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 Trent 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 - Present
2. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
a. Introduction of Parks and Recreation Director, Heather Stevens Minutes:
City Manager Merritt Perry introduced new Parks and Recreation Director, Heather Stevens b. Introduction of Recreation Supervisor, Courtney Kadle Minutes:
City Manager Merritt Perry introduced new Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Courtney Kadle
3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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2nd District Supervisor Michelle Bushnell informed Council of an upcoming County of Humboldt meeting regarding fire insurance. There being no additional public comments, Mayor Trent closed Regular Meeting Agenda
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm
the Oral Comment section.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Mayor Pro Tem Johnson pulled item e to give praise to Officer Phinney for his accomplishments.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson pulled item f to give praise to the City's Public Works staff during the recent storms. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section. Council Member Losey moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to approve Consent Calendar items a - l. AYES: Council Members Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Conley MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
a. Administrative Department Monthly Report
b. Community Development Department Monthly Report
c. Finance Department Monthly Report
d. Parks & Recreation Monthly Report
e. Police Department Monthly Report
f. Public Works Monthly Report
g. River Lodge Monthly Report
h. Report of Disbursements
i. Approval of a Contract with Specialized Pavement Marking for Minor Street Striping Maintenance and Repair Project: Resolution 2024-03
j. Approval of a Contract with GR Sundberg Inc. for a Minor Concrete Maintenance and Repair Project; Resolution 2024-04
k. Review and Approve Mayor’s Recommendation of Appointee to the Planning Commission
l. Supplemental Budget Request for the Addition of 50 Chairs for Park Facilities
5. DISCUSSION ITEM
a. Natalynne DeLapp, North Coast Growers Alliance - Measure A Minutes:
Natalynne DeLapp and Russ Gordon from the North Coast Growers Alliance gave presentation for No on Measure A. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Community Member Polly Kisinger spoke in support of No on Measure A. A Community Member who did not identify themselves spoke in support of No on Measure A. 2nd District Supervisor Michelle Bushnell spoke in support of No on Measure A. City Manager Merritt Perry informed the Council they can direct staff to write letter to oppose Measure A and present at next scheduled City Council Meeting. There being no additional public comments, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section.
6. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Approve a Supplemental Budget Request for the Transfer of Funds Within the Police Department Fiscal Year 23-24 Approved Budget to Expense the Cost of the Department’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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STAFF REPORT: Lieutenant Matt Eberhardt provided staff report on Supplemental Budget Request for the transfer of funds within the Police Department for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no public comments, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Mobley moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to Approved a supplemental budget request for $8,000.00 to expense the cost of the UAV. Roll Call Vote. AYES: Council Member Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT:
Council Member Conley MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
b. OPPOSITION to: AT&T California application A.23.03.002 to relinquish Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designation and AT&T California application A.23.03.003 for relief from Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) obligation Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Community Development Director Shari Meads provided staff report on the letter of opposition to AT&T. PUBLIC COMMENT: 2nd District Supervisor Michelle Bushnell spoke in support of this letter and provided additional information to Council.
There being no additional public comments, Mayor Trent closed the public comment sections. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Council Member Losey to authorize staff to submit a letter of opposition to: AT&T California Application A.23.03.003 for Relief From Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) Obligation to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Roll Call Vote. AYES: Council Member Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Conley MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
c. Authorize the City Manager Execute All Documents Necessary Purchase Real Property at 624 Main Street and Accept Property and Approve Supplemental Budget Request; Resolution 2024-05
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STAFF REPORT: City Manager Merritt Perry provided staff report on Resolution 2024-05, authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to purchase the property at 624 Main St. . PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no public comments, Mayor Trent closed the public comment sections. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Losey moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to adopt Resolution 2024-05, read by title only. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Accepting the Real Property in the City of Fortuna and Designated as Assessor Parcel Number 040-105-005 and Authorizing the City Manager to Fund and Close Escrow, and Find the Acquisition to be Exempt From CEQA, and authorize the City Manager to execute a Certificate of Acceptance for parcel with APN 040-105-005 and approve supplemental budget request in the amount of $160,000 to fund the purchase. Roll call vote.. AYES: Council Member Losey, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Conley MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
7. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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City Manager Merritt Perry provided a verbal report.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Mayor Trent requested a letter of opposition to Measure A and the designation of voters for Cal Cities.
9. 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
10. ADJOURN
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Losey moved, seconded by Mayor Trent to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 pm. MOTION CARRIED 4/0
Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Minutes published on 03/19/2024, adopted on 03/18/2024