City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
6:00 PM
531 K Street Eureka, CA 95501
AGENDA
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Kim Bergel
Councilmember Leslie Castellano, Ward 1
Councilmember Kati Moulton, Ward 2
Councilmember G. Mario Fernandez, Ward 3
Councilmember Scott Bauer, Ward 4
Councilmember Renee Contreras-DeLoach, Ward 5
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The land that Eureka rests on is known in the Wiyot language as Jaroujiji. Past actions by local, State and Federal governments removed the Wiyot and other indigenous peoples from the land and threatened to destroy their cultural practices. The City of Eureka acknowledge the Wiyot community, their elders both past and present, as well as future generations. This acknowledgement demonstrates the City's commitment to dismantle the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Limited to 3 minutes each speaker on Closed Session items only) 1 A. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
B. PRESENTATIONS
C. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS
D. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
In-person comments only; Teleconference is not available CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
If closed session items cannot be completed by 5:55 P.M., they will be continued at the conclusion of the regular agenda, provided there is time. If time does not allow then those closed session items will be continued to the next regular meeting.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation (1 case)
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) 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) REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. City Council policy is to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes. Such time allotment or portion thereof shall not be transferred to other speakers. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council may not take action on an item that does not appear on the Agenda TIME ALLOTMENT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: A maximum of thirty (30) minutes shall be allotted to receiving public comments at the initial public comment period. If necessary, an additional period shall be allotted to public comments after City Manager Reports, but only if the first 30-minute Public Comment period was not sufficient to allow all those who wished to speak to do so.
The public will be allowed to speak concurrently with the calling of an agenda item following the staff presentation of that item. At the time an item is considered, the Mayor will ask those attending the meeting in person to line up on both sides of the Council Chamber or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone or the "raise hand" function in Zoom, if they wish to address the City Council. The maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of time allotted for each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an interest in speaking and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In certain circumstances and when 2 E. COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1 Adopt 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
F.2 Adoption of Water Shortage Contingency Plan
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
G.1 Council Minutes
G.2 EPD Radio System Repairs
G.3 Consulting Services for Housing & Safety Element Updates necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Mayor may adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker.
Public Hearings are scheduled for a time certain of 6:00 P.M. unless noticed otherwise, or as soon thereafter as possible.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the Eureka City Council adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.
Agenda Summary
UWMP Resolution
Eureka 2025 UWMP FINAL Draft
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the Eureka City Council adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Agenda Summary
WSCP Resolution
Eureka_WSCP
Notice to the Public: All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2011-22, if a member of the public would like an item on the Consent Calendar pulled and discussed separately, the request shall be made to a Councilmember prior to the meeting. Unless a specific request is made by a Councilmember, the Consent Calendar will not be read. There will be no separate discussion of these items.
Recommendation: Approve the City Council regular meeting minutes of May 19, 2026 as submitted.
20260519_Minutes_Regular
Recommendation: Approve the amount of $93,628.26 for emergency repairs to the City's radio communication system damaged during construction activities and authorize the Chief of Police to execute all necessary documents related to the repairs.
Agenda Summary
MW System Essential Upgrade Repair V2.1
Recommendation: Declare Placeworks the selected proposer for Request for Proposals (RFP) Bid No. 2026-6 for the 2027-2035 Housing Element Update, Safety Element Update, and associated CEQA review; and authorize the Development Services Director to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with Placeworks for consulting services related to the Housing & Safety Element Updates in an amount not to exceed $274,000. 3 G.4 Upgrades to Cogeneration System, Elk River Wastewater Treatment Plant Project – Rejection of Bid
G.5 Lundbar Hills Fire Pump Replacement Project, Bid 2025-15 - Acceptance G.6 Destruction of Records - Engineering Department
G.7 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for Fiscal Year 2026/27 G.8 Request Fee Waiver for 2026 Juneteenth Festival
G.9 Lundbar Hills Backup Generator Project, Bid 2025-19 - Award G.10 Reorganization - Public Works Department 2026
Agenda Summary
Attachment 1 - Proposal Scoring Matrix
Attachment 2 - PlaceWorks Revised Scope of Services, Schedule, and Budget Recommendation: Declare Wahlund Construction, Inc. the low bidder on Upgrades to Cogeneration System, Elk River WWTP Project; and reject the bid received as it exceeded the amount budgeted for the project.
2026-06-02 Agenda Summary - Reject Bid 2026-5
Recommendation: Accept completion of the Lundbar Hills Fire Pump Replacement ProjectBid No. 2025-15; and authorize the filing of a 'Notice of Completion' at the Office of the County Recorder.
Agenda Summary - Acceptance - Lundbar Hills Fire Pump
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council for Destruction of Certain Records in the Engineering Department
Agenda Summary Records Destruction
Resolution Records Destruction
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Eureka, adopting a list of projects during fiscal year 2026/27 to be funded by the road maintenance and rehabilitation account.
Agenda Summary - RMRA FY 26-27
Resolution - RMRA FY 26-27
Recommendation: Approve request for waiver of fees for the rental of Halvorsen Park and Adorni Center to host the 2026 Juneteenth Festival.
20260602_Council - 2026 Juneteenth Celebration - Fee Waiver Recommendation: Declare Colburn Electric as the lowest responsive bidder for the Project; and award the construction contract for Bid No. 2025-19 Lundbar Hills Backup Generator project to Colburn Electric in the amount of $51,892; and approve $59,676 for the construction of the Lundbar Hills Backup Generator project which includes a 15% construction contingency.
Agenda Summary - Award - Lundbar Hills Backup Generator Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council enacting organizational changes within the Public Works Department, including creation of new classification specifications, allocation of additional FTE, reclassification of existing positions, updating classification requirements, and restructuring of managerial oversight and reporting relationships, in order to 4 H. LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
I. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
J. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
J.1 Capital Improvement Program 2026
J.2 FY2026-27 Proposed Budget Study Session #2
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
L. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
M. PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
improve operational efficiency and effectiveness and better reflect current service delivery standards.
Agenda Summary_PW Reorg 2026
Resolution_PW Reorg 2026
Utility Systems Technician (GIS) 2026
Utility Treatment Manager 2026
Emergency Vehicle Mechanic I-II 2026
Senior Treatment Plant Operator 2026
Utility Operations Manager 2026
FY24 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
FY26-27 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART_PW
Authorize the Mayor or the City Manager to sign correspondence on behalf of the City Council to support/oppose legislation or administrative rules proposed or pending action at the County, State or U.S. government levels.
Recommendation: Receive report; and
Adopt the City of Eureka Capital Improvement Program 2026 CIP 2026 Agenda Summary
Recommendation: Receive report; and
Provide direction.
FY 2026-27 Budget Discussion
This is an opportunity for Council Members request an item be placed on a future agenda for discussion or consideration. Direction to staff for placement of the item must be by majority consensus.
This is a time for public comment to continue should comments exceed the 30 minutes allowed at the beginning of the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
If open session items cannot be completed by 9:30 P.M., the meeting may be adjourned to the next regular meeting or Council may vote to extend the meeting.
NOTICES
The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon the request and consensus of the Mayor and Council. 5 Any writing that is a public record not exempt from public disclosure and relating to an agenda item for open session of the City Council is available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 531 K Street, Eureka, CA 95501.
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All persons in attendance at public meetings are requested to observe the following rules of civil debate:
1. We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another.
2. All comments will be directed to the issue at hand.
3. Personal attacks are unacceptable
4. Applauding or other displays of approval/disapproval are discouraged.
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To minimize distractions, please be sure all personal communications devices are on silent mode.
Questions? Please e-mail [email protected] or contact the City Clerk's office at (707) 441-4175. 6