MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
May 19, 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.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Attorney, City Clerk & City Manager
Pursuant to section 54957 California Government Code
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 Report.
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS –
A.1 Proclamation-Public Works Week - Councilmember Castellano presented a Proclamation- Public Works Week
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Mayor Bergel welcomed Jess Weaver, David TAY-Youth Advocacy Board who presented on the program.
Mayor Bergel reminded the public that the Board of Appeals has two positions open.
Friday Night Market begins this Friday 5/22, Kinetic Grand Championship begins this weekend. Forest Moon Festival 5/30. Special Budget Meeting 5/26.
Mayor Bergel also attended, Born to Breath Youth Festival, MC'd Humboldt Literary Project, held Mental Health Town Hall, attended Boys & Girls Club Enchanted Evening Fundraiser, Habit Burger ribbon cutting, Jefferson Project Bike event, Eureka Heritage Society preservation awards. Quarters for Carson Park, attended Rutabaga Ball, B) PRESENTATIONS:
B.1 EPD Homeless Survey - Commander La France, Sargent Ross and Managing Mental Health Clinician Jacob Rosen presented.
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Kyle
Pat
Ryan
Elizabeth
Chris
Lou
E) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS:
Councilmember Castellano, attended HTA board meeting, Cookout for retirement of Greg Pratt. Attended EMS Spring Festival, ride along with EPD, HWMA, Congressman Huffman event at Bayside Grange.
Councilmember Moulton, had no travel to report. Did not agree with calling local Indigenous People savages, attended Planning Commission Meeting, Rutabaga Ball, looking forward to Kinetic Grand Championship.
Councilmember Fernandez, attended Blood on Clocktower event, Congressman Huffman Hootnanny. Disagreed with Public Comment referring to local natives as savages.
Councilmember Bauer, attended HBF meeting, Born to Breath Awards Ceremony and Huffman Hootnanny.
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, spoke at National Day of Prayer, attended Humboldt Democrats meeting, attended a housing meeting and Board of Supervisors 2x2.
F) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
G) CONSENT CALENDAR: Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, to approve Consent Calendar.
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 May 5, 2026
G.2 Off Street Parking Facilities - Adopt a Resolution No. 2026-19 of the City Council establishing parking regulation hours for public off-street parking facilities and administrative flexibility for approved Special Events.
H) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
I) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
I.1 Duane Flatmo Alley Naming
The following members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter:
Joaquin
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Adopt a Resolution No. 2026 - 20 of the City Council adopting the name of the alley bounded by 4th and 5th Streets and F and G Streets as “Duane Flatmo Alley.”, motion Carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
I.2 Offshore Drilling and Mining Resolution
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The following members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter:
Lou
Joaquin
Jen
Merissa
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt a Resolution No. 2026 -21 of the City Council opposing new and existing offshore oil and gas drilling, and deep seabed mining, motion Carried
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
J) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS: None
K) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
L) CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
City Manager Slattery updated Council on the Housing Element. Provided report on Community Stewards program.
M) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT: 8:24PM
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk