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, February 7, 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: 878 8187 6099 and Password: 089950 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, February 7, 2022 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 Johnson led the flag salute.
2. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
a. Introduction of the new Account Clerk II, Haleigh Richardson Minutes:
Aaron Felmlee Finance Director introduced the new Account Clerk II, Haleigh Richardson.
b. Prop 68 Projects Presentation, by Parks & Recreation Director Cameron Mull
Minutes:
Cameron Mull Parks & Recreation Director gave a presentation on Prop 68 Projects.
c. Mid-Year Budget Presentation, by Finance Director Aaron Felmlee Minutes:
Aaron Felmlee Finance Director gave a presentation on the mid-year budget.
3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Minutes:
There being no public comment, Mayor Long closed the oral comment section.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
PULLED ITEM: Council Member Losey pulled item b and Council Member Johnson pulled item d. Council Member Losey wanted to know why the City uses Mad River Hospital for pre-employment physicals and staff explained that Mad River was the only local facility offering pre-employment physicals. Council Member Johnson inquired as to when the Bird electric scooters would be brought back to the City and staff explained that Bird Rides, Inc., were still working on acquiring a Fleet Manager.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Long closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Johnson moved, Seconded by Council Member Losey to approve Consent Calendar items a-e. 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 – January 18, 2022 (Regular Meeting) b. Report of Disbursements
c. 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
d. Approve a Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding with Bird Rides, Inc. to Provide Stand-up Electric Scooter Sharing System within the City of Fortuna
e. Approve a Professional Services Contract Task Order for the Stormwater Hazard Identification Project
5. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Authorize a $1,540,000 Supplemental Budget Request for an Additional Discretionary Payment to the California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS) Pension Trust
Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Aaron Felmlee Finance Director provided a staff report on making an additional discretionary payment to CalPERS Pension Trust. 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 Johnson to authorize City Manager to execute a Supplemental Budget Request and make an additional Discretionary Payment in the amount of $1,540,000 to be paid to the CalPERS Pension Trust to recognize interest payment savings. Roll Call vote. AYES: Council Members Johnson, Losey, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Long NOES: Council Member Stanfield ABSTAIN:
None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED 4/0
b. Supplemental Budget Request to Develop a Project Study Report for the Kenmar and Ross Hill Road Intersection Improvement Project Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Merritt Perry City Manager provided a staff report on a Project Study Report for the Kenmar and Ross Hill Road Intersection Improvement Project. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Long closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trent to approve a supplemental budget request in the amount of $44,000 to develop a Project Study Report for the Kenmar and Ross Hill Road Intersection Improvement Project. Roll Call vote.
AYES: Council Members 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 an oral report.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Minutes:
None
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 COMMENTS: There being no public comments, 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 7:43 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.
10. REPORT OUT AND ADJOURN
Minutes:
Council provided direction to staff. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 5/0
Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Minutes published on 07/21/2022, adopted on 02/22/2022