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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, March 9, 2026
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
Mayor Godeke reported that no reportable action was taken on the Closed Session items.
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
1. MAYOR’S RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1A. 26-95 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the 50th Anniversary of Eggheads Attachments: 08- Egghead 50th
Mayor Godeke read and presented Proclamation Honoring the 50th Anniversary of Eggheads accepted by Becky Parrish and family.
1B. 26-107 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the 40th Anniversary of Northcoast Artists Gallery
Attachments: 05- Northcoast Artists Gallery 40th
Mayor Godeke read and presented the Proclamation Honoring the 40th Anniversary of Northcoast Artists accepted by artists.
1C. 26-96 Presentation of Flockworks
Attachments: Flockworks Presentation
Mayor Godeke introduced Director Jeff Totsch of Flockworks who shared a presentation.
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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON: (1) NON-AGENDA, (2) CONSENT CALENDAR & (3)
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(1) Jacob Patterson and Jenny Shattuck.
(2) None.
(3) N/A.
3. STAFF COMMENTS
Economic Development Sarah McCormick shared status report of Broadband Project and upcoming Food Truck survey for public input.
4. MATTERS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers shared comments regarding Food Trucks and upcoming meetings including Mid-Year Budget meeting, Public Works Committee Meeting, Visit Fort Bragg Committee Meeting, and Parks and Recreation Ad Hoc Meeting, along with Symphony of Redwoods on Saturday and Sunday with free children admission. Shout out was given to Ron White, Chris Strickland, Sal Soria and Alaska Dave regarding cleanup of three headstones at cemetery on Coastal Trail. Also reported were surveys for public input: Economic Development on the Mill Site, Budget Priorities for Fiscal Year 26/27, and upcoming Food Truck survey. Mayor Godeke will be at the Farmer's Market at 3 p.m. for one hour and shared County committees held by same Councilmembers as set forth: Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG): Vice Mayor Rafanan; Fort Bragg Fire Protection Board: Councilmembers Peters and Hockett; Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA) and Sonoma Clean Power: Councilmember Albin-Smith; and Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA): Mayor Godeke. Council members are requested to email Mayor Godeke if they are interested in open seat on the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Vice Mayor Rafanan, that the Consent Calendar be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
5A. 26-100 Adopt City Council Resolution Appointing Representatives to Represent and Vote on Behalf of the City of Fort Bragg at the League of California Cities Annual Conference
Attachments: RESO League of CA Cities Delegates
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 5013-2026
5B. 26-120 Receive and File Minutes of the Community Development Committee of February 02, 2025
Attachments: 02022026 CDC Minutes
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These Committee Minutes were received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5C. 26-102 Receive and File Minutes of the Public Works and Facilities Committee Meeting of January 08, 2026
Attachments: PWF 01082026
These Committee Minutes were received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5D. 26-105 Receive and File Minutes of the Public Safety Committee Meeting of January 21, 2026
Attachments: PSCM 2026-01-21
These Committee Minutes were received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5E. 26-106 Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of February 23, 2026 Attachments: SCCM02.23.2026
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
5F. 26-101 Approve Minutes of February 23, 2026
Attachments: CCM02.23.2026
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. 26-114 Turning the Tides: Building Community, Strengthening Neighborhoods and Leading By Example
03092026 Turning the Tides
Turning the Tides Presentation
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8A. Administrative Assistant Lisi Horstman and Public Experience Liaison Adelaide La Torre presented staff report. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Jenny Shattuck and Paul Clark.
Direction: Council had no objections to the upcoming Kickoff Turning the Tides Event on April 22 and further scheduled meeting before next work week in October. Council shared delight and thanked staff for their idea to lead by example to build a clean community. 8B. 26-113 Receive Report and Public Safety Committee Recommendation Regarding Enforcement of Motorized Vehicles including Electric Bicycle Prohibition on the Coastal Trail
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03092026 Staff Report Enforcement of E bikes
Att 1 - FBMC Chapter 9.68 PRESERVATION OF PARKS
Att 2 - FBMC Chapter 10.58 BICYCLES
Public Comment
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8B. Police Chief Eric Swift presented staff report.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Jenny Shattuck and Paul Clark.
Direction: Council directed staff to order and install signage on the Coast Trail to align with current Municipal Code for education and risk reduction and further directed staff to research Ordinance amendment to further reduce risk including possible definitions of e-bikes, potential speed limit, yielding to pedestrians, and consulting with Coastal Commission. 8C. 26-115 Receive Report and Consider Accepting Certificate of Completion for the 2025 Street Rehab Project (PWP-00132) and Direct City Clerk to File Notice of Completion
03092026 2025 Pavement Preservation Project Close Out
Pavement Project Strategic Closeout Presentation
Att 1 - Notice of Completion
Att 2 - Exhibit A Certificate of Completion
Att 3 - Warranty Agreement Letter
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8C. Assistant Director of Engineering Chantell O'Neal presented staff report. Council asked clarifying questions. City Attorney Baron Bettenhausen replied to legal questions.
Public Comment: Jenny Shattuck.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Hockett, that the Certificate of Completion be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
8D. 26-112 Receive Report and Consider Accepting the Certificate of Completion for the 2022 Streets Rehabilitation Project (Project No. PWP-00120) 03092026 22-23 Street Rehabilitation Project Close Out
Streets Project Closeout Presentation
Att 1 - Notice of Completion
Att 2 - Exhibit A Certificate of Completion
Att 3 - Warranty Agreement Letter
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8D. Assistant Director of Engineering Chantell O'Neal presented staff report. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions. City Attorney Baron Bettenhausen replied to legal questions.
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Public Comment: Jenny Shattuck.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Hockett, that the Certificate of Completion be accepted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
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9. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Godeke adjourned the meeting at 8:20 PM.
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JASON GODEKE, MAYOR
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Diana Paoli, City Clerk
IMAGED (___________)
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