MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
July 8, 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:
Anonymous
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation (1 Case)
Pursuant to § 54956.9(d) (2) California Government Code Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
City of Eureka vs. Estate of B.F. Barca, et al.
Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2500174
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (1) 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 attended the Coast Guard change of Command and walked in support of Human Trafficking Survivors.
Mayor Bergel also attended the opening of Arcata/Eureka waterfront trail, ran in the Arcata Marsh Run and had the privilege of meeting Firework operators, attended Old Town 4
th of July Festival and thanked Amanda Kruschke for her dedication to that event. Mayor Bergel also attended the Grand Opening at Learning Center at Boys & Girls Club. Thanked all those who worked on Waterfront Trail. Wanted to let the public know that Fish Market will be open July 12th and Friends of the Dunes has a beach wheelchair for those needing it.
The Mayor informed the Public that item F. 3 of the Consent Calendar will be moved to July 15 Council Meeting.
B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Joanne McGarry
Andrew DeWitt
Cenio Veraez
Ellen P.
Jamilla
Amy Scott
E) PUBLIC HEARINGS
E.1 FY2025-26 Proposed Fee Schedule - Finance Director Lane Millar and Engineering Director Jesse Willor provided a report.
Public Hearing Opened 7:25pm
Karen
Stephen Parr
Susie Smith
Victoria Copeland
Brenda Lockhart
Tina Christensen
Christine Tyson
Barbara Cattlechech
Ellen P.
Public Hearing Closed 7:46pm
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Hold a Public Hearing continued from July 1, 2025; and Adopt a Resolution No. 2025 - 20 of the City Council of the City of Eureka establishing various fees and service charges within the City of Eureka, motion Carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, Scott Bauer
Noes: G. Mario Fernandez, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Absent: None
F) CONSENT CALENDAR, G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to approve Consent Calendar, minus F. 3, motion Carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.1 Council Minutes- Approve the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting June 17, 2025 as submitted.
F.2 Board and Commission Appointments - Approve the Mayor's appointments to Boards and Committees with the following term date:
Bruce Seivertson Design Review Commission 01/01/28.
F.3 Construction Phase 1 GMP for Eureka Operations Complex – Moved to July 15, 2025 meeting
F.4 Highland Park Renovation Project, Bid No. 2024-1 - Accept the Highland Park Renovation Project, Bid No. 2024-1; and Authorize the filing of a ‘Notice of Completion’ at the Office of the County Recorder.
F.5 Destruction of Records - Adopt a Resolution No. 2025-22 of the City Council for Destruction of Certain Records in the Police Department.
F.6 Emergency Digester Cleaning – Accept the Emergency Digester Cleaning; and Approve $132,062.28 for additional removal cost; and Authorize the filing of a “Notice of Completion” at the Office of the County Recorder’s office.
F.7 High Tank Booster Pump Station Reconstruction Project – Accept the High Tank Booster Pump Station Reconstruction; Bid No. 2023-09; and Authorize the filing of a “Notice of Completion” at the Office of the County Recorder.
F.8 Fee Waiver Request for Appeal of Design Review Permit Application Denial - Approve request to waive fees for processing an appeal of a Design Review Permit application denial.
G) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE:
By consensus, Council approved Councilmember Bauer’s request for a letter of support of SB 840 to be included on the July 15th Agenda.
By consensus, Council approved Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach’s request for a letter of support of SB 627 to be included on the July 15th Agenda.
H) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
H.1 Salary Schedule Update - July 2025 - Human Resources Director Will Folger provided a report.
No members of the Public Addressed the Council on this matter.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt a Resolution No. 2025 -21 of the City Council approving City’s salary/pay rate schedule for all Regular Full-time, Regular Part-time, and Temporary position titles and classifications reflecting previously approved 3% COLA, salary adjustments for various positions and establishing pay rates for new classifications., motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
I) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
I.1 Joint Exercise Powers of Agreement for Humboldt Bay Fire - Humboldt Bay Fire Chief Citro provided a report.
No members of the Public addressed the Council on this Matter.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Approve the updated Joint Exercise Powers of Agreement for Humboldt Bay Fire between the City of Eureka and the Humboldt No. 1 Fire Protection District, motion Carried Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
I.2 Use of Avelo Airlines - City Manager Slattery provided a report.
The following members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter:
Annie Fricke
Brenda Slivery
Paul Hayden
Pat
Linda McDaniel
Anonymous
Chris Will
Matt Walker
Anonymous
Sam
Elle Penner
Paul Hilton
Dianna Barry
S. Townsend-Bettis
Sophia Nyx
LG
Ellen P.
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, to discontinue the City of Eureka’s use of Avelo airlines as a vendor until such time that they are not longer in contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to operate deportation travel, 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 Leslie Castellano, to extend meeting to 9:45pm, motion carries.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
J) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
By consensus, Council approved of Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach’s request to look into charging stations along new portion on Waterfront trail as well as ensuring all aspects of City business take into consideration physical and mental accessibility at Strategic Visioning.
K) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
K.1 Crowley Project - Project Manager Jeff Davis provided a report.
L) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
M) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Bauer, attended CalCities Finance meeting locally and RCEA meeting, hosted exchange student from Finland, enjoyed the experience and encourage others to consider the same.
Councilmember Fernandez, will attend NALEO conference at end of July, received scholarship for attendance and travel, met with Chamber in 2x2, working to put together meeting with business owners and housing advocates.
Councilmember Moulton, no travel to report. Attended reopening of HBF station 3, Economic Development meeting. Mayor Bergel and Councilmember Moulton will be going to Kamisu, Japan to celebrate the Sister Cities 25th anniversary.
Councilmember Castellano, organized presentation with Aaron Eckhouse, attended meeting with C Street residents. Attended HTA meeting, trail opening for Arcata/Eureka portion of Waterfront Trail. Attended meetings related to Northern California Association of Non-Profits.
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended Board of Supervisors Economic Development meeting, attended Friday Night Market, attended Home and Garden Tour, attended Fundraiser for Yurok Tribe. Visited Crowley Property, used new portion of Waterfront Trail. CalCities Community Service discussed Disaster Preparedness.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:43PM
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk