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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
DECEMBER 14, 2022 | 6:30 PM | CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. OPENING MATTERS
a. Call to Order. | b. Pledge to Flag. | c. Roll Call.
2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council welcomes participation in its meetings. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person so that everyone has an opportunity to address the Council. To expedite matters and avoid repetition, whenever any group of persons wishes to address the Council on the same subject matter, the Mayor may request the group appoints a spokesperson. This item is limited to matters under the jurisdiction of the City Council, which are not on the posted agenda. Public criticism of the City Council, Commission, Boards and Agencies will not be prohibited. The City Council will take no action.
3. PUBLIC MATTERS
a. City Council 2023 Assembly and Reorganization.
b. Update from Fire Chief Carter, Little Lake Fire District. c. Update from Mendocino County Third District Supervisor John Haschak. d. Presentation by Karen Matson, Mendocino County Museum.
4. ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES
a. None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Council considers matters listed under the Consent Calendar as routine. The Council will act with a single motion and roll call vote. A Councilmember may request the removal of an item(s) from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and subsequent action.
The following items as presented are before the City Council for approval or denial:
a. City Council Minutes:
i. November 9, 2022
ii. November 28, 2022 - Special Meeting
6. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORTS
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest. a. Business License Activity for November 2022.
7. COMMISSIONS, AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES
The Willits City Council meets concurrently as the City of Willits Planning Commission & City of Willits Successor Agency.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Willits City Council Agenda – December 14, 2022.
a. Discussion and Possible Action to Allow Solid Wastes of Willits, Inc. to Apply a Cost-of-Living Adjustment of 10.81-Percent to all Service Accounts Within the City of Willits Starting January 1, 2023.
b. Verbal Reports – No Action.
9. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (ACTION ITEMS)
a. Adoption of Resolution Extending the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program Presenting staff member: Fabian Lizarraga, Police Chief. b. Adopt Resolution Accepting the Construction Completion of the Groundwater Resiliency Improvement Project, Phase I, Project No. 2022-03, and authorizing the filing of the Notice of Completion.
Presenting staff member: Andrea Trincado.
10. DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORTS
a. Airport. b. Community Dev. c. Engineering. d. Finance. e. Police Dept. f. Public Works. g. Utilities.
11. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
12. GOOD & WELFARE
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.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Right to Appeal - Persons who are dissatisfied with the decisions of the City Council may have the right to a review of that decision by a court. The City has adopted Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which generally limits to 90- days, the time within an individual and/or entity may judicially challenge the decisions of the City Boards and Agencies.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I posted the foregoing Agenda 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 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this Agenda.
Dated this 8th day of December 2022.
Cathy Moorhead, Asst. City Manager
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Item No. 3a
Meeting Date: December 14, 2022
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Delores Pedersen, City Clerk
Agenda Title: CITY COUNCIL 2023 ASSEMBLY AND REORGANIZATION.
Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 10 min.
Summary of Request: In lieu of holding a municipal election on November 8, 2022, the Willits City Council will appoint incumbents Greta Kanne and Larry Stranske to serve another four-year term on the City Council pursuant to Elections Code Section 10229 because there were no other qualified candidates.
There are several actions for the City Council to take to complete the appointment process and reorganization, as listed in recommended action.
Recommended Action:
1. Move to adopt the Resolution reciting the fact of the appointment of unopposed incumbents for City Council, the absence of a municipal election on November 8, 2022, and appoint incumbents to the City Council.
2. The City Clerk will administer Oaths of Office to newly appointed Councilmembers Greta Kanne and Larry Stranske.
3. Conduct City Council Reorganization by taking the following actions:
a. Mayor Rodriguez will turn the meeting over to the City Clerk who will call for nominations for Mayor, close the nominations, and will call for a vote.
b. The newly elected Mayor will then call for nominations for Vice Mayor, close the nominations, and call for a vote.
Alternative(s): None recommended.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Personnel Impact: N/A
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 December 14, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__
RESOLUTION OF THE WILLITS CITY COUNCIL RECITING THE FACT OF THE APPOINTMENT OF
UNOPPOSED INCUMBENTS FOR CITY COUNCIL, THE ABSENCE OF A MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, AND INSTALLING APPOINTED INCUMBENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, in lieu of holding a municipal election on November 8, 2022, the Willits City Council appointed incumbents Greta Kanne and Larry Stranske to serve another four-year term on the City Council pursuant to Elections Code Section 10229 because there were no other qualified candidates; and
WHEREAS, Election Code Section 10229(a)(3) provides that those appointed in this manner shall qualify and take office and serve exactly as if elected at a municipal election; and WHEREAS, Election Code Section 10263 requires that upon completion of the canvass of an election, the City Council must adopt a resolution reciting the fact of the election and the number of votes cast, the names of persons voted for, the measures voted upon, and other information before installing the new officers; and
WHEREAS, there was no municipal election held on November 8, 2022 because all nominated candidates were appointed and there were no ballot measures to be voted on. For this reason, there is no information for the City Council to recite pursuant to Elections Code 10263 before installing new officers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to install appointed Councilmembers Greta Kanne and Larry Stranske to serve as Councilmembers as if they were elected at an election held on November 8, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Willits, does resolve, declare, determine and order as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are correct and are incorporated into this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Council does declare and determine that Greta Kanne and Larry Stranske were functionally elected as Members of the City Council for the full term of four years and are hereby installed to serve on the City Council as if they were elected on November 8, 2022.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember ______, seconded by Councilmember ____, and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Willits held on the 14th day of December 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
__
SAPRINA RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits
ATTEST:
DELORE PEDERSEN
City Clerk
OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF ALLEGIANCE
FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
State of California )
County of Mendocino ) ss.
City of Willits )
I, Greta Kanne, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter. ___________________________________
Greta Kanne, Councilmember
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this 14th day of December, 2022, by Greta Kanne, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me. ___________________________________
Delores Pedersen
City Clerk
OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF ALLEGIANCE
FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
State of California )
County of Mendocino ) ss.
City of Willits )
I, Larry Stranske, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter. ___________________________________
Larry Stranske, Councilmember
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this 14th day of December, 2022, by Larry Stranske, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me. ___________________________________
Delores Pedersen
City Clerk
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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Mayor Rodriguez called a regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:31 p.m., in Council Chambers. 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; Manuel Orozco, Finance Director; Scott Herman, Public Works Director; Karen Stevenson, Human Resources Analysist; Taylor Perry, City Planner and Delores Pedersen, City Clerk.
2. Public Communications
None presented.
3. Public Matters
None presented.
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. October 12, 2022.
ii. October 26, 2022
b. Resolution Ratifying and extending for an additional 30-days, approval of continuing Virtual City Council, Commission, and Committee meetings pursuant to AB 361.
Public Comment: None presented.
Moved by Stranske/Seconded by Gonzalez and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar item(s) (a&b).
6. Monthly Activity Reports
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest. a. Business License Activity for October 2022.
7. Commissions, Agencies and Authorities
None presented.
8. City Manager Reports and Recommendations
a. Verbal Reports – No Action.
Public Comment: None presented.
Willits City Council Minutes of November 9, 2022 Page 2 of 3
9. Department Recommendations (Action Items)
a. Discussion and Possible Adoption of the Willits Urban Forest Management Plan.
Presenting staff member: Community Development Director, Dusty Duley.
Abby Beissinger of Dudek presented a PowerPoint on the Urban Forestry Management Plan.
Public Comment: None presented.
Moved by Stranske/Seconded by Gonzalez and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 2002-66 Approving Environmental Review and Adopting the Urban Forestry Management Plan
b. Approve a Reclassification of the Existing Water Plant Operator/Meter Reader Position with the Title of Water Billing Meter Reader and Approve a Budget Revision to Include the Reclassified Position and Job Title, Effective November 10, 2022.
Presenting Staff Member: Human Resources Manager, Karen Stevenson.
Public Comment: None presented.
Moved by Stranske/Seconded by Gonzalez and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 2002-67 Approving a Reclassified Position and Corresponding Salary Range.
10. Department Monthly Reports
Chief Lizarraga reported that staffing levels are rising. Willits Police Department is one Sergeant down with Sergeant Brady leaving, there is currently a recruit in the Police Academy, and we are hopefully sending another one in January. The Willits Police Department is still looking for a School Resource Officer (SRO).
Public Comment: None presented.
11. City Council Announcements, Communications and Reports Councilmember Gonzalez – Attended Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) as alternate. LAFCo had a joint public workshop about Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence updates with the City of Ukiah and Ukiah Valley Sanitation Districts.
Councilmember Kanne – Attended Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG), received a report on the state of finances, they received their tri-annual performance audit. There were qualified audits for both MCOG and Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA).
Mayor Rodriguez - reported that she received a question and concern from a member of the community regarding traffic and public safety in the Brookside School area. Brookside School continues to enforce Covid restrictions which is impacting our City Streets. Residents in the area are still experiencing challenges gaining access in and out of their property before and after school. There are complaints from parents not being able to go on site to drop off and pick up their children. She has been asked to find out if the city would be able to support a safer traffic plan.
The other schools in the Willits Unified School District are allowing parents to go on campus to pick up their children.
Willits City Council Minutes of November 9, 2022 Page 3 of 3 Public Comment: None presented.
No action taken.
12. Good & Welfare
Councilmember Strong stated she is thankful for Howard Memorial Hospital. Mayor Rodriguez stated that we are thankful that we have two councilmembers with us for four more years.
13. Closed Session Notice
None presented
14. Adjournment
Mayor Rodriguez declared the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. _____________________________
SAPRINA RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
ATTEST:
__________________________
DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
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Willits City Council Minutes of November 28, 2022 Page 1 of 1
WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES – SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Mayor Rodriguez called a special meeting of the City Council to order at 6:00 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: Cathy Moorhead, Assistant City Manager; Jim Lance, City Attorney; Delores Pedersen, City Clerk; Dusty Duley, Community Development Director.
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. Noticed Public Hearing – Discussion and Possible action Including Adoption of Resolution Authorizing an Application and Adoption of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan (PLHA) for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program in the Amount of $553,857 to Support an Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program for the Rehabilitation of Affordable Ownership Housing up to 120% Area Median Income.
Public Comment: None presented.
Moved by Gonzalez/Seconded by Strong and carried unanimously to approve Resolution (No. 2022-68) Authorizing the Application and Adoption of the PLHA Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program.
Mayor Rodriguez declared the meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m. _____________________________
SAPRINA RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
ATTEST:
__________________________
DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
BL# Business Name Name Address Date Issued Type of Bussiness 7120 Wel Michelle Beaulieu 1600 Hwy 20, Willits 11/3/2022 Health Coach 7121 Karen's Krarts 2022 Karen Sweeny 213 Bonnie Lane, Willits 11/3/2022 Sewing 7122 Amazing Amanda's Amanda Scopen 55 N Main St., Willits 11/3/2022 Massage Therapy 7123 Ethereal Beauty by Bre Breann Johnson 1787 S. Main St., Willits 11/3/2022 Body Waxing 7124 ENGIE Services US, Inc Courty Jenkins Out of Area 11/3/2022 Engieering Contractor 7125 D. Gregg Construction Dustin Gregg 751 East hill Rd., Willits 11/3/2022 Contactor 7126 Salon 707 Karen Monux 871 S. Main St., Willits 11/3/2022 Hair Salon 7127 TCJP Hospitality LLC Taylor Pedersen 35 E. Commercial St 11/10/2022 Restaurant 7128 Powur PBC (dba) Power Home
Construction Nickolas Phillips Out of Area 11/10/2022 Contractor 7129 EXO Energy Inc Michael Espinoza Out of Area 11/10/2022 Solar Installation Co. 7130 Sun First, Inc. Aran Moore Out of Area 11/10/2022 Solar Installation Co. 7131 General Dynamics Information Technology,
Inc.
Landis Schmehr Out of Area 11/10/2022 Contractor
New Business License - November 2022
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1 Item No. 8a
Meeting Date: December 14, 2022
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Brian Bender, City Manager
Agenda Title: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ALLOW SOLID WASTES OF WILLITS TO APPLY A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT OF 10.81-PERCENT TO ALL SERVICE ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE CITY OF WILLITS STARTING JANUARY 1, 2023.
Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 10 min Summary of Request: Solid Waste of Willits (SWOW) requests a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of
10.81-percent for all service accounts within the City of Willits. SWOW seeks to have the revised rates to go into effect on January 1, 2023.
In November of 2015, the City of Willits and SWOW entered into an agreement granting the exclusive privilege, duty and right to make and enter into independent arrangements with the residents and businesses of Willits for the collection, transportation and removal of solid waste and discarded recyclable materials.
Of this agreement, Section 15 outlines a procedure that allows rate adjustments to occur for cost of living, cost of fuel, pass-through, and other miscellaneous adjustments.
The request for the adjustment complies with the procedures described in the agreement though the receipt of the letter from SWOW requesting the increase, including specifying the amount of the requested increase for each given rate in the provided exhibits to justify higher operating costs. The supporting documentation accompanies this Agenda Summary.
The SWOW letter of November 3rd, (attached) explains the COLA, cost-of-fuel (COFA), pass-through, and recycling commodity value (disposal tipping fees) adjustments and calculations.
The City will receive additional $25,935 in franchise fees from the proposed 10.81-percent adjustment.
Attachments:
1. Resolution adopting the requested increase in the rate for the collection, transportation and disposal of Solid Waste and Discarded Recyclable Materials.
2. Letter from the SWOW (Including supporting documentation).
Recommended Action: The Solid Wastes of Willits Inc. is requesting approval of the attached Resolution to increase the rate charged to the residents of Willits for the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste and discarded recyclable materials.
Alternative(s): Do not approve the request.
Fiscal Impact: There is no negative impact to the City resulting from the adoption of the Resolution.
There is a minimal impact to residents for the increase in rates.
Personnel Impact: Minimal.
2 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 _________ Resolution No. 2022- Page 1 of 1 December 14, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS APPROVING A COST-OFLIVING ADJUSTMENT OF 10.81-PERCENT FOR SOLID WASTES OF WILLITS, INC. FOR ALL THEIR SERVICE ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE CITY OF WILLITS STARTING JANUARY 1, 2023.
WHEREAS, the City of Willits contracts with Solid Wastes of Willits, Inc. (SWOW) for solid waste collection services via the terms of a November 2015 Agreement; and WHEREAS, rates for collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste were set by considering income received from the sale of recyclables as well as rates charged to consumers; and
WHEREAS, the request for the adjustment complies with the procedures described in the agreement by specifying the amount of the adjustment for each given rate justified by higher operating costs; and
WHEREAS, Solid Wastes of Willits, Inc. seeks a cost-of-living adjustment of 10.81-percent to cover the addition operation costs for the collection, transportation, disposal and recycling of garbage, refuse, and rubbish services to citizens and businesses of Willits; and WHEREAS, the City of Willits will receive additional $25,935 in franchise fees from the proposed adjustment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Willits approves a 10.81-percent, cost-of-living adjustment to Solid Wastes of Willits, Inc. for the collection, transportation, disposal and recycling of garbage, refuse and rubbish with an effective date of January 1, 2023.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember ______ seconded by Councilmember _____, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Willits, held on the 14th day of December, 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. 9a
Meeting Date: December 14, 2022
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Chief of Police, Willits Police Department
Agenda Title: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM.
Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 10 min.
Summary of Request: Mendocino County Code Enforcement has requested the extension of this program via resolution from the City Council. Adoption of the accompanying resolution enables the City to continue utilizing the Program.
Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying resolution extending the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) Program until December 31, 2032.
Alternative(s): None.
Fiscal Impact: Reimbursement for tows falling under the AVA program.
Personnel Impact: None.
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 December 14, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS ESTABLISHING SERVICE
AUTHORITY FOR ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT
WHEREAS, Sections 9250.7 and 22710 of the California Vehicle Code provides for the establishment of a Service Authority for abandoned vehicle abatement if the City Council/Board of Supervisors of the County and a majority of the cities within the County having a majority of the of the population adopt resolutions providing for the establishment of the authority; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Willits finds that abandoned, inoperable, wrecked, dismantled vehicles or parts thereof pose a health and safety hazard and are found to be public nuisances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Willits finds that an Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program is necessary to provide for the proper removal and disposal of abandoned vehicles and assists law enforcement and code enforcement personnel in abatement of abandoned vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the County of Mendocino Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority will have the responsibility for implementing an abandoned vehicle removal program in Mendocino County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Willits City Council hereby requests that a Service Authority for abandoned vehicle abatement be established in the County pursuant to the provisions of Section 22710 of the California Vehicle Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Willits directs that members of each participating agency shall serve as the Service Authority for abandoned vehicle abatement in the County of Mendocino.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Willits approves the Vehicle Abatement Plan of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority of the County of Mendocino and to impose a one dollar ($1.00) vehicle registration fee. The fee imposed by the Service Authority shall remain in effect only for a period of ten years from the inception of the date that the actual collection of the fees commences.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember seconded by Councilmember , and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Willits, held on the 14th day of December 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. 9b
Meeting Date: December 14, 2022
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Andrea Trincado, Project Manager
Agenda Title: ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION OF GROUNDWATER RESILIENCY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I, PROJECT NO. 2022-03, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 10:00 Summary of Request: On August 10, 2022, City Council awarded a Construction Contract to Wahlund Construction, Inc., for the construction of the Groundwater Resiliency Improvement Project No. 2022-03, Phase I, in the amount of $466,880. The project upgraded 3,600 linear feet of the northernmost section of the raw water pipeline in the groundwater system. The section that was replaced was an old six-inch, Schedule 40 irrigation line that was utilized during the Emergency Water Line Project of 2014. The new section is constructed of ten-inch, HDPE water pipe and it extends between a valve just north of the enhancement wetlands and the Elias Replacement Well. The rest of the system consists mainly of eightinch C900 water pipe and was installed as part of the project in 2014.
The pipe was installed with horizontal drilling technology to avoid impacts to sensitive wetland vegetation.
Construction was scheduled in September and October to avoid impacts to nesting birds, which also coincided with the driest months for construction in the wetlands. The City received 401 & 404 Environmental Permits from the Regional Water Quality Control Board and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just before construction began. Mitigation measures were implemented to ensure wetland and cultural resources were protected and any impacts were minimized as much as possible. Now that the project is complete, the mitigation monitoring and reporting period has begun. LACO Associates is preparing the required reports and monitoring will take place over the next three years to ensure that any temporary impacts are restored to their previous condition.
The City contracted with LACO Associates for all stages of the project, including grant preparation and administration, environmental documentation and permitting, preliminary and construction engineering, and construction management, which included construction inspection. The City was awarded Proposition 1/Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Grant for a total of $551,000 for preliminary engineering and construction of this project. LACO is currently assisting the City with the next stages of the project, which includes specifying the pump upgrade equipment for the Elias Replacement Well, as well as preparing plans and specifications for the 250,000-gallon contact tank, which, once constructed, will complete the overall improvements to the groundwater system.
The City of Willits Engineering Department has reviewed the project and determined that it has been completed in substantial compliance with the project plans and specifications.
The construction phase of the project totaled $466,880, permitting fees amounted to $4,900, and preliminary and construction engineering was approximately $209,000. The total cost of this phase of the project resulted in a combined sum of approximately $681,780. The City will cover project costs from the Water Fund before obtaining a reimbursement of $551,000 from the Proposition 1/IRWM Grant.
Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying resolution accepting construction of the Groundwater Resiliency Improvement Project, Phase I, Project No. 2022-03, and authorize the City Manager to file the Notice of Completion.
Alternative(s): None.
Fiscal Impact: This project will be paid out of the Water Fund initially, before receiving reimbursement from the Proposition 1/IRWM grant. After reimbursement, the project would expend $130,780 from the Water Fund.
Personnel Impact: Minimal staff time will be necessary to file a Notice of Completion and process final payment. The project has no preliminary lien holders; therefore, notification to preliminary lien holders will not be required.
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 December 14, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS ACCEPTING
CONSTRUCTION OF THE GROUNDWATER RESILIENCY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I, PROJECT NO. 2022-03, AND AUTHORIZING FILING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
WHEREAS, the final inspection of the Groundwater Resiliency Improvement Project, Project No. 2022-03, was made by the City of Willits Engineering Department; and WHEREAS, it was determined that the work for this project has been completed in substantial compliance with the project plans and specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Willits authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Willits and the City Clerk is directed to record said Notice of Completion with the Recorder of the County of Mendocino.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember seconded by Councilmember , and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Willits, held on the 14th day of December 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
__________________________
__________________________
SAPRINA RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits
DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
Monthly Achievements & Activities
• Completed tree removal with eighteen trees from the approach to Runway 34 (south) and twenty-eight trees from the approach to Runway 16 (north). • Cleared 725 lineal feet of brush and low hanging limbs long the north lot line (behind the hangars) to accommodate the installation of a new fence. • Property line was surveyed, and the fencing contractor has ordered the materials. Project will begin in early 2023.
• Instructed Jim Lance to prepare a response to a letter submitted on the behalf of a tenant accusing the City of mismanagement.
• Receiving new parts for the replacement of the fuel island. • Completed all but one hangar inspections.
Project Updates
• Keypads for security gates are still on backorder until March. • Mead and Hunt continue to check with the FAA regarding approval of placement of Mike Smith’s proposed hangar – no updates.
• Once all fuel island parts are received, will retain Beacom Construction Company for installation.
Staffing Items
• No items to report.
Budget Status
• No items to report.
Focus for Next Month
• Remodel/upgrade restrooms.
• Continue with grounds maintenance.
• Prepare the RFP for the procurement of a consultant consistent with FAA requirements.
Airport Monthly Report
October / November | 2022
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1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
[October]
• Issued fifteen Building Permits.
• Opened five Code Enforcement cases.
• Closed two Code Enforcement cases.
• Thirteen active Code Enforcement cases.
[November]
• Issued twelve Building Permits.
• Opened zero Code Enforcement cases.
• Closed two Code Enforcement cases.
• Eleven active Code Enforcement cases.
Project Updates
• The City Rail with Trail project is currently in the design phase. Staff is working with our consultants to set up another meeting to seek input on the City Rail with Trail project. This meeting is planned to be in-person and occur in January. Staff is also preparing a Habitat Mitigation Monitoring Plan (HMMP), consistent with the MND adopted for this project. Staff has obtained separate grant funds to support development of the HMMP. • The Willits CDBG Business Loan Program has provided $535,000 in loans to local businesses to support job retention and otherwise help mitigate impacts related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Grant funds to support the Program were obtained from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). To date, $295,000 of these loans have been fully forgiven consistent with State and City requirements. Staff anticipates forgiving other loans over the next three-months. All grant funds have been distributed and the Program is now closed. • Pursuing additional funding opportunities to support objectives and goals identified in the recently adopted Urban Forestry Management Plan including development of a comprehensive tree ordinance.
• Completing the final draft Flood Emergency Response Plan (FERP). The purpose of this Plan is to improve local flood emergency response and contribute to increased public safety. Staff anticipates presenting the FERP to Council at the February 9th meeting. • Developed an application to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation grant program to support a City Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Community Development
October / November 2022 | Report
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2 Staffing Items
• Amber Ojeda has been hired to fill the role of Office Assistant III. Ms. Ojeda is a local talent that has lived in Willits for eleven years. Ms. Ojeda has shown a great attitude and ability to learn in her first few weeks on the job. Another all-star has been added to the team.
Budget Status
• No items to report.
Focus for Next Month
• General Plan LUE Update and SOI Amendment.
o Develop scope/outline for Infrastructure and Services Report. • CalRecycle.
o Complete Electronic Annual Report.
o Schedule annual inspection.
• Flood Emergency Response Plan.
o Finalize Plan and schedule for February Council Meeting. • Complete interview process for Community Development Specialist position. • Complete staff training on iWorQ planning permit module. • Close out FAA grant projects.
1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
• Groundwater Monitoring Program coordination, including field tour and verification of transducer calibration, field measurements, other neighboring wells with EBA Engineering, MCRCD, and Ponton Industries (transducer supplier and instrumentation consultant). • Further development of Railroad Trestle Water Main Relocation project, including coordination with the Mendocino Railway for permission to construct in their right-of-way. • Scoping the Phase One of the West Mendocino Rehabilitation Project with a concentrate on improving drainage between Brookside and Spruce Streets. • Closeout of Blosser Lane (filing Notice of Completion, notifying Preliminary Lien Holders, and issuing final payment of retainage to contractor).
• Preparation of the next round of ATP funding, project nomination will be the rehabilitation of Baechtel Road, working with LACO on the development of the grant application, public outreach, and project scope (application is due June 2023). • Contracting and scheduling for the Community Center roof repair, currently scheduled for February (weather permitting). Staff is working with contractor to obtain required insurance thresholds for contracting.
• Solar Array Project for City Hall was granted an extension, RFP will be re-released with new project conditions with construction projected in June of 2023, after the roof replacement. • Participation in the Rail Trail Project team meeting and 30-percent plan review. • Completed Landfill winterization work.
• Ongoing coordination with land manager of the City’s northernmost parcels regarding the City’s reclaimed water irrigation management, grazing, fence maintenance. • Working on the procurement of a consultant to conduct the Traffic Study. • Utilizing the engineering on-call contracts for:
o Groundwater monitoring data management, analysis, and reporting (EBA). o Wastewater Discharge Permit assistance (EBA.)
o Contract City Engineer (LACO).
o Construction management for the Groundwater Resiliency Improvement Project, including inspection and construction staking (LACO).
Engineering Report
October / November | 2022
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2 o Assistance with grant reporting and administration for the Local Partnership Program, Local Streets and Roads Program, and Proposition 1/IRWM grant reporting and future planning for ATP and LPP project nominations (LACO).
o Preparation of easements, project development, & plans and specification for Railroad Ave.
Water Main Relocation. The project’s schedule is February/March (SHN). o Hydrology/Hydraulics study for stormwater drainage patterns and infrastructure capacity analysis for the upcoming phase of the West Mendocino Rehabilitation Project (Tall Trees). o Various other task orders issued by Community Development to support work in their department (EBA, SHN, &, LACO).
• Coordination with LACO to process Encroachment Permits (one inspection and issued six Permits in October & November).
Project Updates
• Groundwater Resiliency Improvement:
o Completed pipeline construction in late October.
o Procured a new 40 HP pump and VFD equipment and coordinating its installation. o Coordination with the consultant on plan development and specifications for the 250,000- gallon contact tank installation.
o Coordinated with the RWQCB, USACE, LACO and contractor on 401 and 404 Permits during construction for mitigation measures and initial phase of an anticipated three-year wetland monitoring and reporting period.
o Coordinated with the Sherwood Valley Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians for fulltime construction monitoring to protect cultural resources.
o Coordinated with PG&E and Redwood Electrical Services for electrical upgrades. Elias Well now has an upgraded 480-volt service with a 200-amp panel. o 250,000-gallon tank procurement documents are in progress, with the goal of taking the project out to bid in spring.
• Annual Pavement Preservation Project
o Working with LACO Associates on the Local Partnership grant reporting for 2021 Dig-out Project.
o Submitted 2023 Project nomination for further dig-outs on Baechtel Road, and grind, repave and replace ramps on Boscabelle and South Lenore Streets. o Development of 2024 Projects with the goal of submitting project nomination by January 2023.
• West Mendocino Rehabilitation is in early stages and had a late start; however, goal is to construct in summer 2023. Results of drainage study and recommendations anticipated by mid to late January. Plans and specs targeted for late March, with bidding to follow. • The next Pavement Preservation Project is anticipated for construction in late summer 2023. • The Annual Striping Project plans are close to completion. Anticipated bid in February, with construction in spring when weather is warmer optimal adhesion to pavement. 3 • The Groundwater Monitoring Program is gathering data and a report will be prepared shortly after the end of the monitoring period. The report will be presented to the Council in late May as established by the Groundwater Operational Management Plan.
Staffing Items
• No items to report.
Budget Status
• Operating within budget; however, mid-year adjustments are necessary to increase budgets for on-call services and various projects.
Focus for Next Month
• Oversight of consultant effort on West Mendocino drainage study and project planning. • Complete installation of the Elias Well pump (weather permitting). • Work with consultant to complete plan and specifications for the 250,000-gallon contact tank at the Groundwater Treatment Plant.
• Project nomination for next round of fundings for LPP Local Partnership Program/Pavement Preservation Project 2024.
• Work with Pope Engineering to develop the Creekside Stabilization Project. • Continued work with consultants on groundwater monitoring program management. • Manage consultant selected for the Traffic Study.
• Review budgets and make necessary mid-year adjustments as part of the mid-year budget review.
1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
• Completion of the FY 2019-2020 Audit and Financials
o Includes the review of Financials and the development of Management Discussion and Analysis and the Notes to the Financials.
• Continuing project on Cash Reconciliation for Fiscal Year 2020-21. • Competed Long-Term Debt Reconciliation for Fiscal Year 20-21. • Started to reconcile accounts in anticipation of the Single Audit, as we meet the threshold for FY2020-21 due to the Airport Runway Project.
• Fund 690 Liability Reconciliation
o Continuing deconstructing the use of Fund 690 to dump expenses in the City payroll liability fund.
o Started reconciliation of accounts utilized the Fund 690 account, this needs to be cleared. • Completed compensated absences measurement.
• Finished cost allocation journals.
• Completed prior period adjustment for ROPS.
Project Updates
• RFP for Financial Software replacement.
o Started evaluating proposals and expect to request demonstrations in December. • Payroll Conversion from ADP to ACS.
o Migration from staff to ACS on hold while we work on hiring a new payroll accountant due to staff movement to ensure the correction of water billing is complete. o Currently reviewing applicants to hire.
• Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Audit.
o Started with correspondence and submission of PBC listing requests. o Submitted the following to the auditors for their review: Long-term debt, current liabilities, fixed assets, compensated absences, Form 700’s and various other items. • Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Audit.
o On hold waiting for FY 2020-21 to commence.
Staffing Items
• We have one position open position for Payroll. First round of selection unsuccessful. The second round of selection was successful and will be onboarding an accountant soon for the position of payroll and other duties.
Finance Monthly Report
October / November | 2022
2 Budget Status
• Completed the entry of the budget into ACS. Department Heads can track budget performances.
Focus for Next Month
• Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Audit and Fiscal Year 2021-2022 will be done in succession with the Auditors.
o SEFA Testing for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Expecting the need for a Single Audit for each year.
o GASB 68 Reporting.
o Long Term Debt Schedules for Audit.
o Bank Reconciliation.
• Finance Committee.
• Measure K Committee.
• Quarterly Budget Reports.
o Entry of payroll is required to get a true assessment of budget reports. 1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
October 2021 October 2022
• Calls for service (CFS) 644 859
• Cases 80 115
• Arrests 31 63
• Citations 37 86
November 2021 November 2022
• Calls for service (CFS) 584 715
• Cases 63 113
• Arrests 29 48
• Citations 37 57
Project Updates
• Started the installation of updated video surveillance equipment for Station security and Evidence Room monitoring with the Interview Room completed. The Evidence Room and the rest of the facility is on hold due to parts availability. • Partnered up with Lexipol for access to the Cordico App. This will provide resources to our staff (sworn and civilian) in need of physical and mental wellness assistance. The resources are specific to law enforcement personnel and the unique challenges we face. The app is being personalized for our agency and should launch in the end of November or beginning of December. All personnel will be trained in its use and available resources.
Staffing Items
• The two newest Patrol Officers are now patrolling solo and are factored into our deployment.
They have provided much needed relief to a patrol force that was on mandated overtime shifts and can now plan to take a day or two off during the work week. • Placed a candidate in backgrounds with the possibility of sending them to the Academy at Santa Rosa Junior College in January.
• The newest recruit started Police Academy at Delta College in Stockton. She is doing well so far and continues to be enthusiastic about completing her training and coming on to our Department upon graduation.
• We are actively recruiting for our CSO position and will be doing so for a Sergeant position.
Police Department
October / November 2022 | Report
10e
2 Budget Status
• No items to report.
Focus for Next Month
• Continue Community Outreach.
• Renewed commitment to school safety and presence.
• Recruitment for Sgt., SRO and CSO candidates.
1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
• Removed transient camp debris from under the Main Street Bridge. Several cubic yards of trash and debris were removed.
• Trimmed several trees for line of sight and clearance at various locations. • Serviced the Holiday decorations. This is a yearly project involving replacing bulbs and repairing wiring that typically takes a few days of staff time to complete as the decorations have served the city for several decades. They will be hung following the Thanksgiving Holiday. Staff hopes to replace them in the future with updated, energy efficient options that do not require the time-consuming maintenance to prepare.
• Cleared a down tree from the roadway and sidewalk on Creek Side Drive. • Replaced several, damaged traffic control signs. Vehicles leaving the roadway caused most of the damaged signs.
• Deployed the back-up generator to the Sherwood traffic signal to ensure operation during a power outage. Replacement batteries are on order for the back-up system, and it is being evaluated for repairs. The generator is temporarily stationed at the site. • Repaired the east side pedestrian crossing light at Main and State Streets. It was outfitted with new batteries and reinstalled after repairs were complete. It is now functioning and operational.
Project Updates
• Graded the Landfill Access Road and removed vegetation adjacent to the monitoring wells. • Jetted the restroom waste lines at Snyder Park. Removed a section of hose from the wastelines that caused blockages. The origin of the garden hose was not determined, but the suspicion being foul play. The restrooms are now operational, and toilets are functioning properly. • Painted the Conference Room and Community Center and patched generations of holes from hardware and events.
• Increased the street sweeping and storm drain clearing efforts as the trees are entering dormancy for the season. Sweeping is now two-days a week, as time and staffing allow. This will be ongoing for the next few months following weather events. • Repaired water leaks at various locations including E. San Francisco Street. • Shut off automated irrigation to all City lawns, trees, and parks. • Evaluated replacement options for the unleaded fuel pump that dispenses gas to the fleet. The delivery system will need upgrading, as parts for the current system are difficult to find and replace. Seeking quotes for a new dispenser. In the meantime, fueling vehicles at Fleet Pride on a corporate charge account. This will allow the City a second option for emergencies once the in-house system is back online.
Public Works
November 2022 | Report
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2 • Installed the dog play structures at the Dog Park per the Prop. 68 Grant.
Staffing Items
• No items to report.
Budget Status
• No items to report.
Focus for Next Month
• Continue City wide street sweeping, and roadway debris clean up. • Pothole patching and street maintenance.
• Continue storm drain maintenance and flood mitigation. • Replace the fuel dispenser at the Public Works Yard.
• Various punch list items from the Groundwater Project. 1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
• Performed transient camp clean-ups and debris removal at the Commercial St. and Railroad Ave.
Bridge.
• Serviced Main St. in the downtown corridor and City parking lots in preparation for the Harvest moon celebration, barricades were provided to the Chamber of Commerce to aid in facilitation of the annual event.
• Primed and painted the dumpster enclosure adjacent to the Wood St. Parking Lot to mitigate graffiti and improve the aesthetics of the area.
• Assisted with the replacement of a section of problematic steel water line on S. Magnolia St. • Repaired the irrigation main to the sports complex.
• Collected roadside trash and debris at various locations, including Sherwood Road. Several illegal dumping sites were also cleaned up, among them were the areas adjacent to the Skate Park and mitigated wetlands.
• Reinstalled the Merry-Go-Round at Snyder Park - it is now fully operational.
Project Updates
• Contracted Family Tree Resources for stump grinding at Hael Creek Park, Highway 20 Park, and Recreation Grove. Approximately 15 stumps from past removals of hazardous trees were ground, holes were filled, and the turf was seeded, fed, and treated for weeds. • Installed new signs at the Dog Park and Small Dog play areas. The Dog Park Committee funded the signs.
• Continued with renovations at City Hall including painting the lobby and addressed various punch list items.
• Placed planters at the Commercial and S. Humboldt crossing to improve the aesthetic of the area.
• Cleared vegetation from storm drains at various locations to aid in flood mitigation. Cleared several inlets and culverts that had accumulated debris. • Replaced several street and traffic control signs.
• Modified the City Hall employee parking are to accommodate additional parking. • Ordered additional bleachers for the soccer field to provide seating for spectators, parents, and players during sporting events.
• Finished painting red curbs on the east side of City, including Hael Creek and Harrah’s Manor to the City limits South. Painting will resume next spring, with a focus on the west side.
Staffing Items
Public Works
October 2022 | Report
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2 • No items to report.
Budget Status
• No items to report.
Focus for Next Month
• Continue storm drain clearing and maintenance.
• Continue transient camp and debris clean up under City owned bridges. • Install play structures at the Dog Park purchased under the Prop. 68 grants. • Prepare the holiday decorations to be hung along the Main Street. • Repairs to the Snyder Park restroom waste lines to clear blockage and debris. • Ongoing repairs and renovations at City Hall.
1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
• Ordered clayvalve and a rebuild kit for pump #1 at Berryhill Pump Station. • Repaired water service leak on South Lenore.
• Completed three Sewer Lateral Inspections for home sales. • Repaired fine screen auger at Wastewater Treatment Plant. • Inspected eight sewer maintenance holes.
• Cleaned 2,800 lineal feet of sewer mainline.
• Repaired water service leak on E. San Francisco.
• Replaced sodium hypochlorite injection needle to improve the chorine disinfection on the effluent pipe at the SWTP.
• Replaced pump head and rollers on sodium hypochlorite pump (used for chlorine disinfection) at the SWTP.
• Replace clayvalve pilot valve on pump #2 at Meadowbrook Pump Station. • Replaced seven water meters throughout the distribution system. • Completed three Fat, Oil, Grease (FOG) Inspections on commercial businesses. • Installed heat trace tape on Combined NTU feed line for freeze protection at the SWTP. • Installed a clear well level transducer (with heat trace) at the Surface Water Treatment Plant (SWTP). • Dewatered the domestic water tank at SWTP to repair the bladder. • Rewired the radio panel at Berry Hill Storage Tank.
• Replaced failed check valve on Combined NTU meter feed line (the valve only allows water to go flow one way).
Project Updates
• Completed the removal of dead trees around SWTP.
• Removed debris on Centennial Reservoir Spillway.
• CalFire anticipates completing the burn of slash piles Morris Reservoir Island. • Completed lead & copper sampling and submitted report to the State Water Resource Control Board (required every three-years).
• Reservoir Capacity [October]: Morris 585-acre feet and Centennial 452-acre feet equates to 79-percent of full capacity (October 17th).
• Reservoir Capacity [November]: Morris 485-acre feet and Centennial 488-acre feet equates to 75- percent of full capacity (November 30th).
Utilities
October / November 2022 | Report
10g
2 • October Water Usage: SWTP: 19,748,544 MG. Oct. 2021: 23,072,435 MG.
GWTP: None. Oct. 2021: None.
Totals: 19,748,544 MG. Oct. 2021: 23,072,435 MG.
• November Water Usage: SWTP: 15,384,507 MG. Nov. 2021: 13,539,557 MG.
GWTP: None. Nov. 2021: 3,000,000 MG.
Totals: 15,384,507 MG. Nov. 2021: 16,539,557 MG.
• October Non-Potable Water Usage [Truck Fill Station]: 262,325 Gals. Oct. 2021: 457,656 Gals. • November Non-Portable Water Usage [Truck Fill Station]: 29,497 Gals. Nov. 2021: 25,915 Gals. • October Wastewater Treatment Plant Flows: 17,324,680 MG. • November Wastewater Treatment Plant Flows: 20,189,751 MG.
Staffing Items
• Adam Simental and Caleb Allen registered to take the Grade I State Wastewater Exam.
Budget Status
• No items to report.
Focus for Next Month
• Complete SCADA system upgrade at the SWTP (completion anticipated at the end of November). • Replace four-inch, steel water main and services on Railroad Ave with eight-inch C900 (ongoing). • Complete the 2022 Cross Connection Program Backflow Testing. Informed property owners of failed devices (water).
• Repair solids up flow clarifier and get back online at SWTP. • Replace the 30 HP pump with a 40 HP pump in the Elias Well (weather permitting). • Replace fifty lineal feet of four-inch, steel water main in the Bittenbender Pressure Zone. • Repair two sewer mainline breaks.