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
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
a. National Mentoring Month Proclamation
b. Introduction of Street Maintenance Worker II, Brandon Craig c. Introduction of Utility Worker II, Daniel Rockholt
d. Police Department Quarterly Report
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm
e. Fire Department Quarterly Report
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 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 – December 18, 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. Council Review and Approval of Commission/Committee Applications and Mayor's Appointment of Seats
k. Approve Selection of Community Development Director
l. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Fortuna and Fortuna Union High School District for Shared Facility Use
m. Approve the City of Fortuna's Cash Handling Policy
n. Certify the City of Fortuna's Six-Year Sewer System Management Plan o. Authorize City Manager to Submit Individual Grant Applications for Regional Early Action Planning Grant Programs for which the City of Fortuna is Eligible; Resolution 2024-01
p. Appoint Real Property Negotiator for the City of Fortuna Concerning the Real Property Located at 624 Main Street, Fortuna CA
5. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2024-765, Amending Chapter 8.16 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Provide for Revised Nuisance Regulation and Abatement b. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2024-766, Adding Chapter 9.05 to Article 9 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Adopt Social Host Regulations c. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 2024-767, Amending Title 15 of the City of Fortuna Municipal Code by Streamlining the Permit Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
d. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 2024-768, Amending Title 15 of the City of Fortuna Municipal Code by Streamlining the Permit Process for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems
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 TO CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, City Negotiator: City Manager Merritt Perry, Employee Organizations: Fortuna Police Employees Association, Fortuna Employees Association, and the Unrepresented/Management group in accordance with Section 54957.6 of the Government Code.
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the Government Code; Vacant Land at 624 Main Street, Fortuna CA; Negotiating Parties: City Manager Merritt Perry for the City of Fortuna and Ray Chisum as Negotiating Parties; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
10. ADJOURN
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5, any non-confidential documents or writings that the City distributes, less than 72 hours before a regular meeting, to all or a majority of the legislative body's members must be made available to members of the public at the same time as the distribution. Documents and information related to the agenda topics are available for review at City Hall, 621 11th Street, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Members of the public are invited to come to the meeting and comment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (707) 725- 7600. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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ontact: SianaL. Emmons, CityClerk([email protected]) | Agendapublishedon01/12/2024 at2:22PM