MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
March 4, 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 Report
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Bergel shared that on May 4th there will be a kickoff for Mental Health Month at Wharfinger Building. Mayor Bergel was able to read to students at Lafayette and attend Bowl for Kids’ Sake, in addition to attending several meetings.
B) PRESENTATIONS:
B.1 Chief Tim Citro introduced Firefighter Greg Cabral, Engineer Lyndon Powell, Captain Trevor Morris from Humboldt Bay Fire presented on the Palisades Fire.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
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D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Anonymous
Steve Parr
Linda Evans
Cornelius Lowenstein
Judy Sousa
Anonymous
Anonymous
Wesley Pop
Juniper Somers
Guy
Brendan Killeen
Julie Christie
Kent Swatwasky
Sandra
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 2024-25 Mid-Year Update to Fee Schedule Continued from February 18, 2025 Meeting - Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report.
Public Hearing Opened 7:29 P.M. The following members of the public addressed the Council on this matter:
Heather Bergen
Christine Tyson
Brian Dunlap
Wesley Pop
Dan Reid
Brenda Lockhart
Sierra Braggs
Anonymous
Donny Mobely
Ryan Wahland
Steve Parr
Victoria Copeland
Susie Smith
Tina
Makayla Kirk
Joanie Frederick
Mathew Antongiovanni
Felcia Costa
Sabrina Hancock
Kent Sawatsky
Juniper Somers
Kimberly Kiesling
Brigitte Benson
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Ellen P.
Kevin Dreyer
Public Hearing Closed at 8:39 P.M.
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Adopt Resolution No. 2025-02 of the City Council of the City of Eureka establishing various fees and service charges within the City of Eureka, minus the deep lateral fee, motion Carried.
Ayes: G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton
Absent: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR:
F.1 Council Minutes – Council Minutes from February 18, 2025 pulled and no action taken.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
H.1 Declare the City of Eureka as a Sanctuary City- Autumn Luna, City Attorney provided a report. The following members of the public addressed the Council on this matter:
Gordon Clathsworthy
Raging Grannies
Solomon Everta
Carmen Elena
Holly Skalliany
Peyton Leony
Rachel Montgomery
Anonymous
Cornelius Lowenstein
Anonymous
Anonymous
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano to extend meeting to 10:30 PM
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
Public Comment Continued
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Peter
Steve Parr
Rachel
Anonymous
Anonymous
Nezzie Wade
Angel Ramirez
Linda Evans
Anonymous
Louda
Phillip
Sarah
Aubrey
Sierra Braggs
Brendan Killeen
Leah Thompson
Rachel Hegemony
Leila Roberts
Ghob
Sarah
Gigi
Nina
Ellen
Guy
Cate
Sandra
Joy
Bacter
Krista
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano to extend meeting to 11 PM, motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Adopt Resolution No 2025-03 of the City Council to declare Eureka a sanctuary city in compliance with California law, motion Carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
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H.2 FY2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review - Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report. The following members of the public addressed the Council on this matter;
Kent Sawatsky
Sandra
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Receive the FY2024-25 Budget Review Report and Mid-Year Budget Adjustments; Adopt Resolution No. 2025-04 of the City Council amending the FY2024-25 Adopted Budget; and Create new Funds for the CAPE & CARE Divisions; and Appropriate $477,666 of the opioid settlement funds to support the CAPE & CARE Divisions, motion Carried
Ayes: Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Leslie Castellano, Scott Bauer
Noes: None
Absent: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS: None
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
K.1 Human Resources Benefit Update - Tabled until future meeting
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Renee Contreras-Deloach 2nd, move to extend meeting to 11:10 PM, motion carried
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Leslie Castellano, Scott Bauer Noes: G. Mario Fernandez
Absent: None
Councilmember Castellano, attended Eureka Main Street meeting and read a poem.
Councilmember Moulton, had no travel to report, attended Sunset Heights Town Hall, met with Consultant about Strategic Visioning, attended ride along with HBF and participated in Bowl for Kids’ Sake.
Councilmember Bauer, traveled to Sacramento for LOCC Board meeting, attended Bowl for Kids’ Sake, RCAA Board Meeting.
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, met with Jacob Rosen from CARE program, attended Sunset Heights Town Hall, attended Bowl for Kids Sake.
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Councilmember Fernandez, met with Consultant for Strategic Visioning.
ADJOURNMENT: 11:05pm
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk