Meeting Agenda
Minutes
Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
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Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: Council Member Conley - Present, Council Member Diaz - Present, Council Member Stevens - Present, Mayor Pro Tem Trent - Present, Mayor Johnson - Present
1. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation to Commemorate the 238th Anniversary of the Constitution of the United States of America
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Mayor Johnson presented the proclamation Commemorating the 238th anniversary of the United States Constitution to Catherine Culver of the Daughter's of the American Revolution, Eel River Valley Chapter. a.
Proclamation Recognizing September 2025 as National PACE Month in the City of Fortuna
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Council Member Conley presented the proclamation recognizing September 2025, as National PACE Month in the City of Fortuna to, Executive Officer, Melissa Hooven, of Humboldt Senior Resource Center and Jennifer Maksim, b.
2. Outreach and Marketing Coordinator for Redwood Coast PACE.
INTRODUCTIONS
Introduction of Hannah Vitello, Recreation Supervisor
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Parks & Recreation Director Kaylyn Stainbrook introduced Hannah Vitello, the Parks & Recreation Programs Supervisor.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
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PUBLIC COMMENT: Justin Primofiore, Fortuna Police Employees Association President Matt Eberhardt, Fortuna Police Chief There being no public comments, Mayor Johnson closed the section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trent, to approve the consent calendar. AYES:
Council Members Conley, Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson. NOES:
None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED: 5/0
a. City Council Minutes – September 2, 2025 (Special Meeting) b. Administrative Department Monthly Report
Community Development Department Monthly Report (No Staff Report for August)
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d. Finance Department Monthly Report
e. Parks & Recreation Monthly Report
f. Police Department Monthly Report
g. Public Works Monthly Report
h. Report of Disbursements
Approve Mayor's Appointment of Richard Mull to the Rohner Community Recreation and Parks District Board
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4. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Approve Investment Policy for FY 25-26, Resolution 2025-24 Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Finance Director, Aaron Felmlee, provided a staff report on the FY 25-26 Investment Policy. PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no comments from the public, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Conley to approve Resolution 2025-24, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Approving the Investment Policy for the Fiscal Year 2025-26. AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
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Selection of Preferred Design Alternative for Kenmar and Ross Hill Road Intersection
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STAFF REPORT: Public Works Director, Brian Issa, provided a staff report on b.
5. the preferred design alternative for Kenmar and Ross Hill Road intersection.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Member of the Public Debra (?) Matt Eberhardt, Fortuna Police Chief There being no additional comments from the public, Mayor Johnson closed the public comments. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Conley to select Option C, as the City's preferred design alternative for the intersection of Kenmar and Ross Hill Roads. AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
Approve a Supplemental Budget Request for $11,333.85 to Address Immediate Cyber Security Mandates for the Fortuna Police Department Minutes:
STAFF REPORT: Interim Police Chief Eberhardt, provided a staff report requesting approval for a Supplemental Budget Request for $11,33.85, to address immediate cyber security mandates for the Fortuna Police Department.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no comments from the public, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Conley to approve a supplemental budget request for $11,333.85 to fund immediate cyber security needs. AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
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STUDY SESSION
Mobile Home Rent Stabalization
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STAFF REPORT: City Manager, Amy Nilsen, provided a staff report on Mobile Home Rent Stabilization. PUBLIC COMMENT: Cecelia Holland Tif Laf Michelle Bushnell Andrew Hamer Debra - Royal Crest Karen - Lana Craig Andrew Dewitt Jane Lutz Lerona Arnold Ricardo - Stan Iz Annie Leverton Lev Golad KyleUnknown Speaker Don Dyer Katherine Lokers Layne - LonThere being no additional comments from the public, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Conley to direct staff to develop and adopt an urgency ordinance creating a temporary moratorium on rent increases on mobile home spaces in the City of Fortuna. AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson. NOES: None ABSTAIN:
None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
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6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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None
7. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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8. Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Minutes published on 09/11/ 2025 at 3:40 PM
City Manager Amy Nilsen provided a verbal report.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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There being no public comments, Mayor Johnson closed public comments.
9. 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
10. ADJOURN
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Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by, Council Member Conley to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 pm. MOTION CARRIED: 5/0
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