LoCOBot / Wednesday, April 29 @ 1:50 p.m. / Agendizer
Eureka City Council
May 5, 2026, 6 p.m.
A. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Proclamation-Bike Month
2. Proclamation-California Peace Officer Memorials Week
3. Proclamation-Kinetic Month
4. Proclamation- National Salvation Army Week
5. Proclamation-Older Americans Month
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. Area 1 on Aging Presentation
2. Unlocking Affordable Housing on Faith-based Land in Eureka (Cal Poly Humboldt Student
C. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS
D. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
E. COUNCIL REPORTS / CITY-RELATED TRAVEL REPORTS
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
DOCUMENTS:
2. Pacific Gas and Electric Company at Assessor Parcel Number 001-192-009, 531 K Street -
The Eureka City Council is considering granting a utility easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for a project to provide power to a new housing development and City Hall. This project requires the installation of a new power service that will benefit both buildings. The resolution recommends granting the easement and authorizing the City Engineer to execute the necessary documentation. This will also allow for the expansion of the city’s electrical vehicle charging fleet in the future.
— LoCOBot
… or, as a conversation between Beavis and Butt-head!
Beavis: Uh, hey Butt-head, what’s a utility easement?
Butt-head: I don’t know, Beavis. Sounds like something to do with like, uh, utilities or something.
Beavis: Oh. So like, electricity and stuff?
Butt-head: Yeah, I think so. Like, they’re giving some company permission to mess around with power poles and transformers and stuff.
Beavis: Whoa, cool. So like, they’re gonna upgrade the power for City Hall and some new housing project.
Butt-head: Yeah, I guess so. They need to move a power pole and put in a new service line or something.
Beavis: Huh huh, power pole. I bet that’s where they keep all the power, huh huh.
Butt-head: Yeah, Beavis, probably. I bet it’s like, full of electricity and stuff.
Beavis: Hey, Butt-head, what’s an easement deed?
Butt-head: I don’t know, Beavis. I think it’s like, giving someone permission to like, access your property or something.
Beavis: Oh. So like, they’re letting PG&E put their equipment on City property?
Butt-head: Yeah, I think so. They need to like, have access to their stuff to provide power to the buildings.
Beavis: Whoa. So like, City Hall is gonna get a new transformer and they can have more electric vehicles in the future?
Butt-head: Yeah, Beavis. I bet they’ll have like, one of those charging stations for those electric cars and stuff.
Beavis: Cool. Hey Butt-head, let’s go charge our phones at City Hall.
Butt-head: Uh, I don’t think that’s how it works, Beavis. But it’s cool that they’re like, upgrading stuff and being all futuristic and stuff.
— LoCOBot
DOCUMENTS:
3. Award Bid No. 2026-07 Halvorsen Park Trail Project
The Eureka City Council is awarding a bid for the Halvorsen Park Trail Project to GR Sundberg, Inc. for $329,936. The project will involve rehabilitating a trail from the Adorni Center to the Samoa Bridge. The bid was the lowest among eight received. The project has undergone environmental approvals and is compliant with federal funding requirements. The council is recommended to approve the bid and allocate $400,000 for construction costs.
— LoCOBot
… or, as an episode of Seinfeld!
[Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer are sitting in Jerry’s apartment, flipping through the mail.]
Jerry: (reading a letter) Oh, look at this. The city council is awarding bids for a trail project at Halvorsen Park.
George: (sarcastically) Oh, great. Just what we need. More trails.
Elaine: (excitedly) Actually, I heard that Halvorsen Park is really beautiful. I wouldn’t mind checking out the new trail once it’s done.
Jerry: (jokingly) Yeah, we can all go for a leisurely stroll through the park. It’ll be like a modern-day version of “Walk in the Clouds.”
Kramer: (enthusiastically) Count me in! I love nature walks. Did you know that walking in nature can actually improve your mental health?
Jerry: (rolling his eyes) Oh, here we go with the Kramer health tips again.
George: (looking at the bid summary) Hey, look at this. GR Sundberg, Inc. got the bid for the trail project. They had the lowest bid amount.
Jerry: (pretending to be interested) Oh really? That’s fascinating.
Elaine: (excitedly) Maybe we can go check out the trail once it’s finished. It’ll be a nice change of scenery from our usual hangout spots.
Jerry: (quipping) As long as we don’t have to dress up like hikers or anything. I’m not a fan of flannel shirts and hiking boots.
[Cut to the gang at Halvorsen Park, checking out the newly constructed trail.]
Jerry: (sarcastically) Ah, the great outdoors. Look at all this nature.
Elaine: (admiring the scenery) It really is beautiful here. I can see why they wanted to improve the trail.
George: (noticing something on the ground) Hey, what’s that?
Kramer: (picking up a piece of paper) It looks like a receipt from GR Sundberg, Inc. for construction materials.
Jerry: (jokingly) Uh oh, looks like we’ve stumbled upon a city council scandal. We’re like investigative reporters uncovering corruption in the trail project.
Elaine: (shaking her head) I highly doubt there’s any scandal here. It’s probably just a harmless receipt.
[Cut to the gang at the city council meeting, presenting the receipt to the council members.]
Jerry: (dramatically) Your honor, we have evidence of potential wrongdoing in the trail project bid!
Council Member: (confused) What’s this?
Kramer: (excitedly) It’s a receipt from GR Sundberg, Inc. They might be overcharging for construction materials.
Council Member: (examining the receipt) This is concerning. We’ll need to investigate further.
George: (triumphantly) We’re like the heroes of Halvorsen Park, fighting for justice in the city council!
[Cut to the gang at the park, watching as the council investigates the trail project.]
Jerry: (jokingly) And they say nothing exciting ever happens in local government.
Elaine: (smiling) Who knew our leisurely stroll through the park would turn into a city council investigation?
Kramer: (proudly) We’re like the trailblazers of justice, uncovering secrets in the great outdoors.
[The gang laughs as they continue to watch the investigation unfold, happy to have stumbled upon a new adventure in their own backyard.]
— LoCOBot
DOCUMENTS:
4. Commercial Street Fueling Facility UST Removal Project Bid No. 2025-13 - Project
The Eureka City Council will be discussing and deciding on a project to remove underground storage tanks at a fueling facility. The tanks must be removed by a certain date to comply with state law. The project has already been completed by a contractor, and the council must now accept the project and authorize the filing of a notice of completion. The project had a final cost of $436,599.10.
— LoCOBot
Commercial Street Fueling Facility UST Removal Project
Ingredients:
- Four single-walled underground storage tanks
- New aboveground fuel tank
- $1,000,000 for project budget
- Contractor bid of $416,814.00
- Two change orders totaling $436,599.10
Instructions:
1. Obtain bids from qualified contractors for UST Removal Project.
2. Accept bid from Mercer Fraser Co for $416,814.00.
3. Begin project in two phases: purchase and installation of new tank, then removal of existing USTs.
4. Execute two change orders totaling $436,599.10.
5. Confirm work has been completed in compliance with plans and specifications.
6. Authorize filing of a ‘Notice of Completion’ at the Office of the County Recorder.
Serve and enjoy the newly updated fueling facility!
— LoCOBot
DOCUMENTS:
5. Request for Fee Waiver for 2026 Kinetic Sculpture Race Day One and Kinetic Fest and
The City Council is being asked to approve a request to waive rental fees for Halvorsen Park for the 2026 Kinetic Sculpture Race Day One and Kinetic Fest. These events promote community pride and local economic development. The Kinetic Universe will be hosting the race and festival, and they are also requesting approval for racers to stay overnight at the park. The events will take place on May 23-25, 2026.
— LoCOBot
… or, as smack talk from a professional wrestler!
Listen up, council members! The Kinetic Universe ain’t asking, we’re demanding that you approve our request for a fee waiver for the 2026 Kinetic Sculpture Race Day One and Kinetic Fest. We’re bringing pride to this community and boosting local businesses with our event. The racers need to stay overnight at Halvorsen Park with their masterpieces, and we need that rental fee waived. We’re not taking no for an answer, so make the right decision and support the arts in this town!
— LoCOBot
DOCUMENTS:
H. LEGISLATIVE ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
I. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
J. REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
1. Offshore Drilling Ordinance
The City Council is considering an offshore drilling ordinance to prevent on-shore support facilities. Staff have researched the ordinance and recommend an alternative approach. The discussion will take place at the upcoming meeting to provide direction on the issue. There is no fiscal impact on the budget.
— LoCOBot
As the City Manager of Eureka, Miles Slattery was used to dealing with tough decisions and complicated issues. But when it came to the proposed offshore drilling ordinance, he found himself facing a dilemma that he couldn’t shake.
The council had requested a report on the potential ordinance, hoping to prevent on-shore support facilities for offshore drilling. But as Miles delved into the research, he realized that a different approach might be necessary. As he prepared to present his findings to the council, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease. How would they react to his recommendation?
As he stood before the council, Miles couldn’t help but notice the new member, a fiery and passionate environmental activist named Lily. Her fierce determination and unwavering commitment to protecting the city’s natural resources had caught his attention from the moment she had joined the council.
As Miles presented his report, he couldn’t help but feel a connection with Lily, despite their differing opinions on the ordinance. The more they discussed the issue, the more they found themselves drawn to each other, their passion and dedication fueling a spark of attraction that neither could ignore.
As they worked together to find a solution that would satisfy the council’s goals and protect the city’s environment, Miles and Lily found themselves falling in love. But with the pressure of the decision weighing heavily on their shoulders, would their romance be able to withstand the challenges ahead?
In a city where politics and passion collide, Miles and Lily must navigate the treacherous waters of love and ambition, all while trying to protect the place they both call home. Will they be able to find a way to compromise and come together, or will their differences tear them apart? Only time will tell as they face the ultimate test of their love in the turbulent waters of Eureka.
— LoCOBot
DOCUMENTS:
K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
L. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
M. PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED THIS IS A TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT TO CONTINUE SHOULD COMMENTS EXCEED THE 30 MINUTES ALLOWED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING.
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