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City of Fort Bragg
Meeting Minutes
City Council
THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL MEETS CONCURRENTLY
AS THE FORT BRAGG MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 1 AND THE FORT BRAGG REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
6:00 PM Town Hall, 363 N. Main St.
193 Montecito Ave. #305 Oakland CA 94610
and Via Video Conference
Monday, October 27, 2025
AMENDED
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Godeke called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Albin-Smith appeared by ZOOM per Government Code 54953.
Mayor Jason Godeke, Vice Mayor Marcia Rafanan, Councilmember Tess Albin-Smith, Councilmember Lindy Peters and Councilmember Scott Hockett
Present: 5 -
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
1. MAYOR’S RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1A. 25-441 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the 70th Anniversary of Parents & Friends
Attachments: 26 - Parents and Friends 70th
Councilmember Peters read and presented to CEO Jesse Martin the Proclamation Honoring the 70th Anniversary of Parents & Friends.
1B. 25-457 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Fort Bragg
Attachments: 27 - Rotary Club 75th Anniversary
Mayor Godeke read and presented Proclamation to Rotary members: Ryan Perkins, Diane Harris, Judy Martin, and Doug Hammerstrom.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON: (1) NON-AGENDA, (2) CONSENT CALENDAR & (3)
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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(1) Jenny Shattuck, Judy Martin, Ryan Perkins, David Gurney, Chess, Judy V., Annemarie Weibel, and Jay Rosenquist.
(2) None.
(3) None.
3. STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Isaac Whippy provided update on 4Leaf, Accella, and Entertainment Zone First Friday in November. Interim Eric Swift provided an update on the 7 Flock cameras. City Clerk reported on upcoming SB 707 Brown Act updates and meeting with public regarding interim website.
4. MATTERS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers reported on attending community events including Fiesta Latina, encouraged voting on November 4th, the Mill Site litigation stay has been continued for 12 months and a Mill Site study session is anticipated in early December. A website page will be created to provide updates regarding Mill Site. Councilmembers also thanked the committee and staff for successful Magic Market event.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Hockett, seconded by Councilmember Peters, 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. 25-437 Adopt Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Approving Parcel Map for Minor Subdivision 1-24 (DIV 1-24); Shannon Underhill and Linda Jo Stern (Owner/Applicant); Minor Subdivision of a 0.27 Acre Parcel Into Two Parcels of 6,000 Each as Shown on the Parcel Map; CEQA Exemption 15315 RESO Parcel Map DIV 1-24
Att 1 - Parcel Map
Attachments:
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 4982-2025
5B. 25-454 Resolution of the City of Fort Bragg City Council Amending the Pay Rates and Ranges For All of City of Fort Bragg Established Classifications Effective July 13, 2025
RESO - All Inclusive - July 13, 2025 Master Salary Schedule Exhibit A
Attachments:
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This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 4983-2025
5C. 25-455 Resolution of the City of Fort Bragg City Council Amending the Pay Rates and Ranges For All of City of Fort Bragg Established Classifications Effective July 1, 2025
RESO All Inclusive - 7.1.2025 Master MidMgrCOLA Salary Schedule Exhibit A
Attachments:
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 4984-2025
5D. 25-448 Receive and File Minutes from Visit Fort Bragg Committee Meeting on August 12, 2025
Attachments: VFB MINS 08.12.2025
These Committee Minutes were received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5E. 25-447 Receive and File Minutes of the Visit Fort Bragg Committee Meeting for July 8, 2025
Attachments: VFB MINS 07.08.2025
These Committee Minutes were received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5F. 25-442 Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of October 14, 2025 Attachments: SCCM 2025.10.14
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
5G. 25-443 Approve Minutes of October 14, 2025
Attachments: CCM 2025.10.14
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
7. PUBLIC HEARING
8. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
8A. 25-434 Receive a Report, Interview Applicants, and Consider Appointment of City of Fort Bragg Representative to the Mendocino County Library Advisory Board City of Fort Bragg Page 3 Printed on 11/12/2025
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10 27 25 Library Advisory Board Appointment
Att 1 - Press Release 09152025 Library Advisory Board
Att 2 - Maddy Act Notice
Att 3 - Application Epperson 10 9 2025_Redacted
Att 4 - Application Linda J. Thornquist-Stumpf 10 14 2025_Redacted Att 5 - Application Joaquin Feliciano 10 15 2025_Redacted Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8A. City Clerk Diana Paoli shared Staff Report. Councilmembers interviewed three applicants: Phyllis Epperson, Joaquin Feliciano, and Linda J. Thornquist Stumpf.
Public Comment: Janice Marcell, Julie, and Jay Rosenquist.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Hockett, that Linda J. Thornquist-Strumpf be appointed as the City of Fort Bragg Representative to the Mendocino County Library Advisory Board for a two year term. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
4 -
No: 1 - Vice Mayor Rafanan
8B. 25-456 Receive Report and Consider Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Water and Sewer Capacity Fee Deferral Program for Eligible Small Businesses Consistent with the City’s Strategic Plan, BEAR Economic Development Strategies, and SB 937
Staff Report
Att 1 - RESO Deferal Program Capacity Fees
Att 2 - Program Guidelines
Att 3 - RESO ID 485-2024 Adopted EXTEND WATER CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FEE SEWER
Att 4 - Benchmark Comparison of Other Cities
Att 5 - Zoning Map
Att 6- Capacity Fees Collected 2015-2026
Att 7- Fee Schedule
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke recessed the meeting at 7:41 PM; the meeting reconvened to Open Session at 7:49 PM.
City Manager Isaac Whippy introduced Item 8B and shared Staff Report. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Nico Ramsdell, Gabriel Quinn Maroney, Angel, Jacob Patterson, Ryan Grandel, Jay Rosenquist, and Paul Clark.
Councilmembers discussed Resolution and had further questions. Baron Bettenhausen answered questions and confirmed authority can be given to City Manager to amend Policy Program Guidelines and Resolution to include Heavy Industrial and Commercial Office Zones.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Vice Mayor, that this Resolution be adopted as amended. 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 4985-2025 / ID 500-2025
9. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Godeke adjourned the meeting at 8:31 PM
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JASON GODEKE, MAYOR
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Diana Paoli, City Clerk
IMAGED (___________)
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