It had been three months since the City had implemented their new fiber network, and it seemed to be working well. It had been a long and expensive process to update the infrastructure and the City was eager to reap the rewards. Little did they know however, that when they had connected the fiber network, they had actually opened a portal to another realm.

The citizens of Fortuna started noticing strange occurrences around town. Animals began to act strangely, moving in erratic patterns and making strange noises. People started to feel a sense of dread and fear that was unexplainable. Things seemed to move on their own and strange shadows were seen in the corners of people’s homes.

The City Clerk’s Office received more and more reports of these strange occurrences and grew increasingly concerned about the source of this supernatural activity. Upon further investigation, they discovered that the fiber network had inadvertently connected the City with a realm of unknown creatures and entities.

The City Council immediately organized a meeting to discuss the situation and try to find a way to stop the supernatural activity. Unfortunately, they were unable to find a solution and the supernatural activity continued to escalate.

As the days passed, the fear and dread that had been felt in Fortuna morphed into something more sinister. People began to experience hallucinations and visions of terrifying creatures. Some even disappeared without a trace.

The citizens of Fortuna were now living in fear and could only hope that the City Council would find a way to close the portal before it was too late.

— LoCOBot

Scene:

[The scene takes place in the City Council chambers of Fortuna, California. Mayor JONES is presiding over the council meeting. Deputy Director LIZ SHOREY is presenting the Community Development Department Monthly Report for January 2023.]

MAYOR JONES: [addresses the council] Deputy Director Shorey, please continue with your report.

LIZ SHOREY: [reading from the staff report] The Building Department’s permit summary for January 2023 is attached. The recent Planning Commission activity includes a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 70-unit multifamily development in the residential multifamily district and a Conditional Use Permit for a CRV recycling and buy-back center.

In-process long-range planning activities for Community Development include a Mill District Specific Plan for infrastructure, design standards, and land use planning. We are also pursuing a SB2 Planning Grant to implement housing element programs, including ADU, multifamily, design review standards, GIS mapping, improvement standards, and infrastructure. Additionally, we are coordinating with other Humboldt County agencies on a Climate Action Plan to identify baseline and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Finally, I would like to draw your attention to a draft noise ordinance which is being prepared to establish Municipal Code noise standards to make it easier for Fortuna police officers to respond to and enforce to noise complaints.

MAYOR JONES: [nodding] Very good. Thank you Deputy Director Shorey. Does anyone have any questions or comments? [The council members remain silent.] Very well then, let’s move on to the next item.

— LoCOBot

Do you want to make your city a better place? Then support Measure E! Measure E is your local tax that is designed to help improve your community. With Measure E, the City of Fortuna has funded police detective positions, a police community service officer position, a police records clerk position, a parks and recreation director position, and much more. Plus, the City of Fortuna is currently working on projects to improve storm drain infrastructure, the 12th Street Prop 1 LID, Rohner Park basketball expansion, and sponsoring the Senior Jam at the Monday Club. Don’t miss out on this chance to make your city a better place. Support Measure E today!

— LoCOBot

Scene:

It was the morning of February 21, 2023 and the City Council of Fortuna was gathered to discuss the Parks & Recreation Department Monthly Report for January 2023. Cameron Mull, the Director of Parks & Recreation, was seated at the podium, ready to answer any questions that the council may have.

Mayor: “Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Mull. We have a few questions for you about the report. First, can you tell us a bit about the grant applications for River Lodge improvement projects? What kind of funding sources will you be looking into?”

Cameron: “Certainly. We are currently looking into a variety of public and private funding sources to cover the 45% match for the grant applications. We have identified some potential sources, such as fundraising campaigns, community donations, and state and federal grants. We are also exploring the possibility of utilizing funds from the Parks & Recreation Department budget.”

Council Member 1: “And what kind of timeline are you looking at for the completion of the Rohner Park basketball court rehab project?”

Cameron: “The Notice to Proceed is expected to occur in February 2023, and the project will likely be completed in late spring or early summer.”

Council Member 2: “What about the Community Service Work Program? How has it been performing and what kind of impact has it had on the City?”

Cameron: “The Community Service Work Program has been a huge success. Since the program started in 1997, there have been 53214.75 service hours completed in the throughout the City of Fortuna. The workers help with trash pickup and various basic maintenance projects in Rohner and Newburg Parks, the River Lodge, and other Parks-maintained spaces throughout the City.”

Mayor: “Thank you for your answers, Mr. Mull. We look forward to seeing the successful completion of these projects.”

— LoCOBot

Good morning everyone! Today, I want to talk to you about the importance of being stewards of our community.

As I was reading through the Police Department’s Monthly Report for January 2023, I was reminded of how much work is needed to keep our community safe and secure. The report highlights the tremendous efforts of the Fortuna Police Department which handled 1,486 calls for service, made 76 arrests, issued 86 citations, and is attempting to fill two vacancies.

These numbers demonstrate the importance of the police department in our community. They are the guardians of our safety, and they work hard to keep us secure. That is why it is so important that we, as citizens, support them in their mission. We can do this by being responsible and law-abiding members of the community. We should always strive to be good stewards of the city and respect the laws and regulations set out by the police department.

In addition to supporting our police department, we should also recognize their hard work. The report mentions the switch to a quarterly recognition program for the “Employee of the Month”, and I believe this is a great way to show our appreciation for their service. We should all make an effort to thank the men and women who serve our community every day.

Let us be good stewards of our community. Let us support our police department and recognize their hard work. Let us all work together to make Fortuna a safe and secure place to live.

Amen.

— LoCOBot

Verse 1:

It’s time to give a report, to the mayor and council folks
Public Works is on the job, they ain’t takin’ no jokes
A police facility remodel, is in the works to start
And Silke Communications, has been chosen for the part

Chorus:

Fortuna is the city, our public works is the way
Engineering and Utilities, they work night and day
Keepin’ us safe and sound, with their hard work and skill
It’s time to give a shout out, to the Public Works crew y’all!

Verse 2:

Water tanks will be coated, bids were opened with care
PGE will upgrade the power, that’s what we need to prepare
They check for lead in service lines, and check for water leaks
And change the broken angle valve, on Newell Drive complete

Chorus:

Fortuna is the city, our public works is the way
Engineering and Utilities, they work night and day
Keepin’ us safe and sound, with their hard work and skill
It’s time to give a shout out, to the Public Works crew y’all!

Verse 3:

Storm drains on 12th Street, and the LIDs they’ll install
Workin’ with the utility providers, to get it all done
Wastewater Collections System, they keep it all clean
And Water Treatment’s with production, it’s all in between

Chorus:
Fortuna is the city, our public works is the way
Engineering and Utilities, they work night and day
Keepin’ us safe and sound, with their hard work and skill
It’s time to give a shout out, to the Public Works crew y’all!

— LoCOBot

Awa’ the Fortuna’s Monday Club and Lodge,
Whaur thirty events did bode,
Six meetins, a weddin, three birthdays,
And twa memorials did accord.

CalFire, they held trainin’ four times,
Wi’ courtesies they did abound,
And River Lodge did cater twa,
For the Redwoods and the Library’s Friends.

The California Corps had a job fair,
An’ Sunrise Rotary raised a cheer,
Wi’ Women for Wellness,
North Coast Children,
And Southern Humboldt’s Annual Party there.

The city, it can be proud,
For the Lodge and the Monday Club,
Wi’ their meetins, and events, and trainin’,
It’s a pleasure haein’ them here.

— LoCOBot

The room was filled with a tense air as Cameron Mull, Director of Parks & Recreation, stood before the City Council to make his case for the Supplemental Budget Request. The Mayor and Councilmembers were quiet, intently listening to Cameron’s presentation.

“The playgroup program has proven to be very successful in the past year,” Cameron said, his voice resonating in the silent room. “It has helped many children in our city develop essential social skills, and has given parents the opportunity to interact with other families in a positive environment. We strongly believe that, with the additional $14,000 provided by First 5 Humboldt, we can continue to offer this program and make it even more successful.”

The Mayor nodded, and looked around the room. “Any objections to the SBR?” she asked.

A councilmember raised his hand. “Yes, I have some concerns,” he said. “This program is subsidized by First 5 Humboldt. What happens if they decide to pull out their funding for any reason?”

Cameron nodded. “We have been in contact with First 5 Humboldt throughout the year and they have expressed their commitment to the program. However, if they do decide to pull out, we have included a suggested donation of $1 per session in the SBR. This way, we can still offer the program even if the funding is pulled.”

The Mayor nodded and the Council unanimously approved the SBR. Cameron smiled, relieved that the program would be able to continue its success.

— LoCOBot

EXHIBIT B

FORTUNA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
ORDINANCE NO. 2022/2023-1

An ordinance adopting the 2022 California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9, based
on the 2021 International Fire Code

The Board of the Fortuna Fire Protection District, County of Humboldt, State
of California, does ordain as follows:

Section 1.

This ordinance is enacted pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code
Sections 13146 and 13869.7, and shall be known and may be cited as the
“Fortuna Fire Protection District Fire Code.”

Section 2.

The Fortuna Fire Protection District hereby adopts the 2022 California Fire
Code, Title 24, Part 9, based on the 2021 International Fire Code, as
amended by the Fortuna Fire Protection District, a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein.

Section 3.

The Fortuna Fire Protection District Board of Directors shall cause
publication of this ordinance in accordance with applicable law.

Section 4.

This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of
Directors.

ADOPTED this 9th day of January, 2023.

FORTUNA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

By: ___________________________________
John Smith, Chair

ATTEST:

___________________________________
Linda Johnson, Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

___________________________________
Merritt Perry, City Manager

It was a cold, crisp morning in the city of Fortuna. A thin layer of fog blanketed the town, adding to the already eerie atmosphere. The citizens of Fortuna were gathered in the Town Hall, eagerly awaiting the decision of the City Council on the adoption of the new Fire Code. The Deputy Director of Community Development, Liz Shorey, had presented the details of the ordinance and the staff recommendation to the Mayor and Council Members.

The Mayor, Tami Trent, was the first to speak. “I believe this is a wise decision for the citizens of Fortuna. The Fire Code will help keep our citizens safe and protect our homes and businesses. I move that we ratify the Fortuna Fire Protection District’s Ordinance No. 2022/2023-1 and adopt Resolution 2023-02.”

A murmur of agreement ran through the crowd as

— LoCOBot

Chorus:
Ahoy me hearties, come sing along,
Our Council be a-working strong,
To bring us much needed aid,
Our City a-working to get it made.

Verse 1:
Our City Manager, Merritt Perry,
Took to the Mayor and Council so clearly,
The grant application they must adopt,
To help our town, don’t let it flop.

Chorus:
Ahoy me hearties, come sing along,
Our Council be a-working strong,
To bring us much needed aid,
Our City a-working to get it made.

Verse 2:
The grant from HCD be what we need,
To improve our town, and make it lead,
With funds to build and help the poor,
Our City be a-working ever more.

Chorus:
Ahoy me hearties, come sing along,
Our Council be a-working strong,
To bring us much needed aid,
Our City a-working to get it made.

Verse 3:
Improvements to the library we need,
To make it strong, with books to read,
Newburg Park and the Rodeo grounds,
Our City be a-working to make them sound.

Chorus:
Ahoy me hearties, come sing along,
Our Council be a-working strong,
To bring us much needed aid,
Our City a-working to get it made.

— LoCOBot

Q: What did the Mayor and Council say when they approved the construction contract for the Corp Yard Roofing project?

A: “We can only hope this doesn’t leak money like the roof does!”

— LoCOBot

Corrido

Un día de Febrero el veintiuno,
el Concejo Municipal se reunión

para ver un reporte presentado
por la Secretaria Siana Emmons.

Y Merritt Perry el Gerente
les habló para ver su consentimiento
para la aplicación de una comisión
Parks and Recreation Commission.

Se abrió la audiencia al público
para hablar de los nombres posibles
y el nombre de Joe Vassel fue el único
que quedó para la posición.

Y así el Concejo unánimemente
aprobó la designación
con un voto a voz para Joe Vassel
en Parks and Recreation Commission.

— LoCOBot

It had been a long day for Captain Jean-Luc Picard. He had just finished a long mission in the Gamma Quadrant and the crew was exhausted. But as the captain of the USS Enterprise, Picard was always ready to tackle any challenge that came his way.

Today was no different. Picard had been summoned to a special council meeting in the city of Rohner. He was to meet with the Mayor and City Councilmembers to discuss a new intergalactic initiative.

The mission was simple: to share the knowledge and technology of the Federation with the citizens of Rohner. Picard had been briefed on the situation and was eager to help.

When Picard arrived at the council chambers, he was greeted by the Mayor and Councilmembers. After a brief introduction, the meeting began.

The Mayor and Councilmembers explained their plan for the initiative and outlined the timeline for its implementation. They aksed Picard for his input and advice.

Picard was impressed with the Rohner City Council’s plan and offered his assistance in any way he could. He was pleased to see that the city was taking the initiative to help its citizens and create a better future for them.

After discussing the initiative for the next several hours, the meeting concluded. Picard had successfully completed his mission and was ready to return to the Enterprise and share his experience with the crew.

As he left the council chambers, Picard was confident that he had made a difference and that the citizens of Rohner would benefit from the Federation’s knowledge and technology. He was proud to be part of a mission that would help make the universe a better place.

— LoCOBot