Arcata public meetings in 2024
68 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting
The Arcata Public Safety Committee regular meeting scheduled for December 25, 2024 has an agenda that contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The document appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or discussion items listed for this meeting.
Historic Landmarks Committee - Special Meeting
The committee will review a draft annual report for the City Council detailing 2024 achievements and 2025 goals. The report notes the completion of a draft Historic Context Statement. The body will also set its 2025 meeting schedule.
- Review of draft Historic Landmarks Committee 2024 Annual Report
- Adoption of the 2025 regular meeting schedule
- Approval of August 15, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council - Regular and Special Meeting
The Arcata City Council adopted resolutions amending the class and pay resolutions for the Arcata Police Association and International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3. The meeting also included a closed session regarding real property negotiations and a report on the December 5 earthquake and tsunami warning.
- Adopted Resolution No. 245-23 amending pay for Arcata Police Association
- Adopted Resolution No. 245-24 amending pay for International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3
- Closed session with Great Redwood Trail Agency regarding license agreement terms
- Closed session regarding City of Arcata v. AO Kiriki Ben Tut Malik Silkiss litigation
- Received report on December 5, 2024, earthquake and tsunami warning response
Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting
The Arcata Transportation Safety Committee regular meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024 has an agenda that contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific agenda content.
City Council - Annual to Swear-in, Elect Mayor & Vice Mayor
The City Council met to swear in newly elected members and select its leadership for the coming year. The body also assigned council members to various regional boards and liaison positions for 2025.
- Adopted Resolution No. 245-20 declaring results of the November 5, 2024 municipal election
- Swore in Councilmembers Stacy Atkins-Salazar, Sarah Schaefer, and Alexandra Stillman
- Elected Alexandra Stillman as Mayor and Kimberley White as Vice Mayor
- Assigned members to Joint Power Agencies including Humboldt Transit Authority and Redwood Coast Energy Authority
- Appointed liaisons for the Arcata House Partnership and Homelessness and Housing Working Group
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission discussed adjusting the boundary of the Valley West Infill Opportunity Zone to encourage housing creation and sustainable growth. The commission provided an informal recommendation to expand the zone to align with recent zoning changes to Commercial Mixed.
- Informal recommendation to expand the Valley West Infill Opportunity Zone boundary
- Approval of corrected minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting
City Council - Regular and Special Meeting
The council adopted the consent calendar, authorizing operating subsidy loans not to exceed $260,000 to Homekey Partners Arcata Valley West Boulevard LLC and The Grove at Valley West LLC. Staff reports on bi‑weekly disbursements and a resolution amending classification and pay for hourly part‑time, temporary, and seasonal employees were also adopted. Closed‑session items included the City Manager’s performance evaluation (no report) and a conference with legal counsel on existing litigation, which was tabled.
- Authorize operating subsidy loans up to $260,000 to Homekey Partners Arcata Valley West Boulevard LLC and The Grove at Valley West LLC (Consent Calendar Item D)
- Adopt Bi‑Weekly Report on Disbursements (Staff Report 4562)
- Adopt Resolution No. 245-16 amending Class and Pay for hourly part‑time, temporary, and seasonal personnel
- Closed‑session employee performance evaluation of City Manager (no action reported)
- Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (tabled for later date)
Economic Development Committee - Regular
The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for 2024-12-03 in Arcata, California contains no listed agenda items; the agenda text consists only of procedural placeholders.
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting
The Public Safety Committee agenda for November 27, 2024 contains no listed items. No specific decisions, discussions, or hearings are detailed in the agenda. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive content.
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Arcata Planning Commission agenda for the November 26, 2024 meeting contains no listed items; it only shows procedural placeholders and no substantive agenda entries.
Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting
The agenda for the Arcata Historic Landmarks Committee regular meeting on 2024-11-21 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded.
City Council - Regular and Special Meeting
The Arcata City Council held a combined special and regular meeting. After closed‑session discussions on employee evaluation and existing litigation, the council adopted a consent calendar and several proclamations. It approved Resolution 245‑17 to let the City Manager apply for state funding and Resolution 245‑18 to reimburse expenditures for the city's steel waterline replacement project, estimated at about $14.5 million. A bi‑weekly finance report on recent disbursements was also adopted.
- Adopted Resolution 245‑17 authorizing the City Manager to file a financial assistance application with the State Water Resources Control Board for the steel waterline replacement project (~$14.5 M).
- Adopted Resolution 245‑18 stating the intent to reimburse expenditures by the State Water Resources Control Board for the same waterline project.
- Adopted the consent calendar items A, B, and C, with item D removed for separate discussion.
- Adopted a bi‑weekly report on disbursements presented by the Finance Director.
- Adopted proclamations recognizing National Hospice & Palliative Care Month and designating November 16–December 31, 2024 as the Season of Wonder and Light.
Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting
The committee reviewed collision reports from September and October 2024 and discussed a 20 mph speed limit policy related to AB 43. Members also received an update on a paid parking plan subcommittee.
- Discussion of 20 mph Speed Limit Policy (AB 43)
- Review of September and October 2024 Collision Reports
- Public comment regarding traffic and pedestrian crossing at 11th St and Q St
- Update on paid parking plan subcommittee
- Future agenda items: Traffic Calming Policy, bulb-out education, and 2010 Pedestrian & Bike Master Plan update
Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting
The Wetlands and Creeks Committee will discuss moving its meetings to a new location and possibly a new day of the week, and will vote on the proposed change. It will also adopt the committee’s regular meeting calendar for 2025. Future agenda items include an update on Measure A and setting annual goals.
- Consider new meeting location and day and take action
- Adopt Committee Regular Meeting Calendar for 2025
- Measure A update and prioritization (future agenda item)
- Annual goal setting (future agenda item)
Energy Committee - Regular Meeting
The posted agenda for the Arcata Energy Committee meeting on 2024-11-18 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content.
Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting
The Forest Management Committee's regular meeting on 2024-11-14 has no specific agenda items recorded. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders without any listed discussions, decisions, or proposals.
Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Committee will vote on adopting the schedule for its 2025 meetings. The committee also received reports on the progress of the Valley West Community Center, the new library, and the ballpark construction.
- Adopt 2025 Meeting Calendar
- Valley West Community Center Planning
- Library Construction Progress
- Ballpark Construction Progress
- Carlson Park Skate Spot Progress
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission adopted the Consent Calendar, which contained no items. It approved the 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report as amended and authorized the Chair to present the report to the City Council on January 15, 2025. The Chair also cancelled the regular meetings scheduled for November 26 and December 24, 2024.
- Adopted Consent Calendar (no items listed)
- Adopted the 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report (as amended)
- Authorized the Chair to present the report to the City Council on Jan 15, 2025
- Cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for Nov 26, 2024
- Cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for Dec 24, 2024
City Council - Regular and Special Meeting
The Arcata City Council held a combined special and regular meeting on November 6, 2024. Closed‑session discussions covered a real‑property negotiation for Accessor's Parcel No. 507‑461‑002 with the Humboldt Gem and Mineral Society and a legal briefing on the case City of Arcata v. AO Kiriki Ben Tut Malik Silkiss et al. The Council adopted the consent calendar, a bi‑weekly disbursement report, and Ordinance No. 1572 amending the municipal code to give the City Manager authority to sign contracts and other documents.
- Closed‑session conference with real‑property negotiators on Accessor's Parcel No. 507‑461‑002 with Humboldt Gem and Mineral Society (price and terms under negotiation)
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel regarding litigation: City of Arcata v. AO Kiriki Ben Tut Malik Silkiss; and Marc Delany, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court, case CV2401719
- Adoption of the consent calendar items A‑I for the November 6 meeting
- Adoption of Staff Report 4547: Bi‑Weekly Report on Disbursements (cash disbursements 10/9/24 to 10/25/24)
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 1572 amending Article 1, Chapter 2, Title II of the Arcata Municipal Code to grant the City Manager signing authority for contracts and related documents
Economic Development Committee - Regular
The Economic Development Committee meeting on November 5, 2024 has no agenda items listed. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No decisions or proposals are documented in the provided agenda.
City Council - Study Session
The City Council held a study session to discuss housing codes and ordinances. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.
- Discussion on HUD PRO Housing Form-Based Code and Objective Design Standards
- Discussion on Affordable Housing Ordinance regarding Inclusionary Zoning and Density Bonus
- Discussion on Retail and Tourism Vibrancy
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting
The agenda for the Arcata Public Safety Committee meeting on 2024-10-23 contains no listed items. Only generic placeholders and headings appear, with no substantive agenda entries provided.
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The agenda for the Arcata Planning Commission regular meeting on 2024-10-22 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.
Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Special Meeting
The Wetlands and Creeks Committee held a special meeting on Oct. 17, 2024. It approved a field trip to Happy Valley (4200 West End Rd) that will start at the City Manager's Conference Room and end at the private driveway. The committee also received an update on the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project and potential wetland mitigation and will consider recommendations. The next meeting is set for Nov. 19, 2024 at the City Managers Conference Room, 736 F Street.
- Approval of field trip to Happy Valley (4200 West End Rd) – vote received
- Update on Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project and potential wetland mitigation – presentation and recommendations
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Confirmation of future meeting date: Nov. 19, 2024 at City Managers Conference Room, 736 F Street
Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting
The Historic Landmarks Committee meeting on 2024-10-17 has no listed agenda items. The agenda consists only of procedural placeholders and no decisions or discussions are scheduled. Residents should note that no specific actions are planned for this meeting.
City Council - Regular and Special Meeting
The City Council held a special meeting to interview one applicant for a Planning Commission vacancy and a regular meeting to receive financial reports. The Council also approved the destruction of certain city records and reviewed bi-weekly disbursements.
- Interview for one Planning Commission vacancy (term expiring March 31, 2028)
- Resolution No. 245-11 authorizing the destruction of certain city records
- Bi-weekly report on disbursements for the period 9-21-2024 to 10-04-2024
- Introduction and overview of the OpenGov Transparency Portal
- Informational update on Measure H
Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed for this meeting.
Forest Management Committee - Special Meeting
The Forest Management Committee is meeting to review Land Use Code Chapter 9.58 regarding tree preservation and hazardous tree removal. The body will provide recommendations based on this review.
- Review of Land Use Code Chapter 9.58 Tree Preservation and Hazardous Tree Removal
- Discussion of forest concerns near Jacoby Creek Forest
- Potential field trip to Arcata Community Forest to view elder trees
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed.
Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting
The Zoning Administrator held its regular meeting on October 3, 2024. The board approved the minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting. The main action was the approval of a Tree Removal Permit for the property at 3500 McMillan Court (File No. 234-031-TRP), allowing removal of ten trees and permitting a 150‑foot structure protection exemption from CalFire. The meeting also adopted CEQA Class 4(i) Minor Alterations to Land and a State Regulatory Programs exemption (section 15251) related to the permit.
- Approval of September 4, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of Scofield Tree Removal Permit at 3500 McMillan Court, File No. 234-031-TRP
- Adoption of CEQA Class 4(i) Minor Alterations to Land categorical exemption
- Adoption of State Regulatory Programs exemption (section 15251) for timber harvest operations
- Roll call and oral communications
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Arcata City Council adopted the consent calendar, which included approving a $266,034 construction contract for the Arcata Library Improvement Project and a $332,667 contract for the 2024 Arcata Sanitary Sewer CCTV Project.
- Approve Project Plans and Award a Construction Contract for the Arcata Library Improvement Project to Adams Commercial General Contracting, Inc. in the Amount of $266,034
- Approve and Award a Construction Contract for the 2024 Arcata Sanitary Sewer CCTV Project to National Plant Services, Inc. in the Amount of $332,667
- Minutes of Sep 18, 2024 5:00 PM
- Minutes of Sep 18, 2024 6:00 PM
- Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements
Economic Development Committee - Regular
The agenda for the Arcata Economic Development Committee meeting on October 1, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the provided agenda.
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting
The Public Safety Committee meeting on September 25, 2024, did not list any agenda items. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Arcata Planning Commission adopted its Consent Calendar with no items removed. It re‑elected Scott Davies as Chair and elected Matthew Simmons as Vice‑Chair for the July 1 2024 – June 30 2025 period. The commission also gave direction on Commercial Mixed‑Use Standards to align interim zoning interpretation with the newly adopted General Plan 2045. No public hearings were scheduled for this meeting.
- Adopted Consent Calendar (unanimous approval, no items removed)
- Re‑elected Chair Scott Davies and elected Vice‑Chair Matthew Simmons
- Direction given on Commercial Mixed‑Use Standards to ensure zoning consistency with General Plan 2045
- No public hearings scheduled
- Oral communications noted but no formal items
Energy Committee - Special Meeting
The Energy Committee met to review goals for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and identify potential action items. The body also received reports regarding regional climate planning and committee membership changes.
- Review of Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Committee Goals
- Report on the September 10, 2024 public workshop for the draft Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan (CAP)
- Resignation of committee member George Williamson
- Approval of July 15, 2024 meeting minutes
Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting
The agenda for the Arcata Historic Landmarks Committee regular meeting on September 19, 2024 contains no listed items. No proposals, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are documented. Therefore the meeting appears to be procedural or has no substantive agenda items recorded.
City Council - Regular and Special Meeting
The Arcata City Council held a combined special and regular meeting on September 18, 2024. In closed‑session, the Council negotiated property deals with Cal Poly Humboldt, private owners, Northcoast Children’s Services, and International Woodworkers Local 398, and approved a $12,000 payment to the union to terminate a lease on parcels 507‑362‑025 and ‑026. The public portion included updates on the 2024 Call for Art, the Climate Action Plan, and a public comment from Joanne McGarry.
- Closed‑session negotiation with Cal Poly Humboldt over property at the end of St. Louis Road (price and terms)
- Negotiation with Dennis L and Patricia C McDonald for Assessor’s Parcel No. 502‑031‑057‑000 (price and terms)
- Negotiation with Rodney Oien, Northcoast Children’s Services for Assessor’s Parcel No. 507‑461‑039 (terms)
- Negotiation with International Woodworkers Local 398 for parcels 507‑362‑025 and ‑026 and approval of $12,000 payment to terminate the lease
- Updates on the 2024 Call for Art and the Climate Action Plan (CAP)
City Council - Special Meeting
The Arcata City Council voted unanimously to adopt the response to the 2023‑2024 Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury report titled “Arcata Fire District, Dwindling Resources = Dwindling Services.” The council authorized Mayor Matthews to sign the response on behalf of the council and directed staff to forward the signed response to the presiding judge of the Humboldt County Superior Court. The approved response includes an amendment clarifying the difference between mandating and allowing five‑to‑seven‑story buildings.
- Approve response to Grand Jury report, authorize mayor to sign, and direct staff to forward it to the Humboldt County Superior Court judge
- Amend response to clarify distinction between mandating and allowing five‑to‑seven‑story buildings
Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting
The committee appointed a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Members received a presentation on the Jacoby Creek Sustainability and Anadromous Fish Habitat Enhancement Feasibility Study and reviewed updates on local environmental projects.
- Appointed member Hawkins as Chair and member Railsback as Vice Chair
- Presentation on Jacoby Creek Sustainability and Anadromous Fish Habitat Enhancement Feasibility Study
- Report on non-native invasive removal in Sunny Brae Park
- Report on fencing progress at the City’s Baylands property
- Discussion of Jolly Giant Creek restoration planning and potential purchase of a water data logger
Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting
The Transportation Safety Committee reviewed July‑August collision reports (both case and no‑case) and a Quarterly Street Story Report, deciding to use these data sources to identify safety‑improvement locations for the 2025‑26 Engineering CIP budget. The board also considered a public‑safety flyer on bicycle safety and a proposed 20 mph speed‑limit policy under AB 43. No formal actions were taken; the items were discussed for future consideration.
- Collision Report (Case) – July & August 2024
- Collision Report (No Case) – July & August 2024
- Quarterly Street Story Report – used to identify safety‑improvement locations
- Public Safety Announcements for Bicycle Safety – for discussion
- 20 mph Speed Limit Policy – AB 43 – for discussion
Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee - Regular Meeting
The Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee will review several reports regarding the use of tax funds. The committee will discuss information and recommendations for an annual report to be sent to the City Council.
- Annual Report on the Status of Transactions and Use Tax Revenues and Expenditures
- Report on Streets Projects from City Engineer
- Report from the Arcata Police Department
- City of Arcata Sales Tax Update from HdL Companies
Energy Committee - Regular Meeting
The posted agenda for the Arcata Energy Committee regular meeting on 2024-09-16 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed.
Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting
The agenda for the Arcata Forest Management Committee regular meeting on 2024-09-12 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a template with placeholders and no decisions or discussions are specified. Consequently, no concrete actions, contracts, or hearings are scheduled.
Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Committee voted to recommend approval of the locations and designs for seven public art proposals for 2024. The committee also discussed options for existing and portable restrooms at Redwood Park, reviewing cost and staffing considerations. Additional agenda items included a community inquiry about a skate‑park site, staff updates on park events, and upcoming ribbon‑cutting and bike‑rack installations.
- Approval of locations and designs for seven 2024 public art proposals
- Discussion of options for Redwood Park restrooms, including costs and operations
- Community member inquiry about skate‑park development and maintenance practices
- Staff report: Carlson Park ribbon‑cutting scheduled for 9/13
- Staff report: Bike racks ordered for parks lacking bike racks
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or decisions listed for this meeting.
Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting
The Zoning Administrator regular meeting approved the minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting. The board held a public hearing and adopted the Vagle Coastal Development Permit for a fencing project at 438 H Street (File No. 234-022-CDP). The approval includes CEQA Class 3 and Class 5 exemptions and authorizes modifications to a non‑conforming fence. The action was adopted unanimously.
- Approval of minutes for the August 22, 2024 meeting
- Adoption of Vagle Coastal Development Permit for fencing at 438 H Street, File No. 234-022-CDP
- CEQA exemptions granted (Class 3 – New Construction of Small Structure; Class 5 – Minor Alterations)
- Authorization of modifications to a non‑conforming fence per Land Use Code section 9.90.030.A.5
- Unanimous adoption of the permit and related findings, conditions, and plans
City Council - Regular with Successor Agency Meeting
The Arcata City Council adopted the consent calendar and Ordinance No. 1569, amending the Land Use Code to establish the Gateway Area zoning districts. The Successor Agency approved its biennial Conflict of Interest Code review with no amendments required. Council members reported updates on the Craftsman Mall tour, the upcoming departure of City Manager Diemer, and various community events. No public comments were received on the arts funding proposal presented during the meeting.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 1569 amending the Land Use Code to adopt the Gateway Area code and zoning districts
- Approve the Successor Agency Conflict of Interest Code biennial review with determination that no amendment is required
- Adopt the Consent Calendar for September 4, 2024, including Ordinance 1569
- Report that City Manager Diemer will have her last day on September 13, 2024
- Public comment proposal for art buffets to support the Community Ambassador program (no decision made)
Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting
The Economic Development Committee agenda for September 3, 2024 contains no listed items. The document shows only generic placeholders and no descriptions, categories, numbers, or attachments. Therefore, no decisions or discussions are detailed in this agenda.
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting
The Public Safety Committee agenda for August 28, 2024 contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions or discussions recorded.
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The commission adopted its consent calendar and then reviewed a staff report to choose discussion topics for the joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session scheduled for October 30. Commissioners selected HUD Pro Housing, Inclusionary Zoning/Density Bonus, Vacancy Tax, Scissor Gates, and Plaza Improvement as the focus areas. No items were removed from the consent calendar and no public hearings were scheduled. A public comment raised a possible appeal of a Redwood Firearms minor‑use permit, but no commissioners expressed interest in pursuing it.
- Adopted consent calendar (procedural approval)
- Selected study session topics: HUD Pro Housing, Inclusionary Zoning/Density Bonus, Vacancy Tax, Scissor Gates, Plaza Improvement
- Public comment on potential appeal of Redwood Firearms Minor Use Permit (no action taken)
- Director Loya to present at California Coastal Commission Hearing on Neighborhood Scale Adaptation on September 11, 2024
Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting
The Zoning Administrator approved the minutes from the August 8, 2024 regular meeting. The Administrator then adopted a Minor Use Permit for a firearm retail business located in Suite A, Room 121 at 5251 Ericson Way, allowing a 130‑square‑foot general retail use in the Industrial‑Limited zoning district. The approval, including a CEQA Class 1 exemption, was adopted unanimously.
- Approve minutes of the August 8, 2024 regular meeting
- Adopt Minor Use Permit (File 234-040-MUP) for firearm retail at 5251 Ericson Way Suite A (Parcel 507‑461‑067)
City Council - Regular and Special Meeting
The Arcata City Council adopted its consent calendar (except Item A) and approved a bi‑weekly disbursement report. The council awarded a contract to Housing Tools, up to $232,500, to conduct an assessment for the Valley West Community Center project. The OpenGov Financial Transparency Portal presentation was postponed to a future meeting, and public comment included a request for a stop sign at Crescent Way in the Sunnybrae area.
- Award contract to Housing Tools, not to exceed $232,500, for Valley West Community Center Assessment Project
- Adopt consent calendar for August 21, 2024, with Item A removed
- Adopt bi‑weekly report on disbursements (checks and electronic payments for 7/27/2024‑8/9/2024)
- Continue OpenGov Financial Transparency Portal overview to a future meeting
- Public comment requesting a stop sign at Crescent Way, Sunnybrae area
Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting
The Transportation Safety Committee approved the corrected minutes from the July 16 meeting. It adopted an action item to discuss a new citywide paid parking plan and created a subcommittee chaired by Korina Johnson and Genevieve Serna. The committee also heard public comments on traffic calming, bike lane concerns, and crosswalk improvements, and received a presentation from the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities.
- Approved minutes from July 16, 2024 with a spelling correction to Korina Johnson's name.
- Adopted action item to discuss a new citywide paid parking plan; subcommittee formed with Korina Johnson and Genevieve Serna.
- Public oral comments requested traffic calming on Union St between 12th & 13th Streets and raised bike lane concerns on South G St.
- Presentation titled "StreetStory" by Kelsey Martin of the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities (CRTP).
- General updates included Old Arcata Rd sidewalk updates, LRSP presentation to Council on 08/21/24, HSIP application using LRSP, Humboldt Climate Action plan online until Sep 14, 2024, and SAMSIP RCAA public meeting on Aug 29, 2024.
Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting
The committee discussed whether to reorganize as an advisory stakeholder group to staff to avoid Brown Act quorum requirements and scheduling conflicts. They ultimately decided to make a recommendation that they remain as a committee. The body also reviewed the Arcata Historic Context Statement.
- Decision to remain a formal committee rather than shifting to an advisory role to staff
- Review of the Arcata Historic Context Statement for recommendation to the Planning Commission
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.
Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting
The Arcata Zoning Administrator adopted the Vagle Design Review Modification to Site Standards for a fencing project at 438 H Street (File No. 234-022-DR). The staff report recommended CEQA Class 3 and Class 5 exemptions, which were approved. The City Council has committed $8,000 of city funds and waived the building permit fee for the project.
- Approve Vagle Design Review Modification to Site Standards for fencing at 438 H Street (File No. 234-022-DR)
- Adopt CEQA Class 3 (New Construction of Small Structure) and Class 5 (Minor Alterations) exemptions
- Allocate $8,000 city funds and waive the simple building permit fee for the project
- Approve minutes of the regular meetings on April 11, April 18, and April 24, 2024
- Roll call and oral communications recorded at the start of the meeting
City Council - Regular and Special Meeting
The City Council held a special session for closed-door personnel and legal discussions followed by a regular meeting. The body received staff reports on the Residential Rental Inspection Program, the Complete Streets Policy, and police department activity for the second quarter of 2024.
- Update on Residential Rental Inspection Program involving 1,443 registered parcels
- Q2 2024 Police Activity Report including the addition of three officers to the Community Outreach Team
- Update on the 2022 Complete Streets Policy metrics
- Request from Bright and Green for $3,000 in ARPA funds to reduce single-use waste
- Certificate of Appreciation for Michael Winkler for 9 years of graffiti removal
Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting
The agenda for the Arcata Economic Development Committee regular meeting on August 6, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items, decisions, or reports are listed for this meeting.
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting
The Arcata Historic Landmarks Committee is scheduled to meet on July 18, 2024. The agenda provided contains no specific items, resolutions, or discussions. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural with no documented decisions or proposals. No further details are available in the agenda.
City Council - Regular and Special Meeting
The Arcata City Council adopted its consent calendar, approved a bi‑weekly disbursements report, and authorized a contract for the 2024 timber harvest with associated bridge and road crossing repairs. The council also held a closed‑session discussion on existing litigation concerning the Earth flag case City of Arcata vs. Citizens in Support of Measure M. All actions were taken by vote during the July 17, 2024 meeting.
- Awarded a timber harvest contract to Ford Logging, Inc. (dba Pacific Earthscape) at $335/MBF logging, $116/MBF trucking to Korbel, and $187/MBF trucking to Piercy
- Authorized $47,000 for replacement of one bridge and repair of one road crossing
- Adopted the July 17, 2024 consent calendar by unanimous voice vote
- Adopted the bi‑weekly report on cash disbursements (checks and electronic payments) as presented
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on the case City of Arcata vs. Citizens in Support of Measure M (Case No. CV2300554)
Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.
Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting
The committee reviewed public communications regarding signage and curb painting and addressed annual safety reports. Discussion on collision reports from April and June 2024 was postponed to the August meeting.
- Public report of inadequate red curbage on Sunset Ave between Baldwin and Foster
- Public report of inadequate signage on Ross St
- TSC Annual Report action item
- Local Road Safety Report (LRSP) action item
- Future agenda items: 20 mile/hr speed limit policy, Traffic Calming Policy, and Pedestrian & Bike Master Plan update
Energy Committee - Regular Meeting
The Energy Committee approved the minutes from its May 20, 2024 meeting. It elected Michael Winkler to remain chair and Andrea Alstone to remain vice‑chair for fiscal year 2024‑2025. The committee reviewed and approved the 2023 Energy Committee Annual Report and designated a member to present it to the City Council on August 7, 2024. A presentation by City Engineer Netra Khatri covered recent and planned transportation mode‑shift projects in Arcata.
- Approval of the May 20, 2024 Energy Committee meeting minutes
- Election of Michael Winkler as chair and Andrea Alstone as vice‑chair for FY 2024‑2025
- Review and approval of the 2023 Energy Committee Annual Report and designation of a presenter for the City Council on August 7, 2024
- Presentation by City Engineer Netra Khatri on recent and planned transportation mode‑shift projects
- Staff report on ECAA loan RFP for solar and LED retrofits at the Arcata Community Center and City parks building
Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting
The Arcata Forest Management Committee elected Michael Furniss as Chair and Dennis Halligan as Vice Chair for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Members received a presentation on Forest Stewardship Council certification and updates regarding 2024 timber harvests in Jacoby Creek Forest. Staff also provided reports on several trail improvement projects.
- Election of Michael Furniss as Chair and Dennis Halligan as Vice Chair
- Presentation on Annual Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification
- Updates on 2024 timber harvests in Jacoby Creek Forest
- Report on Margaret Ave Trailhead Improvement Project
Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting
The committee reviewed the Parks and Recreation Annual Report and elected new officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Members also discussed improvements for Redwood Park, including transportation and restroom access.
- Recommended approval of Steve Salzman’s “Art Around Arcata” proposal with modifications
- Reelected Sheldon Heath as Chair and elected Stephanie Lane as Vice-Chair
- Reviewed the Parks and Recreation Annual Report