIT REFUND: D ST NEIGHBORHOOD CTR
RENTAL; 7/23/25
259875 T-Mobile USA Inc. 775-10-71-51200 $ 4,503.90 8/1/2025 CELL PHONE; JUN25 259875 T-Mobile USA Inc. 101-40-21-51200 $ 1,299.32 8/1/2025 CELL PHONE; JUN25 259876 ULINE INC. 662-60-67-54200 $ 94.80 8/1/2025 HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS LABELS 259877 White Kimberly 101-00-00-46331 $ 310.00 8/1/2025 REFUND FOR CAMP CANCELLATIONS HELD $40

CANCELLATION FEES
259877 White Kimberly 101-00-00-46365 $ 27.00 8/1/2025
REFUND FOR CAMP CANCELLATIONS HELD $40

CANCELLATION FEES
259878 Aflac 101-00-00-22110 $ 747.04 8/1/2025 CAFETERIA PLAN PREMIUM STATEMENT; JUL25 259879 AT&T 775-10-71-51200 $ 748.97 8/1/2025 STANDARD PHONE CHARGES; JUL25 259879 AT&T 101-40-21-51200 $ 95.00 8/1/2025 STANDARD PHONE CHARGES; JUL25 259880 Brengle William James 662-60-67-51500 $ 350.00 8/1/2025 DANNER WORK BOOTS 259881 Bright Idea Shops LLC 101-50-81-57614 $ 22.29 8/1/2025 VALLEY WEST DOG PARK - SPANISH VERSION 259881 Bright Idea Shops LLC 101-50-81-57614 $ 251.49 8/1/2025 VALLEY WEST DOG PARK - SPANISH VERSION 259881 Bright Idea Shops LLC 101-00-00-21090 $ (22.29) 8/1/2025 VALLEY WEST DOG PARK - SPANISH VERSION 259882 CDWG 775-10-71-51770 $ 14,084.60 8/1/2025

BARRACUDA SPAM/EMAIL/BACKUP

SUBSCRIPTION (SOFTWARE NO TAX)
259883 Chesbro Wesley 101-00-00-23070 $ 50.00 8/1/2025 DEPOSIT REFUND: PICNIC AREA RENTAL; 7/27/25 259884 Edwardes Samantha 101-00-00-23070 $ 50.00 8/1/2025 DEPOSIT REFUND: PICNIC AREA RENTAL; 7/26/25 259885 Fedex 662-60-67-53100 $ 166.62 8/1/2025 LAB SHIPPING 259886 Hartman Evonne 101-00-00-23070 $ 50.00 8/1/2025 DEPOSIT REFUND: PICNIC AREA RENTAL; 7/27/25 259887 Highway Specialty Company Inc 101-50-45-57601 $ 14,100.00 8/1/2025 REPAIR TO BAYVIEW STREET GUARDRAIL; 2457
EYE ST
259888 Humboldt County Clerk Recorder 202-60-51-55400 $ 9.00 8/1/2025 RECORDER FEES - OPEN SPACE 259888 Humboldt County Clerk Recorder 232-70-48-57601 $ 5.00 8/1/2025 RECORDER FEES - OPEN SPACE 259889 K & M International 662-60-67-51720 $ 901.73 8/1/2025 AMIC MERCH - ANIMAL PLUSHIES 259890 Lenovo Inc (United States) 775-10-71-57800 $ 3,475.70 8/1/2025 IT 25/26 SYSTEM UPGRADES & MONITORS 259890 Lenovo Inc (United States) 775-10-71-57800 $ 6,747.30 8/1/2025 IT 25/26 SYSTEM UPGRADES & MONITORS 259891 Mac's Refrigeration Service 101-50-85-51770 $ 278.68 8/1/2025 ACC WALK IN REPAIR

259892 Magnuson Sarah 101-00-00-46350 $ 10.00 8/1/2025

REFUND FOR ELECTRICITY FEE FOR HOLIDAY

CRAFT MARKET
259893 OpenGov Inc 775-10-71-51790 $ 662.20 8/1/2025

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - BUDGET &

PLANNING
259893 OpenGov Inc 101-30-31-55800 $ 1,844.70 8/1/2025 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - PERMITS 259894 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 101-50-81-51100 $ 99.25 8/1/2025 ACCT: 4230642013-6; JUL25 259894 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 212-30-11-51100 $ 1,478.44 8/1/2025 ACCT: 9015588019-9; JUL25 259894 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 101-50-41-51100 $ 61.16 8/1/2025 ACCT: 7618650342-1; JUL25 259894 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 101-50-41-51100 $ 109.99 8/1/2025 ACCT: 1999785564-8; JUL25 259894 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 101-50-41-51100 $ 12.35 8/1/2025 ACCT: 2728803311-4; JUL25 259895 Page Freezer Software Inc 775-10-71-51770 $ 2,595.52 8/1/2025

SOCIAL MEDIA ARCHIVE SOFTWARE FOR PUBLIC

RECORDS COMPLIANCE
259896 Redwood Region Audubon Society 662-60-67-51720 $ 170.00 8/1/2025 AMIC MERCHANDISE - BOOKS 259896 Redwood Region Audubon Society 662-60-67-51720 $ 84.00 8/1/2025 AMIC MERCHANDISE - BOOKS 259897 REMIF 101-00-00-22203 $ 211,764.00 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (MEDICAL);
AUG25
259897 REMIF 101-00-00-22203 $ 8,894.96 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (MEDICAL);
AUG25
259897 REMIF 559-00-00-24059 $ 677.61 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (DENTAL);
AUG25
259897 REMIF 101-00-00-22205 $ (96.20) 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (DENTAL);
AUG25
259897 REMIF 101-00-00-22204 $ 750.94 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (VISION);
AUG25
259897 REMIF 101-00-00-22205 $ 12,390.04 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (DENTAL);
AUG25
259897 REMIF 101-00-00-22205 $ 3,299.23 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (DENTAL);
AUG25
259897 REMIF 559-00-00-24059 $ 14,190.04 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (MEDICAL);
AUG25
259897 REMIF 101-00-00-22203 $ 9.10 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (VISION);
AUG25
259897 REMIF 101-00-00-22203 $ 6,706.00 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (MEDICAL);
AUG25
259897 REMIF 559-00-00-24059 $ 159.06 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (VISION);
AUG25
259897 REMIF 101-00-00-22204 $ (18.20) 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (VISION);
AUG25
259897 REMIF 101-00-00-22203 $ 71.60 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (DENTAL);
AUG25
259897 REMIF 101-00-00-22204 $ 2,265.90 8/1/2025
INVOICE FOR SELF-FUNDED PLAN (VISION);
AUG25
259898 Rogers Christopher 101-40-21-51500 $ 1.42 8/1/2025 BOOTS 259898 Rogers Christopher 101-40-21-51500 $ 208.00 8/1/2025 BOOTS 259898 Rogers Christopher 101-00-00-21090 $ (1.42) 8/1/2025 BOOTS 259899 Optimum 775-10-71-51210 $ 151.54 8/1/2025 REDWOOD PARK; AUG25 259899 Optimum 775-10-71-51210 $ 162.75 8/1/2025 D ST; AUG25 259899 Optimum 775-10-71-51210 $ 120.00 8/1/2025 FOODWORKS INTERNET; AUG25 259900 Tippin Riley 101-00-00-14000 $ 3,362.71 8/1/2025

ADVANCED DISABILITY PENSION PAYMENT
(ADPP); JUL25
259901 Day Fergus 661-00-00-21000 $ 63.63 8/1/2025 Refund Check 035777-000 436 Bayside Rd 259902 Madeiros Manuel 661-00-00-21000 $ 63.30 8/1/2025 Refund Check 034798-000 3110 Janes Rd 259903 Wolfe Property Management 661-00-00-21000 $ 87.18 8/1/2025 Refund Check 023523-008 2414 Plunkett Rd 259904 Fagen Derek 661-00-00-21000 $ 14.92 8/1/2025 Refund Check 023679-000 1230 O St 259905 Pacific Gas & Electric 662-70-67-57601 $ 3,964.51 8/5/2025 601 S G ST; CONTRACT#: 50066941 V2 259906 Scown Luke 204-40-21-51420 $ 322.00 8/7/2025
POST IA Investigation Course 8/18/25-8/20/25
McClellan CA
259907 CA Dep Of Justice 101-40-21-51770 $ 700.00 8/8/2025 BAC ANALYSIS 259908 Head Thomas William 101-50-81-51770 $ 5,175.00 8/8/2025 V st & 14th St Arborist Projects 259909 Cal Poly Sponsored Programs Foundation 202-60-51-51770 $ 110.78 8/8/2025 Jolly Giant Creek Fish Monitoring 259910 Oscar Larson & Associates 661-70-64-51770 $ 4,097.28 8/8/2025 Tank 4 Coating Project 259911 Microbac Laboratories Inc 662-60-67-51742 $ 158.00 8/8/2025 OPO WW Lab Testing and Analysis 259911 Microbac Laboratories Inc 662-60-67-51742 $ 158.00 8/8/2025 OPO WW Lab Testing and Analysis 259911 Microbac Laboratories Inc 662-60-67-51742 $ 158.00 8/8/2025 OPO WW Lab Testing and Analysis 259912 Northern Humboldt U.H.S.D 662-60-67-51770 $ 907.07 8/8/2025 FY24/25 Veg. Maint. & Litter/Graffiti Removal 259913 Pace Engineering INC 661-60-64-57300 $ 158.25 8/8/2025 Project #3128.01 259914 Phoenix Group Information Systems 101-40-23-54200 $ 295.00 8/8/2025 PREFERENTIAL PARKING MGT 259915 SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists Inc 213-30-13-58007 $ 9,820.00 8/8/2025 Butcher Slough Site Investigation and Human
Health Risk Assessme
259915 SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists Inc 213-30-13-58007 $ 35,040.97 8/8/2025 Butcher Slough Site Investigation and Human
Health Risk Assessme

259915 SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists Inc 213-30-13-58007 $ 7,375.00 8/8/2025 Butcher Slough Site Investigation and Human
Health Risk Assessme
259916 St Joseph Hospital 101-40-21-51770 $ 77.00 8/8/2025 SART EXAMS 259917 Arcata Stationers 101-20-07-53300 $ 147.71 8/8/2025 FY 25-26 Office Supplies 259917 Arcata Stationers 101-20-07-53300 $ 28.65 8/8/2025 FY 25-26 Office Supplies 259918 Bobcat of Chico 771-50-57-54400 $ 87.62 8/8/2025 open po for parts 259919 E & M Electric & Machinery Inc 661-60-64-51770 $ 630.00 8/8/2025 Siemens Software TIA Portal 259920 Eureka Rubber Stamp 101-40-21-51500 $ 60.61 8/8/2025 NAME TAGS/MISC 259920 Eureka Rubber Stamp 101-40-21-51500 $ 40.66 8/8/2025 NAME TAGS/MISC 259920 Eureka Rubber Stamp 101-40-21-51500 $ 32.38 8/8/2025 NAME TAGS/MISC 259921 Eureka Ready Mix Concrete Co Inc 661-50-63-53800 $ 528.38 8/8/2025 open po for aggregate 259921 Eureka Ready Mix Concrete Co Inc 661-50-63-53800 $ 280.44 8/8/2025 open po for aggregate 259921 Eureka Ready Mix Concrete Co Inc 661-50-63-53800 $ 686.86 8/8/2025 open po for aggregate 259922 Fedex 662-60-67-53100 $ 67.45 8/8/2025 OPO Shipping 259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 116.82 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-81-55400 $ 79.02 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - Building/Grounds
Maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-81-54200 $ 8.80 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - Other Dept Supplies 259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ (30.86) 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-81-55400 $ 46.25 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - Building/Grounds
Maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-81-55400 $ 57.49 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - Building/Grounds
Maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-81-55400 $ 25.35 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - Building/Grounds
Maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 24.22 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55300 $ 28.65 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - equipment
maintenace
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55300 $ 94.78 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - equipment
maintenace
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-81-55400 $ 6.59 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - Building/Grounds
Maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-53600 $ 153.17 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Janitorial 259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-81-55400 $ 18.72 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - Building/Grounds
Maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55300 $ 25.54 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - equipment
maintenace
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 116.61 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-53600 $ 27.08 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Janitorial 259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 46.61 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-81-55400 $ 54.52 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - Building/Grounds
Maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 205-60-87-54200 $ 16.74 8/8/2025 NR OPO FY25/26 259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-81-53300 $ 121.26 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - Office 259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 38.57 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 771-50-57-57800 $ 11.00 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - Small Tools 259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 16.50 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 4.39 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 76.25 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 20.69 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 67.87 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 771-50-57-57800 $ 99.21 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - Small Tools 259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 55.11 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 53.63 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 9.91 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 771-50-57-57800 $ (5.50) 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 - Small Tools 259923 Hensels Hardware 212-30-11-55400 $ 67.15 8/8/2025 Hardware and Supplies (Foodworks)

259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 92.58 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
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maintenance
259923 Hensels Hardware 101-50-85-55400 $ 21.12 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maintenance
259924 Humboldt County Clerk Recorder 101-50-41-53200 $ 6.00 8/8/2025 Photocopies and Professional Services 259925 Humboldt Termite & Pest Control 212-30-11-55400 $ 153.00 8/8/2025 Pest Control (Foodworks) 259925 Humboldt Termite & Pest Control 662-60-67-51770 $ 122.00 8/8/2025 OPO Monthly Pest Control WWTP 259926 Kernen Construction 208-50-45-53800 $ 11.04 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 208-50-45-53800 $ 692.36 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 101-00-00-21090 $ (9.55) 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 208-50-45-53800 $ 799.95 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 101-00-00-21090 $ (11.04) 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 205-60-87-54200 $ 5.09 8/8/2025 NTO 24 Rock Expenses 259926 Kernen Construction 205-60-87-54200 $ 369.09 8/8/2025 NTO 24 Rock Expenses 259926 Kernen Construction 101-00-00-21090 $ (5.09) 8/8/2025 NTO 24 Rock Expenses 259926 Kernen Construction 208-50-45-53800 $ 373.95 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 101-00-00-21090 $ (373.95) 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 208-50-45-53800 $ 2,859.07 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 101-00-00-21090 $ (9.57) 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 208-50-45-53800 $ 9.57 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 208-50-45-53800 $ 693.52 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 208-50-45-53800 $ 9.55 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 101-00-00-21090 $ (39.44) 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 208-50-45-53800 $ 27,111.30 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259926 Kernen Construction 208-50-45-53800 $ 39.44 8/8/2025 open po for asphalt 259927 Mendes Supply Co 101-50-85-55400 $ 4,987.67 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Building/grounds
maint.
259928 Microbac Laboratories Inc 661-60-64-51742 $ 58.00 8/8/2025 OPO W Lab Testing and Analysis 259929 The Mill Yard 101-50-85-53600 $ 144.38 8/8/2025 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - Shop related expenses 259930 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 771-50-57-51500 $ 90.78 8/8/2025 open po for linens 259930 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 661-50-63-51770 $ 5.52 8/8/2025 open po for first aid supply 259930 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 207-50-45-51770 $ 5.51 8/8/2025 open po for first aid supply 259930 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 661-60-64-51500 $ 125.37 8/8/2025 OPO Weekly Linens 259930 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 662-60-67-54200 $ 11.03 8/8/2025 OPO 1st Aid Cabinet Service 259930 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 212-30-11-55400 $ 94.24 8/8/2025 Mop/Rag Service (Foodworks) 259930 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 771-50-57-51500 $ 87.53 8/8/2025 open po for linens 259930 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 207-50-45-51770 $ 11.03 8/8/2025 open po for first aid supply 259930 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 212-30-11-55400 $ 94.24 8/8/2025 Mop/Rag Service (Foodworks) 259931 Badger Meter Inc 661-50-63-51600 $ 166.95 8/8/2025 open po for remote cell meter reading 259932 Normac Inc. 101-50-81-53900 $ 4,807.47 8/8/2025 Pipes & Fittings for Parks 259932 Normac Inc. 101-00-00-21090 $ (132.24) 8/8/2025 Pipes & Fittings for Parks 259932 Normac Inc. 101-50-81-53900 $ 132.24 8/8/2025 Pipes & Fittings for Parks 259933 Northern CA Gloves 101-50-81-51500 $ 170.98 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259933 Northern CA Gloves 101-50-81-51500 $ 137.46 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259933 Northern CA Gloves 101-50-81-51500 $ 137.46 8/8/2025 Parks OPO FY25/26 259934 American Hospital Management 101-10-15-51702 $ 422.50 8/8/2025 Occupational Health - Physicals 259934 American Hospital Management 101-10-15-51702 $ 341.25 8/8/2025 Occupational Health - Physicals 259934 American Hospital Management 101-10-15-51702 $ 122.50 8/8/2025 Occupational Health - Physicals 259935 Pace Supply Corp 661-70-63-57500 $ 2,149.88 8/8/2025 Remote Read Water Meters 259936 Roscoe and Associates LLC. 101-50-45-57601 $ 1,046.50 8/8/2025 Hyland Street Cultural Resource Spot Check and
Letter
259937 Logan Luis Roselli 775-10-71-51790 $ 1,443.75 8/8/2025 Rosselli Media - Communications Services 259938 Blue Star Gas Associates 207-50-45-54700 $ 77.78 8/8/2025 open po for paver propane 259939 Shelter John 101-70-81-57613 $ 645.00 8/8/2025
Annual Contract Clean-up & Monitoring - Carlson
Park
259939 Shelter John 101-50-81-51770 $ 595.00 8/8/2025
Annual Contract Clean-up & Monitoring - Marsh &
Forest
259940 Thrifty Supply Company 661-70-63-57500 $ 1,251.91 8/8/2025 Christy boxes and lids for water project 259940 Thrifty Supply Company 661-70-63-57500 $ 6,747.30 8/8/2025 Christy boxes and lids for water project 259940 Thrifty Supply Company 661-50-63-53900 $ 1,356.85 8/8/2025 open po for water parts 259941 Turf Star 771-50-57-54400 $ 294.63 8/8/2025 open po for parts 259942 Underground Service Alert of Northern CA and NV 661-50-63-51600 $ 597.05 8/8/2025 State Fee for Regulatory cost 259943 Xylem Water Solutions USA Inc 662-60-67-55300 $ 3,381.96 8/8/2025 Bayside 2 Pump Rebuild 259944 Arcata Chamber Of Commerce 101-00-00-23070 $ 500.00 8/8/2025 DEPOSIT REFUND: ACC RENTAL; 2/14/25

259945 Caldwell Sarah 101-00-00-46331 $ 175.00 8/8/2025

REFUND FOR CAMP CANCELLATION
(EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES)
259946 Diamond Nancy 101-10-09-51771 $ 616.00 8/8/2025 LEGAL SERVICES; JUN25 259947 Employment Development Department 101-10-17-52060 $ 12,275.00 8/8/2025 2ND QUARTER EDD BALANCE; LETTER ID:

L2009699280
259948 Gillig Corporation 663-50-91-55300 $ 2,381.40 8/8/2025 DATAHUB & INSIGHTS ELECTRIC SUBSCRIP.

RENEW 11/1/24; HTA TRANSIT
259949 Cal Poly Sponsored Programs Foundation 662-60-67-51728 $ 3,912.42 8/8/2025 AMRI CONTRACT 24/25 - JUN25 SERVICES 259950 Jacoby Creek Water Dist 661-00-00-46711 $ 2,189.89 8/8/2025 JACOBY CREEK BILLING; SERVICE PERIOD JUN25 259951 Ramirez-Paz Raquel 101-00-00-23070 $ 500.00 8/8/2025 DEPOSIT REFUND: ACC RENTAL; 5/24/25 259952 Roth Rose 101-00-00-23070 $ 50.00 8/8/2025 DEPOSIT REFUND: PICNIC AREA RENTAL; 8/2/25 259953 Sol Radiology Inc. 101-10-15-51702 $ 183.00 8/8/2025 X-RAY ANKLE - DUGGAN R. 259954 White Brenner LLP 101-10-09-51771 $ 155.29 8/8/2025 LEGAL FEES THROUGH JUNE 30 2025 259954 White Brenner LLP 101-10-09-51771 $ 248.46 8/8/2025 LEGAL FEES THROUGH JUNE 30 2025 259954 White Brenner LLP 101-10-09-51771 $ 2,337.79 8/8/2025 LEGAL FEES THROUGH JUNE 30 2025 259954 White Brenner LLP 101-10-09-51771 $ 714.32 8/8/2025 LEGAL FEES THROUGH JUNE 30 2025 259954 White Brenner LLP 101-10-09-51771 $ 1,870.11 8/8/2025 LEGAL FEES THROUGH JUNE 30 2025 259955 Arcata Stationers 662-60-67-53300 $ 1,069.99 8/8/2025 OFFICE FURNITURE 259956 Arcata Used Tire & Wheel 101-40-21-51770 $ 20.00 8/8/2025 DTF VAN FLAT FIX 259957 A. T. & T. 775-10-71-51200 $ 66.92 8/8/2025 STANDARD PHONE CHARGES; AUG25 259958 Byrne Jackie 101-00-00-23070 $ 50.00 8/8/2025 DEPOSIT REFUND: PICNIC AREA RENTAL; 7/26/25 259959 Cooper Jay 570-00-00-24157 $ 49.00 8/8/2025
CASH LOCATED ON PERSON DURING ARREST.

TAKEN FOR SAFEKEEPING
259960 Eureka Broadcasting Co. 101-40-21-51300 $ 625.00 8/8/2025 RECRUITMENT RADIO ADS 259961 Fidelity National Title Company 202-60-51-55400 $ 750.00 8/8/2025

TITLE REPORT - TRILLIUM CONSERVATION

EASEMENT
259962 Hensell Materials Inc 101-50-85-55400 $ 706.03 8/8/2025 CITY HALL FRONT STEPS CEMENT 259963 Hughes Rees 662-60-67-54200 $ 32.87 8/8/2025 VTS WORK DAY REIMBURSEMENT FOR 7/23/25 259964 Humboldt Fasteners 101-50-85-53600 $ 121.24 8/8/2025 SHOP TOOLS 259965 Humboldt Superior Court 101-40-21-52522 $ 1,313.00 8/8/2025 ECOURT LICENSE 259966 Jay-Co Excavating 207-50-45-55600 $ 1,225.00 8/8/2025 TRUCKING ASPHALT TO PAVE FOSTER AVE; CITY
OF ARCATA STREES DIV.
259967 Lenovo Inc (United States) 775-10-71-57800 $ 2,205.00 8/8/2025 IT 25/26 SYSTEM UPGRADES & MONITORS 259968 Local Government Consultants LLC 101-20-07-51779 $ 2,450.00 8/8/2025 STATE MANDATED CLAIMS (SB 90) PER

CONTRACT
259969 Gibson Clare Marie 101-10-09-51771 $ 340.00 8/8/2025 LEGAL SERVICES OLD ARCATA RD 259970 Mad River Union 232-70-48-57601 $ 720.00 8/8/2025

LEGAL AD NOTICE INVITING BIDS - ANNIE & MARY

TRAIL PROJECT
259971 Michael Heather 661-00-00-14399 $ 100.00 8/8/2025 NEW WATER SERVICE FEES REFUND 259971 Michael Heather 661-00-00-46720 $ 50.00 8/8/2025 NEW WATER SERVICE FEES REFUND 259972 The Mill Yard 666-60-51-57300 $ 853.34 8/8/2025 1415 OLD ARCATA RD REPAIRS 259973 Northtown Lodging 662-00-00-46830 $ 9,303.39 8/8/2025 SEWER APPLICATION REFUND; 1674 G ST 259973 Northtown Lodging 661-00-00-46730 $ 7,078.72 8/8/2025 WATER APPLICATION REFUND; 1674 G ST 259974 Olson Matthew 101-60-89-51710 $ 165.00 8/8/2025 SUMMER JUJITSU (JUL25) 151206_GA 259975 Public Agency Risk Management Assocoation 101-10-03-51600 $ 300.00 8/8/2025

PARMA/PUBLIC ENTITY MEMBER ANNUAL

MEMBERSHIP FEE
259976 Kees Amber LK 101-30-31-51500 $ 193.30 8/8/2025 EMPLOYEE GEAR 259976 Kees Amber LK 101-50-41-51500 $ 386.70 8/8/2025 EMPLOYEE GEAR 259977 Sunnybrae Ace Hardware 101-50-41-54300 $ 29.33 8/8/2025 MISC SUPPLIES FOR DAVE RYAN 312064 Payroll Misc $ 1,625.48 8/8/2025
312065 Payroll Misc $ 270.47 8/8/2025
312066 Payroll Misc $ 561.27 8/8/2025
312067 Payroll Misc $ 854.61 8/8/2025
312068 Payroll Misc $ 1,935.85 8/8/2025
312069 Payroll Misc $ 1,182.66 8/8/2025
312070 Payroll Misc $ 462.30 8/8/2025
312071 Payroll Misc $ 1,447.58 8/8/2025
312072 Payroll Misc $ 1,348.62 8/8/2025
312073 Payroll Misc $ 1,385.61 8/8/2025
312074 Payroll Misc $ 1,294.80 8/8/2025
312075 Payroll Misc $ 1,269.27 8/8/2025
312076 Payroll Misc $ 208.06 8/8/2025
312077 Payroll Misc $ 959.07 8/8/2025
312078 Payroll Misc $ 93.03 8/8/2025
312079 Payroll Misc $ 1,042.51 8/8/2025
312080 Payroll Misc $ 1,366.34 8/8/2025
ACH PERS Misc $ 81,932.19 8/8/2025

ACH Payroll Deductions ACH Misc $ 177,927.21 8/8/2025
ACH CA State Disbursement Unit 101-00-00-22109 $ 92.30 8/8/2025 PR Batch 00002.08.2025 California Child Support
Order
ACH Operating Engineers No 3 101-00-00-22113 $ 1,020.36 8/8/2025 PR Batch 00002.08.2025 Union Dues ACH Health Equity HSA Misc $ 815.61 8/8/2025
ACH Payroll Misc $ 325,859.91 8/8/2025
Total $ 1,395,523.86

STAFF REPORT – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Emily Sinkhorn, Director of Environmental Services PREPARER: Emily Sinkhorn, Director of Environmental Services DATE: August 20, 2025
TITLE: Approve the Arcata Community Forest Bike Skills Park Project.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Council approve the Arcata Community Forest Bike Skills Park Project.

INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND:

The Arcata Community Forest provides many benefits to the City including recreational opportunities along designated trails for mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrian users; watershed and habitat benefits for the region; research opportunities; as well as economic benefits from sustainable forest management. Improving trail users’ experience and safety while protecting the natural environment and ensuring sustainable timber production are priorities of the Forest Management Committee and the Environmental Services Department.

The proposed Bike Skills Park would be located adjacent to Trail 9 and the Peanut Butter and Jump Trails in the Arcata Community Forest. The Forest Management Committee has expressed support for the project. The Bike Skills Park Project will be completed in-house by City staff along with community volunteers utilizing industry acceptable design standards and best management practices in trail design.

DISCUSSION:

City staff were approached this past winter by a high school student and their mountain bike coach regarding a desire to support the City in developing a skills-focused area in the burgeoning hub for mountain biking in the Arcata Community Forest (ACF) – the top of the Peanut Butter and Jump Trails. The Humboldt Composite Mountain Bike Club supports middle and high school riders throughout the county and travels to compete on trails throughout the state, many with features not found along mountain bike trails in our area.

As the City continues to receive community requests to provide more beginner-friendly mountain biking features for folks of all ages to grow their skills, staff saw the opportunity to create a small skills park that could benefit a range of skill levels. The City has focused mountain bike use in a portion of the ACF, where new mountain bike specific trails have recently been built/upgraded, with

the benefit of creating a hub for mountain biking in the forest while also reducing potential trail user conflicts in other areas of the forest.

The purpose of the Bike Skills Park is to create a place for mountain bikers of all skill levels, particularly beginner and intermediate riders, to practice skill features needed to navigate more technical trails, such as rock gardens, wooden drops, skinnies (built wood features to practice balance) and rollers. These features are not available on other local trails in the Humboldt Bay region.

The proposed area for the Bike Skills Park is located adjacent to Trails 9 and 4 and the Peanut Butter and Jump Trails. The site is roughly a third of an acre with a gentle ~10% slope and would be accessed directly from the existing Trail 9 Service Road. This site in the forest has previously been disturbed and utilized as a log landing for forest management activities, most recently in 2020, and is currently covered in wood slash and vegetated with annual grasses, small native and invasive species.

As with many trails within the Arcata Community Forest, the skills park would be developed with the understanding that should the log landing need to be used again in the future for forest management activities (perhaps in ten years), the skills park would be removed and could be built back with updated features.

The project builds on and enhances a partnership with Redwood Coast Mountain Bike Association (RCMBA) and the Humboldt Composite Mountain Bike Club. The City of Arcata entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with RCMBA in 2021 formalizing the opportunity to engage RCMBA volunteers from the community in trail development and maintenance efforts.

The proposed improvements are minor in nature and would be a minor disturbance in an already disturbed forest management log landing area. A botanical survey and archaeological survey were conducted in early summer 2025 to inform environmental compliance.

Trail and feature construction will utilize trail development standards from the following manuals:

California State Parks Trail Manual, the US Forest Service Trail Manual (FSM 2355), the USDA Forest Service Trails Management Handbook (FSH 23.09.18), USDA Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails (EM-7720-103, USDA/FHWA), and the 2004 International Mountain Biking- Trail Solutions Guide.

Construction would occur during the dry season (August-November 15) by City staff with small equipment and by volunteers with hand tools.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

The City Council has a goal under Resident and Community Health to provide recreational opportunities for all residents. The proposed improvements are consistent with the General Plan and the Forest Management Plan as it improves recreational activities while ensuring flexibility for future forest management within the landing area.

COMMITTEE REVIEW:

The Forest Management Committee reviewed this project during a field trip to the proposed project site on July 31, 2025. The Committee expressed support for the project to be located within an already disturbed log landing site.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA):

A CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) will be filed for the Bike Skills Park Project. The project involves minor alterations to an already disturbed existing forest management landing to create linear bicycle trails and riding features for a range of ages. The project qualifies for an exemption under Class 4 Minor Alterations to Land (CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15304 (a) (c)) which allows for the minor alterations in the condition of land that does not affect major vegetation or sensitive habitats and also under Class 3 New Construction of Small Structures (CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15303 (e)) due to construction of short wooden features for bicycle riding.

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

The minimal funding needed to implement the Bike Skills Park has been included in the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget under the Forest Fund.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Motion to approve the Arcata Community Forest Bike Skills Park Project.

Consent Calendar vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Arcata Community Forest Bike Skills Park Map

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City of Arcata
Environmental Services
736 F Street Arcata, California 95521
Phone: 707 822-8184
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.cityofarcata.org
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STAFF REPORT – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Emily Sinkhorn, Director of Environmental Services PREPARER: Brigitte Price, Administrative Specialist
DATE: August 11, 2025
TITLE: Approve the Purchase of Three 2026 Hybrid Ford Police Interceptors and Award Contract to Harper Motors in the Amount of $178,372.44, Including Tax; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Council:
1) Approve the purchase of three 2026 Hybrid Ford Police Interceptors in the amount of $178,372.44, including tax, and award contract to Harper Motors; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable documents.

INTRODUCTION:

The Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget for the Central Garage Fund prioritizes an investment in vehicle replacements to ensure continuity of services throughout the City’s departments. Staff reviewed the quotes that were received from vendors and cooperative purchasing agreements and recommends that the Council consider the purchase of three Hybrid Interceptor vehicles for the Arcata Police Department from local vendor Harper Motors. This vehicle purchase is to replace police fleet vehicles 319, 323, and 393 which were damaged or totaled in collisions last fiscal year. Purchase of these vehicles is budgeted in the current fiscal year.

DISCUSSION:

The City gathered quotes from two vendors, local vendor Harper Motors and Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing program. Harper Ford’s quote for the hybrid Ford Police Interceptors was less than that from Sourcewell. As per the City of Arcata Municipal Code, the City shall have the authority to join with other units of government in cooperative purchasing. If a local vendor can match or beat the Cooperative Purchasing Contract, then an award may be made to the local vendor.

It is recommended that the purchase of the hybrid Police Interceptors be awarded to Harper Motors.

These vehicle purchase costs were budgeted within the Vehicle Maintenance activity (#57).

The Environmental Services department is also tracking the evolving California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations for government fleets which will require 100% zero emission vehicle purchases by 2027. CARB’s Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation details several exemptions to this rule including for emergency vehicles and vehicles driven by peace officers. The Arcata Police

Department utilizes Ford Interceptors for patrol vehicles, and a hybrid engine offers improved gas mileage and reliability.

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

The total cost for the three hybrid Ford Police Interceptors is $178,372.44. Each Ford Interceptor is quoted at $59,457.48 including taxes and delivery. Setup charges for all three vehicles will be at most $11,000 total as much of the equipment in retiring vehicles will be able to be reused. Upon vehicle delivery, setup costs needed to fully equip the vehicles for effective patrol are estimated to be less than $30,000 per vehicle. Budget for these purchases and setup costs is available in the fiscal year 2025-26 budget under the Vehicle Capital account 771-50-57-57900.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Motion to

1. Approve the purchase of three 2026 Hybrid Ford Police Interceptors in the amount of $178,372.44, including tax, and award contract to Harper Motors; and

2. Authorize City Manager to execute all applicable documents.

Consent Calendar vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Hybrid Ford Police Interceptors Harper Motors Quote

STAFF REPORT – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Emily Sinkhorn, Director of Environmental Services PREPARER: Emily Sinkhorn, Director of Environmental Services DATE: August 11, 2025
TITLE: Adopt an Addendum to the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project; Adopt Resolution No. 256- 04 Accepting a Public Access Easement; and Approve Necessary and Associated Related Actions.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Council:
1) Adopt the Addendum to the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project;
2) Adopt Resolution No. 256-04 accepting a public access easement on a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 504-201-010 & 504-201-011; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable documents.

INTRODUCTION:

The City continues to advance the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project to provide a safe walking and biking route from the existing northern terminus of the Humboldt Bay Trail at the Arcata Skate Park to the Valley West neighborhood, the Aldergrove business park, and the Mad River at the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District’s Park 1.

An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was prepared for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Public Resources Code §21080(c), and on December 6, 2022, the City Council adopted the IS/MND. As design of the Project progressed, minor adjustments in the Project Study Boundary were identified based on final grading and the final plan for mitigation specific to wetlands and sensitive natural communities. The City evaluated potential environmental effects for each minor adjustment to the Project and prepared an Addendum to the 2022 IS/MND (SCH No. 2022110030).

BACKGROUND:

Completion of the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail has been a City Council priority for many years and has been a priority Capital Improvement Project. The Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project will provide a safe, separated non-motorized transportation route between downtown Arcata and Valley West and the Aldergrove Industrial Park employment center, and between affordable neighborhoods, including the Yurok Indian Housing Authority 30th Street Commons Improvement

Project, and Cal Poly Humboldt. The project will also provide a safe family-friendly connection to the nearby Mad River. The City has worked in partnership with the Great Redwood Trail Agency, Caltrans District 1, Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District (HBMWD), the County of Humboldt, Cal Poly Humboldt and resource agencies to develop the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail.

DISCUSSION:

Addendum to the 2022 Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) An IS/MND was prepared for this project and adopted by the City Council on December 9, 2022. As project designs have progressed to 100% designs, several locations were identified for minor adjustments to the Project Study Boundary such as a 50 square foot area near where the trail meets Sunset Avenue, a 100 square foot area to enhance the connection to the Cal Poly Humboldt student housing on St. Louis Road, 380 square feet of additional area at the intersection of Giuntoli Lane and Boyd Road, and an additional area for sensitive natural communities mitigation along North Fork Janes Creek. All adjustments to the Project Study Boundary are directly adjacent to or immediately proximal to the Project Study Boundary evaluated in the 2022 CEQA IS/MND.

The City evaluated potential environmental effects for these minor adjustments to the Project Study Boundary in an Addendum to the 2022 IS/MND, see Attachment A. The Project changes, detailed in the addendum, would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of effects related to the mandatory findings of significance previously addressed in the 2022 IS/MND.

Public Access Easement
The City has completed designs, secured all rights-of-way for the Annie & Mary Trail project and released a construction bid on July 23, 2025. Staff anticipate that construction will commence in September 2025 and be completed by December 2026.

While the City has secured right of way to construct the trail on property owned in fee by the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District, the City needs to complete a public access easement with the District in order to ensure trail connectivity to the Mad River for the long term. The District is a partner in the Annie & Mary Trail Project, and on June 10, 2025 the District Board of Directors approved the donation of the public access easement in concept and gave direction to their General Manager to finalize the public access easement language with the City.

The proposed easement is located outside of the city limits yet within the City’s Planning Area and directly west of Park 1, the planned terminus of the trail. The proposed easement property lies directly adjacent to property owned in fee by the Great Redwood Trail Agency, over which the City has already secured a license agreement for a portion of the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail. A public access easement over District property will ensure the trail can 1) be routed around electrical infrastructure previously built on the GRTA rail corridor by the District under a license agreement and 2) be maintained in perpetuity.

This recommended action is consistent with the Arcata General Plan 2040 Parks and Recreation Element policy PR-2e with the intention to provide an interconnected, multi-purpose trail system with regional linkages. Acquiring an easement for the Annie & Mary Trail is also in line with the General Plan’s Health Element, specifically policy H-2a which supports ensuring residents of all neighborhoods, ages, incomes and abilities have access to opportunities for daily physical activity and developing convenient access to safe and attractive outdoor spaces and places throughout the

city. Additionally, the City holds several similar public access easements for trail segments including along Humboldt Bay Trail North.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

Initiating construction of the Arcata Annie & Mary Connectivity Trail Project is identified as a City Council 2025/26 Priority Project. Completing the Annie & Mary Trail is also recognized as a City priority in the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The project is on the City CIP list (48-07). Finally, the Annie & Mary Trail is also a priority regional commuter trail project in the Humboldt County Association of Governments’ Regional Transportation Plan.

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REVIEW:

On August 12, 2025, the Planning Commission found the acquisition of this public access easement to be consistent with the General Plan.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA):

The Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was prepared for this project and adopted by the City Council on December 9, 2022. Potential action by the Council to adopt the Addendum to the 2022 IS/MND would amend the initial CEQA action. The Project changes, detailed in the addendum, would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of effects related to the mandatory findings of significance previously addressed in the 2022 IS/MND.

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for this project is available and budgeted via a variety of sources including a grant from Caltrans’ Cycle 5 Active Transportation Program, SHOPP funds secured with a partnership with Caltrans District 1, an MOU with Yurok Indian Housing Authority and City of Arcata Measure G funds.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Motion to:

1. Adopt the Addendum to the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project;

2. Adopt Resolution No. 256-04 accepting a public access easement; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable documents.

Consent Calendar vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Arcata Annie Mary Trail Connectivity Project IS/MND Addendum B. Resolution No. 256-04
C. Public Access Easement

Addendum to the 2022
Initial Study / Mitigated
Negative Declaration
Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity
Project – SCH No. 2022110030
City of Arcata
17 April 2025
Attachment A

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1. Introduction......................................................................................................................................3

1.1 Background..........................................................................................................................3

1.2 Framework for Evaluation of Project Modifications..............................................................4

2. Changes to Project Since 2022 IS/MND.............................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Sunset Avenue....................................................................................................................................5 Craftsman Mall Housing......................................................................................................................5 Janes Creek........................................................................................................................................5 Giuntoli and Boyd Road......................................................................................................................5 Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District Easement .............................................................................5

3. Analysis of Potential Environmental Effects ................................................................................5

3.1 Aesthetics ............................................................................................................................5

3.2 Agricultural and Forest Resources.......................................................................................6

3.3 Air Quality ............................................................................................................................6

3.4 Biological Resources ...........................................................................................................6

3.5 Cultural Resources ..............................................................................................................7

3.6 Energy .................................................................................................................................7

3.7 Geology & Soils ...................................................................................................................8

3.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions ................................................................................................8

3.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials.......................................................................................8

3.10 Hydrology and Water Quality...............................................................................................8

3.11 Land Use and Planning .......................................................................................................9

3.12 Mineral Resources...............................................................................................................9

3.13 Noise....................................................................................................................................9

3.14 Population and Housing.......................................................................................................9

3.15 Public Services ..................................................................................................................10

3.16 Recreation .........................................................................................................................10

3.17 Transportation....................................................................................................................10

3.18 Tribal Cultural Resources ..................................................................................................10

3.19 Utilities and Service Systems.............................................................................................11

3.20 Wildfire...............................................................................................................................11

3.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance...................................................................................11

4. Report Preparers ...........................................................................................................................11

4.1 Lead Agency......................................................................................................................11

4.2 GHD...................................................................................................................................11 Appendices
Appendix A Figures

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1. Introduction

1.1 Background
The purpose of the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project (Project) is to close gaps in walking and biking connectivity for neighborhoods within north Arcata, which would enhance the ability of the residents and visitors of Arcata to enjoy, recreate, and do business in a safe and family-friendly manner. Cyclists traveling from the southern Project Area at Sunset Avenue to the northern Project Area at Giuntoli Lane are required to maneuver through streets with no shoulders or delineated bicycle lanes. Roadway intersections, United States Highway 101 (US 101), and State Route 299 (SR 299) provide barriers to non-motorized transportation access to and from the Valley West Neighborhood in northern Arcata. The Valley West community is home to multi-family housing, mobile home parks, hotels, and retail stores; however, the area has limited safe and legal pedestrian and cyclist access options to schools, parks, businesses, and downtown Arcata.

The Project would enhance safe pedestrian and non-motorized vehicle travel between Valley West, West End Road, Aldergrove Industrial Park, downtown Arcata, Cal Poly Humboldt, and Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District’s (HBMWD) Park 1 property on West End Road, along the Mad River. Constructing the separated trail along a railroad corridor would provide a safe location for pedestrians and cyclists to travel and recreate and enhance connectivity to neighborhoods, parks, schools, and businesses. The HBMWD Park 1 property is a recreational facility along the Mad River and represents the eastern terminus of the Project. The Project would also link users to the Arcata Community Forest via the Arcata Ridge Trail trailhead.

Through promotion of multi-modal transportation, the Project could support multiple environmental and community benefits. Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and emissions of greenhouse gases would be reduced through increased commuting by walking and bicycling within the City. The Project Area currently experiences drainage problems in discrete locations; the Project would be designed to avoid contributing to existing drainage constraints. The trail and trail amenities would improve the visual character of the Project Area, which can enhance community identity. As a community benefit of the trail, the number of walking and bicycle trips, public health, safety, and mobility would increase. The trail would provide safe connectivity opportunities for residents, visitors, and public schools, which could help decrease the number of traffic collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists in the Project Area. Construction for this trail is currently planned to commence in the late summer of 2025 and extend into to 2026.

The 2022 IS/MND was approved by the Arcata City Council on December 21, 2022, and the Notice of Determination for the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (2022 IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program was filed on December 22, 2022, with the Humboldt County Clerk Recorder. Since adoption of the 2022 IS/MND, the Project design progressed to 90% complete design phase and has included minor modifications to the Project Area shown in Appendix A – Figure 1, detailed in Section 2 – Evaluated Project Updates, and analyzed in Section 3 – Analysis of Potential Environmental Effects.

The City has evaluated the changes in the Project design along with the circumstances surrounding the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The changes to the Project design have been evaluated and measured against the standards set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, which outlines the circumstances under which a CEQA Lead Agency is required to prepare a subsequent MND. Elements requiring the preparation of a subsequent MND have not been identified, as the changes in the Project design along with the circumstances surrounding the Project do not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects requiring new mitigation measures beyond those previously addressed in the 2022 IS/MND. Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, a CEQA Lead Agency may prepare an Addendum to a previously adopted negative declaration to analyze changes in a project, or in circumstances surrounding a project, where the record indicates that a subsequent negative declaration is not required. Therefore, an Addendum to the 2022 IS/MND has been determined to be the appropriate CEQA document.

GHD | City of Arcata | 12608225 | Addendum to the 2022 Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration 4 This Addendum reflects the analysis of the City as the CEQA Lead Agency. Further, it demonstrates that the environmental analysis, impacts, and mitigation requirements identified in the 2022 IS/MND remain substantively unchanged by the minor changes to the Project described herein. The Project modifications do not result in a new significant impact or substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified significant impact and therefore do not exceed the level of impacts identified in the 2022 IS/MND.

Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(c), an Addendum need not be circulated for public review. Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(d), the decision-making body shall consider an Addendum prior to making a decision on the project. Accordingly, this Addendum, along with the 2022 IS/MND, will be considered by the decision-making bodies prior to any future decision on the project. This Addendum, along with the previous environmental analyses, is on file with, and may be obtained from, the City of Arcata, 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521.

1.2 Framework for Evaluation of Project Modifications
As directed by CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, when an MND has been adopted for a project, no subsequent MND shall be prepared, unless one or more of the following circumstances occur:

1. Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous MND due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;

2. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revision of the previous MND due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or

3. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous MND was adopted, shows any of the following:
a. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous MND; b. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous MND; c. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
d. Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous MND would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.

The changes in environmental impacts due to modifications in the project or changed conditions have been evaluated and measured against the standards set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above. The environmental analysis is provided in Section 3.

2. Evaluated Project Updates
As the design has progressed, minor adjustments in the Project Study Boundary were identified, based on final grading, other ground disturbing activities related to the Project, and the Project’s final plan for mitigation specific to wetlands and Sensitive Natural Communities. These minor changes to the Project are limited to four distinct areas, in addition to a public access easement. All adjustments to the Project Study Boundary are directly adjacent to or immediately proximal to the Project Study Boundary evaluated in the 2022 CEQA IS/MND.

GHD | City of Arcata | 12608225 | Addendum to the 2022 Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration 5 Sunset Avenue
The Project would add an area of approximately 50 square foot triangle to where the trail meets Sunset Avenue near the Skate Park shown in Appendix A - Figure 1.1 to provide trail head seating.

Craftsman Mall Housing Connection at St. Louis Road
The Project would add an area of approximately 100 square foot to connect to the Craftsman Mall housing between the trail corridor and St. Louis Road shown in Appendix A - Figure 1.2 to provide connectivity from the trail to the new housing development The area is currently a disturbed upland previously used for informal parking.

North Fork Janes Creek
Areas located in the City right of way along North Fork Janes Creek as shown in Appendix A - Figure 1.3 would be treated for invasive species removal and enhancement. Treatment areas are located along the south side of Aldergrove Road and the west side of West End Road. Planned activities include removal of invasive plant species on both the banks of the ditched watercourse (primarily Himalayan blackberry) and discrete areas of reed canary grass within the watercourse. These activities support the Project’s plan to mitigate for impacts to wetlands and Sensitive Natural Communities (SNC).

Giuntoli and Boyd Road
The Project would add an area of approximately 380 square foot west from the current Project boundary at Giuntoli and Boyd Roads shown in Appendix A - Figure 1.4 to support paving, striping, and improved crossing facilities. This area is primarily located within the paved roadway but includes a small area of maintained roadside ruderal grasses.

Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District Easement
The City would accept a 0.72 acre public access easement from the HBMWD of varying width for the location, construction, maintenance and repair of Project shown in Appendix A - Figure 2 to support right of way necessary for the Project. The easement is located south of the HBMWD pump station along West End Road.

3. Analysis of Potential Environmental Effects
Environmental effects for each impact section evaluate minor adjustments to the Project Study Boundary at Sunset Avenue, the Craftsman Mall Housing Connection at St. Louis Road, North Fork Janes Creek treatment and enhancement areas, and Giuntoli and Boyd Roads.

Acceptance of the public access easement from the HBMWD is a discretionary action taken by the City. The easement is necessary to support right of way required for the trail but would not result in any additional environmental impacts not previously evaluated in the 2022 IS/MND.

3.1 Aesthetics
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact with mitigation on aesthetic resources, including scenic resources, visual character, with the incorporation of Mitigation Measure AES-1. The Project would also have a less than significant impact on glare, and no impact on scenic vistas.

The proposed modifications would be compatible with the existing visual character of the road corridors. The vegetation removal would be part of regulatory mitigation and would enhance the riparian corridor by targeting invasive Himalayan blackberry and reed canarygrass, replanting with native vegetation, resulting in a visual enhancement. No new landscaping or lighting is proposed.

GHD | City of Arcata | 12608225 | Addendum to the 2022 Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration 6 Project changes would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects relative to those identified in the 2022 IS/MND. Any potential impact related to aesthetics would remain unchanged.

3.2 Agricultural and Forest Resources
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have less than significant impact on farmland conversion, and no impact on agricultural and forest resources, agricultural zoning and conversion, and forest zoning and conversion.

Project modifications do not require revision to the evaluation of agriculture and forest resources as defined in the 2022 IS/MND. The Project modifications would not impact farmland, agricultural or timberland zoning, or forests during Project construction or operation. The expanded Project does not implicate any agricultural and forest resources and thus the Project would continue to have no impact on agricultural and forest resources.

3.3 Air Quality
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact with mitigation on the implementation of an applicable air quality plan with the incorporation of Mitigation Measure AQ-1. Otherwise, the 2022 IS/MND concluded the Project would have a less than significant impact on criteria pollutants, sensitive receptors, and other emissions such as odors.

As the construction equipment and duration would remain essentially the same as that evaluated in the 2022 IS/MND, the Project changes would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. The Project would continue to incorporate Mitigation Measure AQ-1: BMPs to Reduce Air Pollution. Any potential impact related to air quality would be reduced to less than significant.

3.4 Biological Resources
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact with mitigation on special status species, riparian habitat, and wetlands with the incorporation of Mitigation Measure BIO-1 through BIO-7. The 2022 IS/MND concluded the Project would not impact species migration or conflict with local policies, an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, a Natural Community Conservation Plan, or similar plans.

The Project modifications have a minor expanded vegetation impact of approximately 1.35 acres, which includes <0.01 acres of roadside vegetation and 1.35 acres of invasive species removal within a riparian corridor. The rest of the expanded impact would be located within existing roadway hardscapes and developed upland areas.

This location identified for seating near Sunset Avenue was previously evaluated for biological resources under the Arcata US101 Sunset Avenue Interchange Project(GHD 2023). No biological resources were identified.

Existing mitigation measures included in the 2022 IS/MND would continue to reduce the impacts related to Project construction to a less than significant level, including:
– Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Protect Special Status Bats – Mitigation Measure BIO-2: Protect Migratory, Special Status, and Nesting Birds – Mitigation Measure BIO-3: Protect Northern Red-legged Frog, Foothill Yellow-legged Frog, and Western Pond Turtle
– Mitigation Measure BIO-4: Protection of Special Status Fish – Mitigation Measure BIO-5: Protect and Implement Compensatory Mitigation for Sensitive Natural Communities – Mitigation Measure BIO-6: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for Waters of the United States and Waters of the State
– Mitigation Measure BIO-7: Compensatory Mitigation for Wetlands Impacts

GHD | City of Arcata | 12608225 | Addendum to the 2022 Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration 7 The 1.35 acres of invasive species removal does not involve any additional construction activities below the ordinary high-water mark of North Fork Janes Creek. Per section RC-2c of the City’s General Plan, allowable uses and activities in Environmental Buffer Areas outside the Coastal Zone applicable to the Project include resource restoration projects which would apply for invasive species removal. Additionally, mitigation measures would remain applicable to the modified Project, avoiding potential adverse impacts to special status species, migratory birds, and wetlands.

Areas of North Fork Janes Creek may remain wetted during treatment. Mitigation Measure BIO-4 addresses requirements for work in wetted areas to avoid environmental impacts, which include limiting work to the permitted inwater work window (June 15 to October 30), erosion control, exclusion fencing, and a prohibition against refueling equipment within 100 feet of a wetland or waterway. Implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-4 during treatment would avoid occurrence of any additional impacts beyond what was analysis in the 2022 IS/MND.

The modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of effects for biological resources previously addressed in the 2022 IS/MND. With the incorporation of the planned mitigation measures, all potential impacts related to biological resources would be reduced to a less than significant level or no impact.

3.5 Cultural Resources
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact with mitigation for archaeological resources and human remains with the incorporation of Mitigation Measure CR-1, CR-2, and CR-3.

The 2022 IS/MND concluded a less than significant impact for historical resources.

The Archaeological Resources Study (ASR) and Historic Property Survey Report (HPSR) prepared for the Project by DZC Archaeology & Cultural Resource Consulting in September 2022 identified cultural and historical resources within the previous APE and included a 0.5 mile buffer. This buffer encompassed the entire expanded APE. Given this previous conclusion, the fact the new areas are within the previous APE, and the inadvertent discovery protocol mitigation measures discussed below, the expanded Project would not impact any identified historical or cultural resources.

This location identified for seating near Sunset Avenue was previously evaluated for cultural resources under the Arcata US101 Sunset Avenue Interchange Project (Roscoe and Associates 2024). No cultural resources were identified.

Existing mitigation measures for cultural resources would remain applicable and address any inadvertent discovery including:
– Mitigation Measure CR-1: Protection of Archaeological Material – Mitigation Measure CR-2: Identification and Protection of Cultural Resources at the Happy Valley Property – Mitigation Measure CR-3: Inadvertent Discovery of Human Remains The modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects relative to those identified in the 2022 IS/MND. With the incorporation of the existing mitigation measures, all potential impacts to cultural resources would be reduced to a less than significant level.

3.6 Energy
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact with mitigation on consumption of energy resources by incorporating Mitigation Measure AQ-1. The 2022 IS/MND determined the Project would not conflict with a state or local energy plan.

Project modifications do not require substantial revisions to the evaluation of energy as defined in the 2022 IS/MND.

The intensity and duration of construction would be unchanged from that evaluated in the 2022 IS/MND. The Project would not result in potentially significant environmental impacts due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary

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3.7 Geology & Soils
The 2022 IS/MND concluded the Project would have a less than significant impact on ground shaking, landslides, erosions, septic tanks/wastewater disposal, and paleontological resources, and would have no impact on fault rupture, liquefaction, landslides, and expansive soils.

Project modifications do not require substantial revisions to the evaluation of geology and soils. The expanded Project elements are within 100 feet from the original alignment evaluated in the 2022 IS/MND, in the same generally flat geologic setting, and there are no changes to the risks associated with faults, ground shaking, liquefaction, landslides, expansive soils, or septic systems. Additionally, Project modifications would not increase exposures to risks or hazards, as the expanded elements would not be considered an expansion of the roadway network. The modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects relative to those identified in the 2022 IS/MND. Any potential impact related to geology and soils would remain less than significant or no impact.

3.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions and regulated applicable greenhouse gas plans and polices. Project modifications do not require substantial revisions to the evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions because the intensity and duration of construction would be unchanged from that evaluated in the 2022 IS/MND. The expanded Project elements would remain consistent with the applicable plans, policies, and regulations compared to the original Project. The modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects for greenhouse gas emissions addressed in the 2022 IS/MND. Any potential impact related to greenhouse gases would remain less than significant.

3.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact with mitigation on release of hazardous materials and being located on a hazardous site, and a less than significant impact on hazardous material disposal, hazards near schools, emergency response plans, and wildland fires. The 2022 IS/MND also concluded no impact on airport use plans.

Project modifications do not require substantial revisions to the evaluation of hazards and hazardous materials. The intensity and duration of construction and the types of materials to be utilized during construction would be unchanged from that evaluated in the 2022 IS/MND. The expanded Project is not located on a site which are included in the DTSC EnviroStor database, GeoTracker database, or any other list pursuant to Government Code § 65962.5. Existing mitigation measures for hazard-related impacts would remain applicable to the minor Project changes, including Mitigation Measure HAZ-1: Characterize Existing Soil and Groundwater Conditions Within Project Area.

The modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects for hazards and hazardous materials than previously addressed in the 2022 IS/MND. Any potential impact related to hazards and hazardous materials would remain less than significant or no impact.

3.10 Hydrology and Water Quality
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact with mitigation on water quality with the incorporation of Mitigation Measure HWQ-1. The 2022 IS/MND concluded the Project would have a less than significant impact on drainage patterns and flood hazards, and no impact on groundwater and water plans.

GHD | City of Arcata | 12608225 | Addendum to the 2022 Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration 9 Project modifications do not require substantial revisions to the evaluation of hydrology and water quality.

Implementation of Environmental Protection Action 1 - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), combined with Mitigation Measure BIO-4 - Protection of Special Status Fish, would reduce potential water quality impacts during Project construction activities to a less than significant level by requiring measures to control erosion and sedimentation of receiving water bodies. The expanded Project would not result in physical barriers that would inhibit the existing floodplain characteristics of North Fork Janes Creek. The Project would remove invasive species within the North Fork Janes Creek riparian area, enhancing aquatic resources and water quality.

The modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects relative to those identified in the 2022 IS/MND. Any potential impact related to hydrology and water quality would remain less than significant or no impact.

3.11 Land Use and Planning
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have no impact related to physically dividing an established community and would not conflict with land use plans or policies. The modified Project would not affect environmental resources related to land use and planning. The modified trail elements would not physically divide an established community or conflict with the City of Arcata General Plan. The installation a connection to the Craftsman Mall housing development would increase community connectivity. The Project would not include addition of elements that would conflict with impacts previously analyzed in the 2022 IS/MND, including ancillary trail features such as trailhead seating.

The modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of effects for land use and planning previously addressed in the 2022 IS/MND. The Project would continue to have no negative impact on land use and planning.

3.12 Mineral Resources
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact on the loss of locally-important mineral resources and on regional or state important mineral resources. The modified Project would not affect any resources related to mineral resources. The modified Project is not located on, or would result in the loss of, a known mineral resource. Any additional excavation or importation of mineral resources due to the expanded Project and construction would be de minimis. The modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of effects for mineral resources previously addressed in the 2022 IS/MND. Any potential impact related to mineral resources would remain less than significant or no impact.

3.13 Noise
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact on the generation of excessive noise and vibration, and no impact on airport land use plans. The intensity and duration of construction would be unchanged from that evaluated in the 2022 IS/MND. Nighttime construction would not occur. The construction and operation of the modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in noise. Any potential impact related to noise would remain less than significant or no impact.

3.14 Population and Housing
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have no impact on population growth and housing displacement.

The modified Project would not displace existing housing or people. The expanded Project would not add new capacity that would induce additional traffic or population growth. The modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of effects for population and housing previously addressed in the 2022 IS/MND. Any potential impact related to population and housing impacts would remain no impact.

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3.15 Public Services
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact on adverse impacts to fire and police protection, and no impact on schools, parks, and other public facilities.

The modified Project would not result in a land use that would increase the need for public services. The modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of effects for public services previously addressed in the 2022 IS/MND. Any potential impact related to public services and facilities would remain less than significant.

3.16 Recreation
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact on parks or other recreational facilities. The Project, as modified, would continue to provide a new recreational facility in the form of a public trail, enhancing the regional trail system and better connecting existing recreational areas. The duration of construction would remain the same as previously evaluated in the 2022 IS/MND, and construction would remain outside of any park or recreational area. The modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of effects for recreation previously addressed in the 2022 IS/MND. Any potential impact related to recreation would remain less than significant.

3.17 Transportation
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact with mitigation on emergency access with the incorporation of Mitigation Measure TR-1 - Maintain Emergency Access and Notify Emergency Responders, and less than significant impact on road geometry. The 2022 IS/MND also concluded no impact on applicable transportation plans or policies.

The purpose of this Project is to improve safety and connectivity for neighborhoods within north Arcata. This purpose is unaffected by the expanded Project elements. The expanded Project would remain consistent with the Humboldt Regional Bicycle Plan Update, West End Specific Plan, Regional Transportation Plan for Humboldt County, Arcata Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, Arcata Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Humboldt County Regional Trails Master Plan, and Humboldt County Regional Pedestrian Plan.

The expanded Project would continue to incorporate Mitigation Measure TR-1 - Maintain Emergency Access and Notify Emergency Responders during construction. No operational impact on emergency access would result. The modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of effects for transportation as previously addressed in the 2022 IS/MND. Any potential impact related to transportation would remain less than significant or no impact.

3.18 Tribal Cultural Resources
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have no impact on tribal cultural resources. The expanded Project does not include new areas not already evaluated by the Cultural Resources Report from DZC. Given that the report and tribal consultation resulted in no tribal cultural resources, the modified Project does not require revision to the evaluation of tribal cultural resources as defined in the 2022 IS/MND. Existing mitigation measures for cultural resources would remain applicable, including:
– Mitigation Measure CR-1: Protection of Archaeological Material – Mitigation Measure CR-2: Identification and Protection of Cultural Resources at the Happy Valley Property – Mitigation Measure CR-3: Inadvertent Discovery of Human Remains With the incorporation of the mitigation measures above, impacts to tribal cultural resources would not occur. Any potential impact related to tribal cultural resources would remain less than significant.

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3.19 Utilities and Service Systems
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact on new or expanded utility connections, solid waste generation, and no impact on water supplies, and wastewater treatment. The modified Project does not require water or wastewater services and would not result in an appreciable increase in impervious surfaces and storm water runoff. The modified Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of effects for utilities and service systems previously addressed in the 2022 IS/MND. Any potential impact related to utilities and service systems would remain less than significant or no impact.

3.20 Wildfire
The 2022 IS/MND concluded that the Project would have a less than significant impact on emergency planning, exacerbated fire risk, and flooding or landslides post-fire, and no impact on risk of wildfire spread. The modified Project does not include new elements that would increase hazards related to wildfire as defined in the 2022 IS/MND.

The expanded Project Area of the is similar to the previously analyzed Project Area in terms of wildfire hazard. Thus, there would be no change in wildfire risk related to the overall Project. Any potential impact related to wildfire would remain less than significant or no impact.

3.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance
This Addendum discusses the topic areas in the sequence as they are addressed in the 2022 IS/MND. This section concludes that the Project changes, together with changes in circumstances, are not likely to cause a substantial change in impacts and would not result in new significant impacts relative to the previously adopted 2022 IS/MND, and mitigation measures are available to reduce these impacts to levels of less than significant. The Project changes would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of effects related to the mandatory findings of significance previously addressed in the 2022 IS/MND.

4. Report Preparers

4.1 Lead Agency
Emily Sinkhorn, Environmental Services Director, City of Arcata Department of Environmental Services

4.2 GHD
Andrea Hilton, Environmental Planner
Christian Hernandez, Environmental Scientist

5. References
GHD. 2023. Arcata US101 Sunset Avenue Interchange Project Natural Environment Study.

Roscoe and Associates. 2024. An Archaeological Survey Report for the Proposed US 101 Sunset Avenue Interchange Project, City of Arcata, Humboldt County, California.

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GHD | City of Arcata | 12608225 | Addendum to the 2022 Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration 5-2 Appendix A
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GHD | City of Arcata | 12608225 | Addendum to the 2022 Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration 5-3 ghd.com The Power of Commitment

RESOLUTION NO. 256-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA ACCEPTING

A PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT ON A PORTION OF HUMBOLDT BAY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT PROPERTY, ASSESSORS PARCEL NOS. 504-201-010 & 504-201-011
WHEREAS, the City of Arcata has negotiated the acquisition of a public access easement on real property bearing Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 504-201-010 & 504-201-011, attached hereto as Attachment A and incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, the easement area will ensure connectivity for walking and bicycling along the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail in the vicinity of Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District’s Park 1 and Essex Facility; and
WHEREAS, The development of the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Project has been a City Council Priority Project since fiscal year 2018-19; and WHEREAS, at the August 12, 2025 City of Arcata Planning Commission Meeting, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the Commission considered all the facts related to the property acquisition and the pertinent General Plan policies and found the project to be in conformance with the General Plan; and WHEREAS, The Transportation Element of the General Plan, Policy Objective T-5g, states that “pedestrian pathways for the exclusive use of non-motorized transportation modes should be provided”; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, of the City of Arcata that:

1. The City Council hereby accepts the public access easement across Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 504-201-011 & 504-201-011, more particularly described in Attachment A, attached hereto and incorporated herein.

2. The City Manager is directed to execute said easement and all other associated documents on behalf of the City of Arcata.

DATED: August 20, 2025
ATTEST: APPROVED:

City Clerk, City of Arcata Mayor, City of Arcata

CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 256-04, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata, County of Humboldt, State of California, held on the 20th day of August, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTENTIONS:

City Clerk, City of Arcata

RECORDING REQUESTED BY:

Environmental Services Department
and
When Recorded Mail Document To:

City of Arcata, City Clerk
736 F Street
Arcata, CA 95521
Exempt from Recording pursuant to Government Code Section 27383

GRANT OF PUBLIC TRAIL EASEMENT
This Grant of Easement (this "Agreement") is made as of ________________, 2025, by HUMBOLDT BAY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as "Grantor", for the benefit of the CITY OF ARCATA, hereinafter referred to as "Grantee".

RECITALS
A. Grantor is the owner of certain real property situated in the County of Humboldt, State of California, more particularly described in Document-10277 641 O.R. Page 301, Humboldt County Records, (the “Property”).

B. Grantor desires to donate, and Grantee desires to acquire, an easement over, across, and through the Property for purposes of a non-motorized recreational public access trail with associated trail head amenities.

C. Grantee desires to acquire such rights and privileges in accordance with the terms and conditions herewith.

NOW, THEREFORE, Grantor grants the Easement (as hereinafter defined) to Grantee under the following terms and conditions:

1. Grant of Easement. Grantor hereby grants to Grantee a non-motorized recreational public trail easement over, across, and through a portion of the Property as more particularly described in Exhibits A and B, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement ("Easement"). The parties agree that this Easement is a “public easement” granted to a “public entity” within the meaning of California Government Code §831.4 and will be used for “recreational purposes” within the meaning of California Civil Code §846.

2. Easement Purposes. "Easement Purposes" collectively means use of the Easement as is necessary, desirable or advisable in Grantee's sole discretion for the following purposes:

A. To locate, construct, maintain, repair and/or relocate a trail or foot path for use by the general public for pedestrian, equestrian, bicycle traffic and like activities; and, specifically excluding all motorized vehicles except for motorized wheelchairs, electric bicycles, and as authorized by Grantee for trail construction, maintenance, repair and management, or for police and emergency purposes.

Attachment B

B. To make minor changes to the Easement's topography as necessary in Grantee's discretion to construct and maintain a safe public trail.

C. To provide only necessary utilities, amenities and/or fencing to maintain a safe public trail.

D. To erect and maintain signage marking the trail and providing directions or other appropriate information in connection with public use of the trail.

E. To manage vegetation through selective planting and/or removal of trees, shrubs, grasses or exotic or noxious plant species in order to maintain and enhance the scenic, natural, ecological and open space values of the Easement.

F. To regulate public access to and activities within the Easement.

G. To keep the Easement free from obstructions which prevent reasonable public access, including but not limited to structures, fences and fallen trees.

H. To comply with the terms and conditions of that unrecorded Permit to Enter and Construct ("PTEC") issued by Grantor to Grantee on April 22, 2025. To the extent of any inconsistency between the terms of this Easement and the PTEC, the terms of this Easement shall prevail.

3. Character of Easement. The Easement is toll-free, nonexclusive, and includes the absolute right of Grantee to use the Easement for the Easement Purposes, which use must not be disturbed, interrupted or impeded in any manner while this Agreement is in effect. Grantee accepts the Easement in its as-is condition and subject to any matters or encumbrances of record.

4. Necessary Permits. To the extent property owner approval is required, Grantor hereby approves and authorizes Grantee's application for any and all permits necessary to construct, operate, maintain and repair the Easement. If requested by Grantee, Grantor shall promptly sign and/or certify any such application. Grantee shall indemnify Grantor against any and all claims, administrative actions, fines, fees, penalties, costs or expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from or in connection with such permit applications, excluding therefrom claims resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of Grantor.

5. Term. This Easement is granted in perpetuity and shall run with the land so as to be forever binding upon Grantor and their respective heirs, personal representatives, administrators, successor and assigns.

6. Maintenance and Repair. Grantee will be solely responsible to conduct such maintenance and repair of the Easement as Grantee deems necessary or advisable to maintain the Easement in good condition and repair, including without limitation and at Grantee's sole discretion, paving the Easement; provided, however, that if any such maintenance or repair is required in whole or in part by any act or omission of Grantor, its successors, assigns, tenants, customers or invitees, or the customers and invitees of such tenants, Grantor will be responsible for the cost of such maintenance and repair.

7. No Removal Obligation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, upon termination of this Agreement, Grantee will have no obligation to remove any improvements constructed by it located within the Easement.

8. No Impediment to Use. During the term of this Agreement, no walls, fences or barriers of any sort or kind whatsoever that prevent or impair the use of the Easement, or the exercise or performance of any of the Easement Purposes, will be constructed, maintained, or permitted on the Easement, or any portion thereof, by Grantor..

9. Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement are intended to and will run with the land, and, until their expiration or termination in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, will bind, be a charge upon and inure to the benefit of Grantor and Grantee, their respective successors and assigns.

10. Indemnification. Grantee agrees to indemnify Grantor, its agents, representatives, heirs, successors and assigns against any and all claims, actions, or demands, costs or expense, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or in any way connected to any activities of Grantee, its agents, representatives, heirs, successors, assigns or invitees arising out of its use of the Easement, excluding therefrom claims resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of Grantor.

11. Insurance Requirements. Grantee shall obtain and maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement, at its sole cost and expense, General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate, covering bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage arising from Grantee's use, operation, construction, and maintenance of the Easement. The insurance policy required hereunder shall (i) be placed with insurers authorized to do business in California with an A.M. Best rating of A-VII or better, unless otherwise acceptable to the Grantor; (ii) Name Grantor, its officers, employees, agents, and board members as additional insureds on the general liability policy; (iii) Contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of Grantor; (iv) Provide that coverage is primary and non-contributory with respect to any insurance maintained by Grantor; (v) Include a provision that the insurance shall not be canceled, non-renewed, or materially changed without thirty (30) days prior written notice to Grantor. Prior to commencement of any construction or improvement activities within the Easement, and annually thereafter, Grantee shall provide Grantor with certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage. Failure to maintain required insurance coverage shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.

12. Default and Termination.

A. Default. In the event that Grantee fails to comply with any term, condition, or obligation set forth in this Easement, such failure shall constitute a default (the "Default").

B. Notice of Default. In the event of a Default, Grantor shall provide written notice of the Default to the Grantee, specifying the nature of the Default and the actions required to remedy it.

C. Right to Cure. Upon receipt of the notice of Default, the Grantee shall have a period of sixty (60) days to cure the Default (the "Cure Period"). If the Default is of a nature that cannot be reasonably cured within the Cure Period, Grantee shall not be in Default so long as Grantee shall have commenced such cure within the Cure Period and diligently pursues the cure to completion.

D. Failure to Cure. If the Grantee fails to cure the Default within the specified time frame, Grantor shall have the right to exercise any and all remedies available at law or in equity, including, but not limited to, seeking injunctive relief or damages.

Given the public nature of this easement, termination shall only be available as a remedy for material breaches that cannot be otherwise remedied and that substantially impair the Grantor's use of the underlying property.

E. Waiver of Default. No delay or failure by Grantor to exercise any right or remedy upon a Default shall constitute a waiver of such Default or any subsequent Default.

Any waiver must be in writing and signed by Grantor.

13. Notices.

Any written notices to be given to either Grantor or Grantee shall be given by both email and U.S. Mail to the following addresses:

To Grantor:

General Manager
PO Box 95
Eureka, CA 95502-0095
[email protected]
To Grantee:

City Manager
736 F Street
Arcata, CA 95521
[email protected]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date set forth above.

GRANTOR:

By:______________________________ _______________________ Michiko Mares, General Manager Date
Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District
GRANTEE:

By:_______________________________ _______________________ Merritt Perry, City Manager Date
City of Arcata

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of California
County of _________________ )
On ________________________, before me,___________________________, a Notary Public, personally appeared _____________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature __________________________________
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of California
County of _________________ )
On ________________________, before me,___________________________, a Notary Public, personally appeared _____________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature __________________________________
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
This is to certify that the easement interest in real property conveyed by this Grant of Public Trail Easement effective as of the date executed, from Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District, a California Special District, to the City of Arcata, a municipal corporation of the State of California, is hereby accepted by order of the City Council of the City of Arcata pursuant to authority conferred by the resolution of the City Council in Resolution No. 256-04, adopted on August 6, 2025, and the grantee consents to recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer.

CITY OF ARCATA
_________________________
By: Merritt Perry
Title: City Manager
Date: __________________

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of California
County of _________________ )
On ________________________, before me,___________________________, a Notary Public, personally appeared _____________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature __________________________________
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

1 Exhibit A-Legal Description for a Public Access Easement as a Segment of the City of Arcata’s Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project A Public Access Easement of varying width for the location, construction, maintenance and repair of a general public use trail for pedestrian, equestrian, bicycle and related activities over a parcel of land conveyed to the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District in Book 641 of Official Records Page 301, Humboldt County Records and situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 6 North, Range 1 East Humboldt Base and Meridian in the unincorporated area of the County of Humboldt more particularly described as follows:

Commencing (POC) at a 1” iron pipe set at the easterly terminus of that course annotated as South 87°43’12” East 103.15’ as shown on that certain Record of Survey performed by Peter Rei recorded in Book 52 of Surveys Page 126, Humboldt County Records. Said point bears South 86°10’23” East 102.94 feet (South 87°43’12” East 103.15 feet [record] per said Record of Survey) from the westerly terminus of said course. Said westerly terminus being a 1” iron pipe. Thence from said easterly terminus South 87°00’24” East 121.07 feet to a point on the West line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 15 and the Point of Beginning (POB) of this description:

Thence along the exterior boundary of said easement North 85°47’01” East 209.30 feet; Thence North 89°25’19” East 95.66 feet;
Thence South 83°59’37” East 156.82 feet;
Thence South 81°24’59” East 51.43 feet;
Thence South 86°29’47” East 46.92 feet;
Thence North 89°26’45” East 99.79 feet;
Thence North 89°22’34” East 58.01 feet to an existing fence; Thence along said fence South 03°33’40” East 19.51 feet; Thence North 89°36’48” East 46.81 feet;
Thence North 81°45’30” East 69.30 feet;
Thence North 08°26’56” West 25.21 feet;
Thence leaving said fence North 78°20’38” 128.57 feet;
Thence North 83°45’34” East 70.75 feet;
Thence North 81°20’42” East 89.47 feet;
Thence North 80°18’56” East 39.93 feet;
Thence North 82°38’29” East 30.33 feet;
Thence North 83°02’49” East 39.67 feet;
Thence North 84°33’22” East 40.90 feet;
Thence North 86°55’58” East 54.17 feet;
Thence North 77°51’50” East 5.98 feet to a point on the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the of Northwest Quarter of said Section 15;

2 Thence along said East line South 01°53’44” West 27.26 feet; Thence leaving said East line South 73°09’48” West 4.55 feet; Thence South 84°07’19” West 65.54 feet;
Thence South 82°16’06” West 236.29 feet;
Thence South 86°18’31” West 29.75 feet;
Thence South 74°16’38” West 62.42 feet;
Thence South 74°40’34” West 44.85 feet;
Thence South 57°13’07” West 48.15 feet;
Thence South 84°22’18” West 79.35 feet;
Thence North 85°09’17” West 125.74 feet;
Thence North 90°00’00” West 77.21 feet;
Thence North 84°21’25” West 274.08 feet;
Thence North 90°00’00” West 66.08 feet;
Thence South 86°19’55” West 225.82 feet to a point on the West line of the Southeast Quarter of the of Northwest Quarter of said Section 15;
Thence along said West line North 01°37’33” East 31.21 feet to the POB.

Excepting therefrom all those portions of the above-described easement lying within the boundaries of that certain real property described in Book 4 Deeds, Page 349, Humboldt County Records, being the Arcata and Mad River Railroad right-of-way.

Said easement containing 0.72 acres, more or less.

The basis of bearing of this description is the California State Plane Coordinate System (Zone 1) NAD83, being South 86°10’23” East 102.94 feet (South 87°43’12” East 103.15 feet [record] per said Record of Survey), between the 1” iron pipe located at the easterly terminus of the course annotated as South 87°43’12” East 103.15’ as shown on said Record of Survey and the 1” iron pipe at the westerly terminus.
4/10/2025
Thomas M. Herman, PLS 4805 Date

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STAFF REPORT – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: David Loya, Director of Community Development
PREPARER: Joe Mateer, Senior Planner
DATE: August 20, 2025
TITLE: Adopt a Section 15061(b)(3) Environmental Review Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and then Adopt the City Council of the City of Arcata Action Amending the Trillium Creek Planned Development Permit.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Council:
1) Open the public hearing;
2) Receive a staff report and public comments;
3) Determine the amendment is exempt from environmental review pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and 4) Adopt City Council of the City of Arcata Action amending the Trillium Planned Development Permit.

INTRODUCTION:

A previous City Council approved the Trillium Creek subdivision and planned development on March 4, 2009. The applicants are nearing completion of the subdivision improvements and seek relief from the affordable housing restriction prior to recording the subdivision map. The original approval included a condition of approval that two of eight proposed dwelling units be affordable to low or moderate income households. Land Use Code section 9.72.070.J allows the City Council to take action on planned development permit changes. This action amends several findings and conditions of approval related to the affordable housing requirement from the original 2009 approval.

BACKGROUND:

The original project was approved to develop a three acre clustered development within a 7.4 acre subdivision that would be a part of the overall 24.4 acre subject site. The subdivision consists of eight single-family residential lots for the development per the Hillside Development Standards of General Plan: 2020. The remaining 17 acres will be protected as a watershed and forest preserve through a conservation easement, and two smaller sensitive habitat areas within the conservation easement (i.e., a wetland area and a portion of Trillium Creek) are further protected by easements.

Public access and trails through the subject site would not be afforded through the approval of this

project. Upon completion of the subdivision improvements, the subdivision map is expected to be recorded by the end of the year.

In 2000, the City adopted the General Plan: 2020, which included Implementation Measure LU-1 to add inclusionary zoning to the zoning ordinance. Authorized by State Housing Element law, inclusionary zoning allows the City to require a percentage of new housing units to be developed and rented or sold to low- or moderate-income households. The Housing Element adopted in 2004 established policies to require and incentivize developers to include low- and moderate-income housing in their proposals. To implement these policies, the City adopted the Land Use Code in 2008, which included Chapter 9.32 - affordable housing requirements for residential projects with more than six dwelling units.

In the 2014 Housing Element update, the City Council directed staff to review regulatory barriers contributing to stalled residential subdivisions, including the City’s inclusionary zoning requirements and the loss of Redevelopment Agency funding. The City concluded that the inclusionary requirements adopted in 2008 placed an unmanageable burden on development and did not result in the creation of additional affordable housing units in the community. As part of the 2014 Housing Element, the City Council adopted Code amendments removing the inclusionary zoning requirements. Earlier this year the City Council adopted inclusionary zoning requirements for residential projects with 60 or more housing units.

The developers, a local family, have a vision for a sustainable development that welcomes the idea of mixed social-economic residents. The Trillium Creek Planned Development and subdivision was reviewed, approved, and subdivision improvements developed since 2007. The 2009 approvals were vested by the extensive subdivision improvements made in anticipation of recording the Final/Tract map. Just as the City has re-evaluated and adjusted the inclusionary affordable housing requirements, the applicants are also finding themselves re-evaluating and adjusting their final product.

DISCUSSION:

The applicants request the removal of the affordable housing requirements in anticipation of recording the Final/Tract Map. Once the map is recorded the eight lots can be marketed and sold.

Although there are several areas of the original findings and conditions of approval that are affected by the amendment request, the primary condition of approval is D-2: “Recordation of Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement”. D-2 was the standard language used during the era of the “stalled” subdivisions. The stalled subdivisions included the Mad River Parkway Business Center, Janes Creek Partners (Q St), 30th Street Commons, and Alliance Meadow. Both the Mad River Parkway Business Center and Janes Creek Partners (Q St) obtained approval by former City Councils to remove all affordable housing requirements. These projects have recorded subdivisions maps and are partially built out. The 30th Street Commons project was developed by the Yurok Indian Housing Authority with 100% affordability. Although the Alliance Meadow project expired, smaller phased development has occurred. The Trillium Creek Planned Development is the remaining subdivision from the early 2000’s era that required affordable housing restrictions for residential developments of more than six dwelling units. The applicants have indicated the subdivision Final/Tract Map recording is expected to occur by the end of 2025.

Community Development Department staff recommends the City Council approve the proposed amendments based on:
1) The disparity between the 2008 and 2025 affordable housing criteria. The 2025 affordable

housing requirements provide a greater opportunity to absorb the development costs based on the economy of scale. Current affordable housing standards are not applicable unless there are 60 or more residential units. Whereas the Trillium Creek project is encumbered with providing two affordable units out of eight dwelling unit. 2) The Trillium Creek project retains lot numbers 5 and 6 that are significantly smaller in lot area than the other lots in the subdivision. Land costs can be a significant portion of the cost of housing production. The cost of housing on the two smaller lots will inherently be less even with the removal of the regulatory requirement for affordable housing. 3) Previous City Council actions have removed regulatory requirements for affordable housing on two other subdivision development projects.

The attached City Council Action includes the original 2009 approvals (Exhibit 1 – Conditions of Approval and Exhibit 2 – Findings for Approval). Deleted text is shown as a bold strikeout and new text is shown as bold double underline. The text revisions focus on the removal of the regulatory requirement for affordable housing. No other amendments or project considerations are contemplated. These exhibits reflect zoning code sections and general plan policies from previous documents that have been updated over time.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

None.

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REVIEW:

None.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA):

The Trillium Creek Planned Development Permit amendment to remove the housing affordability requirement is exempt from the environmental review of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) (the commonsense exemption) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. This permit amendment does not change or affect any of the original Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

The planned development permit amendment to remove affordable housing restrictions will have a negligible budget or fiscal impact. The removal of the affordable housing restrictions will relieve Community Development staff from administrative tasks associated with review, approval, and monitoring of the housing regulatory agreement.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

1. Open the public hearing;

2. Receive a staff report and public comments;

3. Motion to adopt section 15061(b)(3) environmental review exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and then adopt the City Council of the City of Arcata Action (Attachment A) amending the Trillium Creek Planned Development Permit.

ATTACHMENTS:

A.City Council Action with Exhibit 1 – Conditions of Approval; Exhibit 2 – Findings for Approval; and Exhibit 3 – Tentative Subdivision Map and Development Plan

ACTION OF THE CITY OF ARCATA CITY COUNCIL

TRILLIUM CREEK PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT
File No: 067-051-TTM-PDPA
Approved ____, 2025
ACTION: Following a public hearing conducted on __________________, the City Council found the Planned Development Permit amendment exempt from the environmental review based on the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (the commonsense exemption) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this amendment will have a significant effect on the environment; and then adopted this action approving the housing affordability amendment based on the Findings of Approval (Exhibit 1), Conditions of Approval (Exhibit 2) and project description and plans (Exhibit 3).

Project: Consider a Planned Development Permit amendment to remove affordable housing requirement for the Trillium Creek subdivision and planned development. The original project was approved March 4, 2009, and included a condition of approval that two of eight proposed dwelling units be affordable to low or moderate income households. The project included exceptions to the Forest Hillside development standards for the lot area, open space, lot width, yard setback, building height, and buildable area for the two affordable lots/units. The applicants are nearing completion of the subdivision improvements and seek relief from the affordable housing restriction prior to recording the subdivision map.

Application Type: Minor amendment to an approved Planned Development Permit and Tentative Map Subdivision originally approved in 2009.

Location: Vacant parcels at the end of Ridge Road; Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 503-361- 039 and 503-381-033.

Applicant / Property Owner: Peggy Pryor
File Number: 067-051-PDA-TTM
Zoning and General Plan: APN: 503-361-039: Residential - Very Low Density with Planned Development and Wetland Protection and Stream Protection Combining Zones (2025).

Forest Hillside with Planned Development and Wetland and Creek Protection Combining zones (2009).

APN: 503-381-033: Residential High Density with Planned Development Combining Zone (2025).

Coastal Status: Project is not located in the Coastal Zone.

Environmental: The City Council _____ the housing affordability amendment exempt from environmental review of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) (the commonsense exemption) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this amendment may have a significant effect on the environment.

The original 2009 Action adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. There were no significant impacts or mitigation required for housing related environmental review topics.

Permit Expiration and Activation. This permit amendment shall expire within 24 months from the date of its approval unless said permit is activated. This permit may be extended only as permitted by Arcata Land Use Code (Code) §9.79.070 Permit Time Limits, Extensions and Expiration, or its equivalent.

Effective Date: This permit amendment becomes effective on the next working day after the appeal period.

ATTEST:
_________________________
David Loya, City of Arcata - Community Development Director

Exhibit 1

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
As Approved by the City Council on March 4, 2009, and amended on _____2025.

Strikeout = text deletion and double underline = new text The Planned Development Permit amendment and Tentative Subdivision Map are approved subject to the Conditions set forth herein. The draft Conditions of Approval are arranged according to the timing of compliance and the City Department or Agency that establishes compliance with the Condition.

A. AUTHORIZED USES AND DEVELOPMENT. Approval is granted for:
• A Planned Development Permit to construct 8 single family dwelling units (two of which would be affordable low or moderate income units) with 6 secondary dwelling units for a total of 14 dwelling units. As a result, the project includes exceptions to the Forest Hillside development standards for the lot area, open space, lot width, yard setback, building height, and buildable area of the two affordable units lots.
• A Tentative Tract Map to subdivide a portion of the subject 24.4 acre property into eight lots, two of which would be for the creation of affordable (low or moderate income) singlefamily housing. Approximately 17 acres of the project site would be placed into a conservation easement as a Remainder Parcel. The proposed subdivision is shown on the Tentative Subdivision Map and Development Plan, dated December 2, 2008, and revised January 7, 2009, and attached hereto as Attachment “E” Exhibit 3, subject to the Conditions described herein.

A-1 COMPLIANCE WITH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE REQUIREMENTS. All future development shall comply with the approved Planned Development Permit. Modifications to the Planned Development may be authorized as permitted in the City of Arcata Land Use and Development Guide, §4-0411 – Planned Development Permit Amendment or its equivalent. Except as modified by this action, the authorized uses and development shall comply with the standards and provisions of the Land Use and Development Guide or equivalent, and other applicable provisions of the Arcata Municipal Code in effect at the time application was submitted.

B. PRIOR TO EARTHMOVING (GRADING) ACTIVITIES ON SITE. The applicant shall complete the following requirements prior to any grading activities on site.

Community Development Department
B-1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEES. The applicant shall pay outstanding Community Development Department fees pursuant to City Council Fee Resolution No. 023-53. Full payment shall be required prior to issuance of any Building Permit associated with the Planned Development including a Grading Permit.

B-2 FISH AND GAME REVIEW FEE. The applicant shall pay a Notice of Determine fee of $1,876.75 and a handling filing fee of $50.00 pursuant to the Fish and Game Codes § 700- 715. One check for $1,926.75 payable to: “Clerk-Recorder Humboldt County” must be submitted to the City of Arcata within two days after the approval of the project.

B-3 DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Three copies of a DEVELOPMENT PLAN shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of any Building Permits, including Grading Permits. At a minimum the Development Plan shall include the information from the Arcata Land Use and Development Guide (LUDG) § 4-0403 (b) 1-14 or its equivalent, and incorporate the revisions as approved by the Planning

Commission. In addition the Development Plan shall be in the form of a map that is drawn to scale and include, but not limited to the following: the location of all improvements, including but not limited to sidewalks and paths, parking and no parking areas, turn around areas, street lights, landscape lights, mailboxes, water tank and pump, water mains, water meters, valves, sewer mains, laterals, cleanouts, manholes, storm water drainage facilities, fences, landscaping, and fire hydrants. The Development Plan shall also include a Drainage Plan with the engineering data for the hydrology of the project, and the engineering data for road profiles and road cross sections associated with the project.

Furthermore, the Development Plan shall include the following notations:

1. Exterior lighting shall: be compatible with the surrounding setting; limited to the development area; not be directed beyond the boundaries of the parcel; and not result in illumination above the tree canopy. Limited path lighting is permitted for public safety. No bright or flashing lights shall be visible in a residential district.

2. All outdoor waste burning is prohibited.

3. Construction activity shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No construction or logging activity shall be allowed on Sundays and government holidays. In addition, hours of operation of heavy equipment (for example: cement and grading equipment) during construction of the new development shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays (and to 6:00 p.m. during daylight savings time). Heavy equipment shall not be operated on weekends and government holidays. If the City adopts a noise ordinance in the future, applicable provisions of said ordinance shall replace this condition.

4. Should concentrations of archaeological materials be encountered during construction or grading operations, all ground-disturbing work shall be temporarily halted on the site. Work near the archaeological finds shall not be resumed until a qualified archaeologist has evaluated the materials and offered recommendations for further action. Prehistoric materials which could be encountered include: obsidian or chert flakes or tools, locally darkened midden, groundstone artifacts, depositions of shell, dietary bone, and human burials. Should human remains be uncovered, State law requires that the County Coroner be contacted immediately. Should the Coroner determine that the remains are likely those of a Native American, the California Native American Heritage Commission must be contacted. The Heritage Commission consults with the most likely Native American descendants to determine the appropriate treatment of the remains.

5. Dust Control:
a. Water all active construction areas twice per day and use erosion control measures to prevent water runoff containing silt and debris from entering the storm drain system. b. Cover trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose material. c. Pave, water, or apply non-toxic soil stabilizers on unpaved access roads and parking areas. d. Sweep paved access roads and parking areas daily.
e. Sweep streets daily if visible material is carried onto adjacent public streets.

6. Arcata General Plan Policies PF-6a (1-9), PF-6b (1-8), and PF-6c shall be adhered to; they promote the reduction of solid waste through source reduction, re-use and recycling, and the proper disposal of household hazardous waste.

7. Of the eight (8) total units of housing, the Developer shall construct, or cause to be constructed, two (2) Inclusionary Units, which shall be Low to Moderate Income Inclusionary Units. Affordable Housing Regulatory Restrictions shall be recorded on Lots 5 and 6 which restricts the occupancy and any sale of the lots and improvements to low or Moderate Income households for a term of not less than 45 years. At the time of the initial sale and any subsequent sale to an income-eligible purchaser, the qualified buyer of the designated Inclusionary Unit(s) shall enter into a Promissory Note Secured by Deed of Trust at zero percent (0%) interest for the term of affordability securing the difference between the property’s market value, as determined by an appraisal, and the actual price paid by the income eligible purchaser.

7. 8. Limitation on wood-burning devices to one EPA Phase II (or better) certified device per residence, no other wood burning devices allowed. All other combustion heaters shall use natural gas or wood

pellets. All development including new construction and remodels shall prohibit the installation of wood-burning masonry and zero clearance fireplaces. Brochures on wood burning are available from the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District that identify improper wood burning device use, improperly dried fuel, and faulty equipment.

8. 9. New owners, and or occupants shall be fully informed through recorded notice and by notice of the Homeowners Association about development restrictions and allowable uses when the property is sold, transferred or occupied.

9. 10. All development including construction activities related to grading for roadways, drainage, building pads, storm water facilities and riparian replanting enhancement shall adhere to the approved Grading Plan, including the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.

10. 11. All development shall adhere to the recommendation set forth in the R-1 and R-2 Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Reports prepared by Busch Geotechnical Consultants and dated November 3, 2006; December 22, 2006; April 18, 2008; and June 24, 2008.

11. 12. Soils and foundation engineering shall be required as recommended by Busch Geotechnical Consultants. Residential structures shall be built on ground that is sloped less than 15%.

Delineation of recommended buildable areas of less than 15% slope and identification of areas of 15% to 25% slope shall be shown on the Development Plan. All of this information, along with an R-2 Geotechnical Report shall be made available to potential and future lot owners.

12. 13. The purpose of the 17-acre conservation easement shall serve as a natural resource opportunity to provide:
• Watershed protection for Trillium Creek.
• Wildlife habitat.
• A redwood preserve dedicated to forest restoration and protection. • Permanent open space.
• A community mitigation bank for carbon sequestration.

13. 14. Parkland In-Lieu fees shall be paid to the City of Arcata prior to the issuance of any building Permit for the development of a dwelling unit on Lots 1-8.

14. 15. The construction of second units shall be restricted to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8 that have a buildable area of at least 4,000 square feet. No second unit shall be constructed on a lot that is less than 4,000 square feet of buildable area nor shall any garage or accessory structure be converted to a second unit.

15. 16. No conversion of garages or accessory structures to second units shall take place on Lots 5 and 6.

16. 17. Reference to the recorded CC&R’s for the Trillium Creek Development.

17. 18. Minor modifications to the Development Plan may be approved by the Community Development Director upon submittal of evidence the modification complies with the Arcata General Plan: 2020, the Arcata Land Use and Development Guide (or its equivalent), and it will not have a significant impact on the environment. Modification requests shall include Administrative Determination fees as set forth by the current fee resolution.

B-4 DESIGN REVIEW REQUIRED FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND GRADING. All development is subject to review by the Historic and Design Review Commission as specified in the Land Use and Development Guide or its equivalent. Historic and Design Review Commission approval is required prior to any grading activities on the subject site, and the entire project shall adhere to the Design Guidelines that incorporate Green Building concepts as specified in Attachment B to the 1-27-09 Staff Report for this project.

B-5 GRADING PERMIT REQUIRED. A Grading Permit shall be obtained from the Community Development Department prior to any grading or vegetation clearing activities on the site.

Applicant shall submit a Grading and Drainage Plan, including an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (long form) that includes typical storm water pollution prevention measures and Best Management Practices (BMP’s) as approved by the City Environmental Services and Public Works Departments. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall describe all grading and drainage improvements that will be conducted on the project site, as well as long-term water quality management for the site. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall minimize the quantity of earth moved during construction; and show all cuts, fills and volumes. It shall also include existing and anticipated storm water flows and adequacy of existing and proposed storm drains and / or detention systems. All storm water associated with the three acre development shall be detained on site; the storm water detention facilities shall be reviewed and approved by the Arcata Public Works and Environmental Services Department Directors.

The Grading Permit shall include the amount of spoil or fill material, method of transport, (including control of fugitive dust), and the destination of the spoil material for any spoil materials transported off-site, or the source of fill material transported on-site. The applicant shall provide the Community Development Director with copies of all required approvals and or permits from federal, state and local jurisdictions, including written approval from the affected property owners prior to any material leaving or entering the site.

The Directors of the Community Development, Public Works, and Environmental Services Departments shall review and approve the Grading Plan. Applicant shall submit applicable City fees for review of the Grading Plan (and Erosion and Sediment Control Plan). The adopted Plan, or updates thereof, shall be implemented during the construction of all development phases by the applicant and by subsequent purchasers.

The Grading and Drainage plot plan shall show the locations of any Stream and Wetland Protection Areas. The wetland and setback area shall be clearly marked on the ground. In addition, the Grading and Drainage Plan shall include prescriptive measures to protect the areas designed for percolation of storm water from compaction caused by heavy equipment.

Furthermore, the following statements shall appear on the Grading and Drainage plot plan:

1. DISCOVERY OF PREHISTORIC OR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Should concentrations of archaeological or paleontological materials be encountered during construction or grading operations, all ground-disturbing work shall be temporarily halted on the site and the Community Development Department contacted. Work near the archaeological finds shall not be resumed until a qualified archaeologist has evaluated the materials and offered recommendations for further action.

Prehistoric materials which could be encountered include: obsidian or chert flakes or tools, locally darkened midden, groundstone artifacts, depositions of shell, dietary bone, and human burials.

Should human remains be uncovered, State law requires that the County Coroner be contacted immediately. Should the Coroner determine that the remains are likely those of a Native American, the California Native American Heritage Commission must be contacted. The Heritage Commission consults with the most likely Native American descendants to determine the appropriate treatment of the remains.

2. DUST CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION/RESTORATION/ENHANCEMENT. a. Water all active construction areas twice per day and use erosion control measures to prevent water runoff containing silt and debris from entering the storm drain system. b. Cover trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose material. c. Pave, water, or apply non-toxic soil stabilizers on unpaved access roads and parking areas. d. Sweep paved access roads and parking areas daily.
e. Sweep streets daily if visible material is carried onto adjacent public streets.

3. HOURS OF OPERATION DURING CONSTRUCTION/RESTORATION/ENHANCEMENT. The operation of tools and equipment used in construction shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No heavy equipment related

construction activity is allowed on Sundays or government holidays. All stationary and construction equipment shall be maintained in good working order, and fitted with factory approved muffler systems. If the City adopts a noise ordinance in the future, applicable provisions of said ordinance shall replace this condition.

4. All grading shall adhere to recommendations set forth in the R-1 and R-2 Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Report, prepared by Busch Geotechnical and dated November 3, 2006 and December 22, 2006. Roadway construction shall be limited to the dry season (May to September).

B-6 STORM WATER POLLUTION AND PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP). The applicant shall prepare and submit a Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) according to existing state regulations. The SWPPP shall incorporate the contents of the Master Drainage and Grading Guidelines. The applicant shall provide copies of the Plan and any subsequent amendments to the City Environmental Services and Public Works Departments, and the Eureka Office of the Department of Fish and Game. Substantive review comments from the City Environmental Services, Planning, and Public Works Departments and the Department of Fish and Game shall be incorporated into the SWPPP. The adopted Plan, or updates thereof, shall be implemented during the construction of all development phases by the applicant and by subsequent purchasers.

B-7 GENERAL STORM WATER CONSTRUCTION PERMIT. The project covers more than 1 acre, therefore a General Storm Water Construction Permit is required. The applicant shall submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply and permit fee with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) prior to the start of construction. A letter from RWQCB indicating that these requirements are met shall satisfy this condition.

B-8 RECORDATION OF “NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN”. The applicant shall cause to record a “Notice of Development Plan” at the Humboldt County Recorders Office. The applicant shall submit a “Notice of Development Plan” for review and approval by the Director of Community Development (form available at the Community Development Department).

Applicant shall include payment for applicable recording fees.

B-9 PROJECT CC&R’s. Applicant shall submit draft project CC&R’s to the Community Development Department and the Historic and Design Review Commission for review and approval. The CC&R’s shall include:
• The operation of tools and equipment used in construction shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No heavy equipment related construction activity is allowed on Sundays or government holidays. All stationary and construction equipment shall be maintained in good working order, and fitted with factory approved muffler systems. If the City adopts a noise ordinance in the future, applicable provisions of said ordinance shall replace this condition. • A fuels and fire control plan.
• Trillium Creek Design Guidelines.
• Dogs shall be kept fenced or leashed.
• Cats shall be kept either indoors or in outdoor full enclosures. • Large animals and livestock, including horses, are not permitted. • On all lots, structures shall be constructed within the 4000 sq. ft. buildable area on ground that is sloped less than 15%. All development shall adhere to the recommendations set forth in the R-1 and R-2 Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Reports prepared by Busch Geotechnical and dated November 3, 2006 and December 22, 2006.

B-10 HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION CREATION PLAN. A Homeowners’ Association is required.

It is the responsibility of the Developer to create the Association within one year of final project approval. The Association shall include all property owners in the development, and its bylaws shall be approved by the Community Development Department prior to its recordation.

The Homeowners’ Association shall be responsible for the maintenance of the private road, pathways, water system, sewer system, street lights, and administration of the Vegetation Management Plan. The Homeowners’ Association shall be responsible for enforcement of the Project CC&R’s.

In the event that a Homeowner’s Association is not formed within one year of final project approval, no Building Permits shall be issued until the Homeowner’s Association is approved by the Community Development Department and formally recorded.

B-11 CONSERVATION EASEMENT ADMINISTRATION PLAN. A Conservation Easement Administration Plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Director for approval and shall include:
• Name of Land Trust Organization holding title to the Easement. • Responsibilities of Land Trust Organization.
• Permitted uses, rights, privileges and responsibilities retained by subdivision lot owners. • Responsibility of Homeowners’ Association to uphold permitted use limitations and maintenance of Conservation Easement on a day-to-day basis. • Reporting and feedback mechanisms between the Homeowners’ Association and the Land Trust Organization.

The Conservation Easement shall be the Remainder Parcel of the Trillium Creek Development, and activities within the 17-acre conservation easement shall be limited to:
• Forest management practices as permitted by the State of California or Arcata’s Forest Management Plan for restoration and preservation only of healthy forest and creek areas. • Construction and maintenance of foot trails and foot bridges. • Emergency or preventive removal of sediment and vegetation for flood control purposes (only when authorized by the City of Arcata).
• Drainage ditches when compatible with wetland function. • Activities allowed in General Plan 2020 Policy RC-3d: Allowable uses and activities in Wetland Protection Areas.

B-12 TIMBER HARVEST PLAN. Once approval of Tentative Subdivision Map has been granted by the City Council, the Applicant shall obtain approval from California Division of Forestry for an Exemption for Conversion of Non-TPZ Land for Subdivision Development. After an exemption is granted by CDF, the Applicant shall obtain approval from CDF for a Timber Harvest Plan.

All applicable California Forest Practice Rules, best management practices, and principles of good land stewardship shall be approved prior to and followed during and after site clearing.

B-13 FUELS AND FIRE CONTROL PLAN. The applicant shall prepare and submit a fuels and fire control plan detailing the measures for preventing and controlling wildland forest fires or fires that originate in developed residential areas and propagate to the forest vegetation in the project area. This plan shall appear in the CC&R’s as part of the Development Plan.

B-14 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT. After a Timber Harvest Plan approval is granted by CDF, the Applicant shall submit a Tree Removal Permit Application with the City. The Tree Removal Permit shall be reviewed by the Community Development Department, the Environmental

Services Department, and the Department of Public Works. Approval of the Tree Removal Permit shall be conducted by the Zoning Administrator. The Tree Removal Permit shall also address limited conifer topping within the Trillium Creek Development, and shall also state that no neighbor shall be required to remove existing trees to allow for solar access to the site, unless pursuant to a granted solar access easement or unless with regard to newly planted trees or new growth which grows into the solar access of a then existing passive or active solar system(s) pursuant to State solar access law.

B-15 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN. A natural visual buffer zone of forested hillside shall be preserved, developed and maintained between the new development and surrounding roads and neighborhoods. The Vegetation Management Plan, which has been reviewed and approved in concept by the Forest Management Committee, shall be finally reviewed and approved by the Forest Management Committee, the Environmental Services Director, and the Community Development Director. Ongoing administration and maintenance of the Vegetation Management Plan, shall be the responsibility of the Homeowners’ Association.

The Vegetation Management Plan, shall be incorporated into and attached to the project Development Plan, as well as the project’s CC& R’s.

Public Works Department
B-16 IMPROVEMENT PLANS. Prior to beginning any work, the applicant shall submit Improvement Plans for review and approval by the Directors of Public Works, Community Development, and the Environmental Services Departments. Signature blocks must be available on all sheets of the plans for the Directors. Scale of Improvement Plans shall be 1” = 20’ horizontally and 1” = 5’ vertically (unless prior approval for use of another scale is obtained by the Directors). The size and placement of water mains, sewer mains, water meters, sewer laterals, drainage facilities (on and off-site), and all other utilities shall be shown on the plans to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. Construction details for all facilities shall be shown on a standard sheet in the Improvement Plans including typicals for retaining walls, storm water holding tank, water tank and pump, water mains, valves, fire hydrants, sewer mains, laterals, cleanouts, manholes, streetlights, low level path lighting, drainage structures, mailboxes, entrance sign, traffic calming measures, turn around areas, sidewalks, paths, parking areas, including pervious pavers, etc.

Obstructions will not be allowed in any sidewalk including, but not limited to, fire hydrants, streetlights and mailboxes. Traffic control devices will be allowed in a sidewalk if approved by the Public Works Director. Any emergency vehicle turn around areas shall be permanently marked as a “No Parking Area”. See Condition of Approval D-5 below for Subdivision Improvement Agreement.

B-17 ENCROACHMENT PERMITS. The applicant shall obtain Encroachment Permits from the Public Works Department for all work performed within the City right-of-way.

C. DURING EARTHMOVING (GRADING) ACTIVITIES ON THE SITE. The following conditions shall apply during grading activities on the site.

Community Development Department
C-1 GRADING and DRAINAGE. Applicant shall ensure adherence to the Grading and Drainage Plan, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, General Stormwater Construction Permit, and any additional federal, state or local permits.

D. PRIOR TO SUBDIVISION MAP RECORDATION.

Community Development Department
D-1 TRACT (FINAL) MAP. The Tract (Final) Map for the subdivision shall substantially conform to the Tentative Map as amended by special conditions imposed by the City, including the Public Works Department, Environmental Services Department, Community Development Department, Planning Commission, or the City Council.

The final location and language for all proposed easements and dedications shall be submitted for review and approval by the Directors of Community Development, Public Works, and Environmental Services.

A mylar and an electronic version of the Tract (Final) Map shall be submitted to the Public Works Department. A map check fee must be paid to the Public Works Department by the developer.

D-2 RECORDATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATORY AGREEMENT. The applicant shall submit an Affordable Housing Plan which will be attached to the Regulatory Agreement for review and approval by the Community Development Director and City Manager. The applicant shall cause to record the approved Regulatory Agreement at the Humboldt County Recorders Office. Applicant shall include payment for applicable recording fees. The Regulatory Agreement shall apply to Lots 5 and 6. The Regulatory Agreement shall include, but are not limited to:

1. Any initial sale of Lots 5 and 6 shall be restricted to eligible persons in the City of Arcata’s HOME Ownership Program who meet the income limits for low to moderate income persons as established by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. After the initial sale in compliance with the Regulatory Agreement, the remaining Lots 5 and 6 shall have the Regulatory Restrictions removed from the title.

2. The applicant shall construct the units in compliance with the Arcata General Plan:
2020 Policy RC-8b, Encouragement of Energy Efficiency and Conservation. The applicant shall document that the units are 15% more energy efficient than the California Energy Code (2005-T24) and submit a Title 24 Report documenting compliance. The units shall be enrolled in and receive certification as “Energy Star Homes”.

3. The maximum amount of the initial sale of the Inclusionary Units shall be restricted to the amount of loan proceeds that an income eligible family of three could afford to borrow utilizing private financing in conjunction with the City’s First Time Homebuyer Program.

Example #1: As of April 1, 2007 the annual income for a low-income family of three at 70% of the Area Median Income as defined by the State Department of Housing and Community Development is $33,900. The City’s HOME Ownership Program limits the total monthly housing cost (1st and 2nd mortgages, property taxes, insurance, and condominium/Community Land Trust fees) based on the borrower’s gross monthly income. Under the City’s HOME Ownership Program the maximum purchase price that a family of three at 70% AMI could afford is $207,523:

* City Loan cannot exceed Primary Loan amount.

Example #2: As of April 1, 2007 the annual income for a moderate-income family of three at 120% of the Area Median Income as defined by the State Department of Housing and Community Development is $58,100. The City’s HOME Ownership Program limits the total monthly housing cost (1st and 2nd mortgages, property taxes, insurance, and condominium/Community Land Trust fees) based on the borrower’s gross monthly income.

Under the City’s HOME Ownership Program the maximum purchase price that a family of three at 120% AMI could afford is $201,947:
* City Loan cannot exceed Primary Loan amount.

Estimated City Loan Open Market Loan
Agency Note Program Note Total Loan Amount
Loan Funds $20,000 $85,000 $105,000
Annual Percentage Rate 1.5 % 1.5%
Term (months) 540 360
Monthly Payment 51.00 0 $ 51.00
Estimated Loan Package and
Monthly Payments Loan Funds Monthly Payment
City Loan* $105,000 $ 51
Private Loan (Estimate based
on 7% interest)* $ 106,711 $ 706
Total Borrowing Power $ 207,523 $ 757
Estimated City Loan Open Market Loan
Agency Note Program Note Total Loan Amount
Loan Funds 20,000 N/A $20,000
Annual Percentage Rate 1.5 % N/A
Term (months) 540 N/A
Monthly Payment 51.00 N/A $ 51.00
Estimated Loan Package and
Monthly Payments Loan Funds Monthly Payment
City Loan* $20,000 $ 51
Private Loan (Estimate based
on 7% interest)* $ 181,947 $ 1210
Total Borrowing Power $ 201,947 $ 1261

Public Works Department:

D-3 RECORDATION OF PROJECT CC&Rs AND HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS.

Applicant shall cause to be recorded approved project CC&R’s at Humboldt County Recorders’ Office. The CC&R’s shall apply to all lots.

D-4 RECORDATION OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION PLAN. Applicant shall cause to be recorded the Conservation Easement and Administration Plan at Humboldt County Recorders’ Office prior to Subdivision Map recordation and the issuance of the first Building Permit.

D-5 SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED. A Subdivision Improvement Agreement shall be required of the developer prior to commencing any improvements. The Subdivision Agreement shall contain, but not be limited to, the following:

A) Tentative Map approval with conditions. Conditions may be attached to the agreement as appendices.

B) Payment of all fees including drainage fee, Encroachment Permit, inspection fees, map check fees and any other fees that may be applicable to a subdivision.

C) Insurance – subdivider or the contractor shall provide and meet the insurance requirements of the City prior to beginning any construction of City owned improvements.

D-6 FIRE HYDRANT AND TURN AROUND AREA. Fire hydrant(s), “No Parking” signs and/or striping, and any turn around area must be installed to the satisfaction of the Arcata Fire Protection District and the Public Works Director. All fire hydrants must meet distance requirements. No parking shall be allowed in the emergency vehicle turn around areas.

D-7 ROADS AND ACCESS DRIVES. All roads and access drives shall meet the requirements of the Arcata Fire Protection District and the Public Works Director. In addition, the street name shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director and the Arcata Fire Protection District prior to recordation of the Final Map.

Environmental Services Department
D-8 RECORDATION OF WETLAND AND CREEK PROTECTION (:WCP) COMBINING ZONE.

Prior to the recordation of the Final Subdivision Map, the applicant shall cause a notice declaring the presence of the :WCP Combining Zone on the property to be recorded, at the applicant’s expense, with the Humboldt County Recorder’s Office. The applicant shall create a 100-foot wide Streamside Protection Area (SPA) on each side of Trillium Creek and a 50-foot wide Wetland Protection Area (WPA) around an identified wetland; both of the sensitive habitat areas are within the 17 acre Conservation Easement for the Trillium Creek Development. The uses within the SPA and WPA are limited to those listed in the Arcata General Plan: 2020 Policies RC-2c and RC-3d. The SPA and WPA shall be encumbered by an easement granted to the City of Arcata, to another governmental agency, or to a Cityapproved appropriate non-profit entity for the widths described above. The easement shall allow the City of Arcata, another governmental agency, or a City-approved appropriate nonprofit entity to restrict and / or eliminate activities within the SPA in the future if those activities have a measurable negative impact on the Trillium Creek ecosystem and associated riparian habitat. The SPA and WPA do not grant public access.

E. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS ON INDIVIDUAL PARCELS Community Development Department:

E-1 DESIGN REVIEW REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION. See Condition of Approval B-4 above.

E-2 PARKLAND IN-LIEU FEES. Parkland in-lieu fees shall be paid in their entirety to the City of Arcata prior to the issuance of any Building Permit for any building or structure within the Trillium Creek development. The Parkland in-lieu fee is: $3,888.00 x 8 = $31,104.

E-3 BUILDING DESIGN / SEISMIC HAZARDS. All development shall adhere to Chapter 16 of the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code and 2001 California Building Code (or most recent adopted edition) and the recommendations as set forth in the R-1 Engineering Geologic Report and Soils Engineering Report. The City Building Official will verify that the future buildings are built to meet those recommendations prior to occupation.

E-4 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE. The developer may submit building permits simultaneously for the Inclusionary Units as well as all six (6) Market Rate Units. The developer shall work on the Inclusionary Units and Market Rate Units at approximately the same schedule, but shall be restricted from receiving Certificates of Occupancy from the City’s Building Official on the third (3rd) Market Rate Unit until the first Inclusionary Unit receives a Certificate of Occupancy. The City’s Community Development Director, in consultation with the City’s Building Official, may make an adjustment to the issuance of Market Rate Unit Certificates of Occupancy.

E-54 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. Sign-offs from the Environmental Services Director and the Public Works Director (or his designee) shall be required to acknowledge the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMP’s) as outlined in Condition of Approval B5.

Public Works Department
E-6 ENCROACHMENT PERMITS. The applicant shall obtain Encroachment Permits from the Public Works Department for all work performed within City rights-of-way.

E-7 CONNECTION FEES. Connection fees must be paid for water and sewer connections.

E-8 DRAINAGE FEES. All applicable Drainage Impact and Maintenance fees must be paid to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director.

F. DURING CONSTRUCTION
Community Development Department:

F-1 GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION. Grading and construction activities shall adhere to: noise; cultural resource, dust, erosion and sediment control measures as stated on the Development Plan and Grading Permit (See B-3 and B-5 above).

F-2 MAINTENANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SITE. The construction site shall be maintained in a clean and orderly fashion, free of debris; and include an area designated for recycling and reuse. Solid waste generated during construction shall be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Such waste shall include, but not be limited to: concrete forms, waste concrete and asphalt, empty containers of building materials, and excess building materials. Re-use or recycling of construction material is encouraged.

G. EFFECTIVE DATE AND EXPIRATION OF PERMITS
Community Development Department:

G-1 EXPIRATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP. Tentative Tract Map approval will expire in 24 months from the date of the Planning Commission or City Council approval unless an extension is applied for and approved. Time extension applications must be filed in writing not less than 30 days prior to the expiration date.

G-2 EXPIRATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT. The Planned Development Permit may expire within three years from the date of approval unless appropriate extensions are granted. If construction of the project has not commenced within 36 months after approval of the Planned Development Permit, the Permit shall automatically be terminated and no review by the Planning Commission shall be required if appropriate extensions have not been secured.

H. GENERAL / ONGOING CONDITIONS: The following general conditions apply to the project on an ongoing basis:

Community Development Department:

H-1 VIOLATION GROUNDS TO REVOKE PERMIT. The violation of any specification or condition of this Planned Development Permit shall constitute a violation of the LUDG or its equivalent and may constitute grounds for revocation of this permit.

H-2 INSPECTIONS. The applicant and subject property owner shall permit the City of Arcata or representative(s) or designee(s) to make inspections at any reasonable time deemed necessary to assure that the activities being performed under the authority of this permit are in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed herein.

H-3 IN THE EVENT OF EXPANSION OR CHANGE OF USE. Any proposed expansion or modification of the authorized use, or change to different uses than those approved shall require the prior approval of an amendment of this Planned Development Permit.

Environmental Services Department:

H-5 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. Solid waste and recyclable materials shall be kept in a tidy condition and removed on a regular basis, in conformance with the Municipal code (Sections 5420 et al and 5425 et al).

RECOMMENDATIONS. The following are recommendations only:

I-1 PRE-ENGINEERING MEETING. The developer may contact Pacific Gas & Electric, AT&T, Sudden Link, and the Post Office for a pre-engineering meeting.

I-2 EVIDENCE OF MEETING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. Review the Conditions of Approval carefully. The Applicant is responsible for ensuring each Condition of Approval is met; in some cases, written evidence is required. Staff advises the Applicant work closely with their agents to prepare and submit all evidence for meeting the Conditions of Approval at one time (if possible) in order to expedite the review and lower the review costs. Submit the written evidence to the assigned planner assisting you with your project. Note: In some cases, the Conditions of Approval need to be signed off by the appropriate entity prior to the recordation of maps, or the issuance of Building Permits. Therefore, it is imperative the Applicant plan accordingly.

Exhibit 2

FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
As Approved by the City Council on March 4, 2009, and amended on _____2025.

Strikeout = text deletion and double underline = new text I. REQUIRED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FINDINGS per LUDG 4-0404:

The following are the required findings that must be made prior to an approval of a Planned Development Permit Amendment for a Type “B” Permit that allows for exceptions to the standards of the base zone.

Planned Development Permit Findings
I-A 4-0404 (a) The development as proposed in the plans and drawings accompanying the application will be consistent with the objectives of this Article and Section 1-0222 :PD ZONE.
[The proposed project is primarily a single-family development and is a principally permitted use in the F/H zone. The Planned Development Standards per Section 1-0222.5 can be met as described in greater detail below, beginning on page 4 of the Findings.]
I-B 4-0404 (b) The proposed location of the Planned Development is consistent with the purposes of the district in which the site is located.
[The site’s General Plan land use designation is R-VL (Residential-Very Low Density) and the zoning designation is F/H (Forest Hillside). The proposed project includes the development of single-family residential units and is consistent with the residential intent of the Arcata General Plan: 2020 and the Land Use Development Guide (LUDG). The proposed density is consistent with the F/H zone standards as allowed through LUDG.]
I-C 4-0404 (c) The proposed development will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the Land Use and Development Guide, and any exceptions to these provisions are justified by the design of the development.
[The following is a discussion of the project consistency with the F/H zone district regulations:
1-0210.1 Residential Uses: Section 1-0210.1 limits residential units, not exceeding two living units per acre. This project primarily proposes eight single-family units and up to six secondary units for a total of 14 dwelling units within the 7.4 acre subdivision, thereby not exceeding two units per the modified net developable acre calculation method.
1-0210.3 Other Regulations:
1-0210.3 (a) Minimum Lot Area: Section 1-0210.3 (a) requires lot sizes of 20,000 square feet (sf) or greater. This project proposes lot sizes that range in size from 3,150 to 61,600 sf. However, lot area is also determined by the Slope Density Provisions of the Hillside Development Standards (Chapter III; Article 5; Section 3-0503). A Planned Development allows for the reduction in minimum lot size as long as the overall density of the development does not exceed two units per net acre or two units per lot. 1-0210.3 (b) Density: Section 1-0210.3 (b) limits the density to a maximum of two living units per lot. This project proposes a single-family unit per lot; the applicants have indicated that second units are an option, but do not anticipate all lots utilizing this option. Lots 5 and 6 are proposed for the construction of an affordable housing unit on each lot, but due to the smaller sizes of Lots 5 and 6, second units will be restricted from development on these two lots. A Condition of Approval will limit second unit construction on Lots 5 and 6 which would be similar to the precedent established by the Q Street Development (File # 045-TTM-PD). A PD exception will be required for the smaller lot sizes of Lots 5

and 6 to offset the 20,000 square foot standard that is required through the Forest/Hillside zoning designation; the exception is justified to provided a variety of land affordability per the Inclusionary Zoning requirements of the LUDG and the General Plan Housing Element. 1-0210.3 (c) Minimum Lot Width: Section 1-0210.3 (c) requires a minimum lot width of sixty (60’) feet; however, this standard may be waived where the appropriate City authority finds that this lot width is sufficient to assure safe and adequate access and parking. All lots with the exception of Lots 5 and 6 exceed the minimum lot width requirement. Lot 5 is approximately 48 feet wide and Lot 6 is approximately 45 feet wide. A PD exception is required in order to create Lots 5 and 6. 1-0210.3 (d) Maximum Lot Depth: Section 1-0210.3 (d) states that there is no maximum lot depth. 1-0210.3 (e) Minimum Yards: Section 1-0210.3 (e) requires ten (10’) feet from any property line adjoining a public street right-of-way and five (5’) feet from any other property line. The revised Development Plan illustrates the potential yard dimensions for each lot; all of the lots will meet development standards of the F/H zone district except for Lots 5 and 6. These two lots will require common wall construction to promote affordability of the residential units; the zero yard setback will require a PD exemption. The provision for a 10-foot setback from a public street right-of-way does not apply to this subdivision due to the proposed construction of a private road for this development. 1-0210.3 (f) Maximum Height Limits: Section 1-0210.3 (f) limits the building height to a maximum of two feet of building height for every foot of setback from any property line or thirty-five feet. Building heights for this project will comply with this zoning development standard. 1-0210.3 (g) Second Living Unit: Section 1-0210.3 (g) requires that when two living units are created on one lot that one of the units shall contain at least twice the residential floor area of the other unit. This requirement will apply to any lot that would consider an optional second unit except for Lots 5 and 6. 1-0210.3 (h) Required Open Space: Section 1-0210.3 (h) requires that at least eighty (80%) percent of the area of a lot shall be open space, not covered by building, parking spaces or driveways. The revised Development Plan illustrates the potential building area for each lot. All proposed structures will be reviewed during the Building Permit application process for compliance with the open space development standards of the F/H zone district and any exceptions granted through the PD process to allow for common open space. Lots 5 and 6 will not meet the open space requirements for the individual lots; however, common open space for the entire subdivision exceeds 80 percent through the provision of a 17 acre conservation easement for this project.
1-0210.3 (k) Hillside Development: Section 1-0210.3 (k) applies to lots having slopes greater than 15 percent. Planned Development exceptions will not be required to achieve buildable lots within the proposed subdivision. All proposed buildable areas are within the area of 15 percent slope or less. 1-0210.3 (i) Signs: Section 1-0210.3 (i) prescribes that signs conform to Section 1-0305. This project does not propose any signs (other than the City required street and stop signs). 1-0210.3(j) Accessory Buildings and Uses: Section 1-0210.3 (j) prescribes that accessory buildings and uses conform to Section 1-0307. This project does not propose any accessory buildings; however, all accessory buildings and uses shall conform to this section if applied for at the Building Permit stage. 1-0210.3 (l) Review Procedures: Section 1-0210.3 (l) prescribes that Review Procedures conform to Chapter IV of the Unified Development Review Procedures of the Land Use and Development Guide.

This project conforms to the Unified Development Review Procedures by: conducting an Environmental Assessment (i.e., an Initial Study) which includes a Geologic Review, a R2 Geologic and Soils Investigation, a Wetland Delineation Study, a Traffic Study, a Noise Study, a Botanical Survey, and a Vegetation Management Plan; appearing before the Design Review Committee; and making these Findings.

1-0210.3 (m) Special Subdivision Design: Section 1-0210.3 (m) is intended to help implement the Housing Element of the City’s General Plan as provided in Section 2-0303. This project does not propose to use this standard.
1-0210.3 (n) Recycling Areas: Section 1-0210.3 (n) prescribes that recycling area conform to Section 1- 0313. This section is not applicable to single-family F/H development. 1-0210.3 (o) Creeks and Wetlands: Section 1-0210.3 (o) prescribes that all areas containing creeks, sloughs, or wetlands conform to Section 1-0228. This project conforms to Section 1-0228 by including a Wetlands and Creeks Committee review, the proposed fifty-foot (50’) wetland setback, and a proposed conservation easement.
1-0210.3 (p) Diking, Filling or Dredging: Section 1-0210 (p) prescribes that all diking, filling or dredging conforms to Section 1-0312. No diking, filling or dredging is requested. As a Condition of Approval and a Mitigation Measure, a Grading Permit is required for grading activities associated with the subdivision improvements].

I-D 4-0404 (d) In the case of proposed residential development, the combinations of dwelling types, lot sizes and uses in the development will complement each other and will harmonize with the existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity. [The proposed project is primarily a single-family development that is consistent with the F/H land uses.

The project is similar to development that has taken place on surrounding parcels in the Forest Hillside areas. The project has been designed to blend into the character of the existing very low density neighborhood. The project closely matches its surroundings in terms of use and density, and offers architectural and design qualities that complement the residential styles found in the existing neighborhood.]
I-E 4-0404 (e) (not applicable).

I-F 4-0404 (f) (not applicable).

I-G 4-0404 (g) The proposed development will carry out the policies and the intent of the Arcata General Plan.
[The proposed project is consistent with the various General Plan goals, policies, and objectives when the Planned Development approach is utilized. The following are specific General Plan policies that will be implemented by the proposed project:

Policy LU-2a Residential Very Low Density primarily provides for single-family homes on individual lots.

Consistent with Policy LU-2a, the project is designated Residential Very Low Density (R-VL) and proposes single-family residential development and conforms with the General Plan: 2020 standards as outlined on pages 2-8 and 2-9 of the City’s General Plan.

Policy LU-2b Diversity and Choice in Residential Environments encourages a variety of housing choices including size, location, cost, design, privacy and affordable housing. Consistent with Policy LU-2b, the proposed project consists of a variety of lot sizes, clustering, and Green Building concepts., and the project includes affordable housing.

Policy LU-2d Planned Residential Developments encourages protecting natural resources, creekside riparian area and wetlands. Consistent with Policy LU-2d, the project proposes to protect natural resources through clustering of residential development that is further addressed through a detailed Drainage Plan and through the creation of a 17 acre conservation easement.

Policy PF-3 Storm Water Management encourages minimizing increases in stormwater runoff, flooding or erosion; maintaining the integrity of stream hydrology and reduction in pollutant loads. Consistent with

Policy PF-3, this project proposes clustered residential development that is further addressed through a detailed Drainage Plan and the creation of a 17 acre conservation easement to minimize storm water runoff and erosion concerns.

Policy RC-2 Stream Conservation and Management requires a Streamside Protection Area (SPA), a Wetland and Stream Protection Combining Zone (WSP), and conservation easements. Consistent with Policy RC-2, this project proposes the creation of a 100-foot wide SPA within the proposed conservation easement. Seventy-one percent of the subject site will be afforded protection through a conservation easement that will primarily protect the watershed drainage for Trillium Creek.

Policy RC-3 Wetlands Management requires a Wetland Protection Area (WPA), a Wetland and Stream Protection Combining Zone (WSP), and conservation easements. Consistent with Policy RC-3, this project proposes 50-foot wetland setback area within the proposed conservation easement. Seventy-one percent of the subject site will be afforded protection through a conservation easement that will primarily protect the watershed drainage for Trillium Creek.

Policy D-1i Renewable Green Building encourages green building concepts, maximizing the use of recycled materials, energy efficiency, solar access, natural lighting and permeable surfaces. Consistent with Policy D-1i, this project contains design features that promotes Green Building concepts, and requires efficient use of materials, natural lighting and permeable (pervious paving) surfaces.

Policy PS-3a addresses Slope Stability Development in that development on slopes greater than 15% could be accommodated if the proper geologic and soils investigations were conducted and professional analysis indicated that development within these slope constraints could be mitigated. The geotechnical reports for the project shows that new construction activities, including roads and driveways across slopes of 15 to 25% requires only simple design modifications, resulting in potential slope hazards as being “low.” All proposed buildings will be in slope areas of less than 15%. Portions of the access road will be located in steeper hillside areas, but the finished grade of the private road varies from 5 to 12 percent. The geotechnical investigation for this project has indicated that the slopes and soils within the project area are stable, and this investigation has been substantiated in expert public testimony from a geomorphologist.] Section 1-0222.5 Planned Development Standards
(a) Demonstration that the proposed exception(s) will result in a more desirable development. [The proposed project exceptions will result in an increase in the number and size of lots created, adding to the City’s housing stock and increasing the number of affordable housing units. The smaller building footprints of lots five and six provide housing that generally has the potential to be more affordable, because of the necessity of constructing smaller unit sizes to fit into a clustered design. The smaller footprints through clustered development fulfill a vision and direction that the City of Arcata has set forth for new development. The project will not significantly increase traffic, as the level of service will remain within acceptable limits. Benefits to be derived from developing the project include:
• Two smaller lots reserved for low to moderate to provide a variety of income housing opportunities.
• Energy-efficient residential construction and solar orientation for buildings. • Architectural and site design considerations, including Green Building practices, will promote development principles found in General Plan: 2020.
• Permanent open space provided by the proposed conservation easement represents approximately 71% of the total project site.
• A forest preserve and a watershed protection area for the creeks and wetlands will be provided through a conservation easement. The conservation easement will also provide carbon sequestration for the entire community through the protection and preservation of a living forest.]

The 2025 amendment to remove affordable housing is supported by the City Council based on the following findings:

1. Pursuant to Land Use Code section 9.32.050.A.2, residential projects with 60 or fewer dwelling units are exempt from inclusionary zoning;

2. Previous City Council actions removed affordable housing requirements for the Mad River Parkway Business Center and Janes Creek Partner (Q Street) Planned Developments; and

3. Lots five and six are significantly smaller in size and are therefore more affordable compared to the other six lots.
(b) Provision of development amenities such as:

1. Special attention given to the amount and design of common open space;

[The project is proposing that the stream and wetland setback areas be preserved and enhanced through a conservation easement that will also serve as a forest and watershed preserve. The proposed conservation easement represents approximately 71% of the total project site and will remain as permanent open space. The project encourages that the driveway and hardscape surfaces utilize pervious materials such as pervious paving or grasscrete blocks. Although this requirement does not directly result in increased open space, it does reduce the drainage runoff and result in a more pleasing appearance, contributing to the open space effect. The project is proposing Landscaping requirements that promote use of native plants which will also contribute to the overall aesthetic open space effect.]

2. Site disturbance;
[Special attention will be given to the private roadway so that it is as narrow as possible for emergency access, follows the contour of the land as much as possible, and is designed to minimize cut and fill while adhering to best practices to ensure long term beauty and serviceability. The roadway will also be designed to minimize collection and concentration of water. Building areas will conform to existing terrain as much as possible rather leveling large building pads and / or terraces. Site clearing will be concentrated in the clustered developed area. Every attempt will be made to cut as few of the trees as possible in the process of balancing the integrity of remaining trees, solar energy access, safety, fuels management, slope stability, and views from the development and views of the development.]

4. Architectural / Site Design merit;
[Green building practices will be employed in the development of the subdivision to minimize nonrenewable resource use and negative effects to the environment. Also, roof slopes and orientations will be designed to accommodate solar collectors for water heating and electric power generation to eliminate the added-on look of these devices. Concrete roofing tiles are proposed in this development to maximize beauty and longevity, and minimize leaching and disposal issues associated with asphalt shingles. Minimized water collection concentration and runoff will also be designed into homes and buildings. Permeable paving with colored patterned concrete and grass strips are proposed for use instead of standard asphalt paving for roadway and driveway construction. On natural pathways, residents will be able access the rest of the development without using the roadway. Finally, neighborhood design guidelines and a design review process are proposed to ensure that individual homes harmonize with each other within the context of a forested landscape.]

5. Energy-Efficient Construction;
[The proposed project contains various elements to reduce energy consumption including: built-in solar water heating and solar electric systems; site built tilt-up concrete thermal mass walls incorporating recycled Styrofoam; concrete thermal mass floors; multilayered built-in roll up thermal shades, and site built thermal glazing. The size of homes will be limited thus reducing energy consumed in materials manufacture as well as limiting ongoing energy use for the life of the buildings. Passive solar design has been a primary concern for the developers in lot spacing and layout, and will be included in the home

design guidelines.]

6. Special attention given to the amount and design of proposed landscaping; [The proposed project promotes a natural setting with the use of native plants. The project promotes “Design with Nature” concepts, and may be one of the most innovative natural residential designs that have been proposed for development in Arcata.]
Note. Numbers 7 and 8 were not included in original action.

9. Creation of jobs or housing for people of moderate, low or very low income; [Providing affordable housing has been considered an important value in developing Trillium Creek according to the developers. Of the eight residential lots proposed within this development, two lots are significantly smaller in size, therefore, more affordable than other lots will be reserved for low to moderate income households.]

10. Provision of bike facilities other than those required by other provisions of the code. [The developers are proposing that homeowners will have to include easily accessible bike storage and parking in new home designs.]
(c) Consideration of the following issues:
• Impacts on neighboring properties;
[Through its careful design with nature and an active homeowners’ association, the Trillium Creek Development will become a long-term positive investment within the community. A buffer of trees will remain on the slope between the houses and Arcata to the west. Very little changes to the view shed will be apparent from the Ridge Road area to Alliance Road; a natural buffer of trees will be maintained between the new development and neighboring properties.]

• Impacts on traffic and circulation patterns;
[The project will increase the use of the short section of Ridge Road between Mack Road and L.K. Wood Boulevard. Eight homes sites will not be an increase that is incompatible with the existing land use in the immediate area. The project will be located within walking distance to HSU and downtown Arcata. There is a sheltered bus stop on L.K. Wood Boulevard just north of the corner at Ridge Road.

The project will make a special effort to encourage alternative transportation by providing, among other things, extra bike racks, and facilitating ride sharing connections and combined errands.

It is projected that all of these factors will help reduce the number of motor vehicle trips generated by the project and may even reduce the vehicle trips generated within the surrounding neighborhoods. Trillium Creek will be designed as a cooperative community, and shared vehicle trips will be encouraged according to the developers.]
• Impacts on areas with steep slopes, waterways, wetlands or riparian areas; [Seventeen of Trillium Creek’s twenty-four acres (71%) will be in a permanent forest and watershed conservation easement. This area is not being developed and will be protected in a formal watershed and forest preserve that will protect steep slopes, waterways, and wetlands. A logging-damaged and silt covered stream will be restored.]
• Availability of land supply in base zone, if use other than that permitted or conditionally permitted is proposed.

[The availability of undeveloped, very low residentially zoned land is in short supply in Arcata. The subject site could become unique in that there are no existing clustered buildings in the Forest Hillside zoned neighborhoods currently providing the proposed use and benefits associated with this project].

II. REQUIRED SUBDIVISION FINDINGS:

The Land Use and Development Guide (LUDG) does not specify findings for approval of Tentative Subdivision Maps. However, pursuant to LUDG Section 2-0301.5(c) and the State Subdivision Map Act (Sec. 66474), the Planning Commission/City Council must deny approval of the Tentative Subdivision Map if it cannot make any of the findings II-A to II-G below. Therefore, in approving the subject Tentative Subdivision Map, the Planning Commission/City Council finds that the following statements are true for the reasons described and facts provided in the bracketed discussion following each statement:

II-A That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans; [As noted above in Section I-G, the proposed major subdivision map, together with the provisions for its design and improvements, is consistent with the GP:2020.] II-B That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans:
[See discussion in I-G, above.]
II-C That the site is physically suitable for the type of development. [The existing site is in a low to very low liquefaction hazard area, is outside of an earthquake fault hazard area, and is zoned and planned for low density residential development. The site is also outside of the Matthew’s Dam inundation area. The site is in a slope stability hazard area, and contains slopes in excess of 15%. A site specific geotechnical report and addendum for the subdivision and a geotechnical study for the proposed road alignment were prepared by Busch Geotechnical Consultants and provided for review through the environmental document (i.e., the Initial Study) for this project; a review of the reports revealed that development at the site is feasible. Expert public testimony from a geomorphologist also concurred with this analysis. The site is, therefore, physically suitable for the clustered residential development as proposed.]
II-D That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. [Consistent with Policy LU-1f, the proposed project utilizes the Planned Development procedures to carry out a residential infill development project within an urbanized area. The proposed lots are vacant, and have been planned and zoned for residential uses for a number of years. The project is a planned Forest Hillside (F/H) / Residential Very Low Density (R-VL) development and proposes single-family residential units on individual lots. The proposed project consists of eight lots on a site of 24.4 acres. 17 acres is proposed for a conservation easement to protect the creek and wetland areas on the site. This project will provide a unique variety of residential units for homeownership that are not common in Arcata. The project will also include two smaller lots that are inherently more affordable housing units. The project clusters the single-family residential units in order to provide larger open space areas, to avoid sensitive habitat areas, and to limit residential development on areas with a less than 15% slope.] II-E That the design of the subdivision, or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
[Consistent with General Plan:2020 (GP) Policy RC-2, this project proposes the creation of a 100-foot wide Streamside Protection Area for Trillium Creek within the proposed conservation easement. Seventyone percent of the subject site will be afforded protection through a conservation easement. The project also proposes a 50-foot wetland setback area consistent with GP Policy RC-3.]

II-F That the design of the subdivision, or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
[The proposed development is a residential subdivision for single-family development. The residences will connect to City water and sewer services. The increase in traffic will not result in traffic hazards as the existing access road to the subdivision operates at an acceptable level of service. A draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration that analyzed the project’s impact on public health was prepared and circulated. Mitigation Measures and Conditions of Approval are proposed to ensure protection of public health.]
II-G That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the governing body may approve a map if it finds that alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided, and that these will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public.
[An existing 50’ wide right of way and utility easement is located at the entrance to the subject site, and it affects proposed Lots 1, 2, and 3. This public access and utility easement serves the Jacobs properties.

The proposed Trillium Creek Development and associated improvements do not pose any conflicts within this existing right of way and utility easement.]
III. FINDINGS REQUIRED IN THE :WCP ZONE:

Per LUDG 1-0228.12 (Required Findings in the :WCP Zone). Development in or adjacent to wetlands shall be found to meet the following wetlands development standards if the facts prescribed are sufficient to establish:

III-A The project is in compliance with the Arcata General Plan. [The Arcata General Plan 2020 includes language in Policy RC-3C that “a Wetland Protection Area (WPA) shall be established to separate all permitted development from adjacent existing wetlands which are to be preserved in a natural state and new wetland areas which are to be created as a mitigation.” The existing wetland on the site will have a 50-foot setback established as part of the :WCP zone. Also see Finding I-G.]
III-B If located in the Coastal Zone, the project is in compliance with Section 30233 and all other applicable sections of the latest version California Coastal Act. [This project is not located within the Coastal Zone.]
III-C The project is in compliance with the "Statewide Interpretative Guidelines for Wetlands and other Wet Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas."
[A Wetland Delineation Study was done by a qualified professional in conformance with the "Statewide Interpretative Guidelines for Wetlands and other Wet Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas” and consultation was conducted with the Army Corps of Engineers.] IV. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS:

IV-A. Pursuant to an initial study report, the proposed project is found to not have a significant effect on the environment and a Mitigated Negative Declaration is adopted in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
[Prior to making a decision of the project application, the Planning Commission/City Council has received and considered the Initial Study Report and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral comments thereon received at or before the public hearings conducted since March 2008. The Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted herein reflects the Planning Commission’s, City

Council’s, and the City of Arcata staff’s independent judgment and analysis, such that:

1. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines and applicable state and local law. A Notice of Intent to Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration was provided in accordance with the foregoing.

2. The administrative record for the final Mitigated Negative Declaration includes the Initial Study Report (with attachments), the written and oral comments received, and the response to said comments. The Arcata Community Development Department, located at 736 “F” Street, Arcata, is the custodian of the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission/City Council’s decision is based.

3. The Initial Study shows that the project could potentially cause significant effects on the environment, but that modifications to the project and mitigation measures agreed to by the applicant are sufficient, in light of the whole record before the Agency, to reduce or avoid the effects or to mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur. To illustrate this Finding, the Initial Study addressed potential hydrology, geology, and soils concerns. The site is in a slope stability hazard area, and contains slopes in excess of 15%. A site specific geotechnical report and addendum for the subdivision and a geotechnical study for the proposed road alignment were prepared by Busch Geotechnical Consultants and provided for review through the environmental document (i.e., the Initial Study) for this project; a review of the reports revealed that development at the site is feasible with the incorporation of appropriate mitigation measures. Expert public testimony from a geomorphologist also concurred with this analysis. The Initial Study also addressed the need for a Drainage Plan to detail storm water runoff and water quality issues. Conditions of Approval associated with this project have incorporated the above identified mitigations into the Development Plan for the Trillium Creek Development.

4. There is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the Agency, that the project as mitigated may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. To illustrate this Finding, scientific and empirical analysis on soil characteristics and slope conditions for this project have been provided through expert testimony before the Planning Commission and the City Council since March 2008; expert testimony to challenge the analysis provided by Busch Geotechnical Consultants and Michael Furniss has not been documented or provided to date for inclusion into the record on this project. Furthermore, the scientific and detailed empirical slope and soil analysis that would work to support General Plan: 2020 Policy PS-3c (Hillside Development Standards) has not been substantiated within the Program EIR for General Plan: 2020; detailed soil profiles, soil characteristics, and soil limitations that could restrict development on slopes greater than 15% are not evident within pages 5-1 to 5-9 of the Program EIR or within the Appendices of the Program EIR. Also absent from the adopted General Plan is a referenced Slope Stability Hazard Map (Figure PS-b), as identified on page 6-89 of the Arcata General Plan:
2020. Nine different soil types in the Arcata area are identified by name only on page 5-6 of the Program EIR; potential health and safety concerns associated with slope and soil instability are not adequately addressed within Chapter 5 (Natural Environment and Hazards). For example, detailed flood studies by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and detailed fault zone studies by the California Division of Mines and Geology assist in providing guidelines to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public from known hazards. This body of knowledge and analysis for these known and identifiable hazards are referenced in the Program EIR. However, the same level of detail to support a similar regulatory environment for slope and soil instability concerns is absent from the environmental document for General Plan: 2020. In light of the whole record before the Agency, there is no substantial evidence to require further environmental reviews or to deny this project based upon non-compliance with specific development standards embodied within a General Plan; specific development standards are normally an implementation tool reserved for a Zoning Ordinance or a Land Use Code.

5. The Mitigation Measures for the project are incorporated in Conditions of Approval of the Planned Development Permit and Tentative Tract Map Subdivision approval. The method and program for reporting on or monitoring the project changes and mitigation measures are incorporated in the Initial Study.

6. The Initial Study Report is a complete and adequate informational document and the Mitigated Negative Declaration is hereby adopted.]
IV-B. The City concludes that the proposed use will not adversely impact wildlife and finds that this project will have a “de minimus” impact on fish and wildlife. [State law (AB 3158) requires special findings where minimal fish or wildlife impacts are expected as a result of a project. To respond to the proposed development, sensitive habitat areas on the project site will be protected through a Streamside Protection Area, a Wetland Protection Area, and a 17-acre conservation easement. Information provided in the Initial Study support this conclusion as well as the referral comments on this project from Gordon Leppig of the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG). As a recommended Condition of Approval for this project, the applicant shall make payment for the required DFG fees that assist in defraying the costs of managing and protecting California’s fish and wildlife resources.

Note: Senate Bill 1535 no longer allows a lead agency to exempt a project from filing the DFG fees, or make a “de minimus” impact finding. Nonetheless, as noted above, the recommended Conditions of Approval requires the applicant to pay the DFG filing fees.]

Exhibit 3

STAFF REPORT – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Merritt Perry, City Manager
PREPARER: Danielle Allred, Contracts and Special Projects Manager DATE: August 20, 2025
TITLE: Introduce Ordinance No. 1582 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code Relating to Dogs at Large, Service Animals, Dog Licenses, and Dog Impoundment, Title V–Sanitation & Health, and Title X–Public Property.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Council introduce Ordinance No. 1582, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code Relating to Dogs at Large, Service Animals, Dog Licenses, and Dog Impoundment, Title V––Sanitation & Health, and Title X– –Public Property; waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only.

INTRODUCTION:

The purpose of this ordinance is to update the City’s laws pertaining to dog leash requirements, dogs in the downtown areas, and dog licensing fees, to recognize and accommodate service animals and their handlers. This ordinance would also create leash law exceptions for designated dog parks and for dogs assisting peace officers. Additionally, the ordinance would update local code sections pertaining to holding periods of impounded dogs to be consistent with the California Food & Agriculture Code.

BACKGROUND:

Sections of the Arcata Municipal Code pertaining to dogs at large, dog licensing, and dog impoundment are outdated and require revision to remain consistent with state and federal laws. For example, the code section establishing Arcata’s leash law was adopted in 1981, prior to passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, and updated language is needed to recognize and accommodate service animals and their handlers.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed updates within the ordinance would establish exemptions for service animals to be permitted in areas where other dogs are not typically allowed, as well as leash law exemptions for service animals and their handlers, when the handler of a service animal has a disability that prevents them using a leash or similar device, or when the use of such a device would interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of its trained tasks. Proposed updates also include exemptions from dog licensing fees – but not the licensing requirement itself – for service animals.

The ordinance would also create leash law exceptions for dogs assisting peace officers, and for dogs in designated dog parks, such as the recently established dog park in Valley West.

Code sections pertaining to hold times for impounded dogs are also outdated, and the proposed revisions would bring Arcata’s municipal code in line with the California Food & Agriculture Code, as well as the practices of the Humboldt County Animal Shelter, operated by the County Sheriff Department with whom the City contracts for animal shelter services.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

If introduced, the ordinance may then be considered for adoption at the Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting on September 3, 2025. If adopted, the ordinance would bring outdated sections of the municipal code into compliance with state and federal laws.

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

No budgetary impact. There is already an existing practice that exempts service animals from dog licensing fees.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

1. Open the Public Hearing.

2. Receive a staff report and review questions with staff.

3. Open public comment.

4. Close public comment/the public hearing.

5. Motion to Introduce Ordinance No. 1582, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending the Arcata Municipal Code Relating to Dogs at Large, Service Animals, Dog Licenses, and Dog Impoundment, Title V––Sanitation & Health, and Title X––Public Property; waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Ordinance No. 1582

ORDINANCE NO. 1582

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA AMENDING

THE ARCATA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DOGS AT LARGE, SERVICE ANIMALS, DOG LICENSES, AND DOG IMPOUNDMENT, TITLE V––SANITATION & HEALTH, AND TITLE X––PUBLIC PROPERTY
The City Council of the City of Arcata does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Article 1––Dogs––Generally, of Chapter 2––Animals, of Title V–– Sanitation & Health, is hereby amended as shown by the following strikethrough for deleted text and bold double underscore for new text (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by “* * *”):

ARTICLE 1—DOGS—GENERALLY
SEC. 5201. Definitions. Whenever in this Article the following terms are used, they shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, unless it is apparent from the context thereof that a different meaning is intended.

Animal Control Officer. The person charged by this Article with the administration and enforcement of the provisions hereof, and whose employment is provided for herein or otherwise by the City together with such deputies as may be allowed to the Animal Control Officer by the City Council. If this position is unfilled, the Animal Control officer shall be an assigned police officer.

Enclosure. “Enclosure” means a fence or structure suitable to prevent the entry of young children, and which is suitable to confine a vicious dog in conjunction with other measures that may be taken by the owner or keeper, such as tethering the dog within the enclosure. The enclosure shall be securely locked and have secure sides, top, and bottom sufficient to prevent the animal from escaping.

Hearing Entity/Officer. For the purpose of this Article the Hearing Entity or Officer shall be the City Manager’s appointee.

Impounded. Having been received into the custody of any Animal Control Officer.

Owner/Keeper. Any person keeping or harboring or having custody or control over any dog for fifteen consecutive days shall be deemed to be the owner of such dog within the meaning of this Article, except for a person temporarily fostering a dog up for adoption and except for any veterinarian duly licensed and practicing as such, and having in his possession or control any dog for the purpose of treatment.

Owner or Keeper’s Property. For purposes of defining Potentially Dangerous, Vicious and Public Nuisance Dogs, the Owner or Keeper’s property includes that property over which the owner or keeper has the exclusive possession and use.

Peace Officer. A person meeting the requirements of Penal Code section 830.

Potentially Dangerous Dog. “Potentially Dangerous Dog” means any of the following:
(a) Any dog which, when unprovoked, on two separate occasions within the prior 36-month period, engages in any behavior that requires a defensive action by any person to prevent bodily injury when the person and the dog are off the property of the Owner or Keeper of the dog.
(b) Any dog, which, when unprovoked, bites a person causing a less Severe injury than as defined in this Section 5201.
(c) Any dog which, when unprovoked, on two separate occasions within the prior thirty-six (36) month period, has killed, seriously bitten, inflicted injury or otherwise caused injury attacking a domestic animal off of the property of the Owner or Keeper of the dog.

Public Nuisance Dog. “Public Nuisance Dog” means any dog that gives offense to human senses or substantially interferes with the rights of persons, other than its owner or keeper, to the enjoyment of life or property. The term shall include, but not be limited to, any dog which:
(a) On three (3) separate occasions within a thirty-six (36) month period has been cited, or Impounded for being off its Owner or Keeper’s Property in violation of any state or local law prohibiting the running at large of dogs. (b) Causes damage to the property of anyone other than its Owner or Keeper. (c) Harasses or intimidates persons on public property or private property other than owned or under the control of its Owner or Keeper. (d) Repeatedly chases vehicles that are not on its Owner or Keeper’s Property. (e) Makes disturbing noises such as barking, howling, whining, or other utterances to the annoyance, disturbance, or discomfort of neighbors or others in the vicinity of the property where the dog is maintained.
(f) Has been allowed by its Owner or Keeper to produce odors that annoy, disturb or cause discomfort to persons in the vicinity of the property where the dog is maintained.
(g) Is one of a number of dogs or other animals maintained on the property owned or controlled by its Owner or Keeper so as to be offensive to persons or dangerous to the public health, safety or welfare.
(h) Has, when unprovoked, bitten any person who is lawfully on the Owner or Keeper’s Property causing minor injury.

Service Animal. Any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. The work or task a service animal has been trained to provide must be directly related to the individual’s disability. Emotional support or comfort animals are not service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or this Article.

Severe Injury. “Severe injury” means any physical injury to a human being that results in muscle tears, or disfiguring lacerations or requires multiple sutures or corrective cosmetic surgery. Unlicensed Dog. Any dog for which the license for the current year as provided in this Article has not been obtained, or any dog to which the tag provided for in this Article is not attached.

Vicious Dog.
“Vicious dog” means any of the following:
(a) Any dog owned or harbored for the purpose of dog fighting; or (b) Any dog seized under Section 599aa of the Penal Code and upon sustaining of a conviction of the Owner or Keeper under subdivision (a) of Section 597.5 of the Penal Code.
(c) Any dog which, when unprovoked, in an aggressive manner inflicts Severe Injury or kills a human being.
(d) Any dog previously determined and currently listed as a Potentially Dangerous Dog, which, after its Owner or Keeper has been notified of this determination, continues the behavior defined as Potentially Dangerous or is maintained in violation of this Article.
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SEC. 5207. Dogs not to run at large.

Whether or not a dog is licensed under this Article, it shall be unlawful for any owner of, or person in charge of or in control of, any dog, to suffer or permit a dog to be in the City unless such dog be securely enclosed in a pen, a fenced yard or other enclosure, or securely tethered, or on a leash.

This section shall not apply to any official City of Arcata Police Dog while on patrol dogs assisting Peace Officers engaged in law enforcement duties. This section shall not apply to areas within the city specifically set aside and posted for the exercise of animals. This section shall not apply to service animals when the handler of the service animal has a disability that prevents them using a harness, leash or tether, or these devices interfere with the service animal’s safe,

effective performance of tasks; the service animal must be otherwise under the handler’s control such as by voice control, signals, or other effective means. * * *
SEC. 5210. Dogs not permitted in Downtown Areas.

A. It shall be unlawful for the owner or person in charge of or in control of a dog to permit such dog, either leashed or unleashed, to enter, or be in or upon the Downtown Business District. The Downtown Business District is defined as that area bordered by 7th Street to the South, 11th Street to the north, J Street to the west, and Highway 101 to the east. The bordering streets and their adjacent sidewalks are considered to be within the restricted area. This prohibition shall not apply to: persons with seeing-eye dogs, police service dogs

1. service animals, including service animals not on a harness, leash, or tether when the handler of the service animal has a disability that prevents them using these devices, or these devices interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of tasks;

2. dogs assisting Peace Officers engaged in law enforcement duties; or

3. dogs on leashes who are passing through, directly en route to another destination, those portions of the Downtown Business District that lie outside the Plaza area delineated by the centerlines of 8th and 9th Streets and G and H Streets.

B. It shall be unlawful for the owner, or person in charge of, or in control of a dog to permit such dog, either leashed or unleashed, to enter, or be in or upon that area north of the Downtown Business District described as follows: Beginning at 11th Street, extending northward, from the westerly sides of H Street and Highway 101, to Sunset Avenue, inclusive of sidewalks, and additionally, including the 18th Street bridge and pathways crossing Highway 101 from G Street to L. K. Wood Boulevard. This prohibition shall not apply to: persons with seeing-eye dogs, police service dogs

1. service animals, including service animals not on a harness, leash, or tether when the handler of the service animal has a disability that prevents them using these devices, or these devices interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of tasks;

2. dogs assisting Peace Officers engaged in law enforcement duties; or

3. dogs on leashes who are passing through the area defined herein directly en route to another destination.

SEC. 5211. Disposal of Dog Waste.

A. Any person owning, possessing, harboring or having the care, charge, control or custody of any dog shall immediately remove and thereafter dispose of any fecal matter deposited by said dog on public property or private property of another. For the purpose of this section, dog fecal matter shall be immediately removed by placing said matter in a closed or sealed container and thereafter disposing of it by depositing said matter in a trash receptacle, sanitary disposal unit or other closed or sealed container. The matter shall not be disposed of in a private trash container without the permission of the container's owner.

B. This section shall not apply to blind persons accompanied by a dog service animal used for their assistance.

C. Violation of this section shall be an infraction.

SECTION 2. Article 2––Licenses, of Chapter 2––Animals, of Title V––Sanitation & Health, is hereby amended as shown by the following strikethrough for deleted text and bold double underscore for new text (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by “* * *”):

ARTICLE 2—LICENSES
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SEC. 5221. License required.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep or harbor any dog over six (6) months of age within the City for a period of time more than 15 days, unless they first procure a license therefor.

SEC. 5222. TaxLicense fee amount. A. The owner of every dog within the incorporated area of the City shall pay annually a license tax fee thereon at such rate as may be established by resolution of the City Council, except that any such license fee amount shall be reduced as specified in said resolution for a dog if a certificate is presented from a licensed veterinarian that the dog has been spayed or neutered.

B. Exemptions from the license fee include the following:

1. Service animals, while so owned and used. Service animals are not exempt from the license requirement, or from obtaining any required vaccination or identification tag or device.
(a) Whenever a person applies for an assistance dog identification tag, the person must sign an affidavit stating as follows:

By affixing my signature to this affidavit, I hereby declare I fully understand that Section 365.7 of the Penal Code prohibits any person to knowingly and fraudulently represent themselves, through verbal or written notice, to be the Owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide dog, signal dog or service dog, as defined in subdivisions (d), (e), and (f) respectively, of Section 365.5 of the Penal Code and paragraph (6) of subdivision (b) of Section 54.1 of the Civil Code, and that a violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by both that imprisonment and fine.
(b) Upon the death or retirement of an assistance dog, the owner or person in possession of the assistance dog identification tag must immediately return the identification tag to the department that issued the tag.

2. A license fee will not be levied for any dog license issued to a licensed service-animal training organization or dog owner when such dog is currently enrolled in a service-animal training program with a licensed training organization.

3. Dogs that are certified in writing by a licensed veterinarian as not being suitable subjects for sterilizing due to health or age reasons will be assessed the reduced altered license fee for as long as the licensed veterinarian deems the dog not suitable for sterilization. If the dog, at a later date, is determined by the veterinarian to be suitable for sterilization but the dog remains unsterilized, then the license fee will increase to the current standard license fee amount.

4. A license fee will not be collected or received for any dog license issued for a dog used in active duty status with a governmental law enforcement agency.

Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the access of any person in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

SEC. 5223. Payment. Each license taxfee imposed by this Article shall be paid annually after the dog is first licensed within the City, and shall be paid to the City ClerkFinance Department and shall be due and payable in advance on the day and month of the then current rabies vaccination date of each year. A grace period of thirty (30) days shall be allowed in the payment of this taxfee.

SEC. 5224. Penalties for failure to pay taxfee when due.

For failure to pay a license taxfee when due, the City ClerkFinance Department shall add on a One Hundred Percent one hundred percent (100%) penalty in addition to the regular license taxfee amount, beginning on the thirty-first (31st) day after the day and month of the then current rabies vaccination date of each year, or on the thirty-first (31st) day after the dog is brought into the City.

SEC. 5225. Same—Duty to collect.

It shall be the duty of the City ClerkFinance Department to collect the license taxesfees provided for in this Article.

SEC. 5226. Same—Refunds.

No license taxfee paid by virtue of the provisions of this Article shall be returned or refunded without the approval of the City ClerkFinance Director.

SEC. 5227. Issuance.

It shall be the duty of the City ClerkFinance Department to issue the licenses provided for in this Article.
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SEC. 5231. Same—Duplicates.

A duplicate of a lost dog license tag may be procured upon exhibition of the original license document and payment of twenty- five cents therefor such rate as may be established by resolution of the City Council.
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SEC. 5236. Records.

It shall be the duty of the City ClerkFinance Department to keep a record of each license issued pursuant to this Article.

SECTION 3. Article 3––Impoundment, of Chapter 2––Animals, of Title V––Sanitation & Health, is hereby amended as shown by the following strikethrough for deleted text and bold double underscore for new text (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by “* * *”):

ARTICLE 3—IMPOUNDMENT
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SEC. 5255. Right to redeem—Licensed dog.

Any licensed impounded dog may be redeemed by the owner thereof within three (3) four (4) business days after it is impounded.

SEC. 5256. Same—Unlicensed dog.

Any unlicensed impounded dog may be redeemed within three (3) four (4) business days

after it is impounded.
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SEC. 5258. Destruction of impounded dogs.

The Animal Control Officer may, by humane methods, summarily destroy:
(1) Any impounded dog that is suffering from an incurable, dangerous or contagious disease;
(2) Any impounded unlicensed vicious dog;
(3) Any impounded licensed dog that is not redeemed within three (3) four (4) business days from the date of the notice given under Section 5253 of this Code, not including the day of impoundment. The dog shall, before the euthanasia of that animal, be released to a nonprofit, as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, animal rescue, or adoption organization if requested by the organization before the scheduled euthanasia of that animal; (4) Any impounded unlicensed dog that is not redeemed within three (3) four (4) business days after notice has been given under Section 5254 of this Code, not including the day of impoundment. The dog shall, before the euthanasia of that animal, be released to a nonprofit, as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, animal rescue, or adoption organization if requested by the organization before the scheduled euthanasia of that animal.

SEC. 5259. Sale of impounded dogs—Authority—Licensed dogs.

If any licensed impounded dog is not redeemed within three (3) four (4) business days from the date of the notice given under Section 5253 of this Code the Animal Control Officer may sell such dog.

SEC. 5260. Same—Unlicensed dogs.

If any impounded unlicensed dog is not redeemed within three four (4) business days after notice has been given under Section 5254 of this Code, the Animal Control Officer may sell such dog.
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SECTION 4. Article 6––Other Animals, of Chapter 2––Animals, of Title V––Sanitation & Health, is hereby amended as shown by the following strikethrough for deleted text and bold double underscore for new text (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by “* * *”):

ARTICLE 6—OTHER ANIMALS
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SEC. 5311. Livestock not to run at large.

The running at large of any horse, mule, donkey, cow, hog, sheep, goat or cattle of any kind, in or upon any street, avenue, alley or any public place, or upon the property of another where the same have no right to be, is hereby declared to be a nuisance, and it shall be unlawful for the owner or person in charge of any such animal to suffer or permit the same to so run at large. This section shall not apply to miniature horses under the Americans with Disabilities Act. * * *
SECTION 5. Section 10008––Animals prohibited, of Chapter 1––Parks and Grounds, of Title X––Public Property, is hereby amended as shown by the following strikethrough for deleted text and bold double underscore for new text (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by “* * *”):
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SEC. 10008. Animals prohibited.

Unless otherwise prohibited permitted by resolution of the City Council, it shall be unlawful for any person to ride, lead, or let loose any cattle, horse, mule, goat, sheep, swine or fowl or animal of any kind in any public park. However, it shall not be unlawful to maintain lead dogs that are maintained on a leash not in excess of six (6) feet.

This section shall not apply to areas within the city specifically set aside and posted for the exercise of animals. This section shall not apply to dogs assisting Peace Officers engaged in law enforcement duties. This section shall not apply to service animals when the handler of the service animal has a disability that prevents them using a harness, leash or tether, or these devices interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of tasks. This section shall not apply to miniature horses under the Americans with Disabilities Act. * * *
SECTION 6. Section 10615––Leash Laws, of Chapter 3––Regulations for Use of the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, of Title X––Public Property, is hereby amended as shown by the following strikethrough for deleted text and bold double underscore for new text (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by “* * *”):
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SEC. 10615. Leash law.

The Arcata leash law for animals will be strictly enforced at the site. This section shall not apply to service animals when the handler of the service animal has a disability that prevents them using a harness, leash or tether, or these devices interfere with the service animal’s safe,

effective performance of tasks. This section shall not apply to any dogs assisting Peace Officers engaged in law enforcement duties.
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SECTION 7. Section 10715––Leash Laws, of Chapter 4––Regulations for Use of the Aldergrove Marsh, of Title X––Public Property, is hereby amended as shown by the following strikethrough for deleted text and bold double underscore for new text (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by “* * *”):
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SEC. 10715. Leash law.

The Arcata leash law for animals will be strictly enforced at the site. This section shall not apply to service animals when the handler of the service animal has a disability that prevents them using a harness, leash or tether, or these devices interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of tasks. This section shall not apply to any dogs assisting Peace Officers engaged in law enforcement duties.
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SECTION 8: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid under law.

SECTION 9: Limitation of Actions. Any action to challenge the validity or legality of any provision of this ordinance on any grounds shall be brought by court action commenced within thirty (30) days of the date of adoption of this ordinance.

SECTION 10: CEQA. The proposed regulatory amendments clarify existing policy consistent with State law. The amendments provide clarity related to which types of animals are allowed in public places with an emphasis on service animals. The regulatory change does not directly or indirectly cause a physical change to the environment. As such, the amendments are not a “project” as defined by CEQA. Therefore, this action is not subject to CEQA.

SECTION 11: Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its final passage, provided it is published pursuant to Government Code section 36933 in a newspaper of general circulation within fifteen (15) days after its adoption.

DATE: , 2025
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_______________________________ City Clerk, City of Arcata Mayor, City of Arcata CLERK’S CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1582, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata, Humboldt County, California, held on the __ day of ____, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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City Clerk, City of Arcata