CITY OF WILLIAMS
City Council Agenda
810 E Street/P.O. Box 310, Williams, CA 95987
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
OPEN SESSION
6:00 PM
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https://www.cityofwilliams.org/government/city_council/agenda_minutes/index.php#outer-211 A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is an opportunity for the public to speak to the Council on any item other than those listed for public hearing on this Agenda. Speakers are requested to use the podium in front of the Council and to begin by stating their name, whether they reside in Williams and the name of the organization they represent if any. The mayor may impose a time limit on any speaker depending on the number of people wanting to speak and time available for the rest of the agenda. In the event comments are related to an item scheduled on the agenda, speakers should wait to make their comments until that item is considered.
E. PROCLAMATION
1. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Proclamation Honoring Congressman Doug LaMala.
F. CONSENT
These items are routine in nature and will be approved by a single action unless an individual Council Member or member of the public requests an item be removed from the consent calendar for special consideration.
2. Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 21, 2026.
G. OLD BUSINESS
3. Receive Treasurers Investment Report and Monthly Register for December 2025.
4. Assign Council Members as Representatives to Various Boards and Committees.
H. NEW BUSINESS
5. Review and Accept the FY 2023-2024 audited financial statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. Staff also recommends that City Council accepts the annual reports for transaction and Use Taxes and Transient Occupancy Taxes as required per Municipal Code section 3.18.120.
6. Adopt Resolution 26-03, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams, authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit grant and loan application and related documents through the State Water Resources Control Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
7. Resolution 26-04, Recognizing "City Manager" and "City Administrator" as interchangeable titles for purposes of administration, signature authority, and official City business.
8. Approve amendment "Section 6.c. of the Joint Powers Agreement" to change the termination date of April 22, 2026, to April 22, 2031.
9. Authorize city staff to collaborate with Tri Countes Community Action Partnership for the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant.
10. Appoint Yvonne Kimball to the position of City Manager; review and authorize Mayor to sign employment agreement between the City and Yvonne Kimball.
I. REPORTS
1. City Attorney
2. Chief of Jackets at City Hall
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
1. Council Member Parsons
2. Council Member Belmontes Leyva
3. Council Member Dunlap
4. Council Member Sellers, Jr.
5. Council Member Troughton, Jr.
K. STAFF GENERAL REPORTS AND DISCUSSION
1. Acting City Manager
2. Police Chief
3. Fire Chief
4. City Planner
5. Finance Director
6. Parks & Recreation Director
L. ADJOURNMENT
I, Mariana Pineda, City Clerk for the City of Williams, declare that the foregoing Agenda for the February 18, 2028, Regular Meeting of the Williams City Council was posted on Friday February 13, 2026, at the office of the City of Williams, 810 E St., Williams, California, 95987 and was available for public review at that location.
Dated: February 13, 2026 Mariona Pineda
Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
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City Council ITEM: 1.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: Proclamation
SUBJECT: Proclamation Honoring Congressman Doug LaMalfa
BACKGROUND
Congressman Doug LaMalfa has faithfully served the people of Northern California with integrity, dedication, and a deep commitment to the values of rural and small-town communities.
Throughout his tenure in public office, he has represented the interests of agricultural producers, small businesses, veterans, first responders, and working families across the region.
During his time in office, Congressman LaMalfa has advocated for policies and initiatives that address the unique needs of rural communities, including water rights protections, wildfire recovery efforts, infrastructure improvements, forest management, and economic development.
DISCUSSION
Congressman LaMalfa has worked diligently to ensure that the voices of small and rural communities were heard at the federal level. His leadership supported transportation projects, water storage initiatives, rural broadband expansion, and disaster relief efforts that have directly benefited communities throughout Northern California, including the City of Williams.
His advocacy for farmers and ranchers, commitment to strengthening regional resilience, and dedication to preserving the heritage and prosperity of Northern California reflect a sincere commitment to public service.
The attached Proclamation formally recognizes and honors Congressman Doug LaMalfa for his legacy of leadership, service, and advocacy on behalf of the residents of Northern California.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION
If it pleases the Council, staff respectfully requests that the attached Proclamation honoring Congressman Doug LaMalfa be approved by the City Council.
Prepared and submitted by: Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
Attachment: Proclamation
PROCLAMATION
HONORING CONGRESSMAN DOUG LAMALFA
FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITIES OF NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, Congressman Doug LaMalfa faithfully served the people of Northern California with integrity, dedication, and a deep commitment to the values of rural and small-town communities; and
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure in public office, Congressman LaMalfa has been a consistent advocate for the agricultural community, small businesses, water rights, wildfire recovery efforts, infrastructure improvements, and economic development across Northern California; and WHEREAS, he worked diligently to ensure that the voices of small and rural communities were heard at the federal level, recognizing the unique challenges they face and championing policies that support local livelihoods and strengthen regional resilience; and WHEREAS, Congressman LaMalfa demonstrated steadfast support for farmers, ranchers, veterans, first responders, and working families, helping secure resources and federal assistance during times of crisis, including natural disasters and economic hardship; and WHEREAS, his leadership contributed to advancing transportation projects, water storage initiatives, forest management reforms, and rural broadband expansion, improving the quality of life for residents throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, Congressman LaMalfa's dedication to public service reflected a sincere commitment to preserving the heritage, independence, and prosperity of Northern California's small communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the City of Williams hereby honors the life of Congressman Doug LaMalfa for his legacy of service, leadership, and advocacy on behalf of the people of Northern California; and
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Proclamation is hereby adopted this 18th day of February 2026.
Mayor, Kate Dunlap Mayor Pro Tem, Maria Belmontes Leyva Council Member, Don Parsons Council Member, Alfred Seller, Jr.
Council Member John Troughton, Jr.
CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: February 18, 2026
City Council ITEM: 2.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: Consent
SUBJECT: Consent
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is Recommended that Council Approve the following:
• Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 21, 2026.
Submitted by: Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
Attachments: (1)
CITY OF WILLIAMS
City Council Minutes
810 E Street/P.O. Box 310, Williams, CA 95987
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026
OPEN SESSION
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Belmontes Leyva called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Council Members present, Don Parsons, Kate Dunlap, Maria Belmontes Leyva, Alfred Sellers, Jr., and John Troughton, Jr.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Belmontes Leyva invited everyone to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance.
HOLD ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM: Mayor Belmontes Leyva made a motion, nominating Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap for Mayor, seconded by Council Member Parsons.
Motion passed 4-1 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Council Members Belmontes Leyva, Dunlap, Parsons and Sellers, Jr.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Council Member Troughton, Jr.
ABSENT: None.
Newly appointed Mayor Dunlap made a motion, nominating Council Member Belmontes Leyva to serve as Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by Council Member Parsons. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Council Members Belmontes Leyva, Dunlap, Parsons and Sellers, Jr. and Troughton, Jr.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Dunlap reviewed the public comment procedures and noted that additional rules would apply during the later Proposition 218 public hearing, including the use of a certified translator, time limits, and Council's practice of not engaging with speakers during the hearing.
Caroline Vann, a Williams resident, addressed the Council regarding employee furloughs and asked whether Council Members had voted to reduce their own compensation.
Mayor Pro Tem Belmontes Leyva stated that she had voluntarily reduced her compensation and further stated that no other Council Members had volunteered to do so.
There being no further public comments, the Mayor closed the public comment period.
CONSENT
1. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 19.2025.
2. Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 10, 2025.
3. Approve the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of December 10, 2025.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Belmontes Leyva asked that the minutes be corrected to the November 19, 2025, meeting. Specifically, to identify Council members who made the motions on page 6, item 7 and to clarify on page 7 the motion was made by Council Member Dunlap and seconded by Council Member Parsons
ACTION: Council Member Parsons., made a motion to approve with the correction, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Council Members Belmontes Leyva, Dunlap, Parsons and Sellers, Jr. and Troughton, Jr.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
4. Continue and hold a public hearing pursuant to Proposition 218 for the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments.
• Receive information from the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk whether written protests were received by a majority of affected property owners or tenants. • Adopt Resolution No. 26-01, a Resolution of the City of Williams sewer and water service fees.
DISCUSSION: The public hearing was opened at 6:09 p.m. Mayor Dunlap outlined the public hearing procedures, including time limits, the use of a certified interpreter, and that Council would refrain from engaging in dialogue with speakers during the hearing.
Finance Director Greenbaum presented the continued public hearing regarding the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments pursuant to Proposition 218. He explained that the hearing was a continuation of the November 19, 2025, public hearing and was extended to provide additional public outreach and encourage further participation. He reviewed the legal noticing requirements, rate study methodology, and protest procedures, noting that notices were mailed to all affected parcels and that information was made available on the City's website.
He explained the proposed five-year phased rate increases and provided comparisons of current and future costs, including examples demonstrating the cost per gallon under current and proposed rates.
Staff stated that the rate adjustments were necessary due to insufficient revenues to fund ongoing 2 operations, rising regulatory compliance costs, and the need to ensure long-term financial stability and integrity of the City's water and sewer systems.
He reviewed the protest procedures and validation standards, including that one written protest was permitted per parcel, that minor errors were accepted if parcel ownership was identifiable, and that duplicate protests were not counted. Staff explained that a majority protest would require 828 valid protests, representing more than 50 percent of the affected parcels.
Members of the community expressed concerns regarding the affordability of current and proposed water and sewer rates. Several speakers stated that they had previously experienced unusually high utility bills and questioned whether residents would be reimbursed for overpayments after billing issues or property inspections were later resolved. Concerns were raised about the consistency of meter inspections and the impact of billing increases on household finances.
Residents also questioned why water and sewer rates in the City of Williams are higher than those in surrounding communities, including nearby cities that are larger or smaller in size. Speakers asked for clarification regarding how rates are determined and whether system size, infrastructure conditions, or operational practices contribute to cost differences. Additional concerns were expressed about billing increases occurring even when water usage was reportedly low.
Community members acknowledged the City's infrastructure needs but emphasized the importance of considering the financial realities faced by residents, particularly low-income households and farmworker families. Speakers urged Council to weigh basic household needs, such as access to potable water and sanitation, when considering rate increases.
Concerns were also raised regarding the overall magnitude of the proposed five-year rate increase and how it compares to wage growth experienced by residents, particularly those employed by public agencies. Questions were posed regarding long-term water supply sustainability, potential future costs related to drilling additional or deeper wells, and whether rate increases could continue beyond the current proposal.
Closed session was closed at 6:42pm
Mr. Greenbaum reported that 328 written protests had been received and tabulated. Staff stated that even if all protests were deemed valid, the total remained well below the 828-parcel majority protest threshold, and therefore Council was authorized to proceed with consideration of the proposed rate adjustments.
Council Members discussed the proposed rate adjustments and the financial condition of the City's water and sewer systems.
Council Member Parsons stated that while he did not support increases in taxes or rates, he believed the increases were necessary to avoid the risk of the State assuming control of the City's water system, which would result in significantly higher costs to residents.
Mayor Dunlap stated that she was familiar with water and sewer infrastructure conditions in surrounding communities and cited system failures in nearby jurisdictions. She emphasized that failure of the City's systems would impact residents first and foremost, not City officials or staff, and stated that maintaining local control was critical.
Mayor Pro Tem Belmontes-Leyva echoed the concerns raised by Council Member Parsons and Mayor Dunlap and stated that the City was not in a position to jeopardize its existing infrastructure by delaying necessary rate adjustments.
Council Member Sellers, Jr., stated that he did not support increases any more than the residents but expressed confidence in the process and the staff's analysis and recommendations.
Council Member Troughton stated that the City currently has several inactive wells and faces significant costs to rehabilitate its water system. He further stated that the wastewater treatment system has required major investment due to regulatory mandates and that failure to adopt the rate adjustments would result in significant hardship for the City's residents and future development.
ACTION: Council Member Troughton Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap, to Adopt Resolution No. 26-01, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams adopting an increase to the City of Williams sewer and water service fees. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Council Members Belmontes Leyva, Dunlap, Parsons and Sellers, Jr. and Troughton, Jr.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
OLD BUSINESS
5. Receive Treasurers Investment Report and Monthly Register for November 2025.
DISCUSSION: Finance Director gave the treasurers report for the month ending November 2025.
He continued to provide an economic and revenue update through the end of December 2025. Mr.
Greenbaum said there was no change from the previous meeting although there was slight economic growth with cooling consumer spending.
Finance Director also gave City Council an update on the Transient Occupancy Tax which have been updated to include actual receipts through the end of December 2025.
ACTION: No action needed at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Assign Council Members as Representatives to Various Boards and Committees.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Dunlap explained she would like Council Members to please email her with their requests on what committees they would like to be part of. She will review and assign accordingly.
ACTION: No action was needed at this time.
4 7. Accept the Williams New Well and Pipeline Replacement Project as complete and authorize City Manager to take any appropriate action necessary to close out the project with the contractor and the grantor.
DISCUSSION: Finance Director Greenbaum explained this item is for the acceptance of the new well and pipeline replacement project. I would like everybody to know that project was fully funded by grant money. The project was for $5,250,000, and the city was able to get secured that money.
It is staff's recommendation to accept the Williams new Well and Pipeline Replacement Project as complete and authorize the City Manager to take any appropriate action necessary to close out the project with the contractor and grantor.
Mayor Dunlap thanked Finance Director Greenbaum for presenting that and providing the summarization of some of the details regarding the Well 11 project.
Mayor Pro Tem Belmontes Leyva thanked all staff for their efforts in securing not only this grant but all that the City has been able to secure.
ACTION: Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to accept the Williams new Well and Pipeline Replacement Project as complete and authorize the City Manager to take any appropriate action necessary to close out the project with the contractor and grantor. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call:
AYES: Council Members Belmontes Leyva, Dunlap, Parsons and Sellers, Jr. and Troughton, Jr.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
8. Adopt Resolution 26-02, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams Confirming and Clarifying Signature Authority for the Williams New Well and Pipeline Replacement Project and Affirming Resolution No. 21-12.
DISCUSSION: Finance Director Greenbaum stated this resolution is needed so just to give you a little bit of background, we need signature authority. The City did recently change the name of the City Administrator title to City Manager. Chris is functioning as the current Acting City Manager and in order to have the final drawdowns and everything done we need this resolution authorizing him as the signer.
Staff's recommendation is to adopt Resolution 26-02.
ACTION: Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded Council Member Dunlap, to adopt Resolution 26-02, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams Confirming and Clarifying Signature Authority for the Williams New Well and Pipeline Replacement Project and Affirming Resolution No. 21-12.. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Council Members Parsons, Belmontes-Leyva, Dunlap, Sellers, Jr., Troughton, Jr.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None.
5 REPORTS
City Attorney- Mr. Andreas Booher had nothing additional to report.
Chief of the Jackets at City Hall- Lupita Rivera gave City Council and shared their experience at the Police Department earlier that afternoon. Jackets at City Hall were very thankful for the opportunity to tour and learn more about the Police Department.
Council Member Parsons- met with Congressman Thompson one Saturday afternoon and here in Williams. Today he met with Senator Megan Dolly, some of our office staff, and also with Senator Gallagher's office staff up in Glenn County at the Glenn County Veterans Stand-Down.
Council Members Parsons wanted to let the public know that the Fire Protection Authority has awarded the contract to Geno Construction, they will be constructing the new fire station over on the east side of town of Husted Road and Ella Street. Groundbreaking will probably take place February or first part of March. He stated that Fire Chief Gilbert is considering Ella Street to Bill Vann Way and dedication the new Fire Department to late Congressman Doug LaMalfa.
Council Member Belmontes Leyva - attended regular meetings. She thanked Police Chief Miller and Officer Vega for having her and the Jackets at City Hall.
Council Member Sellers, Jr.- attended regular meetings.
Council Member Troughton, Jr.- attended regular meetings.
Mayor Dunlap - attended regular meetings. She got to spend some time with Congressman Mike Thompson and said she was very grateful for that time. He talked about what is relevant to his district.
STAFF GENERAL REPORTS AND DISCUSSION:
Acting City Manager reported and updated City Council on Well 11 and the E Street Project. He stated that council will need to start discussions about finding a construction management to manage that project.
Police Chief Miller- gave City Council an update on the Police Department.
Fire Chief - was absent.
City Planner Ramsaur-gave an update on the Planning Department and the status on the Old Bowling Alley.
Finance Director- gave an update on the Finance Department.
Parks and Recreation Director- was absent.
Mayor Dunlap asked for any public comment before adjourning for a five-minute break.
Citizen Stephen Dieves asked if the City can make a proclamation or something to recognize the service that Congressman LaMalfa gave to our community.
6 Mayor Dunlap agreed with
With no public comment she adjourned the regular session meeting at 7:35pm to a five minute break and will convening to Closed Session at 7:40pm
CLOSED SESSION:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Gov. Code § 54957)
Title: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov't. Code Sec. 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Acting City Manager.
Employee Organizations: Miscellaneous Employees Association and Police Officers Association.
Mayor Dunlap reconvened the meeting to open session at 8:30 pm reporting that City Council gave staff direction on item I of the Closed Session agenda and voted to remove the 10% furlough.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Dunlap adjourned the meeting at 8:32pm
Kate Dulap, Mayor
Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
7 CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: February 18, 2026
City Council ITEM #: 3.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: Old Business
SUBJECT: Treasurer's Investment Report and Monthly Register - December 2025 BACKGROUND:
The attached report provides the most current information on the City's investments and the check egister report for December 2025
Fence insition Done deposits and investment descried earned mom aro City's Investment Policy.
Also included is a monthly update of the City's Sales Taxes and Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) projections which can have a material impact on the City's annual general fund revenues. The attached Fiscal Year 2026 analysis has been updated to include receipts received through the end of January 2026.
SALES TAX UPDATE:
Through the end of January 2026, the City has received five sales tax payments so far this year epresenting 42% of the annual sales taxes.
eprese provided by the state and ta not yet refiest actual sales act ey. or thier are advastinates are revised quarterly. Early estimates can fluctuate significantly due to the volatility of sales tax revenues and the continually changing economic environment. Based on the sales taxes received through January 2026, sales tax revenues are currently trending right on budget with projections trending only $2,460 higher than budget.
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXES UPDATE:
These revenues have been updated to include actual receipts through the end of January 2026. The current forecast is based on projections for each hotel adjusted for the varying number of payments received to date. TOT revenues are currently trending right on budget with projections only $3,516 higher than budget. This revenue source can fluctuate from month to month depending on travel activity and local lodging demand.
DISCUSSION:
The City invests its surplus funds in various financial institutions in accordance with the City's approved investment policy. The City's surplus funds are held in the Local Agency Investment Fund and California CLASS which are part of a Pooled Money Investment Accounts (PMIA) with other participating government agencies.
Based on current budget projections, the City's cash liquidity is sufficient to cover the expenditures anticipated for the next six months.
The attached report provides the most current information on the City's investments. The deposits and investments described in the attached report comply with the City's Investment Policy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that City Council accept the monthly Treasurer's Investment and Register Reports.
Prepared and submitted by: Rex Greenbaum, Finance Director Attachments): Treasurer's Monthly Cash Summary
Updated Sales Taxes and Transient Occupancy Taxes Projections Monthly Check Register Report
CITY OF WILLIAMS
SUMMARY OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS
As of December 31, 2025
CASH ACCOUNTS
US Bank - Business Checking $ 81,596
US Bank - General Checking (City Treasury) $ 1,396,249
Total Cash 1,477,846
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
Description Interest
-
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 4.03% $ 4,608,345
California CLASS Funds 3.88% 4,639,466
Total Investments 9,247,811
Cash & Investments $ 10.725,657
Soneral alcano intent of an it verging the General Fund was as folows:
General Fund Cash & Investment Balances $ 4,834,150
Less Storm Drain Deficit (Fund 273) (63,161)
Less Street Cash Deficit (Fund 290)* (1,421,990)
Less Morning Star Street Loan (Fund 290)* $ (422,464)
Total Deficits $ (1,907,615)
Net General Fund Balance $ 2,26,535
Remaining Pledged Funds for E Street Project (Total pledge of $2,000,000) 968,744 Adjusted General Fund Balance 1,957,791
* Total E Street Project Expenditures included in Deficit $ 1,031,2567 Morning Star Loan for Highway 99 Expense of $522,464.30 to be repaid as follows:
May 15, 2025 - Paid 100,000.00
May 15, 2026 100,000.00
May 15, 2027 $ 322,464.30
Yield Comparison CA CLASS Variance
December-24 4.64% 4.43% 0.20%
January-25 4.42% 4.37% 0.06%
February-25 4.33% 0.08%
March-25 4.31% 0.08%
April-25 4.28%| 0.11%
May-25 4.27% 0.08%
June-25 4.27% 0.07%
July-25 4.26% 0.08%
August-25 4.25% 0.07%
September-25 4.21% 0.06%
October-25 4.15% 0.04%
November-25 4.04% 4.10% -0.06%
December-25 3.88% 4.03% -0.15%
Average Monthly Rate 4.31% 4.25% 0.06%
The Deposits and investments described above comply with the adopted City of Williams Investment Policy.
Prepared and Submitted by: Rex J. Greenbaum, Finance Director U: Officer Council Communications/FY2026\Treasuer's Report FY2026VDecember 2025 Investment Detail for 2.18.26 Meeting.x/s]Projections Jan2026 CITY OF WILLIAMS Updated Projections
Sales Taxes and Transient Occupancy Taxes
Current Year Fiscal Year 2026
Priections Updated for receipts received through Janu rogezed Received Projected
FY2026 through FY2026 Surplus %
Budgeted January 2026 Revenues (Shortfall) Difference
Bradley Burns
Sales Taxes 1,598,567 611,834 1,662,179 63,612 4%
Add On Tax
Sales Taxes 949,662 331,400 888,510 (61,152) -6%
Total Sales
Taxes 2,548,229 943,234 2,550,689 2,460 0.1%
Transient
Occupanci
Taxes 465,945 243,022 469,461 3,516 0.8%
Totals 5,976
CITY OF WILLIAMS Check Register - Treasurer Rpt Page: 1 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 12/25 (12/31/2025) to 12125 (12/31/2025) Feb 03, 2026 11:55AM Report Criteria:
Print Sequence Detail
Journal Code. Journal code = "CDA"
Transaction. Amount >0
Check Check
Journal Payee or Description Date Number Amount
CDA ADVANCED DOCUMENT 12/04/2025 51562 232.26
CDA AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 12/04/2025 51564 656.09
CDA BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP 12/04/2025 51565 11,816.70
CDA BIDWELL H20 12/04/2025 51566 50.45
CDA CA DEPT OF JUSTICE 12/04/2025 51567 52.00
CDA CIVICPLUS LLC 12/04/2025 51568 945.00 City Clerk Ordinances Updates CDA CLOSE LUMBER 12/04/2025 51569 58.89
CDA COLUSA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 12/04/2025 51570 415.00 City permits CDA DEPT OF CONSERVATION 12/04/2025 51571 139.53
CDA HOBLIT MOTORS 12/04/2025 51573 585.20
CDA MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION 12/04/2025 51577 160.00 CDA MID VALLEY AUTO CARE 12/04/2025 51578 68.12
CDA PACE SUPPLY CORP. 12/04/2025 51580 107.60
CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12/04/2025 51581 20,495.65 CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 12/04/2025 51583 1,382.81
CDA SORENSON PEST CONTROL, INC. 12/04/2025 51586 505.00 CDA TEXAS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 12/04/2025 51589 363.50 CDA THE DOOR COMPANY 12/04/2025 51590 615.00 Planning Door CDA TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 12/04/2025 51591 100.00 CDA US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 12/04/2025 51592 3,073.06 CDA VERDANT COMMERCIAL CAPITAL 12/04/2025 51593 225.16
CDA VERIZON WIRELESS 12/04/2025 51594 502.56
CDA VESTIS GROUP INC 12/04/2025 51595 290.46
CDA VISION SERVICE PLAN (CA) 12/04/2025 51596 632.15
CDA COLUSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 12/10/2025 51598 62.00 CDA AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 12/18/2025 51605 390.10
CDA AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE 12/18/2025 51606 5,608.77 CDA AMERICAN FIDELITY FLEX ACCOUNT 12/18/2025 51607 2,483.28 CDA AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP 12/18/2025 51608 3,363.40 CDA BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES 12/18/2025 51609 6,926.50 Streets Eng. Services CDA BIDWELL H20 12/18/2025 51610 37.45
CDA CA DEPT OF JUSTICE 12/18/2025 51611 52.00
CDA CITY OF WILLIAMS 12/18/2025 51613 360.17
CDA CLOSE LUMBER 12/18/2025 51614 42.88
CDA COLUSA COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE 12/18/2025 51615 12.50 Citations CDA COLUSA COUNTY FARM SUPPLY, INC 12/18/2025 51616 25.00 CDA COMCAST BUSINESS 12/18/2025 51617 427.90
CDA CONCERN: EAP 12/18/2025 51618 7,247.00 Employee Assistance Pogram Yearfee CDA CRITICAL REACH INC 12/18/2025 51619 300.00
CDA LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 12/18/2025 51622 300.00 CDA MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION 12/18/2025 51623 320.00 CDA MESSENGER PUBLISHING GROUP 12/18/2025 51624 350.00
CDA MID VALLEY AUTO CARE 12/18/2025 51625 185.25
CDA MUNISERVICES 12/18/2025 51626 754.89
CDA PACE ENGINEERING, ING 12/18/2025 51627 1,511.50 As Needed Services CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12/18/2025 51629 94.50
CDA PRECISION BUSINESS ASSOC. INC 12/18/2025 51630 3,582.68 CDA RACE COMMUNICATIONS 12/18/2025 51631 1,844.10
CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 12/18/2025 51632 566.21
CDA TEXAS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 12/18/2025 51636 363.50 CDA T-MOBILE USA, INC. 12/18/2025 51637 200.00
CDA UNUM LIFE INS. COMPANY OF AMER 12/18/2025 51638 407.97 CDA VERIZON WIRELESS 12/18/2025 51639 837.27
CITY OF WILLIAMS Check Register - Treasurer Rpt Page: 2 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 12/25 (12/31/2025) to 12/25 (12/31/2025) Feb 03, 2026 11:55AM Check Check
Journal Payee or Description Date Number Amount
CDA VESTIS GROUP INC 12/18/2025 51640 226.82
CDA COLUSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 12/19/2025 51641 62.00 CDA PRECISION BUSINESS ASSOC. INC 12/19/2025 51643 2,897.50 CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 12/19/2025 51649 2,179.09
CDA BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES 12/29/2025 51650 789.00 CDA LDA PARTNERS DESIGNERS & ARCHITECTS 12/04/2025 51575 7.440.00 470 7 Street Phase 1-2 CDA TERRACON CONSULTANTS INC 12/04/2025 51588 9,820.00 470 7 Streel AH Evaluation CDA ADVANCED DOCUMENT 12/04/2025 51562 32.90
CDA ALPHA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES 12/04/2025 51563 290.00 CDA COLUSA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 12/04/2025 51570 741.00 CDA PACE SUPPLY CORP. 12/04/2025 51580 161.72
CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12/04/2025 51581 14,764.55 CDA SCP DISTRIBUTORS LLC 12/04/2025 51585 2,156.22 Water Depl Chemicals CDA SORENSON PEST CONTROL, INC. 12/04/2025 51586 90.00
CDA US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 12/04/2025 51592 3,416.59 CDA VERDANT COMMERCIAL CAPITAL 12/04/2025 51593 56.29
CDA VESTIS GROUP INC 12/04/2025 51595 98.01
CDA ALPHA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES 12/18/2025 51604 525.00 CDA AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 12/18/2025 51605 70.82
CDA CASELLE, INC. 12/18/2025 51612 1,282.00
CDA CLOSE LUMBER 12/18/2025 51614 118.69
CDA COLUSA COUNTY FARM SUPPLY, INC 12/18/2025 51616 9.31 CDA PACE ENGINEERING, INC 12/18/2025 51627 31,691.09
CDA PACE SUPPLY CORP. 12/18/2025 51628 146.43
CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12/18/2025 51629 3,934.08 CDA PRECISION BUSINESS ASSOC., INC 12/18/2025 51630 714.91 CDA RACE COMMUNICATIONS 12/18/2025 51631 307.35
CDA VERIZON WIRELESS 12/18/2025 51639 340.24
CDA VESTIS GROUP INC 12/18/2025 51640 32.67
CDA SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE 12/19/2025 51645 15,040.44 State Yearly Fees CDA SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE 12/19/2025 51646 881.00 State Yearly Fees CDA SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE 12/19/2025 51648 3,945.00 State Yearly Fees CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 12/19/2025 51649 353.02
CDA ADVANCED DOCUMENT 12/04/2025 51562 32.90
CDA ALPHA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES 12/04/2025 51563 737.00 CDA AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 12/04/2025 51564 425.81
CDA CLOSE LUMBER 12/04/2025 51569 70.48
CDA COLUSA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 12/04/2025 51570 497.00 CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12/04/2025 51581 126,891.34 CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 12/04/2025 51583 1,076.53
CDA ROBINSON ENTERPRISES, INC. 12/04/2025 51584 2,861.26 CDA SORENSON PEST CONTROL, INC. 12/04/2025 51586 70.00
CDA SPG SOLAR FACILITY XLLC 12/04/2025 51587 25,435.04 Solar from Aug/SeptiOctober CDA US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 12/04/2025 51592 3,917.72 CDA VERDANT COMMERCIAL CAPITAL 12/04/2025 51593 56.29
CDA VESTIS GROUP INC 12/04/2025 51595 100.41
CDA ALPHA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES 12/18/2025 51604 612.00 CDA AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 12/18/2025 51605 70.82
CDA COLUSA COUNTY FARM SUPPLY, INC 12/18/2025 51616 478.55 CDA DERODA INC 12/18/2025 51620 34.87
CDA KINNEY ELECTRIC, INC 12/18/2025 51621 5,202.52 Repairs WWTP CDA PACE ENGINEERING, INC 12/18/2025 51627 48,110.50 Waste Water Collection System impr.
CDA PRECISION BUSINESS ASSOC., INC 12/18/2025 51630 714.91 CDA RACE COMMUNICATIONS 12/18/2025 51631 307.35
CDA SOLENIS, LLC 12/18/2025 51633 5,237.30 WWTP LabsiTesting CDA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD 12/18/2025 51634 363,964.77 WWTP Contract 09860-550-0 CDA VERIZON WIRELESS 12/18/2025 51639 745.95
CDA VESTIS GROUP INC 12/18/2025 51640 33.47
CITY OF WILLIAMS Check Register - Treasurer Rpt Page: 3 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 12/25 (12/31/2025) to 12/25 (12/31/2025) Feb 03. 2026 11:55AM Check
Journal Payee or Description Date Amount
CDA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD, AO 12/18/2025
CDA SWRCB-DWOCP 12/19/2025
CDA SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE 12/29/2025
CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 12/19/2025
CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12/04/2025
CDA SORENSON PEST CONTROL, INC. 12/04/2025
CDA AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 12/18/2025
CDA CITY OF WILLIAMS 12/18/2025
CDA CLOSE LUMBER 12/04/2025
CDA DERODA INC 12/04/2025
CDA IMPACT LED SIGNS 12/04/2025
CDA M&K HARVESTING EQUIPMENT 12/04/2025
CDA MID VALLEY AUTO CARE 12/04/2025
CDA O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 12/04/2025
CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 12/04/2025
CDA PLATT 12/04/2025
CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 12/04/2025
CDA CASF INVESTORS A CA CORP 12/08/2025 E Street Project CDA COREY A REGNANI 12/08/2025 E Sireet Project
CDA JOHN J TROUGHTON JR 12/08/2025 E Streel Project
CDA RAFAEL & OLIVIA MADRIGAL 12/08/2025 E Sineat Project CDA RICHARD BOWEN 12/08/2025 E Streal Project
CDA BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES 12/18/2025
CDA CLOSE LUMBER 12/18/2025 6.48
CDA COLUSA COUNTY FARM SUPPLY, INC 12/18/2025 86.59
CDA DERODA INC 12/18/2025 11.30
CDA MID VALLEY AUTO CARE 12/19/2025 61.75
CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY. INC. 12/19/2025
CDA BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES 12/29/2025
Grand Totals: 884,590.49
CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: February 18, 2026
City Council ITEM: 4.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: Old Business
SUBJECT: REPRESENTATIVES TO COUNTY COMMISSIONS, CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEES AND CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS
BACKGROUND:
The City Cun annually reviews its representatives on the various County Commissions, Committees and Liaisons to community organizations. In its discretion, the City Council and/or the Mayor, as appropriate, may recommend and/or appoint different representatives and may dissolve and create new committees and liaisons.
DISCUSSION:
The attached list is separated into three categories: (a) County Commissions and Joint Powers Agencies, (2) City Council Committees and (3) City Council Liaisons. Members to the Colusa County Transportation and Transit Agency and LAFCO are made by the City Selection Committee (the mayors of the two incorporated cities in Colusa County). Members to the two Joint Powers Agencies (One-Stop and the Fire Protection Authority) are made by the City Council as a whole. Members to the City Council Committees are appointed by the Mayor (Resolution No. 06-29). The process to appoint liaisons to community organizations is undefined and the Council may make such appointments or delegate authority to the Mayor to make such appointments.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may make changes to the existing appointments or leave them unchanged. The appointees for their own Committees and Commissions have no fixed terms and serve at the pleasure of the City Council or the Mayor.
RECOMMENDATION: Review the list of appointments and make changes as desired.
Prepared by: Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
Submitted by: Chris Miller, Acting City Manager
Attachments (2): Commissions and Committees Worksheets
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND LIAISONS - 2026 Assignment Parsons Sellers Troughton Belmonte Dunlap Staff Date and Time Location Leyva
COUNTY COMMISSIONS AND JOINT POWERS AGENCIES
Colusa County Transit Agency and 4th Tues. @ 3:00 Board of Supervisor Primary Primary
Transportation Commission p.m. Chambers
Local Agency Formation 1st Thurs. @ 3:00 Board of Supervisor Primary
Commission of Colusa County p.m. Chambers
Colusa County One-Stop Meetings held
Primary
Partnership quarterly
Williams Fire Protection Authority Primary Alternate Primary 3rd Mon. @ 5:00 Williams Council p.m. Chambers
Colusa Groundwater Authority Quarterly on the Colusa Industrial Primary Alternate Properties, 100
4th Wednesday of
the month. Sunrise A 95932
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Finance Committee As needed Williams City Hall
Primary Primary
Personnel Committee As needed
Primary Primary
General Plan Update Committee As needed
Primary
Capital Improvement Committee As needed
Primary
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Williams Unified School District Primary 3rd Thurs. @ High School Library 7:00 p.m.
Williams Community Center 3rd Wed. @ 6:30 VFW Hall
Primary Alternate
p.m.
Sacramento Valley Museum Primary 1st Thurs. @ 4:00 Sacramento Valley p.m. Museum
Colusa Co. Regional Medical Center 3rd Wed. @ 7:00 Colusa Co. Regional Primary Medical Center
a.m.
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND LIAISONS - 2026 Assignment Parsons Sellers Troughton Belmonte Dunlap Staff Date and Time Location Leyva
Colusa Co. Board of Supervisors Primary Every other Board Chambers Tues. @ 8:00
a.m.
Airport Land Use Bi-Monthly @ Colusa Industrial
Staff 2:30 p.m. Properties
Solid Waste Task Force As needed Colusa Co. Dept. of
Staff Public Works
Air Pollution Control Board As needed (same County Hall of Staff day as BOS) 8:00 Records, Board
a.m. Chambers
Program Reuse - Community As needed
Development Block Grant Staff
CITY OF WILLIAMS BOARD ANS COMMITTEES
Planning Commission 4th Mon. @ 6:00 Council Chambers
Staff p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission First Thurs. @ Council Chambers Staff 8:00 p.m.
PARTNER AGENCIES
League of California Cities
State Legislation Representatives Staff
Central Valley Clean Water Staff
Association
Regional Water Resources Board Bi-Weekly, every Coastal Hearing other Wed. @, Room, Cal/EPA
10:00 a.m. Building, 1001 I St.,
Sacramento
Revised 02/13/2026
CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: February 18, 2026
City Council ITEM #: 5.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: New Business
SUBJECT FY2023 - 2024 Audit Report, Annual Reports on Transaction and Use Tax and Transient Occupancy Taxes
BACKGROUND:
The City of Williams had new auditors for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 as we were required to rotate to a new auditor. MUN CAs, has completed the FY 2023-2024 audit of the City of Williams.
The audit and the audited financial statements were completed effective October 28, 2025.
Included with this report is the presentation of the annual reports on Transaction and Uses taxes and the Transient Occupancy Taxes as required by the City of Williams Municipal Code section 3.18.120.
DISCUSSION:
Audit Opinion
Staff is pleased to report that the City of Williams received a "clean" unqualified audit report as detailed on pages 1-3 in the audit report for the year ended June 30, 2024. This is the sixteenth consecutive unqualified report the City of Williams has received since FY2009.
Financial Statements
The major financial highlights contained in the auditor's report are detailed on pages 4 - 12 in Management's Discussion and Analysis.
General Fund
For the year ending June 30, 2024, the City's unrestricted General Fund equity totaled $8,816,153. When netted off against the Street Fund deficit position of $1,651,454, the remaining equity totaled $7,164,699.
This equity represents a healthy 117.1% of budgeted general fund expenditures including transfers during the year. The net General Fund reserves increased slightly by 2.1% or $145,366 from the $7,019,333 from the previous year. The City's General Fund equity is detailed on page 15 of the report.
Findings and Recommendations / Report on Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, MUN CPAs reported three findings related to internal control and accounting procedures. This was the firm's first year serving as the City's independent auditors, and additional review procedures were performed as part of the transition. All three findings were reported as significant deficiencies. The auditors did not report any material weaknesses. None of the findings resulted in a material misstatement of the City's total revenues, total expenditures, fund balance or overall net position.
These findings, which are detailed on pages 76 - 78, are summarized below:
Finding 2024-001 - Loans Receivable:
The auditors identified a presentation issue related to the accounting treatment of long-term loans receivable. The City appropriately recorded interest revenue only on active loans that were making payments. However, under the modified accrual basis of accounting, interest associated with nonperforming or inactive loans must be recorded as a deferred inflow of resources. The required audit adjustment reclassified amounts between loan receivables and deferred inflows of resources to properly reflect unavailable interest in accordance with governmental accounting standards. The adjustment had no effect on total fund balance or overall net position.
Management concurs with the revised accounting treatment. The prior presentation reflected previous auditor direction. Moving forward, the City will ensure to account for deferred inflows when accounting for loans receivable.
Finding 2024-002 - Grant and Tax Receivable Accruals
The auditors identified a Water Enterprise grant receivable totaling $917,446 and a tax receivable totaling $47,810 that were not included as of year-end. Management concurs with the finding noting that the grant receivable of $917,446 was received more than 100 days after year end. These receivables should have been recorded as of year end and the City has implemented an additional year end review procedure to verity that all receivables and related revenues are accurately captured going forward.
Finding 2024-003 - Net Pension Liability Calculation
The auditors noted a classification issue related to the City's CaPERS unfunded accrued liability (UAL) payment. Regular monthly CaPERS contributions and correct employer allocation expenses were properly recorded. However, a portion of the UAL payment was classified within personnel expenses rather than pension expense. Management concurs with the finding and has implemented an additional annual reconciliation of CaPERS distributions to ensure all pension-related expenses are appropriately classified in future reporting periods.
TRANSACTION AND USE TAXES
Sales taxes are detailed on page 14 of the financial statements. When looking at Sales taxes, it is helpful to look at the changes over multiple years as detailed below:
%
$ Change Change $ Change % Change
FY2024 FY2023 FY2022 One Year One Two Years Two Years
from Year from from
FY2023 From FY2022 FY2022
FY2023
Sales $2,099,842
Taxes $1,829,516 $2,428,890 ($599,374) (24.7%) ($270,326) (12.9%) Sales taxes for the year ending June 30, 2024, decreased by $599,374 or 24.7% from FY2023. Looking at sales taxes over a two-year period we can see that sales taxes decreased by $270,326 or 12.9% fron :Y2022. Overall, the large decrease in sales taxes is attributed to a decline in spending from the previou two years which had been temporarily increased by spending which can be attributed to the pandemic stimulus. Sales taxes in Williams are very volatile and will fluctuate from year to year because a large portion of our sales taxes are derived from gasoline sales. Increases and decreases will fluctuate based on demand and fluctuating gas prices and changing consumer spending patterns.
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXES
Transient occupancy taxes for the year ending June 30, 2024, totaled $501,694, a decrease of $26,590 or 5% from the $528,284 received in FY2023. Looking back over a two-year period, we see that transient occupancy taxes have decreased by $119,722 or 19.3% from the $621,416 received in FY2022. The large FY2022 transient occupancy revenues can be attributed to a surge in travel due to pent up demand caused by the pandemic. As pandemic related restrictions eased, in FY2022 people tended to travel more as a release to being cooped up at home. In FY2023, this leveling off is due to normalizing travel patterns more consistent with pre-pandemic trends. In FY2024, an additional 5% decrease correlated with the lack of any remaining stimulus funds available for travel. The transient occupancy taxes are detailed on page 12 of the financial statements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that City Council reviews and accepts the FY 2023-2024 audited financial statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. Staff also recommends that City Council accepts the annual reports for transaction and Use Taxes and Transient Occupancy Taxes as required per Municipal Code section 3.18.120.
Prepared by: Rex Greenbaum, Finance Director
Attachments):
• Audited Financial Statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: February 18, 2026
City Council ITEM #: 6.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: New Business
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution 26-03, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams, authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit grant and loan applications and related documents through the State Water Resources Control Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
BACKGROUND
On March 21, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-13 authorizing the City Administrator to execute and submit financial assistance applications and related documents for funding through the State Water Resources Control Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for wastewater collection system improvements.
Since that time, the City has transitioned from the title of City Administrator to City Manager.
The Existing resolution references the former title and should be updated to reflect the current administrative structure.
DISCUSSION
Updating the resolution ensures consistency with the City's current administrative structure, clear authorization for the City Manager to execute applications and agreements, and compliance with the State Water Resources Control Board requirements for authorized representatives.
This amendment does not change the scope of the authority or project intent; it only updates the authorized position title.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact as this action is administrative only and does not create any new financial obligations.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution 26-03, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams, authorizing hruity Manage at cresured outri Board Clean later Slate Revolving and documents Prepared and Submitted by: Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
Attachment: (1) Resolution 26-03
RESOLUTION NO. 26-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WILLIAMS CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT GRANT AND
LOAN APPLICATIONS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS THROUGH THE STATE
WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2018, the City Council of the City of Williams adopted Resolution No. 18-13, authorizing the Administrator execute and submit grant and loan applications and related documents through the State Water Resources Control Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption of Resolution No. 18-13, the City Council of the City of Williams formally changed the executive title of City Administrator to City Manager, without altering the underlying authority of the position; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Miller is currently serving as the Acting City Manager of the City of Williams; and
WHEREAS, the City of Williams intends to apply for grants and loans through the State Water Resources Control Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the planning, design, and construction of wastewater system improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to designate an authorized representative to execute and submit all necessary applications, agreements, and related documents for such funding;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLIAMS AS FOLLOWS:
The City Manager (the "Authorized Representative") or designee is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file, for and on behalf of the City of Williams, applications for financial assistance from the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and construction of Wastewater Collection System Improvement Projects.
The City Manager, or his/her designee, is authorized to provide all assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including executing a financial assistance agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board and any amendments or changes thereto.
The City Manager, or his/her designee, is further authorized to represent the City of Williams in carrying out the City of Williams' responsibilities under any financing agreement, including certifying disbursement requests and ensuring compliance on behalf of the City of Williams with applicable state and federal laws.
CERTIFICATION
I do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Williams at their regular City Council Meeting held on February 18, 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Katherine Dunlap, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
CITY OF WILLIAMS
DATE: February 18, 2026
City Council ITEM #: 7.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: New Business
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION 26-04 RECOGNIZING "CITY MANAGER" AND "CITY ADMINISTRATOR" AS INTERCHANGEABLE TITLES FOR PURPOSES OF
ADMINISTRATION, SIGNATURE AUTHORITY, AND OFFICIAL CITY
BUSINESS
BACKGROUND:
The City Council has expressed interest in updating the title of the City's chief administrative officer from City Administrator to City Manager to better reflect the leadership role and responsibilities associated with the position. This change is consistent with titles used by a other city municipalities.
DISCUSSION:
The City currently has numerous official documents including grant agreements, resolutions, contracts and policy manuals that confer signature authority and administrative responsibilities specifically to the City Administrator. Changing the title outright would require amendments to the Municipal Code, Personnel Manual, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and numerous other City policies and procedures, which would be time consuming and could introduce inconsistencies across documents and legal instruments.
To maintain compliance with existing agreements while adopting the preferred title, staff recommends designating the position as "City Manager / City Administrator".
This dual-title approach:
• Preserves all existing authority and compliance requirements under the title "City Administrator".
• Allows the City to publicly use "City Manager" in hiring materials and communication to align with current professional standards.
• Avoids the need for costly and time intensive updates to codes, MOUs and manuals. • Provides immediate clarity for both internal operations and external agencies.
This approach is straightforward, efficient and fully compliant with existing legal and grant- related obligations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 26-04 RECOGNIZING "CITY MANAGER" AND "CITY ADMINISTRATOR" ÁS INTERCHANGEABLE TITLES FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTRATION, SIGNATURE AUTHORITY, AND OFFICIAL CITY BUSINESS. This ensures continuity in signature authority, avoids the need to revise existing codes and documents, and modernizes the City's public presentation.
Prepared and Submitted by: Rex J. Greenbaum, Finance Director Reviewed by: Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
Attachments (1): Resolution 26-04 RECOGNIZING "CITY MANAGER" AND "CITY ADMINISTRATOR" AS INTERCHANGEABLE TITLES FOR PURPOSES OF
ADMINISTRATION, SIGNATURE AUTHORITY, AND OFFICIAL CITY
BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 26-04
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLIAMS RECOGNIZING "CITY MANAGER" AND "CITY ADMINISTRATOR" AS INTERCHANGEABLE
TITLES FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTRATION, SIGNATURE AUTHORITY, AND
OFFICIAL CITY BUSINESS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Williams has historically designated its chief administrative officer as the City Administrator; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update the title to City Manager to reflect contemporary municipal governance practices and align with similar cities in California; and WHEREAS, the City currently maintains active grant agreements, contracts, and legal documents that expressly confer administrative and signature authority to the City Administrator; and WHEREAS, to ensure continuity of administrative functions and maintain compliance with all existing legal, financial, and contractual obligations, it is necessary to recognize both titles as interchangeable for all official purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Williams DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER as follows:
1. The titles "City Manager" and "City Administrator" shall be deemed interchangeable for all purposes related to City administration, signature authority, contracts, grants, and any other official City matters.
2. Any references to the City Administrator in existing or future agreements, resolutions, ordinances, or documents shall be construed to include the City Manager, and vice versa.
3. The City Clerk and City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to make minor wording adjustments as necessary in City documents to ensure consistency with this resolution.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Resolution 26-04
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Williams on this 18"h day of February 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
Katherine Dunlap, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mariana Pineda, City Clerk Andreas Booher, City Attorney Resolution 26-04
CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: February 18, 2026
City Council ITEM: 8.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: New Business
SUBJECT: Proposed Fifth Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement executed January 10, 2006, for the purpose of maintaining a public transportation system within Colusa County.
BACKGROUND
On January 10, 2006, the county of Colusa (JPA) and the Cities of Colusa and Williams, executed a Joint Powers Agreement to provide a public transportation system within the county of Colusa.
On April 19, 2011, the County and Cities executed a First Amendment (C11- 064) to the JPA
1. The First Amendment modified Section 6. a. to change the method of termination to require written notice of termination.
2. The First Amendment modified Section 6. c. to extend the termination date of the JPA from April 22, 2011, to April 22, 2016; and
3. The First Amendment deleted Section 6. d. of the JPA in its entirety.
On January 1, 2012, the County and Cites executed a Second Amendment (C12- 002) to the JPA repealing Section 3 of the JPA in its entirety and replacing it with a new Section 3.
On November 17, 2015, the County and the Cities executed a Third Amendment (C15-183) to extend the termination date to April 22, 2021.
On March 30, 2021, the County and the Cities executed a Fourth Amendment (C21-045) to extend the termination date through April 22, 2021.
DISCUSSION
The parties now desire to change the termination date of the JPA and are proposing the following:
Amendment
Section 6.c. of the JPA, Termination, is amended to change the termination date of the JPA from April 22, 2026, to April 22, 2031.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends council vote to approve the amendment "Section 6.c. of the JPA" to change the Termination date from April 22, 2026, to April 22, 2031.
Prepared and Submitted by: Acting City Manager Chris Miller Attachment: (1) Fifth Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement Fifth Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement between the County of Colusa, he City of Colusa, and the City of Williams Providing
ublic Transportation System within the County of Colus
This Fifth Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement Providing a Public Transportation System within the county of Colusa (JPA) is between the County of Colusa, a political subdivision of the State of California (County), and the Cities of Colusa and Williams, both municipal Background
On January 10, 2006, the County and Cities executed the JPA for the purpose of maintaining a public transportation system within the County and the Cities; On April 19, 2011, the County and Cities executed a First Amendment (C11- 064) to the JPA
1. The First Amendment modified Section 6. a. to change the method of termination to require written notice of termination.
2. The First Amendment modified Section 6. c. to extend the termination date of the JPA from April 22, 2011, to April 22, 2016; and
3. The First Amendment deleted Section 6. d. of the JPA in its entirety.
On January 1, 2012, the County and Cites executed a Second Amendment (C12- 002) to the JPA repealing Section 3 of the JPA in its entirety, and replacing it with a new Section 3.
On November 17, 2015, the County and the Cities executed a Third Amendment (C15- 183) to extend the termination date to April 22, 2021.
On March 30, 2021, the County and the Cities executed a Fourth Amendment (C21-045) to extend the termination date through April 22, 2021.
The parties now desire to change the termination date of the JPA.
Amendment
Section 6.c. of the JPA, Termination, is amended to change the termination date of the JPA from April 22, 2026, to April 22, 2031.
Construction
All other terms and conditions of the JPA shall remain in full force and effect.
This Fifth Amendment is executed in Colusa, California on this 24th day of March 2026.
SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON PAGE 2
Fifth Amendment to Public Transportation System JPA
COUNTY OF COLUSA CITY OF COLUSA
J. Merced Corona, Chair Denise Conrado, Mayor
ATTEST: Joshua Pack, Clerk to ATTEST:
the Board of Supervisors
By
Patricia Rodriguez, Deputy Shelley Kittle, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM CITY OF WILLIAMS
Jennifer K. Sutton, Kate Dunlap, Mayor
Senior Deputy County Counsel
ATTEST:
Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
Fifth Amendment to Public Transportation System JPA
CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: February 18, 2026
City Council ITEM: 9.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: New Business
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE CITY STAFF TO PROCEED IN COLLABORATION WITH
TRI COUNTIES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (TCCAP) FOR THE EXTREME
HEAT AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
The Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program is a program within the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI). The Program supports planning and implementation projects to protect California communities most vulnerable from the impacts of extreme heat. Round 2 of the Program focuses on funding the planning and building of infrastructure to address extreme heat through two project types:
Early Transformative Projects focus on planning for infrastructure to reduce heat-related harm, with demonstration infrastructure projects serving as key components to inform the planning product. A total of $7.5 million will be available, with each award ranging from $600,000 to $1 million.
Advanced Transformative Projects fund the implementation of extreme heat infrastructure that is ready or nearly ready for deployment, based on rigorous prior planning and identified needs. A total of $20 million will be available, with each award ranging from $2.5 million to $4 million.
There is a condition of eligibility to apply, local or regional public entities need a co-applicant.
This co applicant must be a community-based organization (CBO) or California Native American Tribe.
DISCUSSION
The Planning and Parks and Recreation Departments are working together to apply for an advanced transformative project that would push toward long-term protection from extreme heat.
Both departments have already identified a need within the community for shade structures at our local parks.
During periods of extreme heat, many soccer teams rotate their practices to Northview Park, as it is currently the only park equipped with a shade cover. Coincidentally, Northview Park is also the only park utilized for party rentals. In 2025, there were 20 park rentals at Northview Park.
However, actual demand was likely higher, as on high-demand days there were multiple rental applications submitted, and reservations were made on a first-come, first-served basis.
If received, the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant could be huge for the city, transforming all the city parks and expanding recreation for the city. It is well known that recreation plays a vital role in the City of Williams, with strong community participation across a wide range of activities from soccer and kickball to horseshoes. Both youth and adult soccer population of 5000 people, implying roughly 14% of our community utilizing our parks 6 days a week.
With a co-applicant as a requirement for eligibility, city staff has reached out to Tri Counties Community Action Partnership, a non-profit that was formed during the economic downturn in the early 2000's when the Colusa, Glenn, Trinity Community Action Partnership (CGTCAP) board identified the need for an increase in non-profit presence in their counties to address challenges in funding and restrictions. A feasibility study was conducted that supported the strategy of developing a nonprofit. Their focus is to be a trusted and flexible partner that fills gaps without duplicating services. Having worked with TCCAP in the past, city staff is confident that they are the best partner to lead the community outreach necessary for this grant.
FISCAL IMPACT
Costs for this work will be minimal. Full expenses for this work are eligible for reimbursement from the grant. Planning Department has some budget for contractual services that could be used to cover the expense if the grant is not received.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize city staff to collaborate with Tri Countes Community Action Partnership for the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Prepared and Submitted by: Kathern Ramsaur, City Planner CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: February 18, 2026
City Council ITEM: 10.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: New Business
Subject:
Appoint Yvonne Kimball to the position of City Manager; review and authorize Mayor to sign employment agreement between the City and Yvonne Kimball.
Background:
The City Council discussed recruitment for the permanent City Manager position several months ago. Following that meeting, the City Council solicited resumes from qualified individuals and subsequently interviewed candidates on December 10, 2025, at a special meeting. Based on those interviews, background checks, and deliberations at the January 21, 2026, City Council meeting during closed session, the City Council directed staff to negotiate an agreement with Yvonne Kimball for the permanent City Manager position.
Discussion:
While the City has been in the capable hands of Police Chief Chris Miller for the past several months as he has taken on the role of Acting City Manager, the City's ongoing success necessitates that a permanent City Manager fill this position. This item is before the City Council to accomplish just that by formally appointing Ms. Kimball to serve as the City's new permanent City Manager beginning tomorrow, February 19, 2026, and to approve the attached employment contract with Ms. Kimball.
Recommended Action:
Staff respectfully requests the City Council:
1. Formally appoint Yvonne Kimball to serve as the new permanent City Manager for the City of Williams beginning tomorrow, February 19, 2026;
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the attached employment agreement with Ms. Kimball; and
3. Authorize the City Clerk to administer the oath of office to Ms. Kimball.
Attachments:
1. Employment Agreement Between the City of Williams and Yvonne Kimball Prepared and submitted by: City Attorney, Andreas Booher
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITY OF WILLIAMS AND YVONNE KIMBALL
This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into this 18th day of February, 2026 by and between the City of Williams, California ('City"), and Yvonne Kimball ("Employee").
WHEREAS, the City requires the services of a City Manager; and WHEREAS, Employee agrees to provide the necessary skills and expertise of a City Manager beginning February 19, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City, acting by and through its City Council, desires to employ the services of Employee and to appropriately compensate Employee for such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions, the parties agree as follows:
Duties and Authority. City hereby confers upon and delegates to Employee all of the duties, powers, and responsibilities of City Manager as set forth in Section 2.06 of the Williams Municipal Code, the ordinances, resolutions, policies, rules, and regulations of the City. Employee is subject to the direction and oversight of the City Council.
2. Days and Hours of Work.
A. Hours. The City Manager is a full-time, exempt employee who is expected to devote the hours necessary to fulfill the obligations of the position.
B. Location of Work. Employee shall, each business week, work Monday through Friday at the City and/or in City Hall, during normal business hours. Employee shall also be available at City, as reasonably needed, for meetings, projects, and other similar or non-routine special events or circumstances.
C. Full Energy and Skill. Employee shall faithfully, diligently, and to the best of Employee's abilities, perform all duties that may be required under this Agreement. Employee agrees that Employee has a duty of loyalty and a general fiduciary duty to the City. Employee shall devote the whole of Employee's working time, skill, experience, knowledge, ability, labor, energy, attention and best effort exclusively to the City's business and affairs.
Term of Employment.
A. Term. Subject to the Employee's and City right to terminate this Agreement and Employee's employment at any time pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be for an initial term of three (3) years, beginning February 19,
2026 and ending February 18, 2029. This term is subject to the Employee's and City's right to terminate this Agreement and Employee's employment at any time pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
B. Automatic Extension. This Agreement shall automatically be renewed for subsequent one (1) year periods unless the City provides written notice to the Employee no less than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the current term or an extended term that the Agreement will be terminated. Unless otherwise provided for by a subsequent written agreement between the Parties, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall apply to any extended term of this Agreement.
C. Right to Terminate. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of the City to terminate the services of Employee and this Agreement, at any time, subject only to the provisions set forth in this Agreement.
Furthermore, nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of the Employee to resign at any time from their position with the City, subject only to the provisions set forth in this Agreement.
D. Exclusivity. Employee agrees to remain in the exclusive employment of the City during the term of this Agreement and shall neither accept other employment nor become employed by any other person, business, or organization during the term of this Agreement without the written approval of the City Council. As used in this section, the term "employed" shall not be construed to include occasional teaching, writing, or consulting on Employee's time off, which may be undertaken by the Employee, provided they are conducted with persons, businesses, or organizations not within the City limits. Under no circumstances, however, may Employee engage in outside employment or other activities that present a real or potential conflict of interest with Employee's employment with the City.
Compensation. The City agrees to provide the following compensation to Employee during the term of this Agreement:
A. Salary. City agrees to pay Employee for services rendered a base salary of One Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00) per year, less required and authorized deductions, in periodic installments at the same time as other employees of the City are paid. City agrees to provide Employee with the same annual cost of living adjustment granted to management employees, if any.
Vehicle Allowance. City agrees to pay Employee a vehicle allowance of Two Hundred and Fifty Doilars ($250) per month. This amount will be treated and paid as taxable income to Employee.
Expenses. City will reimburse Employee for all expenses necessarily incurred in
performing duties under this Agreement for the benefit of the City. Expenses will be processed in accordance with established City policy. Employee must obtain approval from the Mayor before incurring any travel-related expenses related to attendance at any conferences associated with City management functions.
Reimbursable expenses include travel, accommodations, and registration for conferences and other professional events related to City affairs, professional training and continuing education, and memberships in professional organizations.
D. Relocation Allowance. City will reimburse Employee for relocation-related expenses up to Five-Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Receipts for this reimbursement must be submitted within the first six (6) months of employment and will be paid within thirty (30) days of submission of receipts.
Education Incentive. Employee possess a Master's Degree in Public Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning from an accredited university, and shall receive the education incentive pay provided to regular full time management employees as set forth in the Miscellaneous Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU"), currently $125 a month.
Benefits.
A. Health Benefits. Employee shall be eligible for the same employee health benefits as regular full time Department Heads of the City as said benefits exist from time to time and/or as set forth in Sections Ill and IV of the Miscellaneous Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU").
Paid Administrative Leave. Employee shall accrue one hundred twenty (120) hours per calendar year of paid administrative leave, accrued on a pro rata basis each pay period as hours are worked with forty-eight (48) hours made available for use upon hire. For calendar year 2026, Employee will accrue a total of 104 hours of paid administrative leave (based on the fact that she will be employed for 45 out of 52 weeks). To account for the front-loading of 48 hours, Employee will commence accruing a pro rata amount of administrative leave in July 2026.
Vacation and Sick Leave. Employee shall accrue vacation and sick leave in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the City's Personnel Rules.
D. Holidays. Employee is eligible to take holidays recognized by the City as set forth in Section IV, Article 44, Section 44.1 of the MOU. Employee is not eligible for any additional amounts as floating holiday pay.
Cellular Phone. Employee shall be provided with a cellular phone for exclusive use related to City business. Employee shall not use Employee's personal mobile devices in performing duties under this Agreement. The City-issued phone will be returned to the City upon the termination of this Agreement and upon City request, along with any passcodes, passwords, and other necessary information to retrieve information stored on the City-issued phone.
F. Retirement Plans. The City participates in CaPERS and will enroll Employee in accordance with CaPERS requirements. Both employer and employee contributions will be made in accordance with the City's contract with CaPERS.
Additionally, Employee shall be eligible to participate in the same deferred compensation program as regular full time Department Heads of the City as set forth in the Miscellaneous Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") and shall be entitled to the same matching contribution provided to regular full-time Department Heads.
G. Deductions. Payroll deductions and/or taxes will be applied as required by law to any Employee benefits.
Termination and Severance Pay.
A. At-Will Employment. Employee serves at the will and pleasure of the City Council and may be terminated with or without cause, and without right of any administrative appeal or hearing, at any time. Consequently, nothing in this Agreement shall in any way affect or limit the City Council's right to terminate the employment of Employee and this Agreement on an at-will basis, with or without cause, and without right of appeal or hearing, at any time.
B. Severance Pay. If Employee and this Agreement are terminated without cause, City agrees to provide Employee with severance pay in a lump sum cash payment equal to three (3) months' base salary or the remaining term of this Agreement (whichever is less), less deductions required by law, and subject to the following condition. Payment of severance pay shall be conditioned upon Employee executing a release and waiver of any and all claims against City, its officers, employees and agents, arising out of Employee's employment with City, and the termination thereof, in such form as may reasonably be required by City.
Severance pay shall not be payable unless and until Employee executes such release and waiver and all revocation rights as provided by law have expired. The intent is that this Agreement is construed in compliance with Government Code section 53260.
C. For-Cause Termination. In the event Employee and this Agreement are terminated for cause, Employee shall not be entitled to any severance pay.
1. Termination for cause is defined as follows:
i. Breach of this Agreement which is not cured within thirty (30) days of the City providing notice of the breach to the Employee. li. Habitual neglect of duties required to be performed under this Agreement.
ili. Any acts of dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation or other acts of moral turpitude.
iv. Unreasonable refusal or failure to act in accordance with any directive or order of the City Council.
2. In the event that Employee and this Agreement are terminated for cause, Employee will be presented with a general description of the basis for said cause. If Employee seeks to challenge that determination, Employee's sole remedy shall be a judicial action in declaratory relief to determine whether there was substantial evidence of "cause" as defined in Section 6.C. If the court determines there was not substantial evidence, Employee shall receive the severance pay provided in this subsection, but no other damages or entitlement (Employee is not entitled to attorneys' fees in connection with any declaratory relief action that may be filed under this provision). Under no circumstances shall the Employee be entitled to reinstatement as a result of such action.
3. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of Employee to resign at any time from the position with City, subject only to the provisions set forth in this Agreement. In the event the Employee resigns from the position with the City, Employee is requested to voluntarily provide the City sixty (60) days' notice in advance, unless the Parties agree otherwise. In the event the Employee resigns, the Employee shall not be entitled to any severance pay, but the City shall pay the Employee for accrued vacation benefits.
4. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, in accordance with Government Code Section 53260, the cash payment that Employee may receive in the event of the termination of this Agreement, as set forth in Section 6.B. above, shall not exceed an amount equal to the monthly base salary of Employee multiplied by the number of months left on the unexpired term of this Agreement.
Miscellaneous Provisions.
A. Performance Evaluation. The City Council will review and evaluate the performance of the Employee after approximately the first six (6) months of employment and at least annuallv thereafter.
B. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the City and Employee. Any amendments are to be negotiated, in writing, and are not binding unless and until formally adopted by the City Council.
C. Indemnification. In accordance with and subject to California's Government Claims Act, the City shall defend and indemnify Employee against and for all losses sustained by Employee in direct consequences of the discharge of duties on the City's behalf for the period of Employee's employment.
D. Severability. If any clause, sentence, part, section, or portion of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or unenforceable, such clause, sentence, part, section, or portion so found shall be regarded as though it were not part of this Agreement and the remaining parts of this Agreement shall be fully binding and enforceable by the parties hereto.
E. Conflict of Interest. During the term of this Agreement, Employee shall not engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest or association, direct or indirect, which is in conflict with the proper discharge of official duties or would tend to impair independence of judgment or action in the performance of official duties. Personal as distinguished from financial interest includes an interest arising from blood or marriage relationships or close business or personal associations. Employee shall not, during the term of this Agreement, individually, as a partner, joint venturer, officer or shareholder, invest or participate in any business venture conducting business in the corporate limits of Williams, without the prior approval of the City Council. For and during the term of this Agreement, Employee further agrees, except for a personal residence or residential property acquired or held for future use as a personal residence, not to invest in any other real estate or real property improvements within the corporate limits of Williams, without prior consent of the City Council.
F. Attorney's Fees. With the exception of a declaratory relief action under paragraph
6.C., if any legal action or proceeding is brought to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the prevailing party, as determined by the court, shall be entitled to recover from the other party all reasonable costs and attorney's fees, including such fees and costs as may be incurred in enforcing any judgment or order entered in any such action.
Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and the parties hereto agree that venue shall be in Colusa County, California.
H. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire Agreement of the parties, and no representations have been made or relied upon except as set forth herein. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written, fully executed amendment signed by both parties.
Notice. Any notices required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent by prepaid first class mail or hand-delivered to the respective parties as To the City: To the Employee:
Mayor Yvonne Kimball
City of Williams Address last on file
810 E Street
P.O. Box 310
Williams, CA 95987
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written.
CITY OF WILLIAMS EMPLOYEE
Kate Dunlap, Mayor Yvonne Kimball
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Andreas Booher, City Attorney