416 N Franklin Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Phone: (707) 961-2823
Fax: (707) 961-2802
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 26, 2026
AMENDED
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Godeke called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
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
None.
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
1. MAYOR’S RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1A. 26-40 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the 25th Anniversary of Art Explorer's Inc.
Attachments: 02- Art Explorer, Inc. 25th
Mayor Godeke read and presented Proclamation Honoring the 25th Anniversary of Art Explorer's to Board Member Hilary White and artists from Art Explorers including Frank, Andrew, Amanda and Sandy.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON: (1) NON-AGENDA, (2) CONSENT CALENDAR & (3)
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(1) Monica, Sabine, Jenny Shattuck, Jean Arnold, David Skarr, Paul Clark, Andrew Jordan, and Jay Rosenquist.
(2) None.
(3) N/A.
3. STAFF COMMENTS
City Clerk, Diana Paoli reminded community to review settings and email address on the City's City of Fort Bragg Page 1 Printed on 2/12/2026
City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2026
Legistar Agenda subscription, including community meetings which is location of Park and Recreation Ad Hoc Committee Agendas. City Manager, Isaac Whippy shared Park and Recreation Ad Hoc Committee's first meeting, future Mill Site Survey on website and in water bills, along with upcoming in-house Street repair crew. Economic Development Manager, Sarah McCormick reported Middle Mile Construction (Between Redwood and Pine Streets) delay by one day due to USA Marking not ready.
4. MATTERS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers reported on Public Safety meeting regarding Flock Cameras and Fire Sprinkler Ordinance; League of Cities Coastal Leadership Group discussed federal proposal for oil drilling and requested comment letters; Ad Hoc Park and Recreation first Committee meeting occurred last week and upcoming meetings are Fire Protection Authority and Community Development Committee.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Albin-Smith, seconded by Vice Mayor Rafanan, 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. 26-596 Receive and File Minutes of the Public Works and Facilities Committee Meeting of December 11, 2025
Attachments: PWF 12112025
These Committee Minutes were received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5B. 26-32 Approve Minutes of January 12, 2026
Attachments: CCM01.12.2026
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
5C. 26-34 Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of January 12, 2026 Attachments: SCCM1.12.2026
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS None.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
8. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
City of Fort Bragg Page 2 Printed on 2/12/2026
City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2026
8A. 26-45 Advancing Our Strategic Plan (2024-2028): Status and 2026 Goals Strategic Planning and Goal 2026 Staff Report
Att 1 - 2025 Year End Review
Att 2 - Approved Strategic Plan 2024-2028
Att 3 - Strategic Plan Status Tracker Jan 2025
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8A. City Manager, Isaac Whippy presented Strategic Plan, Status and 2026 Goals to meet the needs for future growth.
Public Comment: Andrew Jordan.
Councilmembers made comments regarding the Strategic Plan. 8B. 26-43 Receive Report on City of Fort Bragg Municipal Broadband Utility Project, Provide Direction to Staff, and Consider Approving City Council Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Contract Change Order No. 2 with HP Communications, Inc (Amount Not to Exceed $11,242,814; Account:
516-4875-0731)
01262026 Broadband Construction Updated
Att 1 - Resolution HP Change Order No. 1
Att 2 - Fort Bragg Digital Infrastructure Project (2021) Att 3 - CA MMBI Map
Public Comment
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8B. Economic Development Manager, Sarah McCormick gave update regarding Broadband Project and Middle Mile Project. Staff report was also presented.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. Broadband Director, Sage Statham and City Manager, Isaac Whippy replied to clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Jenny Shattuck, Jacob Patterson, David Jensen, Dave Skarr, Bill Mann, Paul Clark, Michelle Blackwell, Andrew Jordan, Jay Rosenquist, and Jade Tippett.
Mayor Godeke recessed the meeting at 8:18 PM; the meeting reconvened to open session at 8:27 PM.
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, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
Enactment No: RES 4999-2026
8C. 26-46 Receive Report and Consider Adoption of Resolution Approving Contract Change Order No. 5 with A.B.S. Builders, Inc. for the Bainbridge Park Enhancement Project (City Project No. PWP-00096) and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Contract (Not to Exceed $1,632,801.11); CEQA Exemptions 15301(d), 15303, 15304, and 15332
City of Fort Bragg Page 3 Printed on 2/12/2026
City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2026
01262026 Bainbridge Park Contract Change Order Report
Att 1 - RESO BBP Enhancements ABS CCO 5
Att 2 - Ex A Change Order No. 5 – A.B.S. Builders, Inc.
Att 3 - Project Cost Analysis Spreadsheet
Public Comment
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8C. Assistant Director-Engineering, Chantell O'Neal presented staff report. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions to staff.
Public Comment: Jenny Shattuck, Andrew Jordan and Jacob Patterson.
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, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
Enactment No: RES 5000-2026
8D. 26-42 Results of the Fort Bragg City Council Accepting the Results of the Ordinance 672 Salary Survey and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Same and Adopt Changes to the City of Fort Bragg Salary Rate Compensation Plan 01262026 Staff Report ORD 672
RESO Ordinance 672 Survey Results eff. 1.1.2026
Att 1 - Exhibit A
Att 2 - Exhibit B
Att 3 - ORD 672
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8D. Human Resource Manager, Juli Mortensen presented staff report. Councilmember asked a clarifying question to staff.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Albin-Smith, that the Staff Report be approved. 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 5001-2026
9. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Godeke adjourned the meeting at 9:27 PM.
________________________________
JASON GODEKE, MAYOR
City of Fort Bragg Page 4 Printed on 2/12/2026
City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2026
_______________________________
Diana Paoli, City Clerk
IMAGED (___________)
City of Fort Bragg Page 5 Printed on 2/12/2026