MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
August 20, 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.
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
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No Report
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor attended Critical Incident Training with EPD and County, excited to announce Lost Coast Communications will be moving into Eureka, served Dinner to Coast Guard members in Trinidad. Humboldt Bay Marathon was a success, the Mayor bested her own time by 6 minutes. Eureka City Schools started Monday, the Mayor welcomed Old Town Stewards, shared that NAMI is hosting training beginning September 11th.
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A.1 Coast Guard City Proclamation - Mayor Bergel presented a Proclamation for Coast Guard Month.
A.2 Opioid Awareness Proclamation - Councilmember Moulton presented a Proclamation on Overdose Awareness Day.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Community School Update - Rhonda Evans from Eureka City Schools presented on Community Schools.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Cornelius Lowenstein
Stephen Parr
Dave Starter
Claudette
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 Appeal of ACGC Five-Unit Multi-Family Residential Development Design Review (DR-24-0001) -Development Services Director Kenyon provided a report.
Public Hearing Opened 7:13pm -The following individuals addressed the Council on this matter:
Stacia O'Neil
Dan Reid
Raelina Krikston
Phillip
Public Hearing Closed 7:21pm
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 46 of the City Council finding the project exempt from CEQA, and sustaining the Planning Commission’s conditional approval of Design Review for a five-unit multifamily residential development at APN 008-022-028, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
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E.2 Schneider RV Park Summary Street Vacations - Senior Planner Castellano presented.
Public Hearing Opened/Closed 7:44pm- No one from the Public addressed the Council on this matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Receive Planning Commission reports; Adopt Resolution No 2024 - 39 of the City Council of the City of Eureka ordering the summary vacation of portions of the S and Front Streets right-ofway for the Schneider RV Park (SV-19-0005), motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR, G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to approve the Consent Calendar minus item F. 6, motion Carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.1 Council Minutes – Approve Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting 8/06/2024
F.2 Apply for ERF-3-R Funds - Approve authorizing staff to apply for funding and the execution of a Grant Agreement and any Amendments thereto from Encampment Resolution Funding Program, Round 3, Second Disbursement (ERF-3-R) Application.
F.3 Habitat Conservation Fund Program Resolution - Authorize Resolution No. 2024- 40 for the application to the Habitat Conservation Fund for Camp Cooper.
F.4 Resolution in Support of California's 30x30 Conservation Goal - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-41 of the City Council of the City of Eureka in Support of California’s 30x30 Conservation Goal.
F.5 Local Agency Biennial Conflict of Interest Resolution - Rescind Resolution No. 2022-67; and Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 42 of the City Council Minutes
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
City Council containing amendments to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code to include new positions, revise titles of existing positions and add members of the Historic Preservation Commission and Design Review Committee.
F.7 Body Worn Camera Purchase – 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024 - 44 finding that a sole source procurement of Motorola Body Worn Cameras is in compliance with the city procurement policy and; 2. Authorize the Police Chief to purchase the equipment not to exceed $244, 638.06.
F.6 Fisherman's Terminal Dock Pilings – City Manager Slattery provided a report.
No one from the Public commented on this matter.
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt Resolution No 2024- 43 of the City Council finding that a sole source procurement of dock pilings at Fisherman’s Terminal is in compliance with the city procurement policy and; Authorize the City Manager to purchase the equipment not to exceed $300,000.00, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Introduction of Vacant Building Ordinance - City Attorney Luna provided a report.
The following individuals addressed the Council on this matter:
Scott Pesch
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce Bill No. 1038-C.S. “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Eureka Repealing and Replacing Title 15, Chapter 150, Sections 150.095 Through 150.097 with Sections 150.095 Through 150.100 Pertaining to Vacant Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Buildings”, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer
Noes: G. Mario Fernandez, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
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Absent: None
H.2 Salary Schedule Update - July 2024 - Human Resources Director Folger provided a report.
No members of the Public Addressed the Council on this matter.
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Adopt Resolution No 2024- 45 of the City Council approving City’s salary/pay rate schedule for the all Regular Fulltime, Regular Part-time and Temporary classifications reflecting salary adjustments that were enacted as part of the 2024/2025 Annual Budget adoption process, and as agreed to through negotiations with the City's labor groups, which went into effect on July 1, 2024, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to extend meeting by 15 minutes to 9:45pm, motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: G. Mario Fernandez
Absent: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) - Finance Director Millar provided a report.
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1 Code Enforcement program for Trash for Cash Cleanup - City Manager Slattery presented.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano, attended Humboldt Design Team meetings, Earth Center meeting, attended HCOAG meeting. CalTrans has funding for programs on safety improvements. Invited Public to Eureka Cultural Arts District September 7th.
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Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, went NOAA on Woodley Island, attended Pathway to Payday, attended Friday Night Market.
Councilmember Moulton, had no travel to report, HBF 2x2 was postponed, happy to see progress at Highland Park, attended Chamber 2x2, wanted public to know Narcan is available at City Hall.
Councilmember Bauer, attended City Summer Shindig, attended Humboldt Bay Marathon, RCAA meeting, shared that he dropped son off to College.
Councilmember Fernandez, went to NOAA, part of Redwood Region Economic Committee, will attend next week. Looking forward to Eureka City Schools 2x2.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:34pm
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk