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Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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City of Fort Bragg
Meeting Minutes
Public Works and Facilities Committee
Thursday, July 11, 2024 4:00 PMTown Hall, 363 N. Main Street and Via Video Conference
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Committee Member Lindy Peters called meeting to order at 4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Committee Members Tess Albin-Smith and Lindy Peters present. City Staff; Public Works Director John Smith, Assistant City Engineer Alfredo Huerta, and Administrative Assistant Emily Reno present.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. 24-832 Approve Minutes of June 13, 2024
Committee members Peters and Albin-Smith approved minutes as presented
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comment was received from Jenny
3. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
A. 24-855 Oral Report Regarding Construction Funding for the North Wing of the Fire Station
Assistant City Engineer Alfredo Huerta provided an update on the progress of the north wing of the fire station project. He informed that following the City Council's recent prioritization of CDBG funding for the fire station, the project will now meet the 25% match required for a California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) grant. He also explained in detail the process of working with two different grants, including coordinating with Whitchurch engineering, the design firm, to ensure a smooth application process. Huerta also noted that the City has submitted a notice of intent to apply for the grant and must submit the formal application by July 26, 2024.
B. 24-677 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 is complete. Waiting on funding. · Projects for Facilities-Town Hall bathrooms and Police Department at 80% for design. · Fire Station Roof Replacement- Project awarded.
· City Hall Roof Replacement- Project awarded.
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Public Works and Facilities July 11, 2024
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· Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects- Sodium hypochlorite generators, dryer building rehab, and bio solids storage building.
· EV Charging Stations- Waiting for equipment.
· Facilities Solar Project - Working on design including police department roof replacement. · Guest House- Repointing brick.
· Veteran’s Hall- Emergency operations center. Looking at identifying funds to rehabilitate and purchase building.
· CV Starr Resiliency Center.
· Micro Grid Solar.
· Bainbridge Park- Soccer pitch and poured surface at wiggly giggly. · 2022 Streets Project.
· CV Starr Skylight Replacement- Will be released out to bid soon. · C.V Starr HVAC System- In design.
· Fleet update- 6 electric vehicles. Working with USDA for grants. · Noyo River flowing 12 cubic feet per second.
· Oneka Desal Buoy Project- Moving forward.
· Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project- Working on backwash and raw water ponds.
· Raw Water Line Project- Moving quickly.
· Reservoirs Project- RFP out for solicitations for engineering and environmental services. · Distribution System Rehabilitation Project.
· Water Meter Project- In progress.
· Recycled Water Feasibility Study- Awarded $500,000 grant. Will release an RFP for work. · Collection System Assessment.
· Stormwater Trash Capture Devices- Applying for grant funding. · CleanCal Art & Recycle Project- Grant funding for 50 trash cans with local art provided by Fort Bragg middle and high school students.
Public Comment was received from Jacob Patterson
Discussion: Committee member Albin-Smith inquired more about the broadband project and Committee member Peters inquired about the new stop sign on Franklin and South St and the preparedness for Public Safety Power Shutoff events. Director Smith provided more details regarding projects and preparation of generators for power shutoffs.
4. MATTERS FROM COMMITTEE / STAFF
None
ADJOURNMENT
Committee Member Lindy Peters adjourned the meeting at 4:40 PM City of Fort Bragg Page 2 Printed on 7/16/2024