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City of Fort Bragg
Meeting Minutes
City Council
CITY COUNCIL / MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 /
REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY / JOINT POWERS
FINANCING AUTHORITY
6:00 PM Town Hall, 363 N. Main Street
and Via Video Conference
Monday, May 12, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Godeke called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jason Godeke, Vice Mayor Marcia Rafanan, Councilmember Tess Albin-Smith, Councilmember Lindy Peters and Councilmember Scott Hockett
Present: 5 -
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Godeke reported that no reportable action was taken on the Closed Session item.
AGENDA REVIEW
Mayor Godeke reports 5D should be 5C on Agenda Consent Calendar.
1. MAYOR’S RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1A. 25-142 Presentation of Proclamation Declaring May 18th-24th as National Public Works Week
Councilmember Peters read and presented the Proclamation Declaring May 18th-24th National Public Works Week to Public Work's staff Ian Sanderson and Steve Baxman. 1B. 25-150 Presentation of Proclamation for Water Safety Week Councilmember Albin-Smith read and presented the Proclamation for Water Safety Week to CV Starr staff Kim Ramey.
1C. 25-152 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Peace Officer Memorial Week Mayor Godeke read and presented the Proclamation Honoring Peace Officer Memorial Week to Police Chief Cervenka and thanked him for his innovative work to improve community. 1D. 25-148 Receive Presentation on the Fort Bragg Food Bank Director Amanda Friscia of Fort Bragg Food Bank and Mendo Food Network presented and shared areas of funding reduction and the organization serves over 15,000 in community.
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1E. 25-147 Receive Presentation on the Redwood Coast Senior Center Director Jill Rexrode of Redwood Coast Senior Center shared presentation of services provided and possible funding reductions.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON: (1) NON-AGENDA, (2) CONSENT CALENDAR & (3)
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(1) Jenny Shattuck, Chris Skyhawk, Jacob Patterson, and Chris Hart (2) None.
(3) None.
3. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
4. MATTERS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Peters reported events and attended Ad Hoc Mill Site meeting and Visit Fort Bragg meeting. Councilmember Hockett attended Fire Department Awards. Councilmember Albin-Smith attended Leadership Summit Workshop and Sonoma Clean Power board meeting.
Mayor Godeke shared the CV Starr Ad Hoc meeting is Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM.
Farmers Market Meet with the Mayor will be Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 3:30 PM for one hour.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Albin-Smith, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
5A. 25-159 Adopt City Council Resolution Approving Contract Amendment with Truepoint Solutions for Purchase and use of Accela Software and Implementation Services
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 4922-2025
5B. 25-155 Receive Report and Consider Approving an Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement of the Mendocino Council of Governments to Add Energy & Climate Related Programs as Specific Powers
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 4923-2025
5C. 25-161 Approve Minutes of November 12, 2024
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These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Godeke and Councilmember Peters reported they watched the Planning Commission meeting.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7A. 25-146 Receive a Report, Hold a Public Hearing, Receive Planning Commission’s Recommendation regarding Coastal Development Permit 1-25 (CDP 1-25), Design Review 1-25 (DR 1-25), Use Permit 1-25 (UP 1-25), Sign Permit 2-25 (SP 2-25) for 49 apartments including 41 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom units at 860 Hazelwood.
Mayor Godeke opened the public hearing at 7:15 PM
Consultant Marie Jones presented staff report. Co-Developer of AMG Cameron Johnson and Architect Douglas Gibson of DG Group were available to answer clarifying questions including but not limited to parking, generator, solar panels, storage, trees, driveway, and pervious surface.
Public Comment: Tim Perry, Jenny Shattuck, Jacob Patterson, Linda Perry, Christine Stone and Jary Stavely.
Mayor Godeke closed the public hearing at 7:52 PM
Discussion: Council asked further questions and requested amendments to Resolution.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Rafanan, that the amended Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
Enactment No: RESO 4924-2025
8. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
Mayor Godeke recessed the meeting at 8:06 PM; the meeting was reconvened at 8:18 PM. 8A. 25-88 Receive Report and Consider Adopting Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Authorizing Submittal of an Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program; and if Selected, the Execution of a Standard Agreement, and Amendments Thereto, and of Any Related Documents Necessary to Participate in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Grants Coordinator Lacy Sallas presented the staff report on this agenda item.
Public comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Rafanan, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
Enactment No: RES 4925-2025
8B. 25-143 Receive Report and Consider Resolution Of The Board of Directors Of The Fort Bragg Joint Powers Financing Authority Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of The Installment Purchase Agreement With The City Of Fort Bragg Joint Powers Public Financing Authority And Assignment Of Payments Thereunder To Everbank, N.A., And Related Documents And Official Actions City Manager Isaac Whippy presented report and requested clarification from City Attorney Baron Bettenhausen who reported no material or substantive changes from prior meeting; redline is transparency for typographical errors.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Rafanan, that Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
Enactment No: JPFA 11-2025
8C. 25-141 Receive Report and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Street Project Planning and the Use of Unassigned Reserves; Including 1) Local Streets and Roads and Funding Sources, 2) 2025 Pavement Preservation Project Direction 3) Stop-Gap Patch Paving Project, 4) Purchasing Equipment for Self-Performing Work, and 5) Escalating the 2027 Revitalization Project Design
City Manager Isaac Whippy introduced Item 8C and Director of Engineering Chantell O'Neal presented staff report. Brian Harer from Lumos & Associates was also available to answer questions. Staffing for future paving in-house, Paving Project List, and funding was discussed.
Direction: Council gave direction to adjusting Paving Project List, and unassigned reserve to offset Stop Gap Paving.
Public Comment: Jacob Patterson.
This item was for direction only.
8D. 25-162 Consider Approval of the Purchase of Mendocino Community Network (MCN), Acceptance of the Due Diligence Report, and Authorization for the City Manager to Finalize and Execute the Purchase Agreement; CEQA Exempt 15378(b)(4).
City Manager Isaac Whippy introduced Item 8D and presented the Due Diligence Report.
Councilmembers asked questions regarding the purchase agreement and services to be provided.
Public Comment: None.
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Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
Enactment No: RESO 4926-2025
8E. 25-153 Receive Report and Consider Adoption of City Council Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute a Contract with the County of Mendocino for a Two-Year Contract for Reimbursement of Social Services Liaisons Salary and Benefits (Reimbursed Amount Not to Exceed $500,000)
Police Chief Neil Cervenka presented staff report.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Vice Mayor Rafanan, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
Enactment No: RES 4927-2025
9. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Godeke adjourned the meeting at 10:04 PM.
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JASON GODEKE, MAYOR
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Diana Paoli, City Clerk
IMAGED (___________)
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