Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
SPECIAL MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Council
Staff
• Council Member Kyle Conley
• Council Member Carlos Diaz
• Council Member Abe Stevens
• Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
• Mayor Mike Johnson
• City Manager Amy Nilsen
• City Clerk Siana L. Emmons
1. 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 – August 18, 2025 (Regular Meeting)
2. b. Report of Disbursements
c. Ducks Unlimited - Bingo Permit Application
DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
City of Fortuna Revenue Generation Ad Hoc Committee Update and Discussion
a.
3. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Authorize the City Manager to Award the River Lodge Exterior Staining Project to Hamanaka Painting Co. and Establish a Maximum Contract of $158,000
a.
4. STUDY SESSION
a. Cannabis Policy Study Session
5. 6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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.
7. 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.
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Kyle Conley
Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation (RREDC) Alternate, Parks & Recreation Commission, Humboldt Transit Authority Alternate a.
Council Member Carlos Diaz
Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation (RREDC), Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA), Parks & Recreation Commission Alternate b.
Council Member Abe Stevens
Humboldt County Association of Government Alternate, Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation
c.
Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA), Indian Gaming Commission, League of California Cities Public Safety Commission, Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID) d.
Mayor Mike Johnson
Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG), Historical Commission, League of California Cities Transportation, Communication, & Public Works Commission e.
9. Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Agenda published on 08/28/ 2025 at 4:29 PM
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.
10. Meeting Agenda
Minutes
Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
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• The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Minutes:
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: Council Member Conley - Absent, Council Member Diaz - Present, Council Member Stevens - Present, Mayor Pro Tem Trent - Absent, Mayor Johnson - Present.
1. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
Minutes:
There were no presentations or proclamations.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
There being no additional comments from the public, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Diaz moved, seconded by Mayor Johnson, to approve consent calendar items a - h. AYES: Council Member Diaz, Council Member Stevens, Mayor Johnson. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT:
Council Member Conley, Mayor Pro Tem Trent. MOTION CARRIED 3/0. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Johnson moved to approve consent item i, there was no second.
MOTION FAILED.
a. City Council Minutes – July 21, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
3. b. Administrative Department Monthly Report
c. Community Development Department Monthly Report
d. Finance Department Monthly Report
e. Parks & Recreation Monthly Report
f. Police Department Monthly Report
g. Public Works Monthly Report
h. Report of Disbursements
Authorize the City Manager to Award the River Lodge Exterior Staining Project to Hamanaka Painting Co. and Establish a Maximum Contract of $158,000
i.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Study Session: Nitrous Oxide and Tobacco Retail License Minutes:
Katie Jo Slaughter, Senior Health Education Specialist and Brianna Sherlock provided a study session and presentation on Nitrous Oxide and Tobacco.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Michelle Bushnell, Chief Eberhardt, unknown member of the public.
COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Diaz moved, seconded by Mayor Johnson to bring this agenda item back at a future meeting so the entire council could participate. Voice vote. MOTION CARRIED: 3/0
a.
Fortuna Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District
Minutes:
Finance Director Aaron Felmlee and City Manager Amy Nilsen provided a presentation on a Fortuna Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Michelle Bushnell
COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Diaz moved, seconded by Council Member Stevens to approve a supplemental budget request for $12,500 and authorize the City Manager to execute a contact with Kosmont for the Financing District Fiscal Impact. AYES: Council Member Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Conley, Mayor Pro Tem Trent ABSTAIN: None
b.
4. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Minutes:
City Manager Amy Nilsen gave a verbal report.
5. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None at this time.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
a. Council Member Kyle Conley
b. Council Member Carlos Diaz
c. Council Member Abe Stevens
d. Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
e. Mayor Mike Johnson
7. 8. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Minutes published on 08/14/ 2025 at 5:27 PM
Minutes:
Michelle Bushnell, Chief Eberhardt, Karen Denney, Lana Craig, Ricardo (Royal Crest Tenant), Deborah Thomas, Unnamed Member of the Public (Royal Crest Tenant), community member (Non- Royal Crest Tenant), Cecilia Holland, Laura (Royal Crest Tenant), Cheryl, Hilary Mosher and Dan (Non- Royal Crest Tenant).
ADJOURN
Minutes:
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Diaz moved, seconded by Council Member Stevens to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 pm. MOTION CARRIED: 3/0
9. Consent Item 2b
STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: September 3, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Report of Disbursements for August 20th, and August 26th, 2025 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive staff report of disbursements that were processed for the City of Fortuna and the Successor Agency (Fortuna Redevelopment Agency) if applicable, as an informational item only.
REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS:
Disbursement was processed as follows:
August 20, 2025 $ 141,404.81
August 26, 2025 $ 161,064.51
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Informational Item. Receive report by Consent Agenda vote.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Disbursements Detail Report for August 20, 2025
• Disbursements Detail Report for August 26, 2025
Amount
82945 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1215675 Vet Services 215 8/20/2025 10:08:50 AM Page 1 of 5
82945 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1215343 Vet Services 422.8 82945 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1215506 Vet Services 90 82945 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1215638 Vet Services 15 82945 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1214324 Vet Services 262.47 82945 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1214942 Vet Services 96.88 82945 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1214986 Vet Services 323 82943 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT LODGING ALLIANCE 081925 4th Quarter End 6.30.25 HTA Allocation 35993.93 82943 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT LODGING ALLIANCE 081925 4th Quarter End 6.30.25 HTA Allocation -359.94 82944 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT SUPERIOR COURT AR25AUG03 E-Court License Renewal - PD 1313 82941 08/20/2025 GOLD CREEK PRODUCTIONS 91 Advertising - River Lodge 239 82942 08/20/2025 GRAINGER 9598756212 Wrench/Squeegee/Hard hats - WWTP 292.48 82942 08/20/2025 GRAINGER 9598961754 Wrench/Grate Hook - WWTP 184.77 82939 08/20/2025 FREEDOM FUEL 1010600 Propane - WWTP 47.14 82939 08/20/2025 FREEDOM FUEL 1010618 Equipment Fuel 56.98 82940 08/20/2025 GHD INC 380-0074798 Project Services - WWTP 2978.05 82937 08/20/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396532 Janitorial Supplies - PD 20.99 82938 08/20/2025 FORTUNA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 081925 4th Quarter End 6.30.25 TOT Allocation 19015.16 82939 08/20/2025 FREEDOM FUEL 1010521 Equipment Fuel 17.34 82937 08/20/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396451 Bleach/Fly Trap - City Hall 19.25 82937 08/20/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396494 Supplies - Utilties 25.16 82937 08/20/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396522 Misc Loose Hardware - WWTP 30.86 82936 08/20/2025 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #3011 1331553 Wireless Command Link - Utilities 1251.77 82937 08/20/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396304 Hand Soap - PD 21.65 82937 08/20/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396317 Hacksaw/Sawzall/Blades - Parks 36.29 82935 08/20/2025 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RES 900071322 ArcGIS Annual Subscription 660 82935 08/20/2025 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RES 900071322 ArcGIS Annual Subscription 660 82936 08/20/2025 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #3011 1330005 Smartpoint Meter Radios 6043.7 82932 08/20/2025 DIKES, BUCKLEY D. 2025-07-002 Monthly K9 Training - Blitz/Cain 586.5 82933 08/20/2025 EEL RIVER LODGE #147 121924 Park Deposit Refund 250 82934 08/20/2025 EMC RESEARCH 19203 Feasibility Survey Service 12750 82930 08/20/2025 CSG CONSULTANTS 62429 Franchise Agreement Negotiation Services 1600 82931 08/20/2025 CUMMINS Y7-250711636 Water Pump/Belt/Hose/Clamps - WWTP 545.44 82932 08/20/2025 DIKES, BUCKLEY D. 2025-07-002 Monthly K9 Training - Blitz/Cain 586.5 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 80 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 300 82929 08/20/2025 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC66312 Legal Advice - Land Use 140 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 45 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 200 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 200 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 33.34 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 200 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 200 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 1000 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 400 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 33.33 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 33.33 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 175 82928 08/20/2025 BROWN, RUS 2512 CPR/First Aid Certifications - All Depts 300 82926 08/20/2025 ASAP LOCK & KEY 70857 Key Copies - Parks 38.33 82926 08/20/2025 ASAP LOCK & KEY 70857 Key Copies - Parks 14 82927 08/20/2025 AT&T 5025 08070893 23484108935031 31.54 Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 8/20/2025 - 8/20/2025
Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 82925 08/20/2025 AQUA-METRICS SALES CO INV0109392 Water Meters - Utilities 3785.33 82926 08/20/2025 ASAP LOCK & KEY 70850 Re-key CDD Door 14 Amount
82969 08/20/2025 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2025250103900 Chlorine 150# - WWTP 750 82969 08/20/2025 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2025250103901 Chlorine - WWTP 6817.49 8/20/2025 10:08:50 AM Page 2 of 5
82967 08/20/2025 SSGFLW LLC 44371 AP Check Stock 124.18 82968 08/20/2025 STITCH WITCH 60829 Custom Hat Embroidery - PD 668.4 82969 08/20/2025 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2025250103900 Chlorine 150# - WWTP 5475.34 82965 08/20/2025 REMOTE SATELLITE SYSTEMS 133141 Police Satellite Phone Service FY 25/26 79 82966 08/20/2025 SIX RIVERS PROPERTY MNGMNT 070825 Refund McClendon Rental BL Fees 28 82966 08/20/2025 SIX RIVERS PROPERTY MNGMNT 070825 Refund McClendon Rental BL Fees 4 82962 08/20/2025 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 739192 Debris Disposal 153.6 82963 08/20/2025 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 110421 Dumpster Rental 54.95 82964 08/20/2025 REDWOOD COAST ROUNDUP 081225 River Lodge Deposit Refund 200 82961 08/20/2025 PLEXUS GLOBAL LLC 18951 DOT Testing - B Minkel 91 82962 08/20/2025 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 739046 Appliance/E-Waste Disposal - PD 72 82962 08/20/2025 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 739192 Debris Disposal 51.2 82958 08/20/2025 PACE SUPPLY CORP 210659405 Angle Ball Valves - Utilities 2233.8 82959 08/20/2025 PG&E 043025 Monday Club Deposit Refund 250 82960 08/20/2025 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 6N14385 LED Lights - Monday Club 142.71 82956 08/20/2025 NYLEX.NET 16545 Microsoft 365 Progress Billing 500 82957 08/20/2025 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 326032 Wash Wax - General Services 10.94 82957 08/20/2025 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 326889 Battery - PD 271.36 82956 08/20/2025 NYLEX.NET 16545 Microsoft 365 Progress Billing 250 82956 08/20/2025 NYLEX.NET 16545 Microsoft 365 Progress Billing 125 82956 08/20/2025 NYLEX.NET 16545 Microsoft 365 Progress Billing 500 82956 08/20/2025 NYLEX.NET 16543 Rodeo WiFi Set-up/HDMI Adapter 375 82956 08/20/2025 NYLEX.NET 16545 Microsoft 365 Progress Billing 625 82956 08/20/2025 NYLEX.NET 16545 Microsoft 365 Progress Billing 500 82955 08/20/2025 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2025142805 Building Inspecgtor II Recruitment Advertising 146 82955 08/20/2025 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2025142816 Senior Planner Recruitment Advertising 163 82956 08/20/2025 NYLEX.NET 16543 Rodeo WiFi Set-up/HDMI Adapter 86.21 82955 08/20/2025 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2025142564 Utility Worker II/III Recruitment Advertising 50.4 82955 08/20/2025 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2025142564 Utility Worker II/III Recruitment Advertising 11.2 82955 08/20/2025 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2025142564 Utility Worker II/III Recruitment Advertising 39.2 82953 08/20/2025 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 523652 Lab Supplies 609.83 82954 08/20/2025 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 25226-112-A River Lodge Linen Service 14.8 82955 08/20/2025 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2025142564 Utility Worker II/III Recruitment Advertising 11.2 82952 08/20/2025 MITCHELL 1 MI-00237482 Teamwork Software FY 25/26 66.24 82952 08/20/2025 MITCHELL 1 MI-00237482 Teamwork Software FY 25/26 66.24 82953 08/20/2025 NCL OF WISCONSIN INC 523652 Lab Supplies -50.69 82951 08/20/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524383263 Paper Towels - River Lodge 38.61 82952 08/20/2025 MITCHELL 1 MI-00237482 Teamwork Software FY 25/26 66.24 82952 08/20/2025 MITCHELL 1 MI-00237482 Teamwork Software FY 25/26 66.24 82951 08/20/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524354251 Police Mat Cleaning Service FY 25/26 58.04 82951 08/20/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524378270 River Lodge Linen Service 72.02 82951 08/20/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524383257 Can Liners - River Lodge 37.77 82951 08/20/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524354241 Corp Yard Linen Service 54.34 82951 08/20/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524354241 Corp Yard Linen Service 55.18 82951 08/20/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524354242 Wastewater Linen Service 97.53 82948 08/20/2025 KOSMONT COMPANIES 2410.6-008 Financing District Analysis Service 821.6 82949 08/20/2025 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 297388 Legal Services 1628 82950 08/20/2025 MIRANDA'S RESCUE 080125 Animal Rescue Services FY 25/26 800 82946 08/20/2025 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 284336 Tire Sensors - PD 385.22 82947 08/20/2025 KEENAN SUPPLY CO S014510111 Horizontal Resetters - Utilities 786.65 82947 08/20/2025 KEENAN SUPPLY CO S014551013 Angle Ball Valves - Utilities 639.22 82945 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1216959 Vet Services 260.8 82945 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1216960 Vet Services 39.71 82946 08/20/2025 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 284263 Mower Tire - Parks 27.32 82945 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1216392 Vet Services 51.17 82945 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1216680 Vet Services 215 82945 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1216891 Vet Services 30 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/20/2025 - 8/20/2025 Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 82945 08/20/2025 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1216262 Vet Services 216.94 Amount
Grand Total: 141404.81
8/20/2025 10:08:50 AM Page 3 of 5
82972 08/20/2025 WALKER PROCESS EQUIPMENT INV027972 Clairifier Scapers - WWTP 7609.08 82973 08/20/2025 WILDWOOD SAW 40670 Wasp/Hornet Spray - Utilities 183.83 82973 08/20/2025 WILDWOOD SAW 40672 Wasp/Hornet Spray - General Services 45.96 82971 08/20/2025 USABLUEBOOK INV00773802 4" Gauge/Tube Valve/Hex Nipple - Utilities 365.37 82971 08/20/2025 USABLUEBOOK INV00775549 Hydrant Diffuser/Submersible Pump - Utilities 1052.23 82971 08/20/2025 USABLUEBOOK INV00784095 10" Gate Valve - WWTP 2798.36 82970 08/20/2025 TIMES PRINTING COMPANY 25-51009 Window Envelopes - Utilities 393.87 82970 08/20/2025 TIMES PRINTING COMPANY 25-51009 Window Envelopes - Utilities 393.87 82971 08/20/2025 USABLUEBOOK INV00769242 Hydrant Adapter - Utilities 215.13 82969 08/20/2025 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2025250900831 Chlorine 150# Deposit Refund -750 82969 08/20/2025 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2025400103719 Ammonia - WWTP 1000 82969 08/20/2025 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2025400103719 Ammonia - WWTP 4639.8 Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 82969 08/20/2025 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2025250103901 Chlorine - WWTP 2000 82969 08/20/2025 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2025250900831 Chlorine 150# Deposit Refund -71.26 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/20/2025 - 8/20/2025 8/20/2025 10:08:50 AM Page 4 of 5
100-7455-2800 Veterinary Expenses 1808.77
101-5500-2850 Department Supplies 586.5
105-5500-2850 Department Supplies 586.5
120-6035-3000 Personnel Services 146
120-6035-3100 Personnel Services 163
120-7000-3000 Travel, Conferences & Training 33.33
100-7000-4100 Travel, Conferences & Training 300
100-7000-5400 Travel, Conferences & Training 1000
100-7000-5450 Travel, Conferences & Training 400
100-7015-2000 Dues & Subscriptions 1516.28
100-7015-4100 Dues & Subscriptions 66.24
100-7400-2800 Miranda's Rescue 1230
100-6020-1600 Legal Services 1628
100-6025-1400 Professional Services 12750
100-6025-3200 Professional Services 821.6
100-6801-1800 Chamber TOT 19015.2
100-7000-3200 Travel, Conferences & Training 33.33
100-7000-4000 Travel, Conferences & Training 175
100-5720-5450 Equipment Repair 27.32
100-5740-1500 Building Repair and Maintenance 33.25
100-5743-5450 Pavilion Maintenance 14
100-5775-5400 Network Support 375
100-5900-5450 Tools & Small Equipment 36.29
100-6020-1400 Legal Services 140
100-5500-5450 Department Supplies 38.33
100-5505-5450 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 74.32
100-5710-1500 Software Maintenance 625
100-5710-2000 Software Maintenance 500
100-5710-5400 Software Maintenance 250
100-5715-2000 Vehicle Repairs 656.58
100-2460 Sales Tax Payable -50.69
100-4061 Humboldt Tourism Assessment -359.94
100-4080 Business License Taxes 28
100-5500-1150 Department Supplies 86.21
100-5500-2000 Department Supplies 783.04
100-5500-4100 Department Supplies 162.44
550 - Wastewater Fund 20971.9
590 - TDA Transit Fund 391
Grand Total: 141405
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-1680 Distributed Office Supplies 124.18
100-2040 Humboldt Tourism Assessment 35993.9
100-2220 Refundable Park Deposits 250
120 - Development & Building Fund 375.67
125 - ADA Compliance Fund 4
160 - Riverlodge Fund 994.91
210 - Solid Waste Fund 153.6
260 - TDA Non-Transit Fund 54.95
280 - Gas Tax Fund 125
306 - Recycle-Parks 1600
500 - Water Fund 24074
510 - Water Capital Fund 10955.1
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/20/2025 - 8/20/2025 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 80531.6
101 - Transaction and Use Tax Fund 586.5
105 - Donations Fund 586.5
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 140818
Exp DONATION-K9 586.5
Grand Total: 141405
8/20/2025 10:08:50 AM Page 5 of 5
550-7000-6600 Travel, Conferences & Training 200
550-7000-6700 Travel, Conferences & Training 80
550-7015-6600 Dues & Subscriptions 66.24
590-6035-5000 Personnel Services 91
590-7000-5000 Travel, Conferences & Training 300
Grand Total: 141405
550-5555-6600 Plant Chemicals 4639.8
550-5557-6600 Lab Supplies 609.83
550-5710-6700 Software Maintenance 1160
550-5720-6600 Equipment Repair 7609.08
550-6035-6500 Personnel Services 39.2
550-7000-6500 Travel, Conferences & Training 200
500-7015-6000 Dues & Subscriptions 66.24
510-5500-9124 Department Supplies 4911.44
510-5500-9129 Department Supplies 6043.7
550-1310 Chemical Tank Deposits 3000
550-5500-6600 Department Supplies 2973.89
550-5500-6700 Department Supplies 393.87
500-6035-6100 Personnel Services 50.4
500-6035-6200 Personnel Services 11.2
500-6200-6100 Telephone 31.54
500-7000-6000 Travel, Conferences & Training 200
500-7000-6100 Travel, Conferences & Training 200
500-7000-6300 Travel, Conferences & Training 45
500-5720-6000 Equipment Repair 545.44
500-5760-6100 Water Meters 3785.33
500-5900-6000 Tools & Small Equipment 477.25
500-5900-6100 Tools & Small Equipment 1267.36
500-6005-6000 Engineering Services 2978.05
500-6035-6000 Personnel Services 11.2
280-5710-4200 Software Maintenance 125
306-6020-5400 Legal Services 1600
500-5500-6100 Department Supplies 629.54
500-5500-6300 Department Supplies 393.87
500-5555-6000 Plant Chemicals 12221.6
500-5710-6300 Software Maintenance 1160
160-2222 River Lodge Deposits 200
160-5565-5800 Janitorial Supplies 163.2
160-5740-5700 Building Repair and Maintenance 142.71
160-6300-5800 Advertising 239
210-5752-5300 Illegal Dumping 153.6
260-5500-9653 Department Supplies 54.95
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/20/2025 - 8/20/2025 Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
120-7000-3100 Travel, Conferences & Training 33.34
125-2470 SB 1186 State Architect 4
160-2221 Monday Club Deposits 250
Amount
82996 08/26/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524161650 Paper Towels - Corp Yard 33.68 8/26/2025 4:15:10 PM Page 1 of 5
82995 08/26/2025 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A0195106 Pre-employment Physical - B Issa 4.38 82995 08/26/2025 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A0195106 Pre-employment Physical - B Issa 4.38 82996 08/26/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524161650 Paper Towels - Corp Yard 33.67 82995 08/26/2025 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A0195106 Pre-employment Physical - B Issa 4.38 82995 08/26/2025 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A0195106 Pre-employment Physical - B Issa 10.91 82995 08/26/2025 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A0195106 Pre-employment Physical - B Issa 4.38 82995 08/26/2025 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A0195106 Pre-employment Physical - B Issa 8.75 82995 08/26/2025 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A0195106 Pre-employment Physical - B Issa 2.19 82995 08/26/2025 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A0195106 Pre-employment Physical - B Issa 4.38 82995 08/26/2025 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10725322 Pre-employment Physical - R McDonnell 107.26 82995 08/26/2025 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10725322 Pre-employment Physical - R McDonnell 37.54 82995 08/26/2025 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10725322 Pre-employment Physical - R McDonnell 56.32 82994 08/26/2025 LACO ASSOCIATES 54216 LCWF Application Services 7245 82995 08/26/2025 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10725322 Pre-employment Physical - R McDonnell 10.73 82995 08/26/2025 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10725322 Pre-employment Physical - R McDonnell 56.32 82991 08/26/2025 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 284505 Tires - WWTP 998.2 82992 08/26/2025 INABNIT, JAYE 051425 Park Deposit Refund 250 82993 08/26/2025 JENNI'S CAR WASH 1013 Car Wash Tokens - PD 100 82989 08/26/2025 GROCERY OUTLET 082125 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Parks/MC/Library 17.48 82989 08/26/2025 GROCERY OUTLET 082125 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Parks/MC/Library 3.06 82990 08/26/2025 H&S ENERGY GROUP HCL-036904-25 Car Wash Services - PD 49 82989 08/26/2025 GROCERY OUTLET 082125 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Parks/MC/Library 20.54 82989 08/26/2025 GROCERY OUTLET 082125 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Parks/MC/Library 15.63 82989 08/26/2025 GROCERY OUTLET 082125 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Parks/MC/Library 15.63 82987 08/26/2025 FREEDOM FUEL 1010818 Equipment Fuel 25.06 82988 08/26/2025 GHD INC 380-0074797 Sewer Master Plan Project Services 3062 82988 08/26/2025 GHD INC 380-0076212 Mill Creek Habitat Connectivity Project 21461.33 82986 08/26/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396864 Misc Loose Hardware - WWTP 19.58 82987 08/26/2025 FREEDOM FUEL 1010579 Equipment Fuel 42.34 82987 08/26/2025 FREEDOM FUEL 1010754 Equipment Fuel 45.96 82986 08/26/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396815 Janitorial Supplies - CDD/Parks 12.24 82986 08/26/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396821 Greatstuff Spray Adhesive - WWTP 52.52 82986 08/26/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396848 Welcome Sign Paint - General Services 25.5 82986 08/26/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396787 Batteries/Insect Trap - General Services 60.85 82986 08/26/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396815 Janitorial Supplies - CDD/Parks 31.27 82986 08/26/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396815 Janitorial Supplies - CDD/Parks 32.82 82986 08/26/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 395291 Tools - Park 29.73 82986 08/26/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396645 RV/Marine Hose - Utilities 35.03 82986 08/26/2025 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 396784 Pens/Washer Hose - Utilities 14.85 82983 08/26/2025 ECOLAB 6354432270 River Lodge Dishmachine Rental FY 25/26 144.41 82984 08/26/2025 EEL RIVER VALLEY OFFICALS 081525 2025 CoEd Softball Season x66 Games 4710 82985 08/26/2025 FEDEX 8-955-63680 Lab Shipping Services 150.14 82981 08/26/2025 CUMMINS Y7-250811737 Clamp Hose - WWTP 98.11 82981 08/26/2025 CUMMINS Y7-250811739 Clamp Hose - WWTP 98.11 82982 08/26/2025 DAVISON, CHRISTINE 22525 Park Deposit Refund 250 82979 08/26/2025 CAMPTON ELECTRIC SUPPLY 2280-1073016 Light Atlas - Streets 453.33 82979 08/26/2025 CAMPTON ELECTRIC SUPPLY 2280-1073016 Light Atlas - Streets -8.28 82980 08/26/2025 CEL ANALYTICAL INC 250812-6609 Compost Lab Testing 730 82976 08/26/2025 AWP SAFETY 8016130 Traffic Marking Supplies - Streets 121.37 82977 08/26/2025 BALDWIN, BLOMSTROM, WILKINSON & ASSOC 3927 Vancil Hazard Tree Assessment - Streets 157.5 82978 08/26/2025 BARKER, LISA 081825 Refund Dog License Overpayment 26 Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 8/26/2025 - 8/26/2025
Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 82974 08/26/2025 ADVANCED SECURITY SYSTEM 746898 Alarm Battery - WWTP 71.17 82975 08/26/2025 AT&T 9011 23955965 9391084093 31.58
Amount
83020 08/26/2025 WILDWOOD SAW 40736 Trimmer Line - Parks 65.67 83021 08/26/2025 WOODS PEST CONTROL 1331574 City Hall Pest Services FY 25/26 90 8/26/2025 4:15:10 PM Page 2 of 5
83019 08/26/2025 WENDT CONSTRUCTION 115951 Valve Replacement Project 97601 83020 08/26/2025 WILDWOOD SAW 40688 Mower Balde - WWTP 44.88 83020 08/26/2025 WILDWOOD SAW 40691 Mower Blade - WWTP 98.53 83017 08/26/2025 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLA 951752 Kennel Supplies 110.31 83018 08/26/2025 USABLUEBOOK INV00780955 Lab Supplies 428.48 83019 08/26/2025 WENDT CONSTRUCTION 115951 Valve Replacement Project -4880.05 83014 08/26/2025 STOEL RIVES LLP 8082921 Legal Services - River Watch 770 83015 08/26/2025 SWRCB 082025 D2 Certification Fee - N Chastain 60 83016 08/26/2025 THE PEOPLE OF NEW DIRECTIONS 4057 Encampment Clean-up Services 640 83011 08/26/2025 SPORT & CYCLE 231432 Softballs/Scorebooks - Adult Sports 502.51 83012 08/26/2025 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7663222067 Wireless Keyboard - Parks 152.96 83013 08/26/2025 STIPEK, MARCIA 031725 Monday Club Deposit Refund 500 83009 08/26/2025 SILKE COMMUNICATIONS INV-25001814 Radio Equipment - PD 146.4 83010 08/26/2025 SMITH-CAGGIANO, MATTHEW 060425 Park Deposit Refund 250 83011 08/26/2025 SPORT & CYCLE 231267 Rain Gear - Utilities 162.81 83007 08/26/2025 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 740132 Debris Disposal 60.8 83007 08/26/2025 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 740518 Debris Disposal 16 83008 08/26/2025 SCOTTY'S CUTTERS EDGE 164841 Equipment Oil - Parks 61.31 83005 08/26/2025 PETERSON PC030234628 Air Filters - WWTP 138.72 83006 08/26/2025 PLANWEST PARTNERS INC 25-193-08 Plan Review Services 1468.75 83007 08/26/2025 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 740118 Debris Disposal 73.6 83004 08/26/2025 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08250847 06162570847 56.83 83004 08/26/2025 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08253473 69711643473 452.4 83004 08/26/2025 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08256726 44469516726 860.6 83002 08/26/2025 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 328328 Air Filter - General Services 30.93 83002 08/26/2025 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 328425 Purple Power - General Services 38.31 83003 08/26/2025 PACE SUPPLY CORP 210657366 Redpress Backflow - Utilities 908.4 83001 08/26/2025 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6331 General Engineering Services 332.5 83002 08/26/2025 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 327538 Oil Additive - PD 57.43 83002 08/26/2025 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 327626 Engine Treatment Additive - PD 43.75 83001 08/26/2025 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6328 Newburg Park Cost Estimate 3168.75 83001 08/26/2025 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6329 3495 Rohnerville Road Parcel Map 285 83001 08/26/2025 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6330 Ambrosini Berry Creek Parcel Map 190 83000 08/26/2025 OCCU-MED, LTD 825903A Pre-employment Exam Review - S Cisneros 60 83001 08/26/2025 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6326 Angel Heights Parcel Map 285 83001 08/26/2025 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6327 CLK Kenmar Subdivision Phase 2 1900 82999 08/26/2025 NYLEX.NET 16565 Network Support Services FY 25/26 341.25 82999 08/26/2025 NYLEX.NET 16565 Network Support Services FY 25/26 633.75 82999 08/26/2025 NYLEX.NET 16566 Microsoft 365 New User - R McDonnell 215.6 82999 08/26/2025 NYLEX.NET 16565 Network Support Services FY 25/26 390 82999 08/26/2025 NYLEX.NET 16565 Network Support Services FY 25/26 48.75 82999 08/26/2025 NYLEX.NET 16565 Network Support Services FY 25/26 341.25 82999 08/26/2025 NYLEX.NET 16565 Network Support Services FY 25/26 1121.25 82999 08/26/2025 NYLEX.NET 16565 Network Support Services FY 25/26 1608.75 82999 08/26/2025 NYLEX.NET 16565 Network Support Services FY 25/26 390 82997 08/26/2025 MITCHELL LAW FIRM, THE 8455 City Attorney Services FY 25/26 2186 82998 08/26/2025 NASH, ROSS 25-107 Inspection/Plan Review Services 2512.5 82999 08/26/2025 NYLEX.NET 16560 New Computer - Building Inspector 1714.79 82996 08/26/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524437132 Parks/Rink Linen Service 98.49 82996 08/26/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524443264 Paper Towels - Parks 488.59 82996 08/26/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524454569 Janitorial Supplies - Parks 54.75 82996 08/26/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524397675 Rugs - Parks/Rink 210.24 82996 08/26/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524409259 Paper Towels - Corp Yard 33.67 82996 08/26/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524409259 Paper Towels - Corp Yard 33.68 82996 08/26/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524396018 Corp Yard Linen Service 55.69 82996 08/26/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524396019 Wastewater Linen Service 118.66 82996 08/26/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524396028 Parks/Rink Linen Service 93.09 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/26/2025 - 8/26/2025 Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 82996 08/26/2025 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 524396018 Corp Yard Linen Service 54.85 Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 83022 08/26/2025 WORLD OIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESI500-01256037 Antifreeze Disposal EPA Fee 8 Grand Total: 161064.51
8/26/2025 4:15:10 PM Page 3 of 5
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/26/2025 - 8/26/2025 120-6005-3100 Engineering Services 760
120-6025-3000 Professional Services 2512.5
120-6035-3100 Personnel Services 2.19
160-2221 Monday Club Deposits 500
8/26/2025 4:15:10 PM Page 4 of 5
100-6505-2000 Utility - General & Electric 509.23
100-7200-5400 Sports Leagues 5212.51
101-6005-9379 Engineering Services 3168.75
101-6025-2000 Professional Services 640
101-6025-5450 Professional Services 7245
120-5500-3000 Department Supplies 1714.79
100-6020-1300 Legal Services 2186
100-6025-3200 Professional Services 1468.75
100-6035-4000 Personnel Services 8.75
100-6035-4100 Personnel Services 10.73
100-6035-5450 Personnel Services 60
100-6200-2000 Telephone 31.58
100-5775-2000 Network Support 1608.75
100-5775-4000 Network Support 390
100-5775-5400 Network Support 390
100-5775-5600 Network Support 48.75
100-5900-5450 Tools & Small Equipment 29.73
100-6005-4000 Engineering Services 2232.5
100-5715-2000 Vehicle Repairs 250.18
100-5715-4100 Vehicle Repairs 69.24
100-5740-1500 Building Repair and Maintenance 90
100-5750-5450 Weed Abatement 65.67
100-5755-4100 Tree Trimming & Removal 157.5
100-5775-1500 Network Support 1121.25
100-5500-5400 Department Supplies 152.96
100-5500-5450 Department Supplies 304.37
100-5500-5500 Department Supplies 15.63
100-5505-5450 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 113.36
100-5565-5450 Janitorial Supplies 764.64
100-5700-2000 Radio Equipment 146.4
100-4510 Licenses - Animal PD 26
100-5500-1500 Department Supplies 20.54
100-5500-2000 Department Supplies 15.63
100-5500-2800 Department Supplies 110.31
100-5500-3200 Department Supplies 31.27
100-5500-4100 Department Supplies 216.54
350 - Capital Projects Fund 21461.3
500 - Water Fund 1913.39
510 - Water Capital Fund 92756
550 - Wastewater Fund 5135.09
560 - Wastewater Capital Fund 3062
Grand Total: 161065
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-2220 Refundable Park Deposits 750
Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 18608.8
101 - Transaction and Use Tax Fund 11053.8
120 - Development & Building Fund 4989.48
160 - Riverlodge Fund 988.72
200 - Storm Drainage Fund 190.72
210 - Solid Waste Fund 16
280 - Gas Tax Fund 889.28
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/26/2025 - 8/26/2025 **None** 161065
Grand Total: 161065
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550-6035-6600 Personnel Services 4.38
550-6035-6700 Personnel Services 4.38
550-6633-6600 Regulatory Compliance 150.14
560-6005-9110 Engineering Services 3062
Grand Total: 161065
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
550-5557-6600 Lab Supplies 428.48
550-5720-6600 Equipment Repair 998.2
550-5766-6600 Bio solids Management 730
550-5775-6700 Network Support 633.75
550-6025-6600 Professional Services 770
550-6035-6500 Personnel Services 60.7
500-6505-6000 Utility - General & Electric 860.6
500-7012-6000 Certification 60
510-2030 Retention Payable -4880.05
510-5500-9124 Department Supplies 35.03
510-6015-9990 General Contracting 97601
550-5500-6600 Department Supplies 1355.06
500-5500-6000 Department Supplies 293.62
500-5500-6100 Department Supplies 300.71
500-5775-6300 Network Support 341.25
500-6035-6000 Personnel Services 4.38
500-6035-6100 Personnel Services 41.92
500-6035-6300 Personnel Services 10.91
210-5752-5300 Illegal Dumping 16
280-5500-4200 Department Supplies 121.37
280-5726-4200 Street Light Maintenance 445.05
280-6025-4200 Professional Services 215.6
280-6035-4200 Personnel Services 107.26
350-6025-9123 Professional Services 21461.3
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
160-5500-5700 Department Supplies 3.06
160-5706-5800 Equipment Lease 144.41
160-5775-5800 Network Support 341.25
200-6035-4300 Personnel Services 56.32
200-6618-4310 SWMP Implementation 134.4
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/26/2025 - 8/26/2025 Consent Item 2c
STAFF REPORT
Council Consent Item
DATE: September 2, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Matthew A. Eberhardt, Interim Chief of Police
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Humboldt Ducks Unlimited – Bingo Permit Application STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report for approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Humboldt Ducks Unlimited is seeking a permit to operate “Charitable Bingo Games” at the River Lodge Conference Center. Melita Evans with Humboldt Ducks Unlimited, contacted the City of Fortuna to see what steps were needed to conduct Bingo games for their fundraising event.
The Fortuna Municipal Code allows Charitable Bingo Games in accordance Chapter 5.16. Melita Evans submitted an application to the city, which was reviewed by Interim Police Chief Eberhardt.
The application contained all of the required information, and it appears to be consistent with the requirements. A complete copy of the application is attached. The applicant was provided Fortuna Municipal Code Section 5.16 and made aware of all pertinent requirements and conditions. The following is a summary of the primary conditions:
• The games will be run by Humboldt Ducks Unlimited
• The games will be open to the public
• The games will be held within the City of Fortuna
• The games will not take place outside the hours of noon to midnight • The maximum prize limit per game will not exceed $250 Humboldt Ducks Unlimited acknowledged these primary conditions and the complete conditions outlined in Fortuna Municipal Code 5.16. Their event is scheduled to take place on September 12, 2025, at Fortuna River Lodge from 5pm to 11pm.
The municipal code gives the chief of police the authority to inspect the premises in order to ensure that the operation of bingo games at the premises does not constitute a violation of any state or federal law and to inspect the records and special bank accounts containing profits derived from bingo games of any organization conducting bingo games whenever deemed reasonable and appropriate to ensure compliance with municipal code.
There is no established fee in the fee schedule for this activity. Staff are not recommending that a fee be charged for this application at this time. Any other applicants that wish to obtain a permit for a Bingo gaming operation will be required to follow the application process and requirements and seek separate Council approval.
Consent Item 2c
The proposed permit duration for this application is three years. The Council may include any restrictions to the permit that the Council deems reasonable and necessary to ensure compliance with the municipal code Chapter 5.16. A copy of this chapter is attached.
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff time necessary to review application and confirm compliance with the municipal code over a period of three years.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive Humboldt Ducks Unlimited – Bingo Permit Application. Consent Agenda vote.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Humboldt Ducks Unlimited – Bingo Permit Application
• Chapter 5.16 of the Fortuna Municipal Code
Chapter 5.16
CHARITABLE BINGO GAMES*
Sections:
5.16.010 Statutory and constitutional authority.
5.16.020 Bingo defined.
5.16.030 Eligibility to conduct bingo games.
5.16.040 Permit – Required – Application.
5.16.050 Permit – Application hearing.
5.16.060 Permit – Action by council.
5.16.070 Permit – Denial by council.
5.16.080 Permit – Nontransferable.
5.16.090 Permit – Suspension or revocation.
5.16.100 Suspension or revocation – Notice – Hearing.
5.16.110 Minors – Public.
5.16.120 Staffing and operation.
5.16.130 Profit making prohibited.
5.16.140 Premises.
5.16.150 Equipment.
5.16.160 Financial interest restricted.
5.16.170 Keeping of funds.
5.16.180 Recordkeeping.
5.16.190 Prize value limit.
5.16.200 Physical presence required.
5.16.210 Hours of operation.
5.16.220 Inspection of records and premises.
5.16.230 Penalty for violation.
* For statutory provisions authorizing bingo games for charity, see Penal Code § 326.5.
5.16.010 Statutory and constitutional authority.
Pursuant to the authority provided in Section 19(c) of Article IV of the California State Constitution and Section 326.5 of the Penal Code, the city establishes the following requirements for the conduct of bingo games by nonprofit charitable organizations in the city. (Ord. 77-373 § 1).
5.16.020 Bingo defined.
As used in this chapter, “bingo” means a game of chance in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers or symbols on a card which conforms to numbers or symbols selected at random. (Ord. 77-373 § 2).
5.16.030 Eligibility to conduct bingo games.
No person, organization, or other legal entity shall be permitted to conduct bingo games in the city unless such persons, organizations, or other legal entities possess a valid certificate or letter from the Franchise Tax Board and the Internal Revenue Service stating that they are exempted from the payment of the bank and corporation tax by Section 23701(d) of the Revenue and Taxation Code and that a contribution or gift to them would be a charitable contribution under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and possess a valid permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 77-373 § 3).
5.16.040 Permit – Required – Application.
A. No person or organization shall conduct a bingo game without first obtaining a permit from the city council to do so.
B. Written application for a permit required by this chapter shall be made by affidavit under penalty of perjury and filed with the city clerk. Such application shall contain the following:
1. Name of organization; names, signatures, and addresses of all the officers of the organization;
2. Days and hours of operation of bingo games;
3. Attached copies of certificates or letters evidencing exempt status under Section 23701(d) of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, received from the Franchise Tax Board and the Internal Revenue Service;
4. Address of premises where bingo games will be conducted;
5. Statement of ownership or lease of premises;
6. Purpose for which such premises are used by the organization;
7. Statement of ownership of bingo equipment used in the operation of bingo games;
8. Statement of consent for chief of police to inspect any bank accounts containing profits derived from bingo games;
9. Name of each individual, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity which has a financial interest in the conduct of bingo games;
10. Name of person responsible for the operation of the bingo games;
11. Such further information as may be required by the city council. (Ord. 77-373 §§ 18, 19).
5.16.050 Permit – Application hearing.
The city clerk shall set the time and place for public hearing on each application for a bingo permit and shall mail notice thereof to the applicant and to any other person who has filed a written request for such notice. (Ord. 77-373 § 20).
5.16.060 Permit – Action by council.
A. At the time and place set for public hearing on the application for a bingo permit, the city council shall consider the records, papers, files and any other evidence it deems relevant and shall render its decision either granting or denying the permit.
B. If the permit is approved, the city council may include such restrictions and conditions in the permit as the council deems reasonable and necessary under the circumstances to ensure compliance with the purposes and intent of this chapter. (Ord. 77-373 § 21).
5.16.070 Permit – Denial by council.
The city council may refuse to issue a permit if, after consideration of the application and any other papers, records, and files it deems relevant, it is determined that the operation of a bingo game would be injurious to the health, safety and morals of the people of the city, or that the permit application or proposed mode of operation of the bingo game is not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 77-373 § 22).
5.16.080 Permit – Nontransferable.
Permits granted under this chapter shall not be transferable, either as to the permittee or the location. Any attempt to transfer shall render the permit in question invalid. (Ord. 77-373 § 23).
5.16.090 Permit – Suspension or revocation.
Any permit issued under this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the city council on its own motion or an application of the chief of police for violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or any provisions of federal or state law. (Ord. 77-373 § 24).
5.16.100 Suspension or revocation – Notice – Hearing.
The holder of a bingo permit shall be given prompt notice of revocation or suspension of the permit and shall immediately desist from conducting or operating any bingo game. The notice shall fix a time and place, not less than five nor more than 60 days after service thereof, at which time the holder of the permit may appear before the city council and be granted a hearing upon the merits of the suspension or revocation. (Ord. 77-373 § 25).
5.16.110 Minors – Public.
A. No minors shall be allowed to participate in any bingo game.
B. All bingo games shall be open to the public, not just to the members of the nonprofit charitable organization. (Ord. 77-373 §§ 4, 5).
5.16.120 Staffing and operation.
A bingo game shall be operated and staffed only by members of the nonprofit charitable organization which organized it. Only an organization authorized to conduct a bingo game by permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall operate such game, or engage in the promotion, supervision, or any other phase of such game. (Ord. 77-373 § 6).
5.16.130 Profit making prohibited.
No person or agent of such person shall receive a profit, wage, salary, or other income from any bingo game authorized by this chapter, except as a bona fide prize received as a participant in such bingo game. (Ord. 77-373 § 7).
5.16.140 Premises.
A nonprofit charitable organization shall conduct a bingo game only on property owned or leased by it, and which property is used by such organization solely for an office or for performance of the purposes for which the organization is organized. (Ord. 77-373 § 8).
5.16.150 Equipment.
All equipment used in the operation of bingo games shall be owned by the organization authorized by permit and license to conduct such bingo games. (Ord. 77-373 § 9).
5.16.160 Financial interest restricted.
No individual, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity except the organization authorized by permit to conduct a bingo game shall hold a financial interest in the conduct of such bingo game. (Ord. 77-373 § 10).
5.16.170 Keeping of funds.
All profits derived from a bingo game shall be kept in a special fund or account and shall not be commingled with any other fund or account. (Ord. 77-373 § 11).
5.16.180 Recordkeeping.
Each organization conducting a bingo game shall maintain detailed records of all profits, expenditures, prizes and other expenses associated with the operation of bingo games. The records shall be retained for such period of time as required by state and federal law and for a period of three years for purposes of this chapter. (Ord. 77-373 § 12).
5.16.190 Prize value limit.
The total value of prizes awarded during the conduct of any bingo games shall not exceed $250.00 in cash or kind, or both, for each separate game which is held. (Ord. 77-373 § 13).
5.16.200 Physical presence required.
No person shall be allowed to participate in a bingo game unless such person is physically present at the time and place at which the bingo game is being conducted. (Ord. 77-373 § 14).
5.16.210 Hours of operation.
All bingo games shall be conducted only during the hours of noon to midnight. (Ord. 77-373 § 15).
5.16.220 Inspection of records and premises.
A. The chief of police shall have the authority to inspect the premises in order to ensure that the operation of bingo games at the premises does not constitute a violation of any state or federal law or provision of this chapter.
B. The chief of police may inspect the records and special bank accounts containing profits derived from bingo games of any organization conducting bingo games whenever deemed reasonable and appropriate to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord.77-373 § 17).
5.16.230 Penalty for violation.
A. Any person who violates FMC 5.16.040, 5.16.110, 5.16.120, or 5.16.140 through 5.16.200 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and any person, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 and not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. A violation of FMC 5.16.130 shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, which fine shall be deposited in the city general fund. (Ord. 77-373 § 16).
Discussion Item 3a
STAFF REPORT
City Council Discussion Item
DATE: September 2, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Revenue Generation Ad Hoc Committee Update
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive the staff report from the Revenue Generation Ad Hoc Committee; and
2. Provide direction to staff on the preferred option for the River Lodge Conference Center DISCUSSION:
On April 21st the City Council heard a presentation on the City’s budget outlook and this included:
limited investment in vital services, particularly City wages, a review of wages across local jurisdictions; climbing city-wide turnover percentage; potential revenue generation options; and creation of a Revenue Generation Ad Hoc Committee.
The April 21st staff report also contained information on the City’s budget and how limited investment in vital services has impacted wages across the City organization compared with other local cities.
Fortuna’s salaries when compared with Eureka and Arcata were 27% to 25% lower for a Police Officer, 28% to 20% lower for a Police Sergeant, 12% to 24% lower for a Utility Worker II, and 11% to 18% lower for a Treatment Plant Operator II. The City of Rio Dell’s salaries are currently within competitive range with Fortuna. Competitive range is around 10 percent.
In response the City Council created the Revenue Generation Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Mayor Johnson, Mayor Pro-Tem Trent, City Manager, Finance Director, and representatives from the Fortuna Police Employees Association, Fortuna Employees Association and Unrepresented employees at the April 21st Council Meeting.
On April 30th the Ad Hoc Committee for the first time met to review one of the options presented in the April 21st staff report, “General Fund and Reduced City Services” to determine what percentage and what City services would need to be reduced to invest in vital city services.
On May 19th the City Council heard a presentation from that Ad Hoc Committee meeting on the General Fund and reduced City services. The information included that if the General Fund were to provide a 20 percent pay increase, to come within the competitive range of other cities, that would include approximately $810,000 in salary and $190,000 in benefit costs for a total of $1,000,000. The City does not currently have a $1,000,000 in available funding to provide this level of investment in vital services. Therefore, a decrease to General Fund services would be needed to make $1,000,000 in funding available. The pie chart below represents one option for General Fund service reductions.
Discussion Item 3a
The Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendation was that investing in vital services by reducing other General Fund Services is not practical for the long-term viability and operation of the City. Therefore, the Ad Hoc Committee recommended pursuing a sales tax measure in November 2026, and further discuss options for a general or dedicated sales tax measure.
On May 19th the City Council approved investment in public opinion research to gauge the feasibility of and inform a potential sales tax measure in November 2026. In addition, a City Council Member expressed interest in learning more about the River Lodge and why it costs the General Fund to operate.
On August 18th the Ad Hoc Committee met to review an in-depth analysis of the River Lodge and its revenue and expenses from the last 5 years.
River Lodge Analysis
The chart below shows the revenue for the River Lodge by category for fiscal years (FY) 21-22 through 25-26.
Discussion Item 3a
FY 21-22 revenue was low due to the pandemic social distancing requirements. FY 22-23 revenue was elevated due to several events that had been scheduled during the pandemic being rescheduled once the River Lodge was fully opened during FY 22-23. FY 24-25 Revenue increased significantly from FY 23-24 revenue due to fee schedule alterations. The fee schedule changes are displayed below and typically take at least a year to see the impact due to events being charged the fee amount at the time they are scheduled as opposed to when the event happens.
Fee Schedule Increases:
• FY 25-26 - ~2% increase to rental fees
• FY 24-25 – No increase in fees
• FY 23-24 – altered rate structure and increased fees between 20-30% • FY 22-23 - ~10% increase to rental fees
• FY 21-22 – No increase in fees
The FY 25-26 Budget for revenue was prepared using the FY 23-24 activity data. As it turned out FY 24-25 had more wedding events than expected and if that carries forward, FY 25-26 could see an additional ~20k in revenue than what is shown above.
The below chart shows both the revenue and expenses for the River Lodge for fiscal years (FY) 21- 22 through 25-26 as well as the amount of funds required by the General Fund.
The FY 25-26 Expense budget increased due to the following reasons. • Park Workers pay distributions changed to account for the added time spent at the River Lodge maintaining the facility and setting up for events (~20k) • Budget includes more for building repairs and maintenance as the facility ages (~20k) • Wages and Benefits increased due to negotiations / stipends (~25k) • Utilities, Liability Insurance, and other inflation increases (~25k) The overall impact is that expenses came in at nearly $1,000,000 more than revenues for the 5 years shown above.
Discussion Item 3a
Ad Hoc Committee Options
Based on the analysis the Ad Hoc Committee came up with three options for Council consideration. • Stay the course and continue to utilize General Fund dollars to fund the River Lodge . • Infuse additional funds into the River Lodge to make it a top-of-the-line facility and increase advertising effort/funds. This could entail updating the sound system, minor remodeling, and paving the parking lot.
• Lease the River Lodge to a 3rd party. This could entail releasing a request for proposal (RFP) and/or talking with local external organizations. In this scenario the General Fund would no longer provide any financial support.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact associated with providing direction to staff on the preferred River Lodge option.
Future fiscal impacts will be determined by the option the Council chooses to move forward with and depending on the option chosen future items will be brought forward for Council approval.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive staff presentation and review Council questions with staff;
2. Receive public comment; and
3. Provide direction to staff on the preferred option for the River Lodge Conference Center.
Voice Vote.
Business Item 4a
STAFF REPORT
Council Business Item
DATE: September 2, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Brian Issa, Public Works Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to award the River Lodge Exterior Staining Project (CIP 9130) to Hamanaka Painting Co. and Establish a Maximum Contract Amount of $158,000
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to award the River Lodge Exterior Staining Project (CIP 9130) to Hamanaka Painting Co. and establish a maximum contract amount of $158,000.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The River Lodge was built in 1998 and since then, the elements have taken a toll on the exterior of the structure. The redwood siding and doors have faded significantly, and the surfaces are no longer sealed from moisture, particularly on the east, west and south sides. Staining and sealing the exterior of the River Lodge is maintenance that will preserve the longevity of the structure and help prevent costly repairs arising from dry rot and mold. Further, the River Lodge is a soughtafter venue for various large events, so the aesthetics are important and will be significantly improved as a result of this project.
The need for River Lodge Exterior Staining Project was first identified in 2021 when it was adopted as part of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The staining project was part of the CIP every year from 2021 through 2025 all of which were reviewed and approved by both Planning Commission and Council vote. Staff have actively pursued the completion of this project since early 2025 and the timeline of recent actions is as follows:
• Measure E Committee approved budget for $190,000 on March 18, 2025 • Planning Commission approved CIP on May 13, 2025
• City Council approved CIP on June 2, 2025
• City Council approved the Fiscal Year 25/26 budget which included this project for $190,000 on June 16, 2025
The River Lodge Exterior Staining Project bid package was released and publicly advertised on June 30th, 2025. The bid period ended on July 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at which time the City received two responsive bids shown in the table below:
Bidder Base Bid Total
Business Item 4a
Color New Corp. $91,000 withdrawn
Hamanaka Painting Co. $158,000
The apparent low bid was submitted by Color New Corp. with a total bid price of $91,000.
However, upon notification of the low bid, Color New Corp. requested a bid withdrawal due to an accounting error that drastically underestimated the cost of the project. With that, City staff notified Hamanaka Painting Co. and confirmed that the bid received from Hamanaka Painting Co. for $158K was fully responsive and that they have active licenses and Department of Industrial Relations registration paid for and pending.
Staff find the $158K cost of the project reasonable and appropriate given the following considerations:
1. A typical 2000sqft single family home currently costs around $25K to have professionally painted. This works out to around $12/sqft. The River Lodge is approximately 16,000sqft so painting would be expected to cost around $192K.
Thus, the current budget appropriation of $190K.
2. Staining is more difficult to apply that paint, so this job was expected to cost more than a similarly sized paint job
3. The structure is much taller than a typical single story building so $192K would probably be an underestimate as it’s based on the relationship between floor area and surface area.
4. There is significant preparation work needed that if not done correctly would show through the stain as stain doesn’t hide defects the way paint does
5. The contractor was required to work in sections and work around scheduled events. Breaking up a job like this makes the job less profitable and more difficult to schedule as opposed to doing it all at once.
If the project is awarded, staff anticipate being under contract later in August. Mobilization and construction is anticipated to begin shortly thereafter. The draft Notice of Potential Award is included as Attachment A.
Due to ongoing public usage of the River Lodge, careful coordination with the contractor has been necessary to complete the project before it starts raining this fall. This has included the contractor moving and/or declining other work to accommodate the City’s needs. Failure to approve the project at this time will result in the project being delayed until next summer. Should the Council choose to move forward at that time, it’s likely the project will need to be rebid and the City should expect a total project cost increase of approximately 3-5%.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The project is funded through the Measure E Funds (Fund 101). The current fiscal year funding is $190,000. The not to exceed costs to complete the project are shown in the table below:
Item Cost
Contract with Hamanaka Painting Co. $158,000
Business Item 4a
Construction Contingency (18%) $32,000
Total $190,000
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive staff report and review Council questions with staff.
2. Receive Public Comment, and
3. Motion to Authorize the City Manager to award the River Lodge Exterior Staining Project to Hamanaka Painting Co. and establish a not to exceed contract amount of $190,000.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Attachment A – Draft Notice of Potential Award
River Lodge Exterior Staining NOTICE OF POTENTIAL AWARD CIP# 9130 Page 1
Sent via email
August 19, 2025
Glenn Hamanaka, President
Hamanaka Painting Co.
P.O. Box 6413
Eureka, CA 95502
[email protected]
Re: NOTICE OF POTENTIAL AWARD
River Lodge Exterior Staining Project
Dear Mr Hamanaka:
I am pleased to inform you of the intent to recommend that the City Council or its authorized designee award the Contract for the above-referenced Project (“Project”) to Color New Corp (“Contractor”) for the Contract Price of $158,000, based on Contractor’s Bid Proposal submitted on July 23, 2025.
A copy of the Contract accompanies this Notice. Contractor must execute 2 copies of the enclosed Contract and return the wet-inked copies to my attention, accompanied by the required Payment Bond and Performance Bond, insurance certificates and endorsements, and valid Certificates of Reported Compliance for its fleet and its listed Subcontractors, as required under the California Air Resources Board’s In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation (13 CCR § 2449 et seq.), if applicable, no later than ten days from the date of this Notice of Potential Award, above.
Failure to execute and return the enclosed Contract and required bonds, insurance documentation, and valid Certificates of Reported Compliance within the specified time could result in forfeiture of Contractor’s bid security. This Notice of Potential Award does not bind the City to award the Contract. The City, acting through its City Council or authorized designee, reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and the right to decline to award the Contract, notwithstanding any staff recommendation.
Unless expressly authorized or required to engage in any pre-construction activities, such as preparing submittals, Contractor must not commence Work until directed by the Notice to Proceed and will not be entitled to compensation or credit for any Work performed before the date specified in the Notice to Proceed.
Please acknowledge receipt of this Notice of Potential Award by signing the attached Acknowledgement of Notice of Potential Award, as indicated, and transmitting the Acknowledgement to my office via email at: [email protected]. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions in this regard.
Sincerely,
Morgan Crisler
Enclosure
River Lodge Exterior Staining NOTICE OF POTENTIAL AWARD CIP# 9130 Page 2
Acknowledgement of Notice of Potential Award
On behalf of Color New Corp (“Contractor”), I acknowledge receipt of the Notice of Potential Award for the River Lodge Exterior Staining Project:
s/_________________________________
Name: _____________________________
Title: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________
Study Session Item 5a
STAFF REPORT
Council Study Session
DATE: September 2, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Overview of Cannabis Regulatory Environment in the State of California from HdL Companies
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the presentation from HdL Companies regarding cannabis regulations and consider whether to maintain the current prohibition on commercial cannabis or to develop a program that permits and regulates commercial cannabis businesses.
BACKGROUND:
• February 3, 2025 – Under Future Agenda Items, the City Council requested a discussion on a cannabis ordinance.
• February 18, 2025 – City staff presented on prioritizing ordinance development and longrange planning activities. The City Council directed staff to prioritize development of a cannabis ordinance.
• April 21, 2025 – City staff initiated a discussion on the City’s budget outlook and potential revenue generation options. Retail cannabis was identified as one possible source of additional general fund revenue.
• May 5, 2025 – City staff requested a supplemental budget of $49,750 to prepare a commercial cannabis program and ordinance. The City Council did not approve the request. Staff then proposed a more cost-effective educational approach at $9,600, which did not require a supplemental budget.
• August 25, 2025 – Today’s presentation by HdL Companies marks the first step in a study session aimed at informing the discussion and development of a potential cannabis ordinance and regulatory program.
HdL Companies operates a dedicated Cannabis Division that has served hundreds of cities across California. This division assists municipalities in navigating the regulatory landscape and is recognized as a leading authority in cannabis policy development. Mark Lovelace, Senior Policy Advisor, will provide an overview of the cannabis industry and will be available to answer questions.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Study Session Item 5a
Receive and file the presentation from HdL Companies regarding cannabis regulations and consider whether to maintain the current prohibition on commercial cannabis or to develop a program that permits and regulates commercial cannabis businesses.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Cannabis Policy Study Session Presentation
City of Fortuna
Cannabis Policy Study Session
Image Credit: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce
Mark Lovelace
Senior Policy Advisor
HdL Companies
About
HdL
• Municipal finance consulting firm providing revenue
and economic insights to local governments
• HdL Serves:
• 303 cities
• 48 counties
• 108 transaction districts
• We provide sales tax, property tax, business licensing, economic development, and cannabis management
• HdL has provided consulting services to over 175 local agencies to help develop cannabis policies
• Team includes former policymakers, law enforcement
and cannabis regulators with State, county and local
level experience
2 Objectives of Discussion
• Provide brief overview of cannabis policy in California, the Fortuna area and Humboldt County
• Take comments and input from the public
• Discuss and ask questions
• Consider key policy questions before providing direction to staff 3 Business
Types
4 CULTIVATOR
MANUFACTURER
TESTING LAB
DISTRIBUTOR
RETAIL
TESTING LAB
CONSUMER
Cannabis Business Types
5 State/Regional
Environment
6 CA CANNABIS LICENSES AS OF AUGUST 2025
4,775 Cultivation
537 Manufacturer
1,199 Retailers
260 Retailers Non-Storefront
877 Distributors
125 Distributor Transport Only
402 Microbusinesses
22 Testing Labs
46 Cannabis Event Organizers
8,162 Total
7 CANNABIS RETAILERS IN THE FORTUNA AREA
8 CANNABIS RETAILERS IN THE EUREKA AREA
9 RETAILERS IN THE ARCATA/McKINLEYVILLE AREA
10 11
Cannabis Business Types Allowed
City/County Cultivation Retail Wholesale Testing
Humboldt County Y Y Y Y
Eureka Y Y Y Y
Arcata Y Y Y Y
Fortuna N N N N
Rio Dell Y Y Y Y
Ferndale N N N N
Blue Lake N N N N
Trinidad N N N N
Cannabis Business Types Allowed by Jurisdiction
12 Cannabis Taxes and Rates
City/County Cultivation Retail Wholesale Testing
Humboldt County 10¢/20¢/30¢ - - -
Eureka - - - -
Arcata - - - -
Fortuna - - - -
Rio Dell $2/SF 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Ferndale - - - -
Blue Lake - - - -
Trinidad - - - -
Cannabis Business Tax Rates by Jurisdiction
POLICY
DISCUSSION
13 A REGULATORY SYSTEM CAN:
Give the local agency authority and
control over licensing decisions
Establish facility design and location
requirements
Impose operating restrictions that are
more stringent than the State
Enhance accountability for security and
product safety
14 15
ZONING AND
LOCATION
REQUIREMENTS
City can determine
allowable zones for
each business type
City can apply other
restrictions such as
setbacks from
schools, parks or
other sensitive uses
• Cannabis businesses cannot be
located within 600 feet of a
“sensitive use,” defined as a
school, day care center, or
youth center.
• Local jurisdictions have the
authority to increase/decrease
buffer distances, and/or expand
the definition of “sensitive use.”
STATE-MANDATED BUFFER ZONES
16 COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
1 2 3 4
Public Safety Public Health Neighborhood
and Land Use
Protection
Preventing
Youth Access
17 • Existing State Law:
• Security personnel on-site during all
hours of operation
• 24-hour video surveillance
• Alarm systems monitored by third-party
• Limited access areas
• Sign-in/sign-out procedures
• Employee badge requirement
• Criminal background checks of owners
PUBLIC SAFETY
• City Regulatory Authority:
• Motion sensor lighting
• On-site safe/vault
• Security patrol or presence when closed
• Annual compliance inspections/
financial audits
• Criminal background checks of
employees
• Limitations on amount of cannabis
goods in retail space
18 PUBLIC HEALTH
• Existing State Law:
• Third-party testing for mold, pesticides,
and other contaminants
• Product labeling / dosing
• THC concentration limits
• Daily purchase limits for customers
• No public consumption
• Dedicated public health program
funding through cannabis tax revenue
• City Regulatory Authority:
• Warning signage inside facility
• Display of CDPH health pamphlets
• Visibility restrictions
• Budtender training program
• Annual public health fee
• Allocation of tax revenues to fund local
public health programs
19 LAND USE PROTECTION
• Existing State Law:
• Sensitive use buffer requirements
• Cannabis waste disposal requirements
• Cannabis goods display only in retail area
• Opaque exit packaging requirement
• Shipment of cannabis goods may only be
accepted during business hours
• Mandatory 10PM closure
• City Regulatory Authority:
• Exterior lighting + landscaping
• Stringent facility design standards
• Strict enforcement of odor control
• Exterior waste receptacles and
scheduled cleaning
• Designated community liaison
• Prohibition on queue outside facility
• Further restrictions on hours of
operation (e.g. 9PM closure)
20 PREVENTING YOUTH ACCESS
• Existing State Law:
• Retailers cannot sell cannabis to persons
under 21 (or 18 with a valid doctor’s
recommendation)
• ID verification prior to entry
• Employee presence at all times
• Track and trace of cannabis goods
• Tamper-evident child-resistant packages
• Product warning labels
• Universal cannabis symbol:
• City Regulatory Authority:
• Underage decoy program
• Routine inspections
• Funding of youth prevention services
using cannabis tax revenues
• Annual license renewals with automatic
revocation for underage sales
• Prohibition on temporary signage
21 REVENUE GENERATING STRATEGIES
Standard fee to
recover City
administrative
costs
General tax to be
considered by the
voters
22 Operational /
Community
Benefit
Agreement
CANNABIS
RETAIL TAX
REVENUE
Annual Retail Cannabis Tax Revenue
Potential cannabis retail sales:
$3.5 million to $5.5 million
Potential cannabis tax revenue:
$180,000 to $320,000
Depending upon tax rate
Plus $45,000 in sales tax
23 Key Policy Decision
Does the City want to maintain the current prohibition
on commercial cannabis businesses
or
Does the City want to develop a program to permit
and regulate commercial cannabis businesses?
24 Key Policy Decisions
• Which business types to allow?
• Storefront retail? Delivery? Cultivation?
• Does the City want to limit the number of businesses? • Where would each business type be located?
• What kinds of buffers, setbacks and other restrictions? • What kinds of security measures?
• Does the City want to impose a revenue measure?
• Voter approved Tax? Operating agreements?
25 Questions?