MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
December 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.
Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
Citizens for a Better Eureka vs. City of Eureka City Council, Does 1 to 10 Humboldt County Superior Court Case No's. CV2300565, CV2300712, and CV2301562
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1) Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
Michele Constantine-Blackwell & Michael Munson vs. City of Eureka, et al.
Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2301627
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1) Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
City of Eureka v. Nancy Baker
Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2201830
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1) Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
City of Eureka v. Hedlund, et al.
Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2301981
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1) Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 03, 2024
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Kim Bergel
Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
ABSENT: G. Mario Fernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No Report
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Bergel shared that Dick Taylor will have their annual lighting of the tree this week, in addition, Saturday will be the Salty Santa Parade on the Bay at 11am.
A.1 Food for People Holiday Food Drive - Sydney McDonald from North State News presented.
A.2 Winter Warming Center - Managing Mental Health Clinician Jacob Rosen presented.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Eureka's 5th Annual Home for the Holidays Decorating Contest - Project Manager Sarah West presented.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Stephen Parr
Thomas Stewart
Ken Bates
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 03, 2024
E.1 Harris Medical Center Project - Deputy Director Caitlin Castellano provided a report.
Public Hearing Opened 7:06pm – The following individuals addressed the Council on this matter;
Julian Berg
Public Hearing Closed 7:09pm
Renee Contreras-DeLoach moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Adopt Resolution Number. 2024-57 of the City Council of the City of Eureka adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Response to Comments for the Harris Medical Center Project; Adopt Resolution Number. 2024-58 of the City Council of the City of Eureka approving the General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use Map designation from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial at 272 Harris Street (APN 010-261-012); and Waive full reading, read by title only and introduce Bill No. 1042-C.S., an Ordinance of the City Council amending the Inland Zoning Map to reclassify 272 Harris Street from Residential Low to Henderson Center, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: G. Mario Fernandez
F) CONSENT CALENDAR, Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, to approve Consent Calendar, minus F.3, motion Carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: G. Mario Fernandez
F.1 Council Minutes – Approve the City Council Regular and Special Minutes of November 19, 2024 as submitted.
F.2 Systemwide Sewer Evaluations 2024 Bid No. 2024-14 - Allocation Request and Change Order Approval. 1. Allocate an additional $215,000 to the Systemwide Sewer Evaluation 2024 Bid No.2024-14 project 2. Authorize staff to execute a change order to increase the contract with Pipe and Plant Solutions Inc. from $1,500,000 to $1,715,000
F.3 Public Works and Engineering Department Head Appointments - City Manager Miles Slattery presented.
The Following Members of the Public Addressed the Council:
Deborah Dukes
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Authorize the City Manager to execute Public Works and Engineering Department Head At-Will Agreements with Kelly Allen and Jesse Willor, respectively, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: G. Mario Fernandez
F.4 City Council Policy and Procedures - Adopt revised Policy No. 3.70 Workplace Injury & Vehicle Accident Reporting Policy
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with the Wiyot Tribe and Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation - City Manager Slattery provided a report.
No members of the Public Addressed the Council on this matter.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with the Wiyot Tribe and Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation., motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: G. Mario Fernandez
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Miles Slattery presented on a partnership with the Humboldt Lodging Alliance to expand Zoo Lights event.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Councilmember Castellano, attended online League Leaders meeting for CalCities, will be at Policy meeting for Calcities this week in Napa, attended weekly housing meeting, attended Eureka Main Street meeting and a presentation at Pelican Bay Prison done by Del Arte. Reminded people to shop local and that Arts Alive will be happening this weekend.
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended RC car racing event at the Eureka Muni, met with HBF Chief Citro, attended Wyiot Film Festival and volunteered at the warming center.
Councilmember Moulton, had no travel to report, participated in Eureka Main Street snowball drop and encouraged all to shop local this season. North of Fourth will hosting a piece of the Aids quilt at Arts Alive.
Councilmember Bauer, attended CalCities virtual briefing, attended Holiday Open House in Old Town, will be attending Board of Directors meeting for League of Cities in Napa. Has been keeping up to date on Coopers Gulch restoration. Reminded all to shop local this holiday season.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:41pm
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk