MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
November 21, 2023
The City Council of the City of Eureka met in REGULAR Session on the above date, 5:00 P.M. Open Session, at the Eureka City Hall, Council Chambers, 531 “K” Street, Eureka.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Kim Bergel
Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
ABSENT: G. Mario Fernandez
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – No Closed Session
A) MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.1 Councilmember Moulton Presented a Proclamation - Law Enforcements Records and Professional Staff Day.
Mayor Bergel attended Eric Hollenbeck's Film “The Boat that Won the War” on Veteran’s Day, On December 2nd there will be a Mental Health Town Hall at City Hall 10:30-1:30. Turkey Trot in Old Town on Thursday November 23rd. The Mayor encourages shopping local for the Holidays.
B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Unidentified Speaker
Scott Willits
Jessica Flint
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Jahan Hyden
Roy Gomez
Carissa Via Lobos
Karley
Ash Teeter
Jamilla
Ellen P.
Brianne Hutchison
Luna
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 Metropole Siding and Window Rehabilitation Historic Preservation Review Appeal - Assistant Planner Millisa Smith provided a report and Metropole Building Manager Dave Gatos provided information. The Public Hearing opened at 7:04 PM. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Julie Caldwell
Chuck Petty
Vernon Price
Ash Teeter
Gregory Gehr
The Public Hearing Closed 7:14 PM
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach motioned to adopt a Resolution of the City Council to modify the Historic Preservation Commission’s conditions of approval to allow replacement of windows on the south-facing façade of the Metropole Building located at 306 2nd Street (217 D Street) without a requirement to retain the wooden windows for future replacement.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilmember Kati Moulton motioned, seconded by Councilmember Scott Bauer to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-55 of the City Council to modify the Historic Preservation Commissions’ conditions of approval to all replacement of windows on the south-facing face of the Metropole Building located a 306 2nd Street (217 D Street) by replacing condition (e) with “Any wooden window sashes removed from the south-facing façade will be stored, repaired over time and retained for four window replacement on other building facades, motion carried
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: Leslie Castellano
Absent: G. Mario Fernandez
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F) CONSENT CALENDAR - Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to approve the 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 Council Minutes November 7, 2023 F.2 New Classification: Parking Enforcement Officer –Adopt Resolution No. 2023-55 of the City Council to add a new classification of Parking Enforcement Officer, to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan.
F.3 Proposed 2024 Fire Suppression Assessment Ballot - Authorize City Manager to vote “yes” and sign ballots for 2024 Fire Suppression Assessment.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS: None
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
By consensus, Council approved Councilmember Castellano’s request to put a parking garage discussion on a future agenda.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS - City Manager Slattery provided a report; HCOAG is conducting feasibility study on parking garage in Eureka.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano attended Northern Ca Nonprofits retreat, Eureka Main St, event for Trans Week, and she will be attending Calcities League meeting next week.
Councilmember Moulton attended Humboldt Fire JPA and welcomed 4 new firefighters.
She is looking forward to Eureka City Schools 2x2 with new Superintendent Gary Storts.
Councilmember Bauer attended HBF JPA meeting, Humboldt County 2x2, and will be attending Calcities meeting next week.
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Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended training for cold weather centers, the Humboldt County 2x2 meeting and met with Community members.
ADJOURNMENT 7:31PM
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk