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Fortuna council approves consent calendar; members press for more trails and caution on contractors
Summary
The Fortuna City Council on June 2 approved a six‑item consent calendar that included the FY 2025–26 capital improvement program, a public works director appointment, authorization to award the annual water valve replacement project to Wint Construction and renewal of the community resource center agreement.
The Fortuna City Council on June 2 approved a six‑item consent calendar that included the fiscal year 2025–26 capital improvement program (CIP), the appointment of a public works director at an advanced salary step, authorization for the city manager to award the annual water valve replacement project (CIP 9990) to Wint Construction and renewal of the community resource center agreement.
During brief discussion before the vote, one council member said the CIP could better reflect pedestrian and trail priorities, naming Strungs Creek Trail and additional sidewalks as items the public has requested. The council member also urged staff to weigh the cost and institutional‑knowledge tradeoffs of hiring outside contractors versus using city staff, noting concern about retaining seasoned employees and in‑house skills.
Resident Orville Garrison spoke during public comment and asked council members to clearly state when they intend to pull items from the consent calendar. “I only request that the council members make it clear when they would like to pull an item for the sake of the city manager and Sienna, that they make it clear that they are in fact pulling an item,” Garrison said.
The consent calendar was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote with all present saying “aye” and no opposed votes recorded on the transcript.
Details and clarifications: the agenda listed six consent items, including the FY 2025–26 CIP and the annual water valve replacement project (CIP 9990). The staff report gave the contractor name as Wint Construction; the transcripted contract amount that appears in the agenda text is unclear in the record and is therefore listed as not specified. The councilmember who spoke in favor of approving the consent calendar said staff had addressed their concerns and that they were comfortable voting for the package.
No formal amendments to the items were made during the June 2 meeting; the council did not direct staff to reallocate CIP funds at this session. The council approved the consent calendar and moved on to the city manager report.
