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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 Trent called the public meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the flag salute. ROLL CALL:
Council Member Conley - Present, Council Member Losey - Present, Council Member Mobley - Present, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson - Present, Mayor Trent - Present
2. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
a. National Mentoring Month Proclamation
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Council Member Losey read and presented the proclamation to Florence Parks, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
b. Introduction of Street Maintenance Worker II, Brandon Craig Minutes:
General Services Superintendent Bob Natt introduced new Street Maintenance Worker II, Brandon Craig.
c. Introduction of Utility Worker II, Daniel Rockholt
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Introduction to be done at a future meeting.
Regular Meeting Agenda
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Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm
d. Police Department Quarterly Report
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Lieutenant Eberhardt presented the Police Department's quarterly report. e. Fire Department Quarterly Report
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Fire Chief Rus Brown presented the Fire Department's quarterly report.
3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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Public Works Director, Brendan Byrd, gave Storm Event update. There being no additional public comments, Mayor Trent closed the Oral Comment section.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section. Mayor Trent pulled item F, informed public of K9 Fundraiser Drive-By Lasagna event, Thursday at the Veteran's Building. Mayor Trent pulled item J., thanked and welcomed new Board/Commission Members. Council Member Losey moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to approve Consent Calendar items a - p. AYES: Council Members Conley, Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED: 5/0
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 Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Merritt Perry provided staff report on Ordinance 2024-765, Amending Chapter 8.16 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to provide for revised nuisance regulation and abatement. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to adopt Ordinance 2024-765, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Amending Chapter 8.16 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Provide for Revised Nuisance Regulation and Abatement and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt From CEQA", read by title only. Roll Call Vote.
AYES: Council Member Conley, Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED: 5/0 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 Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Merritt Perry provided staff report on Ordinance 2024-766, Adding Chapter 9.05 to Article 9 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Adopt Social Host Regulations. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Community Member Lisa Oliva spoke in support of this ordinance. There being no additional public comments, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Mobley moved, seconded by Council Member Losey to adopt Ordinance 2024-766, "an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Adding Chapter 9.05 to Article 9 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Adopt Social Host Regulations and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA", read by title only. Roll Call Vote. AYES: Council Member Conley, Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED:
5/0
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
Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Merritt Perry provided staff report on Ordinance 2024-767, Amending title 15 of the City of Fortuna Municipal code by streamlining the permit process for electric vehicle charging stations. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Council Member Mobley to adopt Ordinance 2024-767, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Adding Chapter 15.65 to Article 15 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Provide Procedures for Expediting Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA", read by title only and continue the Public Hearing to Monday February 5, 2024 for the second reading. Roll Call Vote. AYES: Council Member Conley, Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED: 5/0
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
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STAFF REPORT: City Manager Merritt Perry provided staff report on 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Losey moved, seconded by Council Member Mobley to adopt Ordinance 2024-768, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Adding Chapter 15.67 to Article 15 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Provide for Expediting Permitting Processing for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA.", read by title only and continue the Public Hearing to Monday February 5, 2024 for the second reading. Roll Call Vote. AYES: Council Member Conley, Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent 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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Mayor Trent requested a revision to the Fortuna Municipal Code regarding Temporary Signs.
Council Member Losey requested a presentation from Mark Thurmond, Author of Measure A.
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
Minutes:
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Council Member Losey to adjourn to closed session at 7:16 p.m. Voice vote. MOTION CARRIED 5/0
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
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Mobley moved, seconded by Mayor Trent to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 pm. MOTION CARRIED 5/0
Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Minutes published on 02/06/2024, adopted on 02/05/2024