MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
May 2nd, 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
Citizens for a Better Eureka vs. City of Eureka City Council, Does 1 to 10 Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2300565
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: Parcel Number 013-161-004-000, 3517 W Street Agency negotiator: Miles Slattery for the City of Eureka Negotiating Parties: State of California
Under negotiation: Price, terms and conditions
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:
Kim Bergel
Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
G. Mario Fernandez
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
ABSENT:
None
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No Final Action to Report A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.1 Volunteer Appreciation Proclamation -Councilmember Leslie Castellano presented A.2 Bike Month Humboldt Proclamation-Councilmember Kati Moulton presented A.3 Proclamation Letter Carrier-Councilmember G. Marion Fernandez presented A.4 Older American's Month Proclamation-item is continued until next meeting A.5 Police Week Proclamation-Councilmember Scott Bauer presented Mayor Bergel announced congratulations to Tori McConnell, crowned Miss Indian World for 2023 Mayor Bergel wished to thank the Heritage Society and Rotary for annual Rhody Parade Mayor Bergel participated in Take Your Child to Work Week, where children of City staff hosted mock council meeting with the children filling the roles of staff and councilmembers.
The Following dates were announced;
May 6th Brew at the Zoo
May is Mental Health Month
May 16th County Mental Health Walk
Homelessness Town Hall June 4th Council Chambers
B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Roy Gomez
Sherice Thompson
Keith Larraine
Caroline Still
James Still
Steve Parr
Harry Wilcox
Cornelius Lowenstein
Ash Teeter
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, to approve the consent calendar minus item F.4 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 March 21, 2023 and April 4, 2023 and the special Council meeting minutes of March 21, 2023 as submitted.
F.2 Pavement Rehabilitation 2022 Bid No. 2022-05 - Acceptance Recommendation: Accept the Pavement Rehabilitation 2022 Project; and authorize the filing of a ‘Notice of Completion’ at the Office of the County Recorder F.3 Determination of Use Not Listed for a Martial Arts Studio - Recommendation: Receive the report of the Planning Commission F.4 Application for Upstate California Creative Corps Grant Funds – City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report. No one from the Public addressed the Council on this item.
Councilmember Leslie Castellano recused herself for Item F4 and left chamber Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, authorize staff to apply for Upstate California Creative Corps Grant Funds, motion Carried Ayes: Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: Leslie Castellano
F.5 Land and Water Conservation Fund Authorizing Grant Resolution for Grace Marton Memorial Park - Adopt Resolution No. 2023-21 of the City Council authorizing the application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for Grace Marton Memorial Park.
F.6 Systemwide Sewer Evaluation Project 2023 - Declare APS Environmental, Inc. the preferred service provider for the Systemwide Sewer Evaluation Project 2023, Bid No. 2023-03; and Award Bid No. 2023-03 to APS Environmental, Inc. for the amount of $1,500,000; and Approve $1,500,000 for evaluation services.
F.7 Annual Lateral Replacement Project 2023 - Agenda Summary Award Sewer Maintenance 2022 - Declare Mercer-Fraser Company the low bidder on the Annual Lateral Repair Project 2023, Bid No. 2023-15; and Award Bid No. 2023-15 to Mercer-Fraser Company for the amount of $1,000,000; and Approve $1,000,000 for construction.
F.8 Coast Guard Building Improvements - Declare Mercer-Fraser Company the low bidder on the Annual Lateral Repair Project 2023, Bid No. 2023-15; and Award Bid No. 2023-15 to Mercer-Fraser Company for the amount of $1,000,000; and Approve $1,000,000 for construction.
F.9 Development Services Department Head Appointment - Authorize the City Manager to execute the Development Services Department Head At-Will Agreement with Cristin Kenyon.
F.10 Letter of Support – State Budget Homeless Funding - Approve a letter of support requesting the State to allocate increased funding to address homelessness for this upcoming year’s legislative budget session.
F.11 Initiative 21-0042A1 Opposition Resolution – Adopt Resolution No. 2023-25 of the City Council opposing Initiative 21-0042A1 F.12 Mental Health Services Act: Prevention and Early Intervention Program – Local Implementation Agreement Grant - Authorize staff to apply for MHSA funding through the Prevention and Early Intervention Program – Local Implementation Agreement Grant F.13 Homekey Round 3 Application - Adopt Resolution No. 2023-26 of the City Council authorizing staff to submit a Homekey application G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS:
I.1 Housing Element Annual Progress Report - Principal Planner Kristen Goetz provided a report - Received report.
No one from the Public addressed the council
I.2 General Plan Annual Progress Report - Principal Planner Kristen Goetz provided a report - Received report No one from the Public addressed the council
I.3 Water Meter Update Project - Public Works Deputy Director Brian Issa provided a report - Received report No one from the Public addressed the council
I.4 Wiyot Tribal Council Meetings – City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report.
By consensus, Mayor Kim Bergel and Councilmember G. Mario Fernandez were appointed to serve on Wiyot Tribal Council Meetings, Councilmember Renee Contreras-DeLoach appointed as alternate.
I.5 Humboldt Community Services District 2x2- City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report.
By consensus, Councilmember Scott Bauer and Councilmember Leslie Castellano appointed to serve on Humboldt Community Services District 2x2, Councilmember G. Mario Fernandez alternate.
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Scott Bauer requested a Climate Action report update.
Councilmember G. Mario Fernandez requested that Redwood Regent Climate Hub CORE present at a future meeting.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1 Strategic Visioning Update
City Manager Miles Slattery announced information regarding Strategic Visioning to be held May 5th and 6th at 3030 L St in the Bode classroom Public Comment will be held on Friday 5/5 at 10:30am, 5/6 9:30am L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED: None
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Renee Contreras-DeLoach; attended Navigation Center workshop, met with local business owners and met with local homeless advocates.
Councilmember G. Mario Fernandez; attended Redwood Region Economic and is expected to host a Town Hall on May 18th meeting in Ward 3.
Councilmember Leslie Castellano; attended Navigation Center meeting, Redwood Poetry event and Eureka Main Street Meeting. She also announced Eureka China Town Festival to be held May 6th 6-9pm.
Councilmember Katie Moulton; looking forward to Kinetic Grand Championship Councilmember Scott Bauer; traveled to Sacramento to attend CalCities Leader Summit, Cooper Gulch Clean Up will be held May 6th. Also announced Grace Morton Memorial Park survey out. Lastly, he attended a Keep Eureka Beautiful Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:12pm
Approved:
Kim Bergel Mayor
Attest:
Shannon Fazio Deputy City Clerk
[Eureka City Council
Tuesday, May 02, 2023