MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
August 16, 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
Ecological Rights Foundation v. City of Eureka
United States District Court Northern District for the Northern District of California, 22-cv-01459-JST
Pursuant to Section 54956.9 California Government Code
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: No actions to report.
A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A.1 US Coast Guard Month - Mayor Seaman presented a proclamation to representatives of the Coast Guard.
Mayor Seaman recognized Leroy Zerlang and North Coast Fabricators for their help in moving the dolos to Madaket Plaza.
B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
James Graham
Harry Wilcox
Steve Parr
Unidentified Speaker
Susie Smith
Charles Wilson
Genevie Wilson
Ash Teeter
Ken Swatsky
Dino Novello
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 Pierson Properties General Plan Amendment and Zone
Reclassification – Senior Planner Lisa Savage provided a report. The Public Hearing was opened at 6:45 PM. The following individual addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Greg Pierson
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:46 PM.
Natalie Arroyo moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Waive full reading; read by title only, and introduce Bill No. 1017-C.S., “An Ordinance of the City of Eureka amending the Inland Zoning Map to reclassify the property at 3116 Harrison Avenue from Hospital Medical (HM) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC)”, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Scott Bauer
E.2 Coastal Signs Text and Local Coastal Program Amendment – Principal Planner Kristen Goetz provided a report. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:02 PM. The following individual addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
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Susie Smith
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:03 PM.
Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Bill No. 1018 -C.S., to repeal and replace Eureka Municipal Code Title 10 Chapter 5 Article 17 with the Coastal Sign ordinance and amend Article 1 General, Article 18 Site Plan Review and Architectural Review, Article 22 Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Signs, Article 26 Zoning Permits and Certificates of Occupancy, and Article 29 Coastal Development Permit Procedures pertaining to signs., motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: Scott Bauer
F) CONSENT CALENDAR Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Natalie Arroyo, 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 July 19, 2022 as submitted.
F.2 Local Agency Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Review - Receive and file Local Agency Biennial Notice as submitted; and
Determine that amendments to the City’s conflict of Interest Code are required to include new positions, revise titles of existing positions and delete titles of positions that have been abolished; and Direct the City Clerk to prepare a resolution amending the code for City approval within 90 days.
F.3 New Classification (Preschool Teacher) and Position Modifications - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-43 of the City Council adding a new classification, Preschool Teacher, to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan, reclassify existing RPT Preschool Aide positions to one (1) Full Time Preschool Teacher and one (1) RPT Preschool Teacher, and increase Preschool Administrator salary to account for supervisory compaction.
F.4 Destruction of Records - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-42 of the City Council requesting destruction of records pursuant to Government Code and City policy
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F.5 Authorization to Apply for REAP Grant Program Funds - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-44 of the City Council authorizing staff to apply for REAP Funds.
F.6 Pavement Rehabilitation 2021 Bid No. 2021-03 RSTPLE5017(041&042) – Acceptance - Accept the Pavement Rehabilitation 2021 Project; and authorize the filing of a ‘Notice of Completion’ at the Office of the County Recorder.
F.7 Professional Services for Sewer Inspections – Declare National Plant Services the most competitive contractor for the H Street Sewer Basin inspection services; and approve a professional services agreement to National Plant Services for the amount of $116,930.
F.8 Teleconference Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-45 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: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Eddy Alexander Marketing Presentation – Jennifer Eddy, President of Eddy Alexander presented a marketing update pursuant to the Eddy Alexander agreement with the City of Eureka.
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1 Humboldt Bay Fire - Staffing Update - Chief Sean Robertson provided a staffing update.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Council Member Bergel attended the Humboldt Bay Marathon and has a scheduled ride along with Humboldt Bay Fire.
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Council Member Arroyo, attended Friday Night Market and the Street Art Festival. Met with Congressman Huffman who is hosting an event Sept 29th to get community feedback on offshore wind.
Council Member Moulton led NorthStar Quest camp. Plans on attending LOCC.
Council Member Castellano, working on participatory budgeting, Parade of Dreams.
Street Art Festival.
ADJOURNMENT 8:20 PM
APPROVED:
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Susan Seaman
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk