Consent Item 4c
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Item
DATE: June 16, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Administrative Department Monthly Report for May 2025 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report as an informational item.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Administration Department monthly report encompasses the following divisions: City Attorney, City Clerk, Risk Management/Human Resources and Information Technology.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney billing was 7 hours for the month of May with the Mitchell Law Firm, LLC.
Project support for these months included public records request review, ordinance review, contract review, personnel inquiries and various email and telephone calls.
CITY CLERK DIVISION
For the month of May, the Clerk’s Office prepared and published two agendas for Regular City Council meetings, two agendas for Special Budget Workshops, two agendas for the Planning Commission, and one agenda for the RCRPD Commission.
City Council Meetings
Council Meeting Date Agenda Items
May 01, 2025 Special Budget Workshop 4
May 05, 2025 Regular Meeting 12
May 05, 2025 Special Budget Workshop 2
May 19, 2025 Regular Meeting 23
Totals 41
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City Clerk’s Office Key Duties May
Public Records Act Requests 6
General Information Requests 25 – 30 per day, average
Ordinances 1
Resolutions 7
Minutes Prepared 7
Notary Services Provided 0
Claims for Damages Filed 0
FPPC Filings: 2
Legal/Proof of Publications 6
Notices Posted (Public Hearing, Agenda, Ordinance, etc.) 8
RISK MANAGEMENT / HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Risk Management
The City of Fortuna hosted two LCW training sessions, both open to all staff and local officials, at the River Lodge Conference Center. The first training, titled Ethics in Public Service, took place on June 4th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This session met the requirements of Government Code sections 53234 et seq. (AB 1234, 2005), which mandate that any local agency providing compensation, salary, stipend, or expense reimbursement to a legislative body member must offer ethics training. This training applies to all members of a legislative body, elected officials, members of governing boards (including school districts, county boards of education, and charter schools), as well as designated agency employees.
The second training, HR Academy II, was held on June 5th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This session focused on advanced issues faced by experienced human resources professionals, covering topics such as:
• Disability Interactive Process and Reasonable Accommodation • Workplace Investigations
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Regular Rate of Pay and Overtime Exemptions • Grievances & Unfair Labor Practice Charges
• Discipline Process and Due Process Rights
• Best Practices for Reviewing HR Infrastructure
Human Resources
Human Resources staff continue to meet high demands for recruitments and hiring.
Current Recruitments:
Parks and Recreation:
Park Maintenance Worker I: Recruitment closed, applications currently under review Park Maintenance Worker II: Internal candidate selected for promotion Recreation Leader: Recruitment closed, ten (10) individuals were selected and hired Recreation Program Coordinator: Recruitment closed, two (2) individuals selected and one (1) internal selected for promotion
Conference Center Worker: Recruitment closed, applications currently under review Consent Item 4c
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Police Department:
Police Officer: Recruitment open until filled, interviews continue to be scheduled as qualified applicants apply
Police Officer Trainee: Recruitment closed May 16th, interviews currently being scheduled.
Kennel Attendant: Candidate currently in background
Public Works:
Lead Utility Worker: Candidate started June 9th
Street Maintenance Worker II: Recruitment closed May 18th, interviews held Public Works Director: Recruitment closed, candidate will start June 16th Utility Worker II/III: Candidate currently in background The City is always looking to recruit qualified staff for open positions. For more information about employment with the City of Fortuna, visit the City’s website www.friendlyfortuna.com, send email to the Deputy City Clerk at [email protected], or call 707-725-7600. We also encourage all interested applicants to create a user account on www.governmentjobs.com
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
City Website (www.friendlyfortuna.com)
Currently, if any members of the public would like to receive public notices from Public Works, Community Development/Planning, the Police Department or Citywide Press Releases, please visit the website at https://www.friendlyfortuna.com/enotify/index.php and sign up for enotifications.
Computer/Network
IT support staff continue to work collaboratively with Nylex to meet the City’s ongoing technical needs.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive Administrative Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.