MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
July 18, 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
Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
City of Eureka v. Nancy Baker
Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2300888
Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
City of Eureka v. Nancy Baker
Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2201830
REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
G. Mario Fernandez
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Kim Bergel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
No report out of closed session
A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.1 Disability Pride Month – Proclamation
Councilmember Castellano presented a Proclamation
A.2 Gratitude to City of Eureka Staff-Proclamation
Mayor Bergel read a Proclamation.
Mayor Bergel announced Get Out & Play Day taking place on July 29th.
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 Appeal of Revocation of Permit to Maintain a Massage Establishment and Appeal of Revocation of Certificate of Registration – By request of the applicant, the Public Hearing was continued to August 1, 2023.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Redwood CORE Hub – Amy Jester from Redwood CORE Hub gave a presentation.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
James Graham
Charles Wilson
Genevieve Wilson
Jenna Catsos
Michelle Cartridge
Harry Wilcox
Steve Parr
Cornelius Lowenstein
Anonymous
Dianna Hardwick
Ash Teeter
Debra Dukes
Anonymous
Althea Christensen
Ken Soltsky
Mike Munson
Jessica Flint
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, to approve the Consent Calendar, motion carried.
F.1 Council Minutes - Approve the City Council regular minutes of June 20, 2023 as submitted.
F.2 Habitat Conservation Fund Program Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution 2023-37 of the City Council approving the application to the Habitat Conservation Fund for Camp Cooper.
F.3 Legal Services Agreement - Recommendation: Approve the updated legal services agreement with Robert N. Black
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Clarke Annex Property Surplus – Development Services Director Kenyon provided a presentation.
The following members of the public address the council on this matter; Althea Christensen
Ken Solotsky
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt Resolution No. 2023-38 of the City Council finding the surplus by the City of Eureka of the Clarke Annex Property is exempt from CEQA and declaring the Clarke Annex Property surplus land., motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
H.2 Carriage Property Surplus -Senior Planner Castellano provided a presentation.
The following individuals addressed the Council on this matter; Ken Solotsky
Althea Christensen
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No 2023-40 of the City Council finding the surplus by the City of Eureka of the Carriage Property (APN 001-011-021) is exempt from CEQA and declaring the Carriage Property surplus land, motion carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
H.3 Award Bid No. 2023-21 for Affordable Housing Projects on City-Owned Properties II
Development Services Director Kenyon provided a report. The following individuals addressed the Council on this matter;
Carrie Tully
Kristin Cooks
Rebecca Buckley-Stein
Anonymous
Karen
Mike Murdach
Ashley Hamm
Solomon Everta
Ken Solotsky
Ash Teeter
Althea Christensen
Lulu Mickelson
Melodie Meyer
Roy Gomez
Emily Ware
Renee Contreras-DeLoach moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt Resolution No. 2023-39 declaring Wiyot Tribe the preferred proposer of BID No. 2023-21:
Affordable Housing Projects on City-owned Properties II, Parking Lots at 5th and D Streets and 6th and L Streets Request for Proposal (RFP); finding the project to develop affordable housing at Sites City-4 and City-5 exempt from CEQA; and authorizing the City Manager to proceed with a Memorandum of Agreement.”, motion Carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
Kati Moulton Moved, G. Mario Fernandez 2nd to extend meeting to 10pm, motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
H.4 Parking Improvements 2023 - Bill No. 1028-C.S. - Public Work Director Gerving Provided a presentation.
The following individuals addressed the council on this matter:
Debra Dukes
Michelle Cartlidge
Althea Christensen
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Bill No. 1028-C.S., an ordinance of the City of Eureka amending the Eureka Municipal Code Title 7, Chapters 70 and 72 pertaining to parking; and Approve improvements to parking in the Old Town/Downtown District, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
Kati Moulton moved, Leslie Castellano 2nd Motion to extend meeting to 10:30pm, motion carried.
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Waterfront Eureka Plan Public Review Draft – Moved to August 1st meeting, not discussed.
I.2 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Plan - Final Report – Moved to August 1st meeting, not discussed.
I.3 Herrick Overpass Gateway – Economic Development Director Asbury provided a report.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Recommendation: Select and approve Carl Avery for mural portion of the Herrick Overpass Gateway project, motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS: None
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Moulton enjoying Friday Market, looking forward to GOPD and Street Art Festival.
Councilmember Castellano, housing, HTA meeting, Street Art Festival, Walkability assessment.
Councilmember Bauer enjoying Friday Night Market, Calcities Board of Director Meeting.
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, meeting with local individuals, attend meetings when able.
Councilmember Fernandez, meeting with public, attended Friday Night Markets, 4th of July, 2x2 with Wiyot Tribe,
ADJOURNMENT
10:21pm
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk