City Council - Study Session - February 26, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Mayor White read a statement acknowledging that Arcata sat on ancestral Wiyot land.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Varley called roll.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor White invited public comment.
Public Comment
: Joanne McGarry.
Mayor White closed the public comment period.
5. DISCUSSION
a.
Discuss Committee and Council Goals, and Priority Projects for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
1. Attachment A - City Council Goals.pdf
2. Attachment B - City Council Priority Projects 2025-26 Updated Status.pdf Co-Founder of FlashVote Kevin Lyons gave a presentation regarding the results of a community survey to the Council and Committee Chairs.
Discussion was had between the City Council and Committee Chairs. Goals and topics that were touched on during this discussion included:
Planning Commission: Local Coastal Program recommendations and redevelopment in the Valley West area.
Energy Committee: Collaboration with Humboldt County on the Regional Climate Action plan and a focus on shifting to electric options with regard to transportation energy.
Wetlands & Creeks Committee: Supporting aquatic habitat and water quality, collaboration with Cal Poly Humboldt, and strengthening coordination with other committees.
Transportation Safety Committee: Solidifying project ideas regarding safety improvements and updating the pedestrian and bicycle plan.
Forest Management Committee: Updates to infrastructure, the protection of long-term ecological quality, and the continued effort to enhance partnership with Cal Poly Humboldt.
Transactions & Use Tax Oversight Committee: History of the committee, the allocation of City funds for roadway improvements and Police expenditures, and the system in place for Measure H oversight.
Parks & Recreation Committee: An ADA accessible parameter trail, the basketball court at Redwood Park, and wayfinding signs at the Arcata Marsh and Sanctuary.
Historic Landmarks Committee: Preservation of properties and signage for historical sites.
Assistant City Manager Miller led a review of 2025/2026 City Council goals and priority projects.
Mayor White invited public comment.
Public comment
: an unidentified member of the audience, and Joanne McGarry.
Mayor White closed the public comment period.
No Council action was taken. There was a presentation and discussion only for this item.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,