Rio Dell public meetings in 2025
15 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Nuisance Advisory Committee
The Nuisance Advisory Committee reviewed open and closed nuisance cases, including properties at 23 Center St., 101 Auto Parts, and several residential addresses. Members received an update that the city has been awarded a $12 million grant to replace water mains and related infrastructure, which will not affect water rates. The committee also announced a volunteer river‑bar cleanup on Oct 4 and noted upcoming CBS drone filming of the river bar.
- Review of active Comcate list cases (e.g., 23 Center St., 101 Auto Parts, 127 Wildwood Ave)
- $12 million grant awarded for water main replacement and water infrastructure improvements
- Volunteer river‑bar cleanup scheduled for Saturday, October 4
- CBS will conduct drone filming of the river bar from the Rio Dell‑Scotia Bridge (no permit required)
- Plan to open an abatement case for the automotive workshop at 23 Center St.
City Council
The City Council will consider the acquisition of Davis Street Park and review water and sewer rate structures. The body will also analyze cannabis cultivation tax rates and address drainage issues at 590 View Ave.
- Employment agreement for Finance Director Travis Sanborn
- Davis Street Park acquisition
- Water and sewer rate structure explanation
- Cannabis cultivation tax rate analysis
- Drainage issues at and around 590 View Ave.
Traffic Committee
The Traffic Committee will meet to discuss commercial truck parking regulations. This follows a previous discussion regarding a 'middle ground' proposal to regulate parking on Northwestern Avenue, Wildwood Avenue, and residential areas.
- Discussion on commercial truck parking
- Review of June 18, 2025, meeting minutes
Nuisance Advisory Committee
The Rio Dell Nuisance Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and then review the active Comcate list of open and closed nuisance cases. Members will discuss updates on specific properties such as 185 Douglas St, 520 First Ave, and 127 Wildwood Ave, including abatement status, vehicle towing, and courtesy letters. The discussion will help determine next steps for cleanup and enforcement actions.
- Approve minutes of the August 20, 2025 meeting
- Review active Comcate list of open and closed nuisance cases
- Discuss abatement status for 185 Douglas St and 520 First Ave
- Issue courtesy letter to 127 Wildwood Ave (E & J Liquors) with 30‑day repair deadline
- Plan to tow vehicles and address junk at 23 Center St, 508 Fourth Ave, and other sites
Nuisance Advisory Committee
The committee will review the active Comcate list of open and closed nuisance cases. The body is also scheduled to approve minutes from the May 21, 2025, meeting.
- Review of active Comcate list (open and closed cases)
- Approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
Traffic Committee
The Traffic Committee will discuss regulations for commercial truck parking and review a draft circulation study for First and Second Avenues. The meeting includes a review of minutes from January 23, 2025.
- Discussion on Commercial Truck Parking
- Review of W-Trans Draft Circulation Study for First and Second Avenues
- Approval of January 23, 2025 meeting minutes
Beautification, Walkability and Pride Committee
The Beautification, Walkability and Pride Committee will discuss updates on the Rio Canvas street art project and bids for replacing flower beds at Blue Star (Triangle Park). The body also aims to create a list of recommended projects and estimated costs for City Council consideration.
- Update and bid to replace flower beds at Blue Star (Triangle Park)
- Update on Rio Canvas street art project
- Creation of recommended projects list with estimated costs for City Council approval
- Discussion of proposed projects and potential beautification areas
- Introduction of newly appointed member Kelsey Machado
Beautification, Walkability and Pride Committee
The Beautification, Walkability and Pride Committee will discuss street art and flower bed replacements. Members aim to create a list of recommended projects with estimated costs for City Council consideration.
- Update on Rio Canvas street art project
- Bid to replace flower beds at Blue Star (Triangle Park)
- Development of recommended projects list with estimated costs for City Council
- Discussion of potential areas for improvement and beautification
- Introduction of newly appointed member Kelsey Machado
Nuisance Advisory Committee
The Nuisance Advisory Committee meets monthly to advise on code enforcement priorities and review open cases. At this meeting they will discuss possible changes to how active code cases are prioritized in the Comcate system and review the current list of open and closed cases.
- Review and possibly modify priority setting for active code enforcement cases in Comcate
- Review open and closed code enforcement cases including 508 4th Ave and 215 Monument Road
- Discuss lien process for unpaid code enforcement abatements
- Consider revisiting priority setting for active cases based on member feedback
- Review attendance records from March 2024 to April 2025
Nuisance Advisory Committee
This is a regular monthly meeting of the Rio Dell Nuisance Advisory Committee. The agenda consists of procedural items: approval of previous meeting minutes, public presentations, a review of open and closed nuisance cases (Comcate List), and member reports. No major policy decisions or financial actions are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting (action item)
- Review of active Comcate List — open and closed code enforcement cases
- Public presentations (none expected, based on prior minutes)
- Member reports, including possible discussion on priority setting for case list
- No ordinances, contracts, fee changes, or public hearings on this agenda
Beautification, Walkability and Pride Committee
The Beautification, Walkability and Pride Committee will discuss a proposal for local youth street art and review updates on several park projects. The body is also tasked with creating a list of recommended projects and estimated costs for City Council consideration.
- Rio Canvas proposal to paint power boxes, mail boxes, and bridge walls
- Update and bid to replace flower beds at Blue Star (Triangle Park)
- Cost estimates and options for planting lavender and new signs at Memorial Park
- Update on the Rio Dell Dog Park groundbreaking ceremony
- Discussion of proposed beautification projects and potential areas for improvement
Nuisance Advisory Committee
The committee will hold a routine meeting to approve prior minutes and review the active Comcate list of open and closed nuisance cases. Member reports and public comments are also on the agenda. No new ordinances, financial decisions, or policy changes are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting
- Review of open and closed code enforcement cases (Comcate list)
- Public presentations on non-agenda items
- Member reports on ongoing nuisance issues
Beautification, Walkability and Pride Committee
The Rio Dell Beautification, Walkability and Pride Committee will meet on March 7, 2025, to discuss several agenda items. They will consider approving minutes from September 2024, receive an update on the Rio Dell Dog Park groundbreaking, and discuss potential upgrades to Memorial Park including planting lavender and new signs. The committee will also create a list of recommended projects with estimated costs for City Council consideration and discuss other improvement areas.
- Approve minutes of the September 20, 2024 meeting
- Update on groundbreaking ceremony for Rio Dell Dog Park
- Discuss potential upgrades to Memorial Park: planting lavender and new signs
- Create a list of recommended projects with estimated costs for City Council consideration
- Discuss proposed projects and potential areas for improvement
Nuisance Advisory Committee
The Nuisance Advisory Committee will vote to approve minutes from its January 22 and November 20, 2024 meetings, hear public comments, and review the list of active and closed nuisance cases tracked via the Comcate system. No new ordinances, contracts, or policy changes are on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.
- Action: Approval of January 22, 2025 meeting minutes
- Action: Approval of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (amended version)
- Review of open and closed cases on the Active Comcate List
- Public presentations (unrelated to agenda items)
- Member reports (none scheduled)
City Council
The City Council will discuss an agreement for a water main installation on S. Cherry Lane and a proposed ordinance regarding fees for commercial edible food generators. The body will also review the Area Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex and appoint members to the Planning Commission.
- Agreement with Wendt Construction for a 2” water main installation on S. Cherry Lane
- Ordinance No. 410-2025 allowing Humboldt County Division of Environmental Health to charge fees for commercial edible food generators
- Reappointment of Nick Angeloff, Larry Arsenault, and Patrick Knight to the Planning Commission
- Discussion and possible action on the Area Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex
- Closed session regarding the Chief of Police