Fort Bragg
Upcoming
Community Development Committee
The regular meeting of the Community Development Committee for July 6, 2026, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2026.
Planning Commission
The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on July 22, 2026.
- Meeting cancelled
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will approve minutes from previous meetings and receive a report on reportable items for the first three quarters of FY 2025/26. This includes the Treasurer's report, intradepartmental budget transfers, contracts under $60,000 approved by the City Manager, contract change orders, and disbursements listings.
- Approve minutes from December 10, 2025 and January 14, 2026 meetings
- Receive Q1-Q3 FY 25/26 Treasury Report
- Review of contracts under $60,000 approved by City Manager
- Review of contract change orders not exceeding 10% of contract value
- Disbursements listings for Q1, Q2, and Q3
Last 30 days
Special City Council
The City Council is holding a special closed session to discuss two ongoing lawsuits with Mendocino Railway and Sierra Northern Railway. No public decisions or actions will be taken during this meeting.
- Closed session on City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railway (Case No. 21CV00850)
- Closed session on Sierra Northern Railway and Mendocino Railway v. City of Fort Bragg (Case No. 4:24-cv-04810-JST)
Special City Council
The City Council will consider and likely adopt the FY 2026/27 budgets for the City, Municipal Improvement District No. 1, CV Starr Operating Fund, Enterprise Fund, and capital projects. They will also set the appropriations limit. Two consent items authorize contracts for planning services ($115,000) and marketing services ($180,000).
- Adoption of FY 2026/27 city and MID budgets
- Contract with Marie Jones Consulting for planning, not to exceed $115,000
- Contract with Creative Thinking (Idea Cooperative) for Visit Fort Bragg marketing, not to exceed $180,000
- Proclamation honoring the nation's 250th anniversary
Community Meetings
The Parks and Recreation Ad Hoc Committee meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on July 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
- Meeting cancelled for June 24, 2026, rescheduled to July 22, 2026
Planning Commission
This Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on July 8, 2026.
Special City Council
The City Council, Municipal Improvement District No. 1, and Redevelopment Successor Agency will meet for a budget workshop. The session focuses on reviewing the proposed city budget for the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal year.
- FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Workshop
Special City Council
The Fort Bragg City Council will convene in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation, including cases against the Mendocino Railway and Sierra Northern Railway. No public action or discussion on agenda items is permitted.
- Closed session: City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railway (Case No. 21CV00850)
- Closed session: Sierra Northern Railway and Mendocino Railway v. City of Fort Bragg (Case No. 4:24-cv-04810-JST)
- Public comment period for closed session items
- Hybrid meeting format: In-person at Town Hall and via Zoom
- Electronic device policy reminder for councilmembers
City Council
The City Council will consider placing a fire protection parcel tax measure on the November 2026 ballot. They will also review a $4.6 million contract for raw water line replacement and discuss using ARPA funds for housing acquisition at 251 S. Franklin Street. Several consent calendar items include employee pay rate adjustments and a Caspar Transfer Station agreement amendment.
- Fire protection parcel tax measure on November 2026 ballot
- Award $4,614,581 contract to Mercer-Fraser for raw water line replacement
- Discuss ARPA-funded acquisition of 251 S. Franklin Street for housing
- Approve side letter amending SEIU MOU cost-of-living provisions
- Confirm pay rates for all city classifications effective July 2026
Community Meetings
The Prop 47 Local Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on adding Lt. Brandon Lee as a member, potentially removing absent members, and amending bylaws. They will also hear a report on transitional bed utilization and a pilot program to reduce transitional bed requirements.
- Vote to add Lt. Brandon Lee (MCSO) to committee
- Discussion and vote to remove absent members per bylaws
- Feasibility report on adding a member actively experiencing homelessness
- Vote to amend Bylaws Article V, Section 1
- Report on transitional bed utilization and pilot program
Public Safety Committee
The regular June 17, 2026 meeting of the Public Safety Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026.
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Public Works and Facilities Committee
The regular meeting scheduled for June 11, 2026, has been cancelled. The committee's next scheduled meeting will take place on July 9, 2026.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment aimed at facilitating economic development by allowing more uses in more districts, clarifying permit processes, and revising non-conforming structure rules. They will also consider a resolution determining that the proposed FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the city's general plans.
- Public hearing on zoning amendment to expand allowable uses across districts and refine limited-term and minor-use permit processes
- Adoption of resolution on FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program consistency with Inland and Coastal General Plans
- Approval of minutes from May 13 and May 20, 2026 meetings
Finance and Administration Committee
The regular meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee scheduled for June 10, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for July 8, 2026.
Visit Fort Bragg
The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will discuss and provide direction on improving the visitor experience, including a project prioritization matrix. They will receive updates from Idea Cooperative, Visit Mendocino, and the special events subcommittee. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.
- Discussion on project prioritization for visitor experience improvements
- Update from Idea Cooperative on marketing engagement
- Update from Visit Mendocino
- Oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee
- Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting
City Council
The City Council will discuss long-term fire safety funding and consider hiring consultants for a funding strategy. Consent calendar items include approving contracts and change orders, notably a $1.6M increase for Bainbridge Park and $364k for street construction management. A public hearing will present the city's annual vacancy report as required by state law.
- Discuss fire safety funding; consider agreements with Lew Edwards and FM3 Research (amounts not specified)
- Approve change order no. 6 for Bainbridge Park enhancement, not to exceed $1,638,125.95
- Approve $364,150 amendment for street construction management with Lumos & Associates
- Approve $350,741 change order for Dryer Building reconstruction project
- Adopt resolutions calling a general municipal election for November 3, 2026