MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
February 6, 2024
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Conference with labor negotiators
Agency designated representatives: Will Folger for City of Eureka Employee organization: Eureka Police Officers Association (EPOA), Eureka City Employees Association (ECEA) and Unrepresented.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No Report out of Close Session REGULAR SESSION: 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Kim Bergel
Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
ABSENT: G. Mario Fernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Bergel traveled to Sacramento to see Senator McGuire get sworn in.
She also did the Clam Beach Run, attended dedication of Humboldt County Office of Education Little Library at Hammond Park, she also hosted Adults
with developmental disabilities in Council Chambers. She also attended Eureka Chamber Gala and attended kindness day at Grant Elementary.
A.1 Grant School - Great Kindness Challenge -Principal Brakeman with Grant Elementary shared the Great Kindness Challenge, along with students from Grant Elementary.
A.2 Little Saplings 5 Year Anniversary - Executive Assistant Shannon Fazio and Little Saplings Preschool Director Nancy Danel provided a report.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Human Rights Commission Presentation - Jim Glover with the Humboldt Rights Commission gave a presentation.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Michelle Norton
Stephen Parr
Jeff Harris
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
F) CONSENT CALENDAR – Councilmember Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Councilmember Kati Moulton to approve the Consent Calendar minus item F. 2, motion Carried.
AYES: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee ContrerasDeLoach NOES: None
ABSENT: G. Mario Fernandez
F.1 Council Minutes – Approve the City Council regular minutes from January 16, 2024
F.2 Modify First-Time Homebuyer Agreements - Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report. Authorize amendments to the City’s promissory notes to permit borrowers the choice of repaying loans through either the "Interest Payment" method or the "Appreciation Payment" method
The following members of the Public addressed the Council on this matter:
Bernie Haroldson
Unidentified Speaker
Councilmember Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Councilmember Kati Moulton to approve item F. 2, motion Carried.
AYES: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee ContrerasDeLoach NOES: None
ABSENT: G. Mario Fernandez
F.3 State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways Grant Funds Application. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-06 of the City Council approving the Application for the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways Grant Funds.
F.4 EPD Reorganization and New Classification - Forensic Analyst I/II.
Authorize the addition of 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Administrative Technician - (CONF) position to the Eureka Police Department and 1.0 Regular Part Time (RPT) Communications Dispatcher position; and Adopt Resolution No. 2024-05 of the City Council approving the creation of the new Forensic Analyst I/II classification and reclassify one (1) FTE Senior Evidence Technician to Forensic Analyst I/II.
F.5 Hill and McCullens Pump Stations Pump Upgrades Project Award.
1. Declare Mercer-Fraser Company the low bidder on the Hill and McCullens Pump Stations Pump Upgrade Project, Bid No. 2024-06; and
2. Award Bid No. 2024-06 to Mercer-Fraser Company for the amount of $1,210,000; and
3. Approve $1,356,000 for construction, which includes a contingency of approximately 10% and Construction Management in the amount of $25,000; and
4. Appropriate additional funding of $550,000.
F.6 Secondary Clarifier Repairs Phase II.
1. Accept the Secondary Clarifiers Maintenance Phase II Project, Bid No 2022-14; and
2. Approve $17,997.93 for additional construction cost
3. Authorize the filing of a “Notice of Completion” at the Office of the County Recorder
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Bay to Zoo Trail Consulting Services - Public Director Brian Gerving and City Engineer Jesse Willor provided a report. The Following Members of the Public Addressed the Council on this matter:
Sierra Braggs
Colin Fiske
Brett Gronemeyer
Molly Martin
Craig Benson
Patty Callison
Phillip
Councilmember Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Councilmember Scott Bauer, to declare GHD the selected proposer for Request for Proposals (RFP) Bid No. 2024-9 for the Bay to Zoo Trail Consulting Services; and authorize contract with GHD for engineering and planning consulting services for the Bay to Zoo Trail in an amount not to exceed $1,700,000; and authorize budget allocation in the amount of $1,000,000 from Measure H funds as the City’s match to the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant award for $8,999,000, authorize Public Works Director to negotiate and execute applicable contracts and grant agreement documents., motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: G. Mario Fernandez
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
By Consensus, Council approved Councilmember Moulton’s request to see staff provide a report on the Town Hall held with regards to the Jacobs Property, as well as zoning recommendation.
By Consensus, Council approved Councilmember Castellano’s request to invite a young speaker from Martin Luther King Day Celebration come and speak to council.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1 Humboldt Bay Fire Update - Chief Sean Robertson from Humboldt Bay Fire provided a report.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended Pathway to Payday, the City Town Hall on Jacobs Property and Greater Eureka Chamber Gala. Additionally, she attended Revenue and Taxation meeting and is looking forward to upcoming Public Safety Town Hall on February 17 at City Hall hosted by Supervise Natalie Arroyo and ContrerasDeLoach.
Councilmember Bauer, attended Trash Bash on Saturday where 8300 lbs of trash were collected in one day, 65 people attended, he extended thanks to Pac Out Green Team and California Conservation Corp for putting on event. Additionally, he would like to thank the California Conservation Corp for removing non-native species in Cooper Gulch park. He attended CalCities meeting on Environmental Equality, Chamber Gala and Redwood Coast Energy Authority meetings.
Councilmember Moulton, attended JPA with Humboldt Bay Fire, Chamber Awards Gala.
She extended congratulations to Foggy Bottom Boys and Betty Chinn on their awards at the Gala and looking forward to Eureka City Schools 2x2's. No travel to report.
Councilmember Castellano, attended Grant Elementary 100-day parade, Chamber Gala, City Town Hall on Jacobs Property and CalCities Housing Committee. She also met with individuals about housing,
ADJOURNMENT: 7:53pm
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk