Agenda

Fortuna City Council

Fortuna Redevelopment Agency

Monday, July 21, 2008 at 6:00 P.M.

621  11th Street at Fortuna City Hall

We May Disagree, But We Will Be Respectful of One Another

All Comments Will Be Directed to the Issue at Hand, and Addressed to the City Council

Personal Attacks are Unacceptable

 

The City Council, and Redevelopment Agency Board

 May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.

 

I.                   CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL                                            6:00 PM

 

II.        ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

Members of the Public may be heard on any item of interest not on the Public Meeting Agenda. Speakers addressing Council / Board will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Be advised that, by law, neither the City Council nor the Board is able to deliberate or take action on issues presented during Oral Comments.

 

IV.       PAYMENT OF BILLS

Oral Report to the City Council / RDA Board – Request Authorization of Payments

 

V.        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.

1.                  City Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes – July 7, 2008,

2.                  Community Development Monthly Report

3.                  Finance Department Monthly Report

4.                  Parks & Recreation Monthly Report

5.                  Police department Monthly Report

6.                  Public Works Environmental Services Monthly Report

7.                  Public Works General Services Monthly Report

8.                  River Lodge Monthly Report

9.                  Semiannual Report of Claims Against City of Fortuna

 

VI.       BUSINESS

 

A.           Public Hearing; Consider the Introduction and Second Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.35 To Title 8 of the Fortuna Municipal Code Prohibiting the Establishment and Operation Of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; Ordinance 2008-673

 

B.          Weed Abatement.  Consideration of Objections to Notice to Destroy Weeds and Remove Fire Hazards by Property Owners

 

 

 

C.         Authorize a Letter of Support to the Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation and Conservation District Encouraging Port and Rail Development

 

D.         Authorization to Award Construction Contract for Vancil Reservoir Improvement Project

 

E.          Annexation presentation

 

VI.       CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT, PENDING LEGISLATION AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

VII.     CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS

·        Councilman Berti                            Parks & Recreation Commission

·        Councilman Glaser              Humboldt Transit Authority, League of California Cities, Environmental Quality Committee

 

·        Councilman Strehl               Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Historical

Commission, Humboldt County Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee

·        Mayor Pro Tem Whitchurch           Local Agency Formation Commission, Redwood Region Economic Development Commission, League of California Cities Revenue & Tax Committee

·        Mayor Campbell                            Humboldt County Association of Governments

 

 

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 725-7600.  Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

 

Linda Jensen

Deputy City Clerk