Willits City Council
May 15, 2025

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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MAY 14, 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. Willits Chamber of Commerce Car and Bike Show Presentation.

4. ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES
a. None.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Council considers matters listed under the Consent Calendar as routine. The Council will take action with a single motion and roll call vote. A Councilmember may request the removal of an item(s) from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and subsequent action.

The following items as presented are before the City Council for approval or denial:
a. City Council Minutes:

Willits City Council Agenda – May 14, 2025

i. April 23, 2025
b. Adoption of a Resolution Changing the Authorized Signatures for the City of Willits Checking Account, Payroll Account, and Safe Deposit Box at Savings Bank of Mendocino County.
c. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Specific City Staff to Transfer Funds Between the Local Agency Investment Fund and Savings Bank of Mendocino County. d. Discussion and Possible Grant of City Consent to Cal Fire’s Proposed use of the Willits Rodeo Grounds as an Incident Base in the Event of a Fire Emergency. e. Approve a Resolution to Accept 2023 Pavement Preservation Project (Project #2023- 07) and Authorize the Filing of the Notice of Completion. The Completed Project Totaled $482,765.50

6. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORTS
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest. a. Accounts Payable Activity Report: April 2025.
b. Building Permit Activity Report: April 2025.
c. Business License Activity Report: April 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.

9. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (ACTION ITEMS)
a. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Willits Chamber of Commerce Car and Bike Show and Road Closures for May 25th.

Presenting staff member: Connor Stack, City Planner.
b. Discussion of Future Applications for Funding under the Community Development Block Grant Program.

Presenting staff member: Dusty Duley, Community Development Director.

10. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

11. GOOD & WELFARE

12. CLOSED SESSION NOTICE
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - existing litigation (CA Govt. Code §54956.9 (d)(1)); in the matter of Craig Anthony Gelber vs City of Willits, et al, Case No. 3-23-cv-00681- JSC, United States District Court for the Northern California District.

13. ADJOURNMENT
Willits City Council Agenda – May 14, 2025

Right to Appeal - Persons who are dissatisfied with the decisions of the City Council may have the right to a review of that decision by a court. The City has adopted Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which generally limits to 90-days, the time within an individual and/or entity may judicially challenge the decisions of the City Boards and Agencies.

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I posted the foregoing Agenda on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Willits City Hall, located at 111 East Commercial Street, Willits, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this Agenda.

Dated this 9th day of May, 2025.

Delores Pedersen, City Clerk
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Additional Meeting Information for Interested Parties
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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
WEDNESDAY APRIL 23, 2025
Mayor Stranske called a regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:30 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: Rodney Wilburn, Interim City Manager; Cathy Moorhead, Assistant City Manager; Jim Lance, City Attorney; Dusty Duley, Community Development Director; Walter Kolon, Services and Facilities Director; Manuel Orozco, Finance Director; Mike Parish, Interim Police Chief; and Delores Pedersen, City Clerk.

Mayor Stranske stepped down as Mayor and turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Alaniz.

Vice Mayor Alaniz requested that there be an amendment to the agenda to add nominations for a New Mayor.

Moved by Gonzalez/ Seconded by Burton and carried unanimously to amend the agenda by adding nominations and seating a new Mayor to the Agenda.

Vice Mayor Alaniz then asked for nominations for Mayor.

Vice Mayor Alaniz nominated Councilmember Allman for the newly vacant Mayor position, Councilmember Stranske seconded the nomination and carried unanimously to seat Councilmember Allman as Mayor of the City of Willits.

2. Public Communications
• Eli Champion, employee of the Skunk Train, and Mr. Champion spoke about the matter of the Skunk Train partnering with the City to work together around various holidays to have a more festive look around town. The Skunk Train draws in visitors for the Train around Christmas and the goal is to attempt to have those visitors stay a little longer.
• Mr. Champion also expressed the need for lights at the Skate Park. • Saprina Rodriguez expressed concern over an email exchange between herself, Delores Pedersen, City Clerk and Vice Mayor Alaniz.
• Madge Strong invited citizens to join Willits Economic Localization (WELL). Monday, April 28th is the deadline for submitting items for the WELL Newsletter for the MayJune edition. WELL is co-sponsoring a forum with the library titled "Energy how to Willits City Council Minutes of April 23, 2025 Page 2 of 7 Save Money and Energy”. The Library and WELL will be co-sponsoring a series of forums, one will be on Water, and another is planned on How to Reduce Waste Footprint.

3. Public Matters
a. Discussion and Possible approval of an At-Will Employment Agreement with Laco Associates for Interim City Manager Services, at a Weekly Rate of $3,600, and Authorize the Mayor to Execute Same.
• Councilmember Burton spoke in support of Rod Wilburn as the Interim City Manager.
• Mayor Allman questioned the concern of conflict of interest, with Mr.

Wilburn being the Interim City Manager, because the City engages with LACO to perform engineering services. City Attorney Lance responded that this is addressed in paragraph 3d of the contract:
 “WILBURN shall not engage in any activity, with LACO or otherwise, which is or may become a conflict of interest, prohibited contract, or which may create an incompatibility of office as the CITY’S Interim City Manager. LACO will cause WILBURN to complete all disclosure forms required by law. Further, during the term of this agreement and for a period of at least six (6) months following the term. Both LACO and WILBURN will not directly or indirectly bid on, participate in, or solicit any business from the CITY, its agencies or representatives, in connection with any contract awarded or to be awarded by the CITY.

This includes but is not limited to: (a) bidding on or participating in public works projects including contracts to provide the CITY with engineering, surveying, project management or other professional services; (b) consulting with any entity bidding on or participating in CITY projects; and (c) working for any entity that is a bidder or contractor with the CITY.”
Public Comment:
• Helen Simms asked who would provide oversight of the conditions of the agreement with LACO. City Attorney Lance responded that anytime the City solicits bids for contracts this comes to his attention then it will be on the Agenda for City Council to take action on. If LACO, contrary to the agreement, bid on a contract, they would be disqualified. • Madge Strong spoke in support of Rod Wilburn being the Interim City Manager and feels Mr. Wilburn will do a wonderful job.
• Saprina Rodriguez spoke in support of Rod Wilburn being the Interim City Manager. Ms. Rodriguez raised concerns about the process of choosing an Interim City Manager. Ms. Rodriguez states that the public would have liked to see a transition plan for the public to get some understanding of what the vision was. Ms. Rodriguez brought up concerns over the rate being paid to LACO for Interim City Manager Services and urged the City Council to slow down, to seek more public input and evaluate both the cost and consequences of this decision. Mayor Allman responded that the Interim City Manager position salary is less due to it being an unbenefited position.

Willits City Council Minutes of April 23, 2025 Page 3 of 7 Moved by Burton/Seconded by Gonzalez and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2025-16 appointing Rodney Wilburn as Interim City Manager and authorize the City to enter into an agreement with LACO Associates for Interim City Manager Services.
b. Little Lake Fire District Monthly Update.

Fire Chief Alvarez was unable to attend the meeting, the Little Lake Fire District Monthly Update was sent to the City Clerk, it was added to the packet. c. Third District County Supervisor John Haschak Monthly Update. • Prop 172, State Sales Tax for Public Safety, was discussed. Fire Departments in Mendocino County felt there was a miscalculation, the calculation was revised and the Fire Departments in Mendocino County will be receiving more due to the new calculation process.
• Mr. Haschak reported that the BRIC Grant, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, through FEMA has disbanded the BRIC Grant Program.

This Grant was to be used for vegetation management, home hardening and defensible space for the Brooktrails Sherwood Road area as well as the City of Willits Airport and possibly other City of Willits areas. The County received the first phase, which was $3.6 million, to start the planning for the project, the entire project was $50 million.
• The County is putting out an RFP for the Roof of the Library. The Ukiah Library staff brought to the Board of Supervisors a proposal to build a new Library. The projected cost of a new library in Ukiah would be about $38 million. Direction to the Library staff was to work with the County CEO and come up with something that is more sustainable.
• Councilmember Burton asked how the County is getting along with the State Auditors. Mr. Haschak reported that the County is currently working with the State Auditors, the county is ready for them to start working within the next week or two.

Public Comment:
• Madge Strong added that at the Board of Supervisors meeting there were two other items on the Board of Supervisor Agenda. The Board of Supervisors voted to raise the square foot limit from 10,000 to 20,000 for cannabis grows. The other being a discussion about the $18 million deficit that the County is showing for Fiscal Year 25/26.

Delores Pedersen, City Clerk, swore in Rod Wilburn as the Interim City Manager.

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. April 9, 2025
Public Comment: None presented.

Willits City Council Minutes of April 23, 2025 Page 4 of 7 Moved by Alaniz/Seconded by Stranske and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar item(s) (a).

6. Monthly Activity Reports
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest.

None presented.

7. Commissions, Agencies and Authorities
None presented.

8. Interim City Manager Reports and Recommendations
a. Mr. Wilburn stated that he is honored to have this opportunity to work with the City Council, City Team and the City of Willits Community. The City of Willits is Mr. Wilburn’s hometown, and he assured the community, staff and council that there will be no conflict of interest during his tenure as Interim City Manager.

Public Comment: None presented.

9. Department Recommendations (Action Items)
a. Presentation of Audit Conducted by Moss, Levy & Hartzheim Regarding Audited Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023.
• Manual Orozco reported that the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023, fund balances were as follows:
 General Fund + Measure K = $3,500,000
 Transportation = $2,400,000
 Sewer Enterprise = $5,700,000
 Water Enterprise = $4,300,000
• Mayor Allman asked Mr. Orozco to explain how financially healthy the City of Willits is. Mr. Orozco responded that at the end of 2023 the City of Willits was still healthy. It is Mr. Orozco’s goal to complete the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Audit by the end of May 2025.
• Councilmember Burton inquired how much the City has had to backfill for pension obligations over the past twelve to twenty-four months. Mr. Orozco stated that we are still within the range that was expected. • Council member Gonzalez inquired if Mr. Orozco feels the City will need to do a Budget Extension this year. Mr. Orozco responded that there will be no need for a budget extension.

Public Comment:
• John Haschack reported that the County received information from HDL, who does the sales tax analysis for the County of Mendocino. The 4th quarter of 2024 sales tax was down by 8.7% for the County, overall, which includes the City’s, sales tax was down 5.4%. The State was down 1.1%. • Saprina Rodriguez reported that in 2023 that the General fund balance was in the positive despite the fact that the Council was honoring the commitments they had made with Measure K. The previous Council told the community that the Police Force would be increased, Parks would be upgraded, and roads would be taken care of. Ms. Rodriguez stated that funds had been allocated Willits City Council Minutes of April 23, 2025 Page 5 of 7 to make sure those happened. Ms. Rodriguez states that 2023 ended with a positive fund balance and all was done without using any of the Measure K funds. The Measure K Committee was very conservative and concerned about making sure that any funds that were allocated in the next year were not recurring funds. There was an understanding that Measure K Funds would need to be used as backfill in order to continue to make sure that the City was meeting the obligations to the public.
• Councilmember Burton inquired if the Rail-with-trail project was underfunded by one million dollars. Mr. Kolon, Services and Facilities Director, mentioned that the project management was underfunded not the actual project. b. Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Caterpillar 416 Backhoe with Loader.

Public Comment: None Presented
Moved by Burton/Seconded by Alaniz and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2025-17 approving the purchase of a Kubota tractor and mower in an amount not to exceed $163,301.94.
c. Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Kubota Tractor and Mower for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• City Attorney Lance inquired if Brooktrails was made aware of the purchase.

Mr. Kolon stated that they had not that he did not believe they needed to be notified being that the purchase would be for Operations and Maintenance for the property.

Public Comment:
• Tamara Alaniz, Brooktrails Township General Manager, responded that she agrees with Mr. Kolon that the purchase of the Tractor and Mower is an O&M purchase, and that Brooktrails pays a monthly O&M, Capitol Replacement Costs as well as the dept service for the Wastewater Treatment Plant to the City of Willits.

Moved by Burton/Seconded by Gonzalez and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2025-18 approving the purchase of a Caterpillar backhoe loader in an amount not to exceed $172,128.25.
d. Discussion and Possible Action on Requesting a Public Convenience and Necessity (PCN) Determination for a Type 20 License for Beer and Wine for the Upcoming Jalos Market Located at 1569 South Main Street. • Councilmember Burton asked for the date that Jalos Market made their application. Connor Stack, City Planner, did not have this information available.
• Maria Fierro, owner of Jalos Market, stated that the process started almost two years ago, the ABC License has been a year and a half long process.

Ms. Fierro stated that the reason it has taken so long is because of personal circumstances.

Willits City Council Minutes of April 23, 2025 Page 6 of 7 • Councilmember Gonzalez indicated that he supports the letter but wants to make sure that there will be signs posted stating no drinking on the premises.

Mr. Stack responded that Jalos Market would be held to the rules of the ABS License.

The Council unanimously approved staff to write a letter to Alcohol Beverage Control in support of a Type 20 License for Beer and Wine for Jalos Market.

Public Comment: None presented.
e. Discussion and Possible Action on Requesting a Public Convenience and Necessity (PCN) Determination for a Type 20 License for Beer and Wine for the Upcoming Willits Discount Market at 851 South Main Street. • Councilmember Stranske stated that he had gone to the Willits Discount Market and there was nothing there.
• The owner of the Willits Discount Market stated that they are waiting for the Building Department to issue a building permit so that they can remove a wall inside the building to extend the main part of the market.

The Council unanimously approved staff to write a letter to Alcohol Beverage Control in support of a Type 20 License for Beer and Wine for Willits Discount Market.

Public Comment: None presented

10. DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORTS – (presented at the second meeting of each month)
a. Airport. – Nothing more to add.
b. Community Development -
• Dusty Duley reported on the work being done at the Van Hotel. c. Finance - Nothing more to add.
d. Police Dept.
• Chief Parish reported on the Hi-Low Siren Drill that is planned for the City of Willits on May 28th at 3:30 pm.
e. Services & Facilities.
• Walter Kolon, Services and Facilities Director commended the City Staff and all the work they have been doing within the City. Mr. Kolon mentioned that a manhole was being occupied by homeless citizens, the City Crews removed two yards of trash from the manhole.
f. Utilities. – Nothing more to add.

11. City Council Announcements, Communications and Reports Willits City Council Minutes of April 23, 2025 Page 7 of 7 Councilmember Gonzalez
• Water/Wastewater Committee – Water Wastewater Committee now meeting quarterly. Camera truck upgrades, computer upgrades were done. Continued repairs being done to leaks.

Vice Mayor Alaniz
• Finance Committee – Vice Mayor Alaniz reported that the committee received a report on the Audit and another about the City’s financial system switch over to Springbrook from ACS.

Public Comment: None presented.

12. Good & Welfare
 None presented
Public Comment: None presented.

13. Closed Session Notice
None.

14. Adjournment
City Council Adjourned to Closed Session at 8:17 pm.

For more information on the April 23, 2025 Willits City Council Meeting please view the recording on YouTube.
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TOM ALLMAN, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
ATTEST:
__________________________

DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
Item No. 5b
Meeting Date: May 14, 2025

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Rod Wilburn, Interim City Manager
Agenda Title: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES FOR THE CITY OF

WILLITS CHECKING ACCOUNT, PAYROLL ACCOUNT, AND SAFE DEPOSIT BOX AT SAVINGS BANK OF MENDOCINO COUNTY.

Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 10 minutes Summary of Request: In accordance with procedures set forth by the Savings Bank of Mendocino County, a Resolution is required to authorize the change of signatures for the City’s checking account, payroll account, as well as the safe deposit box. This change will authorize the following signatures to account numbers XXXXXX5301 and XX4266 held at the Savings Bank of Mendocino County:
• Rodney Wilburn
• Cathy Moorhead
• Walter Kolon
• Dusty Duley
• Manuel Orozco
These changes are necessary due to the departure of City Manager, Brian Bender.

Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying Resolution authorizing the change of signatures for the City of Willits’ checking account number XXXXX5530, payroll account number XX4266, and safe deposit box located at Savings Bank of Mendocino County.

Alternative(s): None.

Fiscal Impact: None.

Personnel Impact: None.

Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: N/A
2021 Adopted Goals: N/A
California Environmental Quality Act: N/A
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 May 14, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-________

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS AUTHORIZING

SIGNATURES FOR THE CITY OF WILLITS CHECKING ACCOUNT, PAYROLL ACCOUNT, AND SAFE DEPOSIT BOX HELD AT THE SAVINGS BANK OF MENDOCINO COUNTY.

WHEREAS, the City of Willits (“City”) maintains a checking account, payroll account, and a safe deposit box at Savings Bank of Mendocino County for the purpose of City transactions; and
WHEREAS, the need to revise the list of names (the addition of Rod Wilburn) stems from the recent departure of City Manager, Brian Bender; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Willits does hereby authorize the following signatures for the City of Willits at the Savings Bank of Mendocino County:

Rodney Wilburn
Cathy Moorhead
Walter Kolon
Dusty Duley
Manuel Orozco
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember __________ seconded by Councilmember __________, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Willits, held on the 14th day of May, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
_____________________________
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TOM ALLMAN, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits

DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
Item No. 5c
Meeting Date: May 14, 2025

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Rod Wilburn, Interim City Manager
Agenda Title: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIFIC CITY STAFF TO TRANSFER FUNDS BETWEEN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND AND SAVINGS BANK OF MENDOCINO COUNTY.

Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: N/A Summary of Request: In accordance with procedures of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), a Resolution is required to authorize staff members to transfer funds between the City’s deposit accounts at the LAIF and the Savings Bank of Mendocino County. This change will authorize the following individuals to transfer funds:
• Rodney Wilburn
• Cathy Moorhead
• Walter Kolon
• Dusty Duley
• Manuel Orozco
These changes are necessary due to the departure of City Manager, Brian Bender.

Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying Resolution authorizing certain City staff to transfer LAIF funds.

Alternative(s): None.

Fiscal Impact: None.

Personnel Impact: None.

Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: N/A
2021 Adopted Goals: N/A
California Environmental Quality Act: N/A
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 May 14, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-_______

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS AUTHORIZING CITY

STAFF TO TRANSFER FUNDS BETWEEN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND AND SAVINGS BANK OF MENDOCINO COUNTY.

WHEREAS, the City of Willits (“City”) maintains deposit accounts at the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and Savings Bank of Mendocino County for City financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, the need to revise the list of names (the addition of Rod Wilburn) stems from the recent departure of City Manager, Brian Bender; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Willits that the following City staff is authorized to transfer funds between the Local Agency Investment Fund, Account 98-23-982, and Savings Bank of Mendocino County:

Rodney Wilburn
Cathy Moorhead
Walter Kolon
Dusty Duley
Manuel Orozco
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember __________ seconded by Councilmember _________, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Willits, held on the 14th day of May 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
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TOM ALLMAN, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits

DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
Item No. 5d
Meeting Date: May 14, 2025

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Jim Lance, City Attorney
Agenda Title: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE GRANT OF CITY CONSENT TO CAL FIRE’S PROPOSED

USE OF THE WILLITS RODEO GROUNDS AS AN INCIDENT BASE IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE EMERGENCY.

Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Summary of Request: The City is in receipt of a draft agreement from the Mendocino Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (“Cal Fire”) in which Cal Fire proposes that it be allowed to use the 20-acre Willits Rodeo Grounds (“Grounds”) as an Incident Base in the event of a fire emergency.

Pursuant to the terms of the attached draft agreement, Cal Fire will pay the sum of $2,500 per day for each day of its use of the Grounds during any wildfire emergency event. The agreement term will expire March 31, 2026.

The City owns the Grounds and the Willits Frontier Days organization (WFD) occupies the Grounds pursuant to a long-term lease agreement with the City. On March 31 of this year the attorney for the WFD advised the City of the proposed agreement that WFD had received from Cal Fire and requested that the City provide any comments and the City’s consent to the proposed agreement. In this regard, the parties’ lease agreement provides that WFD will not sublet or assign the premises or allow its use by others without the prior written consent of the City, "which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.” Staff recommends that the proposed agreement with Cal Fire be approved on the condition that any state proceeds paid for the emergency use of the Grounds be shared equally between the City and WFD.

Recommended Action: Approve the attached resolution approving Cal Fire’s proposal to use the Willits Rodeo Grounds as an Incident Base in the event of a local emergency wildfire event on the condition that any payments made by Cal Fire for such use be shared equally between the City and the Willits Frontier Days organization.

Further, it is recommended that the Interim Manager (1) provide notice of such conditional approval to both Cal Fire and to WFD; (2) determine whether WFD is agreeable to share equally with the City any proceeds received from Cal Fire; and (3) take such other action as may be necessary to facilitate the Council’s approval.

Alternative(s): None recommended.

Fiscal Impact: Unknown
Personnel Impact: Minimal impact
Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None.
2021 Adopted Goals: The Goals do not cover this topic.

California Environmental Quality Act: The proposed temporary use or lease of an existing facility to prevent or mitigate an emergency does not qualify as a project under CEQA per PRC 21080(b)(4) and is also categorically exempt.

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: Interim 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 May 14, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-__

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS AUTHORIZING THE

MENDOCINO UNIT OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION (“CAL FIRE”) TO OCCUPY AND USE THE WILLITS RODEO GROUNDS AS

AN INCIDENT BASE IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO THE TERMS

OF AN EMERGENCY LAND USE AGREEMENT WITH THE WILLITS FRONTIER DAYS

ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, the City of Willits (“CITY”) owns the Willits Rodeo Grounds (“GROUNDS”), consisting of approximately 20 acres including the carnival field and rodeo grounds located adjacent to Recreation Grove Park in the City of Willits and leases such premises to the Frontier Days Organization as lessee pursuant to a long-term lease made December 10, 2008 and later amended on October 12, 2017; and WHEREAS, CAL FIRE has requested that Willits Frontier Days (“WFD”) authorize it to occupy and use the GROUNDS as an Incident Base in the event of a local fire emergency pursuant to the terms of a draft “Agreement for Emergency Use of Facilities” dated March 31, 2025, which provides, among other things, that CAL FIRE shall pay to WFD the sum of $2,500 per day for each day or portion thereof that CAL FIRE occupies the GROUNDS; and WHEREAS, WFD is agreeable to authorize CAL FIRE’S proposed emergency use of the GROUNDS and has requested that the City Council provide its comments and its consent to CAL FIRE’S proposed use of the GROUNDS; and
WHEREAS, the CITY’S lease with WFD provides, in relevant part, that tenant shall not “sublet” or “permit the use of” the leased premises “without first obtaining the Landlord’s written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld;” and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that authorizing CAL FIRE to use and occupy the GROUNDS, if necessary, as an Incident Base during an emergency fire event serves a valuable public interest; and
WHEREAS, the Council further finds that any payments made by CAL FIRE for its use and occupancy of the GROUNDS should be fairly divided between the CITY and WFD to help offset the expenses incurred by both the CITY and WFD in the management, repair and upkeep of the GROUNDS;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Willits City Council does hereby consent to CAL FIRE’S proposed agreement to occupy and use the Willits Rodeo Grounds as an incident Base in the event of a local fire emergency on the condition that any payments made by CAL FIRE for its use of the GROUNDS be shared equally between Willits Frontier Days and the City of Willits.

The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember _________ seconded by Councilmember __________, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Willits, held on the 14th day of May 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Resolution No. 2025-__ Page 1 of 1 May 14, 2025
ATTEST:
__________________________
_________________________________
TOM ALLMAN, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits
DELORES PEDERSEN, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION

AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY USE OF FACILITIES
CAL FIRE-95 (Rev. 05/15)
CAL FIRE FILE NO.
(Sacramento Use Only)
INCIDENT NUMBER:

INCIDENT NAME:

LESSOR NAME: City of Willits

AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY USE OF FACILITIES
Pursuant to common-law and statutory authority, in State of California has the authority, in an emergency situation such as a fire, to contract for the use of property on an emergency basis when such property is required by emergency personnel in connection with the protection of life and property from destruction by fire. (Rose v. State (1942) 19 Cal.3d 713; see also McKay Jewelers, Inc. v. Bowman 19 Cal.2d 595; Cf. Govt. c. 204.) The owner of the property described herein, or the duly appointed representative, agrees to furnish facilities described herein to the Mendocino Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for use as Incident Base .

1. DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES:

Willits Rodeo grounds, consisting of 20 acres. Includes the Carnival Field and Rodeo Grounds.

2. RATE: For each 24-hour day, or portion of a 24-hour day, the State will pay the sum of $ 2500.00 . The Shall include all charges for maintenance and supplies provided to the State as stipulated in Item #4.

3. TERM: This agreement shall commence on TBD , and shall end on or before Duration of Need Expiring 03/31/2026
(may be defined by date, or by the duration of the emergency).

4. MAINTENANCE: (a) Owner shall furnish, at Owner's sole cost and expense during the term of this contract, the following utilities and supplies to the area leased or rented by the State:

5. SERVICE: Owner shall provide the state with the name, address, and telephone number of an agency or person convenient to the State as a local source of service (e.g., owner, grounds manager, etc.) with regards to Owner's responsibilities under this lease/rental agreement as to repairs, maintenance, and servicing of the premises and any or all related equipment, fixtures, and appurtenances, or another person as identified below:

NAME: Marcie Barry TELEPHONE NUMBER: 707-272-5395

6. CONDITION REPORT: A joint physical survey and inspection report of the facilities shall be made as of the effective date of this Agreement, reflecting the then existing conditions, and will be signed on behalf of the parties to this Agreement. A similar joint physical survey and inspection of the facilities shall be made as of the date of expiration of this Agreement, reflecting the then existing conditions, and will be signed on behalf of the parties to this Agreement.

Docusign Envelope ID: FDD7477F-001E-4A97-98A8-8A454246D791

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION

AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY USE OF FACILITIES
CAL FIRE-95 (Rev. 05/15) (Reverse)

7. LOSS, DAMAGE, OR DESTRUCTION: The State will assume liability for the loss, damage, or destruction of facilities or equipment furnished under this Agreement provided that no reimbursement will be made from loss, damage, or destruction when due to (1) ordinary wear and tear, (2) the fault or negligence of the Owner or Owner's agent(s), or (3) circumstances beyond the control of the State.

The State shall restore Owner's land, structures, and equipment to the condition they were in immediately prior to the period of government occupancy; restoration shall be performed to the extent reasonably practical. If the premises are not restored to the Owner's satisfaction, claims for reasonable costs incurred by the Owner in restoring the facility to their prior condition, all other claims shall be submitted to the Board of Control.

8. HOLD HARMLESS: To the extent that both parties to this agreement agree to hold each other harmless against any and all claims for injury to the person or damage to the property arising from the uses herein stated, except where such injury or damage is proximately caused by the negligent or willful acts of the other, its servants, agents, or employees.

9. SUBROGATION WAIVED: To the extent authorized by any fire and extended coverage insurance policy issued to Owner on the lease/rental premises, Owner hereby waives the subrogation rights of the insurer, and releases the State from liability for any loss or damages by that insurance.

10. PROMPT PAYMENT CLAUSE: Payment will be made in accordance with, and within the time specified in, Government Code Chapter 4.5, commencing with Section 927. In the event of an emergency, as defined in section 927.11, late payment penalties may not apply. Specific to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), if an invoice from a business under contract with CAL FIRE becomes subject to late payment penalties during the annually declared fire season, then the required payment approval date shall extend thirty (30) calendar days beyond the initial forty-five (45)-day period, except in the case of a contract with a certified small business, a certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, a non-profit organization, or a non-profit public benefit corporation.

11. DARFUR CONTRACTING ACT VENDOR CERTIFICATION FORM CAL FIRE-720: Under the Darfur Contracting Act (Public Contract Code Sections 10475-10481), if a company that currently, or within the previous three years, has had business activities or other operations outside of the United States submits a bid or proposal for a State of California contract for goods or services, the State agency must require the company to certify that it is not a scrutinized company as defined in Public Contract Code Section 10476, or that it is a scrutinized company that has been granted permission by the California Department of General Services to submit a bid or proposal for the contract.

12. CHILD SUPPORT WITHHOLDING DISCLAIMER: Payment for services provided under this contract may be subject to withholding pursuant to a child support income withholding order. California 5206, 5246, 17512.

CONTRACTOR: You MUST INITIAL either line (a) or (b) below, to indicate your company’s current certification requirement:
_____ (a) We currently have, or have had within the previous three years, business activities or other operations outside of the United States, and, therefore, are REQUIRED to and shall complete and submit a form CAL FIRE-720 (Darfur Contracting Act Vendor Certification) with our bid or proposal for this contract for goods or services.

OR
_____ (b) We currently do not have, and have not had within the previous three years, business activities or other operations outside of the United States, and, therefore, are NOT REQUIRED to complete and submit a form CAL FIRE-720 (Darfur Contracting Act Vendor Certification) with our bid or proposal for this contract for goods or services.

OWNER DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY

AND FIRE PROTECTION
BY: City of Willits BY: Mendocino Unit
TITLE: Rodeo Grounds Manager TITLE: Battalion Chief
DATE: 03/31/2025 DATE: 03/31/2025
NAME: Marcy Barry NAME: Joshua Duport
SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE:

STREET ADDRESS: 423 E. Commercial St. STREET ADDRESS: 17501 N. Hwy 101 Willits, CA 95490 Willits, CA 95490
TELEPHONE: 707-272-5395 TELEPHONE: 707-459-7414
TELEPHONE: (Night) “ “ TELEPHONE: (Night) 707-391-6712
Docusign Envelope ID: FDD7477F-001E-4A97-98A8-8A454246D791 Item No. 5e
Meeting Date: May 14, 2025

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Walter Kolon, Services and Facilities Director
Agenda Title: APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT 2023 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROJECT (PROJECT #2023-07) AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. THE COMPLETED PROJECT TOTALED $482,765.50
Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Summary of Request: Approve the accompanying Resolution to close out the 2023 Pavement Preservation Project.

The City Council at their December 13th, 2023 meeting awarded the project to Bouthillier Construction., of Willits, California.The project consisted of pavement improvements on Boscabelle Ave., S. Lenore Ave and E. Valley Street totaling approximately $510,468.00.

Recommended Action: Approve Services and Facilities recommendation to issue Bouthillier Construction a Notice of Completion and file the notice with the County Recorder’s Office.

Alternative(s): None recommended.

Fiscal Impact: The project was initially approved with a budget of $510,468.00 The final project cost totaled $482,765.50 with change orders totaling $29,153.35. Total project cost is less due to a deductive change order made to the scope of work.

The Change Orders are as follows:

Change Order #1 extended completion date to accommodate for weather and material delays that occurred at the beginning of the project.

Change Order #2 for $26,701.24 was for East Valley/S. Lenore-extra excavation, paving and sidewalk corner.

Change Order #3 extended completion date to accommodate Contractor’s availability to complete work.

Change Order #4 for $2,452.11 was for extra concrete / field change around hydrant.

Personnel Impact: Staff time in Service & Facilities Department for project management.

Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None.
2021 Adopted Goals: This item meets Goal #1 for Services & Facilities…Maintain and improve infrastructure systems of water, wastewater, public facilities, and streets capable of managing future growth while responding to current City needs.

California Environmental Quality Act: The project as scoped and implemented did not envoke a CEQA review.

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. 2025-00 Page 1 of 1 May 14, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-__

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS AUTHORIZING A NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE 2023 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-07
WHEREAS, the final inspection of the Project No. 2023-07, was made by the Service and Facilities Department; and
WHEREAS, staff determined that the work for this project has been completed in substantial compliance with the project plans and specifications; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Willits does hereby accept the work performed by Bouthillier Construction, subject to all warranties and conditions of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the awarded contract was for $510,468.00and subsequently incurred two additive change orders totaling $29,153.35 along with a deductive change order to give a final project total of $482,765.50 and
WHEREAS, the final project total is within the ten percent of the total contract amount, as established by the City Council's December 12, 2023 approval action.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Willits City Council does hereby authorize a Notice of Completion for the 2023 Pavement Preservation Project, Project 2023-07 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Services and Facilities Director is authorized and directed to execute the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City of Willits and the City Clerk is directed to record said Notice of Completion with the Recorder of the County of Mendocino.

The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember Allman seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Willits, held on the 14th day of May 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
__________________________
_________________________________
Tom Allman, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits
DELORES PEDERSEN, City Clerk
(REV. 09/14/2010)
RECORDING REQUESTED BY: NO FEE FOR GOVT. AGENCY
GOVERNMENT CODE 27383
City of Willits
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of Willits
(NAME)
111 E. Commercial Street
(STREET ADDRESS)
Willits, CA 95490
(CITY, STATE, ZIP)

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

1. The undersigned is the OWNER or agent of the interest or estate stated below.

2. The FULL NAME of the owner is: City of Willits

3. The FULL ADDRESS of the owner is: 111 E. Commercial St., Willits, CA 95490

4. The nature of the interest or estate is: In Fee. Fee Simple (if other than Fee, Strike “In Fee” and insert, for example, “Purchaser Under Contract of Purchase” or Lessee”)

5. The FULL NAMES and ADDRESSES of all CO-OWNERS, if any, who hold any title or interest with the aforementioned owner in the property are

NAMES ADDRESSES

6. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described, was completed on: 5-1-2025 The work done was (describe below): (DATE)
Project includes pavement improvements S. Lenore Ave , Boscabelle Ave; .E. Valley St. It also includes construction of new sidewalks, curb and gutter, pedestrian ramps, and driveways within the project footprint.

7. The name of contractor, of any, for such work of improvement is:

Bouthillier Construction March 18, 2024
(NAME) (DATE OF CONTRACT)

8. The street address of said property is:

S. Lenore Ave , Boscabelle Ave; .E. Valley St.

9. The property on which said work was completed is in the: Willits Mendocino State of California, and is described as follows: (CITY OF) (COUNTY OF)

10. The Willits City Council accepted the project as complete by adoption of Resolution No.: 2025-XX I, the undersigned, certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Signature of owner or
owner’s representative as
identified in paragraph 2.

Walter Kolon, Services and
Facilities Director
(TYPED NAME) (SIGNATURE) (DATE)
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE
User:

Printed: 5/5/2025 - 3:53 PM
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Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 4303 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Willits Power 185.50 4288 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 44.49 4283 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Inventory - Gasoline Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 2,331.96 4252 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Travel & Lodging - Conferences Bank Of America 663.20 4296 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense The Ed. Jones Company 177.98 0.00 4280 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Municipal Resource Group, LLC 5,200.00 4258 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Departmental Supplies Coast Hardware 18.54 4273 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Contract - Other Laco Associates 46.25 4293 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Adam Simental 147.78 4252 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Training & Professional Dev Bank Of America 575.00 4263 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Travel & Lodging John Gale 131.00 4250 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Travel & Lodging Rodrigo Avalos 56.00 4284 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies O'Reilly Auto Parts 20.93 4273 04/10/2025 430 Water CIP Capital Expenditures Laco Associates 8,210.00 4246 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 561.00 4288 04/10/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 832.92 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 156.87 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Bank Of America 435.46 4252 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Travel & Lodging - Conferences Bank Of America 108.30 4252 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Bank Of America 118.69 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 18.04 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Training & Professional Dev Bank Of America 820.00 4255 04/10/2025 237 PLHA Housing Rehabilitation AR Long Term Loan J But Judith Butow-Lanye 4,200.00 4289 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Deposits - Water Acct Res Paul or Bonnie Riley 49.43 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Travel & Lodging Bank Of America 2,252.00 4262 04/10/2025 260 Landfill Dissolution Contract - Other EBA Engineering Inc 1,629.10 4288 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 4.63 4284 04/10/2025 240 RMRA & SB-1 Maintenance supplies O'Reilly Auto Parts -101.51 4276 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Les Schwab Tires Inc 100.58 4263 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Travel & Lodging John Gale 28.00 4252 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Training & Professional Dev Bank Of America 400.00 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Professional Svcs Bank Of America 57.40 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Departmental Supplies Bank Of America 53.33 4288 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 3,404.49 4259 04/10/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Communications Comcast 216.64 4284 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies O'Reilly Auto Parts 52.36 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Dues and Subscriptions Bank Of America 150.00 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Bank Of America 125.81 4288 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 322.09 4282 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Contract - Other MV Cheng & Associates, Inc 1,115.41 0.00 4246 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 106.00 4258 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Departmental Supplies Coast Hardware 61.09 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle - Fuel Bank Of America 95.43 4301 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies USA Bluebook 398.06 AP-Checks for Approval (5/5/2025 - 3:53 PM) Page 3
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 4277 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Little Lake Auto Parts 17.45 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Bank Of America 110.41 4290 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Craig Rosenquist 947.38 4297 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Transunion Risk and Alternative 150.00 4286 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Pedley Knowles & Company 2,817.45 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Bank Of America 32.65 4283 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Inventory - Gasoline Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 2,126.17 4256 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Travel & Lodging - Conferences Nicole Caldwell 54.00 4274 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Legal H. James Lance 9,776.00 4246 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 245.00 4245 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Travel & Lodging - Conferences Caleb Allen 93.66 4252 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Travel & Lodging - Conferences Bank Of America 47.96 4268 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Hansel Ford, Inc 1,630.70 4252 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Training & Professional Dev Bank Of America 274.50 4300 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Office & Admin Supplies Ukiah Paper Supply Inc 542.97 4264 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Drew Gillespey 150.00 4288 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 96.60 4270 04/10/2025 260 Landfill Dissolution Other Departmental Expense James Steven Pinches 1,500.00 4246 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 165.00 4282 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Contract - Other MV Cheng & Associates, Inc 1,115.42 0.00 4278 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Deposits - Water Acct Res Luz Maria Machado Cramer 24.98 4252 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Training & Professional Dev Bank Of America 274.50 4275 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Professional Svcs Land Logistics, Inc 11,183.75 4289 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Deposits - Water Acct Res Paul or Bonnie Riley 50.06 4257 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Legal Chaplin and Hill Investigative Services, LLC 1,687.50 4286 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Pedley Knowles & Company 949.39 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Bank Of America -102.01 4288 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 1,506.77 4273 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Contract - Other Laco Associates 5,400.00 4294 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Deposits - Water Acct Res Take It or Leave It 48.08 4273 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Laco Associates 505.00 4287 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Peterson 2,950.06 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle - Fuel Bank Of America 75.88 4299 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Two Brothers Cathodic Services Inc 1,500.00 4248 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Deposits - Water Acct Res Javier Arroyo 44.54 4257 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Legal Chaplin and Hill Investigative Services, LLC 337.50 4267 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Grainger -5,637.78 4246 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 556.00 4263 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Travel & Lodging John Gale 244.70 4246 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 106.00 4252 04/10/2025 100 General Fund Staff Events Bank Of America 13.98 4303 04/10/2025 530 Water Enterprise Rents & Leases Willits Power 1,273.12 4246 04/10/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 124.75 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Deferred Comp Payable EE Empower Retirement 3,165.31 AP-Checks for Approval (5/5/2025 - 3:53 PM) Page 4
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 2,165.19 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Social Security Payable ER EFTPS - IRS Payments 20,768.99 350 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 91.89 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Income Taxes Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 52,927.58 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 6,879.91 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Federal Medicare Payable ER EFTPS - IRS Payments 5,212.38 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 7,336.81 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 7,286.89 350 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 84.96 351 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Benefits Payable EAP REMIF Attn: Carmela Beckman-Spect 5.68 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 3,611.51 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary AMFID 142.31 352 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Garnishment Payable State of California Franchise Tax Board 80.61 348 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Garnishment Payable CA SDU 223.84 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 2,452.64 349 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Garnishment Payable Franchise Tax Board 567.49 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Deferred Comp Payable EE Empower Retirement 600.00 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes SUI - ER EDD - Employment Development Dept 120.35 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary Legal Shield 179.61 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes Disability - EE EDD - Employment Development Dept 4,318.03 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Social Security Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 20,768.99 353 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues POA Payable EE W P O A 402.93 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Federal Medicare Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 5,217.68 350 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 42.46 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Deferred Comp Payable EE Empower Retirement 2,110.00 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary AMFID 139.15 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes Other - ER EDD - Employment Development Dept 7.07 0 04/11/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Income Taxes Payable EE EDD - Employment Development Dept 18,078.06 4326 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Audit & Accounting Svcs Moss Levy & Hartzheim LLP 16,000.00 4316 04/17/2025 110 ISF - Information Technology Communications Comcast Financial Agency 763.55 4307 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 619.82 4311 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Legal BKS Law Firm 1,880.00 4315 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Coast Hardware 28.36 4307 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 30.09 4328 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Pace Supply Corp 482.77 4343 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies ZW USA, Inc 344.74 4313 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Brelje & Race Laboritories, Inc 8,599.00 4339 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Chris Viall 51.23 4307 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 146.72 4317 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Audit & Accounting Svcs Eide Bailly LLP 360.00 4333 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Dues and Subscriptions Thomson Reuters - West 748.15 4339 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Chris Viall 98.77 4323 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Communications JM Integration LLC 215.00 4304 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Adam's Tire & Auto Service 56.00 AP-Checks for Approval (5/5/2025 - 3:53 PM) Page 5
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 4342 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Woida Enterprises Inc 539.38 4318 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Fastrak 8.00 4321 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Professional Svcs Integrity Shred LLC 60.00 4335 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Contract - Other United States Geological Survey 4,187.50 4338 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Other Departmental Expense Vestis Group, Inc 32.08 4308 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Avenue Insights And Analytics 5,151.71 4306 04/17/2025 110 ISF - Information Technology Professional Svcs Apex Technology Management LLC 25.72 4314 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Equip & Supplies Non-Capital Bud Garman Construction Svcs Inc 82.50 4307 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 146.72 4305 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 176.00 4322 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing JD Redhouse 107.60 4307 04/17/2025 550 Airport Enterprise Communications AT&T 63.30 4306 04/17/2025 110 ISF - Information Technology Professional Svcs Apex Technology Management LLC 745.00 4314 04/17/2025 245 Transportation Tax Equip & Supplies Non-Capital Bud Garman Construction Svcs Inc 82.50 4305 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 106.00 4322 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing JD Redhouse 22.91 4331 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Craig Rosenquist 172.38 4336 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Postage and Shipping United States Postal Service 350.00 4305 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 176.00 4307 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Communications AT&T 65.68 4341 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Willits Power 5.45 4311 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Legal BKS Law Firm 2,317.50 4340 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Whispering Pines Water 65.00 4339 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Chris Viall 54.86 4328 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Pace Supply Corp 392.44 4308 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Avenue Insights And Analytics 5,151.71 4327 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Inventory - Gasoline Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 1,784.20 4305 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 220.00 4320 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Chemical & Lab Supplies Goldstar Products, Inc 249.75 4337 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Onboarding Jennifer Vagt 62.00 355 04/17/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Health Benefits Payable ER CIRA 97,334.48 4328 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Pace Supply Corp 903.20 4308 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Avenue Insights And Analytics 551.25 4319 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Departmental Supplies GLS US 7.53 4312 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Brady Industries NorCal, LLC 14.97 4306 04/17/2025 110 ISF - Information Technology Professional Svcs Apex Technology Management LLC 10,122.00 4338 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Janatorial Supplies Vestis Group, Inc 263.23 4330 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Pistachio Films LLC 350.00 4305 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 176.00 4332 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Audit & Accounting Svcs State Controller 2,977.17 4307 04/17/2025 600 Sucessor Agency Communications AT&T 42.20 4329 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Charges for Services Jeffrey Pio 7,160.26 4305 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 124.75 4309 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Other Employee Benefits Brian Bender 5,000.00 AP-Checks for Approval (5/5/2025 - 3:53 PM) Page 6
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 4325 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Little Lake Auto Parts 65.46 4307 04/17/2025 600 Sucessor Agency Communications AT&T 440.17 4339 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Chris Viall 54.86 4307 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Communications AT&T 189.49 354 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Health Insurance REMIF 1,770.48 4312 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Brady Industries NorCal, LLC 451.25 4322 04/17/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing JD Redhouse 22.92 4324 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Kreations, LLC 1,120.00 4307 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 21.10 4310 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Biddle Consulting Group, Inc 2,160.00 4307 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 489.08 4327 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Inventory - Diesel Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 203.60 4339 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Chris Viall 98.77 4307 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 389.87 4327 04/17/2025 100 General Fund Inventory - Gasoline Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 1,177.72 4306 04/17/2025 110 ISF - Information Technology Professional Svcs Apex Technology Management LLC 11,312.50 4339 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Chris Viall 51.23 4314 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Equip & Supplies Non-Capital Bud Garman Construction Svcs Inc 82.50 4322 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing JD Redhouse 107.60 4334 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Uline 811.93 4305 04/17/2025 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 165.00 356 04/21/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 42.46 356 04/21/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 84.96 356 04/21/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 91.89 40646 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Garton Tractor Inc 385.29 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 42.93 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 75.35 40664 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Willits Power 115.50 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 76.44 40657 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 685.56 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 27.22 40654 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 38.18 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 20.92 40651 04/24/2025 245 Transportation Tax Contract - Other Laco Associates 1,363.75 40654 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 28.77 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 29.31 40656 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Pace Supply Corp 550.54 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 71.09 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 43.22 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 166.51 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 41.89 40653 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts 10.36 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 71.30 40655 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Inventory - Diesel Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 1,017.21 AP-Checks for Approval (5/5/2025 - 3:53 PM) Page 7
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 5.41 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 39.15 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 31.73 40654 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 42.81 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 26.50 40649 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies JD Redhouse 91.67 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 7.30 40654 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 196.64 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 38.90 40643 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Janitorial Services Clifford Wayne Cochran 167.50 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 159.19 40661 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Chemical & Lab Supplies USA Bluebook 574.01 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 14.36 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 236.18 40654 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 21.15 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 17.98 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 17.79 40654 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 64.36 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 31.70 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 4.15 40640 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 106.00 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 42.42 40647 04/24/2025 400 Citywide CIP Capital Expenditures GHD Inc. 10,340.05 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 2.08 40640 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 106.00 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 71.47 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company -545.61 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 28.90 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 58.47 40640 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 124.75 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 95.70 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 34.17 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 43.63 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 69.50 40647 04/24/2025 400 Citywide CIP Capital Expenditures GHD Inc. 2,357.44 40656 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Pace Supply Corp 170.29 40654 04/24/2025 100 General FundOffice & Admin Supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 30.41 40640 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 124.75 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 591.89 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 14.84 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 154.06 40662 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Rental of Building & Grounds Willits Daily Bread 500.00 40654 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 287.28 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 9.52 AP-Checks for Approval (5/5/2025 - 3:53 PM) Page 8
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 47.12 40644 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Data Ticket Inc 252.09 40654 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company -116.43 40658 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Sparetime Supply Inc 26.69 40645 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other Deep Valley Security 148.85 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 32.67 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 130.93 40654 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 60.94 40648 04/24/2025 260 Landfill Dissolution Other Departmental Expense James Steven Pinches 500.00 40654 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company -125.66 40643 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Janitorial Services Clifford Wayne Cochran 1,000.00 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 29.47 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company -11.74 40657 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 116.97 40664 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Safety Equipment & Clothing Willits Power 512.85 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 49.72 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 97.50 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 15.63 40647 04/24/2025 400 Citywide CIP Capital Expenditures GHD Inc. 9,254.80 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 21.16 40660 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Contract - Other Tall Tree Engineering Inc 672.00 40659 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Contract - Other State of California- Department of Justice 105.00 40663 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Rental of Building & Grounds Willits Elementary Charter School 800.00 40639 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Adam's Tire & Auto Service 30.00 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 3.73 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 9.61 40642 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Coast Hardware 55.18 40652 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Legal H. James Lance 11,888.00 40641 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense CA Department of Tax and Fee Admin 13.00 40650 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Rents & Leases Kyocera Document Solutions 476.32 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 190.72 40654 04/24/2025 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 104.93 40647 04/24/2025 400 Citywide CIP Capital Expenditures GHD Inc. 2,378.40 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 33.84 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 15.70 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 10.47 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 545.61 40654 04/24/2025 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 20.91 40654 04/24/2025 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 24.39 361 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 643.79 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 6,794.29 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary AMFID 142.31 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Deferred Comp Payable EE Empower Retirement 2,035.00 362 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Benefits Payable EAP REMIF Attn: Carmela Beckman-Spect 156.20 AP-Checks for Approval (5/5/2025 - 3:53 PM) Page 9
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Income Taxes Payable EE EDD - Employment Development Dept 7,573.79 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Income Taxes Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 18,406.16 363 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Garnishment Payable State of California Franchise Tax Board 80.61 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes SUI - ER EDD - Employment Development Dept 95.85 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Federal Medicare Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 2,810.66 361 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 42.46 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 2,446.94 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes Disability - EE EDD - Employment Development Dept 2,330.76 361 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 413.78 364 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues POA Payable EE W P O A 402.93 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Deferred Comp Payable EE Empower Retirement 600.00 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 6,765.61 360 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Garnishment Payable Franchise Tax Board 567.49 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary Legal Shield 179.61 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Social Security Payable ER EFTPS - IRS Payments 12,017.95 361 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 84.96 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 2,159.50 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Federal Medicare Payable ER EFTPS - IRS Payments 2,810.66 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 6,735.97 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary AMFID 139.15 359 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Garnishment Payable CA SDU 223.84 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 3,551.51 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes Other - ER EDD - Employment Development Dept 5.64 0 04/25/2025 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Social Security Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 12,017.95 Report Total: 736,863.55
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Permit Summary Report (Total Fees Paid)
Current
Month
April 2025
Month Last
Year
April 2024
Current Yr-ToDate
7/1/2024 -
4/30/2025
Last Yr-To-Date
7/1/2023 -
4/30/2024
Addition/Alteration
Count 15 10 162 133
Total Fees $6,134.10 $1,908.01 $53,425.24 $38,865.00
Fees Paid $5,137.67 $1,908.01 $50,565.99 $33,782.59
Total Valuation 486,612.00 133,465.00 3,300,933.92 2,684,669.90 Total Square Feet 2,304 8,900 55,007 36,882
Administrative $1,482.95 $326.62 $11,964.37 $9,626.23
BSF $27.00 $11.00 $224.00 $169.00
Building Department (OTC Permit
Fees)
$1,361.50 $594.00 $14,702.50 $9,795.08
Building Department (Permit Fees) $2,490.70 $761.25 $21,290.92 $15,789.60 Building Miscellaneous Fees $0.00 $0.00 $141.00 $0.00
GPM $681.26 $186.85 $4,494.50 $3,037.38
Processing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SMIP Commercial $49.80 $19.54 $344.83 $297.51
SMIP Residential $40.89 $8.75 $263.12 $150.20
New construction
Count 4 2 20 14
Total Fees $2,126.69 $88.89 $6,519.78 $5,048.51
Fees Paid $458.93 $88.89 $4,441.67 $4,898.01
Total Valuation 393,900.00 14,500.00 641,810.91 316,211.76 Total Square Feet 0 0 4,780 3,685
Administrative $779.22 $0.00 $1,741.73 $1,912.39
BSF $5.00 $1.00 $21.00 $10.00
Building Department (OTC Permit
Fees)
$0.00 $81.00 $917.00 $555.00
Building Department (Permit Fees) $1,198.80 $0.00 $3,051.25 $2,200.79 Building Miscellaneous Fees $0.00 $0.00 $274.74 $0.00
GPM $131.46 $6.30 $455.57 $310.96
Processing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SMIP Commercial $0.00 $0.00 $28.98 $55.62
SMIP Residential $12.21 $0.59 $29.51 $3.75
Total Count 19 12 182 147
Total Fees $8,260.79 $1,996.90 $59,945.02 $43,913.51
Total Fees Paid $5,596.60 $1,996.90 $55,007.66 $38,680.60 Total Valuation 880,512.00 147,965.00 3,942,744.83 3,000,881.66 Total Square Feet 2,304 8,900 59,787 40,567
Total Administrative $2,262.17 $326.62 $13,706.10 $11,538.62 Total BSF $32.00 $12.00 $245.00 $179.00
Total Building Department (OTC
Permit Fees)
$1,361.50 $675.00 $15,619.50 $10,350.08
To
tal BuildingDepartment(Permit
Fees)
$3,689.50$761.25$24,342.17$17,990.39
Total BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$415.74$0.00
Total GPM$812.72$193.15$4,950.07$3,348.34
Total Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Total SMIPCommercial $49.80$19.54$373.81$353.13
Total SMIPResidential $53.10$9.34$292.63$153.95
BL# Business Name Name Address
Date
Issued Type of Bussiness
7340 TURN AROUND COMMUNICATIONS INC TURN AROUND COMMUNICATIONS INC 100 N MARRANCA ST STE 260 WEST COVINA, CA 91791 4/8/2025 CONTRACTOR - FIBER OPTICS New Business License - February 2025
Item No. 9a
Meeting Date: May 14th, 2025

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Connor Stack, City Planner
Agenda Title: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WILLITS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CAR AND BIKE SHOW AND ROAD CLOSURES FOR MAY 25TH.

Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 30 minutes.

Summary of Request: The Willits Chamber of Commerce has requested that the City approve the use of public roads for their annual Car and Bike Show. Said event will close down city roads for the event, on May 25, 2025 from 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P:M at North Marin and East Commercial Street west on East Commercial Street to Main Street.

The closure will also extend from the intersection of Commercial Street and Main Street south to the intersection of Main Street and North Marin. The road closure will end at the crossroads between Main Street and Wood Street.

They plan to have all detour signage removed and put away by 5:00 P.M. In addition to the main route no parking zones will be added by the Willits Chamber of Commerce to make sure that emergency access is easily available on South Humboldt Street. There also is a route being kept open on East Van Lane off Madden to allow continual access to the Willits Police Department during the event.

Recommended Action: Approve a Resolution authorizing Willits Car and Bike Show road closures for May 25th, 2025.

Alternative(s): None recommended.

Fiscal Impact: N/A
Personnel Impact: N/A
Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None
2021 Adopted Goals: None
California Environmental Quality Act: N/A
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-__ May 14th, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-__

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

WILLITS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CAR AND BIKE SHOW AND ROAD CLOSURES ON MAY 25, 2025.

WHEREAS, the Willits Chamber of Commerce has applied to the City of Willits to conduct the annual Willits Car and Bike Show on City property; and WHEREAS, said event will begin their preparations at 8 AM, on May 25, 2025, at Bud Snider City Park at North Marin and East Commercial Street. The closure will continue west on East Commercial Street, south on Main Street, and the road closure will end at the crosswalk between Main Street and Wood Street.

WHEREAS, the Willits Car and Bike Show will require the temporary closure of Main Street and Commercial Street along their route on May 25, 2025, 8 AM until approximately 5 PM; and
WHEREAS, temporary closure will cause the re-routing of vehicular traffic on Main Street and Commercial Street, as follows: Main Street east on State Street: State Street south on Marin Street; Marin Street east on East Commercial Street; Commercial Street south on Madden Lane; Madden Lane west on East Valley Street; East Valley Street south on Main Street; northbound traffic to follow same detour route in a northerly direction; and WHEREAS, in order for the event to be held, Willits Chamber of Commerce needs to seek permission from the Willits City Council, under the provisions outlined in 21101(a) of the Vehicle Code to conduct this event on Main and Commercial Streets.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Willits City Council approves and consents to the proposed Willits Chamber of Commerce Car and Bike Show and recommends approval of and consents to the proposed re-routing of traffic onto and over the described City streets upon terms and conditions deemed appropriate and necessary by the California State Vehicle Code.

The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember ____ seconded by Councilmember _____, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Willits City Council, held on the 14th day of May, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
_________________________
_________________________
TOM ALLMAN, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits

DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
Item No. 9b
Meeting Date: May 14th, 2025

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Dusty Duley, Community Development Director
Agenda Title: DISCUSSION OF FUTURE APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.

Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 30 minutes.

Summary of Request: The purpose of this item is to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding what types of eligible activities the City of Willits should apply for in the next available opportunities under the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Background: The CDBG Program is designed to assist rural cities and counties in improving economic opportunities and meeting community revitalization needs. The CDBG program has been funded through the State since 1982 by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Housing and Community Development Act 1974, as amended (Title I). The CDBG program's primary objective is to develop viable communities by assisting in the provision of decent housing and quality living environments and expanding economic opportunities for persons of low and moderate-income. Only cities with populations under 50,000 and counties with populations under 200,000 are eligible for non-entitlement CDBG funds.

CDBG funds are provided as grants to non-entitlement jurisdictions and cannot be used to supplant general fund dollars. HUD envisions CDBG funds to be used as gap financing to add the final necessary funds for a project to be successful. Grants vary based on annual allocations and activity limits.

CDBG Project Criteria: Every project, program, or activity, including Program Income projects, that receives CDBG funds through HCD must meet two criteria: the project must meet a national objective, and it must also be an eligible activity.
• National objective: benefit to low-to moderate income persons, elimination of blight, urgent need. • Eligible activities: acquisition of real property, public facilities and improvements, code enforcement, clearance, rehabilitation, reconstruction and construction of buildings, architectural barrier removal, loss of rental income, disposition of real property, public services, payment of non-federal share, relocation, planning and capacity building, program administration, economic assistance to for profit businesses, housing services, microenterprise assistance, homeownership assistance, lead based paint hazard evaluation and reduction.

Any activity not explicitly authorized under CDBG statute or regulations is ineligible for CDBG funds. In addition, the statute specifically stipulates that the following activities may not be assisted with CDBG funds:
• Buildings for the general conduct of government, except to create accessibility for disabled population (e.g., city hall),
• General government expenses,
• Political activities,
• Purchase of equipment or furnishings for a property: this excludes certain types of manufacturing equipment connected with economic development activities and the purchase of fire trucks as firefighting equipment, • New housing construction and income payments (income payments are defined as direct payments to subsidize rent and/or utilities),
• Operating and maintenance expenses for public facilities, improvements, and services, • Lobbying activities.

Funding Cycles: The Community Development and Economic Development Allocations of the CDBG program publish a combined Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) each program year. The State has informed us that we can expect the next NOFA sometime in June 2025. Last year, eligible cities and counties could submit up to three sub applications not to exceed $3,600,000. Economic Development or Housing programs or projects applications could not exceed $1,500,000 each. Eligible activities under the above allocations in the NOFA may consist of planning and technical assistance, (studies and strategies), public assistance programs, employment training, public facility improvements, and economic development programs or projects that create or retain jobs.

Program and Project Discussion: Staff have met with numerous business owners and is aware that many of our local businesses are struggling financially. Requests have been received by the business community to seek funding to reestablish a business loan program, like the City program established in 2021, whereby the City allocated $470,000 in grant funds to local businesses. A total of 13 businesses received loans ranging between $30,000 and $40,000 to support eligible expenses such as payroll, purchasing inventory and equipment, debt payment, and marketing All businesses met the job retention requirements pursuant to funding requirements and all loans were forgiven. The City may seek up to $1,500,000 in CDBG funding to establish a business loan program.

Staff has also received a request from Little Lake Grange to use CDBG funds to replace the Grange’s roof. Given that the Grange is a non-profit organization that leases space to other non-profits, supports start-up businesses, and hosts many community fundraising events for other non-profits, an application to seek funds for a new roof is expected to be competitive request of CDBG funds.

City staff and program consultants are in the process of gathering information to determine the design of the business loan program and the final costs for the roof repair should Council direct staff to move forward with completing both applications.

Recommended Action: Seek public input on possible eligible activities to be included in future CDBG applications and direct staff to develop application(s) for preferred activities.

Alternative(s): None recommended.

Fiscal Impact: CDBG funds can be used to reimburse staff time required to administer the grant as well as consultant support services. Approval of CDBG funding for a business loan program would introduce up to $1,500,000 into the local economy. Staff may use up to $6,750 in the Planning Division budget to support consultant cost to develop a main grant application and two sub applications.

Personnel Impact: Staff time will be required to support additional public meetings and develop applications..

Additional staff time would be required to administer the grant funds and programs, should application(s) be awarded funding.

Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None
2021 Adopted Goals: The Program is consistent with the adopted City Council Goal to Identify funding through the Cares Act and other sources to be used for the development of a business support program.

California Environmental Quality Act: This discussion item does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. (PRC, §§ 21065, 21080)
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 _________