MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
January 20, 2026
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.
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. 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
City of Eureka, Petitioner v. Dick Leroy Henderson, et al., Conservatee, by and through Kelli Schwartz, Humboldt County Public Guardian, Conservator, et al., Respondents Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2600047 Pursuant to Section 54956.9 California Government Code
Conference with legal counsel -Initiation of litigation (1 Case) Pursuant to paragraph(4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Kim Bergel
Kati Moulton
Leslie Castellano
G. Mario Fernandez
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Scott Bauer
ABSENT: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No Report
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Bergel attended an HCOAG Meeting, shared that the Indianola Cutoff is anticipated to be completed by summer. Mayor Bergel also hosted group of students for tour of City Hall, held constituent meetings, attended an MLK Jr Celebration. Betty Chinn spoke with students at Mayor Bergel’s work, attended Cooper Gulch project, PacOut Green Team clean up and announces there will be a Town Hall for Mental Health in May. Mayor Bergel also shared the phone number for reporting ICE 707-200- 8091.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 City Tsunami Outreach Program - Chief Brian Stephens presented.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS
C.1 Planning Commission Commercial Fishing Report - Planning Commissioner Michael Kraft presented
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Anonymous
Deborah Dukes
Phyliss Coye
Anonymous
Vernon Price
Chris
Ms. Cooper
E) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Castellano, attended an HTA board meeting and is working with nonprofits. Met with Congressman Huffman, attended offshore drilling lease town hall, made lasagna at Free Meal and will be traveling to CalCities for policy committee meeting.
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Councilmember Moulton, had no travel to report, attended Mornings on Main Street, offshore drilling town hall, HBF JPA meeting, Design Review and Democratic Central Committee meeting.
Councilmember Fernandez, met with Congressman Huffman, attended Get ICE Out protest, offshore drilling town hall, NAACP for MLK Jr. Reminded public that Deescalation Training at Wharfinger tomorrow, open to all.
Councilmember Bauer, thanked City Staff for all the work at Cooper Gulch, attended HBF JPA, attended Shots Energy Lab on offshore wind, Keep Eureka Beautiful meeting, met with Congressman Huffman, attended offshore drilling town hall, met with reporter from Sports Illustrated about fishing opportunities in area. Will attend Cal Cities policy meeting later this week.
F) PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1 2025-26 Mid Year Update to Fee Schedule - Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report.
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:32PM
The following members of the Public addressed the Council on this Matter; Anonymous
Ms. Cooper
The Public Hearing closed at 6:36PM
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Hold a Public Hearing; and Adopt a Resolution No. 2026 - 04 of the City Council of the City of Eureka establishing various fees and service charges within the City of Eureka., motion Carried Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
G) CONSENT CALENDAR – Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to move Consent Calendar, with the amendment to item G.3, changing the language to, accept the Da’ Yas Park improvement performed by Builder Solutions, subject to the exceptions listed in the agenda summary.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
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G.1 Council Minutes – Approve Minutes of January 6, 2026 Regular meeting and January 12, 2026 Special meeting as submitted.
G.2 Adoption of 2025 Humboldt County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and City of Eureka Annex – Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2026 – 03 of the City Council the Humboldt Operational Area Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Update; and Direct staff to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Sheriffs Office of Emergency Services; and Authorize staff to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant program (HMPG, HMPG Post-Fire, Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Funds (STORM RLF) to secure funds to implement project identified in the Humboldt Operation Area Hazard Mitigation Plan.
G.3 Da' Yas Park Improvement Project - Accept the Da’ Yas Park Improvement Project performed by Builder Solutions Inc.; and Authorize the filing of Notice of Completion at the Office of the County Recorder.
G.4 Eureka South Gateway Project Bid No. 2026-01- Declare Allpoints Custom Sign Co. the low bidder for Bid No. 2026-014 Eureka South Gateway Project; and Award Bid No. 2026-01 to Allpoints Custom Sign Co. for the amount of $169,000.00; and Approve $175,000.00 for construction, which includes approximately 3% for contingency.
G.5 Single Engine Combination Jet/Vacuum Sewer Cleaner – Award a contract for a combination jet/vacuum sewer clean in the amount of $846,937.33, utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract #101221-VAC; and Authorize the Public Works Director to execute all applicable contract documents.
H) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE:
By Consensus Council approved Councilmember Castellanos request for a letter of opposition regarding offshore drilling to be sent to US Department of Interior.
By Consensus Council approved Councilmember Bauer’s request for a letter in support of AB 1536.
I) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
I.1 Sanctuary City for Transgender People and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Resolution – City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report.
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The following members of the Council addressed the Council on this Matter:
Ms. Cooper
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Pat Gardner
Pippa Coulter
Kylee Finch
MC Chavez
Mark Walker
Vincent Felkner
Deborah Dukes
Dakota
Sam
Camille
Anonymous
Sandra
Anonymous
Anonymous
Marlee Nelson
Anonymous
Beth Bourne
Ryan
Tucker
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Adopt a Resolution No. 2026 - 05 of the City Council declaring the City as a sanctuary city for transgender people gender-affirming healthcare, motion Carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
J) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
J.1 2025-26 Strategic Visioning Document - City Manager Miles Slattery provided a report.
The following members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter:
Janelle Egger
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Receive a report and adopt the Strategic Goals and Initiatives for 2025-26, motion Carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
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J.2 SB 707 Brown Act Update - Deputy City Attorney Greg Holtz provided a report.
K) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
By Consensus, Council approved Councilmember Bauer's request for Ordinance that allows City of Eureka to regulate with regards to offshore drilling.
Councilmember Moulton motion, seconded by Councilmember Castellano to extend meeting by 10 additional minutes, motion carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
By Consensus, Council approved Councilmember Castellano’s request options that would prevent mining, drilling, etc in the City of Eureka.
L) CITY MANAGER REPORTS - City Manager Miles Slattery provided a housing update.
M) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT: 9:32PM
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk