MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
March 7, 2023
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.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
Kim Bergel
G. Mario Fernandez
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No report
A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kim Brown of Old Town Rotary announced the upcoming Rhododendron Parade to be held April 29, 2023. This year’s theme will be Home Town Super Hero's.
Mayor Bergel commented on the first Community Health Town Hall Meeting held on Saturday March 4, 2023. Mayor Berge spoke at the Cal Poly Social Justice Summit and participated in Bowl for Kid’s Sake fundraiser.
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B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Unidentified Speaker
Tiffany Lafoon
Nezzie Wade
Unidentified Speaker
Ashley Bellis
Joey Shields
Althea Christensen
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, to approve the CONSENT CALENDAR minus Item F.2, 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 February 7 and February 21, 2023 as submitted F.2 Pavement Rehabilitation 2023 Bid No. 2023-05 – Award – Public Works Director Brian Gerving provided a report. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Colin Fiske
Althea Christensen
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Declare Mercer Fraser Company the low bidder for the Pavement Rehabilitation 2023 Project; and award Bid No. 2023- 05 to Mercer Fraser Company for the amount of $1,938,938; and approve $2,075,000 for pavement rehabilitation items, and approve $316,000 for construction of water system utility items and construction management service, for a total construction cost of $2,386,000, which includes a contingency of approximately 15%, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: G. Mario Fernandez
Absent: None
F.3 Rhododendron Parade Sponsorship - Sponsor the Eureka Rhododendron Parade coordinated by Eureka Old Town Rotary City Council
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F.4 Mayor's Appointments to Boards and Commissions - Approve the Mayor's appointments to the Boards and Commissions.
F.5 Transportation/Vehicle Allowance - Adopt Resolution No. 2023-11 of the City Council authorizing a Transportation/Vehicle Allowance for Elected Officials
F.6 Sequoia Park Zoo Bear and Coyote Exhibit, Bid No. 2022-10 - Accept Sequoia Park Zoo Bear and Coyote Exhibit, Bid No. 2020-10, and authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion in the Office of the Humboldt County Recorder.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE - Councilmember Bauer requested that a letter to support SB 43 be agendized for a future discussion. By consensus, Council agreed.
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Nationwide Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart - Deputy City Attorney Robert Black provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Adopt Resolution No. 2023-12 of the City Council of the City of Eureka Approving Participation in Nationwide Opioid Settlement Litigation with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart and Appointing the Deputy City Attorney as the City’s Authorized Representative and Authorizing the Deputy City Attorney to Execute Necessary Documents and Take All Reasonable and Necessary Actions to Implement the Settlements, Secure the Funds, and Fulfill City’s Prior Agreement to Compensate Outside Counsel., motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
H.2 FY2022-23 MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS – Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to receive the FY22-23 Fiscal Year Budget Review Report and Mid-Year Budget Adjustments; and Adopt Resolution No. 2023-13 of the City Council amending the FY22-23 Budget, motion Carried
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Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
H.3 Salary Schedule Update 2023-14 Human Resource Director Folger provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Adopt Resolution No. 2023- of the City Council approving City’s salary/pay rate schedule for the all Regular Full-time, Regular Part-time and Temporary classifications reflecting salary adjustments for various positions due to a Cost of Living Adjustment increase that went into effect on January 1, 2023, and establishing pay rates for new classifications., motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
H.4 Bill No. 1014-C.S. Section 30.13 "Decorum" - City Attorney Autumn Luna provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Waive full reading, read by title only and Introduce Bill No. 1014-C.S., an Ordinance of the City of Eureka replacing in its entirety "Decorum" Section 30.13 of Title III, Chapter 30, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS:
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Castellano requested a special meeting with urgency for warming centers and requested that a plan for sanctioned camps be agendized in the future. By consensus, Council agreed.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1 Special Event Guide - Economic Development Coordinator Krushke presented information.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED: None
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M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Fernandez attended the Mental Health Town Hall.
Councilmember Castellano; attended Eureka Main Street Board Meeting, Humboldt Harbor District 2x2, Mental Health Town Hall, housing meeting, Humboldt Transit Authority & Arts Alive.
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach attended Linc housing meeting, met with Chief of Police, toured Eureka Parks & Facilities and attended Mental Health Town Hall.
Councilmember Bauer; JPA meetings, CalCities meeting unable to attend due to weather, offshore wind Community benefit meeting, Mental Health Town Hall, participated in Bowl for Kids Sake and Redwood Coast Leadership Councilmember Moulton will be attending upcoming Humboldt Bay JPA meeting and Arts Alive.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:23 PM
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk