MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
February 4, 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
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
A.1 Administer Oath of Office - Curtis Davis, Deputy City Attorney- Mayor Bergel administered the Oath of Office to Deputy City Attorney Curtis Davis.
Mayor Bergel introduced John Baugh and Michiko Mares from Humboldt Bay Water District and invited Council to an orientation at
the District. John announced he is retiring and introduced Michiko Mares at the new General Manager.
Mayor Bergel attended Every Student Succeeds for Eureka City Schools, and expressed how impressed she is by the resiliency of the students recognized. She read the names of those recognized. Mayor Bergel attended Boldt Gala, a City of Eureka Chamber of Commerce event and attended a Health Care meeting hosted by Natalie Arroyo.
B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Gary
Judy Sousa
Rick Kurcher
Denise Riles
Sheila O'Donnel
Sarai
Gina
E
Ellen P.
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR, G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, to approve the Consent Calendar, motion Carried
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.1 Council Minutes- Approve Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting January 21, 2025
F.2 Fishermen's Terminal Pilings Replacement Project Bid No. 2025-1 Acceptance- Accept the Fishermen’s Terminal Pilings Replacement Project, Bid No. 2025-1; and Approve $4,312 for additional construction cost; and Authorize the filing of a ‘Notice of Completion’ at the Office of the County Recorder.
F.3 Board and Commission Appointments- Approve appointments to Boards and Commissions as selected by Mayor Bergel.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Budget Allocation for Eureka Operations Complex - Special Projects Manager Marsolan provided a report. The following members of the Public Addressed the Council on this matter;
Phyllis
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Authorize budget allocation in the amount of $1,400,000.00 for fiscal year 24/25 to account 240-4700-7024 for the Eureka Operations Complex project, motion Carried
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
I.2 FLOCK Safety Automated License Plate Recognition cameras and technology - Chief Stephens provided a report. The following members of the Public Addressed the Council on this matter; Kylie Finch
Tyler Martin
Kendall Finch
Unidentified
Georgina Quinn
Malcom Raines
Scott Pullman
Unidentified
Nathan
Pat
Ken
Ryan
Unidentified
Al
J.R.
Alison
Eileen
Unidentified
Unidentified
Ursula Newman
Haven
Unidentified
Unidentified
Unidentified
Unidentified
Solomon Everta
Lex
Unidentified
Mike
Alice Finen
Jamilla
Sarah Hogan
Shannon Townsend
Al Maze
Melinda Ciarabellini
Sarai
Scott Bauer Moved, 2nd by Renee Contreras DeLoach to extend meeting to 10:30pm.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Leslie Castellano
Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED:
Alexis Takaki
Hank
Jonathan
Gina
Fox
Ellen P.
Phillip
Gigi H.
E
Max
Bacter
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Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Receive report; and Deny the implementation of fixed Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology; and Deny the City Manager to enter into a two-year contract with FLOCK Safety for 21 Automated License Plate Recognition cameras and associated services, motion Carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Leslie Castellano
Noes: None
Absent: None
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
By consensus, Council approved Councilmember Moulton request for a Resolution of a Sanctuary City brought forth to Council.
By consensus Council approved Councilmember Fernandez request for an update on noise ordinance and disaster preparedness.
By consensus, Council approved Councilmember Bauer request to have the City Attorney provide updates on Executive Orders passed at the Federal Level and their effect the City of Eureka.
By consensus, Council approved Councilmember Fernandez request agedize a work group of two Council members to discuss a permanent camping site in the City of Eureka.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Slattery updated that a Disaster Preparedness report will come to March meeting.
K.1 Graffiti Abatement Update - Tabled until next meeting
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano, traveled to Sacramento for CalCities and attended Eureka Main Street strategic planning event.
Councilmember Moulton had no travel to report. She attended a bay to zoo meeting, Chamber Gala, attended COPP board meeting, invited the Public to attend a meeting on Feb 24th with regards to the Sunset Heights Property at Alice Birney, 6:30pm.
Councilmember Fernandez, traveled to Sacramento for CalCities. Participated in NCRT role playing event.
Councilmember Bauer, traveled to Sacramento for CalCities. Attended Keep Eureka Beautiful meeting.
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, encouraged others to Volunteer for Warming Center, met with EPIC and Protect America meeting, attended community meeting with Open Door and HACHR, attended Chamber Gala.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:26pm
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk