MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
January 21, 2025
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.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Conference with legal counsel - initiation of litigation Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Kim Bergel
Kati Moulton
Leslie Castellano
G. Mario Fernandez
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No Report
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Bergel enjoyed bell ringing for the Salvation Army this Holiday Season, she attended the CAPE Holiday Party as Mrs. Claus. Mayor Bergel also attended a ribbon cutting for the Barking Lot. Mayor Bergel attended a Baby Shower for a Community member who previously spent time in the Palco Marsh.
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
A.1 Proclamation- Councilmember Moulton presented a Proclamation recognizing National Mentoring Month.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Home for the Holidays Lighting Contest Awards -Project Manager Sarah West presented Home for the Holidays winners.
B.2 Humboldt Bay Fire 2024 Annual Report - Chief Citro presented Humboldt Bay Fire's 2024 Annual Report.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Phyliss Coy
Judy Sousa
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Renee ContrerasDeLoach, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, motion Carried Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.1 Council Minutes- Approve the City Council regular minutes of December 17, 2024 meeting as submitted.
F.2 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – Accept the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2024 Local Solicitation awarded to the Eureka Police Department in the amount of $12,826.00
F.3 Prohousing Incentive Program Funds Resolution – Approve Resolution 2025-01 authorizing application for, and receipt of, Prohousing Incentive Program Funds.
F.4 City Hall Modernization 2025 - Bid 2025-03 – Award – Declare Form4 Architecture the preferred architectural firm to lead the design services for the Project; and Award the design services contract for Bid No. 2025-3 City Hall Modernization project to Form4 Architecture; and Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Approve $400,000 for the design services of the City Hall Modernization project.
F.5 Red Panda Exhibit Remodel 2025 - Bid 2025-04 – Award – Declare Triad Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder for the Project; and Award the construction contract for Bid No. 2025-4 Red Panda Exhibit – Remodel 2025 project to Triad Inc.; and Approve $199,900 for the construction of the Red Panda Exhibit – Remodel 2025 project.
F.6 Humboldt Bay Fire Station 1 and Eureka Police Department Generator Replacement Installation Project - Award Bid No. 2024-05 - Acceptance – 1. Accept the Humboldt Bay Fire Stations 1 and Eureka Police Department Generator Replacement Installation Project – Bid No. 2024-05. 2. Authorize the filing of a “Notice of Completion” at the Office of the County Recorder.
F.7 Municipal Auditorium Roofing Project 2025-02- Acceptance – Accept the Municipal Auditorium Roofing Project 2025-02, Authorize the filing of “Notice of Completion” at the Office of the County Recorder.
F.8 Goldfarb & Lipman Joint Representation Agreement - Authorize the City Attorney and the City Manager to sign a letter of consent authorizing Goldfarb & Lipman’s joint representation of City and Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation in connection with a proposed Disposition and Development Agreement.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Lateral Ordinance in the Eureka Municipal Code – 2024 - Engineering Director Jesse Willor provided a report.
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Waive reading, read by Title only and adopt Bill No. 1041-C.S. an Ordinance of the City of Eureka amending Chapter 50, Sewers, of the Eureka Municipal Code, motion Carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
H.2 Amending Speed Limits in the Eureka Municipal Code – 2025- Engineering Director Jesse Willor provided a report.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Waive reading, read by Title only and adopt Bill No. 1043-C.S. Ordinance No. 960-C.S. City of Eureka Municipal Code Schedule 1 Speed Limits of Chapter 74: Traffic Schedules, by revising the speed limit on certain streets., motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee ContrerasDeLoach, Kati Moulton Noes: None
Absent: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS: None
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Fernandez moved to create work group to discuss encampments, request failed due to lack of consensus.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS - City Manager Slattery presented on Poet Laureate program within City of Eureka.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended HBF change of command ceremony, attended site tour of Restoration. Had several phone meetings.
Councilmember Bauer will travel to Sacramento for policy committee meeting for CalCities, attended a JPA meeting, attended Yahtzee night with fellow Rotarians.
Attended a show in Arcata that was well attended and would like to see a live music venue here is in Eureka.
Councilmember Fernandez, attended meeting with DHHS, will travel to Sacramento for League of California Cities policy meetings.
Councilmember Moulton, no travel to report. Looking forward to ECS 2x2, met with EPIC with regards to offshore wind, attended ribbon cutting for Vero fiber. Attended Uplift Open House. Welcome to the neighborhood to Ken Faulk beauty supply store.
Attended Change of Command for HBF. Spent Sunday afternoon in Highland Park and wanted to thank City staff for all their work there.
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Councilmember Castellano attended HBF Change of Command ceremony, attended MLK event hosted by NAACP. Will travel to Sacramento for CalCities Housing Committee meeting. Attended HWMA meeting, HCSD 2x2.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:11pm
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk