City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
6:00 PM
531 K Street Eureka, CA 95501
AGENDA
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION
G. Mario Fernandez
3 Upper O'Connell Street
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Kim Bergel
Councilmember Leslie Castellano, Ward 1
Councilmember Kati Moulton, Ward 2
Councilmember G. Mario Fernandez, Ward 3
Councilmember Scott Bauer, Ward 4
Councilmember Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Ward 5
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The land that Eureka rests on is known in the Wiyot language as Jaroujiji. Past actions by local, State and Federal governments removed the Wiyot and other indigenous peoples from the land and threatened 1 A. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
B. PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Home for the Holidays Awards
B.2 Web Accessibility Presentation
C. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS
D. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
to destroy their cultural practices. The City of Eureka acknowledge the Wiyot community, their elders both past and present, as well as future generations. This acknowledgement demonstrates the City's commitment to dismantle the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Limited to 3 minutes each speaker on Closed Session items only) In-person comments only; Teleconference is not available CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
If closed session items cannot be completed by 5:55 P.M., they will be continued at the conclusion of the regular agenda, provided there is time. If time does not allow then those closed session items will be continued to the next regular meeting.
Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
City of Eureka, et al., v. Fusion Smoke & Glass LP, et al.
Humboldt County Superior Court, Case No. CV2500926
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54946.9 (d)(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Ashley Nieman vs. City of Eureka - Humboldt Co. Superior Court Case CV2502427 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54946.9 (d)(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
City of Eureka vs. Zephyr Hospitality LLC and Does 1-10- Humboldt Co. Superior Court Case CV2502596
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54946.9 (d)(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Brandey Wheeler vs. City of Eureka - Humboldt Co. Superior Court Case CV2501491 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54946.9 (d)(1)
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
2 E. COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
G.1 Council Minutes
G.2 City Attorney Services Agreement
G.3 Mayor's Appointments to Boards and Commissions
This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes. Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda TIME ALLOTMENT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: A maximum of thirty (30) minutes shall be allotted to receiving public comments at the initial public comment period. If necessary, an additional period shall be allotted to public comments after City Manager Reports, but only if the first 30-minute Public Comment period was not sufficient to allow all those who wished to speak to do so.
The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item. At the time an item is considered, the Mayor will ask those attending the meeting in person to line up on both sides of the Council Chamber or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone or the "raise hand" function in Zoom, if they wish to address the City Council. The maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of time allotted for each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an interest in speaking and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In certain circumstances and when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Mayor may adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker.
Public Hearings are scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 P.M. unless noticed otherwise, or as soon thereafter as possible.
Notice to the Public: All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2011-22, if a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting. Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read. There will be no separate discussion of these items.
Recommendation: Approve the City Council regular meeting minutes of December 2, 2025 as submitted.
Minutes_Regular_20251202
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Robert Black for City Attorney services for a term from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 City Attorney Agenda Item
CA Agreement_2026
Recommendation: Approve the Mayor's appointments and re-appointments to Boards and 3 G.4 Pavement Rehabilitation 2024 Bid No. 2024-17 - Acceptance G.5 C.A.P.E. Division Allocations
G.6 Authorize Phase 2 Architect for Eureka Operations Complex H. LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
I. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
I.1 2025 California Building Standards Code
I.2 Amendment to Eureka Municipal Code 92.02 (California Fire Code Amendments) J. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
J.1 Request to Begin Research of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Program Commissions.
Agenda Summary Boards & Commissions
Recommendation: Accept Pavement Rehabilitation 2024 Project, Bid No. 2024-14 and authorize the filing of a ‘Notice of Completion’ at the Office of the County Recorder Agenda Summary-Acceptance PR-24
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council to de-allocate one Social Services Coordinator classification and allocate one Program Coordinator classification to the City's Classification Plan.
Agenda Summary_C.A.P.E. Position Reclassifications
Resolution_CAPE_Reallocation
Recommendation: Authorize task order as part of the 2025-2026 On-Call Professional Services Agreement with Nichols Melburg and Rossetto in the amount of $585,000.00 (not-toexceed) for Phase 2 design services for the Eureka Operations Complex Project; and Authorize City Engineer to negotiate and execute applicable contract documents; and Authorize corresponding budget allocation in the amount of $585,000.00.
Agenda Summary Phase 2
Authorize the Mayor or the City Manager to sign correspondence on behalf of the City Council to support/oppose legislation or administrative rules proposed or pending action at the County, State or U.S. government levels.
Recommendation: Waive full reading, read by title only, and adopt 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.
Agenda Summary_Bill No. 1052-C.S.
Attachment 1 - Bill No. 1052-C.S.
Attachment 2 - Track Changes Edits to Existing Ordinance Recommendation: Waive full reading, read by title only, and adopt 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.
Agenda Summary_Bill No. 1053-C.S..
Attachment 1 - Bill No. 1053-C.S.
Attachment 2 - Track Changes Edits to the Existing Ordinance 4 J.2 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Methodology J.3 2025-26 Strategic Visioning Document
J.4 Mayor Pro-Tem
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
L. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
M. PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
Recommendation: Authorization to Begin Research of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Program as per Chapter 104, Military Equipment Use Ordinance; and Direct staff to present a full program proposal, including operational policies, training standards, and fiscal impact, to the Community Oversight on Police Practices (COPP) board and the Independent Police Auditor for review and input; and Upon completion of research and consideration of oversight feedback, staff would return to the City Council with a formal request to implement a UAS program if the findings support a demonstrated benefit to the City of Eureka residents and the Eureka Police Department.
Agenda Summary_ Authorization to Research
Recommendation: Receive a report and provide direction.
RHNA Methodology Agenda Summary
Recommendation: Receive a report and adopt the Strategic Goals and Initiatives for 2025-26, Agenda Summary Strategic Visioning
Strategic Visioning - Priority Area Task
Recommendation: Elect a Mayor Pro-Tem to serve for 2026.
This is an opportunity for Council Members request an item be placed on a future agenda for discussion or consideration. Direction to staff for placement of the item must be by majority consensus.
This is a time for public comment to continue should comments exceed the 30 minutes allowed at the beginning of the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
If open session items cannot be completed by 9:30 P.M., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.
NOTICES
The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon the request and consensus of the Mayor and Council.
Any writing that is a public record not exempt from public disclosure and relating to an agenda item for open session of the City Council is available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 531 K Street, Eureka, CA 95501.
The meeting rooms are ADA accessible. Accommodations and access to City meetings for people with special needs must be requested of the City Clerk at 441-4175 72 hours in advance of the meeting. This agenda and other materials are available in alternate formats upon request.
All persons in attendance at public meetings are requested to observe the following rules of civil debate:
5 1. We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another.
2. All comments will be directed to the issue at hand.
3. Personal attacks are unacceptable
4. Applauding or other displays of approval/disapproval are discouraged.
Regular City Council meetings are broadcast live by Humboldt Access on Cable Channel 10 and live streamed on the City's web site at www.eurekaca.gov.
To minimize distractions, please be sure all personal communications devices are on silent mode.
Questions? Please e-mail [email protected] or contact the City Clerk's office at (707) 441-4175. 6