Arcata City Council Closed Session

The Arcata City Council meets with a land acknowledgment, flag salute, and roll call, followed by proclamations recognizing Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2026, and October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Staff reports include updates from the city engineer on the Complete Streets policy and on Measure G. The consent calendar covers meeting minutes, bi-weekly disbursements, ordinances modifying the Whaley House Landmark Historic Property combining zone, purchase of five AIRE-O2 Triton 2.0 aerators from Newterra Corporation, a voluntary city office closure from December 28, 2026 through January 1, 2027, a determination on an alcohol beverage control license for Compass Group USA Inc. and authorization of a finance director position with a budget amendment. Old business includes a public scoping hearing on potential Community Development Block Grant program income projects. New business includes consideration of an International Mountain Bicycling Association Trail Town program designation and a memorandum of understanding establishing the Redwood Coast Energy Authority as host agency for the Regional Climate Committee.