Special City Council

416 N Franklin Street Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Phone: (707) 961-2823 Fax: (707) 961-2802 City of Fort Bragg Meeting Minutes Special City Council THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL MEETS CONCURRENTLY AS THE FORT BRAGG MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE FORT BRAGG REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY 5:30 PM Cotton Auditorium, 500 N. Harold StreetThursday, June 26, 2025 MILL SITE WORKSHOP - IN PERSON - LIVE STREAM ON CITY WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK CALL TO ORDER Mayor Godeke called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM. ROLL CALL Panelist: Isaac Whippy, Walter Kieser, Marie Jones, Cristal Munoz, Robert Pinoli, Chris Hart, Burton Miller and Mendocino Railroad Attorney. Mayor Jason Godeke, Vice Mayor Marcia Rafanan, Councilmember Tess Albin-Smith, Councilmember Scott Hockett and Councilmember Lindy Peters Present: 5 - 1. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS 1A. 25-266 Engaging the Community in Shaping the Direction and Content of the Mill Site Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Through a Collaborative, Transparent Process Focused on Land Use Planning Mayor Godeke began the workshop by outlining its purpose and reviewing the agenda. City Manager Isaac Whippy provided a summary of the background, explaining that the City Council had made a strategic decision to pursue a collaborative planning-based alternative to the ongoing litigation. This decision led to the workshop, which aims to initiate the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) process. Mayor Godeke then introduced Consultant Water Keiser, who detailed the contents of the MOU and described the various topics it would cover. He clarified that the MOU is a non-binding agreement with Mendocino Rail, serving as a starting point for this process while aligning with city policy and community input. Additionally, Consultant Marie Jones presented on several related topics. Members of the public were given three (3) minutes for public comment after each topic. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Godeke adjourned the meeting at 9:23 PM. Page 1City of Fort Bragg Printed on 8/12/2025

June 26, 2025Special City Council Meeting Minutes _______________________________ JASON GODEKE, MAYOR _______________________________ Diana Paoli, City Clerk IMAGED (___________) Page 2City of Fort Bragg Printed on 8/12/2025

Special City Council City of Fort Bragg Meeting Agenda 416 N Franklin Street Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Phone: (707) 961-2823 Fax: (707) 961-2802 THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL MEETS CONCURRENTLY AS THE FORT BRAGG MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE FORT BRAGG REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY Cotton Auditorium, 500 N. Harold Street5:30 PMThursday, June 26, 2025 MILL SITE WORKSHOP - IN PERSON - LIVE STREAM ON CITY WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Councilmembers are reminded that pursuant to the Council policy regarding use of electronic devices during public meetings adopted on November 28, 2022, all cell phones are to be turned off and there shall be no electronic communications during the meeting. All e-communications such as texts or emails from members of the public received during a meeting are to be forwarded to the City Clerk after the meeting is adjourned. 1. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS Page 1City of Fort Bragg Printed on 6/30/2025

June 26, 2025Special City Council Meeting Agenda Engaging the Community in Shaping the Direction and Content of the Mill Site Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Through a Collaborative, Transparent Process Focused on Land Use Planning 25-2661A. Staff Report Workshop Agenda Attachment 1- MOU- Land Use Context and Approach Attachment 2 - Mill Site Entitlement Process Attachment 3 - Illustrative Plan Maps Cover Sheet Illustrative Plan Update Land Use Plan Update Open Space Nework Update Attachment 4 - Conformance with Coastal Act Priorities and City's LCP Final 6-18-2025 Attachment 5 - Rail-Related Land Use Regulations Attachment 6 - Mill Site Development Strategy Report Attachment 7 - Press Release Attachment 8 - RESO 4932-2025 Mill Site Phase 2 Development Public Comment Public Meeting Powerpoint 6-26-2025 Attachments: ADJOURNMENT The adjournment time for all Council meetings is no later than 10:00 p.m. If the Council is still in session at 10:00 p.m., the Council may continue the meeting upon majority vote. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )ss. COUNTY OF MENDOCINO ) I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am employed by the City of Fort Bragg and that I caused this agenda to be posted in the City Hall notice case on June 20, 2025. _______________________________________________ Diana Paoli City Clerk NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: DISTRIBUTION OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOLLOWING AGENDA PACKET DISTRIBUTION: • Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council/District/Agency after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection upon making reasonable arrangements with the City Clerk for viewing same during normal business hours. • Such documents are also available on the City of Fort Bragg’s website at https://city.fortbragg.com subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting. Page 2City of Fort Bragg Printed on 6/30/2025

June 26, 2025Special City Council Meeting Agenda ADA NOTICE AND HEARING IMPAIRED PROVISIONS: It is the policy of the City of Fort Bragg to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. If you need assistance to ensure your full participation, please contact the City Clerk at (707) 961-2823. Notification 48 hours in advance of any need for assistance will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. This notice is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (28 CFR, 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II). Page 3City of Fort Bragg Printed on 6/30/2025