CITY OF WILLIAMS
City Council Agenda
810 E Street/P.O. Box 310, Williams, CA 95987
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
OPEN SESSION
6:00 PM
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https://www.cityofwilliams.org/government/city_council/agendaminutes/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 PRESENTATION
1. Adopt Resolution 26-16 recognizing Granzella's Restaurant and Inn for 50 years of business excellence and community dedication and authorize the presentation of commemorative plaque and certificate of appreciation.
F. PROCLAMATION
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Proclamation Declaring July 2026 as National Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Williams.
G. 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.
3. Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 20, 2026.
4. Approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 21, 2026.
5. Approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of June 5, 2026.
H. Public Hearing
6. Hold public hearing, introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 278-26, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Williams, Amendment allowing 2 ADUs on any property if the open space permits it.
7. Hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution 26-17, Certification of the List of Delinquent Recology Accounts to Place Delinquent Charges on the Property Tax Roll.
8. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution 26-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams Providing for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Landscape and Lighting Assessment District no. 97 Annual Levy of Assessments.
I. OLD BUSINESS
9. Receive Treasurers Investment Report and Monthly Register for April 2026; Monthly Financial Status Reports as of May 2026.
10. Well 10 Emergency Rehabilitation- Continuing Emergency Declaration and Status Update.
REPORTS
1. City Attorney
K. 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.
L. STAFF GENERAL REPORTS AND DISCUSSION
1. City Manager
2. Police Chief
3. Fire Chief
4. City Planner
5. Finance Director
6. Parks & Recreation Director
M. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov't. Code Sec. 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: City Manager
Employee Organizations: Miscellaneous Employees Association and Police Officers Association.
N. ADJOURNMENT
I, Mariana Pineda, City Clerk for the City of Williams, declare that the foregoing Agenda for the June 17, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Williams City Council was posted on Friday June 12, 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: June 12, 2026 Seles t
Selene Tapia on behalf of
Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
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City Council ITEM: 1.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: New Business
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams Recognizing Granzella's Restaurant and Inn on their 50th Anniversary and Presenting a Commemorative Plaque.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Founded by Jim Granzella in 1976 as a small local deli counter, Granzella's Restaurant & Inn is celebrating its 50th anniversary of continuous operation in the City of Williams. Although Jim Granzella has passed on, his enduring legacy, work ethic, and generous heart continue to guide Granzella's under the dedicated stewardship of his family and management team. Over the past five decades, Granzella's has expanded into a full-service restaurant, sports bar, specialty gift shop, bakery, and hotel, establishing itself as an iconic Northern California landmark along the Interstate 5 corridor.
Granzella's is one of the largest employers in Colusa County and serves as a vital economic engine for the City of Williams, attracting millions of travelers over the years and generating significant local sales and transient occupancy tax revenues. Furthermore, the ownership and management have demonstrated exceptional resilience, notably rebuilding after a devastating fire in 2007—and have maintained an unwavering commitment to supporting local civic groups, youth sports, and community initiatives.
To mark this historic milestone, staff recommends that City Council formally adopt the attached resolution and present the ownership team with a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative city plaque during a scheduled presentation at the beginning of the council meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Minimal fiscal impact. The cost of purchasing the commemorative plaque and printing the certificate is under $150 and will be covered under existing City Council operating budgets.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-16 recognizing Granzella's Restaurant and Inn for 50 years of business excellence and community dedication, and Authorize the presentation of a commemorative plaque and certificate of appreciation.
Submitted and Prepared by:
• Rex Greenbaum, Finance Director
Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
Reviewed by:
Yvonne Kimball, City Manager
Attachments:
- Resolution No. 26-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WILLIAMS RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING GRANZELLA'S
RESTAURANT & INN ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLIAMS
RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING GRANZELLA'S RESTAURANT AND INN ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE TO
THE COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, in 1976, founder Jim Granzella opened his doors in Williams, California, beginning as a modest deli counter and growing through vision, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirt into an iconic, multi- faceted restaurant, sports bar, gift shop, and hotel destination; and WHEREAS, though Jim Granzella has passed on, his enduring legacy, work ethic, and generous heart continue to guide Granzella's under the dedicated stewardship of his family and management team; and
WHEREAS, for fifty years, Granzella's has served as a primary gateway to the City of Williams, drawing millions of travelers off Interstate 5, boosting regional tourism, and establishing our municipality as a famous stop for hospitality and unique Italian heritage cuisine; and WHEREAS, Granzella's has long been a foundational pillar of the local economy, consistently operating as one of the largest employers of the region, providing stable jobs, and significantly contributing to the City's economic health and fiscal sustainability; and WHEREAS, the Granzella family and management team have repeatedly demonstrated extraordinary resilience and dedication to the community, notably rebuilding and reinvesting in Williams following a catastrophic fire in 2007, ensuring their employees and neighbors were supported; and WHEREAS, the City of Williams desires to formally acknowledge and thank Granzella's for five decades of exceptional corporate citizenship, generous philanthropic support of local organizations, and for being an indispensable part of the fabric of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Williams as follows:
1. The City Council extends its warmest congratulations and deepest appreciation to the ownership, management, and staff of Granzella's Restaurant and Inn on celebrating their historic 50th Anniversary.
2. In recognition of this milestone, the City Council authorizes the presentation of a formal City Certificate of Appreciation and a Commemorative Plaque to Granzella's as a token of the community's lasting gratitude.
3. This Resolution shall be spread upon the official minutes of the City Council and a certified copy presented to Granzella's.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17" day of June, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
Katherine Dunlap, Mayor of the City of Williams
ATTEST:
Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: June 17, 2026
City Council ITEM: 2.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: Proclamation
SUBJECT: Proclamation for Parks & Recreation Month
BACKGROUND
Every year since 1985 the Nation recognizes the month of July as National Parks & Recreation month. This was created by the National Recreation & Park Association to help highlight health and wellness across the nation.
DISCUSSION
The month of July 2026, which has been designated Parks & Recreation Month throughout the nation. This year's theme is "The Power of Parks & Recreation and the people who make it all possible. Celebrates the huge role park and recreation professionals play in bringing people together, providing essential services and fostering growth in our communities. This year, we will be holding a Family Evening Swim on July 23, 2026, from 5pm - 8pm.
FISCAL IMPACT
NO FISCAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDATION
If it pleases the Council, staff respectfully request that the attached Proclamation for declaring July 2026 National Parks & Recreation Month in the City of Williams be approved by the City Council.
Prepared and submitted by: Ben Padilla, Parks & Recreation Director Attachment: Proclamation
City of Williams
ROUNDED 1010
Proclamation
Proclaiming July 2026 as Parks & Recreation Month
WHEREAS parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this country, including Williams, California; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation promotes health and wellness, improving the physical and mental health of people who live near parks; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation promotes time spent in nature, which positively impacts mental health by increasing cognitive performance and well-being, and alleviating illnesses such as depression, attention deficit disorders, and Alzheimer's; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation encourages physical activities by providing space for popular sports, hiking trails, swimming pools and many other activities designed to promote active lifestyles; and WHEREAS parks and recreation is a leading provider of healthy meals, nutrition services and education; and WHEREAS parks and recreation programming and education activities, such as out of school time programming, youth sports and environmental education, are critical to childhood development; and WHEREAS parks and recreation increases a community's economic prosperity through increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, the attraction and retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation is fundamental to the environmental well-being of our community; and WHEREAS parks and recreation is essential and adaptable infrastructure that makes our communities resilient in the face of natural disasters and climate change; and
WHEREAS our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors; and WHEREAS the U.S. House of Representatives has designed July as Parks and Recreation Month; and WHEREAS Williams, California Recognizes the benefits derived from parks and recreation resources. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY The City of Williams that July 2026 is recognized as Park and Recreation Month in Williams, California.
Kate Dunlap, Mayor
City Council, City of Williams
CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: June 17,2026
City Council ITEM: 3-5.
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 May 20, 26.
Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 21, 2026. • Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of June 05, 2026.
Submitted by: Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
Attachments: (3)
CITY OF WILLIAMS
City Council Minutes
810 E Street/P.O. Box 310, Williams, CA 95987
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
OPEN SESSION
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dunlap called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 pm.
ROLL CALL: Council Members present, Don Parsons, Kate Dunlap, Maria Belmontes Leyva, Alfred Sellers, Jr., and John Troughton, Jr.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Dunlap invited everyone to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joann Burnett, a resident, raised two main concerns.
She inquired about the status of prioritizing street repairs, specifically asking if the E Street project has caused delays. The council clarified that Public Works employees are continually repairing streets and projects have not been halted. The City Manager noted a street condition study was done 1.5 years ago, a current maintenance list is in the meeting packet, and staff is getting quotes from contractors.
Her second concern is the motorized scooters. She expressed significant safety concerns about children riding motorized scooters recklessly. Police Chief Miller acknowledged it's a widespread problem and the police are working on an information campaign with probation and schools to educate parents. They have been issuing tickets but are limited by state laws regarding detaining juveniles. The police department also offers free helmets for kids that do not have helmets.
At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Belmontes Leyva asked to please move the presentation of the Certificates of Completion to the Jackets at City Hall to a later time during the meeting. She stated that the senior class had a mandatory meeting at school and she would love for the seniors to also be present.
On a consensus of the City Council the presentation will be considered when all of the Jackets at City Hall are present.
CONSENT
1. Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 15, 2026.
2. Direct the review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code and the filing of a Biennial Notice with the City Clerk regarding such review, as required by the Political Reform Act.
3. Adopt Resolution 26-08, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams authorizing the City Manager to submit the Senate Bill 1 Project list to the California Transportation Commission.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Dunlap asked if there were any questions or corrections on the consent agenda. With no corrections on the minutes and no comments on the rest of the consent agenda, Council took the following action.
ACTION: Council Member Parsons, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes Leyva 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.
OLD BUSINESS
4. Receive Treasurers Investment Report and Monthly Register for March 2026; Monthly Financial Status Report as of April 2026.
DISCUSSION: Finance Director gave the treasurers report for the month ending March 2026.
The Finance Director presented the report, including updated economic overview of financial information as of April 2026.
Council Member Parsons asked Mr. Greenbaum about the payment to Morning Star. Mr. Greenbaum stated the payment was processed and ready to be sent out.
Mayor Dunlap asked Mr. Greenbaum to please have the power point presentation to project during the meetings so that the public can also have access.
ACTION: No action needed at this time.
5. Consider Waiving Swimming Pool Entry Fee.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Kimball explained this was discussed at the previous meeting and was before City Council to formally take action.
The council formally authorized the elimination of the $2 per person pool entry fee to ensure children have access. Staft analysis showed the approximate $2,400 revenue loss could be covered by operational efficiencies and donations without compromising safety.
Council Member Belmontes Leyva raised some safety concerns regarding the number of lifeguards working with the number of kids that would be attending the pool. In response to safety concerns, 2 Parks and Recreation Director stated that at least two lifeguards are recommended for 40-50 kids, with three typically on post. Procedures are in place for incidents and safety will be prioritized, especially with an expected 70 plus children from the school on weekdays.
The council reached a consensus for staff to explore a pilot program for a nonprofit organization to operate a concession stand at the pool this season.
ACTION: On a consensus of the City Council, the pool entry fee will be free.
6. Review and Authorize the City Manager to execute the waterline cost-sharing agreement with Maverick Inc.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Kimball explained that this was brought to City Council at the meeting of March. The city will contribute one-third of the total cost for a new water line, funded via water impact connection fees. Maverick will front the total cost and bears the risk on the reimbursement portion from future development over a 20-year term.
Mayor Dunlap pointed out a typo in the agreement. The typo was noted for correction.
Council Member Sellers inquired on some details of this agreement, which Mr. Greenbaum clarified.
ACTION: Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to authorize the City Manager to execute the waterline cost-sharing agreement with Maverick.
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.
PRESENTATION
7. Receive Report from the Chief of Jackets at City Hall and award Certificates of Completion.
DISCUSSION: The Chief of Jackets at City Hall, Lupita Rivera gave City Council a report on everything the Jackets learned this year.
After Miss Rivera gave her report the council held a presentation celebrating the end of the year for the "Jackets at City Hall" program by awarding them certificates of completion to the following students:
Santiago Leos Velasquez, Alberto Gonzalez Romero, Ethan Figueroa, Aaron Sillas Rodriguez, Barbara Sillas Rodriguez, Emeralda Medina Herrera, Delia Lopez-Hernandez, Alberto Cortez, Estefany Carabeo Zamudio, Jimena Gomez, Evelin Iniguez Cano, Yunuen Rivera Rivera, Yelenny Ortiz, Jocelyn Rodriguez Ferrer, Alia Ruiz Navarro, Esmeralda Ramos, Valentina Esparza Rivera, Andrea Bustamante Ruiz, Fernando Cervantes Jr., Kyle Fontino, Leonel Hernandez Martinez, Sierra Ashcraft, Antonio Carabeo Zamudio, Andrea Cedeno Herrera, Xel-Ha Cruz, Jesus Garcia Romero, Emely Jimenez Jauregui, Natalie Jimenez Jauregui, Darielle Navarro, Brianna Tapia Maldonado, Jennifer Vega Jimenez, Jazlene Velazquez.
3 NEW BUSINESS
8. Consider waiving new fire station development impact fees and authorize staff to issue a no-fee permit except for any pass-through or third-party service cost.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Kimball stated the Williams Fire Protection Authority is building a new station and training facility at 100 Ella Steet. Planning and design of the new station has been in the works for several years.
The Fire Authority is a joint powers authority comprised of the City of Williams and the surrounding Rural District. Per the 2023 agreement, Parties agreed to an allocation at 80% City and 20% Rural for all cost.
Willams Municipal Code requires permit tees and development impact tees for new development.
Section 3.14 Development Impact Fees imposes fees for all new facilities and provides that these fees be paid prior to building permits. Municipal Code does not exempt public projects. Several staff members have brought to the City Manager's attention that no city fees associated with the fire station have been assessed or collected. Under Williams Municipal Code Section 3.14 Development Impact Fees, all new construction is required to pay impact fees prior to the issuance of a building permit. Based on city's adopted fee schedules, the new fire station project would be subject to $219,820.75 in combined impact fees and building permit fees.
Staff recommends waiving the development impact fees and permit fees for the new fire station and authorize staff to issue no-fee permits except for any pass- through or third-party service cost.
ACTION: Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to waive new fire station development impact fees and authorize staff to issue a no-fee permit except for any pass-through or third-party service cost. 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.
9. Adopt Resolution 26-09, authorizing the City Manager to execute Caltrans agreements and state transportation projects, and Resolution 26-10, authorizing the City Manager, Public Works Director and City Engineer to acquire and certify right of way and execute utility agreements for federally funded projects.
DISCUSSION: City Engineer Dave Harden explained that The City of Williams has been awarded and continues to actively pursue federal and state transportation grants administered through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). These grants fund capital improvement projects designed to deliver safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation infrastructure that enhances livability throughout the City.
To receive and expend federal or state transportation funds, the City is required to execute various agreements with Caltrans, including Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, and Fund Transfer Agreements. These agreements must be in place before funds can be claimed for any project. In addition, federally funded projects administered under Caltrans oversight may require the acquisition of private property or the relocation of utilities, 4 necessitating formal authorization for right of way activities in conformance with the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual and Right of Way Manual.
While the City has historically executed individual agreements on a project-by-project basis, it is standard practice and more administratively efficient to establish standing authorization for the City Manager to sign and execute Caltrans agreements and right of way certifications as needed. This authorization covers all current and future federal or state transportation projects and avoids delays associated with returning to Council each time an agreement requires execution or amendment.
Staff's recommendation is to adopt resolutions 26-09 and 26-10 to authorize the city manager and designated staff to sign necessary documents for federally funded projects with Caltrans, clarifying this was an administrative, not project-specific, approval.
ACTION: Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to adopt Resolution 26-09, authorizing the City Manager to execute Caltrans agreements and state transportation projects, and Resolution 26-10, authorizing the City Manager, Public Works Director and City Engineer to acquire and certify right of way and execute utility agreements for federally funded projects. 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.
10. Adopt Resolution 26-11, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program and to execute all required documents related to the application and, if awarded, the grant agreement.
DISCUSSION: City Engineer Harden explained that the United States Department of Transportation (USDO1) Sate Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program provides funding to support local initiatives aimed at improving roadway safety and reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries. The City of Williams seeks to apply for SS4A funding to support transportation safety planning and future implementation activities that improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and other roadway users. The program promotes data-driven safety analysis, community engagement, and implementation of the Safe System Approach.
Grant funding would be used to develop a Safety Action Plan for the City of Williams. Proposed activities may include safety analysis, community outreach, conceptual improvement planning, and development of infrastructure projects and priorities to reduce serious injury and fatal crashes. The SS4A program requires a minimum 20 percent non-federal cost share, which can be matched with in- kind staff time. Staff will identify appropriate local or external matching funds and return to the City Council for budget appropriation as necessary.
It is staff's recommendation for Council to adopt Resolution 26-11, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program and to execute all required documents related to the application and, if awarded, the grant agreement.
ACTION: Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., adopt Resolution 26-11, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program and to execute all required documents related to the application and, if awarded, the grant agreement.
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.
11. Authorize budgetary increase to Street Fund 290 for project expenditures totaling $392,150, adopt plans, specifications and working details for Caltrans Project No. H11-03-025 per Public Contract Code Section 22039: and authorize staff to request allocations of HSIP funds from Caltrans and advertise the project for competitive construction bids.
DISCUSSION: City Engineer Harden explained to City Council that the City of Williams has been awarded federal funding under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). HSIP is a federally funded, data-driven safety program established under Title 23, United States Code, Section 148, intended to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on public roadways. Caltrans Project No. H11-03-025, Pedestrian Improvements at 8th Street and F Street, is one of two active HSIP projects in the City ready to advance to construction.
The intersection of 8th Street and F Street has been identified as a priority pedestrian safety location.
The existing intersection lacks ADA-compliant curb ramps, adequate crosswalk markings, and appropriate warning devices, creating conditions that increase the risk of pedestrian-involved collisions. This project addresses those deficiencies through targeted infrastructure improvements to improve visibility, accessibility, and motorist awareness.
Project plans are complete at 100% and the construction cost estimate has been finalized. Staff is preparing to request allocation of HSIP funds from Caltrans and advertise the project for competitive construction bids.
The total estimated project cost is $392,150.00, comprised of the construction contract and construction engineering (CE). Construction engineering, also referred to as construction management, covers inspection, materials testing, and project oversight during construction. The required City local match is in the amount of $41,412.43.
Staff recommend that City Council adopt the plans, specifications, and working details for Caltrans Project No. H11-03-025 per Public Contract Code Section 22039; and authorize staff to request allocation of HSIP funds from Caltrans and advertise the project for competitive construction bids.
ACTION: Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes Leyva to adopt the plans, specifications, and working details for Caltrans Project No. H11-03-025 per Public Contract Code Section 22039; and authorize staff to request allocation of HSIP funds from Caltrans and advertise the project for competitive construction bids. Motion passed 4-1 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Council Members Belmontes Leyva, Dunlap, Parsons and Sellers, Jr.
NOES: Council Member Troughton, Jr.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
6 12. Adopt plans, specifications, and working details for Caltrans Project No. H11-03-026 per Public Contract Code Section 22039: and authorize staff to request allocation of HSIP funds from Caltrans and advertise the project for competitive construction bids. Authorization of necessary budget amendment.
DISCUSSION: The City of Williams has been awarded federal funding under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). HSIP is a federally funded, data-driven safety program established under Title 23, United States Code, Section 148, intended to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on public roadways.
Caltrans Project No. H11-03-026, Intersection Improvements 03-Williams-1.1, is one of two active HSIP projects in the City ready to advance to construction.
This project addresses safety deficiencies at six intersections throughout Williams involving SR-20 and local roadways: I-5 and SR-20 northbound ramps, SR-20 and Husted Road, E Street and SR-20, Old Highway 99 and Crawford Road, Ruggeri Way and Vann Street, and Abel Road and Husted Road. These locations have been identified through Caltrans' data-driven HSIP prioritization process as high-risk intersections where targeted improvements will reduce the frequency and severity of collisions.
Council asked for clarification as to what these funds could be used for. Mr. Harden explained that the main point there is the safety of the program and that these funds have been programmed for that purpose.
ACTION: Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt plans, specifications, and working details for Caltrans Project No. H11-03-026 per Public Contract Code Section 22039: and authorize staff to request allocation of HSIP funds from Caltrans and advertise the project for competitive construction bids. Authorization of necessary budget amendment. Motion passed by 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.
Discuss and direct staff to implement a pilot concession program at William's swimming pool in partnership with a non-profit organization.
DISCUSSION: City Manager stated she had the pleasure to introduce this very fun and creative program that come out of the recent Finance Committee meeting. I know that during that discussion, we talked about revenue for the pool and so on so forth. The finance committee has a suggestion that perhaps we can run a concession stand program at the city pool, and then to support education and some youth program, because that's a good use of the facility.
City Manager stated that one potential option would be to partner with a nonprofit organization, which could help reduce the administrative burden on City staff. The City Manager noted that the idea was a creative approach and was being presented to the full Council for consideration. If the Council expressed interest in pursuing the concept, staff would contact potential nonprofit organizations and explore partnership opportunities.
On consensus of the City Council staff will advertise the pilot concession program. 7 14. Adopt Resolution 26-12, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams Initiating Proceedings for an Annual Levy of Assessments, Declaring the Intent to Levy Assessments, and setting a Public Hearing date for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 97-1.
DISCUSSION: Finance Director Greenbaum explained, to give a little bit of background, I know in the last couple of years there was some inquiry about whether we should be doing a new engineer report regarding this lighting landscape. And we did reach out. Our city engineer Dave Harden gave us some guidance on that as well.
To do a new engineer's report, of course, would cost us almost the entire amount of the increase. But that if we did do a new engineer's report, if we did it properly with area, It would increase the costs for all members drastically to more than double what we currently have. And with the discussions like we've had with finance committee, they felt that wasn't something that we wanted to entertain at this time.
Annual fees will go from $236.72 to $241.88 this would require city council to adopt a resolution to allow the city to initiate proceedings for the annual levy assessments, declaring intent of the levy assessments, and setting that public hearing date for next month's agenda.
Council Member Parsons said the fire authority for their assessment does an annual engineer report, which is minimal cost. And there's no reason why the city can't get up there and do that also too. Like I asked for many years even before I sat on this council, the parks and the streets over there are in dismal shape.
The citizens who are paying for that are not getting their money's worth. It's not being properly repaired, those are probably the worst two parks in this city, and they're being funded by the taxpayers, whereas the rest of the parks aren't in this community. Even when you drive down the streets after parks have been worked on and mowed the grass and all the clippings go out in the street, and then they wind up down in a storm drain.
After further discussion City Council took the following action.
ACTION: Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to adopt Resolution 26-12, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams Initiating Proceedings for an Annual Levy of Assessments, Declaring the Intent to Levy Assessments, and setting a Public Hearing date for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 97-1.Motion passed 4-1 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Council Members Belmontes Leyva, Dunlap, Sellers, Jr., and Troughton, Jr.
NOES: Council Member Parsons.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None
15. Adopt resolution 26-13, authorizing the annual levy of the Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 special taxes for fiscal year 26-27.
DISCUSSION: Finance Director Greenbaum explained that before them, you have adoption of a resolution authorizing the annual levy for the community facilities district. We actually decided that we could go ahead and take this in-house, rather than having to use a consultant. I put the task to our accounting specialist, also known as Mariana Pineda. I tasked her with going through this, do all the 8 processing into research and everything. This is a little bit more heavily involved this year with the staff time to do it. I think going forward, we do have the process down and it'll be a lot more simplified going forward. I did work directly with Mariana to get this done. Then we created some spreadsheets that we can use to take care of this going forward to simplify the process so that it will be pretty simple. The good news is now that we don't have to rely on that consultant to do this. This is for the CFD. Right now, we only have the community facilities district. As with last year, there was only one paying participant. So it will grow as other future developments. We did calculate increases here as required. We do have the calculations there for the special tax levy and amongst the different levies. Of course, there is only one levy with one participant, so it does increase.
ACTION: Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes Leyva, to adopt resolution 26-13, authorizing the annual levy of the Community Facilities District No. 2023- 1 special taxes for fiscal year 26-27. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Council Members Belmontes Leyva, Dunlap, Parsons and Sellers, Ji., and Troughton, Jr.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
16. Adopt Resolution 26-14, a Resolution of the City of Williams calling a General Municipal Election for Election of three Council Members, City Treasurer and requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election.
DISCUSSION: City Clerk Pineda stated that this item was a routine item. It is a resolution calling for the General Municipal Election of Council Members and City Treasurer and requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election.
It is staff's recommendation to adopt Resolution 26-14.
ACTION: Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to adopt Resolution 26-14, a Resolution of the City of Williams calling a General Municipal Election for Election of three Council Members, City Treasurer and requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election. 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.
REPORTS
City Attorney- Mr. Andreas Booher had nothing additional to report.
Council Member Parsons- attended regular meetings.
Council Member Belmontes Leyva - attended regular meetings.
Council Member Sellers, Jr.- attended regular meetings and met with the City Manager.
Council Member Troughton, Jr.- attended regular meetings. 9 Mayor Dunlap - attended regular meetings.
STAFF GENERAL REPORTS AND DISCUSSION:
City Manager Kimball met with the mayor. Mrs. Kimball gave an update on the projects that she is working on.
Police Chief Miller- reported an increase in pedestrians with warmer weather. A public awareness campaign on scooters and e-bikes will launch the week of May 25. Flock cameras have recorded 1.6 million vehicles this year. Caltrans will implement a temporary fix at Marguerite to improve the line of sight while a signalized intersection is pursued long-term.
Fire Chief - was absent.
City Planner Ramsaur- was absent.
Finance Director- gave an update on the Finance Department.
Parks and Recreation Director-gave an update on the Parks and Recreation Department.
Mayor Dunlap adjourned the open meeting at 8:41 p.m. with a five-minute break before entering closed session.
CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov't. Code Sec. 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: City Manager
Employee Organizations: Miscellaneous Employees Association and Police Officers Association ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Dunlap reconvened to open session at 9:22p.m. City Council conferred and direction was provided to City Manager to move forward with employee negotiations.
Mayor Dunlap adjourned the meeting at 9:23p.m.
Kate Dulap, Mayor
Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
10 CITY OF WILLIAMS
Special City Council Minutes
810 E Street/P.O. Box 310, Williams, CA 95987
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
OPEN SESSION
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dunlap called the special meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Council Members present, Kate Dunlap, Don Parsons, Maria Belmontes Leyva, John Troughton, Jr., and Alfred Sellers, Jr.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Dunlap invited everyone to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review, discussion and possible action to approve Resolution 26-15 to declare a local emergency related to the need to rehabilitate municipal water Well 10, ratify prior expenditures, and authorize additional expenditures up to $205,000 for emergency procurement without competitive bidding pursuant to Williams Municipal Code Chapter 3.28.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Yvonne Kimball stated that Well 10 is a critical component of the City of Williams municipal water supply system. The well serves as a primary production source during summer peak demand periods and is essential to maintaining system pressure and adequate water availability for residents and businesses. With the high-demand season approaching, restoring Well 10 to service is a time-sensitive public necessity.
In December 2025, the Public Works Department engaged Commercial Pump & Mechanical, Inc. (CPM) of Chico, California, to investigate declining performance at Well 10 and perform pump repairs.
The initial scope was limited to pump pull, inspection, and a well video survey. As the investigation proceeded, significant and previously unknown structural defects were identified in the well casing, requiring a substantial expansion of scope to address the issues.
Mrs. Kimball also explained to City Council why this project would be exempt from going to a competitive bid process. This is because this is considered an emergency. It is an emergency because Well 10 is a primary municipal water production well for the City of Williams, was taken out of service in January 2026 for pump pull and inspection. During that process, an EMT-24 electromagnetic pulse eddy current casing inspection performed by Pacific Surveys revealed a structural deformation (outward bulge) in the steel well casing at approximately 352.6 feet depth. The bulge poses an imminent risk of casing collapse under normal pumping pressures. Additionally, the pump's oil-lubricated line shaft bearings were found to be in failed or near-failed condition, needing full replacement. Well 10 has remained offline since January 2026 and cannot be returned to service until the casing defect is repaired and a new pump assembly is installed.
Mrs. Kimball invited Grant Stanley to come to the podium and give City Council more details of what is happening with well 10.
Mr. Stanley introduced himself and he stated that he was with Commercial Pump and Mechanical, Inc.
He explained that unlike a lot of other water well pump companies they only work on municipal and some commercial. He stated they don't do any agriculture or residential. Mr. Stanley continued to give a very detailed explanation of the work that needs to be done. Mr. Stanley as well as the water foreman Mike Mitchel stated that a city the size of Williams should not be running on only two wells.
Mayor Pro Tem Belmontes Leyva asked if they were to go out to competitive bidding how much longer it would take. Mrs. Kimball clarified that it could take six to eight weeks.
After further explanation and discussion, City Council took the following action.
ACTION: Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap, to approve Resolution 26-15 to declare a local emergency related to the need to rehabilitate municipal water Well 10, ratify prior expenditures, and authorize additional expenditures up to $205,000 for emergency procurement without competitive bidding pursuant to Williams Municipal Code Chapter
3.28. 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.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Dunlap adjourned the Special City Council meeting at 6:32pm Kate Dunlap, MAYOR
Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
2 CITY OF WILLIAMS
Special City Council Minutes
810 E Street/P.O. Box 310, Williams, CA 95987
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 05, 2026
OPEN SESSION
9:00AM-3:30PM
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dunlap called the special meeting to order at 9:03am.
ROLL CALL: Council Members present, Kate Dunlap, Don Parsons, Maria Belmontes Leyva, John Alfred Sellers, Ji, Troughton, Jr.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Dunlap invited everyone to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment at this time.
New Business
1. Visioning and Strategic Planning Session: Possible discussion and identification of priorities and implementation strategies. Facilitated by Wes Ervin Associates and Dave Spaur.
DISCUSSION: The City Council participated in a Strategic Visioning and Planning Session facilitated by Wes Ervin Associates and Dave Spaur. The purpose of the session was to identify the Council's collective vision for the City, discuss challenges and opportunities facing the community, establish priorities, and develop implementation strategies for future action.
The facilitators guided Council Members through a series of discussions focused on individual and shared goals for Williams. Council Members discussed their motivations for public service, identified key priorities, and examined current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats affecting the City.
Strengths identified during the session included Williams' strategic location along Interstate 5 and State Route 20, strong sense of community, low crime rate, and overall quality of life. Challenges discussed included water supply limitations, aging infrastructure, downtown revitalization needs, staffing shortages, and budget constraints.
The Council engaged in a roundtable discussion regarding community priorities and economic development opportunities. Topics included infrastructure improvements, street maintenance, wastewater treatment needs, business attraction and retention, housing development, downtown revitalization, expansion of recreational opportunities, public safety staffing, and leveraging available grant funding.
Participants also discussed organizational and financial priorities, including maintaining a balanced budget, developing reserve policies, improving long-term financial forecasting, evaluating organizational structure and staffing levels, and pursuing additional revenue sources and grant opportunities.
Several economic development initiatives were explored, including opportunities related to the Sites Keservoir project, housing development, business park expansion, small business support, healthcar artnerships, and attracting additional commercial investment within the community The session concluded with the identification of key priority areas and discussion of potential next steps. Facilitators indicated they would prepare a follow-up report summarizing the discussion and recommendations for future Council consideration.
ACTION: No formal action was taken during the strategic planning session.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Dunlap adjourned the Special City Council meeting at 3pm Kate Dunlap, MAYOR
Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
2 CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: June 17, 2026
City Council ITEM:
Agenda Report CATEGORY: Public Hearing
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLIAMS AMENDING SECTION 17.01.050.12 OF THE WILLIAMS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND
FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17."
BACKGROUND
SB1211 passed the Senate Floor on 5/21/2024 with a 27-8 vote. It passed the State Assembly on 8/28/24 by a 49-8 vote. It passed the State Senate on a concurrence vote of 27-8 on 8/29/24. It was signed into law by Governor Newsom on 9/19/24. This bill allowed for single family lots with multi- family housing on it to be allowed to add two (2) ADU's on the same lot, by right, if open space requirements and setbacks permit it. Furthermore, SB9 which passed in 2020 has allowed duplex homes (multifamily) to be built on single family lots if they are in-fill projects. These projects are ministerially approved meaning they are not required to be reviewed by Planning Commission.
According to section 17.01.050.12 Accessory Dwelling Units the city currently only allows for one ADU and one JADU on a lot with a single-family home. Since California law now allows for 2 ADUs within the residential areas given there is a duplex on the property, which Planning Commission previously indicated interest in expanding to two ADUs long as open space requirements continue to be met.
DISCUSSION
The proposed ordinance will amend Section 17.01.050.12 of the Williams Municipal Code to comply with recent changes to state law that impose new limits on local authority to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). The Planning Commission's action serves as a recommendation to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Hold public hearing, introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 278-26, an Ordinance Amendment allowing 2 ADUs on any property if the open space permits it.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Under California Public Resources Code section 21080.17, CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code, which is California's ADU law. Therefore, the proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that the proposed ordinance implements state ADU law.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution 2026-01
2. City Council Ordinance 278-26
Prepared and submitted by: Katheryn Ramsaur - City Planner RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WILLIAMS, RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 17.01.050.12 OF THE WILLIAMS MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AND
FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT
FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE
§ 21080.17
WHEREAS, state law authorizes cities to act by ordinance to provide for the creation and regulation of accessory dwelling units ("ADUs") and junior accessory dwelling units ("JADUs"); and
WHEREAS, in recent years, the California Legislature has approved, and the Governor has signed into law, a number of bills that, among other things, amend various sections of the Government Code to impose new limits on local authority to regulate ADUs and JADUs; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, the California Legislature approved, and the Governor signed into law, further amendments to state ADU law;
WHEREAS, new updates to state ADU law take effect on January 1, 2026, and for the City's ADU ordinance to remain valid, it must be amended to reflect the most recent changes to state law; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its local regulatory scheme for the construction of ADUs and JADUs to reflect the most recent changes to state law; and WHEREAS, on April 27th, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the attached Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WILLIAMS DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE, FIND, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Incorporation. The recitals above are true and correct and are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the Planning Commission. -1-
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SECTION 2. CEQA. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council find that, under California Public Resources Code section 21080.17, the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code, which is California's ADU law. Therefore, adoption of the proposed Ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it implements state ADU law.
SECTION 3. General Plan. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the adoption of the Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan as a matter of law under Government Code section 66314(c).
SECTION 4. Recommendation. Given the foregoing, and based on the entire record before the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the Ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit "A." SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.
Section 6. Certification; Records. The secretary will attest as to the adoption of this Resolution and cause the same to be maintained in the permanent records of the City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27th DAY OF APRIL 2026, BY THE WILLIAMS PLANNING COMMISSION.
By:
Steven Jeet, Chair
ATTEST:
Katheryh Ramsaur, City Planner
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1, Katheryn Ramsaur City Planner of the City of Williams, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission at a regular meeting conducted on the 27th day of April 2026, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
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Exhibit "A"
Proposed Ordinance
[Attached]
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ORDINANCE NO. 278-26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WILLIAMS AMENDING SECTION 17.01.050.12 OF THE
WILLIAMS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE
ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA
UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17
WHEREAS, the City of Williams, California ("City") is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, state law authorizes cities to act by ordinance to provide for the creation and regulation of accessory dwelling units ("ADUs") and junior accessory dwelling units ("JADUs"); and
WHEREAS, in recent years, the California Legislature has approved, and the Governor has signed into law, numerous bills that, among other things, amend various sections of the Government Code to impose new limits on local authority to regulate ADUs and JADUs; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, the California Legislature approved, and the Governor signed into law, further amendments to state ADU law; and
WHEREAS, new updates to state ADU law take effect on January 1, 2026, and for the City's ADU ordinance to remain valid, it must be amended to reflect the most recent changes to state law; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its local regulatory scheme for the construction of ADUs and JADUs to reflect the most recent changes to state law; and WHEREAS, on April 27th, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing and considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony concerning this proposed Ordinance. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted to forward the Ordinance to the City Council with a recommendation in favor of its adoption; and
WHEREAS, on June 17th, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Ordinance, including: (1) the public testimony and agenda reports prepared in connection with the Ordinance, (2) the policy considerations discussed therein, and (3) the consideration and recommendation by the City's Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Williams does ordain as follows:
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SECTION 1. Incorporation. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council.
SECTION 2. CEQA. Under California Public Resources Code section 21080.17, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA") does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code, which is California's ADU law. Therefore, adoption of the Ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it implements state ADU law.
SECTION 3. General Plan. The City Council hereby finds that the adoption of the Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan as a matter of law under Government Code section 66314(c).
SECTION 4. Code Amendment. Section 17.01.050.12 of the Williams Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as provided in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance takes effect 30 days after its adoption.
SECTION 6. HCD Submittal. In accordance with Government Code sections 66326 and 66333.5, the City Clerk is directed to submit a copy of this Ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days after adoption.
SECTION Z. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and post or publish this Ordinance as required by law.
SECTION 8. Custodian of Records. The custodian of records for this Ordinance is the City Clerk and the records comprising the administrative record are located at 810 E Street, Williams CA 95987.
SECTION 9. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such adopted this Ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any portion thereof. (Continues on next page)
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the Williams, California, at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 15th day of July, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF WILLIAMS
Mayor, Kate Dunlap
ATTEST:
City Clerk, Mariana Pineda
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
City Attorney, Andreas Booher
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EXHIBIT A
Amended ADU Regulations
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Section 17.01.050.12 Accessory Dwelling Units
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in compliance with Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code. (b) Effect of Conforming. An ADU or JADU that conforms to the standards in this section will not be:
(1) Deemed to be inconsistent with the city's general plan and zoning designation for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is located.
(2) Deemed to exceed the allowable density for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is located
(3) Considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth.
(4) Required to correct a nonconforming zoning condition, as defined in subsection (c)(8) below. This does not prevent the city from enforcing compliance with applicable building standards in accordance with Health and Safety Code section 17980.12.
(c) Definitions. As used in this section, terms are defined as follows:
(1) "Accessory dwelling unit" or "ADU" means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
(A) An efficiency unit, as defined by section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code; and
(B) A manufactured home, as defined by section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code.
(2) "Accessory structure" means a structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling located on the same lot.
(3) "Complete independent living facilities" means permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated.
(4) "Efficiency kitchen" means a kitchen that includes all of the following:
(A) A cooking facility with appliances.
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(B) A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of a reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.
(5) "Junior accessory dwelling unit" or "JADU" means a residential unit that satisfies all of the following:
(A) It is no more than 500 square feet of interior livable space in size. (B) It is contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family structure. An enclosed use within the residence, such as an attached garage, is considered to be a part of and contained within the single-family structure. (C) It includes its own separate sanitation facilities or shares sanitation facilities with the existing or proposed single-family structure.
(D) If the unit does not include its own separate bathroom, then it contains an interior entrance to the main living area of the existing or proposed single- family structure in addition to an exterior entrance that is separate from the main entrance to the primary dwelling.
(E) It includes an efficiency kitchen, as defined in subsection (c)(4) above. (6) "Livable space" means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation. (7) "Living area" means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure. (8) "Nonconforming zoning condition" means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform with current zoning standards.
(9) "Passageway" means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the ADU or JADU.
(10) "Proposed dwelling" means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting.
(11) "Public transit" means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.
(12) "Tandem parking" means that two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another. (d) Approvals. The following approvals apply to ADUs and JADUs created under this section:
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(1) Ministerial ADU and Building Permits Required. Every ADU and JADU requires an ADU permit and a building permit. The city will review and approve permit applications in accordance with subsection (d)(3) below. (2) Processing Fee. The city may charge a fee to reimburse it for costs incurred in processing ADU permits, including the costs of adopting or amending the city's ADU ordinance. The ADU-permit processing fee is determined by the City Planner and approved by the city council by resolution.
(3) Process and Timing.
(A) Completeness.
(i) Determination in 15 days. The city will determine whether an application to create or serve an ADU or JADU is complete and will provide written notice of the determination to the applicant within 15 business days after the city receives the application submittal. (ii) Incomplete items. If the city's determination under subsection (d)(3)(A)(i) above is that the application is incomplete, the city's notice must list the incomplete items and describe how the application can be made complete.
(iii) Cure. After receiving a notice that the application is incomplete, the applicant may cure and address the items that were deemed by th ity to be incomplete
(iv) Subsequent submittals. If the applicant submits additional information to address incomplete items, within 15 business days of the subsequent submittal the city will determine in writing whether the additional information remedies all the incomplete items that the city identified in its original notice. The city may not require the application to include an item that was not included in the original notice.
(v) Deemed complete. If the city does not make a timely determination as required by this subsection (A), the application or resubmitted application is deemed complete for the purposes of subsection (d)(3)(C) below.
(vi) Appeal of incompleteness. An applicant may appeal the city's determination that the application is incomplete by submitting a written appeal to the city clerk. The planning commission will review the written appeal and affirm or reverse the completeness determination and provide a final written determination to the applicant within 60 business days after receipt of the appeal. 3 93939.00066\43259374.7
(B) No discretion or hearing. Ministerial permits for an ADU or JADU are considered and approved without discretionary review or a hearing. (C) Deadline to approve or deny ministerial approvals. The city must approve or deny an application to create an ADU or JADU within 60 days from the date that the city receives a complete application. If the city has not approved or denied the complete application within 60 days, the application is deemed approved unless either:
(i) The applicant requests a delay, in which case the 60-day time period is tolled for the period of the requested delay, or
(ii) When an application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the city may delay acting on the permit application for the ADU or JADU until the city acts on the permit application to create the new single-family or multifamily dwelling, but the application to create the ADU or JADU will still be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing. (D) Denial. If the city denies an application to create an ADU or JADU, the city must provide the applicant with comments that include, among other things, a list of all the defective or deficient items and a description of how the application may be remedied by the applicant. Notice of the denial and corresponding comments must be provided to the applicant within the 60- day time period established by subsection (d)(3)(C) above. (E) Appeal of denial. An applicant may appeal the city's denial of the application by submitting a written appeal to the city clerk. The planning commission will review the written appeal and affirm or reverse the denial and provide a final written determination to the applicant within 60 business days after receipt of the appeal.
(F) Concurrent review of demolition. A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an ADU is reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time.
(e) Classes.
(1) Class 1: Statutorily Regulated. Class 1 ADUs and JADUs are approved under Government Code section 66323. If an ADU or JADU complies with each of the general requirements in subsection (f) below, it is allowed in each of the scenarios provided in this subsection (e)(1). An ADU and JADU approved under subsection (e)(1)(A) may be combined with an ADU approved under subsection (e)(1)(B), and ADUs approved under subsection (e)(1)(C) may be combined with ADUs approved under subsection (e)(1)(D).
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(A) Converted on Lot with Single-Family: No more than two detached ADUs on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling on it, or One ADU as described in this subsection (e)(1)(A) and one JADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single family dwelling on it, where the ADU oF JADU:
(i) Is either: within the space of a proposed single-family dwelling; within the existing space of an existing single-family dwelling; or (in the case of an ADU only) within the existing space of an accessory structure, plus up to 150 additional square feet if the expansion is limited to accommodating ingress and egress; and (ii) Has exterior access that is independent of that for the single-family dwelling; and
(iii) Has side and rear setbacks sufficient for fire and safety, as dictated by applicable building and fire codes.
(iv) The JADU complies with the requirements of Government Code sections 66333 through 66339.
(B) Limited Detached on Lot with Single-Family: One detached, new- construction ADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, if the detached ADU satisfies each of the following limitations:
(i) The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet. (ii) The total floor area is 800 square feet of livable space or smaller. (iii) The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit in subsection (f)(2) below.
(C) Converted on Lot with Multifamily: One or more ADUs within portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including but not limited to storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each converted ADU complies with state building standards for dwellings. Under this subsection (e)(1)(C), at least one converted ADU is allowed within an existing multifamily dwelling, up to a quantity equal to 25 percent of the existing (D) Limited Detached on Lot with Multifamily: No more than two detached ADUs on a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, or up to eight detached ADUs on a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, if each detached ADU satisfies all of the following:
(i) The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet. If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side yard setback of less than four 5 93939.00066\43259374.7
feet, the city will not require any modification to the multifamily dwelling as a condition of approving the ADU.
(ii) The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit provided in subsection (f)(2) below.
(iii) If the lot has an existing multifamily dwelling, the quantity of detached ADUs does not exceed the number of primary dwelling units on the lot.
(2) Class 2: Locally Regulated. Class 2 ADUs are approved under Government Code sections 66314-66322. Except for Class 1 ADUs approved under subsection (e)(1) above, all ADUs are subject to the standards set forth in subsections (f) and (g) below.
(f) General Requirements. The following requirements apply to all Class 1 and Class 2 ADUs and JADUs:
(1) Zoning.
(A) A Class 1 ADU approved under subsection (e)(1) may be created on a lot in a residential or mixed-use zone.
(B) A Class 2 ADU approved under subsection (e)(2) above may be created on a lot that is zoned to allow single-family dwelling residential use or multifamily dwelling residential use.
(C) In accordance with Government Code section 66333(a), a JADU may only be created on a lot zoned for single-family residences. (2) Height.
(A) Except as otherwise provided by subsections (f)(2)(B) and (f)(2)(C) below, a detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit may not exceed 16 feet in height. (B) A detached ADU may be up to 18 feet in height if it is created on a lot with n existing or proposed single family or multitamily dwelling unit that i ocated within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or hig quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, and the ADU may be up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet) if necessary to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. (C) A detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling that has more than one story above grade may not exceed 18 feet in height.
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(D) An ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may not exceed 25 feet in height or the height limitation imposed by the underlying zone that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ADUs subject to this subsection (f)(2)(D) may not exceed two stories. (E) For purposes of this subsection (t)(2), height is measured from existing legal grade or the level of the lowest floor, whichever is lower, to the peak of the structure.
(3) Fire Sprinklers.
(A) Fire sprinklers are required in an ADU or JADU if sprinklers are required in the primary residence.
(B) The construction of an ADU or JADU does not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling. (4) Rental Term. No ADU or JADU may be rented for a term that is shorter than 30 days. This prohibition applies regardless of when the ADU or JADU was created. (5) No Separate Conveyance. An ADU or JADU may be rented, but, except as otherwise provided in Government Code section 66341, no ADU or JADU may be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the lot and the primary dwelling (in the case of a single-family lot) or from the lot and all of the dwellings (in the case of a multifamily lot).
(6) Septic System. If the ADU or JADU will connect to an onsite wastewater-treatment system, the owner must include with the application a percolation test completed within the last five years or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years.
(7) Owner Occupancy.
(A) ADUs. ADUs are not subject to an owner-occupancy requirement. (B) JADUs.
(i) Generally. As required by state law, JADUs are generally subject to an owner-occupancy requirement. A natural person with legal or equitable title to the property must reside on the property, in either the primary dwelling or JADU, as the person's legal domicile and permanent residence.
(ii) Exceptions. The owner-occupancy requirement in this subsection (f)(7)(B) does not apply in either of the following situations:
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(D) The JADU has separate sanitation facilities (i.e., does not share sanitation facilities with the existing primary dwelling unit structure).
(II) The property is entirely owned by another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.
(8) Deed Restriction. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for an JADU, a deed restriction must be recorded against the title of the property in the County Recorder's office and a copy filed with the Director. The deed restriction must run with the land and bind all future owners. The form of the deed restriction will be provided by the city and must provide that:
(A) The JADU may not be sold separately from the primary dwelling. (B) The JADU is restricted to the approved size and to other attributes allowed by this section.
(C) The deed restriction runs with the land and may be enforced against future property owners.
(D) The deed restriction may be removed if the owner eliminates the JADU, as evidenced by, for example, removal of the kitchen facilities. To remove the deed restriction, an owner may make a written request of the Director, providing evidence that the JADU has in fact been eliminated. The Director may then determine whether the evidence supports the claim that the JADU has been eliminated. Appeal may be taken from the Director's determination consistent with other provisions of this Code. If the JADU is not entirely physically removed, but is only eliminated by virtue of having a necessary component of an JADU removed, the remaining structure and improvements must otherwise comply with applicable provisions of this Code.
(E) The deed restriction is enforceable by the director or his or her designee for the benefit of the city. Failure of the property owner to comply with the deed restriction may result in legal action against the property owner, and the city is authorized to obtain any remedy available to it at law or equity, including, but not limited to, obtaining an injunction enjoining the use of the JADU in violation of the recorded restrictions or abatement of the illegal unit. (9) Building & Safety.
(A) Must comply with building code. Subject to subsection (f)(9)(B) below, all ADUs and JADUs must comply with all local building code requirements.
(B) No change of occupancy. Construction of an ADU does not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the local building code, as described in 8 93939.00066\43259374.7
Section 310 of the California Building Code, unless the building official or Code Enforcement Division officer makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record that the construction of the ADU could have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety. Nothing in this subsection (f)(9)(B) prevents the city from changing the occupancy code of a space that was uninhabitable space or that was only permitted for nonresidential use and was subsequently converted for residential use in accordance with this section.
(10) Certificate of Occupancy Timing.
(A) Generally. No certificate of occupancy for an ADU or JADU may be issued before the certificate of occupancy is issued for the primary dwelling unit. (B) Limited Exception for State-declared Emergencies. Notwithstanding subsection (f)(10)(A) above, a certificate of occupancy for an ADU may be issued before a certificate of occupancy for the primary dwelling if each of the following requirements are met:
(i) The county is subject to a proclamation of a state of emergency made by the California Governor on or after February 1, 2025. (ii) The primary dwelling was substantially damaged or destroyed by an event referenced in the Governor's state of emergency
proclamation.
(iii) The ADU has been issued construction permits and has passed all required inspections.
(iv) The ADU is not attached to the primary dwelling.
(g) Specific ADU Requirements. The following requirements apply only to Class 2 ADUs approved under subsection (e)(2) above. This subsection (g) does not apply to Class 1 ADUs or JADUs approved under subsection (e)(1) above.
(1) Maximum Size.
(A) The maximum size of a detached or attached ADU subject to this subsection (g) is 850 square feet of interior livable space for a studio or one-bedroom unit and 1,000 square feet of interior livable space for a unit with two or more bedrooms.
(B) An attached ADU that is created on a lot with an existing primary dwelling is further limited to 50 percent of the floor area of the existing primary dwelling.
(C) Application of other development standards in this subsection (g), such as FAR or lot coverage, might further limit the size of the ADU, but no 9 93939.00066\43259374.7
application of the percent-based size limit in subsection (g)(1)(B) above or of an FAR, front setback, lot coverage limit, or open-space requirement may require the ADU have less than 800 square feet of interior livable space. (2) Floor Area Ratio (FAR). No ADU subject to this subsection (g) may cause the total FAR of the lot to exceed 45 percent, subject to subsection (g)(1)(C) above. (3) Setbacks.
(A) ADUs that are subject to this subsection (g) must conform to 4-foot side and rear setbacks. ADUs that are subject to this subsection (g) must conform to 25-foot front setbacks, subject to subsection (g) (1)(C) above. (B) No setback is required for an ADU that is subject to this subsection (g) if the ADU is constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.
(4) Lot Coverage. No ADU subject to this subsection (g) may cause the total lot coverage of the lot to exceed 50 percent, subject to subsection (g)(1)(C) above. (5)
Minimage of eps ace of the lotub fat to this perion, sume cause the cial (g) (1)(C) above.
(6) Passageway. No passageway, as defined by subsection (c)(9) above, is required for an ADU.
(7) Parking.
Generally. One off-street parking space is required for each ADU or bedroom, whichever is less. The parking space may be provided in setback areas or as tandem parking, as defined by subsection (c)(12) above. (B) Exceptions. No parking under subsection (g)(7)(A) is required in the following situations:
(i) The ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit, as defined in subsection (c)(11) above.
(ii) The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
(iii) The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure.
(iv) When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.
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(v) When there is an established car share vehicle stop located within one block of the ADU.
(vi) When the permit application to create an ADU is submitted with an application to create a new single-family or new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the ADU or the lot satisfies any other criteria listed in subsections (g)(7)(B)(i) through (v) above.
(C) No Replacement. When a garage, carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted to an ADU, those off-street parking spaces are not required to be replaced.
(8) Architectural Requirements.
(A) The materials and colors of the exterior walls, roof, and windows and doors must be the same as those of the primary dwelling.
(B) The roof slope must match that of the dominant roof slope of the primary dwelling. The dominant roof slope is the slope shared by the largest portion of the roof.
(C) The exterior lighting must be limited to down-lights or as otherwise required by the building or fire code.
(D) The ADU must have an independent exterior entrance, apart from that of the primary dwelling.
(E) The interior horizontal dimensions of an ADU must be at least 10 feet wide in every direction, with a minimum interior wall height of seven feet. (F) No window or door of the ADU may have a direct line of sight to an adjoining residential property. Each window and door must either be located where there is no direct line of sight or screened using fencing, landscaping, or privacy glass to prevent a direct line of sight. (G) All windows and doors in an ADU less than 30 feet from a property line that is not a public right-of-way line must either be (for windows) clerestory with the bottom of the glass at least six feet above the finished floor, or (for windows and for doors) utilize frosted or obscure glass. (9) Landscape Requirements. Evergreen landscape screening must be planted and maintained between the ADU and adjacent parcels as follows:
(A) At least one 15-gallon size plant must be provided for every five linear feet of exterior ADU wall. Alternatively, at least one 24" box size plant must be provided for every ten linear feet of exterior ADU wall. 11 93939.00066\43259374.7
(B) Plant specimens must be at least six feet tall when installed. As an alternative, a solid fence of at least six feet in height may be installed (C) All landscaping must be drought-tolerant.
(D) All landscaping must be from the city's approved plant list. (10) Historical Protections. An ADU that is on or within 600 feet of real property that is listed in the California Register of Historic Resources must be located so as to not be visible from any public right-of-way.
(11) Allowed Stories. No ADU subject to this subsection (g) may have more than one story, except that an ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may have the stories allowed under subparagraph (f)(2)(D) of this section. (h) Fees. The following requirements apply to all Class 1 ADUs and JADUs and Class 2 ADUs that are approved under subsections (e)(1) or (e)(2) above. (1) Impact Fees.
(A) No impact fee is required for a JADU or for an ADU that has less than 750 square feet of interior livable space. For purposes of this subsection (h)(1), "impact fee" means a "fee" under the Mitigation Fee Act (Gov. Code § 66000(b)) and a fee under the Quimby Act (Gov. Code § 66477). "Impact fee" here does not include any connection fee or capacity charge for water or sewer service.
(B) A JADU or ADU with less than 500 square feet of interior livable space does not increase assessable space by 500 square feet for purposes of Education Code section 17620(a)(1)(C), and is therefore not subject to school fees under Education Code section 17620.
Any impact fee that is required for an ADU that has 750 square feet or more of interior livable space must be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. (E.g., the floor area of the ADU, divided by the floor area of the primary dwelling, times the typical fee amount charged for a new dwelling.)
(2) Utility Fees.
(A) If an ADU or JADU is constructed with a new single-family home, a separate utility connection directly between the ADU or JADU and the utility and payment of the normal connection fee and capacity charge for a new dwelling are required.
(B) Except as described in subsection (h)(2)(A), JADUs and converted ADUs on a single-family lot that are created under subsection (e)(1)(A) above are not required to have a new or separate utility connection directly between 12 93939.00066143259374.7
the JADU or ADU and the utility. Nor is a connection fee or capacity charge required. Notwithstanding the rest of this paragraph, a direct utility connection is required for separate conveyance of an ADU when separate conveyance is allowed under this code.
(C) Except as described in subsection (h)(2)(A), all ADUs that are not covered by subsection (h)(2)(B) require a new, separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility for any utility that is provided by the city.
All utilities that are not provided by the city are subject to the connection and fee requirements of the utility provider.
(i) The connection is subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that is proportionate to the burden created by the ADU based on either the floor area or the number of drainage-fixture units (DU) values, as defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code, upon the water or sewer system.
(ii) The portion of the fee or charge that is charged by the city may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.
(i) Nonconforming Zoning Code Conditions, Building Code Violations, and Unpermitted Structures.
(1) Generally. The city will not deny an ADU or JADU application due to a nonconforming zoning condition, building code violation, or unpermitted structure on the lot that does not present a threat to the public health and safety and that is not affected by the construction of the ADU or JADU.
(2) Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs constructed before 2020. (A) Permit to Legalize. As required by state law, the city may not deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before January 1, 2020, if denial is based on either of the following grounds:
(i) The ADU or JADU violates applicable building standards, or (ii) The ADU or JADU does not comply with state ADU or JADU law or this ADU ordinance (section NN.NNN).
(B) Exceptions:
(i) Notwithstanding subsection (i)(2)(A) above, the city may deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before January 1, 2020, if the city makes a finding that correcting a violation is necessary to comply with the standards specified in California Health and Safety Code section 17920.3. 13 93939.00066\43259374.7
(ii) Subsection (i)(2)(A) above does not apply to a building that is deemed to be substandard in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 17920.3.
(i) Nonconforming ADUs and Discretionary Approval. Any proposed ADU or JADU that would otherwise be allowed under this section but that does not conform to the objective design or development standards set forth in subsections (a) through (i) of this section may be allowed by the city with a conditional use permit, in accordance with the other provisions of this title.
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CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: June 17, 2026
City Council ITEM #: 7.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: Public Hearing
SUBJECT: Hold Public Hearing and Authorize Resolution 26-17, Certification of the List of Delinquent Recology Accounts
BACKGROUND
Annually Recology will deliver a list of delinquent accounts to City Council for certification.
Once the list has been certified, it will be turned over to the Colusa County Auditor. The Auditor will then add the amount due to the tax rolls and they will be collected through the property tax process.
The City is required to hold a public hearing to consider all objections and protests made.
DISCUSSION
The current list supplied by Recology includes 199 properties for a total of $102,053.22 this amount includes a $90.00 admin fee per parcel. (See attached list). The delinquent accounts are from March 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
None. All cost associated with processing the tax lien will be recovered either from the property owner or Recology.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize Resolution 26-17 and certify the Final Lien Report and direct Staff to process with the Colusa County Auditor.
Prepared and Submitted by: Mariana Pineda, Accounting Specialist III Attached: Recology Final Lien Report
Resolution 26-17
Parcel Number Lien Bal + Fees
005-123-015-000 234.82
005-270-023-000 120.42
005-260-006-000 4776.8
005-191-005-000 598.9
005-056-005-000 1547.88
005-141-011-000 1868.66
005-191-008-000 3199.6
005-182-001-000 745.46
005-035-016-000 2913.16
016-310-002-000 310.86
005-043-015-000 1745.58
005-104-010-000 3210.66
016-310-005-000 1614.6
005-035-005-000 254.02
005-330-056-000 585.24
005-126-002-000 336.12
016-243-005-000 473.42
005-211-021-000 625.96
005-021-011-000 346.14
005-133-014-000 215.34
005-350-032-000 323.1
005-350-023-000 204.76
005-400-055-000 601.54
005-023-004-000 461.94
005-123-001-000 212.54
005-360-021-000 480.88
005-290-007-000 337.64
005-135-017-000 215.34
005-212-003-000 588.66
005-300-025-000 247.16
005-242-022-000 215.34
005-350-009-000 385.24
005-181-012-000 158.4
005-330-064-000 588.84
005-400-054-000 137.08
005-124-017-000 215.34
005-340-002-000 215.34
005-300-013-000 215.34
005-054-006-000 601.74
005-211-026-000 601.04
005-182-009-000 310.08
005-310-019-000 595.24
005-290-021-000 606.34
005-350-006-000 596
005-281-012-000 616.28
005-310-003-000 190
005-300-032-000 665.94
005-330-007-000 208.64
005-125-007-000 186.3
005-083-001-000 215.34
005-181-011-000 138.64
005-310-048-000 620.96
005-023-013-000 294.28
005-182-010-000 701.9
005-320-028-000 587.04
005-330-044-000 584.42
005-141-015-000 621.04
005-242-007-000 180.64
005-340-054-000 215.34
005-320-015-000 611.24
005-191-002-000 620.96
005-023-001-000 172.62
005-211-018-000 620.96
005-052-009-000 604.4
016-220-101-000 388.24
005-242-004-000 389.86
005-091-007-000 215.34
005-183-007-000 616.28
005-021-010-000 215.34
005-024-003-000 215.34
005-300-033-000 588.24
005-320-005-000 215.34
005-282-001-000 395.36
005-360-030-000 213.3
005-310-053-000 585.24
005-350-031-000 585.24
005-244-001-000 575.68
005-212-007-000 215.34
005-340-059-000 302.52
005-283-004-000 215.34
005-320-006-000 604
005-135-012-000 621.86
005-184-005-000 385.24
005-360-029-000 336.6
005-184-004-000 624.16
005-182-010-000 585.24
005-123-004-000 597.86
005-134-003-000 461.94
005-400-030-000 340.68
005-350-037-000 585.24
005-071-026-000 235.24
005-035-006-000 620.42
005-182-005-000 385.24
005-390-004-000 461.94
005-055-012-000 331.94
005-300-042-000 210.04
005-183-020-000 343.8
005-390-018-000 354.04
005-161-016-000 621.56
005-081-002-000 630.24
005-081-008-000 636.72
005-340-011-000 126.36
005-340-018-000 587.04
005-124-015-000 605.36
005-043-003-000 199.14
005-330-048-000 435.24
005-122-003-000 138.64
005-082-010-000 597.22
005-320-042-000 443.18
005-360-029-000 338.64
005-340-074-000 138.64
005-340-016-000 1036.68
005-021-004-000 597.56
005-091-013-000 304.16
005-071-032-000 611.66
005-132-010-000 601.04
005-111-007-000 168.22
005-182-009-000 595.22
005-192-005-000 624.22
005-133-007-000 338.64
005-330-050-000 137.08
005-092-008-000 596.6
005-360-032-000 407.9
005-054-009-000 215.34
005-340-030-000 303.02
005-211-022-000 215.34
005-282-020-000 620.62
005-340-046-000 215.34
005-242-005-000 215.34
005-360-011-000 214.46
005-184-002-000 215.34
005-400-051-000 385.24
016-220-077-000 131.78
005-023-015-000 620.56
016-250-037-000 620.28
005-141-005-000 620.94
005-300-001-000 209.24
005-360-037-000 461.64
005-400-064-000 318.2
005-211-028-000 215.34
005-173-019-000 507.02
005-400-066-000 588.7
005-310-038-000 215.34
005-400-061-000 594.12
005-320-012-000 606.58
005-134-009-000 585.24
005-134-009-000 655.14
005-340-075-000 621.94
005-122-013-000 264.48
005-211-003-000 306.32
005-230-005-000 215.34
005-082-009-000 240.78
005-330-060-000 505.8
005-310-032-000 261.94
005-310-024-000 175.24
005-052-007-000 215.34
005-330-021-000 394.28
005-350-025-000 338
005-390-049-000 135.6
005-211-027-000 595.46
005-370-042-000 585.24
005-134-002-000 620.96
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005-310-014-000 215.34
005-241-010-000 348.4
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005-330-070-000 461.94
005-173-014-000 307.8
005-400-059-000 338.64
005-360-016-000 602.94
005-282-022-000 215.34
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005-284-008-000 588.48
005-281-002-000 138.64
005-340-071-000 594.24
005-244-003-000 215.34
005-220-011-000 120.84
005-310-001-000 368.78
005-390-045-000 620.86
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005-300-011-000 605.8
005-220-014-000 612.4
005-350-011-000 215.34
005-330-027-000 585.24
005-163-015-000 585.24
005-111-001-000 384.36
016-250-009-000 675.98
005-230-008-000 585.24
005-052-010-000 604.42
005-330-055-000 601.18
005-320-030-000 579.94
005-211-006-000 595.32
005-243-008-000 215.34
005-400-062-000 599.78
005-290-033-000 585.24
005-141-006-000 592.04
005-400-034-000 585.24
005-134-011-000 629.4
005-161-010-000 1293.36
RESOLUTION NO. 26-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WILLIAMS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A REPORT
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF DELINQUENT RESIDENTIAL
SOLID WASTE CHARGES BILLED DURING CALENDAR YEAR
2024 AND UNPAID, DETERMINING THAT SUCH DELINQUENT
CHARGES CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND LIEN;
AND DIRECTING THAT SUCH CHARGES BE COLLECTED VIA
THE COLUSA COUNTY TAX ROLL
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 38790.1 and 25831 of the California Government Code and Section 8.08.220 of the Williams Municipal Code, the City of Williams is authorized to collect delinquent residential solid waste charges, including any accrued penalties (the "Delinquent Charges") on the Colusa County property tax roll; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 38790.1 and 25831 of the California Government Code and Section 8.08.220 of the Williams Municipal Code, as applicable, the City Council desires to recover such Delinquent Charges that were billed at any time during Calendar Year 2024 and which remain unpaid, by forwarding them to the with the Colusa County Recorder/Clerk and Colusa County Auditor/Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to be recorded as a lien and collected as a special assessment on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons and at the same time, together with and not separate from, the general taxes, and has caused a written report ("Report"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by this reference incorporated herein, to be prepared and filed with the City Clerk containing the description of each residential real property parcel which is subject to the Delinquent Charges and the amount of Delinquent Charges that remain unpaid by each such residential real property parcel; and
WHEREAS, the City caused a notice of the filing of this Report and of the time and place of the public hearing thereon to be mailed to the record owner of each residential real property parcel subject to the Delinquent Charges, all in accordance with Sections 38790.1 and 25831 of the California Government Code and Section 8.08.220 of the Williams Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, at the time stated in the notice on the 17th day of June, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., the City Council conducted the public hearing on the Written Report and heard and considered all objections or protests thereto, and has overridden said objections and protests; and
82276.00009\31299157.1
Resolution No. 26-17
WHEREAS, the Delinquent Charges and costs of lien shall constitute a lien and special assessment against the parcel or parcels of land described in the Report in accordance with Sections 38790.1 and 25831 of the California Government Code and Section 8.08.220 of the Williams Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, FOUND, DETERMINED AND
ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLIAMS,
CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the above Recitals are true and correct are incorporated herein.
2. The Report filed with the City Clerk contains the description of each residential real property parcel which is subject to the Delinquent Charges and the amount of Delinquent Charges to be imposed thereon, which were billed during Calendar Year 2024 and which remain unpaid, together with any accrued penalties, and the Report is therefore approved and adopted.
3. The Report with Delinquent Charges for Calendar Year 2024 shall be forwarded to the Colusa County Recorder/Clerk for recording of a lien, and forwarded to the Colusa County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector for collection on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same person, at the same time, together with and not separate from the general taxes, as special assessments against the property to which they relate, and shall constitute liens on the property in the amount of the assessment to be added to the tax bill next levied against the property.
4. On or before the 10th day of August, 2026, the City Clerk is hereby directed to file with the Colusa County Recorder/Clerk and the Colusa County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector a copy of the Report, with a statement endorsed thereon over his or her signature that this has been fully adopted by the City Council, together with a certified copy of his Resolution, and shall request that the Delinquent Charges be ecorded as a lien against the parcels and collected on the tax bills as special assessment for the taxable parcels in the City identified in the Report along with the ordinary ad valorem taxes to be levied on and collected from owners of said parcels.
5. The special assessment for the Delinquent Charges authorized herein is levied without regard to the valuation of the subject residential real properties.
6. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
82276.00009\31299157.1
Resolution No. 26-17
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Kate Dunlap, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mariana Pineda, City Clerk
82276.00009\31299157.1|
CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: June 17, 2026
City Council ITEM: 8.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: Public Hearing
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION 26-18 APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2026- 2027 ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 97-1
BACKGROUND
Each year the City is required to complete the steps to approve an annual assessment in the Williams Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 97-1 (LLAD) that provides the revenue necessary for the maintenance of the landscape and lighting improvements in the Valley Ranch necession. the subdivision. Initiation of the process requires that Council pass a Resolution declaring intent to levy an assessment on the District, adopt an Engineer's Report for the District, and set a public hearing. On May 20, 2026, City Council set the public hearing for June 17, 2026.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to the Streets and Highways Code Section 22621, the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, proceedings for the renewing and revising the assessments for the District commence with the Council declaring its intent to start proceedings to renew and revise the assessment. This includes Council declaring its intent to levy assessments, and setting a public hearing date. The proposed public hearing date is to be held at the Council's Wednesday, June 17, 2026 meeting.
No new Engineers report is required as the District did not expand its boundary and did not add any new parcels during the past year. There are a total of 577 parcels in the Assessment District of which 576 are assessed. This will allow the District to save administrative costs by basing its data on the Lighting and Landscaping Engineers report which was adopted June 19, 2013. The Engineer's Report accounts for all costs required for the maintenance of the District facilities, lighting and landscaping. It also included the calculation sharing the costs over all properties in the District as an annual assessment. The maintenance and operation of the District is managed by the Public Works Department.
The specific language in the original Engineer's report states that for each fiscal year after 1998- 1999, the per parcel assessment rate for Assessment Zone No. 1 shall be adjusted by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the State of California, as reported for the last day of that annual period by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This statement makes the annual CPI adjustment mandatory.
The CPI index figures are taken from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. The San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward CPI index results in a 2.18% or $5.16 increase. This would raise the Per Parcel Assessment Rate from $236.72 per year to $241.88 per year. The County requires that any assessment provided to them end in even cents to accommodate any parcel splits.
FISCAL IMPACTS
The increase in CPI for the Lighting and Landscape District will increase the District's projected revenues from $136,351 per year to $139,323 per year. These revenues are expected to be fully utilized by the operations of the Lighting and Landscape District.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 26-18, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams Providing for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Landscape and Lighting Assessment District no. 97-1 Annual Levy of Assessments.
Prepared by: Jorge Carmona, Assistant Finance Officer
Submitted by: Rex Greenbaum, Finance Officer
Attachments: Resolution No. 26-18
RESOLUTION 26-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLIAMS, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 97-1 ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Williams has initiated proceedings for the annual levy of the assessments for a street lighting and landscaping district pursuant to the terms and provisions of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972," being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, Article XIII D of the California Constitution, and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (commencing with California Government Code Section 53750) (collectively the "Law"), in what is known and designated as LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 97-1 ("District"); and WHEREAS, the City Council notes that no new Engineer's Report is required as the District did not expand its boundary and did not add any new parcels during the past year; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted resolution 26-18 INITIATING ASSESSMENT
PROCEEDINGS, DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 97-1; and WHEREAS, the City did proceed to give notice to the time and place for a public hearing on all matters relating to said annual levy of the proposed assessment in accordance with the Law; and WHEREAS, at this time this City Council has heard all testimony and evidence, and is desirous of proceeding with said annual levy of assessments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Williams, California:
SECTION 1. That the above recitals are all true and correct.
SECTION 2. That no new Engineer's Report is required as the District did not expand its boundary and did not add any new parcels than those contained in the previously adopted Engineer's Report.
That the City Council hereby confirms the assessment and orders the annual levy of the assessment for landscape and street lighting purposes for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and in the amounts as set forth in the resolution 26-18 INITIATING ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS, DECLARING THE INTENT
TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 97-1.
SECTION 3. That the adoption of this Resolution constitutes the levy of the assessment for the Fiscal Year 2026-27. This assessment is going to be $241.88 per parcel.
SECTION 4. That the maintenance of improvements contemplated by the Resolution of Intention
shall be performed pursuant to law and the County of Colusa Auditor shall enter on the County of Colusa Assessment Roll the amount of the assessment and said assessment shall then be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County taxes are collected. After collection by the County of Colusa, the net amount of the assessment shall be paid to the City of Williams.
SECTION 5. That the Finance Officer has established a special fund known as the WILLIAMS LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 97-1, into which the City shall place all monies collected by the County of Colusa Tax Collector pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution and Law, and said transfer shall be accomplished as soon as said monies have been made available to the City of Williams.
SECTION 6. That the City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution upon its adoption.
SECTION 7. That a certified copy of the previously adopted Engineer's Report and assessment roll shall be filed in the office of the City Administrator, with a duplicate copy on file in the office of the City Clerk and open for public inspection.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Williams, California, at a regular meeting thereof held this 17 day of June, 2026, by the following roll call vote to with:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
Kate Dunlap, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mariana Pineda, City Clerk Andreas Booher, City Attorney
CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: June 17, 2026
City Council ITEM #: 9.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: Old Business
SUBJECT: Treasurer's Investment Report and Monthly Register as of April 2026; Monthly Financial Status Reports as of May 2026
BACKGROUND:
The attached report provides the most current information on the City's investments and the check register report for April 2026. The source of this information is provided monthly by various financial institutions. The deposits and investments described in the attached report comply with the 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 May 2026.
These projections are incorporated into the updated monthly financial status reports that provide a financial overview of the City's General Fund and Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds as of May 2026. It includes the approved budgets and year-to-date activities for both revenues and expenditures. For the General Fund, it is important to note that there is a lag in receipts for both property and sales taxes.
DISCUSSION:
SALES TAX UPDATE:
Through the end of May 2026, the City has received 9 sales tax payments so far this year representing 73% of the annual sales taxes. The first two payments of every quarter are advanced estimates provided by the State and do not yet reflect actual sales activity. For this reason, estimates 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 May 2026, sales tax revenue projections are within 0.4% of budget are currently trending $8,943 lower than budget.
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXES UPDATE:
These revenues have been updated to include actual receipts through the end of May 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 6.7% higher than budget with a projected surplus of $31,181.
This revenue source can fluctuate from month to month depending on travel activity and local lodging demand.
FINANCIAL STATUS REPORTS UPDATE:
Dividing the year-to-date activity against the budget gives us a percentage of budgets utilized. This percentage can then be compared against the expected level of utilization at any period of time allowing us to identify if our expenditures are trending over budget or our revenues are trending under budget.
Based on current budget projections and a review of financial statements, the City's overall actual revenues and expenditures are in line with the approved budgets. The attached General Fund Status reports include expenditure budgets by department. Notes are included for any unexpected deviations.
CITY INVESTMENTS:
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 as of April 2026 and the monthly status reports as of May 2026.
Prepared and submitted by: Rex Greenbaum, Finance Director Attachments):
Treasurer's Monthly Cash Summary
• General Fund Financial Status Report with Sales Taxes and Transient Occupancy Taxes Projections
• Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds Financial Status Reports • Monthly Check Register Report
CITY OF WILLIAMS
SUMMARY OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS
As of April 30, 2026
CASH ACCOUNTS
US Bank - Business Checking $ 77,310
US Bank - General Checking (City Treasury) 567,730
Total Cash 645,040
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
Description Interest
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 3.81% $ 6,909,036
California CLASS Funds 3.69% $ 4,696,591
Total Investments $ 11,605,627
Cash & Investments $ 12,250,667
So neal a orientment ah bergin to the General Fund was as folors:
General Fund Cash & Investment Balances $ 5,906,240
Less Storm Drain Deficit (Fund 273) $ (63,161)
Less Street Cash Deficit (Fund 290)* $ (1,622,555)
Less Morning Star Street Loan (Fund 290)* (422,464)
Total Deficits $ (2,108,180)
Net General Fund Balance 3,798,060
Remaining Pledged Funds for E Street Project (Total pledge of $2,000,000) 451,968 Adjusted General Fund Balance $ 3,346,092
* Total E Street Project Expenditures included in Deficit $ 1,548,032 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 - Paid in May 2026 100,000.00
May 15, 2027 $ 322,464.30
Yield Comparison CA CLASS LAIF Variance
April-25 4.39% 4.28% 0.11%
May-25 4.35% 4.27% 0.08%
June-25 4.34% 4.27% 0.07%
July-25 4.34% 4.26% 0.08%
August-25 4.33% 4.25% 0.07%
September-25 4.27% 4.21% 0.06%
October-25 4.19% 4.15% 0.04%
November-25 4.04% 4.10% -0.06%
December-25 3.88% 4.03% -0.15%
January-26 3.78% 3.93% -0.15%
February-26 3.74% 3.87% -0.13%
March-26 3.70% 3.83% -0.13%
April-26 3.69% 3.81% -0.12%
Average Monthly Rate 4.08% 4.10% -0.02%
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 CommunicationsiFY20261Treasuer's Report FY2026\/April 2026 Investment Detail for 6.17.26 Meeting xisGF April.26 General Fund Financial Status Report as of May 31, 2026 (91.7% of Year) Note: Annual departmental insurance has been prorated to reflect monthly usage. % to
GENERAL FUND BUDGET |YTD ACTIVITY BUDGET NOTES
Revenues: 5,744,157 $ 5,310,473 Property tax installments typically received in February, May, and July.
Forecasted Revenue 5,766,395 ales tax receipts lag by 3 months with small amount of income in first 3 month Revenue Variance 22,238 Monthly reviews of Sales and Transient Occupancy Taxes included with Treasurer's Repo Expenditures:
City Council $ 307,590 $ 168,567 54.8% Budgets include annual LAFCO, League of California Cities and attorney fees City Clerk $ 120,054 $ 98,221 81.8%
City Administrator $ 144,217 $ 106,343 73.7%
Finance 421,636 $ 351,951 83.5% Budgets include annual Infrastructure and vehicle contributions of $100k and $50k.
Police $ 2,330,295 1,836,835 78.8%
Fire District 867,000 $ 867,000 100.0% Final Quarterly payment made in April 2026.
Planning 246,804 $ 204,673 82.9%
Building 182,418 114,214 62.6%
Parks 222,040 $ 196,194 88.4%
Recreation $ 123,061 $ 94,574 76.9%
Buildings & Grounds 430,640 $ 295,826 68.7%
Public Works $ 154,467 $ 132,078 85.5%
Swimming Pool 91,805 70.996 77.3% Higher proportion of usage occurs in summer. Reflects pool use in July and August.
Storm Drain $ 60,783 $ 56,735 93.3%
Total 5,702,810 $ 4,594,208 80.6% Expenditures trending in line with approved budgets.
Sales Taxes and Transient Occupancy Taxes
Projected
FY2026 through May FY2026 Projected FY2026 %
Budgeted 2026 Revenues Surplus (Shortfall) Difference
Bradley Burns Sales Taxes (1%) 1,598,567 1,239,151 1,679,066 80,499 5.0% Add On Sales Taxes (0.5%) 949,662 621,079 860,220 (89,442) - 9.4% Total Sales Taxes 2,548,229 1,860,230 2,539,286 (8,943) -0.4% Transient Occupancy Taxes 465,945 407,416 497,126 31,181 6.7% Totals 22,238
Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds Financial Status Report as of May 31, 2026 (91.7% of Year)
Note: Annual departmental insurance has been prorated to reflect monthly usage. % to
Fund BUDGET YTD ACTIVITY BUDGET NOTES
Water - Fund 270
Revenues: $ 1,225.441 $ 1,203,879 98.2% ]Revenues trending in line with budgets, reflects higher usage in summer months.
Expenditures: $ 1,318,378 $ 1,105,956 83.9% Expenditures trending in line with budgets. Annual insurance expense has been prorated for the period.
Net Income (Loss) $ (92,937) $ 97,923
Sewer - Fund 27
evenues $ 2,420,413 $ 2.273,445 93.9% ] Sewer Revenues in line with budget.
Recoverable Costs: $ 600,000 $ 659,900 110.0% Recoverable costs dependent upon continued intake of sludge. Last intake from November 2025.
Total Revenues $ 3,020,413 $ 2,933,345
Expenditures trending in line with budgets. Annual insurance expense has been prorated for the period.
Expenditures: $ 2,849,417 $ 2,409,489 84.6% Includes prorated portion of annual Sewer Debt Service Payment of $363,965.
Net Income (Loss) 170,996 $ 523,857
CITY OF WILLIAMS Check Register - Treasurer Rpt Page: 1 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 04/26 (04/30/2026) to 04/26 (04/30/2026) May 29, 2026 9:03AM Report Criteria:
Print Sequence Detail
Journal Code.Journal code = "DA"
Transaction. Amount ≥0
Check Check
Journal Payee or Description Date Number Amount
CDA ADVANCED DOCUMENT 04/14/2026 51952 245.44
CDA AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 04/14/2026 51954 1,189.63
CDA AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE 04/14/2026 51955 2,040.79 CDA AMERICAN FIDELITY FLEX ACCOUNT 04/14/2026 51956 816.65 CDA BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES 04/14/2026 51957 3,825.25 Maverick Station CDA BIDWELL H20 04/14/2026 51958 96.90
CDA BIPPUS ROOFING, INC. 04/14/2026 51959 8,900.00 City Hall Roof CDA CA BUILDING STANDARDS COMM. 04/14/2026 51960 657.28 Bldg Fees to the State CDA CITY OF MARYSVILLE 04/14/2026 51962 1,400.00 WPD Trainings CDA CITY OF WILLIAMS 04/14/2026 51963 504.28
CDA CLOSE LUMBER 04/14/2026 51964 87.92
CDA COLUSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 04/14/2026 51965 62.00 CDA DIVISION OFTHE STATE ARCHITECT 04/14/2026 51969 38.40 Business Lic Fee Paid to the State CDA iWORQ SYSTEMS INC 04/14/2026 51971 13,250.00 Public Works, Buisness Licenses Software CDA MUNISERVICES 04/14/2026 51973 776.82
CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 04/14/2026 51975 7,943.52 CDA RACE COMMUNICATIONS 04/14/2026 51976 1,874.16 Internet CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 04/14/2026 51977 1,124.32
CDA REFUND 04/14/2026 51978 60.00 Rec Program Cancellation CDA REIMBURSEMENT 04/14/2026 51979 90.00
CDA SACRAMENTO DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 04/14/2026 51981 200.00 WPD Staff Development CDA SACRAMENTO VALLEY MUSEUM ASSOC 04/14/2026 51982 2,649.54 Rent Collected 3rd Qtr CDA SCP DISTRIBUTORS LLC 04/14/2026 51983 1,778.11 Water Dept. Chemicals/Supplies CDA SORENSON PEST CONTROL, INC. 04/14/2026 51985 425.00 CDA TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE 04/14/2026 51987 100.00 CDA VALLEY TOXICOLOGY SERVICE, INC 04/14/2026 51988 350.00 CDA VERDANT COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC 04/14/2026 51989 225.16 CDA VERIZON WIRELESS 04/14/2026 51990 700.16
CDA VESTIS GROUP INC 04/14/2026 51991 107.18
CDA WILLIAMS FIRE PROTECTION 04/14/2026 51992 219,397.69 Fire Quartely Fees CDA AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 04/27/2026 51997 2,645.22
CDA AMERICAN FIDELITY FLEX ACCOUNT 04/27/2026 51998 816.65 CDA AMERICAN SOCCER COMPANY, INC 04/27/2026 51999 380.99 CDA AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP 04/27/2026 52000 3,091.84 CDA AUTO GLASS SOLUTIONS 04/27/2026 52003 1,022.51 PD Vehicle CDA BAY CITY ELECTRIC WORKS 04/27/2026 52004 3,414.42 Cily HallPD/Fire Gen. Maint.
CDA BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES 04/2712026 52005 2,620.23 Support Services CDA BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP 04/27/2026 52006 2,488.10 Gen. Services for March CDA BIDWELL H20 04/27/2026 52007 73.95
CDA BPR CONSULTING GROUP 04/27/2026 52008 8,855.00 Building Inspector Servcies CDA CA BUILDING STANDARDS COMM. 04/27/2026 52009 30.00
CDA CITY OF WILLIAMS 04/27/2026 52010 197.48
CDA CIVICPLUS LLC 04/2712026 52011 900.95
CDA CLOSE LUMBER 04/27/2026 52012 755.84
CDA COLUSA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMM. 04/27/2026 52014 125.00 CDA COLUSA COUNTY FARM SUPPLY, INC 04/27/2026 52015 763.37 CDA COLUSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 04/27/2026 52016 33,403.40 Dispatch/Animal Control Quartley Pmt CDA COMCAST BUSINESS 04/27/2026 52017 418.23
CDA M&K HARVESTING EQUIPMENT 04/27/2026 52020 24.83
CDA MESSENGER PUBLISHING GROUP 04/27/2026 52022 330.00 E street Comp. Project Notice CDA MUN CPAS 04/27/2026 52024 7,833.32 City Audit
CDA OFFICE DEPOT 04/27/2026 52025 51.50
CDA ON SITE SAFETY SERVICES, INC 04/27/2026 52026 154.39 WPD Supplies CITY OF WILLIAMS Check Register - Treasurer Rpt Page: 2 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 04/26 (04/30/2026) to 04/26 (04/30/2026) May 29, 2026 9:03AM Check Check
Journal Payee or Description Date Number Amount
CDA PACE ENGINEERING, INC 04/27/2026 52028 3,672.57
CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 04/27/2026 52029 40.18
CDA PETTY CASH - A/P 04/27/2026 52030 363.02
CDA PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL 04/27/2026 52031 581.59
CDA PRECISION BUSINESS ASSOC., INC 04/27/2026 52032 2,670.00 PD IT services CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 04/27/2026 52033 1,677.19
CDA REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY 04/27/2026 52034 3, 182.702026 Home Compliance Monitoring Fee CDA SCP DISTRIBUTORS LLC 04/27/2026 52037 2,461.04 Water Chemicals CDA TEXAS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 04/27/2026 52039 1,090.50 CDA VERIZON WIRELESS 04/27/2026 52040 589.15
CDA VESTIS GROUP INC 04/27/2026 52041 535.41
CDA VISION SERVICE PLAN (CA) 04/27/2026 52042 505.94
CDA WESTERN TREE NURSERY INC 04/27/2026 52043 533.41 Parks Tree Maint.
CDA WILLOWS GLASS 04/27/2026 52044 1,500.00 Museum
CDA PRECISION BUSINESS ASSOC., INC 04/27/2026 52046 3,772.68 CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 04/27/2026 52047 54.80
CDA LDA PARTNERS DESIGNERS & ARCHITECTS 04/14/2026 51972 48,450.60 470 7 Street Improvements CDA COLUSA COUNTY FARM SUPPLY, INC 04/27/2026 52015 13.15 CDA DEWBERRY ENGINEERS INC 04/14/2026 51968 12,198.35 20 & Marguerite Street CDA ADVANCED DOCUMENT 04/14/2026 51952 35.45
CDA AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 04/14/2026 51954 24.71
CDA CASELLE, INC. 04/14/2026 51961 1,282.00 Finance Software CDA CLOSE LUMBER 04/14/2026 51964 37.86
CDA CPM, INC. 04/14/2026 51966 13,060.00 Well 10 SwagePatch CDA FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1423 04/14/2026 51970 1,451.03 Water Supplies CDA iWORQ SYSTEMS INC 04/14/2026 51971 1,500.00
CDA PACE SUPPLY CORP. 04/14/2026 51974 172.61
CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 04/14/2026 51975 4,034.84 CDA RACE COMMUNICATIONS 04/14/2026 51976 312.36
CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 04/14/2026 51977 443.21
CDA SCP DISTRIBUTORS LLC 04/14/2026 51983 1,836.22
CDA SORENSON PEST CONTROL, INC. 04/14/2026 51985 120.00 CDA VERDANT COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC 04/14/2026 51989 56.29 CDA VESTIS GROUP INC 04/14/2026 51991 34.32
CDA WILLIAMS FIRE PROTECTION 04/14/2026 51992 750.00
CDA ALPHA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 04/14/2026 51994 2,761.00 CDA AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 04/27/2026 51997 728.68
CDA AQUA-METRIC SALES CO 04/27/2026 52001 111.31
CDA CLOSE LUMBER 04/27/2026 52012 45.43
CDA COLUSA COUNTY AIR POLLUTION 04/27/2026 52013 352.50 CDA COLUSA COUNTY FARM SUPPLY, INC 04/27/2026 52015 127.85 CDA MUN CPAS 04/27/2026 52024 7,833.34
CDA OFFICE DEPOT 04/27/2026 52025 51.51
CDA PACE ENGINEERING, INC 04/27/2026 52028 38,059.09 Well 11 CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 04/27/2026 52029 4.094.07 CDA PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL 04/27/2026 52031 163.36
CDA SCP DISTRIBUTORS LLC 04/27/2026 52037 1,836.22
CDA VERIZON WIRELESS 04/27/2026 52040 313.06
CDA VESTIS GROUP INC 04/27/2026 52041 212.42
CDA ALPHA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 04/27/2026 52045 191.00 CDA PRECISION BUSINESS ASSOC., INC 04/27/2026 52046 714.91 CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 04/27/2026 52047 684.63
CDA ADVANCED DOCUMENT 04/14/2026 51952 35.45
CDA ALPHA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 04/14/2026 51953 869.00 CDA AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 04/14/2026 51954 16.10
CDA DERODA INC 04/14/2026 51967 212.63
CDA iWORQ SYSTEMS INC 04/14/2026 51971 1,500.00
CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 04/14/2026 51975 4,305.36 CITY OF WILLIAMS Check Register - Treasurer Rpt Page: 3 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 04/26 (04/30/2026) to 04/26 (04/30/2026) May 29, 2026 9:03AM Check
Journal Payee or Description Date Amount
CDA RACE COMMUNICATIONS 04/14/2026 51976 312.36
CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 04/14/2026 51977 1,018.60
CDA ROBINSON ENTERPRISES, INC. 04/14/2026 51980 6,238.70 WITP Sludge CDA SOHAN SINGH 04/14/2026 51984 2,456.60 Sewer Blockage CDA SORENSON PEST CONTROL, INC. 04/14/2026 51985 70.00
CDA SPG SOLAR FACILITY X LLC 04/14/2026 51986 3,892.31
CDA VERDANT COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC 04/14/2026 51989 56.29 CDA VESTIS GROUP INC 04/14/2026 51991 35.16
CDA WILLIAMS FIRE PROTECTION 04/14/2026 51992 5,000.00
CDA PER DIEM 04/24/2026 51995 634.00 Water Dept Training CDA ALPHA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 04/27/2026 51996 781.00 CDA AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 04/27/2026 51997 555.04
CDA AQUATIC BIASSAY & 04/27/2026 52002 2,265.00 VITP Labs CDA BAY CITY ELECTRIC WORKS 04/27/2026 52004 2,092.24 Marguerite Lift CDA BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP 04/27/2026 52006 96.30
CDA CLOSE LUMBER 04/27/2026 52012 15.14
CDA COLUSA COUNTY FARM SUPPLY, INC 04/2712026 52015 1,931.85 CDA DERODA INC 04/27/2026 52018 454.66
CDA M&K HARVESTING EQUIPMENT 04/27/2026 52020 .40
CDA MUN CPAS 04/27/2026 52024 7,833.34 City Audit
CDA OFFICE DEPOT 04/27/2026 52025 51.51
CDA PACE ENGINEERING, INC 04/27/2026 52028 4,902.84
CDA PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL 04/27/2026 52031 163.36
CDA REIMBURSEMENT 04/27/2026 52035 102.10
CDA ROBINSON ENTERPRISES, INC. 04/27/2026 52036 3,047.16 WITP Sludge CDA SHOP N SAVE MARKET 04/27/2026 52038 19.98
CDA VERIZON WIRELESS 04/27/2026 52040 442.20
CDA VESTIS GROUP INC 04/27/2026 52041 92.29
CDA PRECISION BUSINESS ASSOC., INC 04/2712026 52046 714.91 CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 04/27/2026 52047 1,333.15
CDA CITY OF WILLIAMS 04/14/2026 51963 136.80
CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 04/14/2026 51975 1,806.87 CDA SORENSON PEST CONTROL, INC 04/14/2026 51985 20.00
CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 04/27/2026 52029 113.90
CDA WESTERN TREE NURSERY INC 04/27/2026 52043 533.41
CDA BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES 04/14/2026 51957 20,007.24 E street Comp. Project CDA DERODA INC 04/14/2026 51967 236.88
CDA iWORQ SYSTEMS INC 04/14/2026 51971 1,500.00
CDA PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 04/14/2026 51975 3,956.25 CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 04/14/2026 51977 138.71
CDA AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 04/27/2026 51997 193.95
CDA BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES 04/27/2026 52005 3,665.75 Streets CDA CLOSE LUMBER 04/27/2026 52012 9.29
CDA COLUSA COUNTY FARM SUPPLY, INC 04/27/2026 52015 1,130.35 CDA DERODA INC 04/27/2026 52018 62.91
CDA MAIN STREET & SUPPLIES 04/27/2026 52021 567.28
CDA MID VALLEY AUTO CARE 04/27/2026 52023 39.60
CDA WESTERN TREE NURSERY INC 04/27/2026 52043 533.41
CDA RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC. 04/27/2026 52047 442.53
CDA WILLIAMS FIRE PROTECTION 04/14/2026 51992 1,900.00
CDA LARKYN FEILER 04/27/2026 52019 3,972.88
CDA P. SCOTT BROWNE 04/27/2026 52027 2,396.50
Grand Totals: 605,548.52
CITY OF WILLIAMS Check Register - Treasurer Rpt Page: 4 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 04/26 (04/30/2026) to 04/26 (04/30/2026) May 29, 2026 9:03AM Report Criteria:
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Journal Code. Journal code = "CA"
Transaction. Amount >0
PG&E By Account - April City's Main Bill - April
-Ag Farm $40.18 -Pool $2,271.57
-Theatre Well 11 $4,094.07 -Bidgs $4,827.82
-Eastside $113.90 -Parks $357.21
-North St WPD $1,523.73
-Water $709.39
-711 A Theatre $3,622.73 -Collections $286.94
-WWTP $4,183.74
-LLAD $1,552.83
-Streets $3,931.06
CITY OF WILLIAMS DATE: June 17, 2026
City Council ITEM: 10.
Agenda Report CATEGORY: Old Business
SUBJECT: Well 10 Emergency Rehabilitation - Continuing Emergency Declaration and Status Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the City Council, by a four-fifths (4/5) vote, determine that there is a continuing need to proceed with the Well 10 emergency rehabilitation without competitive bidding pursuant to Williams Municipal Code Section 3.28.130(a) and Public Contract Code Section 22050(b), and continue the emergency action authorized by Resolution No. 26-15.
BACKGROUND
On May 21, 2026, the City Council held a Special Meeting and adopted Resolution No. 26-15, declaring a local emergency related to the rehabilitation of Municipal Water Well 10, ratifying prior expenditures of $31,785.75 (Progress Invoices #25069-1 and #25069-2), and authorizing the City Manager to proceed with emergency procurement without competitive bidding in a total not- to-exceed amount of $205,000.00, inclusive of a 10% contingency. The full project background, procurement documentation, and emergency justification are set forth in the May 21, 2026 Staff Report and Resolution No. 26-15, on file with the City Clerk.
Williams Municipal Code Section 3.28.130(a) and Public Contract Code Section 22050(b) require the City Council to determine, by a four-fifths (4/5) vote at each regular meeting following the initial emergency declaration, whether there is a continuing need to proceed without competitive bidding.
WORK STATUS UPDATE
Current status of active phases as of the report date:
Phase Scope of Work Status
Phase 1 Pump pull, well video, EMT-24 casing inspection Complete - Invoiced Phase 2 Swage patch - stainless steel casing liner at 349.9'- Complete - Invoiced 354.9'
Phase 3 Well rehabilitation (air lift, casing brush, SoniClean, In-progress. Casing cleaning disinfection, video) completed. Pump parts ordered
and scheduled to arrive in 2
weeks. Prep work continues.
Phase 4 Water lube pump conversion - new Goulds 11CMC Pump installation on June 22. bowl assembly, column pipe, bearings, mechanical seal Disinfection and sampling to follow.
BASIS FOR CONTINUING EMERGENCY FINDING
The emergency conditions identified at the May 21, 2026 Special Meeting continue to exist. Well 10 remains out of service, peak water demand season is underway, and Commercial Pump & Mechanical, Inc. is currently mobilized on the project. Interrupting emergency procurement and initiating competitive bidding would require a minimum 6-8 weeks, cause an immediate work stoppage, and leave the City without this critical production well during its highest-demand period.
No change in conditions has occurred that would make it practicable to complete the remaining scope through formal competitive bidding without jeopardizing public health, safety, and welfare.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City Council authorized a total project budget of $205,000.00 by Resolution No. 26-15. Of this amount, $31,785.75 was previously ratified. The remaining authorization of $173,214.25 covers Phases 3 and 4 plus the 10% contingency. No additional appropriation is requested at this time. Funding is available in the Water Enterprise Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council, by a four-fifths (4/5) vote, determine that there is a continuing need to proceed with the Well 10 emergency rehabilitation without competitive bidding and continue the emergency action authorized by Resolution No. 26-15, in accordance with WMC Section 3.28.130(a) and PCC Section 22050(b).
Prepared and Submitted by: Dave Harden, PE, City Engineer