City of Eureka, CA
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 531 K STREET EUREKA, CA 95501
AGENDA
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Kim Bergel
Councilmember Leslie Castellano, Ward 1
Councilmember Kati Moulton, Ward 2
Councilmember G. Mario Fernandez, Ward 3
Councilmember Scott Bauer, Ward 4
Councilmember Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Ward 5
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The land that Eureka rests on is known in the Wiyot language as Jaroujiji. Past actions by local, State and Federal governments removed the Wiyot and other indigenous peoples from the land and threatened to destroy their cultural practices. The City of Eureka acknowledge the Wiyot community, their elders both past and present, as well as future generations. This acknowledgement demonstrates the City’s commitment to dismantle the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Limited to 3 minutes each speaker on Closed Session items only) CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
If closed session items cannot be completed by 5:55 P.M., they will be continued at the conclusion of the regular agenda, provided there is time. If time does not allow then those closed session items will be continued to the next regular meeting.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Attorney, City Clerk & City Manager Pursuant to section 54957.6 (b) (1) California Government Code REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
A. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.1. Proclamation-Older Americans Month
20230502_Older Americans Month.pdf
B. PRESENTATIONS
B.1. Area 1 Agency on Aging Presentation
B.2. Forest Moon Festival
C. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS
D. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes. Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers. The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.
TIME ALLOTMENT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: A maximum of thirty (30) minutes shall be allotted to receiving public comments at the initial public comment period.
If necessary, an additional period shall be allotted to public comments after City Manager Reports, but only if the first 30-minute Public Comment period was not sufficient to allow all those who wished to speak to do so.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearings are scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 P.M. unless noticed otherwise, or as soon thereafter as possible.
E.1. Public Hearing and Resolution Confirming and Ordering Special Assessments for Unpaid Garbage and Recycling Collection Fees
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing to hear any objections or protests; and Make adjustment as deemed just; and
Adopt a resolution of the City Council providing for collection of fees.
Agenda Summary2022.Special Assessments
Special Assessment Resolution
Final 2022 delinquent list City of Eureka_May 2023
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Notice to the Public: All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2011-22, if a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting. Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read. There will be no separate discussion of these items.
F.1. Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the regular Council minutes of May 2, 2023 as submitted. 20230502_Minutes_Regular
F.2. Water Improvements 2023 Project - Award
Recommendation: Declare Mercer-Fraser Company, the preferred bidder on Water Improvements 2023 Project; and award Bid No. 2023-13 to Mercer-Fraser Company the amount of $523,500.00; and approve $691,650 for construction, which includes 24% for contingency and construction management.
Agenda_Summary_Award
WI'23 Bid Summary_Council
F.3. Sunny Avenue Acquisition No. 2 (APN 006-181-011)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the Acquisition of APN 006-181-011 on Sunny Avenue for $38,000; and
Authorize Chair and staff to sign all necessary documents to effectuate acquisition; and approve appropriation of necessary funds from the General Fund.
Agenda Summary Property Aquisition (APN 006-181-011)
Property Aquisition (APN 006-181-011) Resolution
F.4. FY2023-24 CIP Project Budget Early Allocation
Recommendation: Approve additional appropriations for FY2023-24 capital projects.
Agenda Summary - FY2023-24 Early Project Allocation
FY2023-24 Early CIP Project Budget Allocations Detail
F.5. Crowley Property Construction Contract
Recommendation: Approve sole source award for construction services to Mercer-Fraser Company for the amount of $333,810; and approve $350,000 for construction, which includes a contingency of approximately 5% .
Agenda Summary - Sole Source Crowley Construction
G. LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
Authorize the Mayor or the City Manager to sign correspondence on behalf of the City Council to support/oppose legislation or administrative rules proposed or pending action at the County, State or U.S. government levels.
H. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1. Bill No. 1027-C.S. Section 150.029 Board of Appeals Recommendation: Waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Bill No. 1027-C.S., an ordinance of the City of Eureka amending Eureka Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 150, Section 150.029, pertaining to the Board of Appeals.
Agenda Summary Board of Appeals
Bill No. 1027-C.S. Board of Appeals
I. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1. Regional Climate Action Plan Update
Recommendation: Receive report
I.2. Solar Renewable Energy Improvements – Reject Bids
Recommendation: Reject all bids for the Solar Renewable Energy Improvements Project, Bid No. 2023-19.
Agenda Summary_Reject
I.3. FY2023-24 Proposed Budget Introduction
Recommendation: Receive FY2023-24 Proposed Budget Document J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for Council Members request an item be placed on a future agenda for discussion or consideration. Direction to staff for placement of the item must be by majority consensus.
K. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1. Fleet Electrification
L. PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
This is a time for public comment to continue should comments exceed the 30 minutes allowed at the beginning of the meeting.
M. COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
If open session items cannot be completed by 9:30 P.M., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.
NOTICES
The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon the request and consensus of the Mayor and Council.
Any writing that is a public record not exempt from public disclosure and relating to an agenda item for open session of the City Council is available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 531 K Street, Eureka, CA 95501.
The meeting rooms are ADA accessible. Accommodations and access to City meetings for people with special needs must be requested of the City Clerk at 441-4175 72 hours in advance of the meeting. This agenda and other materials are available in alternate formats upon request.
All persons in attendance at public meetings are requested to observe the following rules of civil debate:
1. We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another.
2. All comments will be directed to the issue at hand.
3. Personal attacks are unacceptable
4. Applauding or other displays of approval/disapproval are discouraged.
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To minimize distractions, please be sure all personal communications devices are on silent mode.
Questions? Please e-mail [email protected] or contact the City Clerk's office at (707) 441-4175.