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 Pro Tem Johnson called the public meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL: Council Member Conley - Absent, Council Member Losey - Present, Council Member Mobley - Present, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson - Present, Mayor Trent - Absent
2. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS a. Introduction of the new Assistant City Engineer Ryan Fraga Minutes:
Public Works Director Brendan Byrd introduced the new Assistant City Engineer Ryan Fraga.
b. Introduction of the new Account Clerk II Chris Jennings Minutes:
Finance Director Aaron Felmlee introduced the new Account Clerk II Chris Jennings.
3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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There being no public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson closed the oral comment section.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Regular Meeting Agenda
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:00 pm
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson closed the public comment section.
Council Member Losey moved, seconded by Council Member Mobley to approve Consent Calendar items a-k. AYES: Council Members Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson NOES:
None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Conley, Mayor Trent MOTION CARRIED: 3/0 a. City Council Minutes – June 5, 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
g. Public Works Monthly Report
h. River Lodge Monthly Report
i. Report of Disbursements
j. Annual Military Equipment Report; Assembly Bill 481
k. Authorization to Submit a Letter of Support for an HCAOG Grant Application and Provide a Commitment for In-Kind Grant Match
5. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Public Hearing: 2nd Reading and Adoption of Organic Waste Disposal Ordinance 2023- 761
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STAFF REPORT: City Manager Merritt Perry provided a staff report on amending Title 8 Organic Reduction and Recycling Ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson closed the public comment section.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Losey moved, seconded by Council Member Mobley to conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance 2023-761, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Fortuna, California Amending Title 8 – Health and Safety Of The Fortuna Municipal Code By Revising Chapter 8.14– Organic Reduction and Recycling Ordinance. Roll call vote. AYES: Council Members Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Conley, Mayor Trent MOTION CARRIED: 3/0
b. Authorize a $1,400,000 Supplemental Budget Request for an Additional Discretionary Payment to the California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS) Pension Trust
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STAFF REPORT: Finance Director Aaron Felmlee provided a staff report on an additional discretionary payment to CalPERS.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson closed the public comment section.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Mobley moved, seconded by Council Member Losey to authorize City Manager to execute a Supplemental Budget Request and make an additional Discretionary Payment in the amount of $1,400,000 to be paid to the CalPERS Pension Trust to recognize interest payment savings. Voice vote. AYES: Council Members Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Conley, Mayor Trent MOTION CARRIED: 3/0
c. ITEM MOVED TO "A" FOR PUBLIC ATTENDANCE: Humboldt Skatepark Collective Addendum to Construct and Maintain a Half Pipe Ramp at Newburg Park Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Parks & Recreation Director Cameron Mull provided a staff report on an addendum to the agreement between the City of Fortuna and Humboldt Skatepark Collective.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Charlie Caldwell, Humboldt Skate Park Collective - spoke in support of the skate park in Newburg Park. Jessie Holman, Humboldt Skate Park Collective - spoke in regards to fundraising issues but was hopeful after ground breaking in Fortuna, fundraising efforts would increase. There being no additional public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson closed the public comment section.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Mobley moved, seconded by Council Member Losey to authorize the City Manager to execute an Addendum with the Humboldt Skatepark Collective to build and maintain a half pipe ramp at Newburg Park. Voice vote. AYES:
Council Members Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Conley, Mayor Trent MOTION CARRIED: 3/0 d. Professional Services Agreement with CSG Consulting for SB 1383 Compliance and Franchise Agreement Development
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STAFF REPORT: City Manager Merritt Perry provided a staff report on a professional services agreement with CSG Consulting for SB 1383 compliance and franchise agreement development.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson closed the public comment section.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Losey moved, seconded by Council Member Mobley to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with CSG Consultants to assist the city with SB 1383 compliance and Development of a franchise agreement in an amount not to exceed $25,000 Voice vote. AYES: Council Members Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Conley, Mayor 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 Kyle Conley
b. Council Member Mike Losey
c. Council Member Kris Mobley
d. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Johnson
e. Mayor Tami Trent
9. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson closed the public comment section.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Mobley moved, seconded by Council Member Losey to adjourn to closed session at 7:05 pm. MOTION CARRIED 3/0 a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, City Negotiator: City Manager Merritt Perry, Unrepresented Employee: Finance Director in accordance with Section 54957.6 of the Government Code
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Provided direction to staff.
10. REPORT OUT AND ADJOURN
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REPORT OUT:
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Mobley moved, seconded by Council Member Losey to adjourn the closed session at 7:30 pm. MOTION CARRIED 3/0.
Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Minutes published on 09/21/2023, adopted on 07/03/2023