Eureka, California
Recent meetings
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider adopting a resolution memorializing its June 3 decision on the Startare Residential Rehabilitation and Facade Alterations at 1627 Pine Street. The commission will also receive ongoing input on eurekahistory.com content and historic preservation incentive ideas. The meeting includes approval of minutes from June 3, 2026.
- Resolution for Startare Residential Rehabilitation and Facade Alterations at 1627 Pine Street (APN: 004-071-015, HP-25-11)
- Ongoing Commission Input on eurekahistory.com content and updates
- Ongoing Commission Input on Historic Preservation Incentive Ideas
- Approval of Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes of June 3, 2026
City Council
The Eureka City Council will consider accepting a $2.875 million donation from the Balay Ko Foundation for affordable housing and authorizing the acquisition of 16 2nd Street for $370,000. The council will also introduce a ballot measure to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax for the November 2026 election, award a water/sewer rate study contract up to $109,600, and approve a sole source purchase of modular units for up to $1.75 million. A closed session on existing and potential litigation is scheduled before the regular meeting.
- Accept $2,875,355 donation from Balay Ko Foundation for affordable housing
- Acquire 16 2nd Street (APN 001-062-012) for $370,000 with 50-year deed restriction for affordable/interim housing
- Introduce ballot measure to amend Transient Occupancy Tax for November 2026 election
- Award water/sewer rate study contract to Bartle Wells Associates not to exceed $109,600
- Approve sole source purchase of 40 LIT modular units and facilities for up to $1,750,000
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider approving the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes, discuss a resolution recognizing Delores Freitas, and receive a report on the Housing Element Update (Part 1) for feedback. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes for June 10, 2026
- Delores Freitas Resolution of Service
- Housing Element Update - Part 1: receive report and provide feedback
Art and Culture Commission
The Art and Culture Commission will elect officers and approve previous meeting minutes. The body will also select four artists for the Artist Spotlight Program 2026 and appoint one member to serve as the designee for the Eureka Cultural Arts District Leadership Council.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Artist Spotlight Program 2026 Selection
- Appointment of Eureka Cultural Arts District Designee
City Council
The Eureka City Council will hold several public hearings, including on the FY2026-27 proposed budget, a new fee schedule, and special assessments for unpaid garbage and recycling fees. They will also consider issuing water and wastewater revenue bonds, and take up consent items such as calling a November 2026 election for a charter amendment and municipal officers, and approving an amended contract for the City Attorney.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY2026-27 Proposed Budget
- Public hearing on Series 2026 Water & Wastewater Revenue Bonds
- Public hearing on special assessments for unpaid garbage and recycling collection fees
- Consideration of amended City Attorney contract extending term to June 30, 2027
- Authorizing application for Encampment Resolution Funding Program Round 5 grant
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Minor Use Permit for a five-unit vacation rental at 1102 J Street (APN 005-024-002). They will also consider a resolution to authorize the City's acquisition of 16 2nd Street (APN 001-062-012). The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 13, 2026, and oral communications.
- Public hearing for Stanton Five-Unit Vacation Rental Minor Use Permit (VRM-26-1) at 1102 J Street
- Resolution to approve the vacation rental with CEQA exemption and conditions
- Real property conveyance at 16 2nd Street (PCON-26-1) – City acquisition
- Resolution finding the 2nd Street acquisition exempt from CEQA and consistent with General Plan
- Approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes
Transportation Safety Commission
The Eureka Transportation Safety Commission will receive several reports including the Eureka Police Department first quarter report, the G Street Bike Boulevard draft design, tick marks for on-street parking, and red curb extensions on 6th and 7th Street. There is no new business or old business on the agenda; all items are for discussion and receipt of information only. The meeting also includes a subcommittee update on the Neighborhood Street Closures Pilot Program and staff updates on Blue Curb Annual Renewals.
- Eureka Police Department First Quarter Report (Receive Report)
- G Street Bike Boulevard Draft Design (Receive Report)
- Tick Marks - On Street Parking (Receive Report)
- Red Curb Extensions - 6th and 7th Street (Receive Report)
- Blue Curb Annual Renewals (Staff Update)
Special Finance Advisory Committee
The Eureka Finance Advisory Committee will receive reports on the FY2026-27 proposed budget revenues and expenditures and cost allocation methods, then take action on a recommendation for the proposed budget. The committee will also discuss future meeting dates and report items.
- Report: FY2026-27 Proposed Budget Major Fund Revenues & Expenditures
- Report: Cost Allocation Methods & Analysis
- Action: FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Recommendation
- Discussion: FY 2026-27 Meeting Dates & Direction on Report Items
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on the Startare Residential Rehabilitation and Façade Alterations project at 1627 Pine Street. The commission will also discuss ongoing input on eurekahistory.com content and historic preservation incentive ideas. Other items include oath of office, approval of minutes, and public comment.
- Public hearing on Startare Residential Rehabilitation and Façade Alterations at 1627 Pine Street (HP-25-11)
- Ongoing Commission Input on eurekahistory.com content and updates
- Ongoing Commission Input on Historic Preservation Incentive Ideas
- Approval of regular meeting minutes from April 1, 2026
- Oath of Office for Bruce Seivertson
City Council
The City Council will hold the second study session on the proposed FY2026-27 budget. They will also consider adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Consent calendar items include emergency radio repairs ($93,628), a Housing Element update contract ($274,000), and a fee waiver for the 2026 Juneteenth Festival.
- Emergency repairs to radio system ($93,628)
- Contract with Placeworks for Housing and Safety Element updates ($274,000)
- Fee waiver for 2026 Juneteenth Festival at Halvorsen Park and Adorni Center
- Award of Lundbar Hills backup generator project to Colburn Electric ($51,892)
- Public Works Department reorganization
Open Space Parks & Recreation Commission
The commission will receive updates on various city projects and staff reports. Discussion items include park improvements and revenue summaries.
- Carson Park Improvement Project update
- Grace Marton Park update
- McKay Community Forest Advisory Group report
- Parks Capital Projects update
- Recreation Revenue Summary for April 2026
City Council - Joint Special City Council and Finance Advisory Board Meeting
The City Council and Finance Advisory Board will hold a joint special meeting to receive a report on the 2026-27 budget and provide direction. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- 2026-27 Budget Study Session: receive report and provide direction
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing to review a proposed charter amendment and ordinance concerning salaries for the mayor and councilmembers. Following the hearing, the council will set a date for a second public hearing on the matter.
- Public hearing on charter amendment to adjust mayor and councilmember salaries
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution opposing new and existing offshore oil and gas drilling and deep seabed mining. Other items include a presentation of the EPD Homeless Survey, a resolution to name an alley after Duane Flatmo, and a consent calendar item establishing parking regulation hours for off-street facilities. The meeting also includes a closed session for performance evaluations of the City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager.
- Resolution opposing new and existing offshore oil and gas drilling and deep seabed mining
- Presentation of the EPD Homeless Survey
- Adoption of a resolution naming the alley bounded by 4th and 5th Streets and F and G Streets as 'Duane Flatmo Alley'
- Resolution establishing parking regulation hours for public off-street parking facilities and administrative flexibility for special events
- Closed session for public employee performance evaluations (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager)
Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for the HTA Hydrogen Fueling Station at 133 V Street. The committee also plans to approve minutes from February and recognize Chuck Ellsworth with a resolution of service.
- HTA Hydrogen Fueling Station — coastal design review at 133 V Street (APN 002-091-008 and -010)
- Committee Member Costa Oath of Office
- Chuck Ellsworth Resolution of Service
- Approval of Design Review Committee meeting minutes from February 25, 2026
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a use and coastal development permit for an existing restaurant at 1604 4th Street and a proposal to name a downtown alley 'Duane Flatmo Alley.' It will also review whether the County of Humboldt's acquisition of 4325 Broadway conforms with the General Plan. The meeting includes approval of April 8 minutes and oral communications.
- Use and Coastal Development Permit for restaurant at 1604 4th Street (APN 002-073-001)
- Proposal to name alley between 4th & 5th and F & G Streets as 'Duane Flatmo Alley'
- General Plan conformance review for County acquisition of 4325 Broadway (APN 302-171-039)
- Approval of April 8, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
Transportation Safety Commission
The Transportation Safety Commission will decide on approving extended red curbs at 14 locations across Eureka, including intersections on 2nd, 6th, 9th, 12th, 15th streets and others. The commission will also receive reports on the Eureka Police Annual Report and the Humboldt County Association of Governments Vision Zero program. Staff updates include progress on the G Street Bike Boulevard and the 4th/5th Corridor Study.
- Approve extended red curbs at 2nd & V, 6th & G, 9th & H, 12th & H, 12th & I, 15th & I, Buhne & Harrison, California & Del Norte, California & Long, California & West Simpson, Del Norte & H, Del Norte & I, Dollison & E, S & Wood
- Receive Eureka Police Annual Report and Operation Gateway 101
- Receive Humboldt County Association of Governments Vision Zero presentation
- Discussion of G Street Bike Boulevard and 4th/5th Corridor Study (Caltrans Project)
- Subcommittee update on Neighborhood Street Closures Pilot Program
City Council
The City Council will consider approving a $329,936 bid for the Halvorsen Park Trail Project and accepting the Commercial Street Fueling Facility UST Removal Project. They will also discuss a potential ordinance to prevent on-shore support facilities for offshore drilling. Several proclamations and a fee waiver for the Kinetic Sculpture Race are on the consent calendar.
- Award Bid No. 2026-07 for Halvorsen Park Trail Project to GR Sundberg, Inc. for $329,936
- Acceptance of Commercial Street Fueling Facility UST Removal Project (Bid No. 2025-13)
- Request for fee waiver and overnight stay for 2026 Kinetic Sculpture Race Day One
- Utility easement grant to PG&E at 531 K Street (APN 001-192-009)
- Receive report and provide direction on potential Offshore Drilling Ordinance
Director of Development Services
The Director of Development Services will hold a public hearing to consider a coastal development permit (CDP-26-1) for a vehicle access gate on Marina Way, adjacent to Humboldt Bay. The staff recommends finding the project exempt from CEQA and approving it with conditions. Public comment is invited in person, via Zoom, or in writing.
- Coastal Development Permit CDP-26-1 for Marina Way vehicle access gate
- Location: L-shaped turn on Marina Way, near Wharfinger Building parking lot (APN 003-062-026)
- Recommendation to adopt resolution finding CEQA exemption and approving with conditions
- Public hearing with opportunity for oral and written comment
Community Oversight on Police Practices Board
The Community Oversight on Police Practices Board will receive and discuss the OIR Group's first quarter 2026 review of the Eureka Police Department, along with the April 2026 complaint and recommendation logs. The board will also hear a report from the Independent Police Auditor regarding work with boards and commissions. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- Receive OIR Group Quarter 1 Review of EPD
- Receive OIR Group Complaint Log for April 2026
- Receive OIR Group Recommendation Log for April 2026
- Receive report from Independent Police Auditor on work with boards and commissions
Humboldt County Solid Waste Local Task Force
The Humboldt County Solid Waste Local Task Force will elect a chair and vice chair, then review and approve minutes from April 2025. They will receive updates on CA Redemption Value buy-back centers and curbside recycling, followed by a group discussion on mandatory organic recycling (AB1826) and short-lived climate pollutants (SB1383). Jurisdictions will also report on local waste-management issues.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the task force
- Approval of April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (attached)
- Update on CA Redemption Value Buy Back Centers from Hambro
- Update on curbside recycling from Recology General Manager Frank Nelson
- Group discussion on mandatory organic recycling (AB1826) and SB1383 regulations
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will meet to review previous meeting minutes and receive a report from the Building Department. The agenda also includes an opportunity for oral communications from the public.
- Approval of July 25, 2025, meeting minutes
- 2025 Building Department Update
Open Space Parks & Recreation Commission
The commission will hear an update on the Carson Park Improvement Project and a presentation from Little Saplings Preschool. Other agenda items include approval of March 2026 meeting minutes, a McKay Community Forest Advisory Group report, and a recreation revenue summary for March 2026. The meeting also includes reports on upcoming volunteer opportunities and parks capital projects.
- Carson Park Improvement Project update
- Little Saplings Preschool presentation
- McKay Community Forest Advisory Group report
- Recreation Revenue Summary for March 2026
- Approval of minutes from March 26, 2026 regular meeting
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on two bond issuances totaling up to $50 million for the Green Phase and EaRTH Center apartment projects, and will also consider a charter amendment adjusting mayor and councilmember salaries. Other business includes updates to the Transient Occupancy Tax and animal ordinances, a revised AI policy, and approval of police record destruction.
- Public hearing on CMFA multifamily housing revenue bonds up to $30M for Green Phase Apartments
- Public hearing on CMFA exempt facility bonds up to $20M for EaRTH Center Apartments
- Public hearing to legalize an existing covered outdoor patio at 1911 Truesdale (formerly Shamus T Bones Restaurant)
- Charter amendment and first public hearing on adjusting mayor and councilmember salaries
- Ordinances updating Transient Occupancy Tax (Bill No. 1058-C.S.) and animal regulations (Bill No. 1059-C.S.)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving a Coastal Development Permit and Coastal Design Review for a fence installation at the Panoramic PV Park. The Commission will also receive annual progress reports on the 2025 Housing Element and the 2040 General Plan. These reports track housing applications, building permits, and general plan implementation.
- Public hearing on Coastal Development Permit CDP-25-8 and Coastal Design Review AA-26-2 for fence at 2600 6th Street (Panoramic PV Park)
- Receive 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report summarizing housing applications and building permits
- Receive 2040 General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2025 (Project CITY-26-1)
- Approval of minutes from February 11, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on two bond issuances totaling up to $50 million to finance affordable housing projects: Green Phase Apartments and the EaRTH Center Apartments. The consent calendar includes awarding a $6.28 million contract for flood reduction and sea level rise work, a $2.46 million contract for a metal building operations complex, and authorizing the $100,000 acquisition of 1344 McFarlan Street. The council will also introduce ordinances updating animal regulations and the transient occupancy tax.
- Public hearing: CMFA Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds up to $30M for Green Phase Apartments
- Public hearing: CMFA Exempt Facility Bonds up to $20M for EaRTH Center Apartments
- Award $6,280,675 bid to Wahlund Construction for Flood Reduction and Sea Level Rise Project
- Award $2,460,496 bid to True North Constructors for Metal Building Operations Complex
- Introduce Bill No. 1059-C.S. updating animal regulations and Bill No. 1058-C.S. updating Transient Occupancy Tax
City Council - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting with a single action item: the City Council will receive a report on a proposed Eureka Charter Amendment and provide direction. No other business is scheduled. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Receive report and provide direction on Eureka Charter Amendment
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss ongoing updates to the eurekahistory.com website and consider new ideas for preservation incentives. Commissioners will also review the 2024-2025 annual report for the Certified Local Government (CLG) program. A Talk Eureka presentation is scheduled. The meeting includes no public hearings or action items beyond approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Ongoing Commission input on eurekahistory.com content and updates
- Ongoing Commission input on historic preservation incentive ideas
- Certified Local Government (CLG) Program: 2024-2025 Annual Report
- Talk Eureka Presentation
Open Space Parks & Recreation Commission
The Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission will consider a request to name the alley between 4th and 5th and F and G Streets as Flatmo Alley and vote to support or decline. They will also receive updates on the Carson Park Improvement Project, volunteer opportunities, parks capital projects, and the February 2026 recreation revenue report. The meeting includes administering the Oath of Office to new commissioner Mellody Mallick and approving minutes from the previous meeting.
- Vote on naming alley between 4th and 5th and F and G Streets as 'Flatmo Alley'
- Update on Carson Park Improvement Project
- Recreation Revenue Summary for February 2026
- Oath of Office for new commissioner Mellody Mallick
- Approval of minutes from February 26, 2026 regular meeting
City Council
The Eureka City Council will consider adopting the 2026 Inland Zoning Code Update, which amends various sections of the Municipal Code and adds new sections for large site development and wireless facilities. The Council will also receive annual progress reports on the 2040 General Plan and Housing Element, and vote on a new Artificial Intelligence policy. Consent items include sponsoring the Rhododendron Parade and approving meeting minutes.
- Adopt Bill No. 1057-C.S. for the 2026 Inland Zoning Code Update (Ordinance)
- Adopt Policy No. 1.14, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
- Receive 2040 General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2025
- Receive Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025
- Sponsor the Eureka Rhododendron Parade coordinated by Old Town Rotary
Special Personnel Board
The Eureka Special Personnel Board will hold a closed session to discuss public employee discipline, dismissal, or release. The meeting also includes administering oaths of office to three new board members and a public comment period. No other substantive business is scheduled.
- Administer oaths of office to John McBeth, Jasmine Edgar, and Jack Rieke
- Closed session for public employee discipline/dismissal/release under California Government Code 54954.5
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and introduce an ordinance adopting the 2026 Inland Zoning Code Update, which amends zoning regulations, adds Large Site Development and Wireless Telecommunication Facility sections, and repeals the existing wireless chapter. The Council will also consider mid-year budget adjustments, establish uniform administrative hearing procedures, and dissolve the Eureka Energy Committee. Several consent items include grant resolutions for Clean California and Prohousing Incentive programs, along with project acceptances for a fuel tank installation and lateral sewer replacement.
- Public hearing on 2026 Inland Zoning Code Update (Bill No. 1057-C.S.)
- FY2025-26 Mid-Year Budget adjustments and adoption of budget amendment resolution
- First reading of ordinance establishing uniform administrative hearing procedures (Bill No. 1055-C.S.)
- Adoption of ordinance deleting Eureka Energy Committee (Bill No. 1056-C.S.)
- Resolutions authorizing Clean California Local Grant Program and Prohousing Incentive Program funds
Open Space Parks & Recreation Commission
The Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission will administer oaths of office to two new commissioners, consider approval of the January 22, 2026 meeting minutes, and receive updates on the Carson Park Improvement Project, park capital projects, and recreation revenue for January 2026.
- Oath of office for new commissioners Mellody Mallick and Sarah Smoker
- Carson Park Improvement Project update (Old Business)
- Parks Capital Projects update from Deputy Community Services Director
- Recreation Revenue Summary for January 2026
- Upcoming volunteer opportunities
Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee will hear a courtesy design presentation for the Humboldt Public Health Laboratory project. The agenda includes approval of minutes and a resolution of service. No public hearings or new business items are scheduled.
- Humboldt Public Health Laboratory Project - Courtesy Design Presentation at 3007 and 3015 I Streets (APNs 011-063-001 and -006)
- Approval of Design Review Committee meeting minutes from January 14, 2026
- Chuck Ellsworth Resolution of Service
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing on applying for state housing funds (PLHA), then consider consent items including $242,700 for a City Hall backup generator and two EV parking stalls. Two ordinances are up for introduction: deleting the Eureka Energy Committee and establishing uniform administrative hearing procedures. The council will also receive a FY 2026-27 budget process overview and a Care Court update.
- Public hearing on Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant application
- Authorize $196,500 for new City Hall backup generator and switch, plus $46,200 for two EV stalls and charging station relocation
- Introduce ordinance to delete the Eureka Energy Committee (Bill No. 1056-C.S.)
- Introduce ordinance establishing administrative hearing procedures (Bill No. 1055-C.S.)
- Closed session: anticipated litigation (2 cases) and existing litigation (3 cases, including City vs. Zephyr Hospitality)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for an outdoor retail structure at 500 Summer Street and a proposed update to the Inland Zoning Code. The commission will also discuss SB 707 updates to the Brown Act and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit UP-25-7 for outdoor retail at 500 Summer Street
- Public hearing on Text Amendment TA-26-1 for 2026 Inland Zoning Code Update
- Old business: SB 707 Updates to the Brown Act
- Approval of January 14, 2026 meeting minutes
Transportation Safety Commission
The Transportation Safety Commission will consider requests for a red curb extension at 15th and Summer and a green curb at 510 M St. Staff will present reports on tick mark limits and mini roundabouts. The commission will also receive an update on a neighborhood street closures pilot program.
- Request for installation of red curb extension at 15th and Summer
- Request for installation of 25-inch green curb at 510 M St
- Staff report on tick mark limits
- Staff report on mini roundabouts/traffic circles
- Update on City of Eureka Neighborhood Street Closures Pilot Program
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the 2026 Inland Zoning Code Update, focusing on design standards and design review. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, ongoing input on eurekahistory.com content, and historic preservation incentives ideas. Public comment will be accepted on any non-agenda item.
- Approve minutes of January 7, 2026 meeting
- Provide feedback on Eurekahistory.com content and updates
- Discuss historic preservation incentives ideas
- Receive report and provide feedback on 2026 Inland Zoning Code Update: Design Standards and Design Review
City Council
The Eureka City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) as the city's climate action plan. The council will also go into closed session to discuss existing litigation against Zephyr Hospitality LLC. Consent calendar items include awarding a $870,076 construction contract for the Grace Marton Memorial Park project and accepting an Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program award for the Sunset Heights Housing Development.
- Adoption of Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan as Eureka's Climate Action Plan
- Closed session on litigation: City of Eureka vs. Zephyr Hospitality LLC (Case CV2502596)
- Award Bid No. 2025-17 to RAO Construction Co. for Grace Marton Memorial Park project ($870,076)
- Acceptance of Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program award for Sunset Heights Housing Development – Parcel 1
Board of Community Oversight on Police Practices
The Board will consider several reports regarding the Eureka Police Department and its oversight. Actions include administering oaths for board member appointments and receiving various quarterly and monthly logs.
- Appointment of Board Members Sallie McComas and Kenny Carswell
- Reappointment of Board Member Raul Torres
- OIR Group Quarter 4 Review of EPD
- OIR Group Eureka Police Department Recommendation Log January 2026
- OIR Group Eureka Police Department Complaint Log January 2026
Open Space Parks & Recreation Commission
The Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission will administer oaths to three new or returning members, elect a 2026 Chair and Vice Chair, and decide on authorizing up to $20,000 from the Sequoia Park Playground Fund to hire a landscape architect for schematic design of upper meadow playground improvements. The commission will also receive an update on the Carson Park Improvement Project and other parks capital projects.
- Administer oath of office to Carol Mayes, Mellody Mallick, and Sarah Smoker
- Approve minutes from December 4, 2025 special meeting
- Receive update on Carson Park Improvement Project
- Elect Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
- Authorize up to $20,000 from Sequoia Park Playground Fund for playground schematic design
City Council
The Eureka City Council will hold a public hearing on a mid-year update to the fee schedule and consider a resolution declaring the city a sanctuary for transgender people and gender-affirming healthcare. Council will also vote on consent items including adoption of the Humboldt County Hazard Mitigation Plan, acceptance of Da' Yas Park improvements, award of a $169,000 gateway project contract, and a $846,937.33 sewer cleaner contract. Reports on the 2025-26 strategic visioning document and SB 707 Brown Act updates are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on 2025-26 Mid Year Update to Fee Schedule (F.1)
- Resolution declaring Eureka a sanctuary city for transgender people and gender-affirming healthcare (I.1)
- Award of Bid No. 2026-01 to Allpoints Custom Sign Co. for $169,000 for Eureka South Gateway Project (G.4)
- Award of contract for combination jet/vacuum sewer cleaner for $846,937.33 (G.5)
- Adoption of 2025 Humboldt County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (G.2)
Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee will hold a public hearing to consider conditionally approving the Gou'wik Hou Daqh 'Where the Families Are' Wiyot Family Housing Development, including a density bonus. The committee will also receive a report on the 2026 Inland Zoning Code Update regarding design standards and design review. Additionally, the committee will elect officers for the year and recognize Chuck Ellsworth with a resolution of service.
- Public hearing for Wiyot Family Housing Development (Design Review DR-25-6, Density Bonus DB-25-2) at northwest corner of 5th and D Streets (APN 001-103-003)
- 2026 Inland Zoning Code Update: Design Standards and Design Review
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Approval of Design Review Committee meeting minutes from November 26, 2025
- Resolution of Service for Chuck Ellsworth
Planning Commission
The Eureka Planning Commission will review proposed updates to the 2026 Inland Zoning Code, including changes to section 155.312, and provide feedback. The body will also approve the December 10, 2025 meeting minutes, elect a new Chair and Vice Chair, and receive a report on SB 707 updates to the Brown Act. Public hearings are scheduled for new and continued cases, though no specific projects are listed in this agenda.
- Proposed updates to the 2026 Inland Zoning Code, including changes to section 155.312
- Review of SB 707 updates to the Brown Act
- Approval of the December 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Election of the Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Scheduled public hearings for new and continued cases
Transportation Safety Commission
The Eureka Transportation Safety Commission will administer the oath of office for reappointed commissioners Caroline Griffith and Phillip Beaudry, then elect a committee chair and vice chair. The commission will also hear staff reports on parking management and traffic signal reconfiguration, receive an update on current and upcoming transportation projects, and discuss a neighborhood street closures pilot program.
- Administer oath of office for reappointed commissioners Caroline Griffith and Phillip Beaudry
- Elect committee chair and vice chair
- Staff report on parking management
- Staff report on traffic signal reconfiguration
- Update on City of Eureka Neighborhood Street Closures Pilot Program
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution opposing United States military involvement in Venezuela and expressing support for the War Powers Resolution. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda; all other items are procedural.
- Resolution opposing US military involvement in Venezuela and supporting the War Powers Resolution
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a wooden window replacement project at 223 W Cedar Street and consider conditional approval. The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, approve minutes from December 3, 2025, and adopt a resolution of service for Liz Knight. Staff will provide updates on historic preservation incentives and the eurekahistory.com website.
- Public hearing for Charest Wooden Window Replacement at 223 W Cedar Street (HP-25-12); recommendation to conditionally approve
- Election of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
- Approval of December 3, 2025 meeting minutes
- Resolution of Service for Liz Knight
- Staff update on Historic Preservation Incentives
City Council
The Eureka City Council will discuss authorizing research into an unmanned aerial system (drone) program for the police department, subject to oversight. Other items include adopting 2025 building codes, approving a $585,000 contract for Phase 2 design of the Eureka Operations Complex, and receiving a report on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) methodology. The council will also elect a Mayor Pro-Tem for 2026 and consider routine consent calendar items such as a city attorney services agreement and pavement project acceptance.
- Authorization to begin research on a UAS (drone) program for Eureka Police Department, including community oversight
- Authorize $585,000 for Phase 2 architect design services for the Eureka Operations Complex
- Adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code and local fire code amendments
- Receive report on Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) methodology and provide direction
- Elect Mayor Pro-Tem for 2026