MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
May 5, 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 - 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 - Existing Litigation
City of Eureka vs. Andrew Michael Iverson
Humboldt Co. Superior Court Case CV2600842
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
G. Mario Fernandez
Kati Moulton
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Leslie Castellano
Kim Bergel
ABSENT: Scott Bauer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION: No Report.
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Mayor reminded the public of the upcoming May 9th Mental Health Town at Wharfinger, 10am-1pm as well as Quarters for Carson Park at Adorni Center on May 15th, Old Town Vintage Market May 17th, Friday Night Market begin May 22nd and Rutabaga Ball on May 16th.
The Mayor attended Wiyot Multi-Family Housing Groundbreaking, Take Your Child to Work Day at City Hall, Children Memorial Flag Raising, CASA Gala, HCOAG Special Meeting, Dancing in the Rain for Northcoast Rape Crisis Center and spoke at American Association of Women.
A.1 Bike Month- Councilmember Fernandez presented a Proclamation for Bike Month.
A.2 California Peace Officer Memorials Week- Mayor Bergel presented a Proclamation for California Peace Officer Memorial Week.
A.3 Kinetic Month- Councilmember Moulton presented a Proclamation for Kinetic Month.
A.4 National Salvation Army Week- Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach presented a Proclamation for National Salvation Army Week.
A.5 Older Americans Month - Councilmember Castellano presented a Proclamation for Older Americans Month.
B) PRESENTATIONS
B.1 Area 1 on Aging Presentation – Susan Cleverdon and Julie Andre with Area 1 Agency on Aging presented.
B.2 Unlocking Affordable Housing on Faith-based Land in Eureka (Cal Poly Humboldt Student Presentation) - Students from Cal Poly Humboldt City Council Minutes
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presented their Senior Capstone Project on Unlocking Housing on Faith-Based Land.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Anonymous
E) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS:
Councilmember Castellano, had no City related travel, attended California Jobs First, attended planning meetings with HTA and HCOAG, EMS Vitality Meeting, will be painting dumpsters in Old Town during EMS Spring Festival, invited the Public to participate.
Councilmember Moulton, had City travel to report. Attended Arts Alive, ECS 2x2 where ECS thanked EPD for continued support. Attended HBF meeting, Congratulations to Capitan Ben Miller on his promotion. May 8th Humboldt Literacy Project Fundraiser, May 9th Humboldt Transparency Coalition Event.
Councilmember Fernandez, had no City related travel to report, was unable to attended ECS 2x2 and Emergency Ad Hoc, did attend Redwood Region Economic Development Commission, attended May Day event at Humboldt County Courthouse.
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended Take Your Kids to Work Day at City where they toured EPD, CASA Fundraiser, North Coast Rape Crisis Team, Board of Supervisors Meeting, MMIP Day. On May 21st EOPA meeting in Blue Lake and will be speaking at National Day of Prayer.
F) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
G) CONSENT CALENDAR: G. Mario Fernandez moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, to approve Consent Calendar, Minus G. 5, motion Carried.
Ayes: Leslie Castellano, Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Renee ContrerasDeLoach Noes: None
Absent: Scott Bauer
G.1 Council Minutes – Approved the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April 21, 2026 as submitted.
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G.2 Pacific Gas and Electric Company at Assessor Parcel Number 001- 192-009, 531 K Street - Utility Easement - Adopt Resolution No. 2026 - 18 to grant the easement as described and authorize City Engineer to execute the documentation.
G.3 Award Bid No. 2026-07 Halvorsen Park Trail Project - Declare GR Sundberg, Inc. the low bidder for Bid No. 2026-07 Halvorsen Park Trail Project; and Award Bid No. 2026-07 to GR Sundberg, Inc. for the amount of $329,936; and Approve $400,000 for construction, which includes materials testing and contingency.
G.4 Commercial Street Fueling Facility UST Removal Project Bid No. 2025- 13 - Project Acceptance - Accept the Commercial Street Fueling Facility UST Removal Project; Bid No. 2025-13 and Authorize the filing of a ‘Notice of Completion’ at the Office of the County Recorder.
G.5 Request for Fee Waiver for 2026 Kinetic Sculpture Race Day One and Kinetic Fest and Overnight Stay - Approve request for waiver of fees for the rental of Halvorsen Park and approval of overnight stay to host the 2026 Kinetic Sculpture Race Day One and Kinetic Fest. – City Manager Slattery provided a report.
Councilmember Castellano recused herself and left Chambers.
The following members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter:
Anonymous
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Approve request for waiver of fees for the rental of Halvorsen Park and approval of overnight stay to host the 2026 Kinetic Sculpture Race Day One and Kinetic Fest, motion Carried Ayes: Kati Moulton, G. Mario Fernandez, Renee Contreras-DeLoach Noes: None
Absent: Leslie Castellano, Scott Bauer
H) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE:
By Consensus, Council approved Councilmember Fernandez’s request for a letter of support for Prop 4, Wind Ports Development.
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I) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: None
J) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
J.1 Offshore Drilling Ordinance - City Manager Slattery provided a report The following Members of Public Addressed the Council on this Matter:
Anonymous
Daniel Smith
Jen Calt
Colin Fiske
K) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
L) CITY MANAGER REPORTS- City Manager Slattery confirmed with Council that May 26th would be the Budget Study Session and Public Hearing on Charter Amendment Special Meeting.
M) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT: 8:19PM
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk