MINUTES OF
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL
June 2, 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 - 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:
PRESENT: Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Scott Bauer
G. Mario Fernandez
Leslie Castellano
Kati Moulton
Kim Bergel
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Contreras-Deloach attended via Zoom for qualifying reason.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION- No Report
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS – Mayor Bergel reminded the public about opportunities to participate on Boards & Commissions, current seats are available for Art & Culture, Board of Appeal, Historic Preservation, Planning Commission. Friday Night Markets happening, Arts Alive this weekend, thanked Eureka Main Street for their work on decorating Gazebo for Prom. Mayor Bergel, also attended HCOAG, Kinetics, officiated wedding on Madaket, Unity Day at Free Meal, attended Torch Run with Special Olympics, participated in ribbon cutting for new undercrossing on Safety Corridor, AdHoc Homeless meeting, Friday Night Market, was unable to attend Forest Moon Festival.
Councilmember Bauer presented a Proclamation- 125th Anniversary for Elks Lodge 652 B) PRESENTATIONS: None
C) BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
D) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Joanne McGarry
Deborah Dukes
Maddy Chavez
Jennifer Bisset
Audra Sisson
Matt Simmons
Katy Gurin
Colin Fiske
E) COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS:
Councilmember Moulton, had no travel to report. Attended Council Special Meeting, Friday Night Market, Kinetic Grand Championship, wished everyone a Happy Pride, looking forward to Duane Flatmo naming party and ribbon cutting, will take place Saturday 6/13 at 7pm.
Councilmember Castellano, co-hosted mixer with tech workers, attended workforce development meeting, participated in Kinetics, attended EMS Economic and Vitality meeting, California Outdoor Economy Summit, Chairing CalCities meeting on Friday.
Councilmember Fernandez, attended Kinetic, Friday Night Market, will join Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, attended advocates for the unhoused meeting.
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Councilmember Bauer, attended County 2x2, traveled to Fort Bragg for CalCities meeting, attended Redwood Coast Energy Auth Board meeting, Kinetics, on Friday vice-chairing environment quality meeting.
Councilmember Contreras-DeLoach, attended elected officials to protect America event, NALEO seminar, Chamber of Commerce and AHA, had phone meetings with local fisherman, attended Friday Night Market, Kinetic Sculpture Race.
F) PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.1 Adopt 2025 Urban Water Management Plan – Public Works Director Kelly Allen provided a report
Public Hearing Opened/ Closed 6:40PM
No members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter.
Scott Bauer moved, seconded by Kati Moulton, Adopt Resolution No. 2026 - 22 of the Eureka City Council adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, motion Carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
F.2 Adoption of Water Shortage Contingency Plan – Public Works Director Kelly Allen provided a report.
Public Hearing Opened/Closed 6:42PM
No members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter.
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by G. Mario Fernandez, Adopt Resolution No. 2026 - 23 of the Eureka City Council adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan., motion Carried
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
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
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Absent: None
G.1 Council Minutes – Approve the minutes of the May 19, 2026 meeting as submitted.
G.2 EPD Radio System Repairs – Approve quote in 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.
G.3 Consulting Services for Housing & Safety Element Updates - 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.
G.4 Upgrades to Cogeneration System, Elk River Wastewater Treatment Plant Project, Rejection of Bid - 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.
G.5 Lundbar Hills Fire Pump Replacement Project, Bid 2025-15 – Acceptance - Accept completion of the Lundbar Hills Fire Pump Replacement Project – Bid No. 2025-15; and Authorize the filing of a ‘Notice of Completion’ at the Office of the County Recorder.
G.6 Destruction of Records - Engineering Department - Adopt a Resolution No. 2026 - 24 of the City Council for Destruction of Certain Records in the Engineering Department.
G.7 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for Fiscal Year 2026/27 - Adopt a Resolution No. 2026 - 25 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.
G.8 Request Fee Waiver for 2026 Juneteenth Festival - Approve request for waiver of fees for the rental of Halvorsen Park and the Adorni Center to host the 2026 Juneteenth Festival.
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G.9 Lundbar Hills Backup Generator Project, Bid 2025-19 – Award - 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.
G.10 Reorganization - Public Works Department 2026 - Adopt Resolution No. 2026 - 26 enacting organizational changes within the Public Works Department, including creation of new classification specifications, allocation of additional FTE, reclassification of existing positions, updating existing classification duties and requirements, and restructuring of managerial oversight and reporting relationships, in order to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness and more accurately reflect current service delivery standards.
H) LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: None
I) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: None
J) REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
J.1 Capital Improvement Program 2026 - Director Jesse Willor provided a report.
The following Members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter; Colin Fiske
Kati Moulton moved, seconded by Scott Bauer, receive report; and Adopt the City of Eureka Capital Improvement Program 2026, motion Carried.
Ayes: Kati Moulton, Leslie Castellano, G. Mario Fernandez, Scott Bauer, Renee Contreras-DeLoach
Noes: None
Absent: None
J.2 FY2026-27 Proposed Budget Study Session #2 - Finance Director Lane Millar provided a report.
The Following Members of the Public Addressed the Council on this Matter:
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Colin Fiske
By Consensus Council requested allocation of $30,000 Climate Action Plan position in conjunction with other agencies.
K) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
L) CITY MANAGER REPORTS - City Manager Slattery updated Council on developing relationship with foundation that provides donations for potential shelter in City of Eureka. Item will be taken to County Planning Commission.
M) PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED
ADJOURNMENT: 9:22PM
APPROVED:
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Kim Bergel
Mayor
Attest:
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Shannon Fazio
Deputy City Clerk