Minutes of
Eureka City Council
November 19, 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
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Bergel shared the Extreme Weather Overnight Warming Center is open tonight, pick-ups are offered at various locations. Applications are being accepted for open position on Boards and Commissions. Attended Humboldt Literacy to hand out certificates, attended Veterans Day Event. Mayor Bergel shared about the student-led Ruby Bridges Walk at Zane Middle School, to honor her first day of school.
A.1. Great American Smokeout Proclamation - Councilmember Castellano presented the Proclamation- Great American Smokeout.
A.2. World Aids Day Proclamation- Councilmember Moulton presented the Proclamation- for World Aids Day.
A.3 Brian Gerving Proclamation –Mayor Bergel presented the Proclamation- In Honor of Brian Gerving B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Stephen Parr
Nezzie Wade
Jasmine
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1. Transit Needs Assessment Public Hearing – Finance Director Lane Millar introduce Michelle Nielsen from HCOAG who provided a report.
Public Hearing Opened: 7:05pm, Closed: 7:05pm - No members of the Public Addressed the Council on this matter.
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kati Moulton 2nd, to approve the Consent Calendar minus F.2, motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Katie Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: None
F.1. Council Minutes - Approve the City Council regular meeting minutes of November 5, 2024 as submitted.
F.2. Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Behavioral Health Infrastructure Grant Application Letter of Support - City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report. No members of the Public Addressed the Council on this matter.
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services’ Behavioral Health Infrastructure Grant Application, motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Katie Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: None
F.3. United Indian Health Services’ Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Grant Program (BCHIP) Application Letter of Support - Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the United Indian Health Services’ Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Grant Program F.4. City Council Policy and Procedures - Adopt Policy No. 2.50 Water Turn-Off Policy; and Adopt revised Policy No. 1.79 Social Media; Policy 2.10 Travel; and 5.01 Subpoena of Safety officers as Civil witnesses.
G. LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: None
I. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1. Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Zoning – City Engineer Jesse Willor and introduced Project Manager Engineer Jay Wortelboer provided a report. The following members of the Public Addressed the Council on this matter:
Colin Fiske
Council received and filed the Engineering Traffic Survey for Speed Zoning.
J. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
K. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1. Participatory Budget Update – City Manager Slattery introduce Finance Director Lane Millar who provided a report on Participatory Budgeting Process.
L. PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M. COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS:
Councilmember Castellano attended Northern Ca association of nonprofits conference, attended the HTA meeting and HWMA meeting that was specific to community composting, reminded the public that this week is the week of trans remembrance and that events are happening throughout the County.
Councilmember Moulton, announced no travel to report, shared that Fire Station 3 is undergoing remodeling, attended return of Digawututklh (Samoa Dunes/Wetlands) to the Wiyot People, encouraged people to look at Board and Commissions vacancies.
Councilmember Fernandez, currently in Dallas for NALEO Conference, shared that this week is the Trans week of remembrance, looking forward to HTA development, spent time using local transit, attended ECS 2x2 where safety was discussed.
Councilmember Bauer, attended County 2x2 where housing and medical needs were discussed, looking to work with Supervisors to recruit and retain such needs. Attended HBF JPA meeting Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended County 2x2, attended return of Digawutuklh (Samoa Dunes/Wetlands) to Wiyot People, attended Pathway to Payday, attended Veterans Day Celebration, reminded all that November is Native American Heritage Month.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:27pm
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk
City Council Agenda
November 19, 2024