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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, May 11, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Godeke called the meeting to order at 6:02 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 Item.
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
1. MAYOR’S RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1A. 26-220 Presentation of Mayor's Letter and Plaque Commending Jonathan McLaughlin for Twenty Years of Employment with the City of Fort Bragg Attachments: McLaughlin 20 years
Mayor Godeke read and presented Mayor's Letter and Plaque Commending Twenty Years of Employment to Commander Jonathan McLaughlin.
1B. 26-209 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring National Police Week, May 10-16, 2026 and Peace Officers Memorial Day - May 15, 2026
Attachments: 20-Peace Officer Memorial Week
Mayor Godeke read and presented the Proclamation Honoring National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day to Officer Gage Farris, Officer Logan James, Commander Jonathan McLaughlin and Police Chief Eric Swift.
1C. 26-207 Presentation of Proclamation Declaring May 17th-23rd as National Public Works Week
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Attachments: 21-National Public Works Week
Mayor Godeke presented Proclamation Declaring National Public Works Week to Public Works Director John Smith who thanked public works staff for all their hard work. 1D. 26-208 Presentation of Proclamation for Water Safety Week Attachments: 22-Water Safety Month
Councilmember Albin-Smith read and presented Proclamation for Water Safety Week to Recreation Supervisor Kimberly Ramey and CV Starr Manager Moneque Wooden.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON: (1) NON-AGENDA, (2) CONSENT CALENDAR & (3)
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(1) Dennis Miller, Jenny Shattuck, and Simon Smith.
(2) None.
(3) N/A.
3. STAFF COMMENTS
City Clerk Diana Paoli informed the public the City Hall Ballot Box is accepting ballots until June 2, 2026, closing at 8:00 PM sharp. Other options to return ballots are via U.S. Mail and on day of Election June 2, 2026 at two Fort Bragg polling places: Grace Community Church, 1450 East Oak Street and Veterans Memorial Building, 360 N. Harrison Street from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
4. MATTERS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers shared Fort Bragg Blues Festival success including Free Concert utilizing the new stage at the Bainbridge Park enjoyed by many community members; attended Fort Bragg Fire Protection budget meeting and shared Fire Chief Steve Orsi is retiring at end of 2026 or early 2027, Sonoma Clean Power meeting announced rates will be reduced; future meetings are Public Works Committee Thursday at 4 PM, Visit Fort Bragg Tuesday at 3:30 PM and Parks and Recreation Committee meeting will be 4th Wednesday at 4 PM.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calender
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Hockett, 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. 26-159 Accept Certificate of Completion for the Town Hall Retrofit and Bathroom Remodel Project and Direct City Clerk to File Notice of Completion Notice of Completion
Att 1 - Exhibit A Certificate of Completion
Attachments:
This Certificate of Completion was accepted on the Consent Calendar.
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5B. 26-201 Adopt a Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Awarding the Pudding Creek Water Main Paint Project to Dunn Right Painting, Inc. as the Lowest Responsible Bidder, Approving Budget Amendment 2025/26-12, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract (Not To Exceed $121,550); Categorical Exemption 15301
RESO - Pudding Creek Main Paint Award
Att 1 - Exhibit A - Dunn Right Quote
Att 2 - Budget Amendment 2025/26-12
Attachments:
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 5026-2026
5C. 26-206 Approve Minutes of April 27, 2026
Attachments: CCM04272026
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. 26-222 Initiation of Community Engagement and Public Scoping for Potential Downtown Park/Town Square and Grant Funding Opportunities 05112026 Staff Report Downtown Park/Town Square
Att 1 - Survey
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8A. City Manager Isaac Whippy presented staff report.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Dennis Miller, Jenny Shattuck, Rayon Ghazal, Mary Rose Kaczorowski, Gabriel Quinn Maroney, and Jacob Patterson.
Direction: Councilmembers supported 300 N. Franklin Civic Plaza Concept and 435 N. Franklin Street Community Green Space, initiation of community engagement and public scoping for grant funding opportunities.
8B. 26-225 Presentation of Mill-Site Community Engagement Findings and Economic Development Priorities
Presentation of 2026 Economic Development Mill Site Community Survey
Att 1 - Survey Results
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8B. City Manager Isaac Whippy presented staff report and community survey. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Chris Hart, Mary Rose Kaczorowski, and Jacob Patterson.
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Mayor Godeke recessed the meeting at 7:53 PM; the meeting reconvened to open session at 8:02 PM.
8C. 26-223 Discussion and Provide Direction on Code Enforcement Policy 05112026 Staff Report Code Enforcement Policy ce252
Public Comment
Attachments:
City Manager Isaac Whippy introduced Item 8C. Assistant Planner and Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer Valerie Stump introduced 4Leaf National Director of Code Enforcement Pete Roque and other staff from 4Leaf Alejandra Molina and Gill Quijada to provide responses to Councilmembers' clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Simon Smith, Jacob Patterson, and Gabriel Quinn Maroney.
Direction: Councilmembers supported Hybrid Model of Code Enforcement focusing on the Central Business District and Vacant Property Registry including staff preparing Priority Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
9. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Godeke adjourned the meeting at 9:07 PM.
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JASON GODEKE, MAYOR
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Diana Paoli, City Clerk
IMAGED (___________)
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