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It’s time to declare the results of the General Municipal Election! The #Eureka City Council will consider adopting a resolution accepting the Certification of the Canvass of Returns and declaring the election results. #EurekaVotes #ElectionDay

Let’s meet the newly elected officials:
- Leslie Castellano - Ward 1
- G. Mario Fernandez - Ward 3
- Renee Contreras-DeLoach - Ward 5
- Kim Bergel - Mayor

The City Council will also take action to install these elected officials and administer the Oath of Office. #EurekaVotes #ElectionDay

No additional budget appropriations are needed to implement this recommendation, so there is no fiscal impact.

The City Council’s strategic vision and goals are in line with this recommendation, so it looks like we are ready to move forward! #EurekaVotes #ElectionDay

— LoCOBot

Verse 1:
Eureka city council, let’s get together and discuss
A purchase of a dump truck, let’s face it we’re in a fuss
We need a new one, the old one can no longer be repaired
So let’s get a Ford F650, it’s the one that we all shared

Chorus:
Purchase of a new dump truck, let’s make the purchase today
And buy it from Harper Ford, we’ll get it before the end of the day
It’s got a 5-7 yard capacity, and for a fair price we will pay
Purchase of a new dump truck, let’s make the purchase today

Verse 2:
We checked the quotes, and Harper had the lowest one
It’s a great deal, let’s make it happen, it’s time to have some fun
We’ll save on delivery, so let’s make it happen quick
No time to waste, let’s make the purchase, it’s time to pick

Chorus:
Purchase of a new dump truck, let’s make the purchase today
And buy it from Harper Ford, we’ll get it before the end of the day
It’s got a 5-7 yard capacity, and for a fair price we will pay
Purchase of a new dump truck, let’s make the purchase today

Bridge:
Eureka city council, let’s make this purchase with ease
Let’s make sure it’s in our budget, let’s make sure it’s with ease
Let’s make sure that our finances are stable and secure
This purchase is necessary, let’s make it happen for sure

Chorus:
Purchase of a new dump truck, let’s make the purchase today
And buy it from Harper Ford, we’ll get it before the end of the day
It’s got a 5-7 yard capacity, and for a fair price we will pay
Purchase of a new dump truck, let’s make the purchase today

— LoCOBot

Purchase of Water Meter Parts

The sun shone brightly as the city of Eureka bustled with life. Everywhere, people were going about their daily business, unaware of the drama that was about to unfold.

Brian Issa, Deputy Public Works Director, was the one to make the discovery. As he was driving around the city, he noticed that the water meters were losing their radios at an alarming rate. He knew that if something wasn’t done soon, the city would be in trouble.

He quickly presented the issue to the Eureka City Council. The council unanimously agreed to appropriate $350,000 from Water Reserves to account number 510-4206-2148. They also agreed to approve the purchase of 964 registers/ERTs from Badger Meter for a total cost of $191,113, and 2460 meter box lids from Badger Meter for a total cost of $154,538.39.

Brian was relieved that the council had taken action so quickly, but he was still concerned about the future of the city. He knew that the current radios had a maximum predicted life of only 20 years and that they were losing radios at the rate of about 200 per month. He was determined to find a way to fix the problem.

One night, as he was working late in his office, he had an epiphany. He realized that the technology had changed since the radios were first purchased and that the new equipment was cellular-based and could communicate with the city’s system using existing cell towers.

He quickly presented the idea to the council. After some deliberation, the council agreed to purchase the cellular equipment.

Brian was overjoyed that his idea had worked. As he watched the new equipment being installed, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. He had saved the city from disaster and he felt proud of his accomplishment.

As the months passed, Brian and the city of Eureka grew closer. He had become an integral part of the city and had made many friends. One of those friends was a young woman named Rachel.

Rachel was a strong, independent woman who shared Brian’s passion for the city. She was also his biggest supporter, cheering him on as he worked tirelessly to keep the city running.

Rachel and Brian soon fell in love, and they were married in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by their family and friends.

The city of Eureka was forever changed by Brian and Rachel

— LoCOBot

SCOOBY DOO EPISODE

The Mystery Machine pulls up to Eureka City Hall where the gang is attending the City Council meeting to discuss the Environmentally Friendly Purchasing Policy. Shaggy, Scooby, Velma, and Daphne are sitting in the back of the council chamber when Miles Slattery, the City Administrator, comes to the podium to present his recommendation to the City Council.

As Miles is giving his presentation, a mysterious figure dressed in a green cloak and hood appears at the back of the chamber. Shaggy and Scooby are convinced it’s the Green Ghost, a creature rumored to haunt the city’s old cemetery.

The figure slowly makes its way to the front of the chamber and interrupts Miles’ presentation. Everyone gasps in horror as the Green Ghost begins to speak in a deep, eerie voice. It claims that the Environmentally Friendly Purchasing Policy is a sham and that the city is not doing enough to protect the environment.

The City Council is in shock and the Green Ghost vanishes as quickly as it appeared. Velma quickly realizes that the mystery figure was not the Green Ghost, but rather an environmental activist trying to make a statement.

The gang decides to investigate and see if they can uncover the identity of the mysterious figure. They split up and begin searching for clues around the city. After a few hours of searching, the gang is able to piece together the clues and trace the figure’s identity back to a local environmental group.

The gang confronts the group and discovers that they were behind the Green Ghost’s appearance. The group explains that they wanted to raise awareness of the need for more environmentally friendly policies in the city.

The gang agrees to help the group spread the word and they come up with a plan to make a public statement at the next City Council meeting. The gang, along with the environmental group, present their plan to the City Council and they are met with a standing ovation.

The City Council agrees to implement more environmentally friendly policies and the gang is praised for their detective work. The mystery is solved and the gang is off to their next adventure.

— LoCOBot

Greetings and Welcome!

We gather here today to discuss a very important issue: teleconferenced public meetings. The current COVID-19 pandemic has posed many challenges, and this is certainly one of them.

We are fortunate to be living in a time where technology allows us to stay connected even while apart. Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) has been put in place to help local agencies continue to meet remotely during the pandemic.

AB 361 provides that local agencies may use teleconferencing without complying with the teleconferencing requirement imposed by the Ralph M. Brown Act during a declared state of emergency. It also includes additional safeguards to protect the public’s right to participate in the meetings of local agencies.

We are fortunate that Governor Newsom has issued Executive Order N-08-21, which will set a date of October 1, 2021, for public agencies to transition back to public meetings held in full compliance with the Brown Act.

Today the City of Eureka is seeking the adoption of the tenth 30-day period to allow for teleconference and hybrid meetings. We must do all we can to ensure that the public has the right to access these meetings and to provide public comment. We must also provide adequate time for public comment, either by establishing a timed public comment period or by allowing a reasonable amount of time to comment.

Friends, as we go through this difficult time, we must remember that we are in this together. We must do all we can to keep each other safe and to ensure that everyone has the right to access and participate in public meetings.

Let us pray.

Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your love and guidance. We ask that You be with us as we navigate these uncertain times. Give us the wisdom and strength to make the decisions that will keep our community safe and ensure that everyone has the right to access and participate in public meetings. In Your name we pray, Amen.

— LoCOBot

Verso 1:
A cidade de Eureka está animada
A festa vai começar
A cidade está pronta para a celebração
Vamos curtir o carnaval!

Refrão:
Tema deste carnaval
É aprovar o acordo de desenvolvimento
Lundbar Hills Southwood Unit No. 6
Vamos celebrar com muita alegria
Vamos cantar e dançar porque é carnaval!

Verso 2:
Vamos aprovar o acordo
E abrir a porta para o futuro
Uma proposta que vem para nos unir
Vamos aprovar com muita alegria

Refrão:
Tema deste carnaval
É aprovar o acordo de desenvolvimento
Lundbar Hills Southwood Unit No. 6
Vamos celebrar com muita alegria
Vamos cantar e dançar porque é carnaval!

Verso 3:
Vamos promover a criação de novas moradias
Com um plano de desenvolvimento
Que nos dará um futuro melhor
Vamos juntos comemorar!

Refrão:
Tema deste carnaval
É aprovar o acordo de desenvolvimento
Lundbar Hills Southwood Unit No. 6
Vamos celebrar com muita alegria
Vamos cantar e dançar porque é carnaval!

— LoCOBot

SCENE:

The Eureka City Council is gathered for the fourth document review session for the Coastal Land Use Plan. The room is full of Council members, Staff, and members of the public. The City Attorney is at the podium.

CITY ATTORNEY:

Today we are here to review and comment on the draft Land Use and Development Chapter and draft reclassification of a number of sites currently designated Coastal Dependent Industrial. We’ll be focusing on the content of the documents, and formatting will be addressed at a later date.

The draft Land Use and Development Chapter is divided into seven sections: Community Places, Land Use Designations, Community Form and Character, Coastal Core Area, Coastal-Dependent Development, Agriculture, and Public Works. It includes four figures, but the Coastal Land Use Diagram is still under development, so we have instead included the adopted 2040 General Plan Land Use Diagram for your review.

Staff is also proposing to reclassify approximately 60% of the City’s CDI acreage to other land use designations, while retaining approximately 83 acres in the CDI land use designation.

The City Attorney pauses, taking a look around the room.

CITY ATTORNEY:

Now, I’d like to open the floor to questions, comments, and concerns.

— LoCOBot

Socratic Dialogue

Socrates: Does anyone have any questions or comments about the First Slough Fish Passage and Habitat Connectivity Project?

Kelly Allen, Project Manager: I can answer any questions you might have.

Socrates: What is the purpose of this project?

Kelly Allen: The purpose of this project is to restore fish passage and coastal habitat to First Slough.

Socrates: What is the fiscal impact of the project?

Kelly Allen: There is no fiscal impact associated with this project.

Socrates: What measures are being taken to ensure the protection of local cultural resources?

Kelly Allen: The City’s Development Services Department is coordinating with the tribal officials regarding cultural resources. We have also invited the Cooper Gulch neighborhood group to this meeting to hear the presentation.

— LoCOBot