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City of Fort Bragg
Meeting Minutes
Public Works and Facilities Committee
Thursday, January 11, 2024 3:00 PMTown Hall, 363 N. Main Street and via video conference
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Committee Member Tess Albin-Smith called meeting to order at 3:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Committee Members Tess Albin-Smith present. City Staff; Public Works Director John Smith and Administrative Assistant Emily Reno present.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. 23-431 Approve Minutes of November 9, 2023
Minutes were not approved, as Committee Member Lindy Peters was not present.
Rescheduled to next regular meeting.
B. 23-463 Approve Minutes of December 7, 2023
Minutes were not approved, as Committee Member Lindy Peters was not present.
Rescheduled to next regular meeting.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
3. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
A. 23-462 Director Oral Report on Departmental Activities and Project Updates Director John Smith provided updates on the following projects and items of interest:
· Broadband Project - Design 90% complete. Working on funding applications. · Rooftop Solar Project- Working on funding for six projects in total. · EV Charging Stations- Waiting for final plans and equipment. Equipment is 36 weeks out. · Bainbridge Park- Public meeting yesterday with preliminary design plans. · Wiggly Giggly Playground- Press release with update released yesterday. · Pickle ball access gate at Bainbridge Park- Will be installed next week, weather dependent.
· Fleet update.
· Projects for Facilities-Town Hall bathrooms, Police Department, Fire Station all out for design.
· Corp Yard Roof- Is complete.
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· 2022 Streets Project- Sidewalk improvements on Oak & Harold St. Schedule will be determined by the weather.
· Noyo River water flow update.
· C.V Starr HVAC System- Working on RFP for design.
· Oneka Desal Buoy Project- Should have CEQA document in the next month. · Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project- Bid opening on January 23rd at 3:00 PM. · Raw Water Line Project- Should be awarding project February 12th. · Reservoirs Project.
· Distribution System Rehabilitation Project.
· Water Meter Replacement Project- Moving slow with new owners of company. · Collection System Assessment.
· Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects- Sodium hypochlorite generators, dryer building rehab, and bio solids storage building.
· Stormwater Trash Capture Devices- Applying for grant funding. · CleanCal Art & Recycle Project- Grant funding for new trash cans with local art.
No Public Comment was received on this item.
Discussion: Committee Member Tess Albin-Smith inquired about Bainbridge Park design, Pickleball storage shed, Broadband Project, and EV charging stations.
Director Smith elaborated on projects with more details.
4. MATTERS FROM COMMITTEE / STAFF
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Committee Member Tess Albin- Smith adjourned the meeting at 3:25 PM.
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