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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 Street
and Via Video Conference
Monday, January 12, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Godeke called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jason Godeke, Vice Mayor Marcia Rafanan, Councilmember Tess Albin-Smith and Councilmember Lindy Peters
Present: 4 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Scott Hockett
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Godeke reported that no reportable action was take on the Closed Session Items.
AGENDA REVIEW
1. MAYOR’S RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1A. 25-556 National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Proclamation Attachments: 01-National Law Enforcement Day
Mayor Godeke read and presented Proclamation of National Law Enforcement Day to Chief Eric Swift.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON: (1) NON-AGENDA, (2) CONSENT CALENDAR & (3)
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(1) Monica Mankinen, Sabine Brunner, Jay McMartin by Jacob Patterson, Jenny Shattuck and David Skarr.
(2) Jenny Shattuck, Jacob Patterson, and Paul Clark.
(3) N/A
3. STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager, Isaac Whippy shared new Park and Recreation Ad Hoc Committee meeting date of January 23, 2026, and CV Starr pool will be opened at the end of the month. Police Chief, Eric Swift shared Flock Camera presentation will be presented at the next Safety Committee Meeting on January 21, 2026. The Police Department reported more Family Roundtable meetings are planned with Fort Bragg Unified School District and Department is also working on City of Fort Bragg Page 1 Printed on 3/12/2026
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Citizen Academy.
4. MATTERS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers shared upcoming meetings, Visit Fort Bragg, Public Safety Meeting,and new Parks & Recreation Ad Hoc Committee. Also shared was the League of Cities Coastal Leadership Group discussed federal proposal for oil drilling and requested comment letters.
Sonoma Clean Power Board announced PG&E rates are going down next year. Other meetings attended were Gang Awareness Family Roundtable at Fort Bragg High School and next meeting will be March 19, 2026 regarding Social Media. It was also reported that the Public Works Committee discussed Street Projects with timelines and funding to prioritize and be more responsive to streets. The equipment to be invested for city staff to pilot street repairs is planned to occur this summer. Food Truck infrastructure was also discussed to find solutions to reduce or eliminate generator noise and parking considerations. Meet with Mayor at Farmer's Market will be January 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM Rain or Shine.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Albin-Smith pulled Item 5C and Vice Mayor Rafanan pulled Item 5D.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Albin-Smith, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 5C and 5D. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith and Councilmember Peters
4 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Hockett
5A. 25-543 Adopt, by Title Only, and Waive Further Reading of Ordinance 1021-2026 Amending Section 2.04.060 (Salary Designated) of Chapter 2.04 (City Council) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Fort Bragg Municipal Code Attachments: ORD 1021-2026 Council Salary Update
This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: ORD 1021-2026
5B. 26-586 Adopt Resolution of the Fort Bragg Redevelopment Successor Agency Approving Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 26-27 (FY 26/27; July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177(l)
RESO ROPS FY 2026-27
Att 1- ROPS Calculation
Attachments:
This RS Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES RS 41-2026
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5E. 26-588 Accept and File Development Impact Fee Report, Utility Capacity Fee Reports and General Plan Maintenance Fee Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2025
Att 1 - Water Capacity Fees
Att 2 - Wastewater Capacity Fees
Att 3 - Storm Water Capacity Fees
Att 4 - Fire Capacity Fees
Att 5 - Police Capacity Fees
Att 6 - General Plan Maintenance Fees
Att 7 - Parking In Lieu Fees
Attachments:
These Reports were approved on the Consent Calendar.
5F. 25-571 Adopt Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Approving First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Lumos & Associates for Materials Testing and Inspection Services for the Bainbridge Park Enhancements Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment (Amount Not To Exceed $60,873.00); CEQA Exemptions 15301(d), 15303, 15304, and 15332
RESO LUMOS Mat Testing BBP Enhancements
Att 1- Ex A - Bainbridge Park Amendment No. 1
Attachments:
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 4993-2026
5G. 25-572 Adopt Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Approving the Escrow Agreement for the Raw Water Line Project to Form and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Sign the Agreement in the amount $150,000 with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to Ensure Performance of Mitigation Requirements
RESO Raw Water Line Escrow Agree - CDFW
Att 1 - Ex A - Escrow Agreement Raw Water Line Project CDFW Attachments:
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 4994-2026
5H. 25-564 Receive and File Minutes of the Public Works and Facilities Committee Meeting of November 13, 2025
Attachments: PWF 11132025
These Committee Minutes were received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5I. 26-577 Receive and File Minutes of the Visit Fort Bragg Committee Meeting of November 18, 2025
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Attachments: VFB MINS 11.18.2025
These Committee Minutes were received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5J. 26-578 Receive and File Minutes of the Finance and Administration Committee of November 18, 2025
Attachments: FAC MIN 11.12.2025
These Committee Minutes were received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5K. 25-557 Approve Minutes of June 9, 2025
Attachments: CCM06.09.2025
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
5L. 25-558 Approve Minutes of June 23, 2025
Attachments: CCM06.23.2025
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
5M. 25-550 Approve Minutes of December 8, 2025
Attachments: CCM12.08.2025
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
5N. 25-549 Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of December 8, 2025 Attachments: SCCM12.08.2025
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5C. 25-514 Receive Report and Accept Certificate of Completion for the 2025 Street Rehab Project (PWP-00132) and Direct City Clerk to File Notice of Completion; Categorical Exemption 15301(c)
02232026 2025 Pavement Preservation Project Close Out
Att 1 - Notice of Completion
Att 2 - Exhibit A Certificate of Completion
Att 3 - Warranty Agreement Letter of Completion
Attachments:
Councilmember Albin-Smith pulled Item 5C. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Jacob Patterson and Jenny Shattuck.
There was no objection from Council to pull Item 5C and table until January 26, 2026.
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5D. 25-570 Adopt Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Approving First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Lumos & Associates for Construction Management Services for 2025 Streets and Stop Gap Projects and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract (Amount Not To Exceed $340,000) CEQA Exemption 15301 (c)
RESO Lumos CM Services Amendment 1
Att 1 - Exhibit A - Lumos CM Amendment 1
Attachments:
Vice Mayor Rafanan pulled Item 5D. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Jacob Patterson and Paul Clark.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Albin-Smith, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith and Councilmember Peters
4 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Hockett
Enactment No: RES 4995-2026
6. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS None.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7A. 25-562 Receive Report, Hold a Public Hearing, and Consider Adopting a Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Approving an Application for Funding and the Execution of a Grant Agreement and Any Amendments Thereto from the 2025 Funding Year of the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
01122026 CDBG Staff Report
Att 1 - RESO CDBG Application
Att 2 - Exhibit A - Resolution CDBG
Att 3 - NOPH
Att 4 - Amended NOFA
Att 5 - 01122026 Presentation Design Phase item 7A
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 7A. Grant Coordinator Lacy Sallas presented the Staff Report.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Mayor Godeke opened the public hearing at 7:25 PM.
Public Comment: None.
Mayor Godeke closed the public hearing at 7:25 PM
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Albin-Smith, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith and Councilmember Peters
4 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Hockett
Enactment No: RES 4996-2026
8. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
8A. 26-576 City Council Discussion and Provide Direction to LT Municipal Consultants on the Water and Sewer Rate Study
Attachments: LT 2026 Water and Sewer Rates 1.12.26
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8A. City Manager, Isaac Whippy and Consultant Alison Lechowicz of LT Municipal Consultants presented Water and Sewer Rate Study. Last water and sewer rate increase was in 2019. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding Option A or Option B for water and sewer rates.
Public Comment: Jacob Patterson.
Direction: City Council gave direction to support Option B for both water and sewer rates.
Mayor Godeke recessed the meeting at 8:15 PM; the meeting reconvened to open session at 8:26 PM. 8B. 25-449 Receive Report and Consider Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Contract Change Order No. 1 with WaterWorks Engineers for the Reservoir Project for Water Storage Resilience, Increasing the Total Contract Amount to $909,641, and Approving Budget Amendment 2025/26-08 in the Amount of $200,000 01122026 Report Waterworks PSA Amendment 1
Att 1- RESO Reservoir BA 25/26-08 and Waterworks Amend
Att 2 - Ex A Budget Amendment 2025/26-8
Att 3 - Ex B Waterworks Scope
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8B. Assistant Director-Engineering Chantell O'Neal presented staff report. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
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 and Councilmember Peters
4 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Hockett
Enactment No: RES 4997-2026
8C. 25-561 Receive Report and Consider Adopting Resolution Awarding the Dryer Building Reconstruction Project, City Project No. WWP-00027 to August-Jaye, Inc. as the Lowest Responsible Bidder, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract (Not To Exceed $321,861)
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01122026 Dryer Bldg Construction Award
Att 1 - RESO Dryer Bldg Reconstruction Award
Att 2 - Exhibit A Bid Opening Results Dryer Bldg
Att 3 - Bid Protest Dryer Bldg
Att 4 - August-Jaye Contract
Public Comment
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8A. Assistant City Engineer, Alfredo Huerta presented staff report. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Dana Jess
A motion was made by Councilmember Albin-Smith, 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 and Councilmember Peters
4 -
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Hockett
Enactment No: RES 4998-2026
9. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Godeke adjourned the meeting at 8:55 PM.
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JASON GODEKE, MAYOR
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Diana Paoli, City Clerk
IMAGED (___________)
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