Agenda — Willits City Council, May 26, 2022

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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
MAY 26, 2022 ♦ 6:30 P.M. ♦ VIA TELECONFERENCE
Due to the provisions of the Governor’s new Executive Orders N-15-21 (Assembly Bill 361) which continues to suspend certain requirements of the Brown Act, and the Order of the Health Officer of the County of Mendocino to impose/recommend measures to promote social distancing to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the City Council will be participating by tele/video conference.

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1. OPENING MATTERS – a) Call to Order; b) Pledge to the Flag; c) Roll Call

2. Presentation of a Proclamation: Recognizing the retirement of Dr. John Glyer.

3. Approval of City Council Minutes of May 11, 2022.

4. Adopt a Resolution creating a Public Art and Donation Policy for the City of Willits.

5. City Council letter and Resolution to the County Board of Supervisors regarding the potential one-year closure of the County Museum.

6. Discussion and possible action adopting a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Trout Unlimited establishing the framework for a pilot study to determine the benefit of a proposed flow release from Morris Reservoir to Davis Creek for native anadromous fish.

Presenting staff member: Public Works Director Herman.

7. Discussion and possible action adopting a Resolution establishing the City’s 2022-23 Project List for the Local Streets and Roads Program (SB1) Funding Requirements.

Presenting staff member: Project Manager Trincado-Slater

8. Adopt a Resolution approving the addition of 1.0 FTE staff with the title of Accountant in the Finance Department to perform the duties of Payroll for City staff.

Presenting staff member: Finance Director Orozco.

3. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Willits City Hall, located at 111 East Commercial Street, Willits, California, not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda.

Dated this 24th day of May, 2022.

Delores Pedersen, City Clerk
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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022
Mayor Rodriguez called a regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:31 p.m., via teleconference/video conference. The meeting was preceded by the pledge to the flag.

Roll Call: Councilmembers Madge Strong, Gerardo Gonzalez, Larry Stranske, Greta Kanne, and Mayor Saprina Rodriguez were present.

Also present were staff members: Brian Bender City Manager; Cathy Moorhead, Assistant City Manager; Jim Lance, City Attorney; Dusty Duley, Community Development Director; Manuel Orozco, Finance Director; Davey Bowles, Building Inspector; and Delores Pedersen City Clerk.

Due to the provisions of the Governor’s new Executive Order N-15-21 (Assembly Bill 361) which continues to suspend certain requirements of the Brown Act, and the Order of the Health Officer of the County of Mendocino to continue to impose/recommend measures to promote social distancing to minimize the spread of COVID19, the City Council will be participating by tele/video conferencing.

2. Public Communications
Olga O’Neill, member of Friends of the Library, reported there is a petition being circulated for a Ballot Measure to hopefully be on the ballot in November. The purpose for this is to have a permanent measure to help fund the Mendocino County Library. The Friends of the Library would like the measure to increase from an eighth of a cent to a quarter of a cent, with the hopes that forty percent of money would go to Capital Improvements.

3. Public Matters
a. Presentation by California Conservation Corp – Update on Willits Campus Jarred Patton, Regional Deputy Director, of California Conservation Corp (CCC) introduced Dan Millsap, Director of Capital Outlay and Facilities/Maintenance, Bruce Saito, Executive Director and John Button, District Director all of CCC. Mr. Millsap gave a slide show presentation of the up and coming Willits Campus.

After the presentation Mr. Millsap and Mr. Button both answered questions from the City Council.

Public Comment: None presented.

No Action Taken
b. Local Road Safety Plan (Willits) Presentation given by Mendocino Council of Governments & TJKM (Transportation Planning Consultants).

Divya Gandi of TJKM gave a presentation on the Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and answered question asked by the council.

Willits City Council Minutes of May 11, 2022 Page 2 of 5 Public Comment: None presented.

No Action taken.
c. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and Possible Action on Application for General Plan Amendment GPA 21-02 and Rezone ZC 21-02 for David Lovell.

Presented by staff member: Community Development Director Duley.

PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:26 P.M.

Community Development Director Duley gave a presentation of the projected GPA 21- 02 and Rezone ZC 21-02 for David Lovell and answered questions from the council.

Public Comment: None presented.

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:50 P.M.

Moved by Gonzalez/Seconded by Stranske and carried unanimously to adopt a Resolution (No. 2022-30) approving General Plan Amendment GPA 21-02 and Rezone ZC 21-02 subject to the conditions of approval recommended by staff.

4. Enactment of Ordinances
None presented.

5. Consent Calendar
The following item(s) are recommended for approval or denial, as follows:
a. City Council Minutes:
i. March 23, 2022
ii. April 27, 2022
b. Authorize the Purchase of Two 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4 Pickup Trucks with Utility Bodies One for each of the Water and Wastewater Departments for the State Contract Pricing of $54,731.18 Each (Total of $109,462.36) from Elk Grove Auto/Winner Chevrolet and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Purchasing Documents.
c. Resolution (No. 2022-31) ratifying and extending for an additional 30-days, approval of continuing Virtual City Council, Commission, and Committee meetings pursuant to AB 361.

Councilmember Gonzalez inquired to whether the vehicles were budgeted and if they are being purchased on the State bid or did we bid on them individually. City Manager Bender responded, they were purchased through the State Purchasing Program, and they are in the budget.

Public Comment: None presented.

Moved by Stranske/Seconded by Strong and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar item(s) (a, b, c).

6. Monthly Activity Reports
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest. a. Business License Activity for April 2022.

7. Commissions, Agencies and Authorities
None presented.

Willits City Council Minutes of May 11, 2022 Page 3 of 5

8. City Manager Reports and Recommendations
a. Verbal Reports – No Action.
 City Manager Bender gave a report on the contract with APEX Technology Management for IT Services. We are moving forward with the switch over from Groupwise (the County Supported System) to an Outlook based system after the contract goes into effect on June 1, 2022. APEX has been having dialog with County Staff on their experiences with email migration between the two systems to avoid making mistakes. Looking to improving internet access to both City Hall and the Justice Center.
 Construction of City Hall remodel will begin at the end of May, the contractor prefers to work on weekends to reduce the impact on operations at City Hall. City Manager Bender asked the Public to bear with us during the construction.  There is a threat to the County Museum, located here is Willits; citizens in the community were encouraged write letters or contact the Board of Supervisors to ask that the Museum not be closed for up to one year due to budget cuts.

Public Comment: None presented.

9. Department Recommendations (Action Items)
a. Discussion and Possible Adoption of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to Bouthillier’s Construction, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $997,113.00 for the Construction of the Blosser Lane Rehabilitation Project, Phase I (Project No. 2022-02) and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract and Approve Construction Change Orders up to a Cumulative Total of 10% of the Total Contract Amount, and to Approve Final Plans and Specifications for Said Project.

Project Manager Ronco presented the item and answered questions of the Council.

Mayor Rodrigues asked if the timelines with the School District were still in sync and coordinating challenges that may come due to road impacts? Mr. Ronco replied that yes, Kevin Bouthillier is on schedule to start early to mid-June. We are going to touch bases with the School and the Sherwood Valley Food Bank to make sure they are ready for the project to start.

Councilmember Kanne asked if this was expected to be a multi-year project or will it be completed this summer? Mr. Ronco answered that Phase I, referenced in the plans in the agenda packet is expected to be complete this summer.

Public Comment: None presented.

Moved by Kanne/Seconded by Gonzalez and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution (No. 2022-32), to award a contract to Bouthillier’s Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $997,113.00 for construction of the Blosser Lane Rehabilitation Project (Project No. 2022-02), and Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and, upon recommendation from the City Engineer, authorize the City Manager to approve construction change orders up to a cumulative total of 10-percent of the total contract amount, and approve final plans and specifications for said project. b. Approval to Apply and Receive Funds from California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.

Presenting Staff Member: Community Development Director.

Public Comment: None presented.

Willits City Council Minutes of May 11, 2022 Page 4 of 5 Moved by Strong/Seconded Stranske and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution (No. 2022-33), authorizing the City Manager, or their designee to file an application with the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery in an amount not to exceed $20,000 and, if awarded, authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the standard agreement.

10. Department Monthly Reports (ONLY SECOND MEETING OF EACH MONTH) a. None Presented

11. City Council Announcements, Communications and Reports  Vice Mayor Kanne reported: Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) met May 9th received a presentation on a study they had done on road conditions county wide. They detailed the pavement condition index for each municipality as well as unincorporated areas, they gave an aggregate score for each region. They broke down how municipalities’ streets fared as far as being in good condition. Fort Bragg has done a very good job over the last 20 years improving their aggregate PCI and making major investments in their roads. Willits has stayed pretty steady. Was concerning that Willits had the highest number of failed roads of any of the municipalities. We have a lot of roads on the list with underground utilities that need to be repaired. Vice Mayor Kanne wanted to remind the council that improving the PCI was one of their priorities that was recognized last year during goal setting. Today she attended Museum Advisory board.

Museum staff concerned about the possibility of being shuttered for a year. She echoes the City Manager Benders comments that any member of the public writes letters or contact the Board of Supervisors. The Museum Advisory board agreed to send a letter to board of Supervisors strongly opposing an action to shutter the museum and hopes the City Council will also consider endorsing a letter opposing this as well. Mayor Rodrigues added she would like a letter of support be placed on next agenda.  Councilmember Gonzalez reported: Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) met on May 2nd. The big issue was the Budget, which will come back at the June 6th meeting for formal approval. When LAFCOs budget goes in each of the cities and the county and districts are charged a fee, the City will be notified. A letter from the State Water Resources Control Board was approved for a request of support for the Water Services Reorganization efforts in the Ukiah Valley.
 Attended League of California Cities May 6th.
 Councilmember Strong:
* Economic Development & Finance Corporation (EDFC) will be holding a regularly scheduled meeting on May 12.
* Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) will be holding a regularly scheduled meeting on May 19.
 Mayor Rodriguez is currently at League of California Cities new conference for Mayor and City Council Members, all around advocacy for cities. Attended a meeting with Assembly Member Jim Wood and Senator McGuire, where she had the opportunity to talk to them about issues that were relevant to the City of Willits. Asked what was happening at the State level in terms of water shortage and resiliency throughout the state as well as any insight into what the plan might be in Mendocino County. Senator McGuire had stated that there is a 36-48-month plan to put in two one-million-gallon storage tanks on the School District property, in the meantime there was funding given to the county to truck in water. They are working on getting in the Desalination Plant on the coast. Mayor Rodriguez expressed a desire for her and the City Manager to have a one on one conversation with Senator McGuire to talk about water, Senator McGuire was open to it, his office would be scheduling an appointment for the meeting.

Attended news conference, League of California Cities is asking the state, with the excess of money that is in the surplus, for $500 mil for the creation of the Housing and Economic Development Program, $933.5 million for unfunded state mandates, $180 Willits City Council Minutes of May 11, 2022 Page 5 of 5 million for organic waste recycling. Advocated for different legislative items around homelessness, climate resiliency and housing. They have spent a significant amount of time discussing mental health and the role of cities to do their part to expand housing opportunities for all. Cloverdale spent $75,000 from city funds, given as contributions to non-profits to help combat homelessness and mental health. The State Department of Health Care Services has a new number for mental health response starting July 16, 2022. Someone in need will call 988 instead of 911, as this his is a nationwide number.

The caller will speak to a trained counselor then routed to local county services. The intent is to reduce police response.

Public Comment: None presented.

No action taken.

12. Good & Welfare
Councilmember Strong: this Sunday, May 15, WELL and the Little Lake Grange and several other agencies are co-sponsoring a Candidate’s Forum at the Little Lake Grange at 2:30 p.m., this meeting can be accessed via zoom.

13. Closed Session Notice
a. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 – Existing Litigation: Alexis Blaylock vs the City of Willits; Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV00310
Council reconvened to open session at 9:05 p.m., with not items to report out.

14. Adjournment
Mayor Rodriguez declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. _________________________________
SAPRINA RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
ATTEST:
__________________________

DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
Item No. 4
Meeting Date: May 26, 2022

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Brian Bender, City Manager
Agenda Title: ADOPT A RESOLUTION CREATING A PUBLIC ART AND DONATION POLICY FOR THE CITY OF WILLITS.

Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 15 minutes Summary of Request: The City Council directed staff to compose a policy describing how the City can accept or deny gifted or loaned public art projects intended for City-owned properties. The policy defines the acceptance and denial of public art, identifies acceptable locations, and the maintenance of artwork and its eventual removal. Staff notes as the policy formalizes a process heavily influenced by different notions of art, the policy will likely need to undergo future revisions/edits to ensure it success.

The key components of the policy include the following:
• A committee (Art in Public Spaces Committee) responsible to review proposed artwork against the selection criteria (Section #5.0). The committee consists of three members of the public appointed by the Council.

The committee will provide their recommendation to the Council via a report including any comments submitted during a thirty-day, public viewing period (Section #6.0). • Prohibits any artwork exceeding $50,000 in value (Section #3.0). • Permissible locations for artwork (Section #4.0).
• City staff has the responsibility to maintain the donated artwork. The Council has the discretion to assigned maintenance of loaned artwork to the lender (Section #7.0). • The removal of artwork (Section #8.0).

Attached is the Public Art and Donation Policy and supporting Application.

Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying Resolution to initiate the City of Willits Public Art and Donation Policy. The Public Art and Donation Policy defines the process for the City to accept and deny public art. The policy also contains the provisions for possible locations, maintenance, and possible removal of donated/loaned public artwork. Adoption of the Resolution supports a previous City Council request.

Alternative(s): None.

Fiscal Impact: There is minimum fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this policy, as there is not a need to amend the budget.

Personnel Impact: The policy will require administration support from the City Attorney and City Manager.

City Council Action:

Approval Date:

May 26, 2022
Resolution Number:

Effective Date:

Department: City Manager

1.0 PURPOSE
Since public art is a cultural reflection of a community and its people, it is important that procedures be in place for the acquisition and acceptance of art by the City of Willits to further the education and appreciation of art. The purpose of this Public Art and Donation Policy (“Public Art Policy”) is to set forth procedures for the following:
a. Selection and acceptance of loaned, commissioned or donated artwork; b. Placement or site selection;
c. Funding project installation and maintenance; and
d. Deaccessioning or removal of artwork.

The City’s intention is to create a limited public forum for the display of artwork that meets the City’s standards as set forth herein. The City Council may modify this Public Art Policy, with review by the members of the Art in Public Spaces Committee (APSC).

2.0 DEFINITIONS
Art. Described in this policy is art intended to enrich the public environment for both residents and visitors. Art shall include, but not be limited to, sculptures, murals, paintings, graphic arts, mosaics, photography, crafts, mixed media, and environmental works.

APSC. Art in Public Spaces Committee. A three-member committee appointed by the City Council.

Artist. A person who has an established reputation of artistic excellence in the visual, performance, literary and/or media arts, as judged by peers, through a record of exhibitions, public commissions, sale of artworks, and/or educational attainment.

Artwork. All forms of art created by an artist and conceived in any discipline or medium, including visual, performance, literary, media and temporary works.

Deaccession. The procedure for the removal of an artwork. 2 Donation. An existing or proposed artwork offered as a donation or gift to the City in perpetuity.

Donor. An individual, group, organization, or business that proposes a public artwork for donation and placement or installation at a public site under City jurisdiction.

When applicable, a donor is the artist(s) who created the proposed donation.

Lender. An individual, group, organization, or business that proposes a public artwork for loan and placement or installation at a public site under city jurisdiction. When applicable, a lender is the artist(s) who created the proposed donation.

Loan. The lease or loan of existing or proposed artwork to the City for a fixed period of time.

Maintenance. Actions taken to retard or prevent damage to artwork by control of the environment and/or treatment of the artwork on a routine and long-term basis.

Public art. Artworks of sculpture, murals, photography, and original works of graphic art, waterworks, fibreworks, neon, glass, mosaics, or any combination of forms of visual media, furnishing or fixtures permanently affixed to a structure or its grounds, or a combination thereof displayed at a public place.

Commissioned.Hiring or payment in advance for the creation of a piece, often on behalf of another. Artwork may be commissioned by private individuals, businesses or the government.

3.0 PUBLIC ART DONATION OR LOAN
Any person wishing to loan or donate artwork, including commissioned artwork, to the City of Willits must complete a Public Art Application, available at City Hall. APSC will receive completed applications.

The City shall not permit applications for artwork loaned to the City for less than two-months.

Further, the City shall not accept loaned artwork with a value of more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).

The application and accompanying materials shall include the following:
a. Photo, plans, model or other representation of proposed artwork; b. Proposed location of the artwork;
c. Description of the artwork, including dimensions, weight, finish, and color, and system for mounting or displaying the artwork;
d. Any special maintenance, mounting, or display requirements; e. Artist biography;
f. Statement of the approximate value of the artwork, with supporting documentation; g. Whether donation or loan is proposed, and the length of any proposed loan; and h. Signage proposed for the artwork, including size, lettering and material. Note: Signage shall be limited to the artist’s name, title, and date of work, and where appropriate, a dedication. The name of the donor or lender may be part of the installation.

4.0 PUBLIC SITES ALLOWED FOR DISPLAY
3 Artwork loaned or donated to the City pursuant to this policy may be displayed in the following locations:
a. City Parks (excluding athletic fields and restrooms); b. Recreation trails (adjacent landscape areas, excluding restrooms and facility support structures);
c. City Hall (landscape areas, interior lobbies/walls, and parking lot(s), excluding the Justice Center);
d. Council Chambers;
e. Community Center (excluding the rear hallway and kitchen; and f. City controlled street medians.

5.0 SELECTION/ACCEPTANCE PROCESS
When reviewing works of art for possible loan or donation to the City, the City shall determine whether:
a. The artwork:

1. Is thought provoking, memorable or enduring and reflects the diverse social, cultural, or historic values of the City;

2. Is appropriate for the proposed location in terms of scale, form, design or historical character of site and the preservation and integration of natural features;

3. Is publicly accessible, particularly with respect to handicapped areas;

4. Can be properly installed, placed to be seen, and displayed with patron safety in mind;

5. Can be displayed in such a manner to prevent theft and vandalism;

6. Is not government endorsement of religion in violation of the Establishment Clause of the Federal and State Constitutions;

7. Would not, when displayed, create a hostile work environment for public employees; and

8. Does not depict graphic violence or overt sexual activity. b. The City has a history of receiving examples of this type of object or the objects by a particular artist in a particular style.
c. The City has the facilities and operational resources necessary to display the artwork, knowing that the City has limited facilities and resources. d. The person wishing to loan or donate the artwork to the City is prepared to execute a contract or other document which, in the estimation of the City Manager and City Attorney, protects and serves the fiscal and other interests of the City. e. The artist who created the artwork that will be loaned or donated to the City is prepared to execute a waiver of their rights under California Art Preservation Act (Civil Code 987 and 989), the Visual Artist Rights Act (17 U.S.C. 106A, 113), and other applicable state and federal laws.
f. There are any environmental impacts, such as noise, sound, light, or impacts on adjacent property owner’s views.

6.0 RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
The APSC will consider each complete Public Art Application and make a recommendation to the City Council for action.
4 The APSC shall prepare a written report, which recommends whether the artwork should be accepted for donation or loan and displayed. The report shall include:
a. Title, artist medium, dimensions, and intended location of the artwork; b. The origin/source of the artwork;
c. Slide(s) and/or photograph(s) of the artwork;
d. Report on the condition of the artwork;
e. Estimated value of the artwork;
f. Comments gathered during the public comment period when the Public Art Application is posted on the City website and available at City Hall for viewing; and g. Whether the artwork will be donated or loaned to the City and the term of the proposed loan.

The offer to donate or loan artwork may be withdrawn at any time up until execution of an agreement between the City and the donor(s) or lender(s).

The City Council shall consider the report and recommendation of the APSC, in accordance with the requirements of this policy, and determine whether the artwork will be accepted for loan or donation and displayed. Any approved or accepted donation or loan shall be memorialized in an agreement with the donor or lender, as applicable, in a form approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, which shall include any required artist waivers in the event the donor or lender is not the artist of the artwork.

7.0 MAINTENANCE OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
Upon receipt of artwork pursuant to this policy, the City will insure the artwork under its Municipal Pool Authority for Insurance Coverage. The estimated value of the artwork will be the value provided on the Public Art Application. Loaned artwork shall only be insured for the term of the loan.

Maintenance of donated artwork shall be the responsibility of the City. City staff should consider the condition of donated artwork each year in time for budget preparation and make recommendations to the Council regarding the estimated cost of appropriate maintenance activities.

The Council shall have sole discretion to decide whether to undertake these activities.

Maintenance of loaned artwork shall be the responsibility of the lender. Prior to undertaking any such maintenance on City property, the lender shall obtain the approval of the City.

8.0 REMOVING (DEACCESSIONING) LOANED ARTWORK
Loaned artwork shall be removed at the end of the prescribed term, unless the City determines that early removal is appropriate under the criteria described below.

Any artwork may be considered for removal from public display if:
5 a. The artwork’s physical or structural condition poses a threat to public safety; b. The artwork requires excessive maintenance, has faulty design or workmanship, and repair or remedy is impractical or infeasible;
c. The artwork has been damaged and repair or remedy is impractical or infeasible; d. The condition or security of the artwork cannot be reasonably protected; e. Significant changes in the use, character or design of the site have occurred and affect the integrity of the artwork; or
f. Removal is requested by the artist, donor, lender or City.

Prior to removal of an artwork, the City shall prepare a report on the proposed removal. The report shall include the reasons for the removal, as set forth above, the condition of the artwork and the estimated cost of removal. The APSC shall consider the report and make a recommendation to the City Council on removal. Staff shall make a reasonable effort to locate the artist, lender or donor or his/her heirs to advise them of the City’s consideration to remove the artwork and reasons for the decision.

The City Council shall consider the report and the APSC’s recommendation and shall make a determination in accordance with the criteria set forth in this section.

Disposition of artwork shall be handled in accordance with the requirements of Civil Code sections 987 and 989 and shall follow City procedures for disposition of surplus property as appropriate.

City of Willits
Public Art Application
(Please complete this application as fully as possible) Date:____________________ Project Name
______________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Location/Address
______________________________________________________________________________ Proposed by___________________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________ Email __________________________________ Address__________________________________ Town_______________ Zip______ Artist Name
______________________________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________ Email __________________________________ Address__________________________________ Town_______________ Zip______ Description of Artwork (Include finish and color)
_____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Approximate Weight ____________ Approximate Dimensions _______________________ System for Mounting of Displaying Artwork
_____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Maintenance, Mounting or Display Requirements
_____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Approximate Value: $_________ Approximate Annual Maintenance Costs: $________ Application is for (circle one) donation loan commissioned Term of Loan _____ years/months
Please attach
 Photo, plans, model or other representation of proposed artwork  Artist biography
 Signage proposed for the artwork, including size, lettering and material Resolution No. 2022- Page 1 of 1 May 26, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS CREATING THE CITY OF WILLITS PUBLIC ART AND DONATION POLICY.

WHEREAS, public art can contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of the community and enhance the quality of life in Willits; and WHEREAS, the City of Willits currently has no formal policy defining the process of how the City Council accepts or denies either donated or loaned artwork; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizing the importance of public artwork to the community, instructed staff to compose a policy to provide clear guidelines regarding the installation and maintenance of artwork in the community; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Willits hereby adopts the attached City of Willits Public Art and Donation Policy.

The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember __________ seconded by Councilmember ____________ and passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Willits, held on the, 26th day of May, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
_________________________
SAPRINA RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits
ATTEST:
_______________________________

DELORES PEDERSEN, CITY CLERK
1 May 26, 2022
Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
501 Low Gap Road
Room 1010
Ukiah, CA 95482
SUBJECT: Mendocino County Museum
Board of Supervisors:

The Willits City Council values the beneficial relationship that exists between our two governmental units.

Over the years, both units have taken advantage of this association by collaborating on different projects to aid the County’s ability to deliver a range of services for not only City residents but for the entire County.

As you know, this collaboration has resulted in placement of County units such as the Library, Justice Center, and Museum in Willits on City property. All these are important public facilities within the cityscape of Willits especially the Library and Museum as they anchor the area we refer to as the East Commercial Street Education and Parks District. Our community is very fortunate to be able to accommodate the Library and Museum as their visitors also patronize our eateries and retailers, important factors in a small community.

Our community deeply supports both the Library and Museum as they contribute so much to the lives our residents, but they are genuinely committed to the Museum and its mission of preserving and interpreting history. Because of these reasons, it is shocking to the City Council to hear of a proposal by the Board of Supervisors to close the Museum for one-year as a concession to a projected budget shortfall. The City Council strongly encourages the Board of Supervisors to consider other revisions to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget as a means to ensure the Museum remains open. The accompanying Resolution adopted by the City Council emphasizes our support for the Museum and its importance to the Willits community. The City Council takes this stance as our residents view the lack of financial commitment for the Museum by the Board of Supervisors as an attempt to underutilize and underserve our community.
111 E. Commercial Street
Willits, California 95490
Tel | 707.459.4601
Fax | 707.459.1562
www.cityofwillits.org
Gateway to the Redwoods
2 Thank you for your support and for helping to keep Willits a wonderful community in Mendocino County.

Sincerely,
Saprina Rodriguez
Mayor
Greta Kanne
Vice-Mayor
Madge Strong
Council Member
Gerry Gonzalez
Council Member
Larry Stranske
Council Member
Attachment: Resolution 2022-
Resolution No. 2022- Page 1 of 1 May 26, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS AFFIRMING THEIR

SUPPORT OF THE MENDOCINO COUNTY MUSEUM AND RECOMMENDING THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ALLOCATE SUFFICIENT FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023 TO MAINTAIN THE MUSEUM’S FULL EXTENT OF SERVICES.

WHEREAS, the Mendocino County Museum serves the citizens of Mendocino County by promoting and preserving the unique and varied history of the County; and WHEREAS, the Mendocino County Museum is a community resource to all the citizens of Mendocino County who use the facility to improve their lives through lifelong learning, historical wonderment, cultural expression and enrichment; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Willits is proud to have this superb facility in Willits where it has fostered and maintained associations with the adjacent community-minded organizations consisting of Mendocino College, the Willits Library, and the Roots of Motive Power; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Willits is aware of a possible decision by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors to close the Museum for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 as a cost-savings measure in response to a projected budget deficient; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Willits fully acknowledges that it is in the best interests of all residents of Mendocino County to have the Museum open to continue curating and staging the County’s historic resources; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Willits hereby resolves and declares support for the Mendocino County Museum and strongly encourages the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors to allocate funding at a level appropriate for the Museum to continue their commitment of providing the quality resources and service the citizens of Mendocino County deserve.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
______________________________
SAPRINA RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits
ATTEST:
_____________________________

DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
Item No. 6
Meeting Date: May 26, 2022

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Scott Herman, Public Works Director
Agenda Title: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ADOPTING A RESOLUTION APPROVING A

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TROUT UNLIMITED ESTABLISHING THE

FRAMEWORK FOR A PILOT STUDY TO DETERMINE THE BENEFIT OF A PROPOSED FLOW RELEASE FROM MORRIS RESERVOIR TO DAVIS CREEK FOR THE NATIVE ANADROMOUS FISH.

Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 15 min.

Summary of Request: Trout Unlimited (TU) is interested in conducting a pilot study to determine whether releasing up to 75-acre feet (24 million gallons) of water per year from the City reservoirs into Davis Creek will have a measureable effect on the health of the native anadromous fish populations. Anadromous fish are fish that are born in freshwater and spend most of their lives in saltwater, then return to freshwater to spawn. Native anadromous fish in Davis Creek include salmon species of coho salmon and steelhead.

The pilot study would run from 2022-2025, with the release of the proposed additional water flow occurring from June 1-October 31st.

The attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and Trout Unlimited establishes the parameters for the proposed pilot study. The MOU contains a provision that allows the City to determine the amount of water that is available for release annually up to 75-acre feet. This amount will be determined on June 1st of each year of the pilot study. It further states that the City can suspend the release of water for the pilot study at any time if it determines that it is in the best interest of the City.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Willits and Trout Unlimited to establish the framework for a pilot study to determine the benefit of releasing additional flows from Morris Reservoir to improve the fishery of Davis Creek.

Alternative(s): None
Fiscal Impact: None
Personnel Impact: A minimal amount of staff time will be needed to tend to the operational details of this MOU.

Reviewed by: City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager City Clerk Finance Director Human Resources Risk
Council Action: Approved Denied Other: ________________________________________ Records: Agreement Resolution #_________ Ordinance #_________ Other _________ 1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Pilot Flow Release For the Benefit of Native Anadromous Fish in the Outlet Creek Watershed
Trout Unlimited
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into by the City of Willits (“the City”) and Trout Unlimited, Inc. (‘TU”) for the purpose of setting forth the framework for implementing a pilot study to benefit native anadromous fish in the Outlet Creek watershed.

RECITALS
A. TU is a tax-exempt non-profit organization qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is dedicated to conserving the nation’s coldwater fisheries and the habitat that sustains them.

B. The City is a General Law City under the California Constitution, located in Mendocino County and providing water service for municipal use within the City’s service area.

C. TU has obtained state, and private grant funds to develop projects to enhance streamflows within the Outlet Creek watershed for the benefit of native coho salmon and steelhead.

D. The City, as part of its municipal water system, owns and operates two storage reservoirs – Morris Reservoir and Centennial Reservoir – on Davis Creek, tributary to Outlet Creek.

E. Outlet Creek and its tributaries in the Willits area historically supported significant populations of native coho salmon and steelhead trout, of significant economic, recreational, and cultural value to the community.

F. TU, in consultation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has determined that coho salmon and steelhead are present downstream of Morris Reservoir and that low streamflow is a limiting factor on their populations.

G. Anadromous fish are fish born in freshwater that spend most of their lives in saltwater and return to freshwater to spawn, such as salmon. The City and TU wish to collaborate to develop and implement a voluntary project to test the feasibility of benefitting native anadromous fish via the controlled release of water from Morris Reservoir into Davis Creek during the dry season months; and H. The parties agree that as a municipal water supplier, the City’s primary responsibility is to meet the water supply needs of its customers within its service 2 area, and TU understands that any implementation of this project must be consistent with the City’s ability to meet those needs.

AGREEMENT

1. Project goals. This MOU sets forth a framework for developing and implementing a voluntary project for the release of up to 75 acre-feet of water from Morris Lake into Davis Creek between the months of June and October for the years 2022-2025. The goals of this project are:
a. To increase streamflow downstream of Morris Reservoir to improve habitat and survival conditions for rearing salmonids during the dry seasons of 2022-2025.
b. To determine how far downstream, and how late into the year, such instream benefits can be maintained.
c. To monitor and document the instream benefits of the project d. To explore the feasibility of a potential longer-term arrangement in which the City would make future releases of water on an annual basis, potentially supported by funding from state, federal, and/ or private sources.

2. Term. This MOU will take effect on execution by both parties and will remain in effect until December 31, 2025, unless extended by written agreement of the parties.

3. Proposed flow schedule. TU and the City agree that any release of water from Morris Reservoir pursuant to this agreement shall take place between June 1 and October 31 each year during the term of this MOU. Each year prior to June 1, TU will consult with the City regarding the proposed start date, end date, and rate of release, which will depend on current hydrologic conditions in the early summer. TU understands that regardless of the schedule that is adopted, the total amount of water available for release each year will not exceed 75 acre-feet.

4. Agency consultation. TU shall be responsible for consulting with any and all state and federal agencies that may have an in interest in, or jurisdiction over, any aspect of this project, and shall be responsible for obtaining any approvals that may be needed, including from the State Water Resources. Control Board. TU represents that it has already had initial discussions with staff for CDFW and NMFS, who have indicated support for the project.

5. Monitoring. TU will be responsible for monitoring streamflow and water quality in Davis and Outlet creeks downstream of Morris Reservoir in order to document the effects of this project. TU shall seek input from all relevant state and federal agencies as to the location, frequency, and parameters to be measured, and shall ensure that all monitoring meets any requirements of those agencies. All monitoring data shall be available to the City upon request, and TU shall summarize the results of monitoring in a post-project report.

6. Determination of water availability. On June 1, of each year, or as soon as practicable thereafter, the City will notify TU of the amount, if any, of stored water 3 available for release that year. This determination will be made in the sole judgment of the City.

7. Management of flow release. As soon as practicable following a determination that water is available for release pursuant to Paragraph 3, above, and subject to notification by TU to City that TU has obtained any required federal and state approvals pursuant to Paragraph 4, above, the City will begin releasing water according to the agreed schedule provided for in Paragraph 1, above, using the existing outlet system on the dam. TU and the City will remain in regular communication throughout the duration of the flow release regarding any issues that may arise regarding the functioning of the dam outlet system, downstream water quality, or any other issues that may affect the success of the project.

The City reserves the right to suspend a flow release at any time when, in the City’s sole judgment, it is necessary to do so.

8. Amendment. The purpose of this MOU is to memorialize the current intent of the parties. The Parties recognize that amendments to this MOU may be necessary in the future. This MOU may be amended via a written document signed by both parties.

CITY OF WILLITS
By: __________________________________
Brian P. Bender, City Manager

TROUT UNLIMITED
By: _______________________________
Brian Johnson, California State Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS APPROVING A

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TROUT UNLIMITED TO CONDUCT A PILOT

STUDY TO DETERMINE THE BENEFIT OF A PROPOSED FLOW RELEASE FROM MORRIS RESERVOIR TO DAVIS CREEK FOR THE NATIVE ANADROMOUS FISH.

WHEREAS, Trout Unlimited is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the conservation of cold-water fisheries and their habitat; and
WHEREAS, Trout Unlimited has obtained public and private grants to develop projects to enhance stream flows within the Outlet Creek watershed for the benefit of native coho salmon and steelhead; and
WHEREAS, the City, as part of its municipal water system, owns and operates two storage reservoirs – Morris Reservoir and Centennial Reservoir – on Davis Creek, tributary to Outlet Creek; and
WHEREAS, Outlet Creek and its tributaries support native coho salmon and steelhead trout populations; and
WHEREAS, Trout Unlimited is requesting the City’s participation in a pilot study to determine whether up to 75 acre feet per year of water released to Davis Creek will have a beneficial effect on the coho salmon and steelhead populations; and WHEREAS, the City has worked with Trout Unlimited to develop a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the framework for the City’s participation in the pilot study; and WHEREAS, under the agreement, the City has the authority to suspend the release of water, if it determines that it is the City’s best interest; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Willits approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Trout Unlimited to conduct a pilot study to determine the benefit of a proposed flow release from Morris Reservoir to Davis Creek for the native anadromous fish.

The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember seconded by Councilmember , and passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Willits, held on the 26th day of May, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
________________________________
___________________________________
SAPRINA RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits

DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
Item No. 7
Meeting Date: May 26, 2022

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Andrea Trincado Slater, Project Manager
Agenda Title: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ADOPTING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S 2022-23 PROJECT LIST FOR THE LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM (SB1) FUNDING REQUIREMENTS.

Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 30 min Summary of Request: The Local Streets and Roads (LSR) Program was established as part of the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate Bill 1). The City has received funding from this program since fiscal year 2017-18 for local road repairs. This funding has been primarily applied toward the Annual Striping Program; although, it has also been used to pay for some survey equipment. Estimates for FY22/23 project the City to receive $104,391 this coming year. The program requirements are relatively minimal: adopt an annual project list by resolution, submit annual reports, and meet the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements. Over the last several years, the City has not met the MOE requirement of a minimum expenditure amount of $291,473.67 for street maintenance from the General Fund. It is anticipated that at some point the California Transportation Commission (CTC) may reduce the City’s funding from this program if the MOE continues to not be met.

The proposed project list for FY2022/23 the is as follows:

FY22/23 Local Streets and Roads Program
• Annual Traffic Striping Program,
• Survey equipment maintenance and replacement,
• Project management software and field tablet, and
• Traffic safety equipment, such as cones, delineators, and signs.

The Annual Striping Program is needed to maintain traffic safety in town. Staff has been maintaining traffic striping citywide by putting streets in town on a five-year rotational schedule, so the traffic striping for any given street will be done every five-years at minimum. High traffic areas and school zones are typically striped annually.

Staff recommends approving the attached resolution adopting the project list for FY22/23 and direct staff to submit the adopted resolution to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) by June 30th.

Recommended Action: Adopt the attached Resolution and Project List as required by the SB1 Local Streets & Roads requirements.

Alternative(s): None
Fiscal Impact: The City is projected to receive $104,391 in funding, unless it is reduced this year due to the City not meeting the MOE.

Personnel Impact: The anticipation is for only minimal staff time to process supporting documents.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS ESTABLISHING THE 2022/23 PROJECT LIST FOR THE LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM AND REFLECT ANTICIPATED FUNDING FROM SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT IN THE FY22/23 BUDGET.

WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 in order to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 created eight new programs, of which the City is qualified to receive funds from two programs – Local Streets and Roads Funding and the Local Partnership Program; and WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of our City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City must include a list of all projects proposed to receive funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, in the City budget, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and WHEREAS, the City, will receive and estimated $104,391 from the Local Streets and Roads Program and $200,000 from the Local Partnership Program, totaling $304,391 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2022/23 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City has gone through a public process by presenting projects and the annual budget and Capital Improvement List at City Council meetings to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities project list; and WHEREAS, the City used a Pavement Management System and Annual Striping plan in the development of the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most highpriority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and
WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain streets throughout the community this year and dozens of similar projects into the future; and WHEREAS, the 2016 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City streets and roads are in “poor” condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into better condition; and
WHEREAS, without revenue from SB 1, the City, would not be able to accomplish as much road work throughout the community and the roads would fall into further disrepair; and WHEREAS, if the Legislature and Governor failed to act, city streets and county roads would have continued to deteriorate, having many and varied negative impacts on our community; and
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WHEREAS, cities and counties own and operate more than 81-percent of streets and roads in California, and people are dependent upon a safe, reliable local transportation network; and
WHEREAS, modernizing the local street and road system provides well-paying construction jobs and boosts local economies; and
WHEREAS, the local street and road system is also critical for farm to market needs, interconnectivity, multimodal needs, and commerce; and
WHEREAS, police, fire, and emergency medical services all need safe reliable roads to react quickly to emergency calls and a few minutes of delay can be a matter of life and death; and WHEREAS, maintaining and preserving the local street and road system in good condition will reduce drive times and traffic congestion, improve bicycle safety, and make the pedestrian experience safer and more appealing, which leads to reduce vehicle emissions helping the State achieve its air quality and greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals; and WHEREAS, restoring roads before they fail also reduces construction time which results in less air pollution from heavy equipment and less water pollution from site run-off; and WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.

NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED, AND FOUND by the City Council of the City of Willits, State of California, as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

2. The City of Willits budget for fiscal year 2022/23 will incorporate the following list of projects planned for funding with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

Local Streets and Roads Program
• Annual Traffic Striping Program
• Survey equipment maintenance and replacement
• Project management software and field tablet
• Traffic safety equipment, such as cones, delineators, and signs

3. The City of Willits budget for fiscal year 2022-23 will include:
• An estimated $104,391 from RMRA funding to pay for the Annual Striping Project on streets throughout the City, providing an estimated useful life of 2-4 years, with construction anticipated in 2022; survey equipment maintenance and replacement, which will have a useful life of a minimum of a year for maintenance, and a maximum of 10 years for replacement, with service and/or replacement projected to occur in 2022 & 2023; Project management software and field tablet will be Resolution No. 2022- Page 3 of 3 May 26, 2022
purchased in 2022 and it would have a useful life of 5 years; Traffic safety equipment would be purchased in 2022 and have a useful life of 5 years.

The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember ______ seconded by Councilmember _____, and passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Willits, held on the 26th day of May, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
_______________________________
__________________________________
SAPRINA RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits

DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
Item No. 8
Meeting Date: May 26, 2022

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Manuel Orozco, Finance Director
Agenda Title: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADDITION OF 1.0 FTE STAFF WITH THE

TITLE OF ACCOUNTANT IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF PAYROLL FOR CITY STAFF.

Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: N/A Background: Currently, the Finance Department includes the staffing of two Accountant positions to perform the duties of budget analysis, reporting, audit, accounts payable, bank reconciliation and various other tasks that facilitate the needs of the City. Whereas, payroll has been the responsibility of Human Resources since the departure of the Senior Accountant.

To have the Finance Department assume the responsibility of payroll is the next phase in the realignment of City Hall’s workflow. By assigning payroll to Finance, the Department can assume a greater involvement on a variety of functions dependent on the completion of payroll duties such as project tracking for staff costs, grant cost accounting, cost allocation, fund balance and cost recovery opportunities.

Analysis: Staff reviewed the Finance Department’s workload, staffing, consulting resources, and the recruitment efforts of its peer agencies, and has concluded that the City would function better by having an additional Accountant position to oversee payroll. This position is currently approved at the Classified Unit salary range 61G ($43,701- $53,119 annually).

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving the addition of 1.0 FTE under the Accountant classification to perform the duties of payroll, cost allocation, grant and project tracking and various other accounting duties to better serve the City’s needs.

Alternative(s): None.

Fiscal Impact: The Fiscal Year 2021/22 Budget contains sufficient funds to cover the additional FTE due to salary savings accumulated by vacancies within the Finance Department. The ongoing costs for the position are $43,701- $53,119 annually depending on the current step held. This position has the potential to create financial savings through reimbursements from outside grants or cost allocations.

Reviewed by: City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager City Clerk Finance Director Human Resources Risk Manager
Council Action: Approved Denied Other: ________________________________________ Records: Agreement Resolution #_________ Ordinance #_________ Other _________ Resolution No. 2022- Page 1 of 1 May 26, 2022
RESOLUTION 2022-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS APPROVING THE ADDITION OF 1.0 FTE STAFF IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT UNDER THE CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTANT IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22.

WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has been facilitating the payroll duties of the City since the departure of the Senior Accountant position in the Finance Department; and WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the needs of the Finance Department and is proposing the addition of one position (Accountant) to cover the payroll duties currently being provided by the Human Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, staff has previously developed the position description, salary range, and job responsibilities for an Accountant position; and
WHEREAS, staff recognizes the need for the Finance Department to assume the responsibility of the payroll functions to better serve the City and provide the potential of cost recovery opportunities utilizing Finance staff; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Willits City Council Does hereby authorize and approve the addition of 1.0 FTE in the Finance Department under the classification of Accountant.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

_______________________________
SAPRINA RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits
ATTEST:
_______________________________
DELORES PEDERSEN, City Clerk

Willits City CouncilMay 26, 2022

Willits City Council
May 26, 2022