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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 - Absent, Council Member Mobley - Present, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson - Present, Mayor Trent - Present
2. INTRODUCTIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a. Introduction of new Police Dispatcher, Kiley Johnson Minutes:
Police Chief Casey Day introduced new Police Dispatcher, Kiley Johnson. b. Introduction of new Explosive Dog "Argus"
Minutes:
Police Chief Casey Day introduced new Explosives Dog, Argus. c. Prioritizing Essential Services In an Era of Natural Disasters Minutes:
Deputy County Administrative Officer, Sean Quincey and Public Works Director Tom Mattson with the County of Humboldt gave presentation on Prioritizing Essential Services in an Era of Natural Disasters.
Regular Meeting Agenda
Minutes
Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00 pm
3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Minutes:
Community member Abe Stevens spoke about the water and wastewater rate increase, claimed understanding the need for funds but voiced concern regarding two rate increases for 1" meter and connection fee for new construction, claimed those were unjustified. 2nd District Michelle Bushnell urged Council and community members to take the survey regarding the presentation previously made by County of Humboldt staff. Community member Fred Robinson voiced concern regarding the possible rate increases for MOUs between Parks & Recreation and user groups, such as softball. There being no additional comments from the public, Mayor Trent closed to public comment section.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no comments from the public, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Mobley moved, seconded by Council Member Conley to approve Consent Calendar items a - e. AYES: Council Member Conley, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT:
Council Member Losey MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
a. City Council Minutes – May 20, 2024 (Regular Meeting) b. City Council Minutes – May 29, 2024 (Special Meeting) c. Report of Disbursements
d. Call for a Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024, Establish Council Election Policies, and Request Consolidation with the County of Humboldt; Resolution 2024-14
e. Annual Military Equipment Report; Assembly Bill 481
5. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Public Works Director Brendan Byrd provided staff report on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no comments from the public, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Council Member Mobley to to adopt the FY 2024-2025 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, and appropriate funding and inclusion of FY 2024-2025 projects into the 2024-2025 overall budget. AYES: Council Member Conley, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Losey MOTION CARRIED: 4/0 b. Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of Rates and Fees for City Services; Resolution 2024-12
Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Finance Director Aaron Felmlee provided staff report to consider adopting the rates and fees for City Services, Resolution 2024-12. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There being no comments from the public, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Mobley moved, seconded by Council Member Conley to to adopt Resolution 2024-12, "Resolution Of The City Of Fortuna Establishing A Schedule Of Fees And Charges For Administrative, Parks, Recreation, Police, Riverlodge & Monday Club, and Transit, Within The City Of Fortuna For Fiscal Year 2024-2025". AYES:
Council Member Conley, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Losey MOTION CARRIED: 4/0 c. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget, Resolution 2024-13 Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Finance Director Aaron Felmlee provided staff report to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Resolution 2024-13. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no comments from the public, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to close public hearing. Voice Vote. MOTION CARRIED: 4/0. Council Member Mobley moved, seconded by Council Member Conley to adopt Resolution 2024-13, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Fortuna Adopting The City of Fortuna’s Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25". AYES: Council Member Conley, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT:
Council Member Losey MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
d. Organic Waste Disposal Ordinance Revision
Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Merritt Perry provided staff report on the first reading of Ordinance 2024-770 regarding the Organic Waste Disposal. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There being no comments from the public, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to introduce and conduct a first reading, by title only, of Ordinance 2024-770, "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". AYES: Council Member Conley, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Losey MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
e. Fortuna Business Improvement District Annual Report and Resolution of Intent Regarding the Annual Levy
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STAFF REPORT: City Manager Merritt Perry provided staff report on the Fortuna Business Improvement District Annual Report and Resolution of Intent Regarding the Annual Levy.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: FBID Chair Fred Robinson spoke on behalf of the FBID Board to share their thoughts of levying an assessment for the upcoming fiscal year. There being no additional comments from the public, Mayor Trent closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Mobley moved, seconded by Council Member Conley to adopt resolution 2024-15, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Fortuna Declaring Its Intention Not To Levy An Annual Assessment For 2024-2025 Fiscal Year For The Fortuna Business Improvement District." AYES: Council Member Conley, Mobley, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Mayor Trent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Losey MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Minutes:
City Manager Merritt Perry provided a verbal report.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Minutes:
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
Minutes:
Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to adjourn to closed session at 7:36 p.m. Voice vote. MOTION CARRIED 4/0
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, City Negotiator: City Manager Merritt Perry, Employee Organization: Fortuna Police Employees Association in accordance with Section 54957.6 of the Government Code.
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley recused self from this agenda item.
Council provided direction to staff.
b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, City Negotiator: City Manager Merritt Perry, Employee Organizations: Fortuna Employees Association, and the Unrepresented/Management group in accordance with Section 54957.6 of the Government Code.
Minutes:
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council provided direction to staff.
10. REPORT OUT AND ADJOURN
Minutes:
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Mobley moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 4/0
Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Minutes published on 06/20/2024, adopted on 06/17/2024