MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
September 5, 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
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
ABSENT: G. Mario Fernandez
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – No report out of Closed Session A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.1 Proclamation- Coastal Clean Up- Councilmember Bauer presented a proclamation.
A.2 Proclamation- Suicide Prevention Week - Councilmember Moulton presented a proclamation.
A.3 Proclamation- Week Without Driving - Councilmember Castellano presented a Proclamation.
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Mayor Bergel wanted to share her gratitude to Caroline Chaffin-Brooks for her service on the Transportation Commission. Mayor Bergel also shared that she has been walking to work every day since the first day of school, thanking constituents. She also attended Wiyot days.
B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
James Graham
Sherice Thompson
Linda Stansbury
Daniel
Caroline
Betty Kegel
Jenn
Steve Parr
Deborah Dukes
Claudette
Brianne Hutcheson
Unidentified
Weezy
Unidentified
Richard Stafford
Althea Christensen
Ash Teeter
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer to approve Consent Calendar, motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: G. Mario Fernandez
F.1 Council Minutes – Approve minutes from August 1, 2023 as submitted.
F.2 Coast Guard Building Improvements – Approve contract Change Order #1 for $154,059.57 for remodel construction of the back half of the Coast Guard Building; and approve $150,000 for construction of this remodel.
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F.3 Council Meeting Cancellation – Cancel the regular Council Meeting of September 19, 2023.
F.4 Policy No. 5.41 Abandoned Vehicles – Adopt policy No. 5.41 Abandoned Vehicles.
F.5 Water Meter Lid Purchase – Approve the purchase of 3650 lids from Badger Meter at a total cost of $353,478.38
F.6 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Accept the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2022 Local Solicitation awarded to the Eureka Police Department in the amount of $14,672.00. Approve to use the funds on drug detection K9.
F.7 Facility Improvement Loan Guarantee Program - Authorize Little Saplings Preschool to apply for the Facility Improvement Loan Guarantee Program. Approved an additional appropriation of $10,000 to the Community Services FY2023-24 budget.
F.8 New Classification: Junior Accountant - Adopt Resolution #45 adding a Junior Accountant classification to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan.
F.9 Assembly Constitutional Amendment 13 Letter of Support - Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in support of Assembly Constitutional Amendment 13 (ACA 13).
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Bill No. 1031-C.S. Amending Title III, Chapter 33 of the Eureka Municipal Code: "Boards, Commissions, and Committees", - City Attorney Autumn Luna provided a report. No one from the Public addressed the Council on this matter.
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Waive full reading, read by title only, and adopt Bill No. 1031-C.S., Ordinance 948-C.S.; An Ordinance of the City of Eureka Amending Section 33.009: Meetings; Rules and Regulations: Quorum., motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: G. Mario Fernandez
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H.2 Bill No. 1030-C.S. "Personnel Policies” - Assistant City Manager Pam Powell provided a report. No one from the Public addressed the Council on this matter.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Waive full reading, read by Title only and adopt Bill No. 1030-C.S. Ordinance No 950 C.S.; an Ordinance of the City of Eureka amending Title III, Chapter 34: Personnel Policies Sections 34.05 through 34.44 and deleting Sections 34.55 through 34.86., motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: G. Mario Fernandez
H.3 Bill No. 1029-C.S. "Going Out of Business Sales" – Assistant City Manager Pam Powell provided a report. No one from the Public addressed the Council on this matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Waive full reading, read by Title only and adopt Bill No. 1029-C.S, Ordinance No. 949 C.S.; an Ordinance of the City of Eureka repealing Chapter 116: Going Out of Business Sales. , motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: G. Mario Fernandez
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Eureka Crime Statistics and Security Camera Policy Update – Police Chief Todd Jarvis provided a report. No one from the Public addressed the Council on this matter.
I.2 City Investment Policy – Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report. No one from the Public addressed the Council on this matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Receive Report; and Adopt Policy & Procedures, File Number 2.70, Subject: Investment Policy; and Authorize the City Manager to sign agreement for a Portfolio Line of Credit (PLOC), motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: G. Mario Fernandez
I.3 Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation Memorandum of Understanding – City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report.
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The following members of the Public addressed the Council on this matter; Sierra Braggs
Althea Christensen
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation (RCHDC) establishing terms and understanding between the City and RCHDC concerning the development, construction and operation of affordable housing on City owned property., motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: G. Mario Fernandez
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
City Manager Slattery announced the City and Linc awarded $30 million. A Press Release will be released with regards to this announcement.
Recreation Supervisor Jim Thomas provided a presentation on Recreation Summer 2023.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED: None
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano, Economic Resilience Meeting, Workforce Development, Redwood Empire Division meeting, Humboldt Transit Authority, Eureka Main Street Membership Board meeting. Elected to Cal Non-profits board. Participated in Festival of Dreams.
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, met with concerned citizens, Measure Z committee, met with Clarke Museum Board, attended advance Native American Forum.
Attended Friday Night Market, Arts Alive, Festival of Dreams.
Councilmember Moulton, Morris Graves Museum, current installation. South Eureka Neighborhood Alliance will host Zoom, Chamber 2x2 coming up.
Councilmember Bauer, attended Friday Night Market, Coast Guard appreciation dinner at the Elks. September 18th will be hosting Town Hall meeting Gazebo at Sequoia Park.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:45pm
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APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk