Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
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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
• Acting City Manager Aaron Felmlee
• Deputy City Clerk Buffy Gray
1. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
a. Constitution Week 2026 Proclamation
b. Presentation by Vero Fiber
2. 3. 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.
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. a. City Council Minutes – August 17, 2026 (Regular Meeting) b. Report of Disbursements
c. Parks Commission Bylaws Amendment
4. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 2026-788, Adding Chapter 5.30 to the Fortuna Municipal Code Regulating Massage Establishments a.
Authorization to Submit a Proposal to Establish a NorCal SBDC Neighborhood Branch Serving Fortuna and the Greater Eel River Valley b.
c. Hiring Freeze Exception – Finance Office Supervisor
5. 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
c.
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. Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Agenda published on 09/03/ 2026 at 4:04 PM
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.
9. In Recognition of
Constitution Week
September 17 - 23, 2026
WHEREAS, The Constitution of the United States of America, the guardian of our liberties, embodies the principals of limited government in a Republic dedicated to rule by law; and
WHEREAS, September 17, 2026 marks the two hundred thirty-ninth anniversary of the framing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary, and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and
WHEREAS, public law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as constitution week;
NOW THEREFORE, I Mayor Mike Johnson, on behalf of the City Council of the City of Fortuna, do hereby proclaim September 17 through 23, 2026 to be Constitution Week in the City of Fortuna and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787.
SIGNED this 8
th day of September 2026, at the City of Fortuna, in the State of California, and in witness thereof, the seal of Fortuna.
Mike Johnson,
Mayor, City of Fortuna
Meeting Agenda
Minutes
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
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• The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Minutes:
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: Council Member Conley - Absent, Council Member Diaz - Present, Council Member Stevens - Present, Mayor Pro Tem Trent - Present, Mayor Johnson - Present
1. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Minutes:
Katey Garrison, John Sapper There being no additional public comments, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:
PUBLIC COMMENT: Matt Eberhardt. There being no additional public comments, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Diaz moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trent, to approve the consent calendar. Voice vote. AYES: Council Members Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Conley MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
a. City Council Minutes – August 3, 2026 (Special Meeting), August 3, 2026
3. (Regular Meeting)
b. Administrative Monthly Report
c. Community Development Monthly Report
d. Finance Monthly Report
e. Parks & Recreation Monthly Report
f. Police Monthly Report
g. Public Works Monthly Report
h. Report of Disbursements
Declaration of Surplus Personal Property and Authorization to Dispose of Surplus Personal Property; Resolution 2026-30
i.
Designate the City’s Voting Delegates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference & Expo
j.
Authorize the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Serviam by Wright LLP for On-Call Administrative Hearing Officer Services k.
Approve a Joint Letter of Support with the Cities of Arcata and Rio Dell for Draft Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designations within Humboldt County l.
STUDY SESSION
Measure D – Fortuna Essential Services Funding Measure
Minutes:
City Manager Amy Nilsen provided a presentation on the Measure D tax measure.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Orval Garrison, Matt Eberhardt. There being no additional public comments, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section. a.
4. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
River Lodge Operations and Management Request for Proposals – Review of Proposals and Recommendation for Operator Selection
Minutes:
City Manager Amy Nilsen provided a staff on the selection of proposals for the operation and management of the River Lodge.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Lon Winburn, Julie Winburn, Meredith Matthews, Cody Hurst, Felicia Thomsson, Becky Giacomini, Mavis Amen, Kathy Lovall, Jennifer Scales, Ray Lovall, Sue Long, Clint Duey, Tina Christensen, John Egan, Michelle Bushnell, Karen Costanen. There being no additional public comments, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz, to select the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce as the preferred operator for the River Lodge, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a lease and operating agreement, subject to final City Council approval. Roll Call vote.
AYES: Council Members Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Conley MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
a.
5. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Minutes:
6. Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) City Manager Amy Nilsen provided a verbal report.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Minutes:
None.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
a. Council Member Kyle Conley
b. Council Member Carlos Diaz
c. Council Member Abe Stevens
d. Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
e. Mayor Mike Johnson
8. ADJOURN
Minutes:
Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 pm. MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
9. Consent Agenda Item 3b
STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Report of Disbursements
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive staff report of disbursements that were processed for the City of Fortuna and the Successor Agency (Fortuna Redevelopment Agency) if applicable, as an informational item only.
REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS:
Disbursement was processed as follows:
August 18, 2026 $475,217.60
August 25, 2026 $149,484.14
September 2, 2026 $122,331.32
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Informational Item. Receive report by Consent Agenda vote.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Disbursements Detail Report for August 18, 2026
• Disbursements Detail Report for August 25, 2026
• Disbursements Detail Report for September 2, 2026
Amount
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85617 08/18/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526548435 Parks/Rink Linen Service 105.3 85618 08/18/2026 MITCHELL LAW FIRM, THE 12004 City Attorney Services FY 26/27 2775 85617 08/18/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526529695 Papertowels - Special Events 293.15 85617 08/18/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526532117 River Lodge Linen Service 39.11 85617 08/18/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526508451 Parks/Rink Linen Service 110.04 85617 08/18/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526528831 Toilet Paper - Special Events 156.87 85617 08/18/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526508440 Corp Yard Linen Service 62.84 85617 08/18/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526508441 Wastewater Linen Service 85.82 85616 08/18/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119791 Aggregate Base 199.29 85617 08/18/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526508440 Corp Yard Linen Service 122.72 85616 08/18/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119789 Aggregate Base 181.33 85616 08/18/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119790 Clean Concrete Disposal 13.47 85616 08/18/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119787 Asphalt Concrete 1318.69 85616 08/18/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119788 Concrete 347.12 85614 08/18/2026 MATTHEWS PAINTS 197906 Paint Supplies - WWTP 178.59 85615 08/18/2026 MENDES SUPPLY INC M298267 Mops - Parks 52.83 85613 08/18/2026 KIMBALL-MIDWEST 104718687 Cable Ties/Cleaner - WWTP 274.86 85613 08/18/2026 KIMBALL-MIDWEST 104724278 Screws/Washers/Nuts - WWTP 431.29 85611 08/18/2026 JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC W8Y10900-046 NPDES Compliance Engineering 257295.8 85612 08/18/2026 KEENAN SUPPLY CO S015205080 Gate Valve - Utilities 679.87 85609 08/18/2026 HUMBOLDT LODGING ALLIANCE 081726 4th Quarter End 6.30.26 HTA Assesssment -363.71 85610 08/18/2026 INFINITE CONSULTING SERVICES 14239 Telephone System Maintenance - PD 262.5 85608 08/18/2026 HORIZON BUSINESS PRODUCTS 302575 Pens/Highlighters - CDD 36.53 85609 08/18/2026 HUMBOLDT LODGING ALLIANCE 081726 4th Quarter End 6.30.26 HTA Assesssment 36370.66 85606 08/18/2026 GRAINGER 9037476729 Supplies - WWTP 486.1 85607 08/18/2026 HACH COMPANY 15102798 Sensor Caps - Lab 520.07 85605 08/18/2026 GHD INC 380-0096181 Well 5B System Tie-in Design/Upgrade 930.5 85606 08/18/2026 GRAINGER 9030663620 Gas Air Compressor - WWTP 2186.62 85604 08/18/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1018767 Equipment Fuel 37.93 85605 08/18/2026 GHD INC 380-0096178 Kenmar Interchange PS&E 94477.09 85602 08/18/2026 FORTUNA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 081726 4th Quarter TOT End 6.30.26 Allocation 18902.9 85603 08/18/2026 FORTUNA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 020226 Park Deposit Refund 250 85601 08/18/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411719 Supplies - WWTP 431.5 85601 08/18/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411730 Paint Supplies - WWTP 30.63 85601 08/18/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411645 Push Broom - Utilities 41.6 85601 08/18/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411699 Lithium Batteries - General Services 19.7 85599 08/18/2026 D&H WATER SYSTEMS 12026-1455 Detergent Additives - WWTP 147.83 85600 08/18/2026 EEL RIVER VALLEY OFFICALS 08102026 Coed Softball Services 6070 85597 08/18/2026 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC 71806 Legal Services - PD 79 85598 08/18/2026 CSG CONSULTANTS 67339 Franchise Agreement Negotiation Services 945 85596 08/18/2026 BEAR RIVER BAND OF ROHNERVILLE 080426 July Gym Memberships 20 85596 08/18/2026 BEAR RIVER BAND OF ROHNERVILLE 080426 July Gym Memberships 20 85595 08/18/2026 AT&T MOBILITY - CC GQQ072026 July Cellular Data Service 25.94 85596 08/18/2026 BEAR RIVER BAND OF ROHNERVILLE 080426 July Gym Memberships 20 85595 08/18/2026 AT&T MOBILITY - CC GQQ072026 July Cellular Data Service 51.5 85595 08/18/2026 AT&T MOBILITY - CC GQQ072026 July Cellular Data Service 46.31 85595 08/18/2026 AT&T MOBILITY - CC GQQ072026 July Cellular Data Service 3 85595 08/18/2026 AT&T MOBILITY - CC GQQ072026 July Cellular Data Service 369.5 85593 08/18/2026 ASAP LOCK & KEY 38463 Key Copies - Utilities 23 85594 08/18/2026 AT&T 5025 08260893 23484108935031 31.76 85591 08/18/2026 ACCUSOURCEHR 108333 Pre-employment Background Service 148.96 85592 08/18/2026 ANDERSEN, ALIVIA 042826 Monday Club Deposit Refund 250 85590 08/18/2026 ACCESS HUMBOLDT 3399 Council Televised Meetings FY 26/27 105.35 85590 08/18/2026 ACCESS HUMBOLDT 3400 Planning Comm Televised Meetings FY 26/27 96.6 Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 8/18/2026 - 8/18/2026
Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount
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85640 08/18/2026 WOODS PEST CONTROL 1399374 City Hall Pest Service FY 26/27 90 Grand Total: 475217.6
85638 08/18/2026 USABLUEBOOK INV01116478 Acetate Buffer Solution - WWTP 557.07 85639 08/18/2026 WILDWOOD SAW 42216 Stihl Oil Mix - Streets 50.36 85637 08/18/2026 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 588726323 Printer Leases FY 26/27 253.75 85638 08/18/2026 USABLUEBOOK INV01111804 Marking Flags/Gaskets - Utilities 112.29 85637 08/18/2026 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 588726323 Printer Leases FY 26/27 831.73 85637 08/18/2026 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 588726323 Printer Leases FY 26/27 324.23 85636 08/18/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES INVW5353676 Print Services FY 26/27 166.61 85636 08/18/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES INVW5353676 Print Services FY 26/27 166.61 85636 08/18/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES INVW5353676 Print Services FY 26/27 99.97 85636 08/18/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES INVW5353676 Print Services FY 26/27 44.43 85636 08/18/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES INVW5353676 Print Services FY 26/27 22.22 85636 08/18/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES INVW5353676 Print Services FY 26/27 44.43 85636 08/18/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES INVW5353676 Print Services FY 26/27 311.01 85636 08/18/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES INVW5353676 Print Services FY 26/27 77.75 85635 08/18/2026 THOMAS & ASSOCIATES 35475 Impeller/Seals/Rings/Gaskets - WWTP 7287.09 85636 08/18/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES INVW5353676 Print Services FY 26/27 177.72 85633 08/18/2026 SWARCO MCCAIN INC INV0295646 Traffic Cabinet Hardware/Relay Replacement Parts 10561.52 85634 08/18/2026 THE PEOPLE OF NEW DIRECTIONS 4389 Encampment Clean-up Services 425 85631 08/18/2026 SHAPE INC 70735B57510 Pump Repair Parts - WWTP 5645.81 85632 08/18/2026 SPORT & CYCLE 233209 Softballs/Scorebooks - Recreation 223.31 85629 08/18/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 795520 Debris Disposal 128 85630 08/18/2026 RIZZO, JOEL 072926 Per Diem 8.31 - 9.1 (Wastewater 3 Exam) 89 85628 08/18/2026 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 7N89803 Facility Light Bulbs - CH/PD/General Services 69.19 85628 08/18/2026 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 7N89803 Facility Light Bulbs - CH/PD/General Services 69.19 85627 08/18/2026 PLANWEST PARTNERS INC 26-193-02HE Housing Element Update 5771.25 85628 08/18/2026 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 7N89803 Facility Light Bulbs - CH/PD/General Services 69.19 85626 08/18/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 07261200 81934311200 95.6 85627 08/18/2026 PLANWEST PARTNERS INC 26-193-01HE Housing Element Update 9011.66 85624 08/18/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 395659 Wheel Bearings - General Services 95.77 85625 08/18/2026 PACIFIC ECORISK 21524 Lab Testing 923.95 85624 08/18/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 395613 Coin Battery - General Services 14.22 85624 08/18/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 395645 Oil Seals - General Services 25.1 85624 08/18/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 394797 Credit Core Return -76.65 85624 08/18/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 395473 Silglyde - General Services 22.55 85624 08/18/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 394590 Brake Rotors - General Services 800.58 85624 08/18/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 394679 Grease - Utilities 119.18 85623 08/18/2026 OPTIMUM AUG26MC Monday Club WiFi Service FY 26/27 126.43 85624 08/18/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 394573 Starter/Brake Pads/Air Filter - General Services 321.88 85622 08/18/2026 NYLEX.NET 17617 Nework Support/Set-up - Ftna Rodeo Assoc 1400 85622 08/18/2026 NYLEX.NET 17618 Onboarding Laptop Set-up 262.5 85621 08/18/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026150946 Public Notice - Building Code Ordinance 90 85621 08/18/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026151734 Parks Admin Assistant Recruitment Advertising 118 85619 08/18/2026 MOORE, MATTHEW 072826 Per Diem 8.31 - 9.4 (Firearms Instructor) 373 85620 08/18/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 103539 Axle Nut Socket - General Services 26.73 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/18/2026 - 8/18/2026 Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 160-6035-5800Personnel Services 148.96
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160-2221 Monday Club Deposits 250
160-5565-5800Janitorial Supplies 39.11
160-5705-5800Equipment Maintenance 44.43
120-5705-3000Equipment Maintenance 99.97
120-6205-3000Cell Phones 51.5
140-5500-9120Department Supplies 10561.5
100-7616-1000Televised Meetings 105.35
100-7616-3200Televised Meetings 96.6
101-6025-2000Professional Services 425
100-6801-1800Chamber TOT 18902.9
100-7000-2000Travel, Conferences & Training 373
100-7200-5400Sports Leagues 6293.31
100-6205-2000Cell Phones 3
100-6210-2000Internet Service 369.5
100-6225-1400Codification Misc 90
100-6020-2000Legal Services 79
100-6025-3200Professional Services 14782.9
100-6035-5400Personnel Services 118
100-5740-4100Building Repair and Maintenance 69.19
100-5775-5400Network Support 1400
100-6020-1300Legal Services 2775
100-5715-4100Vehicle Repairs 1230.18
100-5740-1500Building Repair and Maintenance 159.19
100-5740-2000Building Repair and Maintenance 69.19
100-5705-3200Equipment Maintenance 77.75
100-5705-4000Equipment Maintenance 22.22
100-5705-5450Equipment Maintenance 298.18
100-5570-5450Special Events 450.02
100-5705-1500Equipment Maintenance 1009.45
100-5705-2000Equipment Maintenance 897.74
100-5500-4100Department Supplies 142.42
100-5505-5450Vehicle Fuel & Oil 37.93
100-5565-5450Janitorial Supplies 268.17
100-4061 Humboldt Tourism Assessment -363.71
100-5265-1150Miscellaneous Benefits 20
100-5500-3200Department Supplies 36.53
100-1680 Distributed Office Supplies 262.5
100-2040 Humboldt Tourism Assessment 36370.7
100-2220 Refundable Park Deposits 250
550 - Wastewater Fund 18874.7
560 - Wastewater Capital Fund 257296
Grand Total: 475218
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
210 - Solid Waste Fund 945
270 - STIP/TEA Fund 94477.1
280 - Gas Tax Fund 476.19
500 - Water Fund 3596.84
510 - Water Capital Fund 930.5
101 - Transaction and Use Tax Fund 425
120 - Development & Building Fund 151.47
140 - Citywide Traffic Impact Fund 10561.5
160 - Riverlodge Fund 608.93
200 - Storm Drainage Fund 178.36
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/18/2026 - 8/18/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 86696.2
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 475218
Grand Total: 475218
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550-7000-6600Travel, Conferences & Training 89
560-6005-0171Engineering Services 257296
Grand Total: 475218
Project Account Summary
550-5900-6600Tools & Small Equipment 2186.62
550-6045-6600Laboratory Services 923.95
550-6205-6700Cell Phones 25.94
550-5557-6600Lab Supplies 520.07
550-5705-6700Equipment Maintenance 166.61
550-5720-6600Equipment Repair 12932.9
510-6005-9066Engineering Services 930.5
550-5500-6500Department Supplies 112.29
550-5500-6600Department Supplies 1917.33
500-5715-6100Vehicle Repairs 119.18
500-6200-6100Telephone 31.76
500-6205-6300Cell Phones 46.31
500-5520-6100Base Materials 380.62
500-5525-6100Asphalt 1318.69
500-5705-6300Equipment Maintenance 166.61
500-5265-6100Miscellaneous Benefits 20
500-5500-6000Department Supplies 706.36
500-5500-6100Department Supplies 807.31
280-5265-4200Miscellaneous Benefits 20
280-5726-4200Street Light Maintenance 360.59
280-6505-4200Utility - General & Electric 95.6
200-6618-4310SWMP Implementation 128
210-6025-5300Professional Services 945
270-6005-9978Engineering Services 94477.1
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
160-6210-5700Internet Service 126.43
200-5500-4300Department Supplies 50.36
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/18/2026 - 8/18/2026 Account Summary
Amount
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85660 08/25/2026 MITCHELL 1 M1-01634544 Teamwork Software FY 26/27 71.25 85660 08/25/2026 MITCHELL 1 M1-01634544 Teamwork Software FY 26/27 71.25 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526590097 Police Mat Cleaning Service FY 26/27 59.36 85660 08/25/2026 MITCHELL 1 M1-01634544 Teamwork Software FY 26/27 71.25 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526570068 Trash Can Liners - River Lodge 97.61 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526571578 River Lodge Linen Service 39.11 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526548425 Wastewater Linen Service 100.71 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526553742 Paper Towels - WWTP 110.03 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526548424 Corp Yard Linen Service 229.12 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526548424 Corp Yard Linen Service 77.57 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526542389 Urinal Screens - CH/PD/Parks/PW 14.51 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526542389 Urinal Screens - CH/PD/Parks/PW 14.51 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526542389 Urinal Screens - CH/PD/Parks/PW 58.04 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526542389 Urinal Screens - CH/PD/Parks/PW 29.01 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526529658 Paper Towels - CH/PD/Parks/MC/PW 24.43 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526542389 Urinal Screens - CH/PD/Parks/PW 58.04 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526529658 Paper Towels - CH/PD/Parks/MC/PW 48.86 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526529658 Paper Towels - CH/PD/Parks/MC/PW 24.43 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526529658 Paper Towels - CH/PD/Parks/MC/PW 97.72 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526529658 Paper Towels - CH/PD/Parks/MC/PW 97.72 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526528853 TP/Trash Bags - CH/PD/Parks/Library/MC/PW 27.1 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526529658 Paper Towels - CH/PD/Parks/MC/PW 195.43 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526528853 TP/Trash Bags - CH/PD/Parks/Library/MC/PW 151.48 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526528853 TP/Trash Bags - CH/PD/Parks/Library/MC/PW 27.1 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526528853 TP/Trash Bags - CH/PD/Parks/Library/MC/PW 248.78 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526528853 TP/Trash Bags - CH/PD/Parks/Library/MC/PW 189.2 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526528853 TP/Trash Bags - CH/PD/Parks/Library/MC/PW 37.71 85659 08/25/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526528853 TP/Trash Bags - CH/PD/Parks/Library/MC/PW 194.59 85657 08/25/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119837 Recycled Aggregate Base 185.06 85658 08/25/2026 MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC 189826 Lab Testing 476 85655 08/25/2026 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC ARCATA INC IN57420 US Motor Stationary Rachet/Ball Ring - WWTP 838.29 85656 08/25/2026 MCKAY'S COLLISON REPAIR 10422 Steering Column Repair - General Services 198.47 85654 08/25/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1247238 Vet Services 30 85654 08/25/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1248197 Vet Services 15 85654 08/25/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1245582 Vet Services 177.35 85654 08/25/2026 HUMBOLDT VETERINARY MEDICAL GRP 1246811 Vet Services 72.2 85652 08/25/2026 H&S ENERGY GROUP HCL-069310-26 Car Wash Service - PD 35 85653 08/25/2026 HIGHWAY SPECIALTY CO INC 263555 Traffic Paint - Streets 777.5 85651 08/25/2026 GRAINGER 9043027961 Flange Gaskets - WWTP 62.53 85651 08/25/2026 GRAINGER 9046309952 Supression Module/Comp Air - WWTP 243.64 85650 08/25/2026 GHD INC 380-0094202 Mill District Traffic Analysis Service 451.9 85650 08/25/2026 GHD INC 380-0096325 Mill Creek Habitat Connectivity Project 747.65 85648 08/25/2026 FOSTER & FOSTER 43485 GASBS 68 Reporting Service 2100 85649 08/25/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1018895 Equipment Fuel 63.12 85647 08/25/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411998 Trash Bags - WWTP 74.42 85647 08/25/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 412059 Building Maintenance - Museum 16.39 85647 08/25/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411930 Cable Ties - PD 32.83 85647 08/25/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411972 Janitorial Supplies - PD 43.52 85645 08/25/2026 DLT SOLUTIONS, INC 5449435A Engineering Software Annual Renewal 1345.76 85646 08/25/2026 ECOLAB 6361074359 River Lodge Dishmachine Rental FY 26/27 156.91 85643 08/25/2026 CLYDE'S TOWING, INC 29329 Towning Service - PD 250 85644 08/25/2026 CRAIG, BRANDON 081826 Expense Reimbursement - Hotel Stay 239 85641 08/25/2026 AUTOZONE #4142 4142540258 Grease Coupler/Hook & Pick - WWTP 50.42 85642 08/25/2026 BDP INDUSTRIES IN03383 Gravity Belt - WWTP 2003.38 Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 8/25/2026 - 8/25/2026
Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount
Grand Total: 149484.14
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85679 08/25/2026 WINDY POINT FENCE CO CITY26-2 Fencing Replacement - WWTP 6337.5 85680 08/25/2026 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 58192 Speed Signs 61.17 85677 08/25/2026 WENDT CONSTRUCTION 116372 Valve Replacement Projecgt 99028.8 85678 08/25/2026 WILDWOOD SAW 42242 Chainsaw Mix - Uitlities 76.63 85676 08/25/2026 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 678481 Kennel Supplies 45.95 85677 08/25/2026 WENDT CONSTRUCTION 116372 Valve Replacement Projecgt -4951.44 85676 08/25/2026 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 53652 Kennel Supplies 29.51 85676 08/25/2026 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 54453 Kennel Supplies 97.51 85674 08/25/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026400103764 Ammonia - WWTP 5957.9 85675 08/25/2026 THE IDEAL COOPERATIVE 010626 River Lodge Deposit Refund - Event Cancelled 500 85672 08/25/2026 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7685817699 Office Supplies - PD 93.33 85673 08/25/2026 STOEL RIVES LLP 8135237 Riverwatch Lawsuit Services 1309 85671 08/25/2026 SILKE COMMUNICATIONS INV-25002303 Antenna - PD 89.8 85671 08/25/2026 SILKE COMMUNICATIONS INV-25002308 Seatbelt Retractor - PD 246.38 85669 08/25/2026 PLANWEST PARTNERS INC 26-193-02GPU General Plan Update Services 23226.25 85670 08/25/2026 RESERVE ACCOUNT 08202026 Replenish Postage Meter 2000 85667 08/25/2026 PG&E 021126 River Lodge Deposit Refund 500 85668 08/25/2026 PITNEY BOWES 1029946645 Postage Machine Ink 166.31 85666 08/25/2026 PAPE MATERIAL HANDLING 17083137 Fuel Pump/Sealing Washers - Utilities 153.03 85667 08/25/2026 PG&E 021026 Park Deposit Refund 250
85665 08/25/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08265425 14914105425 9.86 85665 08/25/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08266726 44469516726 159.2 85664 08/25/2026 PACE SUPPLY CORP 211684256 Repair Clamps - Utilities 308.33 85665 08/25/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08260847 06162570847 55.67 85663 08/25/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 396758 Ultra Shears - Utilities 20.79 85663 08/25/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 396836 Anitfreeze - Utilities 105.08 85663 08/25/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 396127 Transmission Fluid - General Services 137.87 85663 08/25/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 396145 Tansmission Fluid - General Services 76.6 85663 08/25/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 396040 Red/Blue Loctite - Utilities 34.46 85663 08/25/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 396121 Undercoating - Utilities 10.34 85661 08/25/2026 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 26225-557-A River Lodge Linen Service 10.4 85662 08/25/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026151600 Public Notice - Ordinance 2026-786 (Animals) 80 85660 08/25/2026 MITCHELL 1 M1-01634544 Teamwork Software FY 26/27 71.25 85661 08/25/2026 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 26211-631-A River Lodge Linen Service 34.4 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/25/2026 - 8/25/2026 Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 510-6015-9990General Contracting 99028.8
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500-6505-6000Utility - General & Electric 159.2
500-7015-6000Dues & Subscriptions 71.25
510-2030 Retention Payable -4951.44
500-5715-6100Vehicle Repairs 160.33
500-5720-6100Equipment Repair 153.03
500-5740-6000Building Repair and Maintenance 6337.5
500-5500-6100Department Supplies 472.87
500-5500-6300Department Supplies 66.04
500-5520-6100Base Materials 185.06
280-5500-4200Department Supplies 777.5
280-5722-4200Retroflective Sign Compliance 61.17
350-6025-9123Professional Services 747.65
160-5500-5700Department Supplies 200.34
160-5565-5800Janitorial Supplies 181.52
160-5706-5800Equipment Lease 156.91
100-7455-2800Veterinary Expenses 279.55
120-6005-3100Engineering Services 451.9
160-2222 River Lodge Deposits 1000
100-7015-4000Dues & Subscriptions 1345.76
100-7015-4100Dues & Subscriptions 71.25
100-7400-2800Animal Shelter 15
100-6505-5450Utility - General & Electric 9.86
100-7000-4100Travel, Conferences & Training 239
100-7015-2000Dues & Subscriptions 71.25
100-6025-3200Professional Services 23226.25
100-6305-1400Publication Expense 80
100-6505-2000Utility - General & Electric 55.67
100-5740-5600Building Repair and Maintenance 16.39
100-6025-1400Professional Services 2100
100-6025-2000Professional Services 59.36
100-5700-2000Radio Equipment 89.8
100-5715-2000Vehicle Repairs 531.38
100-5715-4100Vehicle Repairs 412.94
100-5565-1500Janitorial Supplies 448.06
100-5565-2000Janitorial Supplies 448.06
100-5565-5450Janitorial Supplies 315.93
100-5500-4100Department Supplies 229.12
100-5500-5500Department Supplies 37.71
100-5505-5450Vehicle Fuel & Oil 63.12
100-2220 Refundable Park Deposits 250
100-5500-2000Department Supplies 126.16
100-5500-2800Department Supplies 172.97
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-1610 Prepaid Postage 2000
100-1680 Distributed Office Supplies 166.31
350 - Capital Projects Fund 747.65
500 - Water Fund 7605.28
510 - Water Capital Fund 94077.36
550 - Wastewater Fund 11363.61
Grand Total: 149484.1
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 32860.9
120 - Development & Building Fund 451.9
160 - Riverlodge Fund 1538.77
280 - Gas Tax Fund 838.67
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/25/2026 - 8/25/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 149484.1
Grand Total: 149484.1
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550-6045-6600Laboratory Services 476
550-7015-6600Dues & Subscriptions 71.25
Grand Total: 149484.1
Project Account Summary
550-5555-6600Plant Chemicals 5957.9
550-5720-6600Equipment Repair 3085.31
550-6025-6600Professional Services 1309
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
550-5500-6600Department Supplies 398.11
550-5500-6700Department Supplies 66.04
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 8/25/2026 - 8/25/2026 Account Summary
Amount
85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 080126 August Gym Memberships 26 9/2/2026 9:43:19 AM Page 1 of 5
85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 070126 July Gym Memberships 52 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 070126 July Gym Memberships 15.94 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 080126 August Gym Memberships 26 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 070126 July Gym Memberships 26 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 070126 July Gym Memberships 26 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 070126 July Gym Memberships 52 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 070126 July Gym Memberships 26 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 070126 July Gym Memberships 26 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 070126 July Gym Memberships 156 85698 09/02/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1019051 Equipment Fuel 106.02 85699 09/02/2026 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICE 66352004-2026 Annual GFOA Membership Dues 500 85700 09/02/2026 HDL, COREN & CONE SIN066797 25/26 ACFR Stats Reporting Service 795 85698 09/02/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1018933 Equipment Fuel 28.47 85698 09/02/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1018937 Propane - WWTP 29.2 85698 09/02/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1018949 Equipment Fuel 33.02 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 412335 Janitorial Supplies - Parks 37.6 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 412346 Inkzall Markers/Hose Flexogens - WWTP 92.59 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 412370 Trash Bags/Loose Hardware - WWTP 167.17 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 412235 Glass Cleaner/Freshener - CH/PD/PW 2.74 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 412238 Wasp Spray/Liquid Nail - Parks 32.8 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 412321 Electrical Tape/Cutoff Wheel - Utilities 26.1 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 412235 Glass Cleaner/Freshener - CH/PD/PW 6.55 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 412235 Glass Cleaner/Freshener - CH/PD/PW 5.46 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 412235 Glass Cleaner/Freshener - CH/PD/PW 2.74 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 412047 Loose Hardware - General Services 41.52 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 412060 Tarps - General Services 372.28 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 412211 Simple Green/Loose Hardware - WWTP 45.41 85696 09/02/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 64988 Concrete Mix - Utilities 60.62 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 410894 Tape - Utilities 14.43 85697 09/02/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 411484 Files - Utilities 38.3 85694 09/02/2026 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE 083126 Escrow No FHBT-2012601138 - 1320 Riverwalk 10000 85695 09/02/2026 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE 83126 Escrow No FHBT-2012601139 10000 85696 09/02/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 64988 Concrete Mix - Utilities -4.21 85691 09/02/2026 EUREKA OXYGEN CO DM26070130 Cylinder Rental FY 26/27 38.48 85692 09/02/2026 FEDEX 9-422-49122 Lab Shipping Services 192.53 85693 09/02/2026 FHS TRI CLASS REUNION 69 70 71 021325 River Lodge Deposit Refund 250 85691 09/02/2026 EUREKA OXYGEN CO DM26070130 Cylinder Rental FY 26/27 38.5 85691 09/02/2026 EUREKA OXYGEN CO DM26070130 Cylinder Rental FY 26/27 38.48 85691 09/02/2026 EUREKA OXYGEN CO DM26070130 Cylinder Rental FY 26/27 38.48 85689 09/02/2026 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC71805 Legal Services - Land Use 210 85690 09/02/2026 COPPINI, LORI 081825 River Lodge Deposit Refund 250 85691 09/02/2026 EUREKA OXYGEN CO A 724053 4x4 Labels - WWTP 61.04 85687 09/02/2026 BODYWORKS 090126 September Gym Memberships 33.2 85688 09/02/2026 CAMPTON ELECTRIC SUPPLY 2280-1085406 LED Lights - Parks -2.46 85688 09/02/2026 CAMPTON ELECTRIC SUPPLY 2280-1085406 LED Lights - Parks 134.69 85687 09/02/2026 BODYWORKS 090126 September Gym Memberships 40 85687 09/02/2026 BODYWORKS 090126 September Gym Memberships 60 85687 09/02/2026 BODYWORKS 090126 September Gym Memberships 20 85686 09/02/2026 AT&T 9011 25717920 9391084093 32.14
85687 09/02/2026 BODYWORKS 090126 September Gym Memberships 20 85687 09/02/2026 BODYWORKS 090126 September Gym Memberships 40 Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 9/2/2026 - 9/2/2026
Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85685 09/02/2026 ADVANCED SECURITY SYSTEM 791929 Lab Security Service FY 26/27 106.5 85685 09/02/2026 ADVANCED SECURITY SYSTEM 791977 Wells Building Security Service FY 26/27 157.5 Amount
85719 09/02/2026 PITNEY BOWES 3108041124 Postage Machine Lease FY 26/27 92.8 85719 09/02/2026 PITNEY BOWES 3108041124 Postage Machine Lease FY 26/27 46.4 9/2/2026 9:43:19 AM Page 2 of 5
85719 09/02/2026 PITNEY BOWES 3108041124 Postage Machine Lease FY 26/27 139.19 85719 09/02/2026 PITNEY BOWES 3108041124 Postage Machine Lease FY 26/27 92.8 85719 09/02/2026 PITNEY BOWES 3108041124 Postage Machine Lease FY 26/27 46.4 85717 09/02/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08263473 69711643473 263.45 85718 09/02/2026 PAPE MATERIAL HANDLING 17025910 Equipment Repair Parts - General Services 1656.64 85719 09/02/2026 PITNEY BOWES 3108041124 Postage Machine Lease FY 26/27 46.4 85717 09/02/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08260845 46580260845 32788.36 85717 09/02/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08260845 46580260845 1594.36 85717 09/02/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08260845 46580260845 369.41 85717 09/02/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08260845 46580260845 331.67 85717 09/02/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08260845 46580260845 185.53 85717 09/02/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08260845 46580260845 3991.65 85717 09/02/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08260845 46580260845 2216.47 85717 09/02/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08260845 46580260845 280.11 85717 09/02/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 08260845 46580260845 2889.42 85716 09/02/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 397398 Fuel Cleaner - PD 148.83 85716 09/02/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 397554 Brake Rotors - General Services 350.4 85716 09/02/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 398445 Oil Additive/O'Reilly Def - PD 88.43 85715 09/02/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6742 Parcel Map - Olea 285 85715 09/02/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6743 Gulliksen Sub Phase 4 & 5 855 85716 09/02/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 397392 O'Reilly Def - Utilities 40.73 85714 09/02/2026 NYLEX.NET 17653 Nework Support Services FY 26/27 822.65 85715 09/02/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6739 Lot Line Adjustment - Trent 1282.5 85715 09/02/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6741 Parcel Map - Meyers 285 85714 09/02/2026 NYLEX.NET 17653 Nework Support Services FY 26/27 365.62 85714 09/02/2026 NYLEX.NET 17653 Nework Support Services FY 26/27 91.41 85714 09/02/2026 NYLEX.NET 17653 Nework Support Services FY 26/27 685.54 85714 09/02/2026 NYLEX.NET 17653 Nework Support Services FY 26/27 548.43 85714 09/02/2026 NYLEX.NET 17653 Nework Support Services FY 26/27 2471.43 85714 09/02/2026 NYLEX.NET 17653 Nework Support Services FY 26/27 319.92 85711 09/02/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526612697 River Lodge Linen Service 39.11 85712 09/02/2026 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 26332-982-A River Lodge Linen Service 30 85713 09/02/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026151864 Public Notice - Building Code Adoption 80 85711 09/02/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526590098 Parks/Rink Linen Service 112.28 85711 09/02/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526593637 Paper Towels/Toilet Paper - Parks 450.02 85711 09/02/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526610367 Paper Towels - Parks 488.59 85711 09/02/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526590087 Corp Yard Linen Service 88.71 85711 09/02/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526590087 Corp Yard Linen Service 60.99 85711 09/02/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526590088 Wastewater Linen Service 85.82 85710 09/02/2026 MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC 189274 Lab Testing 65 85710 09/02/2026 MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC 190154 Lab Testing 60 85710 09/02/2026 MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC 190164 Lab Testing 65 85708 09/02/2026 MCKAY, JODI 080426 Refund Livescan Overpayment 54 85709 09/02/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119243 Aggregate Base/Sand/Cold Mix 1257.78 85709 09/02/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119276 Credit Concrete Disposal Fee -20.37 85706 09/02/2026 JAM SERVICES INC 205742 ADA Pushbutton Replacement - Streets 208.27 85707 09/02/2026 KEMP, TARA 092425 River Lodge Deposit Refund 250 85707 09/02/2026 KEMP, TARA 092425 River Lodge Deposit Refund 45 85703 09/02/2026 HIGHWAY SPECIALTY CO INC 263608 Unistruts - Streets 72.77 85704 09/02/2026 HUMBOLDT HUMANE 2455952 Spay/Neuter Services 360 85705 09/02/2026 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC ARCATA INC IN57469 Pump Frame/Motor - WWTP 2871.97 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 080126 August Gym Memberships 52 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 080126 August Gym Memberships 26 85702 09/02/2026 HELIX LABORATORIES INC 91954 Alka Mag Supply FY 26/27 8654.17 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 080126 August Gym Memberships 26 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 080126 August Gym Memberships 26 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 080126 August Gym Memberships 52 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 9/2/2026 - 9/2/2026 Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85701 09/02/2026 HEALTHSPORT 080126 August Gym Memberships 154.33 Amount
85731 09/02/2026 WILDWOOD SAW 42260 Mower Blades - Parks 166.4 Grand Total: 122331.32
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85730 09/02/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-014686 Fuel 1999.52 85730 09/02/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-014686 Fuel 862.62 85731 09/02/2026 WILDWOOD SAW 42123 Stihl Connector/Sleeve - General Services 10.93 85730 09/02/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-014686 Fuel 657.79 85730 09/02/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-014686 Fuel 972.64 85730 09/02/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-014686 Fuel 3897.02 85730 09/02/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-014686 Fuel 91.03 85730 09/02/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-014686 Fuel 63.09 85730 09/02/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-014686 Fuel 1797.07 85729 09/02/2026 VALENCIA, SERGIO 083126 Claim for Damages Payment 723.89 85730 09/02/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-014686 Fuel 69.59 85730 09/02/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-014686 Fuel 5422.19 85726 09/02/2026 SWRCB 082726 Water Grade 3 Cert - J Johnson 90 85727 09/02/2026 T-MOBILE USA INC L208070020 Search Warrant Fee 50 85728 09/02/2026 TREE TACTICS INV990 Tree Removal - Barney Street 2000 85723 09/02/2026 ROCHA'S AUTOMOTIVE INC 48799 Vehicle Repair - PD 716.56 85724 09/02/2026 SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT AA 121224 River Lodge Deposit Refund 200 85725 09/02/2026 SRPSTC 27-105 ARC PSC Internal Affairs Training - D Palmer 67 85722 09/02/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 114479 20 Yard Debris Box - Special Events 917.56 85722 09/02/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 114480 20 Yard Dumpster - Special Events 1088.5 85723 09/02/2026 ROCHA'S AUTOMOTIVE INC 48695 Vehicle Repair - PD 175 85722 09/02/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 114476 20 Yard Debris Box - Special Events 1064.08 85722 09/02/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 114477 4 Yard Covered Bin - Special Events 264.37 85722 09/02/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 114478 4 Yard Covered Bin - Special Events 241.12 85721 09/02/2026 QUENCH USA INC INV11389894 Public Works Water System Service FY 26/27 28.47 85722 09/02/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 114474 4 Yard Covered Bin - Special Events 202.08 85722 09/02/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 114475 4 Yard Covered Bin - Special Events 206.31 85721 09/02/2026 QUENCH USA INC INV11389893 Parks Water System Service FY 26/27 42.71 85721 09/02/2026 QUENCH USA INC INV11389894 Public Works Water System Service FY 26/27 28.48 85721 09/02/2026 QUENCH USA INC INV11389894 Public Works Water System Service FY 26/27 28.47 85719 09/02/2026 PITNEY BOWES 3108041124 Postage Machine Lease FY 26/27 185.59 85720 09/02/2026 POSTMASTER 090126 Utility Billing Postage 8.31.26 855.32 85720 09/02/2026 POSTMASTER 090126 Utility Billing Postage 8.31.26 855.32 Payment Number Payment DateVendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85719 09/02/2026 PITNEY BOWES 3108041124 Postage Machine Lease FY 26/27 92.8 85719 09/02/2026 PITNEY BOWES 3108041124 Postage Machine Lease FY 26/27 185.58 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 9/2/2026 - 9/2/2026 100-6200-2000Telephone 32.14
100-6225-1400Codification Misc 80
100-6360-1600Claims/Settlement 723.89
100-6505-2000Utility - General & Electric 263.45
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100-5775-4000Network Support 319.92
100-5775-5400Network Support 365.62
100-6020-1400Legal Services 210
100-6025-1200Professional Services 795
100-6025-2000Professional Services 50
100-6025-3200Professional Services 2707.5
100-5715-4100Vehicle Repairs 350.4
100-5720-4100Equipment Repair 1698.16
100-5720-5450Equipment Repair 166.4
100-5743-5450Pavilion Maintenance 132.23
100-5775-1500Network Support 548.43
100-5775-2000Network Support 2471.43
100-5705-1100Equipment Maintenance 46.4
100-5705-1200Equipment Maintenance 139.19
100-5705-2000Equipment Maintenance 92.8
100-5705-3200Equipment Maintenance 46.4
100-5705-5450Equipment Maintenance 92.8
100-5715-2000Vehicle Repairs 1128.82
100-5505-4100Vehicle Fuel & Oil 1797.07
100-5505-5450Vehicle Fuel & Oil 825.3
100-5565-1500Janitorial Supplies 6.55
100-5565-2000Janitorial Supplies 5.46
100-5565-5450Janitorial Supplies 149.88
100-5570-5450Special Events 938.61
100-5500-5400Department Supplies 42.71
100-5500-5450Department Supplies 32.8
100-5505-1500Vehicle Fuel & Oil 69.59
100-5505-2000Vehicle Fuel & Oil 5422.19
100-5505-2800Vehicle Fuel & Oil 91.03
100-5505-4000Vehicle Fuel & Oil 63.09
100-5265-1200Miscellaneous Benefits 40
100-5265-2000Miscellaneous Benefits 350.33
100-5265-3200Miscellaneous Benefits 52
100-5265-4000Miscellaneous Benefits 52
100-5265-5400Miscellaneous Benefits 164
100-5500-4100Department Supplies 538.9
Grand Total: 122331.32
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-1683 Distributed Utilities 2216.47
100-4500 Police-Fingerprints 54
100-5265-1000Miscellaneous Benefits 52
100-5265-1150Miscellaneous Benefits 72
100 - General Fund 54094.71
120 - Development & Building Fund 46.4
160 - Riverlodge Fund 1248.32
189 - Measure Z Fund 972.64
280 - Gas Tax Fund 6292.69
500 - Water Fund 40401.62
550 - Wastewater Fund 18042.91
590 - TDA Transit Fund 862.62
672 - Forest Hill Water Booster Fund 369.41
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 9/2/2026 - 9/2/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
590-5505-5000Vehicle Fuel & Oil 862.62
672-6505-6515Utility - General & Electric 369.41
Grand Total: 122331.32
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 122331.32
Grand Total: 122331.32
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550-5720-6600Equipment Repair 2871.97
550-5730-6600Alarm System Maintenance 106.5
550-5775-6700Network Support 822.65
550-6045-6600Laboratory Services 190
550-6505-6600Utility - General & Electric 1594.36
550-6633-6600Regulatory Compliance 192.53
550-5500-6500Department Supplies 38.48
550-5500-6600Department Supplies 458.67
550-5500-6700Department Supplies 886.53
550-5505-6600Vehicle Fuel & Oil 1999.52
550-5555-6600Plant Chemicals 8654.17
550-5705-6700Equipment Maintenance 185.59
500-5715-6100Vehicle Repairs 40.73
500-5730-6000Alarm System Maintenance 157.5
500-5775-6300Network Support 685.54
500-6505-6000Utility - General & Electric 32788.36
500-7012-6100Certification 90
550-5265-6500Miscellaneous Benefits 41.94
500-5500-6100Department Supplies 234.71
500-5500-6200Department Supplies 855.32
500-5500-6300Department Supplies 31.21
500-5505-6100Vehicle Fuel & Oil 3897.02
500-5520-6100Base Materials 1237.41
500-5705-6300Equipment Maintenance 185.58
280-5500-4200Department Supplies 72.77
280-5725-4200Traffic Signal Maintenance 208.27
280-5755-4200Tree Trimming & Removal 2000
280-6505-4200Utility - General & Electric 3991.65
500-5265-6100Miscellaneous Benefits 137.2
500-5500-6000Department Supplies 61.04
160-4330 River Lodge Rental Fees 45
160-5565-5800Janitorial Supplies 69.11
160-5705-5800Equipment Maintenance 92.8
160-5775-5800Network Support 91.41
189-5505-2000Vehicle Fuel & Oil 972.64
280-5265-4200Miscellaneous Benefits 20
100-7015-1200Dues & Subscriptions 500
100-7400-2800Animal Shelter 360
100-7612-1800Contingency - Community Events 3984.02
100-8000-5450Capital Outlay 20000
120-5705-3000Equipment Maintenance 46.4
160-2222 River Lodge Deposits 950
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-6505-5400Utility - General & Electric 280.11
100-6505-5450Utility - General & Electric 2889.42
100-6505-5500Utility - General & Electric 331.67
100-6505-5600Utility - General & Electric 185.53
100-7000-2000Travel, Conferences & Training 67
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 9/2/2026 - 9/2/2026 Consent Agenda Item 3c
STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Kaylyn Stainbrook, Parks and Recreation Director
THROUGH: Aaron Felmlee, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Amended Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the amended Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Parks and Recreation Commission currently meets every other month at 6:00 p.m. at the Rohner Park Recreation Hall, as prescribed in its bylaws. During a Special Meeting held on August 18, 2026, the Commission approved a motion to recommend an amendment to Article IV Section B of the Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws. The amendment removes the fixed meeting time and location requirements and instead allows meeting times and locations to be determined collaboratively by the Commission and City staff while maintaining the Commission’s established meeting frequency and compliance with applicable laws and municipal code requirements.
CURRENT LANGUAGE:
“The Commission shall meet in the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December at 6:00 pm on the second Monday at the Parks & Recreation Office. All meetings and rules of the Commission will conform to the provisions of the Fortuna Municipal Code
2.20.080 A. and B. The Commission may hold special meetings to be scheduled as deemed necessary by the Chair of the Commission.”
PROPOSED LANGUAGE:
“The Commission shall meet in the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December at a time and location agreed upon by the Parks and Recreation Commission and City staff. All meetings and rules of the Commission will conform to the provisions of the Fortuna Municipal Code 2.20.080 A. and B. The Commission may hold special meetings to be scheduled as deemed necessary by the Chair of the Commission.” The proposed amendment provides flexibility to schedule meetings in a manner that best accommodates Commission members, City staff, facility availability, and operational needs. Staff believe the amendment will improve efficiency while preserving the Commission’s ability to effectively conduct business.
On July 20, 2026, the City Council approved a similar amendment of the Historical Commission Bylaws, allowing for flexibility in the commission’s meeting time and location.
Consent Agenda Item 3c
FISCAL IMPACT:
No direct fiscal impact is anticipated. The amendment provides flexibility to schedule meetings during regular business hours, improving coordination with staff schedules and reducing the need for evening meeting attendance.
ALTERNATIVE TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
If the City Council does not approve the proposed amendment, the Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws will remain unchanged. The Commission would continue to be required to meet in February, April, June, August, October, and December at 6:00 p.m. on the second Monday at the Parks and Recreation Office. This would limit the Commission’s ability to adjust meeting times or locations to better accommodate Commission members, City staff schedules, facility availability, and operational needs. This is not recommended.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Motion to approve the amended Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws. Consent Agenda vote.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Proposed Amended Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws Fortuna Parks & Recreation Bylaws
BYLAWS
OF THE FORTUNA PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of this commission shall be the Fortuna Parks & Recreation Commission as defined by the Fortuna Municipal Code Section 2.28
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose
The Commission is created to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, City Manager, Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director and the City staff in all matters pertaining to public Parks and Recreation. These rules were prepared in accordance with section 2.28.010, Purpose, of the Fortuna Municipal Code.
General Duties and Responsibilities
1. Review and make recommendations to the City Council on policies pertaining to parks and recreation facilities, programs and services;
2. To promote and represent the interests of the entire community relating to parks and recreation facilities, programs and services, avoiding any individual special interest focus.
3. To advocate on behalf of and seek support for parks and recreation facilities, programs and services.
4. To help keep the residents of the community informed of parks and recreation facilities, programs and services.
5. To communicate with the Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director, or their designee, on matters pertaining to facilities, programs and services.
6. To perform such duties as may be assigned by the City Council from time to time as related to Parks and Recreation.
7. The Commission may establish sub-committees as deemed necessary. Appointment of sub-committee members will be made by the Chair. Sub-committees will be appointed either for single assignments or as an ongoing standing sub-committee.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
A. The Commission shall consist of five members, as set forth in the Fortuna Municipal Code 2.28.020.
1. Commissioner must be a resident of the City of Fortuna.
2. Commissioner must have an interest in and commitment to the importance and value of the community as well as parks and recreation, including prior experience in community projects or activities.
3. Commissioner must have the ability to take an active role in Commission meetings and projects.
B. Interested persons must submit an application and proceed through the appointment process. An application-filing period will be announced publicly in order to solicit applications when vacancies exist on the Commission. The appointment will be made by the Mayor. Members will serve a three-year term Fortuna Parks & Recreation Bylaws
on the Commission or until a successor is appointed and able to serve the remainder of the vacancy term. Incumbents wishing to be re-appointed will need to re-apply. Terms will commence in January of each year.
C. Member wishing to resign from the Commission must provide a written resignation addressed to the Mayor and City Council members. Once the Mayor receives the resignation, the City Clerk then follows the application process for filling the vacancy.
D. Any vacancy of the Parks & Recreation Commission shall be filled by appointment of the Mayor with the approval of the council. When a vacancy occurs, any appointment to fill such vacancy shall be for the unexpired term, as set forth in the Fortuna Municipal Code 2.20.060.
ARTICLE IV - RULES OF PROCEDURE
A. Meetings shall follow the Brown Act Laws and public input during a public forum shall be established and supported. All written official correspondence and verbal communication on behalf of the Commission or any Commission member that is directed to any outside agency, organization, or person must be done with the consent of the Commission.
B. The Commission shall meet in the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December at a time and location agreed upon by the Parks and Recreation Commission and City staff. All meetings and rules of the Commission will conform to the provisions of the Fortuna Municipal Code 2.20.080 A. and B. The Commission may hold special meetings to be scheduled as deemed necessary by the Chair of the Commission.
C. All meetings of the Fortuna Parks & Recreation Commission shall be governed by parliamentary procedure and conducted in accordance with the laws of the state and the Fortuna Municipal Code.
D. All regular and special meetings of the Fortuna Parks & Recreation Commission and its special committees shall be open public meetings.
E. A majority of the members of Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the affirmative or negative vote of a majority of the entire membership shall be necessary for the final transaction of any business as set forth in Fortuna Municipal Code 2.20.80 C.
F. Members shall notify the Parks & Recreation Office in the event of an anticipated absence from a regularly scheduled meeting at the earliest possible opportunity.
G. If a Commissioner absents himself from 25 percent of the scheduled meetings, or three consecutive regular meetings, unless by permission of the Commission expressed in its official minutes, his office shall become vacant and shall be so declared by the Council, as set forth in the Fortuna Municipal Code
2.20.060.
H. In accordance with Fortuna Municipal Code 2.20.70 B., the City Manager shall designate City staff to provide administrative services, and assistance to the Commission. City staff is responsible for meeting notices, agendas, and copies of minutes to Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council members.
I. Each member shall be entitled to one vote on matters submitted to the Commission. Neither the City Council Representative nor City staff is voting members of the Commission. Absentee ballots shall not be permitted.
Fortuna Parks & Recreation Bylaws
ARTICLE V - OFFICERS
In accordance with Fortuna Municipal Code 2.20.070 A., the Chair and Vice-Chairperson of the Parks & Recreation Commission will be elected from its membership in February each year. The responsibilities and powers of the officers of the Commission shall be as follows:
a) Chairman
1. Preside at all meetings of the Commission.
2. Call special meetings of the Commission in accordance with legal requirements and Rules of Procedure.
3. Sign documents of the Commission.
4. See that all actions of the Commission are properly taken.
5. The Chairman may be an ex officio member of all committees, with voice but not vote. b) Vice-Chairman
1. During the absence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman shall exercise all the duties and be subject to all responsibilities of the Chairman.
In the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, another member shall call the Commission to order, whereupon a Chairman shall be appointed from the members present to preside.
The officers of the Fortuna Parks & Recreation Commission shall be elected annually at the February meeting and shall serve until a successor has been elected.
The executive committee shall consist of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and the Director of Parks and Recreation and Secretary.
ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS
Any amendments of the bylaws may be recommended at any regular meeting by four affirmative votes of the Commission. The bylaws and any amendment are subject to the approval of the City Council in accordance with Fortuna Municipal Code 2.20.080 B.
ARTICLE VII – APPROVAL AND AMENDMENTS OF BY-LAWS
The Parks & Recreation Commission By-Laws have been approved and amended on the following dates:
Parks and Recreation Bylaws were created and approved on June 10, 2013.
Amendment of the Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws pertaining to meeting times recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission on February 11, 2013.
All persons present know that the undersigned Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission does hereby certify that at the properly convened meeting of the Commission held on February 11, 2013, the forgoing By-Laws were duly adopted by affirmative vote of the Commission and approved by the City Council on October 7, 2013 by Minute Order 2013-159.
ATTEST: Christina Boone, Parks and Recreation Commission Secretary __________________________________________________________ Fortuna Parks & Recreation Commission Chairperson, Rus Brown Business Agenda Item 5a
STAFF REPORT
Business Agenda Item
DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Matthew Eberhardt, Interim Chief of Police
THROUGH: Aaron Felmlee, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 2026-788, Adding Chapter 5.30 to the Fortuna Municipal Code Regulating Massage Establishments STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Consider introducing and conducting a first reading, by title only, of Ordinance 2026-788, adding Chapter 5.30 to the Fortuna Municipal Code to establish registration, operating, inspection, and enforcement requirements for massage establishments operating within the City of Fortuna.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Police Department is requesting that the City Council consider adopting a new chapter of the Fortuna Municipal Code regulating massage establishments operating within the City.
Massage establishments are lawful businesses that provide legitimate therapeutic, health, and wellness services. However, massage businesses may also be used to facilitate prostitution, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, controlled-substance activity, and other unlawful conduct when adequate operating standards and regulatory oversight are not in place.
California law provides for certification and oversight of massage professionals through the California Massage Therapy Council, commonly referred to as CAMTC. State law also preserves the authority of local governments to regulate massage establishments, business operations, and land uses in a manner consistent with state law.
The proposed ordinance would establish a local registration program for massage establishments, require background investigations and registration certificates for certain owners, operators, managers, and non-CAMTC massage professionals, and establish minimum operating, sanitation, identification, and facility requirements.
The ordinance would also authorize the Chief of Police to deny, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke a massage establishment registration when qualifying violations occur. The proposed ordinance includes notice, hearing, and appeal procedures intended to provide due process to affected applicants and businesses.
Business Agenda Item 5a
DISCUSSION:
The Fortuna Municipal Code does not currently contain a comprehensive regulatory chapter governing massage establishments. While massage establishments are lawful businesses that provide legitimate therapeutic and wellness services, the City identified the need for local operating standards and enforcement authority following a recent investigation involving a local massage establishment. The proposed ordinance is intended to provide the City with appropriate regulatory tools to address businesses used to facilitate unlawful activity while supporting legitimate massage establishments.
The proposed ordinance establishes a local registration program for massage establishments operating within the City while recognizing the State's authority over CAMTC-certified massage professionals.
It also establishes minimum operating, sanitation, inspection, and identification requirements intended to protect public health, safety, and welfare while supporting legitimate massage businesses.
The ordinance authorizes the Chief of Police to deny, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke a massage establishment registration when specified violations occur. It also establishes notice and appeal procedures to ensure due process while providing the City with appropriate administrative enforcement authority.
In addition to administrative enforcement, the ordinance provides civil, criminal, and nuisanceabatement remedies for violations and authorizes administrative inspections to ensure compliance with the chapter.
Overall, the proposed ordinance provides the City with a clear regulatory framework for massage establishments while balancing public safety, legitimate business operations, and procedural due process.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2036:
This action supports the following area(s) of your City Council’s Strategic Plan 2026-2036.
Core Values:
Quality of Life: Family, Nature & Neighbors – Safety, family life, care for youth, cleanliness, parks, forests, and rivers. Fortuna's #1 value across every instrument and generation in this process.
Priorities:
Priority 1: Clarity, Culture & Capacity for Organizational Health FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impacts are anticipated. Administration and enforcement of the proposed ordinance can be accomplished within the City’s existing adopted budget. Once the administrative costs associated with the registration program are known, the City Council may consider establishing registration fees by resolution to offset those costs.
Business Agenda Item 5a
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Deny the proposed ordinance amendment – Not recommended.
Denial would maintain the current Municipal Code without comprehensive massage establishment registration, operating, inspection, suspension, revocation, and appeal procedures. The City would continue to have limited local regulatory tools specifically addressing massage establishments and related unlawful activity.
2. Continue and provide direction – Not recommended.
While the City Council may continue the item and direct staff regarding additional revisions, doing so would delay implementation of the proposed regulatory framework. Staff believe timely adoption is appropriate given the City’s recent need for clearer local regulatory authority over massage establishments.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive staff report and review questions with staff;
2. Open Public Comment
3. Close Public Comment
4. Motion to introduce and conduct a first reading of Ordinance 2026-788, read by title only and continue the public hearing to October 5, 2026, for the second reading and adoption.
Roll Call vote.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance 2026-788, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Adding Chapter
5.30 to Article 5 of the Fortuna Municipal Code Regulating Massage Establishments 1 ORDINANCE 2026-788
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA ADDING CHAPTER 5.30 TO ARTICLE 5 OF THE FORTUNA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
WHEREAS, massage establishments are lawful businesses that provide legitimate therapeutic, health, and wellness services when operated in compliance with state and local law; and WHEREAS, the State of California, through the Massage Therapy Act, Business and Professions Code Section 4600 et seq., has established statewide certification and oversight of massage professionals through the California Massage Therapy Council; and WHEREAS, the Massage Therapy Act recognizes that local governments retain broad control over land use and massage establishments so that local agencies may regulate such establishments in the best interests of the individual community; and
WHEREAS, the Massage Therapy Act recognizes local authority to regulate massage establishments and expressly encourages local governments to consider a registration program that permits suspension or revocation of a massage business registration for specific violations; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that local regulation of massage establishments is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; to ensure minimum sanitation, facility, and operational standards; to assist law enforcement and code enforcement in distinguishing lawful massage businesses from businesses used for unlawful activity; to prevent sexual exploitation, human trafficking, prostitution, and related criminal conduct; and to protect legitimate massage professionals and massage businesses from unfair association with unlawful conduct; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends this ordinance to be interpreted and applied consistently with the Massage Therapy Act and does not intend to regulate California Massage Therapy Council certification, impose duplicative professional licensing requirements on California Massage Therapy Council-certified massage professionals, or prohibit lawful massage services provided by properly certified professionals in compliance with state law; and WHEREAS, this ordinance regulates massage establishments and business operations within the City pursuant to the City's police power and local business-regulatory authority.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA FINDS AND ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are all true and correct and are hereby adopted as findings of the City Council.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE. The Fortuna Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter 5.30 to Article 5, entitled "Massage Establishments," as set forth in Attachment A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 3. CEQA DETERMINATION. This Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the CEQA Guidelines, and has been found to be exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (general rule) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the 2 City Council hereby finds with certainty that there is no possibility the passage of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or inapplicable to any situation by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or the applicability of this Ordinance to other situations.
SECTION 5. PUBLICATION. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Humboldt County once within 15 days of its adoption in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance will be effective 30 days after the date of its adoption by the City Council.
INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING by the City Council of the City of Fortuna on the 8th day of September 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Mike Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Buffy Gray, Deputy City Clerk
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION by the City Council of the City of Fortuna on the 5th day of October 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Mike Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk
3 ATTACHMENT A
CHAPTER 5.30 MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS.
5.30.010 DEFINITIONS.
The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, are defined as follows:
A. "Adult-oriented merchandise" means any sexually-oriented implements, paraphernalia, or novelty items such as, but not limited to, condoms and items that are designed or marketed primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs.
B. "CAMTC" means the California Massage Therapy Council.
C. "Employee" means any owner, partner, operator, manager, supervisor, worker, employee, independent contractor, or other person, whether paid or unpaid, who manages or operates a massage establishment, renders personal services of any nature in the operation of a massage establishment, or performs massage on behalf of a massage professional or massage establishment.
D. "Genitals" means the parts of the human anatomy including the pubic area, anus, or perineum and the breasts of any female.
E. "Massage" means the manipulation of soft body tissues. For purposes of this definition, "massage" and "massage therapy" shall have the same meaning.
F. "Massage establishment" means a fixed location where massage for compensation is provided on a regular or routine basis by a massage professional, including the home of a massage professional if massage for compensation is provided from the home pursuant to any home occupation permit or other approval required by the Fortuna Municipal Code.
G. "Massage for compensation" means the provision of massage for consideration of any kind, whether monetary or otherwise, regardless of whether the consideration is provided before or after completion of the massage.
H. "Massage professional" means any person who provides massage services to another person for compensation.
I. "Operator" means any person who is an owner or otherwise leases, manages, or controls a massage establishment, or who directs the occupation of a massage professional or receives a share of the compensation of a massage professional.
J. "Owner" means any living person or persons, firm, joint venture, association, co-partnership, limited partnership, general partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or any combination thereof, who has any interest, legal or equitable, in any massage establishment.
K. "Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, association, joint stock company, corporation, limited liability company, joint venture, or combination of individuals of whatever form or character.
4 L. "Individual registration certificate" means a written or electronic certificate issued by the Fortuna Police Department confirming that an individual has satisfactorily completed the background investigation required by Section 5.30.020(C).
M. "Massage establishment registration" means the written authorization issued by the Chief of Police pursuant to this chapter to operate a massage establishment at a particular location.
N. "Registrant" means the person or entity to whom a current massage establishment registration has been issued.
5.30.015 CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW.
This chapter shall be interpreted and applied consistently with the Massage Therapy Act, Business and Professions Code Section 4600 et seq. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to regulate the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of a CAMTC certificate, or to impose a duplicative local professional licensing requirement on a massage professional holding a valid CAMTC certificate. The massage establishment registration required by this chapter regulates the operation and location of a massage business and does not constitute certification of an individual's professional qualifications.
5.30.016 MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
A. No person shall own, operate, manage, conduct, carry on, or permit the operation of a massage establishment within the City unless a current massage establishment registration has been issued for the owner and location and the establishment has obtained all other business licenses, land use approvals, and permits required by law.
B. A separate massage establishment registration is required for each location. A registration is nontransferable as to the registrant and location. A new registration shall be obtained before any change in ownership or controlling interest or before relocation of the establishment. The registrant shall notify the Chief of Police in writing within ten business days of any change in an operator or manager, and each new owner, operator, or manager shall satisfy the requirements of this chapter before acting in that capacity.
C. An application for issuance or renewal shall be submitted to the Chief of Police on a form approved by the City and shall include the legal and fictitious business names, the establishment address, the names and contact information of all owners, operators, and managers, documentation of compliance with Section 5.30.020(C), a current list of persons who will provide massage and their CAMTC certificate or individual registration certificate information, evidence of all other required City approvals, and any other information reasonably necessary to administer this chapter. The City Council may establish by resolution an application or renewal fee that does not exceed the reasonable cost of administering the registration program.
D. The Chief of Police shall issue or renew a massage establishment registration unless a ground for denial, refusal to renew, suspension, or revocation exists under Section 5.30.017. A registration shall expire one year after issuance unless a different annual expiration date is established administratively. A complete renewal application shall be filed at least thirty days 5 before expiration. A timely renewal application shall extend the existing registration until a final decision is issued, unless the City has issued an emergency suspension or a notice proposing suspension or revocation before the renewal application was filed.
E. The massage establishment registration shall be conspicuously displayed at the registered location and shall be produced upon request by a City official authorized to enforce this chapter.
F. A massage establishment lawfully operating on the effective date of this chapter shall apply for a massage establishment registration within ninety days after the City makes application forms available. The establishment may continue operating during that period and while a timely, complete application is pending, unless otherwise prohibited by law or subject to an emergency suspension under Section 5.30.018.
5.30.017 DENIAL, REFUSAL TO RENEW, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION.
A. The Chief of Police may deny an application, refuse to renew a registration, or suspend or revoke a massage establishment registration upon a finding, by a preponderance of the evidence, of one or more of the following:
1. The application contains a material false statement, misrepresentation, or omission, or the registration was issued in error.
2. The applicant, registrant, owner, operator, or manager does not satisfy a requirement of this chapter, including the background investigation requirements of Section 5.30.020(C), or is subject to a disqualification identified in Section 5.30.020(D).
3. The establishment, premises, applicant, or registrant is not in compliance with this chapter or with an applicable business license, zoning, building, fire, health, safety, or other legal requirement.
4. The registrant, an owner, operator, manager, employee, or other person acting for or on behalf of the establishment has violated this chapter or a law substantially related to the operation of a massage establishment. When the conduct is that of an employee or other person who is not an owner, operator, or manager, disciplinary action against the establishment shall require evidence that an owner, operator, or manager participated in the conduct, knew or reasonably should have known of the conduct and failed to take reasonable preventive or corrective action, or failed to exercise reasonable supervision of the establishment.
5. The establishment has been used to facilitate prostitution, solicitation of prostitution, human trafficking, pimping, pandering, sexual conduct for compensation, lewd conduct, unlawful controlled-substance activity, or other criminal activity substantially related to the operation of a massage establishment, and an owner, operator, or manager participated in the activity, knew or reasonably should have known of the activity and failed to take reasonable preventive or corrective action, or failed to exercise reasonable supervision of the establishment. A criminal conviction is not required for an administrative action under this paragraph.
6 6. The registrant or a person acting on the registrant's behalf has refused or materially interfered with an inspection authorized by this chapter, failed to comply with a lawful corrective order, or failed to pay a final administrative, civil, or criminal fine or penalty arising from operation of the establishment.
7. The establishment is being operated as a public nuisance or in a manner that presents a substantial threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
B. In determining the appropriate action, the Chief of Police shall consider the nature and seriousness of the conduct, whether the conduct was isolated or repeated, the registrant's knowledge and degree of responsibility, prior violations, corrective measures taken, and the need to protect the public. A suspension shall be for a period reasonably related to the violation and shall not exceed ninety days. Repeated or serious violations may support revocation without a prior suspension.
C. A person shall not operate, advertise, or hold out a massage establishment as authorized to operate while its registration is suspended or revoked, or after an application or renewal has been finally denied. The Finance Department shall not issue or renew a business license authorizing operation of a massage establishment unless the establishment has a current massage establishment registration or a timely application that permits continued operation under Section 5.30.016(D) or (F).
5.30.018 NOTICE, HEARING, AND APPEAL.
A. Except as provided in subsection E, before denying or refusing to renew a registration or suspending or revoking a registration, the Chief of Police shall provide written notice of the proposed decision. The notice shall state the action proposed, the factual and legal grounds for the action, the proposed effective date, and the time and manner for requesting an appeal. The proposed effective date shall be no less than fifteen calendar days after service of the notice.
B. The applicant or registrant may appeal by filing a written request with the City Clerk within fifteen calendar days after service of the notice. The request shall identify the decision being appealed and the grounds for appeal. A timely appeal of a refusal to renew, suspension, or revocation shall stay the proposed action until a final administrative decision is issued, except for an emergency suspension under subsection E. An appeal of an initial denial does not authorize operation while the appeal is pending.
C. The City Manager shall hear the appeal or designate an impartial hearing officer who did not participate in the initial decision. The hearing shall be held within thirty calendar days after the appeal is filed unless continued for good cause. The City shall provide at least ten calendar days' written notice of the hearing. The appellant may be represented by counsel, present testimony and documentary evidence, and respond to evidence offered in support of the proposed action.
D. The appeal shall be heard de novo. The technical rules of evidence shall not apply, but the decision shall be based on reliable evidence of the type on which reasonable persons rely in the conduct of serious affairs. The City bears the burden of establishing grounds for the action by a preponderance of the evidence. The hearing officer shall issue a written decision, 7 including findings and the effective date of any action, within fifteen calendar days after the hearing is closed. The decision is final.
E. The Chief of Police may immediately suspend a massage establishment registration when there are reasonable grounds to believe that continued operation presents an immediate threat to public health or safety, or that prostitution, human trafficking, sexual conduct for compensation, or comparably serious criminal activity is ongoing at or through the establishment. Written notice stating the grounds and appeal rights shall be served no later than the next business day. The registrant may request an expedited appeal within five business days after service, and the hearing shall be held within ten business days after the request unless the registrant agrees to a later date. The emergency suspension shall remain in effect until modified or dissolved by the Chief of Police or the hearing officer.
F. A notice or decision under this section may be personally delivered or sent by first-class mail and by any electronic address provided by the applicant or registrant. Service by mail is complete at the time of deposit in the United States mail. Failure to receive a properly addressed notice does not invalidate the proceeding.
G. A final decision under this section is subject to judicial review under Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6. The final written decision shall advise the appellant that the time for seeking judicial review is governed by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
5.30.020 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS.
No person, owner, or operator shall engage in, conduct, carry on, or permit any massage unless all of the following requirements are met:
A. Except when permitted in writing by the Chief of Police, massage shall be provided or given only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. A massage commenced prior to 10:00 p.m. must terminate at 10:00 p.m., and, in the case of a massage establishment, all clients shall exit the premises at that time.
B. No person who has not reached eighteen years of age shall provide massage for compensation.
C. Massage shall not be provided by any person not certified by the CAMTC unless the individual holds a current individual registration certificate issued by the Fortuna Police Department following an approved background investigation. No person shall act as an owner or operator of a massage establishment unless the individual holds a current individual registration certificate. This requirement shall be applied in a manner consistent with Business and Professions Code Section 4603.1 and shall not be construed to impose a duplicative local professional licensing requirement on a massage professional holding a valid CAMTC certificate.
1. The Fortuna Police Department shall issue an individual registration certificate, in paper or electronic form, to indicate satisfactory compliance with the requirements of this section.
The Department shall maintain a record of the certificate's status. The certificate need not contain a photograph and is not required to be worn or carried on the person. 8 2. The Fortuna Police Department is authorized to issue a temporary individual registration certificate without the requirement of a background check to any massage therapist who has completed a course of study and has applied for certification by the CAMTC. The temporary certificate shall not exceed six months in duration.
3. At all times while on the premises of a massage establishment, each person required to hold an individual registration certificate shall, upon demand, provide the certificate, a copy of the certificate, or sufficient information for the Fortuna Police Department to confirm that the certificate is current. A copy may be maintained at the massage establishment in lieu of being carried by the individual.
D. No person who has not been certified by the CAMTC shall provide massage for compensation or act as an employee of a massage business if such person has:
1. Been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or no contest to, an offense that requires registration under the Sex Offender Registration Act, Penal Code Section 290 et seq., or which is a violation of Penal Code Sections 261, 261.5, 261.9, 262, 264.1, 265, 266, 266a, 266b, 266c, 266d, 266e, 266f, 266g, 266h, 266i, 266j, 267, 269, 285, 288, 288.2, 288.3, 288.4, 288.5, 288.7, 289, 289.5, 289.6, 311.1, 311.2, 311.3, 311.4, 311.5, 311.6, 311.10, 311.11, 311.12, 313.1, 314, 315, 316, 318, or 647(a) or (b), or equivalent offenses under the laws of another jurisdiction, even if expunged pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4 or equivalent statute under the laws of another jurisdiction.
2. Been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or no contest to, an offense involving the sale, possession for purposes of sale, purchase for the purpose of sale, transport, import, export, administration, gift, or cultivation of a controlled substance specified in Health and Safety Code Sections 11054 through 11058, inclusive, or equivalent offenses under the laws of another jurisdiction, even if expunged pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4 or equivalent statute under the laws of another jurisdiction.
3. Been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or no contest to, a violation of Penal Code Section 415 as a result of being charged with a violation of Penal Code Section 647(a) or (b).
4. Been convicted of any state or federal law relating to the trafficking of humans for the purpose of labor or sex.
5. Suffered revocation or suspension of a certificate issued under the Massage Therapy Act, Business and Professions Code Section 4600 et seq., unless such certificate has been restored.
6. Been found liable by means of the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.09 of the Fortuna Municipal Code, or any other applicable administrative enforcement procedure, for violating any provision of this chapter, except when such finding of liability is pending appeal or review in a court of competent jurisdiction.
E. Massage establishments shall at all times be equipped with an adequate supply of clean sanitary towels, coverings, and linens. Towels and linens shall not be used on more than one client 9 unless they have first been laundered and disinfected. Disposable towels and coverings shall not be used on more than one client.
F. Wet and dry heat rooms, steam or vapor rooms or cabinets, toilet rooms, shower and bath rooms, tanning booths, whirlpool baths, and pools located at massage establishments shall be cleaned and disinfected at least once each day when such facilities have been in use.
G. All instruments used in massage shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
Instruments utilized in providing massage shall not be used on more than one client unless they have been sterilized or sanitized.
H. No dressing room shall be occupied by more than one person at a time except where occupation is by a parent or legal guardian to a child then present or when the presence of an individual necessary to accommodate a disability is required.
I. No room where massage is provided shall be occupied by a person other than the client and massage professional except where occupation is by a caregiver, parent or legal guardian to a child then present, when the presence of an individual necessary to accommodate a disability is required, or massage is provided to a couple.
J. Toilet facilities shall be provided in convenient locations within the massage establishment and shall consist of at least one unisex toilet with a lavatory or wash basin provided with soap and both hot and cold running water.
K. No alcoholic beverages or controlled substances, as defined in Health and Safety Code Sections 11054 through 11058, inclusive, or in the Controlled Substances Act, shall be sold, served, furnished, kept, consumed, or possessed on the premises of any massage establishment except as otherwise permitted by law.
L. All massage professionals and employees of massage establishments shall wear clean, nontransparent outer garments while engaged in massage for compensation, to the extent this requirement is consistent with Business and Professions Code Section 4609 and Government Code Section 51034. Such garments shall not expose the genitals, pubic areas, buttocks, or chest and shall not be worn in such manner as to expose the genitals, pubic areas, buttocks, or chest. For purposes of this section, outer garments means a garment worn over other garments and does not include garments like underwear, bras, lingerie, or swimsuits.
M. No massage for compensation shall be provided unless the client's genitals are at all times fully covered. While engaged in massage for compensation, a massage professional shall not make, or offer to make, physical contact with the genitals of any other person regardless of whether the contact is over or under the person's clothing, nor shall the massage professional permit, or offer to permit, the client to make physical contact with the genitals of the massage professional regardless of whether the contact is over or under the massage professional's clothing.
1. Notwithstanding the foregoing, massage of the female breasts by the massage professional is permissible with the written consent of the client and delivery to the massage professional by the client of a written referral from a licensed health care provider. 10 N. Except when massage is provided pursuant to a home occupation authorized by the Fortuna Municipal Code, no adult-oriented merchandise or material which depicts the human genitals shall be kept at a massage establishment. In the case of an authorized home occupation, adultoriented merchandise or material depicting human genitals shall be kept away from the possession and view of the client.
O. Except where a home occupation is permitted under the Fortuna Municipal Code, no massage professional or employee, excluding custodial or janitorial staff, shall occupy a massage establishment from the hours of 11:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m.
P. A massage professional shall operate only under the name reflected on the CAMTC certificate or individual registration certificate applicable to that person. A massage establishment shall operate only under the name specified on its massage establishment registration and business license.
Q. No person may advertise to provide massage for compensation in a state of undress which violates subdivisions L or M of this section.
5.30.030 PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO LOCATION.
No person shall provide massage, operate a massage establishment, or provide property for the operation of a massage establishment at a particular location if:
A. Another massage establishment is or was operating at that particular location within the prior thirty-six months and that massage establishment or any employee of that massage establishment has been found liable by means of the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.09 of the Fortuna Municipal Code, or any other applicable administrative enforcement procedure, for violating any provision of this chapter, except when such finding of liability is pending appeal or review in a court of competent jurisdiction, or if the massage establishment or an employee of that massage establishment has been found guilty of a violation of this chapter or any of the statutes specifically referenced in Section 5.30.020(D). For purposes of this section, a plea of no contest is a finding of guilt.
B. Another massage establishment is or was operating at that particular location within the prior thirty-six months and that massage business has outstanding unpaid fines or penalties, whether criminal, administrative, or civil.
5.30.040 INSPECTION.
A. All persons providing massage and massage establishment owners and operators shall, during permissible hours of operation, have on their person or immediately available at the massage establishment a valid, government-issued identification which identifies the individual.
B. For the sole purpose of inspecting and verifying compliance with this chapter and otherwise facilitating the functions of this chapter, the City Manager, or his or her designee, and the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, are authorized to enter massage establishments to conduct administrative inspections thereof, and of the things specified in this section, relevant to those functions.
11 C. Prior to inspection, City personnel shall inform those present at the massage establishment that inspection is made pursuant to this chapter.
D. All massage establishments shall submit to regular administrative inspections between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
5.30.050 EXEMPTIONS.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following classes of individuals or businesses while engaged in the performance of their duties:
A. Physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, or other health care professionals who are duly licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California, and persons working directly under the supervision of, or at the direction of, such licensed persons, working at the same location as the licensed person and administering massage services subject to the review or oversight by the licensed person.
B. Barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, manicurists, and beauticians who are duly licensed under the laws of the State of California while engaging in practices within the scope of their licenses, except that this provision shall apply solely to massage or manipulation authorized within the scope of such license.
C. Hospitals, nursing homes, mental health facilities, clinics, or any other health facilities duly licensed by the State of California, and employees of these licensed facilities while acting in the scope of their employment.
D. Accredited elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, junior colleges, colleges, and universities whose coaches or trainers are acting within the scope of their employment.
E. Youth and adult sport programs operated within an organized sport program offering league play whose coaches or trainers are acting within the scope of their employment.
F. Martial arts programs operated for instruction in the martial arts whose coaches or trainers are acting within the scope of their employment.
G. Trainers of amateur, semi-professional, or professional athletes or athletic teams while engaged in their training responsibility for and with athletes and trainers working in conjunction with a specific athletic event.
H. Individuals administering massages or health treatment involving massage to persons participating in single-occurrence athletic, recreational, charitable, or festival events, such as health fairs, road races, track meets, triathlons, and other similar events, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
1. The massage services are made equally available to all participants in the event;
2. The event is open to participation by the general public or a significant segment of the public; and
12 3. The massage services are provided at the site of the event and either during, immediately preceding, or immediately following the event.
I. Students of a licensed school of massage while engaged in massage therapy as part of the curriculum when under the direct supervision of a massage professional certified by the CAMTC or a massage professional fully compliant with all provisions set forth in this chapter.
5.30.060 ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, AND NUISANCE PER SE.
A. The City Attorney is authorized to file a civil action to recover civil penalties in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars per violation and to take any other action in law or equity which he or she may deem necessary in order to enforce this chapter.
B. This chapter may be enforced by means of administrative citations issued in accordance with Chapter 1.09 of the Fortuna Municipal Code. Administrative penalties shall be in an amount authorized by Chapter 1.09 or other applicable law.
C. This chapter is cumulative to all other remedies now or hereafter available to abate or otherwise regulate, enforce, or prevent public nuisances or to enforce the provisions of the Fortuna Municipal Code.
D. Each violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate violation. Each client to whom massage is provided or offered in violation of this chapter shall also constitute a separate violation.
E. A violation of any provision of this chapter constitutes a public nuisance. The City may require abatement of such nuisance and recover costs of abatement as provided by law, including pursuant to Section 8.16.060 et seq. of the Fortuna Municipal Code.
F. Any person violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, may be punished by a term in the county jail of up to six months or by a fine of one thousand dollars, or both.
G. Operation of a massage establishment without a current massage establishment registration, or during a suspension or after a final denial or revocation, is unlawful. Each day of operation constitutes a separate violation. In addition to any other remedy, the City may issue an order to cease operation and may seek temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief.
5.30.070 JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY.
All responsible persons, including owners, operators, managers, and persons who cause, permit, aid, abet, suffer, or maintain a violation of this chapter, shall be jointly and severally liable for violations of any provision set forth in this chapter.
Business Agenda Item 5b
STAFF REPORT
Business Agenda Item
DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Katey Schmidt, Senior Planner
THROUGH: Aaron Felmlee, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Authorization to Submit a Proposal to Establish a NorCal SBDC Neighborhood Branch Serving Fortuna and the Greater Eel River Valley STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize staff to submit a proposal to the Northern California Small Business Development Center (NorCal SBDC) seeking designation of the City of Fortuna as a host organization for an SBDC Neighborhood Branch serving Fortuna and the greater Eel River Valley. If selected, staff will return to the City Council with the proposed agreement, service level, funding strategy, and any required supplemental budget request before the City commits funds or enters into an agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Northern California Small Business Development Center (NorCal SBDC) has issued a Request for Proposals for local organizations interested in hosting SBDC Neighborhood Branches.
The branch model creates a local access point where entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing businesses can receive no-cost in person technical assistance, training, and support with business planning, financing, marketing, permitting, operations, loan readiness, and capital access from SBDC advisors. A branch at Fortuna City Hall would make these services more visible and accessible to businesses in Fortuna and the greater Eel River Valley.
Small businesses are central to Fortuna’s economy by providing jobs, occupying commercial spaces, supporting the tax base, and contributing to community character. Establishing an SBDC Neighborhood Branch would expand Fortuna’s economic development efforts, demonstrate the City’s commitment to the business community, support business attraction and retention, and create a practical opportunity for Eel River Valley jurisdictions and organizations to collaborate on shared business support needs. Because the branch would serve the greater Eel River Valley, staff will also explore regional cost sharing to reflect the broader service area, strengthen the regional economy, and reduce the City’s local contribution.
City Hall has space available to support the proposed branch, including an office for advising and client meetings, as well as conference rooms for training and related activities. The City would Business Agenda Item 5b
serve only as the local host site; SBDC advisors would provide business assistance, and the Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation (CPHSPF) would handle fiscal administration and program staffing. CPHSPF serves as the official fiscal host and administrative lead for the Northern California Small Business Development Center (NorCal SBDC) network.
The solicitation offers multiple service levels. Based on Fortuna’s size, needs, and current business support capacity, staff anticipate that Level A or Level B would be most appropriate for Council consideration. Level A providesfoundational service, including small business advising and access to SBDC technical assistance resources, with an anticipated annual host contribution of $35,000.
Level B provides expanded service, in addition to on-site advising by providing six business training workshops per year, with an anticipated annual host contribution of $50,000.
If authorized, staff will submit the proposal by the September 18, 2026, deadline. NorCal SBDC expects to announce awards by November 13, 2026. If Fortuna is selected, staff will return to Council with the proposed hosting agreement, funding strategy, selected service level, and any required supplemental budget request before the City enters into an agreement or commits local funds.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2036:
The proposal is consistent with the City's long-term economic development objectives in the Strategic Plan, including expanded partnerships, business retention and expansion, access to capital, and development of business support services in the Eel River Valley.
This action supports the following area(s) of your City Council’s Strategic Plan 2026-2036.
Priority 4: Economic Development to Build Fortuna's Future The proposed SBDC Neighborhood Branch advances this priority by expanding access to business assistance and strengthening regional economic development partnerships.
Priority 3: Fiscal Foundation – Revenue, Cost Accounting & Honest Commitments Supporting business growth, entrepreneurship, investment, and job creation contributes to the City's long-term goal of diversifying revenue through sustainable economic development.
Priority 4 Long-Term Direction
An SBDC Neighborhood Branch would also support the Strategic Plan’s long-term goal of developing a CDBG low-interest business assistance loan program by helping business owners prepare stronger applications through business planning, financial documentation, project readiness, and loan preparedness assistance.
Business Agenda Item 5b
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Authorizing proposal submission has no immediate fiscal impact and does not commit the City to an agreement or expenditure. If selected, the anticipated annual City contribution would be $35,000 for Level A or $50,000 for Level B, subject to Council approval. CPHSPF would serve as fiscal host and handle budgeting, accounting, cashflow, reporting, and audits. Staff will continue to evaluate grants, sponsorships, regional partnerships, and other outside funding sources to reduce the City's local contribution and will return to Council before requesting approval of any agreement or expenditure.
ALTERNATIVE TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The City Council may decline to authorize submission of a proposal. If the City does not pursue this opportunity, Fortuna and Eel River Valley businesses would have less direct access to coordinated SBDC advising, training, and capital access resources, and the City would forgo a near-term opportunity to expand local business support services and build regional collaboration around shared economic development needs.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive staff presentation and review Council questions
2. Open and Close Public Comment
3. Motion to authorize staff to submit a proposal to the Northern California Small Business Development Center seeking designation of the City of Fortuna as a Neighborhood Branch host organization serving Fortuna and the greater Eel River Valley. Roll Call vote.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. SBDC Neighborhood Branch Request for Proposals
2. Certification of Host Cash Match
3. Certification Regarding Lobbying
4. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) – NO. 2026-SBDC-02
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Neighborhood Branch
ISSUED BY
Northern California SBDC Lead Center
a program of
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Sponsored Programs Foundation
Questions about this RFP should be directed to:
Kristin Johnson, NorCal SBDC Executive Director
707-496-7079 or [email protected]
IMPORTANT DATES:
July 17, 2026 RFP Issuance Date
July 23, 2026
3:00-4:30 PM PT
Optional Bidders’ Conference #1 (ONLINE)
REGISTER HERE
July 24, 2026
12:00-1:30 PM PT
Optional Bidders’ Conference #2 (ONLINE)
REGISTER HERE
August 3, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PT
Optional Bidders’ Conference #3 (IN PERSON)
Courtyard by Marriott Palo Alto-Los Altos
4320 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA
August 4, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PT
Optional Bidders’ Conference #4 (IN PERSON)
Sheraton Grand Sacramento
1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA
August 18, 2026
5:00 PM PT
DEADLINE: Letter of Intent Submission
September 18, 2026
11:59 PM PT
DEADLINE: Proposal Submission
November 13, 2026 Partner Selections Announced
January 1, 2027 or July 1, 2027 Contract Start Date / Work Commences (Start Date Dependent upon Negotiations)
RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
Small Business Development Center Program Announcement 2 of 19 Table of Contents
Table of Contents.....................................................................................................................3 List of Attachments..................................................................................................................3 Section 1. Program Evolution...................................................................................................4 Section 2. Introduction............................................................................................................ 5
1. Quick Facts............................................................................................................................ 5
2. Purpose................................................................................................................................. 5
3. Reasons for Considering this Solicitation.............................................................................. 6
4. Background Information....................................................................................................... 6
5. SBDC Services........................................................................................................................7
6. Partnership Model................................................................................................................ 7
7. Authorizing Legislation and Funding Sources....................................................................... 7
8. Applicant Eligibility................................................................................................................8
9. Service Territory and Funding Available................................................................................8
10. General Information............................................................................................................9
11. Bidder’s Costs....................................................................................................................10 Section 3. SBDC Program Overview and Host Requirements.................................................. 11
1. Focus on Economic Results................................................................................................. 11
2. Core SBDC Services............................................................................................................. 11
3. SBDC Workforce.................................................................................................................13
4. Host Requirements............................................................................................................. 13 Section 4. Proposal Submission Process................................................................................. 15
1. Letter of Intent.................................................................................................................... 15
2. Proposal Submission........................................................................................................... 15
3. Technical Proposal...............................................................................................................15
4. Certifications and Assurances............................................................................................. 16
5. Additional Supporting Documents......................................................................................16 Section 5. Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria...............................................................18
1. Selection Process................................................................................................................ 18
2. Proposal Evaluation Criteria................................................................................................18
3. Grounds for Rejection......................................................................................................... 19
4. Debriefing........................................................................................................................... 19 List of Attachments
Attachment 1 – Certification of Host Cash Match
Attachment 2 – Certification Regarding Lobbying
Attachment 3 – Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Exclusion RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
Small Business Development Center Program Announcement 3 of 19 Section 1. Program Evolution
Beginning January 2027, the Northern California Small Business Development Center program (NorCal SBDC) will implement a revised service delivery model designed to meet the evolving demands of entrepreneurs and small business owners. Upcoming changes described below and throughout this document are in response to a number of economic factors, and aim to make NorCal SBDC a more sustainable and impactful program.
Through a combination of regional coordination, expanded neighborhood-based access points, and streamlined administrative support, NorCal SBDC aims to make it easier for businesses to connect with the right advisor, receive timely assistance, and access the full range of resources available throughout the network. At the same time, local communities will continue to benefit from dedicated support tailored to their unique economic and entrepreneurial needs.
The changes described below are intended to strengthen service delivery, expand collaboration, improve operational efficiency, and strategically position NorCal SBDC to be relevant and effective for years to come.
Summary of Changes from Existing SBDC Infrastructure
Introduction of SBDC
Neighborhood
Branches
20+ Neighborhood Branches will exist throughout the 36-county area, and report into the eight SBDC Centers. Each Neighborhood Branch will focus specifically on services to one city or community grouping.
Eight (8) SBDC
Centers with Larger
Territories
Each SBDC Center will oversee all SBDC services conducted within one of eight multi-county areas.
A separate RFP process to host an SBDC multi-county Area is underway. Please see RFP NO. 2026-SBDC-01 for additional details.
All Fiscal Hosting by
Cal Poly Humboldt
Sponsored Programs
Foundation (CPHSPF)
CPHSPF will be responsible for all budgeting, accounting, and will take on the burden of full cashflow needs for all Neighborhood Branches.
Local hosts to the Branches will not be responsible for accounting, fiscal reporting, or fiscal reviews/audits.
All Key Staff
Employed by CPHSPF
Each of the eight centers will have a locally-stationed Area Director and Associate Director, and there will be a pool of Program Assistants to coordinate activities in each area. All of these positions will be posted by CPHSPF, and all employees will report directly to the Lead Center of the NorCal SBDC.
All Business Advisors
Contracted through
CPHSPF
All business advisors in the NorCal SBDC program will become contractors of CPHSPF. The contracted business advisors will be located throughout the 36-county region. The eight SBDC Centers will RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
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A solicitation for Business Advisors is also underway. Please see RFQ NO. 2026-SBDC-03 for additional details.
Increased focus on
Innovation,
Technology and AI
NorCal SBDC will move towards offering tech and innovation assistance throughout the network– not solely from the Tech Futures Group SBDC. Each NorCal SBDC Center will actively make connections with incubators, accelerators and other technology-focused organizations.
NorCal SBDC will continue and increase integration of artificial intelligence (AI) as a topic of business assistance, as well as increase utilization of AI for network efficiency in operations.
Section 2. Introduction
1. Quick Facts
● Issuing Entity– California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt – Sponsored Programs Foundation (CPHSPF)
● Prime Funders – U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
● Announcement Type: Initial – Open
● RFP Number: 2026-SBDC-02
● Closing date for submissions: Proposals are due by 5 PM PST on September 18, 2026.
Entities planning to submit a proposal are strongly encouraged to first submit a letter of intent, no later than 5 PM PST on August 18, 2026.
● Funding Amount: Up to $2,000,000 is available for SBDC Neighborhood Branches.
Individual branches will be allocated between $35,000 and $100,000. ● Number of Awards: It is expected that 20+ individual agreements will be funded. ● Funding Cycle: Funding is on an annual cycle of either January to December-OR- July to June. Contracts will be eligible for annual renewal for up to six (6) years.
2. Purpose
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is being issued from the Northern California Small Business Development Center Program (NorCal SBDC) hosted by California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation (CPHSPF), which, through a shared cooperative agreement with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), serves as host to the NorCal SBDC. This RFP is intended to identify local cities, counties and other partners to host the delivery of high-quality services to small businesses and new entrepreneurs, allowing them to start and grow businesses, create jobs, increase sales, and gain capital and investment. The goal of this RFP is to utilize a competitive process to RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
Small Business Development Center Program Announcement 5 of 19 leverage resources and partnerships in a manner that will achieve the greatest outcomes for the small business community in Northern California while ensuring accountability, transparency, and impact for the state and federal taxpayer dollars used to fund the program.
3. Reasons for Considering this Solicitation
Small Business Development Centers provide direct and measurable economic benefits to the communities they serve. Established during the Carter administration, SBDCs are designed to stimulate business formation and contribute to long-term business success and survivability. The SBDC program is the largest federally designated technical assistance program focused on supporting startup and growing small businesses in all 50 states and U.S. territories. SBDC host organizations join a collaborative network that shares expertise, resources, and connections to strengthen economic development efforts and achieve shared goals.
Hosting an SBDC Neighborhood Branch enables an organization to advance their own economic development plan while expanding support for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Additional benefits include:
● An opportunity to leverage SBDC funding from federal, state, foundation, and corporate resources for mutually beneficial programming.
● A vehicle for providing focused, tailored services directly to a specific jurisdiction’s business community;
● Access to quantitative and qualitative data per jurisdiction on client service levels and business success outcomes for reporting, strategic planning, and stakeholder communications;
● Increased visibility for the organization within the region and state; ● A deeper understanding of business community needs;
● Expanded partnership opportunities with institutions of higher education and other economic development organizations in the region and state; ● Collaborative opportunities with strategic public and private sector partners; ● Enhanced digital presence for the organization through websites and social media; ● An ability to offer tangible benefits to local constituents.
This opportunity positions host jurisdictions and organizations to leverage significant resources, demonstrate measurable impact, strengthen regional partnerships, and become part of one of the nation's largest economic development networks.
4. Background Information
The NorCal SBDC Network is the collaborative partnership between the SBA, GO-Biz and CPHSPF, supporting businesses in the northernmost 36 counties in California, stretching from Santa Cruz to Crescent City, and from Stockton to Alturas, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and the Sacramento metro region. The NorCal SBDC Network provides technical services (advising and training) to existing and emerging small businesses with a focus on growth industries in the region. Each host organization for a local service RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
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The administrative headquarters for NorCal SBDC is called the Lead Center. The Lead Center is the entity that is engaged via a Cooperative Agreement with the SBA, and via contract with GO-Biz to administer the network. The Lead Center for the NorCal SBDC Network is hosted by the Sponsored Programs Foundation of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, the northernmost university in the CSU system. The offices of the NorCal SBDC Lead Center are located in Arcata, California, and Kristin Johnson is the Northern CA SBDC Executive Director.
Per federal regulation, the NorCal SBDC Executive Director is granted the authority and is directly responsible for assigning and achieving the goals and objectives of the program. The Executive Director is the primary contact for strategic direction and for monitoring and overseeing the investments and outcomes of the program.
5. SBDC Services
Per its mandate, the SBDC program is designed to provide high-quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs to promote business start-up, growth, expansion, innovation, profitability, management improvement, and job creation. Each local service location provides in-depth, high-quality assistance to small businesses in complex areas that require specialized expertise. These areas may include, but are not limited to: management, marketing, financing, accounting, strategic planning, regulation and taxation, capital formation, venture capital, procurement, human resource management, production, operations, economic and business data analysis, engineering, technology transfer, innovation and research, artificial intelligence (AI) integration, new product development or commercialization, product analysis, plant layout and design, agriculture, business law and referral, exporting, office automation, site selection, or any other areas of assistance required to promote small business growth, expansion and productivity. In addition to advising, the NorCal SBDC Network provides training, conducts special events, and provides business-specific research and referral services.
6. Partnership Model
The Northern California SBDC Network is a shared partnership among its various vested partners. The partnership concept stresses the participation of each partner in the strategic direction, operation, and service delivery of the network. Shared financial partnering is specifically defined as an SBDC characteristic. Local host partners are expected to contribute funding to support SBDC services and create lasting positive economic impact in their communities. Note that the term “partnership” does not mean the creation of a legal entity partnership, but rather the creation of a relationship that is characterized by mutual cooperation and responsibility for the achievement of common goals.
7. Authorizing Legislation and Funding Sources
The SBDC Program is authorized through Congress and partially funded by the U.S. SBA and RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
Small Business Development Center Program Announcement 7 of 19 by GO-Biz. The NorCal SBDC is governed by Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. § 648), federal regulations 13 C.F.R. Part 130, and California Government Code Section 12100-12100.69. Although the Lead Center is responsible for the general management and oversight of the NorCal SBDC program, a partnership exists between SBA, GO-Biz, the Lead Center, and the local host partners for the delivery of assistance to the small business community in the region. SBDCs, under Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. § 648), are required to provide advising and training to small businesses, including working with the SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion. In addition, pursuant to 13 CFR Part 130.330(c), SBA may, from time to time, identify certain Special Emphasis Initiatives to be targeted for assistance by SBDCs. The NorCal SBDC Network maintains a strong working relationship with the SBA District Offices located in San Francisco and Sacramento, California.
All SBDC services are provided pursuant to the NorCal SBDC Network Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. SBA; Federal OMB circulars; U.S. SBA Guidelines and Regulations; Grant Agreements between GO-Biz and CPHSPF; and the CPHSPF Policy and Procedures Manual.
8. Applicant Eligibility
Eligible host organizations include:
● Local municipalities or counties;
OR
● Organizations that work closely with a specific jurisdiction in the area of economic development, including:
o Chambers of commerce
o Fully accredited institutions of higher education such as public and private universities, state and community colleges;
o Public economic development institutions such as workforce investment boards and economic development corporations; and
o Local incubators, accelerators or private nonprofit corporations engaged in economic development activities;
Proposals will only be accepted from organizations that:
● Are qualified to conduct business in the State of California; ● Are in good standing with the Secretary of State; and ● Have not been debarred or had contracts terminated by the federal government, State of California or local government.
● Are not a for-profit business.
9. Service Territory and Funding Available
The 36-county region is first split into eight service territories. Each of the eight territories maintains multiple Neighborhood Branches. The Lead Center intends to select 20+ Neighborhood Branches. In the proposal, each applicant must choose the level of SBDC services they desire to be focused on in their particular city/county. (See below.) The Lead RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
Small Business Development Center Program Announcement 8 of 19 Center reserves the right to reallocate funding to best meet the needs of the business community. All funding amounts are projected and are subject to change based on availability of federal and state funds.
SBDC
Neighborhood
Branch Level Services Included
Annual
Base
Funding
from
CPHSPF
Annual
Funding from
Applicant
Organization
SBDC
Neighborhood
Branch
Operating
Budget
A Onsite advising, two days per week, 50 weeks per year $35,000 $35,000 $70,000 B
Onsite advising, two day per week, 50 weeks per year
Six training events- one every other month $50,000 $50,000 $100,000 C
Onsite advising, three days per week, 50 weeks per year Twelve (12) training events–one per month $75,000 $75,000 $150,000 D
Onsite advising, four days per week, 50 weeks per year
Twelve (12) training events– one per month $100,000 $100,000 $200,000
10. General Information
This RFP is for proposals to serve as SBDC Neighborhood Branch hosts for a six-year period commencing either January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2032 or commencing July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2033. Contracts will be issued annually. The first contracts between CPHSPF and the successful bidders are expected to begin on January 1, 2027 or July 1, 2027. SBDC Neighborhood Branch host partners demonstrating satisfactory collaboration will have their contracts renewed annually for up to five additional years, provided funding to do so is appropriated for this purpose in subsequent federal, state, and CPHSPF budgets. The Network anticipates issuing an RFP prior to awarding of contracts in 2033. The Lead Center reserves the right to terminate the contracts of organizations for noncompliance according to the terms of the contracts issued, as well as to add organizations prior to 2033 as needed to meet service delivery goals.
The bidding process for this procurement is competitive and proposals will be judged based on their compliance with RFP guidelines, and each respondent’s ability to meet stated requirements in Section 3, SBDC Program Overview and Host Requirements and Section 4, Proposal Submission Process. Only those proposals that meet these requirements will be evaluated according to the criteria in Section 5, Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria.
Further review may occur through interviews and/or site visits to one or more applicants.
Oral communications with CPHSPF officers and employees shall be non-binding on CPHSPF and shall in no way exclude the bidder of obligations as set forth in this package.
CPHSPF reserves the right to amend, alter or change the rules and conditions contained in this RFP prior to the deadline for submission of proposals.
CPHSPF reserves the right to negotiate with any qualified applicant, or to modify or cancel in RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
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CPHSPF reserves the right to extend the submission deadline should this be in the best interest of CPHSPF. Proposing organizations will have the right to revise their proposals in the event that the deadline is extended.
Upon award of contracts to the successful bidders, the contract will be between CPHSPF and the applicant organization.
11. Bidder’s Costs
Costs for developing proposals are entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be reimbursed by CPHSPF.
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Small Business Development Center Program Announcement 10 of 19 Section 3. SBDC Program Overview and Host Requirements
1. Focus on Economic Results
A core differentiator between the SBDC and other federal, state, and local business assistance programs is the SBDC’s focus on economic results (quantifiable successes) produced by its services. All SBDC advising aims at creating measurable outcomes with each client business, including: business startups, increases in sales, obtaining loan financing or equity investment (capital infusion), job creation and job retention. Annually, more than 40% of NorCal SBDC business clients should achieve one of these measurable results.
Applicants should note that the SBDC is not a social, entitlement, or workforce development program. The Network’s business model is to serve small business owners and entrepreneurs. Training of employees (workforce) is not an eligible activity of the program.
SBDCs serve both startup and existing businesses. The primary focus of the NorCal SBDC Network is on existing (in business) companies. Sixty-five percent (65%) of all clients receiving services from the NorCal SBDC are small businesses that are beyond the startup phase of operations and are specifically looking for help growing their enterprises and responding to challenges and opportunities in their industries. The local SBDC Neighborhood Branch will deliver in-depth and high-quality confidential business advising and assistance with access to capital.
2. Core SBDC Services
a. Advising
The core service provided through SBDC is advising. The SBDC shall design and provide quality advising services through the Neighborhood Branches to improve the skills and knowledge of existing and prospective small business owners. All advising shall have an identified and measurable goal that is agreed upon by an advisor and a client.
Business assistance topics that will be available to clients at a Neighborhood Branch shall include: operations, manufacturing, engineering, evaluation and adoption of new technology solutions, artificial intelligence, personnel administration, marketing, sales, merchandising, accounting, loan readiness, technology commercialization, equity financing, securing loans, business strategy development and other disciplines required for small business growth, expansion, innovation, productivity, and/or management improvement.
Fees may not be charged for SBDC advising. If an applicant to this RFP serves fee-based clients, methods must be identified and clearly described for how referrals will be made to the SBDC and how the bidder will ensure conflicts will not arise between fee-based and free advising.
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All SBDC Neighborhood Branches will assist small businesses in obtaining growth capital through lending and equity investments. Services in this area shall include business plan development, financial statement preparation and analysis, cash flow preparation and analysis, understanding lending terms, loan application assistance, coaching on presentations for equity investors, etc.
c. Assistance to Innovation and Technology Companies
The SBDC Neighborhood Branch shall have access to specialized advising and commercialization assistance to innovation-driven and technology-based companies seeking to develop, launch, commercialize, and scale new products, services, and technologies. Opportunistically, the SBDC shall maintain relationships with universities, research institutions, incubators, accelerators, venture capital firms, angel investor groups, corporate innovation programs, and other technology ecosystem partners to connect clients with specialized resources and funding opportunities. d. Client Activity and Performance Tracking
The ability of the NorCal SBDC to measure and report client impact is essential to demonstrating program effectiveness. Client advising activity and economic outcomes are tracked on an ongoing basis to evaluate program performance and report the impact of services delivered throughout the network.
The NorCal SBDC utilizes NeoSerra, its proprietary client management and reporting system, to document client engagement, advising activity, and economic outcomes. The NorCal SBDC workforce is responsible for the collection, maintenance, and reporting of program performance data.
Program performance and client outcomes are regularly reviewed by Leadership and shared with Neighborhood Branch Hosts to evaluate service delivery and overall program impact. Neighborhood Branch Hosts are not responsible for entering or maintaining data within NeoSerra.
e. Training
Each SBDC Neighborhood Branch may offer local trainings/ workshops that are relevant to groups of business owners and/or entrepreneurs in their proposed service area.
Trainings can and should also be a good way to generate new advising leads. All local trainings should be co-sponsored with the private sector and other organizations, to extend outreach and productivity.
While local trainings provide education on topics that many small businesses have in common, trainings should be viewed as a secondary service of the SBDC, behind advising, capital access assistance, and assistance to innovation companies.
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3. SBDC Workforce
a. CPHSPF will directly employ an Area Director and an Associate Director who will work with the Neighborhood Branch host organization to coordinate services. Business Advisors providing 1-on-1 advising and training will all be CPHSPF contractors. Work of the contract advisors will be overseen by the Area Director and Associate Director. All employees and contractors will be recruited and selected by the Lead Center’s established hiring and procurement processes.
4. Host Requirements
a. Facilities
Each SBDC Neighborhood Branch shall maintain one or more visible, professional, fully-equipped office location(s) that comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. A dedicated and secured area must be provided to meet with clients and must be adequate to protect client confidentiality. Each Neighborhood Branch must have access to adequate conference room facilities to accommodate group training sessions. Conference rooms may be at a different physical address from the office location(s). Each Neighborhood Branch facility shall have access to parking for business clients and employees.
b. Position inside host organization
A special note for counties and municipalities: When a county or municipality is the host organization for a Neighborhood Branch, services are usually managed within the unit of the county or municipality that is responsible for economic development, community development, and business permitting and/or workforce development. If a city or municipality is applying to host an SBDC that delivers services beyond its geographic borders, the bidder must have the authority to work outside these boundaries.
c. Participation in Centralized Intake
Participation in Centralized Intake is mandatory for all Neighborhood Branches. The NorCal SBDC leads the nation in its utilization of a centralized intake team, where incoming clients are registered by specially trained staff housed at the Lead Center. All prospective clients seeking SBDC services must be referred through the Centralized Intake process to ensure consistent registration, onboarding, and assignment to the most appropriate Advisor based on the client's needs and geography. This approach reduces administrative burden for Neighborhood Branches while providing a high-quality, consistent intake experience for new clients. e. Community Leadership & Partnerships
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This may include connecting the NorCal SBDC with financial institutions, capital providers, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, colleges and universities, business associations, community-based organizations, and other strategic partners.
The Neighborhood Branch Host should also help identify opportunities to strengthen the visibility, reach, and long-term impact of the Neighborhood Branch within the community.
f. Local Financial Contribution
The Neighborhood Branch Host shall provide a local financial contribution equal to the selected SBDC investment level ($35,000–$100,000). The local contribution demonstrates the Host's commitment to supporting small business development within the community and ensures a shared investment in the success of the Neighborhood Branch.
All Neighborhood Branch funding and matching contributions shall be dedicated exclusively to the services and activities of that specific Neighborhood Branch.
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Small Business Development Center Program Announcement 14 of 19 Section 4. Proposal Submission Process
1. Letter of Intent
Organizations wishing to submit a proposal in response to this RFP are strongly encouraged to submit a Letter of Intent to the NorCal SBDC Lead Center by 5:00 PM PDT on August 18, 2026.
Letters of Intent should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF, addressed to Kristin Johnson, Executive Director, and emailed to [email protected].
At a minimum, the Letter of Intent should include:
● Organization name and address
● Primary contact name, title, phone number, and email address ● The requested SBDC Neighborhood Branch city or county.
2. Proposal Submission
All proposals must be completed and submitted through the StartUpTree application portal:
https://norcalsbdc.startuptree.org/competitions
The application portal will open on July 17, 2026, at 12:00 AM PDT and will close at 5:00 PM PDT on September 18, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Applicants must first create a StartUpTree user account to access the proposal. Once logged in, complete all required questions and upload all requested documents through the StartUpTree portal. Some questions contain multiple prompts. Carefully review each question and ensure your response addresses all requested information.
Suggested word counts displayed within StartUpTree are provided for guidance only and are not enforced.
For the best experience, applicants are encouraged to draft responses in a separate Word or Google document before entering them into StartUpTree. Although applications may be saved and revisited before submission, applicants are strongly encouraged to maintain a separate copy of their responses.
3. Technical Proposal
Complete the following questions within StartUpTree and upload requested documentation.
Suggested response lengths are provided within the StartUpTree application to help applicants prepare concise, complete responses.
a. Organization Background
○ Provide a brief overview of your organization, including the community it serves and RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
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○ If the applicant is not a municipality, describe the location(s) in which the organization operates and its relationship with the local municipality. ○ Does the organization have a preexisting relationship with the NorCal SBDC? If so, please elaborate.
b. Goal Alignment
○ Explain how hosting an SBDC Neighborhood Branch would align with your organization’s economic development priorities, business growth goals, CEDS plans, or other long-term economic initiatives.
c. Proposed Location(s)
○ Describe the proposed SBDC Neighborhood Branch location(s) and facilities, including how they will provide convenient access for the small business community being served.
○ For each proposed facility, indicate whether the space is currently under the control of the applicant or if it must be identified, negotiated, and/or leased. d. Facility Requirements
○ Select all facility requirements that can be accommodated at the proposed location(s).
i. ☐ Accessible for individuals with disabilities
ii. ☐ Ability to display temporary SBDC signage
iii. ☐ Private office space for one-on-one advising
iv. ☐ Accessible free or low-cost parking
e. Programming
○ Describe the specialty or emphasis areas the proposed SBDC Neighborhood Branch should focus on. Include any industries that should be prioritized and any language capabilities needed to best serve the local community.
f. Partnerships
○ Describe any significant existing relationships your organization has with lenders, venture capital firms, angel investors, or other capital partners that may be leveraged to support clients of the proposed SBDC Neighborhood Branch. ○ If your organization has existing partnerships with innovation/technology incubators, accelerators or similar, please describe them.
4. Certifications and Assurances
Applications submitted without these documents will be considered incomplete. a. Complete and upload Attachment 1 (“Certification of Host Cash Match”) b. Complete and upload Attachment 2 (“Certification Regarding Lobbying”) c. Complete and upload Attachment 3 (“Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion”)
5. Additional Supporting Documents
a. Upload any additional supporting documents you would like to include with your RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
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Small Business Development Center Program Announcement 17 of 19 Section 5. Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria
1. Selection Process
a. After the period has closed for receipt of proposals, each proposal will be evaluated to determine compliance with the requirements of this RFP. If a proposal does not meet all requirements, it will be considered nonresponsive and rejected from further evaluation. b. The evaluation committee will then review all responsive proposals against the evaluation criteria listed below. Proposals will be ranked based upon score. c. The evaluation committee reserves the right to designate one or more members of the committee to perform oral interviews with one or more finalists. The oral interviews will confirm information presented in the proposal.
d. The evaluation committee reserves the right to designate one or more members of the committee to perform in-person site visits with one or more finalists. The site visits will confirm information presented in the proposal and oral interviews. e. A contract will be awarded to applicants with highly scored proposals, and any additional information gathered from oral interviews and/or site visits, if deemed necessary. f. CPHSPF reserves the right not to award any awards.
g. Upon selection of proposed recipients, a Notice of Intent to Award will be posted for five (5) working days at the NorCal SBDC Lead Center Office, StartUp Humboldt, 876 7th St, Arcata, CA 95521. A Notice of Intent to Award will also be posted online at www.norcalsbdc.org. Winning bidders will be notified verbally or in writing as to their selection as the proposed contract awardee at the time CPHSPF posts the Notice of Intent to Award.
h. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing on the date CPHSPF posts the Notice of Awards.
i. Preliminary contract negotiations shall begin on the sixth workday after the date the Notice of Intent to Award is posted.
2. Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be reviewed and scored by an evaluation committee. Evaluation of proposals will be based on the criteria shown.
Criteria Points
HOST ORGANIZATION ALIGNMENT
Host organization’s goal alignment with SBDC programming and the local city/county economic development plans.
Up to 40
FINANCIAL STABILITY
Organization is well positioned to provide cash match funds for SBDC; capacity for growth; long-term sustainability of organization is not in question.
Up to 25
PROPOSED LOCATION(S)
Host organization’s office and training locations are accessible and reasonably simple for business owners to find. No or low cost parking is available.
Up to 20
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PARTNERSHIPS
Evidence of relationships with lenders, equity capital firms, or innovation/technology-related organizations.
Up to 15
Total Points Possible 100 points
3. Grounds for Rejection
a. CPHSPF reserves the right to waive any immaterial deviation in a proposal; however, the waiver of an immaterial deviation in a proposal shall in no way modify the document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with the proposal requirements after the bidder is awarded the contract.
b. A proposal shall be rejected if:
1) The proposal package is received after the time and date set for receipt of proposals.
2) The proposal contains false or misleading statements or references which do not support an attribute or condition contended by the bidder; and if, in the opinion of CPHSPF, such information was intended to erroneously mislead CPHSPF in its evaluation of the proposal.
3) The proposal is confidential, conditional, incomplete, or if it contains any irregularities.
4) The bidder does not meet the required cash match dollar amount. 5) The Certification of Local Match is incomplete.
6) The proposal does not include all Certifications and Assurances. 7) All signatures are not provided.
4. Debriefing
Written debriefings of the evaluation results will not be provided to unsuccessful proposals. Oral debriefings may be provided at CPHSPF's discretion.
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ATTACHMENT 1
Certification of Host Cash Match
Please list all pledged cash match with their originating funding source below. (2027 only) 2027 Source of Cash Match Pledged
Dollar
Amount
Is Funding
Secured?
(Yes or No)
If Not
Secured,
Expected
Date?
TOTAL CASH MATCH $
As the authorized representative of the Applicant Organization, I hereby certify that the cash match sources listed above are all viable funds that are in-process/secured. I certify that these funds will not being used to match any other federal funds. I certify that signed contracts memorializing these funds are in place/will be in place and will be available for review by the Northern California Lead Center upon request.
Organization Name
Name and Title of Authorized
Representative
Signature
Date
Please ensure all information is complete and signed. Upload as part of your application.
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ATTACHMENT 2
Certification Regarding Lobbying
The undersigned certifies that to the best of his/her knowledge and belief the following is true and correct:
A. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
B. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or any employee of a member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
C. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose the information accordingly.
D. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
Organization Name
Name and Title of Authorized
Representative
Signature
Date
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ATTACHMENT 3
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
and Other Responsibility Matters
A. The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it, its principals, and its subcontractors, sub-grantees, and contractors:
1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for disbarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
2. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
3. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civically charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (2) of this certification; and
4. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.
B. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective primary participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
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Business Agenda Item 5c
STAFF REPORT
Business Agenda Item
DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Hiring Freeze Exception – Finance Office Supervisor STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend that the City Council approve an exception to the current hiring freeze to allow recruitment and appointment of a Finance Office Supervisor and, if necessary, to fill a resulting Finance vacancy provided an internal Finance staff member is promoted.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The current Finance Office Supervisor is in background with another agency. It is anticipated the position will be vacant by the end of the month.
The Finance Office Supervisor is an advanced-level supervisor position that works under the administrative supervision of the Finance Director and is responsible for overseeing and supervising the assigned functions within the department, including but not limited to water and wastewater billing, accounts payable, revenue collection, business licenses, accounts receivable, and cashier/customer service.
The Finance Office Supervisor position also provides critical support for Department and City operations, including being the backup/support for Payroll, budget creation, budget monitoring, and various accounting tasks.
Maintaining the Finance Office Supervisor duties for an extended period is not sustainable and would reduce the Department's ability to provide timely, accurate, and consistent service to the public. The monthly utility bills, weekly vendor payments, and grant reporting would be impacted potentially leading to lost revenue for the City.
Should the Council authorize the filling of the Finance Office Supervisor position it may result in a vacancy in another Finance Office position, depending on the selected candidate. To ensure continuity of essential Finance Office operations, staff may need to recruit and fill for a vacated Finance Office position if a vacancy is created because of the Finance Office Supervisor selection process.
Staff therefore request authorization to fill the Finance Office Supervisor position and, if necessary, to fill a resulting Finance vacancy without returning to Council for separate authorization, provided the position is an existing authorized position within the Finance Department organization chart and sufficient budget appropriations are available. This approach will allow the Department to maintain appropriate staffing levels and minimize disruption to critical financial services, including utility billing, accounts payable, revenue collection, payroll support, grant reporting, and customer service.
Business Agenda Item 5c
STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2036:
This action supports the following area(s) of your City Council’s Strategic Plan 2026-2036.
Core Values:
Quality of Life: Family, Nature and Neighbors: Safety, family life, care for youth, economic resilience, parks, forests, and river.
Priority 2: Our People – Staff Retention, Pay & Succession Priority 3: Fiscal Foundation – Revenue, Cost Accounting & Honest Commitments Priority 8: Youth, Recreation & Community Life
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon review of the Finance Office Supervisor job description and duties it is being recommended to redistribute the percentages charged to each Fund. Previously, the position was allocated 30% to the General Fund, 45% to the Water Fund, and 25% to the Wastewater Fund. Staff are proposing to change the allocation to be 25% to the General Fund, 45% to the Water Fund, and 30% to the Wastewater Fund. This change, along with anticipated pay savings, will result in savings to the General Fund of $14,600.
No additional appropriation is required. Salary and benefits for the position are included in the adopted budget across all Funds.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Deny the exception – Not recommended. This would leave the Finance Office Supervisor position vacant and require the Finance Director and remaining staff to continue absorbing essential duties; thus, negatively impacting the Finance Departments ability to maintain timely and accurate service, and in particular the monthly utility bills, weekly vendor payments, and grant reporting potentially leading to lost revenue for the City.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive staff presentation and review Council questions
2. Open and Close Public Comment
3. Motion to approve an exception to the hiring freeze for the Finance Office Supervisor position and, if necessary, to fill a resulting Finance vacancy provided an internal Finance staff member is promoted. Roll Call vote.