MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
January 18, 2022
The City Council of the City of Eureka met in REGULAR Session on the above date, 5:00 P.M. Closed Session, 6:00 P.M. Open Session, at the Eureka City Hall, Council Chambers, 531 “K” Street, Eureka.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation
City of Eureka v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al.,
United States District Court Northern District of Ohio Case No. 1:18-op-46092 Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
Stacy Cobine, et al v. City of Eureka et al
United States District Court Northern District of California, Oakland Division Case No. 16-cv-02239-JSW
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Susan Seaman
Leslie Castellano
Kim Bergel
Scott Bauer
Kati Moulton
ABSENT: Natalie Arroyo
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No actions to report.
A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.1 2021 "Home for the Holidays" Recognition - Economic Development Coordinator Christine Tyson provided a report.
A.2 National Mentoring Month - Councilmember Moulton presented a proclamation for National Mentoring Month.
A.3 Human Trafficking Awareness Month - Councilmember Bergel presented a proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Code Enforcement Update - Program Manager Matt Morgan provided a report.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Ash Teeter
Florence Parks
Unidentified Speaker
Cornelius Loewenstein
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR: Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to approve the CONSENT CALENDAR , motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Natalie Arroyo
Abstain: None
F.1 Council Meeting Minutes - Approve the regular Council minutes of January 4, 2022 as submitted
F.2 Conveyances of Real Property Interest to the City - Adopt Resolution No. 2022 of the City Council authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager of the City of Eureka to certify the acceptance of grants of any interest in real estate to the City of Eureka.
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F.3 City Attorney Appointment - Authorize the Mayor to execute the City Attorney At-Will Agreement with Autumn Luna.
F.4 Board and Commission Appointments - Approve the Mayor's appointments and re-appointment to Boards and Committees with the following term date:
Jemima Harr Economic Develop Commission Appointment 01/01/2024 Brianne D'Souza Art & Culture Commission Appointment 01/01/2024 Kia Serotta Housing Authority Re-Appointment 01/01/2026 Renee Byers Housing Authority Re-Appointment 01/01/2026 F.5 Letter of Support – California Poet Laureate Council acknowledged David Holper as the City's poet laurate. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Kim Bergel, Approve a letter of support nominating David Holper for consideration for California Poet Laureate, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Natalie Arroyo
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE:
By consensus, Council authorized the City Manager to send letter of support for single payer health system legislation in California.
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Rural Recreation and Tourism Program Grant Resolution – Community Services Director Donna Wood provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Approve Resolution No. 2022- of the City Council allowing the Community Services Department to apply for the Rural Recreation and Tourism Program, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Natalie Arroyo
H.2 Salary Schedule Update 1/2022 - Human Resources Analyst Sarah Henricksen provided a report and Assistant City Manager Pam Powell provided information. The following individual addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
City Council Agenda
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Unidentified Speaker
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Adopt Resolution No. 2022- of the City Council approving City’s salary/pay rate schedule for all Regular Full-time, Regular Part-time and Temporary position titles and classifications reflecting salary adjustments for various positions and establishing pay rates for new classifications, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Natalie Arroyo
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Fire Apparatus Purchase Agreement - Finance Director Lane Millar and Fire Chief Sean Robertson provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Agreement with Golden State Fire Apparatus, not to exceed $1,800,000; and approved additional appropriation of $1,800,000, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Natalie Arroyo
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Scott Bauer requested a report on an "electrifying ordinance" and explore what that would mean to the City. Council approved by consensus.
Castellano stated that there will be funding state grants for the art and culture district and requested a letter of support be placed on a future agenda. By consensus, Council agreed.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED: Public Comment was completed.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
City Manager Slattery provided an update on Strategic Plan Goals.
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano, announce the Mayor Seaman was nominated for National honor for Mayor in Arts in the communities and receive the ranking of 5th in the Nation.
She attended HWMA meeting, participated in Wabash area beautification clean up and participated in the Homeless Leadership Work Group.
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Councilmember Moulton announced that the Board for Eureka City Schools adopted a Mural policy which will allow murals on school campuses and the Board will be working on a diversity plan. She attended the City of Eureka’s equity training.
Councilmember Bauer attended the HBF JPA meeting and the Cal Cities Governance Transparency and Labor Relations Policy committee meeting. He invited the public to participate in the February 12, 2021 “Non-native” plant removal in Coopers Gulch.
Councilmember Bergel attended the suspend Measure S rally. She is encouraging masking to reduce the spread and reminds parents to keep sick kids home.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:52 PM
APPROVED:
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Susan Seaman
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk