Public Safety Committee

416 N Franklin Street Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Phone: (707) 961-2823 Fax: (707) 961-2802 City of Fort Bragg Meeting Minutes Public Safety Committee 3:00 PM Town Hall, 363 N. Main StreetWednesday, October 22, 2025 AMENDED SPECIAL MEETING MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Chair Peters called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM. ROLL CALL Staff Present: Interim Chief Eric Swift, Commander Jonathan McLaughlin, Administrative Assistant Stephanie Remington. Presents are Chair Lindy Peters and Councilmember Scott Hockett. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1A. 25-451 Approve Minutes of the Public Safety Committee Meeting February 19, 2025 PSCM 2025-02-19.pdfAttachments: Chair Peters motions, Councilmember Hockett seconds the motion. Minutes are approved as presented. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Public Comments made by: Megan Michelle Roberts Jenny Shattuck Bernadette Rafanan Judy Valadao 3. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS 3A. 25-450 Discussion Regarding Dispatch Services for the Fort Bragg Police Department City of Ukiah Dispatch- Contract.pdfAttachments: Chair Peters introduced talking points on Dispatch Contract Necessity. Discussion: Chief Swift discussed logistics and statistics of dispatch contract with Ukiah. Commander McLaughlin discussed cost/operational benefits of outsourcing to Ukiah. Discussion continued about dispatch training given to Fort Bragg dispatchers and reports of distress called going unassigned by dispatch for Police response. A new, entry level program called R.I.M.S. should alleviate some of those concerns. Page 1City of Fort Bragg Printed on 12/9/2025

October 22, 2025Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes Public Comment: Elise Cox, Gabriel Maroney, Frank Hartzell, Jenny Shattuck, Chelsea, Judy Martin, and Jacob Patterson. 4. MATTERS FROM COMMITTEE / STAFF Chair Peters discussed the need for E-bike regulations on the coastal trails. Chief Swift addressed concerns from the public regarding AI flock software. Any AI software the department currently employs is specifically used for vehicle make and plate information when BOLOs are in effect. He reminds the public to apply for or recommend others apply for open positions at the Police department. Commander McLaughlin reported on upcoming events in the community. ADJOURNMENT Chair Peters adjourned the meeting at 4:00 PM. Page 2City of Fort Bragg Printed on 12/9/2025

Public Safety Committee City of Fort Bragg Meeting Agenda 416 N Franklin Street Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Phone: (707) 961-2823 Fax: (707) 961-2802 Town Hall, 363 N. Main Street3:00 PMWednesday, October 22, 2025 AMENDED SPECIAL MEETING MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Committee Members 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. ZOOM WEBINAR INVITATION This meeting is being presented in a hybrid format, both in person at Town Hall and via Zoom. When: Oct 22, 2025 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Special Public Safety Committee Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87836509016 Or join by telephone: +1 507 473 4847 US (*6 mute/unmute; *9 raise hand) +1 564 217 2000 US (*6 mute/unmute; *9 raise hand) Webinar ID: 878 3650 9016 To speak during public comment portions of the agenda via zoom, please join the meeting and use the raise hand feature when the Chair or Acting Chair calls for public comment on the item you wish to address. Written public comments may be submitted to Administrative Assistant at SRemington@fortbraggca.gov. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the Public Safety Committee Meeting February 19, 202525-4511A. PSCM 2025-02-19.pdfAttachments: 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 3. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS Page 1City of Fort Bragg Printed on 10/21/2025

October 22, 2025Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda Discussion Regarding Dispatch Services for the Fort Bragg Police Department25-4503A. City of Ukiah Dispatch- Contract.pdfAttachments: 4. MATTERS FROM COMMITTEE / STAFF ADJOURNMENT 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 October 17, 2025. _______________________________________________ Laura Godinez, Administrative Assistant 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 in the lobby of City Hall at 416 N. Franklin Street during normal business hours. • Such documents are also available on the City of Fort Bragg’s website at http://city.fortbragg.com subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting 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 2City of Fort Bragg Printed on 10/21/2025