Fort Bragg public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg Planning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, December 25, 2024, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025

Community Development Committee

The regular meeting of the Community Development Committee scheduled for December 24, 2024, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025.

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, December 23, 2024, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, January 13, 2025.

Public Safety Committee

The Fort Bragg Public Safety Committee will consider approving minutes from two prior meetings, hear an update on Police Department staffing, equipment, training, and the Care Response Unit, and receive a report on the city's response to the December 5, 2024 earthquake/tsunami incident. Staff will also provide an oral update on departmental activities.

• Approve minutes from October 18, 2023 Public Safety Committee meeting
• Approve minutes from March 19, 2024 special Public Safety Committee meeting
• Update on Police Department staffing, equipment, training, and Care Response Unit
• Receive and accept report on Earthquake/Tsunami incident of December 5, 2024 and city personnel response
• Oral update from staff on departmental activities

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will consider a consent agenda item to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for implementing a local transaction and use tax. The item includes a preparatory agreement, an administration agreement, and Ordinance 995‑2024 (Measure TUT‑Ordinance). The council will also consider a resolution authorizing examination of sales, transaction, and use tax records. The meeting also includes public comments and comments from councilmembers.

• Adopt City Council Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute agreements with CDTFA for a local transaction and use tax (Resolution 24‑10782A)
• Ordinance 995‑2024 Measure TUT‑Ordinance related to the tax implementation
• Adopt Resolution authorizing examination of sales, transaction and use tax records (Resolution 24‑10792B)
• Public comments on non‑agenda, consent calendar, and closed‑session items
• Comments from councilmembers

The Fort Bragg City Council held a special meeting on December 16, 2024, and approved the consent calendar, which included two resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for implementing a local transaction and use tax, and authorizing examination of sales/transactions and use tax records. The vote was 4-0, with Councilmember Peters absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute agreements with CDTFA for local transaction and use tax (4-0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing examination of sales/transactions and use tax records (4-0)

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Works and Facilities Committee scheduled for December 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 09, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding construction permits for new buildings and a solar system. The project includes a new 960 SF Bio-Solids Dryer Building, a 5,000 SF Bio-Solids Storage Building, and two solar PV modules at 281 Jere Melo St.

• Coastal Development Permit 9-24 and Design Review Permit 12-24 for bio-solids buildings
• Construction of a new 960 SF Bio-Solids Dryer Building
• Construction of a new 5,000 SF Bio-Solids Storage Building
• Installation of two solar PV modules (6,250 and 10,850 SF) at 281 Jere Melo St.

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission unanimously approved a Coastal Development Permit and Design Review Permit for a new 960 SF bio-solids dryer building, a 5,000 SF storage building, and a solar PV system at 281 Jere Melo St. The approval includes a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Plan. The commission also approved minutes from several prior meetings, with one set amended.

• Approved CDP 9-24 and DR 12-24 for bio-solids buildings and solar PV (5-0)
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Plan (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 13, 2024 meeting (consent calendar)
• Approved minutes of March 20, 2024 meeting (consent calendar)
• Approved minutes of March 27, 2024 meeting (consent calendar)
• Approved minutes of February 28, 2024 meeting as amended (5-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular December 11, 2024 meeting of the Fort Bragg Finance and Administration Committee was cancelled; the next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2025.

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will meet in a special hybrid session to approve November minutes and receive updates from the Idea Cooperative and the VFB Special Events Committee. No votes on new initiatives or contracts are scheduled.

• Receive update from Idea Cooperative
• Receive oral update from VFB Special Events Committee

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. The committee received updates on promotional efforts from the Idea Cooperative and the success of recent Winter Wonderland events, including the Holiday Lights Parade and tree auction. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; the meeting was informational.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct its 2024 reorganization, including the selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor. The body is also considering several contracts for facility improvements and public hearings regarding new fee structures.

• Contract for C.V. Starr Center HVAC Replacement and Improvements not to exceed $870,000.00
• EV Fleet Charging Station Project contract with Akeff Construction Services, Inc. not to exceed $159,897.00
• Public hearing to establish code enforcement cost recovery fees and building permit inspection fees
• Contract for network infrastructure equipment from Telcion not to exceed $55,111.18
• Noyo River Intake pump repair not to exceed $67,880.97

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg Planning Commission scheduled for November 27, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on December 11, 2024. No items were discussed or decided.

Community Development Committee

The regular meeting of the Community Development Committee scheduled for November 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will consider the acquisition of Mendocino Community Network and a debt financing strategy for a municipal broadband utility. The body will also hold public hearings to close out two Community Development Block Grant projects.

• Contract with Hoch Consulting for a Recycled Water Feasibility Study not to exceed $499,132
• First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Dudek for LCP 22-07 Grant Project not to exceed $180,000
• City Hall Roof Replacement Project change order with Redwood Roofers not to exceed $128,111
• Professional Services Agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler for Stormwater Trash Capture Device design not to exceed $56,135
• Public hearings for closeout of CDBG grants 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00235 and 20-CDBG-12079

The Fort Bragg City Council approved an amendment to City Manager Isaac Whippy's employment agreement, extending the term one year to January 30, 2028 and raising the annual salary by $14,000 to $192,000. The council also adopted resolutions for a City Hall roof change order, a stormwater trash capture design contract, a street rehabilitation project list, a recycled water feasibility study, and a Caspar Transfer Station lease extension. A broadband utility project direction was given to staff to move forward, and two CDBG closeout public hearings were held with no action needed.

• Approved First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement: term extended to January 30, 2028, salary increased to $192,000, 457 Plan contribution raised to $1,000 monthly, vacation accrual and cash-out increased (consent calendar, 5-0)
• Adopted RES 4872-2024 approving City Hall roof replacement change order with Redwood Roofers, not to exceed $128,111.00
• Adopted RES 4871-2024 approving First Amendment to professional services agreement with Dudek for LCP 22-07 grant project, not to exceed $180,000
• Adopted RES 4873-2024 approving professional services agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler for stormwater trash capture design, not to exceed $56,135 (5-0)
• Adopted RES 4874-2024 programming next street rehabilitation project locations and committing match funding
• Adopted RES 4875-2024 approving professional services agreement with Hoch Consulting for recycled water feasibility study, not to exceed $499,132 (5-0)
• Adopted RES 4876-2024 consenting to extension of Caspar Transfer Station operating agreement and lease (4-1, Peters no)
• Directed staff to move forward with Municipal Broadband Utility Project, including acquisition of Mendocino Community Network and debt financing strategy

Special City Council

This is a special closed session meeting of the Fort Bragg City Council. No public action will be taken; the council will discuss personnel evaluations and labor negotiations for the City Clerk and City Manager positions. The meeting is only procedural, with no items for public decision or discussion beyond the closed session.

• Closed session: Public employee evaluation/discipline/dismissal/release for City Clerk.
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for unrepresented employee City Manager.

Public Safety Committee

The regular November 20, 2024 meeting of the Public Safety Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2024.

City Council

This is a special closed session meeting. The only agenda item is a conference with the city attorney (negotiator) regarding labor negotiations for an unrepresented employee, the city manager. No public action or decision is scheduled on open-session matters.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators (Government Code §54957.6) for unrepresented employee: City Manager

The Fort Bragg City Council met in special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the City Manager, an unrepresented employee. No reportable action was taken on any closed session items, and the meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening to open session.

• Held closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding City Manager (no reportable action)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:40 PM

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from July and October 2024. The session includes a director's oral report on departmental activities and project updates.

• Approval of July 11, 2024 minutes
• Approval of October 10, 2024 minutes
• Director Oral Report on Departmental Activities and Project Updates

The Public Works and Facilities Committee approved the minutes from July 11 and October 10, 2024, and received a detailed oral report from Public Works Director John Smith on numerous ongoing projects. No formal decisions were made on the projects discussed; the meeting was informational.

• Approved minutes of July 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 10, 2024 (unanimous)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving minutes from a September special meeting and receive a sales tax and business activity report from consultant Thomas Adams of Avenue Insights & Analytics. Staff will also provide an oral update on departmental activities. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Receive report from sales tax consultant Thomas Adams on Q2 2024 sales tax and business activity

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 13, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on November 27, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will consider housing incentives for a project at 1151 South Main Street and a proposed inclusionary housing in-lieu fee. The body will also discuss business support initiatives and pro-housing zoning amendments.

• Public hearing for inclusionary housing incentives for Fort Bragg Apartments at 1151 South Main Street
• Public hearing for adoption of a proposed Inclusionary Housing In Lieu Fee
• Purchase of a building from Thermo Bond Buildings for a Broadband Project data hut (not to exceed $210,725.00)
• Disposition of real property (Parcel 13259-1, -2) to the California Department of Transportation
• Approval of compensation plans and cost of living adjustments for exempt at-will executive classifications

The Fort Bragg City Council approved preliminary preapproval of inclusionary housing incentives for the proposed Fort Bragg Apartments project at 1151 South Main Street, and adopted a resolution creating an inclusionary housing in-lieu fee, directing staff to update the fee schedule. The council also approved 2024/25 business support and economic development initiatives, and appointed Domenick Weaver as the city's representative on the Noyo Harbor Commission while keeping Jim Hurst as Chair. A closed session on the City Manager and City Clerk evaluations produced no reportable action.

• Approved preliminary preapproval of inclusionary housing incentives for Fort Bragg Apartments at 1151 South Main Street (5-0), RES 4869-2024
• Adopted an inclusionary housing in-lieu fee resolution, with direction to update the fee schedule (5-0), RES 4870-2024
• Approved 2024/25 business support and economic development initiatives (5-0)
• Appointed Domenick Weaver as Fort Bragg's representative on the Noyo Harbor Commission and kept Jim Hurst as Chair (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar, including surplus land resolution for Caltrans right-of-way (RES 4866-2024), executive compensation plan (RES 4867-2024), and cost-of-living pay adjustment (RES 4868-2024) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a building from Thermo Bond Buildings for a broadband data hut, amount not to exceed $210,725.00 (consent calendar)
• Accepted the Fort Bragg Fire Station Roof Replacement Project as complete and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion (consent calendar)
• Received report and provided direction on priorities for the Pro-Housing Zoning Amendment; no adoption vote recorded

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee meeting on November 12, 2024 will consider approval of the October 8, 2024 meeting minutes. The committee will receive an update from the Idea Cooperative. The committee will receive an oral update from the VFB Special Events Subcommittee. The agenda also includes public comments on non‑agenda items and standard conduct of business.

• Approve minutes of Visit Fort Bragg Committee meeting held October 8, 2024 (Agenda item 1).
• Public comments on non‑agenda items (Agenda item 2).
• Receive update from Idea Cooperative (Agenda item 3).
• Receive oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee (Agenda item 3).
• Conduct of business and adjournment (Agenda items 4‑5).

The Visit Fort Bragg committee approved the minutes from its October 8, 2024 meeting as presented. Members received updates on holiday marketing efforts and the upcoming Winter Wonderland event, with no formal decisions made on those items.

• Approved minutes of October 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will consider several financial actions, including accepting a $10.3 million federal grant for the municipal broadband project and approving an $8,376,309 budget amendment for FY 2024/25. It will also vote on agreements and contracts for electric work at the CV Starr Community Center, roof replacement at City Hall, professional services for the broadband project, and a payment to the Mendocino Coast Humane Society.

• Adopt resolution to accept $10.3 M Federal Funding Account grant for Municipal Broadband Project and approve FY 2024/25 budget amendment of $8,376,309
• Approve agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric for electric relocation and transformer upgrade at CV Starr Community Center (amount not to exceed $85,103.14), exempt from CEQA
• Approve contract change orders with Redwood Roofers for City Hall roof replacement (amount not to exceed $122,307.00)
• Approve professional services agreement with Mitch Drake to assist administering the municipal broadband project (amount not to exceed $30,000)
• Approve payment request to Mendocino Coast Humane Society (amount not to exceed $20,000)

The Fort Bragg City Council approved $10.3 million in Federal Funding Account grant funds for the Municipal Broadband Project and adopted a related budget amendment. The council also approved PG&E agreements for the CV Starr Community Center solar project, roof replacement change orders for City Hall, and a funding request for the Mendocino Coast Humane Society. Additionally, the council provided direction to proceed with a Blues Festival in 2025, while an item regarding a land acknowledgment was removed from the agenda.

• Approved PG&E agreements for electric relocation and transformer upgrade at CV Starr Community Center for up to $85,103.14 (5-0)
• Approved contract change orders with Redwood Roofers for City Hall roof replacement up to $122,307.00 (5-0)
• Accepted $10.3 million in Federal Funding Account grant funds for the Municipal Broadband Project and approved budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Mitch Drake for Municipal Broadband Project administration up to $30,000 (5-0)
• Approved request from Mendocino Coast Humane Society and authorized release of payment up to $20,000 (5-0)
• Pulled Item 8B (Ad-hoc on Culture and Education Committee update and land acknowledgement) from the agenda
• Provided direction to proceed with the Fort Bragg Blues Festival in 2025

Special City Council

The City Council is convening for a special meeting primarily to conduct a closed session. The session involves a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in the case of City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad (24-9952A).

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad (24-9952A)

The Fort Bragg City Council held a special meeting on October 28, 2024, convening in closed session to discuss existing litigation (City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad). Upon reconvening to open session, the city attorney reported that no reportable action was taken on the closed session items. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• No reportable action taken on closed session litigation item

Planning Commission

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on November 13, 2024, at the same time and location.

Community Development Committee

The Fort Bragg Community Development Committee will approve the minutes from the September 24, 2024 meeting, receive an update on Central Business District economic development initiatives and give direction to staff, and consider staff recommendations for installing outdoor exercise equipment on the Coastal Trail. Public comments on non‑agenda items will also be heard. The meeting will be held in person at Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Approve minutes of the September 24, 2024 Community Development Committee meeting
• Review Central Business District economic development initiatives and provide staff direction (Agenda item 24-8773A)
• Consider installation of outdoor exercise equipment on the Coastal Trail (Agenda item 24-7083B)
• Public comments on non‑agenda items
• Conduct of business and adjournment

The October 22, 2024 meeting of the Fort Bragg Community Development Committee was cancelled because Mayor Norvell was not present, leaving the committee without a quorum. Chair Godeke noted that a special meeting would be scheduled at a later date. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum (Mayor Norvell absent)
• Special meeting to be scheduled at a date and time to be determined

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for October 16, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 20, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve an application for funding and execution of a grant agreement from the 2024 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The agenda also includes consent‑calendar items such as adding two positions to the master salary schedule, adjusting the Police Captain pay range, and confirming support for a Cohort‑4 Proposition 47 grant, along with routine minutes approvals. Additional discussion items include staff reports on pro‑housing initiatives and proposed updates to Municipal Code Chapter 6.12 to establish code‑enforcement cost‑recovery fees.

• Approve application and grant agreement for 2024 State CDBG program (Resolution 24-8827A)
• Add Grants Analyst and Office Assistant positions to master salary schedule (Resolution 24-9645A)
• Adjust Police Captain classification pay rates retroactively (Resolution 24-9685B)
• Confirm support for Cohort‑4 Proposition 47 grant (Resolution 24-9655C)
• Staff report recommending updates to Municipal Code Chapter 6.12 for code‑enforcement cost‑recovery fees

The Fort Bragg City Council approved a resolution authorizing a 2024 state Community Development Block Grant funding application and grant agreement, and directed staff to finish a Pro-Housing Designation application. It also directed staff to continue code enforcement cost recovery and update Municipal Code Chapter 6.12. A closed session on City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad produced no reportable action. Mayor Norvell was absent for the votes; he joined the meeting at 7:55 PM.

• Approved consent calendar, including salary plan changes and ARPA lost revenue resolution (4-0, Mayor Norvell absent)
• Adopted resolution authorizing 2024 state CDBG grant application and agreement (4-0, Mayor Norvell absent)
• Directed staff to complete Pro-Housing Designation application after presentation
• Directed staff to continue code enforcement cost recovery and update Municipal Code Chapter 6.12
• Closed session on City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad: no reportable action taken

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from July 11, 2024, and receive a director's oral report on departmental activities and project updates.

• Approval of July 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Director Oral Report on Departmental Activities and Project Updates

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee scheduled for October 9, 2024, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13.

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2024.

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will meet to receive presentations and updates on local events. The session includes reports on a holiday parade and updates from the Idea Cooperative and the Special Events Subcommittee.

• Presentation on Holiday Lights Static Parade
• Update from Idea Cooperative
• Oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee
• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee approved the August 13, 2024 minutes and received updates on the Holiday Lights Static Parade, Idea Cooperative events, and the Magic Market. The committee expressed strong preference for a static truck light parade, as the city cannot support a moving parade due to staffing and permit issues. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 meeting
• Expressed strong preference for static truck light parade over moving parade

Planning Commission

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on October 9, 2024, at the same time and location.

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will receive a report on policy options for annexing land and expanding the utility service area east of the city. The committee will also receive an update on citywide and downtown tree planting.

• Report on policy options for East of Fort Bragg annexation and utility service area expansion
• Oral update on installation of city trees downtown and citywide

The Community Development Committee received a report on annexation and utility service area options east of Fort Bragg, with discussion focused on residents with failed wells or septic systems. The committee directed staff to bring a report to City Council on options for property owners with failed septic to connect to City sewer without annexation, and to investigate fixing the existing Municipal Improvement District (MID) to include such residents. No formal action was taken on the report itself; the meeting otherwise approved the prior minutes and heard updates on tree planting.

• Approved minutes of June 25, 2024 meeting (2-0)
• Directed staff to report to City Council on sewer hookup options for failed septic owners without annexation
• Directed staff to investigate fixing existing MID to include residents with failed septic systems

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss conceptual designs for the Noyo Center Ocean Science Center and a related property swap. The body will also consider emergency stormdrain repairs and updates on municipal broadband funding.

• Professional services agreement with JJACPA, Inc. for auditing services not to exceed $51,200
• Emergency repair of a stormdrain line on North McPherson Street
• Budget Amendment No. 2024/25-02 for Fiscal Year 2024/25
• Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the Municipal Broadband Project
• Confirmation of city classification pay rates effective July 1, July 14, and August 1, 2024

The City Council directed staff to reallocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding toward Business Assistance Loans, Housing Initiatives, the Homeward Bound Program, and technology upgrades. The council also approved an emergency stormdrain repair on North McPherson Street and adopted the consent calendar, which included a conflict of interest code amendment, an auditing services agreement, budget amendments, and pay rate confirmations. Additionally, the council received a presentation on the Noyo Center Ocean Science Center and expressed support for the proposed property swap, while agreeing the airstrip runway should remain unaffected.

• Directed reallocation of ARPA funds to Business Assistance Loans, Housing Initiatives, Homeward Bound Program, and tech upgrades
• Approved emergency stormdrain repair on North McPherson Street (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted consent calendar including conflict of interest code amendment, auditing services agreement with JJACPA, Inc. (not to exceed $51,200), budget amendment 2024/25-02, and pay rate confirmations
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2024, September 9, 2024, and special closed session of September 9, 2024
• Received and approved Workplace Violence Prevention Program
• Expressed support for proposed property swap with Noyo Center, with airstrip runway to remain unaffected

Public Safety Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled for September 18, 2024, was cancelled.

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg Public Works and Facilities Committee scheduled for September 12, 2024, at 4:00 PM was cancelled. The next meeting is set for October 10, 2024, at the same time and location.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will receive a report on sales tax and business activity for the first quarter of 2024. The body will also review a year-end report on asset forfeiture fund expenditures.

• Quarter One 2024 Sales Tax and Business Activity report from Avenue Insights & Analytics
• FY 2024 Year-End Report Regarding Asset Forfeiture Discretionary and Education Fund Expenditures

The Finance and Administration Committee received reports on Q1 2024 sales tax and business activity, and on asset forfeiture fund expenditures. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Received Q1 2024 sales tax report from Avenu Insights & Analytics
• Received FY 2024 asset forfeiture expenditure report from Police Chief

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM was cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM. No agenda items were listed for the cancelled meeting.

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for September 11, 2024, was cancelled. A special meeting was scheduled for September 12, 2024.

Visit Fort Bragg

The regular meeting of the Visit Fort Bragg Committee scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM was canceled. No agenda items were considered. The date for the next regular meeting has not yet been set.

• Visit Fort Bragg Committee regular meeting scheduled for Sep 10, 2024 canceled

City Council

The City Council will consider several zoning changes and permits, including a proposal for a science center and a warehouse at 331 Jere Melo Road. The body is also reviewing various service contracts and a budget amendment for a solar project.

• Public hearing for Local Coastal Plan Amendment (LCP 1-24) and rezoning of Noyo Center, Coastal Trail, and Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo parcels
• Proposed construction of a 2,400-square-foot warehouse/workshop at 331 Jere Melo Road
• Budget amendment for Facilities Solar Project not to exceed $7,955,000
• Professional services agreement with Creative Thinking, Inc. for marketing not to exceed $180,000
• Agreement with Mendocino Coast Humane Society for animal care and licensing not to exceed $63,000

The City Council approved a resolution submitting a Local Coastal Plan amendment to the Coastal Commission, including rezoning the Noyo Center parcel and approving permits for a 2,400-square-foot warehouse/workshop at 331 Jere Melo Road. The vote was 3-0 with Mayor Norvell and Councilmember Rafanan recused. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including a $7,955,000 budget amendment for a solar project, and directed staff to collect business license tax from contractors via the building permit process.

• Approved LCP amendment application and permits for Noyo Center science center (3-0, 2 recused)
• Approved consent calendar including $7,955,000 solar project budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved $180,000 marketing services agreement with The Idea Cooperative (consent)
• Approved $63,000 animal care services agreement with Mendocino Coast Humane Society (consent)
• Approved $33,488.46 server purchase from GovConnections (consent)
• Approved contract with City of Ukiah for dispatch services (consent)
• Directed staff to implement Option B for contractor business tax collection via building permits
• Resolution supporting Proposition 36 failed for lack of second

Special City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special closed session. The primary purpose is to hold a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation.

• Closed session conference regarding City of Fort Bragg v. Carlton Parker; Case # 23CV00800

The Fort Bragg City Council met in special closed session to discuss existing litigation (City of Fort Bragg v. Carlton Parker, Case #23CV00800). Mayor Norvell reported that direction was given but no final action was taken on any closed session items. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM.

• Held closed session for legal counsel conference on existing litigation (Case #23CV00800)
• No final action taken on closed session items

Planning Commission

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and consider a Coastal Development Permit for a new wireless monopole at 310 Walnut Street.

• Approve minutes from March 27, April 10, and August 14, 2024 meetings
• Public hearing for Coastal Development Permit 3-24 at 310 Walnut St.
• Consideration of a new 70' 7" monopole and antenna co-location
• Meeting held in hybrid format at Town Hall and via Zoom

The Planning Commission approved Coastal Development Permit 3-24, Use Permit 2-24, and Design Review 5-24 for a new 70' 7" monopole with co-located antennas, adopting Resolution PC24-2024. The commission also approved three sets of meeting minutes (March 27, April 10, August 14) after correcting commissioner titles. All votes were 4-0 with Chair Deitz absent.

• Approved CDP 3-24, UP 2-24, and Design Review 5-24 for new 70'7" monopole (4-0)
• Approved March 27, 2024 minutes as amended (4-0)
• Approved April 10, 2024 minutes as amended (4-0)
• Approved August 14, 2024 minutes as amended (4-0)

Community Development Committee

The regular meeting of the Community Development Committee scheduled for August 27, 2024, was cancelled.

City Council

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg City Council scheduled for August 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2024.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for September 18, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider implementing a 5% annual salary increase for City Council members effective from 2022. The committee will also receive financial reports for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2023/24.

• Proposed 5% annual salary increase for City Council members effective from 2022
• Q3 and Q4 FY 23/24 Reportable Items Report, including Treasury Report and disbursements
• Review of contracts under $25,000 approved by the City Manager
• Review of contract change orders not exceeding 10% of contract

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a recommendation to implement a 5% annual salary increase for City Council members, effective from 2022, raising monthly pay from $510 to $561 ($6,732 annually). The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval. The committee also received quarterly reports on investments, contracts, and disbursements, and heard updates on departmental activities.

• Approved recommendation for 5% council salary increase, effective 2022, to go to City Council
• Approved minutes of May 8, 2024 for Council Review
• Received Q3 & Q4 FY 23/24 reportable items (treasury, contracts, change orders, disbursements)
• Received oral update on departmental activities

Special City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special closed session. The primary purpose is to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in the case of City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad (24-905)

The Fort Bragg City Council met in special closed session to discuss existing litigation in the case City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad. No reportable action was taken on any closed session items, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• No reportable action taken on closed session items

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg Finance and Administration Committee scheduled for August 14, 2024, at 4:00 PM was cancelled. The next special meeting is set for August 21, 2024, at the same time.

Planning Commission

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a Use Permit, Design Review, Variance, and Sign Permit for a 3,805 sf restaurant at 102 S. Main St. The commission will also consider a Local Coastal Plan amendment, a Coastal Development Permit, and related permits for a 2,400 sf laboratory at 331 Jere Melo St. Additionally, the consent calendar will approve minutes from the January 31 and February 14, 2024 meetings.

• Use Permit 6‑24, Design Review 20‑22, Variance 3‑24, and Sign Permit 13‑24 for new restaurant at 102 S. Main St.
• Local Coastal Plan Amendment 1‑24, Coastal Development Permit 4‑24, Design Review 3‑24, Use Permit 7‑24, and Sign Permit 12‑24 for 2,400 sf laboratory at 331 Jere Melo St. (APN 018‑430‑15‑00)
• Approval of minutes from the January 31, 2024 Planning Commission meeting (24‑9024A)
• Approval of minutes from the February 14, 2024 Planning Commission meeting (24‑9044B)
• Public comment periods on non‑agenda items and agenda items

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission unanimously approved a use permit, design review, variance, and sign permit for a new 3,805-square-foot restaurant at 102 S. Main St., adopting Resolution PC21-2024. It also recommended approval of a Local Coastal Plan Amendment and related permits for a 2,400-square-foot laboratory at 331 Jere Melo St., with two resolutions (PC22-2024/PC23-2024) passed unanimously. Both actions were taken after public hearings and are subject to Coastal Commission approval for the lab project.

• Approved restaurant permits at 102 S. Main St. (Resolution PC21-2024, 5-0)
• Recommended LCP amendment and lab permits at 331 Jere Melo St. (Resolution PC22-2024/PC23-2024, 5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from Jan. 31 and Feb. 14, 2024 meetings (5-0)

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss tourism-related items. The session includes an update on special events and a discussion regarding souvenir cards for Glass Beach.

• Oral discussion on Glass Beach souvenir cards
• Oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee
• Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee approved printing 10,000 Glass Beach Souvenir Cards after discussion on printing costs and fund allocation. The committee also received updates on upcoming events including Paul Bunyan Days, Noyo Harbor Festival, and Latino Celebration, and discussed destination marketing firms. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved printing 10,000 Glass Beach Souvenir Cards
• Approved minutes of June 11, 2024 as presented

City Council

The City Council will discuss the approval of a draft Strategic Plan and a request for police firearms. The body is also considering several high-value contracts for the Fort Bragg Reservoir Project and municipal services.

• Agreement with Water Works Engineers for Reservoir Project design services not to exceed $705,385
• Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Reservoir Project Environmental Impact Report not to exceed $540,182.86
• Purchase order with Synagro-WWT, Inc for biosolids transportation of $320,000
• Contract change order with GOC Construction for Fire Station Roof Replacement not to exceed $209,110
• Ordinance 995-2024 to impose a Transactions and Use Tax

The Fort Bragg City Council approved the draft Strategic Plan, adopted ordinances and resolutions related to a potential transactions and use tax for the November 2024 ballot, and authorized contracts for the reservoir project's environmental impact report and design services. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also approved a $320,000 biosolids transportation contract and a police firearms purchase request.

• Approved draft Strategic Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 995-2024 for transactions and use tax, subject to voter approval (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing agreement with CDTFA for tax implementation (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing examination of tax records (5-0)
• Approved $320,000 biosolids transportation contract with Synagro-WWT, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved police firearms purchase request (5-0)
• Authorized $540,182.86 agreement with Rincon Consultants for reservoir EIR (5-0)
• Authorized $705,385 agreement with Water Works Engineers for reservoir design (5-0)

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg Public Works and Facilities Committee scheduled for August 8, 2024, at 4:00 PM was cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 12, 2024, at the same time and location.

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is holding a special meeting to conduct a quarterly housing workshop. This is a workshop-style session with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.

Community Development Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for July 23, 2024, was cancelled. The committee will instead host a Housing Workshop on July 25, 2024.

• Housing Workshop on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

Visit Fort Bragg

The City of Fort Bragg will convene a Strategic Planning Workshop to draft goals for 2025–2030. This is a special meeting; no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Fort Bragg City Council held a special strategic planning workshop to discuss and refine the city's mission, vision, values, goals, and priority objectives for 2025-2030. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the workshop, which was an interactive session with public, staff, and council participation.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded at the strategic planning workshop

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a State CDBG Program funding application. The body is also considering a lease/purchase agreement with Bank of America for energy efficiency projects and a tax sharing agreement with Mendocino County.

• Contract with Truepoint for Accela Civic Applications not to exceed $107,030
• Contract amendment with Marie Jones Consulting for planning services not to exceed $240,000
• Public hearing on 2023/2024 State CDBG Program funding application
• Equipment lease/purchase agreement with Bank of America for Syserco Energy Solutions projects
• Mendocino County Master Tax Sharing Agreement among Ukiah, Willits, Fort Bragg, and Point Arena

The Fort Bragg City Council approved several items, including a $107,030 contract with Truepoint for Accela software, a $240,000 contract amendment with Marie Jones Consulting, and a lease/purchase agreement with Bank of America for energy efficiency projects. They also directed staff to expand food truck locations to North Franklin, Alder, and potentially Laurel Streets, and approved the Mendocino County Master Tax Sharing Agreement. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Truepoint professional services agreement for Accela software, not to exceed $107,030 (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Marie Jones Consulting, not to exceed $240,000 (5-0)
• Approved lease/purchase agreement with Bank of America for energy efficiency projects (5-0)
• Approved Mendocino County Master Tax Sharing Agreement (5-0)
• Directed staff to approve additional food truck areas on North Franklin, Alder, and potentially Laurel Streets (5-0)
• Approved CDBG grant application and execution of grant agreement (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing hazard mitigation grant applications (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Police Chief employment agreement (5-0)

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss public employee performance evaluations and one anticipated litigation case. No public action or discussion will occur during this meeting, as it is limited to closed-session items under the Brown Act.

• Closed session on public employee performance evaluation (24-789)
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (24-858)

The Fort Bragg City Council met in special closed session to discuss a public employee performance evaluation for the City Clerk and to confer with legal counsel on anticipated litigation. No reportable action was taken on either closed session item, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Held closed session for City Clerk performance evaluation (no action reported)
• Held closed session for anticipated litigation consultation (no action reported)

Public Safety Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled for July 17, 2024, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2024.

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will review an oral report regarding construction funding for the North Wing of the Fire Station. The meeting also includes a director's report on departmental activities and project updates.

• Oral report regarding construction funding for the North Wing of the Fire Station
• Director oral report on departmental activities and project updates

The committee approved the minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting. Staff provided oral reports on fire station funding and various departmental project updates, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 13, 2024 minutes

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee scheduled for July 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 14 at 4:00 PM.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a coastal development permit for ADA-compliant curb ramps and sidewalks on SR 1. Additionally, the Commission will conduct an election for the Vice Chair position.

• Public hearing for Coastal Development Permit 7-24 to install ADA-compliant curb ramps, curb, gutter, and sidewalk on SR 1 from Noyo Point Road to Cypress Street
• Election of Planning Commission Vice Chair

The Planning Commission approved a Coastal Development Permit to install ADA-compliant curb ramps, curb, gutter, and sidewalk on SR 1 from Noyo Point Road to Cypress Street. The commission also elected a new Vice Chair.

• Approved Coastal Development Permit 7-24 for SR 1 ADA sidewalk project as amended (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Jensen as Vice Chair (5-0)

Visit Fort Bragg

The regular meeting of the Visit Fort Bragg Committee scheduled for July 9, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding tiny home standards and mobile home park replacements. The agenda also includes discussions on waste receptacle purchases, environmental resiliency strategies, and potential new tax ballot measures.

• Ordinance 992-2024: Modifying regulations for Tiny Homes
• Ordinance 993-2024: Establishing standards for Tiny Home & Manufactured Home Communities
• Purchase of Securr dual stream waste receptacles up to $116,967.68
• Purchase of Max-R dual stream waste receptacles and door panels up to $48,042.35
• Professional services agreement with Environmental Science Associates up to $190,200

The City Council approved placing a three-eighths cent sales tax and a 2% transient occupancy tax on the ballot for voter decision. The Council also updated municipal codes regarding tiny homes and approved several waste receptacle purchases.

• Approved placing 3/8 cent sales tax and 2% transient occupancy tax on the ballot (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 992-2024 modifying tiny home regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 993-2024 establishing standards for tiny home and manufactured home communities (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 46 waste receptacles from Securr not to exceed $116,967.68 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 9 waste receptacles and 20 door panels from Max-R not to exceed $48,042.35 (5-0)
• Approved $190,200 contract with Environmental Science Associates for resiliency strategy (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Katie Turner to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved tribal monitoring agreement with Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians (5-0)

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will meet in a special session to conference with labor negotiators regarding the Fort Bragg Police Association. The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate, containing only public comment rules, Zoom access details, and standard notices. No public voting, rezoning, or contract actions are scheduled.

• Closed session conference for labor negotiations with the Fort Bragg Police Association
• Public comment period restricted to closed session items only
• Standard meeting procedures, electronic device policy reminders, and ADA accessibility notices

The City Council met in a special session and closed session. No reportable action was taken during the closed session conference with labor negotiators.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2024.

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will meet on June 25, 2024, to approve May meeting minutes and receive an update on the Central Business District revitalization. Staff will seek direction on improving restrooms at Town Hall, located at 343 and 363 N. Main Street. The committee will also hear a presentation from the Mendocino County Tobacco Prevention Coalition regarding tobacco retail licenses.

• Approval of May 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Oral update on the Central Business District Revitalization Report
• Direction on improving Town Hall restrooms at 343 and 363 N. Main Street
• Presentation on tobacco retail licenses from the Mendocino County Tobacco Prevention Coalition

The Community Development Committee received an oral update on downtown revitalization, including tree and landscaping installation, and discussed Town Hall restroom improvements without taking a formal vote. After a presentation from the Mendocino County Tobacco Prevention Coalition, the committee directed staff to update the Tobacco Retail License ordinance. The committee also noted an upcoming Housing Workshop on July 25, 2024.

• Approved May 28, 2024 minutes for Council review (2-0)
• Received oral update on Central Business District revitalization; no action taken
• Discussed Town Hall restroom improvements; no decision recorded
• Directed staff to update the Tobacco Retail License ordinance

City Council

The City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2024/25 city and district budgets, including capital projects. The agenda also includes calling a general municipal election for November 5, 2024, and conducting public hearings regarding Community Development Block Grant closeouts.

• Notice of General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024
• Professional Services Agreement with Lumos & Associates for $80,000
• Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Science Associates for $90,200
• Public hearings for Community Development Block Grant closeouts (20-CDBG-12080 and 20-CDBG-12029)
• Adoption of FY 2024/25 City and Municipal Improvement District No. 1 budgets

The Fort Bragg City Council approved the FY 2024/25 budgets for the City and Municipal Improvement District No. 1, along with the Capital Projects budget and appropriations limit. The Council also adopted resolutions to hold a general municipal election on November 5, 2024, and approved several professional services contracts and employee compensation plans. A public hearing on Community Development Block Grant closeouts was held, with one resolution adopted.

• Approved FY 2024/25 City Budget (3-0 vote, 2 absent)
• Approved FY 2024/25 Municipal Improvement District No. 1 Budget (3-0 vote, 2 absent)
• Approved FY 2024/25 Capital Projects Budget (3-0 vote, 2 absent)
• Established FY 2024/25 Appropriations Limit (3-0 vote, 2 absent)
• Adopted resolution calling for General Municipal Election on Nov 5, 2024
• Approved $80,000 not-to-exceed contract with Lumos & Associates for engineering services
• Approved $90,200 not-to-exceed contract with Environmental Science Associates for sea level rise strategy
• Adopted resolution accepting final product from CDBG Planning Grant 20-CDBG-12029 (3-0 vote, 2 absent)

Public Safety Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 17 at 3:00 PM.

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will review a technical memorandum regarding the 2025 Pavement Preservation and Rehabilitation Project. The discussion focuses on recommendations for changes to the initial project area scope.

• Presentation of Technical Memorandum for 2025 Pavement Preservation Project

The committee reviewed a technical memorandum from Lumos & Associates regarding the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project. Members agreed to incremental changes to the project's scope of work, which includes using slurry seal and microsurfacing to maintain roads in good condition.

• Approved May 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Affirmed incremental changes to the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project scope of work

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee scheduled for June 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2024.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg committee will review several progress reports. Discussion includes updates on the Blue Economy initiatives, efforts from Idea Cooperative, and a report from the Special Events Subcommittee.

• Update from Idea Cooperative on Visit Fort Bragg efforts
• Update on City's Blue Economy Initiatives
• Oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee
• Approval of April 16, 2024 and May 14, 2024 meeting minutes

The Visit Fort Bragg committee approved its April 16 and May 14, 2024 minutes as presented. It received updates on the Idea Cooperative's website traffic and a Google Search Impact Award, the City's Blue Economy Initiative and its aquaculture feasibility study, and the Mendocino Film Festival. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:05 PM.

• Approved minutes of April 16, 2024 as presented
• Approved minutes of May 14, 2024 as presented
• Received update from Idea Cooperative on Visit Fort Bragg efforts
• Received update on City's Blue Economy Initiatives
• Received oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects including a reservoir design and fire station roof replacement. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding solar power installation at city facilities and discussions on budget amendments.

• Budget amendment for Raw Water Line Replacement Project up to $6,518,087
• Contract with GOC Construction for fire station roof replacement up to $177,430
• Professional services agreement with Dudek not to exceed $90,000
• Public hearing for solar power purchase and installation via Syserco Energy Solutions Inc.
• Purchase agreement with Oneka Technologies for the Oneka Desalination Buoy Project

The Fort Bragg City Council approved a series of consent and business items on June 10, 2024, including a contract with Syserco Energy Solutions for solar power at city facilities and a roof replacement contract for the fire station. The council also accepted the Bainbridge Park playground replacement project as complete, approved an agreement for the Oneka Desalination Buoy Project, and provided direction on the fiscal year 2025 budget workshop.

• Approved Consent Calendar including Bainbridge Park playground project completion, reservoir RFP, professional services agreements, and budget amendments (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving contract with Syserco Energy Solutions Inc. for solar power installation at multiple city facilities (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving contract with GOC Construction for fire station roof replacement, project PWP-00138, not to exceed $177,430 (5-0)
• Approved purchase agreement with Oneka Technologies for the Oneka Desalination Buoy Project (5-0)
• Directed staff to open a part-time Code Enforcement Officer/Planning Assistant position and allocate increased funding for the Mendocino Coast Humane Society from Measure AB special funds

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed fiscal year 2024/25 budget. The discussion includes the General Fund, Water Enterprise, Wastewater Enterprise, and Capital Projects budgets. The council will provide direction to staff regarding these financial plans.

• Review of Proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 General Fund Operating Budget
• Review of Water Enterprise Budget
• Review of Wastewater Enterprise (Municipal Improvement District No. 1) Budget
• Review of Capital Projects Budget

The Fort Bragg City Council met on June 5, 2024 for a special budget workshop on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget, covering the General Fund, Water and Wastewater enterprise budgets, and capital projects. Staff presented overviews and department-by-department operating details; public comment was taken from Jacob Patterson, with none at other points. The minutes record no motions, votes, approvals, denials, or formal direction to staff. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 PM.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review permits for the Fort Bragg Fire Station at 141 N. Main St. The commission will also consider a coastal development permit to install license plate reading cameras on Highway 1 and Highway 20, and a resolution regarding the 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program.

• Coastal Development Permit, Design Review, and Sign Permit for Fort Bragg Fire Station at 141 N. Main St
• Coastal Development Permit to install three license plate reading cameras on Highway 1 and one on Highway 20
• Resolution regarding the consistency of the 2024/25 Multi-Year Capital Improvement Program and FY 2024/25 Capital Projects Budget with the General Plan

The Planning Commission approved permits for the new Fort Bragg Fire Station and the installation of license plate reading cameras on Highways 1 and 20. The Commission also adopted a resolution confirming that the 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program and budget are consistent with the city's general plans. All three items passed with a 3-0 vote, with two commissioners absent.

• Approved Coastal Development, Design, and Sign Permits for Fort Bragg Fire Station at 141 N. Main St (3-0)
• Approved Coastal Development Permit for license plate reading cameras on Highway 1 and Highway 20 (3-0)
• Adopted resolution determining 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program and Budget are consistent with General Plans (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure items, including the Bainbridge Park Enhancement Project and a city hall roof replacement. Additionally, the council is considering contract changes for the 2022 Streets Rehabilitation Project.

• Bainbridge Park Enhancement Project conceptual designs
• Contract change order for 2022 Streets Rehabilitation Project increasing amount to $3,902,639.42
• Amendment for construction management services on 2022 Streets Rehabilitation Project for $231,900
• City Hall Roof Replacement Project contract with Redwood Roofers up to $101,174.00
• Broadband engineering and design services agreement with Palni, Inc. up to $24,052.00

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including street rehabilitation and a roof replacement for City Hall. The council also authorized a broadband engineering agreement and approved conceptual designs for the Bainbridge Park pavilion.

• Approved Argonaut Constructors change order for 2022 Streets Rehabilitation Project to $3,902,639.42 (4-0)
• Approved SHN amendment for construction management services to $231,900 (4-0)
• Approved Redwood Roofers contract for City Hall Roof Replacement not to exceed $101,174.00 (4-0)
• Approved Palni, Inc. agreement for broadband engineering and design not to exceed $24,052.00 (4-0)
• Approved conceptual design option 1A for Bainbridge Park pavilion
• Authorized application for Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program
• Approved scope of work for Visit Fort Bragg marketing services
• Readopted Master Traffic Resolution

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will review procedures for capturing business license fees. The meeting also includes oral updates regarding the Central Business District Revitalization Report and city tree planting.

• Memo regarding procedure for capturing business license fees
• Oral update on Central Business District Revitalization Report
• Oral update on tree planting around the city

The Community Development Committee approved the minutes from April 23, 2024. Members directed staff to bring a recommended action regarding business license fee capture procedures to the City Council. The committee also received oral updates on business district revitalization and city-wide tree planting.

• Approved April 23, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Directed staff to bring business license fee capture recommendations to Council

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The committee will review design options for a pavilion as part of the Bainbridge Park Enhancement Project. They will make a recommendation to the City Council regarding authorizing a consultant to proceed with construction documents. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February and March 2024.

• Review of Bainbridge Park Pavilion location options
• Recommendation for authorizing a consultant for construction documents
• Approval of February 8, 2024, and March 21, 2024, meeting minutes

The Public Works and Facilities Committee reviewed four design and location options for a new pavilion at Bainbridge Park. Members disagreed on the specific location and materials, but agreed a pavilion is needed. The committee recommended referring the discussion to the City Council.

• Approved February 08, 2024 minutes
• Approved March 21, 2024 minutes
• Recommended taking Bainbridge Park pavilion design and location discussion to City Council

Public Safety Committee

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg Public Safety Committee scheduled for May 15, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2024.

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will meet to receive progress reports. This includes an update from the Idea Cooperative regarding Visit Fort Bragg efforts and an oral report from the VFB Special Events Subcommittee.

• Update from Idea Cooperative on Visit Fort Bragg efforts
• Oral update from the VFB Special Events Subcommittee

The committee received reports on website traffic growth from Idea Cooperative and an update on upcoming local events. No formal votes or decisions were made during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding new regulations for tiny homes and the establishment of tiny home and manufactured home communities. Additionally, the council will review several ordinances related to building codes, outdoor dining, and water capacity fees.

• Public hearing on modifying standards for 'Tiny Homes'
• Public hearing on establishing 'Tiny Home & Manufactured Home Communities' standards
• Ordinance regarding sprinkler installation for buildings with cumulative valuations of $120,000 or more
• Ordinance amending regulations and standards for outdoor dining
• Purchase order for gym equipment at the CV Starr Center from Opti-Fit Fitness Solutions

The Fort Bragg City Council unanimously approved new ordinances updating building codes, outdoor dining rules, and tiny home regulations. The council also adopted resolutions supporting road maintenance funding and opposing a state tax initiative, while directing staff to apply for housing grants.

• Adopted Ordinance 994-2024 updating 2022 California building codes (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 990-2024 requiring sprinklers for buildings over $120,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 988-2024 establishing outdoor dining standards (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 989-2024 allowing Planned Unit Development on 1+ acre parcels (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 991-2024 amending Central Business District parking standards (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (Taxpayer Protection Act)
• Introduced ordinances modifying Tiny Home regulations and Mobile Home Park standards (5-0)
• Recommended applying for PLHA rental assistance grant for homeless support

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg Public Works and Facilities Committee scheduled for May 9, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2024.

Finance and Administration Committee

The committee will review a recommendation to update municipal code procedures for purchases of $45,000 or less. This includes proposed changes to the credit card use policy. Staff will also provide an oral update on departmental activities.

• Update to Chapter 3.20.050 procedures for purchases up to $45,000
• Proposed updates to the Credit Card Use Policy
• Oral staff update on departmental activities

The committee received a recommendation to update MUNI CODE 3.20.050 regarding purchase procedures for amounts up to $45,000, including a proposal to raise the credit card purchase limit from $2,000 to $5,000. Staff provided oral updates on HR enrollment, job openings, and the Strategic Plan Survey.

• Received recommendation to update MUNI CODE 3.20.050 purchase procedures

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg Planning Commission scheduled for May 8, 2024, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2024.

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council is convening a special closed session. The meeting includes a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation involving the City of Fort Bragg and Mendocino Railroad.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad (24-7292A)

The Fort Bragg City Council held a special closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in the case City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad. Upon reconvening to open session, Mayor Norvell reported that no reportable action was taken on this item. The meeting was adjourned without any public decisions or votes.

• Closed session held for legal counsel consultation on City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad
• No reportable action taken on closed session item

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider permits for a multi-family development at 620 South Franklin Street. This includes Coastal Development Permit 1-24, Use Permit 1-24, and Design Review 1-24. The commission will also receive a report on the project applications.

• Multi-family development at 620 South Franklin Street
• Coastal Development Permit 1-24
• Use Permit 1-24
• Design Review 1-24

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved Coastal Development Permit 1-24, Use Permit 1-24, and Design Review 1-24 for a multi-family development at 620 South Franklin Street, adopting Planning Resolution RES PC16-2024 as amended. The vote was 4-0 with one abstention (Commissioner Jensen). The project is categorically exempt from CEQA. The applicant agreed to adjust balcony placement during deliberations.

• Approved Coastal Development Permit 1-24, Use Permit 1-24, and Design Review 1-24 for multi-family development at 620 South Franklin Street (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Planning Resolution RES PC16-2024 as amended (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Found project categorically exempt from CEQA

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will receive an oral update regarding the Central Business District Revitalization Report. The committee will also review a memo requesting direction on a comprehensive Local Coastal Plan amendment to the City's CLUDC.

• Oral update on Central Business District Revitalization Report
• Discussion of Master CLUDC Amendment regarding Local Coastal Plan

The Community Development Committee approved minutes from two previous meetings. Members directed staff and Consultant Jones to proceed with amendments to the Local Coastal Plan to align the City's CLUDC with changes made to the ILUDC since 2009.

• Approved January 30, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved March 26, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Directed staff to move forward with Local Coastal Plan Amendments

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to municipal code and parking standards for the Central Business District. Additional business includes reviewing park enhancements, pavement preservation, and harbor resilience strategies.

• Public hearing on Central Business District parking standards and Local Coastal Plan amendment
• Contract amendment with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for raw water line eminent domain proceedings up to $80,000
• Professional services agreement with Lumos & Associates for 2025 Pavement Preservation Project up to $222,941.00
• Scope of work for Noyo Harbor sea level rise, tsunami hazards, and erosion resilience strategy
• Conceptual designs for the Bainbridge Park Enhancement Project

The Fort Bragg City Council approved an ordinance and a Local Coastal Plan amendment application revising parking standards in the Central Business District, including bicycle parking language, and adopted a resolution authorizing professional services agreements with Lumos & Associates for the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project at a cost not to exceed $222,941.00. The council also approved a contract amendment with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for legal counsel in eminent domain proceedings for the raw water line reconstruction, with a budget amendment not to exceed $80,000. A report on Bainbridge Park conceptual designs was received but not acted on, with staff directed to follow up on adding a gazebo or pavilion with a stage. The council agreed to place "The Last Whistle" sculpture on the Guest House Museum lawn.

• Approved ordinance amending parking standards in the Central Business District (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to submit Local Coastal Plan amendment application on parking standards (5-0)
• Approved $222,941.00 professional services agreements with Lumos & Associates for 2025 Pavement Preservation Project (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving $80,000 contract amendment with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for eminent domain legal counsel (5-0)
• Approved scope of work for sea level rise, tsunami hazards, and erosion resilience strategy for Noyo Harbor (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including on-call engineering services scope of work and minutes (5-0)
• Received Bainbridge Park conceptual designs but took no action; directed staff to follow up on gazebo/pavilion with stage
• Agreed to place "The Last Whistle" sculpture on Guest House Museum lawn (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2024.

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg committee will receive several oral updates during this meeting. These include reports on general efforts, special events, and bistro lighting.

• Update from Idea Cooperative on Visit Fort Bragg efforts
• Oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee
• Oral update on Bistro Lighting

The committee received updates from The Idea Cooperative and the Special Events Subcommittee. No formal decisions were made regarding bistro lighting or event layouts.

• Received update from Idea Cooperative on search engine optimization and hotel outreach
• Received oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee
• Discussed bistro lighting locations; no formal decision made

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Works and Facilities Committee scheduled for April 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2024.

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg Finance and Administration Committee scheduled for April 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a proposal to remodel a convenience store and gas station at 105 South Main Street. Additionally, the body will review recommendations regarding new standards for tiny homes and tiny home communities.

• Remodel of 1,536 SF convenience store with 447 SF addition at 105 South Main Street
• Gas station canopy replacement and gas dispensing unit updates at 105 South Main Street
• Proposed modification of regulations for Tiny Homes in the Fort Bragg Municipal Code
• Proposed replacement of 'Mobile Home Parks' standards with 'Tiny Home Communities' standards

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a coastal development permit for a convenience store remodel at 105 South Main Street. The Commission also recommended amendments to city code regarding tiny homes and tiny home communities, directing staff to submit these changes to the City Council and Coastal Commission. Additionally, the Commission approved previous meeting minutes and pulled one set for amendment.

• Approved CDP 2-23, DR 3-24, SP 2-24, and VAR 1-24 for 105 South Main Street remodel (5-0)
• Recommended City Council amend Chapter 18.42.175 'Tiny Homes' regulations (5-0)
• Recommended City Council submit LCP Amendment for Chapter 17.42.175 'Tiny Homes' (5-0)
• Recommended City Council repeal Chapter 18.42.110 'Mobile Home Parks' and replace with 'Tiny Home Communities' standards (5-0)
• Recommended City Council submit LCP Amendment for Chapter 17.42.110 'Tiny Home Communities' (5-0)
• Approved January 10, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (5-0)
• Pulled December 13, 2023 Planning Commission minutes for amendment (5-0)

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings regarding new standards for outdoor dining, planned unit development permits, and updated California building and fire codes. Additionally, the Council will consider a potential tax ballot measure for November 2024.

• Public hearing on outdoor dining regulations and Local Coastal Plan amendments
• Public hearing on Planned Unit Development permits for parcels of one acre or more
• Public hearing on updating building codes and requiring fire sprinklers for projects over $75,000
• Contract with Coleman Engineering for additional design services up to $952,987
• Budget amendment for Pudding Creek Force Main Relocation Project up to $400,000

The City Council approved new regulations for outdoor dining and updated the municipal code to adopt 2022 California Building Codes. The council also authorized contracts for research and public information regarding a potential November 2024 tax ballot measure.

• Approved outdoor dining regulations and Local Coastal Plan amendment (5-0)
• Approved Planned Unit Development permits for parcels of one acre or more (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 California Building Codes and updated fire sprinkler requirements to a $120,000 cumulative valuation (5-0)
• Approved contracts with Lee Edwards Group (max $38,500) and FM3 Research (max $24,750) for tax ballot measure research (5-0)
• Authorized $952,987 contract amendment with Coleman Engineering for design services (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 budget amendment for Pudding Creek Force Main Relocation Project (5-0)
• Authorized $60,000 contract amendment with SHN Consulting Engineers and Geologists (5-0)
• Authorized $53,370 contract with Strategy Driver, Inc (5-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The committee will review several financial reports including the Treasurer's Report for Q1 and Q2 of FY 24. The meeting also includes a review of disbursements from July through December 2023 and various contract change orders.

• Treasurer's Report Q1+Q2 FY 24
• Disbursements Listing July-Dec 2023
• Contracts Under $25K Q1 & Q2
• Contract Change Orders for Q1 and Q2
• PARS- Section 115 Trust

The Finance and Administration Committee held a special meeting on March 28, 2024, with members Tess Albin-Smith and Marcia Rafanan present. The committee approved the February 14, 2024 minutes for Council review and received a Reportable Items Report covering the Treasury Report, approved intradepartmental budget transfers, contracts under $25k approved by the City Manager, contract change orders not exceeding 10% of contract, and the disbursements listing. Discussion touched on the Youth Opioid Grant associated with Project Right Now, which ends in June 2024, and Chair Rafanan questioned diesel service costs and suggested the City consider investing in its own code reader. No substantive decisions beyond the minutes approval were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 4:35 PM.

• Approved February 14, 2024 minutes for Council review
• Received Reportable Items Report (treasury, budget transfers, contracts under $25k, change orders, disbursements) — no action taken

Planning Commission

The commission will consider recommendations to modify "Tiny Homes" regulations and replace "Mobile Home Parks" code with "Tiny Home Communities" standards. A public hearing will continue regarding a convenience store remodel at 105 South Main Street. The commission will also receive guidance on design reviews for solar canopies over parking.

• Remodel of convenience store at 105 S. Main Street including gas station canopy replacement
• Proposed modifications to "Tiny Homes" regulations and standards
• Proposal to replace "Mobile Home Parks" code with "Tiny Home Communities" standards
• Code interpretation guidance for solar canopies over parking

The Planning Commission directed staff to subject ground-mounted solar to Administrative Design Review unless the Director escalates the review to the Commission. Three other public hearings regarding a convenience store remodel and tiny home regulations were continued to April 10, 2024.

• Directed staff to subject ground-mounted solar to Administrative Design Review unless escalated by the Director
• Continued public hearing on 105 South Main Street convenience store remodel to April 10, 2024
• Continued public hearing on Tiny Home regulations and standards to April 10, 2024
• Continued public hearing on Tiny Home Communities standards to April 10, 2024

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will receive an oral update on the Central Business District Revitalization Report. The meeting also includes discussions regarding city tree quantities, mobile vending vehicle ordinances, and proposed vacant property registration fees.

• Oral update on Central Business District Revitalization Report
• Discussion of assessment of City Trees and strategies to increase tree quantities
• Discussion on Mobile Vending Vehicles and potential ordinance amendments to Chapter 10.20.150
• Report and direction on proposed Code Enforcement Cost Recovery Fees and Vacant Property Registration

The Community Development Committee received reports and gave direction but made no final decisions. On code enforcement cost recovery fees, members directed staff to bring the item to City Council for discussion. On vacant property registration, members directed staff to return with an updated report including clearer definitions, an exemption process, registration of vacant commercial properties, inspection timelines, and a narrowed scope. The committee also discussed mobile vending vehicle ordinance amendments and tree assessment, with no action taken.

• Directed staff to bring code enforcement cost recovery fees to City Council for discussion
• Directed staff to return with updated vacant property registration report including clearer definitions, exemption process, and narrowed scope
• Received oral update on Central Business District Revitalization Report (no action)
• Discussed tree assessment and strategies to increase tree quantities (no action)
• Discussed mobile vending vehicle ordinance amendments and preference for centralized locations (no action)
• Mayor Norvell directed staff to bring forward discussion of installing exercise equipment on the Coastal Trail

City Council

The City Council will review updates to local zoning laws concerning accessory dwelling units and urban lot splits. The council will also discuss the city's emergency operations plan and requests for professional services. Additionally, they will consider mid-year budget adjustments and a playground construction contract change order.

• Ordinance 985-2023 amending regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Ordinance 986-2024 regarding urban lot splits and two-unit development
• RFP for sea level rise and tsunami resilience strategy at Noyo Harbor
• Contract change order for Bainbridge Park Playground Replacement up to $88,624.00
• Adoption of an updated City Emergency Operations Plan

The Fort Bragg City Council approved a consent calendar that adopted two housing-related ordinances (Accessory Dwelling Units and urban lot splits/two-unit development), a fireworks provider RFP scope of work, and mid-year FY 2023/24 budget adjustments. The council adopted an updated Emergency Operations Plan and approved a contract change order with Akeff Construction for the Bainbridge Park Playground Replacement Project, not to exceed $88,624.00. On the HOME grant application, the council directed staff to focus on Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. Item 5D (Noyo Harbor sea level rise/tsunami/erosion RFP scope) was pulled and will return at a future meeting.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 985-2024 on Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations (consent calendar)
• Adopted Ordinance 986-2024 on urban lot splits and two-unit development (consent calendar)
• Approved scope of work for fireworks provider RFP (consent calendar)
• Adopted joint resolution amending FY 2023/24 budget for mid-year adjustments (consent calendar)
• Adopted updated Emergency Operations Plan resolution (5-0)
• Approved Akeff Construction change order for Bainbridge Park Playground, not to exceed $88,624.00 (5-0)
• Directed HOME grant application focus to Tenant-Based Rental Assistance

Special City Council

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss legal and facility matters. The agenda includes consultation regarding anticipated litigation and threats to public services of facilities.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (24-6712A)
• Consultation with City Manager Isaac Whippy regarding threat to public services of facilities (24-6722B)

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and threats to public services. Mayor Norvell reported that no reportable action was taken on these items.

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The committee will discuss the placement of "The Last Whistle" sculpture and review the 2013 and 2024 Guest House plans. The Director will also provide an oral report on departmental activities and project updates.

• Placement of 'The Last Whistle' sculpture
• Review of Guest House Plan 2013 and 2024
• Director Oral Report on Departmental Activities and Project Updates
• Approval of February 8, 2024 minutes

The Public Works and Facilities Committee discussed potential placement sites for "The Last Whistle" sculpture, weighing options between the Coastal Trail and the Guest House lawn. No vote was taken to approve a specific location. The committee also reviewed updates on various city projects, including solar installations and grant applications, but took no formal action on these items.

• February 8, 2024 minutes not approved due to missing member
• Discussed "The Last Whistle" sculpture placement (no vote)
• Reviewed Director's report on capital improvements and grants (no vote)

Public Safety Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled for March 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2024.

Special City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review the FY 2023/24 mid-year budget. The discussion includes updates on the General Fund, Water & Wastewater Enterprise, and CV Starr Enterprise.

• FY 2023/24 Mid-Year Budget Review
• CIP Progress Report 23-24
• General Fund Mid-Year Update FY 23-24
• Water & Wastewater Enterprise Mid-Year FY 23-24
• CV Starr Enterprise Mid-Year FY 23-24

Planning Commission

The commission will review revisions to its 2024 bylaws and hold a discussion regarding the use of dark paint colors in the Central Business District. Additionally, commissioners will receive reports on the 2023 General Plan and Housing Element progress to provide recommendations to the City Council.

• Revision of Planning Commission Bylaws 2024
• Discussion on dark paint colors in the Central Business District
• Recommendation for the 2023 General Plan Report
• Recommendation for the 2023 Housing Element Progress Report

The Planning Commission approved the 2024 revision of its bylaws. The commission also held discussions regarding the use of dark paint colors in the Central Business District and reviewed the 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Progress reports.

• Approved Revision of Fort Bragg Planning Commission Bylaws 2024 (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive input regarding the draft City of Fort Bragg Emergency Operations Plan and an Emergency Operations Center Exercise. Staff will also provide an oral update on departmental activities.

• Input on proposed City of Fort Bragg Emergency Operations Plan
• Review of Emergency Operations Center Exercise plan
• Oral update from staff on departmental activities
• Approval of October 18, 2023, meeting minutes

The committee received input on a proposed Emergency Operations Plan and a planned Emergency Operations Center exercise. No formal votes were taken on these items. The approval of previous meeting minutes was deferred to a future meeting.

• Deferred approval of October 18, 2023 minutes to the next regular meeting

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The regular meeting of the Fort Bragg Public Works and Facilities Committee scheduled for March 14, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two development applications. The items include a minor subdivision at 145 Dana Street and a proposal to convert an existing commercial building into a restaurant with an arcade, general retail, and four multi-family dwelling units.

• Minor Subdivision 1-23 for 145 Dana Street
• Conversion of a commercial building to include a restaurant with an arcade and general retail
• Creation of four multi-family dwelling units in the Inland Central Business District
• Consideration of Variance 2-24, Use Permit 2-23, Design Review 3-23, and Sign Permit 8-23

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission approved two continued public hearing items on March 13, 2024. The commission recommended approval of Minor Subdivision 1-23 for 145 Dana Street, and adopted a resolution approving a variance, use permit, design review, and sign permit to convert an existing commercial building into a restaurant with arcade, general retail, and four multi-family dwelling units in the Inland Central Business District. Both votes were 5-0. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Recommended approval of Minor Subdivision 1-23 for 145 Dana Street (APN 008-312-18) (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving Variance 2-24, Use Permit 2-23, Design Review 3-23, and Sign Permit 8-23 for commercial conversion to restaurant/arcade, retail, and four dwelling units (5-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee scheduled for March 13, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2024.

Visit Fort Bragg

The regular meeting of the Visit Fort Bragg Committee scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 3:30 PM.

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a new ordinance regarding capacity charges and impact fees. The agenda also includes contract approvals for planning services and HVAC design, as well as a presentation on the 2023 Police Department Annual Report.

• Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group not to exceed $67,498
• Design contract for CV Starr HVAC Project with Whitchurch Engineering not to exceed $36,500
• Ordinance 987-2024 regarding Chapter 12.16 Capacity Charges and Impact Fees
• Letters in opposition to AT&T CPUC Applications
• Presentation on the 2023 Police Department Annual Report

The Fort Bragg City Council approved its entire consent calendar 5-0, adopting a new municipal code chapter on capacity charges and impact fees, a $67,498 contract amendment with De Novo Planning Group, a $36,500 design contract for the CV Starr HVAC project, and letters opposing two AT&T CPUC applications. The council also received the 2023 Police Department Annual Report, which noted 16,638 calls for service and 1,233 reports. No public hearing was held and no closed session actions were taken.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 987-2024 adding Chapter 12.16 on capacity charges and impact fees
• Approved third amendment to De Novo Planning Group contract, not to exceed $67,498
• Approved $36,500 design contract with Whitchurch Engineering for CV Starr HVAC project
• Approved council letters opposing AT&T CPUC applications A.23-03-002 and A.23-03-003
• Received 2023 Police Department Annual Report (no action)

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will hold a special closed session to confer with legal counsel. The meeting focuses on existing litigation in the case of City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad

The City Council held a special meeting including a closed session regarding existing litigation. Mayor Norvell reported that Councilmember Peters will represent the City Council at a Coastal Commission Public Hearing concerning the Mendocino Railroad.

• Designated Councilmember Peters to attend and speak at the Coastal Commission Public Hearing on the Mendocino Railroad matter

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council is holding a special meeting on March 7, 2024, primarily for a closed session to consult legal counsel about an existing lawsuit against the Mendocino Railroad (Case No. 24-6322A). Under California law, this portion of the meeting will be private, and no public discussion or official action will occur during it. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural notices regarding Zoom access, public comment limits, and ADA accommodations.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad, Case No. 24-6322A)
• Public comments restricted to closed session items only (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Hybrid meeting format via Town Hall and Zoom webinar

The Fort Bragg City Council met in special closed session on March 7, 2024, to confer with legal counsel about existing litigation, City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad. The council reconvened in open session and reported that no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM. No substantive decisions were made.

• Closed session held on existing litigation City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad — no reportable action taken

Planning Commission

The commission is scheduled to review the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategy. They will also consider resolutions recommending amendments to parking standards in the Central Commercial District and updates to the Municipal Code.

• Review of the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategy
• Resolution recommending amendments to Division 18 of the Fort Bragg Municipal Code
• Resolution recommending revisions to parking standards for the Central Commercial District
• Recommendation for a Local Coastal Plan Amendment Application regarding Division 17

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council amend municipal code parking standards for the Central Commercial District. The commission also recommended filing a Local Coastal Plan Amendment Application to revise these standards.

• Recommended approval of resolution to amend Division 18 Municipal Code parking standards (5-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution to file Local Coastal Plan Amendment Application to revise parking standards (5-0)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is conducting a housing workshop. The meeting includes a presentation via a slide show and a press release regarding the topic.

• Housing Workshop (24-5783A)

City Council

The City Council will consider several items, including a major water treatment plant upgrade and the scope of work for the 2025 Streets Rehabilitation Project. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a Community Development Block Grant application.

• Awarding Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project to Wahlund Construction, Inc. (up to $10,550,380.00)
• Professional Services Agreement with SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists, Inc. (not to exceed $757,000.00)
• Contract amendment with Marie Jones Consulting for professional planning services (not to exceed $165,000.00)
• Approval of the 2025 Streets Rehabilitation Project scope of work
• Public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Program funding application

The City Council awarded a construction contract for the Water Treatment Plant upgrade and approved a separate construction management agreement. The Council also approved a grant application for street rehabilitation and adopted several resolutions via the consent calendar.

• Awarded Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project to Wahlund Construction, Inc. (not to exceed $10,550,380.00) (5-0)
• Approved construction management agreement with SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists, Inc. (not to exceed $757,000.00) (5-0)
• Approved application for State CDBG Program funding for Streets Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Marie Jones Consulting for planning services (not to exceed $165,000) (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting a sustained ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (5-0)
• Approved side letter agreement with Fort Bragg Police Association regarding part-time benefits (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Streets Rehabilitation Project scope of work (5-0)
• Appointed Linda J. Thornquist Stumpf to the Mendocino County Library Advisory Board (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Commission is reviewing an application to convert a commercial building in the Inland Central Business District into a restaurant with an arcade, general retail, and four multi-family units. A hearing for a minor subdivision at 145 Dana Street was continued to March 13, 2024.

• Conversion of commercial building to restaurant, retail, and four multi-family units
• Minor subdivision application for 145 Dana Street (continued to March 13)

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission held two public hearings on February 14, 2024 and continued both to a date certain, March 13, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. The first (23-521) concerns Use Permit 2-23, Design Review 3-23, and Sign Permit 8-23 to convert an existing commercial building into a restaurant with arcade, general retail, and four multi-family dwelling units in the Inland Central Business District. The second (23-502) concerns Minor Subdivision 1-23 (DIV 1-23) for 145 Dana Street (APN 008-312-18). Both continuance motions carried 5-0, with all five commissioners voting aye. No permits or subdivisions were approved or denied at this meeting.

• Continued hearing on Use Permit 2-23, Design Review 3-23, and Sign Permit 8-23 (23-521) to March 13, 2024 (5-0)
• Continued hearing on Minor Subdivision 1-23 (DIV 1-23) for 145 Dana Street, APN 008-312-18 (23-502) to March 13, 2024 (5-0)
• Consent calendar: none
• Conduct of business: none

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg committee will meet to review previous minutes and hear progress reports. The meeting includes an update from Idea Cooperative and an oral update from the Special Events Subcommittee.

• Approval of January 9, 2024, minutes
• Update from Idea Cooperative
• Oral update from VFB Special Events Subcommittee

The committee received a presentation from Idea Cooperative regarding site traffic and an update from the Special Events Subcommittee. No official actions were taken or minutes approved because a quorum was not established.

• Approval of January 9, 2024 minutes held over due to lack of quorum

Finance and Administration Committee

The committee will receive a report on Q4 2023 sales tax and business activity from a consultant. Members will also review the results of the city's full cost allocation plan review. Staff will provide an oral update on departmental activities for Finance and Administration.

• Q4 2023 sales tax and business activity report
• Full Cost Allocation Plan Review and Indirect Cost Rate report
• FY24 CAP and OMB results presentation
• Finance and Administration departmental activities update

The Committee approved the minutes from November 8, 2023. Members received reports on Quarter 4 2023 sales tax activity and a full cost allocation plan review. Staff provided updates on new online payment options and HR software implementation.

• Approved Minutes of November 8, 2023

Special City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council will hold a special closed session. The meeting includes a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation titled City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad

The Fort Bragg City Council held a special closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in the case City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad. The council reported that no reportable action was taken during this session. The meeting was adjourned without any public decisions or votes.

• Closed session held for legal counsel consultation on City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad
• Reported no reportable action taken on closed session item

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed capacity charges and impact fees for several city services. Additionally, the council is considering contracts for a raw water line replacement project and a biosolids feasibility study.

• Public hearing on proposed water, sewer, storm drainage, police, fire, and C.V. Starr facilities fees
• Awarding of Raw Water Line Replacement Project to T & S Construction Company, Inc. (not to exceed $5,958,087)
• Professional services agreement with SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists, Inc. for raw water construction management (not to exceed $560,000.00)
• Awarding of a biosolids treatment and disposal feasibility study to SHN Engineers and Geologists
• Extension of the water and sewer capital improvement fee deferral program for central business district businesses

The City Council approved a major water line replacement project and updated impact fees for several city services. The council also authorized a grant application for broadband infrastructure and accepted the 2023 annual financial report.

• Awarded Raw Water Line Replacement Project to T & S Construction Company, Inc. not to exceed $5,958,087 (4-1)
• Approved $560,000 construction management contract for Raw Water Line project with SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Nexus Study and Ordinance for water, sewer, storm drain, police, and fire impact fees; CV Starr fees removed (5-0)
• Directed staff to apply for CDBG grant funds for Broadband Infrastructure
• Accepted Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for year ended June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with SHN Engineers and Geologists for biosolids feasibility study (5-0)
• Extended water and sewer capital improvement fee deferral program for central business district restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops (5-0)
• Appointed Director and Alternate Director to the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) Board (5-0)

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The committee will review and approve minutes from previous meetings held in November 2023, December 2023, and January 2024. The agenda also includes an oral report from the Director regarding departmental activities and project updates.

• Approval of November 9, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of December 7, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of January 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Director Oral Report on Departmental Activities and Project Updates

The committee approved the minutes from November 2023, December 2023, and January 2024. Public Works Director John Smith provided status updates on various infrastructure projects, including broadband, solar, and water systems. No new actions, votes, or budget approvals were taken during this meeting.

• Approved minutes from November 9, 2023
• Approved minutes from December 7, 2023
• Approved minutes from January 11, 2024

Planning Commission

The Commission will continue a public hearing regarding standards for outdoor dining. This includes recommending Municipal Code amendments and an LCP Amendment Application to the Coastal Commission. The meeting also involves selecting a Chair and Vice-Chair and amending commission bylaws.

• Recommendation for outdoor dining regulations and Municipal Code amendments (24-5346A)
• LCP Amendment Application recommendation to the Coastal Commission
• Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Resolution to amend Planning Commission bylaws

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council establish standards for outdoor dining and file an LCP Amendment for coastal area outdoor dining. The commission also elected its leadership and amended its bylaws.

• Recommended approval of resolutions to establish outdoor dining regulations and standards (5-0)
• Recommended approval of LCP Amendment application for coastal area outdoor dining (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Deitz as Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Logan as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved amended Planning Commission Bylaws to remove duplicate statements (5-0)

Community Development Committee

The committee will receive an oral update on the Central Business District Revitalization Report. Members will also discuss assessments of City Trees and strategies to increase tree quantities. Additionally, the committee will review the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Oral update on Central Business District Revitalization Report
• Discussion regarding assessment of City Trees and strategies to increase tree quantities
• Direction for the 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Schedule

The committee approved the minutes from two 2023 meetings for Council review. Members received updates on the Central Business District Revitalization Report and city tree assessment strategies.

• Approved October 24, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved November 28, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)

Community Development Committee

The regular meeting of the Community Development Committee scheduled for January 23, 2024, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for January 30, 2024, at 4:00 PM.

City Council

The Fort Bragg City Council is considering the integration of the C.V. Starr Community Center as a city-owned and operated facility. The agenda also includes a public hearing on fee schedule updates for the center and contract amendments for broadband services.

• Contract with Latoof Painting Inc for CV Starr flooring up to $87,405
• Contract amendment with Creative Thinking, Inc. (The Idea Cooperative) up to $200,000
• Integration of C.V. Starr Community Center as a city-owned and operated facility
• Public hearing on updates to the CV Starr fee schedule
• Request for Qualifications for Noyo Harbor planning services

The Fort Bragg City Council approved integrating the C.V. Starr Community Center as a city-owned and operated facility and set employee pay rates effective February 11, 2024. The council also approved a contract amendment with Creative Thinking, Inc. (The Idea Cooperative) not to exceed $200,000, and a $87,405 contract with Latoof Painting Inc. for HVAC-related work, with Mayor Norvell recusing. All other agenda items, including the consent calendar and a CV Starr fee schedule update, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing employment agreement for City/District Manager with Isaac Whippy (consent)
• Approved updates to CV Starr fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved scope of services for RFQ for Noyo Harbor planning (5-0)
• Adopted resolution increasing contract with Creative Thinking, Inc. to not exceed $200,000 (5-0)
• Approved integration of CV Starr Community Center as city-owned and operated facility (5-0)
• Approved CV Starr employee compensation plan effective February 11, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $87,405 contract with Latoof Painting Inc. for HVAC project (4-0, Mayor Norvell recused)

Special City Council

The City Council will hold a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. The discussion involves the case of City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad. No public action or discussion is permitted on these items during the meeting.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad litigation

The City Council met in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. Mayor Norvell reported that no reportable action was taken on the item.

Public Safety Committee

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled for January 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM.

Visit Fort Bragg

The Ad Hoc Culture and Education Committee is meeting to discuss updates regarding Pomo education and visibility initiatives. The committee will also hold a discussion about the Tribal Learning Center located in the Fort Building adjacent to City Hall.

• Updates on Pomo Education and Visibility Initiatives
• Discussion about Tribal Learning Center in the Fort Building

Public Works and Facilities Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes from November and December 2023. The Director will also provide a report on departmental activities and project updates.

• Approval of November 9, 2023 minutes
• Approval of December 7, 2023 minutes
• Director Oral Report on Departmental Activities and Project Updates

The committee did not approve any minutes or take formal action on agenda items. Public Works Director John Smith provided oral reports on various infrastructure, water, and facility projects.

• Approval of November 9, 2023 minutes rescheduled
• Approval of December 7, 2023 minutes rescheduled

Planning Commission

The commission will review recommendations for new outdoor dining regulations and coastal area standards. Members will also provide direction on the design of the North Wing of the Fort Bragg Fire Department. Additionally, the commission will consider changes to planned development permits for parcels of one acre or more.

• Recommendation for outdoor dining regulations and coastal area standards (23-4604A)
• Design direction for the Fort Bragg Fire Department North Wing at 141-153 N Main Street (23-4863B)
• Proposed changes to allow Planned Unit Development Permits on parcels of one acre or more (23-4754B)
• Amendments to Planning Commission Bylaws and adoption of the 2024 meeting schedule

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission on Jan 10, 2024 adopted a 2024 meeting schedule and bylaws amendments, and recommended that the City Council allow planned unit development permits on parcels of one acre or more. It continued to Jan 31 a decision on outdoor dining regulations and a related Coastal Commission amendment. The commission also gave direction on the design of the North Wing of the Fire Department and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Adopted 2024 Planning Commission meeting schedule and bylaws amendments (4-0, Chair Logan absent)
• Recommended allowing planned unit development permits on parcels of one acre or more (4-0, Chair Logan absent)
• Continued outdoor dining regulations and Coastal Commission amendment to Jan 31, 2024 (4-0, Chair Logan absent)
• Directed staff to follow agenda order per bylaws and agendize chair/vice chair selection
• Directed staff to regularly report on Community Development Department activities
• Indicated preference for utilitarian, low-maintenance design for Fire Department North Wing
• Approved Sept 13, 2023 and Oct 11, 2023 Planning Commission minutes on consent calendar (4-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The regular meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee scheduled for January 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 14, 2024.

Visit Fort Bragg

The Visit Fort Bragg Committee will receive an update from Idea Cooperative regarding current efforts. The committee will also consider appointing new members and receive a report on the next quarterly merchant meeting.

• Update from Idea Cooperative on Visit Fort Bragg efforts
• Consideration of new Visit Fort Bragg Committee member appointments
• Oral report on the next Quarterly Merchant Meeting

The committee appointed four members to its board following applications and introductions. The group also received a monthly update on Visit Fort Bragg website usage and discussed potential advertising and event changes.

• Approved minutes of December 12, 2023
• Appointed Debra DeGraw, Alison DeGrassi, Roxanne Perkins, and Cory Epperson to the committee
• Deferred vote on applicant Efstathios Pappas

City Council

The Council is reviewing a report regarding the expansion of short-term vacation rental use into additional commercial zones. The agenda also includes resolutions for security camera installations and fire equipment funding. Additionally, the Council will consider lease amendments for animal control and legal services.

• Report on expanding short-term vacation rental use to additional commercial zones
• Security camera installation contract with Safe House (not to exceed $35,850.00)
• Funding for a wildland response fire engine and rescue truck
• Lease amendment for the animal control facility at 19701 Summers Lane
• Third amendment to legal services agreement with Jones & Mayer

The Fort Bragg City Council approved an amendment to its lease with the Mendocino County Humane Society to include operation of the Animal Control Facility at 19701 Summers Lane, and adopted a resolution approving a third amendment to its legal services agreement with Jones & Mayer. The council also approved most of its consent calendar, but pulled a $35,850 security camera contract with Safe House and did not act on it. A report on expanding short-term vacation rentals to additional commercial zones was received and discussed, with direction that Code Enforcement present proposals to the council again.

• Approved consent calendar except item 5E (5-0)
• Adopted resolution revising Office Assistant (Temporary) salary range and reinstating Mid-Management Senior Government Accountant classification
• Adopted resolution adding Lead Program Coordinator special assignment pay to the Police Social Service Liaison classification
• Adopted resolution authorizing City Manager to sign agreements and funding documents with Caltrans
• Adopted resolution authorizing City Manager to execute lease agreement with Fort Bragg-Mendocino Coast Historical Society
• Did not act on $35,850 Safe House security camera contract (item pulled from consent calendar)
• Adopted resolution approving city share of costs for one wildland response fire engine and one rescue truck, authorizing fund transfer from Fort Bragg Fire Authority Funds
• Approved amendment to Mendocino County Humane Society lease to include operation of Animal Control Facility at 19701 Summers Lane (5-0)

Special City Council

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to consult with legal counsel. The discussion involves existing and anticipated litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: City of Fort Bragg v. Mendocino Railroad (23-5062A)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding initiation of anticipated litigation (23-5132B)

The City Council met in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing and anticipated litigation. Mayor Norvell reported that no reportable action was taken during the session.