City of Fort Bragg
Meeting Minutes Public Safety Committee
416 N Franklin Street Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Phone: (707) 961-2823 Fax: (707) 961-2802
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
3:00 PM Town Hall, 363 N. Main Street and Via Video Conference
ROLL CALL
Meeting Chair Peters opened the meeting at 3:16 PM
Present: 2 -
Absent: 1 -
Lindy Peters and Jason Godeke Bernie Norvell
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A. 23-151 Approve Minutes of the Public Safety Committee Meeting December 21, 2022.
Moved by Chair Peters and seconded by Council Member Godeke that the minutes be approved as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
3A. 23-152 Proposed Ordinance for Vacant Property Registration Code Enforcement Officer Leinen presented the proposed ordinance that was put together based off his research from other California cities. Leinen stated the benefits of the proposed ordinance to the City. Code Enforcement staff is developing the fee schedule and he would supply this information at a future meeting.
Captain O'Neal provided examples of how the proposed ordinance works and the benefits to the City.
Chair Peters reiterated the procedures Code Enforcement Officers go through with any complaints made and the issues regarding commercial properties.
The Committee agreed to bring back the proposed ordinance once a fee schedule is completed and the City Attorney reviews the proposed ordinance.
Public comment made by Jacob Patterson.
3B. 23-153 Discuss FBMC Chapter 15.06 Automatic Fire Sprinkler And Alarm Systems Fire Chief Orsi explained that several years ago there was specific wording taken out the FBMC Chapter 15.06 that caused confusion regarding fire sprinklers. He plans to amend the wording on the current code to reflect explanatory information on the permit amounts so that there is equality among the community and all comply with the requirements.
Chairman Peters made the recommendation to bring the topic forward to City Council as an agenda item. 3C. 23-192 Discuss Skunk Train Whistle after Hours
Captain O'Neal provided background information on the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) mandates regarding sounding train whistles at all intersections. The City does not have the ability to override the FRA mandates but does have the ability to enact a "Quiet Zone". Captain O'Neal goes into depth regarding the safety measures that need to be in place in order to enact a "Quiet Zone" and the application process.
Public comments were made by:
Malia Elsner Roger Paul Jacob Patterson Lari Shea Tammy Bray Chairman Peters communicated to the public he is aware and understands their concerns regarding the after hour whistle sounding but he reminds the public that for now we have to respect the outdated law that the Federal Railroad Administration has in place.
Council Member Godeke agreed that this topic has become acute mainly due to the afterhours train whistle. He would like more research done on the potential cost if the City is responsible for all the changes involved.
Chairman Peters recommended that a member from the Skunk Train attend a committee meeting to have input on the discussion. He suggested continuing the discussion until the next committee meeting. 4A. 23-154 Receive Oral Update from Staff on Departmental Activities Chairman Peters recommended that in the next committee meeting we discuss electric bicycles going too fast on the Coastal Trail. He has had numerous complaints from the community and would like to hold a discussion on speeders.
Chief Orsi gave his update on a new engine that is going to be delivered in July.
MATTERS FROM COMMITTEE / STAFF
Captain O'Neal commented on numerous changes within the Police Department and mentioned the Pudding Creek Bridge "hard shut down nights" and what is planned for those nights when no through traffic can access the bridge.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Peters adjourned the meeting at 4:17 PM
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