We May Disagree, But We Will Be Respectful of One Another All Comments Will Be Directed to the Issue at Hand, and Addressed to the City Council
Personal Attacks are Unacceptable
The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.
Brown Act
This meeting is being held in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020 that allows attendance by member of the City Council, City staff, and the public to participate by teleconference, videoconference, or both.
Public Comments
To submit public comments for this meeting prior to the meeting, please email comments to [email protected] by noon on Monday, January 3, 2022. All public comments received by noon will be read into the record (limit to 3 minutes) during the meeting. If your public comments are received after noon on Monday, they may not be read into the record, but will be included in the official minutes.
Zoom Meeting Details
To provide public comment during the meeting, you can call 1-669-900-9128 and enter Meeting ID: 871 3798 6953 and Password: 474279 press star (*) 9 on your phone - this will raise your hand. You will continue to hear the meeting on the call. When it is time for public comment on the item you wish to speak on, the Clerk will unmute your phone.
You will hear a prompt that will indicate your phone is unmuted. Please state your name and begin your comment. You will have 3 minutes to comment.
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, January 3, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Council
Council Member Mike Johnson
Council Member Mike Losey
Council Member Jeremy Stanfield
Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
Mayor Sue Long
Staff
City Manager Merritt Perry
City Clerk Siana L. Emmons
2. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Members of the Public may be heard at this time on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City that is not on the Public Meeting Agenda. It is the practice of this Council to hold public comment for every item of business on the agenda at the time that item is heard. If a speaker cannot stay for a particular item of business, they may be heard during this time. Comments concerning the Consent Calendar may also be heard at this time. Speakers addressing the Council will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Be advised that, by law, the City Council can only deliberate or take action on items that are included on the agenda.
(See zoom meeting details above)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
These matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Any member of the Council may pull a particular item for further discussion. a. City Council Minutes – December 20 , 2021 (Regular Meeting) b. Report of Disbursements
c. Consider Authorizing Application for Grant Funds, and Appoint the City Manager to be the Authorized Signer for Proposition 68 Rural Recreation and Tourism Grant, Resolution 2022-01
d. Authorize the City Manager to Continue Teleconferenced Public Meetings for City Council and all City Committees, Commissions and Boards Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, Resolution 2021-32
5. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Council Review and Discussion of Commission/Committee Applications and Mayor’s Appointment of Seats
6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
At this time, members of the Council may consider or request items to be placed on a future agenda through a consensus of the majority.
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
a. Council Member Mike Johnson
Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG), Historical Commission, League of California Cities Transportation, Communication, & Public Works Commission, Indian Gaming Commission Alternate, Redwood Coast Energy Authority Alternate
b. Council Member Mike Losey
Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), Humboldt Transit Authority Alternate, Parks & Recreation Alternate c. Council Member Jeremy Stanfield
Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID), Parks & Recreation Commission, Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation (RREDC) Alternate, Historical Commission Alternate
d. Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA), Indian Gaming Commission, League of California Cities Public Safety Commission, Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID) Alternate
e. Mayor Sue Long
Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation (RREDC), Humboldt County Redevelopment Oversight Board, League of California Cities Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Commission, Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) Alternate, LOCC Housing, Community, & Economic Development Committee, Humboldt County Access Network
9. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, City Negotiator: City Manager Merritt Perry, Employee Organizations: Fortuna Police Employees Association, Fortuna Employees Association, and the
Unrepresented/Management group in accordance with Section 54957.6 of the Government Code.
10. REPORT OUT AND ADJOURN
Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Agenda published on 12/30/2021 at 8:46 AM
We May Disagree, But We Will Be Respectful of One Another All Comments Will Be Directed to the Issue at Hand, and Addressed to the City Council
Personal Attacks are Unacceptable
The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.
Brown Act
This meeting is being held in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020 that allows attendance by member of the City Council, City staff, and the public to participate by teleconference, videoconference, or both.
Public Comments
To submit public comments for this meeting prior to the meeting, please email comments to [email protected] by noon on Monday, December 20, 2021. All public comments received by noon will be read into the record (limit to 3 minutes) during the meeting. If your public comments are received after noon on Monday, they may not be read into the record, but will be included in the official minutes.
Zoom Meeting Details
To provide public comment during the meeting, you can call 1-669-900-9128 and enter Meeting ID: 823 0046 3785 and Password: 606633 press star (*) 9 on your phone - this will raise your hand. You will continue to hear the meeting on the call. When it is time for public comment on the item you wish to speak on, the Clerk will unmute your phone.
You will hear a prompt that will indicate your phone is unmuted. Please state your name and begin your comment. You will have 3 minutes to comment.
Regular Meeting Agenda
Minutes
Monday, December 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Minutes:
Mayor Long called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and Council Member Losey led the flag salute.
2. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
a. Introduction of New Street Maintenance Worker II, Billy Fountain and Michael Hall
Minutes:
General Services Superintendent Bob Natt introduced Public Works new Street Maintenance Workers, Billy Fountain and Michael Hall.
b. Introduction of New Lead Street Maintenance Worker, Brett Wheeler.
Minutes:
General Services Superintendent Bob Natt introduced Public Works new Lead Street Maintenance Worker, Brett Wheeler.
c. Update on Sustainable Groundwater Management Plan for the Eel River Basin by Jack Rice for the County of Humboldt
Minutes:
County of Humboldt Senior Environmental Analyst, Summer Daugherty provided a brief introduction and Jack Rice, on behalf of the County of Humboldt, provided an update on Sustainable Groundwater Management Plan for the Eel River Basin.
3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Minutes:
Tom Ross- Fortuna Resident - Read a letter to the Council into the meeting record and expressed concern for the residents of Royal Crest during the loss of PG&E services, which left many elderly residents without electricity and heat. Walt Wilson- Fortuna Resident and Measure E Committee Chair - Expressed his gratitude to City Manager Merritt Perry, Finance Director Aaron Felmlee and Fire Chief Lon Winburn, for taking action and volunteering to ignite pilot lights for the residents of Royal Crest after PG&E was restored following a three day outage. There being no additional public comments, Mayor Long closed the public comment section.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Long closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Losey moved, Seconded by Council Member Stanfield to approve Consent Calendar items a-j. Roll Call vote. AYES:
Council Member Johnson, Losey, Stanfield, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Long NOES:
None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED: 5/0
a. City Council Minutes – December 6 , 2021 (Regular Meeting) b. Administrative Department Monthly Report
c. Community Development Department Monthly Report
d. Finance Department Monthly Report
e. Parks & Recreation Monthly Report
f. Police Department Monthly Report
g. Public Works Monthly Report
h. River Lodge Monthly Report
i. Report of Disbursements
j. Approval of the Employment Agreement between the Finance Director and the City of Fortuna
5. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2021-750 Amending the Chapter 9.24 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Provide Amended Regulations for Camping and Related Activity within the City Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Ryan Plotz, City Attorney provided a staff report on amending the City of Fortuna's camping ordinance. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Long closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Losey moved, Seconded by Council Member Stanfield to conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance 2021-750, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Amending Chapter 9.24 to Title 9 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to provide for regulations governing camping and related activities within the City of Fortuna. Roll Call vote. AYES: Council Member Johnson, Losey, Stanfield, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Long NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED: 5/0
b. Supplemental Budget Request to Use American Rescue Plan Act Funds for the Server Upgrades Necessary to Implement the Parks and Recreation Tyler Technologies Software
Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Aaron Felmlee provided a staff report on the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the implementation of Tyler Technologies Software at the Parks & Recreation Department. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Long closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Losey moved, Seconded by Mayor Pro Trent to approve an supplemental budget request to Use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the server upgrades necessary to implement the Parks and Recreation Tyler Technologies software in the amount of $25,000. Roll Call vote.
AYES: Council Member Johnson, Losey, Stanfield, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Long NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED: 5/0
6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Minutes:
Merritt Perry, City Manager provided a verbal report.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
a. Council Member Mike Johnson
b. Council Member Mike Losey
c. Council Member Jeremy Stanfield
d. Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
e. Mayor Sue Long
9. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Minutes:
PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no public comment, Mayor Long closed the public comment section.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, Seconded by Council Member Johnson to adjourn to Closed Session at 7:02 p.m. Motion carried 5/0. a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, City Negotiator: City Manager Merritt Perry, Employee Organizations: Fortuna Police Employees Association, Fortuna Employees Association, and the
Unrepresented/Management group in accordance with Section 54957.6 of the Government Code.
Minutes:
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council provided direction to staff.
10. REPORT OUT AND ADJOURN
Minutes:
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, Seconded by Council Member Johnson to adjourn at 8:19 p.m. Motion carried 5/0.
Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) Consent Calendar Item 4b
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Calendar Agenda Item
DATE: January 3, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Merritt Perry, City Manager
SUBJECT: Report of Disbursements for December 21, 2021 and December 29, 2021 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive staff report of disbursements that were processed for the City of Fortuna and the Successor Agency (Fortuna Redevelopment Agency) if applicable, as an informational item only.
REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS:
Disbursement was processed as follows:
December 21, 2021 $ 31,437.85
December 29, 2021 $ 82,664.03
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Informational Item. Receive report by Consent Agenda vote.
ATTACHMENTS:
Disbursements Detail Report for December 21, 2021
Disbursements Detail Report for December 29, 2021
Amount
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72482 12/21/2021 NOR CAL GLOVES 545276 Latex Gloves - WWTP 179.03 72483 12/21/2021 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 68369 River Lodge Linen Service 211.29 72481 12/21/2021 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA3017 Air/Oil Filters - Utilities 46.33 72481 12/21/2021 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA3204 Supplies - WWTP 48.99 72480 12/21/2021 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 516121737 Corp Yard Linen Service 5.43 72480 12/21/2021 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 516121737 Corp Yard Linen Service 5.42 72480 12/21/2021 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 5161199226 Corp Yard Linen Service 70.42 72480 12/21/2021 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 516119927 Wastewater Linen Service 61.46 72480 12/21/2021 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 516083602 Mat Service - PD FY 21/22 38.38 72480 12/21/2021 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 5161199226 Corp Yard Linen Service 75.63 72478 12/21/2021 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10527173001EA7 Crenshaw Pre-employment Physical 96.39 72479 12/21/2021 MENDES SUPPLY INC M22109701 Janitorial Supplies - Parks 97.89 72478 12/21/2021 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10527173001EA7 Crenshaw Pre-employment Physical 123.94 72478 12/21/2021 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10527173001EA7 Crenshaw Pre-employment Physical 27.54 72477 12/21/2021 KEENAN SUPPLY CO S012107075.004 Supplies - Utilities 281.32 72478 12/21/2021 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10527173001EA7 Crenshaw Pre-employment Physical 27.54 72475 12/21/2021 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 260834 Tires - PD 537.3 72476 12/21/2021 IDEXX DISTRIBUTION, INC 3097039619 Lab Supplies 291.59 72475 12/21/2021 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 260319 Tires - Utilities 445.22 72475 12/21/2021 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 260703 Tires - Utilities 785.2 72473 12/21/2021 GROCERY OUTLET 40757222202238 Catering Supplies - River Lodge 29.76 72474 12/21/2021 HORIZON BUSINESS PRODUCTS 243067 Laminating Service - General Services 3.96 72472 12/21/2021 GHD INC 380-0005597 CCF Well 5 Task Order 1332.5 72473 12/21/2021 GROCERY OUTLET 40756122182237 Catering Supplies - River Lodge 91.02 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337654 Supplies - RL/PD/CH/PW 39.01 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337672 Supplies - Parks 20.92 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337654 Supplies - RL/PD/CH/PW 53.5 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337654 Supplies - RL/PD/CH/PW 36.59 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337643 Supplies - Parks 19.52 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337654 Supplies - RL/PD/CH/PW 8.67 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337614 Maintenance - Pavilion/Newburg/River Lodge 31.44 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337614 Maintenance - Pavilion/Newburg/River Lodge 12.99 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337566 Lab Supplies 7.58 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337614 Maintenance - Pavilion/Newburg/River Lodge 8.24 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337547 Supplies - WWTP 3.02 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337559 Supplies - Streets 33.61 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337446 Supplies - Parks 34.7 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337456 Supplies - Streets 21.21 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337353 Supplies - Drake Hill Project 16.25 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337377 Supplies - WWTP 82.28 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 336565 Janitorial Supplies - Public Works 27.36 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 336565 Janitorial Supplies - Public Works 27.36 72470 12/21/2021 FERNDALE JEWELERS 530700 Annual Award Plaques - PD 515.38 72471 12/21/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 336565 Janitorial Supplies - Public Works 27.36 72468 12/21/2021 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 552837 BAC Analysis Service 210 72469 12/21/2021 FARWEST STEEL 1834867 Supplies - Drake Hill Project 1068.42 72467 12/21/2021 CUMMINS Y7-2644 Vacon Repair 2501.35
72468 12/21/2021 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 550000 Fingerprint Services - Parks 32 72465 12/21/2021 BMI IMAGING SYSTEMS 316578 Museum Web Hosting - Beacom Archive 750 72466 12/21/2021 BORDER, SHARON 121321 Park Deposit Refund 250 72463 12/21/2021 AT&T 5025 12210893 2348408935031 33.34 72464 12/21/2021 BALDWIN, BLOMSTROM, WILKINSON & ASSOC 2887 Vancil Forest Management Services 1841.34 72461 12/21/2021 ARCADIA PUBLISHING 22629466 Museum Gift Shop Resale 228.92 72462 12/21/2021 ASAP LOCK & KEY 21580 Key Copies - General Services 3.71 Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 12/21/2021 - 12/21/2021
Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount
Grand Total: 31437.85
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72504 12/21/2021 WOODS PEST CONTROL 1141096 City Hall/PD Pest Services FY 21/22 42.5 72504 12/21/2021 WOODS PEST CONTROL 1141096 City Hall/PD Pest Services FY 21/22 42.5 72503 12/21/2021 WILDWOOD SAW 34387 Mix Oil - Streets 47.67 72503 12/21/2021 WILDWOOD SAW 34409 Equipment Maintenance - Parks 24.92 72501 12/21/2021 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE459847828 MFP Lease FY 21/22 55.32 72502 12/21/2021 USA BLUEBOOK 814057 Lab Supplies 199.07 72501 12/21/2021 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE459847828 MFP Lease FY 21/22 18.44 72501 12/21/2021 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE459847828 MFP Lease FY 21/22 55.32 72501 12/21/2021 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE459847828 MFP Lease FY 21/22 18.44 72501 12/21/2021 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE459847828 MFP Lease FY 21/22 18.44 72501 12/21/2021 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE459847828 MFP Lease FY 21/22 165.95 72501 12/21/2021 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE459847828 MFP Lease FY 21/22 129.08 72499 12/21/2021 TIMES PRINTING COMPANY 21-21620 Unattended Vehicle Forms - PD 210.38 72500 12/21/2021 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLA618138 K9 Dog Food 86.78 72498 12/21/2021 THOMAS R BESS INC 4448 Asphalt 758.24
72499 12/21/2021 TIMES PRINTING COMPANY 21-21608 Property Receipt Forms - PD 269.89 72496 12/21/2021 SUPERIOR INSTALLS 427 Vehicle Repair - PD 1495.6 72497 12/21/2021 SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICEWD-0190162 Annual Permit Fees - WWTP 3326 72495 12/21/2021 SUDDENLINK 100679687 Fiber Optic Service FY 21/22 362.49 72495 12/21/2021 SUDDENLINK 100679687 Fiber Optic Service FY 21/22 362.49 72495 12/21/2021 SUDDENLINK 100679687 Fiber Optic Service FY 21/22 362.48 72495 12/21/2021 SUDDENLINK 100679687 Fiber Optic Service FY 21/22 362.49 72493 12/21/2021 SPENCER ELECTRIC 2399 Street Light Install - Emergency Repair5913.14 72494 12/21/2021 STATEWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY9007370 Street Sign Post 997.74 72491 12/21/2021 RAY'S FOOD PLACE 1729555 Catering Supplies - River Lodge 11.64 72492 12/21/2021 SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB 524073-IN Evidence Envelopes 14.09 72490 12/21/2021 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 2I27201 Building Maintenance - General Services32.72 72490 12/21/2021 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 2I32417 Building Maintenance - General Services114.9 72490 12/21/2021 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 2H91084 Supplies - General Services 36.13 72490 12/21/2021 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 2I08620 Building Maintenance - Museum 37.8 72489 12/21/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO11219363 48780729363 15.78 72489 12/21/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO11219457 99509569457 18.2 72489 12/21/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO11215729 75033105729 227.35 72489 12/21/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO11217872 67125257872 53.34 72489 12/21/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO11211200 81934311200 97.68 72489 12/21/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO11212728 48364062728 10.19 72488 12/21/2021 PACIFIC ECORISK 17888 Lab Testing 720.72 72489 12/21/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO11210906 78346610906 49.66 72487 12/21/2021 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE486545 Credit Core Return -97.65 72487 12/21/2021 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE786449 Vehicle Repair - PD 60.85 72487 12/21/2021 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE486267 Vehicle Repair - PD 411.49 72487 12/21/2021 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE486468 Vehicle Repair - PD 75.44 72487 12/21/2021 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE485929 Vehicle Repair - PD 60.85 72487 12/21/2021 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE486251 Vehicle Repair - PD 55.55 72487 12/21/2021 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE485694 Vehicle Repair - PD/General Services 133.38 72487 12/21/2021 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE485867 Equipment Supplies - WWTP 294.58 72487 12/21/2021 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE485495 Vehicle Repair - PD 116.95 72487 12/21/2021 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE485694 Vehicle Repair - PD/General Services 133.37 72486 12/21/2021 NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAIL121521 Museum Annual Membership Renewal 45 72487 12/21/2021 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE485180 Vehicle Repair - Utilities 95.85 72484 12/21/2021 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 202188244 Rec Program Leader Recruitment Advertising 122 72485 12/21/2021 NORTH COAST LABORATORIES162088 Lab Testing 235 72483 12/21/2021 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 68369 River Lodge Linen Service 20 72484 12/21/2021 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 202188241 Rec Program Leader Recruitment Advertising50 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 12/21/2021 - 12/21/2021 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 500-5525-6100 Asphalt 758.24
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500-5500-6000 Department Supplies 294.58
500-5500-6100 Department Supplies 357.16
500-5500-6300 Department Supplies 27.36
280-5500-4200 Department Supplies 1100.23
280-6025-4200 Professional Services 5913.14
280-6505-4200 Utility - General & Electric 97.68
160-6505-5700 Utility - General & Electric 227.35
165-5550-5610 Gift Shop Purchases 228.92
165-6025-5610 Professional Services 750
160-5565-5800 Janitorial Supplies 56.59
160-5705-5800 Equipment Maintenance 18.44
160-5740-5800 Building Repair and Maintenance 12.99
101-5500-2850 Department Supplies 86.78
160-5540-5800 Catering - Food 132.42
160-5547-5800 User Group Linen 211.29
100-6600-2000 State Fees 210
100-7015-5600 Dues & Subscriptions 45
100-7612-2000 Contingency 515.38
100-6035-5400 Personnel Services 172
100-6035-5450 Personnel Services 32
100-6505-5450 Utility - General & Electric 79.31
100-5775-1500 Network Support 362.48
100-5775-2000 Network Support 362.49
100-6025-2000 Professional Services 38.38
100-5740-5600 Building Repair and Maintenance 37.8
100-5741-5450 Newburg Park Maintenance 8.24
100-5743-5450 Pavilion Maintenance 31.44
100-5740-1500 Building Repair and Maintenance 42.5
100-5740-2000 Building Repair and Maintenance 42.5
100-5740-4100 Building Repair and Maintenance 147.62
100-5715-2000 Vehicle Repairs 2849.75
100-5715-4100 Vehicle Repairs 133.38
100-5720-5450 Equipment Repair 24.92
100-5705-2000 Equipment Maintenance 129.08
100-5705-4000 Equipment Maintenance 18.44
100-5705-5450 Equipment Maintenance 18.44
100-5500-5450 Department Supplies 75.14
100-5565-5450 Janitorial Supplies 97.89
100-5705-1500 Equipment Maintenance 165.95
100-5500-1500 Department Supplies 8.67
100-5500-2000 Department Supplies 547.86
100-5500-4100 Department Supplies 152.22
Grand Total: 31437.85
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-2220 Refundable Park Deposits 250
280 - Gas Tax Fund 7111.05
500 - Water Fund 3731.7
510 - Water Capital Fund 4258.51
550 - Wastewater Fund 7777.93
560 - Wastewater Capital Fund 235
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 6598.88
101 - Transaction and Use Tax Fund 86.78
160 - Riverlodge Fund 659.08
165 - Museum Exhibit Fund 978.92
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 12/21/2021 - 12/21/2021 Report Summary
Fund Summary
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Grand Total: 31437.85
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 31437.85
Grand Total: 31437.85
550-6505-6600 Utility - General & Electric 67.86
550-6612-6500 Permits 3326
560-6025-0171 Professional Services 235
550-5775-6700 Network Support 362.49
550-6035-6500 Personnel Services 96.39
550-6045-6600 Laboratory Services 720.72
550-5557-6600 Lab Supplies 206.65
550-5705-6700 Equipment Maintenance 55.32
550-5715-6600 Vehicle Repairs 2501.35
510-6025-9370 Professional Services 1841.34
550-5500-6600 Department Supplies 374.78
550-5500-6700 Department Supplies 66.37
500-6200-6100 Telephone 33.34
510-5500-9068 Department Supplies 1084.67
510-6005-9066 Engineering Services 1332.5
500-6035-6000 Personnel Services 27.54
500-6035-6100 Personnel Services 123.94
500-6035-6200 Personnel Services 27.54
500-5715-6100 Vehicle Repairs 927.38
500-5720-6100 Equipment Repair 445.22
500-5775-6300 Network Support 362.49
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
500-5557-6000 Lab Supplies 291.59
500-5705-6300 Equipment Maintenance 55.32
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 12/21/2021 - 12/21/2021 Account Summary
Amount
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72530 12/29/2021 PACE ENGINEERING 42281 Kenmar/Drak Hill Generator Project 1663.18 72531 12/29/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12210845 46580260845 2323.98 72529 12/29/2021 OWEN EQUIPMENT SALES 54832 Equipment Maintenance - Streets 170.17 72530 12/29/2021 PACE ENGINEERING 42281 Kenmar/Drak Hill Generator Project 4989.55 72527 12/29/2021 OLIVER, ROBERT 122121 Park Deposit Refund 250 72528 12/29/2021 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE486800 Vehicle Repair - PD 60.98 72526 12/29/2021 NORTH COAST LABORATORIES162232 Lab Testing 120 72526 12/29/2021 NORTH COAST LABORATORIES162246 Lab Tests 120 72525 12/29/2021 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 202188242 Rec Program Leader Recruitment Advertising 50 72525 12/29/2021 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 202188245 Rec Program Leader Recruitment Advertising122 72524 12/29/2021 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 68563 River Lodge Linen Service 416.02 72524 12/29/2021 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 68563 River Lodge Linen Service 32.8 72524 12/29/2021 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 68493 River Lodge Linen Service 12.15 72524 12/29/2021 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 68493 River Lodge Linen Service 7.6 72523 12/29/2021 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 463654 Lab Supplies -34.65 72523 12/29/2021 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 463654 Lab Supplies 520.48 72522 12/29/2021 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 3644 Vehicle Repair - PD 28.43 72522 12/29/2021 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 3714 Vehicle Repair - PD 26.29 72521 12/29/2021 MITCHELL 1 IB26969084 Software Subscription - Shop FY 21/22 64.53 72521 12/29/2021 MITCHELL 1 IB26969084 Software Subscription - Shop FY 21/22 64.53 72521 12/29/2021 MITCHELL 1 IB26969084 Software Subscription - Shop FY 21/22 64.53 72521 12/29/2021 MITCHELL 1 IB26969084 Software Subscription - Shop FY 21/22 64.53 72520 12/29/2021 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 516154409 Wastewater Linen Service 106.77 72520 12/29/2021 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 516154418 Parks/Rink Linen Service 70.66 72520 12/29/2021 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 516154408 Corp Yard Linen Service 90.91 72520 12/29/2021 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 516154408 Corp Yard Linen Service 54.78 72519 12/29/2021 MARK CLEMENTI, Ph.D. 12-15-21 Pre-employment Pysch Eval - PD 774 72520 12/29/2021 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 516119939 Parks/Rink Linen Service 66.94 72517 12/29/2021 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 260907 Tires - PD 643.59 72518 12/29/2021 JOE'S AUTO GLASS 52439 Window Replacement - PD 479.75 72516 12/29/2021 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 375721 Vet Services 190 72517 12/29/2021 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 260847 Tires - Utilities 342.64 72514 12/29/2021 GRAINGER 9152245677 Digital Caliper - WWTP 91.26 72515 12/29/2021 HUMBOLDT PETROLEUM 90852 Car Wash Services - PD 12 72513 12/29/2021 GHD INC 380-0006304 CCO #1 - Jameson Creek Project 1488 72513 12/29/2021 GHD INC 380-0006344 CCF Well 5 Replacement Task Order 6682.5 72512 12/29/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337906 Building Maintenance - Parks 29.88 72512 12/29/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337914 Building Maintenance - Parks 97.73 72512 12/29/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337872 Supplies - Utilities 25.48 72512 12/29/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337899 Supplies - Utilities 25.04 72512 12/29/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337757 Vehicle Repair - PD 15.18 72512 12/29/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337843 Building Maintenance - Parks 77.66 72512 12/29/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337675 Supplies - Streets 100.17 72512 12/29/2021 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 337714 Supplies - Parks 66.32 72510 12/29/2021 CRYSTAL SPRINGS BOTTLED W36345 Water Delivery - Public Works 9 72511 12/29/2021 ECOLAB 6265538001 Dishmachine MPPA Charges - FY 21/22 65.1 72510 12/29/2021 CRYSTAL SPRINGS BOTTLED W36345 Water Delivery - Public Works 9 72510 12/29/2021 CRYSTAL SPRINGS BOTTLED W36345 Water Delivery - Public Works 9 72509 12/29/2021 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC P856480 Computers - PD 3943.53 72510 12/29/2021 CRYSTAL SPRINGS BOTTLED W36276 Water Delivery - Parks 18 72507 12/29/2021 ASAP LOCK & KEY 21596 Padlock - Parks 84.63 72508 12/29/2021 CAMPBELL/HARRIS SECURITY EQUIP CO 21087 Contraband Team Inspection Kits - PD 16957.66 72506 12/28/2021 POSTMASTER 122821 UB Disconnect Notice Postage 71.22 72506 12/28/2021 POSTMASTER 122821 UB Disconnect Notice Postage 71.23 Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 12/28/2021 - 12/29/2021
Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount
Grand Total: 82664.03
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72543 12/29/2021 WILSON, CASSANDRA 122121 Park Deposit Refund 250 72544 12/29/2021 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 95265 Street Signs 305.15 72541 12/29/2021 THRIFTY SUPPLY CO 1001755-01 Equipment Maintenance - WWTP 2256.01 72542 12/29/2021 USA BLUEBOOK 811979 Lab Supplies 74.92 72540 12/29/2021 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2021400900058 Chemical Deposit Refund -1450 72540 12/29/2021 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2021400900058 Chemical Deposit Refund -123.26 72540 12/29/2021 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2021400900040 Chemical Deposit Refund -2825 72540 12/29/2021 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2021400900040 Chemical Deposit Refund -240.13 72540 12/29/2021 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2021400100121 Chemicals 5300 72540 12/29/2021 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2021400100121 Chemicals 11205.48 72539 12/29/2021 TERMINIX PROCESSING CTR 415289016 Pest Services - Police POD FY 21/22 63 72539 12/29/2021 TERMINIX PROCESSING CTR 415383365 Pest Services - River Lodge FY 21/22 126 72538 12/29/2021 SYSCO SACRAMENTO 331502629 Catering Supplies - River Lodge 45.45 72538 12/29/2021 SYSCO SACRAMENTO 331502629 Catering Supplies - River Lodge 112.41 72537 12/29/2021 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7346640275 Supplies - PD 53.83 72538 12/29/2021 SYSCO SACRAMENTO 331493273 Catering Supplies - River Lodge 181.67 72537 12/29/2021 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7345629386-1-1 Credit Price Adjustment -1.11 72537 12/29/2021 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7346035856 Safe - Skate Office 224.58 72537 12/29/2021 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7344176036-1-1 Credit Price Adjustment -36.69 72537 12/29/2021 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7344217201-1-1 Credit Price Adjustment -5.43 72537 12/29/2021 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7343018731-2-1 Credit Price Adjustment -1.19 72537 12/29/2021 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7343509472-1-1 Credit Price Adjustment -21.57 72536 12/29/2021 SEQUOIA GAS STATION 23332 Equipment Fuel 20.14 72537 12/29/2021 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7343018731-1-1 Credit Price Adjustment -8.01 72535 12/29/2021 RON DUPRATT FORD 269900 Vehicle Repair - PD 85.36 72536 12/29/2021 SEQUOIA GAS STATION 23106 Equipment Fuel 15.26 72533 12/29/2021 PRIMOFIORE, JUSTIN 120821 Per Diem 1.2-1.5 (Internal Affairs Investigations) 261 72534 12/29/2021 RIVERWALK VETERINARY HOSPITAL 149799 Medicated Shampoo 18.79 72531 12/29/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12216726 44469516726 4096.52 72532 12/29/2021 PHINNEY, JOSHUA 120821 Per Diem 1.2-1.5 (Internal Affairs Investigations) 261 72531 12/29/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12210845 46580260845 207.22 72531 12/29/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12215425 14914105425 9.86 72531 12/29/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12210845 46580260845 11818.01 72531 12/29/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12210845 46580260845 1071.87 72531 12/29/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12210845 46580260845 2379.55 72531 12/29/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12210845 46580260845 1351.57 72531 12/29/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12210845 46580260845 276.31 72531 12/29/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12210845 46580260845 144.14 72531 12/29/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12210845 46580260845 200.48 72531 12/29/2021 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12210845 46580260845 1054.11 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 12/28/2021 - 12/29/2021 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 12/29/2021 9:01:50 AM Page 3 of 4
500-5500-6100 Department Supplies 105.3
500-5500-6200 Department Supplies 71.22
500-5715-6100 Vehicle Repairs 342.64
280-8500-8000 Principle -Debt 1351.57
351-6005-9102 Engineering Services 4989.55
359-6005-9374 Engineering Services 1488
280-5720-4200 Equipment Repair 170.17
280-5722-4200 Retroflective Sign Compliance 305.15
280-6505-4200 Utility - General & Electric 2379.55
160-5706-5800 Equipment Lease 65.1
160-5740-5800 Building Repair and Maintenance 126
280-5500-4200 Department Supplies 100.17
160-5546-5800 Catering - Other 112.41
160-5547-5800 User Group Linen 428.17
160-5565-5800 Janitorial Supplies 40.4
100-8000-2000 Capital Outlay 16957.66
120-5500-3000 Department Supplies -22.68
160-5540-5800 Catering - Food 227.12
100-7015-4100 Dues & Subscriptions 64.53
100-7400-2800 Miranda's Rescue 190
100-7455-2800 Veterinary Expenses 18.79
100-6505-5600 Utility - General & Electric 144.14
100-7000-2000 Travel, Conferences & Training 522
100-7015-2000 Dues & Subscriptions 64.53
100-6505-5400 Utility - General & Electric 200.48
100-6505-5450 Utility - General & Electric 1063.97
100-6505-5500 Utility - General & Electric 276.31
100-5740-5450 Building Repair and Maintenance 205.27
100-6035-2000 Personnel Services 774
100-6035-5400 Personnel Services 172
100-5565-5450 Janitorial Supplies 137.6
100-5715-2000 Vehicle Repairs 1351.58
100-5740-2000 Building Repair and Maintenance 63
100-5500-4100 Department Supplies 90.91
100-5500-5450 Department Supplies 393.53
100-5505-5450 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 35.4
100-5500-1200 Department Supplies -45.89
100-5500-2000 Department Supplies 3991.93
100-5500-4000 Department Supplies 9
100-1683 Distributed Utilities 2323.98
100-2220 Refundable Park Deposits 500
100-2460 Sales Tax Payable -34.65
560 - Wastewater Capital Fund 240
672 - Forest Hill Water Booster Fund 207.22
Grand Total: 82664.03
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
351 - FEMA Fund 4989.55
359 - Department of Fish & Wildlife Fund 1488
500 - Water Fund 18754.23
510 - Water Capital Fund 8345.68
550 - Wastewater Fund 13886.15
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 29470.07
120 - Development & Building Fund -22.68
160 - Riverlodge Fund 999.2
280 - Gas Tax Fund 4306.61
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 12/28/2021 - 12/29/2021 Report Summary
Fund Summary
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Grand Total: 82664.03
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 82664.03
Grand Total: 82664.03
550-7015-6600 Dues & Subscriptions 64.53
560-6025-0171 Professional Services 240
672-6505-6515 Utility - General & Electric 207.22
550-5557-6600 Lab Supplies 595.4
550-5900-6600 Tools & Small Equipment 91.26
550-6505-6600 Utility - General & Electric 1071.87
550-5500-6600 Department Supplies 115.77
550-5500-6700 Department Supplies 80.23
550-5555-6600 Plant Chemicals 10842.09
510-6005-9066 Engineering Services 6682.5
510-6005-9102 Engineering Services 1663.18
550-1310 Chemical Tank Deposits 1025
500-5720-6000 Equipment Repair 2256.01
500-6505-6000 Utility - General & Electric 15914.53
500-7015-6000 Dues & Subscriptions 64.53
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 12/28/2021 - 12/29/2021 Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
Consent Agenda Item 4c
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Calendar Agenda Item
DATE: January 3, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Cameron Mull, Parks & Recreation Director
THROUGH: Merritt Perry, City Manager
SUBJECT: Authorizing an Application for Grant Funds, and Appoint the City Manager to be the Authorized Signer for Proposition 68 Rural Recreation and Tourism (RRT) Grant, Resolution 2022-01
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize city staff to submit a potential Proposition 68 RRT grant application to California State Parks, and adopt Resolution 2022-01, authorizing the Fortuna City Manager to be the Signatory Authority for a possible riverfront park project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
City staff and consultants have been working on a grant application for the Proposition 68 funded Rural Recreation and Tourism (RRT) grant program, to develop a park on Riverwalk Drive on the property immediately north of the River Lodge along the Sandy Prairie Levee. The City has been in negotiations for this property for over a year and it is currently unknown if the acquisition will be completed, due to changing demands of the property owner for the purchase of the property.
The City has put a significant effort into the completion of the original application and the current draft application to the RRT grant program. The City was awarded $625,000 from the River Parkways grant program in 2018 and staff are now prepared to submit a grant for approximately $3.5M to the RRT grant program.
The RRT application is due for submission by January 20, 2022 to California State Parks. A required component of the grant application is a Resolution that designates signatory authority (City Manager) for all matters regarding the application and the proposed project, and other provisions requiring compliance grant guidelines and ability to fund the project (if the grant is awarded to the City). A copy of the draft resolution provided by California State Parks’ Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS), and must remain unchanged, and can only be reformatted.
Provision 6 of Public Resources Code §80001(b)(8 A-G) requires that public agencies receiving funds from this 2018 Bond Act shall consider a range of actions promoting diversity and inclusion as identified in the “Presidential Memorandum—Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Our National Parks, National Forests, and Other Public Lands and Waters,” dated January 12, 2017.
Consent Agenda Item 4c
Staff will only proceed with submission of this grant application if it appears that the acquisition is likely.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the preparation of the grant application so far is $7,000 and was spent on consultants to develop a conceptual plan for the park and solicit public input on the concepts during development. Funding for the application came from Measure E funds designated for “General Parks Acquisition and Improvements”.
The City project is expected to cost approximately $1.5M with no city match required. City funds would be used to pay for costs of the park development, and they would be reimbursed as work on the project is completed.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Authorize the City Manager to submit a grant application to California State Parks, appoint the City Manager as the Authorized Signer for Proposition 68 Rural Recreation and Tourism Grant, and adopt Resolution 2022-01. Consent Agenda vote.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution 2022-01; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Approving an Application for Rural Recreation and Tourism Grant Funds RESOLUTION 2022-01
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA
Approving the Application for
RURAL RECREATION AND TOURISM PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Rural Recreation and Tourism Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures governing the application; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of the application before submission of said application to the State; and WHEREAS, successful Applicants will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete the Grant Scope project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fortuna City Council hereby:
APPROVES THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE RIVERFRONT PARKWAY PROJECT; AND
1. Certifies that said Applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the project; and
2. Certifies that if the project is awarded, the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project, and
3. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and
4. Delegates the authority to the City Manager to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Grant Scope; and
5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
6. Will consider promoting inclusion per Public Resources Code §80001(b)(8 A-G).
Approved and adopted the 3
rd day of January, 2022
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Number 2022-01 was duly adopted by the following a roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
______________________________________ (Clerk)
Consent Agenda Item 4d
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Agenda Item
DATE: January 3, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk/Human Resources Manager THROUGH: Merritt Perry, City Manager
SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to Continue Teleconferenced Public Meetings for City Council and all City Committees, Commissions and Boards Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, Resolution 2021-32
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending that the City Council reconsider and approve the findings adopted in Resolution 2021-32 pursuant to Government Code Section 59453, as amended by Assembly Bill 361, and authorize the continued use of virtual meetings EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act) allows for meetings to occur via teleconferencing subject to certain requirements, particularly that the legislative body notice each teleconference location of each member that will be participating in the public meeting, that each teleconference location be accessible to the public, that members of the public be allowed to address the legislative body at each teleconference location, that the legislative body post an agenda at each teleconference location, and that at least a quorum of the legislative body participate from locations within the boundaries of the local agency’s jurisdiction. (Government Code Section 54953(b)(3)). However, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people “Avoid crowded spaces,” “Choose events that take place outside with enough space for attendees to stay at least six-feet apart,” and to “Have a virtual gathering.”1 Accordingly, the CDC’s recommendations are counter to holding public meetings in the City Council Chamber and the Government Code’s requirements that the public be admitted to the teleconference locations.
In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at public meetings, on March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order No. N-29-20 which suspended the Brown Act’s requirements for teleconferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic provided that notice and accessibility requirements are met and that the public members are allowed to observe and address the legislative body at the meeting. On June 11, 2021, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-08-21, which extended the provision of N-29-20 concerning the conduct of public meetings through September 30, 2021. The City of Fortuna has been holding teleconference public meetings
1 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/gatherings.html Consent Agenda Item 4d
for all of its Committees, Commissions, and Boards (CCBs) in accordance with these two executive orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the surge of COVID-19 delta variant cases and the Executive Order N-08-21 sunsetting on September 30, 2021, Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) was signed by Governor Newsom on September 16, 2021. AB 361 provides an alternative to the teleconferencing requirements of Government Code Section 54953(b)(3) as long as there is a state of emergency and the Legislative Body makes certain factual findings regarding the state of emergency. When there is a continuing state of emergency, or when state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, AB 361 would require a legislative body to make specified findings not later than 30 days after the first teleconferenced meeting pursuant to AB 361, and to make those findings every 30 days thereafter, in order to continue to meet under these abbreviated teleconferencing procedures. Resolution 2021-32, which makes the required findings, was adopted by Council on October 4, 2021.. Staff is requesting that Council reconsider and approve the following findings:
1. That the Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the previously declared and existing state of emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic;
2. That the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members of the Council to meet safely in person, and further that local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing;
3. That the Council and its subordinate Committees, Commissions, and Boards may continue to conduct public meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e); The City is continuing to impose and recommend social distancing. For instance:
Requiring City employees to either be vaccinated or show proof of negative COVID-19 testing;
Requiring staff and civilians to wear masks inside City buildings; Posting COVID-19 safety measures on the City’s social media pages; and Placing hand sanitizer stations in City Hall;
Additionally, on August 2, 2021, City Council approved a Supplemental Budget Request (SBR) to use part of the City’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to make improvements to the City Council Chamber for when in-person public meetings resume. Staff are in the process of implementing these renovations and anticipate returning to Council for an additional SBR.
AB 361 also has several requirements to make sure that the public is able to watch and make public comments during the teleconferenced public meetings. These requirements are already being implemented by the City. These requirements include:
To provide notice of the means by which members of the public may access the meeting and offer public comment, including an opportunity for all persons to attend via a call-in option or an internet-based service option.
The Legislative Body cannot take further action on agenda items when there is a disruption which prevents the public agency from broadcasting the meeting, or in the event of a disruption within the local agency’s control which prevents members of the public from offering public comments, until public access is restored.
Consent Agenda Item 4d
Prohibiting the legislative body from requiring public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and would specify that the legislative body must provide an opportunity for the public to address the legislative body and offer comment in real time. Prohibiting the legislative body from closing the public comment period until the public comment period has elapsed or until a reasonable amount of time has elapsed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no current fiscal impact associated with reconsidering and approving the findings in Resolution 2021-32. There has been previous discussion with Council regarding conducting hybrid meetings, and as stated previously, Council approved an SBR for $20,000.00. It should be noted that after further analysis, it is anticipated that staff will return at a future Council meeting to request an additional SBR for use of ARPA funds to complete the upgrade project.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Reconsider and approve findings in Resolution 2021-32. Consent Agenda vote.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 2021-32; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Making Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, as Amended by Assembly Bill 361, and Authorizing the Continued Use of Virtual Meetings (Adopted 10/04/2021).
Business Agenda Item 5a
STAFF REPORT
City Council Business Agenda Item
DATE: January 3, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk
THROUGH: Merritt Perry, City Manager
SUBJECT: Council Review and Discussion of Commission/Committee Applications and Mayor’s Appointment of Seats
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review applications for the Planning Commission and Measure E Oversight Committee. Discuss and consider approving the Mayor’s appointments for 2022.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Below is a list of the City Commission and Committee that currently have open seats. A copy of the applications received for each are attached for review.
Planning Commission:
One (1) of the seven Planning Commissioner seats and one (1) Alternate seat are vacant as of December 31, 2021 and the City received one application from Michael Kein.
The term of office for Planning Commissioner is three (3) years and if selected, the appointment will expire on December 31, 2024.
Measure E Oversight Committee:
Two (2) of the seven Measure E Oversight committee seats are vacant as of December 31, 2021 and the City has received three applications from Christina Mobley, Martin Morris, and Amanda Phillips.
The term of office for Measure E Oversight Committee Members is two (2) years and if selected, the appointment will expire on December 31, 2023.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive staff report and review Council questions with staff.
2. Open Public Comment
3. Close Public Comment
4. Mayor recommends Commission/Committee appointments to the Council.
5. Motion to approve the Mayor’s appointments. Roll Call vote.
Business Agenda Item 5a
ATTACHMENTS:
Commission/Committee Applications:
Planning Commission: Michael Kein
Measure E Oversight Committee: Christina Mobley
Measure E Oversight Committee: Martin Morris
Measure E Oversight Committee: Amanda Phillips
Fortuna Planning Commission
Reason for waiting to serve on the Board/Commission - I feel I am a “youthful” voice in a community that looks to the past and loves its traditions. I wish to continue the rural feel of this community but acknowledge the future and growth are coming.In this way, we can grow sustainably, but preserve the traditions Foruna and the Eel River Valley holds so dear.
Expertise you bring to the Board/Commision - I am currently involved in mentoring the citizens of the future at Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the North Coast and I also have a background in construction, environmental policy and remediation, as well as governmental planning and policy.
City Manager’s Report
STAFF REPORT
City Manager's Report
DATE: January 3, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Merritt Perry, City Manager
1. Upcoming Council Meeting Dates
*Special Meeting/Workshop
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting
Teleconference
2. Upcoming Planning Commission Meeting Dates
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Regular Planning Commission Meeting
Teleconference
3. Upcoming Measure E Meeting Dates
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Regular Measure E Meeting
Teleconference
4. Upcoming Rohner Community Recreation and Park District (RCRPD) Meeting Dates Wednesday, January 5, 2022
2:30 p.m.
Regular RCRPD Meeting
Teleconference
5. Verbal Report