621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
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The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.
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
2. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS a. Recognition of Driver of the Year 2022 Ricardo Arrendondo of Recology Minutes:
Mayor Long presented the Driver of the Year 2022 Recognition Certificate to Ricardo Arrendondo of Recology.
b. National Police Week Proclamation
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Council Member Losey presented the National Police Week Proclamation to Lieutenant Matt Eberhardt.
c. 53rd Annual Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation
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Mayor Long presented the Municipal Clerks Proclamation to Fortuna' s Deputy City Clerk Buffy Gray. Mayor Long also read an acceptance and appreciation letter from City Clerk Siana Emmons.
d. National Bike Month Proclamation
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Council Member Stanfield presented the National Bike Month Proclamation to Fortuna Middle School students, Grace Olson, mason Cahill, and Chloe Doener.
Regular Meeting Agenda
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Monday, May 2, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Director of Parks & Recreation Cameron Mull spoke on the upcoming Bike Rodeo event that will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Newburg Park. e. "Go Slow Watch the Road" Proclamation
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Mayor Long presented the Go Slow Watch the Road Proclamation to City Engineer Brendan Byrd on behalf of the Humboldt County Traffic Safety Task Force.
f. Kiwanis 80th Anniversary Proclamation
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Council Member Johnson presented the Kiwanis Proclamation to the president of the Fortuna Kiwanis Club Ray Lovell.
3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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There being no comments, Mayor Long closed the oral 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: Mayor Pro Tem Trent pulled items c and e.
Item c, she asked if the field could be used if the girls fastpitch team wasn't using it? Director of Parks & Recreation Cameron Mull explained that when the field was not in use by the girls fastpitch team anyone else could use the field. Council Member Losey pointed out a typo in the MOU to be corrected. Mayor Long commented on the section in the MOU regarding food. Director of Parks & Recreation Cameron Mull explained they would like to see healthy alternatives. Item e, Mayor Pro Tem Trent explained that the Board of Supervisors approved the allocation of funds for the Drug Task Force Officer. Council Member Losey moved, Seconded by Council Member Johnson to approve Consent Calendar items a-e. Voice 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 – April 18 , 2021 (Regular Meeting) b. Report of Disbursements
c. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between City of Fortuna and Mad River Girls Fastpitch Softball Association for Park Facility Use d. Award Professional Service Contract to GHD for the 12th Street Storm Water Enhancement Project
e. Approve the Updated Humboldt County Drug Task Force Memorandum of Understanding Between Participating Agencies
5. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Second Reading: Use of Military Weapons Policy
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STAFF REPORT: 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 Johnson moved, seconded by Council Member Losey to conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance 2022-753, by title only. 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 Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Long NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED 5/0
b. First Reading: Zoning Map Amendment
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STAFF REPORT: Deputy Director of Community Development Liz Shorey provided a staff report on amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Walt Wilson, resident of Fortuna asked if it was originally a care home and if the zoning has changed. 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 amend the General Plan Land Use Map from Residential Low (RL) to Residential Medium (RM) by adopting Resolution 2022-13, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Amending the General Plan Land Use Map from Residential Low (RL) to Residential Medium (R-M). AYES: Council Members Johnson, Losey, Stanfield, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Long NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED 5/0
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Stanfield moved, seconded by Council Member Losey to introduce and conduct first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 2022-754 and continue the public hearing to May 16, 2022. Ordinance 2022- 754, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Amending the Fortuna Zoning Map from Residential Single Family (R-1-6) to Residential Multifamily (R-M). 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
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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 TO CLOSED SESSION
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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 6:57 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 5/0
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One case
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the Government Code; Vacant Land along Eel River and 1320 Riverwalk Drive; Negotiating Parties: City Manager Merritt Perry for the City of Fortuna and Land/Emke as Negotiating Parties; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
10. REPORT OUT AND ADJOURN
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REPORT OUT: Direction to staff for items a & b. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 5/0
Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Minutes published on 05/23/2022, adopted on 05/16/2022