621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
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Mayor Long called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and led the flag salute.
2. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
a. Recognition of Driver of the Year 2022 Ricardo Arrendondo of Recology Minutes:
This item was moved to the May 2, 2022 Council meeting agenda. b. Introduction of the new Public Works Director Brendan Byrd Minutes:
City Manager Merritt Perry introduced the new Public Works Director Brendan Byrd.
c. Retail Strategies presented by Brookley Valencia
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Matt Tate and Brookley Valencia of Retail Strategies provided a presentation.
3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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Genevieve Wilson - Commented on Fortuna needing small businesses, not just large.
She also spoke to natural immunity and that all people do not need vaccinations, but that doesn't mean they should be treated as second class citizens. She does not support vaccine or mask mandates. Charles Wilson - Spoke in regards to the Covid lockdown restrictions in Shanghai and how people are prohibited from leaving their homes and have had to endure multiple COVID tests. He expressed concerns for food distribution systems, child welfare and the general health and welfare for people being forced to stay inside their homes. Tom Mulholland - Fortuna Resident for 22 years - Commented on the expansion of retail in Fortuna and how a majority of the population is elderly and that Fortuna is not really sustainable for heavy retail.
There being no additional comments from the public, Mayor Long closed the oral Regular Meeting Agenda
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Monday, April 18, 2022 at 6:00 pm
comment section.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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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-k. Voice vote. AYES:
Council Member Johnson, Losey, Stanfield, Mayor Long NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Trent MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
a. City Council Minutes – April 4, 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. Supplemental Budget Request for the Addition of Annual Hours for the Part-Time Bus Dispatcher/ Office Assistant
k. Acceptance of the 2021 Annual Housing Progress Report and Direct Staff to Submit it to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the State Office of Planning and Research
5. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. First Reading: Military Equipment Use Policy
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STAFF REPORT: Chief of Police Casey Day and City Attorney Ryan Plotz provided a staff report on approving an ordinance to add a military equipment use policy.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Long closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Stanfield moved, seconded by Council Member Losey to introduce and conduct first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 2022-753 and continue the public hearing to May 2, 2022. Ordinance 2022-753, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fortuna, California Amending Title 2 – Administration And Personnel Of The Fortuna Municipal Code By Adding Section 2.10.150 – Military Equipment, Approving A Military Use Policy, And Determining The Ordinance To Be Exempt From CEQA. AYES: Council Members Johnson, Losey, Stanfield, Mayor Long NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Trent MOTION CARRIED 4/0
b. Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of Various Rates and Fees for City Services Including Administrative; Parks; Recreation; Police; River Lodge & Monday Club; and Transit Fees; Resolution 2022-10 Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Finance Director Aaron Felmlee provided a staff report on various rates and fees for Administration, Parks, Recreation, Police, River Lodge & Monday Club, and Transit. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Nina Olsen: Fortuna Resident and Member of the Fortuna Senior Center - Explained what the Open Mike Jamboree at the Monday Club was and requested the City provide a reduced rate for the rental to the seniors, as the event is not just for seniors, but the entire community. There being no additional public comments, Mayor Long closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Losey moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson to adopt Resolution 2022- 10, A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Fortuna Establishing a Schedule of Fees and Charges for Administrative, Parks, Recreation, Police, Riverlodge & Monday Club, and Transit within the City of Fortuna for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. AYES: Council Members Johnson, Losey, Stanfield, Mayor Long NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Trent MOTION CARRIED 4/0
c. Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of Various Rates and Fees for City Services Including Building; Community Development; Water & Wastewater; and Water & Wastewater Laboratory Fees; Resolution 2022- 11 Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Finance Director Aaron Felmlee provided a staff report on various rates and fees for Building, Community Development, Water & Wastewater, and Wastewater Laboratory. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Charles Wilson - Request an explanation of a dog bone round about. City Manager Merritt Perry responded that it is two round abouts place on each side of a highway. There being no additional public comments, Mayor Long closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Losey moved, seconded by Council Member Stanfield to adopt Resolution 2022-11, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Establishing a Schedule of Fees and Charges for Building, Community Development, Water & Wastewater, and Water & Wastewater Laboratory Fees within the City of Fortuna for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023. AYES: Council Members Johnson, Losey, Stanfield NOES: None ABSTAIN:
Mayor Long ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Trent MOTION CARRIED 3/0
6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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City Manager Merritt Perry provided a verbal report.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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None at this time.
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
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Losey moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson to adjourn at 7:17 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 4/0
Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Minutes published on 04/27/2022, adopted on 05/02/2022