Special Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
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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. 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.
2. Contact: Siana L. Emmons ([email protected] 7077251409) | Agenda published on 10/20/2025 at 2:08 PM
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
By Council Council consensus, Business Item 5b. was acted on first in order of business.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
one case.
a.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: one case. Facts and circumstances involve allegations from California River Watch that the city violated certain environmental laws and regulations.
b.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Manager, pursuant Section 54957of the California Government Code. c.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Agency designated
representatives: Amy Nilsen, City Manager Employee organization: Fortuna Police Employees Association, pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the Government Code.
d.
3. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT OUT
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
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Authorize a Supplemental Budget Appropriation of $136,000 for the Secondary Clarifier Project, Authorize the City Manager to award a Contract to FD Thomas as an Emergency Procurement and Establish a Maximum Project Amount of $335,931
a.
5. 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.
6.