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City of Fort Bragg
Meeting Minutes
City Council
THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL MEETS CONCURRENTLY
AS THE FORT BRAGG MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 1 AND THE FORT BRAGG REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Monday, June 12, 2023 6:00 PMTown Hall, 363 N. Main Street and Via Video Conference
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Norvell called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Bernie Norvell, Vice Mayor Jason Godeke, Councilmember Tess Albin-Smith, Councilmember Lindy Peters and Councilmember Marcia Rafanan
Present: 5 -
AGENDA REVIEW
1. MAYOR’S RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1A. 23-182 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing June 19-25, 2023 as National Pollinator Week
Councilmember Peters read the proclamation recognizing June 19-25 as National Pollinator Week.
1B. 23-183 Presentation of Proclamation Declaring June 2023 as LGBTQI+ Pride Month Councilmember Albin-Smith read the Pride Month proclamation 1C. 23-187 Receive Presentation from Mendocino Coast Humane Society Judy Martin, executive director of the Mendocino Coast Humane Society, presented her annual report to the City Council.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON: (1) NON-AGENDA, (2) CONSENT CALENDAR & (3)
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(1) Tammy Bray requested to discuss the issue of the train whistle after quiet hour and an unknown second speaker spoke in support of the of animal shelter. (2) None
(3) N/A
3. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
4. MATTERS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
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Councilmember Albin-Smith showed her support for Pollinator Week by wearing her bee earrings. Councilmember Peters shared that he along with Councilmember Rafanan and City Manager Peggy Ducey took a tour of the Humane Society with Judy Martin. He also attended former Planning Commissioner's Miklose's celebration of life and noted that the Mayor Norvell had nice words to shared on behalf of the CIty.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Peters and Albin-Smith requested that Item 5A be pulled to discuss details.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Rafanan, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 5A. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Norvell, Vice Mayor Godeke, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Rafanan
5 -
5B. 23-122 Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Approving Contract with Governmentjobs.com DBA NEOGOV for the Implementation of Human Resources Management Suite for the Public Sector and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Contract (Total Amount Not to Exceed $36,891.30) This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
5C. 23-172 Approve Scope of Work for a RFP for Construction Management Contract for 2022 Streets Rehabilitation Project
This Scope of Work was approved
5D. 23-180 A Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Act on Behalf of the City for the Purpose of Applying for a Grant with the State Water Resources Control Board to Fund a Planning Study for the Construction of a Recycled Water Facility
This Consent Calendar was approved
5E. 23-169 Receive and File Minutes of the March 09, 2023 Public Works and Facilities Committee Meeting
These Committee Minutes were received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5F. 23-175 Approve Minutes of May 22, 2023
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5A. 23-186 Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Approving a Professional Services City of Fort Bragg Page 2 Printed on 7/11/2023
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Agreement with Mendocino Coast Humane Society for Provision Of Animal Care and Shelter Services and Dog Licensing Program and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Same (Amount Not to Exceed $18,000 in FY 2022-2023 Account No. 110-4110-0319 $31,500 in FY 2023-24; Account No. 110-4200-0314)
Councilmember Peters and Albin-Smith had some questions about this contract.
A motion was made by Councilmember Albin-Smith, seconded by Councilmember Peters, that the Staff Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
6. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS None.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7A. 23-173 Receive Report, Conduct Public Hearing, and Consider Adopting Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Determining that the Public Interest and Necessity Require the Acquisition of Certain Real Property Interests for a Public Project and Directing the Filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings
Mayor Norvell opened the public hearing at 6:37 PM.
Public Works Director John Smith presented the staff report on this agenda item and he introduced Alan Sozio attorney from Burke, Williams & Sorensen who was available via Zoom.
Property owner’s legal counsel Mr. Stephen Johnson provided a rebuttal to council and presented the issues they have with this eminent domain.
Public Comment: Jacob Patterson
Mayor Norvell closed the public hearing at 7:10 PM.
Discussion: After holding discussion on the matter, all Councilmembers agreed to support this acquisition of real property.
A motion was made by Councilmember Rafanan, seconded by Vice Mayor Godeke, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Norvell, Vice Mayor Godeke, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Rafanan
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8. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
8A. 23-184 Receive Report and Consider Adoption of Municipal Improvement District No. 1 Resolution Approving the Contract with Fort Bragg Electric, for the Elm Street Lift Station Project; Authorizing City Manager to Execute Contract (Amount Not to Exceed $98,417.00, Account No. 716-7007-0731 & 714-4713-0741); and Finding the Project Exempt from CEQA Under 14 CCR 15301b Existing Facilities
Director of Public Works John Smith gave the staff report on this agenda item.
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Public Comment: None.
Discussion: All Councilmembers were in support of this project.
A motion was made by Councilmember Albin-Smith, seconded by Councilmember Peters, that the ID Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Norvell, Vice Mayor Godeke, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Rafanan
5 -
8B. 23-171 Receive Report and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding a Ballot Measure Extending Special Purpose Transactions and Use Tax for Street Maintenance and Improvements
Assistant Director Engineering O’Neal presented a report on the ½ cent sales tax for street repairs.
Public Comment: None.
Discussion: The council asked clarifying questions and all Councilmembers are in agreement to remove the sun-setting clause of the measure and to have this measure go on the November 7 ballot.
This Report was accepted
9. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Norvell adjourned the meeting at 7:41 PM
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BERNIE NORVELL, MAYOR
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June Lemos, MMC, City Clerk
IMAGED (___________)
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