MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
November 5, 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 Bergek traveled to attend League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, Ca., while there the Mayor enjoyed connecting with other communities and participated on panel while at conference. The Mayor also attended AMETS event, participated on Bark in the Park and Boo at the Zoo, as well as attended the PacOut Green Team event last weekend. The Mayor also attended a Ribbon Cutting for the Grind and the Celebration of Life for Holly Klingel.
A.1 Proclamation, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - Councilmember Kati Moulton presented a Proclamation for Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week.
A.2 Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Appreciation WeekCouncilmember Scott Bauer presented a Proclamation for Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Appreciation Week.
A.3 Shawn McLoughlin former Executive Director of Access Humboldt, introduced the new Executive Director, Christina Marie Jeffers.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 North American Mental Health Services – Suzanne Rye presented on North American Mental Health Services.
B.2 Vero Broadband Introduction - Alida Niklas, with Vero Broadband presented on new internet service in Eureka.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Phyllis Coy
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR, G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to approve Consent Calendar, 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 10/1/2024 and Special City Council Meetings, 10/1/2024, 10/14/2024 F.2 New Classification: Senior Outreach Worker- Adopt Resolution 2024 -56 adding a Senior Outreach Worker classification to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan.
F.3 CalRecycle Grants Resolution - Adopt Resolution 2024-55 authorizing submittal of individual grant applications and related authorizations for all grant programs offered by CalRecycle.
F.4 Pavement Rehabilitation 2023 Bid No. 2023-05 – 1. Accept the Pavement Rehabilitation 2023 Project, Bid No. 2023-05. 2. Authorize the filing of a ‘Notice of Completion’ at the Office of the County Recorder.
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 the Council on this matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Waive full reading, read by title only, and adopt Bill No. 1025- Ordinance No. 957-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: None
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
By Consensus, Council directed staff to bring forward an update on Participatory Budgeting.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS - City Manager Slattery had no report.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano, traveled to Long Beach for League of California Cities Annual Conference, attended session on economic development and hosted a housing mixer. Attended presentation on City and Citizens on changes on housing law.
Councilmember Moulton, traveled to Long Beach for League of California Cities Annual Conference, attended several sessions, impressed that Eureka is leading the way in
innovative solutions. Attended HBF board meeting, attended ECS 2x2, they shared that the Jacobs property should be closing with Highway Patrol. Attended Arts Alive, Councilmember Fernandez, traveled to Long Beach for League of California Cities Annual Conference, enjoyed meeting vendors who are supplying tiny houses for Betty's Blue Angel Village, was unable to attended ECS 2x2. Attended fundraising event for Women's Club and a Centro Del Pueblo event.
Councilmember Bauer, traveled to Long Beach for League of California Cities Annual Conference, attended inflation reduction act meeting, meeting on Climate Change for Coastal Cities, attended HFD District meeting and also did a ride along, attended meeting with RCEA. Was able to talk to EHS students about campaigning, creating flyers, etc.
Councilmember Contreras-Deloach, traveled to Long Beach for League of California Cities Annual Conference, attended breakout sessions on changes in law, local climate initiatives. Attended Boo at the Zoo, attended HWMA meeting and HBF Open House.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:01pm
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk