621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
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1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Council
Council Member Kyle Conley
Council Member Mike Losey
Council Member Kris Mobley
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Johnson
Mayor Tami Trent
Staff
City Manager Merritt Perry
City Clerk Siana L. Emmons
2. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTONS a. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation b. Introduction of the New Treatment Plant Operator Ross Williams
3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Members of the Public may be heard at this time on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City that is not on the Public Meeting Agenda. It is the practice of this Council to hold public Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 17, 2023 at 6:00 pm
comment for every item of business on the agenda at the time that item is heard. If a speaker cannot stay for a particular item of business, they may be heard during this time. Comments concerning the Consent Calendar may also be heard at this time. Speakers addressing the Council will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Be advised that, by law, the City Council can only deliberate or take action on items that are included on the agenda.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
These matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Any member of the Council may pull a particular item for further discussion. a. City Council Minutes – March 20, 2023 (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 (will be presented on 05/15/2023) g. Public Works Monthly Report
h. River Lodge Monthly Report
i. Report of Disbursements
j. Approval of the 2022 Annual Housing Progress Report for Submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the California Office of Planning and Research
k. Approval of the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report for Submittal to the State Office of Housing and Community Development and the State Office of Planning and Research
l. Permit Approval to the Chief of Police to Pursue the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Loan and Grant Assistance Program Applications for Upgrades Associated with the Body Worn Camera Program
5. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Approve Annual Fortuna Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget and Supplemental Budget Request
b. Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate a Contract for Radio Communications Equipment for the Police Facility Remodel Project, Resolution 2023-09, and Approve a Supplemental Budget Request
c. Authorize the Chief of Police to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Susan Price Consulting to Complete and Submit for the Federal COPS Hiring Grant on Behalf of the Fortuna Police Department
d. Approve a Supplemental Budget Request, add Retired Annuitant Extra Help – Facility Custodian position to the org chart, and Appoint Patrick Kennedy as Retired Annuitant Extra Help - Facility Custodian. Resolution 2023-10
e. Public Hearing: First Reading to Amend Title 15—Buildings and Construction of the Fortuna Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 15.49—Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
f. Approve an Updated Organizational Chart and Pay Classification Change for Community Development Department and Task Order for On-Call Planning Services with SHN
6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
At this time, members of the Council may consider or request items to be placed on a future agenda through a consensus of the majority.
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
a. Council Member Kyle Conley
Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation (RREDC), Parks & Recreation Commission Alternate
b. Council Member Mike Losey
Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation (RREDC) Alternate, Redwood Coast Energy Authority Alternate, Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), Humboldt Transit Authority Alternate, Parks & Recreation Commission
c. Council Member Kris Mobley
Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) Alternate, Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID), Historical Commission Alternate, Redwood Coast Energy Authority
d. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Johnson
Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG), Historical Commission, League of California Cities Transportation, Communication, & Public Works Commission, Indian Gaming Commission Alternate
e. Mayor Tami Trent
Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA), Indian Gaming Commission, League of California Cities Public Safety Commission, Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID) Alternate
9. ADJOURN
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Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Agenda published on 04/13/2023 at 3:46 PM