Consent Item 3
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Item
DATE: August 18, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Administrative Department Monthly Report for July 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 12.60 hours for the month of July 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 July, the Clerk’s Office prepared and published two Notices of Cancellation for Regular City Council meetings, one agenda for a Regular City Council Meeting, one agenda and subsequent Notice of Cancellation for the RCRPD Commission, one Regular Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID) meeting.
City Council Meetings
Council Meeting Date Agenda Items
July 7, 2025 Regular Meeting (Cancelled) N/A
June 21, 2025 Regular Meeting 23
August 4, 2025 Regular Meeting (Cancelled) N/A
Totals 23
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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 3
Minutes Prepared 3
Notary Services Provided 1
Claims for Damages Filed 0
FPPC Filings: 0
Legal/Proof of Publications 1
Notices Posted (Public Hearing, Agenda, Ordinance, etc.) 8
RISK MANAGEMENT / HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Risk Management
Risk staff held a Safety Committee meeting on July 9, 2025. Topics included discussion regarding budget for City Hall lighting and security cameras and potential grant funding through the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority. Staff subsequently submitted a grant application and await confirmation of approval. There was also discussion regarding updated emergency sheets for City vehicles.
Human Resources
Human Resources staff continue to meet high demands for recruitments and hiring.
Current Recruitments:
Community Development:
Senior Planner: Recruitment open until filled, interviews continue to be scheduled as qualified applicants apply.
Building Inspector II/Plans Examiner: Recruitment open until filled, interviews continue to be scheduled as qualified applicants apply.
City Clerk and Human Resources:
Senior Administrative Assistant/Deputy City Clerk: Millie Derby started July 28th! Parks and Recreation:
Park Maintenance Worker I: Recruitment closed, interviews completed, candidates selected and three are currently in background.
Conference Center Worker: Recruitment closed July 27, candidates have been ranked, and interviews are being scheduled.
Administrative Assistant II: Recruitment closed August 3, candidates have been ranked, and interviews are being scheduled.
Bus Driver I: Two candidates selected and currently in background.
Police Department:
Police Officer: Recruitment open until filled, interviews continue to be scheduled as qualified applicants apply.
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Police Officer Trainee: Recruitment open until filled, interviews continue to be scheduled as qualified applicants apply/
Public Works:
Street Maintenance Worker II: Recruitment closed August 3, and selection process is taking place.
Utility Worker II/III: Recruitment open until filled, interviews will be scheduled as qualified applicants apply.
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.