City Manager Round Up -September & October by CityofFortBragg

City Manager Roundup

One of my top priorities is keeping our community informed and engaged. The City Manager’s Update is a monthly digital newsletter designed to keep you connected with what’s happening in Fort Bragg. Each edition includes timely updates on City news, programs, projects, and upcoming events — all in one place. I hope you find this newsletter useful and informative as we continue working together to build a stronger, more vibrant community.

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OURCOREVALUES OURMISSION OURVISION

FortBraggisasmalltownnestledbetweenthecoastandtheredwoodswithastrongsenseof communitythatseekstopreserveitsenvironmentwhileprovidingresilientpublicfacilitiesand infrastructureandsupportingasafeandvibranteconomic,multi-cultural,andrecreational experienceforbothlocalsandvisitorsalike

ACaliforniacoastaldestinationwithrichnaturalresourcesandruggedbeauty,istransformingour futurebyweavingtogetherourpeople,ecosystems,andeconomytocreatecommunity prosperity.Wearemakingourmarkinthe21stCenturybycreatingclimate-readywaterand energyindependence,housingandeconomicopportunities,accessiblehealthcare,community publicsafety,andeducationforall

INNOVATION SERVICE-ORIENTED

Drives our city forward, encouraging creative solutions and continuous improvement by embracing new ideas and technologies to enhance quality of life.

COLLABORATION

Nourish civic pride and celebrates the diversity of our city and the meaningful municipal services that our residents and businesses rely on.

Responsive to the public and to each other to demonstrate our genuine commitment to create a Fort Bragg that serves us today and readies us for a successful tomorrow.

FAIR & ETHICAL

Principles and practices, Fort Bragg promotes an inclusive community culture of unity and equality that openly invites everyone to enjoy our unique coastal enclave.

HONESTY & INTEGRITY

Emanate throughout our community to engender the trust, transparency, responsibility, and accountability that our citizens deserve.

CITY

PROCLAMATION: BANNEDBOOKSWEEK

DuringtheCityCouncilmeeting onSeptember22nd, CouncilmemberAlbin-Smith, onbehalfoftheFortBraggCity Council,officiallyproclaimed theweekofOctober5th throughOctober11thof2025 BannedBooksWeekShe highlightedthatreadingis amongourgreatestfreedoms, andurgedAmericansnotto takethisfreedomforgranted.

ValerieStump,arepresentative oftheFortBraggCityLibrary, sharedwhatBannedBooks Weekmeanstohernoting,"Just asthereispowerinthewords welistentofromthosewho governus,thereispowerinthe wordsweread,andpowerin thewordsweperpetuate".

CITY

PROCLAMATION:60THANNIVERSARYOF

REYNOLDSANDWREN’SBOUTIQUE

AtarecentCityCouncil meeting,MayorJasonGodeke, onbehalfoftheFortBraggCity Council,officiallypresenteda proclamationhonoringthe60th AnniversaryofReynoldsand Wren’sBoutique.

Heacknowledgedthehighqualitygoodstheyhave providedthecommunityover thelastfewgenerationsand theimpacttheirbusinesshas hadonourlocaleconomy.

CITY

PROCLAMATION: HISPANICHERITAGEMONTH

DuringtheCityCouncil meetingonSeptember22nd, CouncilmemberLindyPeters, onbehalfoftheFortBragg CityCouncil,officially proclaimedSeptember15thOctober15th,2025asHispanic HeritageMonth.

Thisyearsthemeis"Collective Heritage:HonoringthePast, InspiringtheFuture".He highlightedthat34%ofFort Bragg'spopulationidentifyas Latino,andthattheLatino communityisadynamic, valuedpartofourCity.

Membersofthepublic wereencouragedtojoinin thecelebrationatFiesta Latina.

CITY

AtarecentCityCouncilmeeting,ThemonthofOctoberwas proclaimedNationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth.Itwas emphasizedthatpolicymakersandcommunitiesmustwork togethertotransformtheconditionsthatcausedomesticviolence andsupportsurvivor-centeredsolutions.

FortBraggisfortunatetohaveProjectSanctuary,alocal organizationdedicatedtoprovidingtraumainformed,supportive services,byofferinga24-hourhotlinetovictims/survivors, respondingtoemergencycalls,offeringsupport,andempowering thoseimpactedbydomesticviolencetocharttheirownjourneyfor healing. ProjectSanctuary'sservicesarefreeandconfidentialandavailable toadultsandyouth12+.

Youarenotalone.Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowisexperiencing domesticviolence,pleasecalltheir24/7crisisline:(707)-964-4357

CITY

DuringtheCityCouncilmeetingonOctober14th,Councilmember TessAlbin-Smith,onbehalfoftheFortBraggCityCouncil,officially proclaimedOctober1-October31,2025,asBreastCancer AwarenessMonth.

BreastCancerAwarenessMonth,isatimetospreadawareness, rememberthosewehavelost,andpromotethehealthofour communitybytakingthenecessarystepstomonitoryourhealth.

Contactyourprimarycareprovidertodaytogetareferralforyour mammogram.

CITY

PROCLAMATION:HONORINGTHE70TH ANNIVERSARYOFPARENTS&FRIENDS

DuringtheCityCouncil meetingonOctober27th, CouncilmemberLindy Peters,onbehalfoftheFort BraggCityCouncil,reada proclamationhonoringthe 70thanniversaryofParents andFriends,Inc. Theirorganizationhas supportedourcommunity since1955throughtheir missionofempowering individualswith developmentaldisabilities toleadfulfilling, independentlives,and providingpersonalized supportandinclusive opportunitiesforgrowth andemployment.

CITY

PROCLAMATION:HONORINGTHE75TH ANNIVERSARYOFTHEROTARYCLUBOFFORT

BRAGG

AtarecentCityCouncil meeting,MayorJasonGodeke readaproclamationhonoring the75thanniversaryofThe RotaryClubofFortBragg. Theiroutstandingcontributions totheFortBraggcommunity, dedicationtotheidealof "ServiceAboveSelf,"and positiveimpactonthelivesof countlesscitizensthroughits serviceprojects,youth programs,andinternational initiatives,wereemphasized. TheCityofFortBraggthanks themfortheincrediblesupport theyprovideourcommunity everyday.

CITY

PROCLAMATION: RECOGNIZINGNOVEMBER 11THASVETERAN'SAPPRECIATIONDAY

OnthisVeteransDay,theCityofFort Braggextendsourdeepest gratitudetoallwhohavewornthe uniform—andtothefamilieswho standbehindthem.Yourcourage, service,andsacrificesafeguardthe freedomsweenjoyandthe communitywelove.

TheCityofFortBragghonorsthe selflessserviceofthebravemen andwomenwhohaveservedinthe UnitedStatesArmedForces, recognizingthattheircommitment andsacrifice,oftenatgreat personalcost,havesafeguarded thefreedomsandpeaceenjoyed byallAmericans.

Weofferspecialrecognitiontothe VeteransservingrighthereatCity Hallandacrossourorganization: FromallofusattheCity—thankyou foryourservice.

CITY

PROCLAMATION: RECOGNIZINGOCTOBER14TH ASINDIGENOUSPERSON’SDAYANDNOVEMBER

ASNATIVEAMERICANHERITAGEMONTH

DuringrecentCityCouncilmeetings,October14thwasrecognized asIndigenousPerson'sdayandthemothofNovemberwas proclaimed NativeAmericanHeritageMonth.

TheCityofFortBraggacknowledgesthatthelandonwhichwe standtodayistheuncededtraditionalterritoryofthelocal IndigenousPeoplepastandpresent.Werecognizethesovereignty ofthePomoPeople,whoaretheoriginalstewardsofthisland.

Whilewecelebratelocalindigenouscultureandheritage,wedoso knowingthatAmericahasnotalwaysdeliveredonitspromiseof equaldignityandrespectforNativeAmericans;forcenturies, brokentreaties,dispossessionofancestrallands,andpoliciesof assimilationandterminationsoughttodecimateNative populationsandtheirwaysoflife.

TheCityofFortBraggrecognizesanddeeplyvaluesthevast contributionsmadebyIndigenousPeoplestoourcommunity,both historicandcontemporary,intheareasofscience,philosophy,arts andculturewhichhavehelpedtheUnitedStates,Stateof California,CountyofMendocinoandtheCityofFortBragggrow andthrive.

CITYCOUNCILCORNER SEPTEMBER2025

OnSeptember8th,2025,CityCouncilAdoptedbyTitleOnlyandWaiveFurtherReadingof Ordinance1018-2025AddingChapter5.06totheFortBraggMunicipalCodetoEstablish EntertainmentZones.

OnSeptember8th,2025,CityCouncil AdoptedaResolutionApprovingtheContractwith AmericanChillerService,Inc,AuthorizingCityManagertoExecuteContract(AmountNotto Exceed$118,907.00);andFindingtheProjectExemptfromCEQAunder14CCR15301(d).

OnSeptember22nd,2025,CityCouncilAdoptedaResolutionoftheCityofFortBragg ApprovingtheEmploymentAgreementwithEricSwifttoServeasInterimChiefofPolice andAuthorizingCityManagertoExecuteAgreement.

OnSeptember22nd,2025,CityCouncilAdoptedaResolutionoftheCityofFortBragg EstablishinganEntertainmentZoneforCity-ApprovedEvents.

OnSeptember22nd,2025,CityCouncilReceivedReport,ConductPublicHearing,and ConsiderApprovalofResolutionoftheCityCounciloftheCityofFortBraggandthe MunicipalImprovementDistrictAuthorizingRequesttoConnectOut-of-DistrictProperty Locatedat31250CedarStreettoCitySewer.

OnSeptember22nd,2025,CityCouncilReceivedReportandAdoptedaResolution AuthorizingApplicationtotheState'sProhousingDesignationProgramandCommittingto AdvanceHousingSolutionsforourCommunity.

OnSeptember22nd,2025,CityCouncilReceived&AdoptedaResolutionApproving ProfessionalServicesAgreementsAmendment1withSchaaf&WheelertoProvide100% DesignPlansandSpecificationsforseven(7)TrashCaptureDevices,ProjectPWP-00119, ApprovingBudgetAmendment2025/26-6andAuthorizingCityManagertoExecute Contract(AmountNottoExceed$205,727.00);CEQAExemption15301(c).

CITYCOUNCILCORNER OCTOBER2025

OnOctober14th,2025,CityCouncilAdoptedaResolutionapprovingtheMunicipal ImprovementDistrictApprovingaContractChangeOrderwithBestRoofingforthe WastewaterRoofRepairProjectandAuthorizingCityManagertoExecuteContract (AmountNotToExceed$30,322);CEQAExemption15301.

OnOctober14th,2025,CityCouncilApprovedtheScopeofWorkforaRequestforProposals forPreliminaryEngineeringServicesfortheWillowStreetPedestrianImprovementsProject.

OnOctober14th,2025,CityCouncil AdoptedaResolutionAmendingthePayRateforPublic WorksDirectortoIncorporatetheRetroactiveMarch15,2025,Cost-of-LivingAdjustment intotheMarch24,2025,MasterSalaryRateCompensationPlan,andConfirmingthePay RatesandRangesforAllCityofFortBraggEstablishedClassifications.

OnOctober14th,2025,CityCouncilAdoptedaResolutionAmendingtheJuly1,2025,Master SalaryRateCompensationPlanAddingandRevisingandConfirmingthePayRatesand RangesforAllCityofFortBraggEstablishedClassifications

OnOctober14th,2025,CityCouncilAdoptedGuidelinesfortheCommunityDevelopment BlockGrant(CDBG)UtilityBillAssistanceProgram(UBAP).

OnOctober27th,2025,CityCouncilAdoptedaResolutionApprovingParcelMapforMinor Subdivision1-24(DIV1-24);ShannonUnderhillandLindaJoStern(Owner/Applicant);Minor Subdivisionofa0.27AcreParcelIntoTwoParcelsof6,000EachasShownontheParcel Map;CEQAExemption15315.

OnOctober27th,2025,CityCouncilAdoptedaResolutionAmendingthePayRatesand RangesForAllofCityofFortBraggEstablishedClassificationsEffectiveJuly13,2025.

OnOctober27th,2025,CityCouncilAdoptedaResolutionAmendingthePayRatesand RangesForAllofCityofFortBraggEstablishedClassificationsEffectiveJuly1,2025.

OnOctober27th,2025,CityCouncilAdoptedaResolutionEstablishingaWaterandSewer CapacityFeeDeferralProgramforEligibleSmallBusinessesConsistentwiththeCity’s StrategicPlan,BEAREconomicDevelopmentStrategies,andSB937.

CITY MANAGER

NEWBUSINESSSPOTLIGHT:TEETIME

TeaTimeisabrandnew businessin FortBragg,centeredaroundastateof theartgolfsimulator.Youcanplay thirty-fivefamousgolfcoursesfrom aroundtheworld,withrealgolfgear thatmakeitfeellikeafabulousday onthegreen,withoutsteppingout intothecoldweather.Itisalsothe idealplacetoimproveyourgame beforeyournextbiggame!TeeTime was startedbythelocalFortBragg Tholbergfamily,withmomand daughterAnnetteandLilytakingthe lead.Thisbusinesswasbornoutofa desiretobringfun,recreational activitiesbacktoFortBragg,tokeep localsandvisitorsentertained.

Theyaretailoringthebusinessto localneeds-includingasports equipmentconsignmentarea, wherethecleatsyourkidout-grew afterafewgames,oryourextra pickleballsetcanfindtheperfect homewithanotherlocal.Theyalso havenewsportsgearavailableto shop.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

NEWHIRE-SAGESTATHAM

OnSeptember22,2025,theCityofFortBraggproudlywelcomedits newestteammember SageStatham ashetookhisOathofOffice. SagejoinstheorganizationastheCity’sfirstDirectorofBroadbandand DigitalInfrastructure! CityManagerIsaacWhippyhashiredSagetoassistinlaunchingFort Bragg’snewmunicipalbroadbandinitiative,acriticalsteptoward expandinghigh-speedinternetaccessandstrengtheningthe community’sdigitalinfrastructure.

WhilethisisSage’sfirsttimeworkingfortheCity,it’snothisfirst experiencewithMCN.HebeganasatechnicianwithMCNin1997and laterservedasitsManagerfornearlyadecade,bringingawealthof knowledgeandleadershiptothisnewrole. Wearesoexcitedtowelcomehimtotheteam!

OUTREACH EVENT

OnOctober23rd,studentsandcommunitymembersfromhigh schoolsattendedaneventfeaturinglocalemployers,careerand transferpathwayinstructors,andstudentservices.City representatives-includingHumanResourcesManagerJuli Mortensen,InterimPoliceChiefEricSwift,andCommanderJonathan McLaughlin-wereonhandtoeducateattendeesonthediverseroles withinlocalgovernmentandtoinspirerecruitmentforfuturetalent.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

THEENTERTAINMENTZONELAUNCHPARTY

ntertainmentZone

DuringtheEZLaunchParty,localsandtouristsalikeenjoyed livemusicandlaterdancedthenightawaywithaliveDJ. ChildrenrolledoverfromSkateNightbyMCRPDandshowed offtheirtricks,enjoyedgettingtheirfacespainted,and dancingaroundwiththeirglowsticks.

BetweenPingPong,CornholeandJenga,thegamesnever stopped!

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONSABOUTTHE ENTERTAINMENTZONE:

WhatistheEntertainmentZone?Itisasetofrulesthatcanbeenactedforaspecific timeand event,whenanorganizerappliesatCityHall,toallowAlcoholicbeverages purchasedfromparticipatinglocationswithinanapprovedareatobetakenwithyou to-go. You can then walk around with your drink while enjoying the downtown area andthatevent.

Whenitisactivatedforaneventtherewillbeclearsignageateveryboundaryofthe EntertainmentZone,notifyingyoutodiscardyourbeveragebeforeexiting.

Willastreetalwaysbeclosedtotrafficwhentheentertainmentzoneisactivated? No, that was unique to the launch party, and always requires completion of a permittingprocess.

HowdoIactivatetheEntertainmentZoneformyEvent?You can apply to activate the Entertainment Zone for your Event at City Hall, and we will walk you through the responsibilitiesthatentails.

CanIbringalcoholfromhome?No.AllalcoholconsumedintheEntertainmentZone mustbepurchasedwithintheEntertainmentZoneatparticipatinglocations.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

OFFICE HOURS

EVERY TUESDAY 11AM - 1PM CITY HALL, 416 N FRANKLIN ST

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT:

PERMITTING BOOST OR CDBG LOANS GRANTS

SPECIAL EVENTS SOMETHING ELSE?

EMAIL: ED@FORTBRAGGCA.GOV TO SCHEDULE TIME!

WINTERIZEYOURCONSTRUCTIONSITES

Therainyseasonarrivedearlythisyear,andtheCityofFortBraggreminds allactiveconstructionpermitholderstotakestepsnowtoprotecttheir sitesfromerosionandstormwaterpollution.Stabilizingyoursiteisn’tjust goodpractice it’srequiredunderbothourmunicipalcodeandMS4

WINTERIZEYOURCONSTRUCTIONSITES

CONTINUED

Whatdoeswinterizingmean?

Itmeansmakingsureyoursitecan withstandwetweatherwithoutsending sediment,debris,orpollutantsintothe stormdrainsystem.Thatstartswith stabilizingbaresoilusingstraw,mulch, orvegetation.Stockpilesofmaterials shouldberemovedorsecurelytarped atleast48hoursbeforeanyforecasted rain.Unusedmaterials,recyclables,and wasteshouldbeclearedoutearlyto avoidrunoffrisks.Stormdrain protectionmatters.Checkthatyour inletprotections,siltfences,wattles, andotherBMPs(BestManagement Practices)areinplaceandfunctioning.

TheBMPgraphicincludedwiththisarticle highlights10protectivemeasuresthat everysiteshouldconsider—whetheryou're buildingabackyarddeckormanaginga multi-phasedevelopment. Needmoretimetograde?Ifyourproject requiresgradingworkintothewinter months,youmustrequestanextension fromthePublicWorksDepartment.Submit yourrequesttoCityHallassoonas possibletoavoiddelays. Citystaffwillbeconductinginspectionsof openconstructionsitesthroughoutthe seasontoensurecompliance.Annual reminderlettersarebeingsenttoall activepermitholdersnextweek. Let’sworktogethertokeepFortBragg’s waterwayscleanandourneighborhoods safe.Thankyoufordoingyourpart.

THETOWNHALLRETROFITANDBATHROOM REMODELPROJECT

TheTownHallRetrofitandBathroomRemodelProjectwascompletedasof November3,2025.ThisprojectcommencedinMay2025withthegoalof restoringTownHallandourpublicrestrooms,providinganessentialservice toboththelocalcommunityandvisitors.Throughthisprojectthewindows werereplaced,restroomswereupgraded,exteriordetailswererestored andthewholebuildingwasrepainted.Thisprojectwaslongoverdueand vitaltoensurewecancontinuetoprovidenecessaryservicestothe community.

Directional

Boring & Conduit

Installation Boringcrews willBuild-Out theconduit networkand installservice boxes.

Thisgraphicillustratesabroad overviewofphasingforthe MunicipalBroadbandProject.

Fiber Installation & Splicing Fiberoptic cablewillbe pulled throughthe conduitto splice togetherthe backbone infrastructure

Customer Onboarding Customers canrequest service,and aservice dropwillbe installed direct-tohome.

Restoration Restoration ofstreets and sidewalks thatwere impactedby theproject buildout.

PLANNING

COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT: 4LEAFPILOTPROGRAM

TheCitycontractswithMendocinoCountyforbuildingservices.The4Leaf PilotProgramoffersanotheroptionforcertainprojects.

EligibleProjectTypesfor4Leaf:

✅ AccessoryDwellingUnits(ADUs)

✅ SolarInstallations

✅ CommercialRemodels

✅ NewResidentialConstructionunder5,000sq.ft.

Note:Projectsthatrequirealanduseentitlement(e.g.,UsePermit,Design Review)arenoteligibleforthe4LeafPilotprogram.

EligibilityChecklist

Pleasecompletetoseeifyourprojectqualifies:

IsyourprojectanAccessoryDwellingUnit(ADU)?

☐ Yes → ✅ Eligible

☐ No → Proceedtonextquestion

Doestheapplicationrequirealanduseentitlement?

☐ Yes → ❌ NotEligible

☐ No → Proceedtonextquestion

Isyourprojectacommercialremodel?

☐ Yes → ✅ Eligible

☐ No → Proceedtonextquestion

Isyourprojectanewresidentialconstructionunder5,000sq.ft.?

☐ Yes → ✅ Eligible

☐ No → Proceedtonextquestion

Isyourprojectasolarinstallation(requiringpermitstreamlining)?

☐ Yes → ✅ Eligible

☐ No → ❌ NotEligible

PLANNING

4LeafPermitProcess

ProjectIntake

CommunityDevelopmentDepartment(CDD)offers4LEAFforplanreview

Applicantrequests4LEAFviaCDDemail

4LEAFsendsquote+agreement(2–5days)

Applicantsigns&returnstheagreement

4LEAFuploadsmaterials,awaitsCDDrouting

ApplicantCC’dwhenCDDroutesprojectto4LEAFviaemailwithrouting form,approvals,andattachments

Applicantcommunicatesdirectlywith4LEAF

4LEAFsendscorrectionletterstotheapplicant

CorrectionletterslinktoCity-relevantresources

4LEAFsendsapprovallettertoapplicant,includingrequired inspections,timing,andcontactinfo

4LEAFissuespermitcardwithapprovalsignaturesandinspection checklist

Approvalletterlistsinspectiontypes,timing,andcontactinfo

4LEAFrequeststheconstructionschedulefromtheapplicant

Applicantschedulesinspectionsdirectlywith4LEAF

4LEAFkeepstemplatedinspectionreportsforeachinspection

Applicantcontacts4LEAFtofinalizethepermitafter allinspections

4LEAFfinalspermitifallinspectionspass

4LEAFprovidesCDDwithafinalinspectionpacket,includingreports andthefinalizedpermitcard.

PLANNING

GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK THE CITY’S

ProhousingApplication

https://www.fortbraggca.gov/departments/community dev elopment/housing resources/pro-housing efforts.php

Please feel free to review our short Pro-Housing application and provide your comments back to us at CDD@fortbraggca.gov

Increasingthehousing supplyisakeypriorityfor theCityCouncil,as outlinedinthe2024-2028 StrategicPlan,which includesthegoalof adding200+housingunits by2026. TheCityofFortBraggis applyingfortheprohousingdesignationfrom thestate.

ThePro-Housingprogram rewardscitiesthatadopt zoningandlanduse regulationsthatmake housingdevelopment easier,cheaper,and faster.

FortBragghasadopteda setofprovenprogramsto maketheCityofFort Braggmorehousingfriendly,including: reducingparking, simplifyingdesignreview, providingexpedited permitting,providingpreapprovedADUplans,and muchmore.

PLANNING

YouDOneedabuildingpermitif: Theshedislargerthan120squarefeet. Ithaselectrical,plumbing,heating,and coolingconnections. Itisattachedtoanotherstructure(likeyour houseorgarage). Itisinstalledonapermanentfoundation(e.g., concreteslaborpiers). Youplantouseitasaworkspace,studio,or livingarea.

Ifyou'reinthe CoastalZoneyou mayalsoneeda Coastal Development Permit cdd@fortbraggca.gov ¿Estásinstalandouncobertizo?

Necesitaunpermisodeconstrucciónsi: Elcobertizotienemásde11metroscuadrados. Tieneconexioneseléctricas,deplomeríaode climatización. Estáconectadoaotraestructura(comosucasao garaje).

Estáinstaladosobreunabasepermanente(por ejemplo,unalosadehormigónopilares). Planeausarlocomoespaciodetrabajo,estudioo saladeestar.

Siseencuentraen lazonacostera,es posiblequetambién necesiteunpermiso dedesarrollo costero.

cdd@fortbraggca.gov

PLANNING

CITY OF FORT BRAGG

Community Development Department (707) 961-2823

cdd@fortbraggca.gov

The City of Fort Bragg is pleased to partner with 4LEAF Inc and the County’s Planning and Building Services to expand building review options These partnerships will help make the review process faster, simpler, and more flexible—so you can move your project forward with confidence We’re making it easier to build in Fort Bragg!

CITY REVIEW

The Community Development Department (CDD) begins the plan review and strives for a twoweek turnaround After the plan check is complete, CDD routes the application to the Public Works Department (PW) for the engineering review PW also strives for a two-week turnaround Once both reviews have been done, the applicant receives a fee sheet covering the City’s review costs Then the City will route for the building review

BUILDING REVIEW

Mendocino County Planning and Building Services (PBS) is a trusted resource and has acted as the City’s Building Department for decades They have a local office and a communicative administrative staff. They have recently shifted towards digital submittals, which establishes easy continuity between the City, the County, and the Applicant. As the County processes permits both within and without the City limits, the review turnaround can vary. Please contact PBS directly at (707) 964-5379 to find out current review timelines. 4Leaf Inc. is a multi-disciplined private consulting firm whose Building Division has professionals with decades of professional experience. They have a regional office in Santa Rosa. CDD and 4Leaf have worked diligently to ensure internal administrative processes are streamlined in order to allow for expedited review processes. For applications that are complete with no needed corrections, 4Leaf has a two-week review timeline. If corrections are required, then corrected submittals will be reviewed within two weeks of receipt. An expedited review option is available at 1 5 times the standard plan review fee, with a return time of 7 days from receipt of plans by the City

SELECT YOUR REVIEW AGENCY

Mendocino County Planning and Building Services

POLICE CHIEF CERVENKA’S RETIREMENT

ChiefCervenkajoinedtheFortBraggPoliceDepartmentin2022withaclearvisionto modernizetheagency,strengthencommunitytrust,andinvestintheprofessionalgrowth ofourofficers.Injustthreeyears,hehelpedtransformourdepartment modernizingthe patrolfleet,improvingtrainingandpolicies,supportingemployeewellness,andcreating theSocialServicesUnitthathasbecomeamodelforotheragencies.

Hisleadershiphasmadealastingdifference,notjustwithinthedepartment,but throughouttheentirecommunityofFortBragg.

After32yearsinuniform,25ofthoseinlawenforcementandpriorserviceintheUnited StatesAirForce,ChiefCervenkaisofficiallyhangingupthebadge.Wearegratefulforhis yearsofdedicationandproudofthelegacyheleavesbehind.

WewishChiefCervenkatheverybestashebeginsthisnextchapteroflifehereinFort Braggwithhisfamily.Thankyou,Chief,foreverythingyouhavedoneforourcityand community.

PUBLIC

THE FORT BRAGG MODEL: COMMUNITY RESILIENCE

Communityresiliencereferstoacommunity’sabilitytopreparefor,withstand, respondto,andrecoverfromadisasterorotherimpactfulevent.It'sabout recognizingandharnessingthealreadyexistingpotentialwithinyour communitytohardenitagainstadversity.Foroursmallcoastalcommunity,it meansidentifyingthoseorganizationsthatarecriticaltoourtown’ssurvival andthatcanplayaroleinassistingbefore,during,orafterandisaster.

OverthelastyeartheCityofFortBragghasengagedinconversationswith manyoftheseorganizationsinordertoobtaindiversestakeholderfeedback andtolearnhowwecouldpartnertoincreasecommunityresilience.For example,wepartneredwiththeFortBraggUnifiedSchoolDistrictlastyearto provideemergencymanagementservicesinexchangeforfacilitiesthatcan beusedasanEmergencyOperationsCenterfortheCity.

Thesetypesofrelationshipsarethedefinitionofcommunityresilienceand helptorevealthesynergywhenweworktogether.

Ifyouwanttoknowmoreabouthowyourorganizationcanassistinbuilding communityresilienceorassistingwithdisasterpreparednesspleasereach outtoCaptainThomasO’Nealtoneal@fortbraggca.gov.

PUBLIC

SWEARINGIN:INTERIMCHIEFERICSWIFT

InterimPoliceChiefSwiftofficiallyjoinedtheFortBraggPoliceDepartmentatthe endofSeptemberbutwassworninonOctober1st.

Hebringswithhimextensiveleadershipexperience,aprovendedicationto publicsafety,andadeepcommitmenttofosteringstrongcommunity partnerships.Welookforwardtothefutureofourdepartmentunderhis guidanceandareconfidentinthepositiveimpacthisleadershipwillhaveon bothourofficersandthecommunityweserve.

Weareexcitedforthefutureofourdepartmentunderhisleadershipandlook forwardtothepositiveimpacthewillbringtoourofficersandourcommunity.

PleasejoinusingivingawarmFortBraggwelcometoourInterimChiefofPolice, EricSwift!

PUBLIC COMMUNITYACTIVITES

HighSchoolBBQ:

Atthehomecomingfootball gameofficersdonatedtheirtime toBBQfortheevent.Theuseof theBBQitselfwasdonatedbythe MendocinoCoastPoliceActivities League.

WalktoSchool:

Ahugethankyoutoallthe students,families,andFBUSD facultyforanotheramazingWalk& RidetoSchoolevent!

Yourcontinuedparticipation makesapositiveimpactonour communitybypromotinghealthy habits,reducingtraffic,andstarting eachschooldaywithenergyand connection.

Here’stoanothersuccessfulyearof walking,rolling,andridingtogether!

PUBLIC STAFFPROMOTION

SergeantJonathanMcLaughlinonhispromotiontoPatrolCommanderon September12,2025.CommanderMcLaughlinhasproudlyservedwiththeFort BraggPoliceDepartmentforover20years,dedicatinghiscareertoprotecting andservingourcommunity.

CommanderMcLaughlinbeganhiscareerwithTheFortBraggPolice DepartmentasaPoliceCadet,wherehelaidthefoundationforwhatwould becomealongandaccomplishedjourney.HewassworninasaCommunity ServiceOfficerin2006,promotedtoPatrolOfficerin2008,androsetotherankof Sergeantin2015.Now,in2025,weareproudtorecognizehisdedicationand leadershipasheassumestheroleofPatrolCommander. Throughouthiscareer,CommanderMcLaughlinhasbeenasteadyleader,a mentortofellowofficers,andaninfluentialpresencewithinFortBragg.Hetakes greatprideinhisserviceandhasconsistentlygoneaboveandbeyondto ensurethesafetyandwell-beingofourcommunity.

NEWHIREOFFICERLOGANJAMES

OnSeptember5th,OfficerJameswasofficiallysworninasamember oftheFortBraggPoliceDepartmentfollowinghissuccessful graduationfromtheButteCollegeLawEnforcementAcademy.When askedabouthismotivationtopursueacareerinlawenforcement, OfficerJamessharedthat,asthefirstinhisfamilytodoso,heis drivenbyastrongfoundationofmoralsandvaluesanda commitmenttoservinghiscommunity.

PUBLIC STAFFACHIEVEMENT

OnSeptember24,OfficerKeyonaMartinezsuccessfullycompletedher fieldtrainingprogramwiththeFortBraggPoliceDepartment.Priortothis role,sheservedasaCommunityServiceOfficer,whereshemadea meaningfulimpactandbuiltstrongconnectionswithinourcommunity. WeareproudtocongratulateOfficerMartinezonthisachievementand areexcitedtohavehercontinueservinginthisnewcapacity.Weare confidentshewillbeavaluableassettoourteamandthecommunity weserve.

PUBLIC STAFFACHIEVEMENT

OnSeptember10th,SergeantWeltersuccessfullygraduatedtheShermanBlock SupervisoryLeadershipInstitute(SBSLI)forSupervisors!

Theprimaryfocusofthiscourseistostimulatepersonalgrowth,leadership,and ethicaldecision-makinginCalifornialawenforcementfront-linesupervisors. Traininglikethisreflectsthedepartment’scommitmenttogrowth,excellence, andbuildingthenextgenerationofstrongleadersinlawenforcement.Sergeant Welter’sdedicationtocontinuedtrainingensuresourdepartmentisequipped withstrong,knowledgeableleaderswhoarepreparedtoguidetheirteams effectively.