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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
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Godeke called the meeting to order at 6:09 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. 26-229 Presentation of Proclamation Declaring Pride Month Attachments: 24-LGBTQIA2S+
Mayor Godeke read and presented the Proclamation Declaring Pride Month to Mendocino Safe Space and Spectrum Club members.
1B. 26-231 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the 30th Anniversary of Pacific Textiles Arts
Attachments: 25- Pacific Textiles Arts 30th
Mayor Godeke read and presented Proclamation Honoring the 30th Anniversary of Pacific Textiles Arts to members.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON: (1) NON-AGENDA, (2) CONSENT CALENDAR & (3)
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
(1) Jenny Shattuck, Steven Dewer, Evan Dick, Jacob Patterson, and Jay Rosenquist. (2) None.
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(3) N/A.
3. STAFF COMMENTS
City Clerk Diana Paoli reminded community ballot box at City Hall is opened for one week until June 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
4. MATTERS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers shared Binoculars are installed and ready for use on Coastal Trail; City of Fort Bragg sign South of town created by Rick Sacks will soon eliminate with LED lights; concerned citizen letter concerning speeding and RV Parking behind firehouse; inquiry to staff regarding Overtime Brewery; and Mendocino Transit Authority Board opening opportunity. Upcoming events: Parks and Recreation meeting and Mayor Godeke hosting "Meet the Mayor" at Farmer's Market.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Godeke pulled Item 5C for discussion.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Albin-Smith, that the Consent Calendar be approved with exception of 5C. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Godeke, Vice Mayor Rafanan, Councilmember Albin-Smith, Councilmember Peters and Councilmember Hockett
5 -
5A. 26-212 Adopt, by Title Only, and Waive Further Reading of Ordinance 1022-2026 Repealing and Replacing Chapter 15.04 (Construction Codes - Adopted by Reference) and Chapter 15.05 (California Fire Code of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Fort Bragg Municipal Code; Adopting and Incorporating the California Administrative Code,California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Historical Building Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, California Referenced Standards Code, California Fire Code, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; and Adopting Local Findings; and Making Other Technical and Administrative Revisions to Title 15 Attachments: ORD 1022-2026 California Building Standard Code This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: ORD 1022-2026
5B. 26-213 Adopt, by Title Only, and Waive Further Reading of Ordinance 1023-2026 to Amend Chapter 15.06 of the Fort Bragg Municipal Code to Require Sprinkler Installation in Buildings with Building Permits with Cumulative Valuations of $125,000 or more, over a three year period
Attachments: ORD - 2023-2026 Fire Sprinkler
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This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: ORD 1023-2026
5D. 26-241 Receive and File Minutes of the Visit Fort Bragg Committee Meeting of May 12, 2026
Attachments: VFB 05.12.2026
This Committee Minutes was received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5E. 26-234 Receive and File Minutes of the Public Works and Facilities Committee Meeting of March 12, 2026
Attachments: PWF 03122026
This Committee Minutes was received and filed on the Consent Calendar. 5F. 26-233 Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of May 11, 2026 Attachments: SCCM 05112026
These Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.
5G. 26-232 Approve Minutes of May 11, 2026
Attachments: CCM 05112026
This Minutes was approved on the Consent Calendar.
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5C. 26-235 Adopt Resolution of the Fort Bragg City Council Adopting Budget Amendment 2025/26-14 for the 4th of July Fireworks Display and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract (Not to Exceed $50,000)
RESO Fireworks Display Budget Amendment 2026-14
Att 1 - Exhibit A Scope of Work
Att 2 - Exhibit B Budget Amendment 2026-14
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke pulled Item 5C to discuss the background of increased cost and continuing with traditional fireworks display on the 4th of July.
Public Comment: Paul Clark and Jay Rosenquist
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: RES 5027-2026
6. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS None.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING
N/A.
8. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
8A. 26-210 Presentation of Community Retail Survey Results and Consideration of Retail Recruitment and Commercial Revitalization Strategies, Including Consider Adoption of City Council Resolution Approving and Authorizing City Manager to Execute the Professional Services Agreement with The Retail Coach (Amount Not to Exceed $27,500); CEQA Exemption 15061(b)(3) 05262026 Staff Report Retail Recruitment
Att 1 - RESO Retail Recruitment
Att 2 - Survey Results
Att 3 - Retail Coach Proposal
Att 4 - Professional Services Agreement
Public Comment
Attachments:
Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8A. City Manager Isaac Whippy presented staff report and retail survey results. Vice President Charles Parker of The Retail Coach was available online to reply to Councilmembers clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Jenny Shattuck, Jay Rosenberg, Paul Clark, and Jacob Patterson.
Direction: Council gave further direction to recommend Community Development Committee review City's Formula Business Ordinance including exploration of marketing or recruiting as a strategy.
8B. 26-244 Presentation of the 2025 Annual Police Report Staff Report - 2025 Police Department Annual Report
FBPD Annual Report 2025
Attachments:
Police Chief Eric Swift shared 2025 FBPD Annual report presentation. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Jenny Shattuck and Jacob Patterson.
8C. 26-246 2026 2nd Annual Blues Festival: Presentation, Recap, and Community Impact Attachments: Fort-Bragg-Blues-Festival-2026-Presentation-Summary Mayor Godeke introduced Item 8C. Pam Bell shared presentation of Fort Bragg Blues Festival.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Paul Clark, Jacob Patterson and Jay Rosenquist.
Direction: Council gave direction to staff to prepare a Resolution to secure Fort Bragg Blues Festival as an event to take place the first of May for five years to improve commitment of musicians and sponsors.
Mayor Godeke recessed the meeting at 7:52 PM; the meeting reconvened to open session at 8:00 PM.
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8D. 26-248 Receive Presentation on the Tide & Timber Music Festival Concept and Provide Direction for FY 2026-27 Budget Planning
City Manager Isaac Whippy introduced Item 8D. Tom Kavanaugh of Idea Cooperative shared presentation. City Manager Isaac Whippy clarified budget limitations. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Public Comment: Paul Clark, Jacob Patterson, and Jay Rosenquist.
Direction: Councilmembers directed to pause this year to allow time for more planning and to determine funding.
9. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Godeke adjourned the meeting at 9:48 PM.
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JASON GODEKE, MAYOR
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Diana Paoli, City Clerk
IMAGED (___________)
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