Arcata public meetings in 2025

Public Safety Committee – Regular Meeting

The Arcata, California Public Safety Committee will hold its regular meeting on December 24, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items or decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific agenda items recorded.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The agenda for the Arcata Planning Commission regular meeting on Dec 23 2025 contains no listed items; it appears to be a placeholder with only procedural headings.

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific discussion items, decisions, or public hearings listed for this meeting.

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a closed‑session portion of the special meeting. Council members will review the City Attorney’s employee performance evaluation. They will also discuss two anticipated litigation cases with legal counsel.

• Employee performance evaluation – City Attorney (closed session)
• Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation, two potential cases (closed session)

The council met on Dec 17, 2025, called to order by Mayor White. No public comments were received, and closed‑session discussions on a city attorney performance evaluation and potential litigation produced no reports. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. with no items decided.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will consider a series of routine and substantive items, including a resolution to establish a Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) 115 Trust to prefund pension obligations. Other agenda items include parking plans for Carlson Park, a surplus land declaration for Happy Valley, a contract amendment for AP Triton increasing the price by $1,300, and adoption of the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The meeting also includes the usual consent calendar, public comment periods, and reports.

• Adopt Resolution No. 256-03 to authorize establishing a PARS 115 Trust to prefund city pension obligations
• Approve plans for parking along Mad River Parkway for Carlson Park
• Adopt Resolution No. 256-26 declaring approximately eight acres at Happy Valley surplus land
• Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with AP Triton, LLC, increasing the contract price by $1,300
• Adopt Resolution No. 256-23 authorizing the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan update

The council approved the consent calendar and adopted Ordinance No. 1583, updating Title VIII of the municipal code to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards, Uniform Housing, and Property Maintenance codes. It also approved several resolutions establishing a PARS 115 trust for pension funding, designating parking plans for Mad River Parkway, declaring Happy Valley property surplus, updating preferential parking zones, and setting four‑hour limits on off‑street parking lots. Additionally, the council accepted the Valley West Neighborhood Center Assessment Report. All actions passed unanimously (4‑0) with one councilmember absent.

• Adopt Consent Calendar items A‑K (4‑0)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1583 updating building codes (4‑0)
• Adopt Resolution No. 256‑03 establishing PARS 115 Trust for pension funding (4‑0)
• Approve parking plans for Mad River Parkway at Carlson Park (4‑0)
• Adopt Resolution No. 256‑26 declaring Happy Valley property surplus (4‑0)
• Adopt Resolution No. 256‑15 updating preferential parking zones (4‑0)
• Adopt Resolution No. 256‑25 setting four‑hour limits on off‑street parking lots (4‑0)
• Accept Valley West Neighborhood Center Assessment Report (4‑0)

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The agenda contains no listed items; the meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions or discussions recorded.

Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee - Regular Meeting

The Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee will approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes, hear public oral comments, and consider developing a matrix and structure to oversee Measure H expenditures and potentially make budget recommendations to the City Council. No other agenda items contain detailed proposals.

• Approve minutes of the September 11, 2025 Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee meeting
• Public oral communications (no specific action items)
• Develop a matrix and structure for oversight of Measure H expenditures and possible budget recommendations to the City Council

City Council - Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council special meeting will vote to elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor as required by municipal code Section 2020. Council members will also discuss and decide assignments to regional boards, committees, commissions, and liaison positions for the 2026 term. Routine cash‑disbursement reports for 11/8/2025‑11/21/2025 will be approved through the consent calendar.

• Elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor (Arcata Municipal Code Section 2020)
• Consider council member assignments to regional boards, committees, commissions, and liaison roles for 2026
• Approve bi‑weekly cash disbursement report covering 11/8/2025‑11/21/2025 via consent calendar
• Land acknowledgment ceremony
• Flag salute

The Arcata City Council adopted the consent calendar by unanimous voice vote. The council unanimously nominated Vice Mayor Kimberley White to be the next mayor and Councilmember Stacy Atkins‑Salazar to be the next vice mayor. The council also unanimously approved the 2026 liaison appointments to regional boards, committees, and commissions.

• Adopted consent calendar (unanimous voice vote)
• Nominated Kimberley White as mayor (unanimous voice vote)
• Nominated Stacy Atkins‑Salazar as vice mayor (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2026 liaison appointments (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a design review permit for a master sign plan. The body will also review minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for Eco-Groovy Deals Design Review Permit (File Number: 256-011-DR) at 813 H Street

The commission adopted its consent calendar, approving the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote and one abstention. It approved the Eco‑Groovy Deals Design Review Permit for a master sign plan at 813 H Street, voting 6‑0. Chair Simmons cancelled the December 23, 2025 meeting.

• Adopted Consent Calendar and approved Oct 28 minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Eco‑Groovy Deals Design Review Permit for master sign plan (6-0)
• Cancelled the December 23, 2025 meeting (Chair decision)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council agenda for the December 3, 2025 meeting contains no specific items; only procedural placeholders are shown.

Public Safety Committee – Regular Meeting

The agenda for the Arcata Public Safety Committee meeting on 2025-11-26 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of placeholders and procedural sections. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are identified in the provided document.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission agenda for the November 25, 2025 meeting contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider updates to the Master Fee Schedule and receive public input on unmet transit needs. The body will also vote on housing allocation methodology and building code updates.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 256-21 to update the Master Fee Schedule
• Public hearing to receive input regarding unmet transit needs
• Vote on Resolution No. 256-20 regarding Regional Housing Needs Allocation Methodology
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 1583 to adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code updates
• Annual reports from the Forest Management Committee and Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee

The Arcata City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 1583, finding it exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and amending Title VIII of the municipal code to adopt several state building standards. The Council also adopted Resolution No. 256‑21 to update the city’s master fee schedule and Resolution No. 256‑20 supporting the HCAOG regional housing needs allocation methodology. The consent calendar was approved, the TUTOC report item was postponed, and future meeting dates were set.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1583, CEQA exemption and building‑code updates (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 256‑21 updating the City’s master fee schedule (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 256‑20 supporting HCAOG RHNA methodology with staff amendments (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved the consent calendar items A‑D (unanimous voice vote)
• Postponed the Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee report to later in the agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Cancelled the regular council meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025 (general consensus)
• Scheduled a special meeting to elect mayor and vice mayor on December 11, 2025 (general consensus)
• No council action taken on the public hearing regarding unmet transit needs

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The agenda for the Arcata Transportation Safety Committee regular meeting on November 18, 2025 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a placeholder with no descriptions, categories, or attachments. No decisions or discussions are specified.

Energy Committee - Regular Meeting

The Energy Committee will meet to approve the 2026 meeting schedule and receive an introduction from the Redwood Coast Energy Authority Executive Director. The body will also receive updates from the Redwood Coast Energy Authority.

• Adoption of 2026 Energy Committee Meeting Calendar
• Introduction from Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) Executive Director, Beth Burks
• Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) updates

The Energy Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. It also voted to move item 6B to a future agenda. Finally, the committee adopted the 2026 meeting calendar by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved continuation of item 6B to a future agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted 2026 Energy Committee meeting calendar (unanimous voice vote)

Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Management Committee will adopt the 2026 meeting calendar and review the Draft Spotted Owl Resource Plan, considering collaboration with adjacent landowners on barred owl management. Members will receive reports on the 2025 timber harvest (NTO #24), verification of 2026 carbon projects (CAR 575, CAR 694, CAR 935), and Redwood Park boundary management. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and scheduling future meetings.

• Adopt 2026 Forest Management Committee meeting calendar
• Review Draft Spotted Owl Resource Plan and consider barred owl management collaboration
• Report on Completed Timber Harvest 2025 (NTO #24)
• Report on Carbon Project Verification 2026 (CAR 575, CAR 694, CAR 935)
• Report on Redwood Park Boundary Management

The Forest Management Committee approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It adopted the 2026 committee meeting calendar, also unanimously. The committee unanimously approved a motion to recognize the biological significance of barred owl management and to support city staff collaboration with adjacent landowners.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote; Ayes: Furniss, Hagans, Halligan, Kelly, Valachovic; absent: Hoffman, Naylor)
• Adopted 2026 Forest Management Committee meeting calendar (unanimous voice vote; Ayes: Furniss, Hagans, Halligan, Kelly, Valachovic; absent: Hoffman, Naylor)
• Recognized biological significance of barred owl management and supported staff collaboration with adjacent landowners (unanimous voice vote; Ayes: Furniss, Hagans, Halligan, Kelly, Valachovic; absent: Hoffman, Naylor)
• Directed staff to bring the draft Spotted Owl Resource Plan back for additional discussion/presentation (by general consensus)

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will receive a presentation from Marisa McGrew of the Wiyot Tribe regarding 6PPD-Q sampling. Members are also expected to adopt the meeting calendar for 2026.

• Presentation from Marisa McGrew (Wiyot Tribe) on 6PPD-Q Sampling in Wiyot Waters
• Adoption of the 2026 Wetlands & Creeks Meeting Calendar

The Wetlands and Creeks Committee approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote, with two members absent. The committee also adopted the 2026 Wetlands & Creeks meeting calendar by unanimous voice vote, with the same two absences. Additionally, the committee received a presentation from Marisa McGrew of the Wiyot Tribe on 6PPD‑Q sampling in Wiyot Waters.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote, 2 absences)
• Adopted 2026 Wetlands & Creeks meeting calendar (unanimous voice vote, 2 absences)

Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will review the development history and community input regarding Ennes Park and its expansion. The body will also adopt the 2026 meeting calendar and receive progress reports on several city projects.

• Review of Ennes Park and Ennes Park Expansion development history and community input
• Adoption of 2026 Parks & Recreation Meeting Calendar
• Construction progress report on Annie & Mary Trail
• Construction progress report on Community Center reroof and solar
• Updates on Call for Art and public parking

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It approved revisiting the Ennes Park improvement topic as part of Measure A goal setting, also unanimously. The committee adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, moving the November meeting from the 11th to the 18th, again by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved September 10, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revisiting Ennes Park as part of Measure A goal setting (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Parks & Recreation meeting calendar, changed November date to the 18th (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or projects are listed for this meeting.

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will meet in a special session to discuss real property negotiations and potential litigation. These items are scheduled for closed session, with reports to follow in the public session.

• Negotiation of price and terms for vacant property near 16th Street (APNs 020-201-013 and 020-011-006)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

The council met on November 5, 2025, and discussed a vacant property near 16th Street and a potential litigation case, but reported no outcomes. City Manager Perry announced the settlement of Claim No. 1 with GRS Construction for the Old Arcata Road Project for $84,207.72. No votes or formal actions were taken.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council meeting on November 5, 2025 will consider routine items on the consent calendar, including vehicle purchases and personnel pay resolutions. Council members will also vote on new business to allocate up to $371,717 of opioid settlement funds for temporary shelter and wrap‑around services for unsheltered and substance‑use‑disorder individuals. Additional agenda items include adopting resolutions to reimburse water and wastewater capital expenses from bond proceeds and initiating the Proposition 218 process for rate adjustments.

• Approve purchase of five 2026 Hybrid Ford Mavericks, contract to Harper Motors for $185,240.30
• Approve purchase of four used Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from Bear River Rancheria for $180,000 plus $20,000 for set‑up costs
• Approve use of up to $371,717 opioid settlement funds for temporary shelter and wrap‑around services for unsheltered and SUD‑impacted individuals
• Adopt Resolution 256‑13 amending the class and pay resolution for hourly‑rated part‑time, temporary, and seasonal personnel
• Adopt Resolutions 256‑16 and 256‑17 declaring intent to reimburse the city for water and wastewater system capital expenses from bond proceeds

The council adopted a consent calendar and removed a pending water‑rate item from the agenda. It approved two resolutions to seek reimbursement of water and wastewater capital expenses from bond proceeds. It also approved the use of opioid settlement funds for emergency shelter and daytime shelter programs.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (items A‑H) – unanimous voice vote
• Removed Item B from Old Business, ending consideration of Resolution 256‑18 – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted Resolutions 256‑16 and 256‑17 to seek reimbursement of water and wastewater capital expenses – unanimous voice vote
• Approved purchase of five 2026 Hybrid Ford Mavericks, contract $185,240.30 to Harper Motors – unanimous voice vote
• Approved purchase of four used Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for $180,000 plus $20,000 set‑up costs – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted Resolution 256‑13 amending class and pay for hourly part‑time personnel – unanimous voice vote
• Approved $217,048 of opioid settlement funds for emergency shelter via Arcata House Partnership – unanimous voice vote
• Approved $154,669 of opioid settlement funds for daytime shelter services through OurSpace program – unanimous voice vote

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Use Permit, Minor Use Permit and Design Review for a wireless communication facility proposed by VB BTS III, LLC at 4300 West End Rd. The request is classified as a Class 3 new construction or conversion of small structures categorical exemption (File No. 245‑009‑UP‑MUP‑DR). The commission will also approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and adopt routine items on the consent calendar.

• Approve minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of October 14, 2025
• Adopt routine items on the consent calendar (enacted in one motion)
• Public hearing: consider Use Permit, Minor Use Permit and Design Review for VB BTS III, LLC wireless facility at 4300 West End Rd (File No. 245‑009‑UP‑MUP‑DR)
• Oral communications from the public on matters not on the agenda
• Business items (no specific agenda details provided)

The Planning Commission adopted the Consent Calendar and approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting, both unanimously. It then approved a Use Permit, Minor Use Permit and Design Review for VB BTS III, LLC's wireless communication facility, granting a CEQA categorical exemption. Senior Planner Mateer announced his retirement. The meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 14, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Use Permit, Minor Use Permit and Design Review for VB BTS III wireless facility at 4300 West End Rd (5-0)
• No items removed from Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Senior Planner Mateer retirement announced (informational)

Public Safety Committee – Regular Meeting

The agenda for the Arcata Public Safety Committee meeting on 2025-10-22 contains no listed items. No decisions, contracts, or hearings are specified. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items provided.

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Historic Landmarks Committee will meet on Oct 16, 2025 to consider agenda items including approval of minutes from the Aug 21, 2025 meeting and a review of the National Register of Historic Places application for the Arcata Plaza. The committee will also hear oral communications from the public, discuss any old business, and adjourn.

• Approve minutes of the Historic Landmarks Committee meeting held Aug 21, 2025
• Review National Register application for the Arcata Plaza (staff report and application documents attached)
• Oral communications from members of the public

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss real property negotiations. The meeting includes a closed session to negotiate price and terms for a specific property parcel.

• Closed session regarding Assessor's Parcel No. 507-081-038 with 42 Real Estate

The special City Council meeting on Oct. 15, 2025 was called to order at 5:30 p.m. and adjourned at 6:00 p.m. No public comments were received. A closed‑session conference with real‑property negotiators was held, but the council reported no outcomes.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation on a water and wastewater rate study and an update on Regional Housing Needs Allocation methodology. The body will also consider adopting a comprehensive update to the City’s Local Coastal Program.

• Contract of $115,190 to HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. for Roger’s Garage Affordable Housing Project
• Proposed $5,000 contribution and MOU for the Choose Humboldt Campaign
• Approval of the D Street Linear Park Exercise Equipment Enhancement Project
• Letter of support for a Conditional Use Permit modification for Ridgefield Events
• Adoption of the Comprehensive Update to the City’s Local Coastal Program

The council awarded a $115,190 contract to HELIX Environmental Planning for CEQA/NEPA services on the Roger's Garage affordable housing project, authorizing a 10% contingency and directing the city manager to execute documents (4‑0 voice vote, one member recused). Council also approved a memorandum of understanding and a $5,000 contribution to support the Choose Humboldt campaign (4‑0 voice vote, one member recused). The consent calendar items A‑F were adopted unanimously, and the public hearing on the comprehensive update to the Local Coastal Program was continued to March 4, 2026.

• Awarded $115,190 contract to HELIX Environmental Planning for CEQA/NEPA services (4‑0 voice vote, Atkins‑Salazar recused)
• Approved MOU for Choose Humboldt Campaign and $5,000 contribution (4‑0 voice vote, Matthews recused)
• Adopted Consent Calendar items A‑F unanimously
• Continued public hearing on Local Coastal Program update to March 4, 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved D Street Linear Park Exercise Equipment Enhancement Project (consent calendar)
• Approved Letter of Support to Humboldt County Board for Ridgefield Events (consent calendar)
• Approved waiver to read ordinances by title only (consent calendar)
• Approved minutes of City Council Special Meeting Oct 1, 2025 and regular meeting Oct 1, 2025 (consent calendar)

Transportation Safety Committee - Special Meeting

The Transportation Safety Committee will meet to review quarterly public safety data and approve the 2024/25 annual report. The committee will also receive public communications and discuss future agenda items regarding traffic calming and pedestrian planning.

• Action item to approve the 24/25 TSC Annual Report
• Q2 Collision Data Report presented by Lieutenant Luke Scown
• Q2 Quarter Street Story Report presented by Nia Tikoo
• Future agenda item: Traffic Calming Policy
• Future agenda item: Update the 2010 Pedestrian & Bike Master Plan

The Transportation Safety Committee approved the minutes of the September 16, 2025 meeting, correcting the staff liaison name. The committee also accepted the 2025 annual report with an amendment noting the bus system transfer and transit center closure.

• Approved meeting minutes with staff liaison correction (all ayes)
• Approved 2025 Transportation Safety Committee Annual Report with amendment (all ayes)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and initiate the adoption of a comprehensive update to the City's Local Coastal Program. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at 736 F Street.

• Approve minutes from August 12, 2025 meeting
• Initiate adoption of Local Coastal Program update
• Public comment available in person and via Zoom

The Commission adopted the consent calendar with unanimous approval. It approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. The hearing on the Comprehensive Update to the City’s Local Coastal Program was continued to the February 17, 2026 meeting.

• Adopted consent calendar (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Continued hearing on Comprehensive Update to Local Coastal Program to Feb 17, 2026 (6-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will consider routine items on the consent calendar and several major actions. Council members will vote to award a $549,711 contract to Lisa Wise Consulting for zoning updates and a $300,000 contract to Smith Group for the Reconnect Arcata Project. They will also adopt a resolution for the HOME Investment Partnership tenant‑based rental assistance program, ratify the employment agreement for Chief of Police Christian Ortega, and approve the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program.

• Award a $549,711 contract to Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. for zoning updates planning services
• Award a $300,000 contract to Smith Group, Inc. for planning, outreach, and design for the Reconnect Arcata Project
• Adopt Resolution No. 256-12 approving guidelines for the HOME Investment Partnership tenant‑based rental assistance program
• Ratify the employment agreement with Christian Ortega as Chief of Police (Oct 12 2025 – Oct 31 2029)
• Approve the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Book

The council voted 4‑1 to award a $300,000 contract to Smith Group for planning and design of the Reconnect Arcata Project and authorized the city manager to execute the documents. It also unanimously ratified the employment agreement for Chief of Police Christian Ortega (term Oct 12 2025‑Oct 31 2029). Additional items approved by unanimous voice vote included a zoning‑updates contract for $549,711, guidelines for the HOME Investment Partnership TBRA program, the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program book, and a letter supporting the League of Women Voters.

• Award $300,000 Smith Group contract for Reconnect Arcata Project (4‑1 voice vote)
• Ratify employment agreement with Chief of Police Christian Ortega (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve $549,711 zoning‑updates planning services contract to Lisa Wise Consulting (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopt Resolution 256-12 approving HOME Investment Partnership TBRA guidelines (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program book (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve signing of League of Women Voters letter (unanimous voice vote)
• Waive reading of ordinance text and consent to read by title only (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve minutes of September 2025 special and regular council meetings (unanimous voice vote)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council special meeting will include a closed‑session discussion on a threat to public services or facilities, with input from the Police Department, Chief Bart Silvers, and City Manager Merritt Perry. It will also hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel regarding an anticipated litigation case. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed‑session: Threat to public services or facilities – consultation with Arcata Police Department, Chief Bart Silvers, and City Manager Merritt Perry
• Closed‑session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation – one potential case

The council held a special meeting on October 1, 2025. No public comment was received. Closed‑session items on a potential litigation case and a threat to public services were discussed, but the mayor reported no outcomes. The meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m. with no substantive actions taken.

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Wetlands and Creeks Committee will meet to elect its leadership for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The body will also receive a presentation on fish and water quality monitoring results for two local creeks.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
• Presentation by Darren Ward on Fish and Water Quality Monitoring Results in Janes Creek and Jolly Giant Creek

The Wetlands & Creeks Committee approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote (four ayes, two absences). The members re‑elected Hawkins as chair and elected Held as vice chair for fiscal year 2025‑2026, also by unanimous voice vote. The Adopt‑a‑Park application for the Grotzman Creek Detention Basin submitted by Asia Brunell and Sunny Brae Middle School was approved.

• Approved May 22, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous voice vote, 4 ayes, 2 absent)
• Re‑elected Hawkins as chair for FY 2025/2026 (unanimous voice vote, 4 ayes, 2 absent)
• Elected Held as vice chair for FY 2025/2026 (unanimous voice vote, 4 ayes, 2 absent)
• Approved Adopt‑a‑Park application for Grotzman Creek Detention Basin

Public Safety Committee – Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or decisions listed for this meeting.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will consider several items, including a $500,000 contract award to Smith Group, Inc. for planning and outreach for the Reconnect Arcata Project. The Council will also act on a $327,870 contract amendment to GHD, Inc. for design work on the US 101 and Sunset Avenue interchange, and adopt resolutions on housing allocation guidelines, a community benefits program, and a public‑hearing request for costs at 2579 Baldwin Street.

• Award a $500,000 contract to Smith Group, Inc. for planning, outreach, and preliminary design of the Reconnect Arcata Project
• Approve a $327,870 contract amendment to GHD, Inc. for additional engineering and design services for the US 101 and Sunset Avenue Interchange Improvements Project
• Adopt Resolution No. 256‑10 adopting Permanent Local Housing Allocation Owner‑Occupied Rehabilitation Program Guidelines (CEQA exempt)
• Adopt Resolution No. 256‑11 establishing the Community Benefits Program (CEQA exempt)
• Hold a public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 256‑05 confirming $10,686.44 costs for abating nuisance conditions at 2579 Baldwin Street and approving collection as a special assessment

The City Council adopted the consent calendar, approving several routine items including housing guidelines and contract amendments. It also adopted Resolution No. 256‑05, confirming $10,686.44 in city costs for abating nuisance conditions at 2579 Baldwin Street and authorizing collection via a special assessment. A $500,000 contract for the Reconnect Arcata Project was tabled, and no action was taken on the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program update.

• Waived reading of ordinance texts – approved (consent calendar)
• Approved minutes of the Sep 3 special and regular council meetings – approved
• Adopted Resolution No. 256‑10 establishing permanent local housing allocation guidelines – approved
• Awarded $327,870 contract amendment to GHD, Inc. for US 101 and Sunset Avenue interchange improvements – approved
• Reappointed Jim Zoellick to the Energy Committee for a three‑year term ending Sep 30 2028 – approved
• Reappointed Jill MacDonald and Jeanette Cooper to the Historic Landmarks Committee for terms ending Sep 30 2028 – approved
• Approved $86,681.60 contract amendment to GHD, Inc. for professional services on the Annie and Mary Trail project – approved
• Adopted Resolution No. 256‑05 confirming $10,686.44 city costs for Baldwin Street nuisance abatement and authorizing a special assessment – adopted

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will meet in a special session to conduct closed-session conferences with legal counsel. These discussions concern existing and anticipated litigation.

• Closed session: City of Arcata v. AO Kiriki Ben Tut Malik Silkiss; and Marc Delany, et al. (Case CV2401719)
• Closed session: Fareed Atiq Ahmed v. City of Arcata, Arcata City Council, et al. (Case CV2501603)
• Closed session: Discussion regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

The Arcata City Council convened a special meeting on September 17, 2025. The agenda consisted of closed‑session legal counsel conferences regarding existing and anticipated litigation. The mayor reported that there was nothing to report out from any of these items. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were taken.

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will approve the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting, receive quarterly public safety and street‑story reports, and hear public oral and written communications. It will discuss an update on traffic‑calming and parking in the Windsong neighborhood and consider parking issues on Eye Street, Todd Court, and Larson Park. A new action item will address the 2024‑2025 Transportation Safety Committee annual report.

• Approve minutes of the July 15, 2025 Transportation Safety Committee meeting
• Discussion – Windsong Neighborhood Traffic Calming/Parking Update
• Action Item – 24/25 TSC Annual Report
• Discussion – Parking on Eye St, Todd Ct, and Larson Park
• Future agenda item – Traffic Calming Policy

The Transportation Safety Committee approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee voted to hold a special meeting on October 14, 2025 in place of the regular meeting. The committee approved adding Eye St and Todd Ct to Zone B preferential parking for residents. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved special meeting on 10/14/25 (all ayes)
• Approved adding Eye St and Todd Ct to Zone B preferential parking (all ayes)

Energy Committee - Special Meeting

The Energy Committee will review energy assessment reports for city facilities and Foodworks prepared by the Redwood Coast Energy Authority. The committee is also scheduled to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

• Review of City Facilities Energy Assessment Reports by Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA)
• Review of Foodworks Combined Energy Report 2025
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2025/2026

The committee approved the July 21, 2025 Energy Committee minutes by unanimous voice vote. It also re‑elected Winkler as chair and Alstone as vice chair for fiscal year 2025/2026, again by unanimous voice vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 21, 2025 Energy Committee minutes (unanimous voice vote; Ayes: Winkler, Alstone, Stockwell, Zoellick; Absent: Buckwalter, Paliaga)
• Re‑elected Winkler as chair and Alstone as vice chair for FY 2025/2026 (unanimous voice vote; Ayes: Winkler, Alstone, Stockwell, Zoellick; Absent: Buckwalter, Paliaga)

Energy 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.

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will discuss sending a letter to CalPERS regarding divestment. The body will also consider adopting a resolution supporting the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

• Consideration of a letter to CalPERS urging divestment
• Consideration of Resolution No. 256-07 supporting humanitarian aid to Gaza
• Approval of remote participation for Councilmember Atkins-Salazar

The council unanimously approved Councilmember Atkins‑Salazar’s remote participation for the meeting under Assembly Bill 2449. It also accepted a letter urging CalPERS to divest. Finally, the council adopted Resolution No. 256‑07 supporting safe, unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

• Approved Councilmember Atkins‑Salazar’s remote participation (5‑0)
• Accepted letter to CalPERS urging divestment (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 256‑07 supporting humanitarian aid to Gaza (5‑0)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator meeting will begin with roll call and oral communications, then approve the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. A public hearing will be held to approve a Minor Use Permit for the Arcata Animal Hospital facility expansion and parking improvements at 1300 Giuntoli Lane. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Approve minutes of the Zoning Administrator meeting held on May 22, 2025
• Approve a Minor Use Permit for Arcata Animal Hospital expansion and parking improvements at 1300 Giuntoli Lane
• Conduct a public hearing with required ex parte disclosures

Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee - Special Meeting

The Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee will discuss the financial oversight of Measure H expenditures as directed by City Council Resolution # 245-37. The committee will also receive a report from the City Engineer regarding street projects.

• Discussion on financial oversight of Measure H expenditures
• City Engineer report on FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 street projects
• Approval of August 26, 2025 meeting minutes

The Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee held a special meeting on September 11, 2025, where City Engineer Netra Khatri reported on FY 2024‑25 street projects and FY 2025‑26 budget items. Members discussed the completion of the Old Arcata Road project, the South Arcata Multi‑Modal Safety Improvements Plan, safety upgrades at 11th and K Streets, and the declining Paving Condition Index. The committee noted that Measure G, gas tax revenues, SB‑1, and Caltrans funding are insufficient to maintain the current PCI. No formal approvals, denials, or other decisions were recorded.

Forest Management Committee - Special Meeting

The Forest Management Committee will meet to elect leadership for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and review the 2025 Annual Report. The meeting includes a field trip to Jacoby Creek Forest for post-harvest inspections.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Review and action on the 2025 Forest Management Committee Annual Report
• Post-harvest inspection of NTO #23 and NTO #25 at Jacoby Creek Forest

The Forest Management Committee approved the July 31, 2025 meeting minutes and changed agenda item 6C to replace a cancelled field trip with a post‑harvest inspection presentation. Members re‑elected Furniss as chair and Halligan as vice chair for FY 2025‑2026. The 2025 Annual Report was accepted with specified edits and a condition for further review by the chair.

• Approved July 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote, 2 absent)
• Modified agenda item 6C to cancel field trip and view post‑harvest inspection presentation (unanimous voice vote, 2 absent)
• Re‑elected Furniss as committee chair (unanimous voice vote, 2 absent)
• Re‑elected Halligan as vice chair (unanimous voice vote, 2 absent)
• Accepted 2025 Annual Report with edits and condition for further chair review (unanimous voice vote, 2 absent)
• Cancelled field trip due to inclement weather and presented slide show of 2024 harvest activities

Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will approve the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes and hear public oral communications. It will elect a chair and vice chair for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. The committee will also receive reports on several park projects and community events.

• Elect Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2025‑2026
• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report on Carlson Park Skate Spot
• Report on Annie & Mary Trail Construction
• Report on Redwood Park Restroom Opening

The committee approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. Kell III was elected chair and Lane was reelected vice chair for fiscal year 2025‑2026, also by unanimous voice vote. The committee received reports on various park projects and upcoming events.

• Approved July 9, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Kell III as Chair of Parks and Recreation Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Reelected Lane as Vice Chair of Parks and Recreation Committee (unanimous voice vote)

City Council - Study Session

The Arcata City Council will hold a study session to receive and discuss the Arcata Fire District’s Standards of Coverage Report. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for informational review. Public comment is limited to agenda items at the start of the meeting.

• Receive Arcata Fire District’s Standards of Coverage Report (Staff Report and attachment).

The City Council and Arcata Fire District held a joint study session and reviewed the Fire District’s Standards of Coverage Report. By general consensus, the council and directors instructed staff to investigate ways to develop a task force. They also agreed to limit additional public comment to three minutes per speaker. No formal votes or resolutions were recorded.

• Directed staff to explore ways to develop a task force (consensus)
• Allowed additional public comment limited to three minutes per speaker (consensus)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

City Council - Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a special meeting on September 3, 2025. After a brief public comment period, the council entered a closed session for a conference with legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation and significant exposure to litigation, referencing one potential case under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). No other agenda items were selected or discussed.

• Call to order
• Public comment period limited to agenda items
• Closed session conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation (one potential case)
• Closed session reports – same litigation discussion
• Adjournment

The council met in a closed session to discuss a potential litigation case. No report or decision was issued from the closed session. The meeting adjourned without any substantive actions.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will consider a series of routine items on the consent calendar, including adopting Ordinance No. 1582 on service animals and dog licenses, and two resolutions updating stop‑sign and one‑way‑street designations. The council will also vote to approve a $7,111,503 construction contract with Granite Construction for the Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project, a $174,073.73 purchase of a Rapidview Lateral Launch System, and a grant application to the Ocean Protection Council Sea Level Rise Adaptation program.

• Approve and award a $7,111,503 construction contract to Granite Construction for the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1582 amending the municipal code on service animals and dog licenses
• Adopt Resolution No. 256-08 amending stop‑sign street designations
• Adopt Resolution No. 256-09 amending one‑way street and alley designations
• Approve a $174,073.73 purchase contract for a Rapidview Lateral Launch System

The Arcata City Council adopted a construction contract worth $7,111,503 for the Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project. It also approved several ordinances, a grant application, a purchase contract, and a special event permit. All actions were approved by voice vote, with one item passing 4‑0 with one abstention.

• Approved $7,111,503 construction contract for Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1582 amending dog‑related code (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $174,073.73 purchase contract for Rapidview Lateral Launch System (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved bi‑weekly report on disbursements (4‑0 voice vote, 1 abstention)
• Approved grant application to Ocean Protection Council SB1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 256-09 designating one‑way streets and alleys (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved special event permit for SunnyBrae Porchfest on Oct 25, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Consent Calendar items A, B, C, E, H, I (unanimous voice vote)

Public Safety Committee – Regular Meeting

The Arcata Public Safety Committee is scheduled to hold its regular meeting on August 27, 2025. The agenda is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific items or votes recorded.

• Meeting listed as procedural boilerplate
• No specific agenda items or votes recorded
• Scheduled for August 27, 2025

Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee - Special Meeting

The Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee will review several reports, including a police department FY 2024‑25 report, the annual transactions and use tax revenue and expenditure report, and a sales tax update from HdL Companies. The committee will also discuss financial oversight of Measure H expenditures as directed by City Council Resolution #245‑37. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Report for FY 2024‑25 from the Arcata Police Department
• FY 2024‑25 Annual Report on the Status of Transactions and Use Tax Revenues and Expenditures
• City of Arcata Sales Tax Update from HdL Companies (1st Quarter 2025)
• Discussion on Financial Oversight of the Measure H Expenditures per Resolution #245‑37

The Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee heard a police department FY 2024-25 report, an annual tax revenue and expenditure report, a sales tax update, and a discussion on financial oversight of Measure H. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission meeting agenda for August 26, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the agenda. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Historic Landmarks Committee - Special Meeting

The Historic Landmarks Committee will first approve the minutes from its May 15, 2025 meeting. It will then review the Monroe Barn Report and photos and decide what action, if any, is needed. After the review, members will take a field trip to the Monroe Barn site at 2299 Old Arcata Rd. to see the property in person.

• Approve minutes of the Historic Landmarks Committee meeting held May 15, 2025
• Review Monroe Barn Report and photos and take action as appropriate
• Field trip to Monroe Barn site at 2299 Old Arcata Rd., Bayside, CA

The committee approved the minutes of the May 15, 2025 Historic Landmarks Committee meeting by a 3‑0 majority vote. No other actions were taken during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

• Approved May 15, 2025 Historic Landmarks Committee minutes (3-0)

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

The agenda for the Arcata Historic Landmarks Committee regular meeting on August 21, 2025 contains no specific items, only standard placeholders and procedural sections.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will consider several routine items on the consent calendar, including approvals of past meeting minutes and a bi‑weekly cash disbursement report. Major decisions include approving the purchase of three 2026 Hybrid Ford Police Interceptors and awarding the contract to Harper Motors, and adopting an addendum and easement for the Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project. The council will also consider a planned development amendment for Trillium Creek and introduce Ordinance No. 1582 to amend dog‑related code provisions.

• Approve purchase of three 2026 Hybrid Ford Police Interceptors and award contract to Harper Motors for $178,372.44
• Approve the Arcata Community Forest Bike Skills Park Project
• Adopt addendum and public access easement for the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project
• Adopt environmental review exemption and amend the Trillium Creek Planned Development Permit
• Introduce Ordinance No. 1582 amending the municipal code on service animals and dog licenses

The council adopted the consent calendar by unanimous voice vote, which included several approvals. It approved the purchase of three 2026 Hybrid Ford Police Interceptors and awarded the contract to Harper Motors for $178,372.44. The council also adopted an environmental review exemption and amended the Trillium Creek Planned Development Permit, and it approved an amendment to the municipal code changing "assistance dog" to "service dog" while introducing Ordinance No. 1582 on dog regulations.

• Adopted consent calendar (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of three 2026 Hybrid Ford Police Interceptors, contract to Harper Motors for $178,372.44 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Arcata Community Forest Bike Skills Park Project (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Section 15061(b)(3) environmental review exemption and amended Trillium Creek Planned Development Permit (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amendment replacing "assistance dog" with "service dog" in municipal code (unanimous voice vote)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1582 amending code on dogs at large, service animals, licenses, and impoundment (unanimous voice vote)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting primarily focused on closed session items. These include real estate negotiations, a personnel evaluation, and legal counsel regarding potential litigation.

• Negotiation of price and terms for vacant property near 16th Street (APNs 020-201-013 and 020-011-006)
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case with significant exposure to litigation

The Arcata City Council met on August 20, 2025 in a special session. Closed‑session items on a vacant property near 16th Street, the City Manager’s performance evaluation, and a potential litigation case were discussed, but the mayor reported that there was nothing to report out from any of these items. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The provided agenda for the Arcata Transportation Safety Committee regular meeting on 2025-08-19 contains no listed items or descriptions. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda document.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review a resolution regarding a public access easement and a recommendation for a Community Benefits Program. The body will also approve minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution PC-25-05: Donation of a public access easement over portions of APN 504-201-010 and 504-201-011
• Resolution PC-25-06: Recommendation of a Community Benefits Program to the City Council

The Arcata Planning Commission adopted the Consent Calendar and approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It also adopted Resolution PC-25-05, confirming a public access easement on Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District property. Additionally, the commission adopted Resolution PC-25-06, recommending a Community Benefits Program to the City Council. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (6-0)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution PC-25-05 on public access easement (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution PC-25-06 recommending community benefits program (6-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will vote on several consent‑calendar items, including two contract awards, a fire‑hazard zoning ordinance, a memorandum of understanding for a transit project, a resolution on employee pay, and approval of skate‑spot project plans. All items are presented for a single motion unless a council member moves to remove any for separate discussion. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and a report on cash disbursements.

• Award a $95,739.62 contract to GHD, Inc. for environmental monitoring for the Annie and Mary Trail Project
• Award a $162,600 contract to Northpoint Consulting Group, Inc. for engineering services for the First Street Lift Station Improvement Project
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1580 adding Section 3200 to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Humboldt County Association of Governments for the PAACT transit project
• Adopt Resolution No. 256-06 amending class and pay for International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3 employees

The Arcata City Council adopted the consent calendar by a unanimous voice vote. It approved the July 16 meeting minutes, a skate‑spot project plan, a salary‑pay resolution, a transit partnership MOU, a fire‑hazard ordinance, and awarded two contracts for trail monitoring and lift‑station engineering.

• Adopted consent calendar (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 16, 2025 special and regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Carlson Park Skate Spot Project Plans (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 256‑06 amending IUOE Local 3 pay and authorizing mayor to sign (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Humboldt County Association of Governments for PAACT project (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1580 adding fire‑hazard severity zones to municipal code (unanimous)
• Awarded $95,739.62 contract to GHD, Inc. for Annie and Mary Trail environmental monitoring (unanimous)
• Awarded $162,600 contract to Northpoint Consulting Group, Inc. for First Street Lift Station engineering (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council convened a special meeting on August 6, 2025. The agenda consisted of standard procedural items and two closed‑session topics: a conference with labor negotiators from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3, and an employee performance evaluation of the City Manager. No public decisions or contracts were presented.

• Closed‑session conference with International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3
• Closed‑session employee performance evaluation of the City Manager
• Public comment period
• Call to order
• Adjournment

The Arcata City Council met in a special session on August 6, 2025. Closed‑session discussions with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3 and the City Manager’s performance evaluation were reported as having no outcomes to report. The council adjourned at 6:01 p.m. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled.

Forest Management Committee - Special Meeting

The Forest Management Committee will meet at 7:00 AM, approve the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes, hear oral comments, and then conduct a field trip to the Arcata Community Forest Tract to evaluate potential elder trees and a proposed bicycle skills park. The field trip will conclude the meeting, after which future agenda items such as post‑harvest inspections and the 2024 annual report are noted. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the Forest Management Committee special meeting on June 5, 2025
• Field trip to Arcata Community Forest Tract to assess potential elder trees and a bicycle skills park (see ACF Bike Skills Park_7_21_25.pdf)
• Future agenda item: post‑harvest inspection of NTO #23 & NTO #25 at Jacoby Creek Forest
• Future agenda item: review the 2024 Forest Management Committee Annual Report
• Next meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025

The Forest Management Committee approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 special meeting. The motion was made by Halligan, seconded by Naylor, and passed by a unanimous voice vote with one member absent. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote, 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)

City Council - Study Session

The City Council will hold a joint study session with the Board of Directors of the Arcata Fire District. The primary purpose of the meeting is to receive and discuss the Arcata Fire District’s Standards of Coverage Report.

• Receipt of the Arcata Fire District’s Standards of Coverage Report

The Arcata City Council and Arcata Fire District Board held a joint study session on July 30, 2025. No action was taken on any agenda item, including the Fire District’s Standards of Coverage Report (Item 4‑a). Public comment was extended to include items not on the agenda, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:31 p.m.

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider awarding a contract to Civic Possible for the update of the Economic Strategic Plan. The council will also review a bi-weekly report on cash disbursements.

• Proposed contract award to Civic Possible for the Economic Strategic Plan Update
• Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements for the period 7.5.25-7.18.25

The council approved the consent calendar with a 4‑0 voice vote, one member absent. It also approved awarding a $122,525 contract to Civic Possible for the Economic Strategic Plan update, authorizing an increase up to $140,904, also by a 4‑0 voice vote with one absence.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0 voice vote, 1 absent)
• Awarded $122,525 contract to Civic Possible for Economic Strategic Plan update (4-0 voice vote, 1 absent)
• Authorized contract increase up to $140,904 for unforeseen contingencies (4-0 voice vote, 1 absent)

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Public Safety Committee – Regular Meeting

The Public Safety Committee agenda for July 23, 2025 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a use permit for a business. The body will also review minutes from the July 8, 2025, meeting.

• Use Permit for Baker, dba Hounds of Humboldt at 148 South G Street, Suite 1 (File No. 245-036-UP)
• Adoption of a Class 3 CEQA exemption for the 148 South G Street project

The commission adopted the consent calendar, which included approval of the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a use permit for Baker, dba Hounds of Humboldt at 148 South G Street, Suite 1, and granted a Class 3 CEQA categorical exemption. Both actions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (including approval of July 8 minutes) – passed 5-0
• Approved Use Permit for Hounds of Humboldt (148 South G Street, Suite 1) with Class 3 CEQA exemption – passed 5-0

Energy Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Energy Committee will conduct roll call, approve the May 19 meeting minutes, and hear oral comments from the public. It will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for fiscal year 2025/26, review and adopt the 2024 Energy Committee Annual Report, and designate a member to present the report to the City Council on August 6, 2025. The committee will also consider staff feedback on the Climate Resiliency Framework and receive updates from the Redwood Coast Energy Authority.

• Review and approve the 2024 Energy Committee Annual Report and designate a presenter for Council
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2025/26
• Receive staff report on Climate Resiliency Framework and provide feedback
• Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) updates
• Set future meeting date for September 15, 2025

The committee approved the 2024 Energy Committee Annual Report and designated Chair Winkler to present it to the City Council. It also approved moving the Redwood Coast Energy Authority updates ahead of old business and ratified the May 19 special meeting minutes. The election of Chair and Vice Chair was deferred to the September 15, 2025 meeting.

• Approved May 19, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved moving RCEA updates before old business (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2024 Energy Committee Annual Report and designated Chair Winkler to present (unanimous voice vote)
• Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to September 15, 2025 meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will consider a series of routine and substantive items, including a consent calendar, several ordinances and resolutions, and two major contracts. The council will vote to award a $554,528.02 contract to Michael A. Roberts Construction for roofing and solar work at the Arcata Community Center. Additional actions include adopting Ordinance No. 1580 to designate fire‑hazard severity zones, adopting a storm‑water drainage maintenance fee resolution, and approving an $89,246 contract with Cal Poly Humboldt for services at the wastewater treatment facility.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 1580 designating fire‑hazard severity zones.
• Accept a $5,000 donation from Friends of the Arcata Marsh for a marsh groundskeeper/forest technician position.
• Approve and award a $554,528.02 contract to Michael A. Roberts Construction for Arcata Community Center roofing and solar installation.
• Approve and award an $89,246 contract to Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation for academic/engineering services at the Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facility.
• Adopt Resolution No. 256‑01 establishing the FY 2025/2026 storm‑water drainage maintenance fee for non‑tax‑exempt parcels.

The Arcata City Council adopted the consent calendar, approving several ordinances, a donation, and two construction contracts. It also approved a corrected amendment to the meeting minutes. The council approved an agreement with Humboldt Made to host Friday Night Markets on September 5, 12, and 26, and continued the public hearing on the Local Coastal Program update to October 15, 2025.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (all items except Item C) – 4-0 voice vote, one absence
• Approved Ordinance No. 1580 adding fire hazard severity zones – 4-0 voice vote
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Friends of the Arcata Marsh – 4-0 voice vote
• Approved $554,528.02 construction contract for Arcata Community Center roofing and solar – 4-0 voice vote
• Approved $89,246 contract to Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation for wastewater services – 4-0 voice vote
• Approved amendment to Item C (minutes correction) – 4-0 voice vote, one absence
• Approved agreement with Humboldt Made to host Friday Night Markets on Sept 5, 12, 26 – 4-0 voice vote, one absence
• Continued public hearing on Comprehensive Update to Local Coastal Program to Oct 15, 2025 – 4-0 voice vote, one absence

City Council - Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss negotiations for a vacant property near 16th Street and to review the ongoing litigation in City of Arcata v. Citizens in Support of Measure M. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion among council members, the City Manager, and legal counsel.

• Closed session conference with real property negotiators about vacant property near 16th Street (Assessor's Parcel Nos. 020-201-013 and 020-011-006).
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding City of Arcata v. Citizens in Support of Measure M (Case No. A170957).

The council convened at 5:15 p.m., heard brief public comment, and entered closed session to discuss a vacant property near 16th Street and an ongoing litigation case (City of Arcata v. Citizens in Support of Measure M). Mayor Stillman reported that there was nothing to report from either closed‑session item. The meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m. with no decisions made.

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Transportation Safety Committee will review the 1st Quarter Collision Data Report and the 1st Quarter Street Story Report, hear public oral and written comments, and receive a presentation updating the South Arcata Multi-Modal Safety Improvement Plan. No formal actions are listed on the agenda; the update is for information and future discussion.

• Presentation – South Arcata Multi-Modal Safety Improvement Plan (SAMSIP) Update (New Business)
• 1st Quarter Collision Data Report (Quarterly Public Safety Report)
• 1st Quarter Street Story Report (Quarterly Street Story Report)
• Public oral and written communications (emails and comment PDFs submitted)
• Future agenda items: Traffic Calming Policy, Public Education on Bulb‑outs, Update the 2010 Pedestrian & Bike Master Plan

The Transportation Safety Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting, with one member absent. The committee also voted unanimously to postpone review of the quarterly public safety and street story reports to the next regular meeting. Staff reported that an additional $25,000 was awarded for striping in the 2025‑26 budget.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, 5‑0, Straka absent)
• Postponed review of quarterly public safety and street story reports to next meeting (unanimous, 5‑0, Straka absent)

Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Management Committee agenda for July 10, 2025 contains no listed items; only standard procedural headings are present.

Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider the design for a new skate spot at Carlson Park and decide whether to take action. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving May 14, 2025 minutes, hearing public comments, and setting the next meeting date for September 10, 2025.

• Review Carlson Park Skate Spot Design and take action as appropriate
• Approve minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting
• Oral communications from members of the public
• Set future meeting date: September 10, 2025
• Agenda modifications (if any)

The committee approved the 60% design for the Carlson Park skate spot by a unanimous voice vote (ayes: Coles, Heath, Peloso, Quarles; noes: none; absent: Earle, Lane, Kell III). The meeting also approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025, committee meeting with the same vote tally. No old business or agenda modifications were reported.

• Approved May 14, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Carlson Park skate spot 60% design (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend approval of a comprehensive update to the Arcata Local Coastal Program. The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Public hearing for the Comprehensive Update to the Arcata Local Coastal Program
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission adopted the consent calendar, which included approval of the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The public hearing on the comprehensive update to the Arcata Local Coastal Program was postponed to the regular meeting on October 14, 2025. Commissioners elected Vice‑Chair Simmons as Chair and Commissioner Strickland as Vice‑Chair.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved June 10, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Comprehensive Update to Arcata Local Coastal Program hearing to Oct 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected Vice‑Chair Simmons as Chair and Commissioner Strickland as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council agenda for July 2, 2025 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a placeholder with empty fields and no decisions or discussions recorded. Therefore, no specific actions, proposals, or hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

City Council - Study Session

The City Council and Planning Commission will meet for a joint study session to discuss land use and housing policies. The session focuses on coastal programming, regional housing allocations, and building reforms.

• Discussion of Local Coastal Program
• Discussion of Regional Housing Needs Allocation and Housing Element Process
• Discussion of Single-Stair Building Reform

The council took no action on the Local Coastal Program after a presentation. By general consensus, the council and planning commission agreed to support a shared burden within the county while continuing to support infill housing. The council also directed staff to begin work on the single‑stair building reform outreach as outlined by Director Loya. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

• No action taken on Local Coastal Program (presentation only)
• Council and Planning Commission agreed by general consensus to support shared burden within the county and continue supporting infill housing
• Council directed staff to begin work on single‑stair building reform outreach as outlined by Director Loya (general consensus)

City Council - Special Meeting

The council will consider items on the consent calendar. One item is a bi‑weekly cash disbursement report for the period June 7‑June 20, 2025. The other item is the adoption of a successor Memorandum of Understanding for July 1, 2025‑June 30, 2027 with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 3, and a resolution to amend class and pay for those represented employees, authorizing the mayor to execute the documents. All items are routine and will be voted on together unless removed for separate discussion.

• Bi‑weekly cash disbursement report for June 7‑June 20, 2025
• Adopt successor MOU for July 1, 2025‑June 30, 2027 with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 3
• Resolution No. 245‑51 to amend class and pay for Operating Engineers Local 3 employees and authorize mayor to execute documents

The Arcata City Council approved the consent calendar items A–B, including the bi‑weekly report on disbursements and a memorandum of understanding for the International Union of Operating Engineers. The motion passed with a four‑to‑zero voice vote; Vice Mayor White was absent. No other actions were taken before the meeting adjourned.

• Adopted consent calendar items A–B (4-0 voice vote, 1 absent)
• Approved bi‑weekly report on disbursements (part of consent calendar)
• Approved successor memorandum of understanding for IUOE Local No. 3 (part of consent calendar)

Public Safety Committee – Regular Meeting

The Arcata Public Safety Committee is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on June 25, 2025. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific items for decision.

• Regular Meeting
• Public Safety Committee
• Meeting Date: 2025-06-25
• Arcata, California

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 provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

City Council - Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council will hold a special meeting on June 18, 2025 at the City Manager's Conference Room, 736 F Street. The agenda includes a public comment period, a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators, and an adjournment. The closed session will focus on negotiations with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3, represented by agency negotiator Keira Vink. No items are listed for a vote or formal decision.

• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators for International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3 (Agency Negotiator: Keira Vink)
• Public comment period
• Call to order
• Adjournment

The council met in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3, represented by Keira Vink. No report or decision was issued from the closed session. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will consider several public‑hearing items, including the Roger’s Garage affordable‑housing project. It will adopt the FY 2025/26 proposed budget and establish the FY 2025/26 Gann appropriations limit while revising the FY 2024/25 limit. The Council will also approve the purchase of water meter boxes for $143,907.12 and introduce an ordinance creating fire‑hazard severity zones.

• Approve purchase of water meter boxes from PACE Supply Corp. for $143,907.12
• Public hearing on Roger’s Garage affordable housing project
• Adopt FY 2025/26 budget (Resolution No. 245‑53)
• Establish FY 2025/26 Gann appropriations limit and revise FY 2024/25 limit (Resolution No. 245‑52)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 1580 designating fire‑hazard severity zones

The council unanimously adopted the FY 2025/26 proposed budget and set the FY 2025/26 appropriations limit while revising the FY 2024/25 limit. It also approved a water‑meter purchase of $143,907.12, adopted resolutions on delinquent garbage liens and a Community Development Block Grant application, and introduced an ordinance designating fire‑hazard severity zones. The meeting cancelled the July 2, 2025 council session and confirmed upcoming joint study sessions.

• Adopted FY 2025/26 proposed budget (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted FY 2025/26 appropriations limit and revised FY 2024/25 limit (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of water meter boxes – $143,907.12 (included in consent calendar, unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 245‑56 confirming 2024 delinquent garbage account fee lien list (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 245‑55 authorizing CD Block Grant application for business assistance (unanimous voice vote)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1580 adding fire‑hazard severity zones to the municipal code (unanimous voice vote)
• Reassigned Planning Commission Chair and reappointed Commissioner Amanda Hickey (unanimous voice vote)
• Cancelled July 2, 2025 City Council meeting (general consensus)

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Transportation Safety Committee will review quarterly public safety and street story reports. The meeting includes a presentation on the South Arcata Multi-Modal Safety Improvement Plan (SAMSIP) update.

• Presentation on South Arcata Multi-Modal Safety Improvement Plan (SAMSIP) Update
• 1st Quarter Public Safety Report
• 1st Quarter Steet Story Report
• Public communications regarding Windsong Neighborhood concerns and a parking request from Brooke Epperly

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to determine if updates to the 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) align with the Arcata 2045 General Plan. The body will also consider approving minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution PC-25-03: Finding updates to the 2025-2026 CIP consistent with the Arcata 2045 General Plan

The commission unanimously adopted the consent calendar, which included approval of the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously adopted Resolution PC‑25‑03, finding that updates to the 2025‑2026 Capital Improvement Program are consistent with the Arcata 2045 General Plan.

• Adopted consent calendar, including approval of May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution PC-25-03 updating 2025/2026 Capital Improvement Program (unanimous)

Forest Management Committee - Special Meeting

The Forest Management Committee will approve the minutes from its March 13, 2025 regular meeting, hear any oral communications, and conduct a field trip to the Jacoby Creek Forest for a pre‑harvest inspection of Timber Operation NTO #24. The agenda also includes discussion of future field trips to evaluate potential elder trees and to perform post‑harvest inspections (NTO #23 and #25). The committee sets the date for its next regular meeting on July 10, 2025.

• Field trip – Pre‑harvest inspection notice of Timber Operation NTO #24 (Jacoby Creek Forest)
• Future field trip – Potential elder trees in Arcata Community Forest (tentative July 10 regular meeting)
• Future field trip – Post‑harvest inspection of NTO #23 & NTO #25 (tentative September 11 regular meeting)
• Approval of minutes from the March 13, 2025 regular meeting
• Date of next regular meeting set for July 10, 2025

The committee approved the regular meeting minutes from March 13, 2025 by voice vote. The motion was made by Hoffman and seconded by Valachovic. All four members present voted aye and there were no nays. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes: Furniss, Hoffman, Naylor, Valachovic; noes: none)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will consider several routine items on the consent calendar, including approval of recent meeting minutes and a resolution on the Measure A special tax. Council members will adopt two ordinances—one amending the water code and another prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide. The council will also vote on two contracts: a $164,934 purchase of Motorola in‑car cameras for police vehicles and an $83,793 amendment to the Isaacson Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Phase 2 contract. Additional business includes a bike‑share program amendment and sponsorship for the July 4 plaza event.

• Approve purchase of 13 Motorola M500 in‑car cameras for police vehicles ($164,934)
• Amend contract for Isaacson Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Phase 2 with R.A.O. Construction ($83,793)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1578 amending Chapter 3, Water, of the Arcata Municipal Code
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1579 making it unlawful to sell, distribute, or provide nitrous oxide
• Adopt Resolution No. 245-50 approving FY 2025‑26 Measure A special tax report

The council approved a $164,934 purchase of in‑car cameras for police vehicles and adopted Ordinance No. 1579 making the sale of nitrous oxide unlawful. It also approved an $83,793 amendment to the Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure contract, added two bike‑share stations with funding up to $20,000 per year, and appointed Stan Elcock to the Board of Appeals. Additional actions included adopting a water‑code amendment, a Measure A tax report resolution, and a $2,575 sponsorship for the July 4 Jubilee.

• Approved purchase of police in‑car cameras ($164,934) (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1579 banning sale of nitrous oxide (voice vote)
• Approved amendment to Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure contract ($83,793) (voice vote)
• Approved amendment to bike‑share program for two new stations, up to $20,000 per year (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Stan Elcock to the Board of Appeals (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1578 amending the water chapter (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 245‑50 approving FY 2025‑26 Measure A tax report (voice vote)
• Approved $2,575 sponsorship for the Arcata Chamber of Commerce July 4 Jubilee (voice vote)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators representing the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3. The open session includes an interview of one applicant for a vacancy on the Board of Appeals. The meeting also provides time for public comment before adjourning.

• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators – International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3
• Interview of one applicant for a vacancy on the Board of Appeals
• Public comment period
• Call to order
• Adjournment

The Arcata City Council met on June 4, 2025 for a special session. The agenda included a closed‑session labor negotiation conference and an interview for a Board of Appeals vacancy. No motions were voted on or decisions approved, denied, or tabled.

Public Safety Committee – Regular Meeting

The Arcata Public Safety Committee's regular meeting on May 28, 2025 has no specific agenda items recorded. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders without any decisions, discussions, or proposals. Consequently, no concrete actions or topics are slated for consideration.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific discussion items, decisions, or public hearings are listed.

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Wetlands and Creeks Committee will approve minutes from its March 27, 2025 meeting, hear public oral communications, and discuss old business. In new business, members will consider making a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City Council on the Local Coastal Element. The agenda also sets the next meeting for July 24, 2025.

• Approve minutes from the March 27, 2025 Wetlands & Creeks Committee meeting
• Oral communications: public statements on matters not on the agenda
• Make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City Council on the Local Coastal Element
• Schedule next committee meeting for July 24, 2025
• Agenda modifications (if any) and future agenda items

The Wetlands and Creeks Committee approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It also voted 5‑0, with one member abstaining, to recommend that the Planning Commission and City Council approve the Local Coastal Program update incorporating the committee’s comments.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Local Coastal Program update to Planning Commission and City Council (5‑0 voice vote, 1 abstention)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator meeting will vote on two development permits: a minor‑use permit for Northtown Lodging at 1674 G Street, and a coastal development permit for the demolition of a building at 2 F Street (parcels 021-121-001, 021-121-005, and 503-225-002). The board will also approve the minutes from the March 3, 2025 Zoning Administrator meeting. Oral communications are provided for members of the public to address the Administrator on matters not on the agenda.

• Approve the Northtown Lodging Minor Use Permit – Design Review Permit for 1674 G Street
• Approve the Labs Coastal Development Permit – Building Demolition at 2 F Street (parcels 021-121-001, 021-121-005, 503-225-002)
• Approve the minutes of the Zoning Administrator meeting held on March 3, 2025

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will vote on several consent‑calendar items, including a $750,000 amendment to the Phase 1 Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facilities Upgrade contract with Wahlund Construction and a utility easement for PG&E. New contracts will be awarded, such as a $75,600 maintenance agreement with Newterra for aerators at the wastewater plant. In new business, the Council will consider a Community Development Block Grant loan for the Roger’s Garage affordable‑housing project and a proposed ordinance banning the sale of nitrous oxide. Routine items such as approval of recent meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Approve amendment to contract with Wahlund Construction, Inc. for Phase 1 Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facilities Upgrade – $750,000
• Adopt resolution dedicating a utility easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for electrical upgrades – Phase 1 wastewater project
• Award annual contract to Newterra for quarterly maintenance of aerators in the WWTP oxidation ponds – $75,600
• Consider resolution committing CDBG program‑income loan funds to the Roger’s Garage affordable‑housing project
• Consider introducing Ordinance No. 1579 to prohibit the sale, offer, or distribution of nitrous oxide

The Arcata City Council unanimously approved a series of items, including a $750,000 amendment to the wastewater treatment contract, a utility easement for PG&E, and a $75,600 aerator‑maintenance contract. It also adopted resolutions proclaiming June as Pride Month and authorized a $1,300 sponsorship (plus an additional $1,275) for the 2025 Fairy Festival. Finally, the Council adopted Ordinance 1579 that makes the sale or distribution of nitrous oxide unlawful, and Ordinance 1578 updating the water code cross‑connection policy.

• Adopted consent calendar excluding Item K (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $750,000 amendment to Phase 1 Arcata Wastewater Treatment Facilities Upgrade contract (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted utility easement dedication to Pacific Gas & Electric for electrical upgrades (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming June as Pride Month (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $75,600 contract to Newterra for quarterly aerator maintenance (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved sponsorship of $1,300 plus additional $1,275 for Playhouse Arts Fairy Festival (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 1579 banning sale, offer, distribution, or provision of nitrous oxide (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 1578 amending water code to incorporate updated Cross Connection Control Policy (unanimous voice vote)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council will hold a special meeting on May 21, 2025. The agenda includes a call to order, a public comment period, and two closed‑session conferences—one with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 3 about labor negotiations, and another with legal counsel concerning the city’s litigation in City of Arcata v. AO Kiriki Ben Tut Malik Silkiss et al. No other items or decisions are listed.

• Closed‑session conference with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 3 (labor negotiators)
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel regarding City of Arcata v. AO Kiriki Ben Tut Malik Silkiss et al., Humboldt County Superior Court case CV2401719
• Public comment period for residents

The City Council met on May 21, 2025, and held closed‑session conferences with labor negotiators and legal counsel. Both closed‑session items were reported as having no outcomes to disclose. The council recessed and then adjourned at 6:00 p.m. No decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed for this meeting.

Energy Committee - Regular Meeting

The Energy Committee will receive a staff report on the draft Climate Resiliency Framework and consider appropriate actions. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the March 17, 2025 minutes, oral public comments, and updates from the Redwood Coast Energy Authority. The next meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2025.

• Receive staff report on Climate Resiliency Framework (Memo_Draft Climate Resiliency Framework.pdf)
• Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) updates
• Approval of minutes from the March 17, 2025 Energy Committee meeting
• Oral communications from public members
• Set next meeting date for July 21, 2025

The committee approved the Energy Committee minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other actions were taken; staff reports on the Climate Resiliency Framework, RCEA audit results, and LED lighting upgrades were received, and future agenda items were noted.

• Approved March 17, 2025 Energy Committee minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Historic Landmarks Committee - Special Meeting

The Historic Landmarks Committee will first approve the minutes from its April 17, 2025 meeting. It will then review the Monroe Barn Report and determine any needed actions. Finally, the committee will discuss tasks related to the upcoming Preservation Month tabling.

• Approve minutes of the Historic Landmark Committee meeting of April 17, 2025
• Review Monroe Barn Report and take action as appropriate
• Discuss Preservation Month tabling tasks

The committee approved the minutes of the April 17, 2025 Historic Landmarks meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It encouraged the City to repair and maintain the Monroe Barn and offered to provide historic‑preservation consultation. The members asked the City for a list of other historic resources it owns and discussed responsibilities for the May 17 Preservation Month table.

• Approved April 17, 2025 Historic Landmarks Committee minutes (4-0)
• Encouraged City to repair and maintain Monroe Barn
• Offered committee support for historic preservation consultation
• Requested list of other potential historic resources owned by the City
• Discussed roles and responsibilities for May 17 Preservation Month tabling event

Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss several new business items. The body is tasked with reviewing an alternate location for an art project and the 2024 annual report.

• Review and approval of alternate location for Centro del Pueblo Call for Art Project at Bayside Park Farm
• Review and action on the 2024 Parks and Recreation Annual Report
• Presentation and action on the Arcata Skate Spot from Committee Member Peloso
• Future agenda item: Carlson Skate Spot Design Update

The committee approved the alternate location for Centro del Pueblo’s art project at Bayside Park Farm. It also approved the 2024 Parks and Recreation Annual Report with updates to Appendices 1 and 4 and nominated Chair Heath to present the report to City Council on June 4, 2025. No action was taken on the Arcata Skate Spot presentation.

• Approved alternate location for Centro del Pueblo art project at Bayside Park Farm (6 ayes, 0 nays, absent: Kell III, Peloso)
• Approved 2024 Parks & Recreation Annual Report with appendix updates (5 ayes, 0 nays, absent: Kell III, Peloso)
• Approved nomination of Chair Heath to present the annual report to City Council on June 4, 2025 (5 ayes, 0 nays, absent: Kell III, Peloso)
• Approved minutes from March 12, 2025 meeting (6 ayes, 0 nays, absent: Kell III)
• Moved Arcata Skate Spot presentation to first new business item (6 ayes, 0 nays, absent: Kell III)

City Council - Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to review the proposed 2025/2026 budget, including special revenue, enterprise, and capital improvement funds. The council will also discuss the city's proposed 2025-2026 legislative platform. A public hearing and possible adoption of the budget is scheduled for June 18, 2025.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Special Revenue Funds, Enterprise Funds, and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budgets
• Review of the Proposed 2025-2026 Legislative Platform
• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Budget

The council met on May 14, 2025 for a study session. Staff presented the FY 2025/2026 special revenue, enterprise, and capital improvement budgets, the proposed legislative platform, and the FY 2025/2026 budget. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled; all items were discussed only.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss and provide direction on the City’s Local Coastal Program. The commission will also consider the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting.

• Review and direction on the Local Coastal Program
• Approval of April 22, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission adopted the consent calendar by a 4‑0 vote, which included approval of the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes. No items were removed from the calendar and no public hearings were scheduled. The commission discussed the City’s Local Coastal Program, made recommendations, and noted it will be set for formal hearings in July.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (including approval of April 22 minutes) (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 22, 2025 (4-0)

Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Management Committee convened for a regular meeting on May 8, 2025. The agenda details are not fully populated in the provided record.

• Meeting held on May 8, 2025
• Agenda details not fully populated in record

City Council - Study Session

The Arcata City Council held a study session to review the draft General Fund budget and Measure H requested appropriations for fiscal year 2025‑26. Council members also examined updated city goals and priority projects for the same fiscal year. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion and public comment.

• Review of proposed FY 2025‑26 General Fund budget and Measure H requested appropriations
• Review of updated City Council goals for FY 2025‑26
• Review of priority projects for FY 2025‑26

The council reviewed updated goals and priority projects for FY 2025/2026 and discussed the proposed FY 2025/2026 General Fund Budget and Measure H appropriations. Both items were presented and discussed only, with no actions taken. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

City Council - Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss two matters. One is a conference with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3, represented by negotiator Keira Vink. The other is a conference with real‑property negotiators about the property at 4700 West End Road (Assessor's Parcel Nos. 507-121-013 and 507-081-043), where the city manager Merritt Perry and Robert Figas will negotiate price and lease terms.

• Conference with labor negotiators – International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3 (negotiator Keira Vink)
• Conference with real‑property negotiators for 4700 West End Road, parcels 507-121-013 and 507-081-043 (city manager Merritt Perry and Robert Figas) to negotiate price and lease terms

The Arcata City Council met in a special session on May 7, 2025. No public comments were received. Two closed‑session conferences—one with labor negotiators and one with real‑property negotiators—were held, and the council reported no outcomes from either. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will provide policy guidance on the short-stay vacation rental program. The body will also consider several contracts for infrastructure cleanup and wastewater upgrades, as well as a community support letter for migrant safety.

• Contract amendment for Phase 1 of Wastewater Treatment Facilities Upgrade with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for $434,843
• Contract for Former Little Lake Industries Mill Cleanup Project with Innovative Construction Solutions for $406,514
• Four-year agreement with County of Humboldt for Animal Shelter Services at a rate of $168,260 for FY 2025/26
• Resolution No. 245-43 to amend management and confidential supplemental compensation and benefits
• Six-month lease of Transit Building office and conference room to Dr. Eileen Moy

The Arcata City Council unanimously approved all items on the consent calendar, including a $434,843 amendment to the Phase 1 wastewater treatment contract, a $406,514 award for the Little Lake Industries Mill cleanup, a $168,260 animal shelter services agreement, and a six‑month lease of the transit building. The council also directed staff to keep the existing short‑stay vacation‑rental limit, retain current exemptions, add 20 operators paying the transient occupancy tax to the permit program, and consider software to identify non‑compliant rentals. Future fiscal‑year budget study sessions were scheduled for May 8 and May 14, 2025.

• Approved amendment to Phase 1 Arcata Wastewater Treatment contract for $434,843 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved award of $406,514 to Innovative Construction Solutions for Little Lake Industries Mill cleanup (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $168,260 animal shelter services agreement with Humboldt County (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized six‑month lease of transit building space to Dr. Eileen Moy (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of April special and regular council meetings (unanimous voice vote)
• Directed staff to keep existing short‑stay vacation‑rental limit (general consensus)
• Directed staff to retain current short‑stay rental exemptions (general consensus)
• Directed staff to add 20 operators paying TOT into the permit program and consider compliance‑software (general consensus)

Public Safety Committee – Regular Meeting

The Public Safety Committee meeting on April 23, 2025 has no agenda items listed. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will review the City's Local Coastal Program and provide direction. The meeting includes a review of a draft coastal element, a draft coastal zoning ordinance, and a coastal zoning map.

• Consideration of the Draft Local Coastal Element 2025.04.15
• Consideration of the Draft Coastal Zoning Ordinance 2025.04.15
• Review of the Coastal Zoning Map 2025.04.15
• Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The Commission adopted the Consent Calendar with a 7‑0 vote, which included approval of the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. The adoption was moved by Commissioner Strickland and seconded by Vice‑Chair Simmons. The Commission gave staff direction on the City’s Local Coastal Program and scheduled a final decision for the next meeting. The City was noted as the recipient of the Northern Section APA Award for its General Plan update.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Historic Landmarks Committee will approve the minutes from its February 20, 2025 meeting. It will provide time for oral communications from members of the public. The committee will discuss plans for Historic Preservation Month. No new business items were listed.

• Approve minutes of the Historic Landmarks Committee meeting of February 20, 2025
• Oral communications from the public on matters not on the agenda
• Discuss Historic Preservation Month planning
• No new business items presented
• Adjournment

The Historic Landmarks Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to cancel the regular meeting on June 19 and to hold a special meeting on May 15. All members also agreed to volunteer at the Historic Preservation Month tabling event on May 17. No other business was taken.

• Approved February 20 minutes (3 ayes, 0 noes)
• Cancelled regular meeting on June 19 (agreement)
• Scheduled special meeting for May 15 (agreement)
• Committee members agreed to volunteer at May 17 tabling event (agreement)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss updating the Master Fee Schedule for FY 2025/2026 and amending the Land Use Code for affordable housing zoning. The body will also consider a contract for the Steel Waterline Replacement Project and a license agreement for the Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project.

• Ordinance No. 1575 to update affordable housing zoning
• Public hearing for Resolution No. 245-42 to update the FY 2025/2026 Master Fee Schedule
• Proposed contract for the Steel Waterline Replacement Project with McCullough Construction, Inc.
• Public hearing on assessments for three Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts
• License agreement with Great Redwood Trail Agency for the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project

The council adopted the consent calendar, appointed a parks‑and‑recreation committee member, approved continuation of three landscape‑maintenance assessment districts and the annual engineer’s report, and approved a $10,793,638.66 steel waterline replacement contract (up to $11,589,098.10). It also adopted the 2025‑26 master fee schedule, approved a license agreement for the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail project, and set dates for FY 2025/26 budget study sessions.

• Adopted consent calendar items A–I (4‑0 voice vote, 1 absent)
• Appointed Heather Quarles to Parks and Recreation Committee (4‑0 voice vote, 1 absent)
• Adopted Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Resolutions 245‑27, 245‑26, 245‑25; approved annual engineer’s reports; declared intent to continue levy and collect assessments (4‑0 voice vote, 1 absent)
• Approved project plans and awarded steel waterline replacement contract to McCullough Construction, Inc. for $10,793,638.66 (up to $11,589,098.10) (4‑0 voice vote, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 245‑42 updating the master fee schedule for FY 2025‑26 (4‑0 voice vote, 1 absent)
• Approved license agreement with Great Redwood Trail Agency for the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail connectivity project (4‑0 voice vote, 1 absent)
• Confirmed FY 2025/26 budget study sessions for May 8 and May 14, 2025 (general consensus)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council will meet in a special session to conduct closed‑session conferences with labor negotiators and with real‑property negotiators. The real‑property conferences will discuss price and terms for several parcels, including 4200 West End Road (Assessor's Parcel No. 507-081-048) and parcels 507-081-051, 507-041-001, and several others. The council will also interview two applicants for a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Committee.

• Conference with labor negotiators (International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3; Arcata Police Association; Management/Mid‑Management/Confidential Employees)
• Conference with real‑property negotiators for 4200 West End Road, Assessor's Parcel No. 507-081-048 – price and terms under negotiation
• Conference with real‑property negotiators for Assessor's Parcel No. 507-081-051 with Tap Ventures, LLC – price and terms under negotiation
• Conference with real‑property negotiators for Assessor's Parcel No. 507-041-001 with Green Diamond Resource Company – price and terms under negotiation
• Interview two applicants for the Parks and Recreation Committee vacancy (term ending March 31 2026)

The council met in closed session on several labor and real‑property items, but reported no outcomes. The open session included interviews of two applicants for a Parks and Recreation Committee vacancy. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Transportation Safety Committee meeting on 2025-04-15 has no agenda items recorded. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no substantive items. No decisions or discussions are outlined.

City Council - Study Session

The Arcata City Council will hold a study session to introduce the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget. Council members will review and revise the council's goals, priority projects, and policy objectives for the upcoming budget. A closed‑session will address a public‑employment matter for the Finance Director.

• Introduction to Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget
• Review and Revise City Council Goals for FY 2025/26
• Review and Revise Priority Projects for FY 2025/26
• Review and Revise Policy Objectives for FY 2025/26
• Closed‑session public‑employment discussion for Finance Director

The Arcata City Council met on April 9, 2025, to present the FY 2025/2026 budget and review council goals, priority projects, and policy objectives. No action was taken on any of these items. The council entered closed session, reported no public‑employment matters, and adjourned at 5:28 p.m.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to provide direction on the Community Benefits Program and review the City's Local Coastal Element. The body will also consider the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting.

• Direction on the Community Benefits Program
• Review and direction on the City's Local Coastal Element
• Approval of March 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The Commission adopted the consent calendar unanimously and approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It gave staff direction on the Community Benefits Program. The Commission also agreed to discuss the City’s Local Coastal Element at the next regular meeting.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Provided direction to staff on Community Benefits Program
• Agreed to discuss Local Coastal Element at next regular meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will consider items on the consent calendar, including awarding a $92,500 contract for the Carlson Park Skate Spot and a $614,160.20 contract for the 2025 Joint Slurry Project, with authority to increase the latter by $350,756.62. The council will also act on an affordable‑housing zoning amendment, a $3.5 million interfund loan from the Wastewater Fund to the Water Fund, and appoint three new members to the Planning Commission. Additional agenda items address compliance with new legal obligations and an ordinance amending Board of Appeals regulations.

• Approve award to Primary Concrete for Carlson Park Skate Spot, $92,500 (with possible 10% increase)
• Approve plans and award contract to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for 2025 Joint Slurry Project, $614,160.20 (with possible $350,756.62 increase)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 1575 to amend Land Use Code for affordable housing zoning
• Consider Resolution No. 245-41 for an interfund loan up to $3.5 million from the Wastewater Fund to the Water Fund
• Appoint three members to the Planning Commission (terms expiring March 31, 2029)

The Arcata City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1575, raising the inclusionary‑zoning threshold from 30 to 60 units. It approved a CEQA exemption and awarded a $614,160.20 contract for the 2025 Joint Slurry Project, and a $92,500 contract for the Carlson Park Skate Spot Project. The council also authorized a $3.5 million interfund loan, appointed three members to the Planning Commission, and adopted a compliance policy for new staffing‑vacancy reporting requirements.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1575 to change affordable‑housing zoning threshold from 30 to 60 units (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved CEQA exemption and awarded contract to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for $614,160.20 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved CEQA exemption and awarded contract to Primary Concrete for $92,500 for Carlson Park Skate Spot (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 245-41 authorizing interfund loan up to $3.5 million from Wastewater Fund to Water Fund (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Peter Lehman, Matthew Simmons, and Daniel Tangney to the Planning Commission (terms ending March 31 2029) (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 245-40 to comply with Government Code §3502.3 staffing‑vacancy reporting (unanimous voice vote)
• Found Ordinance No. 1577 exempt from CEQA and introduced it to amend Board of Appeals regulations (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Consent Calendar items A‑D, including waiver of reading, approval of March 19 minutes, bi‑weekly disbursement report, and skate‑spot contract (unanimous voice vote)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators representing the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3, the Arcata Police Association, and management employees. A second closed‑session conference will be with legal counsel about the ongoing case City of Arcata v. AO Kiriki Ben Tut Malik Silkiss (Case CV2401719). In the open session, the council will interview four applicants for three Planning Commission vacancies whose terms expire March 31, 2029.

• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators (International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 3; Arcata Police Association; management) under Gov. Code §54957.6
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel regarding City of Arcata v. AO Kiriki Ben Tut Malik Silkiss, Humboldt County Superior Court, Case CV2401719, under Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
• Open‑session interview of four applicants for three Planning Commission vacancies (terms expiring March 31, 2029)

The council met in both open and closed sessions on April 2, 2025. No actions, votes, or outcomes were recorded; the closed‑session discussions were not reported. The council interviewed four applicants for three Planning Commission vacancies, but no appointments were made.

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Wetlands and Creeks Committee will review and approve its 2024 annual report and select a member to present the report to the City Council on April 16, 2025. It will also formulate a recommendation on the Local Coastal Program for the Planning Commission and City Council. The meeting includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes from the February 4, 2025 special meeting, and scheduling of future meetings.

• Review and approve the 2024 Committee Annual Report
• Designate a committee representative to present the report to City Council on April 16, 2025
• Make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City Council on the Local Coastal Program
• Approve minutes from the Wetlands & Creeks Committee special meeting of February 4, 2025

The Wetlands and Creeks Committee approved the minutes from its February 4 special meeting and moved the Local Coast Program presentation to the first new‑business item. It then approved the 2024 annual report and voted to have Justin Hawkins present the report to City Council on April 16, 2025. The committee will consider a recommendation on the Local Coastal Program at its May meeting.

• Approved February 4, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote, one absence)
• Moved Local Coast Program presentation to first new‑business item (unanimous voice vote, one absence)
• Approved 2024 annual report and designated Hawkins to present at City Council on April 16, 2025 (unanimous voice vote, one absence)
• Deferred recommendation on Local Coastal Program; will revisit at May 22, 2025 meeting

Public Safety Committee – Regular Meeting

The agenda for the Arcata Public Safety Committee regular meeting on March 26, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from a previous session and discuss the City's Local Coastal Element, seeking direction from the commissioners.

• Approve minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting
• Consider Local Coastal Element and provide direction

The Commission adopted the consent calendar after a motion by Commissioner Tangney and a second by Commissioner Strickland. All five present commissioners (Davies, Hickey, Lehman, Strickland, Tangney) voted aye, with no noes. The Commission also approved the minutes of the March 11, 2025 Planning Commission meeting by the same unanimous vote.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 meeting (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will consider several routine items on the consent calendar, including a $1,377,922.90 contract to retrofit the Plunkett waterline with Allen Gill Construction. The council will also vote on a lease with Vero Fiber Networks for communications equipment at Larson Park, reappoint members to multiple advisory committees, and discuss the transfer of the Arcata & Mad River Transit System to Humboldt Transit Authority. A resolution accepting the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report will be considered as new business.

• Approve and award a $1,377,922.90 contract for the Plunkett Waterline Retrofit Project to Allen Gill Construction, with authority to increase the contract up to 10% for contingencies
• Approve a lease agreement with Vero Fiber Networks, LLC for communications equipment at Larson Park (Assessor’s Parcel No. 505-051-002)
• Reappoint Danny Hagans to the Forest Management Committee (three‑year term ending March 31, 2028)
• Consider approval of the agreement to transfer ownership and management of the Arcata & Mad River Transit System to Humboldt Transit Authority
• Adopt Resolution No. 245-39 accepting the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report

The City Council adopted several consent‑calendar items, including a lease with Vero Fiber Networks and a $1,377,922.90 waterline contract. It approved the transfer of ownership and management of the Arcata & Mad River Transit System to Humboldt Transit Authority. The council also adopted two resolutions recognizing voters for Measure H and accepting the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

• Approved lease with Vero Fiber Networks, LLC for communications equipment at Larson Park (Assessor’s Parcel No. 505-051-002) – 4‑0 vote, 1 absent
• Approved $1,377,922.90 contract for Plunkett Waterline Retrofit Project to Allen Gill Const., Inc.; authorized 10% contingency increase – 4‑0 vote, 1 absent
• Approved transfer of Arcata & Mad River Transit System ownership and management to Humboldt Transit Authority – 4‑0 vote, 1 absent
• Adopted Resolution No. 245-38 appreciating voters for supporting Measure H – 4‑0 vote, 1 absent
• Adopted Resolution No. 245-39 accepting the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report – 4‑0 vote, 1 absent
• Approved Bi‑Weekly Report on Disbursements – 3‑0 vote, 1 absent, 1 abstention (Mayor recused)
• Reappointed Danny Hagans to the Forest Management Committee for a three‑year term – 4‑0 vote, 1 absent
• Reappointed John Kell III and Pedro Peloso to the Parks and Recreation Committee for three‑year terms – 4‑0 vote, 1 absent

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Transportation Safety Committee will review the 2024 Annual Safety Report, including collision and street‑story data, and develop recommendations for future safety improvement projects. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public oral and written communications, and quarterly safety and street‑story reports if available. Future agenda topics listed are a traffic‑calming policy, public education on bulb‑outs, and an update to the 2010 Pedestrian & Bike Master Plan.

• Review 2024 Annual Safety Report (collision and street‑story data) and make recommendations
• Public oral and written communications – open floor for community comments
• Quarterly Public Safety Report (if present)
• Quarterly Street Story Report (if present)
• Future agenda items: Traffic Calming Policy, Public Education on Bulb‑outs, Update 2010 Pedestrian & Bike Master Plan

Energy Committee - Regular Meeting

The Energy Committee will meet to provide input on Arcata projects related to the Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan (CAP) implementation measures. The meeting also includes updates from the Redwood Coast Energy Authority.

• Review of Arcata projects regarding Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan (CAP) implementation
• Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) updates

Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Management Committee will review CAL FIRE's Fire Hazard Severity Zone mapping for Arcata and take appropriate action. The meeting also includes reports on timber operations and future field trips.

• Review CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone Mapping for Arcata
• Notice of Timber Operations #24 and Culvert Replacements Update
• Field Trip - Potential Elder Trees in Arcata Community Forest
• Field Trip - Pre-Harvest Inspection NTO #24
• Field Trip - Post Harvest Inspection NTO #23 & NTO #25

Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to approve minutes from a January meeting, adopt goals for the upcoming fiscal year, and receive a report on a special tax group. The agenda also includes a presentation on a potential skate spot.

• Approval of January 8, 2025 minutes
• Adopt Committee Goals for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
• Receive Report on Open Space, Parks, & Trails Special Tax Ad Hoc Group
• Receive Skate Spot Presentation

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider recommending that the City Council accept the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report. The body will also provide direction regarding the Community Benefits Program.

• Resolution PC-25-02: Recommending City Council accept the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
• Discussion to provide direction on the Community Benefits Program

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving budget revisions for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and a contract for water and wastewater rate studies. The body will also address several routine resolutions, contract amendments, and a potential event sponsorship.

• Budget revisions for FY 2024-25 including requests for encampment cleanup and ADA doors
• Proposed $125,375 contract to Bartle Wells Associates for water and wastewater rate studies
• Contract amendment for 2024 Timber Harvest with Ford Logging, Inc. for $16,607.86
• Resolution No. 245-36 listing FY 2025-2026 projects funded by Senate Bill 1
• Sponsorship consideration for the Kinetic Grand Championship Race on May 24, 2025

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will meet in a special session to confer with legal counsel regarding two existing court cases. The meeting includes a period for public comment before moving into closed session.

• Closed session: City of Arcata v. AO Kiriki Ben Tut Malik Silkiss; and Marc Delany, et al. (Case No. CV2401719)
• Closed session: City of Arcata v. Citizens in Support of Measure M (Case No. A170957)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator will consider and vote on the Little Lakes Soil Remediation Project, a coastal development permit for Assessor’s Parcel Number 503-232-013. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, oral communications, and approval of the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes. The session will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the Zoning Administrator meeting held on January 23, 2025
• Oral communications – public comments on matters not on the agenda
• Approve the Little Lakes Soil Remediation Project, Coastal Development Permit (Parcel 503-232-013)
• Adjournment

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 25, 2025. After routine consent‑calendar items, the commission will consider a staff report and draft table to provide direction on the Community Benefits Program. The discussion will shape how the program’s benefits are allocated to future development projects.

• Provide direction on the Community Benefits Program (Staff Report and draft table attached)
• Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of January 28, 2025

Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Public Safety Committee agenda for February 20, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific agenda content.

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Historic Landmarks Committee will meet to decide on the approval of the City of Arcata Historic Context Statement. The body will also elect a Vice-Chair and discuss planning for Historic Preservation Month.

• Approval of City of Arcata Historic Context Statement
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Planning for Historic Preservation Month

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will consider Ordinance No. 1575 to update affordable housing zoning in the land use code. It will also approve contracts for the Hyland St improvement ($156,980) and the Isaacson STI Phase 2 project ($481,870) and authorize purchase of an asphalt recycler for $79,902.45. Additional routine items include a public utility easement and standard reports.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 1575 amending the Land Use Code to update affordable housing zoning
• Approve $156,980 contract to R.A.O. Construction for Hyland St Improvement Project (with up to 10% increase)
• Approve $481,870 contract to R.A.O. Construction for Isaacson S.T.I. Improvement Project – Phase 2 (with increase authority up to $731,870)
• Approve purchase of one trailer‑mounted master mix asphalt recycler for $79,902.45, award to Stepp Manufacturing Co.
• Adopt Resolution No. 245‑32 accepting a public utility easement on Assessor's Parcel No. 502‑031‑057

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Transportation Safety Committee will discuss the creation of a subcommittee to develop a 20 mph speed limit policy per AB 43. The body will also review 2024 collision data and annual reports.

• Action item: Consider TSC Subcommittee for new City of Arcata 20 mph Speed Limit Policy per AB 43
• Review of 2024 All Collision Data Case and Street Story Report
• Review of TSC 2024 Annual Report to Council and LRSP 2024 Update
• Future agenda item: Traffic Calming Policy
• Future agenda item: Update the 2010 Pedestrian & Bike Master Plan

City Council - Study Session

The City Council and committee chairs will meet to discuss and review their goals for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. No formal actions or votes are scheduled. The session is a study meeting for information sharing and planning.

• Review Committee Goals with City Council and Committee Chairs for 2025/2026 Fiscal Year

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or projects are listed for this meeting.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will receive a financial update on the Water Fund and the Steel Waterline Replacement Project. The meeting also includes several routine consent items, including updates to councilmember salaries and purchasing procedures.

• Update on Water Fund and Steel Waterline Replacement Project involving an $8.5 million interfund loan
• Ordinance No. 1574 to adjust Councilmember salaries
• Ordinance No. 1576 amending purchasing procedures
• Ground lease and MOU with Redwood Coast Energy Authority for EV equipment at Carlson Park
• Annual Report from the Historic Landmarks Committee

City Council - Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss negotiations with Vero Networks regarding Assessor's Parcel No. 505‑051‑002, including price and terms. The council will also review the existing litigation case City of Arcata v. AO Kiriki Ben Tut Malik Silkiss; and Marc Delany, et al. (Humboldt County Superior Court case CV2401719). Public comment will be taken before the closed session.

• Conference with real property negotiators: Assessor's Parcel No. 505‑051‑002, negotiating party Vero Networks, price and terms under negotiation
• Conference with legal counsel: litigation case City of Arcata v. AO Kiriki Ben Tut Malik Silkiss; and Marc Delany, et al., case CV2401719

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Special Meeting

The Wetlands and Creeks Committee will receive a report on the Open Space, Parks & Trails Special Tax for 2024/2025, discuss recommendations for fiscal year 2025/2026, and choose two members for the tax ad hoc group. The committee will also develop its goals for fiscal year 2025/2026. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the November 19, 2024 minutes and setting the next meeting date for March 27, 2025.

• Receive report on Open Space, Parks & Trails Special Tax 2024/2025 and provide FY 2025/2026 recommendations
• Select two representatives for the Open Space Special Tax Ad Hoc Group
• Develop Wetlands and Creeks Committee goals for FY 2025/2026 (PDF attachment)
• Approve minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting
• Schedule next committee meeting for March 27, 2025

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending the adoption of Ordinance No. 1575. This ordinance proposes text amendments to the Land Use Code regarding density bonuses and inclusionary zoning.

• Public hearing on Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-25-01 regarding Ordinance No. 1575 (Density Bonus and Inclusionary Zoning Land Use Code Text Amendments)

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting

The agenda for the Arcata Wetlands and Creeks Committee regular meeting on 2025-01-23 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator meeting will address routine items such as roll call, oral communications, and approval of the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting. The primary decision is to approve an intention fitness minor use permit, a use permit, and coastal development for the property at 475 5th Street. No other agenda items require a decision.

• Roll call
• Oral communications (public comments)
• Approve minutes of the October 3, 2024 Zoning Administrator meeting
• Approve Intention Fitness minor use permit, use permit, and coastal development at 475 5th Street
• Adjournment

Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Transportation Safety Committee will consider forming a subcommittee to help develop a citywide 20 mph speed‑limit policy under AB 43. It will also vote on changing its public‑safety reporting to a quarterly schedule and on adopting the 2024 annual safety report with recommendations for future safety improvement projects. Future topics such as a traffic‑calming policy, public education on bulb‑outs, and an update to the 2010 Pedestrian & Bike Master Plan were noted.

• Action Item: Consider TSC subcommittee to assist with the development of a new City of Arcata 20 mph Speed Limit Policy per AB 43
• Action Item: Modify TSC Public Safety Reporting structure to occur on a quarterly basis (including Collision Data and Street Story Data)
• Action Item: 2024 Annual Safety Report Compilation (including Collision Data and Street Story Data) and recommendations for future safety improvement projects

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview one applicant for a vacancy on the Planning Commission. The term for this position expires on March 31, 2027.

• Interview of one applicant for a Planning Commission vacancy

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council will vote on several consent‑calendar items, including the purchase of remote‑read water meters for $306,016 (with authority to increase the amount by up to $30,602). The council will also adopt resolutions to transfer all Arcata & Mad River Transit System services to the Humboldt Transit Authority and to extend a mariculture lease with North Bay Shellfish through December 31, 2026. New‑business items include appointing a planning‑commission member, considering a salary‑adjustment ordinance for council members, and introducing an ordinance to amend purchasing procedures.

• Approve purchase of Badger Remote Read Water Meters from PACE Supply for $306,016, with up‑to‑$30,602 increase
• Adopt Resolution No. 245‑28 transferring Arcata & Mad River Transit System services to Humboldt Transit Authority
• Approve mariculture lease extension with North Bay Shellfish (Scott Sterner) through Dec 31 2026
• Adopt Resolution No. 245‑29 authorizing examination of sales or use tax records
• Consider Ordinance No. 1574 to adjust City Council member salaries

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The agenda for the Arcata Planning Commission regular meeting on 2025-01-14 contains no specific items. It appears to be a placeholder with no rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings listed.

Energy Committee - Special Meeting

The Energy Committee is meeting to establish its regular meeting schedule for 2025. The committee will also discuss the development of goals for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

• Adoption of the 2025 Regular Meeting Calendar
• Development of goals for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
• RCEA updates

Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting

The Forest Management Committee will receive a presentation on barred owl removal and review outcomes of the Open Space, Parks & Trails Special Tax. The body will also provide recommendations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and adopt its 2025 meeting calendar.

• Presentation from Green Diamond Resource Company on Barred Owl Removal and Management
• Report on Open Space, Parks & Trails Special Tax 2023-2024 Priorities and Outcomes
• Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Open Space Special Tax
• Selection of two representatives for the Open Space Special Tax Ad Hoc Group
• Adoption of the 2025 Forest Management Committee Regular Meeting Calendar

Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will review the 2024-25 outcomes of the Open Space, Parks, & Trails Special Tax and provide recommendations for the next fiscal year. The body will also develop committee goals for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and select two representatives for an ad hoc group.

• Report on Open Space, Parks, & Trails Special Tax 2024-25 priorities and outcomes
• Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Open Space Special Tax
• Selection of two representatives for the Open Space Special Tax Ad Hoc Group
• Development of Committee Goals for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
• Future agenda item: Skate Spot Presentation

City Council - Regular and Special Meeting

The agenda for the Arcata City Council meeting on 2025-01-01 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.