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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, April 13, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Godeke called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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. 26-182 Presentation of Caltrans Fort Bragg ADA Project PE Alex Arevalo of Caltrans reported on Caltrans Fort Bragg ADA Project (Route 1, from the Junction of Route 20 to West Elm Street) scheduled completion 2027 and upcoming Public Information Meeting at Fort Bragg Town Hall on April 28, 2026 (5 p.m. - 7 p.m.) to join Caltrans project team for a drop-in session to discuss construction schedule and lane closures. 1B. 26-139 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring National Volunteer Month Attachments: 14- Volunteer Week
Mayor Godeke read and presented Proclamation Honoring National Volunteer Month to Volunteer Ron White.
1C. 26-138 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Tessie Branscomb In Recognition of a Lifetime of Service and Dedication
Attachments: 12- Tessie Branscomb
Councilmember Albin-Smith read and presented Proclamation Honoring Tessie Branscomb in City of Fort Bragg Page 1 Printed on 4/28/2026
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Recognition of a Lifetime of Service and Dedication.
1D. 26-129 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the 40th Anniversary of Home Style Cafe
Attachments: 15- Home Style Cafe 40th
Councilmember Peters read and presented Proclamation Honoring the 40th Anniversary of Home Style Cafe to Owner Cordelia Fortier.
1E. 26-176 Presentation of Proclamation Declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Attachments: 19- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Mayor Godeke read and presented Proclamation Declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Project Sanctuary Executive Director Michelle Roberts via Zoom.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON: (1) NON-AGENDA, (2) CONSENT CALENDAR & (3)
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(1) Dennis Miller, Marc Jensen, Jenny Shattuck, Shelley Green, and Jay Rosenquist. (2) None.
(3) N/A
3. STAFF COMMENTS
Chief Swift reported Resignation and Promotions, and need to fill three positions. Director of Public Works John Smith reported upcoming Grand Re-opening Celebration of Bainbridge Park and Artistic Study - Redwood Casting near Guest House. Director of Broadband Sage Statham reported some fiber is in the ground and MCN is now accepting requests for Broadband services.
Public Experience Liaison Adelaide La Torre reported upcoming events: Turning the Tides, Blues Fest Concert including Free Concert on May 2, EZ Zone First Friday, May 1 and highlighted Volunteer Central on City Website for City volunteering opportunities.
4. MATTERS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers reported Upcoming Meetings: Cancellation of Public Safety Committee, Visit Fort Bragg Committee on April 15 at 3:30 p.m. and Special Community Development Committee on April 15 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss Food Truck Survey.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Albin-Smith, 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. 26-174 Adopt Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Assigning City Manager as the Representative-Signature-Certifier Security Role for the United States City of Fort Bragg Page 2 Printed on 4/28/2026
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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Online Application Intake System for Telecommunications Programs
Attachments: RESO - ReConnect
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 5017-2026
5B. 26-183 Adopt Joint City Council/Municipal Improvement District Resolution Amending the FY 2025/26 Budget for Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
RESO ID Budget Amendments 2026
Exhibit A
Attachments:
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 5018-2026
5C. 26-154 Receive and File Minutes of the Public Works and Facilities Committee Meeting of February 12, 2026
Attachments: PWF 02122026
These Committee Minutes were received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5D. 26-162 Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of March 23, 2026 Attachments: SCCM 03232026
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
5E. 26-163 Approve Minutes of March 23, 2026
Attachments: CCM 03232026
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
5F. 26-171 Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of March 30, 2026 Attachments: SCCM 03302026
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS None.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7A. 26-144 Receive Report, Conduct a Public Hearing, and Consider Adoption of a Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council to Amend the Fort Bragg Inland General Plan by Adopting the 2019 Housing Element Amendment (GPA 1-26); City of Fort Bragg Page 3 Printed on 4/28/2026
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CEQA Exemption 15061(b)(3)
04132026 Housing Element Amendment
Att 1 - RESO Housing Element Amendment 04132026
Att 2 - HCD Letter to Fort-Bragg-HEI-LOI-100725
Att 3 - City response to HCD Letter
Att 4 - 2019 Vacant Parcel Analysis
Att 5 - RESO PC 04-2026
Att 6 - NOPH General Plan Amendment
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 7A. Consultant Marie Jones presented the report.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Mayor Godeke opened the public hearing at 7:12 PM.
Public Comment: Jacob Patterson and Shelley Green.
Mayor Godeke closed the public hearing at 7:17 PM.
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, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
Enactment No: RES 5019-2026
8. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
8A. 26-157 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Assembly Bill 2494, Modernizing Our Forest System
Att 1 - AB 2494
Att 2 - AB 2494 Summary
Att 3 - Draft City Council AB 2494 Support Letter
Public Comment
Attachments:
Councilmember Peters introduced Item 8A. Councilmembers. Councilmembers discussed possible action.
Public Comment: Carrie Durkee, Andy Wellspring, Jade Tippett, Adele Horne, Steve, Sonja, Abraham Cohen, Jessica Curl, Peter McNamee, Marc Jensen, Deanne "Bunny", Garrett Moore, Marie Jones, Laura Bianchi Limbird, Sarah Rosetto, Teresa Morales, Shelley Green, Leticia Ramirez, Risha, Jenny Shattuck, Matilda Hernandez-Miyares, Lynne Pascal, George Reinhardt, Cliff Kuhn-Lloyd, Gabriel Quinn Maroney, Jacob Patterson, Chris Rogers, Marcy Snyder, Destiny Laird, Justine Lemos, Melodie Meyer, Paul Clark, Jay Rosenquist, Evan Mills and Alex Leumer.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Mayor Godeke, that the AB 2494 Support Letter be approved. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Mayor Godeke and Councilmember Peters
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8B. 26-158 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding H.R. 22, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act)
Att 1 - H.R. 22
Att 2 - H.R.22 - 119th Congress (2025-2026) Summary SAVE Act Att 3 - Draft City Council Save Act Opposition Letter
Public Comment
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8B. Councilmembers discussed possible action.
Public Comment: Peter McNamee, Jenny Shattuck, George Reinhardt, Jade Tippett, Marcy Snyder, Laura Bianchi Limbird, Jacob Patterson and Paul Clark.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Vice Mayor Rafanan, that the SAVE Act Opposition Letter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
8C. 26-186 Receive Report and Consider Adopting City Council Resolution Establishing the “Leading the Next Wave of Leaders” Youth Internship and Youth Council Program
04132026 Youth Internship and Council Program Staff Report Att 1 - RESO Youth Intership and Council Program
Attachments:
City Manager Isaac Whippy Introduced Item 8C. Public Experience Liaison Adelaide La Torre presented staff report. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Jay Rosenquist.
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Hockett, that this 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 5020-2026
8D. 26-173 Receive Report and Consider Adopting City Council Resolution Approving Waiver of Limited Term Permit Fees for Events in the Central Business District (CBD)
04132026 LTP Waivers Staff Report
Att 1 - RESO LTP Waivers
Attachments:
City Manager Isaac Whippy introduced 8D and presented staff report. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Jenny Shattuck.
A motion was made by Councilmember Albin-Smith, seconded by Councilmember Hockett, 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, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
Enactment No: RES 5021-2026
9. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Godeke adjourned the meeting at 10:27 PM.
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JASON GODEKE, MAYOR
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Diana Paoli, City Clerk
IMAGED (___________)
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