MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
April 16, 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: Teamsters Local 137 & Unrepresented Employees.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation (1 Case) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation (1 Case)
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Kim Bergel
Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
G. Mario Fernandez
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: On a motion by Councilmember Fernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bauer, Councilmember Castellano was allowed to join the meeting by teleconference. 5 Yes votes, motion carried.
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.1 Proclamation - Volunteer Appreciation Month - Councilmember Moulton presented a proclamation for Volunteer Appreciation Month A.2 Proclamation - National Safety Telecommunicators Week April 14-20, 2024 - Councilmember Bauer presented a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecomm
Mayor Bergel announced that she had attended a community school town hall that was very educational. April 26th is Child Abuse Memorial Day and a remembrance will be held at the Boys and Girls Club. May 4, 2024 is “Embracing Humanity” Mental Health Town Hall at the Council Chambers. Mayor Bergel will be off on medical leave beginning April 25th but will be available by phone.
B) PRESENTATIONS:
B.1 Homeless Action Plan - Project Manager Jeff Davis provided an update on the Homeless Action Plan
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Fondette
Brett Roslosnik
Jeff Parris
Judy Sousa
Nata Roy
Shannon Townsend
Shanthi Gonzales
Adina Flores
Caroline Griffith
Raelina Krikston
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to approved the Consent Calendar, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
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F.1 Council Minutes - Approve the City Council regular minutes of April 2, 2024 and City Council special minutes of April 3, 2024 as submitted.
F.2 Da' Yas Park Multi-Sport Kit Purchase - Award a contract for Da’ Yas Park Multi-Sports Kit purchase and installation to Kompan in the amount of $192,332.41, utilizing Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Contract #2017001135; and
Authorize the Community Services Director to increase the contract amount by up to $28,849.86 (fifteen percent, for a total not to exceed amount of $221,182.27) to allow for any unforeseen contingencies; and
Authorize Community Services Director to execute all applicable contract documents
F.3 Award Bid No. 2024-10 Da? Yas Park Improvement Project - Declare Builder Solutions Inc. the low bidder for Bid No. 2024-10 Da’ Yas Improvement Project; and
Award Bid No. 2024-10 to Builder Solutions Inc. for the amount of $3,490,155.60; and
Approve $3,943,976 for construction, which includes a contingency of approximately 13%.
F.4 Water Improvements 2024 Project - Award - Declare Mercer-Fraser Company, the preferred bidder on Water Improvements 2024 Project; and award Bid No. 2024-12 to Mercer-Fraser Company in the amount of $1,636,636; and approve $2,000,000 for construction, which includes approximately 17% for contingency and construction management services.
F.5 Fishermen's Terminal Pilings Replacement Project – Award - Declare GHD the preferred service provider for the Fisherman’s Terminal Pilings Replacement Project, Bid No. 2024-18; and
Award Bid No. 2024-18 to GHD for the amount of $70,000 and Approve $ 70,000 for construction plan development services.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE:
By consensus, Council approve three letters of support presented by Councilmember Bauer for AB 2081, AB 2574, SB 913
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
H.1 H and I Street - 1st Street to 2nd Street - Lane removal, buffered bike lane and diagonal parking - City Engineer Willor provided a report.
The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
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Brett Roslosnik
Unidentified Speaker
Collin Fiske
Matt Simmons
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt Resolution No. 2024-18 of the City Council finding the project exempt from CEQA and approving the removal of a traffic lane on H and I Street between 1st and 2nd Streets and the installation of buffered bike lanes and diagonal parking, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Absent: None
H.2 Eureka Housing Trust Fund - Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report. The following individuals addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Holly Kringle
Raelina Krikston
Adam
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Adopt Resolution No. 2024-19 of the City Council establishing the Eureka Local Housing Trust Fund (EHTF); and Approve a new City Fund, titled “Eureka Housing Trust Fund”; and Appropriate $500,000 from the American Rescue Plan Allocation (ARPA) to seed the Eureka Housing Trust Fund; and
Commit to $100,000 annual contribution from Vacation Dwelling Unit (VDU) Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS: None
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
By consensus, Council approved a request by Councilmember Bauer to have staff agendize an ordinance that would allow for re-usable food ware ultilized for take out orders.
By consensus, Council approved a request by Councilmember Castellano, for a “Cease Fire” resolution similar to the Resolution adopted by Arcata be put on a future agenda for consideration.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
K.1 SB 43 Update - Managing Mental Health Clinician Jacob Rosen provided an update on SB 43 regarding gravely disabled.
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L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS:
Councilmember Castellano - attended HTA and HWMA meetings. The HWMA Board requested funding to be used for abandoned waste. Local composting is delayed until 2026.
Councilmember Moulton attended a Post Incident Action (PIA) at Humboldt Bay Fire.
HBF will be organizing Bark in the Park. She attended the Chamber of Commerce 2x2 meeting and appreciates the collaboration. Forest Moon Festival begins May 31, 2024.
Councilmember Fernandez – Attend the 2nd multi-cultural night at EHS.
Councilmember Bauer attended the Humboldt Bay Fire JPA meeting and Humboldt Bay Symposium. met with neighbors regarding invasive species removal.
Councilmember Reneé Contreras-DeLoach attended a Housing Community Development meeting and the Chamber of Commerce 2x2 meeting. She also appreciates the group and their dedication to businesses.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:41 PM
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk