MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
July 5, 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
Kati Moulton
ABSENT: Scott Bauer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Moulton presented proclamation for Disability Pride Month.
Mayor Seaman viewed the 4th of July fireworks with HSU Officials at Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center. She also attended Access Humboldt grand opening at College of the Redwoods and continues discussions about access to health care in Humboldt County.
B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
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D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Charles Wilson
Genevie Wilson
Stephen Parr
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 Pierson Properties General Plan Amendment and Zone
Reclassification – Principal Planner Kristen Goetz provided a report.
The public hearing was opened at 6:29 PM. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Stephen Parr
Dianne Dobbs
Charles Wilson
Greg Pierson
The public hearing was closed at 6:38 PM
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Natalie Arroyo, Waive reading, read by title only and introduce Bill No. 1013-C.S., an Ordinance of the City Council amending the Inland Zoning Map to reclassify the property at the northwest corner of Fairfield and W. Harris Streets (APN 008-052-011) from Residential Medium (R2) to Service Commercial (SC), motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Scott Bauer
E.2 Text and Local Coastal Program Amendments for Cannabis – Senior Planner Riley Topolewski provided a report. The public hearing was opened and closed at 7:06 PM. 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. 1015-C.S. an Ordinance of the City Council amending the Text of Title 15 Chapters 155 and 158 updating the City of Eureka Cannabis Ordinance; and Waive full reading, read by title only and Introduce Bill No. 1016-C.S. an Ordinance of the City Council amending the Text and Local Coastal Program consistent with the objectives of Title 10 Chapter 5, regarding updates to the City of Eureka Cannabis Ordinance, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Scott Bauer
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E.3 2022-23 FEE SCHEDULE – Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report. The public hearing was opened and closed at 7:14 PM. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Natalie Arroyo, Adopt Resolution No. 2022-37 of the City Council of the City of Eureka establishing various fees and service charges within the City of Eureka, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Scott Bauer
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Kim Bergel, to approve the CONSENT CALENDAR , motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Scott Bauer
F.1 Council Meeting Minutes - Approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting minutes of June 21, 2022 as submitted.
F.2 Secondary Clarifier Repairs Phase II – Award - Declare O&M Industries the preferred bidder on Secondary Clarifier Repairs Phase II; and award Bid No. 2022-14 to O&M Industries, for the amount of $1,041,290; and approve $1,041,290 for construction.
F.3 Elk River Estuary and Tidal Marsh Enhancement - Revegetation Contract Award - Declare Samara Restoration the low bidder for Revegetation Services at Elk River Estuary, award a construction contract to Samara Restoration in the amount of $461,000 and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute contract documents
F.4 Teleconference Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-38 of the City Council Authorizing the City to continue with Teleconference Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
F.5 Legal Services Agreement - Authorize the City staff to execute an agreement with the Law office of Clare M. Gibson for legal services.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
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H.1 Security Camera Use Policy – Adopt Policy No. 1.82 -Security Camera Use. City Attorney Autumn Luna provided a report. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Steven Parr
Solomon Everta
Natalie Arroyo moved, seconded by Kim Bergel, Adopt Policy No. 1.82 - Security Camera Use; justification, motion Carried
Ayes: Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Kati Moulton
Noes: Leslie Castellano
Absent: Scott Bauer
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
City Manager Miles Slattery provided an update on current housing projects.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano reminded the public that July 23rd there will be a disability pride event. She also expressed her appreciation to Amanda Kruschke for her work in organizing the Old Town July 4th event.
Councilmember Bergel reminded the public of Zootini, a benefit for the Sequoia Park Zoo on Saturday July 9th. Thanking public commenter for contributing to PacOut clean up.
Councilmember Arroyo attended Eureka Chamber 2x2 meeting, Veteran Memorial Hall cornerstone ceremony, Ferndale Pride, and the groundbreaking for Elk River project.
Thank you to Captain Stephens for attending so many events over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Councilmember Moulton traveled for the month of July. Kimisu Sister City pen pal project kicked off and she attended Arts Alive. The South Eureka Neighborhood Alliance, will be holding July 16th block party at Highland park from noon to 2 PM. A reminder to the public that the Teen Council has survey out.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:19
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APPROVED:
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Susan Seaman
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk