MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
October 1, 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.
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 attended City of Eureka Volunteer BBQ, which was hosted as a thank you to all the volunteers in the City and their hard work. Mayor Bergel spoke at a Freemasons Event at Eureka High, she also attended the Lots for Tot's/Clothing Closet Ribbon Cutting. Mayor Bergel also shared that October 21st is the 5-year Celebration of the return of Tuluwat.
A.1 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation - Councilmember Moulton read the Proclamation-Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
B) PRESENTATIONS
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Lynn McKenna presented on Redwood Coast Music Festival.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Claudette
Trent
Steve Parr
Cornelius Lowenstein
James Graham
Dr. Kim Urban
Stacia O'Neil
Unidentified
Matt Simmons
Lucky Syphanthong
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2024 Grant ApplicationProject Manager Kristen Raymond provided a report and introduced Cheryl Churchill, Executive Director Eureka Housing Authority.
The following members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter; Monica Rose
Rod Strong
Matt Simmons
Lucky Syphanthong
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 49 of the City Council of the City of Eureka authorizing staff to prepare and submit an application for the FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant Program, 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 Kati Moulton, motion Carried to approve the Consent Calendar.
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Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.1 Council Minutes- Approve Minutes of Special and Regular City Council Minutes September 17, 2024
F.2 Council Meeting Cancellation – Approve Cancellation of October 17, 2024 Council Meeting
F.3 Destruction of Records - Adopt Resolution No. 2024 - 50 of the City Council for destruction of approved records in the Human Resources Department.
F.4 State of California, Department of Parks Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways Grant Funding Award Acceptance - Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 51 of the City Council approving the acceptance of grant funding from the State of California, Division of Boating and Waterways.
F.5 Annual Lateral Replacement Project 2024 – Declare Mercer-Fraser Company the low bidder on the Annual Lateral Repair Project 2024, Bid No. 2024-15; Award Bid No. 2024-15 to Mercer-Fraser Company for the amount of $847,500.00; Approve $1,000,000 for construction, which includes contingency.
F.6 Destruction of Records – Adopt Resolution No. 2024 - 52 of the City Council for Destruction of Certain Records in the Police Department.
F.7 Fire Station #3 Renovations - Declare Adams Commercial General Contracting, Inc. the low bidder on the Fire Station #3 Renovations Project, Bid No. 2024-16; and Award Bid No. 2024-16 to Adams Commercial General Contracting, Inc for the amount of $634,370; and Approve $650,000 for construction, which includes a contingency of approximately 2.5%
F.8 A Resolution Calling for Support of Proposition 4: Climate Bond Funding - Adopt Resolution No. 2024- 53 of the City Council of the City of Eureka Calling for Support of Proposition 4: The Safe Drinking Water, Wildlife Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024.
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G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Bill No. 1025-C.S. - Ordinance Amending Chapter 51, Solid Waste Section 51.29 - Project Manager Robin Praszker provided a report.
No One from the Public Addressed Council on this Matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Bill No. 1025-C.S., an Ordinance of the City Council, amending Chapter 51 - Solid Waste, Section 51.29., motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 FLOCK Safety Automated License Plate Recognition cameras and technology - Police Chief Stephens provided a report.
The following members of the Public Addressed the Council on this matter; Unidentified
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, to table this matter for a later City Council date, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
I.2 Community Connection EV Charging Grant Award - City Manager Slattery provided a report.
The following members of the Public addressed the Council on this matter; Matt Simmons
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Reject the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant due to insufficient funding for a match; and Direct staff to pursue upcoming Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) while ensuring the necessary match requirement through other non-federal grants., motion Carried
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Ayes: Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez
Absent: None
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
By Consensus, Council directed staff to look at Ad Hoc working group regarding the Climate Action Plan.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1 EPD Staffing and Patrol - City Manager Slattery introduced Police Chief Stephens who provided an update on EPD Staffing and Patrol.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano, attended California Main Street Conference, HCOAG meeting and looks forward to working trail between Arcata and Eureka.
Councilmember Moulton, had no travel to report, attended 2x2 with ECS discussing creating new career tracks with local community. Attended meeting to work with elected officials on Climate Change. Looking forward to Arts Alive, Zombie walk will start at 5:30pm in front of Courthouse. Looking forward to attending League of California Cities.
Councilmember Fernandez, traveled to Houston for Conference Hosted by Latinos for Natural Disaster Planning, participated in meeting hosted by Elected Officials Protecting America. Attended ECS 2x2, attended Club Rush at Eureka High School, will attend an event hosted by Politics Club at Cal Poly Humboldt. Expressed dismay in Providence St. Joseph and their handling of patient needs.
Councilmember Bauer, attended a meeting with RCAA, met with constituents in Bridge District, went to Rotary Exchange BBQ, attended fundraiser for Humboldt Bay Firefighter. Will be attending League of California Cities.
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended Harbor 2x2, EPOA, attended Community discussion on new Medical Plaza intended to go on Harris St. Attended fundraiser for HBF firefighter.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:13pm
NOTICES
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APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk