MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
September 17, 2024
The City Council of the City of Eureka met in REGULAR Session on the above date, 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 Closed Session
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Bergel addressed decorum in meetings and asked for mutual respect. Mayor Bergel attended Recovery Happens at Sequoia Park last weekend, and stated it was a well-attended event. Mayor Bergel also gave a Welcome Talk at California Main Street Conference, that Eureka Main Street is hosting. Mayor Bergel also honored Humboldt County Social Activist Holly Klingel.
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A.1 Constitution Week Proclamation- Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach presented a Proclamation for Constitution Week
B) PRESENTATIONS
Part 1 of Neighborhood Character Series: Legacy of R-1 Zoning in Eureka - Development Services Director Cristin Kenyon introduced Gaurav Srivastava, Urban Design Director for consulting firm Dudek.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Unidentified Speaker
Trent
Misty
Tim
Colin Fiske
Phillip
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR, G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, to approve Consent Calendar minus F. 2, motion Carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.1 Council Minutes- Approve Minutes of Regular City Council Minutes Meeting 9/3/2024
F.3 Municipal Auditorium Roofing Project –Declare American Foam Experts the preferred bidder on the Municipal Auditorium Roofing Project; and Award Formal Bid No. 2025-2 to American Foam Experts in the amount of $355,000; and Approve $380,000 for construction, in accordance with the approved CDBG funding, and allowing a contingency of $25,000.
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F.2 Pavement Rehabilitation 2024 Bid No. 2024-17 - Public Works Director Brian Gerving provided a report.
The following members of the Public addressed Council on this matter; Colin Fiske
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Declare Mercer Fraser Company the low bidder for the Pavement Rehabilitation 2024 Project; and award Bid No. 2024-17 to Mercer Fraser Company for the amount of $2,258,258; and approve $2,500,000 for pavement rehabilitation items, which includes a contingency of approximately 9.6%, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
By Consensus Council agreed to Councilmember Bauer’s request for support on Prop 4 Climate Bond.
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Eureka Bike Plan - Senior Engineer Jesse Willor introduced Paul Martin from Mark Thomas who provided a report.
The following members of the Public Addressed the Council on this matter; Bruce
Phyliss Coy
Holly
Rick Napp
Brent
Colin Fiske
Phillip
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt the Eureka Bike Plan, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
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Absent: None
I.2 Eureka Operations Complex Project No. 2024-19 – Special Projects Manager Katie Marsolan provided a report. No one from the Public Addressed the Council on this matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, award Project No. 2024-19 to Swinerton Builders for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Eureka Operations Complex; and authorize staff to negotiate and execute applicable contract documents; and appropriate $520,000 to account 241-4700-7024 to cover the costs of 100% schematic design and CMAR services, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
By Consensus, Council directed staff to look into Public Works matching grant for electric vehicle charging station for consideration at next meeting.
By Consensus, Council directed staff to bring back information on current zoning codes as they relate to lot sizes.
By Consensus, Council directed staff to bring back information on sign ordinances and zoning code updates.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K. 1 City Manager Slattery provided an update on the Earth Center.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach attended dockside Harbor Meeting and CalCities needle exchange presentation. Will be attending Harbor 2x2, wanted to share a reminder of fundraiser for HBF Firefighter as well as fundraiser for injured Fisherman, and that Sept 27th is California Native American Day.
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Councilmember Bauer had no travel to report, attended Redwood Empire meeting hosted by COE, attended JPA bringing on Tim Citro as interim Humboldt Bay Fire Chief.
Councilmember Fernandez, attended CalCities roundtable on harm reduction and will travel to Houston next week, will attend upcoming 2x2’s.
Councilmember Moulton, had no travel to report. Attended Eureka City Schools Board Meeting. Went to Art's Alive, missed JPA meeting due to being ill. Encouraged people to visit Streetstory.berkley.edu, shout out to Northcoast Stand Down, coming up soon.
Councilmember Castellano, attended HCD 2x2, California Main Street meetings, hosted by City of Eureka, attended CalCities Redwood Empire meeting, will be Vice President on Housing & Policy Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:06pm
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk