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. Introduction of Police Officer Kekoa Blaisdell
b. Proclamation for National Police Week
c. Proclamation for 55th Annual Municipal Clerks Week
d. Every 15 Minutes Presentation
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00 pm
3. DISCUSSION ITEM
a. Draft Proposed Water and Wastewater 5-year Rate Adjustments
4. 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.
5. 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 – April 15 , 2024 (Regular Meeting) b. Report of Disbursements
6. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Authorize the City Manager to Award a Construction Contract for the ‘P’ Street Sewer Replacement Project (CIP 9121) to Mercer Fraser Company and establish a maximum contract amount of $135,000
b. Authorize Renaming Newburg Park Field 1 in Honor of Odell Shelton, including a Memorial Plaque
c. Approve a Supplemental Budget Request for a new Caterpillar Loader for $220,000
7. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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.
11. REPORT OUT AND 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.
Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Agenda published on 05/02/2024 at 4:47 PM