MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
February 17, 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 (2 cases)
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
City of Eureka vs. Zephyr Hospitality LLC, et al.
Humboldt Co. Superior Court Case CV2502596
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
City of Eureka vs. Fusion Smoke & Glass LP, et al.
Humboldt Co. Superior Court Case CV2500926
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
City of Eureka vs. Dick Leroy Henderson, et al.
Humboldt Co. Superior Court Case CV2600047
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Scott Bauer
G. Mario Fernandez
Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
Kim Bergel
ABSENT: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
City Council
City Council
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Coffee with a Cop is scheduled for February 18, 2026 at the downtown Coast Central Credit Union.
B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: None
E) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS:
Councilmember Bauer attended a Bridge District Neighborhood Watch meeting and Redwood Coast Mountain Bike meeting. Apologies to Operating Engineers for missing their crab feed but it conflicted with Valentine’s Day.
Councilmember Fernandez will be attending Coffee with a Cop on the 18th and scheduling a ride along with EPD. Attended the Valentine weddings held on the Madaket. Requesting support for local Teamster 2010 on the picket line at HSU.
Councilmember Moulton: February Arts Alive was successful. Humboldt Bay Fire Monthly meeting was cancelled for lack of agenda items. Looking forward to the HBF Annual Awards Dinner at the end of February.
Councilmember Castellano: Attended Arts Alive and the Good Morning America broadcast from the Zoo which was very successful. Attended the monthly HTA and HWMA JPA meetings. Also attended the Planned Parenthood fundraiser event and Eureka Main Street meeting. Traveled to Sacramento for California Non-Profits board meeting.
Mayor Bergel: Attended the Humboldt Mortgage ribbon cutting and met with Senator Adam Schiff’s staff. Attended the Valentine’s Day wedding on the Madaket. Attended the Good Morning America broadcast at the zoo and thanked staff for a successful and amazing event that included representatives from many Eureka groups. Participated in the Clam Beach and Valentine Day run, performed in the GYN Breast Health Project Fundraiser and joined the NAMI Board.
F) PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program 2024 Non Entitlement Local Government Competitive Notice of Funding Availability - Project Manager Kristen Raymond provided a report. Chris Westlake for DANCO Communities and City Manager Slattery provided information.
Public Hearing opened/closed 6:06 PM. No one from the public addressed the Council on this subject matter.
City Council
City Council
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt Resolution 2026-08 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), motion Carried
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
G) CONSENT CALENDAR: Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, to approve the Consent Calendar, motion Carried Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
G.1 Council Minutes – Approve the City Council regular meeting minutes of February 3, 2026 as submitted.
G.2 Redwood Regional Economic Development Commission (RREDC) Joint Power’s Authority (JPA) Agreement – Approved an amendment to the RREDC Joint Power’s Authority Agreement as a member of Redwood Regional Economic Development Commission.
G.3 City Hall Modernization - Backup Generator and EV Parking - 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.
H) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
I) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
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City Council
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
I.1 Bill No. 1056-C.S. Eureka Energy Committee - City Manager, Miles Slattery provided a report. Assistant City Manager Pam Powell provided a report. The following individual addressed the Council regarding this subject matter:
Unidentified Speaker
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, 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 3.065, 33.066, 33.067, and 33.068 Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Renee Contreras-Deloach
I.2 Bill No. 1055-C.S. Administrative Hearing Procedures - Deputy City Attorney Greg Holtz provided a report. No one from the public addressed the Council regarding this subject matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Leslie Castellano, 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. motion Carried
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer Noes: None
Absent: Renee Contreras-Deloach
J) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS:
J.1 FY 2026-27 Budget Process Overview – This item was pulled from the agenda and not discussed.
K) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
By consensus, Council approved Councilmember Castellano’s request for research of public noticing for federal agencies purchasing property or requesting permits.
L) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
L.1 Care Court Update - City Manager Slattery and Managing Mental Health Clinician Rosen provided a report.
M) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED: None
ADJOURNMENT: 7.07 PM
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City Council
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela J. Powell
City Clerk