MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
September 3, 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
Kati Moulton
G. Mario Fernandez
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Leslie Castellano
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No Report
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Bergel shared that the Old Town Stewards will host Cookies and Communities at Arts Alive. The Mayor invited Hannah Ozanian to speak on Old Town Stewards. The Mayor attended the Overdose Awareness Day event at Sacco Amphitheater that happened last weekend, in addition, she attended Visit California Ribbon Cutting.
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A.1 Coastal Clean Up Month Proclamation- Councilmember Bauer presented a Proclamation for Coastal Clean Up Month.
A.2 Lethal Means Prevention Week Proclamation- Councilmember Fernandez read a Proclamation for Lethal Means Prevention Week.
A.3 Introduction of Tim Citro, Interim Fire Chief – Mayor Bergel welcomed Tim Ciro- Humboldt Bay Fire JPA.
B) PRESENTATIONS
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
James Graham
Thomas Stewart
Danette
Trent
Roy
Corrine
Cecily Real
Stephen Parr
Kenny Carswell
Cornelius Lowenstein
Phillip
Patty Callison
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
Councilmember Castellano joined via teleconference. G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to allow Councilmember Castellano to participate with an approved excuse, motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
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F) CONSENT CALENDAR, Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to approve Consent Calendar minus F.5 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 8/20/2024
F.2 Systemwide Sewer Evaluations Project 2023 - Accept the Systemwide Sewer Evaluations Project 2023; Bid No. 2023-03; and Authorize the filing of a “Notice of Completion” at the Office of the County Recorder F.3 Fishermen's Terminal Pilings Replacement Project Award - Declare West Coast Contractors the low bidder on the Fishermen’s Terminal Pilings Replacement Project, Bid No. 2025-1; and Award Bid No. 2025- 1 to West Coast Contractors for the amount of $499,748; and Approve $524,735 for construction, which includes a contingency of approximately 5%
F.4 Water Improvements 2023 Project – Acceptance Accept the Water Improvements 2023 Project; Bid No. 2023-13; and Authorize the filing of a “Notice of Completion” at the Office of the County Recorder F.5 Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) 2024 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) -Finance Director Millar provided a report.
No one from the Public commented on this matter.
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Adopt Resolution 2024-47 of the City Council as required by the 2024 Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA); and Authorize the City Manager to execute the LHTF Program Application, Standard Agreement and any subsequent amendments or modifications; and Adopt the Uniform Multifamily Regulations (URMs) as the loan guidelines, underwriting standards and procedures for all loans funded through the LHTF; and Adopt the most recent thresholds established by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) for minimum projected operating expenses; and
Limit loans funded by the LHTF at simple interest rates of no higher than 3 percent per annum; and Commit $100,000 annually to the LHTF as ongoing revenues derived from transient occupancy taxes, motion Carried.
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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 City of Eureka's Corporation Yard Property Surplus- Development Services Director Cristin Kenyon provided a report.
No one from the Public addressed the Council on this matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Adopt a Resolution 2024- 48 of the City Council finding the surplus exempt from CEQA and declaring the Corporation Yard property located at 945 W 14th Street as surplus land, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
H.2 Vacant Building Ordinance - City Attorney Luna provided a report.
The following individuals addressed the Council on this matter; Unidentified
Raelina Krikston
Unidentified
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Recommendation: Waive full reading, read by title only, and adopt Bill No.1038- Ordinance No. 956-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, G. Mario Fernandez Noes: Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Absent: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS: None
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J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
By Consensus Council directed to staff to bring forward more information on the appeal process regarding development of properties.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1 Grand Jury Report - Humboldt County, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, and the Streets: What Works? - City Manager Slattery introduced Managing Mental Health Clinician Jacob Rosen who provided a report.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano attended Ribbon Cutting for Welcome California site.
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended Welcome California ribbon cutting, attended organized Labor Day Fair and took her child to the Humboldt County Fair.
Councilmember Bauer, chaired first Redwood Coast Energy Authority meeting, attended Chief Robertson Retirement Party, attended Friday Night Market and Labor Day picnic.
Councilmember Fernandez, connected with Nancy Olsen at Chamber, attended 2x2 with Eureka City Schools, attended Labor Day picnic.
Councilmember Moulton, had no travel to report. Attended organized Labor Day picnic, attended Chief Robertson retirement dinner, Eureka City Schools 2x2, attended School Board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:10pm
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk