MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
April 5, 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
Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
Mallinckrodt PLC, et al., Debtors v. State of Connecticut, et al.
United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Case No. 20-12522 Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation (1 Case) REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Susan Seaman
Leslie Castellano
Natalie Arroyo
City Council
Tuesday, April 05, 2022
Kim Bergel
Scott Bauer
Kati Moulton
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No report out of Closed Session A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.1 National Public Safety Telecommunications Week 2022 Proclamation - Councilmember Arroyo presented a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
A.2 Volunteer Appreciation Month 2022 Proclamation - Councilmember Bauer presented a Proclamation for Volunteer Appreciation Month A.3 Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Councilmember Bergel presented a Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
A.4 Poet Laureate - Councilmember Castellano introduced Wil Gibson, Poet Laureate who announced the first Redwood Poetry Week.
Mayor Seaman traveled to Yosemite to attend the Policy Makers Conference. She also Met with Chairs of each board and commission to gather their input prior to the strategic visioning update. Continuing to distribute "Watch the Road" signs on Hodgson Street, participate in Housing meetings and Dental Health meetings. This is Week of the Young Child, special thanks to Little Saplings and the Community Services team for their work.
Charles Philip was presented a EPD Challenge Coin by Chief Todd Jarvis.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Aegis - Sarah Vogel, this item was not presented.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
James Graham
Genevie Wilson
Cornelius Lowenstein
Unidentified Speaker
Cameron Stanbrook
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Tuesday, April 05, 2022
Unidentified Speaker
Thomas Combs
Charles Wilson
Saul Lopez
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 General Plan Amendment Petition for property at northwest corner of Fairfield and W Harris Streets (APN 008-052-011) - Senior Planner Caitlin Castellano provided a report. The Public Hearing opened at 6:59 PM. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Dianne Dobbs
Unidentified Speaker
The Public Hearing was closed 7:03 PM
Natalie Arroyo moved, seconded by Kim Bergel, Adopt Resolution No. 2022-20 of the City Council of the City of Eureka to approve the General Plan Amendment Petition for the property at the northwest corner of Fairfield and W Harris Streets, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - Natalie Arroyo moved, seconded by Scott Bauer to approve the Consent Calendar minus item F.4, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
F.1 Council Meeting Minutes - Approve the regular Council minutes of March 15, 2022 as submitted.
F.2 Teleconference Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-21 of the City Council Authorizing the City to continue with Teleconference Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
F.3 Purchase of New Tractor with Mower Boom - Authorize the purchase of a new John Deere tractor with Diamond mower boom attachment for a total of $159,818.39 through Sourcewell statewide purchasing agreement.
F.4 Spartina Removal for Elk River Estuary Enhancement Project - City Council
Tuesday, April 05, 2022
Councilmember Arroyo recused and left the chambers. Public Works Director Brian Gerving provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Recommendation: Authorize a contract with Redwood Community Action Agency for Spartina Eradication at the Elk River Estuary Enhancement Project in an amount of one hundred and sixty-three thousand dollars ($163,000); and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute contract documents, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Natalie Arroyo
F.5 Pavement Rehabilitation 2022 Bid No. 2022-05 – Award - Declare Mercer Fraser Company the low bidder for the Pavement
Rehabilitation 2022 Project; and award Bid No. 2022-05 to Mercer Fraser Company for the amount of $3,389,319.00; and approve $3,500,000.00 for construction, which includes a contingency of approximately 3%.
F.6 Pedestrian Crossing Improvements 2021 – Acceptance - Accept the Pedestrian Crossing Improvements 2021 Project; and authorize the filing of a ‘Notice of Completion’ at the Office of the County Recorder.
F.7 SB 1282 Letter of Opposition - Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of Opposition to SB 1282.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Community Oversight on Police Practices Board - City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Natalie Arroyo moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Bill No. 1012 an Ordinance of the City of Eureka Repealing Citizens Oversight Board Title III, Chapter 33 Sections 200 through 207 and Preplacing with Title III Chapter 33 Sections 200 through 208 Community Oversight on Police Practices adding to the agenda community organizations report, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
City Council
Tuesday, April 05, 2022
I.1 Bird Scooter Presentation
Taylor Kenny and Michael Covato of Bird Scooters provided a report. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Colin Fiske
Dalton Lee
Steve Cabin
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Bauer more bike parking and Arts Alive Street closure/suggestion request. Consensus to bring back on a future agenda.
Councilmember Castellano requests a update on the Sewer Ordinance.
Councilmember Castellano, report on changes at the State level, interested in a report on mental health changes such as Laura's law.
Mayor Seaman would like a Humboldt Health Collaborative presentation.
Councilmember Bauer is interested increasing the recycling content on our paved roads. A future report on the capacity of plants to do so.
Councilmember Bauer has concerns about the environmental degradation at 6th and V streets, and is interested in a report on the amount of resources spent on this area.
Councilmember Castellano is interested in storm water capture systems information.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS: Special Projects Manager Scott Ellsmore provided a report on Collision Data 2022
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Moulton attended Arts Alive and noticed many people from out of town.
Councilmember Bergel attended Bear and Coyote ground breaking. The Perilous Plunge is coming you can donate at the Discovery Museum website.
Councilmember Bauer announced that on April 23rd there will be another Coopers Gulch cleanup. He attended a tour of the Skywalk with Congressman Huffman. Arts Alive was awesome with many attendees. He also attended the meeting with committee chairs, and would like to thank all the committee members for their service. Pack out clean up on Vigo street had 40 volunteers.
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Tuesday, April 05, 2022
Councilmember Arroyo attended the 2x2 meeting with the Chamber of Commerce.
Reminder that Strategic Visioning is on April 7th. Humboldt Roller Derby has starting skating again.
Councilmember Castellano, attended the Policy Makers Conference in Yosemite.
Reported on the many programs and information shared. Attended Eureka Main Street Board meeting, Vitality meeting and California Main Street Conference. Councilmember Castellano is the Regional Captain for California for the arts for the month of April.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:08 PM
APPROVED:
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Susan Seaman
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk