CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Thursday, 26, 2025 – 5:30 pm
Cotton Auditorium
500 N. Harold Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Engaging the community in shaping the direction and content of the Mill Site Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through a collaborative, transparent process focused on land use planning. ______________________________________________________________________
WORKSHOP PURPOSE
This community workshop is the first in a series designed to shape the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Fort Bragg and Mendocino Railway. Your input will help guide long-term planning and development on the Mill Site.
AGENDA
1. Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Introduction by Mayor & City Manager
- Importance of Community Participation
2. Overview of MOU Process
What is the MOU?
How it fits into the Mill Site Master Development Program What is the purpose of this workshop?
What is the Public Process in Shaping the MOU?
Goals of the MOU Process
Schedule and decision-making milestones
3. MOU TOPICS FOR COMMUNITY INPUT
MOU Topic #1: Land Use Planning Context
What types of uses do you want to see prioritized on the Mill Site? MOU Topic #2: Key Factors Influencing Land Use and Development What challenges or opportunities should shape the land use strategy? MOU Topic #3: Infrastructure Needs & Financing Strategy How can infrastructure serve both the site and the broader community, and Costs? MOU Topic 4: Identifying Special Real Estate Land Transactions What principles should guide land ownership and transfers? MOU Topic 5: Articulating the Functions and Terms of the Master Development Agreement What guarantees or public benefits should be included in the agreement?
4. Entitlement Strategy & Coastal Policy Alignment
Overview of how land use entitlements will be structured:
- Local Coastal Program Amendment
- Zoning and CEQA (Programmatic EIR)
- Coastal Act Policy Alignment
➤ Community & City Council Feedback on how the plan can support priority uses such as open space, access, and visitor services
5. Illustrative Plan Update – Mendocino Railway
Presentation of the revised draft plan based on community and Council feedback, with focus on:
- Rail-related uses on the North Mill Site
- Updates to proposed land use areas
➤ Community & City Council feedback on the updated plan
6. Rail-Related Zoning Proposal
New zoning district approach for rail-related land use:
- Objective standards and permitted uses
- Framework for mixed-use or future transitions
➤ Community & City Council feedback on clarity, appropriateness, and community safeguards
7. Summary & Next Steps
- Recap of community feedback received
- Direction & Feedback from the City Council
- Upcoming Council Study Session
- Opportunities for ongoing participation
Thank You for Attending.