MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
April 4, 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 Real Property Negotiators
Property: Parcel Number 019-341-007 & 019-341-008 on Broadway Agency negotiator: Miles Slattery for the City of Eureka Negotiating Parties: Ocean View Memorial Association, Inc.
Under negotiation: Price, terms and conditions
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 final actions to report.
A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A.1 Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Mayor Bergel presented a Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Mayor Bergel attended the Sequoia Park Foundation regular meeting at the Zoo which has several Zoo events coming up. Participated Perilous Plunge and assisted with getting individuals into warming centers.
A.2 Art & Culture Proclamation - Councilmember Fernandez presented a Proclamation for Art, Culture and Creativity Month.
A.3 National Public Safety Telecommunications - Councilmember Castellano presented a Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications week to the EPD dispatchers.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Humboldt - Del Norte Film Commission: Forest Moon Presentation - Cassandra Hesseltine provided a presentation.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
James Graham
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 C to F Parcels Surplus - Principal Planner Kristen Goetz provided a report. The Public Hearing was opened at 6:34 PM. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Tim Callison
Dolores Vellutini
John Ash
Allison Holland
Jenna Catsos
Tom Wheeler
Minnie Wolf
Tia Hemstead
Robert Hemstead
Robert Maxon
Midge Catching
Greg Pierson
Dustin Taylor
Hank Pierson
Kenny Carswell
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Micah Star
Adam Dick
Anita Hillfiker
Ryan Cameron
Patty Callison
Jonathan Padilla
Althea Christensen
Colin Fiske
Jennifer Bessette
Caroline Griffith
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:30pm
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt Resolution No. 2023-20 of the City Council finding the surplus by the City of Eureka of the C to F Parcels is exempt from CEQA and declaring the C to F Parcels surplus land, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Absent: None
E.2 Parking Assessment District Parking Reduction or Removal - Principal Planner Kristen Goetz provided a report. The Public Hearing opened at 8:18 PM. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Tim Callison
Greg Pierson
Kenny Carswell
Colin Fiske
Philip Beaudry
Althea Christensen
Patty Callison
The Public Hearing closed at 8:31pm
Renee Contreras-DeLoach moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt Resolution No. 2023-23 of the City Council of the City of Eureka finding the project qualifies for a Class 12 Surplus Government Property exemption from CEQA and authorizing the reduction or removal of public parking from the parking lot at 5th and D Streets to facilitate development of Affordable Housing Projects, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
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F) CONSENT CALENDAR - G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, to approve the Consent Calendar, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.1 Water Improvements 2022 Project – Accept the Water Improvements 2022 Project; Bid No. 2022-11; and authorize the filing of a “Notice of Completion” at the Office of the County Recorder.
F.2 Destruction of Records - Adopt Resolution No. 2023-19 of the City Council approving the Destruction of Certain Records in Human Resources.
F.3 K Street Lift Station Decommissioning 2022 Project Acceptance - Accept K Street Lift Station Decommissioning 2022 Project, Bid No. 2022-04 and Authorize the filing of a “Notice of Completion” at the Office of the County Recorder
F.4 Settling Basin - Phase I Demo - Accept the Settling Basin – Phase I project, Bid No 2022-06; and Authorize the filing of a “Notice of Completion” at the Office of the County Recorder
F.5 Request for Fee Waiver for 2023 Humboldt Math Festival - Approve request for waiver of fees for the rental of the Adorni Center to host the 2023 Humboldt Math Festival.
F.6 Request for Fee Waiver for 2023 Juneteenth Celebration - Approve request for waiver of fees for the rental of Halvorsen Park to host the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration
F.7 Municipal Auditorium Remodel, Bid No. 2023-22 – Award - Declare Sequoia Construction Specialties the low bidder for the Municipal Auditorium Remodel Project; and Award Bid No. 2023-22 to Sequoia Construction Specialties for the amount of $157,128.00; and Approve $165,000.00 for construction, which includes a contingency of approximately 5%.
F.8 Letter in Support of SB 43 - Authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter in Support of SB 43.
F.9 Letter in Support of SB 363 - Authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter in Support of SB 363.
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F.10 Fire Station 1 and Police Department Generator Replacement - Approve sole source purchase of two (2) 125KW generators and four (4) automatic transfer switches from Cummins; and approve purchase from Cummins in the amount of $85,738.00 with an assumed tax of
9.25%, for a total of $95,000.
F.11 Redwood Coast Energy Authority Letter of Support - Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for legislative action to address the state of California's electrical interconnection crisis and electrical grid access issues.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Bill No. 1026-C.S. Chapter 150 for Efficiency Dwelling Units - Principal Planner Cristin Kenyon provided a report. The following individual addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Althea Christensen
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Waive full reading, read by title only and adopt Bill No. 1026-C.S., Ordinance No. 945-C.S. an ordinance of the City of Eureka amending Eureka Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 150, Section 150.016, pertaining to efficiency dwelling units, 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 Housing Element RFP Affordable Housing Projects on City-Owned Properties II - Principal Planner Kristen Goetz provided a report. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Adam Dick
Greg Pierson
Dustin Taylor
Kenny Carswell
Althea Christensen
Colin Fiske
Ken Sawatski
Caroline Griffith
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Leslie Castellano, seconded by Renee Contreras-DeLoach moved to table this item until a future agenda for additional discussion. Councilmember Castellano revoked the motion from the floor.
By consensus, Council extended the meeting until finished with items.
Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to Adopt Resolution No. 2023- 22 of the City Council to authorize the release Site 4 & 5, 5th & D and 6th & L Streets of Request for Proposals (RFP) with additional units for Affordable Housing Projects on City Owned Properties, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, to adopt a Resolution of the City Council authorizing the release of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Affordable Housing Projects on the C to F Street properties, extending the response time to 120 days; requiring 25% public space, building height no more than 45 ft tall; 1st & 4th stories visitor serving and building to be designed with a relationship and congruent with Old Town Architecture for a total of 160 points, motion Failed Ayes: Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez
Noes: Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Absent: None
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, to adopt a Resolution of the City Council authorizing the release of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Affordable Housing Projects on the C to F Street properties, extending the response time to 120 days; RFP submitter to receive 15 extra points for adding g 25% public space, 1st & top floors visitor serving and building to be designed with a relationship and congruent with Old Town buildings for a total of 160 points, motion Failed Ayes: Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: Kati Moulton, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Absent: None
Alternate Motion, Councilmember Moulton, seconded by Scott Bauer RFP C-F, Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Eureka authorizing the release of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Affordable Housing Projects on City-Owned Properties at C to F Streets, extending the deadline for responses to 120 days, with an additional 15 points for 25% public space, 15% visitor serving bottom and top floor, relationship and congruent with other Old Town buildings, motion failed Ayes: Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer,
Noes: Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Absent: Natalie Arroyo
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I.2 Housing Element Annual Progress Report - This item was pulled and not discussed.
I.3 General Plan Annual Progress Report – This item was pulled and not discussed.
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS: None
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS – Councilmembers reported on various meetings and activities.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:24 PM
NOTICES
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk