MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
December 2, 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.
Councilmember Moulton moved, seconded by Council member Castellano, to allow Councilmember Fernandez to attend via teleconference for family needs, motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Kim Bergel
Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
G. Mario Fernandez
Scott Bauer
ABSENT: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No Closed Session
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Mayor Bergel shared that on Saturday December 6th is the Salty Santa Parade, Saturday December 13th is the Truckers Parade and on Wednesday December 3rd Dick Taylor will host their Tree Lighting additionally, on December 3rd at 5:30pm HCOAG is hosting safer community meeting.
B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Phyliss Coy
Dakota
David
Anonymous
Anonymous
Madeline
Anonymous
Rick Toledo
Anonymous
Andrew
Amy
E) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS:
Councilmember Fernandez, attended ride along with HBF, Henderson Center Open House, Committee on Emergency Shelter and Guidelines,
Councilmember Castellano, had conversations and discussion on beautification projects, attended workforce development board, EMS meeting and Co-Chair’s the Economic Vitality Committee for that Board, will attend LOCC League Leaders meeting in Palm Springs later in the week.
Councilmember Moulton, attended Eureka Women's Club Fundraiser, enjoyed Thanksgiving, looking forward to Arts Alive, will be hosting Town Hall on December 8th at City Hall, 5:30pm.
Councilmember Bauer, attended Keep Eureka Beautiful meeting, Henderson Center Open House, thanked HBF for participating, Redwood Coast Energy Auth meeting, will travel to Palm Springs for CalCities Board of Directors meeting.
Mayor Bergel, attended HCOAG meeting, Humboldt Literacy event, expressed appreciation for Public Comment. Read 2017-05 Resolution, affirming Human Rights.
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By Consensus Council, at request of Mayor Bergel send 2017-05 Resolution and contextualized Letter.
F) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
G) CONSENT CALENDAR, Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, motion carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
G.1 Council Minutes – Approve Minutes of November 18, 2025 meeting as submitted.
G.2 Tobacco Grant Award FY 25-26 Grant Acceptance - Accept Department of Justice Tobacco Grant for fiscal year 25-26 in the amount of $170,789.00.
G.3 Lundbar Hills Fire Pump Replacement Project, Bid 2025-15 – Award - Declare Triad Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder for the Project; and Award the construction contract for Bid No. 2025-15 Lundbar Hills Fire Pump Replacement project to Triad Inc. in the amount of $130,581; and Approve $143,640 for the construction of the Lundbar Hills Fire Pump Replacement project which includes a 10% contingency; and Authorize additional budget appropriation in the amount of $190,000 to GL account 501-4700-7016 for construction of the Lundbar Hills Fire Pump Replacement project, as well as the upcoming Lundbar Hills Back Up Generator project.
H) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE:
By Consensus, Council approved Councilmember Bauer’s request for a letter to be drafted in support of SB 684.
I) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
I.1 2025 California Building Standards Code - Chief Building Official Brendan Riley provided a report. No one from the Public addressed the Council on this matter.
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Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce Bill No. 1052-C.S., an ordinance of the City of Eureka amending Eureka Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 150, Sections 150.015 through 150.026, pertaining to the adoption of codes, motion Carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
I.2 Amendment to Eureka Municipal Code 92.02 (California Fire Code Amendments) - Chief Building Official Brendan Riley provided a report.
No one from the Public addressed the Council on this matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce Bill No. 1053-C.S., an ordinance of the City of Eureka amending Eureka Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 90, Section 92.02, pertaining to California Fire Code amendments., motion Carried
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
J) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS: None
K) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
By Consensus, at request of Councilmember Fernandez, a Resolution opposing attacks on Venezuela to be placed on the agenda at December 16, 2025 Council Meeting.
L) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
L.1 Community Stewards Update - City Manager Miles Slattery introduced Social Services Coordinator Hannah Ozanian.
M) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT: 7:22PM
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APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk