CITY OF FERNDALE – HUMBOLDT COUNTY CALIFORNIA – U.S.A.
AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
Location: City Hall
834 Main Street
Ferndale, CA, 95536
Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Posted: July 09, 2026
We welcome you to the meeting. Members of the Public may be heard on any business item on this Agenda before or during the City Council consideration of the item. The public may also directly address the City Council on any item of interest to the public that is not on the agenda during the public comment time; however, the City Council generally cannot discuss or take action on an item not on the agenda.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – Mayor
2. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL – Mayor Cady; Councilman Lund; Councilwoman Fisk-Becker; Councilman Jorgensen; and Councilman Ostler
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. CEREMONIAL
a. Proclamation Honoring 150th Anniversary of Ferndale Chapter No. 23, Order of the Eastern Star
6. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
7. STUDY SESSION
8. PUBLIC COMMENT. (This time is for people who wish to address the Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has jurisdiction. PLEASE FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD and give it to the City Clerk before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be called in the order received or at the discretion of the Mayor. Public Members who do not fill out a speaker card may speak if there is time remaining. Items requiring Council action not listed on this agenda may be placed on the next regular agenda for consideration, unless a finding is made by at least 2/3rds of the Council that the item came up after the agenda was posted and is of an urgent nature requiring immediate action. This portion of the meeting will be approximately 30 minutes total for all speakers, with each speaker given no more than five minutes. Speaker time may be reduced if many speakers have signed up.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR. (All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. Unless a specific request is made by a Council Member, staff or the public, the Consent Calendar will not be read.
There will be no separate discussion of these items. However, if discussion is required, that July 15, 2026
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item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately under “Call Items.”)
a. Approval of Minutes of June 17, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting .................................................................................................... Page 6 b. Acceptance of Checkbook Register for June 1-30, 2026, ....................... Page 8 c. Acceptance of Russ Park Checkbook Register for June 1-30, 2026,....... Page 12
10. CALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
11. PRESENTATION
12. PUBLIC HEARING
13. BUSINESS
a.
b. Surplus ..................................................................... Page 20 Property List 2026 Recology ............Annual Review ......................................................................... Page 14
14. CORRESPONDENCE
15. COMMENTS FROM THE COUNCIL
16. REPORTS
a. City Manager Report ............................................................................... Page 29 b. Commission and Committee Reports
c. Minutes from Joint Power Authorities (JPAs) and Reports..................... i. Humboldt Waste Management Authority (HWMA) June
2026.............................................................................................. Page 37 ii. Humboldt County Association of Government (HCAOG)
May 2026 ..................................................................................... Page 40 iii. Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) June
2026............................................................................................. Page 43
17. ADJOURN
This notice is posted in compliance with Government Code §54954.2. The next Regular Meeting of the Ferndale City Council will be held on May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm July 15, 2026
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Section 1
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Section 2
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE
Section 3
ROLL CALL
Section 4
CLOSED SESSION REPORT OUT
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CEREMONIAL
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PROCLAMATION
HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF FERNDALE
CHAPTER NO. 23, ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
WHEREAS, Ferndale Chapter No. 23, Order of the Eastern Star, was established in 1876, seventeen years before the incorporation of the City of Ferndale, making it one of the oldest civic and fraternal organizations in our community and an enduring part of our local history; and WHEREAS, for one hundred fifty years, the members of Ferndale Chapter No. 23 have exemplified the principles of charity, truth, loving kindness, and fidelity through their dedication to fellowship, leadership, volunteerism, and service to the people of the Eel River Valley; and WHEREAS, the Chapter has provided generations of families with opportunities to build lasting friendships, strengthen civic engagement, and contribute countless hours of charitable service that have enriched the quality of life in Ferndale and surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, the legacy of Ferndale Chapter No. 23 reflects the rich history of our community, serving as a living connection between Ferndale's pioneer heritage and its present-day commitment to service, compassion, and community involvement; and WHEREAS, the continued dedication of its members has helped preserve the traditions of volunteerism and mutual support that remain an essential part of Ferndale's unique character and small-town spirit; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2026, Ferndale Chapter No. 23 will commemorate its 150th Anniversary with an Open House beginning at 1:30 p.m., followed by a commemorative program at 3:00 p.m. at the Ferndale Masonic Center, celebrating a century and a half of service and fellowship within the Eel River Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, Randy Cady, Mayor of the City of Ferndale, on behalf of the Ferndale City Council and the citizens of Ferndale, do hereby recognize and congratulate Ferndale Chapter No. 23, Order of the Eastern Star, upon the occasion of its 150th Anniversary. We extend our sincere appreciation for the Chapter's extraordinary history of civic involvement, charitable service, and commitment to strengthening our community. May this milestone serve as an inspiration for future generations to continue the tradition of service, fellowship, and dedication that has distinguished Ferndale Chapter No. 23 for the past one hundred fifty years.
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Section 8
PUBLIC COMMENT
This time is for persons who wish to address the Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has jurisdiction.
Items requiring Council action not listed on this agenda will be placed on the next regular agenda for consideration, unless a finding is made by at least 2/3rd of the Council (three of the five members) that the item came up after the agenda was posted and is of an urgent nature requiring immediate action.
Section 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.
Section 6
MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
Section 7
STUDY SESSIONS
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City of Ferndale, Humboldt County, California, U.S.A.
Draft Action Minutes for City Council Meeting of June 17th, 2026 Mayor Randall Cady called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Those present did the flag salute. Present were Council Members Leonard Lund, Jennifer Fisk-Becker, Skip Jorgensen and Phillip Ostler, along with City staff: City Manager Kristene Hall, City Clerk Brenda Taylor, City Finance Lauren Boop, and Police Chief Ron Sligh.
Report out of Closed Session: None
Ceremonial: None
Modifications to the Agenda: Item 13a, Recology Annual Rate Review and Adjustments, will be moved to the July 15th meeting.
Report out of Study Session: None
Public Comment: None
Consent Calendar: Mayor Randall Cady read “All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. Unless a specific request is made by a Council Member, staff, or the public, the Consent Calendar will not be read. There will be no separate discussion of these matters. However, if discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately under “Call Items.”)
MOTION: to approve the Consent Calendar.
(Lund/Ostler) Unanimous
Call Items Removed from Consent Calendar: None
Presentation: None
Public Hearing: None
Business:
13b. Commissioner Jerry Rocha’s term as Planning Commissioner has come up for reappointment. The City Clerk advertised the open seat. An application deadline of Wednesday, April 15, 2026, was given for interested parties to submit a letter of interest. Commissioner Rocha expressed his desire to remain on the Planning Commission. It was recommended to the Council to re-appoint Rocha for another 4-year term.
MOTION: Reappoint Rocha as Planning Commissioner
(Ostler/Fisk-Becker) Unanimous
13c. Review, Discuss, & Approve 2026-27FY Budget Resolutions. (i) Resolution 2026-12 Approving the FY 2026-27 Operating Budget, (ii) Resolution 2026-13 Approving the FY2026- 27 Gann Limit, (iii) Resolution 2026-14 Approving the FY 2026-27 Fees & Fines Schedule.
MOTION: to approve Resolution’s 2026-12, 2026-13, & 2026-14. (Jorgensen/Lund) Unanimous
13d. Resolution 2026-15 Street Closure for a Mini Cooper Event on Main Street. Street closure would be from Main-Shaw and Main-Ocean from 8am to 1pm Tuesday July 14, 2026.
MOTION: To Close Main Street for a car show, “Mini Meet the West.” (Lund/Ostler) Unanimous
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Correspondence: None
Council Comments: Councilman Jorgensen had two items for discussion. He needs the approval of another council member or the mayor to have these items put on the agenda. First discussion is to implement homeowners when purchasing a new or existing home to put in sidewalks. Second discussion is to change the capped amount of 24 vacation rentals inside the city limits, down to 18. After a brief discussion it has been decided to add both items to the agenda on August 19th, 2026. Mayor Cady thanked City Manager Kristeen Hall and Finance Manager Lauren Boop for all the hard work they did on the FY 2026-27 Budget. He also thanked Police Chief Sligh and all his officers on a job well done.
Reports: Police Chief Sligh gave an update on the dog kennels. He said that they received a $10K donation to construct the kennels and that DCI Builders has already installed the slab and a water supply. He is thinking the kennels should be completed by Mid-August. City Manager Kristeen Hall gave an update on the Per Capita reimbursement. It was determined by State Parks that all funding for the Russ Park Project will not be approved since the park is not ADA accessible. However, there is $30K remaining that will be given to Fireman’s Park. City Manager Hall has some good ideas on how we should use these funds and will bring them to the July 15th meeting. The WDH Foundation is willing to lease the city a ½ acre of land adjacent to Fireman’s Park so we can have a dog park. City Manager Hall is still working out all the details and funding for this project, and finally City Manager Hall gave an update on the composting bin rebate program. The city has been awarded a grant for $53K to provide people living in the city limits a composting system of their choice,up to of $300.00 each.This will take place July 1, 2026, through October 1, 2026. You can purchase a composter and bring the receipt plus proof of residency and photo to City Hall for reimbursement.
Adjourn:
Mayor Randall Cady thanked the staff, public, and fellow council members, and Adjourned the Meeting at 6:35pm.
Next Regular Scheduled Council Meeting is July 15th @ 6PM Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Taylor
City Clerk
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JUNE 2026 Deposit Recap 6.3.26 6.8.26 6.22.26 6.25.26 6.29.26 RETAIL TAX 14,944.99
T&U TAX 16,374.62
HIGHWAY USER TAX/VEHICLE LICENSE FEES 4,236.12 862.03
RMRA 3,222.53
BUSINESS LIC 5,065.00
ANIMAL LIC 215.00
BUILDING RENTS 3,597.56
PERMITS 1,882.09
TOT 35,139.91
HCAOG - LTF/TDA 51,067.00
CIRA SAFETY GRANT 2,640.00
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT-STREETS & ROADS
SEPTIC DUMPS / SEWER REVENUE 4,706.00
FRANCHSE FEES
HUMBOLDT CTY - COPS
ST CA - POST
DONATIONS - PD - KENNELS 4,000.00
POLICE SERVICES 1,276.81
FAIR RACING REVENUE
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT-PROPERTY TAXES 99,258.14
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT-SEWER 279,281.61
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT - DRAINAGE 6,337.50
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT-INTEREST INCOME 2,158.10
STATE - CAL TRANS - STREET SWEEP
GRANT REIMBURSEMENTS 90,452.00
HCAOG - LTF/TDA
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CALL ITEMS
These are items pulled from the consent agenda
for discussion and a separate motion.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Section 13
BUSINESS
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Meeting Date: July 15, 2026 Agenda Item Number 13. a
Agenda Item Title: Recology Annual Rate Review & Adjustment Presented By: City Manager
Type of Item: x Action Discussion Information
Action Required: No Action x Voice Vote Roll Call Vote
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Rate Changes for Recology Curbside Collection
BACKGROUND:
Recology Eel River is allowed to operate curbside collection through a franchise agreement that is valid through December 31, 2026. Section 2.03.01-06 (Compensation to Contractor) describes how and when annual rate adjustments are to occur.
Per the franchise agreement, there are several components that make up the rates. Those include Annual Cost of Living (CPI) changes, Eel River Disposal Fees, or Disposal (Column A of AttachmentCollection Component) Recology Eel River Transfer Station in Fortuna, Authority (HWMA) Disposal fees which include transportation and disposal as well as recycling processing costs (Column B-Adjusted Disposal Component). Note that CPI is only charged on the portion of the rate that relates to collection.
CPI is included in the other fees as passthroughs.
The 2026/27 rates are based on a CPI of 2.8% for the collection portion of the 2026/27 Recology Ferndale Rate Application and disposal dropped 1.01%.
Examples of the resulting changes to current rates to the most common service size is the following:
Residential 32 gallon MSW Service (weekly)
2025-2026 $45.12/mo.
2026-2027 $47.44/mo.
Change $2.32 (5.14 %)
Commercial 1 yard MSW Service (weekly)
2025-2026 $249.03/mo.
2026-2027 $261.30/mo.
Change $12.27 (4.92%)
ATTACHMENT:
1. Ferndale Rates
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Ferndale RRI 7.1.26 - FINAL - FERNDALE Rates chart
Recology - City of Ferndale
Rate Table - Optional MSW Service
Rates Effective 7/1/2026
Tipping Fee 2025 $175.41
Tipping Fee 2026 $173.64
x x x x x x x
New Rate Effective 7/1/2026
City of Ferndale B - Adjusted Disposal Component By Component w FF Attachment B- Customer Rates RRI Adjustment Recycling
Component
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C
Rates added for 2025 2.82% 7.59% 2%
Residential Service
1 Regular Bag $11.44 $7.96 $0.22 $8.19 $173.64 0.0160 $2.78 $0.83 $0.24 $12.04 $8.36 $2.84 $0.85 $12.04 Monthly Residential Collection
1 20-Gallon Cart $31.25 $21.81 $0.62 $22.43 $173.64 0.0433 $7.52 $2.27 $0.66 $32.88 $22.89 $7.67 $2.32 $32.88 32-Gallon Cart
1 1 1 Can (1x Weekly) $45.12 $30.31 $0.86 $31.17 $173.64 0.0693 $12.04 $3.28 $0.95 $47.44 $31.81 $12.29 $3.35 $47.44 1 2 2 Cans (1x Weekly) $69.54 $41.11 $1.16 $42.27 $173.64 0.1387 $24.08 $5.04 $1.46 $72.85 $43.14 $24.57 $5.14 $72.85 1 3 3 Cans (1x Weekly) $93.03 $51.03 $1.44 $52.47 $173.64 0.2080 $36.12 $6.72 $1.95 $97.26 $53.55 $36.86 $6.86 $97.26 1 4 4 Cans (1x Weekly) $117.08 $61.49 $1.74 $63.23 $173.64 0.2773 $48.16 $8.45 $2.45 $122.29 $64.52 $49.14 $8.62 $122.29 40-Gallon Cart
1 1 1 Can (1x Weekly) $58.28 $39.65 $1.12 $40.77 $173.64 0.0867 $15.05 $4.24 $1.23 $61.29 $41.61 $15.36 $4.33 $61.29 1 2 2 Cans (1x Weekly) $97.59 $61.42 $1.74 $63.16 $173.64 0.1733 $30.10 $7.08 $2.05 $102.39 $64.45 $30.71 $7.22 $102.39 1 3 3 Cans (1x Weekly) $136.96 $83.26 $2.35 $85.61 $173.64 0.2600 $45.15 $9.92 $2.87 $143.55 $87.36 $46.07 $10.12 $143.55 1 4 4 Cans (1x Weekly) $176.23 $105.01 $2.97 $107.97 $173.64 0.3467 $60.19 $12.76 $3.69 $184.61 $110.17 $61.42 $13.02 $184.61 64-Gallon Cart
1 1 1 Can (1x Weekly) $79.03 $50.05 $1.41 $51.46 $173.64 0.1387 $24.08 $5.73 $1.66 $82.93 $52.51 $24.57 $5.85 $82.93 1 2 2 Cans (1x Weekly) $134.72 $78.11 $2.21 $80.31 $173.64 0.2773 $48.16 $9.75 $2.82 $141.04 $81.95 $49.14 $9.95 $141.04 1 3 3 Cans (1x Weekly) $190.89 $106.61 $3.01 $109.62 $173.64 0.4160 $72.23 $13.80 $3.99 $199.64 $111.85 $73.70 $14.08 $199.64 1 4 4 Cans (1x Weekly) $246.82 $134.89 $3.81 $138.70 $173.64 0.5547 $96.31 $17.84 $5.16 $258.01 $141.53 $98.28 $18.20 $258.01 1 Curbside RCY $11.13 $10.49 $0.30 $10.79 $0.82 $0.24 $11.85 $11.01 $0.84 $11.85 1 Green Waste $5.21 $4.91 $0.14 $5.05 $0.38 $0.11 $5.54 $5.15 $0.39 $5.54 Commercial Service
1 1 1 Cubic Yd Bin $249.03 $157.56 $4.45 $162.01 $173.64 0.4377 $76.00 $18.06 $5.23 $261.30 $165.32 $77.55 $18.43 $261.30 1 2 1.5 Cubic Yd Bin $373.54 $236.35 $6.68 $243.03 $173.64 0.6565 $113.99 $27.10 $7.84 $391.96 $247.99 $116.32 $27.65 $391.96 1 2 2 Cubic Yd Bin $498.99 $316.01 $8.93 $324.94 $173.64 0.8753 $151.99 $36.20 $10.47 $523.60 $331.57 $155.09 $36.94 $523.60 1 3 3 Cubic Yd Bin $706.85 $434.81 $12.28 $447.09 $173.64 1.3130 $227.99 $51.24 $14.82 $741.14 $456.21 $232.64 $52.29 $741.14 1 4 4 Cubic Yd Bin $914.54 $553.42 $15.63 $569.05 $173.64 1.7507 $303.98 $66.26 $19.17 $958.46 $580.66 $310.18 $67.61 $958.46 1 6 6 Cubic Yd Bin $1,386.87 $844.32 $23.85 $868.17 $173.64 2.6260 $455.98 $100.50 $29.07 $1,453.72 $885.88 $465.29 $102.55 $1,453.72 1 Commercial RCY $44.30 $41.74 $1.18 $42.92 $3.26 $0.94 $47.12 $43.79 $3.33 $47.12 Overloaded Charges (per yard - minimum cost per bin)
1 Cubic Yd Bin $45.32 $44.87 $2.70 $0.91 $48.48 $45.78 $2.76 $48.54
1.5 Cubic Yd Bin $67.97 $67.28 $4.05 $1.36 $72.69 $68.66 $4.13 $72.79 2 Cubic Yd Bin $90.63 $89.71 $5.40 $1.81 $96.92 $91.54 $5.51 $97.05 3 Cubic Yd Bin $135.93 $134.56 $8.09 $2.72 $145.37 $137.30 $8.26 $145.56 4 Cubic Yd Bin $181.23 $179.40 $10.79 $3.62 $193.81 $183.06 $11.01 $194.07 Debris Box Service (Rental/Haul Rate - Disposal will be charged separately based on actual weight) 4 Yard (3 Days) $257.06 $242.16 $6.84 $249.00 $18.90 $5.47 $273.37 $254.08 $19.29 $273.37 15 Yard (3 Days) $1,032.66 $972.79 $27.48 $1,000.27 $75.92 $21.96 $1,098.15 $1,020.68 $77.47 $1,098.15 20 Yard (3 Days) $1,219.71 $1,149.00 $32.46 $1,181.45 $89.67 $25.94 $1,297.06 $1,205.56 $91.50 $1,297.06 30 Yard (3 Days) $1,829.57 $1,723.51 $48.68 $1,772.19 $134.51 $38.91 $1,945.61 $1,808.35 $137.26 $1,945.61 40 Yard (3 Days) $2,160.61 $2,035.35 $57.49 $2,092.84 $158.84 $45.95 $2,297.63 $2,135.55 $162.08 $2,297.63 % Change in Disposal Fee
-1.01%
Effective 7/1/2025
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Franchise Fee
2025
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Fee
2026
Collection
Component
w/o Franchise
Fee
Tipping Fee
Fee
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Factor
Disposal
Component
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Fee
Collection
Component
Disposal
Component
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Recology - City of Ferndale
Rate Table - Optional MSW Service
Rates Effective 7/1/2026
Tipping Fee 2025 $175.41
Tipping Fee 2026 $173.64
x x x x x x x
New Rate Effective 7/1/2026
City of Ferndale B - Adjusted Disposal Component By Component w FF Attachment B- Customer Rates RRI Adjustment Recycling
Component
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C
Rates added for 2025 2.82% 7.59% 2%
% Change in Disposal Fee
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A - Collection Component
Franchise Fee
2025
Collection
Component
w/o Franchise
Fee
2026
Collection
Component
w/o Franchise
Fee
Tipping Fee
Fee
Generation
Factor
Disposal
Component
w/o Franchise
Fee
Collection
Component
Disposal
Component
Total Rate Effective
7/1/2026 with 11%
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Total Rate
Effective
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RCY
Component
Other Charges
Trip Charge/ Return for Pick up $100.00 $98.00 $2.77 $100.77 $2.06 $111.85 $111.85 $111.85 Special Pick Up - Large Items & Appliances $100.00 $98.00 $2.77 $100.77 $2.06 $111.85 $111.85 $111.85 Appliance $12.00 $11.76 $0.33 $12.09 $0.25 $13.42 $13.42 $13.42 Freon Charge $35.00 $34.30 $0.97 $35.27 $0.72 $39.15 $39.15 $39.15 Electronic Waste $2.00 $1.96 $0.06 $2.02 $0.04 $2.24 $2.24 $2.24 Car Tire Collection $6.00 $5.88 $0.17 $6.05 $0.12 $6.72 $6.72 $6.72 Truck Tire Collection $8.00 $7.84 $0.22 $8.06 $0.16 $8.95 $8.95 $8.95 Per Ton Disposal
Municipal Solid Waste $179.00 $173.64 $3.54 $177.18 $177.18 $177.18 Recycling $156.93 $177.14 $3.62 $180.76 $180.76 $180.76 Organics $161.54 $161.47 $3.30 $164.77 $164.77 $164.77
Additional Pickup Fees
Small bin Truck or shop truck with one person $60.00 $58.80 $1.66 $60.46 $1.23 $67.11 $67.11 $67.11 Each additional person - All appliances and large items need 2 people to pick up $20.00 $19.60 $0.55 $20.15 $0.41 $22.37 $22.37 $22.37 Additional fee if trailer is needed $15.00 $14.70 $0.42 $15.12 $0.31 $16.78 $16.78 $16.78 Garbage trucks if on the street on that day $5.00 $4.90 $0.14 $5.04 $0.10 $5.59 $5.59 $5.59 If it across town $15.00 $14.70 $0.42 $15.12 $0.31 $16.78 $16.78 $16.78 If out of town $60.00 $58.80 $1.66 $60.46 $1.23 $67.11 $67.11 $67.11 Rolloff or large bin truck trip charge* $100.00 $98.00 $2.77 $100.77 $2.06 $111.85 $111.85 $111.85 * Does Not include anything South of Stafford
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Recology - City of Ferndale
Disposal Rates per Ton
Exhibit A-1
CPI $ CPI $ CPI $
ERD FEES 3.6% 1.8% 2.8%
ERD Labor Cost 75% of CPI 0.25$ 8.73$ 0.08$ 8.82$ 0.18$ 9.00$ ERD Operation 75% of CPI 0.16 5.48 0.05 5.53$ 0.11 5.64$ ERD Scale Maintenance 75% of CPI 0.03 0.95 0.01 0.96$ 0.02 0.98$ ERD Haul Cost Avoidance 75% of CPI (0.39) (13.41) (0.13) (13.54)$ (0.27) (13.81)$ ERD Capital Cost Pass-Through 5.88 5.88$ 5.88$
ERD Return on Investment 75% of CPI 0.24 8.37 0.08 8.46$ 0.17 8.62$ Total ERD Fees 0.29$ 16.00$ 0.10$ 16.10$ 0.20$ 16.31$
HWMA FEES
Operations Pass-Through 92.29$ 94.33$ 99.19$
Payroll (HWMA Base Fee) Pass-Through 30.02 39.35 33.94
HHW Program Pass-Through 10.02 11.05 10.25
County/City Recycling Programs (AB939) Pass-Through 1.87 2.06 1.86 Table Bluff Maintenance Pass-Through 0.74 0.85 0.84
County LEA Pass-Through 3.13 3.35 3.35
Cleanup Fees Pass-Through 0.66 0.67 0.61
Cummings Landfill Maintenance Monitoring Pass-Through 0.93 1.03 0.92 County Rural Container Subsidy Pass-Through 4.84 5.59 5.56 Administration Pass-Through 0.58 0.63 0.46
Fortuna Host fee - - -
Edible Food Recovery 0.36 0.40$ 0.36$
Total HWMA Fees 145.45$ $159.31 $157.33
Total Disposal Rate per Ton 161.45$ $175.41 $173.64
6.81% 8.65% -1.01%
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Ferndale RRI 7.1.26 - FINAL - RCY Processing
2024
Projected 2024 Actual
2025
Projected 2025 Actual
2026
Projected
RCY Processing Fee $ 125.28 $ 145.45 $ 153.79 $ 159.31 $ 177.14 Annual RCY Tons 179.74 182.26 182.26 173.43 173.43
RCY Charges for Rate Year $ 22,518 $ 26,510 $ 28,030 $ 27,629 $ 30,721 Franchise Fee 460 541 572 564 627
Total RCY Charges for Rate Year $ 22,977 $ 27,051 $ 28,602 $ 28,193 $ 31,348 Less: Collected NA $ (20,006) NA $ (29,874) NA
Less: Billing Credit
Plus: Carry Over (1,046) (1,046) 5,999 5,999 4,318
Total Owed/(Credit) for Rate Year $ 21,931 $ 5,999 $ 34,600 $ 4,318 $ 35,666 Annual Revenues $ 422,430 $ 453,229
Annual Revenues (before RCY Processing) $ 463,083 $ 402,424 $ 524,941 $ 423,355 $ 469,924 Recycling Processing % Revenues 4.74% 6.59% 7.59%
Recycling Processing % Revenues Actually Charged
City of Ferndale
RCY Processing Costs Rate Year 2025-2026
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Ferndale RRI 7.1.26 - FINAL - CPI - West BC
Recology - City of Ferndale
CPI Table
Series Id:
Series Title:
Area:
Item:
Base Period:
Years:
March to
Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual HALF1 HALF2 March change 2009 130.682 131.636 131.775 131.912 131.990 132.952 132.774 132.756 133.128 133.618 133.335 133.132 132.474 131.825 133.124 2010 133.366 133.513 133.863 134.133 133.889 133.635 133.685 133.704 133.544 133.745 133.930 134.328 133.778 133.733 133.823 1.6% 2011 134.917 135.826 137.200 138.174 138.598 138.269 138.128 138.171 138.564 138.696 138.411 138.017 137.748 137.164 138.331 2.5% 2012 138.465 138.997 140.235 140.619 140.834 140.375 139.645 139.971 140.600 140.847 140.287 139.768 140.054 139.921 140.186 2.2% 2013 139.865 141.072 141.573 141.788 141.838 141.805 141.940 142.228 142.277 141.954 141.736 141.751 141.652 141.324 141.981 1.0% 2014 141.998 142.120 142.813 143.077 144.253 144.522 144.435 144.317 144.506 144.214 143.398 142.669 143.527 143.130 143.923 0.9% 2015 142.022 143.005 143.887 144.426 145.346 145.198 144.917 144.752 144.507 144.379 143.595 143.398 144.119 143.981 144.258 0.8% 2016 143.932 144.128 144.264 145.128 145.942 145.866 145.850 145.829 146.130 146.328 146.004 145.918 145.443 144.877 146.010 0.3% 2017 146.469 147.451 147.880 148.496 148.789 148.792 148.691 149.255 149.954 150.336 150.003 149.920 148.836 147.980 149.693 2.5% 2018 150.564 151.200 151.702 152.350 153.201 153.546 153.464 153.797 154.158 154.729 154.625 154.228 153.130 152.094 154.167 2.6% 2019 154.328 154.671 155.178 156.523 157.488 157.564 157.465 157.654 157.738 158.635 158.482 158.496 157.019 155.959 158.078 2.3% 2020 158.599 159.183 159.129 158.824 158.301 158.857 159.752 160.528 160.846 161.141 161.069 160.840 159.756 158.816 160.696 2.5% 2021 161.199 162.042 163.257 165.088 166.813 168.425 169.267 169.477 169.977 171.226 172.214 172.722 167.642 164.471 170.814 2.6% 2022 174.269 175.890 178.019 179.339 180.810 182.790 183.277 183.543 184.088 185.410 184.626 183.686 181.312 178.520 184.105 9.0% 2023 184.717 185.968 187.301 188.008 188.833 189.295 189.737 190.368 191.238 191.321 190.409 190.095 188.941 187.354 190.528 5.2% 2024 191.586 191.874 194.047 194.913 194.709 194.203 193.360 193.662 194.320 194.632 194.491 194.384 193.848 193.555 194.142 3.6% 2025 195.274 196.261 197.611 198.765 199.541 199.465 199.796 200.409 201.076 200.344 199.732 198.934 197.820 200.271 1.8% 2026 200.328 201.223 203.193 2.8%
CPI-All Urban Consumers (Current Series)
Original Data Value
CUURN400SA0
Not Seasonally Adjusted
All items in West - Size Class B/C, all urban
West - Size Class B/C
All items
DECEMBER 1996=100
2009-2025
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Meeting Date: July 15, 2026 Agenda Item No: 13. b
Agenda Item Title: Resolution 2026-16 Declaring Certain Property to be Surplus and Authorizing Sale Thereof
Presented by: City Manager
Type of Item: x Action Discussion Information
Action Required: No Action x Voice Vote Roll Call Vote
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2026-16, Declaring Certain City Property (see Attachment A) to be Surplus and Authorizing the Sale Thereof.
DISCUSSION:
California Government Code Section 37350 et seq. provides authority for a City Council to declare city property surplus and to provide for its disposition. Ferndale Ordinance 95-01, An Ordinance of the City of Ferndale for the sale of Real and Personal Property, Section IV (A) (3), allows the City Council to determine if the property merits potential surplusing and disposition.
Once property is declared by the City Council as surplus property, City Staff will dispose of said surplus property through a competitive sealed bid. Notice will be provided to the local paper as well as publicly noticed on the City bulletin boards and the City website.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approximately $100 for the surplus classified advertisement to run one time in the Legal Notice section of a local newspaper. Monies received from the surplus sale will be placed in the appropriate department’s revenue account.
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RESOLUTION 2026-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE
DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND
AUTHORIZING SALE THEREOF
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 37350 et seq. provides authority for a city Council to declare city property surplus and to provide for its disposition; and WHEREAS, City Ordinance 95-01, An Ordinance of the City of Ferndale for the sale of Real and Personal Property, Section IV (A) (3), allows the City Council to determine if the property merits potential surplusing and disposition. The City Council may forward a request to the City Clerk to prepare a proposed disposition plan either through the public bid process or negotiated sale to specific buyers; and
WHEREAS, City Staff has reviewed city property and have recommended that the items listed in Attachment A be declared surplus to city needs; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed said recommendation and concurs in the same; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed this recommendation at its regular meeting on January 5, 2015, and directed preparation of an appropriate resolution for disposal of said surplus property;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE that:
1. The property listed on attachment A to this resolution is hereby declared surplus to the needs of the City of Ferndale;
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to dispose of said property.
PASSED AND ADOPTED At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ferndale held on July 15, 2026, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
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Randall Cady, Mayor
Attest:
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Brenda Taylor, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT A
2010 Dodge Charger $1,000 #2B3CA4CDXAH302636 Fair
Honda GC 160 Air Compressor Needs Tune Up
Pow R Quip Air Compressor Mechanically
Challenged
John Deere Pressure Washer
2600 PSI
Runs Intermittently
Honda Pressure Washer GX 360 Mechanically
Challenged
Montgomery Ward Edger 3HP Needs Tune Up
Dynapak Vibraplate 3.5HP Mechanically
Challenged
Robin Subaru Pressure Washer Mechanically
Challenged
Honda GX 160 2” Water Pump
5.5HP
Needs Tune Up
Pow R Quip Generator Mechanically
Challenged
Cub Cadet Riding Mower 48”
Deck
Good
2) Commercial Ash Trays Used
2) 10X10 Commercial Roll Up
Doors with Tracks
New - Never Used
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Section 14
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence Files are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 9am to 4pm.
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FERNDALE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
5th Avenue Makeover: Help the city of Ferndale Test a Series of Traffic Calming Designs
Ferndale —July 6, 2026 Come share your thoughts as the City of Ferndale reimagines road safety along 5th Street with temporary traffic-calming demonstrations. In collaboration with the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG), the city will install temporary speed humps, pavement markings, and striping along 5th Avenue between Arlington Street and A Street (see map). In addition, the city will chalk a temporary bike lane between Arlington and Shaw Avenue. The projects are intended to:
• Reduce vehicle speeds
• Improve awareness
• Enhance safety for everyone
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These temporary installations allow the community to "test drive" safety features in realtime before the city commits to permanent infrastructure. Over the next eight weeks, community members are encouraged to walk, bike, drive, or roll through the demonstration and let the city know if these changes are successful and what else might be needed. Due to the materials used, the bike lane pop-up will last about two weeks.
Project Timeline
Installation will begin the week of July 13th, and the speed hump demonstration will remain in place for approximately eight (8) weeks while the bike lane will last about two (2) weeks.
How to get involved:
• Meet the team & share your voice: Project partners will be along 5th Street on Monday July 20th, from 4:00-7:00 PM to share additional information, discuss improvements, and listen to direct community feedback. • Travel through the project area and take the survey: A public survey will be available along 5th Street and online at https://www.hcaog.net/programsprojects/vision-zero-action-plan. The city wants to hear from residents about how effective the demonstrations are at slowing down traffic and improving safety in this neighborhood. Ideas about other types of safety projects are encouraged as well! About the Vision Zero Action Plan
This demonstration is part of the Humboldt County Vision Zero Action Plan, a federally funded Safe Streets for All (SS4A) planning grant. Once complete, the plan will outline engineering and policy-driven solutions to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries from our region's most dangerous roads. The plan will be used by various jurisdictions in Humboldt County for securing state and federal road safety grants to implement muchneeded infrastructure improvements.
For more information on the 5th Street demonstrations or the other three Vision Zero demonstration projects, located in Eureka, Arcata, and Fortuna, or the Humboldt County Vision Zero Action Plan, please visit https://www.hcaog.net/programs-projects/vision-zeroaction-plan or contact the City of Ferndale, Kristene Hall, City Manager at [email protected] or 707-786-4224 .
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Vision Zero
Action Plan -Humboldt County -
Temporary speed humps/tables, pavement
markings and signage will be installed along
5th Street between Arlington Street and A
Street to slow vehicle speeds and improve
roadway safety. A temporary bike lane will also
be installed between Arlington and Shaw Ave.
The project is intended to test traffic-calming
measures that reduce vehicle speeds, improve
driver awareness, and enhance safety for all
road users.
The project team will analyze data from the
demonstration projects, and will incorporate
the safety outcomes and public feedback into
the final Action Plan.
PROJECT BENEFITS:
• Traffic Calming
• Improved Awareness
• Enhanced Safety
• Low-cost/Temporary Approach to Collect
Feedback
• Data-driven Evaluation to Monitor Effectiveness
PROJECT DURATION:
Speed Humps: About 8 weeks
Bike Lane: About 2 weeks
FUNDING SOURCE:
The project is federally funded by a Safe
Streets for All (SS4A) planning grant
Share your feedback and response by August 15, 2026
Brought to you by
City of Ferndale
Kristene Holl, City Manager
707-786-4224
[email protected]
hcoog.net/visionzero
PROJECT LOCATION:
...+ Speed Humps �Bike Lane
SMITHCiROUP
MIUON
TENNYSON
@ARLINGTON
l'erndole High
School
CREAM
DEWEY
BLUFF
ROSE
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Section 15
COMMENTS FROM THE COUNCIL
Section 16
REPORTS
City Manager’s Report
Commissions and Committee Reports
Minutes from JPAs and Reports
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City Managers Report
for JULY 2026 City Council Meeting
CITY MANAGER (June 12, 2026 – July 8, 2026)
Grant Updates
• Arlington Ave Drainage Project:
Brett and I are working with State Water Board to ensure funds can be used for a larger planning project on the west side drainage problems. We are hoping to have an answer by next council meeting on whether this is going to be an allowable use of the funds. • Raising of the Berm:
Received an email on 07/07/26 stating that the City had an essentially complete General, Environmental, and Technical Checklist. There was one item missing which was simply a anticipated date of completion for a FSP (Fiscal Sustainability Plan) Certification. Other than that, they anticipate the project to move forward in the IUP (Intended Use Plan) for funding. • Per Capita:
We received $90,000 reimbursement to date for part of the work done in Fireman’s Park.
Keving Glaudel stated that we should be receiving another $45,000 as well. We still have approximately $30,000 that can be moved to Fireman’s Park. In the initial application, there was also some signage that still needs to be completed with these funds which include an interpretive sign at the entrance and a dedication plaque on the BBQ. We are also working on those items. I am working with the City Engineer to see if there is enough funding to have the basketball court re surfaced with an ADA path constructed between the horseshoe pit and court from the parking lot.
• Our Energy Microgrid:
No Update at this time
• SB1383:
We have officially started our Backyard Composting Rebate Program. Using a form, citizens and business owners can request a specific composting bin. The city will do orders bi-weekly to purchase requested bins. Once city receives the bins, the citizen will need to pick them up.
The program started on July 1st and to date we have already received 12 requests for bins, • Vision Zero:
The speed humps and bike lane materials have been purchased. We anticipate having this temporary road safety demonstration installed the week of July 13th. The bike lane demonstration will only last about 2-3 weeks while the speed humps will be in place for at least 8 weeks which will take us through the fair and the beginning of the school year. Notices were sent to property owners along 5th street. A public notice will also be placed in the paper, on the city website, and on the city bulletin boards.
PGE Undergrounding:
I received a request for a meeting from Elizabeth Louider, our PGE Rule 20a Program Liaison.
During the meeting I was informed that our Francis Creek undergrounding project had been delayed due to PGE funding and other projects being a priority. During our discussion she stated our project would be delayed to 2030, however, I did explain that we had a road project scheduled for that year to repave Francis Street. She is working on submitting a request to have our project scheduled to construct in 2029 so it will not interfere with the STIP grant for the Francis Street paving.
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Russ Park
No update this month. The Park is still an amazing asset to the city, and the Russ Park Committee does an excellent job at maintaining the park trails.
Fireman’s Park
Fireman’s Park looks great. Every time I go down there it is amazing how many people utilize the park.
We are still anticipating the dedication of Harmony Park to Betty Diehl. We are still looking at Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 1:00pm. I am hoping the Council will be able to attend if you are in town at this time. The Chamber and Susan Diehl McCarthy are taking the lead and helping with the ceremony, which is much appreciated. We are looking forward to the event.
Community Center
The Community Center continues to run smoothly. The back porch has been fully replaced, and front porch replacement work will commence once there are no rentals scheduled (mid-July).
We received grant funding for the generator transfer switches which will be installed in the upcoming weeks. Once those transfer switches are installed, we will have the ability to use our trailered generator to power the entire Community Center during a power failure or an emergency.
We will also be removing the broken sanitizer this month and utilizing that space for a mop sink and utility area.
Regular Meetings:
• Daily Meeting with Lauren Boop, Finance Director
• Daily Meetings with Brenda Taylor, City Clerk
• Daily Meetings with Ron Sligh, Police Chief
• Daily Meetings with Mayor Cady
• Weekly meetings with Public Works.
• Weekly meetings with Planners and Engineer
• Monthly Meetings
o City Council Meetings (June 17th)
o Planning Commission (Cancelled)
o Drainage Committee (Cancelled)
o Emergency Response (Second Thursday of the Month)
o Department Heads (Second Tuesday of the Month)
o City Managers’ Meeting (Last Thursday of the Month)
o Chamber of Commerce (July 6th)
Other.
KENNELS FOR DOG IMPOUNDS:
Kennels are close to being completed. We are just waiting on the metal building that will act as the actual covering and shelter for the kennels. Once the structure arrives, we should be able to start housing our own stray dogs. At this time we are still transporting stray dogs to Fortuna.
ELECTIONS:
It is that time again. The nomination period for the 2026 General Election starts July 13, 2026, and goes through August 6, 2026. If an incumbent does not run the nomination period extends to August 12, 2026.
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STAFF:
We continue to be extremely fortunate with a dedicated and hard-working staff that keep everything going. I, along with the department heads, completed our annual evaluations for all staff members. I think everyone in the end appreciated having an evaluation done on their work and knowing how they are doing. I am very pleased to say everyone is really doing a great job.
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STAFF REPORTING JULY 2026
CITY CLERK ACTIVITY
Meeting Activities:
• Met with City Manager to discuss agenda items.
• Attended, Wrote Agenda, and Compiled Packets for: City Council Meeting 07/15/2026 • Transcribed and drafted meeting minutes
• Uploaded meeting videos for all above listed meetings. • Complied meeting agendas and public notices for Posting • Posted all notices, meetings, etc. to City Bulletin Board and at the Post Office • Uploaded meeting packets to City Website.
• Meetings with Community Center & Town Hall Renters to go over Facility Projects: Currently Training on all Projects as follows:
• Assisting the public at the counter, via telephone, and email, answering questions and information requests.
• Attended Elections Meeting and obtained all current forms for election packets. • Worked on election packets.
• Submitted notices to the newspaper and approved proofs. • Communications with contract Engineers and City Planner about agenda items before the City Council, Planning Commission, and Drainage Meetings. • Processing Building Permits, Encroachment Permits, and Parade Permits • Issued Business License and Dog License.
• Communications with the Building Inspector to review plans and discuss finals on projects. • Pick up and distribute City correspondence.
• Organized and filed paperwork.
• Processed checks created revenue spreadsheets, and ready deposit for bank drop-off. • Responded to Public Records Act requests.
• Maintained minutes, resolution, ordinance, and agenda binders. • Read weekly ERMA bulletins.
• Processed Monthly Reports to Assessor’s office
• Processed Community Center & Town Hall Rental
FINANCE OFFICER ACTIVITY
Tasks:
• Answered phones and assisted citizens at City Hall
• Processed Payroll/Payroll Tax Payments
• Processed Accounts Payable
• Processed Accounts Receivable
• Completed Quarterly Duties
• Entered Monthly Deposits into Accounting CS
• Reconciled Monthly Debits and Credits for both GL and Russ Park accounts • Delivered and received mail correspondence
• Posted all notices, meetings, etc. to City Bulletin Board at Post Office • Reviewed ERMA and HR bulletins
• Provided necessary documents to Kris for City Council Meeting • Provided necessary documents to Stacey and Kris for month end • Billed customers for Septic Dumps
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• Sent Late Notices for all open invoices
• Assisted the City Manager in the application and reporting for various grants • Updated notes in Finance Clerk Duties Manual on all new tasks and duties learned • Communicated with grant contacts and performed steps to continue projects • Attended Department head meeting and gave budget update • Purchased and distributed items requested by Department Heads • Assisted in annual staff evaluations
• Assisted in training new City Clerk
• Continued FY 26/27 Budgeting Process
• Attended City Council Special meeting and regular to discuss FY 26/27 Budget • Advised Department Heads on FY 25/26 budget status
• Attended 2 LCW Trainings in Fortuna regarding HR processes • Enrolled on GFOA’s CPFO designation program.
CITY PLANNER ACTIVITY
General Planning Services
Task 1 Response to Public Information Request:
• No actions for the reporting period.
Task 2 CEQA Compliance
No actions for the reporting period.
Task 3 Community Planning – Reporting, Other Planning Activities No actions for the reporting period.
Task 4 Meetings and Hearings, and Materials:
• Prepared Planner's Report for May 2026.
• Reviewed and responded to HCAOG email re AB 2059: legislation for VMT CEQA analysis relief for evacuation route improvement projects for rural jurisdictions.
Task 5 GIS Mapping
No actions for the reporting period.
Task 6 Grant Writing/Funding Coordination
Vision Zero Demonstration Project –
o Communications and coordination with City Manager, HCAOG and the City Engineer about demonstration project progress, scope, procurement of materials, and reimbursement process.
o Communications with the vendor of speed hump materials for an updated price quote to reflect the narrower speed hump width due to the inclusion of the temporary bicycle lane.
o Vision Zero Construction of Demonstration project: 30" meeting to coordinate on the construction of the demonstration project. Following the meeting, edits/corrections the marketing materials.
RTIP/STIP project administration – No actions for the reporting period.
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Reimbursable Fee Fund – Planning Applications and Pre-Application Consultations Ozanian Subdivision SD2603 – Prepared referral of revised tentative map and updated preliminary title report; reviewed revised submittals and made notes about any necessary follow-up review and unaddressed items. Emailed referral to packet to City Engineer.
General Plan Review Fund
SB 1 RMRA: Project List + Reporting
Uploading FY 26/27 roads list to submit to Caltrans/CTC.
Housing Element Update/Reporting – No actions for the reporting period.
Special Planning Projects
No actions for the reporting period.
CITY ENGINEER ACTIVITY
General City Engineering Services:
• Phone calls / emails with the City Manager and staff regarding va • June Drainage Committee Meeting - Cancelled
• Per Capita Grant.
o Discussions with City Staff
• Regional Vision Zero Action Plan.
o Work with City staff on Project Design
Reimbursable Project Services:
• Westfall LLA
o Review NOLLAs.
WASTEWATER OPERATIONS
Monthly samples prepared and sent to North Coast Labs
• Operators perform lab tests daily to measure efficiency of plant • Cleaned filters...Due to high pond flow recoveries.
• Monthly eSMR (electronic State Monthly Report) prepared and submitted • Monthly no spill verification report completed on CIWQS website • Continuous monitoring and adjustments to sludge blanket… • Monthly report of generator use for air quality.
• Front gate chain oiled each Monday
• Inspect manholes throughout town weekly
• Repair UV lamps and prepare for improvements on bank Alpha • Weekly maintenance performed on UV banks
• Weed removal project at pond……
• Dewater for total of 32 hours. Sludge dried at old site • Maintenance on filters, clean nozzles
• Operators cleaned walls and catwalk.
• Removal of duck weed from clarifiers on weekly basis.
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• Hydro Jett Tynesson St.
• Hydro Jett backup at Coast Guard housing.
• Burn pile at old site.
• Maintenance jetting on 5th St.
• Continued Irrigation to Fields.
• Billed, Steve’s Septic, Taylor and Wyckoff a total of 4,653.00 Dollars for the month of JUNE 2026 . 21 total dumps for total of 33,100 gallons.
• Total flow through plant. JUNE
was 5.3 MGD. Of that .162 MGD average flow to Field irrigation and … .56 MGD was pumped to retention pond.
• .55 inches of Rain in JUNE 2026
PUBLIC WORKS
• Continued with monthly and daily duties. Such as cleaning and maintenance of city's bathrooms, mowing of city owned properties, cleaning of storm drains, keeping streets clear of debris and the maintenance of city's facilities. • Trim trees and vegetation growing through fence and into road on Cleveland st. • Remove an old shelf from the library.
• Install programmable thermostat at the library.
• Repair bagger on John Deere mower.
• Clean ditch on Lincoln Ave.
• Remove fallen willow trees from the entrance to Fireman’s Park. • Trim back vegetation and trim trees on “Est” lot.
• Trim trees on west Arlington by the high school.
• Trim debris on the edge of Ocean Ave.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Officer Levi Haberman completed FTO and has been released for solo patrol. Officer Addison O’Hanen graduated from the CR Police Academy and began FTO. Reserve Officer Billy Kijsriopas resigned, because he and his Family are moving to Minnesota.
The department provided traffic control for the Pet Parade and the Pride Walk. We had our yearly POST Inspection, and the investigator reviewed two background investigations and our training plan. We passed with no deficiencies noted.
CERT: The team assisted with traffic control for both June parades and they conducted communications training.
Police Statistics – June 2026
SERIOUS CRIMES Number Cleared
Homicide 0
Rape (Attempted) 0
Robbery 0
Larceny 0
Assault 0
Burglary 0
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Vehicle Theft 0
TOTAL 0
SECONDARY CRIMES 9
Calls for Service 301
Reports Written 12
Traffic Citations 11
Other Citations 0
Parking Citations 1
Warnings 54
ARRESTS 8
AGENCY ASSISTS 28
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS 1
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Board of Directors Draft Meeting Minutes
Wharfinger Building, Bay Room (downstairs)
1 Marina Way, Eureka, CA 95501
Thursday, May 28 2026
3:30 PM
Attendance
Present
Natalie Arroyo Meredith Matthews (Alt. Director)
Scott Bauer Elise Scafani
Carlos Diaz Jack Tuttle
Michael Gerace, Chair Frank Wilson
Skip Jorgensen
Absent
Jason Ramos
Staff and Others Present
Name Title
Ken Beals Information Technology Technician
Lori Biondini Business Planning & Finance Director
Elizabeth Burks Executive Director
Faith Carlson Regulatory & Legislative Manager
Ronnie Chaussé Finance Specialist
Nancy Diamond RCEA Legal Counsel
Jocelyn Gwynn Power Resources Senior Manager
Cash Long Development Director, Paradigm Energy, LLC
Lori Taketa Board Clerk
Eileen Verbeck Deputy Executive Director
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Open Session (Call to Order)
Chair Gerace called a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Redwood Coast Energy Authority to order at the above location and date at 3:30 p.m. Notice of this meeting was posted on May 22, 2026.
2. Reports from Member Entities
Director Arroyo invited people to attend the Harbor District Community Advisory Committee informational workshop on the Humboldt Bay heavy lift marine terminal at the Arcata Community Center.
4. Staff Reports
4.1. Executive Director’s Report
Four board and three staff members traveled to PG&E’s Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant on the San Luis Obispo coast. The plant’s 150-acre footprint is sited on 15,000 acres and is separated from residents by 7 miles, unlike the former King Salmon nuclear site. The plant provides 9% of California’s power and 17% of the state’s carbon-free power. The federal government granted the facility a 20-year license extension. Matching California licensing legislation will be introduced. Participating directors were impressed by the site’s magnitude, engineering and scale of energy production and expressed a desire to learn more about nuclear energy and feasible replacement energy when the plant ceases operation.
RCEA efforts to increase visibility in the community are accelerating with summer events and the Sponsoring Our Communities Program. Sponsored community projects include the Eureka Friday Night Market and Blue Lake Rancheria’s Pathways to Trust educational event (which was also sponsored by the Northern Rural Energy Network) about working with tribal partners.
Climate Action Plan participating city managers report that their jurisdictions may not be able to honor funding commitments for the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) Administrator position this year due to budget shortfalls.
Martha Walden of 350 Humboldt supported funding the RCAP administrator position and not adding that position’s work to other staff positions. Ms. Walden requested transparency of RCAP working group meetings with inclusion of an at-large representative.
Colin Fiske of the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities stated that local environmental groups will advocate to local governments to fund their share of the RCAP administrator position.
Matt Simmons, Environmental Protection Information Center climate attorney, supported funding the administrator position and pointed to co-benefits of implementing the Climate Action Plan. The Chair closed the public comment period.
5. Consent Calendar
5.1. Approve Minutes of April 23, 2026, RCEA Board of Directors Meeting.
5.2. Approve Disbursement Report for March 2026, and Financial Reports for This Fiscal Year Through March 2026
5.3. Approve Payment of California Community Power Annual Dues of $178,049 and Joint Action and Special Projects Participation Fees of $667,682 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
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5.4. Approve Payment of California Community Choice Association Annual Dues of $135,790 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
5.5. Award Professional Services Agreement to CLEAResult for Commercial Direct-Install Implementation Services for the Northern Rural Energy Network for a Not-to-Exceed Value of $409,170 and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute All Applicable Documents.
Executive Director Burks requested discussion of item 5.5. There were no other requests for consent calendar item discussion.
M/S: Bauer, Arroyo: Approve Consent Calendar items 5.1 through 5.4.
The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. Ayes: Arroyo, Bauer, Diaz, Gerace, Jorgensen, Matthews, Scafani, Tuttle, F. Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: Ramos. Abstain: None.
6. Items Removed from Consent Calendar
Executive Director Burks corrected the total not-to-exceed value of the professional services agreement.
M/S: Scafani, Diaz: Award Professional Services Agreement to CLEAResult for Commercial Direct-Install Implementation Services for the Northern Rural Energy Network for a Not-to-Exceed Value of $479,048 and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute All Applicable Documents.
The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. Ayes: Arroyo, Bauer, Diaz, Gerace, Jorgensen, Matthews, Scafani, Tuttle, F. Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: Ramos. Abstain: None.
7. Old Business
7.1. CC Power Fish Lake Geothermal Power Purchase Agreement Amendment 1 Power Resources Senior Manager Gwynn presented details about the Fish Lake geothermal project, including RCEA’s annual offtake which will be enough to power about 500 homes, and the value of the project’s round-the-clock energy generation and resource adequacy in meeting state mandated procurement targets. The amendment updates the project’s commercial operation date, adjusts the contract price to cover increased tariff costs, increases the potential project capacity, and revises the project’s delivery point into California from Nevada. The directors inquired about the project’s water source and about geothermal power production in general. There were no public comments on this agenda item.
M/S: Scafani, Jorgensen: Approve RCEA’s Continued Participation in California Community Power’s Fish Lake Geothermal Power Purchase Agreement Under Amendment 1.
The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Ayes: Bauer, Diaz, Gerace, Jorgensen, Matthews, Ramos, Scafani, Tuttle, F. Wilson, M. Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: Ramos. Abstain: None.
8. New Business
The Chair reordered New Business discussion items to accommodate online participants.
8.3. Paradigm Wind Power Purchase Agreement (Information only) July 15, 2026
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8.4. Senior Power Resources Manager Gwynn and Paradigm Energy’s Cash Long described the coming power purchase agreement for the 4-megawatt Paradigm Wind repower project in Kern County’s Tehachapi Wind Resource Area. The project will replace 8 existing turbines with 6 larger turbines and will require no ground-level changes. The project is expected to come online early next year and will generate enough power for about 2,000 homes, often during periods when solar energy is unavailable. The project was recommended despite a slightly negative net present value over the 15-year contract term, due to its low development risk and resource diversity benefits. The Paradigm project would be the first wind project in RCEA’s long-term power portfolio. The project may provide resource adequacy depending on grid upgrades by utility Southern California Edison and the California Independent System Operator. RCEA would receive this resource adequacy at the same contract price in exchange for covering the interconnection study fees. The board discussed the consistency of the Tehachapi wind resource, the area’s peak wind season, future potential battery storage, and low risk of bird deaths with new, slower-moving turbines. There were no public comments on this agenda item.
8.1 Budget Strategies for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Executive Director Burks led a discussion to determine changes the Board was willing to make given upcoming budget challenges. Business Planning and Finance Director Biondini described forecasted power purchase and sales and operational factors leading to an anticipated $9.4 million operating loss for the next fiscal year. Potential strategies to address budget challenges include selling renewable energy certificates (RECs), reducing customer programs, delayed hiring for approved staff positions and strategic plan update work, and increasing retail generation rates to maintain cash reserves above $26 million thereby avoiding fees and a more drastic rate increase later. Some directors expressed reluctance to increase customer rates in the current economy while others expressed openness to considering a rate increase as a last resort. They discussed the challenges of selling RECs in a depressed market and considered offering a lower baseline product to mitigate customer opt-outs due to a rate increase. The group discussed other cost saving measures such as having in-house staff update the strategic plan rather than using consultant support, and the potential positive budget impacts of power purchase agreement prepayment and a low-cost loan for the office building purchase.
The Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities, the Environmental Protection Information Center, Humboldt Waterkeeper, 350 Humboldt and Redwood Coalition for Climate and Environmental Responsibility submitted a letter requesting hiring and funding a Regional Climate Action Plan Administrator and Director of Engagement and Regional Climate Planning, member agency funding of the RCAP administrator position, convening a Brown Act Regional Climate Committee as soon as possible and continued RCEA funding of programs implementing RCAP measures.
Colin Fiske of the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities reiterated the importance of funding the Engagement and Climate Planning Director position and member agency funding of the RCAP administrator to meet climate targets by agreed upon deadlines. Mr. Fiske reminded the Board that RCEA’s customer programs and 100% carbon free portfolio are included in Climate Action Plan measures and cutbacks will affect full implementation of those measures.
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that electrification rebates such as for eBikes and electric vehicles represent an investment in growing customer electricity sales.
Member of the public Wendy Ring stated that local governments have authority to lower over 30% of regional greenhouse gas emissions. Dr. Ring supported funding the RCAP administrator position and stated that finding RCAP implementation to be economically infeasible threatens the County General Plan’s and RCAP’s CEQA status as a qualified plan. Dr. Ring supported RCEA funding of the RCAP staff position, pointed to state funding for new and used electric vehicle rebates, and requested that RCAP working group meetings be open to the public. The Chair closed the public comment period.
Board direction to staff when drafting the fiscal year 2026-27 budget included: funding the new Director of Engagement and Regional Climate Planning position; lowering cash reserves to a minimum before considering minimal rate increases; reducing the strategic planning budget to staff implementation levels; and reducing customer rebate programs minimally.
8.5. RCEA Office Building Purchase
Deputy Executive Director/Director of Operations Verbeck described the property which RCEA is in contract to purchase, the current tenant lease, planned improvements, staff move-in plans and reduction of RCEA’s rented office space expenses. The cash purchase is included in this fiscal year’s budget projections. Staff are applying for a low-interest loan to reimburse RCEA for the purchase cost and to pay for renovations. The potential loan/reimbursement was not reflected in next fiscal year’s budget. If granted, the loan would positively affect RCEA’s financial outlook in upcoming fiscal years, and rental income from the current tenant would cover the loan interest. The directors discussed how building ownership could impact grant-covered costs and congratulated staff for skillfully navigating office space negotiations. There was no public comment on this item.
M/S: Matthews, Tuttle:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-5, Accepting Real Property Interests in Assessor’s Parcel Number 001-135-007, 718 3rd Street, Eureka, CA.
Approve the expenditure of $3,800,000 plus closing fees and costs for the acquisition of real property at 718 3rd Street, Eureka, CA, APN 001-135-007.
The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Ayes: Arroyo, Bauer, Diaz, Gerace, Jorgensen, Matthews, Scafani, Tuttle, F. Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: Ramos. Abstain: None.
Closed Session
10.1. Public Employment, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b): General Counsel.
There were no public comments on this closed session item. The Board adjourned to closed session at 5:59 p.m. and reconvened the open session at 6:34 p.m. Chair Gerace stated there were no closed session reports and adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
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