MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
March 5, 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.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT
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) & Unrepresented Employees.
Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
Citizens for a Better Eureka vs. City of Eureka City Council, Does 1 to 10 Humboldt County Superior Court Case No's. CV2300565, CV2300712, CV2301562 and CV2301563,
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
G. Mario Fernandez
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
ABSENT: Kim Bergel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No Report out of Closed Session
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Moulton presented a Proclamation on the Sons and Daughters of Italy 100th Anniversary.
Councilmember Fernandez presented a Proclamation on Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Majority of Councilmembers participated on Bowl for Kids Sake, Councilmember Moulton won for Best Costume.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 CARE - Mental Health Update - Mental Health Case Manager Jacob Rosen presented a Mental Health Update on the CARE (Crisis Alternative Response of Eureka) program.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Roman Dillion Farer
Micah Star
Ilene Barch
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, to approve Consent Calendar as presented. Motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.1 Council Minutes - Approve the City Council regular minutes of February 20, 2024 meeting as submitted.
F.2 Elk River WWTP Cogeneration System Upgrade - Accept the Cogeneration System Upgrade project, Bid No. 2020-09; and authorize the filing of a “Notice of Completion” at the Office of the County Recorder. Acceptance
F.3 DOJ & FBI Background Check Authorization - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-09 of the City Council authorizing access to state and federal criminal history summary databases for the purpose of reviewing the criminal history of potential candidates for positions that require a background clearance for employment purposes.
F.4 Prohousing Incentive Program Funds Resolution - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-10 of the City Council authorizing application for, and receipt of, Prohousing Incentive Program Funds.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
By consensus Council approved Councilmember Bauer’s request to bring a letter of support Senate Bill 1119, regarding hospitals and seismic retrofitting.
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 2024 Participatory Budget Program - Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report on Participatory Budgeting.
No members of the Public addressed the Council on this matter.
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, to receive report; and Approve the 2024 Participatory Budget Program., motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None at this time.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS - City Manager Miles Slattery presented on Mental Health expansion. Commander LaFrance is working with CAPE, CSET & CARE programs to make contact with those experiencing homelessness.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended Free Speech vs. Hate Speech Public Forum, participated in Bowl for Kids’ Sake, will attend CalCities meeting in Willits.
Councilmember Moulton, no travel, attended Eureka City Schools 2x2, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, attended Dinner at Station 1 with Eureka Fire Dept.
Councilmember Bauer attended his mother’s 80th Birthday, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Keep Eureka Beautiful Meeting, March 30th Coopers Gulch invasive species removal and clean up. He will attend Redwood Empire General Division meeting in Willits.
Councilmember Fernandez, attended Eureka City Schools 2x2, attended Bowl for Kids’ Sake, will attended CivicWell Policy Makers Conference, ride along with Eureka Police Department, will be at Gazebo for tribute to Nex Benedict.
Councilmember Castellano will attend Redwood Empire General Division in Willits.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:12pm
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk