City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
6:00 PM
531 K Street Eureka, CA 95501
AGENDA
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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Or join by phone: 707-441-4243 | Dial *6 to mute/unmute and *9 to raise/lower hand In the event of technical difficulties which may change the Zoom information, updated information will be made available on our website: https://www.EurekaCA.gov/meetings Persons who would like to observe the meeting without participating can view the livestream:
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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 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) 1 A. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
B. PRESENTATIONS
C. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS
D. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
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 - Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation (2 cases)
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
City of Eureka vs. Zephyr Hospitality LLC, et al.
Humboldt Co. Superior Court Case CV2502596
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
City of Eureka vs. Fusion Smoke & Glass LP, et al.
Humboldt Co. Superior Court Case CV2500926
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
City of Eureka vs. Dick Leroy Henderson, et al.
Humboldt Co. Superior Court Case CV2600047
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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 2 E. COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program 2024 Non Entitlement Local Government Competitive Notice of Funding Availability
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
G.1 Council Minutes
G.2 Redwood Regional Economic Development Commission (RREDC) Joint Power’s Authority (JPA) Agreement
G.3 City Hall Modernization - Backup Generator and EV Parking 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.
Recommendation: Hold a Public Hearing; and
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Eureka authorizing staff to prepare and submit an application for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation 2024 Non Entitlement Local Government Competitive Notice of Funding Availability (PLHA-COM-NOFA) Agenda Summary
PLHA Public Notice
PLHA Resolution
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 February 3, 2026 as submitted.
20260203_Minutes_Regular
Recommendation: Approve an amendment to the Joint Power’s Authority Agreement (JPA) as a member of Redwood Regional Economic Development Commission (RREDC).
Agenda Summary RREDC JPA Agreement
RREDC JPA
3 H. LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
I. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
I.1 Bill No. 1056-C.S. Eureka Energy Committee
I.2 Bill No. 1055-C.S. Administrative Hearing Procedures J. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
J.1 FY 2026-27 Budget Process Overview
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
L. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
L.1 Care Court Update
M. PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
Recommendation: Authorize purchase of a new permanent backup generator and automatic transfer switch for City Hall; and authorize an additional appropriation of $196,500 for the purchase and installation of a new permanent backup generator and automatic transfer switch, which includes 10% for construction contingency; and authorize the City Engineer to negotiate and execute a contract with North Coast Lighting and Electric for installation of the generator and switch gear; and authorize an additional appropriation of $46,200 for the construction of two new City EV parking stalls and installation of relocated City EV charging station, which includes 10% for construction contingency. Authorize the City Engineer to negotiate and execute a contract with Triad Inc., for construction of new City EV Parking Stalls and charging equipment.
Agenda Summary - City Hall Modernization -Generator and EV parking 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 Introduce Bill No. 1056-C.S., an Ordinance of the City of Eureka deleting Title III, Chapter 33 Eureka Energy Committee Sections 33.065, 33.066, 33.067, and 33.068
Agenda Summary_Energy Committee
Bill No. 1056-C.S. Energy Committee
Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce Bill No. 1055-C.S., an Ordinance amending Title I, Chapter 10 of the Eureka Municipal Code, adding Sections 10.110 through
10.118 to establish uniform administrative hearing procedures, and set the Ordinance for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.
Bill No. 1055 Administrative Hearing
Agenda Summary - Administrative Hearing
Recommendation: Receive report.
Agenda Summary - FY 2026-27 Budget Process Overview
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. 4 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:
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.
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Questions? Please e-mail [email protected] or contact the City Clerk's office at (707) 441-4175. 5