Arcata, CA

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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Committee - Special Meeting

No substantive items listed for Parks and Recreation Committee meeting

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Council Chamber

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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Arcata Planning Commission agenda contains no substantive items

This meeting agenda for the Arcata Planning Commission on November 10, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no decisions or discussions are listed in the provided document.

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Council Chamber

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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting

No agenda items listed for the Wetlands and Creeks Committee meeting

The Wetlands and Creeks Committee meeting on 2026-11-12 has no agenda items listed. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no specific items for discussion or decision.

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Council Chamber

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Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 7:00 AM

Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting

No agenda items listed for this meeting

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Council Chamber

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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Energy Committee - Regular Meeting

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Council Chamber

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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

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Council Chamber

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Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Committee - Special Meeting

No agenda items listed for the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting

The special meeting of the Arcata Parks and Recreation Committee on November 18, 2026 has no agenda items recorded. The agenda contains only placeholders and no decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

City Manager's Conference Room

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Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council - Regular Meeting

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Council Chamber

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Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

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Council Chamber

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Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council - Regular Meeting

No substantive agenda items listed for this meeting

The agenda for the Arcata City Council regular meeting on 2026-12-02 contains no listed items; it appears to be only procedural placeholders without any decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded.

Council Chamber

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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

No agenda items were listed for this meeting.

The Arcata Planning Commission meeting on December 8, 2026 has no agenda items recorded. The agenda contains only placeholders and no decisions, proposals, or discussions are specified. Therefore, no concrete actions are scheduled for this session.

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Council Chamber

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Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

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Council Chamber

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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council - Regular Meeting

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Council Chamber

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Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

Historic Landmarks Committee meeting with no agenda items listed

The Arcata Historic Landmarks Committee met on December 17, 2026. The agenda contains no listed items, only procedural placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

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Council Chamber

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Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Arcata Planning Commission holds regular meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on December 22, 2026. The agenda includes procedural items and a video recording of the session.

Regular meeting scheduled for December 22, 2026
Video recording of the session available
Procedural agenda items listed

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Council Chamber

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Thu Oct 29, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

Arcata Zoning Administrator regular meeting scheduled for 2026-10-29

The supplied agenda text for the Arcata, CA Zoning Administrator regular meeting on 2026-10-29 contains no substantive items. The document consists only of page boilerplate, navigation labels, and empty table fields for meeting type, date, stage, status, number, and vote. No decisions, hearings, or actions are described in the source.

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Council Chamber

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Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 4:30 PM

City Council - Special Meeting

No substantive items listed for Arcata City Council Special Meeting

The provided agenda contains no listed discussion items, decisions, or business. The document consists of procedural boilerplate and empty data fields.

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Council Chamber

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Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council - Study Session

Arcata City Council study session agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Arcata City Council study session on October 28, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The provided text is largely empty or consists of embedded content placeholders with no substantive information.

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D Street Neighborhood Center

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Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

No substantive items on agenda

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Council Chamber

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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council - Regular Meeting

Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

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Council Chamber

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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 5:15 PM

City Council - Special Meeting

City Council to interview applicant for Energy Committee vacancy

The City Council will interview one applicant for a vacancy on the Energy Committee for a term ending September 30, 2027. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss existing litigation.

Interview for one Energy Committee vacancy
Closed session regarding City of Arcata v. AO Kiriki Ben TutMalik Silkiss; and Marc Delany, et al. (Case number: CV2401719)

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City Manager's Conference Room

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CITY OF ARCATA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5 :15 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m . City Manager's Conference Room 736 F Street, Arcata Special accommodations for the disabled who attend City meetings can be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk at 822-5953. Assistive listening devices are available. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, all writings or documents relating to any item on this agenda which have been provided to a majority of the City Council, including those received less than 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting, will be made available for public inspection in the agenda binder located on the counter in the lobby at Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, during normal business hours, and on the City's website at www.cityofarcata.org . PLEASE NOTE: Speakers wishing to distribute materials to the City Council at the meeting are requested to provide 10 copies to the City Clerk. _____________________________________________________________________________________ How to Observe and Participate in the Meeting : Observe : Members of the public can attend the meeting in person for Agenda Item 4-a. Public Comment Participation in Person : Members of the public may attend the meeting in person and give public comment. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC COMMENT D …

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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Transportation Safety Committee holds its regularly scheduled meeting.

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and system placeholders. No substantive items, public hearings, or policy decisions are listed for discussion. The committee will likely address routine administrative matters only.

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Council Chamber

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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

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Council Chamber

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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission meeting with no substantive items

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Council Chamber

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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

Arcata Zoning Administrator regular meeting scheduled for 2026-10-12

The supplied agenda text for the Arcata, CA Zoning Administrator regular meeting on 2026-10-12 contains only page boilerplate, navigation, and empty table fields. No substantive items, decisions, or discussion topics are established by the source. The record does not show what, if anything, is being decided at this meeting.

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Council Chamber

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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM

City Council - Special Meeting

Arcata City Council to hold special meeting for closed session discussions

The City Council will meet for a special session focused on closed-door discussions. The agenda consists of consultations regarding public service threats and legal counsel for existing and anticipated litigation.

Consultation with Arcata Police Department regarding threats to public services or facilities
Legal conference regarding City of Arcata v. AO Kiriki Ben TutMalik Silkiss; and Marc Delany, et al. (Case CV2401719)
Legal conference regarding two potential cases of anticipated litigation

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✓ Decided: City Council held closed session to discuss litigation and public services

The Arcata City Council met in a special closed session to discuss threats to public services, existing litigation, and two potential cases of anticipated litigation. No substantive decisions or actions were reported following these discussions.

Closed session on public services held; no reportable action
Closed session on existing litigation held; no reportable action
Closed session on anticipated litigation held; no reportable action

City Manager's Conference Room

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CITY OF ARCATA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, October 07, 2026 at 5 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m . City Manager's Conference Room 736 F Street, Arcata Special accommodations for the disabled who attend City meetings can be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk at 822-5953. Assistive listening devices are available. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, all writings or documents relating to any item on this agenda which have been provided to a majority of the City Council, including those received less than 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting, will be made available for public inspection in the agenda binder located on the counter in the lobby at Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, during normal business hours, and on the City's website at www.cityofarcata.org . PLEASE NOTE: Speakers wishing to distribute materials to the City Council at the meeting are requested to provide 10 copies to the City Clerk. _____________________________________________________________________________________ How to Participate in the Meeting : Public Comment Participation in Person : Members of the public may attend the meeting in person and give public comment. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC COMMENT During special meetings, public comment is only taken at the beginning of the meeting. Pursuant to the Brow …

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CITY OF ARCATA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Meeting #: Date: Wednesday, October 07, 2026 at 5 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m . Location: City Manager's Conference Room 736 F Street, Arcata Present: Mayor White, Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar, Councilmember Matthews, Councilmember Schaefer, and Councilmember Stillman Staff Present: City Manager Perry, Assistant City Manager Miller, City Attorney Goldstein (via teleconference), Attorney Schrimp de la Vergne (via teleconference), City Engineer Khatri, Contracts and Special Projects Manager Allred, and Sergeant Losey A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 5:01 p.m. with Mayor White presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on October 2, 2026. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor White called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor White invited public comment. There being none, Mayor White closed the public comment period. 3. CLOSED SESSION a. Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Gov. Code, Section 54957), Consultation with: Arcata Police Department, Contracts and Special Projects Manager Danielle Allred, Sergeant Eric Losey, and City Manager Merritt Perry. The Council met in closed session in the City Manager's Conference Room. b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL––EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Nam …

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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council - Regular Meeting

No substantive items listed for October 7 meeting

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✓ Decided: Arcata City Council approves wastewater equipment purchase and climate MOU

The Arcata City Council adopted a consent calendar that included purchasing wastewater aerators, adopting ordinances for the Whaley House historic property, and funding a finance director position. The Council also authorized pursuing an IMBA Trail Town designation, approved a regional climate plan memorandum of understanding, and supported the Behavioral Health Triage Center for CDBG funding.

Adopted Consent Calendar including Ordinances 1590 and 1591 for the Whaley House historic property (5-0)
Awarded $376,101.34 contract to Newterra Corporation for five aerators (5-0)
Approved voluntary closure of city offices from Dec 28, 2026, to Jan 1, 2027 (5-0)
Adopted Resolution No. 267-18 for an ABC license for Compass Group USA Inc. (5-0)
Adopted Resolution No. 267-21 funding the Finance Director position for FY 2026-27 (5-0)
Authorized pursuit of IMBA Trail Town Program designation (5-0)
Approved MOU establishing Redwood Coast Energy Authority as host agency for climate plan (5-0)
Confirmed joint study session with Planning Commission for October 28, 2026

Council Chamber

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CITY OF ARCATA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 07, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 10 :30 P . m . Council Chamber 736 F Street, Arcata Present: Mayor White, Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar, Councilmember Matthews, Councilmember Schaefer, and Councilmember Stillman Staff Present: City Manager Perry, Assistant City Manager Miller, City Attorney Goldstein (via teleconference), City Engineer Khatri, Director of Environmental Services Sinkhorn, Lieutenant Altizer, IT and Digital Media Specialist Carrillo, Community Development Specialist Sauter, City Clerk Varley, and Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Redfern A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 6:01 p.m. as a hybrid meeting, via teleconference utilizing Zoom Video Communications and in person, with Mayor White presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on October 2, 2026. 1. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mayor White read a statement acknowledging that Arcata sat on ancestral Wiyot land. 2. FLAG SALUTE Mayor White led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL City Clerk Varley called roll. 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS a. Proclamation in Recognition of Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10, 2026. 1. 2026 Fire Prevention Week Proclamation.pdf Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar read the proclamation and presented it to Arcata Fire District Assistant Fire …

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

MOTION BY STILLMAN, SECONDED BY SCHAEFER, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL ADOPTED THE CONSENT CALENDAR [AS PRESENTED FOR OCTOBER 7, 2026, ITEMS A THROUGH I]

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WHITE yea · ATKINS-SALAZAR yea · MATTHEWS yea · SCHAEFER yea · STILLMAN yea

MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY MATTHEWS, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL AUTHORIZED STAFF TO PURSUE THE INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION TRAIL TOWN PROGRAM DESIGNATION AS AN…

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WHITE yea · ATKINS-SALAZAR yea · MATTHEWS yea · SCHAEFER yea · STILLMAN yea

MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY STILLMAN, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL APPROVED THE MOU ESTABLISHING RCEA AS THE HOST AGENCY FOR THE REGIONAL CLIMATE COMMITTEE AND CLIMATE PROGRAM…

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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting

No substantive agenda items provided

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Council Chamber

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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

Arcata Planning Commission to review economic plan and land use code updates

The Arcata Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss two main items: a report on the adoption of the 2026-2031 City of Arcata Economic Strategic Plan, and a discussion on Land Use Code updates regarding overlay zones and development standards. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and is scheduled for September 22, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chamber.

Report on adoption of the 2026-2031 City of Arcata Economic Strategic Plan
Land Use Code updates for overlay zones and development standards
Draft Arcata Land Use Code Article 2 (clean and tracked changes versions)
Draft Arcata Land Use Code Combining Zones Map
Public comment on the Land Use Code updates

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Council Chamber

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CITY OF ARCATA PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . Council Chamber 736 F Street, Arcata Special accommodations for the disabled who attend City meetings can be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk at 822-5953. Assistive listening devices are available. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, all writings or documents relating to any item on this agenda which have been provided to a majority of the Commission, including those received less than 72 hours prior to the Planning Commission meeting, will be made available for public inspection in the agenda binder located on the counter in the lobby at Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, during normal business hours, and on the City's website at www.cityofarcata.org . PLEASE NOTE: Speakers wishing to distribute materials to the Planning Commission at the meeting are requested to provide 10 copies to the assigned project Planner. _____________________________________________________________________________________ How to Observe and Participate in the Meeting : Observe : Members of the public can attend the meeting in person. Public Comment Participation in Person : Members of the public may attend the meeting in person and give public comment. 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Land Acknowledgement b. …

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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Energy Committee - Regular Meeting

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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council - Regular Meeting

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✓ Decided: Arcata City Council imposes 45-day moratorium on new data center applications

The Arcata City Council approved a 45-day temporary moratorium on processing new land use applications for data centers to evaluate public health impacts and regulations. The Council also adopted the 2026-2031 Economic Strategic Plan, approved the purchase of three electric trucks, and advanced a rehabilitation and lot split project for the historic Whaley House.

Adopted 45-day moratorium on new data center applications via Ordinance No. 1594 (5-0)
Adopted the 2026-2031 City of Arcata Economic Strategic Plan (5-0)
Approved purchase of three 2027 Chevy Silverado EV trucks from Northwood Auto Plaza for $200,964.45 (5-0)
Approved Whaley House project action, tentative map, and introduced Ordinances 1590 and 1591 (5-0)
Adopted Resolution No. 267-13 for CDBG business assistance grant closeout documentation (5-0)
Adopted Resolution No. 267-06 adopting a citywide records retention schedule (5-0)
Approved $1,128 plaza use fee sponsorship for the 52nd Annual North Country Fair (5-0)
Scheduled joint study session with Planning Commission for October 28, 2026

Council Chamber

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CITY OF ARCATA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 10 :30 P . m . Council Chamber 736 F Street, Arcata Present: Mayor White, Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar, Councilmember Matthews, Councilmember Schaefer, and Councilmember Stillman Staff Present: City Manager Perry, Assistant City Manager Miller, City Attorney Goldstein (via teleconference), City Engineer Khatri, Director of Environmental Services Sinkhorn, Deputy Director of Community Development Dart, Senior Planner Freitas, IT and Digital Media Specialist Carrillo, City Clerk Varley, and Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Redfern A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 6:00 p.m. as a hybrid meeting, via teleconference utilizing Zoom Video Communications and in person, with Mayor White presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on September 11, 2026. 1. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mayor White read a statement acknowledging that Arcata sat on ancestral Wiyot Land. 2. FLAG SALUTE Mayor White led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL City Clerk Varley called roll. 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS a. Proclamation Recognizing September 21, 2026, as the International Day of Peace. 1. International Day of Peace 2026 Proclamation.pdf Councilmember Schaefer read the proclamation and presented it a member of t …

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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

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TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR [FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2026] MINUS ITEM L. Mayor White invited public comment. There being none, Mayor White closed the public comment period. THE MOTION PASSED ON A…

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MOTION BY ATKINS-SALAZAR, SECONDED BY SCHAEFER, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL ADOPTED ITEM L FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR [APPROVE A SPONSORSHIP IN AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO $1,128 FOR THE…

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MOTION BY STILLMAN, SECONDED BY SCHAEFER, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL ADOPTED THE PROJECT ACTION, APPROVING THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION AND TENTATIVE MAP; INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 1591…

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MOTION BY MATTHEWS, SECONDED BY SCHAEFER, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL ADOPTED 2026-2031 CITY OF ARCATA ECONOMIC STRATEGIC PLAN

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MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY MATTHEWS, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1594, AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCATA IMPOSING A…

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MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY STILLMAN, AND WITH A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, THE COUNCIL ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 267-13 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF ALL REQUIRED CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTATION TO THE STATE…

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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 5:45 PM

City Council - Special Meeting

Arcata City Council to hold closed-session talks on two property deals

This is a special meeting of the Arcata City Council, held primarily in closed session to discuss real property negotiations. The council will confer with negotiators on the price and terms for two properties: one identified by Assessor's Parcel No. 021-072-006 with Alison Sweet, and a vacant property near 16th Street (APNs 020-201013 and 020-011-006) with Gerard Wilson. Public comment is limited to agenda items, and no other business is listed.

Closed session: real property negotiation, APN 021-072-006, negotiator Merritt Perry, party Alison Sweet, price and terms.
Closed session: real property negotiation, vacant property near 16th Street, APNs 020-201013 and 020-011-006, negotiator Merritt Perry, party Gerard Wilson, price and terms.
Closed session reports on both negotiations are scheduled after the closed session.

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✓ Decided: Arcata City Council held closed session meetings regarding property negotiations

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss price and terms for real property negotiations. No substantive actions or decisions were reported following the discussions regarding Assessor's Parcel No. 021-072-006 and vacant property near 16th Street.

Held closed session on property negotiations (no reportable action)
Held closed session on 16th Street property negotiations (no reportable action)

City Manager's Conference Room

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CITY OF ARCATA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5 :45 P . m . - 6 :45 P . m . City Manager's Conference Room 736 F Street, Arcata Special accommodations for the disabled who attend City meetings can be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk at 822-5953. Assistive listening devices are available. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, all writings or documents relating to any item on this agenda which have been provided to a majority of the City Council, including those received less than 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting, will be made available for public inspection in the agenda binder located on the counter in the lobby at Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, during normal business hours, and on the City's website at www.cityofarcata.org . PLEASE NOTE: Speakers wishing to distribute materials to the City Council at the meeting are requested to provide 10 copies to the City Clerk. _____________________________________________________________________________________ How to Participate in the Meeting : Public Comment Participation in Person : Members of the public may attend the meeting in person and give public comment. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC COMMENT During special meetings, public comment is only taken at the beginning of the meeting. Pursuant to the Brown …

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CITY OF ARCATA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Meeting #: Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5 :45 P . m . - 6 :45 P . m . Location: City Manager's Conference Room 736 F Street, Arcata Present: Mayor White, Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar, Councilmember Matthews, Councilmember Schaefer, and Councilmember Stillman Staff Present: City Manager Perry and Assistant City Manager Miller A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 5:45 p.m. with Mayor White presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on September 11, 2026. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor White called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor White invited public comment. There being none, Mayor White closed the public comment period. 3. CLOSED SESSION a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government CodeSection 54956.8. Property: Assessor's Parcel No. 021-072-006. Agency Negotiator: MerrittPerry, City Manager, or City Manager Designee. Negotiating Party: Alison Sweet. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms. The Council met in closed session in the City Manager's Conference Room. b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government CodeSection 54956.8. Property: Vacant Property Near 16th Street. Assessor's Parcel Nos. 020-201013 and 020-011-006. Agency Negotiator: City Manager Merritt Pe …

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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 AM

Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting

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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting

Parks and Recreation Committee meeting with no substantive items

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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission meeting with no substantive agenda items.

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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council - Regular Meeting with Successor Agency

Arcata City Council regular meeting with Successor Agency

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✓ Decided: Arcata council approves $193,375.59 digester cleaning contract amendment

The Arcata City Council approved a nine-item consent calendar, including a $193,375.59 amendment to the construction contract with Synagro-WWT, Inc. for the 2026 Digester Cleaning Project, and ratified a City Manager employment agreement extension through August 19, 2029. In new business, the council approved a funding application to the Great Redwood Trail Agency for the Arcata Gateway Trails Project (Phases A and B) and approved a major special event permit for Playhouse Arts' Sunny Brae Porchfest on October 4, 2026. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember Matthews absent. The Successor Agency also approved its consent calendar.

Approved consent calendar items A through I (4-0, one absent)
Approved $193,375.59 contract amendment with Synagro-WWT, Inc. for 2026 Digester Cleaning Project (4-0)
Ratified City Manager Merritt Perry employment agreement extension, term August 19, 2024 to August 19, 2029 (4-0)
Adopted Resolution No. 267-16 revising FY 2026/2027 budget for Measure G renewal flyer printing and mailing (4-0)
Continued finding emergency procurement necessary to repair failed culverts at 4700 West End Road; authorized City Manager to execute documents (4-0)
Approved disbursements report for August 8–21, 2026, including one ACH payment from July 29, 2026 (4-0)
Approved funding application to Great Redwood Trail Agency for Arcata Gateway Trails Project, Phases A and B (4-0)
Approved major special event permit for Playhouse Arts' Sunny Brae Porchfest on October 4, 2026 (4-0)

Council Chamber

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CITY OF ARCATA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ARCATA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES Wednesday, September 02, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 11 :00 P . m . Council Chamber 736 F Street, Arcata Present: Mayor White, Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar, Councilmember Schaefer, and Councilmember Stillman Absent: Councilmember Matthews Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Miller, Director of Environmental Services Sinkhorn, Deputy Director of Environmental Services—Community Services Benvie, IT and Digital Media Specialist Carrillo, City Clerk Varley, and Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Redfern A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 6:00 p.m. as a hybrid meeting, via teleconference utilizing Zoom Video Communications and in person, with Mayor White presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on August 28, 2026. 1. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mayor White read a statement acknowledging that Arcata sat on ancestral Wiyot land. 2. FLAG SALUTE Mayor White led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL City Clerk Varley called roll. 4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS a. Proclamation in Recognition of Coastal Cleanup Month, September 2026. 1. Coastal Cleanup Month Proclamation 2026.pdf Councilmember Atkins-Salazar read the proclamation and presented it to Northcoast Environmental Cente …

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MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY STILLMAN, AND WITH A FOUR-TO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSENCE, THE BOARD APPROVED THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR [FOR SEPTEMBER 2, 2026, AS PRESENTED)

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MOTION BY STILLMAN, SECONDED BY ATKINS-SALAZAR, AND WITH A FOUR-TO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSENCE, THE COUNCIL ADOPTED THE CONSENT CALENDAR [FOR SEPTEMBER 2, 2026, AS PRESENTED], ITEMS A THROUGH I

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MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY STILLMAN, AND WITH A FOUR-TO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSENCE, THE COUNCIL APPROVED AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE GRTA FOR THE GATEWAY TRAILS PROJECT INCLUDING…

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MOTION BY SCHAEFER, SECONDED BY ATKINS-SALAZAR, AND WITH A FOUR-TO-ZERO VOICE VOTE WITH ONE ABSENCE, THE COUNCIL APPROVED THE MAJOR SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION FROM PLAYHOUSE ARTS FOR SUNNY BRAE…

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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 5:45 PM

City Council - Special Meeting

City Council to negotiate real property terms for Assessor's Parcel No. 021-072-006

The City Council will hold a closed session to conduct negotiations regarding the price and terms for Assessor's Parcel No. 021-072-006. The City Manager or a designee will act as the agency negotiator with Alison Sweet.

Closed session negotiation for Assessor's Parcel No. 021-072-006
Negotiation of price and terms with Alison Sweet

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✓ Decided: Arcata council closed session on property negotiations yields no reportable action

The Arcata City Council held a special meeting on September 2, 2026, that consisted mainly of a closed session. The Council met privately with real property negotiators under Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding Assessor's Parcel No. 021-072-006, with City Manager Merritt Perry or a designee as agency negotiator and Alison Sweet as the negotiating party, on price and terms. Mayor White stated there was nothing to report out from the closed session. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

Held closed session on price and terms for Assessor's Parcel No. 021-072-006 (no vote recorded)
No reportable action announced from closed session
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

City Manager's Conference Room

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CITY OF ARCATA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, September 02, 2026 at 5 :45 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m . City Manager's Conference Room 736 F Street, Arcata Special accommodations for the disabled who attend City meetings can be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk at 822-5953. Assistive listening devices are available. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, all writings or documents relating to any item on this agenda which have been provided to a majority of the City Council, including those received less than 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting, will be made available for public inspection in the agenda binder located on the counter in the lobby at Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, during normal business hours, and on the City's website at www.cityofarcata.org . PLEASE NOTE: Speakers wishing to distribute materials to the City Council at the meeting are requested to provide 10 copies to the City Clerk. _____________________________________________________________________________________ How to Participate in the Meeting : Public Comment Participation in Person : Members of the public may attend the meeting in person and give public comment. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC COMMENT During special meetings, public comment is only taken at the beginning of the meeting. Pursuant to the Br …

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CITY OF ARCATA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Meeting #: Date: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 at 5 :45 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m . Location: City Manager's Conference Room 736 F Street, Arcata Present: Mayor White, Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar, Councilmember Schaefer, and Councilmember Stillman Absent: Councilmember Matthews Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Miller A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 5:45 p.m. with Mayor White presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on August 28, 2026. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor White called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor White invited public comment. There being none, Mayor White closed the public comment period. 3. CLOSED SESSION a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: Assessor's Parcel No. 021-072-006. Agency Negotiator: Merritt Perry, City Manager, or City Manager Designee. Negotiating Party: Alison Sweet. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms. The Council met in closed session in the City Manager's Conference Room. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORTS a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: Assessor's Parcel No. 021-072-006. Agency Negotiator: Merritt Perry, City Manager, or City Manager Designee. Negot …

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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council - Regular Meeting

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Council Chamber

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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission meeting, no substantive items listed

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Council Chamber

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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 2:30 PM

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

Zoning Administrator to decide Cowen minor use permit and design review

The Arcata Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider approving the Cowen Minor Use Permit and Design Review, along with related environmental exemptions. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, oral communications, and approval of minutes.

Public hearing on Cowen Minor Use Permit and Design Review
Proposed Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) CEQA categorical exemptions
Staff report and draft action, findings, and conditions of approval attached

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CITY OF ARCATA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 2 :30 P . m . - 3 :30 P . m . Council Chamber 736 F Street, Arcata Special accommodations for the disabled who attend City meetings can be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk at 822-5953. Assistive listening devices are available. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, all writings or documents relating to any item on this agenda which have been provided to the Zoning Administrator, including those received after distribution of the Zoning Administrator's agenda packet, will be made available for public inspection in the agenda binder located in Community Development at Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, during normal business hours. ________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE NOTE: Speakers wishing to distribute materials to the Zoning Administrator at the meeting are requested to provide 10 copies to the assigned project Planner. 1. ROLL CALL 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This item is provided for people to address the Zoning Administrator on matters not on the agenda. Any requests that require action will be set by the Zoning Administrator to a future agenda, or will be referred to staff. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS …

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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 4:30 PM

City Council - Special Meeting

Arcata City Council special meeting: closed session, committee interviews

This is a special City Council meeting with a closed session for the City Manager's performance evaluation, real property negotiations for Assessor's Parcel No. 021-072-006, and anticipated litigation. In open session, the Council will interview applicants for vacancies on the Energy Committee and the Wetlands & Creeks Committee.

Closed session: City Manager performance evaluation
Closed session: real property negotiations for Assessor's Parcel No. 021-072-006 with Alison Sweet
Closed session: anticipated litigation on two potential cases
Interview one applicant for Energy Committee vacancy (term ends Sept 30, 2027)
Interview three applicants for Wetlands & Creeks Committee vacancy (term ends March 31, 2028)

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✓ Decided: Council interviews candidates for Energy and Wetlands & Creeks committees

The Arcata City Council held a special meeting on August 19, 2026, primarily to conduct closed-session discussions on the City Manager's performance, real property negotiations, and anticipated litigation. In open session, the Council interviewed applicants for vacancies on the Energy Committee and the Wetlands & Creeks Committee, but no appointments were made during this meeting. No substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

Interviewed Ada Muzoglu for one Energy Committee vacancy (term ending Sept 30, 2027)
Interviewed Moonlight Macumber, Sam Pasewark, and Ada Muzoglu for one Wetlands & Creeks Committee vacancy (term ending March 31, 2028)
Held closed session on City Manager performance evaluation; no report out
Held closed session on real property negotiations (APN 021-072-006); no report out
Held closed session on anticipated litigation (two potential cases); no report out

City Manager's Conference Room

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CITY OF ARCATA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4 :30 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m . City Manager's Conference Room 736 F Street, Arcata Special accommodations for the disabled who attend City meetings can be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk at 822-5953. Assistive listening devices are available. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, all writings or documents relating to any item on this agenda which have been provided to a majority of the City Council, including those received less than 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting, will be made available for public inspection in the agenda binder located on the counter in the lobby at Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, during normal business hours, and on the City's website at www.cityofarcata.org . PLEASE NOTE: Speakers wishing to distribute materials to the City Council at the meeting are requested to provide 10 copies to the City Clerk. _____________________________________________________________________________________ How to Observe and Participate in the Meeting : Observe : Members of the public can attend the meeting in person for Agenda Items 4-a, and -b. Public Comment Participation in Person : Members of the public may attend the meeting in person and give public comment. 1. CALL TO ORDER …

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CITY OF ARCATA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Meeting #: Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4 :30 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m . Location: City Manager's Conference Room 736 F Street, Arcata Present: Mayor White, Vice Mayor Atkins-Salazar, Councilmember Matthews, and Councilmember Stillman (arrived at 4:59 p.m.) Absent: Councilmember Schaefer Staff Present: City Manager Perry, Assistant City Manager Miller, City Attorney Goldstein (via teleconference), Director of Environmental Services Sinkhorn, and Human Resources/Administrative Services Director Vink A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcata was held on the above date at 4:30 p.m. with Mayor White presiding. Notice of this meeting was posted on August 14, 2026. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor White called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor White invited public comment. There being none, Mayor White closed the public comment period. 3. CLOSED SESSION a. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): City Manager. The Council met in closed session in the City Manager's Conference Room. b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: Assessor's Parcel No. 021-072-006. Agency Negotiator: Merritt Perry, City Manager, or City Manager Designee. Negotiating Party: Alison Sweet. …

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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council - Regular Meeting

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✓ Decided: Council awards $2.56M pavement contract, adopts fee schedule changes

The Arcata City Council approved a $2,564,942 contract for the 2026 Annual Pavement Maintenance Project, adopted a CEQA categorical exemption, and authorized the City Manager to execute documents. The Council also adopted resolutions revising the budget for a Juvenile Diversion Counselor position, authorizing a CDBG program income application for business assistance, and updating the Master Fee Schedule. A public hearing on the Whaley House rehabilitation and lot split was continued to September 16, 2026. The Council expressed interest in considering a data center moratorium at a future meeting.

Approved $2,564,942 contract for 2026 Annual Pavement Maintenance Project to R.A.O. Construction Co., Inc. (unanimous)
Adopted Resolution No. 267-12 revising budget for Juvenile Diversion Counselor position funding (unanimous)
Adopted Resolution No. 267-05 authorizing submission of CDBG program income application for business assistance and microenterprise programs (unanimous)
Adopted Resolution No. 267-10 adopting changes to the City's Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
Continued public hearing on Whaley House rehabilitation and lot split to September 16, 2026 (unanimous)
Adopted consent calendar including ordinance updates, grant award, and sponsorships (unanimous)
Appointed Moonlight Macumber to Wetlands and Creeks Committee term expiring March 31, 2028 (unanimous)
Expressed interest in considering a data center moratorium at a future meeting (general consensus)

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