Consent Agenda Item 3b
STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Siana L. Emmons, Human Resources Director/City Clerk THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Administrative Monthly Report for July 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 15 hours for the month of July. 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 July, the Clerk’s Office prepared and published two agendas for Regular City Council Meetings, one agenda for Special City Council Meeting, one agenda for Fortuna Business Improvement District Advisory Committee Meeting, and one agenda for RCRPD Board meeting.
City Council Meetings
Council Meeting Date Agenda Items
July 20, 2026 – Regular Meeting 29
August 3, 2026 – Special Meeting 3
August 3, 2026 – Regular Meeting 6
Totals 38
City Clerk’s Office Key Duties July
Public Records Act Requests 11
General Information Requests 25 – 30 per day, average
Ordinances 3
Resolutions 2
Minutes Prepared 5
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Notary Services Provided 0
Claims for Damages Filed 1
FPPC Filings: 8
Legal/Proof of Publications 9
Notices Posted (Public Hearing, Agenda, Ordinance, etc.) 14 The City Clerk is responsible for organizing the City's 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. As of August 7, 2026, at 5:00 pm, the Nomination Period officially closed. The City received the required paperwork from four qualified candidates; Mike Johnson (Incumbent) for a four-year term, Abe Stevens (Appointed Incumbent) for a four-year term, Tina Christensen (Realtor) for a four-year term, and Carlos Diaz (Appointed Incumbent) for a two-year term. To read their Candidate Statements or obtain copies of any public records regarding the candidates, you can visit the City of Fortuna’s website at www.friendlyfortuna.com or contact the City Clerk at [email protected].
RISK MANAGEMENT / HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Risk Management
The City received one (1) new Worker’s Compensation claim as of July 21, 2026, and one 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 Closed
03/23/2026 Tort Claim Closed
08/10/2026 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
Community
Development
202600014 Special Projects ManagerEngineeringClosed Applicants under review.
Community
Development
202600015 Deputy City Engineer Closed Applicants under
review.
Parks & Rec 202600011 Conference Center
Worker I (Temp/On-Call)
Closed Juan Gonzalez and Ted
Hibbard started on July
27th.
Parks & Rec 202600016 Administrative Assistant
II
Open Recruitment open until
August 12th.
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Police 202600013 Police Officer (Lateral) Closed Applicants under review.
Police 202600008 Dispatcher I Closed Candidate in preemployment.
Public Works 202600010 Utility Worker II/III Closed Ryan McDonnell promoted on July 27th.
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
Staff continue to obtain quotes from qualified firms to replace the obsolete phone system currently being used by the City. The City’s technical infrastructure and network is complex and will require a unique skill set and knowledge for a successful transition. Currently there are four potential firms working on providing quotes.
City staff continue to work collaboratively with Nylex to meet the City’s ongoing technical needs.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2036:
This action supports the following area(s) of your City Council’s Strategic Plan 2026-2036.
CORE VALUES:
Committed Service: Recognition that staff put care into their hard work to provide vital and efficient services, are appreciated by the community, and deserve support.
PRIORITIES:
Priority 2: Our People – Staff Retention, Pay & Succession RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Motion to Receive Administrative Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.