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The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Minutes:
Mayor Long called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and led the flag salute.
Roll Call: Council Member Johnson - present, Council Member Losey - present, Council Member Stanfield - present, Mayor Pro Tem Trent - present, Mayor Long - present
2. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS a. Introduction of Street Maintenance Worker II Christian Gauche Minutes:
General Service Superintendent Bob Natt introduced the new Street Maintenance Worker II Christian Gauche.
b. Introduction of Records Clerk Angela Conley
Minutes:
Police Chief Casey Day introduced the new Records Clerk Angela Conley. c. Introduction of Police Officer Trainee Esmeralda Gonzalez-Herrera Minutes:
Police Chief Casey Day introduced the new Police Officer Trainee Esmeralda Gonzalez-Herrera.
Regular Meeting Agenda
Minutes
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 6:00 pm
d. Ray Mill's Memorial Project, presented by Chief Casey Day Minutes:
Police Chief Casey Day provided a presentation on the Ray Mill's Memorial Project.
3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Minutes:
Reed Elmore and Josh Quintal - College of the Redwoods Track and Field Coaches announced the upcoming Northern California Cross Country Meet that will take place on September 17, 2022 and a Championship meet that will take place on November 5, 2022, both at Rhoner Park. The coaches explained that Fortuna is typically known for it's high school track meets, but this one will be much larger bringing over 13 teams and their families to the area. They invited the Mayor and Council Members to attend and provided contact information for the Council so they could coordinate someone to come and speak and welcome athletes to the event.
There being no additional public comments, Mayor Long closed the public comments section.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Long closed the public comment section.
Council Member Johnson moved, Seconded by Council Member Stanfield 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 – August 15, 2022 (Regular Meeting), May 12, 2022 (Special Meeting)
b. Report of Disbursements
c. Biennial Review and Consideration of Amendments to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, Resolution 2022-24
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 2022-25
e. Approve Supplemental Budget Request to Purchase a Storage Container for the City's Animal Control Facility
5. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Professional Services Contract for PA&ED Services for the 12th Street and Highway 101 Interchange Modernization Project
Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Aaron Felmlee provided a staff report on awarding a professional services contract for the 12th Street & Highway 101 Interchange Modernization Project to GHD. 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 authorize the City Manager to award a Professional Services Contract to GHD for the 12th Street and Highway 101 Interchange Modernization Project for a total contract value not to exceed $950,000. AYES: Council Members Johnson, Losey, Stanfield, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Long NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED 5/0
6. DISCUSSION
a. Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID) Audit Update, presented by Ryan Plotz
Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: City Attorney Ryan Plotz provided a staff report on the Fortuna Business Improvement District audit update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Walt Wilson- Fortuna Resident, complimented Ryan Plotz on his Council presentation and commented that with his experience with litigation, he thought it would cost the City more money to pursue and legal action with FBID than to put the topic to rest.
There being no additional public comments, Mayor Long closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Provided direction to staff.
7. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9. 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
10. ADJOURN
Minutes:
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson to adjourn at 7:11 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 5/0
Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Minutes published on 12/07/2022, adopted on 09/19/2022