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Fortuna City Council
Jan. 16, 2024, 6 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
2. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
a. National Mentoring Month Proclamation
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b. Introduction of Street Maintenance Worker II, Brandon Craig
c. Introduction of Utility Worker II, Daniel Rockholt
d. Police Department Quarterly Report
e. Fire Department Quarterly Report
3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. City Council Minutes – December 18, 2023 (Regular Meeting)
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b. Administrative Department Monthly Report
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c. Community Development Department Monthly Report
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d. Finance Department Monthly Report
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e. Parks & Recreation Monthly Report
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f. Police Department Monthly Report
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g. Public Works Monthly Report
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j. Council Review and Approval of Commission/Committee Applications and Mayor's Appointment of Seats
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k. Approve Selection of Community Development Director
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l. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Fortuna and Fortuna Union High School District for Shared Facility Use
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m. Approve the City of Fortuna's Cash Handling Policy
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n. Certify the City of Fortuna's Six-Year Sewer System Management Plan
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o. Authorize City Manager to Submit Individual Grant Applications for Regional Early Action Planning Grant Programs for which the City of Fortuna is Eligible; Resolution 2024-01
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p. Appoint Real Property Negotiator for the City of Fortuna Concerning the Real Property Located at 624 Main Street, Fortuna CA
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5. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2024-765, Amending Chapter 8.16 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Provide for Revised Nuisance Regulation and Abatement
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b. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2024-766, Adding Chapter 9.05 to Article 9 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Adopt Social Host Regulations
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c. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 2024-767, Amending Title 15 of the City of Fortuna Municipal Code by Streamlining the Permit Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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d. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 2024-768, Amending Title 15 of the City of Fortuna Municipal Code by Streamlining the Permit Process for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems
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6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
The City Manager’s report provides a list of upcoming meeting dates for various committees and organizations in the city. These include the City Council, Planning Commission, Measure E, Rohner Community Recreation and Park District, and Fortuna Business Improvement District. The report also includes a section for a verbal report, which is not specified.
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… or, as a scene from a thriller!
INT. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE - DAY
Merritt Perry, a middle-aged woman with a stern demeanor, sits behind her desk, scanning through the staff report. She frowns as she reads the upcoming meeting dates, her eyes narrowing with concern.
MERRITT PERRY
(speaking to herself)
Something doesn’t seem right. These meeting dates…they’re all over the place. Why would there be a special workshop before the regular council meeting?
She leans back in her chair, deep in thought. Suddenly, her office door swings open, revealing JASON CLARK, a young and eager assistant.
JASON CLARK
(excitedly)
Merritt! Have you seen this? We just received a anonymous tip about a possible threat during the council meetings!
Merritt’s eyes widen, startled by the revelation.
MERRITT PERRY
(urgently)
What kind of threat, Jason? Who sent the tip?
JASON CLARK
(stammering)
I-I don’t know. It didn’t say. Just that there’s someone planning to make a move during one of the upcoming meetings.
Merritt’s mind races, trying to connect the dots.
MERRITT PERRY
(thinking aloud)
The special workshop…the council meetings…they’re all potential targets. We need to beef up security immediately.
She jumps out of her chair, grabbing her phone and dialing a number.
MERRITT PERRY (CONT’D)
(into phone)
This is Merritt Perry, City Manager. I need to speak with Chief Anderson right away. It’s an emergency.
She paces back and forth, anxiety evident on her face as she waits for Chief Anderson to pick up.
MERRITT PERRY (CONT’D)
(into phone, impatiently)
Come on, Chief, pick up.
Finally, Chief Anderson’s voice crackles through the phone.
CHIEF ANDERSON (V.O)
(slightly out of breath)
Merritt, what’s going on? Is everything okay?
MERRITT PERRY
(frantically)
No, Chief. We just received an anonymous tip about a potential threat during the council meetings. We need extra security immediately.
CHIEF ANDERSON (V.O)
(gravely)
I’ll assemble a team right away, Merritt. We’ll make sure everyone’s safe.
Merritt takes a deep breath, relieved to have Chief Anderson on the case.
MERRITT PERRY
(softly)
Thank you, Chief. Let’s hope we catch this person before any harm comes to our city.
She hangs up the phone, a determined look on her face. Merritt gathers her things, ready to face the challenge head-on.
FADE OUT.
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7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
a. Council Member Kyle Conley
b. Council Member Mike Losey
c. Council Member Kris Mobley
d. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Johnson
e. Mayor Tami Trent
9. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, City Negotiator: City Manager Merritt Perry, Employee Organizations: Fortuna Police Employees Association, Fortuna Employees Association, and the Unrepresented/Management group in accordance with Section 54957.6 of the Government Code.
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the Government Code; Vacant Land at 624 Main Street, Fortuna CA; Negotiating Parties: City Manager Merritt Perry for the City of Fortuna and Ray Chisum as Negotiating Parties; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
10. ADJOURN
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