MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
May 20, 2025
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.
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 Closed Session
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.1 Proclamation-Humboldt Bay Marathon- Mayor Bergel presented a Proclamation for Humboldt Bay Marathon
A.2 Proclamation- National Search and Rescue Week – Councilmember Moulton presented Proclamation for National Search and Rescue Week.
B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, move Item H.1 to immediately follow Mayor’s Announcements, motion carried.
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Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Bill No. 1040 C.S. - Unlawful Camping, Sitting, Lying Ordinance - City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report.
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Renee Contreras-DeLoach, allow all Public Comments, rescind the Mayor’s pre-designated 3-hour time limit, allow 3 minutes for each speaker.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: Scott Bauer, Kati Moulton
Absent: None
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, allow 4.5 hours of Public Comment.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: G. Mario Fernandez
Absent: None
Renee Contreras-DeLoach moved, seconded by Scott Bauer divide total number of speakers by time allotted which resulted in, 2 minutes, 30 seconds each within 4.5 hours.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: G. Mario Fernandez
Absent: None
The following members of the Public Addressed the Council on this matter:
Leann
Rick Ellis
Anonymous
Anonymous
Alex Moore
Alex
Dana
Anonymous
Dr. Rouhoullah Aghasaleh
Nezzie Wade
Anonymous
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Anonymous
Kendall Fenton
Marjorie Wolf
Annella
Pat
Anonymous
Pippa Coulter
Misty
Lorne
Andrew Dewitt
Judy Sousa
Anonymous
Denise
Jackie
A
Caroline Griffith
AnnaSophia
Amy
Amy Scott
Rick Soleto
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Sawyer
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, to extend meeting to 11:30pm, motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
Janelle Egger
Anonymous
Anonymous
Jeffery Robertson
Tony Ramona
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Dan
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
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Ben
Anonymous
Lex
Hannah
Anonymous
Quinn
Mike
Ray
Sim
Chrystal
Gracie
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Julie Grosby
Anonymous
Turnip
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Richard Needam
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Sarai
Avril
Karpani
Annette Moulay
Sarah Hogan
Lissie
Becca
Ramira
Brendan
Cate Be
Chloe
Jamilla
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez 2nd, extend meeting to 12:30, motion carried.
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Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
DH
Jade
Sandra
Anonymous
Ellen P.
Think
Lex Siebuhr
EarthlingsUnite
Indicator
Cup
Leslie Castellano moved No on Bill No. 1040 C.S., seconded by Renee ContrerasDeLoach, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Eureka repealing Title XI, Chapter 93, Section 93.02 (Camping Permitted in Only Designated Areas); repealing Title XIII, Chapter 130, Section 130.12 (Sitting or Lying on Sidewalks in Commercial Districts); and adding Chapter 130, Section 130.15 (Unlawful Camping, Sitting, Lying) to Title XIII General Offenses, motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer
Absent: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Sarai
Anonymous
Brendan Killeen
Anonymous
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, extend meeting to 1am, motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
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E.1 2024 HOME Investment Partnership Program Grant Application - Project Manager Kristen Raymond provided a report.
Public Comment Opened/Closed 12:34am
No one from the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt Resolution No 2025-15 of the City Council of the City of Eureka authorizing staff to prepare and submit an application for the 2024 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), motion Carried
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR, Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez to approve Consent Calendar minus F. 4 which is to be moved to Special Meeting on 5/27, motion Carried.
F.1 Council Minutes- Approve Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting May 6, 2025 as submitted.
F.2 Fire Station #3 Rehab Project Bid No. 2024-16 Acceptance- 1. Accept the Fire Station #3 Rehab Project, Bid No. 2024-16; 2. Authorize the filing of a ‘Notice of Completion’ at the Office of the County Recorder F.3 Request Fee Waiver for 2025 Kinetic Sculpture Race Day One and Overnight Stay - Approve request for waiver of fees for the rental of Halvorsen Park and approval of overnight stay to host the 2025 Kinetic Sculpture Race Day One.
F.4 C Street Bicycle Boulevard – Award- Moved to May 27, 2025 Special Meeting.
F.5 Eureka Public Financing Authority Regular Meeting Schedule - Approve Resolution No. EPFA - 49 of the governing board of the Eureka Public Financing Authority establishing regular meeting schedule.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
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Noes: None
Absent: None
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
By consensus, directed staff to agendize Councilmember Castellano’s request for a letter of support of SB 79 and AB 609 to Special meeting on May 27, 2025.
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 FY2025-26 Proposed Budget Introduction - Finance Director Millar provided a report.
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Contreras-DeLoach, to table remainder of agenda to next meeting, City Manager Reports, Council Reports/Travel Reports, motion carries.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT: 12:44am
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk