City Council - Regular Meeting - June 17, 2026
1. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Mayor White read a statement acknowledging that Arcata sat on ancestral Wiyot land.
2. FLAG SALUTE
Mayor White led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Varley called roll.
4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
a.
Proclamation in Recognition of Juneteenth, June 19, 2026.
1. 2026 Juneteenth Proclamation.pdf
Councilmember Schaefer read the proclamation and presented it to Black Humboldt Collective Building Innovator, Tykeshia Leschke, and Arts & Culture Innovator, Ra Ross.
b.
Certificate of Appreciation for Michael Furniss for His Over Seventeen Years of Service to the City of Arcata.
1. Certificate Appreciation_Furniss_Final.pdf
Councilmember Stillman read the Certificate of Appreciation and presented it to Director of Environmental Services, Emily Sinkhorn, on behalf of Michael Furniss.
5. REPORT BY COMMISSION/COMMITTEE
There was none.
6. STAFF REPORTS
There were none.
7. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS [EARLY - TIME LIMITED] Mayor White invited public comment.
Public Comment
: Joanne McGarry.
Mayor White closed the [early - time limited] public comment period.
8. N/A
None.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar requested that Item F be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Mayor White invited public comment.
Public Comment
: Joanne McGarry, and Dan Shahin.
Mayor White closed the public comment period.
ON MOTION BY STILLMAN, SECONDED BY SCHAEFER, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL ADOPTED THE CONSENT CALENDAR [FOR JUNE 17, 2026] WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM F. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Stillman
Seconded by:
Schaefer
Adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item F.
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.
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CMSM_Jun03_2026 - English.pdf
c.
Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 3, 2026.
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Jun03_2026 - English.pdf
d.
Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements.
1. Staff Report - Report on Cash Distributions 5.23.26-6.5.26.pdf
2. Attachment A - Cash Disbursements 5.23.26-6.5.26.pdf Moved by:
Stillman
Seconded by:
Schaefer
It is recommended that the Council approve the report on disbursements listing for the period May 23, 2026, to June 5, 2026.
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.
1. Staff Report - Continue to Find Emergency Procurement to Repair Culverts at 4700 West End Rd is Necessary.pdf
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.
1. Staff Report - Adopt Resolution 256-70 to Approve Letter of Agreement Between City of Arcata and Operating Engineers.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution 256-70 Approve LOA Between City of Arcata and OE3 Amending Article 15.pdf
3. Attachment B - Letter of Agreement Between the City of Arcata and Operating Engineers Local 3 to Amend Article 15.pdf
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.
1. Staff Report - Amend SHN Contract for Phase 1 Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facilities Project for Environmental Services.pdf
2. Attachment A - SHN Amendment No 3 Request AWTF Phs 1.pdf
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.
1. Staff Report - Approve Purchase of Valves from Frank A. Olsen Company in Amount of $89,505.58.pdf
2. Attachment A - QUO332527_First St valves.pdf
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.
1. Staff Report - Award Wastewater Treatment Research Contract for $89,300 to Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation .pdf
2. Attachment A - AMRI 2026-2027 Scope of Work .pdf
3. Attachment B - AMRI Budget - Fiscal Year 2026-27.pdf
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.
1. Staff Report - Dispatch Radio Console Replacement.pdf
2. Attachment A - Avtec Console Upgrade.pdf
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.
1. Staff Report - Award GHD $307,481.16 Contract Amendment for Design Phase of US 101 and Sunset Ave Interchange Project .pdf
2. Attachment A - Arcata Sunset Amendment 2 scope and fee v2.pdf
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.
1. Staff Report - Approve Carollo $310,100 Contract Amendment for Construction Mgmt Phs 1 Arcata Wastewater Treatment Project.pdf
2. Attachment A - CM-O Amendment Request No. 3 - Apr 2026 Rev2.pdf
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.
1. Staff Report - Approve Project Plans and Award Construction Contract for First Street Lift Station Improvement Project.pdf
2. Attachment A - First Street Lift Station_BID SUMMARY.pdf
3. Attachment B - First Street Lift Station Improvements_PLANS.pdf Director of Environmental Services Sinkhorn presented.
ATKINS-SALAZAR MOVED AND STILLMAN SECONDED TO ADOPT ITEM 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].
Mayor White invited public comment.
There being none, Mayor White closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Atkins-Salazar
Seconded by:
Stillman
Adopt Item F.
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.
1. Staff Report - Valley West Neighborhood Assessment Acceptance and Grant Closeout.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution 256-72.pdf
Director of Community Development Loya presented.
Mayor White opened the public hearing.
Director Loya responded to inquiries and comments from the Council.
Public Comment
: Joanne McGarry.
Mayor White closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION BY STILLMAN, SECONDED BY MATTHEWS, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL CLOSED OUT ARCATA'S COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT NUMBER 22-CDBG-PL-20035: ACCOMPLISHMENT, DISENCUMBRANCE, AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE VALLEY WEST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER ASSESSMENT; AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 256-72. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Stillman
Seconded by:
Matthews
Close out Arcata's Community Block Grant Number 22-CDBG-PL-20035; accomplishment, disencumbrance, and acceptance of the Valley West Neighborhood Center Assessment, and adopt Resolution No. 256-72.
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.
1. 2026-6-17 Candidate List PC.pdf
STILLMAN MOVED AND SCHAEFER SECONDED TO APPOINT WENDY STARR TO ONE TERM ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION ENDING MARCH 31, 2028.
Mayor White invited public comment.
There being none, Mayor White closed the public comment period.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
ON MOTION BY MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY STILLMAN, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL APPOINTED JUSTIN HAWKINS TO A PLANNING COMMISSION TERM EXPIRING ON MARCH 31, 2027. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Stillman
Seconded by:
Schaefer
Appoint Wnedy Starr to one term on the Planning Commission ending March 31, 2028.
Moved by:
Matthews
Seconded by:
Stillman
Appoint Justin Hawkins to a Planning Commission term expiring on March 31, 2027.
b.
Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution No. 256-75 Confirming the Report of 2025 Lien Letter Recipients of Delinquent Garbage Account Fees.
1. Staff Report - Consider Adopting Resolution No. 256-75 to Confirm Report of 2025 Lien Recipients of Delinquent Garbage Fees.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution No. 256-75 Delinquent Garbage Account Fees 2025.pdf
3. Attachment B - Lien List.pdf
4. Attachment C - Recology Lien Letter Sample 2025.pdf
Deputy Director of Environmental Services—Community Services Benvie presented.
Deputy Director Benvie responded to inquiries and comments from Council.
Mayor White opened the public hearing.
There being no public comment, Mayor White closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY ATKINS-SALAZAR, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 256-75 CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE 2025 DELINQUENT GARBAGE ACCOUNT FEES FOR LIEN. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Schaefer
Seconded by:
Atkins-Salazar
Adopt Resolution No. 256-75 confirming the report of the 2025 delinquent garbage account fees for lien.
c.
Public Hearing to Consider Establishing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Appropriations Limit (“Gann Limit”) by Adopting Resolution No. 256-73.
1. Staff Report - Public Hearing to Consider FY 2026-27 Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit).pdf
2. A. Resolution No 256-73 Establishing the FY 2026-27 Appropriations Limit.pdf
3. B. FY 2026-27 Appropriations Limit Calculation and Documentation.pdf Assistant City Manager Miller presented.
Mayor White opened the public hearing.
There being no public comment, Mayor White closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION BY MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY STILLMAN, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 256-73 ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Matthews
Seconded by:
Stillman
Adopt Resolution No. 256-73 establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 appropriations limit.
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.
1. Staff Report - Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution No. 256-74 Adopting the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.pdf
2. A. RESOLUTION NO 256-74 FY 2027 Budget.pdf
3. B. FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget GL Accounts.pdf
4. C. Proposed Arcata 2026_2027 Legislative Platform.pdf
5. D. FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Summary.pdf
Assistant City Manager Miller presented.
Director Miller responded to inquiries and comments from the Council.
Mayor White opened the public hearing.
Public Comment
: Joanne McGarry.
Mayor White closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION BY MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY SCHAEFER, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 256-74 ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 26-27 BUDGET; AND APPROVED THE CITY OF ARCATA 26-27 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM; AND ALSO APPROVED ADDING IN A LINE ITEM FOR $25,000 FOR CLIMATE MANAGER FROM THE GENERAL FUND. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Matthews
Seconded by:
Schaefer
Adopt Resolution No. 256-74 adopting the Fiscal Year 26-27 Budget; and approve the City of Arcata 26-27 Legislative Platform; and also approve adding in a line item for $25,000 for Climate Manager from the General Fund.
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
1. Staff Report - Introduce Ordinance 1587 Amending Title II of the Arcata Municipal Code Regarding Design Approval Authority.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft_1587 Design Immunity.pdf
City Engineer Khatri presented.
Mayor White opened the public hearing.
There being no public comment, Mayor White closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION BY ATKINS-SALAZAR, SECONDED BY STILLMAN, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL INTRODUCED 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; WAIVED READING OF THE TEXT AND CONSENTED TO READ BY TITLE ONLY; AND FOUND THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1587 WAS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES FOR THE REASONS STATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 1587. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Atkins-Salazar
Seconded by:
Stillman
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; waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only; and find that Ordinance No 1587 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines for the reasons stated in Ordinance No. 1587.
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,
1. Staff Report - Introduce Ordinance No. 1588 Amending Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of the AMC to Align Collections Enforcement.pdf
2. A. Proposed Ordinance No.1588 Water Wastewater Solid Waste Collection.pdf Assistant City Manager Miller presented.
Mayor White opened the public hearing.
There being no public comment, Mayor White closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION BY MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY SCHAEFER, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL APPROVED THE AMENDMENTS, AS PRESENTED BY STAFF, TO THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1588, TO 1) STRIKE THE TENTH WHEREAS, FROM THE RECITALS SECTION OF THE ORDINANCE; 2) STRIKE THE ENTIRETY OF THE TEXT SECTION 5 FROM THE ORDINANCE AND REPLACE WITH "RESERVED"; AND 3) STRIKE "AND CORRECTING SECTION 5430 (RATES AND CHARGES) OF CHAPTER 3 (SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT) OF TITLE V (SANITATION AND HEALTH)" FROM THE TITLE OF THE ORDINANCE. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
ON MOTION BY STILLMAN, SECONDED BY ATKINS-SALAZAR, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL INTRODUCED 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, AS AMENDED; WAIVED READING OF THE TEXT AND CONSENTED TO READ BY TITLE ONLY. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Matthews
Seconded by:
Schaefer
Approve the amendments, as presented by staff, to the proposed Ordinance No. 1588, to 1) strike the tenth WHEREAS, from the recitals section of the Ordinance; 2) strike the entirety of the text Section 5 from the Ordinance and replace with "Reserved"; and 3) strike "AND CORRECTING SECTION 5430 (RATES AND CHARGES) OF CHAPTER 3 (SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT) OF TITLE V (SANITATION AND HEALTH)" from the title of the ordinance.
Moved by:
Stillman
Seconded by:
Atkins-Salazar
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, as amended; waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only.
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.
1. Staff Report - Consider Placing Renewal of Measure G three-fourths Cent Transactions and Use Tax on the 11-3-2026 Ballot .pdf
2. A. Resolution No. 256-63 .pdf
3. B. Exhibit A to Resolution No. 256-63, Ordinance No. 1589.pdf Assistant City Manager Miller presented.
Mayor White invited public comment.
Public Comment
: Joanne McGarry.
Mayor White closed the public comment period.
ON MOTION BY STILLMAN, SECONDED BY SCHAEFER, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE, THE COUNCIL ADOPTED 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; AND SUBMITTING ORDINANCE NO. 1589 TO QUALIFIED VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; AND REQUESTED THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Stillman
Seconded by:
Schaefer
Adopt 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 and submitting Ordinance No. 1589 to qualified voters at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election; and request the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis of the Measure.
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.
1. Staff Report - Adopt Resolution No. 256-66 Calling Election and Consolidating with County November 3, 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A - 256-66 Calling for Election Nov 3, 2026.pdf
3. Attachment B - Instructions for Arguments.pdf
City Clerk Varley presented.
Mayor White invited public comment.
Public Comment
: Joanne McGarry.
Mayor White closed the public comment period.
ON MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY MATTHEWS, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL APPROVED AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 256-66 CORRECTING THE DATE IN SECTION 4. TO BE JUNE 17, 2026; AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 256-66, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2026, REQUESTING THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONSOLIDATE THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR THAT ELECTION, AND REQUESTING THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY OFFICE OF ELECTIONS CONDUCT SAID ELECTION, AS AMENDED. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
ON MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY MATTHEWS, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL APPOINTED COUNCILMEMBER STILLMAN AND VICE MAYOR ATKINS-SALAZAR TO A SUBCOMMITTEE TO DRAFT A PRIMARY ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX BALLOT MEASURE AND BRING IT TO THE COUNCIL'S AUGUST 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING FOR APPROVAL; AND, IF A REBUTTAL ARGUMENT WERE NECESSARY, AUTHORIZED THE SUBCOMMITTEE TO DRAFT IT AND SCHEDULE A SPECIAL MEETING BEFORE AUGUST 26, 2026, TO APPROVE IT. AYES: WHITE, ATKINS-SALAZAR, MATTHEWS, SCHAEFER, STILLMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTIONS: NONE.
Moved by:
Schaefer
Seconded by:
Matthews
Approve an amendment to Resolution No. 256-66 correcting the date in Section 4. to be June 17, 2026; and Adopt Resolution No. 256-66, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcata Calling for a General Municipal Election to be Held November 3, 2026, Requesting the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Consolidate the Election with the Statewide General Election, Establishing Policies for the Election, and Requesting the Humboldt County Office of Elections Conduct Said Election, as amended.
Moved by:
Schaefer
Seconded by:
Matthews
Appoint Coucilmember Stillman and Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar to a subcommittee to draft a primary argument in favor of the Transactions and Use Tax Ballot Measure and bring it to the Council's August 5, 2026, regular meeting for approval; and, if a rebuttal argument is necessary, authorize the subcommittee to draft it and schedule a special meeting before August 26, 2026, to approve it.
12. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS [CONTINUED]
Mayor White invited public comment.
There being none, Mayor White closed the oral and written communications [continued] period.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Councilmember Stillman left the chamber at 7:51 p.m. and returned to the Chamber at 7:52 p.m.
City Manager Perry provided a report.
14. COUNCIL REPORTS
Presenters
: Matthews, Schaefer, Atkins-Salazar, Stillman, and White.
15. DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
16. CLOSED SESSION
There was none.
17. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS
There were none.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,