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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MARCH 12, 2025 | 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. Little Lake Fire District Monthly Update
b. 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:
Willits City Council Agenda – March 12, 2025.
a. City Council Minutes:
i. February 26, 2026
6. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORTS
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest. a. Accounts Payable Activity Report: February 2025.
b. Building Permit Activity Report: February 2025.
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
a. Verbal Reports – No Action.
i. Strategic Planning Workshop Recap.
ii. Fire Hazard Severity Zones Public Forum and Next Steps.
9. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (ACTION ITEMS)
a. Deployment of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) by Approving a Two-Year Contract with the Flock Group, Inc. (Flock Safety) for $52,550 with an Annual Outlay of $23,500 for Subsequent Years.
Presenting staff member: Michael Parish, Interim Chief of Police. b. Presentation of Prospective RCHDC Haehl Creek Village Housing Project at 275 Margie Drive.
Presenting staff member: Dusty Duley, Community Development Director. c. Informational Discussion on Updating Regulations for Mobile Vendors, Including Permitting Requirements, Location Restrictions and Operational Standards.
Presenting staff member: Swetha Hiranya Venuturupalli, Senior City Planner.
10. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
11. GOOD & WELFARE
12. CLOSED SESSION NOTICE
a. Pursuant to Government Code §54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Manager.
13. 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 Willits City Council Agenda – March 12, 2025.
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 7th day of March, 2025.
Delores Pedersen, City Clerk
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Additional Meeting Information for Interested Parties
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Willits City Council, Planning Commission, or Community Development Agency after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at City Clerk’s office at 111 E. Commercial Street, Willits, during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 5:30 PM. 111 E. COMMERCIAL STREET
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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Mayor Stranske called a regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:35 p.m., in Council Chambers. The meeting was preceded by the pledge to the flag.
Roll Call: Councilmembers Gerardo Gonzalez, Tom Allman, Bruce Burton, Vice Mayor Matthew Alaniz and Mayor Larry Stranske were present.
Also present were staff members: Brian Bender, City Manager; Jim Lance, City Attorney; Dusty Duley, Community Development Director; Walter Kolon, Services and Facilities Director; Leiloni Shine, Contract Planner; and Delores Pedersen, City Clerk.
2. Public Communications
Liam Uicearphaill, Little Lake Grange Representative – Mr. Uicearphaill expressed the Little Lake Grange’s concern over the color scheme on the Willits Police Vehicles. Mr.
Uicearphaill explained that the color scheme makes it difficult to identify the vehicle as a Police vehicle. The Little Lake Grange passed a resolution requesting that the color scheme be changed to make the vehicles easy to identify as a Law Enforcement Vehicle. Saprina Rodriguez – Spoke in concern of the ability to speak during public comment after a closed session agendized item. Ms. Rodriguez expressed concern over her public comments not being added to the minutes or video of the City Council Meeting of February 12, 2025.
Stuart Hante – Spoke in support of the changes that are going on with the City.
3. Public Matters
None.
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. February 12, 2025.
ii. February 13, 2025.
Public Comment: None presented.
Moved by Allman/Seconded by Burton and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar item(s) (a).
Willits City Council Minutes of February 26, 2025 Page 2 of 7
6. Monthly Activity Reports
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest.
None presented.
7. Commissions, Agencies and Authorities
None presented.
8. City Manager Reports and Recommendations
a. Annual update on the implementation of E. Commercial Corridor Master Plan. City Manager Bender reported how the E. Commercial Corridor Master Plan has been utilized by City Staff. Mr. Bender reported that staff has composed two grant opportunities using the E. Commercial Corridor Master Plan. The grant programs are federally funded. These funds would be used to implement certain provisions identified in the E. Commercial Corridor Master Plan.
Councilmember Burton asked about the status of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) fund that the City and PG&E had contributed to for undergrounding the utilities around Bud Snider Park. City Manager Bender reported that the City has just shy of $900,000 worth of work credits for the project, the estimated cost of that project is between $1,200,000 and $1,300,000. The project was presented to the previous Council to use either General Funds or American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), or Measure K Funds the Council at that time did not direct staff to utilize internal funds to close the funding gap to move the project ahead. PG&E had a loophole identified in the Undergrounding of Utilities Program that PG&E could transfer their contribution from one community’s project to another community if there were no intentions to underground the identified utilities. PG&E took advantage of that loophole and transferred their contribution to another community which closed the opportunity for the City of Willits. The City of Willits currently has the $900,000 in work credits with PG&E.
Councilmember Allam expressed his appreciation of the identifying signs that have been placed in the Recreation Grove Park and Bud Snider Park. Councilmember Gonzalez stated that he is looking forward to the identifying sign that will be placed on Highway 20. This sign will encourage travelers to turn into the City’s Downtown area. City Manager Bender explained that City is moving forward with the sign applications that need to be submitted to Caltrans. There are hopes that by the end of the year the Highway 20 Directional sign and the Highway 20 Gateway Sign will be in place.
Public Comment: None presented.
b. Verbal Reports – No Action.
i. Fire Hazard Severity Zones: Map Release and the March 6th public forum. City Manager Bender reported that CalFire has released the Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map. Mr. Bender announced that Thursday March 6, 2025, the City is holding a Public Forum to attempt to answer as many questions as possible.
Copies of the Fact Sheets and Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps will be available for the public. Staff that will be at the Fire Hazard Severity Public Forum will make note of questions, present the questions to council and then present them to CalFire.
Public Comment: None presented.
Hellen Sims inquired about the time of the Public Forum. Why is it starting at 4:00 pm, when so many residents are still at work, rather than a 6:00 pm start time? Mr.
Willits City Council Minutes of February 26, 2025 Page 3 of 7 Bender responded that the staff chose that time frame to accommodate as many citizens as possible. Staff will not be chasing anyone away. Karen Cavanaugh asked if notification of the Forum would go out on Social Media.
Mr. Bender responded that the Staff is currently preparing notifications to be posted to the City Facebook pages and website. Councilmember Allman added that this Forum only applies to within City Limits.
City Manager Bender further reported that there will be a notice announcing the need for an additional member for the Measure K Oversight Committee. City Clerk Pedersen announced that the notice was in the February 26th edition of the Willits News. Mr. Bender stated that the hope is to have applications to present to the Council at the March 26th meeting, for a decision to be made on the member and have the first meeting of 2025 in April. Madge Strong inquired about the deadline for application submittal and announced that the Willits Weekly would be back in circulation on March 6th. Ms. Pedersen announced that the deadline for application submittal is March 13th and that she would get an announcement in the Willits Weekly March 6th edition.
9. Department Recommendations (Action Items)
a. Proposed Amendments to the Sidewalk Ordinance Contained in the Willits Municipal Code Title 12, Chapters 12.16 and 12.17.
Leiloni Shine, Contract Planner presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the Amendments that were made to the Sidewalk Ordinance at the request of the Previous City Council. Ms. Shine then asked the Council for direction as well as the funding
Mayor Stranske asked about the sidewalks that do not connect to anything, will the City still require the residents to add sidewalk where there is no none? City Manager Bender responded that Staff could propose and ordinance that states that if the homeowner is doing improvements of $100,000 or more, sidewalk improvements would be discussed at that time. Mr. Bender added that there is another provision that the city is recommending that would create a deviational waiver process.
Vice Mayor Alaniz asked about information that had been asked of Ms. Shine to provide to the Council in September 2024. The items requested to bring back to council were:
List of Sidewalks that would be $500 or less to repair. Cost to repair City owned sidewalks.
The time frame to have the sidewalk work done to be increased, it currently is a two-year minimum.
A map that shows areas that would not require sidewalks. Councilmember Allman requested that we address the sidewalks that currently need to be repair then addressing the construction of new sidewalks by property owners.
Public Comment:
Nicole Caldwell reported to the council an incident when her daughter tripped on an existing City Sidewalk and sustained injuries and broken glasses. Hellen Sims asked if she repairs or installs a new sidewalk, will this require a permit and inspection, and if she repairs or installs a new sidewalk, will this limit her culpability if someone trips in front of her home. City Manager Bender answered that there would be permits required but that there could be a self-certification process written into the ordinance.
Madge Strong expressed her appreciation that Willits is a walkable city. She does not expect to see sidewalks everywhere. She appreciates that there could be a waiver ability added to the ordinance. Ms. Strong does feel that the existing Willits City Council Minutes of February 26, 2025 Page 4 of 7 sidewalks that need to be maintained and improved, also Ms. Strong feels that the burden of the liability should be shared with the property owner if they are not maintaining an existing sidewalk.
Saprina Rodriguez asked that the current council look at the prior council’s direction and build on it ensuring that citizens have safe access to sidewalks in the community. Robert Smith expressed concern, as a disabled person, over the sidewalks that lead to nowhere, or end with a curb.
Dan Lowden explained that the American Disability Act clearly states one quarter inch height and anything more than a quarter inch is a violation. Mr. Lowden suggested that the City fix what is already in need of repair that is City responsibility rather than forcing residents to repair or install new. Lynn Dee Johnson thanked the city for paving Van Lane and explained that the amount of money that the City puts into sidewalks is valuable to citizens. Raghda Zacharia expressed concern over the repair of sidewalks being made more complicated than necessary.
Mr. Lowden brought to the attention of council that at night the redwood trees on the corner of Humboldt and E Mendocino completely block the Street Lights.
Council direction was to amend the existing Municipal Code by increasing the home improvement threshold amount from $10,000 or more to $100,000 or more.
10. Department Monthly Reports – (presented at the second meeting of each month). a. Airport.
City Manager Bender reported that staff and the Airport Tenants had a good meeting in January. Staff will be re-introducing the volunteer work program. Airport tenants have expressed an interest in taking on general maintenance tasks as the airport. b. Community Development. - nothing further to add.
c. Finance.
City Manager Bender added that the City has received the Fiscal Year 22/23 Audit, it is currently going through review at the staff level, the Audit will be presented at the March 19th Finance Committee meeting, then present to the full council on the March 26th meeting with the recommendation from the Finance Committee. d. Police Department – Nothing further to add.
e. Services & Facilities.
Walter Kolon, Services and Facilities Director, invited Council and Citizens to take a look at the Wood Street Parking Lot as the Solar Lighting is now in operation. f. Utilities.
Crews have been working hard fixing leaks.
Flushing of the water lines will be starting soon, notices went out to Water Customers this week.
The water reservoirs are full, and the dam is flowing.
No action taken.
11. City Council Announcements, Communications and Reports a. Finalization of 2025 Appointments and Scheduling of City Committee Meetings.
Willits City Council Minutes of February 26, 2025 Page 5 of 7
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Finance Committee
3rd Wednesday 3:30 pm
Tom Allman
Matthew Alaniz
Water & Wastewater Systems Committee
3rd Tuesday 10:00 am
Gerry Gonzalez
Larry Stranske
Transportation
4th Thursday 3:30 pm
Larry Stranske
Gerry Gonzalez
Bi-Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting City Manager
Gerry Gonzalez
REGIONAL BOARDS
League of California Cities / Redwood Empire Division Gerry Gonzalez Alternate: Tom Allman
Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG)
1st Monday 1:30 pm
Tom Allman
Alternate: Larry Stranske
Economic Development & Financing Corporation (EDFC)
2nd Thursday 2-4 pm Larry Stranske
Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA)
3rd Thursday 9:00 am
Larry Stranske
Alternate: Bruce Burton
Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA)
Last Wednesday 1:30 pm
Matthew Alaniz
MENDOCINO COUNTY CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo)
1st Monday 9:00 am Gerry Gonzalez
Mendocino County Museum Advisory Board
Bi-Monthly 2nd Wednesday 9:30 am (1st meeting February) Tom Allman
AD HOC COMMITTEES
Willits Frontier Days Advisory Committee
As Needed
Gerry Gonzalez
Larry Stranske
Measure K
Meets Quarterly
Tom Allman
Matthew Alaniz
CITIZEN COMMITTEES
Art in Public Spaces
Meets as needed
Gary Martin
Margi Guhde
Dan Miller
Judy Fisch
Willits City Council Minutes of February 26, 2025 Page 6 of 7 Councilmember Gonzalez
Water/Wastewater Committee.
Willits Received a donation of UV Modules from the City of Petaluma which saves the City $200,000.
Tall Tree is the new Contract City Engineer.
There are upgrades being completed on the Sewer Camera Truck.
Mayor Stranske
City Selection Committee
Mayor Stranske reported that the City of Fort Bragg now has the representative for Sonoma Clean Power.
Public Comment: None presented.
No action taken.
12. Good & Welfare
Councilmember Allman – Frontier Days Events start in June with the Hometown Celebration, Truck Pulls are June 27th, with Rodeos on July 3rd, 4th and 5th. Councilmember Burton – Rotary is hosting the Gift and Grill event on Saturday March 1st.
Vice Mayor Alaniz – Reported that he is currently on the MTA Board and wanted to make sure that the Community knows we are being represented. Mr. Alaniz also thanked Saprina Rodriguez for continuing to attend the Council meetings as a citizen. Councilmember Gonzalez – Senior Center Chili Cook off is Friday, February 28th. John Kvasnicka, Chamber of Commerce – Car Show is on May 25th.
Public Comment: None presented.
Closed Session Public Comment:
Saprina Rodriguez – Expressed her concern over the City Managers Performance being on multiple agendas since the new council was seated. Councilmember Allman responded that the Current City Council is put in the position of correcting the deficiencies of the last City Council.
Madge Strong expressed her concern over the City Managers Performance being on multiple agendas.
Councilmember Gonzalez commented that the previous council had goals for the City Manager, but that those goals were in essence a moving target and changed with the needs of the City.
Delores Pedersen, City Clerk, announced that the Strategic Planning Meeting will be on March 5, 2025 starting at 8:30 am at the Mendocino County Museum in the Wonacott Room.
Raghda Zacaria inquired as to the whereabouts of Manuel Orozco. City Manager Bender responded that information is confidential.
City Council Adjourned to Closed Session at 8:43 pm.
13. Closed Session Notice
a. Pursuant to Government Code §54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Manager.
The City Council reconvened to open session at 10:28 pm, reporting no action was taken.
14. Adjournment
Willits City Council Minutes of February 26, 2025 Page 7 of 7 Mayor Stranske declared the meeting adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
For more information on the February 26, 2025 Willits City Council Meeting please view the recording on YouTube.
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LARRY STRANSKE, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
ATTEST:
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DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
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Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 3942 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense Intercounty Mechanical & Electrical, Inc 581.11 3925 02/06/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Acme Rigging Inc 126.11 3934 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Janitorial Services Clifford Wayne Cochran 1,000.00 3946 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts 21.10 3938 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Travel & Lodging Effective Fitness Combatives, LLC 1,249.00 3953 02/06/2025 530 Water Enterprise Licenses, Permits, and Fees State Water Res Control Board 105.00 3951 02/06/2025 530 Water Enterprise Deposits - Short Term Belinda Smith 100.00 3948 02/06/2025 240 RMRA & SB-1 Utilities PG&E Company 6,469.81 3948 02/06/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 989.49 3948 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 1,123.52 3954 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Janatorial Supplies Ukiah Paper Supply Inc 1,159.30 3926 02/06/2025 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 762.00 3948 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 298.75 3937 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Craig Rosenquist 294.56 3957 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Printing and copying Wells Fargo Vendor Fin Serv 165.20 3940 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Travel & Lodging Gerardo Gonzalez 26.00 3948 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 1,742.64 3926 02/06/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 124.75 3929 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Utilities AT&T 120.48
3926 02/06/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 1,088.00 3948 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 3,914.75 3958 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Chamber of Commerce-TOT Willits Chamber of Commerce 8,694.70 3928 02/06/2025 430 Water CIP Capital Expenditures Argonaut Constructors, Inc 63,550.00 3945 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Utilities Kyocera Document Solutions 476.32 3926 02/06/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 556.00 3926 02/06/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 176.00 3952 02/06/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Sonoma Design Apparel & Promotions, Inc 104.88 3950 02/06/2025 100 General Fund Safety Equipment & Clothing Santa Rosa Uniform & Career Apparel Inc 175.38 3948 02/06/2025 530 Water Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 3,177.57 3931 02/06/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Brelje & Race Laboritories, Inc 200.00 3948 02/06/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 109.77 3948 02/06/2025 530 Water Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 23.44 Total for this Date: 133,191.28
3959 02/13/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Bank Of America -45.49 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Travel & Lodging Bank Of America 176.20 3959 02/13/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Staff Events Bank Of America 156.99 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 46.58 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 28.89 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 59.67 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 59.43 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense Bank Of America 44.50 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 20.69 AP-Checks for Approval (3/4/2025 - 8:50 AM) Page 2
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Bank Of America 22.39 3959 02/13/2025 100 General FundOffice & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 11.45 3959 02/13/2025 530 Water Enterprise Equip & Supplies Non-Capital Bank Of America 408.27 3959 02/13/2025 240 RMRA & SB-1 Maintenance supplies Bank Of America 314.65 3959 02/13/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Equip & Supplies Non-Capital Bank Of America 207.99 3959 02/13/2025 100 General FundOffice & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 30.54 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Conferences & Meetings Bank Of America 675.00 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Dues and Subscriptions Bank Of America 62.47 3959 02/13/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Bank Of America 69.99 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Departmental Supplies Bank Of America 363.71 3959 02/13/2025 100 General FundOffice & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 71.22 3959 02/13/2025 530 Water EnterpriseOffice & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 163.09 3959 02/13/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Bank Of America 69.99 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Dues and Subscriptions Bank Of America 100.00 3959 02/13/2025 100 General FundOffice & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 145.60 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Training & Professional Dev Bank Of America 170.00 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Conferences & Meetings Bank Of America 675.00 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense Bank Of America 653.18 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Bank Of America 3.50 3959 02/13/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Bank Of America 17.31 3959 02/13/2025 100 General FundOffice & Admin Supplies Bank Of America -2.38 3959 02/13/2025 240 RMRA & SB-1 Vehicle Maintenance Bank Of America 373.08 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense Bank Of America 31.09 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense Bank Of America 51.75 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Travel & Lodging Bank Of America 49.02 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Training & Professional Dev Bank Of America 240.00 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Conferences & Meetings Bank Of America 595.00 3959 02/13/2025 100 General FundOffice & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 200.72 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Travel & Lodging Bank Of America 355.59 3959 02/13/2025 530 Water Enterprise Staff Events Bank Of America 156.99 3959 02/13/2025 100 General FundOffice & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 48.81 3959 02/13/2025 240 RMRA & SB-1 Safety Equipment & Clothing Bank Of America 60.93 3959 02/13/2025 100 General FundOffice & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 90.00 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle - Fuel Bank Of America 66.85 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Bank Of America 89.98 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense Bank Of America 55.59 3959 02/13/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Equip & Supplies Non-Capital Bank Of America 408.28 3959 02/13/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Bank Of America -45.49 3959 02/13/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Training & Professional Dev Bank Of America 179.99 3959 02/13/2025 530 Water EnterpriseOffice & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 26.41 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Communications Bank Of America 29.12 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense Bank Of America 170.84 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Training & Professional Dev Bank Of America 351.38 3959 02/13/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Bank Of America 915.33 AP-Checks for Approval (3/4/2025 - 8:50 AM) Page 3
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Dues and Subscriptions Bank Of America 15.00 3959 02/13/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Bank Of America 25.88 Total for this Date: 9,322.57
0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary AMFID 142.31 315 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 395.94 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 7,387.23 315 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 42.46 315 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 84.96 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 6,610.06 317 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Garnishment Payable State of California Franchise Tax Board 80.61 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Social Security Payable ER EFTPS - IRS Payments 12,467.66 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes Other - ER EDD - Employment Development Dept 12.45 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Federal Medicare Payable ER EFTPS - IRS Payments 2,915.80 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary Legal Shield 161.16 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 7,501.59 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 3,469.85 314 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Garnishment Payable Franchise Tax Board 567.49 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Deferred Comp Payable EE Empower Retirement 2,610.00 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes SUI - ER EDD - Employment Development Dept 214.98 313 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Garnishment Payable CA SDU 223.84 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 2,378.23 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Income Taxes Payable EE EDD - Employment Development Dept 7,746.57 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary AMFID 139.15 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Income Taxes Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 19,493.76 318 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues POA Payable EE W P O A 402.93 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 2,379.94 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Federal Medicare Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 2,915.80 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Social Security Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 12,467.66 313 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Health Benefits Payable ER CIRA 93,543.64 316 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Benefits Payable EAP REMIF Attn: Carmela Beckman-Spect 8.52 0 02/14/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes Disability - EE EDD - Employment Development Dept 2,417.53 Total for this Date: 188,782.12
3998 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Pitney Bowes 226.41 3976 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Deposits - Water Acct Res Essential Fleet 74.04 3979 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Grainger 448.69 4019 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies ZW USA, Inc 137.90 4007 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Clarence Tarver 176.49 3993 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance O'Reilly Auto Parts -409.03 3961 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 783.00 3964 02/20/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Communications AT&T 63.06 3964 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Communications AT&T 65.68 AP-Checks for Approval (3/4/2025 - 8:50 AM) Page 4
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 3984 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Professional Svcs Land Logistics, Inc 12,190.00 3989 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Municipal Resource Group, LLC 3,093.75 3993 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance O'Reilly Auto Parts 409.03 4017 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Rents & Leases Willits Power 1,273.12 3999 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Pitney Bowes Global Financial 605.05 3964 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 618.19 3986 02/20/2025 245 Transportation Tax Maintenance supplies Little Lake Auto Parts 15.70 3997 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Peterson 697.70 4009 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Transunion Risk and Alternative 150.00 3960 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies 101 Trailer and RV 170.02 4011 02/20/2025 600 Sucessor Agency Banking Fees US Bank Cm-9703 3,000.00 3993 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance O'Reilly Auto Parts 409.03 3997 02/20/2025 240 RMRA & SB-1 Vehicle Maintenance Peterson 697.70 3964 02/20/2025 600 Sucessor Agency Communications AT&T 42.04 4004 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Sonoma Design Apparel & Promotions, Inc 164.06 3968 02/20/2025 110 ISF - Information Technology Contract - Other CDW-G 1,774.29 3970 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Departmental Supplies Coast Hardware 245.48 3983 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other H. James Lance 15,864.00 4017 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Rents & Leases Willits Power 1,273.12 4002 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Training & Professional Dev Santa Rosa Uniform & Career Apparel Inc 167.84 3995 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Pace Supply Corp 238.26 3986 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Little Lake Auto Parts 164.25 4017 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Willits Power 66.85 3995 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Pace Supply Corp 1,224.32 3988 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Motosports of Ukiah 250.29 3991 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Inventory - Gasoline Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 1,031.50 3965 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Brady Industries NorCal, LLC 34.04 3964 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 490.54 3994 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 202.78 3986 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Little Lake Auto Parts 23.99 3973 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Utilities County of Mendocino 4,845.35 4004 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Sonoma Design Apparel & Promotions, Inc 98.39 3965 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Brady Industries NorCal, LLC 23.39 3990 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Audit & Accounting Svcs MV Cheng & Associates, Inc 3,642.50 3961 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 176.00 3990 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Contract - Other MV Cheng & Associates, Inc 3,642.50 4011 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Banking Fees US Bank Cm-9703 3,000.00 3986 02/20/2025 245 Transportation Tax Maintenance supplies Little Lake Auto Parts 373.01 4017 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Willits Power 98.11 3993 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies O'Reilly Auto Parts 57.25 3982 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Communications JM Integration LLC 215.00 3970 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Coast Hardware 14.18 3964 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 29.97 3971 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Janitorial Services Clifford Wayne Cochran 167.50 AP-Checks for Approval (3/4/2025 - 8:50 AM) Page 5
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 3964 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 21.02 3964 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 147.17 3964 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 389.69 3986 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Little Lake Auto Parts 119.98 3975 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Deep Valley Security 148.85 4014 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Deposits - Water Acct Res Carson Vesey 19.02 3997 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Peterson 697.69 3980 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Professional Svcs Integrity Shred LLC 55.00 4016 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Deposits - Water Acct Res Robin Ivey Warren 96.39 3992 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Nor Cal Access Systems 280.00 4002 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Training & Professional Dev Santa Rosa Uniform & Career Apparel Inc 614.84 3964 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 147.17 4006 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Tall Tree Engineering Inc 1,988.75 3969 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance City of Ukiah 24,382.41 4017 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Willits Power 114.57 3990 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Contract - Other MV Cheng & Associates, Inc 813.75 4008 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Dues and Subscriptions Thomson Reuters - West 748.15 3961 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 232.00 3983 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other H. James Lance 8,124.00 4013 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Rental of Building & Grounds Denise Vazquez 500.00 4010 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Chemical & Lab Supplies Univar Solutions 3,452.56 3996 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Legal Patrick Clark Consulting 787.50 3991 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Inventory - Diesel Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 1,769.19 4004 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Sonoma Design Apparel & Promotions, Inc 504.58 3971 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Janitorial Services Clifford Wayne Cochran 900.00 3964 02/20/2025 600 Sucessor Agency Communications AT&T 441.50 4017 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Willits Power 39.28 3984 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Professional Svcs Land Logistics, Inc 833.75 3963 02/20/2025 400 Citywide CIP Retention - PPP 2024 Argonaut Constructors, Inc 57,771.80 4001 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Redwood Waste Solutions, Inc 57.00 3979 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Grainger 898.85 3981 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies James Day Construction Inc 887.00 4004 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Sonoma Design Apparel & Promotions, Inc 98.39 3967 02/20/2025 410 Wastewater CIP Capital Expenditures C. Overaa & Co. 91,000.00 4012 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies USA Bluebook 90.43 3991 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Inventory - Gasoline Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 2,239.03 4003 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Training & Professional Dev Adam Simental 159.99 4005 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Software Subscriptions Springbrook Holding Co LLC 6,037.39 4000 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense Platt 322.32 3990 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Audit & Accounting Svcs MV Cheng & Associates, Inc 813.75 3977 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Other Departmental Expense Ferrellgas 635.71 3964 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Communications AT&T 188.88 4017 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Rents & Leases Willits Power 1,273.12 3970 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Office & Admin Supplies Coast Hardware 17.45 AP-Checks for Approval (3/4/2025 - 8:50 AM) Page 6
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 3990 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Contract - Other MV Cheng & Associates, Inc 3,642.50 3998 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Pitney Bowes 144.91 4004 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Sonoma Design Apparel & Promotions, Inc 504.58 4004 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Sonoma Design Apparel & Promotions, Inc 98.39 3991 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Inventory - Diesel Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 1,249.15 3987 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Deposits - Water Acct Res Jane McCabe 29.50 4002 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Training & Professional Dev Santa Rosa Uniform & Career Apparel Inc 492.55 4004 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Sonoma Design Apparel & Promotions, Inc 98.39 3994 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 24.16 4018 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Wyatt Irrigation Supply Inc 302.40 3985 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Legal Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 3,152.00 4017 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Willits Power 18.54 3966 02/20/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Utilities Brooktrails Township 142.91 3986 02/20/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Little Lake Auto Parts 29.98 4015 02/20/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Other Departmental Expense Vestis Group, Inc 32.08 4007 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Clarence Tarver 173.51 3990 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Contract - Other MV Cheng & Associates, Inc 813.75 3978 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Deposits - Water Acct Res Mayra Flores 15.67 4017 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Willits Power -0.02 3962 02/20/2025 110 ISF - Information Technology Professional Svcs Apex Technology Management LLC 10,012.50 3972 02/20/2025 110 ISF - Information Technology Communications Comcast Financial Agency 763.55 3970 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Coast Hardware 123.30 3974 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Training & Professional Dev Daniel Curtis 60.00 4004 02/20/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Sonoma Design Apparel & Promotions, Inc 164.06 Total for this Date: 297,484.61
4040 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 65.83 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 25.27 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 109.10 4029 02/26/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 82.96 4021 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 106.00 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 8.45 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 19.77 4028 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts 34.90 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 18.83 4021 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 1,386.00 4032 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 24.64 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 92.93 4021 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 828.00 4020 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Travel & Lodging Matthew Alaniz 764.40 4021 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 190.00 4033 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Peterson 313.74 4033 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Peterson 378.56 AP-Checks for Approval (3/4/2025 - 8:50 AM) Page 7
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 4035 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Utilities Redwood Waste Solutions, Inc 926.69 4040 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 166.87 4038 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Uline 655.72 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 185.85 4029 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 34.55 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 20.94 4029 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 185.85 4040 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Utilities Verizon Wireless 215.22 4029 02/26/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 102.49 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater EnterpriseOffice & Admin Supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 19.04 4025 02/26/2025 100 General FundOffice & Admin Supplies Brady Industries NorCal, LLC 336.65 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 4.18 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 52.62 4029 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 78.84 4029 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 82.64 4029 02/26/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 17.80 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 59.48 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 15.06 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 7.45 4029 02/26/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 35.36 4020 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Travel & Lodging Matthew Alaniz 109.00 4029 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 49.22 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 10.43 4021 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 297.00 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 29.45 4039 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Chemical & Lab Supplies USA Bluebook 515.15 4040 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 156.56 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 106.36 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 42.77 4021 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 106.00 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 54.55 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 54.55 4021 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 662.00 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 67.41 4021 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 165.00 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 10.05 4029 02/26/2025 245 Transportation Tax Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 116.27 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 30.54 4029 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 88.66 4037 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Rental of Building & Grounds Angela Stone 500.00 4026 02/26/2025 110 ISF - Information Technology Maintenance supplies Coast Hardware 20.72 4021 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 176.00 4021 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 1,706.00 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Janatorial Supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 18.40 AP-Checks for Approval (3/4/2025 - 8:50 AM) Page 8
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 62.85 4041 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Safety Equipment & Clothing Willits Power 147.32 4040 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Communications Verizon Wireless 246.77 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 9.42 4040 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 65.83 4032 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 774.09 4032 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 122.55 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 28.27 4033 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Peterson 313.74 4021 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 1,711.00 4021 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 124.75 4027 02/26/2025 231 Plan - Cost Recovery & Grants Professional Svcs Land Logistics, Inc 431.25 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 11.51 4021 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 124.75 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 41.85 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 33.50 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 148.94 4029 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 42.82 4022 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Avenue Insights And Analytics 5,151.71 4029 02/26/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 70.16 4040 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 486.82 4028 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts 269.63 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 1.90 4029 02/26/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 24.63 4029 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 185.50 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 22.59 4024 02/26/2025 420 Park Improvements Capital Expenditures Belson Outdoors 13,500.00 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 23.03 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 42.60 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 25.13 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 48.17 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 7.32 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 143.67 4033 02/26/2025 245 Transportation Tax Maintenance supplies Peterson 378.57 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 79.60 4034 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Pistachio Films LLC 350.00 4031 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Audit & Accounting Svcs Moss Levy & Hartzheim LLP 7,500.00 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 170.67 4021 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 76.00 4033 02/26/2025 245 Transportation Tax Maintenance supplies Peterson 313.74 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 13.63 4023 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Communications Badger Meter Inc 189.97 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 84.66 4025 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Brady Industries NorCal, LLC 47.45 AP-Checks for Approval (3/4/2025 - 8:50 AM) Page 9
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 10.47 4029 02/26/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 193.93 4029 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 20.93 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 8.36 4033 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Peterson 378.57 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 15.70 4040 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Communications Verizon Wireless 300.50 4029 02/26/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 35.97 4039 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies USA Bluebook 72.62 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 111.70 4029 02/26/2025 245 Transportation Tax Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 37.68 4029 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 68.19 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 49.17 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 8.36 4040 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 218.82 4036 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Ron's Muffler And Automotive 280.00 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 120.45 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 92.77 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 261.93 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 28.79 4021 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 1,088.00 4021 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 351.00 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 32.46 4030 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Rental of Building & Grounds Kristie Meyer 500.00 4040 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 90.20 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 8.45 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 9.42 4029 02/26/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 82.44 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 54.45 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 81.10 4029 02/26/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 60.44 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 123.63 4027 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Professional Svcs Land Logistics, Inc 1,380.00 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 44.52 4026 02/26/2025 110 ISF - Information Technology Maintenance supplies Coast Hardware 7.38 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 7.28 4024 02/26/2025 420 Park Improvements Capital Expenditures Belson Outdoors 19,858.26 4029 02/26/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 10.90 Total for this Date: 72,497.97
0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes Disability - EE EDD - Employment Development Dept 2,446.22 4044 02/28/2025 237 PLHA Housing Rehabilitation Accounts Receivable Mary Pappadakis 2,000.00 318 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 397.88 AP-Checks for Approval (3/4/2025 - 8:50 AM) Page 10
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary Legal Shield 161.16 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary AMFID 139.15 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Social Security Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 12,615.85 320 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Garnishment Payable State of California Franchise Tax Board 80.61 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 2,704.57 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 7,076.04 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes Other - ER EDD - Employment Development Dept 1.50 318 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 84.96 316 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Garnishment Payable CA SDU 223.84 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Social Security Payable ER EFTPS - IRS Payments 12,615.85 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Deferred Comp Payable EE Empower Retirement 2,110.00 321 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues POA Payable EE W P O A 402.93 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary AMFID 142.31 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes SUI - ER EDD - Employment Development Dept 25.48 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 3,627.17 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Federal Medicare Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 2,950.49 318 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 42.46 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 6,909.76 319 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Benefits Payable EAP REMIF Attn: Carmela Beckman-Spect 142.00 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Federal Medicare Payable ER EFTPS - IRS Payments 2,950.49 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Income Taxes Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 21,474.24 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Deferred Comp Payable EE Empower Retirement 600.00 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Income Taxes Payable EE EDD - Employment Development Dept 8,485.30 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 2,706.52 4045 02/28/2025 237 PLHA Housing Rehabilitation Accounts Receivable Ed Schuman 2,000.00 317 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Garnishment Payable Franchise Tax Board 567.49 4046 02/28/2025 237 PLHA Housing Rehabilitation Accounts Receivable Jennifer Sookne 2,000.00 0 02/28/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 6,968.18 4043 02/28/2025 237 PLHA Housing Rehabilitation Accounts Receivable Charles Lamprich 2,000.00 4042 02/28/2025 237 PLHA Housing Rehabilitation Accounts Receivable Judith Butow 2,000.00 Total for this Date: 108,652.45
Report Total: 809,931.00
AP-Checks for Approval (3/4/2025 - 8:50 AM) Page 11
Permit Summary Report (Total Fees Paid)
Current
Month
February 2025
Month Last
Year
February 2024
Current Yr-ToDate
7/1/2024 -
2/28/2025
Last Yr-ToDate
7/1/2023 -
2/28/2024
Addition/Alteration
Count 11 12 120 98
Total Fees $2,370.86 $9,067.96 $34,409.48 $28,570.21
Fees Paid $2,370.86 $9,067.96 $34,409.48 $28,570.21
Total Valuation 142,568.00 621,385.00 1,988,140.12 2,109,458.90 Total Square Feet 4,000 0 40,027 14,092
Administrative $529.52 $2,748.85 $7,146.15 $6,457.01
BSF $11.00 $32.00 $149.00 $130.00
Building Department (OTC Permit
Fees)
$675.00 $985.00 $10,861.00 $7,906.08
Building Department (Permit Fees) $925.90 $4,267.75 $13,086.67 $11,321.87 Building Miscellaneous Fees $0.00 $0.00 $141.00 $0.00
GPM $199.60 $869.94 $2,663.57 $2,388.71
Processing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SMIP Commercial $20.76 $155.28 $206.73 $261.73
SMIP Residential $9.08 $9.14 $155.36 $104.81
New construction
Count 1 2 13 11
Total Fees $143.06 $455.53 $3,730.00 $4,809.12
Fees Paid $143.06 $455.53 $3,730.00 $4,809.12
Total Valuation 3,000.00 75,600.00 198,410.91 300,611.76 Total Square Feet 2,000 0 4,780 3,685
Administrative $54.11 $426.64 $844.70 $1,912.39
BSF $1.00 $1.00 $12.00 $9.00
Building Department (OTC Permit
Fees)
$0.00 $0.00 $728.00 $324.00
Building Department (Permit Fees) $83.25 $26.55 $1,852.45 $2,200.79 Building Miscellaneous Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
GPM $4.20 $0.84 $254.81 $304.66
Processing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SMIP Commercial $0.00 $0.50 $26.18 $55.12
SMIP Residential $0.50 $0.00 $11.86 $3.16
Total Count 12 14 133 109
Total Fees $2,513.92 $9,523.49 $38,139.48 $33,379.33
Total Fees Paid $2,513.92 $9,523.49 $38,139.48 $33,379.33 Total Valuation 145,568.00 696,985.00 2,186,551.03 2,410,070.66 Total Square Feet 6,000 0 44,807 17,777
Total Administrative $583.63 $3,175.49 $7,990.85 $8,369.40 Total BSF $12.00 $33.00 $161.00 $139.00
Total Building Department (OTC
Permit Fees)
$675.00 $985.00 $11,589.00 $8,230.08
To
tal BuildingDepartment(Permit
Fees)
$1,009.15$4,294.30$14,939.12$13,522.66
Total BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$141.00$0.00
Total GPM$203.80$870.78$2,918.38$2,693.37
Total Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Total SMIPCommercial $20.76$155.78$232.91$316.85
Total SMIPResidential $9.58$9.14$167.22$107.97
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Item No. 9a
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Michael Parish, Interim Chief of Police
Agenda Title: DEPLOYMENT OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS (ALPR) BY APPROVING A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE FLOCK GROUP, INC. (FLOCK SAFETY) FOR $52,550 WITH AN ANNUAL OUTLAY OF $23,500 FOR SUBSEQUENT YEARS.
Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Summary of Request: ALPRs capture computer readable images of license plates and vehicles, allowing officers to compare plate numbers against those of stolen cars or wanted individuals in various crime databases. ALPR cameras would be installed/mounted at fixed positions on various apparatuses.
The information captured by ALPR cameras can help determine whether a vehicle was at the scene of a crime and to discover vehicles that may be associated with each other. Law enforcement agencies can also choose to share their information with other agencies to help solve crime that occurred in their jurisdiction. The cameras can also integrate information from national or state crime databases to provide real-time alerts when a vehicle associated with a known suspect, or a stolen vehicle passes the camera.
Locally, the Ukiah Fort Bragg Police Departments and Mendocino Sheriff’s Office deploy ALPRs. These agencies deploy ALPR technology using the vendor Flock Safety. The Willits Police Department wishes to deploy Flock Safety for compatibility. The other well-known vendor for ALPR technology in the State of California is Vigilant Solutions. This vendor was not considered as it lacks the local need for compatibility.
ALPR devices assist law enforcement in solving crimes in three ways:
1. Proactive – ALPR devices provide real-time alerts when a vehicle that is stolen or associated with a known suspected criminal is detected.
2. Investigative – ALPR cameras help determine whether and which vehicle(s) were at the scene of a crime.
3. Non-criminal investigations – ALPR cameras also provide real time alerts for missing persons, Amber Alerts, Silver alerts and other miscellaneous investigations.
Equally important to understanding what ALPR technology is, is understanding what it is not. ALPR does not include facial recognition and is not linked to personally identifiable information, such as names, dates of birth, driver's licenses, social security numbers, or addresses. Additionally, it is not intended for use in immigration or traffic enforcement. ALPR technology solely records vehicle license plate numbers and cannot access DMV systems to retrieve owner or address information.
Proposed Plan
Deploying a fixed ALPR solution; placing ALPRs on apparatuses capturing images of vehicles entering and exiting the City.
Three areas that are “Gateways” in our City are South Main Street (south gateway entering and exiting City), Highway 20 (west gateway entering and exiting City), and North Main Street (north gateway entering and exiting City). These three areas are recommended for ALPR deployment.
Flock Safety and the Police Department will partner on obtaining an Encroachment Permit from Caltrans before the deployment of ALPRs that are in Caltrans right-of-way (standard operation and procedure by Flock Safety).
Final placement of cameras required in each location to ensure adequate coverage would be made in consultation with the vendor in advance of implementation.
Privacy
The images captured by ALPR cameras would be owned by the City and cannot be sold or shared by the vendor. It is stored in a secure government cloud environment that meets FBI CJIS requirements.
In accordance with laws, images are retained for 30 days, and then they are automatically deleted. The short retention period helps ensure that all data not associated with a crime is deleted automatically and is unrecoverable.
As previously mentioned, the technology is not facial recognition software helping to ensure privacy for occupants of the vehicles.
All searches of the system are logged in an audit trail, and a specified and lawful reason is required for the search. Access to the system would be limited to legitimate law enforcement purposes only using a “needto-know, right-to-know” standard, which is the same standard used by law enforcement agencies for other criminal justice information system databases.
Acceptable uses, user access, and data retention will be clearly outlined in a Police Department Policy to ensure all usage aligns with the program's intended purpose. A draft of the ALPR Use Policy is attached to this Agenda Summary.
Attached is the contract.
Recommended Action: Council Approval to adopt the accompanying Resolution to enter into contract to deploy the described ALPR technology.
Alternative(s): None recommended.
Fiscal Impact: The Police Department has received a quote of $29,050 which includes installation of equipment and first year subscription. Followed by a second-year subscription at a cost of $23,500.
Totaling $52,550 for the first two years. A longer contract for subsequent subscription years (an additional three years) is also available at $23,500 per year. This project would be allotted from Fund 222 Asset Forfeiture.
Personnel Impact: The required training for Dispatchers and Officers.
Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None.
2021 Adopted Goals: This item satisfies Goal #1 for the Police Department…Maintain a Public Safety Agency capable of maintaining a safe community utilizing up to date law enforcement tools and delivering emergency services to the citizens and businesses of Willits in a responsive and proactive manner.
California Environmental Quality Act: None
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 _________ Resolution No. 2025-__ Page 1 of 1 March 12, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS APPROVING THE
PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) SYSTEM FROM THE FLOCK GROUP, INC. (FLOCK SAFETY) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $52,550 FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS FOLLOWED BY AN ANNUAL OUTLAY OF $23,500 FOR SUBSEQUENT YEARS.
WHEREAS, the Willits Police Department seeks to utilize ALPR technology to capture and store digital license plate data and images while recognizing the established privacy rights of the public. All data and images gathered by the ALPR are for the official use of the Willits Police Department. Because such data may contain confidential information, it is not open to public review; and
WHEREAS, the ALPR technology, also known as License Plate Recognition (LPR), allows for the automated detection of license plates. The Willits Police Department will use it to convert data associated with vehicle license plates for official law enforcement purposes, including identifying stolen or wanted vehicles, stolen license plates and missing persons. It may also be used to gather information related to active warrants, homeland security, electronic surveillance, suspect interdiction, and stolen property recovery; and WHEREAS, the cost of the ALPR is $29,050 which includes installation of equipment and first year subscription. Followed by a second-year subscription at a cost of $23,500. Totaling $52,550 for the first two years. A longer contract for subsequent subscription years is also available at $23,500 per year; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Willits authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute the contract with the Flock Group (Flock Safety, Inc.) on behalf of the City of Willits for ALPR services and supplies.
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 12th day of March 2025, by the following vote:
ATTEST:
______________________________
______________________________
LARRY STRANSKE, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits
DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
Flock Safety + CA - Willits PD
______________
Flock Group Inc.
1170 Howell Mill Rd, Suite 210
Atlanta, GA 30318
______________
MAIN CONTACT:
Tariq Bright
[email protected]
7073738552
Created Date: 02/18/2025
Expiration Date: 03/20/2025
Quote Number: Q-125635
PO Number:
Budgetary Quote
This document is for informational purposes only. Pricing is subject to change.
Bill To: 2701 E Insight Way Chandler, Arizona 85286 Ship To: 125 E Commercial St Willits, California 95490 Billing Company Name: AZ - Insight Public Sector Subscription Term: 24 Months Renewal Terms:
Payment Terms: Net 30
Retention Period: 30 Days
Billing Frequency: Annual Plan - First Year Invoiced at Signing.
Hardware and Software Products
Annual recurring amounts over subscription term
Item Cost Quantity Total
Flock Safety Platform $23,500.00
Flock Safety Flock OS
FlockOS ™ - Essentials $0.00 1 $0.00
Enhanced LPR Upgrade $2,500.00 1 $2,500.00
Flock Safety LPR Products
Flock Safety LPR, fka Falcon $3,000.00 7 $21,000.00
Professional Services and One Time Purchases
Item Cost Quantity Total
One Time Fees
Flock Safety Professional Services
Professional Services - Standard
Implementation Fee $650.00 2 $1,300.00
Professional Services - Advanced
Implementation Fee $1,900.00 2 $3,800.00
Professional Services - Existing Infrastructure
Implementation Fee $150.00 3 $450.00
Subtotal Year 1: $29,050.00
Annual Recurring Subtotal: $23,500.00
Estimated Tax: $0.00
Contract Total: $52,550.00
Taxes shown above are provided as an estimate. Actual taxes are the responsibility of the Customer. This is not an invoice – this document is a non-binding proposal for informational purposes only. Pricing is subject to change. Unless otherwise noted on the Order Form, the Term shall commence upon first installation and validation of Flock Hardware.
Billing Schedule Amount (USD)
Year 1
At Contract Signing $29,050.00
Annual Recurring after Year 1 $23,500.00
Contract Total $52,550.00
*Tax not included
Product and Services Description
Flock Safety Platform Items Product Description
One-Time Fees Service Description
Installation on existing
infrastructure
One-time Professional Services engagement. Includes site & safety assessment, camera setup & testing, and shipping & handling in accordance with the Flock Safety Advanced Implementation Service Brief.
Professional Services -
Standard Implementation Fee
One-time Professional Services engagement. Includes site and safety assessment, camera setup and testing, and shipping and handling in accordance with the Flock Safety Standard Implementation Service Brief.
Professional Services -
Advanced Implementation Fee
One-time Professional Services engagement. Includes site & safety assessment, camera setup & testing, and shipping & handling in accordance with the Flock Safety Advanced Implementation Service Brief.
FlockOS Features & Description
Package: Essentials
FlockOS Features Description
Community Network Access
The ability to request direct access to feeds from privately owned Flock Safety LPR cameras located in neighborhoods, schools, and businesses in your community, significantly increasing actionable evidence that clears cases.
Unlimited Users Unlimited users for FlockOS
State Network (License Plate Lookup Only) Allows agencies to look up license plates on all cameras opted into the Flock Safety network within your state.
Nationwide Network (License Plate Lookup Only)
With the vast Flock Safety sharing network, law enforcement agencies no longer have to rely on just their devices alone. Agencies can leverage a nationwide system boasting 10 billion additional plate reads per month to amplify the potential to collect vital evidence in otherwise dead-end investigations.
Law Enforcement Network Access The ability to request direct access to evidence detection devices from Law Enforcement agencies outside of your jurisdiction.
Time & Location Based Search Search full, partial, and temporary plates by time at particular device locations License Plate Lookup Look up specific license plate location history captured on Flock devices Vehicle Fingerprint Search
Search footage using Vehicle Fingerprint™ technology. Access vehicle type, make, color, license plate state, missing / covered plates, and other unique features like bumper stickers, decals, and roof racks.
Insights & Analytics Reporting tool to help administrators manage their LPR program with device performance data, user and network audits, plate read reports, hot list alert reports, event logs, and outcome reports.
ESRI Based Map Interface Map-based interface that consolidates all data streams and the locations of each connected asset, enabling greater situational awareness and a common operating picture.
Real-Time NCIC Alerts on Flock ALPR Cameras
Receive automated alerts when vehicles entered into established databases for missing and wanted persons are detected, including the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) databases.
Unlimited Custom Hot Lists Ability to add a suspect's license plate to a custom list and get alerted when it passes by a Flock camera
Convoy Search Unearth hidden connections by detecting suspect vehicles that frequently travel together. This tool is invaluable for investigating organized or serial crimes and identifying accomplices.
Visual Search
Transforms any digital photo into a potent investigative lead, enhancing evidence collection.
Upload the image of a vehicle into FlockOS™ to initiate a reverse image search that will help you identify crucial suspect vehicle information and unlock dead-end investigations.
Multi Geo Search Connects the dots between multiple crimes and crime scenes. Link a suspect vehicle to multiple incidents based on location, without needing a vehicle description or plate number.
Custom Hot List Attachments The ability to add case notes, photos, reports, and other relevant case information to Custom Hot List Alerts
Custom Hot List Deconfliction
Allows Flock Safety users to identify overlapping investigations within their agency and within other law enforcement agencies and provide the contact information of opted-in parties to facilitate collaboration.
Unlimited Vehicle Description Alerts
Users can set up and receive notifications for suspect vehicles based on body type, make, color, location and timeframe. Notifications are sent via app, SMS or email when a vehicle matching the predetermined criteria passes a camera in your organization's network.
Policy
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426.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for the capture, storage and use of digital data obtained through the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology. 426.2 POLICY
The policy of the Willits Police Department is to utilize ALPR technology to capture and store digital license plate data and images while recognizing the established privacy rights of the public.
All data and images gathered by the ALPR are for the official use of this department. Because such data may contain confidential information, it is not open to public review. 426.3 ADMINISTRATION
The ALPR technology, also known as License Plate Recognition (LPR), allows for the automated detection of license plates. It is used by the Willits Police Department to convert data associated with vehicle license plates for official law enforcement purposes, including identifying stolen or wanted vehicles, stolen license plates and missing persons. It may also be used to gather information related to active warrants, homeland security, electronic surveillance, suspect interdiction and stolen property recovery.
All installation and maintenance of ALPR equipment, as well as ALPR data retention and access, shall be managed by the Administration On-Duty Supervisor. The Administration On-Duty Supervisor will assign members under his/her command to administer the day-to-day operation of the ALPR equipment and data.
426.3.1 ALPR ADMINISTRATOR
The Administration On-Duty Supervisor shall be responsible for developing guidelines and procedures to comply with the requirements of Civil Code § 1798.90.5 et seq. This includes, but is not limited to (Civil Code § 1798.90.51; Civil Code § 1798.90.53):
(a) A description of the job title or other designation of the members and independent contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system or to collect ALPR information.
(b) Training requirements for authorized users.
(c) A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the information and compliance with applicable privacy laws. (d) Procedures for system operators to maintain records of access in compliance with Civil Code § 1798.90.52.
(e) The title and name of the current designee in overseeing the ALPR operation. (f) Working with the Custodian of Records on the retention and destruction of ALPR data.
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426.4 OPERATIONS
Use of an ALPR is restricted to the purposes outlined below. Department members shall not use, or allow others to use the equipment or database records for any unauthorized purpose (Civil Code § 1798.90.51; Civil Code § 1798.90.53).
(a) An ALPR shall only be used for official law enforcement business. (b) An ALPR may be used in conjunction with any routine patrol operation or criminal investigation. Reasonable suspicion or probable cause is not required before using an ALPR.
(c) While an ALPR may be used to canvass license plates around any crime scene, particular consideration should be given to using ALPR-equipped cars to canvass areas around homicides, shootings and other major incidents. Partial license plates reported during major crimes should be entered into the ALPR system in an attempt to identify suspect vehicles.
(d) No member of this department shall operate ALPR equipment or access ALPR data without first completing department-approved training.
(e) No ALPR operator may access department, state or federal data unless otherwise authorized to do so.
(f) If practicable, the officer should verify an ALPR response through the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) before taking enforcement action that is based solely on an ALPR alert.
426.5 DATA COLLECTION AND RETENTION
The Administration On-Duty Supervisor is responsible for ensuring systems and processes are in place for the proper collection and retention of ALPR data. Data will be transferred from vehicles to the designated storage in accordance with department procedures.
All ALPR data downloaded to the server should be stored for a maximum inimum of thirty days and in accordance with the established records retention schedule. Thereafter, ALPR data should be purged unless it has become, or it is reasonable to believe it will become, evidence in a criminal or civil action or is subject to a discovery request or other lawful action to produce records. In those circumstances the applicable data should be downloaded from the server onto portable media and booked into evidence.
426.6 ACCOUNTABILITY
All data will be closely safeguarded and protected by both procedural and technological means.
The Willits Police Department will observe the following safeguards regarding access to and use of stored data (Civil Code § 1798.90.51; Civil Code § 1798.90.53):
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Published with permission by Willits Police Department ***DRAFT*** Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) - 3 (a) All ALPR data downloaded to the mobile workstation and in storage shall be accessible only through a login/password-protected system capable of documenting all access of information by name, date and time (Civil Code § 1798.90.52). (b) Members approved to access ALPR data under these guidelines are permitted to access the data for legitimate law enforcement purposes only, such as when the data relate to a specific criminal investigation or department-related civil or administrative action.
(c) ALPR system audits should be conducted on a regular basis.
For security or data breaches, see the Records Release and Maintenance Policy. 426.7 RELEASING ALPR DATA
The ALPR data may be shared only with other law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies for official law enforcement purposes or as otherwise permitted by law, using the following procedures:
(a) The agency makes a written request for the ALPR data that includes:
1. The name of the agency.
2. The name of the person requesting.
3. The intended purpose of obtaining the information.
(b) The request is reviewed by the Administration On-Duty Supervisor or the authorized designee and approved before the request is fulfilled.
(c) The approved request is retained on file.
Requests for ALPR data by non-law enforcement or non-prosecutorial agencies will be processed as provided in the Records Maintenance and Release Policy (Civil Code § 1798.90.55). 426.8 TRAINING
The Training Manager should ensure that members receive department-approved training for those authorized to use or access the ALPR system (Civil Code § 1798.90.51; Civil Code § 1798.90.53).
Item No. 9b
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Dusty Duley, Community Development Director
Agenda Title: PRESENTATION OF PROSPECTIVE RCHDC HAEHL CREEK VILLAGE HOUSING PROJECT AT 275 MARGIE DRIVE.
Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 15 minutes.
Summary of Request: Receive presentation from Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation (RCH) updating the City Council on a prospective housing development on vacant property located at 275 Margie Drive (APN 007-231-06) as well as current funding opportunities. This is an information item only and no action is being requested of Council.
Background
RCH is a private nonprofit, public benefit corporation dedicated to developing and managing housing for households earning low incomes. The nonprofit provides affordable housing to low-income residents throughout the rural northern California region and owns and manages the Lenore Street Senior Apartments in Willits. In 2023, RCH purchased the property located at 275 Margie Drive, located at the southern end of Willits with the intention to develop the property and help alleviate the City’s need for affordable housing.
RCH has identified the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program as a primary funding source for development of the site. The AHSC grant is administered by the California Strategic Growth Council in partnership with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and funded by the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, an account established to receive Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds. The AHSC Program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by funding compact, affordable, infill housing, in conjunction with sustainable transportation improvements.
In coordination with the City and the Mendocino Transit Authority, RCH is looking to utilize AHSC funding for infrastructure projects such as sidewalk replacement, traffic calming measures, pedestrian improvements to address safety concerns, connectivity to trails such as the Rail with Trails project, bicycle lane improvements, microtransit vehicles, bus bulb outs, and bus shelters among other eligible project components. In the last round of AHSC funding, $15 million was available to invest in infrastructure and transit improvements.
To provide information and receive feedback to narrow the scope of the AHSC application, RCH will meet with the City Transportation Committee and will hold community input sessions. The community is invited to learn more and give feedback at a public forum scheduled for Thursday, March 27th at 5:30 PM at City Hall.
There is no action requested at this time. The AHSC application is expected to be due in May 2025 and RCH will share the AHSC application scope at a future Council meeting. If awarded, the project will not only bring affordable housing to Willits, but also public transportation, infrastructure, and public safety improvements.
Recommended Action: No Action; Receive presentation and provide any comments regarding the prospective housing development project and transportation improvements.
Alternative(s): None recommended.
Fiscal Impact: None
Personnel Impact: Staff time required to assist RCH identify priority transportation improvements to include in the AHSC application.
Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None.
2021 Adopted Goals: This project pertains to Community Development Goal #2 – “Develop a plan to encourage the construction of new housing and the preservation of existing housing stock for the City.
California Environmental Quality Act: Not applicable at this time 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 _________ Item No. 9c
Meeting Date: March 12, 2025
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Swetha Hiranya Venuturupalli, Senior City Planner Agenda Title: INFORMATIONAL DISCUSSION ON UPDATING REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE VENDORS, INCLUDING PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS, LOCATION RESTRICTIONS AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS.
Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 30 minutes.
Summary of Request: Staff is requesting directions from the Council on the operation of mobile vendors, such as food trucks, on private property and within the public right-of-way, and a sidewalk vending ordinance. In providing this direction, staff is seeking input from the Council on the various policies and regulatory items outlined above and any other issues the Council identifies. Based on Council direction, staff would draft ordinance updates such as Municipal Code changes and a mobile vendor ordinance update and return to the Council for review and consideration of related ordinance amendments.
BACKGROUND:
The City’s current regulations for mobile vendors, some going back to 1929, impose restrictions upon operations along Main Street and Commercial Streets but do not comprehensively address modern mobile vending practices.
In 2014, the City’s Revitalization and Economic Development (Revit-Ed) Committee recommended updates to mobile vending regulations, but formal amendments were never adopted.
Based on the increased interest in mobile food vendors as well as the City’s outdated ordinance and updates to State law, the City Council directed staff to update City ordinances to better address mobile vendors on both private property and within the public right-of-way.
DISCUSSION:
Staff seeks Council direction on the following key regulatory considerations:
1. Permitting Requirements: Establishing a streamlined and affordable process for mobile vendor permits.
2. Location Restrictions: Revising outdated distance requirements and evaluating allowable vending areas, including public rights-of-way.
3. Operational Standards: Addressing issues such as signage, waste disposal, noise control, and health and safety compliance.
4. Compliance with State Law: Aligning local regulations with Senate Bill 946 (SB 946), which governs sidewalk vending in California and limits restrictions to public safety concerns.
NEXT STEPS:
Based on Council feedback, staff will draft proposed amendments to the Willits Municipal Code and return for formal review and potential adoption at a future meeting.
Recommended Action: Receive information about mobile vendors and provide policy directions to staff on policies and regulations regarding mobile vendors including a potential mobile vendor ordinance update.
Alternative(s): None recommended.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact from this agenda item.
Personnel Impact: Staff time to develop a mobile vendor ordinance based on Council direction.
Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None.
2021 Adopted Goals: This item addresses Goal #3 for Community Development…Develop and implement economic development strategies for the City of Willits that will promote the development and maintenance of strong business sector including business retention and attraction, tourism, marketing and revenue generation.
California Environmental Quality Act: This item is for discussion purposes only and is not subject to CEQA at this time.
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 COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING MEETING DATE: March 12, 2025 AGENDA ITEM NO:
1 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
PREPARED BY: Swetha Venuturupalli, Senior City Planner
____________________________________________________________________________________ ITEM: INFORMATIONAL DISCUSSION ON UPDATING REGULATIONS FOR
MOBILE VENDORS, INCLUDING PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS,
LOCATION RESTRICTIONS, AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS.
LOCATION: In the City of Willits, all sidewalk areas providing public right-of-way access and use of public and private properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
This is an information item for discussion only and is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive information about movie vendors and provide policy directions to staff on policies and regulations regarding mobile vendors including a potential mobile vendor ordinance update.
____________________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
Over the last few years, the City has received several inquiries from mobile food vendors regarding the regulations for operating on private property and within the public right-of-way. Willits Municipal Code Chapters 5.04, 5.28, 17.66, and 17382 specifically regulate peddlers, including mobile vending and food trucks. City of Willits Municipal Code Section 5.28.010, cited below as established in 1929, restricts peddlers from operating upon Main Street or Commercial Streets or any side street within one block of these streets. However, it does not prohibit operations on private properties adjacent to these streets. Other relevant Willits Municipal Code sections require mobile vendors to obtain a zoning permit and comply with temporary land use regulations, sign restrictions, and location limitations. The Planning Director has the authority to approve or deny applications, with an appeal process available through the Planning Commission.
Section 5.28.010 – Prohibited – Where
It is unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale any merchandise of any description from either stationary or portable stands or from vehicles upon either Main or Commercial Streets, or upon any side street within one block distant from either Main or Commercial Streets in the city.
Section 17.66.070(E) allows peddlers to operate in all zoning districts and permits display signs, consistent with the City sign code. Further, this Section also limits the duration that peddlers may operate within the City and states,
Chapter 17.66.070 - Temporary land uses.
E. Peddlers and hawkers shall be permitted business uses in all zoning districts by the planning director.
Further, such businesses shall:
1. Be permitted for no more than four nonconsecutive seven-day periods in a calendar year;
2. Such uses shall be permitted to display signs only in accordance with the provisions of the Willits sign ordinance.
2 Section 17.82.030 requires peddlers to obtain a zoning permit and states,
17.82.030 - Zoning permit required.
Unless a conditional use permit, variance, or site plan review permit has been approved in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, no owner of property in the city of Willits shall move a building, conduct a temporary land use or use or permit the use of any legally nonconforming structure, building, or land or part thereof until a zoning permit application has been issued by the planning department.
Based on the increased interest in mobile food vendors as well as the City’s outdated ordinance and updates to State law, the City Council directed staff to update City ordinances to better address mobile vendors on both private property and within the public right-of-way. Staff is requesting the Council provide direction on a number of policies and regulations on mobile vendors such as food and other types of merchandise. Based on Council direction, staff would draft ordinance updates and return to the Council for review and consideration of adopting the ordinances.
2014 Mobile Food Vendor Discussions
Staff recognizes that the topic of regulating mobile food vendors was subject to previous discussion at both the Committee and Council level approximately ten years ago. In 2014, the City’s Revitalization and Economic Development (Revit-Ed) Committee recommended updates to mobile vendor regulations, including deleting and replacing Section 5.28.010. Key recommendations included:
• Restricting mobile vendors from operating within 100 feet of Main and Commercial Streets including private properties.
• Limit mobile vendors to commercial or industrial zoned properties as well as special events. • Allowing vendors during major construction projects with a 90-day limit and exceptions for nonprofits.
The City Council directed staff to amend the Code accordingly in May 2014, but there is no record of these modifications being formally adopted. The agenda summary report of the May 14, 2014 Council meeting (Attachment A) and excerpt of the May 28, 2014 Council meeting (Attachment B) are attached to this report.
MOBILE VENDOR OVERVIEW
A mobile vendor is an individual or business that operates from a temporary or mobile structure, such as a food truck, cart, or trailer, offering goods or services for sale. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar businesses, mobile vendors do not have a fixed location and instead operate in designated areas, such as commercial and industrial zones, private property, public spaces, or special events.
Food trucks have become increasingly popular and prevalent as part of the food and beverage industry over the past decade. Food trucks are popular with consumers due to the convenience and novelty of being located in different places at different times (often at festivals or special food truck events), the creativity and liveliness associated with food trucks, and the unique types of cuisine served. Food trucks can also be beneficial for local economic development as they can provide low-cost and low-barrier business opportunities for food entrepreneurs, bring diverse dining options to areas that may have few or no brickand-mortar restaurants, and generate foot traffic and customers who may also support other nearby local businesses. However, the permitting of mobile vending, including food trucks, must also account for prospective impacts to brick-and-mortar businesses as well as address issues related to neighborhood compatibility, and public safety.
Location and Zoning Restrictions for Mobile Vendors in California Mobile vendors in California must adhere to state regulations and local zoning laws, which may include the following:
3 • Zoning Compliance – Vendors must operate in areas permitted by local zoning laws, which may restrict vending to commercial or mixed-use zones. Each city or county determines specific locations where mobile vending is allowed.
• Distance Requirements – Some jurisdictions require mobile vendors to maintain a minimum distance from brick-and-mortar businesses selling similar goods or services to prevent unfair competition. While not mandated at the state level, local governments may establish specific distance requirements.
• Special Event Operations – Mobile vendors participating in special events must obtain the necessary event-based permits. Some jurisdictions may restrict vending outside of designated events or require compliance with additional event regulations. • Public Right-of-Way Restrictions – Vendors must ensure they do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic, in accordance with the California Vehicle Code and local ordinances governing public safety and accessibility.
• State Fire and Safety Codes – Vendors using open flames, propane, or cooking equipment must comply with California Fire Code regulations regarding safe operation and placement. • Operating Hours – Vendors must adhere to local regulations that define permissible operating times, with additional restrictions in certain areas to minimize disturbances. • Noise and Utility Compliance – Mobile vendors must follow noise control regulations, including limits on generator usage and sound amplification. Permits may be required for utility connections, such as electrical or water hookups, depending on local requirements.
While California provides broad guidelines for mobile vending, specific location and zoning restrictions vary by city and county.
Permitting Requirements for Mobile Vendors in California To legally operate within the State of California, mobile vendors must obtain the following permits and comply with state regulations:
1. Mobile Food Facility Permit – Required for food vendors, issued by the local county environmental health department, ensuring compliance with California Retail Food Code (CalCode).
2. Business License – Vendors must obtain a business license from the city or county where they intend to operate.
3. Seller’s Permit – Issued by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for vendors selling taxable goods.
4. Mendocino County Health Permit – Required for all food vendors to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
5. Certificate of Insurance (COI) – Proof of liability insurance may be required, depending on the jurisdiction and nature of operations.
6. Alcohol Beverage License – Required if selling alcoholic beverages, issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
7. California Fire Code Compliance – Vendors using cooking equipment with open flames or propane must comply with state fire safety regulations.
8. Local Land Use and Zoning Compliance – Vendors must adhere to city and county zoning laws that regulate where and how mobile vending is permitted.
9. Special Event Permits – Additional permits may be necessary for vendors operating at public events, fairs, or festivals regulated by local jurisdictions. 4 Vendors must ensure compliance with all applicable California state laws, as well as local city and county regulations where they plan to operate.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Citywide survey on mobile vendors
Staff conducted a citywide survey, circulated on Facebook, to gauge public interest in mobile vendors and food trucks. The results indicate strong community support:
• Very Interested – 78.13% (425 responses)
• Somewhat Interested – 12.32% (67 responses)
• Neutral – 6.07% (33 responses)
• Not Very Interested – 1.29% (7 responses)
• Not Interested at All – 2.39% (13 responses)
Stakeholder engagement meeting
On January 28th, staff held a stakeholder engagement meeting with ten local business owners to gather feedback on mobile vending regulations. Leading up to the meeting, staff made a concerted effort to engage local business owners by visiting approximately 25 retail stores and restaurants throughout the City and collecting their feedback directly. Electronic invites were sent via email to local businesses, inviting them to participate in the stakeholder engagement meeting, with follow-up reminders and outreach efforts conducted leading up to the meeting.
At the stakeholder meeting, participants emphasized the need for clear guidelines to ensure fair competition and operational predictability. Some vendors raised concerns about location restrictions, requesting greater flexibility while adhering to safety standards. Questions were also raised regarding permit fees and the application process, with vendors advocating for an affordable and straightforward approval system.
Additionally, attendees highlighted the importance of health and safety compliance, including food safety, waste management, and proper disposal practices. Concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety were discussed, with recommendations to establish minimum distance requirements from crosswalks and driveways. Furthermore, there was strong support for previous recommendations from Revit-Ed in the 2014 memorandum, which directed that new ordinance language be considered to regulate mobile vendors within the City limits. The memorandum emphasized balancing the interests of mobile vendors and brick-andmortar businesses by establishing location restrictions, permit requirements, and operational guidelines.
One key recommendation, which received continued support, allows mobile vendors to operate during special events, ensuring minimal disruption to local businesses. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to developing regulations that balance the interests of both brick-and-mortar businesses and mobile vendors while supporting economic sustainability and community well-being. A recap of stakeholder meeting was provided to the stakeholder email list as is provided as Attachment C.
SIDEWALK VENDING ACT (CALIFORNIA)
Senate Bill 946 (SB 946), passed in 2018, decriminalized street vending in California and set statewide regulations for how cities can manage sidewalk vendors. The law prohibits local governments from banning street vending outright and requires that any restrictions be based on public health, safety, or welfare concerns rather than economic competition. SB 946 allows cities to establish reasonable regulations, such as requiring business licenses, health permits for food vendors, and limit vending in high-traffic or sensitive areas. The law promotes economic opportunities while ensuring public spaces remain safe and accessible.
SB 946 legislation is provided as Attachment D.
CONCLUSION
5 In conclusion, staff is requesting directions from the Council on the operation of mobile vendors on private property and within the public right-of-way, and a sidewalk vending ordinance. In providing this direction, staff is seeking input from the Council on the various policies and regulatory items outlined above and any other issues the Council identifies. Based on Council direction, staff would draft ordinance updates such as Municipal Code changes and a mobile vendor ordinance update and return to the Council for review and consideration of related ordinance amendments.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
May 14, 2014 Agenda Summary (Att A)- Mobile Vendors: Discussion and possible direction to staff regarding amendments to Willits Municipal Code pertaining to Mobile vendors.
Excerpt of the May 28, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes (Att B)- Mobile Vendors: Discussion and possible direction to staff regarding amendments to Willits Municipal Code pertaining to Mobile vendors. DATE Jan 28, 2024 Stakeholder Meeting Recap (Att C) – Key topics included regulatory alignment, permitting, community impact, and enforcement that were discussed with the stakeholders.
SB 946 legislation (Att D)- SB 946, the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act, decriminalizes street vending and establishes statewide regulations for local governance.
Attachment A
Item No.
Meeting Date: May 14, 2014
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Alan Falleri, City Planner
Agenda Title: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE WILLITS MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MOBILE VENDORS.
Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 45 min.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Over the last couple of years, several issues regarding mobile food vendors have been brought to the attention of City staff and City officials, and more recently, this matter has been under review by the Revit-ED Committee. Because of some confusion in the regulations governing mobile vendors, The Revit-ED committee has directed that new ordinance language be considered for regulating mobile vendors within the City limits. While there were differing opinions expressed during the Revit-ED deliberations, it was the general consensus of the Committee members that some limitations be placed on mobile vendors to protect the interests of the “brick and mortar” business in town. The attached memorandum dated April 30, 2014 to the Revit-ED Committee provides some background information that provided a basis for the Committee’s review and recommendations.
At its April 14th meeting, the Committee recommended that the City Council direct staff to initiate the following amendments to the Willits Municipal Code.
1. Delete existing Section 5.28.010 (both references).
2. Add new Section 5.28.010 “Peddler definition. A person who sells merchandise, and wares including edible goods and agricultural products from portable or stationary stands or vehicles, often by traveling to different places such as along the street or from door to door; includes mobile vendor and mobile food vendor.”
3. Add new Section 5.28.020. “It is unlawful for any peddler, mobile vender, mobile food vender or other person selling or offering for sale any merchandise, goods or wares of any description from portable or stationary stands or vehicles along or within 100 feet of Main Street, West Commercial Street or East Commercial Street west of the railroad tracks except as provided in WMC Section
17.66.070(D)(7)(a).”
4. Add “Section 17.04.1046 Mobile Vendor. Mobile Vendor shall mean any peddler or person or business that sells merchandise, wares, edible goods or agricultural products from a temporary or nonstationary location. The term ‘mobile vendor’ shall include mobile food vendor. ‘Temporary or nonstationary’ shall include but not be limited to portable or temporary stands, self contained motorized vehicles, concession carts and concession trailers. ‘Sell’ shall mean the act of exchanging a good for a profit or in return for a donation.”
5. Delete Section 17.66.070(D) because seasonal produce stands are being incorporated into the Mobile Vendor sections below.
6. Change Section 17.66.070(E) to Section 17.66.070(D) and modify the text to read as follows:
(D) Peddlers and mobile vendors shall be permitted by the Planning Director upon approval of a Zoning Permit application and shall be subject to the following requirements:
1. The Zoning Permit shall be issued for a maximum of one (1) year and subject to annual renewal.
2. All mobile vendors must possess and display a valid business license.
3. Mobile food vendors must also possess and display a valid license from the Mendocino County Health Department.
4. Mobile food vendors may be operated on a parcel subject to an ongoing major construction project.
5. All mobile food vendors shall provide clearly designated trash and recycle receptacles.
6. All mobile vendors shall maintain their premises in conformance with requirements of the Little Lake Fire Protection District.
7. No mobile vendors will be allowed along or within 100 feet of Main Street, West Commercial Street or East Commercial Street west of the railroad tracks except in the instance where, during the construction or renovation of a “brick and mortar” business, a property owner may operate as a mobile vender which sells merchandise directly related to the permanent structure on the subject parcel.
a. Exceptions: Temporary sales of merchandise or edible goods by service clubs and nonprofit or charitable organizations (i.e., Girl Scout cookies, Rotary Club crab sales, school bake sales, etc.) and individuals selling only local Mendocino County grown or harvested farm and fish products in an unrefined state shall be exempt from the requirements of this Section.
8. All Mobile vendors shall be located outside of the City Street right-of-way unless an Encroachment Permit is obtained, and shall be located on paved or all-weather gravel surfaces, no closer than 15 feet from fire hydrants, 25 feet from fire lanes, and 50 feet from bus stops.
9. All mobile vendors shall be located in commercial or industrial zoned properties except they may also be permitted when they are a bona-fide participant in a permitted special event. If they are not part of a special event, they may not be located within 100 feet of a City Park when such a special event is being held.
10. No mobile vendor is permitted to provide amplified or live music.
11. All mobile vendors shall maintain the premises in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
12. All mobile vendors shall occupy a location that does not disrupt the normal function of the site or its circulation, and does not encroach upon driveways, or pedestrian walkways.
13. All mobile vendors shall be restricted to a single sign with a maximum sign area of six (6) square feet. Any signs required by law are exempt from this restriction.
7. Change Section 17.66.070(F) to Section 17.66.070(E).
8. Change Section 17.66.070(G) to Section 17.66.070(F).
Recommended Action: Direct staff to initiate the process of amending the Willits Municipal Code as recommended by the Revit-ED Committee on April 30, 2014.
Alternative(s): Direct staff to initiate the process of amending the Willits Municipal Code as recommended by the Revit-ED Committee on April 30, 2014 with modifications as specified by the City Council.
Fiscal Impact: City costs would be associated with the staff time (est. 6-8 hours) needed to prepare the amendments and related documents, including Agenda Summary, Staff Report, Resolution, and agenda packets, and the cost of publishing a 1/8th page legal ad in the local newspaper ($209.21).
Personnel Impact: The City Planner, with oversight by the City Clerk and City Manager, will prepare the documents needed for Council discussion and adoption of the code amendments. The City Clerk, with assistance of support staff, will prepare the Council packets. The City Council will hold an initial meeting to introduce and discuss the ordinance amendments and a second meeting to adopt the ordinance amendments
Reviewed by: City Manager City Attorney Finance Director Human Resources Risk Council Action: Approved Denied Other: ________________________________________ Records: Agreement Resolution #_________ Ordinance #_________ Other _________ • Mobile Vendors are to remain 1 block off of Main Street; ■ A 90 day time limitation for businesses to operate on site while under construction; and
■ Extend no mobile vendors on East Commercial Street to the City Limits.
City Council Minutes of May 28, 2014 Page 4 of 5
b. Community Development
1) Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff Regarding Amendments to the Willits Municipal Code Regarding Mobile Vendors
City Planner, Alan Falleri introduced this matter, explaining that over the last couple of years, several issues regarding mobile food vendors have been brought to the attention of City staff and City officials, and more recently, this matter has been under review by the Revit-ED Committee. Because of some confusion in the regulations governing mobile vendors, the RevitED committee has directed that new ordinance language be considered for regulating mobile vendors within the City limits. While there were differing opinions expressed during the Revit-ED deliberations, it was the general consensus of the Committee members that some limitations be placed on mobile vendors to protect the interests of the "brick and mortar" businesses in town.
Public Comment: Ron Moorhead, Lynn Kennelly, and Tony Madrigal thanked City Planner Falleri for bringing this item forward. All are recommending the idea of moving the restrictions to more than 100' off of Main Street and even further off East Commercial Street.
Moved by Burton/Seconded by Madrigal and carried (3-2, with Stranske and Strong dissenting) to direct staff to initiate the process of amending the Willits Municipal Code as recommended by the Revit-Ed Committee on April 30, 2014 with the following modifications that have been specified by the City Council:
Attachment B
Mobile Vendor Stakeholder Engagement Meeting Recap
Date & Time: January 28th, 2025, 5:30 pm
Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, E Commercial St
Subject: Discussion on Mobile Vendor Ordinance and Economic Impact on Local Businesses
The meeting between brick-and-mortar business owners regarding the mobile vendor ordinance focused on the potential impact of these regulations on the local economy and community dynamics. Business owners raised concerns about tax audits and regulatory oversight for mobile vendors, as well as issues related to parking availability and enforcement. Employment concerns were also discussed, particularly whether mobile vendors would hire locally or bring in employees from outside the community.
Attendees emphasized the ongoing economic leakage in Willits, noting that existing businesses were already struggling and that the town needed to attract more residents to sustain its economy. The discussion also highlighted the importance of maintaining downtown aesthetics and preserving the city’s historic character. The issue of vacant buildings was raised, with participants exploring potential strategies for revitalizing these spaces. Additionally, compliance with ADA requirements for food vendors was identified as a critical consideration.
A key point of discussion was a memorandum from 10 years ago, which had previously addressed similar concerns. Stakeholders reviewed and ultimately agreed to its principles, acknowledging its relevance in guiding the development of balanced policies. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to crafting regulations that support both established businesses and mobile vendors while ensuring economic sustainability and community well-being.
Swetha Hiranya Venuturupalli
Senior City Planner, City of Willits
111 E. Commercial St., Willits 95490
Phone: (707) 459-7125 Email: [email protected]