MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
April 7, 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
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Scott Bauer
G. Mario Fernandez
Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
Kim Bergel
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION- No Closed Session
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.1 Proclamation-Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Mayor Bergel presented a Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
A.2 Proclamation- National Public Safety Telecommunications Week - Councilmember Fernandez presented a Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
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Boards & Commissions vacancies, Board of Appeal, Design Review, Historic Preservation, Transportation Safety, Economic Development, Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission. The Mayor also invited people to attend a De-Escalation Training on April 15th at the Wharfinger.
Mayor Bergel will be hosting on May 9th from 10am-1pm a Mental Health Town Hall hosted at Wharfinger. Additionally, Mayor Bergel attended Soroptimist Awards, HCOAG, Sunshine Awards with Access Humboldt, Perilous Plunge, Kinetic Fundraiser, elected officials meeting, Hoops vs Heroes Basketball Game, Badge Pinning at HBF, Eureka Theater event, No Kings Rally, Wizard of Paws Gala, NAMI Board Meeting.
Mayor Bergel also assisted EPD with Homeless Surveys, Mayor Bergel also attended Gods & Goddess at Arts Alive, PacOut Green Team and enjoyed the Waterfront Trail.
B) PRESENTATIONS:
B.1 Emergency Shelter Guidelines - Councilmember Contreras-Deloach presented.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Joanne McGarry
Amy Scott
Dawn
Anonymous
Nick Saris
E) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS:
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach visited Building Lives, by Building Structures, TAY Open House, Access Humboldt Awards, Autism Alliance Easter event, Redwood Coast Leadership Mixer & Humboldt Heroes event.
Councilmember Bauer, traveled to Costa Mesa CalCities Environmental Policy Committee. Attended Redwood Rising Presentation at Sequoia Park Zoo, attended Humboldt Sunshine Event, attended Councilmember Fernandez's Town Hall, Central Labor Council Awards Dinner, Trash Bash this last weekend, ride along with Waterfront Rangers, stopped by the CARE Office and met with Oscar to discuss the work being done there.
Councilmember Fernandez, hosted Town Hall regarding Budget Process, the 2x2 with HCSD has been rescheduled & ECS, trying to schedule ride along with EPD, attended Eureka Theater T-Mobile Grant celebration, attended Central Labor Council awards dinner.
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Councilmember Moulton, had no travel to report. Served on COE Personnel Board, attended Humane Society Fundraising Dinner, OSPR meeting, No Kings Rally, AdHoc meeting on AI, Arts Alive, ECS 2x2 rescheduled.
Councilmember Castellano, traveled to Costa Mesa for CalCities Policy Meeting, attended Humboldt Transit Authority meeting, AI AdHoc meeting, HWMA, Operating, Central Labor Council Dinner, Eureka Theater, assisted in hiding Easter Eggs at Jefferson Community Center, attended Engineers meeting,
F) PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1 CMFA Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount for the Purpose of Financing the Green Phase Apartments – Continued until April 21, 2026.
F.2 CMFA Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Purpose of Financing the EaRTH Center Apartments – Continued until April 21, 2026.
G) CONSENT CALENDAR, G. Mario moved, seconded by Kati Moulton to approve Consent Calendar, motion carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
G.1 Council Minutes – Approve the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting March 17, 2026 as submitted.
G.2 Housing & Safety Element Updates RFP - Authorize the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for preparation of the City's 2027–2035 Housing Element and associated Safety Element update and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review.
G.3 Eureka Flood Reduction and Sea Level Rise Project – Declare Wahlund Construction, Inc. the preferred bidder on Flood Reduction and Sea Level Rise Project; and Award Bid No. 2025-18 to Wahlund Construction, Inc. in the amount of $6,280,675.00; and Approve a total construction budget of $8,337,800.00 to ensure full utilization of available grant funds for the project.
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G.4 Award Bid No. 2026-04 Metal Building Operations Complex - Award Bid No. 2026-04 Metal Building Operations Complex Project to True North Constructors Inc. for total bid amount of $2,460,496.00; and Authorize City Engineer to utilize up to 25% Owner Contingency approximately $615,124.00 as needed for unforeseen items during construction; and Authorize corresponding budget allocation in the amount of $3,075,621.00.
G.5 1344 McFarlan Street Property Acquisition (APN 006-181-004) - Approve Resolution No. 2026 - 12 of the City Council Authorizing the Acquisition of 1344 McFarlan Street, APN 006-181-004 for One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00); and Authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents to effectuate acquisition.
G.6 Statewide Strategy for the Coexistence of California Fishing Communities and Offshore Wind Energy Letter of Support - Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the Statewide Strategy for the Coexistence of California Fishing Communities and Offshore Wind Energy.
G.7 Board and Commission Appointments- Tanner Etherton was Appointed to Economic Development Commission.
H) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
I) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
I.1 Bill No. 1059-C.S. Animal Ordinance Update - City Attorney Robert Black provided a report.
No Members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter.
Leslie Castellano moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce Bill No. 1059-C.S., an Ordinance amending Title IX, Chapter 91, Sections 91.101 through 91.1105 and adding Sections 91.206 and 91.1106 of the Eureka Municipal Code to update Animal Regulations, incorporate Uniform Administrative Hearing Procedures, and regulate the presence of dogs and other domestic animals at designated City-sponsored events, and set the Ordinance for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting, motion Carried.
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Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
I.2 Bill No. 1058-C.S. TOT Ordinance Update - City Attorney Robert Black provided a report.
No members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter.
G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce Bill No. 1058-C.S., an Ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 35 of the Eureka Municipal Code, amending Sections 35.070 through 35.084, bringing into compliance the Transient Occupancy Tax Provision, 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, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
J) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS:
J.1 Transportation Safety Protocols – Public Works Director Jesse Willor provided a report.
The following Members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter:
Colin Fiske
K) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
By Consensus, Council approved Councilmember Bauer’s request to review a pallet ordinance.
L) CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
City Manager Slattery announced the Emergency Operations Tsunami Preparedness Workshop, April 20th, 8am at Wharfinger.
Special Projects Manager Jeff Davis provided a report on attendance at National League of Cities Forum.
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M) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT: 9:09PM
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk