City of Eureka, CA
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 531 K STREET EUREKA, CA 95501
AGENDA
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Kim Bergel
Councilmember Leslie Castellano, Ward 1
Councilmember Kati Moulton, Ward 2
Councilmember G. Mario Fernandez, Ward 3
Councilmember Scott Bauer, Ward 4
Councilmember Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Ward 5
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The land that Eureka rests on is known in the Wiyot language as Jaroujiji. Past actions by local, State and Federal governments removed the Wiyot and other indigenous peoples from the land and threatened to destroy their cultural practices. The City of Eureka acknowledge the Wiyot community, their elders both past and present, as well as future generations. This acknowledgement demonstrates the City’s commitment to dismantle the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Limited to 3 minutes each speaker on Closed Session items only) CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
If closed session items cannot be completed by 5:55 P.M., they will be continued at the conclusion of the regular agenda, provided there is time. If time does not allow then those closed session items will be continued to the next regular meeting.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation (1 Case) Pursuant to California Government Code paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
Michele Constantine-Blackwell & Michael Munson vs. City of Eureka, et al.
Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2301627
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1) REGULAR SESSION – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
A. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.1. Proclamation-Dump the Pump
20240604_Dump the Pump Day
A.2. 2024 Humboldt County Law Enforcement Torch Run Proclamation 20240618_LETR_Torch Proclamation
B. PRESENTATIONS
C. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS
D. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes. Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers. The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda.
TIME ALLOTMENT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: A maximum of thirty (30) minutes shall be allotted to receiving public comments at the initial public comment period.
If necessary, an additional period shall be allotted to public comments after City Manager Reports, but only if the first 30-minute Public Comment period was not sufficient to allow all those who wished to speak to do so.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearings are scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 P.M. unless noticed otherwise, or as soon thereafter as possible.
E.1. FY2024-25 Budget Adoption
Recommendation: Hold a Public Hearing to consider the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget; and
Adopt the following Resolutions:
Resolution of the City of Eureka Adopting the Budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024; and Resolution of the Eureka Public Financing Authority Adopting the Budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024
Agenda Summary - FY24-25 Proposed Budget
Attachment 1 - Budget Resolution FY24-25
Attachment 2 - Budget Resolution EPFA FY24-25
Attachment 3 - FY2024-25 Proposed Budget
Attachment 4 - FY2024-25 Proposed Budget Line-Item
Attachment 5 - FY2024-25 Proposed Budget - FTE Summary by Department E.2. 2024-25 Fee Schedule
Recommendation: Hold a Public Hearing; and
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council establishing various fees and service charges within the City of Eureka.
Agenda Summary - FY24-25 Fee Schedule
Resolution - Fee Schedule 24-25
Proposed Fee Schedule for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Notice to the Public: All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2011-22, if a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting. Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read. There will be no separate discussion of these items.
F.1. Council Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the City Council regular meeting minutes of May 21, 2024 and June 4, 2024 as submitted.
20240521_Minutes_Regular
20240604_Minutes_Regular
F.2. Revegetation Services Elk River Estuary Project- Acceptance Recommendation: Accept the Revegetation Services for the Elk River Estuary Project performed by Samara Restoration; and Authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion at the Office of the County Recorder.
Agenda Summary NOC Samara Restoration Elk River Estuary F.3. Accept ABC Grant Funds 2024/2025
Recommendation: Acceptance of Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control grant in the amount of $43,362.00 for enforcement of liquor laws.
Agenda Summary_ABC Grant 2024-2025
F.4. Council Meeting Cancellation
Recommendation: Cancel the regular Council Meeting of July 2, 2024.
F.5. Letter in Support of SB 1053
Recommendation: Authorize Mayor Bergel to sign and staff to transmit letter in support of SB 1053 Agenda Summary _SB 1053
Letter in Support_SB 1053
F.6. Policy 3.82 - Workplace Violence Prevention Program Recommendation: Adopt Policy 3.82 - Workplace Violence Prevention Program in Compliance with SB 533 and CalOSHA Regulations.
Agenda Summary_Workplace Violence Prevention Program (Policy 3.82) Workplace Violence Prevention Program - Policy 3.82.pdf F.7. Housing Authority Letter of Support for Demolition Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the City of Eureka Housing Authority's Partial Demolition and Disposition Applications Agenda Summary_LOS-Housing Authority
Housing Authority LOS
F.8. Memorandum of Understanding – Teamsters 7/2024 – 6/2027 Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council authorizing the May to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Eureka and the Teamsters Local 137 effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
Agenda Summary_ Teamsters MOU 2024-2027
Resolution_Teamsters 2024-2027
Teamsters 137 MOU - 7.2024-6.2027
F.9. Utility Systems Mechanic I/II/Senior and Utility Classifications Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council creating new classifications of Utilities Systems Mechanic I/II and Senior Utilities Systems Mechanic; and Implement wage adjustments to select utilities positions in the Public Works Department.
Agenda Summary_Utility Systems Mechanic and Utility
Resolution_Utility Systems Mechanic and Utility Increases Utility Systems Mechanic I-II
Senior Utility Systems Mechanic
F.10.Nationwide Opioid Settlements and Appointing the City Attorney or designee as the City’s Authorized Representative to Implement the Settlements
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Approving Participation in Nationwide Opioid Settlement Litigation and Appointing the City Attorney or designee as the City’s Authorized Representative and Authorizing the City Attorney or designee to Execute Necessary Documents and Take All Reasonable and Necessary Actions to Implement the Settlements, Secure the Funds, and Fulfill City’s Prior Agreement to Compensate Outside Counsel.
Agenda Summary_Opioid Settlement Litigation
Resolution_Opioid Settlement Litigation
G. LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
Authorize the Mayor or the City Manager to sign correspondence on behalf of the City Council to support/oppose legislation or administrative rules proposed or pending action at the County, State or U.S. government levels.
H. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
Recommendation: Adopt resolutions of the City Council pertaining to the General Municipal Election to be held November 5, 2024:
Resolution of the City Council, calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the election of municipal officers and for the submission to the voters of a ballot measure relating to the General Plan; and Resolution of the City Council, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt to provide election services and to consolidate the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date; and Resolution of the City Council adopting regulations for Candidates for Elective Office pertaining to Candidates Statements;
Resolution setting priorities for filing written arguments regarding a city ballot measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis; and Resolution of the City Council providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for city measures submitted at municipal elections.
Agenda Summary Calling for Election Municipal Officers and Ballot Initiative Resolution_calling for election municipal officers & ballot measure Resolution_consolidating election w county for municipal officers & ballot measure Resolution_Impartial Attorny Analysis_Ballot Measure
Resolution_Submittal of Argument Ward Charter
Resolution setting Candidate Statements
H.2. Bill No. 1036-C.S. Ranked Choice Voting Ordinance Amendment Recommendation: Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce Bill No. 1036-C.S., An Ordinance of the City of Eureka Amending Sections 37.20, 37.21, and 37.23 of Chapter 37 of the Eureka Municipal Code: Ranked Choice Voting for the offices of Mayor and Council Member.
Agenda Summary_Ranked Choice Voting Ordinance Amendment Bill No. 1036-C.S. Ranked Choice Voting Ordinance
I. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1. Design Review
Recommendation: Receive report and provide direction.
Agenda Summary
I.2. Council Membership on Chamber of Commerce 2 x 2 Committee Recommendation: Select and appoint one Councilmember to serve on the Chamber of Commerce 2 x 2 Committee.
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for Council Members request an item be placed on a future agenda for discussion or consideration. Direction to staff for placement of the item must be by majority consensus.
K. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1. EPD Traffic Enforcement Update
L. PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
This is a time for public comment to continue should comments exceed the 30 minutes allowed at the beginning of the meeting.
M. COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
If open session items cannot be completed by 9:30 P.M., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.
NOTICES
The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon the request and consensus of the Mayor and Council.
Any writing that is a public record not exempt from public disclosure and relating to an agenda item for open session of the City Council is available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 531 K Street, Eureka, CA 95501.
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All persons in attendance at public meetings are requested to observe the following rules of civil debate:
1. We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another.
2. All comments will be directed to the issue at hand.
3. Personal attacks are unacceptable
4. Applauding or other displays of approval/disapproval are discouraged.
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