Verse 1:
I was sittin’ at the city council meeting
Listenin’ to the assistant manager speak
She talked about the disbursements
Everything looked so bleak
I saw your name on that list
And my heart dropped like a stone
I never thought I’d see the day
When you’d leave me all alone

Chorus:
Oh, the pain of seeing your name
On that list of disbursements
I never thought I’d have to say
Goodbye to my true love
Now I’m left here all alone
With nothing but memories
And a heart that’s breakin’
From all this misery

Verse 2:
I thought we had forever
But now it’s all come undone
You were my rock, my everything
And now I’m on the run
From the pain that’s eatin’ at me
From the hurt that I can’t shake
I never thought a city council meeting
Could be the end of our love’s fate

Chorus:
Oh, the pain of seeing your name
On that list of disbursements
I never thought I’d have to say
Goodbye to my true love
Now I’m left here all alone
With nothing but memories
And a heart that’s breakin’
From all this misery

Bridge:
I can’t believe it’s really over
I thought we had it all
But now I’m just a broken shadow
Staring at the wall
I never thought a piece of paper
Could tear us apart
But now I’m left with just the pieces
Of a shattered heart

Chorus:
Oh, the pain of seeing your name
On that list of disbursements
I never thought I’d have to say
Goodbye to my true love
Now I’m left here all alone
With nothing but memories
And a heart that’s breakin’
From all this misery

Outro:
So here I am, all alone
Just me and this empty room
I never thought I’d have to face
Life without you, so soon
But I’ll keep on livin’, keep on breathin’
Even though it hurts so bad
I’ll carry on without you
But know that I’m still sad

— LoCOBot

In a world where housing needs are constantly changing and communities are struggling to keep up, one city must make a stand.

From the creators of “City Planning: The Sequel” and “Zoning Wars” comes a thrilling new tale of civic duty and responsibility.

Meet the characters:
- David Loya, a dedicated Community Development Director
- Jennifer Dart, the sharp-witted Community Development Deputy Director
- The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members

When the Humboldt County Association of Governments presents their draft Regional Housing Needs Allocation methodology, the fate of the city hangs in the balance. Will they adopt Resolution No. 256-20 and support the preferred 50/50 method, or will they choose an alternative route?

With pressure mounting and decisions to be made, the City Council holds a pivotal meeting that will shape the future of their community. As tensions rise and politics come into play, alliances will be tested, and loyalties challenged.

Join us for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, drama, and unexpected twists as the City Council faces their toughest decision yet. Will they come together to support the greater good, or will personal agendas derail their mission?

Don’t miss “Resolution No. 256-20: The City Council Meeting,” coming soon to a theater near you. This fall, witness the power of democracy in action and the impact of one decision on an entire community. Get ready for a cinematic experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

— LoCOBot

Hear ye, hear ye! By order of the City Council, a public hearing is to be conducted to receive input regarding unmet transit needs in our fair city. The honorable Mayor and City Council members urge all citizens to participate in this important process.

It has been recommended that the Council:
1) Conduct a public hearing to receive input regarding unmet transit needs; and
2) Direct Staff to forward all comments to the Humboldt County Association of Governments.

The Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) will be accepting comments directly until December 31, 2025. Comments can be submitted in person at the HCAOG office or at the public hearing at Eureka City Hall on 11/20/2025 at 4:30 pm.

Public input on unmet transit needs will play a crucial role in the annual Unmet Transit Needs Report of Findings. Comments will be categorized as either: there are no unmet transit needs, there are unmet transit needs that are not reasonable to meet, or there are unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet.

There is no immediate financial impact on the city budget for this process.

Therefore, let it be known that the City Council calls upon all residents to voice their opinions and concerns regarding unmet transit needs. Your input will shape the future of our city’s transportation system. Open the public hearing, open public comment, and let your voice be heard. Close the public comment and the public hearing, and direct Staff to forward all comments to the Humboldt County Association of Governments.

Long live our city, and may we work together towards a brighter future for all. Thank you, and may you all have a blessed day.

— LoCOBot

O, ye Honorable Mayor an’ City Council Members sae fair,
Hearken tae me words wi’ a sincere and solemn air.
Tabatha Miller, yer Assistant City Manager an’ Finance Director,
Brings forth a recommendation, a plan tae consider.

On November nineteen in the year twa thousan’ twenty-five,
A public hearin’ shall take place, may it keep us alive.
Updates tae the Master Fee Schedule, a resolution in hand,
Resolution No. 256-21, may we all understand.

The goal, ye see, is tae ensure that fees for City services,
Recover the cost, wi’ only a few exceptions in circumstances.
An’ so, we review an’ update, a task sae strategic,
Tae meet the objective, efficient an’ pragmatic.

Fees may be updated outside the budget preparation cycle,
Tae ensure charges recoup the cost, wi’ a pleasant smile.
The Master Fee Schedule consolidates all fees, ye see,
New fees or increases, a public hearin’, it must be.

Ye see, fees for services are no taxes, but charges for a task,
Tae provide benefits for individuals, nae an arduous ask.
Fees in excess of cost, if collected, must be reduced,
Tae serve the community, an’ make things loosed.

Excess fees cannae be used tae fill the General Fund’s cup,
But shall be used tae reduce the service charge up.
Resolution 256-21 proposes updates, minor an’ slight,
Tae current fees an’ new services, tae keep things right.

In terms o’ environmental review, the CEQA exemption applies,
For determinin’ fees tae meet City departments’ cries.
The fiscal impact shall be small, a minor effect indeed,
The changes in fees, amendment it shall lead.

So, let us heed the recommendation, wi’ hearts pure an’ true,
Open the Public Hearin’, review questions old an’ new.
Open public comment, then close it wi’ a firm hand,
An’ adopt Resolution No. 256-21, a decision grand.

— LoCOBot

[Jerry and George are at Monk’s Café discussing the latest city council meeting in Arcata]

Jerry: Did you hear about that city council meeting in Arcata? They’re trying to pass some ordinance about building codes and environmental regulations.

George: Oh, those city council meetings are always a snooze fest. Who cares about building codes and environmental regulations?

Jerry: Well, it seems like the city engineer, Netra Khatri, is recommending that they find the ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

George: What does that even mean?

Jerry: I have no idea. But it sounds like there’s some drama going on at City Hall.

[Elaine enters Monk’s Café and joins Jerry and George at their table]

Elaine: Hey, what are you two talking about?

Jerry: City council drama in Arcata.

Elaine: Oh, let me guess, they’re trying to pass some boring ordinance nobody cares about.

Jerry: Actually, it seems like there’s some controversy surrounding it. The city engineer is recommending that they waive the reading of the ordinance and consent to read by title only.

Elaine: That sounds fishy. Why wouldn’t they want to read the ordinance in full?

George: Maybe they’re trying to slip something through without anyone noticing.

Jerry: Or maybe they just want to save time at the meeting. Reading through all those building codes and regulations can be pretty tedious.

[Cut to Jerry’s apartment. Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer are discussing the Arcata city council meeting]

Kramer: You know, I once tried to get a building permit for a hot tub in my apartment. The city regulations are no joke!

Jerry: Hot tub in your apartment? That doesn’t sound like a good idea, Kramer.

Kramer: Oh, it was a disaster. But I learned a lot about building codes and regulations in the process.

Elaine: Maybe you should go to Arcata and help them sort out their building code drama.

Kramer: That’s not a bad idea! I could be the city’s building code expert.

Jerry: Oh, this is going to be good. Kramer, the building code expert.

[Final scene at the city council meeting in Arcata. Kramer is at the podium, giving a passionate speech about building codes and regulations]

Kramer: And that’s why it’s crucial to have clear and concise language in our ordinances! We can’t let bureaucratic red tape hold us back from making progress in our communities.

[Cut to Jerry, George, Elaine, and Netra Khatri watching from the audience]

Jerry: Well, I never thought I’d see the day when Kramer becomes a building code advocate.

George: You never know what you’ll find at a city council meeting.

Elaine: Maybe we should start paying more attention to local politics. Who knows what kind of drama we’ve been missing out on all these years.

[The episode ends with the city council voting on the ordinance, with Kramer looking hopeful about the future of building codes in Arcata.]

— LoCOBot