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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
OCTOBER 9, 2024 | 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 input from the audience. If there is a matter of business on the agenda that you are interested in, you may address the Council when this matter is considered. If you wish to speak on a matter that is not on the agenda, you may do so at this time. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per person. The Brown Act regulations do not allow action to be taken on audience comments in which the subject is not listed on the agenda.
Members of the public are asked to observe the rules of decorum. While the City Council welcomes public criticism of policies, procedures, programs, or services of the agency; behavior that disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting and that includes, but is not limited to use of profanity, slurs, yelling from the audience, threatening remarks, physically threatening conduct, or physical or verbal displays of disrespect, will not be tolerated and the individual will be removed immediately.
3. PUBLIC MATTERS
a. Presentation of the flags by the American Legion Color Guard. b. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
c. Little Lake Fire District monthly update.
d. Update from Third District County Supervisor John Haschak.
4. ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES
a. None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Council considers matters listed under the Consent Calendar as routine. The Council will take action 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. September 25, 2024
6. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORTS
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest. a. None.
7. COMMISSIONS, AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES
The Willits City Council meets concurrently as the City of Willits Planning Commission & City of Willits Successor Agency.
Willits City Council Agenda – October 9, 2024
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
a. Ratification of the negotiated one-year Agreement with the Management Unit. b. Verbal Reports – No Action.
i. Project Updates:
• 2023 Pavement Preservation.
• 2024 Pavement Preservation.
• Underground Utilities.
• Main Street Fiber Optic.
• Baechtel Road / PG&E Sidewalk.
9. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (ACTION ITEMS)
a. Presentation of Proposed Park Improvements Located within Bud Snider – City Park Funded by the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP).
Presenting staff member: Dusty Duley, Community Development Director.
10. DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORTS – (presented at the second meeting of each month) a. Airport. b. Community Development. c. Finance. d. Police e. Services & Facilities. f. Utilities.
11. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
12. GOOD & WELFARE
13. CLOSED SESSION NOTICE
a. None.
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 4th day of October, 2024.
Delores Pedersen, City Clerk
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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
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, Larry Stranske, Greta Kanne, Vice Mayor Gerardo Gonzalez 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; Davey Bowles, Building Official; Walter Kolon, Services and Facilities Director; Leiloni Shine, Contract Planner; and Delores Pedersen, City Clerk.
2. Public Communications
Residents of Willits spoke against the plans to install a concrete pavilion in Bud Snider Park.
Lisa Kvasnicka gave an update on the Harvest Moon Festival that took place on Saturday, September 21st.
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. August 28, 2024.
ii. September 11, 2024.
Public Comment: None presented.
Moved by Gonzalez/Seconded by Strong and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar item(s) (a).
6. Monthly Activity Reports
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest. a. Business License Activity Report – August 2024.
b. Building Activity Report – August 2024.
Willits City Council Minutes of September 25, 2024 Page 2 of 6 c. Accounts Payable Activity Report – August 2024.
7. Commissions, Agencies and Authorities
None presented.
8. City Manager Reports and Recommendations
a. A Five-Year Agreement Between the Willits Chamber of Commerce and the City of Willits for a Quarterly Allocation of 15.11-Percent from the Transient Occupancy Tax. John Kvasnicka and Linda Gibbons, Chamber Volunteers, both spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and expressed the need for the Transient Occupancy Funds.
Mayor Rodriguez requested the following changes to the agreement:
1. Change meetings from bi-monthly to monthly with a Councilmember in attendance with the Chamber Board and City Manager.
2. Change from a five-year to a three-year agreement.
Mayor Rodriguez feels the Chamber has met some of the benchmark goals. Councilmember Stranske stated that the Chamber is doing a great job. Mr. Stranske has no problem with the requested increase but feels a five-year agreement is too long.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez appreciated what the Chamber has done, he inquired if the City could do what the Chamber does with the amount of money that is being asked for.
Councilmember Kanne has had conversations with local business owners and has been told by those business owner that the City needs a Chamber of Commerce. John Kvasnicka appreciates the partnership the Chamber of Commerce has with the City. The increase of the TOT Funds would help pay for the new Chamber of Commerce Website and allow for the increase of hours of the Chamber Coordinator. Danette Rego, Chamber Vice President, reported that during the Harvest Moon Festival, Chamber volunteers visited every vendor booth and business to introduce themselves and explain about the Chamber benefits.
Robin Leler, spoke out against the agreement.
Raghda Zacharia suggested that the Chamber visit the corporation businesses in the town and invite them to be Chamber Members.
Linda Givens, Chamber Board Secretary, Stated that Adventist Health and other Corporations are already Chamber Members.
Matthew Alaniz inquired if the chamber did any kind of outreach to the new businesses in town? Mr. Alaniz suggested that there be a welcome packet that goes to all of the new businesses that explains what the Chamber of Commerce does. Mr.
Alaniz also suggested that having someone to speak to Spanish speaking business owners would be a good idea.
John Kvasnicka responded that the Chamber does have a welcome packet, and they have reached out to the Spanish Community. Nuestra Alianza is going to start attending the Chamber Board meetings. There are plans to have a Dia de los Muertos celebration with the help of Nuestra Alianza.
Nicole Caldwell suggested having a Chamber of Commerce welcome letter send to New Businesses when the City issues the Business License. Councilmember Strong feels that what the Chamber brings to the community is of great value but agrees that a five-year agreement is too long.
Moved by Gonzalez/Seconded by Stranske and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2024-52 approving an agreement between the Willits Willits City Council Minutes of September 25, 2024 Page 3 of 6 Chamber of Commerce and the City of Willits for a quarterly allocation of
15.11-percent from the Transient Occupancy Tax.
b. Verbal Reports – No Action.
i. Project Updates:
2023 Pavement Preservation.
Walter Kolon, Services and Facilities Director reported that the project is close to being done, the contractor is finishing up the punch list. 2024 Pavement Preservation.
Expected to be complete by the third week of October.
Main Street Fiber Optic.
Contractor is complete with the digging portion of the project working on the cleanup portion of the project. This part of the project will be complete in about a week and a half.
Baechtel Road / PG&E Sidewalk.
PG&E is running a bit behind schedule, expect to begin the project the week of September 30th. The project is expected to continue until early January 2025. Mayor Rodriguez inquired about when the bus loading zones on Locust Street would be complete. Mr. Kolon responded that paving was completed today, September 25, striping will be done the week of September 30th. The location is usable at this time.
At the corner of Locust and Walnut, the Willits Unified School District had a failed culvert, and the roadway had collapse, this was affecting drainage of rainwater, Argonaut repaired this culvert and area of road for the School District as a trade for allowing them to park their equipment there so it would be close by. City Manager Bender reported that staff was contacted by the Pickleball Group reporting that the lights at the tennis courts were not working. Kenan O’Shea, Street and Parks Superintendent, coordinated with an electrician and PG&E to run a completely new electrical service line from the PG&E pole to the transformer to the switchbox for the lights. The switchbox needs some repairs, but the lights are working. Mr. Kolon is exploring the option of having solar lights installed.
Public Comment: None presented.
9. Department Recommendations (Action Items)
a. Adopt a Resolution to Pave Muir and W. Van Lanes as Part of the 2024 Water Main & Sewer Main Replacement Project (Project #2023 / 2024 Underground Utilities Project) for a Probable Cost of $35,000 from the Water & Sewer Enterprise Funds.
Presenting staff member: Walter Kolon, Services & Facilities Director.
Public Comment: None presented.
Moved by Gonzalez/Seconded by Strong and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2024-53 to pave Muir and W. Van Lanes as part of the 2024 Water Main & Sewer Main Replacement Project (Project #2023-08 / 2024 Underground Utilities Project) for a probable cost of $35,000 from the Water & Sewer Enterprise Funds. b. Authorization to Install a Gateway Sign at Highway 20 Park Using $30,000 from the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Budget Allocation.
Presenting staff member: Leiloni Shine, Contract Planner.
Public Comment: None presented.
Willits City Council Minutes of September 25, 2024 Page 4 of 6 Moved by Rodriguez/Seconded by Gonzalez and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2024-54 approving the gateway sign design provided by Terrain Landscape Architects and authorizing the Services and Facilities Department to contract Paramount Sign Contractors Inc. to complete the gateway sign installation for an amount not to exceed $29,647.76.
c. Presentation of Proposed Amendments to the Sidewalk Ordinances Contained in the Willits Municipal Code Title 12, Chapters 12.16 and 12.17.
Presenting staff member: Leiloni Shine, Contract Planner. Leiloni Shine, Contract Planner presented a PowerPoint presentation of proposed amendment to the Sidewalk Ordinance and asked council for guidance. 12.17.010 – Sidewalk inspection, replacement, and compliance certificates. Councilmember Stranske expressed his disagreement that a homeowner should be responsible for the repair and maintenance of a City owned sidewalk.
City Attorney Lance explained that the homeowner being responsible for the sidewalk adjacent to their property is a California State Law. Vice Mayor Gonzalez expressed concern that some residents would not be able to afford to repair the sidewalk, he would like the city to create a fund to be able to repair sidewalks that the owners are unable to and then attach a lien to the property or some other form to collect.
Councilmember Kanne expressed her agreement of the indemnity clause, that would be tied to the sale of the property, for property owners to repair their sidewalks. Ms.
Kanne agrees with a three percent property tax rebate.
Mayor Rodriguez inquired what self-certify in the Agenda Summary means. Ms.
Shine responded that if a property owner is in a process of a sale, they can work with a qualified contractor to complete the self-certification if the City Inspector cannot inspect in a timely manner. Mayor Rodriguez then asked why big cities were used in the presentation to update our Sidewalk Ordinance. Ms. Shine responded that the City of Oakland was referenced because they had a backlog of unrepaired sidewalks, similar to Willits, and were looking for ways to assist property owners that are in different economic situations to allow them to repair the sidewalks in a timely manner. Ms. Shine explained that it was difficult to locate smaller cities like Willits that are willing to take this one at this time. Mayor Rodriguez inquired what the plan was for the City to repair City sidewalks in front of City properties? Mr. Kolon responded that the city currently has a map of all the sidewalks in town from Data Works, these maps show what level of damage the sidewalks are at and what the cost for repairs could be. City Manager Bender responded that the City currently does not have sidewalk repairs budgeted, now that we know the extent of the needed sidewalk repairs due to the mapping, we can now start budgeting. Councilmember Strong is unsure how a three percent property tax rebate will help property owners for the initial cost of repairing their sidewalks. Ms. Strong suggested that those property owners, that do not have sidewalks adjacent to their property, could contribute to a fund that is used to assist the City to help offset the cost in the priority areas that need to have sidewalks repaired. Ms. Strong does agree that an ordinance is needed to name the property owners as responsible for their sidewalk repairs.
Willits City Council Minutes of September 25, 2024 Page 5 of 6 Public Comment:
Nicole Caldwell suggested that the cost for the repair of the sidewalks be shared by the homeowners and the City of Willits. Ms. Caldwell also feels that the City should be the one to sign off on the repairs to help eliminate the cost of the homeowner having to hire a contractor to do the self-certify.
Council requested that some form of financial program be available to help property owners that need financial assistance.
10. Department Monthly Reports – (presented at the second meeting of each month). a. Airport. - Nothing more to add.
b. Community Development – Nothing more to add.
c. Finance. – Nothing more to add.
d. Police Department
Mayor Rodriguez commented that it appears that based on the report that the Police Department is more active than they were a year ago. City Manager Bender responded that this is in response to the request made by Council at the previous meeting to do more enforcement on crosswalk and traffic violations.
e. Services & Facilities
Councilmember Kanne reported that she has citizens commenting to her that the skate park is not opened early enough in the day. Mr. Kolon responded that he will look into having a lock installed that would lock and unlock with a timer, similar to the ones that are being installed that the park bathrooms.
f. Utilities – Nothing more to add.
No action taken.
11. City Council Announcements, Communications and Reports Councilmember Kanne
Finance Committee – Final Audit is delayed; the next Measure K Oversight Committee meeting would be delayed until the audit is complete. Transportation Committee – Meets September 26, 2024.
Ms. Kanne assisted with a cleanup in Ukiah on September 21st that was organized by Supervisor Mulhern.
Councilmember Strong
Sonoma Clean Power – Meets October 3, 2024.
Councilmember Stranske
Water/Wastewater Committee – Meeting September 27, 2024.
Councilmember Gonzalez
League of California Cities/Redwood Empire Division – Briefing on Housing Bills.
Mayor Rodriguez
Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA)- MTA is installing new pilot program, that will assist with recording how many people ride public transit. The MTA Board gave direction to include Mayor Rodriguez on all MCOG Meetings. MTA looking to get a bus stop approved in the Harris Manor area.
Community members have complained about abandoned vehicles on city streets and would like to see enforcement done.
There are concerns about Railroad Avenue getting worse with the train cars, overgrown grass and drug activity. City Manager Bender reported that the City has received the asbestos report and that the rail cars that the City is responsible for do not appear to be as dangerous, there is asbestos material, but it will not be overwhelming for their removal. The City is working with the Great Redwood Trail and the Skunk Train, there is a plan in place.
Willits City Council Minutes of September 25, 2024 Page 6 of 6 Public Comment: None presented.
No action taken.
12. Good & Welfare
Councilmember Strong – October 6th is the Candidates Forum at the Grange starting at 4:00 pm.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez – Homecoming on Friday. Senior Center drive-through chicken dinner
Adjourned to Closed Session at 9:40 p.m.
13. Closed Session Notice
a. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 – Agency Negotiator: Brian Bender, City Manager and Patrick Clark, Patrick Clark Consulting.
Employee Organization(s): Management Team.
Council reconvened to open session at 9:50 p.m. with no action to report, direction was given to City Manager Bender.
14. Adjournment
Mayor Rodriguez declared the meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m. _____________________________
SAPRINA RODRIGUEZ, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
ATTEST:
__________________________
DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
Item No. 8a
Meeting Date: October 9, 2024
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Brian Bender, City Manager
Agenda Title: ADOPT A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MANAGEMENT UNIT AND THE CITY OF WILLITS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 AND JUNE 30, 2025 AT A PROJECTED EXPENSE OF $40,247 FOR SALARIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN.
Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 10 minutes.
Summary of Request: The City Manager requests the City Council to consider and adopt the accompanying Resolution ratifying the negotiated Agreement with the Management Unit.
The Agreement has a term length of one-year and the following provisions: (1) A 3.5-percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA); (2) The holding of a workshop on January 27th to discuss the pending implementation of a pay for performance workplace starting July 1, 2025; and (3) The pay out of any unused floating and management leave at the time of separation from the City with the maximum carry over of three-years of accrual.
The Management Unit reviewed and signed the Agreement acknowledging their support of the terms.
Attached is the Agreement.
Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying Resolution to ratify the negotiated Agreement with the Management Unit.
Alternative(s): None. The Agreement as presented, meets the requirements of both entities.
Fiscal Impact: The 3.5-percent COLA increase represents an increase of $40,247 at the top of the salary matrix (or $35,722 at the mid-point) for the nine, affected staff. Staff programed the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget with a 3.5- percent increase in anticipation of the negotiations. The allocations are partitioned through both General and Enterprise Funds.
Personnel Impact: Not applicable
Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None.
2021 Adopted Goals: This item satisfies Goal #3 for Administration…Create a realistic staffing plan for the City that will enable the City Council to budget for appropriate current and future staffing to address the City’s / Community’s needs (Public Works Director for an example).
California Environmental Quality Act: Not applicable.
This Item Relates to the following General Plan Element : N/A Land Use Circulation Conservation and Open Space Noise Housing Public Services and Facilities, Parks and Recreation Economic Development
Reviewed by: City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager City Clerk Finance Director Human Resources
Council Action: Approved Denied Other: ________________________________________ Records: Agreement Resolution #_________ Ordinance #_________ Other _________
CITY OF WILLITS
AND
MANAGEMENT UNIT
09/23/2024
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT *
I. TERM: 1-YEAR – JULY 1, 2024 – JUNE 30, 2025
II. SALARIES: JULY 1, 2024: COLA 3.5%
III. PAY FOR PERFORMANCE:
THE PARTIES AGREE TO DISCUSS PAY FOR PERFORMANCE CRITERIA. ALL MEMBERS OF UNIT TO ATTEND A WORKSHOP ON JANUARY 27, 2025. UPON
AGREEMENT OF CRITERIA THE FULL EXPECTATION IS TO IMPLEMENT PAY FOR PERFORMANCE WORKPLACE STARTING JULY 1, 2025.
IV. FLOATING HOLIDAYS:
ANY UNUSED FLOATING HOLIDAY AND MANAGEMENT LEAVE HOURS SHALL BE PAID OUT UPON SEPARATION FROM THE CITY. MAXIMUM CARRY OVER SHALL BE 3 YEARS ACCRUAL.
__________________________________ __________________________________
BRIAN BENDER DAVEY BOWLES
CITY MANAGER MANAGEMENT UNIT REPRESENTATIVE
*Subject to ratification by Management Unit and final approval by City Council.
Resolution No. 2024- Page 1 of 1 October 9, 2024
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS RATIFYING THE
NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MANAGEMENT UNIT AND THE CITY OF WILLITS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 AND JUNE 30, 2025 AT A PROJECTED EXPENSE OF $40,247 FOR SALARIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN.
WHEREAS, the negotiators for the City met and conferred with Management Unit; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and agreed to the provisions listed in the Agreement – the said Agreement is attached to this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the parties reached consensus of the four terms listed in the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget anticipated a 3.5-percent cost-of-living increase and accordingly contains the necessary appropriations from General and Enterprise Funds; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Willits ratifies the negotiated Agreement between the Management Unit and the City of Willits and authorizes the City Manager to sign.
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 9th day of October, 2024, 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: October 9, 2024
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Dusty Duley - Community Development Director
Agenda Title: PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PARK IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED WITHIN BUD SNIDER - CITY PARK FUNDED BY THE CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM (CCLGP).
Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 30 minutes.
Summary of Request: Staff is seeking comments regarding the preliminary designs prepared by SHN for the proposed improvements to Bud Snider Park including a (new) 3,200 square foot park pavilion with new driveway and sidewalk access, existing bathroom remodel, and new pathways as well as repair of some existing pathways. (Attachment A). Further, staff is seeking comments regarding the proposed changes to playground equipment and surfacing based on public survey results (Attachment B). This survey started on April 27th and has been shared with the school district, promoted on social media, as well as on flyer with QR code that was posted at the park and other locations.
Other improvements to Bud Snider Park include construction of small storage area on the east side of the bathroom, installation of three waste & recycling receptacles, one bike rack, two anti-litter signs, one wayfinding signage kiosk, one new drinking fountain with a water bottle fill station, six covered ADA picnic tables, and two chessboard 2-seat ADA tables.
The new shade structure pavilion at Bud Snider Park will feature cool-roof technology by blocking 90-percent of UV rays and reducing the temperature by 25-percent. This new pavilion will facilitate year-round recreational use and be a place to host community events. Remodeling the existing bathrooms, adding waste & recycling receptacles with anti-littering signage, a new water fountain with bottle filling station, covered picnic tables, chessboard tables, and new playground equipment/surfacing, will increase the capacity of the park to host community events and improve park usability overall. Increasing the event space at this site will enhance this local gathering area, a potential location for the Farmer’s Market, and a central location to promote cleanup or other community events. Improvements to the existing walking paths will allow for greater walkability between areas throughout the park, increasing overall park accessibility and use.
Recommended Action: Provide comments to staff after reviewing the design at the 30-percent phase. Provided comments will be incorporated in subsequent designs.
Alternative(s): None.
Fiscal Impact: All designs and infrastructure installations will be funded 100-percent by the Clean California Local Grant Program.
Personnel Impact: Staff from Community Development provides administrative support for the project. Services & Facilities staff may require time to install infrastructure items that are not installed by contractors (such as park benches, anti-littering signs, & etc.).
Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: Bud Snider Park is within 500 feet of property and business interests owned by Mayor Rodriguez and Councilmember Stranske. A recently prepared opinion from the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) confirmed the existence of the conflict of interests and advised the two members refrain from the discussion.
2021 Adopted Goals: Services & Facilities Goal 1 & 2…Maintain and improve infrastructure systems of water, wastewater, public facilities and streets capable of managing future growth while responding to current City needs; Increase public use of facilities over the next three years to foster civic pride, improve health, and support recreation efforts for greater involvement in local government, dependent on financing.
California Environmental Quality Act: Project construction will be subject to CEQA.
This Item Relates to the following General Plan Element : N/A Land Use Circulation Conservation and Open Space Noise Housing Public Services and Facilities, Parks and Recreation Economic Development
Reviewed by: City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager City Clerk Finance Director Human Resources
Council Action: Approved Denied Other: ________________________________________ Records: Agreement Resolution #_________ Ordinance #_________ Other _________ Eureka Arcata
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