Agenda packet, first session — Arcata City Council, June 17, 2026 (part 1 of 3)

CITY OF ARCATA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 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. Proclamation in Recognition of Juneteenth, June 19, 2026. b. Certificate of Appreciation for Michael Furniss for His Over Seventeen Years of Service to the City of Arcata.

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 June 3, 2026. c. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 3, 2026. d. Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements.
e. Make a Continued Finding that Emergency Procurement to Repair Failed Culverts at 4700 West End Road is Necessary; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents.

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f. Approve the Project Plans and Award a Contract for the First Street Lift Station Improvement Project to Wahlund Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $1,696,650; Adopt a Categorical CEQA Exemption; and Approve Necessary and Associated Related Actions. g. Adopt Resolution No. 256-70 Approving A Letter of Agreement Between the City of Arcata and Operating Engineers Local 3 to Amend the 2025–2027 Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Medical Benefits; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents. h. Approve a Contract Amendment with SHN Consulting Engineers for $20,870 for Environmental Support Services Around Phase 1 of the Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facilities Upgrade Project; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Applicable Documents.
i. Approve Purchase of Valves from Frank A. Olsen Company for the First Street Lift Station Improvement Project in the Amount of $89,505.58; and Approve Necessary and Associated Related Actions.
j. Award a Research Contract in the Amount of $89,300 to Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation for Academic/Engineering Services at the Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facility and Approve Necessary and Associated Related Actions. k. Authorize the Purchase of Three Avtec Radio Dispatch Consoles from Day Wireless Systems in the Amount of $169,549; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents.
l. Approve a Contract Amendment in the Amount of $307,482 to GHD, Inc., for Additional Engineering and Design Services for the US 101 and Sunset Avenue Interchange Improvements Project; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Applicable Documents. m. Approve a Contract Amendment with Carollo Engineers in the Sum of $310,100 for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Phase 1 Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facilities Upgrade Project; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents.

10. OLD BUSINESS
a. Public Hearing for Closeout of Arcata’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant number 22-CDBG-PL-20035: Accomplishment, Disencumbrance, and Acceptance of the Valley West Neighborhood Center Assessment.

11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Appoint Two New Members to the Planning Commission for One Term Expiring March 31, 2027, and One Term Expiring March 31, 2028.
b. Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution No. 256-75 Confirming the Report of 2025 Lien Letter Recipients of Delinquent Garbage Account Fees. c. Public Hearing to Consider Establishing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Appropriations Limit (“Gann Limit”) by Adopting Resolution No. 256-73. d. Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution No. 256-74 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget; and Approve the City of Arcata 2026-2027 Legislative Platform. e. Adopt CEQA Common Sense Exemption for Ordinance No. 1587; and Introduce Ordinance No. 1587, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending Title II of the Arcata Municipal Code Regarding Design Approval Authority for Public Improvement Projects.

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f. Introduce Ordinance No. 1588, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Amending Chapter 2 (Sewers) and Chapter 3 (Water) of Title VII (Public Works) of the Arcata Municipal Code to Align Collection Enforcement for Solid Waste, Wastewater, and Water Services and Correcting Section 5430 (Rates and Charges) of Chapter 3 (Solid Waste Management) of Title V (Sanitation and Health).
g. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 256-63 Placing Renewal of Measure G Three-Fourths (3/4) Cent Transactions and Use Tax Measure on the November 3, 2026, Ballot. h. Adopt Resolution No. 256-66 Calling for a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026, and Detailing Associated Policies and Actions; and Consider Appointing a Subcommittee to Draft a Primary Argument in Favor of the Sales Tax Measure.

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. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

14. 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.

15. DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

16. CLOSED SESSION

17. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS

18. 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.

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Proclamation

in Recognition of

JUNETEENTH
June 19, 2026
WHEREAS, the City of Arcata recognizes June 19—Juneteenth—as an important day in American history, marking the date in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were informed of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth stands as a symbol of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward justice and equality for Black Americans; and
WHEREAS, Black residents of Humboldt County have made and continue to make significant contributions to the cultural, educational, civic, and economic life of our region, often in the face of historical and ongoing barriers, including underrepresentation and experiences of racial bias; and
WHEREAS, acknowledging our shared history and the realities of past and present inequities is essential to building a more inclusive and thriving community for all; and WHEREAS, the City of Arcata supports continued efforts to ensure equitable access to opportunity for Black residents, including the pursuit of strategies that improve access to education, economic development, housing, and land-based initiatives; and WHEREAS, Juneteenth is an opportunity not only to reflect on the struggles for freedom and civil rights, but also to celebrate the strength, creativity, and leadership of Black communities throughout our region and nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Arcata hereby recognizes June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth, and encourages all residents to reflect on the meaning of this day, to learn from our collective history, and to support efforts that advance equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all—especially Black residents who have helped shape the fabric of our community.

Dated: June 17, 2026
Kimberley White, Mayor

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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
for

MICHAEL FURNISS
for His Over Seventeen Years of Service to the City of Arcata WHEREAS, Michael Furniss was first appointed to the Forest Management Committee on July 31, 2008, and served diligently through March 2026, serving as Chair from February 2014 to February 2019 and again from July 2024 until March 2026; and
WHEREAS, Michael’s background in hydrology and watershed science with his boundary spanning expertise in the realms of climate change and carbon markets were indispensable to his approach as a Committee Member; and
WHEREAS, Michael’s holistic approach to sustainable forest management was focused on ensuring the ecological, social, and economic components of community-based forestry were always at the forefront of managing the Arcata Community Forest; and
WHEREAS, Michael’s role as an adjunct professor at Cal Poly Humboldt helped expand student involvement and experience on the ground assessing forest roads and infrastructure in the Arcata Community Forest; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Management Committee includes members with expertise across a range of forestry topics and Michael’s broad expertise in watershed science and carbon sequestration combined with a deep love for Arcata will leave a lasting legacy on the City’s approach to management of the Community Forest; and
WHEREAS, the Council, his fellow Committee Members, and staff wish to thank Michael for his significant contributions, dedicated service and engaging annual reports to the Council over the past seventeen plus years. We will miss seeing Michael at Committee meetings at 7:00 a.m.! NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA hereby expresses its appreciation to Michael Furniss for serving the people of Arcata for over seventeen years. We wish him the best and commemorate his release from service as of March 31, 2026.

Dated: June 17, 2026

Kimberley White, Mayor

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1 CITY OF ARCATA

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
Date:

Location:

June 3, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

City Manager's Conference Room
736 F Street, Arcata

Present: Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar, Councilmember Matthews, Councilmember Schaefer, Councilmember Stillman

Absent: Mayor White
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Miller, Director of Community Development Loya, Assistant City Engineer Caisse
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 4:30 p.m. with Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on May 29, 2026.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.

There being none, Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.

3. CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: Portion of Assessor's Parcel No. 507-081-038. Agency Negotiator: Merritt Perry, City Manager, or City Manager Designee. Negotiating Party: 42 Real Estate.

Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.

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

4. OPEN SESSION—COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS
a. Interview Two Applicants for Two Vacancies on the Wetlands and Creeks Committee with Terms Expiring March 31, 2028, and March 31, 2029.

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2 The Council returned to open session at 4:47 p.m.

RECESS: The Council recessed from 4:47 p.m. to 5:04 p.m.

The Council interviewed Julie Weeder for a vacancy on the Wetlands and Creeks Committee.
b. Interview One Applicant for One of Two Vacancies on the Energy Committee for Either a Term Expiring September 30, 2027, or a Term Expiring September 30, 2028.

The Council interviewed Alex Fukuchi for a vacancy on the Energy Committee. c. Interview Three Applicants for One Vacancy on the Forest Management Committee with a Term Expiring March 31, 2029.

The Council interviewed Henry (Hank) Harrison, Eamon Engber, and Hugh Scanlon for one vacancy on the Forest Management Committee.

5. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: Portion of Assessor's Parcel No. 507-081-038. Agency Negotiator: Merritt Perry, City Manager, or City Manager Designee. Negotiating Party: 42 Real Estate.

Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.

The Council entered the Chamber at 6:04 p.m.

RECESS: The Council recessed from 6:04 p.m. to 6:07 p.m.

During the regular City Council meeting of June 3, 2026, Vice Mayor AtkinsSalazar stated that there was no Council action to report out from this closed session item.

6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Rhea Varley
City Clerk

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1 CITY OF ARCATA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES
June 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Council Chamber
736 F Street, Arcata

Present: Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar, Councilmember Matthews, Councilmember Schaefer, Councilmember Stillman

Absent: Mayor White
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Miller, Director of Community Development Loya, Director of Environmental Services Sinkhorn, Deputy Director of Environmental Services—Community Services Benvie, IT and Digital Media Specialist Carrillo, City Clerk Varley, Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Redfern
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 6:07 p.m. as a hybrid meeting, via teleconference utilizing Zoom Video Communications and in person, with Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on May 29, 2026.
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1. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar read a statement acknowledging that Arcata sat on ancestral Wiyot land.

2. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Varley called roll.

4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
a. Proclamation in Recognition of World Oceans Day, June 8, 2026.

Councilmember Schaefer read the proclamation and presented it to Jeffrey Steinkamp, Humboldt Surfrider committee member.
b. Proclamation in Celebration of the Fourth of July Jubilee, July 4, 2026.

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2 Councilmember Stillman read the proclamation and presented it to the Executive Director of the Arcata Chamber of Commerce, Meredith Maier. c. Proclamation Designating June 7–13, 2026, as the Week of the Oyster.

Councilmember Matthews read the proclamation and presented it to the Executive Director of the Arcata Chamber of Commerce, Meredith Maier. d. Proclamation Recognizing June 2026 as National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.

Councilmember Schaefer read the proclamation and presented it to Northern California Alzheimer's Association volunteer Julie Perez. e. Proclamation Recognizing June 2026 as Pride Month.

Councilmember Matthews read the proclamation and presented it to Julie Tyler, Youth Mentor and Policy Specialist for Queer Humboldt.

5. REPORT BY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE
There was none.

6. STAFF REPORTS
a. Receive an Update Regarding the City's Excessive Residential Electricity Users Tax from Deputy Director of Environmental Services—Community Services Emily Benvie.

Deputy Director of Environmental Services—Community Services Benvie provided an update regarding the City's Excessive Residential Electricity Users Tax.

7. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS [EARLY - TIME LIMITED] Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.

Public comment: Carly Tambling, and Darius Eversol.

Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the oral and written communications [early - time limited] period.

8. N/A
None.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.

Public Comment: Joanne McGarry.

Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.

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3 MATTHEWS MOVED AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE
CONSENT CALENDAR [FOR JUNE 3, 2026, AS PRESENTED, ITEMS A THROUGH M].

Director of Environmental Services Sinkhorn responded to inquiries and comments from the council

THE MOTION PASSED ON A FOUR-TO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSENCE. AYES: ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN.

NOES: NONE. ABSENT: WHITE. 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 Study Session of May 13, 2026.
c. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting of May 20, 2026. d. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of May 20, 2026. e. Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements.
f. Award a Contract for the 2026 Digester Cleaning Project to Synagro-WWT, Inc. in the Amount of $462,885.80; and Approve Necessary and Associated Related Actions.
g. Make a Continued Finding that Emergency Procurement to Repair Failed Culverts at 4700 West End Road is Necessary; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents.
h. Approve an Amendment to the Contract with Civic Possible for the Economic Strategic Plan Update to Add $13,000 for Additional Scope – Not Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
i. Approve the Purchase of Solar Trail Lights from Fonroche for the Arcata Annie and Mary Trail Project in the Amount of $99,544.54; and Approve Necessary and Associated Related Actions.
j. Adopt Resolution No. 256-67 Designating the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or City Engineer as the City’s Agents Authorized to Submit Applications for Federal Financial Assistance for Any Future or Existing Grant Program.
k. Adopt Resolution No. 256-71 Approving a Temporary Hiring Freeze for Vacant Positions to Address Fiscal Conditions, Reduce the Current Budget Deficit, and Preserve General Fund Reserves; and Approve Necessary and Associated Related Actions.
l. Adopt Resolution No. 256-68 Approving a Voluntary Retirement Health Incentive Program for City of Arcata Employees; and Approve Necessary and Associated Related Actions.

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4 m. Adopt Resolution No. 256-69 Approving A Corrected Letter of Agreement Between the City of Arcata and Arcata Police Association to Amend the 2024–2027 Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Medical Benefits; and Authorize City Manager to Execute Documents.

10. OLD BUSINESS
a. Hold a Hearing to Consider Abatement for the Properties Located at 4600 West End Road, Arcata, CA 95521, Assessor's Parcel No. 507-081-055; and Terminate Abatement Proceedings Due to the Property Owner Having Successfully Abated the Nuisance.

Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar opened the public hearing.

Director of Environmental Services Sinkhorn presented.

Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.

Public comment: Joanne McGarry.

Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public hearing.

ON MOTION BY MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY SCHAEFER, AND

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

COUNCIL TERMINATED THE ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS DUE TO

THE PROPERTY OWNER HAVING SUCCESSFULLY ABATED THE
NUISANCE. AYES: ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER,
STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: WHITE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE. b. Receive a Presentation on the Final Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facility (AWTF) Feasibility Study and Potential Future Projects at the AWTF; and Provide Direction to Staff on a Preferred Alternative.

Director of Environmental Services Sinkhorn provided a staff report.

Director Sinkhorn responded inquiries and comments from the Council.

Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.

Public comment Joanne McGarry, and Carly Tambling.

Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.

ON MOTION BY MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY SCHAEFER, AND

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

COUNCIL DIRECTED STAFF TO PROCEED WITH ALTERNATIVE
ONE (1) [AUGMENT AWTF LEVEES AND MAINTAIN AN ADAPTIVE
MANAGEMENT OF THE ENHANCEMENT MARSHES]. AYES:

ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES:

NONE. ABSENT: WHITE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.

RECESS: The Council recessed from 7:52 p.m. to 7:58 p.m.

11. NEW BUSINESS

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5 a. Appoint One New Member to the Energy Committee for a Term Expiring on Either September 30, 2027, or September 30, 2028; Appoint One New Member to the Forest Management Committee for a Term Expiring March 31, 2029; and Appoint Two New
Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.

There being none, Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public comment period.

ON MOTION BY STILLMAN, SECONDED BY MATTHEWS, AND WITH

A FOUR-TO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSENCE, THE
COUNCIL APPOINTED ALEX FUKUCHI [TO THE ENERGY
COMMITTEE] TO A TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2028. AYES:

ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES:

NONE. ABSENT: WHITE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.

STILLMAN MOVED TO APPOINT HUGH SCANLON [TO THE FOREST
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE] FOR MARCH 31, 2029.

THE MOTION DIED DUE TO THE LACK OF A SECOND.

ON MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY STILLMAN, AND WITH

A FOUR-TO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSENCE, THE
COUNCIL APPOINTED EAMON ENGBER [TO THE FOREST
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE] FOR A TERM ENDING MARCH 31,
2029. AYES: ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER,
STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: WHITE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.

ON MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY STILLMAN, AND WITH

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

COUNCIL APPOINTED JULIE WEEDER TO A TERM ENDING
MARCH 31, 2029, FOR THE WETLANDS AND CREEKS COMMITTEE.

AYES: ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN.

NOES: NONE. ABSENT: WHITE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
b. Hold a Public Hearing to Review the City of Arcata 2025 Updated Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

Director of Environmental Services Sinkhorn provided a staff report.

Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar opened the public hearing.

Public comment: Joanne McGarry.

Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public hearing.
c. Hold a Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution No. 256-65 Adopting the City of Arcata 2025 Updated Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

Director of Environmental Services Sinkhorn provided a staff report.

Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar opened the public hearing.

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6 There being no public comment, Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the public hearing.

ON MOTION BY MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY SCHAEFER, AND

WITH A FOUR-TO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSENCE, THE
COUNCIL ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 256-65 ADOPTING THE CITY OF ARCATA 2025 UPDATED URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN. AYES: ATKINSSALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE.

ABSENT: WHITE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.

12. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS [CONTINUED]
Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar invited public comment.

Public comment: Joanne McGarry.

Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar closed the oral and written communications [continued] period.

13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was none.

14. COUNCIL REPORTS
Presenters: Matthews, Schaefer, Stillman, and Atkins-Salazar.

15. DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Future Agenda Item: Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar and Councilmember Stillman expressed support for an agenda item regarding the potential Annexation of Grotzman Creek.
a. Confirm a Special Meeting Study Session with the Planning Commission Regarding a Land Use Code Update for June 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

BY GENERAL CONSENSUS, THE COUNCIL CONFIRMED A SPECIAL

MEETING STUDY SESSION WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGARDING A LAND USE CODE UPDATE FOR JUNE 8, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
b. Schedule a Special Meeting Study Session to Discuss the City's Economic Strategic Plan on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

BY GENERAL CONSENSUS, THE COUNCIL SCHEDULED A SPECIAL

MEETING STUDY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE CITY'S ECONOMIC
STRATEGIC PLAN ON MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.

16. CLOSED SESSION

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7 There were no additional closed session items.

17. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS
Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar reported that there was no Council action taken during the Closed Session item that took place just before the regular meeting.

18. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Rhea Varley
City Clerk

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STAFF REPORT – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Tabatha Miller, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director PREPARER: Tabatha Miller, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director DATE: June 17, 2026
TITLE: Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Council approve the report on disbursements listing for the period May 23, 2026, to June 5, 2026.

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 May 23, 2026, through June 5, 2026.

Consent Calendar vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Cash Disbursements 5.23.26-6.5.26

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City of Arcata Bi-Weekly Report on Cash Distributions 5/23/2026-6/5/2026 Check # Vendor Name GL Account Amount Date Description
263035 Andy Chan & Alan Chan as Trustees John Susie Chan 234-30-13-58253 $ 917.82 5/27/2026 TBRA 263036 Arcata 7th Street LP 234-30-13-58253 $ 1,094.20 5/27/2026 TBRA 263037 Arcata House Partnership 234-30-13-58253 $ 629.00 5/27/2026 TBRA 263037 Arcata House Partnership 234-30-13-58253 $ 1,112.00 5/27/2026 TBRA 263038 Arcata Humboldt Associate 234-30-13-58253 $ 353.83 5/27/2026 TBRA 263039 Arcata Plaza Point LP 234-30-13-58253 $ 369.84 5/27/2026 TBRA 263040 Arcata Humboldt Associates II 234-30-13-58253 $ 914.99 5/27/2026 TBRA 263041 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58253 $ 889.00 5/27/2026 TBRA 263041 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58253 $ 449.60 5/27/2026 TBRA 263041 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58253 $ 527.85 5/27/2026 TBRA 263041 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58253 $ 889.00 5/27/2026 TBRA 263041 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58253 $ 528.82 5/27/2026 TBRA 263041 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58253 $ 889.00 5/27/2026 TBRA 263041 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58253 $ 889.00 5/27/2026 TBRA 263041 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58253 $ 808.00 5/27/2026 TBRA 263041 Arcata Valley West BLVD LP 234-30-13-58253 $ 878.78 5/27/2026 TBRA 263042 Berman Kassi 234-30-13-58253 $ 1,081.15 5/27/2026 TBRA 263043 Blasch Shirley 234-30-13-58253 $ 31.82 5/27/2026 TBRA 263044 Burns Charles 234-30-13-58253 $ 129.86 5/27/2026 TBRA 263045 Burtchett Mark 234-30-13-58253 $ 539.79 5/27/2026 TBRA 263046 Cole Lori 234-30-13-58253 $ 24.21 5/27/2026 TBRA 263047 Curry Lisa 234-30-13-58253 $ 43.20 5/27/2026 TBRA 263048 Delbiaggio Diane 234-30-13-58253 $ 102.00 5/27/2026 TBRA 263049 Durham Charlan 234-30-13-58253 $ 185.59 5/27/2026 TBRA 263050 Gwynn Jocelyn 234-30-13-58253 $ 850.00 5/27/2026 TBRA 263051 Hood Kathi 234-30-13-58253 $ 80.92 5/27/2026 TBRA 263052 Masler Jonathan 234-30-13-58253 $ 129.93 5/27/2026 TBRA 263053 Obeji Louise 234-30-13-58253 $ 889.98 5/27/2026 TBRA 263054 Rural Community Housing Development Corporation 234-30-13-58253 $ 253.71 5/27/2026 TBRA 263054 Rural Community Housing Development Corporation 234-30-13-58253 $ 468.35 5/27/2026 TBRA 263055 Sandpiper Park 234-30-13-58253 $ 333.13 5/27/2026 TBRA 263056 Smith Ken 234-30-13-58253 $ 782.00 5/27/2026 TBRA 263057 Smith Tracee 234-30-13-58253 $ 37.82 5/27/2026 TBRA 263058 Stillman Alexandra 234-30-13-58253 $ 637.45 5/27/2026 TBRA 263059 Strombeck Properties 234-30-13-58253 $ 970.80 5/27/2026 TBRA 263060 Strombeck Properties 234-30-13-58253 $ 1,441.00 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 608.53 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 532.58 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 492.80 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 473.16 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 485.23 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 648.26 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 534.17 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 543.12 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 702.30 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 566.24 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 648.26 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 600.12 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 357.31 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 521.98 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 573.92 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 276.77 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 533.98 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 559.26 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 333.66 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 578.37 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 441.09 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 623.66 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 604.06 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 549.13 5/27/2026 TBRA 263061 Sun Communities Inc 234-30-13-58253 $ 390.58 5/27/2026 TBRA 263062 QSW LLC 234-30-13-58253 $ 435.92 5/27/2026 TBRA
263063 Wickham-Doane Dulce 234-30-13-58253 $ 490.00 5/27/2026 TBRA 263064 Williamson Shaelene 234-30-13-58253 $ 252.79 5/27/2026 TBRA 263065 Yurok Indian Housing Authority 234-30-13-58253 $ 262.92 5/27/2026 TBRA 263065 Yurok Indian Housing Authority 234-30-13-58253 $ 412.10 5/27/2026 TBRA 263066 Ziegler Amy 234-30-13-58253 $ 590.89 5/27/2026 TBRA 263067 Aflac 101-00-00-22110 $ 709.28 5/29/2026 CAFETERIA PLAN PREMIUM STATEMENT: MAY26 263068 CDWG 775-10-71-51790 $ 39,618.51 5/29/2026

ARTIC WOLF CYBER SECURITY SOFTWARE & SENSOR

LICENSING
263069 Dillon Stephen 101-00-00-23070 $ 475.00 5/29/2026 REFUND DUE TO RESERVATION CANCELLATION 263070 Dorado Danny 101-00-00-23070 $ 50.00 5/29/2026 DEPOSIT REFUND LARSON PARK RENTAL 5/18/26 263071 Groszmann Heidi 101-40-21-51500 $ 310.79 5/29/2026 DUTY BOOTS JACKET DUTY

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City of Arcata Bi-Weekly Report on Cash Distributions 5/23/2026-6/5/2026 Check # Vendor Name GL Account Amount Date Description
263072 Henry Tyler 101-00-00-23070 $ 50.00 5/29/2026 DEPOSIT REFUND SPORTS FIELD RENTAL 5/16/26 263073 Jansen Abraham 101-40-21-51500 $ 63.06 5/29/2026 TACTICAL BOOTS 263074 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 662-60-67-51100 $ 1,996.19 5/29/2026 ACCT: 2887200165-7; MAY26 263074 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 661-60-64-51100 $ 5,473.38 5/29/2026 ACCT: 2887200165-7; MAY26 263074 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 101-50-41-51100 $ 6,667.09 5/29/2026 ACCT: 2887200165-7; MAY26 263074 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 666-60-51-51100 $ 23.82 5/29/2026 ACCT: 2887200165-7; MAY26 263074 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 101-50-81-51100 $ 1,981.07 5/29/2026 ACCT: 2887200165-7; MAY26 263074 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 101-50-85-51100 $ 11,077.26 5/29/2026 ACCT: 2887200165-7; MAY26 263074 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 101-50-81-51100 $ 75.76 5/29/2026 ACCT: 9882435832-3; MAY26 263074 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 101-50-81-51100 $ 154.02 5/29/2026 ACCT: 4230642013-6; MAY26 263074 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 101-50-41-51100 $ 64.90 5/29/2026 ACCT: 7618650342-1; MAY26 263074 Pacific Gas & Electric Co 101-50-41-51100 $ 106.56 5/29/2026 ACCT: 1999785564-8; MAY26 263075 Pence Christopher 101-20-07-53300 $ 91.19 5/29/2026 DISCONTINUE SERVICE FORMS 263076 Purcell Nick 207-50-45-51500 $ 350.00 5/29/2026 THOROGOOD 9" BOOT 263077 Rodriguez Marcela 662-60-67-51500 $ 344.93 5/29/2026 MOAB 3 MID GORE-TEX BOOTS MEN'S KEEN UTILITY
EVANSTON 6" BOOTS
263078 Schang Matthew 101-00-00-46331 $ 155.00 5/29/2026 REFUND DUE TO CAMP CANCELLATIONS 263078 Schang Matthew 101-00-00-46341 $ 500.00 5/29/2026 REFUND DUE TO CAMP CANCELLATIONS 263079 Simpson Rebecca 101-00-00-23070 $ 300.00 5/29/2026 DEPOSIT REFUND REDWOOD LODGE RENTAL 5/17/26 263080 Standard Insurance Company 101-00-00-22206 $ 1,032.30 5/29/2026 LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS; JUN26 263081 Sullivan Jamie 101-00-00-46331 $ 275.00 5/29/2026 REFUND DUE TO CAMP CANCELLATIONS 263082 Tippin Riley 101-00-00-14000 $ 3,362.71 5/29/2026 ADVANCED DISABILITY PENSION PAYMENT; MAY26 263083 T-Mobile USA Inc. 775-10-71-51200 $ 2,837.89 5/29/2026 CELL PHONE; APR26 263083 T-Mobile USA Inc. 101-40-21-51200 $ 1,426.79 5/29/2026 CELL PHONE; APR26 263084 Vero Broadband LLC 775-10-71-51210 $ 200.00 5/29/2026 CITY HALL/PD INTERNET (FIBER); MAY26 263084 Vero Broadband LLC 101-40-21-51200 $ 500.00 5/29/2026 CITY HALL/PD INTERNET (FIBER); MAY26 263085 White Kimberly 101-00-00-46331 $ 155.00 5/29/2026 REFUND DUE TO CAMP CANCELLATIONS 263085 White Kimberly 101-00-00-46365 $ 13.50 5/29/2026 REFUND DUE TO CAMP CANCELLATIONS 263086 Yurok Tribe 101-00-00-23070 $ 500.00 5/29/2026 DEPOSIT REFUND YUROK SPRING FLING 5/16/26 263087 Mion Ian 550-00-00-24100 $ 207.00 6/5/2026 CASp Exam Oakland CA 6/11-6/13/26 263088 Scown Luke 204-40-21-51420 $ 430.00 6/5/2026 POST Management (Class B) Dana Point CA 5/17-5/21/26 263089 Accurate Testing Services 101-10-15-51702 $ 110.00 6/5/2026 Accurate Testing Services - Physicals 263090 Alves Inc. 207-50-45-55600 $ 5,375.00 6/5/2026 open po for hauling 263091 Recology Arcata 212-30-11-55400 $ 262.99 6/5/2026 Garbage Service (Foodworks) 263092 Arcata Stationers 101-10-03-53300 $ 41.13 6/5/2026 Arcata Stationers 263092 Arcata Stationers 101-60-70-53300 $ 17.97 6/5/2026 ES FY25/26 OPO - energy acct 263092 Arcata Stationers 101-50-81-53300 $ 58.09 6/5/2026 ES FY25/26 OPO - Parks acct 263092 Arcata Stationers 101-20-07-53300 $ 220.46 6/5/2026 FY 25-26 Office Supplies 263092 Arcata Stationers 101-30-11-54200 $ 123.54 6/5/2026 Office Supplies 263093 Arcata Used Tire & Wheel 771-50-57-54600 $ 132.30 6/5/2026 open po for tire repair 263093 Arcata Used Tire & Wheel 771-50-57-54600 $ 120.00 6/5/2026 open po for tire repair 263094 AT&T 101-40-21-52522 $ 341.97 6/5/2026 CLETS LINE 263095 B&C Eco Friendly Constructions Inc 211-30-13-58222 $ 8,250.00 6/5/2026 Mobilehome Demolitions Installations and Repairs for MORE Prog
263095 B&C Eco Friendly Constructions Inc 211-30-13-58222 $ 2,940.00 6/5/2026 Mobilehome Demolitions Installations and Repairs for MORE Prog
263095 B&C Eco Friendly Constructions Inc 211-30-13-58222 $ 12,076.00 6/5/2026 Mobilehome Demolitions Installations and Repairs for MORE Prog
263095 B&C Eco Friendly Constructions Inc 211-30-13-58222 $ 14,570.00 6/5/2026 Mobilehome Demolitions Installations and Repairs for MORE Prog
263096 BPR Consulting Group LLC 101-30-31-51722 $ 4,473.32 6/5/2026 Plan Review Services 263097 Brant Electric 101-50-85-51770 $ 307.30 6/5/2026 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 263097 Brant Electric 101-50-81-51770 $ 187.50 6/5/2026 Parks OPO FY25/26 263098 Buddy's Auto Center 101-40-23-51762 $ 100.00 6/5/2026 AV REMOVAL 263098 Buddy's Auto Center 101-40-23-51762 $ 100.00 6/5/2026 AV REMOVAL 263098 Buddy's Auto Center 101-40-23-51762 $ 100.00 6/5/2026 AV REMOVAL 263098 Buddy's Auto Center 101-40-23-51762 $ 100.00 6/5/2026 AV REMOVAL 263098 Buddy's Auto Center 101-40-23-51762 $ 100.00 6/5/2026 AV REMOVAL 263098 Buddy's Auto Center 101-40-23-51762 $ 100.00 6/5/2026 AV REMOVAL 263099 CA Dep Of Justice 101-40-21-51770 $ 1,015.00 6/5/2026 BAC ANALYSIS 263100 Caltest Analytical Lab 662-60-67-51742 $ 356.25 6/5/2026 OPO WW lab testing 263100 Caltest Analytical Lab 662-60-67-51742 $ 407.55 6/5/2026 OPO WW lab testing 263100 Caltest Analytical Lab 662-60-67-51742 $ 237.50 6/5/2026 OPO WW lab testing 263100 Caltest Analytical Lab 662-60-67-51742 $ 356.25 6/5/2026 OPO WW lab testing 263100 Caltest Analytical Lab 662-60-67-51742 $ 356.25 6/5/2026 OPO WW lab testing 263100 Caltest Analytical Lab 662-60-67-51742 $ 356.25 6/5/2026 OPO WW lab testing 263100 Caltest Analytical Lab 662-60-67-51742 $ 407.55 6/5/2026 OPO WW lab testing 263100 Caltest Analytical Lab 662-60-67-51742 $ 356.25 6/5/2026 OPO WW lab testing 263101 Carollo Engineers Inc. 662-70-67-57601 $ 10,028.50 6/5/2026 Engineering Services for Ph1 of WWTF Improvements Project.

Contr
263102 CIC 212-30-11-55400 $ 12.00 6/5/2026 Credit Reporting (Foodworks)

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City of Arcata Bi-Weekly Report on Cash Distributions 5/23/2026-6/5/2026 Check # Vendor Name GL Account Amount Date Description
263103 Cummins Sales and Service 661-60-64-55300 $ 2,016.92 6/5/2026 Portable 544 Booster 2 Portable 524 Portable 525 Portable 52 263103 Cummins Sales and Service 662-60-67-55300 $ 1,920.72 6/5/2026 Aldergrove Corp Yard Number 1 Pump Number 2 Pump
Samoa Lift
263103 Cummins Sales and Service 662-60-67-55300 $ 1,754.82 6/5/2026 Aldergrove Corp Yard Number 1 Pump Number 2 Pump
Samoa Lift
263103 Cummins Sales and Service 662-60-67-55300 $ 750.57 6/5/2026 Aldergrove Corp Yard Number 1 Pump Number 2 Pump
Samoa Lift
263103 Cummins Sales and Service 662-60-67-55300 $ 1,644.42 6/5/2026 Aldergrove Corp Yard Number 1 Pump Number 2 Pump
Samoa Lift
263104 DC Frost Associates INC 662-60-67-55300 $ 681.10 6/5/2026 Est. Freight 263104 DC Frost Associates INC 662-60-67-55300 $ 8,068.10 6/5/2026 Digester Relief Valve Flame Arrester 263105 Fedex 662-60-67-53100 $ 310.99 6/5/2026 OPO Shipping 263105 Fedex 662-60-67-53100 $ 311.88 6/5/2026 OPO Shipping 263106 Fisher Scientific Company 662-60-67-53500 $ 94.15 6/5/2026 OPO Lab Supplies 263107 GHD Inc. 265-30-13-58211 $ 220.19 6/5/2026
Environmental Monitoring & Soil Testing Services - LLI Site Clea
263107 GHD Inc. 210-70-48-57600 $ 6,580.51 6/5/2026
Annie & Mary Trail Environmental Compliance Monitoring
Services
263107 GHD Inc. 210-70-48-57600 $ 3,824.44 6/5/2026 A&M Trail Construction - ATP/SHOPP 263108 Genuine Parts Company Inc 771-50-57-54400 $ 39.68 6/5/2026 open po for atuo parts 263108 Genuine Parts Company Inc 771-50-57-54400 $ 646.75 6/5/2026 open po for atuo parts 263108 Genuine Parts Company Inc 771-50-57-54400 $ 63.95 6/5/2026 open po for atuo parts 263108 Genuine Parts Company Inc 771-50-57-54400 $ 25.64 6/5/2026 open po for atuo parts 263109 Harper Ford Country 771-50-57-54400 $ 56.45 6/5/2026 open po for parts 263109 Harper Ford Country 771-50-57-54400 $ 367.64 6/5/2026 open po for parts 263110 Hensels Hardware 212-30-11-55400 $ 20.91 6/5/2026 Hardware and Supplies (Foodworks) 263110 Hensels Hardware 212-30-11-55400 $ 32.80 6/5/2026 Hardware and Supplies (Foodworks) 263110 Hensels Hardware 212-30-11-55400 $ 14.31 6/5/2026 Hardware and Supplies (Foodworks) 263110 Hensels Hardware 212-30-11-55400 $ 92.04 6/5/2026 Hardware and Supplies (Foodworks) 263111 Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District 661-60-64-54000 $ 142,064.17 6/5/2026 FY25/26 OPO Water Purchases 263112 Humboldt County Info Technolog 101-40-21-51200 $ 5,000.00 6/5/2026 CLEWS CONNECTION 263113 Cal Poly Sponsored Programs Foundation 202-60-51-51770 $ 1,294.10 6/5/2026 Jolly Giant Creek Fish Monitoring 263113 Cal Poly Sponsored Programs Foundation 662-60-67-51728 $ 4,342.50 6/5/2026 AMRI Annual Contract FY 25/26 263114 Humboldt Termite & Pest Control 212-30-11-55400 $ 166.77 6/5/2026 Pest Control (Foodworks) 263114 Humboldt Termite & Pest Control 662-60-67-51770 $ 122.00 6/5/2026 OPO Monthly Pest Control WWTP 263115 Humboldt Trails Council 662-60-67-55400 $ 1,500.00 6/5/2026 FY 25/26 VTS Hours for Bay Trails 263115 Humboldt Trails Council 205-60-87-51770 $ 2,000.00 6/5/2026 FY 25/26 VTS Hours for Forest Trails 263116 IBS Of The Redwoods 771-50-57-54400 $ 146.00 6/5/2026 open po for batteries 263117 Infosend Inc 661-60-64-51770 $ 411.12 6/5/2026 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Printing 263117 Infosend Inc 662-60-67-53100 $ 1.69 6/5/2026 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Postage 263117 Infosend Inc 101-00-00-21090 $ (3.38) 6/5/2026 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Postage 263117 Infosend Inc 662-60-67-51770 $ 411.12 6/5/2026 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Printing 263117 Infosend Inc 661-60-64-53100 $ 1.69 6/5/2026 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Postage 263117 Infosend Inc 661-60-64-53100 $ 674.03 6/5/2026 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Postage 263117 Infosend Inc 101-00-00-21090 $ (1.92) 6/5/2026 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Printing 263117 Infosend Inc 661-60-64-51770 $ 82.36 6/5/2026 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Printing 263117 Infosend Inc 662-60-67-53100 $ 674.03 6/5/2026 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Postage 263117 Infosend Inc 661-60-64-51770 $ 1.92 6/5/2026 25-26 FY OPO Infosend Printing 263118 North Coast Flooring Iinc 212-30-11-57300 $ 16,162.00 6/5/2026 Epoxy Flooring Installation in Kitchen Units 130 and 175 (Foodwo
263119 Kernen Construction 207-50-45-53800 $ 632.97 6/5/2026 open po for aggregate 263119 Kernen Construction 207-50-45-53800 $ 8.73 6/5/2026 open po for aggregate 263119 Kernen Construction 101-00-00-21090 $ (8.73) 6/5/2026 open po for aggregate 263119 Kernen Construction 101-00-00-21090 $ (20.92) 6/5/2026 open po for aggregate 263119 Kernen Construction 662-50-65-53800 $ 1,516.20 6/5/2026 open po for aggregate 263119 Kernen Construction 662-50-65-53800 $ 20.92 6/5/2026 open po for aggregate 263120 Mad River Union 101-30-11-51300 $ 170.00 6/5/2026 Notices for Passthrough Projects 263120 Mad River Union 255-30-14-51770 $ 115.00 6/5/2026 CDBG Grant Noticing 263120 Mad River Union 101-30-11-51300 $ 210.00 6/5/2026 Notices for Passthrough Projects 263121 McMaster-Carr 662-60-67-55300 $ 114.50 6/5/2026 OPO Equipment Maintenance 263121 McMaster-Carr 662-60-67-55300 $ 404.38 6/5/2026 OPO Equipment Maintenance 263121 McMaster-Carr 662-60-67-55300 $ 210.07 6/5/2026 OPO Equipment Maintenance 263122 Mendes Supply Co 101-50-85-55300 $ 196.88 6/5/2026 BUILDINGS OPO FY25/26 - equip. maint. 263123 Microbac Laboratories Inc 662-60-67-53500 $ 156.00 6/5/2026 OPO Wastewater QC Standards 263123 Microbac Laboratories Inc 662-60-67-53500 $ 66.00 6/5/2026 OPO Wastewater QC Standards 263124 The Mill Yard 205-60-87-54200 $ 208.33 6/5/2026 NR OPO FY25/26 263124 The Mill Yard 205-60-87-54200 $ 72.74 6/5/2026 NR OPO FY25/26 263124 The Mill Yard 205-60-87-54200 $ 50.70 6/5/2026 NR OPO FY25/26 263125 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 661-60-64-53600 $ 264.99 6/5/2026 OPO Janitorial Supplies 263125 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 212-30-11-55400 $ 94.24 6/5/2026 Mop/Rag Service (Foodworks) 263125 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 661-60-64-51500 $ 133.51 6/5/2026 OPO Weekly Linens 263125 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 661-50-63-51770 $ 11.03 6/5/2026 open po for first aid supply

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City of Arcata Bi-Weekly Report on Cash Distributions 5/23/2026-6/5/2026 Check # Vendor Name GL Account Amount Date Description
263125 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 662-60-67-54200 $ 11.03 6/5/2026 OPO 1st Aid Cabinet Service 263125 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 662-60-67-53600 $ 57.35 6/5/2026 OPO Janitorial Supplies 263125 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 771-50-57-51500 $ 90.78 6/5/2026 open po for linens 263125 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 212-30-11-55400 $ 43.17 6/5/2026 Mop/Rag Service (Foodworks) 263125 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 212-30-11-55400 $ 96.29 6/5/2026 Mop/Rag Service (Foodworks) 263125 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 662-60-67-51500 $ 136.54 6/5/2026 OPO Weekly Linens 263125 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 662-60-67-54200 $ 11.03 6/5/2026 OPO 1st Aid Cabinet Service 263125 Mission Linen Ind.Inc. 661-50-63-51770 $ 11.03 6/5/2026 open po for first aid supply 263126 Mitchell Repair Information Company LLC 771-50-57-51770 $ 1,908.00 6/5/2026 Garage shopkey repair software 263127 Mountain View Paving Inc. 661-50-63-53800 $ 4,020.00 6/5/2026 cold mix 263127 Mountain View Paving Inc. 101-00-00-21090 $ (412.05) 6/5/2026 cold mix 263127 Mountain View Paving Inc. 661-50-63-53800 $ 412.05 6/5/2026 cold mix 263128 Newterra Corporation Inc 662-70-67-57601 $ 6,609.20 6/5/2026 Portion of Newterra PM w/ WWTP upgrade funds 263128 Newterra Corporation Inc 662-60-67-51770 $ 12,290.80 6/5/2026 Triton aeration equipment quarterly service 263129 North Coast Awning Company Inc 211-30-13-58222 $ 12,250.00 6/5/2026 Mobilehome Repairs for MORE Program (North Coast Awning) 263130 Northern Humboldt U.H.S.D 207-50-45-51770 $ 246.14 6/5/2026 FY25/26 Veg. Maint. & Litter/Graffiti Removal 263130 Northern Humboldt U.H.S.D 662-60-67-51770 $ 246.14 6/5/2026 FY25/26 Veg. Maint. & Litter/Graffiti Removal 263131 American Hospital Management 101-10-15-51702 $ 341.25 6/5/2026 Occupational Health - Physicals 263132 All West Equipment Company 662-60-67-55300 $ 5,551.16 6/5/2026 Dezurik Valves 263132 All West Equipment Company 662-60-67-55300 $ 270.40 6/5/2026 Est. Shipping 263132 All West Equipment Company 662-60-67-55300 $ 569.00 6/5/2026 Est. Tax 263132 All West Equipment Company 662-60-67-57300 $ 2,258.75 6/5/2026 1st St. Lift Station Dezurik Valves 263132 All West Equipment Company 662-60-67-57300 $ 305.33 6/5/2026 Est. Tax & Est. Shipping 263133 Pace Supply Corp 662-50-65-53900 $ 410.32 6/5/2026 open po for parts 263133 Pace Supply Corp 662-50-65-53900 $ (16.54) 6/5/2026 open po for parts 263133 Pace Supply Corp 662-50-65-53900 $ 4,420.60 6/5/2026 open po for parts 263134 Post-Haste Mail Center Inc 101-60-89-52524 $ 70.00 6/5/2026 Fingerprinting for Part-Time Rec Staff 263135 Barker Michael 101-60-89-54200 $ 939.00 6/5/2026 LIT shirts 263135 Barker Michael 101-60-89-51500 $ 1,547.14 6/5/2026 camp staff shirts 263136 safetybygeorge LLC 207-50-45-51400 $ 233.33 6/5/2026 OPO Safety Contract 263136 safetybygeorge LLC 662-60-67-51400 $ 233.34 6/5/2026 OPO Safety Contract 263136 safetybygeorge LLC 661-60-64-51400 $ 233.33 6/5/2026 OPO Safety Contract 263137 Blue Star Gas Associates 207-50-45-54700 $ 69.78 6/5/2026 open po for paver propane 263138 SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists Inc 662-70-67-57601 $ 2,261.25 6/5/2026 WWTF Ph 1 Improvements - Source Water pH Control 263138 SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists Inc 213-30-13-58007 $ 1,677.50 6/5/2026 Butcher Slough Site Investigation and Human Health Risk Assessme
263139 Shred Aware LLC. 101-40-21-51770 $ 132.12 6/5/2026 SHRED SERVICES 263140 State Water Resources Control Board 213-30-13-58007 $ 3,302.86 6/5/2026 RP 5087 - ACCT 2010183 Site Cleanup Butcher Slough 263141 Stericycle Inc. 662-60-67-51770 $ 70.18 6/5/2026 OPO Sharps Pick up 263142 St Joseph Hospital 101-40-21-51770 $ 1,390.00 6/5/2026 SART EXAMS 263143 Tehama Tire 771-50-57-54600 $ 903.45 6/5/2026 open po for tires 263144 USA Blue Book 662-60-67-53500 $ 220.03 6/5/2026 OPO Lab Supplies 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 1,395.15 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 1,635.26 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 51.38 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 279.43 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 918.30 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 204.22 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 342.53 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 549.55 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 151.52 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 134.18 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 1,155.52 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 960.80 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 1,128.34 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263145 Valley Pacific Petroleum Services Inc 771-50-57-54700 $ 2,177.73 6/5/2026 open po for fuel 263146 Lisa Wise Consulting Inc 265-30-13-58212 $ 19,768.75 6/5/2026 Arcata Zoning Updates Planning Services 2025 263147 Almquist Lumber Company 101-00-00-21090 $ (1.62) 6/5/2026 WOOD SUPPLIES + FINANCE CHARGE 263147 Almquist Lumber Company 205-60-87-54200 $ 359.57 6/5/2026 WOOD SUPPLIES + FINANCE CHARGE 263147 Almquist Lumber Company 205-60-87-54200 $ 1.62 6/5/2026 WOOD SUPPLIES + FINANCE CHARGE 263147 Almquist Lumber Company 205-60-87-54200 $ 314.92 6/5/2026 WOOD SUPPLIES + FINANCE CHARGE 263147 Almquist Lumber Company 205-60-87-54200 $ 4.34 6/5/2026 WOOD SUPPLIES + FINANCE CHARGE 263147 Almquist Lumber Company 101-00-00-21090 $ (4.34) 6/5/2026 WOOD SUPPLIES + FINANCE CHARGE 263148 A. T. & T. 775-10-71-51200 $ 67.39 6/5/2026 STANDARD PHONE CHARGES; JUN26 263149 AT&T 101-40-21-51200 $ 96.75 6/5/2026 STANDARD PHONE CHARGES; MAY26 263149 AT&T 775-10-71-51200 $ 695.02 6/5/2026 STANDARD PHONE CHARGES; MAY26 263150 Beyzade Jeyda 101-00-00-44210 $ 47.00 6/5/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT & FEES FOR PICNIC AREA RENTAL 5/31/26 263150 Beyzade Jeyda 101-00-00-23070 $ 50.00 6/5/2026 REFUND DEPOSIT & FEES FOR PICNIC AREA RENTAL 5/31/26 263151 Brown Taron 101-40-21-51400 $ 187.35 6/5/2026

REFUND TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR CAPE CONFERENCE MADE

W/ PERSONAL CARD

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City of Arcata Bi-Weekly Report on Cash Distributions 5/23/2026-6/5/2026 Check # Vendor Name GL Account Amount Date Description
263151 Brown Taron 101-40-21-51400 $ 149.82 6/5/2026

REFUND TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR CAPE CONFERENCE MADE

W/ PERSONAL CARD
263152 Capital One Public Funding 101-50-85-56205 $ 11,227.82 6/5/2026 DEBT SERVICE 7/1/26 263152 Capital One Public Funding 661-50-63-56205 $ 20,851.68 6/5/2026 DEBT SERVICE 7/1/26 263153 CDWG 775-10-71-51770 $ 1,015.04 6/5/2026 SURFACE LAPTOP (SINKHORN) 263154 Cherney Darryl 101-00-00-46365 $ 27.00 6/5/2026 REFUND DUE TO CAMP CANCELLATION 263154 Cherney Darryl 101-00-00-46335 $ 185.00 6/5/2026 REFUND DUE TO CAMP CANCELLATION 263155 Chowdhury Karen 101-00-00-44220 $ 33.00 6/5/2026

REFUND FOR TENNIS COURT RENTAL EXTENUATING

CIRCUMSTANCE
263156 Espy Tristan 101-00-00-49220 $ 15.00 6/5/2026 RETURN OF FEE PAID FOR SUBPOENA FOR RECORDS 263157 Evolve Youth Services 101-00-00-23070 $ 300.00 6/5/2026 DEPOSIT REFUND REDWOOD LODGE 5/30/26 263158 Fisher Scientific Company 662-60-67-51728 $ 86.80 6/5/2026 AMRI LAB SUPPLIES 263159 Ed The Plumber Fitz it Right Plumbing LLC 101-50-85-51770 $ 395.00 6/5/2026 CITY HALL - APD BATHROOMS 263160 Franchise Tax Board 101-00-00-22109 $ 52.64 6/5/2026 PR Batch 00023.05.2026 Franchise Tax Board 263161 Franchise Tax Board 101-00-00-22109 $ 204.40 6/5/2026 PR Batch 00023.05.2026 Franchise Tax Board 263162 Harvey Annmarie 101-00-00-46339 $ 210.00 6/5/2026 REFUND DUE TO CAMP CANCELLATIONS 263162 Harvey Annmarie 101-00-00-46365 $ 40.50 6/5/2026 REFUND DUE TO CAMP CANCELLATIONS 263162 Harvey Annmarie 101-00-00-46331 $ 105.00 6/5/2026 REFUND DUE TO CAMP CANCELLATIONS 263163 Hughes Rees 662-60-67-54200 $ 38.45 6/5/2026 VTS WORK DAY REIMBURSEMENT FOR 5/18/26 263164 Humboldt Crabs 552-00-00-24022 $ 990.00 6/5/2026 REMAINING BALANCE FOR 66 ADDITIONAL RED RIGHT

FIELD TICKETS
263165 Humboldt Pet Supply 664-60-73-54200 $ 257.70 6/5/2026 DOG POO BAGS 263166 Infosend Inc 101-20-07-51770 $ 0.62 6/5/2026

INFOSEND PRINTING AND POSTAGE FOR BUSINESS

LICENSE PAPER RENEWAL
263166 Infosend Inc 101-00-00-21090 $ (0.62) 6/5/2026

INFOSEND PRINTING AND POSTAGE FOR BUSINESS

LICENSE PAPER RENEWAL
263166 Infosend Inc 101-20-07-51770 $ 70.76 6/5/2026

INFOSEND PRINTING AND POSTAGE FOR BUSINESS

LICENSE PAPER RENEWAL
263166 Infosend Inc 101-20-07-53110 $ 171.56 6/5/2026

INFOSEND PRINTING AND POSTAGE FOR BUSINESS

LICENSE PAPER RENEWAL
263167 Jacoby Creek Water Dist 661-00-00-46711 $ 1,940.67 6/5/2026 JACOBY CREEK BILLING; APR26 263168 Jones Amanda 101-00-00-23070 $ 50.00 6/5/2026 DEPOSIT REFUND PICNIC AREA RENTAL 5/23/26 263169 Judy's Stuff 101-40-21-51500 $ 125.69 6/5/2026 PATCHES EMBROIDERY ALTERATIONS 263169 Judy's Stuff 101-40-21-51500 $ 155.13 6/5/2026 PATCHES EMBROIDERY ALTERATIONS 263170 Kinneman Madison 101-00-00-23070 $ 50.00 6/5/2026 DEPOSIT REFUND PICNIC AREA 5/30/26 263171 Mad River Union 205-60-87-51900 $ 105.00 6/5/2026 LEGAL AD - NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR TIMBER 2026 263171 Mad River Union 101-20-07-51300 $ 80.00 6/5/2026 LEGAL AD - HEARING NOTICE FOR GANN LIMIT 263172 Molina Stella 101-00-00-23070 $ 50.00 6/5/2026
DEPOSIT REFUND LIBRARY CONF. ROOM YOUNG AND

RESTLESS (AA)
263173 Olson Matthew 101-60-89-51710 $ 117.00 6/5/2026 WINTER/SPRING JUJITSU; MAR26 263174 Sonoma County Jr. College - ACCOUNTING 204-40-21-51420 $ 228.00 6/5/2026 C JOHNSON POST SUPERVISOR SCHOOL 263175 Optimum 775-10-71-51210 $ 216.54 6/5/2026 REDWOOD PARK INTERNET; JUN26 263175 Optimum 775-10-71-51210 $ 245.86 6/5/2026 D STREET; JUN26 263175 Optimum 775-10-71-51210 $ 136.54 6/5/2026 FOODWORKS INTERNET; JUN26 263176 Sunnybrae Ace Hardware 101-70-45-57601 $ 43.60 6/5/2026 BUCKETS FOR PROJECTS 263176 Sunnybrae Ace Hardware 666-70-51-57600 $ 43.59 6/5/2026 BUCKETS FOR PROJECTS 263177 Triantafyllou Jonah 570-00-00-24157 $ 47.00 6/5/2026

CASH LOCATED IN FOUND WALLET BELONGING TO
JOHNAH. REF 2605150023
263178 Peterson Janah 661-00-00-21000 $ 12.44 6/5/2026 Refund Check 016610-000 1422 10th St 263179 Kashiwagi Nathaniel 661-00-00-21000 $ 65.35 6/5/2026 Refund Check 036164-000 898 Union St Unit A 263180 Petersen Sarianna 661-00-00-21000 $ 7.68 6/5/2026 Refund Check 036401-000 1270 Foster Ave Apt F 263181 Schirmann Jackie 661-00-00-21000 $ 17.76 6/5/2026 Refund Check 029868-001 3255 Buttermilk Ln 263182 Wage Works 101-00-00-22110 $ 134.25 6/5/2026 FSA & HSA MONTHLY ADMIN FEE; MAY26 263183 Warner Anne 101-00-00-23070 $ 150.00 6/5/2026

DEPOSIT REFUND CANCELLED REDWOOD LODGE

RESERVATION
263184 Yurok Tribe Environmental Dept. Food Sovereignty 101-00-00-23070 $ 500.00 6/5/2026 DEPOSIT REFUND D ST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 5/21/26 263185 Yurok Tribe 101-00-00-23070 $ 500.00 6/5/2026 DEPOSIT REFUND: JOB FAIR ACC 5/29/26 312359 Payroll Misc $ 1,774.37 5/29/2026
312360 Payroll Misc $ 681.12 5/29/2026
312361 Payroll Misc $ 1,215.65 5/29/2026
312362 Payroll Misc $ 39.14 5/29/2026
312363 Payroll Misc $ 467.67 5/29/2026
312364 Payroll Misc $ 1,956.70 5/29/2026
312365 Payroll Misc $ 339.44 5/29/2026
312366 Payroll Misc $ 466.69 5/29/2026
312367 Payroll Misc $ 321.82 5/29/2026
312368 Payroll Misc $ 8.20 5/29/2026
312369 Payroll Misc $ 100.87 5/29/2026
312370 Payroll Misc $ 472.39 5/29/2026
312371 Payroll Misc $ 19.51 5/29/2026
ACH Payroll Deductions ACH Misc $ 155,711.68 5/29/2026
ACH PERS Misc $ 82,165.61 5/29/2026

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City of Arcata Bi-Weekly Report on Cash Distributions 5/23/2026-6/5/2026 Check # Vendor Name GL Account Amount Date Description
ACH CA State Disbursement Unit 101-00-00-22109 $ 119.07 5/29/2026 PR Batch 00023.05.2026 California Child Support Order ACH Operating Engineers No 3 101-00-00-22113 $ 1,260.09 5/29/2026 PR Batch 00023.05.2026 Union Dues ACH Payroll Misc $ 318,285.83 5/29/2026
ACH UAL Misc $ 180,742.75 5/28/2026
ACH HealthEquity HSA Misc $ 771.92 5/29/2026
Total $ 1,278,129.77

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STAFF REPORT – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Netra Khatri, City Engineer
PREPARER: Mara Grow, Administrative Specialist
DATE: June 17, 2026
TITLE: Make a Continued Finding that Emergency Procurement to Repair Failed Culverts at 4700 West End Road is Necessary; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Applicable Documents.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Council:
1) Continue to find that emergency procurement to repair failed culverts at 4700 West End Road is necessary; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable documents.

BACKGROUND:

City staff recently identified the failure of existing 30-inch and 18-inch culverts located at 4700 West End Road, which is City-owned property that serves as the City’s ancillary corporation yard.

The failure has resulted int the formation of two sinkholes, posing a potential risk to public safety, nearby infrastructure, and aquatic resources within North Fork Janes Creek.

Due to the nature of the failure, immediate action is necessary to prevent further deterioration and to ensure safe conditions at the site.

DISCUSSION:

City staff conducted a site evaluation and confirmed that both culverts have structurally failed and are no longer functioning as intended. The resulting sinkhole indicates subsurface instability that may worsen if not addressed promptly.

These culverts convey a segment of North Fork Janes Creek under the City property and were likely installed many decades ago as part of prior lumber and plywood mill development.

City staff met with the applicable permitting agencies on April 22, 2026, to discuss the proposed emergency repairs. The agencies expressed support for expediting the work under emergency permits given the urgency and potential risks associated with delay.

Due to the emergency nature of the project, a streamlined procurement process is being utilized in accordance with City policies. This staff report serves as the recorded explanation required pursuant

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to the City’s emergency procurement policy. Staff requests the Council receive this report and make a determination that the proposed emergency repairs are necessary.

Project Update:

So far, crews have completed installation of the 48” culvert. Currently the work is on pause until Granite Construction installs the bridge footings in mid-June. Remaining excavation for next phases is anticipated to occur early to mid-July, approximately two to three weeks after the footings are poured. Coordination efforts will continue, including working with City consultants and permitting agencies to ensure any required fish relocation is completed before final plugging and grouting of the old culverts (final phase).

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA):

The proposed action qualifies for an exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under 14 CCR § 15269(c) Emergency Repair: Specific actions to prevent or mitigate an emergency, including those necessary to prevent imminent loss of life or property.

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

There are currently no funds allocated in the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget for this repair.

Staff are requesting authorization to utilize reserve funds to cover the cost of the emergency repair.

The final cost will be determined upon receipt of bids; however, staff will make efforts to ensure cost-effective delivery of the project.

Use of reserve funds is justified due to the unforeseen nature of the infrastructure failure and the need for immediate corrective action.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Motion to:

1. Make a continued finding that emergency procurement to repair failed culverts at 4700 West End Road is necessary; and

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

Consent Calendar vote.

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STAFF REPORT – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Emily Sinkhorn, Director of Environmental Services PREPARER: Doug Culbert, Deputy Director of Environmental Services – Streets and Utilities DATE: June 17, 2026
TITLE: Approve the Project Plans and Award a Contract for the First Street Lift Station Improvement Project to Wahlund Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $1,696,650; Adopt a Categorical CEQA Exemption; and Approve Necessary and Associated Related Actions.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Council:
1) Approve the project plans and award a construction contract for the First Street Lift Station Improvement Project to Wahlund Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,696,650.00; 2) Authorize the City Engineer to increase the contract amount by up to 15 percent ($254,497.50 for a total amount not to exceed $1,951,147.50) to allow for any unforeseen contingencies and additional work as necessary;
3) Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption for the project pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15301; and
4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable documents.

INTRODUCTION:

The First Street Lift Station is a critical component of the City’s wastewater collection system, conveying wastewater from portions of the City to the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The existing lift station has reached the end of its useful life and requires significant mechanical, electrical, and control system upgrades to improve reliability, maintain regulatory compliance, and reduce operational risk.

This project will replace the existing natural gas-powered pumping system with modern electric submersible pumps, advancing the City Council’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction and climate action objectives while improving operational reliability, resiliency, and maintainability of a critical wastewater facility.

BACKGROUND:

The First Street Lift Station serves as a key wastewater conveyance facility within the City’s collection system. Portions of the existing equipment have exceeded their intended service life, resulting in increasing maintenance requirements and operational challenges.

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The First Street Lift Station is a critical component of the City's wastewater collection system.

Portions of the facility have exceeded their intended service life, resulting in increasing maintenance requirements and operational challenges. The project is intended to improve system reliability, reduce the risk of equipment failure and sanitary sewer overflows, and provide long-term resiliency for a key wastewater conveyance facility serving the community.

To address these concerns, the City retained NorthPoint Consulting Group to prepare plans and specifications for improvements to the facility. The project includes:
• Replacement of existing pumps with new submersible pumps and controls • Electrical and control system upgrades
• Installation of a new standby generator system
• SCADA and instrumentation improvements
• Wet well and manhole rehabilitation
• Site, structural, and operational improvements necessary to support long-term facility reliability
To reduce schedule risk associated with long-lead equipment, the City previously authorized procurement of several owner-furnished equipment items, including pumps, valves, and the standby generator system. These items will be furnished by the City and installed by the contractor as part of the construction contract.

DISCUSSION:

The First Street Improvement Project plans and specifications were completed and publicly advertised for competitive bidding on May 13, 2026. Sealed bids for construction of the lift station improvements were received until 11:00 AM on June 10, 2026. Two responsive bids were received before the deadline:

No. Name of Contractor
Total Base Bid as
Written
Total Base Bid as
Calculated by Unit Prices
1 Wahlund Construction, Inc. $1,696,650.00 $1,696,650.00 2 McCullough Construction, Inc. $2,485,648.48 $2,485,648.48 The bid documents identified several major equipment components as owner-furnished equipment including the pumps, valves, and standby generator system previously procured by the City. As a result, bidders were responsible for installation and associated construction work but did not include the cost of these major equipment purchases in their bids. The bid amount reflects construction and installation costs only. Major equipment components referenced earlier are being procured by the City and are not included in the contractor's bid price.

Please see Attachment A for the complete bid summary.

The apparent low bidder is Wahlund Construction, Inc., with a bid of $1,696,650.00. Staff reviewed the bid documents and determined that the bid is responsive and that the contractor is responsible and qualified to perform the work.

If awarded, construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2026 and be completed within 105 working days following issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA):

A CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) will be filed for the First Street Lift Station Improvement Project. The project involves electrical service repairs and upgrades to an existing sewer facility and replacement of natural gas-powered pumps with electrical pumps. The project qualifies for an exemption under Class 1 Existing Facilities (CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15301 (b)), which allows for the repair and minor alteration of publicly-owned utilities such as a sewer facility.

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

The First Street Lift Station Improvement Project is included within the City’s Capital Improvement Program and will be funded through reserves in the City’s Wastewater Fund. Funding for the construction phase of this project is planned within the proposed 2026-27 fiscal year budget which will be considered by the Council on June 17 under the following account:

Account Number Amount Account Purpose
662-70-67-57604 $1,696,650 First Street Pumps & Motors
The engineer’s estimate for construction, not including the cost of owner-furnished, equipment was approximately $1,700,000.

The apparent low bid is $1,696,650. Staff recommend authorization of a 15 percent contingency to allow for any unforeseen contingencies and additional work as necessary. Contingency funds are available under the same account number.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Motion to:
1) Approve the project plans and award a construction contract for the First Street Lift Station Improvement Project to Wahlund Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,696,650.00; 2) Authorize the City Engineer to increase the contract amount by up to 15 percent ($254,497.50 for a total amount not to exceed $1,951,147.50) to allow for any unforeseen contingencies and additional work as necessary;
3) Adopt a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption for the project pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable documents.

Consent Calendar vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Bid Summary-Tabulation
B. Project Plans

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Bid Summary
Agency: City of Arcata
Project: First Street Lift Station
Bid Opening Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 11 AM
Item
No. Description Approx. Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Unit Price Total 1 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 LS $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $384,253.00 $384,253.00 2 Temporary Traffic Control 1 LS $9,000.00 $9,000.00 $94,000.00 $94,000.00 3 Excavation 1 LS $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $198,035.00 $198,035.00 4 Dewatering 1 LS $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $107,585.00 $107,585.00 5 Stormwater Controls 1 LS $19,000.00 $19,000.00 $59,565.00 $59,565.00 6 Hazardous Materials Abatement 1 LS $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $43,408.00 $43,408.00 7 Existing Pump Equipment Demolition and Removal 1 LS $36,350.00 $36,350.00 $199,850.00 $199,850.00 8 Inflow Sewer Demolition and Removal 1 LS $45,000.00 $45,000.00 $35,960.00 $35,960.00 9 Reinforced Cast-in-Place Concrete 15 CY $9,200.00 $138,000.00 $3,484.80 $52,272.00 10 Precast Or Cast In Place Concrete Manhole and Valve Vault Structures 1 LS $90,500.00 $90,500.00 $62,840.00 $62,840.00 11 Electrical Service Installation 1 LS $250,450.00 $250,450.00 $192,331.00 $192,331.00 12 Gravity and Pressure Sewer Inflow Improvements 1 LS $98,550.00 $98,550.00 $122,940.00 $122,940.00 13 Submersible Wastewater Pumps Installation 1 LS $205,000.00 $205,000.00 $44,260.00 $44,260.00 14 Pumping Controls Installation 1 LS $17,500.00 $17,500.00 $60,684.00 $60,684.00 15 Pressure Sewer Discharge Pipe Network Installation 1 LS $101,000.00 $101,000.00 $221,345.00 $221,345.00 16 Sensor Installation and Actuator Controls 1 LS $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $17,250.00 $17,250.00 17 Structure Repair 1 LS $38,850.00 $38,850.00 $59,450.00 $59,450.00 18 Low Flow - Sewer Bypass 1 LS $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $77,706.23 $77,706.23 19 Existing Manholes and Wetwell Rehabilitation 2850 SF $50.00 $142,500.00 $67.74 $193,059.00 20 High Flow - Sewer Bypass 5 Day $10,000.00 $50,000.00 $20,347.65 $101,738.25 21 High Flow - Sewer Bypass Mobilization and Demobilization 1 LS $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $25,900.00 $25,900.00 22 Roof Replacement 1 LS $38,500.00 $38,500.00 $63,952.00 $63,952.00 23 Construction Staking 1 LS $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 24 Spools for Plug Valves 1 LS $56,950.00 $56,950.00 $52,265.00 $52,265.00 XXX Total as submitted by bidders
XXX Error on submitted numbers; presented numbers are based on the submitted unit price for the respective bid item. $1,696,650.00
Total Base Bid (Calculated based on submitted unit price for each item.) $1,696,650.00 Total Base Bid As Written on Submitted Bid Schedule $2,485,648.48 $2,485,648.48
BASE BID ITEM INFORMATION Wahlund Construction, Inc. McCullough Construction, Inc.

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CITY OF ARCATA FIRST STREET LIFT STATION EARTHWORK QUANTITIES: PROJECT INFORMATION: VICINITY MAP DIRECTIONS TO SITE: FROM 736 F STREET ARCATA, CA PROJECT SITE GENERAL NOTES: CONTRACTOR NOTES: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 11x17 SHEET: 1"=30' 22x34 SHEET: 1"=15' PROJ. MGR.: DRAWN BY: DATE: SCALE: SHEET