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Staff reported the FBID annual report recommended a flat assessment of $25 per business for the coming fiscal year. Staff said there are approximately 660 businesses within the district; a $25 flat assessment would generate an estimated $16,500 annually. No assessment was levied for the prior fiscal year. The resolution of intent is the procedural step required before the public hearing and allows businesses to submit written or oral protests at the April 21 hearing.

The accompanying ordinance introduced by the council would dissolve three former core benefit zones (the downtown core and two shopping areas) into a single district footprint, allow the council to set the assessment method and basis consistent with Streets and Highways Code requirements, and reduce the advisory committee size from seven to five members with an appointed council liaison. The ordinance also removes the requirement that funds be allocated among the former core zones and instead allows funds to be used across the full district; staff said permitted uses remain those in the founding documents (events, marketing, insurance, temporary infrastructure for events, and related promotion activities).

Public process and next steps: the resolution sets a public hearing for April 21, 2025 at which property owners or business owners may file protests. After the hearing the council may adopt the annual assessment (subject to protest rules in state law). The ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at a subsequent meeting.

Votes at a glance: Resolution of intent to levy FBID assessment (Resolution 2025-07) — Council member Diaz — yes; Mayor Pro Tem Trent — yes; Mayor Mike Johnson — yes. Ordinance 2025-774 (first reading introduced) — Council member Diaz — yes; Mayor Pro Tem Trent — yes; Mayor Mike Johnson — yes.

Ending: If adopted after the public hearing, the new flat assessment would provide modest annual funding for FBID activities; the ordinance would centralize governance and allow the advisory committee to operate with a smaller membership and citywide fund allocation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fortuna City Council Meeting of 2025-04-07","oneSentenceSummary","Council adopted a resolution of intent to levy a $25 flat annual assessment per business for the Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID) and introduced an ordinance to dissolve legacy sub‑zones and revise district governance; the public hearing on the assessment is scheduled for April 21, 2025.","taxTitle","Fortuna City, Humboldt County, California","taxId",72151,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6074355,"Fortuna awards contract to rehabilitate wastewater percolation ponds; project under budget",218,5293000,5511000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2984916-cb2acb2960b96bbb15077396e01422e7&start=5293&end=5511","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2984916-cb2acb2960b96bbb15077396e01422e7/thumbnail_5293000.jpg","/articles/6074355/Fortuna-City/Humboldt-County/California/Fortuna-awards-contract-to-rehabilitate-wastewater-percolation-ponds-project-under-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074355-a27ffc2366788d99978d892d325adf1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1774913206&Signature=CrvfTtqx6lM3t1ec31~AI12EU6Dc4fmvIaEp6f~uq3dZ12AOqa8sabcHXyBKAxKuAftExhKxPsMUIq4GZS82G2jFvCVxmy7QGU9dvZiI5QS6SbIPTcQoz1V1agXAEtPKMwJLMbVUaQI8SkuJbQnXG7NgF7AJ8BrVV8pg6olFTBnarhdKYeJ0qzki~VjBoI4Xv107eB5ofEDYsLNUrCS2wPj~-Rc0RgkMPrcdUJZAuGysO28uKtmbdSnM-d8AMxP2vMBu-js6AjEkNLM3HtEWT6Rm20OO56cwdGhtG8huI0zXQJk8obVmjXXVGpF6Pbz3XXZVRC8zYQ1-zIuBX5jZBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fortuna City Council authorized the city manager to execute a construction contract to rehabilitate the percolation ponds at the city wastewater treatment plant, awarding the work to Wint Construction and establishing a maximum contract amount of $110,000.

Staff (speaker not named) told the council the work involves removing depleted drain rock, treating subsurface material to restore permeability and replacing drain rock. The project is required annually to avoid discharge to surface waters between May 15 and Sept. 30. Staff said unusually high river levels in November caused additional damage to the pond that raised cost concerns compared with previous years.

Bids opened on Wednesday, April 2. Two bids were received: one from Mercia Patriot Company at about $169,000 and a lower bid from Wint Construction (the incumbent contractor) at approximately $99,372. Staff proposed a contingency of roughly $10,500 to yield a not‑to‑exceed contract of $110,000, noting the wastewater fund (Fund 550) had budgeted $120,000 for the work this fiscal year.

Council voted to award the contract to Wint Construction for $99,372 and to authorize the city manager to execute the contract and related documents, with the contingency in place. Staff said the project is a routine maintenance requirement and expects construction to proceed within the existing budget.

Votes at a glance: Contract award to Wint Construction — voice vote; motion passed unanimously (no recorded no votes).","Council authorized a contract to rehabilitate percolation ponds at the wastewater treatment plant, selecting the low bidder and approving a contingency for a not‑to‑exceed contract under the wastewater fund.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6074360,"Council approves project study report for Ken Mar–Ross Hill intersection; staff to return with preferred alternative",1831,3436000,5267000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2984916-cb2acb2960b96bbb15077396e01422e7&start=3436&end=5267","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2984916-cb2acb2960b96bbb15077396e01422e7/thumbnail_3436000.jpg","/articles/6074360/Fortuna-City/Humboldt-County/California/Council-approves-project-study-report-for-Ken-MarRoss-Hill-intersection-staff-to-return-with-preferred-alternative","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074360-d6046f07625aaff5a05674b4c3f04765/orig.mp4?Expires=1774913206&Signature=Iks5zNN5UkAP76suRrsb-RPSJCKYB8GXnaTomgUqpnhf9LBH9LNZipOc1wH75f7n-DsvuXrCDCJlTMgZugCHMB57HTMjxqbEPN94EUKoGksR1QfeYczsOdvBiJtLH61kiKFWbolEXlNlsfHKqb4Z6ul6sqsa6OBVdcLoOEwzh~rhCpXgOdqxVODT2u9Ywue~zho5LjsahfjhVJVuTmOtYEq1-6No3FKYc1-1qvrRKu6SyYy-RAUpqwMk~zzqoMI~NGpVpE0-A4LZK7ZYSOvBIdUXF9AVzfDa8QVZuyKYcFrFrg-P7n772ZN3y0KMcvXQHag5-NUPv5hhygQtA7Qr7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fortuna City Council voted to approve a project study report (PSR) for improvements at the Ken Mar and Ross Hill Road intersection and instructed staff to return with a preferred alternative and funding strategy. The PSR evaluated three alternatives: a minimum signal retrofit, a full new signalized intersection, and a one‑and‑a‑half‑lane roundabout.

Brendan (Staff member) summarized the purpose: to improve level of service, reduce queuing and improve safety and bicycle/pedestrian connectivity at the South Fortuna Boulevard/Ken Mar/Ross Hill intersection. He said the intersection already suffers periods of lengthy vehicle queues and that, under current growth assumptions, operations would further deteriorate without changes.

The three alternatives: staff described a minimum build signalized retrofit that would add a dedicated through lane on eastbound Ken Mar, modify signal phasing and add bicycle/pedestrian facilities; a maximum‑build new signal option that would add multiple turn lanes and full bicycle/pedestrian facilities (but with substantially higher cost because of hillside and creek constraints); and a roundabout alternative (a 1.5‑lane configuration) that staff said would substantially improve level of service and practically eliminate queuing under modeling assumptions.

Staff noted tradeoffs: the minimum build is the most fundable in the short term and could be delivered within available STIP and local funding cycles, potentially within five years; the full signal option carried high cost and significant environmental/structural complications; the roundabout provides the best long‑term traffic performance but would be more difficult to fund promptly. Brendan told the council that staff’s recommendation narrowed to either the minimum retrofit or the roundabout, and that the full signal option was not recommended because of cost and uncertain fundability.

Council discussion: members questioned whether new signal controllers and improved timing could extend the life of the minimum retrofit and whether future adjustments could be made incrementally; staff said advanced controllers can help but cannot substitute for capacity that requires added lanes. Council members acknowledged the complexity and agreed additional deliberation and financial strategy work was appropriate.

Decision and next steps: the council approved the PSR (voice vote) and asked staff to return with a recommended preferred alternative and to prepare funding applications in time for the next STIP funding cycle (solicitations expected Oct–Nov of the year).","Fortuna approved a project study report for the Ken Mar and Ross Hill Road intersection after staff presented three alternatives (minimum signal retrofit, full signal reconstruction, and a roundabout). Council did not select a preferred alternative at the meeting and asked staff to return with recommendations and funding options.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6074365,"Fortuna council adopts mitigated negative declaration for Twelfth Street interchange project",2641,745000,3386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2984916-cb2acb2960b96bbb15077396e01422e7&start=745&end=3386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2984916-cb2acb2960b96bbb15077396e01422e7/thumbnail_745000.jpg","/articles/6074365/Fortuna-City/Humboldt-County/California/Fortuna-council-adopts-mitigated-negative-declaration-for-Twelfth-Street-interchange-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074365-b07a5832d1415bf96097858ea7f81cfe/orig.mp4?Expires=1774913206&Signature=aYRncg5dZj9U3V1X2ZP7t5Nf9wOxlLRx73Fva7chGTeAoqilefVyoY34ZkobWhdSLJno8cgGqGr8Bt7BR37Z97C~p3N6nMSBx83AXSGCZ5~Wl3aGn9TJe5Oz-NxW6X2gc76b~7FKqiDGfnLS22DswJ0osjY0OtVdHMEDCesnnawRTYkgcJSUvzrsBRVFGPDamzA~USvtU6SDn9u7fgYoMF2ZCENbRrZbmAXheuPGHLyohkFywqAFYXkN7MqXVzdmPFdWuYofNedyWbTMlgkYK1Nbs8k55wzuqQpcwhCDK0ireO~7pbuX-JMcN7Ln9bC4~eI53IinsB9YF7Gt-Oucqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fortuna City Council on a 3-0 vote adopted a mitigated negative declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act and approved the Twelfth Street Interchange Modernization Project, a multi-year effort to replace nonstandard intersection geometry at Twelfth Street, Newberg Road and the US 101 ramps.

The decision formalizes staff’s environmental finding that, while the project would cause impacts in several categories, all identified impacts can be reduced to less‑than‑significant levels through mitigation measures listed in the project Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Brendan (Staff member) and consultants detailed a design centered on a five‑leg single‑lane roundabout, pedestrian-only bridge over US 101 and a continuous multiuse path connecting across the interchange.

Why it matters: the project targets a known collision history and deficient pedestrian and bicycle connections where the current layout “offers limited to no bike and ped connectivity” across the overcrossing, staff said. Council approval allows staff to complete the federally required NEPA coordination with Caltrans and to close out the current State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) grant that funded the preliminary design and environmental work.

Staff and consultants said the project area is constrained by legacy railroad right-of-way, existing businesses and the location of the overcrossing. Josh Wolf, project manager and civil engineer with GHD, told the council that “one of the key challenges is there’s just a lot going on in this short segment of road,” noting skewed intersection angles, remnant rail tracks and limited bridge width. Wolf described design work including truck turning analyses for large permitted loads and a recommendation to build a separate pedestrian bridge rather than widen the existing structure; the consultant estimated a standalone pedestrian bridge at roughly $2,000,000 compared with about $5,000,000 to upgrade the existing span to current Caltrans standards.

The proposed improvements include realigning Newberg Road, adding a two‑way left‑turn median to serve Clendenin Cider Works, a five‑leg roundabout within the existing triangular parcel, a continuous multiuse path that would cross the freeway, enhanced crosswalks with rectangular rapid‑flashing beacons and pedestrian refuge islands, and a short segment of Great Redwood Trail alignment.

Public comment came from Cliff Clendenin of Clendenin Cider Works, who said his business “is very much in support of this project” but asked the council to preserve overflow parking and to support Clendenin’s effort to acquire a portion of the Caltrans field south of the farmhouse for parking and orchard uses. Brendan (Staff member) and staff acknowledged the concern, noted the project would reconfigure existing informal overflow space and said the area could be considered for a future trailhead, parking, or other public use in subsequent design phases. Staff also said contractors would be required to maintain business access during construction and that the city could consider compensation agreements for demonstrated business losses during phased construction.

Staff reported the IS/MND was circulated starting Feb. 26 and closed March 28; the city received comments from the North Coast Regional Water Board and the Great Redwood Trail Agency and worked with those agencies to incorporate clarifications (for example, recognizing existing land‑use covenants on the former mill site and accurate right‑of‑way ownership/easement descriptions).

What happens next: the council’s approval directs staff to complete NEPA coordination with Caltrans (Caltrans is the NEPA lead), finalize the project’s PA/ED phase and close out the current STIP grant. Staff and regional partners will continue to pursue funding for design and construction phases.

Votes at a glance: Resolution 2025-06 — Adopt IS/MND and approve Twelfth Street Interchange Modernization Project: Council member Diaz — yes; Mayor Pro Tem Trent — yes; Mayor Mike Johnson — yes.

Ending: The approval advances preliminary design and regulatory clearance but does not commit funds for construction; staff said construction will proceed only after future funding is secured and right-of-way negotiations are completed. Representatives from GHD and Caltrans will continue coordination during the PA/ED phase.","The Fortuna City Council certified an IS/MND and approved the Twelfth Street Interchange Modernization Project, clearing the way for NEPA coordination with Caltrans and continued design work; staff and consultants described a preferred five‑leg roundabout, multiuse trail connections and mitigation measures.","actionData","errors"]

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