MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
November 15, 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 National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week -
Councilmember Bergel presented Hunger and Homelessness
Awareness Week Proclamation.
B) PRESENTATIONS
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS
City Council
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Nezzie Wade
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, 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 November 1, 2022 as submitted.
F.2 Teleconference Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-64 of the City Council Authorizing the City to continue with Teleconference Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022 & Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022 – Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Adopt Resolution No. 2022-63 of the City of Eureka approving the issuance of the Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022, in order to refund certain outstanding obligations of the City of Eureka; and Approve the execution and delivery of an indenture of trust, placement agent agreement and other documents relating thereto, and providing for other matters properly relating to the Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
H.2 Private Sewer Lateral Ordinance Revisions – Public Works Deputy Director Brian Issa provided a report. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Tina Christiansen, Humboldt County Association of Realtors City Council
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Mark Costa
Felicia Costa
Pat
Philip Beaudry
Suzy Smith
Natalie Arroyo moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Waive reading, read by Title only and introduce Bill No. 1021-C.S., an Ordinance of the City of Eureka amending Chapter 50 of the Eureka Municipal Code., motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
H.3 2022 California Building Standards Code – Chief Building Official Brenden Reilly provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano: Waive reading, read by Title only and introduce Bill No. 1021-C.S., an Ordinance of the City of Eureka amending Chapter 50 of the Eureka Municipal Code, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Coastal Land Use Plan - Principal Planner Cristin Kenyon provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter. Council received the report.
I.2 2022 Water and Sewer Rate Study Update - Deputy Public Works Director Brian Issa provided a report. The following individual addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Pat
Phillip Beaudry
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Arroyo will work with Councilmember Bergel to recognize Mike Buettner
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Slattery provided information on winter shelter options
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
City Council
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano attended HWMA meeting. There will be a special meeting December 8th to consider adding a city to the JPA, Co-hosting Regional Art meeting and Co-Hosting Housing Meeting Nov 17
Councilmember Moulton, attended opening of Visitors Center and Arts Alive. Would like to hear from businesses regarding Arts Alive street closure.
Councilmember Bauer, attended Visitors Center opening, CalCities league meeting, and will attend CalCities event later in month
Councilmember Bergel, attended Veteran's event at Adorni Center. Attended meeting at Jefferson Community Center and attended Visitors Center opening.
Councilmember Arroyo, went to HTA meeting, thanks to Recology for the zero waste event and to those that organized the Veteran's Day event ADJOURNMENT: 9:31 PM
APPROVED:
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Susan Seaman
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk