MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
April 19, 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
Kim Bergel
Scott Bauer
Kati Moulton
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.1 Administrative Professionals Day - Councilmember Bergel presented a proclamation.
A.2 Bike Month Humboldt Proclamation - Councilmember Bauer presented a proclamation for Bike Month
A.3 Art, Culture & Creativity Month Proclamation - Councilmember Moulton presented a proclamation
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Mayor Seaman recognized the passing of Donna Wright, CEO of the Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce. Flags will be flown at half-staff, Friday and Saturday, April 22 - 23, 2022.
Mayor Seaman acknowledged Michael Eagan, current member of the Historic Preservation Committee and Mellissa Morgan, local Girl Scout Leader who also passed away in recent weeks.
She attended a luncheon for Mary Ann Hansen, President of First 5, and McGuire's Woman of the Year. She will be attending Eureka City Schools, Every Student Succeeds – Breakfast. Pathway to payday restarts next week along with Take your Child to work day. The Rhododendron Parade will be Saturday, April 30th.
Recreation Supervisor Shannon Fazio introduced the May the Fourth event along with Cassandra Heseltine and Leigh Otker of the Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 May the Fourth Event - Recreation Supervisor Shannon Fazio introduced the May the Fourth event along with Cassandra Heseltine and Leigh Otker of the Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Terri Vroman-Little
Steve Parr
Charles Wilson
Genevieve Wilson
Harry Wilcox
Cornelius Lowenstein
Mike Kearse
James Graham
Scott Chandler
Ash Teeter
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 General Plan Amendment Petition for 3116 Harrison Avenue; APNs; 013-191-026 and -027 - Senior Planner Lisa Savage provided a report.
The Public Hearing Open/Closed 6:58 PM. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Natalie Arroyo, to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-22 of the City Council of the City of Eureka to approve the General Plan Amendment Petition for APN's 013-191-026 and -027, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, to approve the CONSENT CALENDAR, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
F.1 Council Meeting Minutes - Approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting minutes of April 5, 2022 and special Council meeting minutes of March 29, 2022 and April 7, 2022 as submitted.
F.2 2022 Destruction of City records - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-23 of the City Council for Destruction of Certain Records in the Police, City Clerk and City Manager Departments
F.3 Harrison Ave Pavement Maintenance 2022 HIPL-5017(048) Bid No. 2021-12 –Award Declare GR Sundberg Inc. the low bidder for the Harrison Avenue Pavement Maintenance 2022 Project; and award Bid No. 2021-12 to GR Sundberg Inc. for the amount of $397,303.50; and approve $502,766.00 for construction, which includes a contingency of approximately 25%.
F.4 City Policy 3.21 - Remote Work - Adopt City Policy 3.21 - Remote Work - providing guidance for the administration of remote work arrangements and assignments.
F.5 Sewer Maintenance 2022 Project - Declare Mercer-Fraser Company the low bidder on the Sewer Maintenance 2022 Project, Bid No. 2022- 07; and award Bid No. 2022-07 to Mercer-Fraser Company for the amount of $1,079,872; and approve $1,250,000 for construction, which includes a contingency of approximately 15%.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Bill No. 1012 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.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Waive full reading, read by Title only and Adopt Bill No. 1012, Ordinance No. 922-C.S., 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, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Award Bid No. 2022-13 Elk River Estuary Enhancement Project - Special Project Manager Katie Marsolan provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Natalie Arroyo moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to declare Figas Construction the low bidder for Bid No. 2022-13 Elk River Estuary Enhancement Project; and award Bid No. 2022-13 to Figas Construction for the amount of $3,069,635; and approve $3,376,600 for construction, which includes a contingency of approximately 10%, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
I.2 Drive-through Options - Principal Planner Goetz provided a report.
Council provided direction to staff to hold a public workshop to discuss options.
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Bergel requested a presentation on a housing project.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1 20/30 Park Design Update - Community Services Director Donna Wood and Greg Melton of MDG Consultants provided a report. The following individual addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Mike Kearse
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano - Wabash cleanup on April 30th. Attended HWMA, RDEC and Arts and Culture committee meetings.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Councilmember Moulton - April 30th Highland Park cleanup Councilmember Bauer - April 23rd Clean up at Coopers Gulch. Thank you to Officer Swanson in helping out in a mental health crisis.
Councilmember Bergel – Attended HBF meeting and participated in the Perilous Plunge by jumping in the bay.
Councilmember Arroyo – Currently attending a fisheries conference in Santa Cruz, She is presenting on ways to engage elected officials for water shed restoration. She met with Senator McGuire regarding mental health and available state resources.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:07 PM
APPROVED:
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Susan Seaman
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk