MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
April 2, 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.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Conference with labor negotiators
Agency designated representatives: Will Folger for City of Eureka Employee organization: Teamsters Local 137 & Unrepresented Employees.
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Kim Bergel
Kati Moulton
G. Mario Fernandez
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
ABSENT: Leslie Castellano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No report out of closed session.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS- Thanked voters for their support of Measure H and listed some of the projects that have been or will be completed due to this measure.
Mayor Bergel attended the Wind Energy meeting as well as the Sons and Daughters of Italy 100th anniversary. The Mayor also invited members of the Public to attend “A Day Embracing Humanity”, the City will partner with NAMI in May 4th, at City Hall 10am3:30pm for Mental health Month.
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A.1 Proclamation- Councilmember Moulton presented a Proclamation recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month
B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Phyllis Coy
Shannon Townsend
Unidentified Speaker
Adina Flores
Unidentified Speaker
Patty Callison
Roy Gomez
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Scott Bauer to approve the Consent Calendar, motion Carried
Ayes: Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: Leslie Castellano
F.1 Council Minutes- Approve Council minutes March 19, 2024 as submitted.
F.2 Fee Waiver for 2024 Humboldt Math Festival – Approve request for waiver of fees for the rental of Adorni Center to host the 2024 Humboldt Math Festival.
F.3 Systemwide Sewer Evaluation Project 2024 – 1. Declare Pipe and Plant Solutions, Inc. the preferred service provider for the Systemwide Sewer Evaluation Project 2024, Bid No. 2024-14; and 2. Award Bid No. 2024-14 to Pipe and Plant Solutions, Inc. for the amount of $1,500,000; and 3. Approve $1,500,000 for evaluation services.
F.4 First Slough Fish Passage Project – 1. Declare Figas Construction, the preferred bidder on the First Slough Fish Passage Project; and 2.
Award Bid No. 2024-4 to Figas Construction in the amount of $3,536,131; and 3. Approve $4,969,566 for construction, which includes $539,736 for construction management (task order 2023- GHD-2) and 18% for contingency.
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F.5 FY2024-25 CIP Budget Appropriations - To authorize additional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024-25 capital projects and to carry over unspent budget allocations from Fiscal Year 2022-23.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
H.1 Tirsbeck Local Coastal Program Amendment - Senior Planner Caitlin Castellano provided a report. No Members of the Public addressed the Council on this matter.
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Adopt Bill No. 1034, Ordinance No. 954-C.S., an Ordinance of the City Council amending the Implementation Plan map of the certified Local Coastal Program to change the zoning designation from General Industrial to Service Commercial at 936 W Hawthorne Street (APN 003-182-010); and Adopt Reso No 2024-17 of the City Council of the City of Eureka directing staff to transmit an application to the Coastal Commission for the Tirsbeck Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCP-23-0001) to change the Land Use Plan and Implementation Plan map designations at 936 W Hawthorne Street (APN 003-182-010), motion Carried Ayes: G. Mario Fernandez, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: Leslie Castellano
H.2 Bill No. 1035 Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Commission - City Clerk Pam Powell provided a report. No members of the Public addressed the Council on this matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Adopt Bill No.1035-C.S., Ordinance No. 953 C.S. an Ordinance of the City Council amending Title III, Chapter 33, Boards, Commissions & Committees, Section 33.045 Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Commission, motion Carried
Ayes: Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: Leslie Castellano
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS:
I.1 Eureka Cultural Arts District Memorandum of UnderstandingEconomic Development Director Swan Asbury provided a report. The following members of the Public addressed the Council on this matter:
Roy Gomez
Adina Flores
Shannon Townsend
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Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, to Approve, and authorize signing of Eureka Cultural Arts District Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Eureka, the Ink People, the Wiyot Tribe, and Eureka Main Street, motion Carried Ayes: MOULTON, FERNANDEZ, BAUER, CONTRERAS-DELOACH
Noes: None
Absent: CASTELLANO
Councilmember Castellano arrived at the meeting.
I.2 Mixed Neighborhood Overlay Development -Development Services Director Cristin Kenyon provided a report. The following members of the Public addressed the Council on this matter:
Thomas Stewart
Linda Hagedorn
Michael Munson
Patty Callison
Colin Fiske
Shannon Townsend
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, to direct staff to develop a Mixed Neighborhood Overlay Zone to be incorporated into the City’s Zoning Code.
Ayes: CASTELLANO, MOULTON, FERNADEZ, BAUER
Noes: CONTRERAS-DELOACH
Absent: None
I.3 Capital Improvement Program 2024 - City Engineer Jesse Willor provided a report. The following members of the Public addressed the Council on this matter:
Colin Fiske
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, receive and file City of Eureka Capital Improvement Program 2024, motion Carried
Ayes: CASTELLANO, MOULTON, FERNANDEZ, BAUER, CONTRERAS-DELOACH Noes: None
Absent: None
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
By Consensus Council directed staff to explore Repower Plus as energy alternative.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
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City Manager Miles Slattery introduced Nick Crawford, Executive Director of Humboldt Made to announce Friday Night Market, kickoff will be May 31st and will last for 3 months.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED: None
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS:
Councilmember Castellano, traveled to Burbank for CalCities meeting, attended Community Safety meeting, thanked Eureka Main Street and Eureka Police Department for working on coordinating a Public Safety Meeting, attended Senator McGuire Town Hall. Will be hosting a Town Hall on April 30th at City Hall, more information to follow.
Councilmember Moulton, no travel to report. Attended Eureka City Schools 2x2, looking forward to Art's Alive, Chamber 2x2 and JPA meeting coming up. Looking forward to Forest Moon Festival as a old town business.
Councilmember Fernandez, attended League of Cities meeting in Burbank, disheartened by vandalism that took place at Carson Park. Attended 2x2 by with Eureka City Schools. Eureka High will be performing Spamalot this weekend, looking forward to attending. Attended Town Hall with Senator McGuire.
Councilmember Bauer, traveled to Burbank for CalCities. Attended Senator McGuire Town Hall, RCAA Board Meeting, Cooper Gulch cleanout day, thanked PacOut Green Team and Cal Poly Humboldt for their help. Looking to host Bay to Zoo Community Forum in the next couple months.
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, was unable to attend CalCities meeting in Burbank, Ca. where the legislative accounting office is projecting a deficit, which could affect Health and Human Services. Attended Wind Energy Conference, both dinner and presentation. Attended ride along with Eureka Police Department, went to Public Safety meeting and Senator McGuire's Town Hall. Met with Congressman Huffman.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:15pm
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APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk