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 Tuesday, February 22, 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
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Regular Meeting Agenda
Minutes
Tuesday, February 22, 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 Chief Day led the flag salute.
2. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
a. Police Department End-of-Year Report
Minutes:
Police Chief Casey Day presented the Police Department's end-of-year report.
3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Minutes:
There being no public comment, Mayor Long closed the oral 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 Johnson to approve Consent Calendar items a-k. 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
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, Seconded by Council Member Johnson to approve Consent Calendar item "l". Roll Call vote. AYES: Council Member Johnson, Losey, Stanfield, Mayor Pro Tem Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: Mayor Long ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
a. City Council Minutes – February 7, 2022 (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. Approve Appointment to Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID) Board of Directors
k. Oppose the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (AG 21-0042A1), Resolution 2022-02
l. Authorization to File the Final Subdivision Map for Twin Creeks Subdivision, Resolution 2022-05
5. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Approve Submittal of Notice of Intent to Comply Under SB 619, Resolution 2022-03
Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Merritt Perry City Manager provided a staff report on a Notice of Intent to Comply with SB 619. 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 Resolution 2022-03, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Authorizing the City Manager to Submit A Notice of Intent to Comply under SB 619 to CalRecycle. 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
b. Approval of the April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024 Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Working Conditions, Wages and Benefits with the Fortuna Employee Association and Fortuna Police Employees Association
Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Merritt Perry City Manager provided a staff report on MOU's for the FEA and the FPEA. 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 Tem Trent to approve Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Fortuna Employees Association and the Memorandum of Understanding for the Fortuna Police Employees Association for term April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, as revised.
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
c. Establish and Authorize Supplemental Compensation and Benefits for Management and Confidential Employees, Resolution 2022-04 Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Merritt Perry City Manager provided a staff report on Supplemental Compensation and Benefits for Management and Confidential Employees. 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 adopt Resolution 2022- 04, A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Fortuna Establishing and Authorizing Supplemental Compensation and Benefits For Management and Confidential Employees Effective April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. 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 d. Supplemental Budget Request for Cleanup and Outreach Services with River Life Foundation
Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Merritt Perry City Manager provided a staff report on a Supplemental Budget Request for cleanup and outreach with River Life Foundation. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Long closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Stanfield moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trent to approve a Supplemental Budget Request for Cleanup and Outreach Services with River Life Foundation for $3,000. 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:
City Manager Merritt Perry provided a verbal report.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Minutes:
Mayor Pro Tem Trent requested staff add a future discussion item regarding a vote of no confidence for the County of Humboldt's Auditor Controller, Karen Paz-Dominguez.
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
Minutes:
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson to adjourn at 7:09 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 03/07/2022