Fort Bragg public meetings in 2025

City Council

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg City Council scheduled for December 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026.

Public Safety Committee

The Fort Bragg Public Safety Committee will review the Fire Sprinkler Ordinance and continue discussions regarding dispatch services for the Fort Bragg Police Department. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review Fire Sprinkler Ordinance
• Continue Discussion Regarding Dispatch Services for the Fort Bragg Police Department
• Approval of Minutes of the Special Public Safety Committee Meeting of November 19, 2025

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will consider approving minutes from November 13, 2025, and conduct business including a discussion on providing electrical plug-in infrastructure for food trucks in the Central Business District. The meeting also includes a director's oral report on department activities and project updates. No ordinances or contracts are being voted on; items are discussion only.

• Discussion of electrical plug-in for food trucks in Central Business District
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2025
• Director oral report on departmental activities and project updates
• Public comments on non-agenda items
• Matters from committee/staff

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission announced that the regular meeting set for December 12, 2025 has been cancelled. The commission also noted that there will be no meeting on December 24, 2025 per its bylaws. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

• Cancellation of regular meeting on Dec 12, 2025
• No meeting on Dec 24, 2025 per bylaws
• Next regular meeting set for Jan 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review a preliminary water and wastewater rate study. The committee will provide a recommendation based on this study to the City Council.

• Discussion of Preliminary Water and Wastewater Rate Study

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will consider approving November 18 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates from Idea Cooperative and Visit Mendocino. The committee will also receive an oral update from its Special Events Subcommittee and review the detailed balance for the first quarter of FY 2025-26.

• Approve minutes of November 18, 2025 meeting
• Receive update from Idea Cooperative
• Receive update from Visit Mendocino
• Receive oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee
• Review VFB Detailed Balance for Q1 FY 2025-26

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee met on December 9, 2025 and approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting (Resolution 25-533). The committee received updates from Idea Cooperative, Visit Mendocino County, and the Special Events Subcommittee, and discussed upcoming community events such as the Festival of Lights, Tree Lighting, and Winter Wonderland. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes of Visit Fort Bragg Committee November 18, 2025 (Resolution 25-533)

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting regulatory fees for a new Vacant Commercial Building and Lot Program. On the consent calendar, the council will vote on ordinances amending fire sprinkler and alarming system requirements and creating a vacant commercial building registration program. Also up for approval are a $131,602.50 contract amendment with Lumos & Associates for engineering services and completion certificates for paving and Town Hall projects. Under conduct of business, the council will consider rate increases for Redwood Waste Solutions and receive the 2025 Water Distribution System Master Plan and the first-quarter FY2025-26 budget report.

• Ordinance 1020-2025 creating a vacant commercial building registration program
• Public hearing and adoption of regulatory fees for the vacant commercial building program
• Ordinance 1019-2025 amending fire sprinkler and alarm system requirements
• Second amendment to professional services agreement with Lumos & Associates (not to exceed $131,602.50)
• Consideration of Redwood Waste Solutions residential, commercial, and roll-off rate increases

The City Council adopted regulatory fees for the Vacant Commercial Building and Lot Program. It also approved several items on the consent calendar, including a new vacant‑building ordinance and an amendment to the on‑call engineering contract. Additional resolutions adopted new waste‑rate increases, a water master plan, and updates to council procedures.

• Approved Vacant Commercial Building Program regulatory fees (Resolution 4991-2025) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1020-2025 establishing Vacant Buildings program (5-0)
• Approved second amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Lumos & Associates (up to $131,602.50) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution amending Council Rules of Procedures for conduct (5-0)
• Approved Redwood Waste Solutions rate increases for residential, commercial, multifamily, and roll‑off services (Resolution 4992-2025) (5-0)
• Approved Water Distribution System Master Plan report (5-0)
• Approved Scope of Work for Stormwater Asset Management Plan RFP (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar except items 5A, 5D, and 5F (5-0)

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct the annual public employee evaluation of the City Manager in closed session. The meeting will be held in person at Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Annual public employee evaluation of City Manager
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Hybrid meeting format (in-person and Zoom)
• Meeting adjournment by 10:00 PM

The meeting reconvened in closed session to consider agenda item 25‑489, the annual public employee evaluation for the City Manager under California Government Code 54957(b). No vote totals or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will meet to approve administrative amendments to salary compensation plans, file committee minutes, and consider a resolution to increase councilmember salaries. A public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application will be continued to a future date.

• Administrative amendment to July 1, 2025 Master Salary Rate Compensation Plan
• Administrative amendment to July 13, 2025 Master Salary Rate Compensation Plan
• Budget Amendment 2025/26-7
• Public hearing on 2025 CDBG Program application continued to February 2026
• Introduction of ordinance to increase City Councilmember salaries

The Fort Bragg City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, adopting several resolutions that amend the master salary plan and update the 2025/26 budget. The public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant application was postponed to January 12, 2026. The council also unanimously introduced an ordinance to raise city councilmembers' salaries.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5‑0 vote), adopting multiple resolutions on salary plan amendments and budget
• Postponed public hearing on CDBG funding application to Jan 12, 2026
• Introduced ordinance to increase City Councilmembers' salaries (5‑0 vote)

Special City Council

This special closed-session meeting is solely for the City Council to confer with legal counsel on two pending lawsuits involving Mendocino Railway and Sierra Northern Railway. No public action or discussion is planned beyond the closed session.

• Closed session to discuss City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railway (Case No. 21CV00850)
• Closed session to discuss Sierra Northern Railway and Mendocino Railway v. City of Fort Bragg (U.S. District Court Case No. 4:24-cv-04810-JST)

The Special City Council met in closed session on November 24, 2025. Council members heard legal counsel briefings on two existing litigation matters (City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railway and Sierra Northern Railway & Mendocino Railway v. City of Fort Bragg). No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM.

Public Safety Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from the special Public Safety Committee meeting held on October 22, 2025. It will hear public comments on non‑agenda items and then discuss the Fort Bragg Police Department dispatch services. The meeting will also review the Grand Jury Report and Care Response Unit statistics with staff reports attached.

• Approve minutes of the Special Public Safety Committee Meeting of October 22, 2025 (item 25-4691A).
• Public comments on non‑agenda items.
• Continued discussion regarding dispatch services for the Fort Bragg Police Department (item 25-4773A).
• Grand Jury Report and Care Response Unit statistics review (item 25-5083B) with staff reports.

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive updates from Idea Cooperative and Visit Mendocino, and discuss a potential 2026 event. The meeting will be held in person at Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Approval of October 16, 2025 minutes
• Receive update from Idea Cooperative
• Receive update from Visit Mendocino
• Receive oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee
• Discuss potential 2026 event: Tacos and Tequila/Beer

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee approved the minutes of its October 16, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided; the committee received updates on Idea Cooperative, Visit Mendocino, special‑events planning, and a proposed Tacos and Tequila/Beer event, but these were only discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 PM.

• Approved minutes of Visit Fort Bragg Committee October 16, 2025

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will review and approve the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss trash‑management practices and curb‑grass removal. The Director will give an oral report on departmental activities and project updates. No other formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of September 4, 2025 meeting (Agenda 25‑482A)
• Public comments on non‑agenda items
• Discussion of trash management (Agenda 25‑485A)
• Discussion of curb‑grass removal (Agenda 25‑486B)
• Director oral report on departmental activities and project updates (Agenda 25‑484C)

The Fort Bragg Public Works and Facilities Committee approved the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. Committee members Jason Godeke and Scott Hockett voted to adopt the minutes as presented. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved minutes of September 4, 2025 (both members voted yes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an appeal of an administrative decision regarding Minor Use Permit 1-25, involving special conditions 5, 11, and 12. They will also consider a coastal development permit and design review to install scenic viewer binoculars at two locations in Noyo Headlands Park along the Fort Bragg Coastal Trail. The consent calendar includes approval of the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Appeal of administrative decision on Minor Use Permit 1-25 (MUP 1-25), special conditions 5, 11, and 12
• Coastal Development Permit 7-25 and Design Review 5-25 for scenic viewer binoculars in Noyo Headlands Park
• Consent calendar: Approve minutes of October 22, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The commission adopted the planning resolution for Minor Use Permit 1-25 with a 3‑1‑1 vote (aye, no, recuse). It also approved the coastal development permit and design review to install scenic binoculars at two locations in Noyo Headlands Park, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The minutes of the October 22, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Minor Use Permit 1-25 resolution (3-1-1 vote)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit 7-25 and Design Review 5-25 for scenic binoculars (5-0 vote)
• Approved minutes of October 22, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider a staff report recommending an annual salary increase for City Councilmembers and propose an ordinance to amend the salary section of the Municipal Code. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2025
• Recommendation to introduce ordinance for City Council salary increase
• Staff report on City Council salary update
• Public comments on non-agenda items
• Hybrid meeting format available in-person and via Zoom

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the minutes of the August 13, 2025 meeting as presented. The committee received a report on a possible annual salary increase for City Council members and suggested forwarding the report to the City Council for a vote, but no formal decision or vote was recorded. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 13, 2025 Finance & Administration Committee meeting

Visit Fort Bragg

The regular meeting of the Visit Fort Bragg Committee scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025.

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will hold public hearings on three major items: 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications, an ordinance to amend fire sprinkler system requirements, and a new vacant commercial building registration program. The meeting also includes proclamations for Native American Heritage Month and Veteran's Appreciation Day, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation of proclamation recognizing November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month
• Presentation of proclamation recognizing November 11 as Veteran's Appreciation Day
• Public hearing and direction on 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications
• Public hearing and introduction of ordinance amending automatic fire sprinkler and alarming system requirements (Chapter 15.06)
• Public hearing and introduction of ordinance establishing a Vacant Commercial Building Program (Chapter 6.30) with registration and maintenance requirements

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar with a unanimous 5‑0 vote, which included filing the Community Development Committee minutes and approving the October 27 council minutes. Councilmembers also voted 5‑0 to introduce an amended fire sprinkler ordinance. A third 5‑0 vote introduced an amended ordinance establishing a vacant commercial building program.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0), receiving and filing CDC minutes and approving Oct 27 minutes
• Introduced fire sprinkler ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Introduced vacant commercial building ordinance amendment (5-0)

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding two pending lawsuits: City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railway and Sierra Northern Railway and Mendocino Railway v. City of Fort Bragg. The meeting will be held in person at Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Closed session with legal counsel for City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railway
• Closed session with legal counsel for Sierra Northern Railway and Mendocino Railway v. City of Fort Bragg
• Public comments on closed session items
• Hybrid meeting format: in-person at Town Hall and via Zoom
• Electronic device policy reminder for councilmembers

The Special City Council met in closed session to discuss two ongoing litigation matters with legal counsel. The topics were City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railway (Case No. 21CV00850) and Sierra Northern Railway and Mendocino Railway v. City of Fort Bragg (Case No. 4:24-cv-04810-JST). No decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will consider approving minutes from October 6, then hold discussions on a proposed fireworks drone show and on requirements for story poles (used to demonstrate building height and mass). The agenda also includes a slide show for First Friday events. No decisions are scheduled; all items are discussions.

• Discussion on Fireworks Drone Show (Item 3B)
• Discussion on Requirements for Story Poles (Item 3C)
• EZ First Friday Slide Show (Item from Committee/Staff)
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2025

The Fort Bragg Community Development Committee approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. The committee discussed a proposed fireworks drone show and directed staff to survey the public about it. It also reviewed story pole requirements and instructed staff to research them. An entertainment‑zone slide show was presented but no formal action was taken.

• Approved minutes from October 6, 2025

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will consider a resolution establishing a Water and Sewer Capacity Fee Deferral Program for eligible small businesses (Resolution 25-4568B). The council will also act on a parcel map for a minor subdivision, amend city employee pay rates, and appoint a representative to the Mendocino County Library Advisory Board. Several recent meeting minutes will be approved for the record.

• Adopt Resolution 25-4568B establishing a Water and Sewer Capacity Fee Deferral Program for eligible small businesses
• Adopt Resolution 25-4375A approving Parcel Map for Minor Subdivision 1-24 (0.27‑acre parcel split into two 6,000‑sq‑ft parcels)
• Adopt Resolutions 25-4545B and 25-4555C amending pay rates and ranges for all city classifications effective July 2025
• Consider and appoint a City of Fort Bragg representative to the Mendocino County Library Advisory Board (Resolution 25-4348A)
• Approve minutes from recent meetings, including the October 14, 2025 special meeting and July/August 2025 committee meetings

The Fort Bragg City Council approved its consent calendar and adopted several routine resolutions, including a parcel map and updates to city employee pay rates. Councilmembers appointed Linda J. Thornquist‑Strumpf as the city’s representative to the Mendocino County Library Advisory Board. The council also adopted, as amended, a Water and Sewer Capacity Fee Deferral Program for eligible small businesses.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5‑0)
• Adopted Parcel Map for Minor Subdivision DIV 1‑24 (consent calendar)
• Amended city employee pay rates effective July 13, 2025 (consent calendar)
• Amended city employee pay rates effective July 1, 2025 (consent calendar)
• Appointed Linda J. Thornquist‑Strumpf to Mendocino County Library Advisory Board (4‑1)
• Adopted Water and Sewer Capacity Fee Deferral Program for small businesses (5‑0)
• Received and filed Visit Fort Bragg Committee minutes (July 8, 2025)
• Received and filed Visit Fort Bragg Committee minutes (August 12, 2025)

Planning Commission

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal of the administrative decision on Minor Use Permit 1-25 for the Redwood Live-Work project, including special conditions 5, 11, and 12. The commission will also approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. Additional agenda items are procedural, such as public comments, staff comments, and disclosures of ex parte communications.

• Approve minutes of the October 8, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (Item 25-440)
• Public hearing and appeal of Minor Use Permit 1-25 (Redwood Live-Work) with special conditions 5, 11, and 12 (Item 25-438)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes of the October 8, 2025 meeting. In the public hearing on the appeal of Minor Use Permit 1‑25, commissioners voted to remove special conditions 11 and 12 and instructed staff to draft a new resolution. The hearing was continued for a follow‑up session on November 12, 2025.

• Approved October 8, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved motion to strike special conditions 11 and 12 on Minor Use Permit 1‑25 (vote not recorded)
• Directed staff to draft a new resolution for the appeal
• Continued the public hearing to November 12, 2025

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss dispatch services for the Fort Bragg Police Department, including a contract with the City of Ukiah. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its February 2025 meeting. No decisions are scheduled; the dispatch item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of dispatch services contract with the City of Ukiah for the Fort Bragg Police Department (no dollar amount provided)
• Approval of minutes from the February 19, 2025 Public Safety Committee meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the Public Safety Committee meeting held on February 19, 2025. Chair Peters moved to approve, Councilmember Hockett seconded, and the minutes were approved as presented. No other actions were voted on; the remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments and discussion on dispatch services and e‑bike regulations.

• Approved minutes of Public Safety Committee meeting Feb 19, 2025 (motion passed)

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will consider approving minutes from its July and August meetings, then receive updates from the Idea Cooperative, Visit Mendocino, and its own Special Events Subcommittee. No votes on funding or policy changes are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of July 8 and August 12, 2025 meetings
• Receive update from Idea Cooperative
• Receive update from Visit Mendocino
• Receive oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee

The committee approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting and the August 12, 2025 meeting as presented. No other actions or votes were recorded. The meeting then proceeded with updates and public comments before adjourning.

• Approved July 8, 2025 Visit Fort Bragg Committee minutes
• Approved August 12, 2025 Visit Fort Bragg Committee minutes

Public Safety Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled for October 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025.

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting program guidelines for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Utility Bill Assistance Program. The consent calendar includes approving a $30,322 contract change order for wastewater roof repair, authorizing an RFP for Willow Street pedestrian improvements, and amending salary rates for the Public Works Director and other classifications. The council will also receive an annual CalPERS pension liability update from a consultant.

• Public hearing on CDBG Utility Bill Assistance Program guidelines
• Contract change order with Best Roofing for wastewater roof repair, not to exceed $30,322
• Approve scope of work for RFP for Willow Street Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Resolutions to amend Public Works Director pay rate with retroactive COLA and adjust master salary plan
• Receive annual CalPERS pension liability update from NHA Advisors

The Fort Bragg City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, approving a $30,322 contract change order with Best Roofing, a certificate of completion for the CV Starr skylight repair, and several salary‑adjustment resolutions for the Public Works Director. The council also approved the resolution adopting program guidelines for the Community Development Block Grant Utility Bill Assistance Program after a public hearing. All motions carried with a 5‑vote unanimous tally.

• Approved $30,322 Best Roofing contract change order (consent calendar, 5‑aye)
• Accepted Certificate of Completion for CV Starr skylight repair (consent calendar, 5‑aye)
• Approved scope of work for RFP on Willow Street pedestrian improvements (consent calendar, 5‑aye)
• Adopted amendment to Public Works Director pay rate for retroactive COLA (consent calendar, 5‑aye)
• Adopted amendment to Public Works Director pay rate effective March 15 2025 (consent calendar, 5‑aye)
• Adopted amendment to July 1 2025 Master Salary Rate Compensation Plan (consent calendar, 5‑aye)
• Approved minutes of Special Meeting of September 18 2025 (consent calendar, 5‑aye)
• Approved resolution adopting CDBG Utility Bill Assistance Program guidelines (public hearing, 5‑aye)

Visit Fort Bragg

The regular meeting of the Visit Fort Bragg Committee scheduled for October 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM was cancelled. A special meeting of the same committee will be held on October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM. No agenda items were considered at the cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled – no items discussed

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss pending lawsuits involving Mendocino Railway and anticipated litigation. The council will confer with legal counsel on two existing cases and one anticipated case. No other public business is scheduled.

• Closed session on existing litigation: City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railway, Case No. 21CV00850
• Closed session on existing litigation: Sierra Northern Railway and Mendocino Railway v. City of Fort Bragg, Case No. 4:24-cv-04810-JST
• Closed session on anticipated litigation: one case under Gov. Code Section 54956.9

The Special City Council met in closed session to confer with legal counsel about existing litigation, including City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railway (Case No. 21CV00850) and Sierra Northern Railway and Mendocino Railway v. City of Fort Bragg (Case No. 4:24-cv-04810-JST). They also discussed anticipated litigation. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The regular Public Works and Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4 PM has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4 PM. No agenda items were presented for this cancelled meeting.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 12, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will review a staff report on proposed zoning changes to allow small startups in currently restricted zones and modify limited term permits. The committee will also receive updates on citywide tree installation and discuss a fireworks drone show.

• Proposed zoning changes for limited term permits and small startups
• Update on installation of trees downtown and citywide
• Discussion on fireworks drone show

The Community Development Committee approved the minutes of the August 18, 2025 meeting. Members discussed proposed changes to limited‑term permits and economic‑development zoning, and were directed to hold off on taking those changes to Council while forwarding a fee for expedited permits. Staff were asked to research a drone fireworks show and to explore additional tree‑planting funding.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed to hold off on bringing Economic Development zoning changes to Council
• Directed to bring forward fee for expedited Limited Term Permit to Council
• Directed staff to research permitting for a drone fireworks show

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will vote on consent items including a resolution establishing an entertainment zone for city-approved events and an employment agreement for Eric Swift as Interim Police Chief. A public hearing will address a request to connect property at 31250 Cedar Street to city sewer. Other discussions include the police chief recruitment process, economic development strategy, a Prohousing designation application, and a $205,727 contract for trash capture device designs.

• Approve employment agreement for Eric Swift as Interim Police Chief
• Adopt resolution establishing an entertainment zone for city-approved events
• Public hearing on sewer connection request for 31250 Cedar Street
• Consider professional services agreement amendment with Schaaf & Wheeler for trash capture device designs ($205,727)
• Receive report and consider resolution for Prohousing Designation Program application

The council approved a $400,000 settlement with USA Sludge and a $25,000 settlement with Ryan Process, Inc., and adopted several consent‑calendar items including an interim police chief agreement. It also approved a resolution to connect the out‑of‑district property at 31250 Cedar Street to the city sewer system, adopted an entertainment‑zone resolution, a Prohousing designation resolution, and a contract for trash‑capture devices. All motions passed with votes ranging from unanimous to 4‑1.

• Approved $400,000 settlement with USA Sludge and $25,000 settlement with Ryan Process, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar excluding Item 5A (5‑0)
• Adopted Entertainment Zone resolution (4‑1)
• Adopted Employment Agreement with Eric Swift as Interim Chief of Police (as part of Consent Calendar)
• Approved connection of 31250 Cedar Street property to city sewer (5‑0)
• Adopted Prohousing Designation Program resolution (4‑1)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler for trash‑capture devices (up to $205,727) (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2025; June 9, 2025; June 23, 2025; and September 8, 2025 (as part of Consent Calendar)

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation from 110 Percent, Inc. on financial sustainability, followed by public comment. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the agenda consists of public comment and this single business item.

• Presentation by 110 Percent, Inc. on Financial Sustainability 101 at CV Starr Center

The Fort Bragg City Council met on September 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Town Hall and via video. Mayor Jason Godeke called the meeting to order, with three council members present and two absent. The agenda included a public comment from Andrew Jordan and a presentation by 110 Percent, Inc. on financial sustainability for the CV Starr Center. The meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m.; no motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025

Community Meetings

The Fort Bragg Community Meetings agenda is a procedural session for the Local Advisory Committee on Prop 47. The committee will review recommended bylaws, consider adding a Mendocino County Sheriff's Office member, and receive an update on grant progress.

• Review recommended committee bylaws (item 25-2583A)
• Receive recommendation to add Mendocino County Sheriff's Office member (item 25-2593B)
• Receive update on grant progress (item 25-2603C)
• Public comments on non-agenda items (30 minutes)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Community Meetings

The City of Fort Bragg is holding a public scoping meeting to gather input on the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Water Storage Reservoirs and Community Forest Project. The meeting includes a presentation and opportunity for public comment. Attachments include the Notice of Preparation and related documents.

• Public scoping meeting for the Water Storage Reservoirs and Community Forest Project EIR
• Attachment: NOP OCR Water Storage Reservoirs
• Attachment: 09112025 Reservoir and Community Forest
• Attachment: Fort Bragg Reservoir and Community Forest Scoping Meeting Presentation

Community Meetings

This community meeting is a public scoping session for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the proposed Water Storage Reservoirs and Community Forest Project. The city is seeking input from residents on the scope and issues to be analyzed in the EIR. No decisions are being made; the meeting is for gathering public comment.

• Scoping meeting for the Water Storage Reservoirs and Community Forest Project
• Public comment period on the scope of the Environmental Impact Report
• Attachments include Notice of Preparation and project presentation

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee scheduled for September 15, 2025, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for October 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were discussed or decided.

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The City of Fort Bragg Public Works and Facilities Committee's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM. No agenda items were presented for the cancelled meeting.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for September 10, 2025, was cancelled because Town Hall was unavailable.

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee scheduled for September 10, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on September 15, 2025.

Visit Fort Bragg

The regular meeting of the Visit Fort Bragg Committee scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this meeting. The next regular meeting is set for October 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM.

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will adopt Ordinance 1018-2025, adding Chapter 5.06 to create Entertainment Zones. The Council will also approve a contract with American Chiller Service, Inc., authorizing up to $118,907 and finding the project exempt from CEQA. Additional items include approval of recent council and committee minutes and a public hearing on economic‑development strategies.

• Adopt Ordinance 1018-2025 adding Chapter 5.06 Entertainment Zones to the municipal code
• Approve contract with American Chiller Service, Inc. (amount not to exceed $118,907) and CEQA exemption
• Approve minutes of the Community Development Committee (June 2 2025) and City Council meetings (April 28, May 14, July 14, August 25 2025)
• Public hearing on Economic Development Strategies staff report covering zoning updates, permit reforms, and fire sprinkler evaluation
• Closed‑session legal counsel conference on litigation with USA Sludge, LLC (Case No. 24CV01328)

The council approved a settlement in the City of Fort Bragg v. USA Sludge litigation by unanimous vote. The Consent Calendar was adopted with all five members voting aye. The council also adopted an ordinance creating Entertainment Zones and approved a contract with American Chiller Service, Inc. for up to $118,907.

• Approved settlement in USA Sludge litigation (unanimous vote)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance 1018-2025 establishing Entertainment Zones
• Approved Resolution authorizing contract with American Chiller Service, Inc. (up to $118,907)
• Received and filed Community Development Committee minutes of June 2, 2025
• Approved City Council minutes of April 28, 2025
• Approved City Council minutes of July 14, 2025
• Approved City Council minutes of August 25, 2025

Community Meetings

The Ad Hoc Committee on Culture and Education will hold a hybrid meeting to receive an update on the Tribal Learning Center project. The meeting will be held in person at Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Update on Tribal Learning Center project
• Hybrid meeting format (in-person and Zoom)
• Public comment via Zoom raise hand feature

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will meet to discuss the benefits and timeline for applying slurry seal to the City Hall parking lot. The meeting also includes a departmental activities and project updates report from the Director.

• City Hall Parking Lot Slurry Seal benefits, timeline, and post-application observations
• Director Oral Report on Departmental Activities and Project Updates

The committee approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting with a 25-384 vote. Staff presented a slurry‑seal project for the City Hall parking lot scheduled for September 16‑19, and the Public Works Director gave a status update on numerous ongoing projects. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved minutes of August 14, 2025 (vote 25-384)

Community Development Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for September 1, 2025, has been cancelled due to the Labor Day holiday.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg Planning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Special City Council

The Special City Council held a closed‑session to receive briefings from legal counsel on several pending lawsuits, including City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad and Sierra Northern Railway and Mendocino Railway v. City of Fort Bragg. Council members also met with a real‑property negotiator regarding the sale of 120 W. Fir Street, APN 008‑054‑12‑00, with the County of Mendocino. No actions were taken; the meetings were for information and discussion.

• Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation: City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad (Case No. 25‑3662A)
• Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation: Sierra Northern Railway and Mendocino Railway v. City of Fort Bragg (U.S. District Court Case No. 4:24‑cv‑04810‑JST, 25‑3672B)
• Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation concerning potential employee liability (25‑3612C)
• Conference with real‑property negotiators on 120 W. Fir Street (APN 008‑054‑12‑00) with County of Mendocino, negotiator Isaac Whippy (25‑3692D)

The council met in closed session to discuss ongoing litigation matters and a real‑property negotiation. Items 25‑366, 25‑367, and 25‑361 involved conferences with legal counsel about existing or anticipated lawsuits. Item 25‑369 was a conference with real‑property negotiators regarding the sale of 120 W. Fir Street (APN 008‑054‑12‑00). No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council, meeting concurrently as the Municipal Improvement District, will consider several items including a professional services agreement for planning services, a budget amendment for the broadband utility project, and the introduction of an ordinance to create entertainment zones for city-approved events. Under conduct of business, the Council will also vote on awarding a $973,099.60 contract for a bio solids storage building project to FRC, Inc. Additionally, they will receive a presentation on the N. Harbor Circulation Plan from Mendocino Council of Governments.

• Professional services agreement with Marie Jones Consulting for on-call planning services ($85,000)
• Budget amendment to provide installment purchase agreement loan funds for the Municipal Broadband Utility project
• Introduction of ordinance to establish entertainment zones for city-approved events and adoption of management plan
• Award of bio solids material storage building contract to FRC, Inc. (not to exceed $973,099.60)
• Receive presentation on N. Harbor Circulation Plan from MCOG

The council adopted a resolution awarding the Bio Solids Material Storage Building project to FRC, Inc. for up to $973,099.60. It also approved a professional services agreement with Marie Jones Consulting (not to exceed $85,000) and adopted an entertainment‑zone resolution, introducing Ordinance 1018‑2025. The consent calendar was approved (excluding the professional services item) and the Mill Site Reuse agenda item was removed.

• Adopted Bio Solids Storage Building contract to FRC, Inc. (up to $973,099.60) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Marie Jones Consulting (not to exceed $85,000) – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Entertainment Zone Resolution and introduced Ordinance 1018‑2025 – vote 4‑1
• Approved Consent Calendar (excluding Item 5A) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Budget Amendment for Municipal Broadband Utility Project (Consent Calendar) – vote 5‑0
• Removed Mill Site Reuse item from agenda – no vote recorded
• Approved minutes of Public Works and Facilities Committee (May 8, 2025) – consent calendar
• Approved minutes of Special City Council meeting (July 14, 2025) – consent calendar

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee’s regular meeting on August 20, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for September 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM.

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will receive a report on Precision Concrete Cutting and discuss the project's budget and location for fiscal year 2025/26. Members will also discuss water availability for neighboring small systems and a potential tree casting at the Guest House Museum. A director's oral report on departmental activities and project updates is scheduled.

• Receive report on Precision Concrete Cutting and discuss project budget and location for FY 25/26
• Oral discussion of water availability for neighboring small systems
• Discussion of making a tree casting at Guest House Museum
• Director oral report on departmental activities and project updates
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2025

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg Planning Commission scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been cancelled.

Finance and Administration Committee

The committee will review the Reportable Items Report for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024/25. This includes financial reports, budget transfers, and contracts. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from four previous meetings.

• Review of Q4 FY 24/25 Treasury Report
• Review of contracts under $60,000 for Q4
• Review of contract change orders not exceeding 10% of contract
• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2024, November 13, 2024, April 9, 2025, and May 19, 2025

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the minutes from the August 21, 2024, November 13, 2024, April 9, 2025, and May 19, 2025 meetings. No other actions or votes were recorded. The meeting otherwise consisted of staff reports and public comment periods with no decisions made.

• Approved minutes from August 21, 2024 Finance & Administration Committee meeting (Item 1A)
• Approved minutes from November 13, 2024 Finance & Administration Committee meeting (Item 1B)
• Approved minutes from April 9, 2025 Finance & Administration Committee meeting (Item 1C)
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2025 Finance & Administration Committee meeting (Item 1D)

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its July 8, 2025 meeting. It will hear public comments on non‑agenda items and receive updates from Idea Cooperative, Visit Mendocino, and the VFB Special Events Subcommittee. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes of Visit Fort Bragg Committee meeting held July 8, 2025
• Public comments on non‑agenda items
• Update from Idea Cooperative
• Update from Visit Mendocino
• Oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee

The council did not have a quorum, so no approvals or actions could be taken. Approval of the July 8 minutes was referred to the next committee meeting. Updates on Idea Cooperative, Visit Mendocino, and special events were presented, but no decisions were made.

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including a side letter revising union longevity pay, a one‑time $40,000 allocation to the Humane Society, and a budget amendment for up to $109,208 for additional Accela licenses. The council will also adopt two ordinances that make design review for multifamily projects ministerial under the Housing Accountability Act. Finally, the council will approve a professional services agreement up to $175,000 with Creative Thinking, Inc. for strategic marketing of Visit Fort Bragg.

• Resolution 25‑3025A: Approve side letter revising Article 16 Longevity Pay in the FBEO/SEIU 2025‑2029 MOU.
• Resolution 25‑3315B: Approve one‑time $40,000 allocation to the Humane Society for animal care and shelter services.
• Resolution 25‑3235E: Approve budget amendment and contract amendment for up to $109,208 for five additional Accela Civic Applications licenses.
• Resolution 25‑3185F: Approve professional services agreement with Creative Thinking, Inc. (The Idea Cooperative) for strategic and creative marketing services, not to exceed $175,000.
• Ordinances 1016‑2025 (25‑3035C) and 1017‑2025 (25‑3045D): Adopt amendments making design review for multifamily projects a ministerial process per the Housing Accountability Act.

The Fort Bragg City Council approved the consent calendar by a 5‑0 vote. The calendar adopted a side‑letter revising union longevity pay, a $40,000 allocation to the Humane Society, two ordinances making multifamily design review ministerial, a budget amendment for up to $109,208 in Accela licensing, and a professional services agreement up to $175,000. It also approved minutes from several committee meetings.

• Consent Calendar approved (5-0)
• Resolution 25-302 side‑letter revising union longevity pay adopted
• Resolution 25-331 $40,000 allocation to Humane Society approved
• Ordinance 1016-2025 design‑review change for multifamily projects adopted
• Ordinance 1017-2025 design‑review change for multifamily projects adopted
• Resolution 25-323 budget amendment for Accela licenses up to $109,208 approved
• Resolution 25-318 professional services agreement up to $175,000 approved
• Committee minutes (Feb‑Mar‑Apr 2025) approved

Community Development Committee

The City of Fort Bragg cancelled the regular Community Development Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, August 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM. A special meeting is set for Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM at Town Hall. The regular meeting for September 1, 2025 is also cancelled due to the Labor Day holiday, with the next regular meeting on October 6, 2025.

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council is meeting in special closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel (one case, 25-3212A). No public action will be taken; the session is exempt from open meeting requirements under the Brown Act. Public comments on the closed session item are accepted before the session.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (case 25-3212A)
• Public comments on closed session item (limit 3 minutes per speaker)

Planning Commission

The special meeting of the Fort Bragg Planning Commission scheduled for July 30, 2025, has been cancelled. A public hearing on a new Library Annex and rezoning at 421 Whipple Street, originally noticed for July 30, has been continued to the next regular meeting on August 13, 2025.

• Continued public hearing for Library Annex and associated parking/signage, and rezoning of 421 Whipple Street (ZON 1-24, UP 10-24, DR 14-24, SP 5-25).

City Council

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg City Council scheduled for July 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on August 11, 2025.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for July 23, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on August 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM. No items were discussed or decided.

Public Safety Committee

The July 16, 2025 regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a large multifamily development and updates to design review processes for housing. The body is also deciding on several municipal code amendments regarding lot splits, emergency shelters, and zoning changes.

• Public hearing for an 83-unit multifamily project with retail and visitor accommodations at 1151 South Main Street
• Proposed $58,000 budget allocation from General Fund surplus to support food bank services
• Proposed budget increase for the Humane Society from $30,000 to $60,000
• Sixth Amendment to contract with Marie Jones Consulting for professional planning services (not to exceed $315,000)
• Ordinance 1015-2025 to rezone Noyo Center to Public Facilities and Coastal Trail parcels to Parks & Recreation

The council adopted the Consent Calendar, approving several compensation resolutions, a contract amendment, multiple zoning ordinances, and a $58,000 budget amendment for food‑bank services. Item 5A was removed from the Consent Calendar. The council approved Resolution 4958‑2025 authorizing an 83‑unit multifamily development with 1,000 sf of retail and 2,450 sf of visitor‑serving space at 1151 South Main Street. The meeting was authorized to continue past 10:00 p.m.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5‑0) with all items except Item 5A
• Adopted RES 4952‑2025 confirming pay rates for city classifications
• Adopted RES 4953‑2025 establishing compensation plan for exempt executive classifications
• Adopted RES 4954‑2025 establishing compensation plan for broadband and digital infrastructure employees
• Adopted RES 4955‑2025 establishing compensation plan and new positions for non‑bargaining employees
• Adopted RES 4956‑2025 approving sixth amendment to Marie Jones Consulting contract (up to $315,000)
• Adopted ORD 1011‑2025, 1012‑2025, 1013‑2025, 1014‑2025, 1015‑2025 ordinances implementing Senate Bill 9 housing changes
• Adopted RES 4957‑2025 allocating $58,000 to food‑bank services

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council is holding a special closed session to discuss two legal matters: existing litigation with Mendocino Railroad (federal case) and one anticipated litigation case. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad; Sierra Northern Railway and Mendocino Railway v. City of Fort Bragg, US District Court Case No. 4:24-cv-04810-JST
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (initiation of one case)

The Special City Council met in closed session to discuss two legal matters: anticipated litigation (item 25-292) and existing litigation (item 25-293). No formal actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded on these items. The meeting was adjourned at 5:42 p.m.

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Works and Facilities Committee scheduled for July 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve Coastal Development Permit 3-25 for a proposed culvert replacement at 190 Riverview Drive. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from five previous meetings and a disclosure of ex parte communications.

• Approve minutes of May 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (25-2694A)
• Approve minutes of June 11, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (25-2704B)
• Approve minutes of June 18, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (25-2714C)
• Approve minutes of June 25, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (25-2904D)
• Public hearing and resolution for Coastal Development Permit 3-25 (culvert replacement at 190 Riverview Dr.)

The commission approved the Consent Calendar, which included the minutes from the May 28, June 11, June 18, and June 25 Planning Commission meetings. It then adopted Resolution CDP 3‑25, granting a coastal development permit for the culvert replacement project at 190 Riverview Drive. Both actions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No public comments were received on the project.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including minutes of May‑June meetings (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution CDP 3‑25 for culvert replacement at 190 Riverview Dr. (5‑0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for August 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will vote to approve the minutes of its June 10, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes a period for public comments on non‑agenda items. The committee will also receive oral updates from Idea Cooperative, Visit Mendocino, and the VFB Special Events Subcommittee.

• Approve minutes of Visit Fort Bragg Committee meeting dated June 10, 2025
• Public comments on non‑agenda items
• Oral update from Idea Cooperative
• Oral update from Visit Mendocino
• Oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee approved the minutes from its June 10, 2025 meeting as presented. No other actions were voted on; the remainder of the agenda consisted of updates and discussion topics without formal decisions.

• Approved Visit Fort Bragg Committee minutes from June 10, 2025

Community Development Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025, is cancelled. The next meeting is set for Monday, August 4, 2025.

Special City Council

The City Council and Municipal Improvement District will hold a Mill Site Workshop. Staff will present updates on the Mill Site land‑use plan, entitlement process, and related regulatory documents. The public can view the presentation live online and submit comments after the meeting.

• Mill Site Workshop – presentation of land‑use context and entitlement process
• Review of illustrative plan maps and coastal‑act compliance (Attachment 4)
• Discussion of rail‑related land‑use regulations (Attachment 5)
• Presentation of Mill Site Development Strategy Report (Attachment 6)
• Public comment period and press release distribution (Attachment 7)

The Special City Council met with the Municipal Improvement District and the Redevelopment Successor Agency for a Mill Site workshop. The meeting reviewed the purpose of a non‑binding Memorandum of Understanding with Mendocino Rail and introduced consultants who explained its contents. Public comment was limited to three minutes per topic, and the session adjourned without any votes or formal approvals.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development projects. The body will consider a culvert replacement and a recommendation to City Council regarding a mixed-use residential and retail project.

• Proposed 83-unit multifamily project with 1,000 SF of retail and 2,450 SF of visitor accommodations at 1151 South Main Street
• Coastal Development Permit 3-25 for a culvert replacement at 190 Riverview Dr.
• Approval of May 14, 2025, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The commission approved the May 14, 2025 Planning Commission minutes on the consent calendar. It adopted a planning resolution, as amended, recommending city council approval of an 83‑unit multifamily project with retail and visitor‑serving space at 1151 South Main Street. The decision on a coastal development permit for a culvert replacement at 190 Riverview Dr. was postponed, with the hearing continued to July 9, 2025.

• Approved May 14, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (Consent Calendar) – vote 5-0
• Adopted Planning Resolution for 83‑unit multifamily project at 1151 South Main St (4-1)
• Postponed decision on culvert replacement permit at 190 Riverview Dr; hearing set for July 9, 2025

Community Meetings

The Fort Bragg Local Advisory Committee for Proposition 47 will receive a report on recommended committee bylaws and a recommendation to add a committee member from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. The committee will also receive an update on grant progress. Public comments will be taken on non-agenda items and conduct of business.

• Receive report on recommended committee bylaws
• Receive recommendation to add committee member from Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
• Receive update on grant progress
• Brown Act overview and past correspondence review

Special City Council

This is a special meeting consisting solely of a closed session. The council will confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation concerning the intersection of Oak and Harold. No public action is expected.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation at Oak and Harold intersection

In a closed‑session meeting, the council reviewed a legal‑counsel conference about anticipated litigation concerning the intersection of Oak and Harold. No vote or formal decision was recorded.

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the FY 2025/26 budgets for the city, Municipal Improvement District No. 1, and the Broadband Enterprise. The body will also hold public hearings on municipal broadband fees and zoning amendments for the Noyo Center and other parcels.

• 2025 Pavement Preservation Project contract with Argonaut Constructor, Inc. not to exceed $1,968,141.90
• Stop Gap Patch Paving Project contract with Argonaut Constructors, Inc. not to exceed $350,000
• Youth Opioid Response Cohort 4 grant award totaling $580,764
• Proposed rezoning of Noyo Center Parcel to Public Facilities and Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Parcels to Medium Density Residential
• Contract with Revize for website design and hosting not to exceed $85,045

The council settled claims with SHN Engineers ($44,600) and REY Engineers ($24,600) and authorized a change order with Argonaut Constructors by unanimous vote. The Consent Calendar, excluding Item 5H, was approved 5‑0, which included authorizing the City Manager to secure a $580,764 Youth Opioid Response Cohort 4 grant and to execute several contracts and licensing agreements. A separate labor‑union resolution (Item 5H) was adopted 4‑0 after a councilmember recused himself.

• Unanimous settlement with SHN Engineers ($44,600) and REY Engineers ($24,600) and authorization for Change Order with Argonaut Constructors (unanimous)
• Consent Calendar approved (except Item 5H) (5‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Youth Opioid Response Cohort 4 agreement for $580,764 grant (adopted with Consent Calendar 5‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute license agreement for Bainbridge Park Enhancement Project (adopted with Consent Calendar 5‑0)
• Readopted Master Traffic Resolution, CEQA Exempt (adopted with Consent Calendar 5‑0)
• Approved Truepoint Solutions contract amendment up to $140,230 (adopted with Consent Calendar 5‑0)
• Approved Miller Marine amendment up to $53,500 for Oneka Desalination Buoy Project (adopted with Consent Calendar 5‑0)
• Resolution 25-242 (labor‑union MOU) approved after recusal (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending City Council approval for several permit amendments. The proposal is for an 83-unit multifamily project that includes 1,000 square feet of retail space and 2,450 square feet of visitor serving accommodations.

• Public hearing for Coastal Development Permit Amendment (8-24/A), Use Permit Amendment (UP 9-24/A), and Design Review Amendment (DR 11-24/A) at 1151 South Main Street

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 83‑unit multifamily project at 1151 South Main Street. After discussion and review of special conditions, the commissioners decided they needed more time. They postponed the decision and scheduled a continuation hearing for June 25 at 6:00 PM.

• Postponed decision on 1151 S. Main St. 83‑unit project; hearing continued to June 25 at 6:00 PM

Public Safety Committee

The regular June 18, 2025 meeting of the Fort Bragg Public Safety Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025.

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Works and Facilities Committee scheduled for June 12, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on July 10, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a mixed-use development project. The body will consider recommending that the City Council approve amendments to the Coastal Development, Use, and Design Review permits for the site.

• Public hearing for an 83-unit multifamily project at 1151 South Main Street
• Proposed 1,000 SF of retail space at 1151 South Main Street
• Proposed 2,450 SF of visitor serving accommodations at 1151 South Main Street
• Review of Coastal Development Permit Amendment (8-24/A)
• Review of Use Permit Amendment (UP 9-24/A) and Design Review Amendment (DR 11-24/A)

The Planning Commission opened a public hearing on an 83‑unit multifamily project at 1151 South Main Street and then decided to continue the hearing to a later date. The hearing was rescheduled for June 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM. No vote tally was recorded.

• Public hearing on 83‑unit multifamily project continued to June 18, 2025 (no vote recorded)

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council is holding a special budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. Items include a budget discussion outline, city manager transmittal letter, proposed budget, strategic plan progress, and a resolution on fiscal policy for broadband infrastructure.

• FY 2026 Budget Discussion Outline
• City Manager Transmittal Letter
• FY 25/26 Proposed Budget
• Strategic Plan 2024-28 Progress
• Resolution - Fiscal Policy for Broadband Infrastructure

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will meet to review updates from tourism partners and a special events subcommittee. The body will also vote to approve minutes from April and May 2025.

• Update from Idea Cooperative
• Update from Visit Mendocino
• Oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee
• Approval of April 8, 2025, and May 13, 2025, meeting minutes

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee approved the minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting and the minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken; the remainder of the agenda consisted of updates and public comments.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 meeting (Item 1A)
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (Item 1B)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and introduce ordinances to adopt updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps from CAL FIRE, amend urban lot split and housing element regulations to comply with state laws (SB 9 and HCD comments), update the fee schedule to include broadband and MCN service fees, and present a vacancy report required by AB 2561. They will also consider a resolution to accept the Mill Site Development Strategy report and discuss installing fitness stations along the Coastal Trail.

• Introduce ordinance adopting updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for the Local Responsibility Area
• Introduce ordinances amending urban lot split and urban unit development regulations for SB 9 compliance
• Introduce ordinances updating emergency shelter, group home, and supportive housing regulations per state law
• Adopt resolution updating fee schedule to include MCN and municipal broadband service fees
• Consider resolution accepting Mill Site Development Strategy report and directing Phase 2 planning

The council approved the Consent Calendar, including a $184,642 change order for the city EV‑fleet charging project. It introduced fire‑hazard zone maps and several urban‑lot‑split and housing ordinances. The fee‑schedule hearing was continued to June 23, 2025, and a resolution to move forward with Phase 2 of the Mill Site Development Strategy was adopted.

• Approved Consent Calendar (4‑0) – included EV fleet charging station certificate of completion
• Adopted Contract Change Order 3 with Akeff Construction for EV fleet (up to $184,642) (4‑0)
• Introduced Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps ordinance (4‑0)
• Introduced Urban Lot Split ordinances to implement Senate Bill 9 (4‑0)
• Introduced Housing‑element ordinances for emergency shelters and supportive housing (4‑0)
• Continued fee‑schedule public hearing to June 23, 2025 (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 8A accepting Mill Site Development Strategy and directing Phase 2 (3‑1, 1 absent)
• Directed staff to research binocular options and pause Parcourse fitness equipment installation

Special City Council

The City Council is holding a special goal-setting retreat to discuss priorities and objectives for the 2025/26 fiscal year. No other business or decisions are scheduled on this agenda.

• Goal Setting Workshop for 2025/26 fiscal year priorities

Special City Council

The Special City Council meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025, for a goal setting retreat has been cancelled.

Community Development Committee

The Fort Bragg Community Development Committee will first approve the minutes from its March 3, 2025 meeting. It will then hear public comments on non‑agenda items. The main discussion will focus on the Coastal Trail binocular demonstration concept and the results of the March 2025 survey. The meeting will conclude with standard business and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the March 3, 2025 Community Development Committee meeting
• Public comments on non‑agenda items
• Discussion of Coastal Trail binocular demonstration concept and survey results (Agenda item 25‑1403A)
• Conduct of business and adjournment

The Community Development Committee approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded during the June 2, 2025 session.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (Rafanan, Godeke)

Planning Commission

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on three projects: the Oneka Desalination Buoy Pilot Study, a pro‑housing design‑review process, and a new residential dwelling at 321 W. Bush St. The commission will also review and potentially adopt a resolution confirming that the proposed 2025‑2026 Multi‑Year Capital Improvement Program aligns with the city’s Inland and Coastal General Plans.

• Public hearing and resolution for the Oneka Desalination Buoy Pilot Project (item 25‑1926A)
• Report, hearing, and resolution for a pro‑housing design‑review and zoning code updates (item 25‑1226B)
• Report and resolution for a new residential dwelling with deck, shed, driveway, fencing, and parking at 321 W. Bush St. (item 25‑1756C)
• Resolution to adopt the 2025‑2026 Multi‑Year Capital Improvement Program consistent with General Plans (item 25‑1787A)

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission adopted four Planning Resolutions. The resolutions approved the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Oneka Desalination Buoy Pilot Project, recommended objective design review standards for multifamily housing, approved a new single‑family dwelling permit, and confirmed the 2025‑26 Multi‑Year Capital Improvement Program as consistent with the city’s General Plans.

• Adopt Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for Oneka Desalination Buoy (Resolution RES PC 11-2025) – vote 3‑0
• Adopt recommendation for objective design review standards for multifamily housing (Resolution RES PC 12-2025) – vote 3‑0
• Approve new residential dwelling with deck, shed, driveway, fencing, and parking (Resolution RES PC 13-2025) – vote 3‑0
• Adopt resolution confirming FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program aligns with Inland and Coastal General Plans (Resolution RES PC 14-2025) – vote 3‑0

City Council

The City Council will consider a list of road repair projects for fiscal year 2025-26 and a contract change order for City Hall flooring. The body will also review updates to the Master Salary Compensation Plan and receive presentations from Flockworks and local organizations.

• Adoption of FY 2025-26 project list funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
• Contract change order with B.T. Mancini Company, Inc. for City Hall Flooring Update Project (not to exceed $126,820.00)
• Amendment to Master Salary Compensation Plan to add Maintenance and Treatment Division positions
• Proclamation declaring Pride Month
• Proclamation honoring 40th Anniversary of Harvest Market

The council approved the Consent Calendar, excluding Item 5B, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It adopted the FY 2025‑26 SB 1 project list and amended the Master Salary Compensation Plan, both on the Consent Calendar. Minutes from several recent meetings were approved. Finally, the council adopted a contract change order for City Hall flooring updates up to $126,820, passing 4‑1.

• Consent Calendar approved except Item 5B (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 SB 1 project list (on Consent Calendar)
• Amended Master Salary Compensation Plan (on Consent Calendar)
• Approved Public Works & Facilities Committee minutes (Mar 31 2025)
• Approved City Council minutes (Feb 24 2025)
• Approved Special Council/Planning minutes (Feb 25 2025)
• Approved City Hall flooring contract change order up to $126,820 (4‑1)
• Vice Mayor removed Item 5B from Consent Calendar for further discussion

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for June 18, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 18, 2025

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will receive a report of reportable items for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2024/25, including the Treasurer's Report, approved intradepartmental budget transfers, contracts under $25,000 approved by the City Manager, contract change orders not exceeding 10% of contract value, and a disbursements listing. The committee will also receive an oral update on departmental activities. No votes on new policies or expenditures are scheduled.

• Treasurer's Report for Q1, Q2, and Q3 of FY 2024/25
• Approved Intradepartmental Budget Transfers
• Contracts Under $25,000 approved by City Manager (Q1-Q3)
• Contract Change Orders not exceeding 10% of contract (Q1-Q3)
• Disbursements Listing for July 2024–March 2025

The Finance and Administration Committee met on May 19, 2025, to receive quarterly financial and contract reports. Staff updates included a draft budget timeline and several open hiring positions. No motions, approvals, or votes were taken before the meeting adjourned.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: an environmental review for the Oneka Desalination Buoy Pilot Project, and two sets of zoning amendments to comply with state housing laws regarding urban lot splits and emergency shelters. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Oneka Desalination Buoy Pilot Project
• Public hearing on zoning amendments to Urban Lot Split and Urban Unit Development ordinances to comply with HCD and Coastal Commission comments
• Public hearing on zoning amendments for emergency shelters, group homes, low barrier navigation centers, supportive housing, and density bonus for non-vacant sites
• Consent calendar to approve minutes from April 16 and April 30, 2025 meetings

The commission approved the consent calendar, including minutes from April meetings. It adopted two resolutions recommending zoning amendments—one for urban lot splits and another for coastal and inland codes related to shelters and supportive housing—each passing 4‑0. The public hearing on the Oneka Desalination Buoy Pilot Project was continued to the May 28 meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar minutes (25-10) 4‑0
• Approved Consent Calendar minutes (25-154) 4‑0
• Continued Oneka Desalination Buoy Pilot Project hearing to May 28, 2025
• Adopted Resolution RES PC 9-2025 recommending urban lot split and unit development ordinance amendments, 4‑0
• Adopted Resolution RES PC 10-2025 recommending coastal and inland zoning code amendments for shelters and supportive housing, 4‑0

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee scheduled for May 14, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on June 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items discussed

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on May 13, 2025, to approve minutes from January, February, and March 2025, and receive presentations and updates on the Fort Bragg Blues Festival, the Idea Cooperative, Visit Mendocino, visitor engagement ideas, hanging flower baskets, and the Special Events Subcommittee. No binding decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Receive presentation from Pam Bell and City Manager Isaac Whippy on Fort Bragg Blues Festival
• Receive update from Idea Cooperative
• Receive update from Visit Mendocino
• Receive presentation and discussion on visitor engagement ideas with slides
• Receive oral discussion on potential hanging flower baskets

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee approved the minutes from the January 14, February 11, and March 11, 2025 meetings as presented. No other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:57 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Visit Fort Bragg Committee meeting Jan 14 2025
• Approved minutes of Visit Fort Bragg Committee meeting Feb 11 2025
• Approved minutes of Visit Fort Bragg Committee meeting Mar 11 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed 49-unit senior apartment development at 860 Hazelwood, requiring coastal development, design review, use, and sign permits. They will also consider authorizing a HOME Investment Partnerships Program application, a broadband project installment purchase agreement with Everbank, and the purchase of Mendocino Community Network. Additionally, they will discuss street project planning and a contract with Mendocino County for social services liaison reimbursement up to $500,000.

• Public hearing for Coastal Development Permit CDP 1-25 for 49 apartments (41 one-bedroom, 8 two-bedroom) at 860 Hazelwood
• Authorize HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding application to California HCD
• Broadband project financing: resolution authorizing installment purchase agreement with Everbank
• Consider approval of purchase of Mendocino Community Network (MCN) and execute purchase agreement
• Contract with County of Mendocino for social services liaison reimbursement not to exceed $500,000

The City Council adopted several resolutions, including a contract amendment for Accela software, an amendment to add energy and climate programs to the Mendocino Council of Governments agreement, and approval of the 49‑unit Hazelwood apartment development. It also authorized a HOME program funding application, a financing agreement with Everbank, a purchase of Mendocino Community Network, and a $500,000 social‑services liaison contract. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved contract amendment with Truepoint Solutions for Accela software (RES 4922-2025) – 5‑0
• Approved amendment to Joint Powers Agreement to add energy & climate programs (RES 4923-2025) – 5‑0
• Adopted amended resolution for 49‑unit Hazelwood apartment project (RES 4924-2025) – 5‑0
• Approved resolution to apply for HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding (RES 4925-2025) – 5‑0
• Adopted financing agreement with Everbank for installment purchase (JPFA 11-2025) – 5‑0
• Directed adjustments to street paving project and use of unassigned reserves (Item 8C) – 5‑0
• Approved purchase of Mendocino Community Network (RES 4926-2025) – 5‑0
• Approved two‑year contract with County of Mendocino for social‑services liaison salary up to $500,000 (RES 4927-2025) – 5‑0

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council is holding a special meeting solely to discuss anticipated litigation regarding the intersection of Oak and Harold. The council will meet in closed session with legal counsel under the Brown Act exception for initiation of litigation. No public action items are scheduled.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation at Oak and Harold intersection

The Special City Council met on May 12, 2025. A closed‑session discussion was held about anticipated litigation concerning the Oak and Harold intersection. The council reported that no reportable action was taken on the item. The meeting was adjourned at 5:37 PM.

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will meet to discuss the Harbor Light Staircase and receive a departmental report on project updates. The committee will also review minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting.

• Oral discussion on Harbor Light Staircase
• Director Oral Report on Departmental Activities and Project Updates

The committee approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded during the session. All other agenda items were informational updates and discussion.

• Approved minutes of March 31, 2025

Community Development Committee

The regular meeting of the Community Development Committee scheduled for May 5, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution recommending approval for a 49-unit senior housing project at 860 Hazelwood. The project includes a Coastal Development Permit, Design Review, Use Permit, and Sign Permit.

• Public hearing for 49-unit senior housing project at 860 Hazelwood
• Consideration of Coastal Development Permit 1-25 (CDP 1-25)
• Consideration of Design Review 1-25 (DR 1-25)
• Consideration of Use Permit 1-25 (UP 1-25)
• Consideration of Sign Permit 2-25 (SP 2-25)

The commission held a public hearing on a proposed 49‑unit senior housing development at 860 Hazelwood. Commissioners adopted a planning resolution recommending the City Council approve the required permits. The motion passed with four votes in favor and one absent member.

• Adopted Planning Resolution RES PC07-2025 recommending City Council approve permits for 49‑unit senior housing at 860 Hazelwood (vote 4‑0)

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will consider awarding a $1,444,622.65 contract for the Bainbridge Park Enhancement Project and a $129,000 contract for police department security retrofit. Other business includes financing for broadband infrastructure, a land acknowledgement resolution, and approval of the annual financial report.

• Award Bainbridge Park Enhancement contract to A.B.S. Builders, Inc. for $1,444,622.65
• Award police security retrofit contract to Jess Construction for $129,000
• Approve change order for City EV fleet charging station project ($181,644)
• Approve first amendment to on-call engineering services agreement with Lumos & Associates ($72,375)
• Consider installment purchase agreement for broadband financing with EverBank

The council unanimously approved several consent‑calendar items, including a donation of surplus IT equipment and contract changes for the electric‑vehicle fleet and engineering services. It also adopted resolutions to award the $1,444,622.65 Bainbridge Park Enhancement Project to A.B.S. Builders and the $129,000 Police Department Security Retrofit to Jess Construction. Additional actions included approval of the Joint Powers Authority financing agreement and acceptance of the city’s annual financial report.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (donation of surplus IT equipment, EV fleet contract change, Lumos engineering services amendment) – 5‑0
• Approved Resolution authorizing donation of surplus IT equipment to non‑profits – 5‑0
• Approved Contract Change Order with Akeff Construction for EV fleet charging stations (up to $181,644.00) – 5‑0
• Approved First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Lumos & Associates (up to $72,375.03) – 5‑0
• Approved Joint Powers Authority financing agreement (Resolution 4918‑2025) – 5‑0
• Accepted the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2024 – 5‑0
• Awarded Bainbridge Park Enhancement Project to A.B.S. Builders, Inc. (up to $1,444,622.65) – 5‑0
• Awarded Police Department Security Retrofit Project to Jess Construction (up to $129,000) – 5‑0

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2025.

Community Meetings

The Ad Hoc on Culture and Education Committee is meeting to receive an update on culture and education. Public comments on non-agenda items are allowed for up to 30 minutes. No formal decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Public comments on non-agenda items (up to 30 minutes)
• Update on Ad Hoc Culture and Education Committee (Item 24-10832A)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission is holding public hearings on two items: a proposed 49-unit senior housing project at 860 Hazelwood, requiring a Coastal Development Permit, Design Review, Use Permit, and Sign Permit; and a minor subdivision of an existing 12,000 SF parcel at 104 Dana St. into two 6,000 SF lots. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Coastal Development Permit 1-25, Design Review 1-25, Use Permit 1-25, and Sign Permit 2-25 for a 49-unit senior housing project at 860 Hazelwood (APN 018-210-29)
• Public hearing for a minor subdivision of 104 Dana St. from one 12,000 SF parcel into two 6,000 SF parcels (Parcel Map Division #1-10)
• Consent calendar item: approval of March 12, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

The commission approved the consent calendar with a 4‑0 vote. It also adopted the planning resolution (RES PC07-2025) to subdivide a 12,000 sf parcel into two parcels, also by a 4‑0 vote. The minutes of the March 12, 2025 meeting were approved as part of the consent calendar.

• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 12, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (4-0)
• Adopted Planning Resolution RES PC07-2025 to subdivide 12,000 sf parcel (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to reduce minimum parking requirements for multifamily housing and update landscaping standards for parking lots. The body will also review reports on the 2024-2025 extreme weather shelter and the 2024 Police Department annual report.

• Ordinance 1008-2025 and 1009-2025: Reduce multifamily housing parking requirements and amend landscaping standards
• Ordinance 1007-2025: Amend municipal code regarding purchasing, procurement, and leasing
• 48-month lease for six Toshiba printers
• 2024-2025 Extreme Weather Shelter Season Report
• 2024 Fort Bragg Police Department Annual Report

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar (with Item 5D removed) and adopted three ordinances, including one that lowers minimum parking requirements for multifamily housing. The Council also approved a 48‑month lease for six Toshiba printers and ratified the minutes from October 15, 2024 and November 25, 2024. All actions were taken with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Calendar with exemption of Item 5D (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1007-2025 amending purchasing and procurement code (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1008-2025 reducing minimum parking for multifamily housing and updating landscaping standards (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1009-2025 modifying parking requirements and landscaping standards (unanimous)
• Approved Toshiba Business Solutions 48‑month lease for six printers (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of October 15, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Works and Facilities Committee scheduled for April 10, 2025, was cancelled. The next regular meeting will be on May 8, 2025.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will approve minutes from February 14, 2025, and receive an update on Blue Economy Initiatives. Staff will also provide an oral update on departmental activities. The agenda includes public comment and matters from committee/staff.

• Approve minutes of February 14, 2025
• Receive update on Blue Economy Initiatives
• Receive oral update from staff on departmental activities

The committee approved the minutes from the February 14, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken, and the meeting adjourned at 4:48 PM.

• Approved minutes of February 14, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 9, 2025 has been cancelled. A special meeting will be held on April 16, 2025, and the next regular meeting is set for April 23, 2025.

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive oral updates from the Idea Cooperative, Visit Mendocino, and its own Special Events Subcommittee. No votes on contracts or policy changes are scheduled; the agenda is largely routine and informational.

• Oral update from Idea Cooperative (item 25-1043A)
• Update from Visit Mendocino (item 25-1053B)
• Oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee (item 25-1063C)

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee met on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM in Town Hall and via video conference. Chair Lindy Peters called the meeting to order and Councilmember Tess Albin‑Smith joined at 3:32 PM. The agenda consisted of oral updates from Idea Cooperative, Visit Mendocino, and the VFB Special Events Subcommittee. No motions were presented, and no approvals, denials, or tables were recorded before the meeting adjourned at 4:51 PM.

Community Development Committee

The regular meeting of the Community Development Committee scheduled for April 7, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2025.

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will discuss using unassigned reserves to fund street project planning. The committee will also receive an oral report on departmental activities and project updates. No decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discuss Use of Unassigned Reserves for Street Project Planning (Item 25-94A)
• Director Oral Report on Departmental Activities and Project Updates (Item 25-92B)

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting. Members discussed using $800,000 of unassigned reserves for street projects and asked for quotes on a patch‑paving project and equipment purchase. The committee also requested that a report with those details be presented to the City Council. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Requested report on patch‑paving quotes and equipment purchase for City Council

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is set for April 9, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a coastal development permit, design review, use permit, and sign permit for an 87-unit multi-family project at 1151 S. Main Street. The consent calendar includes adoption of multiple ordinances covering tiny homes, accessory dwelling units, outdoor dining, planned unit developments, and purchasing procedures. The council will also receive a broadband financing plan presentation and a recycled water feasibility study overview.

• Public hearing for 87-unit apartment project at 1151 S. Main Street (CDP 8-24, DR 11-24, UP 9-24, SP 20-24)
• Ordinance 1000-2025 establishing regulations for tiny homes, model park RVs, and mobile homes
• Ordinance 1004-2025 and 1005-2025 updating accessory dwelling unit regulations in inland and coastal zones
• Ordinance 1007-2025 amending purchasing, procurement, and leasing procedures
• Resolution amending FY 2024/25 budget for mid-year adjustments

The City Council adopted a Consent Calendar, approving a series of zoning and land‑use ordinances and two budget‑related resolutions. It also approved a resolution for a multi‑family development at 1151 S. Main St., adding a storm‑drain improvement condition. Item 5H was postponed for future consideration.

• Approved Consent Calendar, except Item 5H (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1000-2025 (Tiny Homes, Model Park RVs & Mobile Homes)
• Adopted Ordinance 1004-2025 (Accessory Dwelling Units regulations)
• Adopted Ordinance 1005-2025 (Accessory Dwelling Units amendment)
• Adopted Resolution 4912-2025 (Master Salary Compensation Plan)
• Adopted Resolution 4913-2025 (Mid‑Year FY 2024/25 Budget Adjustments)
• Adopted Resolution 4914-2025 (Approved multi‑family project at 1151 S. Main St.)
• Item 5H (Ordinance 1007-2025) postponed to future Consent Calendar

Special City Council

This special meeting is entirely a closed session. The City Council will evaluate the City Manager's performance and confer with legal counsel about anticipated litigation. No public decisions or open-session actions are on the agenda.

• Closed session: public employee evaluation/discipline/dismissal/release of City Manager (Gov. Code 54957(b))
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case, Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2) or (3))

The council entered closed session to discuss a public employee evaluation/dismissal and a potential litigation matter. Mayor Godeke reported that no reportable action was taken on either item. The meeting reconvened in open session and adjourned.

Special City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY 24-25 mid-year budget report and establish budget goals for FY 25-26. The session includes a review of trial balances for several city funds and the scheduling of future budget development.

• FY 24-25 Mid-Year Budget Report
• Budget Priorities for FY 2025
• Street Project Programming 2025
• Trial balance reviews for General Fund, Water, Waste Water, and CV STARR
• Scheduling of FY 25-26 budget development

The council reviewed the FY 24/25 mid‑year budget and FY 25/26 budget goals. City Manager Whippy presented suggested budget amendments and the council expressed no objections, effectively approving them. Discussion also covered using unassigned reserves for street projects and moving to compliance‑driven code enforcement, but no formal actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM.

• Approved suggested FY 25/26 budget amendments (no objections)

Public Safety Committee

The regular March 19, 2025 meeting of the Public Safety Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee regular meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM. No agenda items were presented for the cancelled meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several permits for a proposed three-story, 87-unit multi-family project. The body will also review annual progress reports for the General Plan and Housing Element to provide recommendations to the City Council.

• Public hearing for 87-unit multi-family project at 1151 S. Main St. (CDP 8-24, DR 11-24, UP 9-24, SP 20-24)
• Review of Annual 2024 General Plan Report
• Review of Annual 2024 Housing Element Progress Report
• Approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will meet to review previous minutes and receive progress reports. The body is scheduled to hear updates regarding tourism initiatives and special events.

• Oral update from Idea Cooperative
• Update from Visit Mendocino
• Oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council, meeting concurrently as the Municipal Improvement District No. 1 and Redevelopment Successor Agency, will vote on multiple action items including a nearly $10 million construction contract for the municipal broadband project. Other major items include awarding a $793,205 Town Hall retrofit and bathroom remodel contract, purchasing park amenities for Bainbridge Park (stage, sport court, turf), and approving various contracts for police security systems, IT licensing, and pump repairs.

• Award construction of Municipal Broadband Project to HP Communications for $9,966,164.75
• Approve professional services agreement with GHD for broadband construction management (not to exceed $1,449,466.60)
• Approve OMNIA Partners cooperative purchase for broadband materials (not to exceed $1,190,313.31)
• Award Town Hall Retrofit & Bathroom Remodel to Adams Commercial General Contracting for $793,205
• Approve purchases for Bainbridge Park Enhancement: stage ($76,267.06), sport court ($111,000), and turf ($64,898.59)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Mill Site Phase 1 Development Strategy Report. The meeting also includes closed sessions with legal counsel regarding litigation involving the Mendocino Railroad and Sierra Northern Railway.

• Mill Site Master Development Agreement Phase 1 Report
• Mill Site Phase 1 Development Strategy Report
• Closed session: City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad
• Closed session: Sierra Northern Railway and Mendocino Railway v. City of Fort Bragg (Case No. 4:24-cv-04810-JST)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will receive oral updates on the installation of city trees downtown and citywide, as well as on the Blue Zones Project Mendocino County and Fort Bragg Built Environment Projects. No decisions or votes are scheduled; these items are for discussion only.

• Receive oral update on installation of City Trees Downtown & Citywide
• Receive update on Blue Zones Project Mendocino County and Fort Bragg Built Environment Projects

Planning Commission

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission will hold a public comment period, approve the minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting, and conduct a public hearing on a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt amendments to the municipal code that remove minimum parking requirements for residential uses and align landscaping standards for parking lots. The recommended amendments affect Division 17 (LCP) and Division 18 (ILUDC) of the Fort Bragg Municipal Code. Additional items include staff comments, commissioner matters, and disclosure of ex parte communications.

• 30‑minute public comment period on non‑agenda items (extendable)
• Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (item 25‑214A)
• Public hearing and recommendation to adopt ordinance amending Division 17 to eliminate residential parking minimums and update landscaping requirements (item 25‑266A)
• Public hearing and recommendation to adopt ordinance amending Division 18 to eliminate residential parking minimums and update landscaping requirements (item 25‑266A)
• Disclosure of ex parte communications on agenda items

Special City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special meeting to conduct a workshop on the Mill Site. The body will discuss the Master Development Agreement process, illustrative plan elements, and site-specific topics.

• Discussion of the Draft Fort Bragg Millsite Master Development Proposal
• Review of Open Space Network Access and Circulation
• Discussion of the Master Development Agreement Process
• Review of Additional Remediation dated 2-20-25

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will consider four ordinances regarding housing, outdoor dining, and tobacco sales, along with contracts for a utility rate study and municipal broadband engineering services. The meeting will also include proclamations for Black History Month and Women's History Month.

• Ordinance 999-2024: Regulating tobacco sales and prohibiting flavored products
• Ordinance 1000-1003-2025: Tiny homes, outdoor dining, and PUD regulations
• Ordinance 1004-1005-2025: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) code amendments
• Contract with Redwood Roofer: $130,732 for City Hall roof replacement
• Contract with Palni, Inc.: Up to $55,000 for municipal broadband engineering

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss updates regarding the School Resource Officer and Mendocino Major Crimes Task Force special assignments. The body will also review suicide prevention measures for the Noyo Bridge and the Blue Envelope Program.

• Update on School Resource Officer (SRO) and Mendocino Major Crimes Task Force (MMCTF) special assignments
• Noyo Bridge suicide prevention measures update
• Discussion regarding Blue Envelope Program

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will receive results from the Ordinance 672 annual salary survey and related pay recommendations for police leadership. The body will also consider a recommendation to update the purchasing policy and increase the City Manager's purchasing authority.

• Salary recommendations for Police Chief, Police Chief-Executive POST, Police Captain, and FBPA effective January 1, 2025
• Recommendation to increase purchasing authority for the City Manager
• Proposed updates to the City's purchasing policy

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 14, 2024 and January 9, 2025, and receive a director's oral report on departmental activities and project updates. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and Zoom options.

• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2024 and January 9, 2025
• Director oral report on departmental activities and project updates

Finance and Administration Committee

This regular meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a resolution recommending the City Council eliminate minimum parking requirements for residential uses and amend landscaping requirements for parking lots. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes and resolutions for the 2025 meeting schedule and bylaws. Additionally, a sign permit for new signage at Gulf Oil Service Station at 105 S. Main Street will be considered.

• Public hearing on resolution recommending elimination of minimum parking requirements for residential uses in CLUDC and ILUDC
• Amendments to parking and landscaping requirements in municipal code divisions 17 and 18
• Approval of Planning Commission Resolution 03-2025 setting regular meeting schedule for 2025
• Approval of Planning Commission Resolution 04-2025 adopting updated bylaws
• Consideration of sign permit SP 2-24 for new signage at Gulf Oil Service Station, 105 S. Main Street

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will meet to approve minutes and receive oral updates from the Idea Cooperative and Visit Mendocino. The meeting will also include a report from the VFB Special Events Subcommittee.

• Approval of minutes
• Oral update from Idea Cooperative
• Oral update from Visit Mendocino
• Oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee

City Council

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg City Council scheduled for February 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2025.

Community Development Committee

The regular meeting of the Community Development Committee scheduled for February 3, 2025, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission will hold public hearings and recommend that the City Council adopt several ordinance amendments. Items include changes to parking requirements, new regulations for accessory dwelling units, and updates to coastal land use for tiny homes, outdoor dining and planned unit developments. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from four prior Planning Commission meetings and the selection of a new Chair and Vice‑Chair.

• Approve minutes from the April 24, May 29, August 28, and December 11, 2024 Planning Commission meetings.
• Public hearing and recommendation to adopt ordinances eliminating minimum residential parking requirements and addressing landscaping inconsistencies.
• Public hearing and recommendation to adopt ADU ordinance amendments for both the CLUDC and ILUDC.
• Public hearing and recommendation to adopt four coastal land use ordinances covering tiny homes, tiny home communities, outdoor dining, and planned unit developments.
• Selection of Chair and Vice‑Chair of the Planning Commission.

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will consider several items including a professional services agreement for the Fort Bragg Mill Site Master Development Agreement, a report on implementing entertainment zones for public alcohol consumption under SB 969, and a fentanyl task force update. The consent calendar includes contracts for City Hall flooring ($92,994), Noyo River pump maintenance ($67,880.97), and a five-year Axon in-car camera and license plate reader contract ($118,047.65).

• Professional services agreement for Fort Bragg Mill Site Master Development Agreement with Economic & Planning Systems
• Five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for in-car video and license plate readers ($118,047.65)
• Report and direction on entertainment zones relaxing alcohol consumption restrictions (SB 969)
• Ordinance amending nuisance chapter to establish code enforcement cost recovery fees
• Contract for City Hall flooring update ($92,994 with B.T. Mancini Company Inc.)

Special City Council

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Fort Bragg City Council. The council will confer with legal counsel on two existing lawsuits and one anticipated litigation regarding the Oak and Harold intersection. They will also appoint a City Clerk. No open-session business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation: Intersection of Oak and Harold
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: Sierra Northern Railway v. City of Fort Bragg (federal case)
• Public employee appointment: City Clerk

Planning Commission

The regular January 22, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2025. No items were discussed or decided.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider three business items: a discussion on installing a suicide deterrent net on the Noyo River Bridge, an update on the Fentanyl Task Force, and a report on limits of immigration enforcement by the Fort Bragg Police Department. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting and receive a staff update on departmental activities.

• Discussion regarding Suicide Deterrent Net on Noyo River Bridge
• Update on Fentanyl Task Force
• Receive report on limits of immigration enforcement by Fort Bragg Police Department
• Approve minutes of December 18, 2024 meeting

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will meet to consider appointing new committee members from a pool of applicants. They will also receive updates from Visit Mendocino, the Idea Cooperative, and the VFB Special Events Subcommittee. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Approve minutes from December 10, 2024 meeting
• Receive update from Visit Mendocino
• Consider appointing new committee members (applications from Barb Bruce, Jon Glidewell, Stathi Pappas, Patrick Quan, Robert Matson, Scott Schneider)
• Receive oral update from Idea Cooperative
• Receive oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will consider several resolutions, including approving a contract with Sustainable Living Builders, Inc. for the C.V. Starr skylight repair project (up to $273,591.09). Other items include a maintenance agreement with Caltrans for artwork on trash receptacles, adoption of fee reports for wastewater, water, parking‑in‑lie and general‑plan maintenance, and a resolution approving the FY 25‑26 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Redevelopment Successor Agency.

• Adopt contract with Sustainable Living Builders, Inc. for C.V. Starr Skylight Repair Project (amount not to exceed $273,591.09)
• Adopt maintenance agreement with Caltrans for artwork on trash receptacles in the Caltrans right‑of‑way
• Adopt resolution affirming commitment to non‑discrimination and support for immigrants
• Accept and file fee reports: Wastewater Capacity Fees FY 23‑24, Water Capacity Fees FY 23‑24, Parking In Lieu Fees FY 23‑24, General Plan Maintenance Fees FY 23‑24
• Adopt Fort Bragg Redevelopment Successor Agency resolution approving Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) FY 25‑26

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will review quotes from six vendors for a new welcome sign at Bainbridge Park and make a recommendation for selection. The committee will also hear a director's oral report on departmental activities and project updates. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Review of quotes for new Bainbridge Park welcome sign and recommendation for selection (vendor list: Aloha Electric, Paramount Sign, Square Signs LLC, Complete Signs, Blink Signs, Braggadoon)
• Director oral report on departmental activities and project updates
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2024

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee scheduled for January 8, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for February 12, 2025. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting February 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on January 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM.