MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
April 21, 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:
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 - 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. 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 -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: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Scott Bauer
G. Mario Fernandez
Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
Kim Bergel
ABSENT: None
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – Cancelled due to lack of quorum.
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Bergel attended League of Women Voters Luncheon and expressed appreciation for those honored at event. Mayor Bergel also attended the Clarke Noir Gala, did all day ride-along with EPD, attended De-escalation Training, judged Tabaco Art for Youth, attended Eureka Rotary where Ken Stodder was honored, turning 100 years old today.
Mayor Bergel was also able to attend Compost under the Canopy. The Mayor also remind Community Members of Commission seats available on Board of Appeals and Historic Preservation.
Mayor Bergel would like to remind the Public of upcoming events in the City of Eureka; Mental Health Town Hall, May 9th at Wharfinger. April 23rd, Community Walk beginning at Alice Birney. May is Bike Month, calendar available on City website.
A.1 Quarters for Carson Park Fundraiser - Robin Praszker, Environmental Project Manager - Community Services Supervisor Jim Thomas and Community Services Coordinator Catherine Cunningham.
A.2 Proclamation - Volunteer Appreciation Month - Councilmember Moulton presented a Proclamation for Volunteer Appreciation Month.
B) PRESENTATIONS:
B.1 Humboldt Del Norte Film Commission Report - Cassandra Hesseltine with Humboldt/Del Norte County Film Commission by provided a report.
B.2 Friday Night Market - Executive Director of Humboldt Made Rosa Dixon provided a report on Friday Night Market.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Nick Saris
E) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS:
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Councilmember Castellano was in Sacramento for California Arts Summit, not related to Council. Attended HWMA, HTA, streetscape planning meetings and attended Celebration of local Aquilli Metzli collective.
Councilmember Fernandez attended Chamber 2x2.
Councilmember Moulton, attended Chamber 2x2, League of Women Voter Luncheon, Celebrated Earth Day in Sequoia Park, reminded public that Sunset Heights Development looking for input on transportation,
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended League of Women Voters Luncheon, Redwood CoreHub, NALEO Conference, HUD Rules.
Councilmember Bauer, met with group Reclaim our Power with regards to bringing down power costs, attended Cal Poly Humboldt Fundraiser, reminded Public about upcoming June 3rd-5th California Outdoor Economy Summit.
F) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F.1 CMFA Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount for the Purpose of Financing the Green Phase Apartments - Kristen Raymond provided a report.
Public Hearing Opened 6:51PM- The following members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter:
Ben Barker
Public Hearing Closed 6:53PM
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Hold a public hearing under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue code of 1986, as amended; and Adopt a Resolution No 2026 - 13 of the City Council approving the issuance of the Bonds by the California Municipal Financing Authority in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed $30 Million for the purpose of financing or Refinancing the Acquisition, Construction, Rehabilitation, Improvement and Equipping of Green Phase and Certain of the matter relating thereto, motion Carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
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F.2 CMFA Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Purpose of Financing the EaRTH Center Apartments - Kristen Raymond provided a report.
Public Hearing Opened 6:56/6:56PM:
No members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Hold a public hearing; and Adopt a Resolution No. 2026 - 14 of the City Council approving the issuance of the California Municipal Financing Authority Exempt Facility Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to Exceed 20 Million for the purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement and Equipping of Earth Center and Certain other Matters relating thereto, motion Carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.3 Legalize Existing covered Outdoor Patio (formerly Shamus T Bones Restaurant) Location: 1911 Truesdale - Associate Planner Alex Gonzalez provided a report.
Public Hearing Opened/Closed 7:08:
No Members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Hold a public hearing; and Adopt Resolution No. 2026 - 17 finding the project exempt from CEQA and conditionally approving a modification to the Coastal Development Permit (CDP-10-0006) for a restaurant to legalize and upgrade an existing 15-foot(ft)-tall, 1,400-square-foot (sf) covered outdoor patio, motion Carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.4 Charter Amendment - City Clerk Pam Powell provided a report.
May 26th Budget Workshop & Budget Hearing Public Hearing.
Public Hearing Opened/Closed 7:30PM:
No Members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter.
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G) CONSENT CALENDAR: Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, 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 Minutes of Regular meeting and Minutes of Special meeting April 7, 2026 as submitted.
G.2 Sunset Heights Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Funding Application. Adopt a Resolution No. 2026 – 15 authorizing submittal of an application for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program funding
G.3 Destruction of Records - Adopt a Resolution No. 2026 – 16 of the City Council for Destruction of Certain Records in the Police Department.
G.4 Board and Commission Appointments – Approve Mayor Board and Commission applicants. John Richmond Economic Development Commission 1/01/2028, Felicia Costa Design Committee 1/30/2030.
H) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE:
By Consensus, Council approved Councilmember Bauer’s request, for a letter of support of SB 875.
I) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
I.1 Bill No. 1058-C.S. TOT Ordinance Update - Deputy City Attorney Greg Holtz provided a report.
No members of the Public addressed Council on this matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Waive full reading, read by title only, and Adopt Bill No. 1058-C.S., Ordinance No. 974 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, motion Carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
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Absent: None
I.2 Bill No. 1059-C.S. Animal Ordinance Update - Deputy City Attorney Greg Holtz provided a report.
No members of the Public Addressed Council on this Matter.
Renee Contreras-DeLoach moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Waive full reading, read by title only, and Adopt Bill No. 1059-C.S. Ordinance No. 975 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, 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 1.14 Revised Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy - Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report.
The following members of the Public addressed the Council on this matter:
Nick Saris
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, Adopt Revised Policy No. 1.14, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy-with revisions, motion Carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
J.2 CIRA Health Plan Update - Human Resources Director Will Folger provided a report.
K) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
By Consensus, Council approved Councilmember Moulton’s request for Humboldt/Eureka Lodging Alliances update.
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By Consensus, Council approved Councilmember Bauer’s request, to review an ordinance to prevent AI data centers.
Councilmember Castellano moved, Councilmember Moulton seconded extend meeting to 9:40PM, Motion carries.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
L) CITY MANAGER REPORTS -
L.1 CARE Update - Managing Mental Health Clinician Jacob Rosen provided a report.
M) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT: 9:30PM
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk