MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
April 1, 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
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
Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
G. Mario Fernandez
Scott Bauer
Renee Contreras-DeLoach
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: Councilmember Bauer motioned, Councilmember Fernandez 2nd, allow legal counsel initiation of litigation Pursuant to paragraph(4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9, motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mayor Bergel provided clarification with regards to Police sweeps and confiscation of property.
A.1 Proclamation - Mayor Bergel presented a Proclamation Gretchen Ziegler, Zoo Director Emeritus
A.2 Proclamation - Councilmember Moulton presented a Proclamation Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
A.3 Proclamation - Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach presented a Proclamation Week of the Young Child
A.4 Proclamation - Councilmember Bauer presented a Proclamation Evidence and Property Technicians Appreciation Week.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Eureka City Parks Update - Environmental Project Manager Robin Praszker and Deputy Community Services Director Jeff Raimey presented.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Stephen
Pat
Kent Bates
Jason Mather
Anonymous
Eddie
Mark Matteoli
Del McCain
Anonymous
Ellen
Wee Noir
Ames
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 Appeal of North Coast Substance Abuse Council Non-Medical Care Housing Facility Conditional Use Permit (UP-24-1) – Deputy Director Caitlin Castellano and Assistant Planner Alexandra Gonzales provided a report.
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Public Hearing Opened at 7:35pm – The Following Individuals addressed the Council on this matter:
Anonymous
Danette
Jean Scheffler
Melissa
Jan
Anonymous
Anonymous
Napha
Rafael
Sunny Gonzales-Valero
Patricia
Chelsea
Frank Riley
Mary Ann Hansen
Tony
Thea Stewart
Hava
Deborah Dukes
Jennifer Gonzales
Marylin Field
Carrie Durky
Jamie
Virginia
Chandler
Jordan
Jess Rebholtz
Karpani
C. LaRochelle
Public Hearing Closed 8:42pm
Renee Contreras-DeLoach moved, Leslie Castellano 2nd, Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -07 finding the project is exempt from CEQA, and sustaining the Planning Commission’s conditional approval of the North Coast Substance Abuse Council NonMedical Care Housing Facility Conditional Use Permit at 309 Harris Street with modification of Condition B to limit the level of service to a California Department of Health Care Services 3.1 Residential Level Recovery Home, motion Carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
F) CONSENT CALENDAR - G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to approve Consent Calendar, minus F. 5, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.1 Council Minutes – Approve Council minutes March 18, 2025 F.2 Da'Yas Park Improvement Project (Public Restroom Company)- Bid No. 2024-10. Accept the Public Restroom Company Project (part of Da’ Yas Park Improvement Project), Bid No. 2024-10; and Authorize the filing of a ‘Notice of Completion’ at the Office of the County Recorder F.3 City Council Policy and Procedures – Adopt updated Travel Policy 2.10 and Vehicle Use 3.75
F.4 Policy 6.10 Telematics – Adopt policy No. 6.10 Telematics F.5 2024 Participatory Budget Program Update- Administrative Technician Suzanne Ross-Mantle provided a report
No Members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter.
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Approve the Update to the 2024 Participatory Budget Program Process; and Approve the Participatory Budget Submission from Eureka Theater in Ward 5; and Approve the Youth Council as a body to select and approve Participatory Budget applications with the funds allocated to Ward 3, motion Carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.6 Destruction of Records – Adopt Resolution No. 2025 - 08 for Destruction of Certain Records in the Human Resources Department.
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
By Consensus Council, to authorize the Mayor to sign letter in support of Assembly Bill 476 on metal theft
By Consensus Council, to authorize the Mayor sign a letter against AB 306 freeze State Code updates for 6 years.
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: None
Kati Moulton moved, G. Mario Fernandez 2nd to extend meeting to 10pm Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Award Contract for Bid No. 2024-20 Bay to Zoo Trail Consultant - Project Manager Brittany Powell provided a report.
No members of the Public Addressed Council on this Matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Receive Bay to Zoo Trail project status report from City staff; and Declare Bender Rosenthal, Inc. the selected proposer for Request for Proposal Bid No. 2024-20 for professional right of way services; and Authorize contract with Bender Rosenthal, Inc. for professional right of way services in the amount of $285,000.00 funded with project grants: and Authorize Director of Engineering to negotiate and execute applicable contract documents, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
I.2 Endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative - Director Kelly Allen introduced Beth Herman and Deborah Dukes from Energy Commission.
No Members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Authorize the Mayor to endorse the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty global campaign, motion Carried City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
G. Mario Fernandez moved, Kati Moulton 2nd, extend meeting to 10:30pm, Motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
I.3 Automated Meter Reading (AMR) Project Update - Deputy Director Brian Issa provided a report.
No members of the Public Addressed the council on this matter.
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
K.1 Human Resources Benefit Update - Human Resources Director Will Folger provided a report.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED: None
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS:
Councilmember Castellano, traveled to Burbank for League of California Cities policy meeting. Attended EMS meetings, planning Humboldt Bay Trail Celebration, June 28th and attended HTA, HWMA meetings.
Councilmember Moulton, attended HBF Awards dinner, was unable to attend Wiyot Housing update, attended mornings with Main Street, attended ECS 2x2, attended HBF Board meeting where budgets were reviewed.
Councilmember Fernandez, attended Emergency Shelter Ad Hoc meeting, attended Eureka City Schools 2x2, will attend Offshore Wind Energy meeting.
Councilmember Bauer, traveled for League of California Cities policy meeting, attended County 2x2.
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended 2x2 Humboldt County, attended Wiyot Housing update. First Emergency Shelter Ad Hoc was held. Helping to organize Offshore Wind event coming up.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:26 P.M.
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk