Consent Agenda Item 4b
STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: June 15, 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 for May 2026 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 was 0.10 hours for the month of April and 0.10 hours for the month of May. Project support for these months included public records request review, ordinance review, contract review, personnel inquiries, and various email and telephone calls.
CITY CLERK DIVISION
For the month of May, the Clerk’s Office prepared and published three agendas for Regular City Council Meetings, one agendas for Special City Council Meetings, and one agenda and one Cancellation Notice for RCRPD Commission meeting.
City Council Meetings
Council Meeting Date Agenda Items
May 4, 2026 – Special Budget Workshop 7
May 4, 2026 – Regular Meeting 1
May 18, 2026 – Regular Meeting 17
June 1, 2026 – Regular Meeting 13
Totals 38
City Clerk’s Office Key Duties May
Public Records Act Requests 7
General Information Requests 25 – 30 per day, average
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Ordinances 1
Resolutions 7
Minutes Prepared 6
Notary Services Provided 0
Claims for Damages Filed 0
FPPC Filings: 0
Legal/Proof of Publications 1
Notices Posted (Public Hearing, Agenda, Ordinance, etc.) 8 The City Clerk is responsible for organizing the City's side of the election process, making sure all legal requirements are met, candidates can qualify for the ballot, voters receive accurate information, and the election results are properly recorded and certified. In preparation for the upcoming General Election on November 3, 2026, Clerk staff will be meeting with the Humboldt County Office of Elections for an informational meeting to discuss the details of candidate filing and best practices, common candidate questions and consolidation of the election. In addition, Clerk staff have been busy publishing required notices and preparing for the nomination period.
This year, there are four Council Seats up for election. One seat has a two- year term and three have four-year terms. If there are any members of the public interested in running for City Council, the dates for filing nomination papers will be July 13, 2026, through August 7, 2026. To meet with the Clerk or Deputy Clerk for more information, please contact the Clerk’s Office directly at 707- 725-1409 or email [email protected].
RISK MANAGEMENT / HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Risk Management
There were no (0) new Worker’s Compensation claims as of June 15, 2026, and no new tort claims. 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
Risk staff attended the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority’s (CIRA) Executive Committee and Board of Directors meeting on May 13 & 14 for their regularly scheduled meetings to review and act on key financial, governance, coverage, prospective membership, and program matters.
In conjunction, former Board President John Gillison, Gillison & Associates, facilitated CIRA’s Strategic Planning Session, where members collaboratively identified several key priorities and goals for the organization’s future, including governance and membership growth, advocacy efforts, peer networking and knowledge sharing, member education, and the development of a structured Risk Management Academy. Some of the strategic goals outlined included membership Consent Agenda Item 4b
size and governance, Tort and Worker’s Compensation Reform, networking and knowledge sharing, City Council and staff education, and increasing risk management training for members.
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 Closed
Police 202600013 Police Officer
(Lateral)
Open Updated Job
Description.
Police 202300074 Police Officer Trainee Closed 2 Candidates in preemployment.
Talen Lewis started on
May 18th.
Police 202600008 Dispatcher I Open Candidate in preemployment.
Parks & Rec 202600011 Conference Center
Worker I (Temp)
Open Recruitment open until
June 21st.
Parks & Rec 20260006 Recreation Leader Closed 3 positions filled.
Public Works 202600010 Utility Worker II/III Open Recruitment open until June 22nd.
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.