MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
September 20, 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 - Initiation of Litigation (1 Case) 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: On a motion by Councilmember Castellano, seconded by Councilmember Bergel and a unanimous yes vote, Council voted to initiate litigation.
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A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.1 Jefferson Center Summer Camp Presentation - Dorina Esponoza presented about summer programs along with Zachary, Marina and Serina.
A.2 Volunteer Appreciation Month & Good Neighbor Week – Program Manager Robin Praszker and Community Services Coordinator Jim Thomas presented a report on volunteer programs and Good Neighbor Week.
Mayo Seaman announced the Sara Barielles concert and the hosted reception to welcome new families with Cal Poly Humboldt.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Local Coastal Plan Update – This item was tabled until October 4, 2022.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Stephen Parr
Patrick Cloney
Cornelius Lowenstien
Debra
Ash Teeter
Unidentified Speaker
Unidentified Speaker
James Graham
Unidentified Speaker
Unidentified Speaker
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 North Coast Casino Card Room – Principal Planner Kristen Goetz provided a report. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:06 PM. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Stephen Parr
Althea Christensen
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:08 PM
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Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kim Bergel, to deny the operation of a cardroom outside the cardroom district, motion failed
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Scott Bauer
Noes: Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Kati Moulton
Absent: None
Natalie Arroyo moved, seconded by Kim Bergel, Allow operation of a card room outside of the “Card Room District”; and adopt Resolution No. 2022-48 approve a card room permit for North Coast Casino, motion Carried
Ayes: Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Kati Moulton
Noes: Leslie Castellano, Scott Bauer
Absent: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, 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 August 16, 2022 as submitted.
F.2 Teleconference Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-49 of the City Council Authorizing the City to continue with Teleconference Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
F.3 State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways Grant Funds Award Acceptance Adopt Resolution No. 50 of the City of Council approving the acceptance of grant funding from the State of California, Division of Boating and Waterways
F.4 New Classifications: Mental Health Clinician I/II, Mental Health Case Manager I/II - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-51 of the City Council adding new classifications, Mental Health Clinician I/II and Mental Health Case Manager I/II, to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan, and allocate the appropriate number of “Limited Term” FTEs when grant funding is secured.
F.5 Salary Schedule July 2022 - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-52 of the City Council approving City’s salary/pay rate schedule for the all Regular Full-time, Regular Part-time and Temporary classifications reflecting City Council
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
salary adjustments for various positions due to a Cost of Living Adjustment increase of 3% that went into effect on July 1, 2022, and establishing pay rates for new classifications.
F.6 New Zookeeper Allocations - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-53 of the City Council allocating one additional Zookeeper position and reclassifying one Regular Part Time (RPT) Zookeeper position to a Regular FullTime position for a total addition of 1.5 Full Time Zookeeper positions to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan.
F.7 Chief of Police At-Will Employment Agreement – City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report. The following individual addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Stephen Parr
Councilmember Arroyo moved and Councilmember Moulton seconded to approve appointment of Chief of Police and authorize the City Manager to execute an employment agreement.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.8 Board and Commission Appointments:
Allison Edrington Transportation Safety Committee 01/01/23 Phillip Beaudry Transportation Safety Committee 01/01/23 F.9 Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation Memorandum of Agreement - David Reed Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation Executive Director addressed the Council. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Kati Moulton moved and Leslie Castellano seconded to adopt a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the non-profit Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation (SPZF) support organization for the benefit of Sequoia Park Zoo.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.10 Elk River Estuary Enhancement Project - Increase Project Scope and Contingency for Figas Construction - Authorize the Director of Public Works to increase project scope for Bid No. 2022-13 Elk River Estuary Enhancement and authorize additional 10% contingency for Figas City Council
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Construction in the amount of $306,963.00 for a total contract amount of $3,682,963.00.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
H.1 Pierson Properties General Plan amendment and Zone
Reclassification - Principal Planner Kristen Goetz provided a report.
No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Natalie Arroyo, Adopt Resolution No. 2022-46 of the City Council of the City of Eureka approving the General Plan Amendment to change the General Plan Land Use Map designation from Professional Office (PO) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) for the property at 3116 Harrison Avenue (APNs 013- 191-027, and -026); and
Waive full reading, read by title only and adopt Bill No. 1017-C.S., Ordinance No. 935- C.S. an Ordinance of the City Council amending the Inland Zoning Map to reclassify the property at 3116 Harrison Avenue (APNs 013-191-027, and -026) from Hospital Medical (HM) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC), motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
H.2 Coastal Signs Text and Local Coastal Program Amendment - Principal Planner Kristen Goetz provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Waive reading, read by title only and adopt Bill No. 1018-C.S., Ordinance No. 936-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; and
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-47 of the City Council requesting Coastal Commission certification of the modified Sign Ordinance, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
H.3 Dolbeer/W Street Couplet Project - Creation of one-way traffic on Dolbeer and W Streets between Chester and Hemlock Streets – Traffic City Council
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Engineer Scott Ellsmore provided a report. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Gerome Guffy
Ashley Teeter
Brynn
Stephen Parr
Rick Knapp
Unidentified Speaker
Victoria Bryant
Susan Johnson
Heidi C.
Jessica
Tvasaik
Mark Mueller
Councilmember Bergel, seconded by Councilmember Arroyo moved to extend the meeting until 10:30 PM. Council approved by consensus.
Lisa Hockaday
Rex Bohn
Fred Van Vleck
Terri Silvers
A. Christensen
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Molly Martian
Caroline Griffith
Colin Fiske
Alesha Vader
Oona Smith
Elaine Astrue
Brett Gronemeyer
Philip Beaudry
By consensus, Council extended meeting to 11pm.
Council directed staff to provide additional information regarding the overall project, requested that the Transportation Safety Committee review and provide input on the project to be presented at a Special meeting.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS: None
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J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS: None
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Arroyo announced the Trail Summit on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
Councilmember Bergel traveled to the Cal Cities Conference in Long Beach.
Congratulation to Uplift on the Helen Putnam award
Councilmember Bauer traveled and attended Cal Cities Conference in Long Beach.
Councilmember Moulton traveled and attended Cal Cities Conference in Long Beach.
Attended the 2x2 meeting with the Chamber of Commerce and met their new General Manager Nancy Olsen.
Councilmember Castellano traveled and attended Cal Cities Conference in Long Beach.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:46 PM
APPROVED:
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Susan Seaman
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk