Consent Agenda Item 4b
STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: May 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Siana L. Emmons, Human Resources Director/City Clerk THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Administrative Department Monthly Report
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 for the month of April will be reported on the May staff report.
CITY CLERK DIVISION
For the month of April, the Clerk’s Office prepared and published one agenda and one Cancellation Notice for Regular City Council Meetings, four agendas for Special City Council Meetings, one agenda for FBID, and one Cancellation Notice for RCRPD Commission meeting.
City Council Meetings
Council Meeting Date Agenda Items
April 6, 2026 Regular Meeting - CANCELLED 0
April 6, 2026 Special Meeting – 5pm 13
April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting 13
April 20, 2026 Special Meeting – 5pm 3
April 27, 2026 Special Budget Workshop 1
April 30, 2026 Special Meeting 2
Totals 32
City Clerk’s Office Key Duties April
Public Records Act Requests 4
General Information Requests 25 – 30 per day, average
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Ordinances 1
Resolutions 4
Minutes Prepared 7
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 The 2026 California Municipal Clerk’s Association’s (CMCA) Annual Conference took place from April 28–May 1, 2026, in Anaheim, California. Clerk staff attended and participated in training focused on the theme "Empower" to enhance leadership and municipal service. The event brought together approximately 250–300 professionals for education, networking, and industry awards. The main focus of the conference was empowering municipal clerks, strengthening communities, and exploring new technological trends. The program featured sessions on leadership, service delivery, and professional development including several networking opportunities. The conference, which started on April 29th (pre-conference, April 27-28), featured sessions aimed at early to mid-career and seasoned professionals from cities, counties, and special districts
RISK MANAGEMENT / HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Risk Management
There were two (0) new Worker’s Compensation claims as of April 13, 2026, and one (1) new tort claim. City staff continue to work closely with LWP for Worker’s Compensation and George Hills, the City’s third-party claims administrator, to bring claims to settlement or closure.
Date of Claim Type of Claim Status
03/03/2026 Tort Claim In Progress
03/23/2026 Tort Claim In Progress
Human Resources
Human Resources staff continue to administer recruitments for non-general fund full-time positions, police officer and sergeant and part-time recreation positions, as needed.
Current Recruitments:
Department Requisition Recruitment Status Notes
Police 202300053 Police Officer Open Continuous
Police 202300074 Police Officer Trainee Open Continuous Police 202600008 Dispatcher I Open Closes May 3, 2026
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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 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)
If any members of the public are interested in the latest City news or City alerts, please visit the City of Fortuna website www.friendlyfortuna.com
Computer/Network
City 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.