Eureka public meetings in 2025
54 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Advisory Committee
The Finance Advisory Committee will review the FY 2024-25 budget, receive an update on bond financing for facility and wastewater projects, and discuss the mid-year budget and FY 2026-27 budget schedule. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Report: FY 2024-25 Budget Review
- Report: Bond Financing for Facility & Wastewater Projects Update
- Report: Mid-Year Budget & FY 26-27 Budget Schedule
- Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will receive and comment on the 2026 Inland Zoning Code Update, which includes proposed zoning changes and a DarkSky ordinance template. They will also receive a report from the Commercial Fishing Sub Committee on Eureka Fishing Infrastructure recommendations for possible presentation to the City Council. No public hearings are scheduled; the meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, oath of office for new Commissioner Dukes, and approval of October 14 meeting minutes.
- Receive report and provide comment on 2026 Inland Zoning Code Update with attachments (proposed zoning changes, DarkSky ordinance template, vacation rental regulation recommendations)
- Receive report from Commercial Fishing Sub Committee on Eureka Fishing Infrastructure recommendations, with recommendation to present to City Council
- Administration of Oath of Office to new Commission Member Dukes
- Approval of special Planning Commission meeting minutes for October 14, 2025
Transportation Safety Commission
The Transportation Safety Commission will administer oaths for new commissioners Caroline Griffith and Melodie Meyer, approve minutes from July and September 2025, and consider a request to install a green curb at 517 5th Street. Reports include a green curb policy review, classified streets update, parking management on city lots, and analysis of J Street. Future agenda items include on-street parking meter pilot, speed humps, and traffic circles.
- Oath of office for new commissioners Caroline Griffith and Melodie Meyer
- Request for installation of a green curb at 517 5th Street
- Green Curb Policy Review report
- Staff Report on Analysis of J Street
- Future agenda items: On-Street Parking Meter Pilot Program, Speed Humps, Quick Build Projects (traffic circles)
Designing Density with Neighborhoods in Mind - Ward 2 Town Hall
This is a Ward 2 town hall meeting to discuss designing density with neighborhoods in mind. The agenda contains only procedural and website boilerplate; no specific proposals, votes, or public hearings are listed.
- No specific agenda items provided; event is a general community discussion on density and neighborhoods
Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission - Special Meeting
The Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission will consider a request to rename Snug Alley to Flatmo Alley in honor of Duane Flatmo and vote to support or decline. They will also receive an update on the Carson Park Improvement Project and a recreation revenue summary for October 2025.
- Snug Alley renaming request to Flatmo Alley with recommendation to vote (item 7.1)
- Carson Park Improvement Project update (item 6.1)
- Recreation Revenue Summary for October 2025 (item 8.4)
- McKay Community Forest Advisory Group report (item 8.1)
- Parks Capital Projects update (item 8.3)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider conditional approval of repairs and alterations for the Hayes Fire Damage project at 1526 Harris Street. The commission will also approve minutes from November 5, 2025, and receive an update on eurekahistory.com. Public comment will be accepted on items not on the agenda.
- Public hearing on Hayes Fire Damage Repairs and Alterations at 1526 Harris Street (APN 012-206-006)
- Approval of Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes from November 5, 2025
- Update on eurekahistory.com
City Council
The Eureka City Council will introduce ordinances to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and amend the municipal fire code. The consent calendar includes accepting a $170,789 state tobacco grant and awarding a $130,581 contract for the Lundbar Hills fire pump replacement. A closed session is scheduled before the regular meeting.
- Introduce Bill 1052-C.S. adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code
- Introduce Bill 1053-C.S. amending Eureka Municipal Code Section 92.02 (Fire Code)
- Accept $170,789 Department of Justice Tobacco Grant for FY 25-26
- Award $130,581 contract to Triad Inc. for Lundbar Hills Fire Pump Replacement
- Authorize $190,000 budget appropriation for fire pump and backup generator projects
Design Review Committee
The committee will review a proposed mixed-use development project located at 311 W Harris Street. Staff recommends holding a public hearing and adopting a resolution to conditionally approve the project and grant a CEQA exemption.
- Mixed-Use Development at 311 W Harris Street (Project DR-25-5)
Special Economic Development Commission
The Eureka Economic Development Commission will consider a participatory budgeting funding application for a community mural at the Black Humboldt Office, recommending approval and a $5,000 award. The commission also will hear reports on the Fishing Ad Hoc Group, Startup Humboldt Competition, and holiday campaigns. Other agenda items include roll call, approval of minutes, and oral communications.
- Consider approving $5,000 Participatory Budgeting grant for 'Honoring Our Lineages: A Community Mural at the Black Humboldt Office'
- Approve minutes from July 30, 2025 meeting
- Reports on Fishing Ad Hoc Group, Startup Humboldt Competition, Choose Humboldt Shop Local Campaign, and holiday initiatives
City Council
The Eureka City Council will hold a public hearing on the Transit Needs Assessment and consider an ordinance to adopt CAL FIRE's Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone map. The consent calendar includes acceptance of Solar Renewable Energy Improvements with $105,000 additional cost, food assistance funding agreements, and a law enforcement mutual aid agreement. Also up for discussion is a modification to the CPTED Facade Improvement Rebate Program.
- Bill No. 1048-C.S. Designation of Local Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- Transit Needs Assessment Public Hearing
- Solar Renewable Energy Improvements – acceptance and $105,000 additional construction cost
- Food Assistance Funding Agreements with Food for People and St. Vincent de Paul: Redwoods Council
- Humboldt County Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed sign installation at the Colombia Bank building (701 5th Street). The commission will also consider approving minutes from September 3, 2025, and discuss broadcast questions from Access Humboldt. The meeting includes public comment on non-agenda items.
- Public hearing for conditional approval of Colombia Bank sign installation (HP-25-10) at 701 5th Street, APN 001-141-005
- Approval of Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes from September 3, 2025
- Discussion of Access Humboldt and HPC broadcast questions
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
City Council
The Eureka City Council will consider awarding a $2,761,761 contract for the Pavement Rehabilitation 2025 project, introducing ordinances on tobacco retailer licensing and nitrous oxide sales, adopting the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan, and approving various consent calendar items including new job classifications and a funding agreement for Humboldt Made. The council will also hold a closed session on existing litigation with Ecological Rights Foundation.
- Award Bid No. 2025-14 to Mercer Fraser Company for $2,761,761 for pavement rehabilitation
- Introduce Bill No. 1051 C.S. adding tobacco retailer licensing ordinance
- Introduce Bill No. 1050 C.S. prohibiting sale of nitrous oxide
- Adopt resolution withdrawing Measure N Local Coastal Program Amendment
- Adopt revised Policy No. 1.77 Mobile Device
Board of Community Oversight on Police Practices
The Board will receive several reports regarding the Eureka Police Department, including a complaint log and a recommendation log. The meeting also includes discussions on meeting frequency/length and updates on an IPA review.
- OIR Group-Eureka Police Department Complaint Log October 2025
- Eureka Police Department Recommendation Log October 2025
- OIR Group Quarterly Review of EPD- Q3 2025
- IPA Review update
- Police Chief's Quarterly Report and Mutual Aide MOU
Humboldt County Solid Waste Local Task Force - No quorum, informational only
The Humboldt County Solid Waste Local Task Force meets with no quorum, so this session is informational only. Members will receive updates on California Redemption Value Buy Back Centers, curbside recycling, and mandatory organic recycling (AB1826/SB1383). Jurisdiction representatives will also report on local waste management activities.
- Update from Hambro on CA Redemption Value Buy Back Centers
- Update from Recology General Manager on curbside recycling
- Discussion on Mandatory Organic Recycling (AB1826) and Short Lived Climate Pollutants (SB1383)
- Jurisdiction reports from Arcata, Eureka, Humboldt County, Ferndale, Fortuna, Rio Dell, Trinidad
- Approval of April 28, 2025 meeting minutes
Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission
The Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on the Carson Park Improvement Project, discuss canceling two regular meetings due to holidays, and decide whether to hold a special meeting in December. They will also accept a recreation revenue summary for September 2025 and hear reports on various park capital projects and volunteer opportunities.
- Carson Park Improvement Project update presentation
- Cancel November 27 and December 25 regular meetings due to holidays
- Decision on special meeting December 4 or next regular meeting on January 22, 2026
- Accept Recreation Revenue Summary for September 2025
- Reports on grants, parks, trails, harbor, recreation, and Sequoia Park Zoo
City Council
The Eureka City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two new ordinances: one prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide (except for legitimate uses) and another requiring tobacco retailers to obtain a license. The consent calendar includes acceptance of a $70,000 Office of Traffic Safety grant, a $218,932 contract for the Chinatown Monument project, and authorization to research a drone (UAS) program. Closed session involves existing litigation against Fusion Smoke & Glass.
- Bill No. 1050 C.S. - making it unlawful to sell or distribute nitrous oxide in the city
- Bill No. 1051 C.S. - creating a tobacco retailer licensing program
- Accept $70,000 Office of Traffic Safety grant
- Award Bid No. 2025-16 for Eureka Chinatown Monument to Sequoia Construction Specialties for $218,932 (plus $225,000 total with contingency)
- Authorization to begin research and development of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program
Special Planning Commission Meeting
The Eureka Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two new permit applications: a vacation rental at 1110 East Avenue and a cannabis retail store at 2235 Broadway. The Commission will also review whether the County of Humboldt's acquisition of 4325 Broadway conforms with the city's General Plan. The meeting includes approval of minutes and oral communications.
- Public hearing: Vacation Rental Minor Use Permit for 1110 East Avenue (APN 006-111-008)
- Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for The Black Market Cannabis Retail at 2235 Broadway (APN 008-011-012)
- New Business: General Plan Conformance Review for County Acquisition of 4325 Broadway (APN 302-171-039)
- Approval of minutes from September 10, 2025
Eureka Energy Committee
The Eureka Energy Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 4, 2025, and hear public comment. The main reports include an update on the August 19 Energy Efficiency and Electrification Fair and a discussion of Committee Goals and Action Items for 2025. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.
- Approve minutes of August 4, 2025 regular meeting
- Update on the 8/19 Energy Efficiency and Electrification Fair
- Review of Committee Goals and Action Items for 2025
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
Director's Public Hearing
The Director of Development Services will hold a public hearing to consider a modification to Coastal Development Permit CDP-24-0001 for the Balloon Track property. The modification would authorize Stage 2 cleanup activities and extend the deadline for disposal or reuse of Stage 1 upland debris and soil stockpiles. Staff recommends adoption of a resolution approving the modification with conditions.
- Modification MOD-25-4 to Coastal Development Permit CDP-24-0001 for the Balloon Track property (between W Waterfront Drive, W Washington Street, Broadway, and Commercial Street)
- Authorization of Stage 2 interim cleanup and assessment activities
- Extension of deadline for Stage 1 upland debris and soil stockpile disposal or reuse
- Public hearing scheduled for October 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM in City Hall Conference Room 207 and via Zoom
Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission
The Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission will administer the oath of office to new member Sarah Smoker, approve minutes from August, and receive updates on the Da' Yas Improvement Project and Volunteer Month. The commission will also accept the August 2025 recreation revenue summary and hear reports on parks capital projects and volunteer opportunities.
- Oath of Office for new commissioner Sarah Smoker
- Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes
- Update on Da' Yas Improvement Project
- Presentation on Volunteer Month
- Acceptance of Recreation Revenue Summary for August 2025
Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee will hold a public hearing on a density bonus and design review application for the 'Laqilh Hou Daqh' Wiyot Tribe housing development on the City Hall parking lot at 6th and L Street. The committee is recommended to adopt a resolution conditionally approving the project. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting.
- Public hearing for Wiyot Tribe housing development 'Laqilh Hou Daqh' at 6th and L Street (APN 001-192-004)
- Density Bonus application DB-25-1 and Design Review DR-25-3
- Recommendation to adopt resolution conditionally approving the project
- Approval of Design Review Committee minutes from August 27, 2025
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a card dealer work permit appeal. The agenda also includes the acceptance of the Water Improvements 2024 Project and a closed session regarding real property negotiations for 4 C Street.
- Public hearing for Cardroom Dealer Permit Appeal (Shaun Padelford)
- Real property negotiations for 4 C Street
- Acceptance of Water Improvements 2024 Project – Bid No. 3
- Cancellation of the October 7, 2025, City Council meeting
- Legal counsel conference regarding Humboldt Waterkeeper et al. v. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board et al.
Planning Commission
The Eureka Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development permits: a security fence for Jack's Seafood at 4 C Street and a hydrogen fueling station for Humboldt Transit Authority at 133 V Street. The Commission will also review a General Plan conformance request for the Humboldt County Office of Education's acquisition of 1105 Myrtle Avenue. Additionally, the Commission may discuss changing its regular meeting time and/or day of the week.
- Public hearing on Coastal Development Permit CDP-25-5 and Design Review AA-25-5 for a security fence at Jack's Seafood, 4 C Street
- Public hearing on Coastal Development Permit CDP-25-4 and Environmental Document ED-25-6 for Humboldt Transit Authority Hydrogen Fueling Station at 133 V Street (multiple parcels)
- General Plan Conformance review GPC-25-2 for Humboldt County Office of Education's acquisition of 1105 Myrtle Avenue
- Possible amendment to Planning Commission bylaws to change meeting date and/or time
Transportation Safety Commission
The Eureka Transportation Safety Commission will review informational reports on police enforcement and an off-street parking program. The agenda also covers updates on a neighborhood street closure pilot and future on-street parking meter and Linc Housing transportation projects. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no major votes or policy changes scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from May 13 and July 8, 2025
- Eureka Police Department enforcement report
- Staff report on the off-street parking program
- Update on the Neighborhood Street Closures Pilot Program
- Discussion of future on-street parking meter and Linc Housing transportation projects
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed gutter replacement projects at historic properties: 1111 B Street and 1631 C Street. The commission will consider resolutions to find the projects exempt from CEQA and grant conditional approval.
- Public hearing for Osterling Gutter System Replacement at 1111 B Street (APN 004-104-008, HP-25-7)
- Public hearing for Sims/Hales Gutter Replacement at 1631 C Street (APN 004-199-005, HP-25-8)
- Recommendation to adopt resolutions finding both projects CEQA-exempt and conditionally approving them
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a modification to a Coastal Development Permit for a fence replacement at Bayside Village and consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Blue Lake Rancheria to collaborate on planning, design, and potential redevelopment of Dock B. The council also has a closed session on labor negotiations with unrepresented employees and will vote on routine consent items including board appointments and a year-end closing policy.
- Public hearing on Coastal Development Permit modification for fence replacement at Bayside Village
- Memorandum of Understanding with Blue Lake Rancheria for Dock B redevelopment planning
- Adoption of Year-End Closing Policy No. 2.71
- Closed session on labor negotiations with unrepresented employees
- Proclamations for National Day of Service and Coastal Cleanup Month
Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission
The Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission will administer the oath of office to new member Virginia Hedgecock. They will receive updates on the Da' Yas Improvement Project and a presentation on the Carson Park Playground Project. The commission will also accept recreation revenue reports for June and July 2025 and hear reports on volunteer opportunities, parks capital projects, and the McKay Community Forest Advisory Group.
- Oath of Office for Virginia Hedgecock
- Da' Yas Improvement Project update
- Carson Park Playground Project presentation
- Recreation Revenue Summary for June-July 2025
- McKay Community Forest Advisory Group report
Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee will hold a public hearing on a Master Sign Permit for Applebee's at 2846 Broadway. The Committee is also set to approve minutes from the August 13 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing for Master Sign Permit SGNM-25-1 for Applebee's at 2846 Broadway (APN 007-111-002)
City Council
The Eureka City Council will receive a report and provide direction on CalPERS investments related to Israel and the Israel-Palestine conflict. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda.
- Receive report and provide direction on CalPERS Israel and Israel-Palestine Conflict Investments
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting three ordinances: an update to ADU and SB 9 zoning rules, amendments to live/work occupancy rules, and a new regulation on abandoned shopping carts. Also on the agenda are a contract award of $455,552 for Municipal Auditorium West Wing improvements and acceptance of a $40,000 state grant for alcohol policing. The council will first meet in closed session to discuss potential litigation.
- Adopt Bill No. 1049-C.S. updating Accessory Dwelling Unit and SB 9 zoning code to comply with state law
- Adopt Bill No. 1047-C.S. amending live/work occupancy rules in Eureka Municipal Code
- Adopt Bill No. 1046-C.S. regulating abandoned and derelict shopping carts
- Award $455,552 contract to ORW Architecture for Municipal Auditorium West Wing improvements
- Accept $40,000 ABC Alcohol Policing Partnership Program grant for 2025/26
Art and Culture Commission
The Art and Culture Commission will consider approving minutes from January 2025 and review two art proposals: a participatory budget project for Ward 1 and a mural design for Da' Yas Park. The commission will also receive updates on Caltrans Clean CA programs and the Eureka Cultural Arts District.
- Approval of January 21, 2025, meeting minutes
- Review and possible approval of art designs for Ward 1 Participatory Budget Program 'Flacking Eureka' project
- Review and possible approval of mural design for Da' Yas Park restroom wall
- Caltrans Clean CA Programs Update
- Eureka Cultural Arts District Update
Planning Commission
The Eureka Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for commercial lodging at 615 Russ Street (Lovely Hendricks) and a general plan conformance review for Humboldt County's acquisition of 515 J Street. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit UP-25-2 for Lovely Hendricks Commercial Lodging at 615 Russ Street
- General Plan Conformance Review GPC-25-1 for County acquisition of 515 J Street
- Approval of regular meeting minutes from July 9, 2025
Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee will hold public hearings to consider two projects: Happy's Car Wash at 2431 Broadway (DR-25-1) and a Costco cooler addition at 1006 W Wabash Ave (AA-25-4). The committee may adopt resolutions finding them exempt from CEQA and conditionally approve them. The committee will also approve the minutes from June 25, 2025.
- Public hearing for Happy's Car Wash at 2431 Broadway (APN 008-021-002), design review DR-25-1
- Public hearing for Costco Cooler Addition at 1006 W Wabash Ave (APN 003-082-028), coastal design review AA-25-4
- Approval of Design Review Committee meeting minutes from June 25, 2025
- Administration of Oath of Office for Committee Member Seivertson
- Opportunity for oral communications on non-agenda items
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will hold public hearings on three historic preservation applications: Carson Park playground replacement (2500 I Street), Schrader window replacement (2837 California Street), and Kelso roof replacement (1204 H Street). It will also elect a chair and vice-chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss eurekahistory.com. All three projects are recommended for conditional approval with CEQA exemptions.
- Public hearing on Carson Park Playground Replacement at 2500 I Street (APN 011-032-001)
- Public hearing on Schrader Window Replacement at 2837 California Street (APN 010-051-007)
- Public hearing on Kelso Roof Replacement at 1204 H Street (APN 005-033-002)
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Discussion of eurekahistory.com website
City Council
The Eureka City Council will hold public hearings on a 9.46% solid waste rate increase, an appeal of a historic preservation decision, and an update to ADU and SB 9 zoning codes. The consent calendar includes acceptance of pump station upgrades, a $455,552 contract for Municipal Auditorium West Wing improvements, and a $1,000,000 appropriation for a fuel tank replacement. The council will also introduce ordinances on live/work occupancies and abandoned shopping carts, and appoint a voting delegate for the League of California Cities.
- Public hearing on 9.46% rate increase for solid waste collection by Recology Humboldt County effective July 1, 2025, plus 4.29% for prior year
- Public hearing on appeal of Historic Preservation Commission's conditional approval for wooden door replacement at 904 M Street
- Public hearing and introduction of Bill No. 1049-C.S. to update ADU and SB 9 zoning codes to comply with state law
- Award of design services contract up to $455,552 for Municipal Auditorium West Wing Improvements 2025
- Additional appropriation of $1,000,000 for Commercial Street marine fueling facility tank replacement
Eureka Energy Committee
The Eureka Energy Committee will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items including approval of minutes from July 7, 2025, and public comment. The main substantive items are a presentation and update from 350 Humboldt (new business) and a discussion on the committee's 2025 goals and action items (reports & communication). No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda.
- Approve minutes of July 7, 2025 regular meeting
- 350 Humboldt update (6.1)
- Discussion on Committee Goals and Action items for 2025 (7.1)
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will decide on two participatory budgeting funding applications: $5,000 for sidewalk mosaics in Ward 1 and $15,000 for a hydration station at Cooper Gulch Park in Ward 4. They will also consider approving the release of a Request for Qualifications for ADU design professionals under the Eureka Builds It! program.
- Approve $5,000 for Flacking (sidewalk mosaics) in the First Ward as part of participatory budgeting
- Approve $15,000 for Cooper Gulch Park Hydration Station in the Fourth Ward
- Approve release of Eureka Builds It! ADU Design Professionals RFQ
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals will consider approving minutes from its January 24, 2025 meeting and receive a mid-year update from the Building Department. No other business or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Approval of regular Board of Appeals meeting minutes of January 24, 2025
- Mid-year Building Department Update (receive report)
Board of Community Oversight on Police Practices
The Board will receive quarterly reports from the OIR Group on Eureka Police Department complaints, recommendations, and Q2 2025 review. They may provide direction on an IPA review and audits for 2025. The Board also plans to appoint two members to a subcommittee and receive the police chief's report.
- Old Business: Annual Report on COPP Board to City Council
- New Business: OIR Group Quarterly Review of EPD – Q2 2025
- New Business: OIR Group-Eureka Police Department Complaint Log July 2025
- New Business: IPA Review and direction on audits for 2025
- Board to appoint two members to subcommittee
Board of Community Oversight on Police Practices
The Board will receive several reports regarding the Eureka Police Department, including a quarterly review and complaint logs. Members will also provide direction on a draft IPA review and 2025 audits.
- OIR Group Quarterly Review of EPD - Q2 2025
- OIR Group-Eureka Police Department Complaint Log July 2025
- Eureka Police Department Recommendation Log July 2025
- Draft IPA Review
- 2025 Audits
Director of Development Services
The Director of Development Services will hold a public hearing on a Coastal Development Permit for PG&E tree removal along Walker Point Road. The hearing allows residents to comment on a permit that would authorize work in the city right-of-way. Staff recommends finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and approving it with conditions.
- Public hearing on Coastal Development Permit CDP-25-6 for PG&E tree removal on Walker Point Road
- Staff recommendation to adopt a resolution finding the project exempt from CEQA and approving it with conditions
- Meeting details: July 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM in City Hall Conference Room 207 and via Zoom
- Public comment submission options: in person, mail to 531 K Street, email to [email protected], or via the city website
City Council
The City Council will consider authorizing an $8.256 million budget and a $7.659 million guaranteed maximum price contract to Swinerton Builders for Phase 1 of the Eureka Operations Complex. The meeting also includes adoption of a Gulch Greenway Overlay Zone with associated code amendments, and a consent calendar item accepting a $93,913 cannabis tax fund grant for the Police Department. Other business includes approval of a 2025 Communications Plan and acceptance of the Da'Yas Park improvement project completion.
- Authorize $7,659,000 not-to-exceed GMP to Swinerton Builders for Eureka Operations Complex Phase 1, plus $273,000 for Phase 2 pre-construction and $324,000 for construction administration
- Adopt two ordinances creating the Gulch Greenway Overlay Zone and amending municipal codes on erosion control, tree removal, landscaping, and zoning maps
- Accept $93,913 FY25/26 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program award to the Eureka Police Department
- Accept SpectraTurf (part of Da'Yas Park Improvement Project) and authorize Notice of Completion
- Proclamation declaring July 2025 as Disability Pride Month
Planning Commission
The Eureka Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a vacation rental minor use permit, an appeal of a design review denial for a multi-family development, and a citywide text amendment to update ADU and SB 9 zoning regulations for inland areas. The commission will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings and receive oral communications.
- Public hearing on Patton Vacation Rental minor use permit (VRM-25-3) at 2935 N Street
- Public hearing on appeal (AP-25-1) of denied Design Review for Leach Multi-Family Residential Development at 1822 I Street
- Public hearing on ADU and SB 9 Inland Zoning Code Update (TA-25-2) for inland portions of the city
- Approval of special minutes from May 21, 2025 and regular minutes from June 11, 2025
Transportation Safety Commission
The Transportation Safety Commission will consider installing a green curb at 402 F Street and removing on-street parking near the 2100 block of Summer. They will also receive a presentation on the C Street Bike Boulevard Project and a participatory budgeting program to fund sidewalk repairs through mosaic installation.
- Request for installation of green curb at 402 F Street
- Request for removal of on-street parking near 2100 block of Summer
- Presentation on City of Eureka Participatory Budgeting Program for sidewalk repair via mosaic installation
- Staff report on C Street Bike Boulevard Project
- Update on Neighborhood Street Closures Pilot Program
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2025-26 fee schedule and consider approving a $7.659 million guaranteed maximum price contract for Phase 1 of the Eureka Operations Complex. Other consent items include accepting completion of the Highland Park Renovation Project and approving police records destruction. The council will also consider updating the Joint Exercise Powers Agreement for Humboldt Bay Fire and receive a report on Avelo Airlines service.
- Public hearing on Resolution establishing FY2025-26 fee schedule for various city services
- Authorize $7,659,000 GMP to Swinerton Builders for Phase 1 of Eureka Operations Complex
- Accept completion of Highland Park Renovation Project and file Notice of Completion
- Approve destruction of certain police department records (2016 purge list)
- Approve updated Joint Exercise Powers Agreement for Humboldt Bay Fire between City and Humboldt No. 1 Fire Protection District
Eureka Energy Committee
The Eureka Energy Committee will hold a regular meeting, primarily discussing committee goals and action items for 2025. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from May 5, 2025, and public comment. No new business or subcommittee reports are scheduled.
- Discussion on Committee Goals and Action Items for 2025
Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission
The Open Space, Parks & Recreation Commission will receive an update on the Da' Yas Improvement Project and a presentation on Recreation Adult Sports Leagues. Commissioners will also hear reports on the McKay Community Forest, upcoming volunteer opportunities, parks capital projects, and a recreation revenue summary for May 2025.
- Da' Yas Improvement Project update from Environmental Project Manager Robin Praszker
- Presentation on Recreation Adult Sports Leagues by Community Services Coordinator Steve Enes
- McKay Community Forest Advisory Group report from Commission Liaison Carol Mayes
- Parks capital projects update by Deputy Community Services Director Jeff Raimey
- Recreation Revenue Summary for May 2025
Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee will hold a public hearing to consider conditional approval of a multi-family residential development at 1822 I Street. The project includes a Design Review (DR-25-2) and an Administrative Adjustment (ADJ-25-2). The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine procedural items.
- Public hearing on Leach Multi-Family Residential Development at 1822 I Street (APN 005-072-005)
- Recommendation to find project exempt from CEQA and conditionally approve
- Only substantive item on the agenda; remainder is procedural
Finance Advisory Committee
The Finance Advisory Committee will hear reports on bond financing for facility and wastewater projects and on the CalPERS Fresh Start Program. The committee will take action on a proposed budget recommendation for FY 2025-26 and select meeting dates for the fiscal year. Public comment is accepted.
- Report: Bond financing for facility and wastewater projects
- Report: CalPERS Fresh Start Program
- Action: FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget Recommendation
- Action: Select meeting date for FY 2025-26
- Approval of meeting minutes of June 25, 2024
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adoption of the FY2025-26 budget, issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds for capital facilities, a 10.64% solid waste rate increase, and the Gulch Greenway Overlay Zone. The council will also hear a report on Avelo Airlines and act on consent items including consulting contracts and a fee waiver for the Juneteenth Festival.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY2025-26 budget
- Public hearing on Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 for a new corporation yard and improvements to City Hall and Municipal Auditorium
- Public hearing on 10.64% solid waste collection rate increase by Recology Humboldt County effective July 1, 2025
- Public hearing on Gulch Greenway Overlay Zone and related zoning code amendments
- Consent: Award of on-call consulting services contracts to 20 firms for up to three years
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit (UP-25-1) for a commercial lodging project at 823 8th Street. The commission is expected to adopt a resolution finding the project exempt from CEQA and conditionally approve the application.
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit UP-25-1 (Hunt Commercial Lodging) at 823 8th Street, APN 001-206-006
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two projects: an awning removal and new sign installation at 409 Opera Alley (AKA 213 E Street) and a wooden door replacement at 904 M Street. Both items are recommended for conditional approval under CEQA exemptions. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 5, 2025.
- Hold public hearing on awning removal and new sign installation at 409 Opera Alley (HP-25-2)
- Hold public hearing on wooden door replacement at 904 M Street (HP-25-3)
- Approve minutes of February 5, 2025 meeting
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to confirm and order special assessments for unpaid garbage and recycling collection fees from 2024. The consent calendar includes awarding a $1,025,760 contract for the annual lateral replacement project and a $595,000 construction management contract for the Elk River Wastewater Treatment Plant wet weather improvements. Other consent items address removal of parking indentures, destruction of records, new finance classifications, and road maintenance projects for the coming fiscal year.
- Public hearing to confirm special assessments for unpaid garbage and recycling fees
- Award of $1,025,760 for Annual Lateral Replacement Project 2025 to Mobley Construction
- Award of $595,000 construction management contract for ERWWTP Wet Weather Improvements to Rinehart Engineering
- Approval of removal of parking indentures involving 3011 G Street, 3005 G Street, and 611 Harris Street
- Adoption of resolution adding new finance classifications: Financial Systems & Compliance Administrator, Contract Compliance Specialist, and Procurement Specialist I/II
Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a design review application (AA-25-2) for a project at 1606 Koster Street. Staff recommends finding the project exempt from CEQA and granting conditional approval. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting.
- Design Review AA-25-2 for ACGC Koster Shop at 1606 Koster Street (APN 003-172-011)
- Recommendation to adopt CEQA exemption and conditionally approve the project
- Approval of Design Review Committee meeting minutes from March 26, 2025