MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
June 20, 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.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Attorney, City Clerk & City Manager
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
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Kayla Corder of Eddie Alexander presented a new video to be played on Visit Eureka and announced that the Redwood Skywalk was voted number 1 Ariel Skywalk in the USA.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Human Rights Commission
Jim Glover the Humboldt Human Rights Commission provided a presentation.
B.2 Redwood Region Climate and Community Resilience Hub Colin Fiske, Co-Director of RCCER provided a presentation.
Mayor Bergel attended the Torch Run with Eureka Police Department for Special Olympics. Welcome to Tule and Noni, the two new bears at the Sequoia Park Zoo.
Mayor Bergel officiated her first wedding at the Zoo, attended the PRIDE event, Juneteenth, worked with the CARE program and issued a statement in support of Pac Out Green Team.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Frank Nelson
James Graham
Jessica Frint
Linda Wise
Roy Gomez
Sharice Thompson
Rodney Strom
James Still
Jim Christensen
Harry Wilcox
Steve Parr
Cornelius Lowenstein
Solomon Everta
Ash Teeter
Jackie McBeth
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 Annual Rate Review of Service Rate Adjustment for Solid Waste Collection – Project Manager Robin Praszker provided a report.
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Eric Keller-Heckman of HWMA provided information
The Public Hearing opened /closed at 7:24 PM
No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Adopt Resolution No. 2023-31 of the City Council approving 10.44% increase in the rates for solid waste collection by Recology Humboldt County effective July 1, 2023., motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: G. Mario Fernandez
Absent: None
E.2 2023-24 Fee Schedule- Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report.
The Public Hearing opened/closed at 7:36 PM No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt Resolution No. 2023- 32 of the City Council of the City of Eureka establishing various fees and service charges within the City of Eureka, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
E.3 FY2023-24 Budget Adoption- Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:55 PM. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Ash Teeter
Roy Gomez
Jackie McBeth
Public Comment Closed at 8:04pm
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt Resolution No. 2023-36 of the City of Eureka Adopting the Budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 Adopt Resolution No. 2023-47 EPFA Resolution of the Eureka Public Financing Authority Adopting the Budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 , motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
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Noes: None
Absent: None
Break
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 Council Meeting Minutes – Approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting minutes of May 16, 2023, Special Council meeting minutes of May 30, 2023 as submitted.
F.2 Adopt Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Humboldt and the City of Eureka, City of Arcata, City of Fortuna, City of Blue Lake, City of Rio Dell, City of Trinidad, and City of Ferndale for the Management of a Regional Edible Food Recovery Program.
F.3 Council Meeting Cancellation-Recommendation: Cancel the regular Council Meeting of July 4, 2023.
F.4 Authorization to Apply for ERF-2-R Funds-Approve authorizing staff to SDapply for funding and the execution of a Grant Agreement and any CCAmendments thereto from Encampment Resolution Funding Program, CCRound 2, Second Disbursement (ERF-2-R) Application.
F.5 Budget Policies for Fund Balance, Streets & Facilities: Adopt
2.67 Fund Balance Policy
2.68 Budget Policy - Street Infrastructure Allocation
2.69 Budget Policy - Capital Spending for City Facilities F.6 Exempt Surplus Property Resolution for Linc Housing Sites Eureka City Council
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Adopt a Resolution No. 2023-30 of the City Council of the City of Eureka finding the Linc Housing Project Sites are exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(A) because the properties are to be disposed of for housing development pursuant to California Government Code Section 37364.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for Fiscal Year 2023/24 Public Works Director Brian Gerving provided a report.
The Following member of the Public Addressed the Council:
Ash Teeter
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Adopt a Resolution No. 2023-37 of the City Council of the City of Eureka designating projects to be funded by the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) for Fiscal Year 2023/2024., motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
H.2 First Slough Fish Passage, Floodplain Restoration and Coastal Habitat Connectivity – Construction Grant Acceptance and Resolution - Councilmember Bauer recused himself & left the chambers. Director Brian Gerving provided a report.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Accept the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) construction grant for $4,969,566; and Adopt Resolution No. 2023-34 of the City Council of the City of Eureka approving project construction and authorizing the Director of Public Works as agent of the City of Eureka to sign and file all required documentation., motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Renee ContrerasDeLoach Noes: None
Absent: Bauer
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H.3 City Council Handbook – Assistant City Manager Pam Powell & City Attorney Autumn Luna provided a report.
The following members addressed the Council on this matter:
Roy Gomez
Harry Wilcox
Ash Teeter
Jessica Flint
Renee Contreras-DeLoach moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Rescind Resolution No. 2017-25; and Adopt a Resolution No. 2023-35 of the City of Eureka adopting the "Councilmember Handbook" detailing the Ethics and Conflict of Interest code governing the Eureka City Council., motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Castellano asked staff to present policies with regards to privacy and ADU’s. By consensus the Council directed staff to bring back a report. Councilmember Castellano asked staff to present opportunities to provide information to members of the public on government nuts & bolts. By consensus the Council directed staff to bring back a presentation.
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS:
Moulton moved, seconded by Fernandez to extend the meeting to 9:45pm.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
I.1 Receive a report and adopt the Strategic Goals and Initiatives for Fiscal Year 2023-24 – City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report on Strategic Visioning outcomes.
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Adopt the Strategic Goals and Initiatives for Fiscal Year 2023-24, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
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Noes: None
Absent: None
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
K.1 Environmentally Friendly Purchasing Policy Review
City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS:
Councilmember Fernandez attended Climate Forum, attended Juneteenth Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended Chamber 2x2, Northcoast County Chapters meeting,
Councilmember Moulton attended JPA with Humboldt Bay Fire, Chamber 2x2, Eureka Main St is promoting an Old Town sidewalk sale.
Councilmember Castellano attended Juneteenth, Pride events.
Councilmember Bauer attended JPA meeting, Torch Run.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:45pm
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk