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City of Fort Bragg
Meeting Minutes
Public Works and Facilities Committee
Thursday, November 13, 2025 4:00 PM Town Hall, 363 N. Main Street
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Committee Member Jason Godeke called meeting to order at 4:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Committee Members Jason Godeke and Scott Hockett present. City Staff; Public Works Director John Smith and Administrative Assistant Emily Reno present.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. 25-482 Approve Minutes of September 4, 2025
Committee Members Godeke and Hockett approved minutes as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
3. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
A. 25-485 Discussion of Trash Management
Director Smith and Committee Members Godeke and Hockett discussed ongoing trash issues along the coastal trail and within the central business district, both during regular operations and over holiday weekends, and talked about ways to improve conditions.
No Public Comment was received on this item.
B. 25-486 Discussion of Curb Grass Removal
Director Smith presented the details and challenges of using the current street sweeper to cut curbside grass. Committee Members Godeke and Hockett asked clarifying questions and offered feedback.
Public Comment was received by Jay Rosenquist.
C. 25-484 Director Oral Report on Departmental Activities and Project Updates Director Smith provided updates on the following projects and items of interest:
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Public Works and Facilities November 13, 2025
Committee
Meeting Minutes
· Broadband Project
· Caltrans Sidewalk Project
· Town Hall Retrofit & Bathrooms Project
· Police Department Security Retrofit Project
· Fire Station Rehabilitation Project
· Dryer Building Rehab
· Biosolids Storage Building
· Facilities Solar Project
· Tribal Learning Center
· Veteran’s Hall Emergency Operations Center.
· Facilities Camera Project
· Oneka Desal Buoy Project
· Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project
· Raw Water Line Replacement Project
· Distribution System Master Plan
· Recycled Water Feasibility Study
· Collection System Master Plan
· Trash Capture
· Reservoir Project
· Guest House Repointing
Public Comment was received by Jenny Shattuck and Jacob Patterson.
Discussion: Committee Member Hockett inquired about the broadband project and Committee Member Godeke asked about the facilities camera project. Director Smith provided more details.
4. MATTERS FROM COMMITTEE / STAFF
Committee Member Godeke requested a future discussion on alternative power source options for food trucks in the central business district and suggested including the street sweeper schedule in upcoming water bill mailings. Committee Member Hockett inquired about potential alternative public restroom options at City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
Committee Member Godeke adjourned the meeting at 4:57 PM City of Fort Bragg Page 2 Printed on 12/5/2025