MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
February 1, 2022
The City Council of the City of Eureka met in REGULAR Session on the above date, 6:00 P.M. Open Session, at the Eureka City Hall, Council Chambers, 531 “K” Street, Eureka.
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Susan Seaman
Leslie Castellano
Natalie Arroyo
Scott Bauer
Kati Moulton
ABSENT: Kim Bergel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No Closed Session
A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Seaman remarked on the Board and Commission training held on January 25th. Looking forward to more communication between the City and the Boards and Commission.
A.1 Youth Council Introduction - Project Manager Robin Praszker and Program Coordinator Sierra Dillion introduced the new Student Council members.
Alexandra Nilsen
Kate Fazio
Asher Russo
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Rory Bickmore
Rafael Hernandez
Solveig Lyssand
A.2 National Children's Dental Health Month - Councilmember Arroyo presented a proclamation for National Children's Dental Health Month.
B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Ashley
Sebastian
Deborah Dukes
Cornelius Lowenstein
James Graham
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 January 2022 Zoning Code Update - Principal Planner Kristen Goetz provided a report. The public hearing was opened and closed at 6:52 PM. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Natalie Arroyo, Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce Bill No. 1010-C.S. “An Ordinance of the City of Eureka amending portions of Eureka Municipal Code Chapter 155 for the January 2022 Zoning Code Update, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Kim Bergel
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - Natalie Arroyo moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, approve the CONSENT CALENDAR, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Kim Bergel
F.1 Council Meeting Minutes – Approve the regular Council minutes of January 18, 2022 as submitted.
F.2 Letter of Support - California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act (AB 1400) - Approve a letter of support for pending legislation, California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act (AB 1400).
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F.3 Emergency Solutions Grant Program-CV Resolution - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-07 of the City Council approving an application for funding and the execution of a grant agreement and any amendments thereto from the 2020 Emergency Solutions Grant Program - Cares Act Application.
F.4 Fiscal Year 2022-23 State Budget Letter - Approve a letter encouraging Senator McGuire and Assembly member Wood to support Governor Newsome’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget.
F.5 Teleconference Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-08 of the City Council Authorizing the City to continue with Teleconference Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Exempt Surplus Property Resolution - City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Greg Pierson
Bill McAuley
Sebastian
Kenny Carswell
Maria del Carmen Baron
Philip Holland
Gregory Gehr
Deborah Dukes
Jennifer
Shan Grundman
Kelly Martin
John Fullerton
Cindy Olsen
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Adopt Resolution No. 2022-09 of the City of Eureka City Council finding that the properties identified as APNs 008-052- 024, 008-052-025, 008-052-026, 008-052-027, 002-114-002, 001-136-001, 001-136- 002, 001-103-003, 001-192-004 and 008-112-031 are exempt surplus lands pursuant to Government Code Section 37364, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Kim Bergel
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H.2 Bill No.1011 Presentation Of Claims For Certain Causes Of Action Against The City - City Attorney Bob Black provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Bill no. 1011-c.s., adding Section 39.11 to Shapter 39 of the Eureka Municipal Code requiring Presentation of Claims for Money or Damages under the Government Claims act for Claims otherwise excepted from the Claim Requirement by Government Code Section 905, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Kim Bergel
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Eureka Art & Culture COVID Grant Program - Councilmember Castellano recused herself and left the meeting. Project Manager Swan Asbury provided a report. The following individual addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Greg Gehr
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Adopt the Eureka Art & Culture COVID Grant Program allocation $130,000 of ARPA funds to provide grants of $7,500 to support eligible art and culture related entities with languae referencing eligibility requirement on % of sales be removed and exemption for nonprofit umbrellas be added to the guidelines, motion Carried
Ayes: Natalie Arroyo, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton
Noes: None
Absent: Leslie Castellano, Kim Bergel
I.2 Eureka Small Business Rent Relief Bridge Program - Economic Development Coordinator Christine Tyson provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Natalie Arroyo moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Adopt the Eureka Small Business Rent Relief Bridge Program allocation $500,000 of ARPA funds to provide rent relief grants to small businesses and non-profits, motion Carried Ayes: Natalie Arroyo, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton
Noes: None
Absent: Leslie Castellano, Kim Bergel
I.3 FY22-23 Budget Process Overview - Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: No requests
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K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report regarding Bird electric scooters.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Extend meeting to 9:45, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Kim Bergel
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED: Not required
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano continues to attend Community Resilience and Housing meetings. Wabash beautification project continues. Neighbors have been assisting.
Thank you to Robin Praszker for her work in coordinating volunteers. She attended two Main Street meetings. She will be sharing with middle school students her council experience.
Councilmember Moulton, 2 x 2 with Eureka City Schools will be held next week, multi modal project meeting will be held on February 9, 2022 at 6 pm. Be sure and report issues in the City.
Councilmember Arroyo attended the County/City 2x2 meeting, helpful to talk through upcoming mutual projects. HTA is in the middle of new work including hydrogen fueled buses. Working to make transit better. A request from Councilmember Arroyo to honor Nicole Nada by donating blood in her honor during the month of February.
Councilmember Bauer, vacancies for community members on RCEA. Reminder that Feb 12 is the Cooper Gulch cleanup to remove evasive plant species.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:32 PM
APPROVED:
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Susan Seaman
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk