Arcata public meetings in 2023

Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Public Safety Committee regular meeting on December 27, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Planning Commission regular meeting on December 26, 2023. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no substantive content.

Historic Landmarks Committee - Special Meeting

The Historic Landmarks Committee will review a proposed subdivision and adaptive reuse of a 1940s home, barn, and accessory buildings at 3030 Alliance Road, and provide a recommendation on whether the property qualifies as a historic resource. The committee will also review a draft Historic Context Statement, elect officers, and consider changing meeting frequency to bimonthly. Both business items were previously adjourned due to lack of a quorum.

• Review proposed subdivision and adaptive reuse at 3030 Alliance Road (File No. 223-022-SUB-MUP)
• Recommendation on historic resource status for 0.85-acre property with 1940s structures
• Review draft Historic Context Statement for Arcata
• Elect Chair and Vice-chair
• Consider changing meetings from monthly to bimonthly and start time to 5:30 p.m.

City Council - Regular and Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a special meeting to interview candidates for the Energy and Parks and Recreation committees, then convened a regular meeting. The council adopted the consent calendar, which included declaring city-owned property at 5540 West End Road as surplus, adopting an ordinance updating the sewer use code, and amending the compensation resolution for hourly employees. One item (F) was removed for further discussion.

• Declared 5540 West End Road surplus land (Resolution No. 234-24)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1565 adding sewer bypass notification sections to municipal code
• Amended compensation for hourly part-time, temporary, and seasonal personnel to reflect $16.00 minimum wage and increased paid sick leave (Resolution No. 234-23)
• Approved bi-weekly disbursements report (11/25/23 to 12/8/23)
• Interviewed candidates for Energy Committee and Parks and Recreation Committee vacancies

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Transportation Safety Committee is meeting to discuss traffic safety issues, including a final recommendation on a speed table policy, new state rules on parking near intersections (daylighting), and public concerns about speeding near schools. The committee also approved a motion to encourage 2-hour meeting limits and 3-minute public comments.

• Approved motion to encourage 2-hour TSC meetings and 3-minute public comments (5 yes, 1 abstain)
• Discussed Arcata Speed Table Policy final recommendation
• Discussed new law prohibiting parking within 20 feet of intersections (15 ft with bulb-outs)
• Heard public concern about speeding at 17th & H; engineering assessing speed humps and raised crosswalk
• Reviewed collision reports and engineering project updates (8th & 9th Street paving near completion)

City Council - Annual Meeting to Swear-in, Elect Mayor & Vice Mayor

The Arcata City Council held its annual special meeting to swear in members, elect a mayor and vice mayor, and assign council members to regional boards and committees for 2024. The council elected Meredith Matthews as mayor and Alexandra Stillman as vice mayor, both by unanimous voice votes with one absence. Council members were also appointed to various regional boards, commissions, and liaison roles for 2024.

• Elected Meredith Matthews as Mayor for the ensuing year
• Elected Alexandra Stillman as Vice Mayor for the ensuing year
• Appointed council members to 15 regional boards and committees for 2024, including Humboldt County Association of Governments, Humboldt Transit Authority, and Redwood Coast Energy Authority
• No public comment was received
• Meeting held as a hybrid meeting via Zoom and in person at Council Chamber, 736 F Street

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission is finalizing its recommendations to the City Council on General Plan updates, including which Gateway Area Plan policies should apply citywide and the structure of the Community Benefits program. The Commission also considered adopting its 2023 annual report, but deferred that item to a later meeting.

• Finalize recommendations on General Plan updates, including Gateway Area Plan policies and Community Benefits program
• Proposed Community Benefits program requiring points for buildings by height (e.g., 7-story buildings provide 6 points)
• Recommended changes to streamside and wetland protection policies (RC-2b, RC-3a, RC-3c, RC-3h, RC-3j)
• Consider adopting 2023 Planning Commission Annual Report and authorizing chair to present to City Council (deferred to January 9 meeting)

Forest Management Committee - Special Meeting

The Arcata Forest Management Committee will consider adopting its 2024 regular meeting calendar and receive a report on the Open Space, Parks, & Trails Special Tax for 2022-2023, then provide recommendations for fiscal year 2023-2024 and select two representatives for the Open Space Special Tax Ad Hoc Group. The agenda also includes reports on spotted owl surveys, the Davies Conservation Easement, and Climate Action Reserve carbon projects, plus a future agenda item on biomass presentations.

• Adopt 2024 Forest Management Committee Regular Meeting Calendar
• Receive report on Open Space, Parks, & Trails Special Tax 2022-2023 priorities and outcomes; provide FY 2023-2024 recommendations; select two representatives for ad hoc group
• Report on completion of Davies Conservation Easement
• Report on Climate Action Reserve projects: Sunny Brae Tract carbon inventory (CAR 575), Lucchesi (CAR 694), Barnum (CAR 935)
• Future agenda: biomass presentations by Redwood Coast Energy Authority and Biomass Resolution Proponents

City Council - Regular and Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a special meeting and a regular meeting on December 6, 2023. The special meeting included a closed session on real property negotiations with no reportable action. The regular meeting included a consent calendar, items removed from it, and new business. The council approved a contract for environmental services at the Little Lake Industries site and discussed funding for a CERT training program.

• Awarded contract up to $72,585 to GHD, Inc. for environmental and monitoring services at the Little Lake Industries site cleanup project
• Approved bi-weekly report on disbursements
• Approved minutes of November 15, 2023, with amendment to include omitted public speakers
• Proclamation recognizing Human Rights Awareness Month, December 2023
• Request for $3,000 city funding for 2024 CERT Basic Training course

Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata, CA Economic Development Committee regular meeting on December 5, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Energy Committee - Special Meeting

The Arcata Energy Committee is holding a special meeting to adopt its 2024 meeting calendar and to appoint members to a Utility Users Tax (UUT) Ballot Measure Subcommittee, including recommending objectives for that subcommittee. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, staff updates on the Swell backup battery project, the Activity 70 Expenditure Account, EEUT revenue, and the Regional Climate Action Plan. No old business, oral communications, or agenda modifications are listed.

• Adopt Energy Committee Meeting Calendar for 2024
• Appoint members to Utility Users Tax (UUT) Ballot Measure Subcommittee and recommend objectives
• Approve minutes of Sep 18, 2023 and Oct 24, 2023 meetings
• Staff updates: Swell backup battery project, Activity 70 Expenditure Account, EEUT revenue, Regional Climate Action Plan

City Council - Study Session

The Arcata City Council is holding a study session to discuss draft elements of the General Plan 2045 update, including the Vision Statement, Circulation and Mobility Element, and a proposed inclusionary zoning program. The Council will consider amendments and provide direction to staff. No final decisions are expected at this study session.

• Consider draft Vision Statement for General Plan 2045
• Review Circulation and Mobility Element with emphasis on alternative transportation
• Discuss inclusionary zoning: proposed 4% very-low, 6% low, 10% median income affordable unit requirements
• Proposed workforce housing rent limits (e.g., $980 for 0BR, $1,577 for 4BR)
• Review transportation policies originally proposed for Gateway Plan

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Special Meeting

The Wetlands and Creeks Committee held a special meeting to review the Open Space, Parks, and Trails Special Tax priorities and outcomes for 2022-2023, provide recommendations for fiscal year 2023-2024, and select two representatives for the Open Space Special Tax Ad Hoc Group. The committee also received a presentation from a Cal Poly Humboldt student on saltmarsh retreat and sea level rise in Arcata Marsh, and adopted the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Approved appointment of Justin Hawkins and Chair Bob Brown as representatives to the Open Space Special Tax Ad Hoc Group
• Received report on Open Space, Parks, and Trails Special Tax 2022-2023 priorities and outcomes
• Received presentation from Cal Poly Humboldt student Maddie McNerthney on saltmarsh retreat and sea level rise in Arcata Marsh
• Adopted 2024 committee meeting calendar
• Staff reported completion of Beith Creek livestock crossing bridge in Baylands and trail improvements at Aldergrove Marsh

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata, CA Planning Commission regular meeting on November 28, 2023. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed.

Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The provided document contains no specific agenda items, descriptions, or topics for discussion. It consists of empty fields and software-related placeholder text.

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Wetlands and Creeks Committee regular meeting on November 21, 2023. The provided text contains only boilerplate interface labels and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no substantive business is listed in the source document.

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Transportation Safety Committee's regular meeting on November 21, 2023. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Energy Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Energy Committee's regular meeting on November 20, 2023. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or action items. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed.

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Historic Landmarks Committee meeting on November 16, 2023, was adjourned due to lack of a quorum and rescheduled to December 21, 2023. The agenda included reviewing the draft Historic Context Statement and providing a recommendation on a proposed subdivision and adaptive reuse of a 1940s home and barn at 3030 Alliance Road.

• Review draft Historic Context Statement and provide direction to staff
• Recommendation on proposed subdivision and adaptive reuse at 3030 Alliance Road (File No. 223-022-SUB-MUP)
• Elect Chair and Vice-chair
• Consider meeting dates for 2024

City Council - Regular and Special Meeting

The City Council approved a conservation easement for approximately 70 acres adjacent to the Arcata Community Forest. They also authorized the City to apply for various CalRecycle grant programs, including a requested $75,000 for SB 1383 compliance.

• Acceptance of a conservation easement on Assessor’s Parcel No. 500-011-007 for $1 per acre
• Authorization to apply for CalRecycle grant programs, including a $75,000 SB 1383 request
• Approval of the bi-weekly report on disbursements
• Interview of one candidate for the Transportation Safety Committee vacancy
• Proclamations for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission held a regular meeting on November 14, 2023. They unanimously denied a design review permit and minor use permit for five carport structures at 1158-1188 10th Street, though the applicant withdrew the application before the vote, making the action moot. The Commission also discussed and gave direction on General Plan updates, including revisions to the Community Benefits program and Inclusionary Zoning, to make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Denied (mooted by withdrawal) Design Review Permit and Minor Use Permit for Morehouse Carport Structures at 1158, 1168, 1178, and 1188 10th Street; File No. 223-035-DR-MUP
• Discussed Community Benefits program revisions, including a simplified points system based on priority
• Discussed Inclusionary Zoning, including a workforce housing program for median-income households
• Approved minutes of Oct 10, 2023 meeting

Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be a regular session of the Forest Management Committee, but no specific decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed.

Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Parks and Recreation Committee met to review the Open Space, Parks, and Trails Special Tax (Measure A) 2022-23 priorities and outcomes, and to provide recommendations for fiscal year 2023-24. They also appointed two representatives to the Measure A Special Tax Ad Hoc Group. The committee expressed a desire to reduce the number of line items in the Measure A allocation to better concentrate funding, and supported planning for Mountain View in FY25 with implementation in FY26.

• Appointed Sheldon Heath and Deborah Coles as Measure A Special Tax Ad Hoc Group representatives for 2024
• Reviewed 2022-23 priorities and outcomes of the Open Space, Parks, and Trails Special Tax
• Provided recommendations for FY 2023-24 Measure A allocations
• Discussed scaling back line items in Measure A allocation to focus on Marsh groundskeeper concept
• Supported planning for Mountain View in FY25, implementation in FY26

Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document lists meeting logistics and software interface text but no actual agenda topics.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a regular meeting on November 1, 2023, where it adopted a resolution declaring a shelter crisis in the city, a step required for Humboldt County to fund the Arcata House safe parking program for another year. The council also approved a consent calendar that included a $27,953.21 contract amendment for Redwood Park playground equipment and surfacing, and heard public comments on a potential resolution regarding the Israeli/Hamas conflict.

• Adopted Resolution No. 234-18 declaring a shelter crisis in Arcata, expiring November 1, 2024
• Approved $27,953.21 contract amendment with Miracle Recreation—PlayPower, Inc. for Redwood Park playground equipment and surfacing
• Adopted consent calendar including bi-weekly disbursements report
• Heard public comments on a proposed resolution for a cease-fire in Gaza
• Proclaimed Zero Waste Day, Great American Smokeout, and California Retired Teachers Week

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator approved a design review and minor use permit for a residential remodel at 1250 K Street. The project includes a first-floor and second-floor addition to an existing single-family residence. The approval also addresses existing nonconforming interior yard setbacks for the dwelling, garage, and shed.

• Design Review and Minor Use Permit for Shahin Residential Addition at 1250 K Street
• Approval of August 24, 2023, meeting minutes

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The October 26, 2023 Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting was cancelled and adjourned to Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 11 a.m. The only substantive item on the agenda was a public hearing on a design review and minor use permit for a residential addition at 1250 K Street, which will be taken up at the adjourned meeting.

• Public hearing on Design Review and Minor Use Permit for Shahin Residential Addition at 1250 K Street (File No. 234-010-DR-MUP)
• Proposed first- and second-floor addition to existing single-family residence in Arcata Heights Conservation Area
• Minor Use Permit to authorize existing nonconforming interior yard setbacks for dwelling, detached garage, and shed
• Meeting cancelled and adjourned to October 31, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Public Safety Committee regular meeting on October 25, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Energy Committee - Special Meeting

The Arcata Energy Committee is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation from Finance Director Tabatha Miller on potential new tax revenue sources, including a possible increase to the Utility User Tax (UUT) on natural gas, to fund climate change adaptation projects. The committee will also handle routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and updates, and discuss future meeting dates.

• Presentation on potential new tax revenue sources, including Utility User Tax (UUT) increase on natural gas services, to fund climate change adaptation projects
• Discussion of alternative meeting dates (November 27 or December 4) due to scheduling conflict with November 20 meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata, CA Planning Commission regular meeting on October 24, 2023. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed. No substantive business is identifiable from the provided document.

City Council - Study Session

The Arcata City Council held a study session to discuss the Planning Commission's recommendation on the General Plan 2045, focusing on Growth Management, Land Use, and new Health Elements. The Council also voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 234-14, authorizing an application for a $1,323,967 HUD PRO Housing grant to fund zoning code updates, an ADU ordinance, and design standards for infill zones.

• Adopted Resolution No. 234-14 authorizing HUD PRO Housing grant application for $1,323,967
• Grant funds to update Land Use Code, create ADU ordinance, and develop form-based codes for Downtown/Uniontown and Valley West infill zones
• Discussed Planning Commission's recommendation on General Plan 2045, including Growth Management, Land Use, and Health Elements
• Public comment raised concerns about staff time, zoning density changes, and design quality

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

The provided document for the Arcata Historic Landmarks Committee meeting on October 19, 2023, contains only procedural software interface text. There are no specific items, proposals, or discussions listed in the record.

Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee is meeting to review and revise its annual report to the City Council, scheduled for November 15, 2023. The committee will also receive status updates on police department staffing levels and street projects from the city engineer. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public communications.

• Review and revise Annual Report to Council for November 15, 2023
• Status update on staffing levels at Arcata Police Department
• Updated status of street projects from City Engineer
• Approval of minutes from Aug 15, 2023 meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council held its regular meeting on October 18, 2023, adopting several resolutions and conducting a public hearing on unmet transit needs. Key actions included approving the Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan for the Arcata & Mad River Transit System, authorizing destruction of certain city records, and accepting the bi-weekly disbursements report. The council also heard public comments on transit needs and considered opposing the Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative.

• Adopted Resolution No. 234-15 approving the Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan for A&MRTS
• Adopted Resolution No. 234-12 authorizing destruction of certain city records
• Approved Proclamation in Recognition of Día de los Muertos, November 1 & 2, 2023
• Accepted Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements (3-0 vote, Stillman recused)
• Conducted public hearing on unmet transit needs for HCAOG

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Transportation Safety Committee is meeting to discuss traffic safety issues, including a proposed speed table policy, engineering project updates, and state legislation AB 43. The committee voted to keep its meetings monthly rather than switching to every two months. Public comment raised concerns about speeding near the Bayside Traffic Circle and a desire for speed humps on Spear Ave.

• Voted to keep TSC meetings monthly (passed unanimously)
• Discussed Arcata Speed Table Policy (recommended)
• Heard public comment about speeding near Bayside Traffic Circle on Spear Ave
• Engineering updates: annual paving on G St, striping on West End Rd, Co-Op driveway access change
• Discussed Portland's Downtown 'Car Master Plan' and AB 43

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission is reviewing recommendations for General Plan updates, including changes to inclusionary zoning and community benefits. They are also considering land use redesignations and new environmental buffer requirements for streams and wetlands.

• Presentation on building codes and new building materials
• Proposed inclusionary zoning requiring 10% moderate-income units
• Redesignation of Commercial General parcels to Commercial Mixed-Use
• Proposed 25-foot to 100-foot environmental buffer areas for streams
• New requirements for wetland delineation and study in development applications

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a regular meeting on October 4, 2023, adopting the consent calendar with several items pulled for discussion. Key actions included approving a grant application for Butcher's Slough cleanup planning, a trailhead improvement design, and a Caltrans agreement for a multimodal safety plan. The council also discussed a lease for Woodsman Hall, a crosswalk design, and a contract amendment for the Annie & Mary Trail project.

• Adopted Resolution No. 234-10 authorizing application for $399,235 Equitable Community Revitalization Grant for Butcher's Slough cleanup planning
• Approved design for Margaret Lane Trailhead Improvement Project in Sunny Brae Forest
• Adopted Resolution No. 234-11 authorizing Caltrans agreement for South Arcata Multimodal Safety Improvements Plan ($323,880 grant)
• Discussed lease agreement with International Woodworkers Local #W98 for portion of Woodsman Hall
• Discussed contract amendment with GHD, Inc. for $40,350.64 for Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project

Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Economic Development Committee met on October 3, 2023, and handled routine business: approving minutes, re-electing Serg Mihaylo as chair and electing Monique Molina as vice-chair. Members also received a presentation on the Community Economic Resilience Fund and discussed a subcommittee report noting a lack of survey responses from local businesses. The meeting was largely procedural with no major policy decisions or contracts on the agenda.

• Re-elected Serg Mihaylo as Chair and elected Monique Molina as Vice-chair
• Received Community Economic Resilience Fund presentation by Amanda Hickey
• Community Ambassador Subcommittee reported no survey responses from local businesses
• Committee requested more details on a tax initiative and its time commitment

Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting is listed as a regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee, but no substantive business is described.

City Council - Study Session

The Arcata City Council is holding a study session to discuss the Planning Commission's recommendation on the Gateway Area Plan and Gateway Code. The discussion will prioritize building height/massing/density, community benefits, and inclusionary zoning, with the Council able to suggest changes. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Gateway Area Plan and Gateway Code
• Priorities: building height/massing/density, community benefits, inclusionary zoning
• Planning Commission recommendation from July 11, 2023
• Public comment period

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Planning Commission regular meeting on September 26, 2023. The agenda text provided is only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a regular meeting on September 20, 2023, adopting the consent calendar with several items pulled for discussion. Key actions included awarding a $210,000 contract for construction management on the Old Arcata Road Improvements Project and approving a lease extension with Arcata House Partnership. The meeting also included proclamations, public comments, and routine appointments.

• Awarded $210,000 contract to GHD, Inc. for construction management on Old Arcata Road Improvements, with up to $42,000 contingency (total not to exceed $252,000).
• Approved lease extension with Arcata House Partnership for 501 Ninth Street at $600/month for five years (Sept 21, 2023 to June 30, 2028).
• Adopted Resolution No. 234-08 amending pay and benefits for part-time, temporary, and seasonal personnel.
• Reappointed Andrea Alstone to Energy Committee and Bill Rich to Historic Landmarks Committee for three-year terms.
• Proclamation honoring North Coast Stand Down, October 5-7, 2023.

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Wetlands and Creeks Committee held a regular meeting on September 19, 2023, approving the July 18 minutes and conducting a walking field trip along Jolly Giant Creek from 14th and M Streets to Samoa Boulevard. The walk was to observe daylighted and culverted creek sections. No other business was reported.

• Approved July 18, 2023 minutes (motion by Railsback, second by Held, 4-0-3)
• Walking field trip along Jolly Giant Creek from 14th and M Streets to Samoa Boulevard
• Noted locations of culverted sections of Jolly Giant Creek through town
• Next meeting scheduled for November 21, 2023

Energy Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Energy Committee is holding a regular meeting where the main item is receiving presentations and providing a recommendation on a resolution to end biomass contracts. The committee also heard updates from the Redwood Coast Energy Authority and city staff, and noted the retirement of a member.

• Receive presentations and provide recommendation on a resolution to end biomass contracts
• Approved minutes of July 17, 2023 meeting
• Redwood Coast Energy Authority update: public input collected on integrated resource plan; RURALREN formed
• Staff update: CEC loan for rooftop solar and LED installation on hold; ARPA allocations under review
• Committee member Mike Kowalski announced retirement effective September 30, 2023

Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Forest Management Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May and August 2023, and to attend a post-harvest field trip to the Kline-LaForge parcel in Jacoby Creek Forest. The agenda includes no old business or reports, and future items include updates to the Forest Management Plan and Working Forest Management Plan.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2023 regular meeting
• Approved minutes of August 10, 2023 special meeting
• Post-harvest field trip to Jacoby Creek Forest (Kline-LaForge; Harvest 2022)
• Future agenda item: Forest Management Plan (FMP) Update and CEQA Circulation
• Future agenda item: Working Forest Management Plan (WFMP)

Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Parks and Recreation Committee met on September 13, 2023, and received an update on a proposed off-leash dog park at Valley West Park, with action taken as appropriate. The committee also received a demonstration of the City of Arcata Parks Explorer app and provided feedback, with no action taken. Staff provided updates on multiple projects including sports complex lighting, library ADA improvements, and Redwood Park construction.

• Update on proposed off-leash dog park at Valley West Park
• Demonstration of City of Arcata Parks Explorer app
• Staff updates on sports complex lighting, library ADA project, Redwood Park construction, Carlson Park construction contract, ballpark improvement, boat launch, Aldergrove Marsh access, Bloomfield construction, community garden plots
• Future agenda item: Measure A ad-hoc committee priorities and appointments
• Next meeting confirmed for November 8, 2023

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission discussed recommendations for the General Plan update, focusing on improving communication at joint study sessions with the City Council and reviewing commercial land use designations. Staff proposed eliminating the Commercial General (C-G) designation, which would leave only Commercial Mixed-Use and Commercial Central. The Commission did not take formal action but reached consensus on several recommendations for the next study session.

• Consider eliminating Commercial General (C-G) land use designation, affecting 21 parcels in Valley West, L.K. Wood Boulevard, and south of Samoa
• Discussion on merging C-G into Commercial Mixed-Use (C-M) to allow more residential flexibility
• Commissioners prioritized retaining building height and density recommendations for the Gateway Area Plan
• Next joint study session with City Council scheduled for September 26, 2023
• Gateway Code Open House set for September 25 at D St. Neighborhood Center

The commission approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023 Planning Commission meeting by unanimous vote. It also voted unanimously to modify the agenda to reopen Oral Communications before adjournment, and later again to allow Zoom participants to comment. On October 10, the commission unanimously corrected the September 12 meeting minutes.

• Approved August 8, 2023 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Modified agenda to reopen Oral Communications before adjournment (unanimous voice vote)
• Modified agenda to reopen Oral Communications later for Zoom participants (unanimous voice vote)
• Corrected September 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

City Council - Regular and Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a special and regular meeting on September 6, 2023, covering committee interviews, proclamations, and routine consent items. Key actions included awarding a $1,457,035 construction contract for Carlson Park improvements and a $801,070 contract for 8th and 9th Streets improvements, both approved unanimously. The meeting also included public comments on the Gateway Area Plan and several proclamations.

• Awarded $1,457,035 contract to Hooven & Co., Inc. for Carlson Park Improvements, with up to $291,407 contingency (total not to exceed $1,748,442)
• Awarded $801,070 contract to R.A.O. Construction Co., Inc. for 8th and 9th Streets Improvements, with up to $80,107 contingency (total not to exceed $881,177)
• Adopted consent calendar including reappointment of Jill Macdonald to Historic Landmarks Committee and bi-weekly disbursements report
• Removed from consent for discussion: legal services contract with City Attorney Diamond, Title VI Plan for Arcata & Mad River Transit System, and CDBG Business Assistance Loan Program guidelines
• Proclamations recognizing International Day of Peace, Walk to School Day, Coastal Cleanup Month, Community Pride and Peace Month, and Queer Community and Culture Awareness Month

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a major road project and park improvements. They also adopted transit and business loan guidelines and appointed two committee members.

• Awarded Old Arcata Road Improvements contract to GR Sundberg, Inc. for $5,996,109.00 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Carlson Park Improvements contract to Hooven & Co., Inc. for $1,457,035 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 8th and 9th Streets Improvements contract to R.A.O. Construction Co., Inc. for $801,070.00 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Terrace Avenue Improvement contract to Hooven & Co, Inc. for $119,324.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Ford F250 Pickup Trucks from Harper Motors for $121,592.66 (Unanimous)
• Approved transitional legal services contract with City Attorney Nancy Diamond (Unanimous)
• Adopted Arcata & Mad River Transit System's Title VI Plan via Resolution No. 234-06 (Unanimous)
• Adopted CDBG Business Assistance Loan and Microenterprise Financial Assistance guidelines via Resolution No. 234-05 (Unanimous)

Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Economic Development Committee met to review the Economic Development Strategic Plan, discuss a finalized business survey from the Community Ambassador Subcommittee, and receive an update on Housing Element progress. The committee approved the minutes from the August 1 meeting. No formal action was taken on the strategic plan; members suggested potential additions such as the Gateway Area Creamery District and generalizing bus types.

• Finalized business survey from Community Ambassador Subcommittee
• Reviewed Economic Development Strategic Plan; suggestions to add Gateway Area Creamery District as a neighborhood
• Suggested generalizing bus types and adding more images/definitions to the plan
• Received update on Housing Element progress from Deputy Director Dart
• Approved minutes of Aug 1, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

The committee approved the minutes from the August 1, 2023, meeting. Members reviewed the Economic Development Strategic Plan and received an update on Housing Element progress.

• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator approved a design review permit for a fence site modification at 1467 Buttermilk Lane. The CEQA findings for the project were also adopted.

• Approved minutes from May 22, 2023 meeting
• Adopted CEQA findings for 1467 Buttermilk Lane
• Approved Peterson Design Review Permit (File 223-042-DR) for fence site modification at 1467 Buttermilk Lane

Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Public Safety Committee regular meeting on August 23, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Planning Commission regular meeting on August 22, 2023. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed.

City Council - Study Session

The Arcata City Council is holding a study session to discuss the Planning Commission's recommendation on the Gateway Area Plan and Gateway Code. The discussion will prioritize building heights, the K and L Street couplet, and inclusionary zoning, with the Council able to provide recommended changes. No final decisions are expected at this session.

• Discussion of Gateway Area Plan and Gateway Code
• Building heights as a priority topic
• K and L Street couplet as a priority topic
• Inclusionary zoning as a priority topic
• Draft Community Benefits Program attached for discussion

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Historic Landmarks Committee is reviewing the first half of Chapter 2 of the draft Historic Context Statement, covering sections from Introduction through the White City and Progressive Era. The committee will provide feedback and suggest revisions, with staff compiling notes for the next meeting. The meeting also included approval of minutes, one public comment, and a staff update on survey work for the 8th and 9th Street project.

• Review of draft Historic Context Statement (pages 1-18 of Chapter 2)
• Discussion of Wiyot Homeland section with tribal coordination
• Proposed language on Chinese expulsion for Landscapes of Prosperity section
• Staff update on survey work for 8th and 9th Street project off Arcata Plaza

The Committee discussed suggested changes to the first half of Chapter 2 of the Historic Context Statement. Members and staff assigned tasks to revise sections regarding the Wiyot Homeland and Chinese expulsion.

• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a regular meeting on August 16, 2023, where it adopted the consent calendar with several items removed for further discussion. The council approved the purchase of four hybrid Ford Mavericks for $117,585.72 from Harper Motors, and adopted resolutions on pension funding and unclaimed funds policies. Public comments addressed earthquake preparedness, homelessness, and other community concerns.

• Approved purchase of four hybrid Ford Mavericks ($117,585.72) from Harper Motors
• Adopted Resolution No. 234-04 establishing an Unclaimed Funds Policy
• Adopted Resolution No. 234-03 establishing a Pension Funding Policy
• Approved agreement to establish a California Employers' Pension Prefunding Trust Fund (CEPPT)
• Proclamation recognizing September 10–16, 2023, as Suicide Prevention Week

The City Council approved the establishment of a California Employers' Pension Prefunding Trust Fund and adopted a new pension funding policy. The Council also authorized the purchase of four hybrid vehicles and referred a biomass energy resolution to the Energy Committee.

• Approved establishment of California Employers' Pension Prefunding Trust Fund (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 234-03 establishing a pension funding policy (5-0)
• Approved purchase of four hybrid Ford Mavericks for $117,585.72 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 234-04 establishing an Unclaimed Funds Policy and Procedures (5-0)
• Referred biomass energy resolution from Dr. Wendy Ring to the Energy Committee
• Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Directed that Senate Bill 252 be placed on a future agenda
• Confirmed Planning Commission study sessions for Aug 22, Sept 26, and Oct 24

Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee - Regular Meeting

The Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee will hear reports on police department activities, street projects, and the annual status of transactions and use tax revenues, plus a sales tax update from HdL Companies. These are informational items; no votes are listed on the agenda.

• Report from Arcata Police Department
• Report on Streets Projects from City Engineer
• Annual Report on Status of Transactions and Use Tax Revenues
• City of Arcata Sales Tax Update from HdL Companies (information only)

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee reviewed a draft of its Annual Report to the City Council, which includes goals to update the Bicycle Master Plan and Speed Hump Policy. A planned discussion on the Speed Table Policy was deferred to the next meeting.

• Deferred discussion on Speed Table Policy updates to the next meeting (Unanimous)
• Reviewed draft Annual Report to the City Council

Forest Management Committee - Special Meeting

The Arcata Forest Management Committee held a special meeting on August 10, 2023, with a light agenda. Members re-elected Dennis Halligan as chair and Michael Furniss as vice-chair, confirmed a pre-harvest field trip to Jacoby Creek Forest (Swaner parcel), and discussed future items including a post-harvest field trip and Forest Management Plan updates. The meeting was largely procedural with no old business, oral communications, or reports.

• Re-elected Dennis Halligan as committee chair and Michael Furniss as vice-chair
• Confirmed pre-harvest field trip to Jacoby Creek Forest (Swaner parcel)
• Discussed post-harvest field trip for Jacoby Creek Forest (Kline-LaForge parcel, 2022)
• Discussed Forest Management Plan (FMP) Update and CEQA Circulation
• Discussed Working Forest Management Plan (WFMP)

The committee held a special meeting to fill leadership positions. Dennis Halligan was elected as Committee Chair and Michael Furniss was re-elected as Vice Chair.

• Elected Dennis Halligan as Committee Chair (4-0)
• Re-elected Michael Furniss as Committee Vice Chair (4-0)
• Deferred approval of May 11th, 2023 minutes to September 14th, 2023

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission held a regular meeting on August 8, 2023, with the main business item being a recommendation to the City Council on General Plan updates. The Commission approved the Other Considerations Table and agreed to recommend reducing lane widths to 10 feet and the speed limit to 20 miles per hour in the Gateway Area. No public hearings were held, and the consent calendar (approval of prior meeting minutes) was adopted.

• Approved recommendation to City Council on General Plan updates, including Gateway Code review
• Agreed to recommend lane widths reduced to 10 feet and speed limit reduced to 20 mph in Gateway Area
• Discussed community benefits program, inclusionary zoning, density bonus law overlap, and L/K couplet
• Noted upcoming joint study sessions with City Council on Aug 22, Sep 26, and Oct 24, 2023
• Approved minutes of Jul 25, 2023 meeting as corrected

The Planning Commission approved the “Other Considerations Table” regarding General Plan Updates. The Commission will recommend to the City Council that lanes be reduced to 10 feet and the speed limit be reduced to 20 miles per hour.

• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved “Other Considerations Table” for General Plan Updates (6-0)
• Recommended reducing lanes to 10 feet and speed limit to 20 mph to City Council (6-0)

City Council - Regular and Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a special and regular meeting on August 2, 2023. The special meeting was brief, with no public comment and a closed session on the City Attorney appointment that was not held. The regular meeting included public comments on traffic, climate, and other topics, and the Council adopted the consent calendar, which included approving the annual military equipment report, a response to a grand jury report, and purchases of equipment totaling over $132,000.

• Approved purchase of one equipment trailer ($50,982.15) from Felling Trailers, Inc.
• Approved purchase of one CB2.7 utility compactor/roller ($75,556.02) from Peterson CAT.
• Approved purchase of one Lely broadcast spreader ($5,647.18) from Turf Star Western.
• Approved the Annual Military Equipment Report per Assembly Bill No. 481.
• Approved response to 2022-2023 Grand Jury report on the Humboldt County Child Abuse Services Team.

The City Council appointed Abigail Strickland to the Planning Commission and established an Ad Hoc Revenue Advisory Committee. The Council also approved modifications to the 2023 annual paving project to add a bicycle lane on H Street by removing parking on the west side.

• Appointed Abigail Strickland to the Planning Commission (4-0)
• Established an Ad Hoc Revenue Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Approved 2023 paving project design to replace west side parking on H Street with a bicycle lane (4-0)
• Affirmed support of the Complete Streets Policy (4-0)
• Approved corrected minutes of July 19, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Approved response to 2022-2023 Grand Jury Report on Child Abuse Services Team (4-0)
• Approved Annual Military Equipment Report per AB 481 (4-0)
• Approved equipment purchases: Felling Trailers ($50,982.15), Peterson CAT ($75,556.02), and Turf Star Western ($5,647.18) (4-0)

Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Economic Development Committee met to discuss and review the Economic Development Strategic Plan, including infill development and GIS mapping of vacant sites. They also reviewed the Q1 2023 Transient Occupancy Tax (HDL Tax) report and received updates on upcoming community events. The meeting was largely informational, with no major decisions or votes taken.

• Reviewed Q1 2023 HDL (hotel) tax report and consensus forecast
• Discussed Economic Development Strategic Plan, including infill development and GIS mapping of vacant sites
• Noted Redwood Coast Economic Summit scheduled for September 21-22, 2023
• Noted Arcata Chamber of Commerce Foodworks Block Party on August 20, 2023
• Approved minutes from June 6, 2023 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the June 6, 2023, meeting. Other activities included reviewing the Q1 2023 HDL TAX Report and discussing the Economic Development Strategic Plan.

• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Arcata Public Safety Committee regular meeting on July 26, 2023, contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission held a regular meeting on July 25, 2023, where it approved a design review for a 22-unit mixed-use development at the Boughton site, adopted a CEQA Class 32 exemption, and discussed potential additional recommendations to the City Council on the General Plan and Gateway Code updates. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 11 meeting as corrected.

• Approved Boughton Mixed Use Development Design Review (22 units, 19,292 sq ft, 23 parking spaces, 2 commercial spaces) with amended conditions
• Adopted CEQA Class 32 Infill Exemption for the Boughton project
• Discussed additional recommendations to City Council on General Plan and Gateway Code updates
• Approved minutes of July 11, 2023, as corrected

The Planning Commission approved the Boughton Design Review permit with specific conditions for bicycle parking and lease agreements. The commission also adopted a Class 32 Infill Exemption under CEQA. Action on General Plan Updates was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved Boughton Design Review permit with amended conditions (4-1)
• Adopted Class 32 Infill Exemption per CEQA Statutes, Section 15332 (4-1)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes as corrected (5-0)
• Deferred recommendation to City Council on General Plan Updates

Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee - Regular Meeting

The Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss a City Council request to review potential tax revenue sources and possibly make a recommendation. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings and a public email from Colin Fiske. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City Council request to review potential tax revenue sources for possible recommendation
• Public email from Colin Fiske
• Approval of minutes from Jul 13, 2023 and Aug 29, 2022

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Historic Landmarks Committee met to discuss the draft Historic Context Statement, a document that provides a framework for evaluating properties for historic significance. The committee provided staff direction on modifications to Chapter 3 and requested the first half of Chapter 2 for the next meeting. They also heard an information request from a property owner regarding APN 021-164-017 and provided guidance.

• Reviewed draft Historic Context Statement, including themes from Wiyot Homeland to Growing the Modern City
• Staff coordinating with Wiyot Tribe for compensated review of the statement
• Property owner of APN 021-164-017 requested clarification on site naming
• Minutes of June 15, 2023 meeting approved unanimously

The Committee approved the June 15, 2023, meeting minutes. Members provided staff directions for modifications to Chapter 3 of the Historic Context Statement and requested the first half of Chapter 2 for the next meeting. The Committee also provided guidance to the owner of APN 021-164-017 regarding site naming.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to modify Chapter 3 of the Historic Context Statement
• Requested first half of Chapter 2 of the Context Statement for next meeting
• Provided guidance to property owner of APN 021-164-017 on site naming

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a regular meeting on July 19, 2023, where it adopted the consent calendar, including several contracts and agreements. The council approved a $217,900 contract for engineering design and construction management for the Arcata Ball Park improvement project, a $39,037 contract for the Bloomfield Park improvement project, and a memorandum of understanding for a regional edible food recovery program. The meeting also included proclamations and public comments on various topics.

• Awarded $217,900 contract to SHN for Arcata Ball Park design, with up to $10,895 increase
• Awarded $39,037 construction contract to Hooven & Co. for Bloomfield Park improvements
• Approved MOU with Humboldt County for regional edible food recovery program manager, Arcata's share $16,546
• Adopted consent calendar including disbursements report
• Proclaimed July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts for city parks and road improvements. The Council also adopted resolutions to confirm delinquent garbage account fees as liens and to close out a 2017 Community Development Block Grant.

• Approved $217,900 contract to SHN for Arcata Ball Park Improvement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $39,037 construction contract to Hooven & Co., Inc. for Bloomfield Park Improvement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,960.73 contract amendment to GHD, Inc. for Old Arcata Road Improvements Project (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 234-02 confirming 2022 delinquent garbage account fees for lien (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 234-01 to close out CDBG 17-CDBG-12017 and disencumber unused funds (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Humboldt County for Regional Edible Food Recovery Program Manager (Unanimous)

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Wetlands and Creeks Committee held a regular meeting, approving minutes and electing officers for fiscal year 2023/24. Members discussed a draft grant proposal for Jolly Giant Creek rehabilitation, a Cal Poly Humboldt capstone project, and a US Forest Service water quality station. Staff provided updates on city wetlands and creeks projects.

• Re-elected Bob Brown as chair and elected Justin Hawkins as vice-chair for FY 2023/24
• Discussed draft concept proposal for CA Department of Fish and Wildlife grant for Jolly Giant Creek rehabilitation planning
• Heard update on Cal Poly Humboldt Environmental Resources Engineering capstone class
• Heard update on US Forest Service water quality station in upper Jacoby Creek
• Confirmed walking field trip along Jolly Giant Creek and next meeting on September 19, 2023

The Wetlands and Creeks Committee approved the minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting. The committee also elected its leadership for the 2023/24 fiscal year. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Re-elected Bob Brown as Chair and elected Justin Hawkins as Vice-Chair for FY 2023/24 (6-0)

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Transportation Safety Committee's regular meeting on July 18, 2023. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Energy Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Energy Committee met on July 17, 2023, receiving an update on the draft electrification ordinance and discussing alternatives, with public comment favoring electric panel upgrade requirements at home sale. The committee also elected Michael Winkler as chair and Andrea Alstone as vice chair for fiscal year 2023/24, and reviewed the 2022 annual report for presentation to the City Council.

• Received update on draft electrification ordinance and alternatives
• Elected Michael Winkler as Chair and Andrea Alstone as Vice Chair for FY 2023/24
• Reviewed and approved 2022 Energy Committee Annual Report for August 2 City Council meeting
• Received presentation from City Engineer Netra Khatri on decarbonizing transportation
• Heard RCEA update including e-bike voucher program

The Committee elected its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2023/24 fiscal year and approved the 2022 annual report. Members also received updates on a draft electrification ordinance and city efforts to decarbonize transportation.

• Approved May 15, 2023 minutes with correction to Committee Chair name (4-0)
• Elected Michael Winkler as Chair for FY 2023/24 (4-0)
• Elected Andrea Alstone as Vice Chair for FY 2023/24 (4-0)
• Approved 2022 Energy Committee Annual Report (4-0)
• Designated Michael Winkler to present the annual report at the August 2nd City Council meeting (4-0)

Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Arcata Forest Management Committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion are listed.

Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee - Regular Meeting

The Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee is holding a regular meeting with a single substantive item: a committee discussion on the City Council's request to review potential tax revenue sources for possible recommendation. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of minutes from August 29, 2022, and public communications. No decisions are listed; the main item is a discussion only.

• Discussion on City Council request to review potential tax revenue sources
• Approval of minutes from Aug 29, 2022 5:30 PM
• Public written and oral communications

Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee met on July 12, 2023, and approved a recommendation to paint up to 20 fire hydrants in downtown Arcata, linking Cal Poly to the Plaza and Creamery District. The committee also re-elected its chair and vice-chair, reviewed its annual report, and received staff updates on parks and recreation projects.

• Approved painting 20 fire hydrants along G and H Streets and 8th and 9th Streets, plus all hydrants on the Plaza
• Re-elected Sheldon Heath as chair and John Kell III as vice-chair
• Reviewed annual report and took action as appropriate
• Staff updates on Summer Camp, Ballpark RFP, Bloomfield construction, Dog Park planning, and other projects

The Parks and Recreation Committee recommended the painting of 20 fire hydrants in downtown Arcata and approved the annual report with changes. The committee also elected its leadership for the coming term.

• Recommended painting 20 fire hydrants along G, H, 8th, and 9th Streets and on the Plaza (4-0)
• Reelected Sheldon Heath as Chair and elected John Kell III as Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Recommended approval of the annual report with changes (4-0)
• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Transportation Safety Committee - Special Meeting

The Transportation Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: removing parking on the east side of H Street between 17th and 18th Streets to add Class II bike lanes as part of the 2023 Annual Paving Project, and updating the city's Speed Table Policy. Public comment was received, including one written comment and one speaker who supported the bike lane jog but wanted more public input before changes.

• Consider removal of parking on east side of H Street between 17th and 18th Streets for Class II bike lanes
• Consider updates to City's Speed Table Policy
• Public comment received on both items

The committee discussed the feasibility of maintaining parking on the east side of H Street between 17th and 18th Streets while adding bike lanes. Members also reviewed potential updates to the city's Speed Table Policy, including residential and recreational street designations. No formal votes were recorded for these items.

• Discussed removing parking on H Street to accommodate Class II bike lanes
• Evaluated feasibility of maintaining east side parking on H Street
• Discussed updates to Speed Table Policy regarding street geometry and wildlife corridors
• Recommended reviewing the Speed Table Priority List more frequently than every two years

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission is meeting to consider administrative actions, including electing a chair and vice-chair, and to make a recommendation to the City Council on the Gateway Area Plan's Form-Based Code. The Commission will discuss key code priorities such as ministerial permitting, building heights, parking, and inclusionary zoning, and may set special meeting times for joint study sessions with the City Council.

• Elect Chair and Vice-Chair for the Planning Commission
• Recommendation to City Council on Gateway Code updates, including ministerial permitting thresholds, building heights, setbacks, parking maximums, and inclusionary zoning requirements
• Cancel regular meetings on August 22, September 26, and October 24 for joint study sessions with City Council
• Cancel meetings on November 28 and December 26 due to holidays

The Planning Commission forwarded its working draft of the General Plan Updates to the City Council for consideration. The commission also elected its leadership and modified its meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.

• Forwarded General Plan Updates working draft to City Council
• Appointed Davies as Chair and Tangney as Vice-chair
• Cancelled regular meetings on August 22, September 26, and October 24 to schedule joint study sessions with City Council
• Cancelled meetings scheduled for November 28 and December 26
• Approved June 27, 2023 Special Meeting minutes
• Requested corrections to March 14, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes

City Council - Regular and Special Meeting

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Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Economic Development Committee's regular meeting on July 4, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed in the provided text.

Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Public Safety Committee regular meeting on June 28, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission is reviewing the draft Gateway Code and General Plan element updates, and will make a recommendation to the City Council. The Commission discussed the items and agreed to continue review at the July 11 meeting, including having an economist assess development feasibility under the proposed Form-Based Code standards.

• Review of Gateway Code, a Form-Based Code for the 138-acre Gateway Area Plan
• Discussion of General Plan element updates (Chapters 1-6)
• Commission agreed to have an economist review development feasibility under the Form-Based Code
• Commission will make a recommendation on General Plan elements at the July 11 meeting
• Joint study session with City Council scheduled for August 22

The Commission reviewed General Plan Elements but postponed its recommendation to the City Council until July 11. The body decided to seek an economist's review of development feasibility under current Form-Based Code standards.

• Approved June 13, 2023 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled General Plan update recommendation to July 11 meeting
• Decided to have an economist review development feasibility using Form-Based Code standards

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Planning Commission regular meeting on June 27, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a regular meeting on June 21, 2023, where it adopted the consent calendar, approving several contracts and resolutions. Key actions included awarding a $1.38 million contract for the 2023 Annual Paving Project, a $259,972.84 contract for Carlson Park playground equipment, and authorizing an application for a up to $3 million state grant for manufactured housing. The council also accepted a donated scoreboard for the Arcata Ball Park and awarded a siding replacement contract for the Corporation Yard.

• Awarded $1,383,470 contract to GR Sundberg, Inc. for 2023 Annual Paving Project
• Awarded $259,972.84 contract to Miracle Recreation–PlayPower, Inc. for Carlson Park playground equipment
• Authorized application for up to $3 million MORE Program grant for manufactured housing
• Accepted in-kind donation of $17,410 scoreboard from Humboldt Crabs for Arcata Ball Park
• Awarded $63,715.57 contract to North Star Development for Corporation Yard siding replacement

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including annual paving and playground upgrades. The Council also authorized a grant application for manufactured housing and scheduled a future hearing regarding bike lanes on H Street.

• Awarded 2023 Annual Paving Project contract to GR Sundberg, Inc. for $1,383,470 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-63 to apply for a MORE Program grant up to $3 million (unanimous)
• Awarded Carlson Park playground equipment contract to Miracle Recreation—PlayPower, Inc. for $259,972.84 (unanimous)
• Awarded Carlson Park playground surfacing contract to Sof Surfaces, Inc. for $89,991.07 (unanimous)
• Awarded Corporation Yard Buildings Siding Replacement contract to Kyle Boughton DBA North Star Development for $63,715.57 (unanimous)
• Accepted in-kind donation of a scoreboard for Arcata Ball Park from the Humboldt Crabs (unanimous)
• Decided to hold a future public hearing to evaluate parking versus a bike lane on H Street between 17th and 18th Streets (unanimous)
• Approved corrected minutes from June 7, 2023 (unanimous)

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

This agenda is for the Arcata Transportation Safety Committee's regular meeting on June 20, 2023. The document contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Historic Landmarks Committee is reviewing the draft Historic Context Statement, a document that provides a framework for evaluating properties for historic significance. The committee will provide feedback and suggested modifications to staff. The meeting also includes updates on Historic Preservation Month and the Gateway Form-Based Code.

• Review of draft Historic Context Statement, prepared by Guerra and McBane, with themes from Wiyot Homeland to Growing the Modern City
• Staff coordinating with Wiyot Tribe for review, seeking contract model for compensated tribal review
• Historic Preservation Month update
• Committee/Staff communications: Gateway Form-Based Code available for public review on City website

The Committee approved the minutes from March 16 and May 18, 2023. Members decided to begin reviewing the Historic Context Statement in sections at the next meeting.

• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to review Historic Context Statement starting with Chapter 3 at next meeting

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission held a special meeting on June 13, 2023, to approve a Design Review Permit for a remodel addition at 40 E 7th Street and to consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Gateway Area Plan and its implementing zoning code. The commission approved the remodel permit unanimously and received a staff report on the Gateway Code, which will be discussed further before a formal recommendation is made.

• Approved Design Review Permit for Harder remodel addition at 40 E 7th St (File No. 223-039-DR)
• Discussed Gateway Area Plan and draft Gateway Code for 138-acre area
• Gateway Code includes ministerial permitting for projects with at least 25 units per acre
• Parking standards in Gateway Code cap residential parking at 0.75 spaces per unit
• General Plan Element review process outlined for July 11 recommendation

The Planning Commission approved a design review permit for a remodel at 40 E 7th Street. The commission also adopted a resolution to change its regular meeting schedule starting July 11, 2023. Members decided to focus upcoming meetings on the Gateway Code.

• Approved Design Review Permit for Harder Remodel Addition at 40 E 7th Street (File No. 223-039-DR)
• Adopted Resolution No. PC-23-03 amending the regular meeting schedule beginning July 11, 2023
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes from May 23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Decided by consensus to concentrate efforts on the Gateway Code through July 11

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a regular meeting on June 7, 2023, adopting a consent calendar that included resolutions for the FY 2023/24 stormwater drainage maintenance fee and Measure A special tax, both to be collected via property tax rolls, and approving a lease agreement with Humboldt County for the Arcata Branch Library. The council also heard public comments about hate crimes at the Sanctuary Garden and requests to lower permit fees for nonprofits.

• Adopted Resolution No. 223-59 for FY 2023/24 Stormwater Drainage Maintenance Fee, totaling $274,433.28
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-58 for Measure A Open Space, Parks, and Trails Special Tax, $37 per parcel on 4,614 parcels, raising $170,718
• Approved lease agreement with Humboldt County for Arcata Branch Library, term July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2036
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-56 authorizing joint request for amendment to Grove Standard Agreement Contract No. 21-HK-17196
• Public comments on Sanctuary Garden hate crimes and request to lower permit fees for nonprofit events

The Council reviewed the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and established a $15,000 Rainy Day Fund using ARPA funds. They also directed the City Manager to develop a lower permit fee framework for non-profit special events.

• Approved Resolution No. 223-56 regarding The Grove Standard Agreement (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023/24 Stormwater Drainage Maintenance Fee report (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023/24 Measure A Special Tax report (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement for Arcata Branch Library (5-0)
• Awarded 2023 Timber Sales contracts to Humboldt Redwood Company and North Fork Lumber Company (5-0)
• Created $15,000 Rainy Day Fund from ARPA funds, including $5,000 for Sanctuary Garden
• Increased General Fund reserves from 25 percent to 30 percent
• Allocated a new Project Manager/Assistant Engineer position funded by grant funds

Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss creating a subcommittee on its 2023 economic development goals and to review the city's economic development strategic plan. The committee will also review the Q4 2022 sales tax report and California consensus forecast. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, oral communications, and approval of minutes.

• Create subcommittee on 2023 Economic Development Goals
• Review and discuss Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Review Q4 2022 HDL Sales Tax Report
• Review HDL California Consensus Forecast Q4 2022
• Minutes of Apr 4, 2023 approved unanimously

The Committee established a subcommittee for the Community Ambassador Program. Members reviewed the Economic Development Strategic Plan and 2022 HDL tax reports, with further discussion on the strategic plan deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved creation of Subcommittee for the Community Ambassador Program (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Arcata City Council held to conduct a closed-session interview process for the City Attorney position. The council interviewed four candidates and reported nothing publicly afterward. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) for public employment: City Attorney
• Interviews conducted with four candidates for City Attorney
• No reportable action from closed session
• No public comment received

The City Council held a special meeting to interview four candidates for the position of City Attorney. No public decisions or reports were made during the open session.

Transportation Safety Committee - Special Meeting

The Transportation Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to hear public comment on traffic concerns, particularly regarding L Street and K Street, and to continue reviewing the 2045 Arcata General Plan Transportation Element and Gateway Plan. Public comment included opposition to making L Street one-way, support for a linear park on L Street, and requests for stop signs and speed humps on K Street. The committee is not voting on these items at this meeting; the main action item is the continued review of the transportation plan.

• Public comment on L St. one-way proposal and K St. two-way status
• Request for stop sign at 8th & K and speed hump at K & E
• Review of 2045 Arcata General Plan Transportation Element and Gateway Plan (continued)
• Discussion of parking removal near intersections on K St. for visibility

The committee discussed specific language and policy changes for the 2045 Arcata General Plan Transportation Element. Members proposed prioritizing Class 4 bike lanes over Class 2 and 3, and changing requirements for apartment bike facilities from 'should' to 'shall'.

• Agreed to include maintenance multi-use pathways in section T4-D
• Proposed changing bike lane priority to Class 4 over Class 2, and Class 2 over Class 3
• Proposed changing bike facility language in T5-E from 'should' to 'shall' be provided
• Proposed replacing 'Traffic Impact Fee' with 'BMT Impact Fee' in T8-C
• Proposed eliminating section T8-A 1B
• Proposed eliminating Intersection Levels of Service (LOS) in favor of safety mentions

Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Public Safety Committee regular meeting on May 24, 2023. The document contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

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Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission reviewed and made recommendations to the City Council regarding the General Plan Updates. These recommendations covered the Design and Health Elements as well as the Land Use Designation Map.

• Approved May 9, 2023 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended General Plan updates for Design and Health Elements to City Council
• Recommended changes to the Land Use Designation Map to City Council

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Zoning Administrator is deciding on a proposal by United Indian Health Services to reconstruct a multi-purpose agricultural barn and associated parking/access improvements within a conservation easement on the UIHS project site. The project requires design review and a minor Planned Development amendment, and the administrator's action would approve construction as conditioned. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 9 and February 17, 2023.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 9 and Feb 17, 2023
• Public hearing: UIHS Agricultural Barn Rebuild (10,675 sq ft building, 6,191 sq ft footprint)
• Access drive widening from 10' to 18' for fire and engineering safety
• Creation of two accessible parking spaces
• Project qualifies for CEQA Class 2 and Class 3 categorical exemptions

The Zoning Administrator approved the agricultural barn rebuild for United Indian Health Services with an amended condition of approval. The action included the adoption of Class 2 and 3 California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemptions.

• Approved Minutes of February 9, 2023, and February 17, 2023
• Adopted Class 2 and 3 CEQA Categorical Exemptions for United Indian Health Services agricultural barn rebuild
• Approved United Indian Health Services agricultural barn rebuild with amended Condition of Approval B-9

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Historic Landmarks Committee meeting on May 18, 2023, was cancelled due to lack of a quorum and rescheduled to June 15, 2023. The main agenda item is a staff report on the draft Historic Context Statement, which the committee will review and provide feedback on. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and oral communications.

• Review of Historic Context Statement (Staff Report 4183)
• Historic Preservation Month Update

The meeting was adjourned because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a regular meeting on May 17, 2023, adopting the consent calendar with several items removed for discussion. Key actions included awarding a $334,783.39 contract to GHD, Inc. for the Annie and Mary Trail Connectivity Project's design and right-of-way phases, and awarding a timber harvest contract to George Huffman DBA Northern Roads & Timber for logging and trucking services. The council also approved a $341,739 amendment for OpenGov software modules and a grant application for a sea level rise vulnerability assessment.

• Awarded $334,783.39 contract to GHD, Inc. for Annie and Mary Trail Connectivity Project PS&E and ROW phases
• Awarded timber harvest contract to George Huffman DBA Northern Roads & Timber: $300/MBF logging, $91/MBF haul to Arcata, $136.80/MBF to Scotia, $106/MBF to Samoa/Eureka/Korbel
• Approved $341,739 amendment with OpenGov Inc. for budgeting, planning, and enterprise asset management software
• Approved grant application to California Coastal Commission for sea level rise vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan
• Adopted proclamations for Kinetic Sculpture Racing, Tourism Month, and Older Americans Month

The City Council approved a contract amendment for OpenGov software and authorized sole-source negotiations with Recology for waste collection. The Council also approved a grant application for a sea level rise vulnerability assessment and accepted the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress report.

• Approved $341,739 OpenGov software amendment for budgeting and asset management (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter sole-source negotiations with Recology for SB 1383 waste collection (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-54 for California Coastal Commission grant for sea level rise assessment (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-53 accepting the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress report (4-0)
• Awarded contract to GHD, Inc. for $334,783.39 for Annie and Mary Trail Connectivity Project (4-0)
• Awarded 2023 Timber Harvest contract to George Huffman DBA Northern Roads & Timber (4-0)
• Accepted bi-weekly report on disbursements (unanimous)

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Wetlands and Creeks Committee met on May 16, 2023, and approved the March 21, 2023 minutes. They received a presentation from Cal Poly Humboldt students on water quality sampling in Janes Creek and discussed a draft concept proposal for the Jolly Giant Creek Rehabilitation Plan. Committee members also heard staff updates on city wetlands projects and the General Plan review, and set a future agenda item to elect a chair and vice chair.

• Approved March 21, 2023 minutes (5-0, with two members absent)
• Received presentation from Cal Poly Humboldt students on Janes Creek water quality sampling
• Discussed Jolly Giant Creek Rehabilitation Plan draft concept proposal
• Heard staff update on USFWS agreements, boat launch project, and fish sampling
• Set future agenda item: elect committee chair and vice chair for FY 2023/24

The committee approved the minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting. Members received a presentation on Janes Creek water quality and discussed the Jolly Giant Creek Rehabilitation Plan Draft Concept Proposal.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Transportation Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public requests for speed calming measures, including at Arcata Marsh and K Street, and to review collision reports and engineering project updates. The committee also continues discussion on the 2045 Arcata General Plan's Transportation Element and Gateway Plan, with a timeline leading to a public hearing in early 2024.

• Public request for speed calming at Arcata Marsh due to wildlife being hit by cars
• Request for stop signs on K Street and speed humps at Arcata Marsh
• Proposal to remove parking on K Street for bike paths, sidewalks, and a turn lane
• Engineering updates: Redwood Park groundbreaking, Isaacson Project awarded, 8th & 9th St. Project in design
• 2045 General Plan: Environmental Review July-September 2023, public hearing January-March 2024

The Transportation Safety Committee recommended removing the K & L Street Couplet from the General Plan in favor of a linear park on L Street and stop signs on K Street. The committee also reviewed collision reports from February through April 2023 and received engineering updates on the Redwood Park and Isaacson projects.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended removing K & L Street Couplet for L Street linear park and K Street stop signs

Energy Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the March 20, 2023 meeting. Members discussed a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling regarding Berkeley's natural gas piping ban. Staff provided updates on decarbonizing the Arcata Community Center and replacing gas water heaters with electric heat pumps.

• Adopted March 20, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Forest Management Committee reviewed and approved the draft 2022 Annual Report, directing staff to incorporate edits and finalize it for submission to the City Council. The committee also confirmed a pre-harvest field trip to the Jacoby Creek Forest Swaner parcel for July 2023 and received verbal updates on forest management activities.

• Approved 2022 Forest Management Committee Annual Report for City Council submission
• Confirmed pre-harvest field trip to Jacoby Creek Forest Swaner parcel for July 2023
• Received updates on Redwood Park vegetation maintenance and trailhead enhancement
• Received updates on Jacoby Creek Forest NTMP amendment and 2023 timber harvest (Swaner parcel)
• Received updates on 2023 northern spotted owl surveys and carbon projects (Sunny Brae Forest, Upper JCF)

The Forest Management Committee approved the 2022 Annual Report pending staff updates based on committee feedback. The committee also tentatively scheduled a field trip to the Jacoby Creek Forest Swaner Parcel for July 2023.

• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Annual Report for submission to City Council following staff edits (5-0)
• Tentatively confirmed July 2023 pre-harvest field trip to Jacoby Creek Forest Swaner Parcel

Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Parks and Recreation Committee met to review the annual report and discuss skate spot concepts. The annual report discussion was continued to July, while skate spot options were reviewed with possible next steps including contracting design services. Public comment raised concerns about Carlson Park development outreach and river safety.

• Reviewed annual report; continued to July meeting
• Discussed skate spot options including skateable curbs and pump bumps
• Public comment on Carlson Park development outreach and river safety
• Staff updates on First 5 grants, seasonal hires, summer camp, Redwood Park construction, pickleball, Bike Rodeo, Carlson Park, Caltrans grant

The committee approved the minutes from the March 8, 2023 meeting. The review of the annual report was continued to the July meeting, and the committee reviewed skate spot concepts.

• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Continued annual report review to July meeting

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission held a special meeting to review the Historic Preservation Element of the General Plan and discuss affordable housing, gentrification, and homeownership concerns. The Commission made recommendations on the Historic Preservation Element and continued work on other General Plan policies. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions on the General Plan updates.

• Approved minutes from April 22, April 25, and April 27 meetings
• Reviewed Historic Preservation Element (Attachment B)
• Discussed affordable housing definitions and gentrification impacts
• Discussed homeownership opportunities in the Gateway Area Plan
• Noted Commissioner Figueroa's last meeting

The Planning Commission provided recommendations for the Historic Preservation Element and all outstanding policies of the Circulation Element. The Commission deferred the Land Use Updates Map to the May 23rd meeting.

• Approved April 22, 2023 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2023 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 27, 2023 Special Meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Recommended revisions for the Historic Preservation Element
• Recommended all outstanding policies for the Circulation Element
• Tabled Land Use Updates Map until May 23rd meeting

City Council - Study Session

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Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

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City Council - Regular and Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a special meeting with a closed session on property negotiations, then a regular meeting where it adopted the consent calendar, including a Dial-A-Ride funding agreement, a sewer system management plan update, and a construction contract for the Isaacson Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure project. Several items were pulled from the consent calendar for discussion, and public comment addressed a reusable food container ordinance, rezoning, and a potential Brown Act violation.

• Approved Dial-A-Ride funding agreement for FY 2023/24 in the amount of $89,174
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-52 adopting the Sewer System Management Plan 2023 Update
• Awarded construction contract to R.A.O. Construction Co., Inc. for Isaacson STI Improvement Project, $53,197 (up to $668,996.25 with contingencies)
• Closed session on real property negotiations for Assessor's Parcel Nos. 507-362-025, -026 with International Woodworkers Local 398
• Proclamations for Letter Carriers' Food Drive, Water Week, Nurses Week, and Hospital Week

The Arcata City Council approved a construction contract for the Isaacson Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Project to R.A.O. Construction Co., Inc. for $535,197, with authorization for up to 25% in contingencies. The Council also approved an amended agreement with Humboldt Transit Authority to add operations services for the Arcata & Mad River Transit System. The consent calendar was adopted with three items removed for separate discussion, and the minutes of the April 5, 2023 meeting were approved as presented.

• Approved $535,197 construction contract for Isaacson STI Improvement Project to R.A.O. Construction Co., Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized city engineer to increase contract by up to 25% ($133,799.25) for contingencies, total not to exceed $668,996.25 (5-0)
• Approved amended agreement with Humboldt Transit Authority for A&MRTS operations and maintenance (5-0)
• Approved annual Engineer's Reports and continued assessments for Mad River Parkway, Windsong, and Janes Creek Meadow landscape districts (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions for three landscape maintenance assessment districts (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2023 City Council meeting as presented (4-0-1)
• Received bi-weekly report on disbursements (5-0)
• Approved Dial-A-Ride funding agreement for FY 2023/24 in amount of $89,174 (5-0)

Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting

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Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission held a special meeting to continue work on the General Plan updates, focusing on the Circulation Element. They received a report on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design from a Cal Poly intern and considered recommendations to the City Council. The meeting included public comments from 21 residents and adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

• Received report on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design from Cal Poly intern Danny Oxyuk
• Continued review of General Plan Circulation Element, using March 27, 2023 amended Framework
• Discussed Bike Rack items from Circulation Element (Attachment A)
• 21 members of the public spoke during public comments

The Planning Commission considered Land Use Map amendments and made recommendations to the City Council on two areas of public concern. Other rezoning recommendations were postponed to a future meeting.

• Recommended General Plan updates for two areas of public concern to City Council
• Postponed other rezoning recommendations to a future meeting

Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Public Safety Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from March 22, 2023, and receive a dashboard report. The main items of discussion are goal-setting strategies and goal setting for the committee. The meeting also includes time for oral and written communications and future agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from March 22, 2023
• Dashboard report under old business
• Discussion on goal-setting strategies
• Discussion on goal setting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

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Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission held a special meeting on April 25, 2023, to decide on a design review and tree removal permit for a new single-family home with an accessory dwelling unit on Union Street, and to discuss General Plan updates. The Commission unanimously approved the Tuttle residential development and the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report. The Commission also reviewed draft General Plan elements on infrastructure, public facilities, and public safety, and discussed height, shading, views, and fiscal impacts related to the Gateway Area Plan.

• Approved Design Review and Tree Removal Permit for Tuttle Residential Development on Union Street between 12th and 13th Streets (File No. 222-034-DR-TRP), including removal of two trees over 16 inches in diameter.
• Approved the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report for recommendation to the City Council.
• Discussed draft Public Facilities and Infrastructure Element and Public Safety Element, including a climate adaptation chapter.
• Reviewed examples from other communities on addressing height, shading, and viewshed impacts for the Gateway Area Plan.
• Commissioner Tangney suggested future code amendment regarding design review placement; Commissioner Davies noted decisions are a compromise.

The Planning Commission approved a design review and tree removal permit for a residential development on Union Street. The commission also approved the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

• Approved Design Review and Tree Removal Permit for Tuttle Residential Development on Union Street (File No. 222-034-DR-TRP)
• Approved 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission is considering a recommendation on the Gateway Area Plan Form-Based Code, focusing on the permitting process and the Community Benefits Program. The Commission will decide whether projects meeting objective design standards and providing community benefits should receive streamlined ministerial review, and will provide direction on the review structure. They will also work through items on the Land Use Element Bike Rack using an online mapping tool.

• Discussion of ministerial vs. discretionary review for projects in the Gateway Area
• Review of a three-tiered permit process (administrative, Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission)
• Input on the draft Community Benefits Program, which requires developers to contribute community amenities
• Work session on the Land Use Element Bike Rack using an online mapping tool
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2023

The Planning Commission recommended a three-tiered ministerial permit program and provided input on the community benefit program for the Gateway Area Plan Form-Based Code. The Commission also made recommendations regarding the Land Use Element of the General Plan Updates.

• Approved minutes from April 11, 2023 special meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended a three-tiered ministerial permit program for the Gateway Area Plan Form-Based Code
• Provided input on the community benefit program for the Gateway Area Plan Form-Based Code
• Made recommendations on the Land Use Element of the General Plan Updates

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

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City Council - Regular and Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a special meeting to interview candidates for two Economic Development Committee vacancies and one Planning Commission vacancy, then held a regular meeting covering proclamations, public comment, and a consent calendar. The consent calendar was adopted except for two items pulled for discussion: a sidewalk restroom for Carlson Park and playground equipment for Redwood Park.

• Interviewed candidates for two Economic Development Committee vacancies (terms ending Sept 30, 2024) and one Planning Commission vacancy (term ending March 31, 2027)
• Adopted consent calendar including ratification of Emily R. Sinkhorn's 5-year employment agreement as Director of Environmental Services (May 3, 2023 – May 2, 2028)
• Approved application to Clean California Local Grant Program for Valley West Connectivity and Beautification Project
• Pulled for discussion: purchase of sidewalk restroom for Carlson Park from Romtec, $128,724.07
• Pulled for discussion: Redwood Park playground equipment and installation from Miracle Recreation–Playpower, Inc., $799,999.24 (up to $815,999.24 with contingencies)

The City Council approved contracts for park improvements and directed staff to pursue a recommended plan to address a $29.6 million unfunded pension liability. The council also appointed two members to the Economic Development Committee.

• Approved $799,999.24 contract for Redwood Park playground equipment and surfacing (4-0)
• Approved $128,724.07 contract for one sidewalk restroom at Carlson Park (4-0)
• Directed staff to move forward with GovInvest's recommended path to address $29.6M pension liability (4-0)
• Appointed Christopher P. Alberts and Sophia Ross to the Economic Development Committee (4-0)
• Ratified employment agreement with Emily R. Sinkhorn for Director of Environmental Services (4-0)
• Approved application to Clean California Local Grant Program for Valley West Connectivity and Beautification Project (4-0)
• Approved amended and restated unsecured note between Open Door Community Health Centers and City of Arcata (4-0)

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

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Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

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Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review and discuss updates to the General Plan, focusing on the Circulation and Infrastructure Elements, as well as the proposed L and K Street couplet in the Gateway Area Plan. The Commission will also consider approving the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report, a state-mandated report on plan implementation and housing progress. Public comment was heard from 17 speakers, and the minutes from the March 27 meeting were unanimously approved.

• Recommend approval of the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report (Staff Report 4129)
• Review of Circulation Element and Public Facilities and Infrastructure Element (Staff Report 4157)
• Discussion of L and K Street couplet in Gateway Area Plan, including safety and trail impacts
• Public comment period with 17 speakers on agenda and non-agenda items
• Unanimous approval of March 27, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission affirmed a recommendation to retain the K/L Street couplet via a straw poll. Other policy changes for General Plan Updates were considered and recommended by straw poll. The 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report was moved to a future meeting.

• Approved March 27, 2023 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Affirmed recommendation to retain K/L Street couplet (4-2-0 straw poll)
• Recommended several other General Plan Update policy changes via straw poll
• Moved 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the next meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a regular meeting on April 5, 2023, adopting the consent calendar and approving several contracts and resolutions. Key actions included awarding a construction contract for Redwood Park improvements, authorizing a loan application for solar and lighting upgrades at the Community Center, and approving a street sweeper purchase. The meeting also included proclamations and public comments on topics like high-density zoning and the L Street corridor.

• Awarded $349,003 construction contract to Mobley Construction DBA MCI for Redwood Park Improvement Project Phase 1, with up to $69,800.60 contingency
• Authorized application for California Energy Commission 1% interest loan up to $576,356 for solar array and lighting retrofit at Arcata Community Center
• Approved purchase of one Elgin RegenX street sweeper from Owen Equipment for $353,731.70
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-46 for Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funding of $14,000 for A&MRTS free fares
• Presented certificates of appreciation to Julie Vaissade-Elcock, Vanessa Metz, and Sue Cashman for committee service

The City Council approved the purchase of a diesel street sweeper and authorized the Mad River Community Hospital to apply for land use restrictions changes to allow for housing. The Council also upheld a July deadline for the Strategic Infill Redevelopment Program.

• Approved purchase of one Elgin RegenX street sweeper from Owen Equipment for $353,731.70 (4-0)
• Approved application process for Mad River Community Hospital to reduce 50% open space requirement for housing (4-0)
• Upheld July timeline for Strategic Infill Redevelopment Program drafts and recommendations (3-1)
• Approved $349,003.00 construction contract for Redwood Park Improvement Project Phase 1 to Mobley Construction DBA MCI
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-46 for A&MRTS free fares in the amount of $14,000 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-45 to apply for California Energy Commission 1% Interest Loan
• Approved amended minutes of the March 1, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Confirmed 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Budget Study Session for May 9, 2023

Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Economic Development Committee met to discuss and set its 2023 goals, consider creating a subcommittee on those goals, and adopt its 2023 meeting dates (including canceling the July meeting). The committee also received updates on the Housing Element Annual Progress Report and reviewed the Q3 2022 HDL Tax Report, and discussed the Little Lake clean-up project and Chamber Mixer.

• Discussed and set EDC goals for 2023
• Agreed to discuss creating a subcommittee on EDC goals at next meeting
• Adopted 2023 meeting dates and canceled July meeting
• Received update on Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Reviewed Q3 2022 HDL Tax Report

The Committee established its goals for 2023 and adopted the meeting calendar for the year. Members agreed to defer discussions on creating a goals subcommittee and reviewing the Q3 2022 HDL Tax Report to the next meeting.

• Approved Feb 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set 2023 EDC goals
• Adopted 2023 meeting dates and cancelled July meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled creation of Subcommittee on EDC goals to next meeting
• Tabled review of Q3 2022 HDL Tax Report to next meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

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Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission amended the minutes from the March 14, 2023 meeting. The Commission discussed the General Plan Vision and Land Use Element but closed the item without taking formal action.

• Approved amended March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Committee approved its goals for the 2023/24 fiscal year and the 2022 Annual Report. These goals include supporting the MS4 Permit, sea level rise adaptation planning, and exploring partnerships with HSU.

• Adopted January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Committee Goals for 2023/24 Fiscal Year (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Annual Report (6-0)

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

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Energy Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Energy Committee met to approve minutes, elect officers, and discuss new business. The committee considered a draft electrification ordinance and will provide a recommendation to staff, and also began developing goals for fiscal year 2023/2024. Michael Winkler was elected chair and Andrea Alstone vice chair for the remainder of fiscal year 2022/23.

• Considered draft electrification ordinance and will provide recommendation to staff
• Developed committee goals for fiscal year 2023/2024
• Elected Michael Winkler as chair for remainder of fiscal year 2022/23
• Appointed Andrea Alstone as vice chair for remainder of fiscal year 2022/23
• Approved minutes of November 28, 2022 meeting

The committee approved its goals for the 2023/2024 fiscal year and recommended that staff proceed with community outreach and move the draft electrification ordinance to the City Council. The committee also elected a new Chair and Vice Chair for the remainder of the 2022/2023 fiscal year.

• Adopted 2023/2024 fiscal year committee goals (7-0)
• Elected Michael Winkler as Chair for remainder of FY 2022/2023 (7-0)
• Appointed Andrea Alstone to remain Vice Chair for remainder of FY 2022/2023 (7-0)
• Advised staff to move draft electrification ordinance to City Council and begin community outreach (7-0)
• Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Historic Landmarks Committee met and approved the updated Historic Preservation Element, forwarding it to the Planning Commission and City Council. The committee also discussed plans for Historic Preservation Month and received a liaison report from the City Council meeting.

• Approved Historic Preservation Element update with committee modifications
• Recommended the element to Planning Commission and City Council
• Discussed Historic Preservation Month ideas, including a Plaza History event with Arcata High School
• Heard public comments on items not on the agenda and on Historic Preservation Month

The Historic Landmarks Committee approved the Historic Preservation Element with modifications and recommended it to the Planning Commission. The committee also decided to partner with Arcata High School for a Plaza History event.

• Approved Jan 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Historic Preservation Element with modifications and recommended to Planning Commission
• Decided to partner with Arcata High School for Plaza History event

City Council - Regular and Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a special and regular meeting on March 15, 2023, where it adopted the consent calendar, including a $672,721 construction contract for the Arcata South I Street Boat Launch Facility Improvement Project. Several items were removed for further discussion, including minutes, a salary resolution, committee reappointments, and a property interest acceptance. The council also continued a report on Mad River Community Hospital's special consideration to April 5, 2023.

• Awarded $672,721 contract to Mercer-Fraser Company for Arcata South I Street Boat Launch Facility Improvement Project (rebid)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-43 amending Class and Pay Resolution for management employees (correcting typo in salary range C177, Step 2)
• Reappointed Michael Furniss, Erin Kelly, and Yana Valachovic to Forest Management Committee; Christian Figueroa to Planning Commission
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-42 accepting fee title interest in APN 505-251-011 and public access easement over APN 505-251-013 from Humboldt State University
• Appointed Guy Aronoff to Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee; reappointed Mishka Straka to Transportation Safety Committee

The City Council adopted mid-year budget revisions for FY 2022-23 and approved a $672,721 contract for boat launch improvements. The Council also expanded the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary by acquiring a 1.3-acre parcel and a public access easement.

• Approved $672,721 contract for Arcata South I Street Boat Launch Facility Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-44 for FY 2022-23 mid-year budget revisions (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-42 to acquire 1.3-acre parcel and public access easement for Arcata Marsh (unanimous)
• Canceled the City Council office remodel project (general consensus)
• Approved amended Joint Powers Agreement with Humboldt Waste Management Authority (4-0)
• Appointed Steven Railsback and Emma Held to the Wetlands and Creeks Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Christian Figueroa to the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Michael Furniss, Erin Kelly, and Yana Valachovic to the Forest Management Committee (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission is conducting its regular meeting, covering consent items, a resolution on the Capital Improvements Program, administrative actions, and General Plan updates. The Commission adopted the CIP conformance resolution, elected new leadership, and discussed the General Plan review process, including density bonus and ADU laws.

• Adopted Resolution PC-23-01 finding 2023-2024 Capital Improvements Program conforms to General Plan
• Elected Commissioner Davies as Chair and Commissioner Tangney as Vice Chair
• Changed regular meeting start time from 6:00 PM to 5:30 PM
• Discussed General Plan updates, including Land Use Element and density bonus/ADU impacts
• Scheduled special study sessions for March 18 and April 22 to continue General Plan work

The Planning Commission elected Commissioner Davies as Chair and Commissioner Tangney as Vice Chair. The Commission also voted to move the meeting start time to 5:30 p.m. and adopted a resolution regarding the Capital Improvements Program.

• Adopted Resolution PC-23-01 finding 2023-2024 Capital Improvements Program updates conform to General Plan (4-0)
• Elected Commissioner Davies as Chair and Commissioner Tangney as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved changing meeting time to 5:30 p.m. (3-1)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting

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Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Parks and Recreation Committee met on March 8, 2023, and took action on two park design updates. The committee voted to support the Carlson Park design features as presented by staff, with additions and input from the committee, and also recommended the Redwood Park playground design concepts as presented by staff, with additions and input. Staff also provided updates on several programs and projects, including summer camp, youth basketball, a boat launch construction award, and hiring.

• Supported Carlson Park design features, including playground elements and skate features
• Recommended Redwood Park playground design concepts and equipment manufacturer selection
• Approved minutes of the January 11, 2023 regular meeting
• Heard oral communication about a possible new sculpture at 8th and G and a plaque at Jacoby Storehouse
• Received staff updates on Summer Camp 2023, Youth Basketball 2023, Boat Launch construction award, new parks maintenance worker hiring, part-time/seasonal hiring, midyear budget council date, beginner gymnastics, and 2023 Call for Art

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the design features for Carlson Park and recommended the playground design concepts for Redwood Park. Both decisions included additions and input provided by the committee members.

• Approved Carlson Park design features as presented by staff with committee input (5-0)
• Recommended Redwood Park playground design concepts as presented by staff with committee input (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting (5-0)

City Council - Study Session

The City Council is holding a study session to review the city's goals and objectives for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. They will discuss progress on 2022/2023 priority projects, proposed department and committee goals, and brainstormed ideas from a February 21 meeting with committee chairs. No formal decisions are expected; this is a goal-setting discussion that will inform the upcoming budget.

• Review of 2022/2023 priority projects with progress updates
• Proposed department and committee goals for 2023/2024 fiscal year (draft)
• Brainstormed list from February 21 meeting with committee chairs
• List of capital improvement projects (CIP) for 22-23 update and new projects for 23-24

Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Economic Development Committee regular meeting on March 7, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items are listed.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a regular meeting on March 1, 2023, adopting a consent calendar that included a new Residential Rental Inspection Program (Ordinance No. 1552) and several other items. The council also discussed and voted on items removed from the consent calendar, including a council salary adjustment, a road repair funding list, a wastewater treatment contract, and appointments. Public comments addressed street safety, flags, bus service, and extreme weather shelters.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1552 creating a Residential Rental Inspection Program for 1-2 unit rentals
• Awarded $245,161 contract to GHD, Inc. for wastewater treatment facility environmental compliance
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-40 listing SB 1 road repair projects for FY 2023/2024
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1564 adjusting councilmember salary
• Appointed councilmembers to hazardous materials and homelessness working groups

The City Council approved a budget appropriation for a Community Land Trust homebuyer assistance program. The council also authorized contracts for wastewater facility monitoring and approved road repair projects. Additionally, the council voted to adjust councilmember salaries.

• Approved $100,000 for Community Land Trust homebuyer downpayment assistance (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1564 to adjust councilmember salary (Unanimous)
• Awarded $245,161 contract to GHD, Inc. for wastewater treatment facility monitoring (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-40 for SB 1 road repair projects on Old Arcata Road, Janes Road, H Street, and V Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1552 adding a Residential Rental Inspection Program (Unanimous)
• Authorized $490,286 CalHome application for homebuyer assistance (Unanimous)
• Appointed Meredith Matthews to Hazardous Materials Response JPA and Alex Stillman to Homelessness and Housing Working Group (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission discussed the General Plan Update, focusing on proposed changes to the Land Use and Growth Management Elements. The commission received the staff report, accepted public comment, deliberated, and made recommendations to staff, but did not complete their review. The Land Use Element will return for a second round of review at a future meeting.

• Proposed Land Use Element updates to densify Arcata's urban core through infill development
• Growth Management Element modifications with clarifying language on infill and open space preservation
• Gateway Area Plan second draft with comments incorporated
• Land Use map with amendments provided for review
• Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the General Plan Update

The Commission discussed the General Plan Update focusing on Land Use and Growth Management. The review was not completed, though the Commission provided recommendations to staff. The minutes from the February 14 meeting were approved.

• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed General Plan Update; review not completed

Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Arcata Public Safety Committee regular meeting on February 22, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed. No specific topics, contracts, or public hearings are included.

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Transportation Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and set goals for the next fiscal year, including improving connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians, enhancing bike parking, and finalizing the Local Road Safety Plan. The committee also received public comments about a stop sign request, L Street couplet options, and highway speeds near a community garden, and will continue work on the 2045 General Plan's Circulation Element.

• Approved minutes from Oct 18, 2022 and Jan 17, 2023
• Public request for four-way stop sign at Stromberg and Alliance
• Discussion of L Street couplet options
• Highway traffic speeds near community garden at 18th and H Street
• FY 23/24 goals: connectivity, bike racks, Local Road Safety Plan

The committee approved three primary goals for the 2023/24 fiscal year focusing on pedestrian and cyclist connectivity, bike parking, and the Local Road Safety Plan. The discussion on the 2045 Arcata General Plan Circulation Element was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved FY 23/24 goal to increase connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians between city areas
• Approved FY 23/24 goal to improve public and private bike racks/parking system
• Approved FY 23/24 goal to finalize and implement the Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP)
• Approved Oct 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Jan 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued 2045 Arcata General Plan Circulation Element to next meeting

City Council - Study Session

The Arcata City Council held a special and regular meeting on February 21, 2024. They approved the purchase of three 2025 Ford Police Interceptors for $173,634.11, adopted several consent items, and discussed parking standards from the General Plan Update. The Council also considered the U.S. 101 and Sunset Avenue Interchange Project and heard public comments, including requests for a cease-fire resolution.

• Approved purchase of three 2025 Ford Police Interceptors from Harper Motors for $173,634.11
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1567 with minor code corrections
• Adopted Resolution No. 234-33 amending one-way street designations
• Discussed parking standards as outlined in the General Plan Update
• Considered approving U.S. 101 and Sunset Avenue Interchange Project with CEQA exemption

The City Council approved a community risk assessment contract and introduced an ordinance to adjust campaign contribution limits. The Council also reviewed the draft General Plan 2045 and Gateway Area Plan ahead of the environmental review process.

• Approved contract up to $109,123 to AP Triton, LLC for Fire Protection District risk assessment (Unanimous)
• Received Bi-Weekly Report on Disbursements for January 3, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1566 to adjust campaign contribution limits to $240 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Calendar minus item C (Unanimous)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Administrator held a public hearing and unanimously approved a design review permit for four live/work units at 1201 Giuntoli Lane in the Valley West neighborhood. The project required modifications to parking and trash enclosure standards due to the lot's unusual configuration. The meeting also included roll call, oral communications (none), and adjournment.

• Approved design review permit for 4 live/work units at 1201 Giuntoli Lane
• Parking modification: allowed 6 spaces split between surface and garage, with 2 spaces 13.5 ft from property line
• Trash/recycling enclosure allowed closer than 3 ft from side property line
• CEQA exemptions applied (Class 3 and Class 32)
• Unanimous vote (AYES: David Loya, Delores Freitas)

The Zoning Administrator adopted the proposed action for the North Star Design Review. This approval included suggested findings and conditions of approval following a report and public comment.

• Adopted North Star Design Review with suggested findings and conditions of approval

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Arcata Historic Landmarks Committee regular meeting on February 16, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Arcata Zoning Administrator regular meeting on February 15, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded software interface text. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council approved a 10% salary increase for councilmembers and authorized grant applications for park improvements. The Council also moved to introduce a residential rental inspection program and approved participation in the Homekey program with specific income caps.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 1564 to increase councilmember monthly salary to $849.51 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1552 for a Residential Rental Inspection Program and directed staff to coordinate with Arcata Fire District (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-23 for Arcata Ball Park and Carlson Park grant funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-33 for Homekey Program participation with income capped at 80% area median income (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-39 for Homekey Program participation with income capped at 80% area median income (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-35 establishing a fee schedule for water administrative citations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-36 authorizing investment in the Local Agency Investment Fund (5-0)
• Approved City Manager employment agreement and Resolution No. 223-38 amending management pay (5-0)

Zoning Administrator - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Zoning Administrator approved a Coastal Development Permit for Vero Fiber Networks to install fiber-optic broadband conduit along Alliance Road between 27th Street and Spear Avenue. The project is part of the larger Digital 299 Broadband project and was approved unanimously with environmental exemptions.

• Approved Coastal Development Permit (File 212-038-CDP) for Vero Fiber Networks fiber-optic conduit on Alliance Road
• Project part of 300-mile Digital 299 Broadband project along State Route 299
• Conduit installed via horizontal directional drilling at 16-foot depth
• Temporary 10x10-foot excavation site near 2889 Alliance Road
• Adopted Class 3 and 4 CEQA categorical exemptions

The Zoning Administrator approved a Coastal Development Permit for Vero Fiber Networks to install broadband conduit. The project is located on Alliance Road between 27th Street and Spear Avenue.

• Approved Coastal Development Permit 212-038-CDP for Vero Fiber Networks
• Approved minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting

Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Economic Development Committee met to hear a presentation on the Community Ambassador Program, review its 2022 annual report, and discuss setting 2023 goals and meeting dates. The committee deferred goal-setting to its next meeting. The meeting was routine and included approval of prior minutes.

• Presentation on Community Ambassador Program by Luke Scown and Fire Phoenix; program has six ambassadors, hiring another, two-year terms, daily reports
• Review of 2022 Economic Development Committee Annual Report
• Discussion of 2023 EDC goals deferred to next meeting
• Adoption of 2023 EDC meeting dates proposed
• Future agenda: review county sales tax history and city Q3 sales tax reports; Housing Element Progress Report

The Committee unanimously approved the 2022 Annual Report and the minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting. Members received a presentation on the Community Ambassador Program. Decisions regarding 2023 goals and meeting dates were deferred to the next regular meeting.

• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Economic Development Committee Annual Report (unanimous)
• Tabled setting 2023 EDC goals
• Tabled adoption of 2023 EDC meeting dates

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Arcata City Council held in closed session to conduct performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney, and to confer with labor negotiators regarding the City Manager's compensation. No public comment was received, and the council reported nothing from the closed session. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Closed session: Employee performance evaluation for City Manager
• Closed session: Employee performance evaluation for City Attorney
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for unrepresented City Manager employee
• No public comment was made
• Nothing reported out from closed session

The City Council met in closed session to conduct performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney, and to confer with labor negotiators regarding the City Manager. Mayor Schaefer reported that there was nothing to report out from these sessions.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a regular meeting on February 1, 2023, adopting several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included adopting Ordinance No. 1563 to streamline electric vehicle charging station permits, adopting Ordinance No. 1559 amending short-stay vacation rental regulations, and authorizing a $250,000 grant application for housing planning. The council also directed staff to continue research into tenant protections after public comments.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1563 streamlining electric vehicle charging station permits
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1559 amending short-stay vacation rental regulations
• Authorized application for $250,000 Regional Early Action Planning Grant
• Approved bi-weekly disbursements report
• Directed staff to research increasing tenant protections

The City Council adopted an ordinance to streamline permits for electric vehicle charging stations and approved a grant application for regional planning. The Council also directed staff to research increasing tenant protections and scheduled several future study sessions.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1563 to streamline electric vehicle charging station permits (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-31 to apply for a $250,000 Regional Early Action Planning Grant (unanimous)
• Directed staff to continue research into increasing tenant protections (general consensus)
• Adopted Ordinance 1559 regarding short-stay vacation rentals (unanimous)
• Scheduled study sessions for Feb 21, March 7, and May 9, 2023 (unanimous)
• Scheduled a closed session special meeting for Feb 7, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. 223-34 regarding a $130,000 homebuyer assistance program for future recommendation

Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Public Safety Committee reviewed a dashboard report showing a 6% decline in overall crime incidents and staffing levels at 20 sworn officers. Sub-committees provided updates on the Danco project, the Grove shelter, and safety concerns regarding the Craftsman's Mall development. The committee discussed the Community Ambassador program's performance, including an 8.8% reduction in police calls for service, but a motion to hold a special meeting to finalize funding recommendations failed due to unknown budget dates.

• Police dashboard reported a 6% year-over-year decline in overall crime incidents and a decline in stolen vehicles.
• Valley West sub-committee reported 57 people moved into 54 completed rooms at the Grove shelter, with the Danco project at the old Red Roof scheduled for completion by March.
• Chairperson Johansen raised safety concerns about the seven-story Craftsman's Mall project, including fire suppression, earthquake risks, and energy usage.
• Community Ambassador program reported collecting over four tons of trash and achieving an 8.8% reduction in police calls for service since October.
• A motion to hold a special meeting to finalize recommendations for the Community Ambassador program failed because the date for goal setting was unknown.

The committee reviewed a police dashboard report showing a 6% decline in overall crime and received updates on the community ambassador program. A motion to hold a special meeting to finalize funding recommendations for the ambassador program died because the city's goal-setting date was unknown. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 30, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a design review permit for the Cal Poly Bookstore at 697 8th Street, and will discuss and rank community benefits for the Gateway Area Plan. The commission also approved the January 10, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved Cal Poly Bookstore design review permit for storefront window and signage changes at 697 8th Street
• Discussed and ranked community benefits for the Gateway Area Plan, including affordable housing, open space, and transportation programs
• Approved minutes from January 10, 2023 meeting (6-1, Mayer dissenting)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the Cal Poly Bookstore Design Review Permit with instructions to improve landscaping and consider LID features. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 10, 2023, meeting. No action was taken on the Land Use and Growth Management Element updates.

• Approved Cal Poly Bookstore Design Review Permit (Unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023, meeting minutes (6-1)

Energy Committee - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Arcata, CA Energy Committee on January 23, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Historic Landmarks Committee - Regular Meeting

The Historic Landmarks Committee reviewed a historic assessment of the commercial building at 785 18th Street, occupied by Open Door Community Health Center's Northcountry Clinic, and unanimously approved the finding that it does not qualify as a historic structure. The committee also received updates on the Historic Preservation Element and information about the Raymond Carver House at 1590 I Street, and approved minutes from three prior meetings.

• Approved historic assessment for 785 18th St., finding no historic significance (unanimous, Cooper absent)
• Received Historic Preservation Element update; no action taken
• Received information item on Raymond Carver House at 1590 I Street
• Approved minutes from Nov 9, Nov 17, and Dec 15, 2022 meetings
• Received draft 2022 annual report

The Historic Landmarks Committee accepted a report finding that the buildings at 785 18th Street do not meet the city's historic criteria. The committee also approved minutes from three previous meetings. No other formal actions were taken on other agenda items.

• Approved minutes from Nov 9, Nov 17, and Dec 15, 2022 (4-0)
• Accepted findings that 785 18th Street does not qualify as a historic structure

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Arcata City Council held primarily in closed session to conduct employee performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney, and to confer with labor negotiators regarding the City Manager's compensation. The council also heard brief public comment before adjourning to closed session. No decisions or reports were made public.

• Closed session: Employee performance evaluation for City Manager
• Closed session: Employee performance evaluation for City Attorney
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for City Manager (unrepresented employee)
• Public comment: resident complimented hiring of Finance Director Tabatha Miller

The City Council convened a special meeting that included a closed session for employee performance evaluations and labor negotiations. No substantive decisions or actions were reported out from the closed session.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council approved conceptual plans and a $60,092 contract for the 8th & 9th Streets Improvements Project. Council also authorized a memorandum of understanding with Terner Housing Innovation Labs to develop a housing dashboard. Additionally, the council introduced ordinances regarding short-stay vacation rentals and electric vehicle charging permits.

• Approved conceptual plans and $60,092 contract for 8th & 9th Streets Improvements Project (5-0)
• Authorized MOU with Terner Housing Innovation Labs for housing dashboard (4-1)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1559 amending short-stay vacation rental regulations (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1563 streamlining electric vehicle charging station permits (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-32 accepting Title II grant for Juvenile Diversion Program (5-0)
• Ratified employment agreement for Finance Director Tabatha Miller (5-0)
• Decided to explore Larson Park and Valley West Park as potential dog park sites (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 223-29 ratifying 2022 California Fire Code (5-0)

Transportation Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee discussed the 2045 Arcata General Plan Draft Circulation Element, including the L Street couplet and the use of roundabouts. No formal votes were taken on the plan. Assembly Bill 1909 regarding motorized bicycles was tabled.

• Tabled Assembly Bill 1909 Bicycle Omnibus Bill
• Discussed 2045 Arcata General Plan Draft Circulation Element (no action taken)

Wetlands and Creeks Committee - Special Meeting

The Wetlands and Creeks Committee held a special meeting on January 17, 2023, at the Arcata Branch Library. They approved moving future meetings to the library conference room at 5:30 PM, adopted draft recommendations for FY 2023/24 priorities from an ad-hoc group, and discussed developing committee goals for the fiscal year. They also considered the Resource Conservation and Management Element for a recommendation to the City Council.

• Approved new meeting location: Arcata Library Conference Room, 500 Seventh Street, and time 5:30 PM
• Approved ad-hoc group's draft recommendations for FY 2023/24 priorities
• Discussed developing committee goals for FY 2023/24
• Considered Resource Conservation and Management Element for recommendation to Council
• Staff reported on USFWS Beith Creek bridge crossing project and Jolly Giant Creek restoration concept

The Wetlands and Creeks Committee recommended approval of staff changes to the Resource Conservation and Management Element. The committee also approved draft priorities for the Open Space, Parks & Trails Special Tax Ad-Hoc Group for FY 2023/24.

• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved new meeting location (Arcata Library Conference Room) and time (5:30 PM) (5-0)
• Approved Open Space, Parks & Trails Special Tax Ad-Hoc Group draft recommendations for FY 2023/24 priorities (5-0)
• Recommended approval of City staff changes to the Resource Conservation and Management Element (4-0, 1 recused)
• Tabled FY 2023/24 goals until March 2023 meeting

Forest Management Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Forest Management Committee will receive a report from the Measure A ad hoc group and discuss allocating special tax funds to priority projects, including a potential ~83-acre Christie acquisition and Redwood Park upgrades. They will also revisit their priority project list and discuss unauthorized camping in the Arcata Community Forest.

• Measure A reserve fund at ~$75-80K, cap ~$100K
• Redwood Park upgrade construction estimate ~$1.1 million
• Potential Christie acquisition of ~83 acres west of Highway 101
• Trail 9 Alternate deferred to fiscal year 2023
• Unauthorized camping in Arcata Community Forest discussed

The Committee approved adding the Forsythe Parcel soil restoration and road improvement to its priority project spreadsheet. Members also expressed general consensus support for priority projects identified by the Open Space, Parks & Trails Special Tax ad hoc group.

• Approved November 10, 2022 special meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Added Forsythe Parcel soil restoration and road improvement to priority project spreadsheet and elevated to priority status (4-0-1)

Parks and Recreation Committee - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Parks and Recreation Committee met on January 11, 2023, and took action on several park-related items. They voted to support the Bloomfield Park design as presented, endorsed the proposed 23/24 Measure A priorities, and received updates on Redwood Park design and committee goals for the 2023/24 fiscal year.

• Supported Bloomfield Park as designed, with a suggestion to add a second picnic table if funds allow
• Supported 23/24 Measure A priorities as proposed by the ad-hoc group
• Received Redwood Park design update, including site plan review and community feedback survey results
• Discussed developing committee goals for the 2023/24 fiscal year

The Committee approved the design for Bloomfield Park and supported the proposed 23/24 Measure A priorities. Additionally, the body adopted 12 specific committee goals for the 2023/24 fiscal year.

• Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Supported Bloomfield Park as designed (5-0)
• Supported 23/24 Measure A priorities as proposed (5-0)
• Approved 23/24 Parks and Rec Committee goals as discussed (5-0)

Zoning Administrator - Special Meeting

This agenda for the Arcata Zoning Administrator special meeting on January 10, 2023, contains no substantive items—only technical placeholders and embedded content labels from the eSCRIBE software. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Arcata Planning Commission is discussing the Gateway Area Plan's community benefits program, which would require larger projects to provide amenities in exchange for streamlined permitting. They are also receiving a presentation from the Arcata Fire Protection District on infill upzoning and fire services, and considering updates to the Land Use and Growth Management Elements. No public hearings were held.

• Community Benefits Program for Gateway Area Plan: ranking benefits like affordable housing, bike lockers, open space, and bus passes
• Arcata Fire Protection District presentation on infill upzoning and fire services
• Land Use and Growth Management Element updates, including Infill Opportunity Zones and Valley West mixed-use centers
• Consent calendar approved minutes from Nov 8, Nov 15, and Dec 13, 2022 meetings

The Planning Commission unanimously approved its 2022 Annual Report following amendments. The commission also approved meeting minutes from November 8 and December 13, 2022. Other agenda items regarding the Gateway Area Plan and Land Use updates were discussed but closed without action.

• Approved Planning Commission Minutes from November 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes from November 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes from December 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted the Planning Commission 2022 Annual Report as amended (unanimous)

City Council - Regular and Special Meeting

The Arcata City Council held a special meeting to interview four candidates for two Planning Commission vacancies, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting included public comments on noise ordinance enforcement, emergency planning, and housing for the unhoused, and the Council adopted the consent calendar with several items pulled for discussion.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1562 updating overnight time restrictions at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary to one hour after sunset to sunrise
• Received bi-weekly report on disbursements
• Authorized City Manager to sign a letter of funding commitment for Humboldt County Edible Food Recovery Program
• Approved minutes from Dec 15 and Dec 21, 2022 meetings
• Public comment on L Street linear park endorsement by Sierra Club

The Council denied an appeal to block the Westwood Garden Apartments project, requiring the developer to include enclosed bicycle parking. The Council also updated overnight time restrictions for the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary and appointed two new Planning Commissioners.

• Affirmed Planning Commission approval of Westwood Garden Apartments and denied appeal (unanimous voice vote)
• Required enclosed bicycle parking for Westwood Garden Apartments (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1562 updating overnight time restrictions at Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Matthew Simmons and Peter Lehman to the Planning Commission (5-0 roll call, one abstention)
• Authorized City Manager to sign funding commitment for Humboldt County Edible Food Recovery Program (unanimous voice vote)
• Refunded Westwood Garden Apartments appeal fee minus $350 in fixed costs (unanimous voice vote)
• Received bi-weekly report on disbursements (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from December 15 and December 21, 2022 (unanimous voice vote)

Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting

The January 3, 2023 regular meeting of the Arcata Economic Development Committee was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No business was conducted. The agenda had included selecting Business of the Year nominees, reviewing the 2022 annual report, and adopting 2023 meeting dates.

• Meeting cancelled for lack of quorum
• Select 2022 City of Arcata Business of the Year Award nominees
• Review and approval of 2022 EDC Annual Report
• Adopt 2023 Economic Development Committee meeting dates

The meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present.