Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
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• The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.
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
2. 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.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Community Health Assessment in Fortuna presented by Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Public Health Branch a.
3. 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.
City Council Minutes – March 2, 2026 (Regular Meeting) & March 2, 2026 (Special Meeting)
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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
Approve Submitting a Grant Application to the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Loan and Grant Assistance Program Application for Police Vehicles
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Receive the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports and Direct Staff to Submit Reports to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor's Office of Planning and Research
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Approve Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement with the Redwood Region Economic Development Commission
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Ratify the Fortuna Fire Protection District’s Ordinance No. 2025/2026-1 Adopting the 2025 California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9, Based on the 2024 International Fire Code, Resolution 2026-06
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m. Approve a Facility Use Agreement with Humboldt Fastpitch Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Eel River Valley Official's Association
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4. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption of a Zoning Map Amendment for Assessor’s Parcel Number 040-172-009 from Retail Commercial to Commercial Thoroughfare, and Find the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, Ordinance 2026-783
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Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Fortuna Union High School District for Shared Use of Facilities and Authorize the City Manager to Execute
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Receive and File the Fortuna Business Improvement District's Annual Report and By-Law Amendments
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5. Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Agenda published on 03/12/ 2026 at 3:37 PM
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. 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
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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.
8. 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.
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