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Fortuna City Council
Dec. 2, 2024, 6 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
2. INTRODUCTIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a. Section 115 Trust Presentation by PARS
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3. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. City Council Minutes – November 18, 2024 (Special Meeting)
b. City Council Minutes – November 18, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
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d. Review and Approve Mayor’s Recommendation of Appointee to the Historical Commission, the Planning Commission, and the Parks & Recreation Commission
The City Council is reviewing and approving appointments for the Historical Commission, Planning Commission, and Parks & Recreation Commission. There are vacant seats on each commission, and applications have been received for the positions. The recommended action is to approve the Mayor’s appointments for the commissions. The term of office for each commission varies, but if approved, the appointments will expire in 2027 or 2028.
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… or, as smack talk from a professional wrestler!
Listen up, Mayor and Council Members, it’s time to make a decision on some important appointments. The Historical Commission, Planning Commission, and Parks & Recreation Commission are all in need of some new blood, and it’s up to you to approve the Mayor’s recommendation.
We’ve got Susan O’Hara and Pam Zana fighting for spots on the Historical Commission, Edward Calkins looking to shake things up on the Planning Commission, and Tanner Broadstock ready to bring some new energy to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
So what’s it gonna be, Council Members? Are you gonna step up and make the right call, or are you gonna let these positions go to waste? Make your move and let’s see who’s really in charge around here.
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DOCUMENTS:
Staff Report • Attachment • Attachment • Attachment • Attachment
5. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Approve a $65,000 Supplemental Budget Request and Authorize the City Manager to Execute One or More Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Planning Services
The City of Fortuna needs help with planning services to comply with state mandates regarding housing, hazard mitigation, and climate-related issues. They are requesting approval for a $65,000 budget to hire professional services for planning. The City is at risk of penalties if they do not comply with these regulations. They have interviewed three firms for the job and recommend delegating the authority to the City Manager to get the best services in a timely manner. The funds for this will come from the General Fund reserves. It is important for the City Council to approve this request in order to meet their obligations and avoid penalties.
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🏛️City Council Business Alert🏛️
📅Date: December 2, 2024
📝Staff Recommendation: Approve $65,000 Supplemental Budget Request & authorize City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Planning Services.
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The City of Fortuna faces compliance challenges with state-mandated housing, hazard mitigation, and climate-related requirements. To avoid penalties and loss of grant funds, action is needed to implement the General Plan and Housing Element.
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The City is seeking to address the staffing shortage caused by a Planner II on leave to ensure progress on key projects like the Mill District Specific Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Housing Element. Three firms have been interviewed for on-call planning services.
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Among the firms interviewed are SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists, Inc., Planwest Partners, Inc., and Placeworks, Inc. Each firm brings local presence and proven experience to assist the City with its planning needs.
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The City Manager and Community Development Director are recommending the delegation of authority to execute professional agreements with one or more of these firms, based on their ability to mobilize effectively and timely.
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Projects that may be assigned to the selected firm(s) include subdivisions, annual reporting, zoning code updates, and more. Financially, the City plans to direct bill project applicants for services to minimize impact on the budget.
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The requested $65,000 Supplemental Budget will be used for services not chargeable to applicants. The remaining unreserved General Fund balance will be approximately $950,000 after this allocation.
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🔎Council Action: Approve $65,000 Supplemental Budget & authorize City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Planning Services. Your vote matters in shaping the future of Fortuna’s development.
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#FortunaCityCouncil #CityPlanning #HousingElement #CommunityDevelopment #ProfessionalServices #BudgetApproval”
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6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
The City Manager is providing a report on upcoming meetings for the Mayor and City Council members. There are several meetings scheduled, including council meetings, planning commission meetings, Measure E meetings, and meetings for the Rohner Community Recreation and Park District and Fortuna Business Improvement District. The report also mentions a cancelled meeting for the Rohner Community Recreation and Park District.
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… or, as a Rodney Dangerfield joke!
“I tell ya, I never get any respect! I went to the Rohner Community Recreation and Park District meeting and it was cancelled. They must have heard I was coming.”
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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
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