MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
February 7, 2023
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
City of Eureka v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al.,
United States District Court Northern District of Ohio Case No. No. 1:18-op-46092 Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: Parcel Number 006-181-011 on Sunny Avenue, Eureka Agency negotiator: Miles Slattery for the City of Eureka Negotiating Parties: Betty Squires
Under negotiation: Price, terms and conditions
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Kim Bergel
Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
G. Mario Fernandez
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
ABSENT:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No final actions to report.
A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mayor Bergel attended the Conference for New Mayors & Councilmembers at Universal City.
A.1 Every Student Succeeding - Saedra Joseph
A.2 Dave Silverbrand Proclamation - Councilmember Moulton presented a Proclamation honoring Dave Silverbrand.
B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Steve Parr
Debra Thomas
Tiffany Lafoon
Joey Shields
Althea Christensen
Nezzie Wade
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to approve the CONSENT CALENDAR minus F.4 and F.5, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: None
F.1 Council Meeting Minutes - Approve the regular Council meeting minutes of January 17, 2023 as submitted.
F.2 Destruction of Records - Adopt Resolution No. 2023-07 of the City of Eureka requesting destruction of records pursuant to Government Code and City policy.
F.3 City of Eureka Bike Plan Bid No. 2023-12 – Award of Consulting Services - Declare Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. the selected consultant for the City of Eureka Bike Plan Request for Qualifications; and Award Bid No. 2023-12 to Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for Consulting Services; and Authorize staff to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
F.4 High Tank Booster Pump Station Reconstruction - Project Award – Public Works Director Brian Gerving provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Declare Mercer-Fraser Company the low bidder on the High Tank Booster Pump Station Reconstruction Project, Bid No. 2023-09; and award Bid No. 2023-09 to Mercer-Fraser Company for the amount of $888,000.00; and approve $975,000 for construction, which includes a contingency of approximately 10% and approve an additional appropriation of $500,000.00 for construction, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: None
F.5 1429 Sunny Avenue Property Acquisition (APN 006-191-015) - City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Althea Christensen
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Adopt Resolution 2023-08 of the City Council Authorizing the Acquisition of 1429 Sunny Avenue, APN 006-191-015 for Three Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($337,250.00).
Authorize the Mayor, City Manager and staff to sign all necessary documents to effectuate acquisition; and Approve appropriation of necessary funds from the General Fund, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: None
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 SB1383: Mandatory Organics Reduction Disposal Ordinance- Bill No. #1025-CS - Project Manager Robin Praszker provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Bill No. #1025-CS., an Ordinance of the City Council adding new title SB1383: Mandatory Organics Reduction Disposal Ordinance Sections 1 through 16, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Capital Improvement Project Adaptation Plan – Public Works Director Brian Gerving, Civil Engineer Vivyan and Jesse Willor, City Engineer provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
I.2 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan Update – Personnel Analyst Sarah Henrickson and FogBreak Consultant. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
I.3 Eddy Alexander Marketing Presentation - Jennifer Eddy, EA President provided a report. The following individual addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Althea Christensen
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1 City Website Update
Economic Coordinator Cozy Hunter and Administrative Assistant Suzanne Ross-Mantle provided a report on the new City website.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, to extend the meeting to 10 PM, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: None
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach toured the wastewater treatment plant, attended League Conference for new Councilmembers in Universal City and attended a RREDC meeting. She also attended the Fiona Ma event sponsored by Eureka Main Street.
Councilmember Castellano attended the Cal Cities housing meeting; attended Eureka Main Street meeting and she attended Chamber of Commerce Annual Event.
Councilmember Bauer, attended Cal Cities Governance and Labor Relations Policy committee meeting; attended Chamber of Commerce Annual Event and attended Every Student Succeeds breakfast. March 4th will be a Cooper Gulch work day.
Councilmember Fernandez, attended League of California Cities New councilmember training in Universal City. He will be touring City parks tomorrow.
Councilmember Moulton attended a community meeting hosted by Commander Hill; attended Chamber of Commerce Annual Event and will be touring Humboldt Bay Fire Stations tomorrow.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:51 PM
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk
City Council
Tuesday, February 7, 2023