MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
December 6, 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 - Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation (2 Cases)
Pursuant to § 54956.9(d) (2) California Government Code (1 Case) REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Susan Seaman
Leslie Castellano
Natalie Arroyo
Kim Bergel
Scott Bauer
ABSENT: Kati Moulton
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No final actions to report.
A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.1 Kamisu Sister City Update – Jay Tilghman provided a report.
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A.2 Humboldt County Library Update - Jeanine Lancaster provided a presentation on Humboldt County Library.
Dan Pambianco of Eddy-Alexander introduced new team member Kayla Corder to the Council.
Chief Jarvis announced EPD’s gun buy-back event on December 18, 2022.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Eureka Youth Council Presentation – Eureka Youth Council provided a year end report on their activities.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Stephen Parr
Joann McGeary
Donnie Creekmore
Philip Beaudry
Caroline Griffith
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Natalie Arroyo, approve the CONSENT CALENDAR minus item F.3, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Kati Moulton
F.1 Council Meeting Minutes - Approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting minutes of November 1, 2022 as submitted.
F.2 20/30 Park Custom Designed Play Equipment Sole Source Purchase - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-65 finding that a sole source procurement of playground equipment for 20/30 Park is in compliance with the city procurement policy and;
Authorize the Community Services Director to purchase the equipment not to exceed $592,119.26
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F.3 Police Patrol Vehicle Purchase - Public Works Director Brian Gerving provided a report. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Caroline Griffith
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Natalie Arroyo, appropriate an additional $515,000 to account number 610-4205-7401; and authorize the sole-source procurement of eight (8) fully-outfitted Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicles from CAP Fleet through Northwood Auto Plaza for a total cost of $551,717.08, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Kati Moulton
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: Councilmember Arroyo requested that a letter supporting southern Humboldt regarding the lack of power availability be sent to PG&E. By consensus, council agreed.
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 20/30 Renaming: Da’ Yas “Where the Cypress Are” Park - Program Manager Praszker gave a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Natalie Arroyo, Adopt Resolution No. 2022-66 of the City Council to rename 20/30 Park as “Da’ Yas Park / Where the Cypress Are Park”, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Kati Moulton
H.2 Private Sewer Lateral Ordinance Revisions - Deputy Public Works Director Issa provided a presentation. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Unidentified speaker
Unidentified speaker
Felicia Costa
Kim Bergel moved, seconded by Natalie Arroyo, Waive full reading, read by Title only and adopt Bill No. 1021-C.S., Ordinance No. 939-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 Noes: None
Absent: Kati Moulton
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Natalie Arroyo moved, seconded by Scott Bauer approve the allocation of one (1) additional FTE Engineering Technician position to oversee the sewer lateral program, motion carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Kati Moulton
H.3 2022 California Building Standards Code – Brenden Reilly provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Waive full reading, read by Title only and adopt Bill No. 1023-C.S., Ordinance No. 940-C.S., “An ordinance of the City of Eureka amending Eureka Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 150, including Sections 150.002 and 150.015 through 150.026, adopting by reference the 2022 editions of the California Building Standards Code and related model codes with appendices and amendments all relating to building regulations”; and
Waive full reading, read by title only and adopt Bill No. 1022-C.S., Ordinance No. 941- C.S., “An ordinance of the City of Eureka amending Eureka Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 92, including Sections 92.01 through 92.07 adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the California Fire Code and related model code with appendices and amendments all relating to fire regulations, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Kati Moulton
H.4 Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022 – Finance Director Lane Millar provided a presentation. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Natalie Arroyo, Adopt Resolution No. 2022-67 of the City of Eureka approving the issuance of the Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022 in order to refund certain outstanding obligations of the City of Eureka.
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 Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Natalie Arroyo, Kim Bergel, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Kati Moulton
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
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I.1 California Fishermen's Resiliency Association - Ken Bates of CFRA provided a presentation. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter. Council received the report.
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1 Little Saplings Pre-School Update - City Manager Miles Slattery provided an update on Little Saplings Preschool.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano co-hosted a regional meeting, attended workforce development meeting, attended CalCities Leader Conference in Monterey.
Councilmember Arroyo has enjoyed her time serving on the Eureka City Council for the last eight years. Attended conference in her new role as a County Supervisor.
Counties. Will attend Humboldt Transit Authority meeting on December 7, 2022.
Councilmember Bauer, enjoyed working with Mayor Seaman and Councilmember Arroyo, he attended CalCities as Board of Director for Redwood Empire. Attended Humboldt Library Foundation fundraiser.
Councilmember Bergel, appreciated working with Councilmember Arroyo. Home for the Holidays decorating contest is happening now. December 17th Zumba Party at Municipal Auditorium.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:17 PM
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk