Agenda — Willits City Council, March 11, 2026

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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MARCH 11, 2026 | 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.

3. PUBLIC MATTERS
a. Proclamation Recognizing National Nutrition Month – March.

4. ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES
a. Discussion and Request for Adoption of an Amendment to Willits Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning, Adding Chapter 17.89 “Entertainment Zones” To Establish Regulations For Entertainment Zones Presenting staff; Connor Stack, City Planner.

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

The following items as presented are before the City Council for approval or denial:
a. City Council Minutes:
i. February 25, 2026 – Special Meeting.
ii. February 25, 2026 – Regular Meeting.

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 2026.
b. Building Permit Activity Report: February 2026.
c. Business License Activity Report: February 2026.

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.

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b. Approve a Proposal from Bob Richardson, Interim City Manager to Conduct a Recruitment For a New City Manager.

9. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (ACTION ITEMS)
a. Discussion and Possible Adoption of a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit Application #U-26-01 for an Accessory Caretakers Unit at an Existing Storage Facility Located at 325 Robert Drive Owned by Mr. Curtis Lyon.

Presenting staff: Connor Stack, City Planner.
b. Discussion and Possible Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Request for Proposal (RFP) to Solicit Design and Cost Proposals for the East Valley Bridge Replacement Project 2026-01 BRLS-508290680.

Presenting staff: Walter Kolon, Services and Facilities Director.

10. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

11. GOOD & WELFARE

12. CLOSED SESSION NOTICE
a. None.

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 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 5th day of March, 2026.

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.

Item No. 4a
Meeting Date: March 11th, 2026

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Connor Stack, City Planner
Agenda Title: DISCUSSION AND REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO WILLITS MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 - ZONING, ADDING CHAPTER 17.89 “ENTERTAINMENT ZONES” TO ESTABLISH

REGULATIONS FOR ENTERTAINMENT ZONES
Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 30 minutes.

Summary of Request: Staff is requesting the City Council to review and consider adoption of the Entertainment Zone Ordinance, which would give the city of Willits the ability to establish Entertainment Zones through resolution.

Establishing Entertainment Zones has the potential to create a positive economic impact by encouraging visitors to spend more time downtown, increasing customer traffic for restaurants, retailers, and entertainment venues, and attracting new cultural and community events. In turn, this can strengthen the local economy and generate additional sales tax revenue.

The ordinance was introduced at the February 25, 2026, City Council meeting. At that time, no revisions to the draft ordinance were identified. This item is now presented for second reading and consideration of adoption.

Background: SB 969 (Effective Jan 1, 2025) authorizes California cities to create Entertainment Zones where regulated public alcohol consumption is allowed during permitted events. This provides new tools for cities to activate downtowns and enhance event programming while maintaining control over public safety and sanitation.

The City has received increased interest from local businesses seeking to participate in Entertainment Zones during City-approved events. In response to growing community interest and recent changes to State law, the City Council directed staff to prepare amendments to the Willits Municipal Code to establish and regulate Entertainment Zones.

While the ordinance establishes the framework under which Entertainment Zones may be created, any proposal to establish a specific zone, including its boundaries, permitted days and hours of operation, and types of alcohol that may be served, is subject to approval by resolution of the City Council.

Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing and consider adoption, reading the title of, and waiving further reading of a proposed ordinance to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Willits Municipal Code adding Chapter 17.89, “Entertainment Zones” to establish regulations for Entertainment Zones.

Alternative(s): Provide directions to staff to modify Ordinance Language and bring back revised Ordinance for adoption at a future meeting.

Fiscal Impact: Fiscal impacts will vary depending on scope of implementation, including logistics and enforcement needs, but are not expected to be significant. The cost to the city can be established in the management plans set in place when an Entertainment Zone is created.

Personnel Impact: Existing staff levels support ordinance implementation and oversight.

Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None.

California Environmental Quality Act: Adoption of an Entertainment Zone Ordinance is exempt under the CEQA “common-sense exemption” (CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3)), as there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.

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 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 11th, 2026 AGENDA ITEM NO: XX STAFF REPORT: ENTERTAINMENT ZONE
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
PREPARED BY: Connor Stack, City Planner
ITEM:

ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:

RECOMMENDATION:

DISCUSSION AND REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO WILLITS MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 –
ZONING, ADDING CHAPTER 17.89, “ENTERTAINMENT
ZONES”, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR THE

CREATION OF ENTERTAINMENT ZONES
The Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, as the Ordinance is not a “project” and has no potential to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment.

Adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 17.89 to the Willits
Municipal Code to add regulations for Entertainment Zones.

BACKGROUND
In 2024, the California Legislature adopted Senate Bill 969, which allows local municipalities and counties to designate “entertainment zones”. An entertainment zone is a defined area where the open consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed on public streets, sidewalks, or public rights-of-way during specified days and hours. SB 969 expanded upon a law that had previously applied only in the City and County of San Francisco (SB 76), to allow entertainment zones to be established in any jurisdiction in the state.

Key requirements of SB 969 include:
• Only licensed establishments within a Zone may sell alcohol for public consumption.
• Alcohol must be served in non-glass, non-metal containers. • No alcohol deliveries to consumers in the Zone.
• Cities must consult with law enforcement prior to designation.

Entertainment zones must be established through a local ordinance and follow the regulations established by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control STAFF REPORT: ENTERTAINMENT ZONE
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(ABC). Eligible ABC licensees may participate in the entertainment zone by allowing their patrons to leave the premises with an open alcoholic beverage container for purposes of consumption within that entertainment zone. This is only allowed during the days and hours approved by the City Council. Alcoholic beverages purchased at the licensed premises may not leave the premises in an open glass or metal container. Participants cannot bring their own outside drinks; they must be purchased from participating businesses. The law requires collaboration with local law enforcement and a review of the entertainment zone every two years following its adoption.

The concept of establishing an Entertainment Zone in downtown Willits was initially suggested by the Willits Chamber of Commerce to the City Manager, who then recommended that the City Council consider the idea.

The concept of the Entertainment Zone and potential ordinance options were presented to the Willits City Council on August 27, 2025, at which time public input was received.

Following discussion, the Council directed staff to prepare a formal ordinance and agendize the item for further discussion and Council consideration.

DISCUSSION.

The proposed ordinance would add Chapter 17.89 – Entertainment Zones to the City Code, authorizing the City to designate specific areas in which public alcohol consumption may be permitted during City-approved events, subject to defined regulations and oversight.

Upon establishment of an Entertainment Zone by the City Council, members of the public may apply for permits through an administrative review process to utilize the zone for qualifying events. This ordinance establishes the regulatory framework for the creation and administration of Entertainment Zones.

Example Zone Locations: At the August 27 meeting, the Council provided input regarding the formation of an Entertainment Zone within the downtown area.

Attachment B depicts the initial proposed zone, which includes the public right-of-way and abutting sidewalks along Main Street between Wood Street and Commercial Street, and along East Commercial Street between Main Street and Humboldt Street. The City parking lot at East Van Lane and Schmidbauer Lane is also included within the proposed boundary.

Subsequently, staff received interest to consider expanding the potential zone to include businesses located along North Main Street, including those currently operating and those in the process of opening. The two maps below illustrate the originally proposed zone (left) and the updated potential Entertainment Zone boundary (right).

STAFF REPORT: ENTERTAINMENT ZONE
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Summary of Council Direction From The First Reading On February 25th 2026:

At the previous City Council hearing, staff presented the proposed Entertainment Zone Ordinance, including the addition of Chapter 17.87 to the Zoning Code. The presentation outlined the ordinance’s purpose: to establish clear regulatory standards for potential Entertainment Zones, safeguard public health and safety, support local economic activity, and align the City’s regulations with SB 969, while preserving the character and accessibility of public events.

During the discussion, staff clarified that the ordinance itself does not create an Entertainment Zone. Rather, it establishes the regulatory framework under which a Zone could be created in the future by separate City Council resolution. It was also clarified in response to public questions that the use of an Entertainment Zone would be entirely optional and at the discretion of event organizers.

Following these clarifications, no modifications have been made to the proposed Entertainment Zone Ordinance for this second reading.

STAFF REPORT: ENTERTAINMENT ZONE
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Example Operational Requirements: To ensure that Entertainment Zones are managed safely and effectively, the following operational requirements may be applied to permitted events. These measures are designed to promote public safety, maintain compliance with state and local regulations, and provide clear expectations for event organizers.

1. City-issued zoning permit required for each event. A planned event like “First Friday” could be approved under one zoning permit.

2. Defined hours (e.g., Fridays 12–9 PM; Saturdays 12–9 PM; City approved festivals).

3. Boundaries clearly marked with signage, barriers, and staff checkpoints

4. Non-glass, non-metal containers only; branded wristbands or cups may be required for age verification.

5. ABC compliance measures

6. Security and post event cleanup plans tailored to each event Entertainment Zone Management Plan: The Management Plan is intended to serve as a practical guide for all events utilizing an Entertainment Zone. It would outline the minimum elements that event organizers must address to ensure public safety, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with the community. The plan is intended to provide consistency across events while allowing flexibility for organizers to tailor details to their specific operations. Required elements may include:

1. Zone Operator designation with 24/7 contact;

2. Security and public safety plan (subject to FBPD review);

3. Trash and cleanup plan;

4. Boundary markings (signage, fencing, decals);

5. Procedures for age verification;

6. ABC compliance protocol;

7. Incident reporting procedures.

Public Survey Data: During open public events where the city held a booth and online through the Community Development Facebook page, a survey open to the public was given. The results of the questions addressing Entertainment Zones are provided as Attachment F.

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 17.89 to the Willits Municipal Code establishing and regulating Entertainment Zones..

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Draft Entertainment Zone Ordinance
Attachment B: Draft Downtown Entertainment Zone Boundaries STAFF REPORT: ENTERTAINMENT ZONE
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Attachment C: Draft Entertainment Zone Management Plan
Attachment D: Senate Bill 969 Text
Attachment E: ABC FAQ
Attachment F: Public Survey Data
ORDINANCE NO. ________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE WILLITS MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 17.89 ENTERTAINMENT ZONES.

WHEREAS, Senate Bill 969 (SB 969), signed into law in 2024, authorizes cities and counties in California to establish "Entertainment Zones" in which patrons may consume alcoholic beverages in the public right-of-way under specified conditions; and WHEREAS, the City of Willits seeks to activate its downtown core, enhance community events, and support small businesses by allowing for regulated outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages during City-approved special events; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) requires cities establishing Entertainment Zones to adhere to certain requirements, including consultation with law enforcement and ongoing review to ensure public safety; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this ordinance is consistent with the City’s General Plan, and Economic Development goals.

WHEREAS, the City Council finds and declares:

1. The ordinance is consistent with the City’s General Plan as it would promote economic development, activate Main Street as a vibrant commercial and cultural core of the city, and support community use of public space.

2. The ordinance would not result in risks to public health or safety as all events would be Cityapproved events with built-in revocation authority.

3. Approval of this Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA because:
a. It can be seen with certainty that there is no potential for significant environmental impact because the permitted activity is only temporary in nature. Exemption 15061(b)(3), and
b. It involves the operation or licensing of existing public rights-of-way involving negligible or no expansion of existing use. Exemption 15301(c).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby authorize Section 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein as findings.

Section 2. Chapter 17.89 titled “Entertainment Zones” is hereby added to Title 17 “Willits zoning ordinance” of the Willits Municipal Code as follows:

Chapter 17.89 – Entertainment Zones

17.89.010 – Purpose and Intent

17.89.020 – Definitions

17.89.030 – Establishment of Entertainment Zones

17.89.040 – ABC Compliance

17.89.050 – Management Plan Requirement

17.89.060 – Law Enforcement and Review

17.89.070 – Noncompliance and Enforcement

17.89.010 – PURPOSE AND INTENT
This chapter establishes regulations for the creation of Entertainment Zones pursuant to the authority granted under California Business & Professions Code § 25623, as amended by SB 969.

The purpose is to promote economic development, enhance community events, and allow the regulated consumption of alcoholic beverages in designated public areas during approved special events. The Willits Municipal Code authorizes the City to regulate the use of public rights-of-way and to require permits and conditions for temporary street closures, traffic control, and events.

17.89.020 – DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this chapter:

A. “Entertainment Zone” or “Zone “means an area designated by resolution of the City Council where alcoholic beverages may be consumed in public rights-of-way during approved events.

B. “Licensed Premises” refers to an establishment licensed by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site or off-site consumption.

C. “Zone Operator” means the person or entity designated in the Entertainment Zone Management Plan responsible for compliance with this chapter and all applicable laws.

D. “Open Container” refers to any unsealed alcoholic beverage container in a non-glass, non-metal cup or receptacle.

17.89.030 – ESTABLISHMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT ZONES
A. The City Council may, by resolution, establish Entertainment Zones. The resolution shall specify:

1. Geographic boundaries of the Zone;

2. Authorized hours and days of operation;

3. Types of alcoholic beverages permitted;

4. Open Container requirements;

5. Identification mechanisms (e.g., wristbands, stamps) for verifying age compliance;

6. Special conditions or limitations deemed necessary for public health and safety.

B. Entertainment Zones shall only be active during City-authorized special events with an approved Zoning Permit with built in revocation authority.

C. Changes or alternative designated zones, boundaries, hours, or requirements may be adopted by future City Council resolution without amending this ordinance.

D: Prior to establishing a new or modifying an existing Entertainment Zone, the City shall provide notice to all businesses and residents within or adjacent to proposed Zone boundaries and hold a public hearing.

E. Any Entertainment Zones created will utilize existing infrastructure with no zoning or land use changes.

17.89.040 – ABC COMPLIANCE
A. Only ABC-Licensed Premises located within the boundaries of an Entertainment Zone may sell alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption in the Zone, subject to compliance with the following:
a. The type of alcohol provided for consumption in the Zone is authorized by the Resolution establishing the Zone.
b. Only specified beverage containers (no glass or metal) are allowed for on-the-go consumption; all containers must display the City or other approved event seal. c. Deliveries of alcoholic beverages to consumers located within the Entertainment Zone are prohibited, unless the delivery is made to a licensed private business or residential address within the Zone.
d. Patrons with Open Containers must exit Licensed Premises directly into the Entertainment Zone. Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed outside the designated boundaries or during unauthorized hours.
e. Otherwise comply with any applicable ABC requirement.

B. The Zone Operator shall be responsible for implementation of the measures outlined in the approved Management Plan submitted pursuant to Section 17.89.050.

C. Licensees must notify ABC and the City of their intent to participate in an established Entertainment Zone annually.

17.89.050 – MANAGEMENT PLAN REQUIREMENT
A. An approved Entertainment Zone Management Plan shall be required for each event and shall include:

1. Zone Operator designation with 24/7 contact;

2. Security and public safety plan (subject to Willits Police Department review);

3. Trash and cleanup plan;

4. Boundary markings (signage, fencing, decals);

5. Procedures for age verification;

6. ABC compliance protocol;

7. Incident reporting procedures.

B. No alcohol consumption may occur within an Entertainment Zone without a City approved Management Plan.

C. Event Organizers are responsible for costs related to signage, barriers, and compliance.

D. The Management Plan is subject to review and approval of the Community Development Director or his/her designee.

17.89.60 – LAW ENFORCEMENT AND REVIEW
A. Prior to establishing any Entertainment Zone, the Willits Police Department shall review the proposed Zone regarding public safety concerns, mitigation strategies, and proposed boundaries, hours, and event types.

B. Every two years, unless requested sooner by the Chief of Police, the City shall review the operation and impacts of each established Entertainment Zone in consultation with the Willits Police Department. Reports may be provided to ABC upon request.

17.89.70 – NONCOMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
A. Noncompliance with this Chapter or the approved Management Plan may lead to loss of the security deposit and could affect the Zone Operator’s eligibility to obtain a Zoning Permit to host any future event in the Entertainment Zone.

B. The City reserves the right to suspend or revoke the use of an Entertainment Zone at any time if deemed necessary to protect public health and safety.

C. The City reserves the right to suspend or revoke the use of an Entertainment Zone at any time if the event becomes noncompliant with the management plan.

Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Willits hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases may be held invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 4. Effective Date and Publication. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after the date of its passage.

PASS, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this ____ day of _____ 2026 ______________________________________
Tom Allman, Mayor
ATTEST:

I, Delores Peterson, City Clerk of the City of Willits, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Willtis, California, at its regular meeting held on the ___________ day of ______ 2026, by the following vote.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
_______________________________________________________ Delores Peterson, City Clerk

City of Willits
Entertainment Zone Management Plan
To be completed and submitted as part of the Zoning Permit application

1. Event Information
Event Name: Event Date(s):

Event Hours (Start – End): Location / Zone Area:

Event Organizer / Organization:

Contact Name & Phone: Email Address:

2. Zone Operator Designation
Zone Operator Name: Cell Phone (24/7 Access):

Zone Operator Required Duties:
 Act as point of contact for City and emergency personnel  Be familiar with and ensure compliance with EZ regulations and event-specific conditions  Coordinate set-up, supervision, and breakdown

3. Alcohol Sales & Service
List of Participating Alcohol Vendors:

Type of Alcohol Allowed (e.g., Beer, Wine, Spirits)
ABC License Numbers:

4. Age Verification & Beverage Controls
 Wristband Required for 21+ Participants? ☐ Yes ☐ No
 Compostable Cups Used? ☐ Yes ☐ No
 Designated Alcohol Service Areas Marked? ☐ Yes ☐ No
 Alcohol Only Served by ABC-Licensed Vendors? ☐ Yes ☐ No  Prohibited Containers Enforced? (No glass or metal) ☐ Yes ☐ No  Will“No Alcohol Beyond This Point” signage be posted at all exits? ☐ Yes ☐ No  Will perimeter be marked with barriers or fencing? ☐ Yes ☐ No

5. Zone Boundaries & Signage
Attach a detailed site map showing:
 Zone perimeter
 Entry/exit points
 Vendor locations
 Restrooms,trash/recycling, stage areas

6. Security & Public Safety
Security Firm (if applicable): # of Security Personnel:
 WPD Coordination Confirmed? ☐ Yes ☐ No
 First Aid / EMS Available On-Site? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Attach:
 Security staffing plan if needed
 Crowd control measures if needed
 Emergency response protocol

7. Sanitation & Waste Management
 Trash/Recycling Stations Provided? ☐ Yes ☐ No
 Restroom Facilities Available? ☐ Yes ☐ No
 Post-Event Cleanup Plan:
 Cleanup Contractor (if applicable):

8. Community Notification & Access
 Nearby Businesses Notified of Event? ☐ Yes ☐ No
 ADA Accessibility Ensured? ☐ Yes ☐ No
 Noise or Street Closure Impacts Mitigated? ☐ Yes ☐ No

9. Incident Reporting & Enforcement
All incidents involving safety, alcohol violations, or disruptions must be:
 Reported to WPD within 24 hours
 Documented in an Incident Log

10. Special Event Procedures (include any additional event management procedures)

11. Acknowledgment & Signature
I certify that I have read and understand the requirements for operating within the Entertainment Zone and will ensure full compliance with the Willits Municipal Code, ABC regulations, and all event-specific conditions.

Signature of Organizer / Zone Lead: Date:

Reserved for City Use Only
Management Plan Reviewed and Approved By: _____________________Date:________________ Special Conditions

Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about entertainment zones.

What is an entertainment zone?
An entertainment zone is a defined public area (e.g., public roadway, sidewalk, etc.) within a local jurisdiction that allows for the open consumption of specified alcoholic beverages during specified days and hours.

How are entertainment zones established?
Entertainment zones are established by a city, county, or city and county ordinance.

How does the establishment of an entertainment zone affect ABC licensees? Eligible ABC licensees may participate in the privileges associated with an entertainment zone by allowing their patrons to leave the premises with an open alcoholic beverage container for purposes of consumption within that entertainment zone.

What licensees may participate in an established entertainment zone? Unless statutory restrictions or certain operating conditions dictate otherwise, beer manufacturers, winegrowers, and on-sale licensees whose premises are located within the defined boundaries of an established entertainment zone are eligible to participate.

What do licensees need to do prior to participating in an entertainment zone? Licensees should ensure their license type is eligible and that the premises is located within the defined boundaries of the established entertainment zone.

Additionally, licensees must notify ABC of their intent to participate in an established entertainment zone annually.

Are there restrictions on the types of alcoholic beverages allowable within an entertainment zone?
The ordinance establishing an entertainment zone will specify which alcoholic beverages are allowable. Additionally, licensees may only sell or allow consumption of those alcoholic beverages specified by their license type.

Are there restrictions on the types of containers licensees use for purposes of participating in an established entertainment zone?
Yes. Alcoholic beverages purchased at the licensed premises may not leave the premises in an open glass or metal container.

Are there restrictions on the days and hours that licensees may participate in an established entertainment zone?
The ordinance establishing the entertainment zone will specify the days and hours of the entertainment zone. Participating licensees may only exercise their entertainment zone privileges during these specified days and hours and only if they do not conflict with any operating conditions that are contrary to the specified days and hours.

I have an operating condition that limits my sales and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages to 10:00 P.M. each day of the week. But the entertainment zone allows for consumption of alcoholic beverages until midnight. May I participate up until midnight due to the entertainment zone’s privileges? No. You must still abide by the operating condition which restricts the sales and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages at your premises to 10:00 P.M. You may be able to request a modification of your conditions. Please reach out to your local ABC office for additional information on that process.

I have an operating condition that prohibits me from selling alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption. Does this prohibit me from participating in an established entertainment zone?
No. An exception was provided in the new law which allows a licensee with an operating condition impacting their off-sale privileges to participate in an established entertainment zone. However, this exception only applies to the removal of open alcoholic beverage containers from the licensed premises for purposes of consumption within the entertainment zone.

May a participating licensee deliver alcoholic beverages to consumers located within the entertainment zone?
No. The sale and removal of alcoholic beverages for purposes of consumption within the established entertainment zone must occur at the participating licensed premises.

Survey Results
Q1: Q1:How Often do you currently visit downtown Willits (Main Street Area)? Q2:Do you Support the creation of an Entertainment District? Q3: What types of Activities would you most like to see in the Entertainment District? (Select all that apply.)
Q4: What concerns do you have about an Entertainment District? (Select all that apply.) Q5: What benefits do you think an Entertainment District could bring to Willits? (Select all that apply.)
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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING

MINUTES
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Mayor Allman called a regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers.

Roll Call: Councilmembers Larry Stranske, Gerardo Gonzalez, Bruce Burton, Vice Mayor Matthew Alaniz and Mayor Tom Allman were present.

Also present were staff members: Bob Richardson, Interim City Manager; and Delores Pedersen, City Clerk.

2. CLOSED SESSION NOTICE
a. Pursuant to Government Code §54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Interim City Manager.
b. Pursuant to Government Code §54957 – Recruitment and Potential Public Employee Appointment: City Manager.

Public Comment: None.

3. Adjournment
The City Council reconvened to open session at 9:49 pm, and reported direction was given to staff.

Mayor Allman declared the meeting adjourned at 9:49 p.m. ___________________________________
THOMAS ALLMAN, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
ATTEST:
________________________________
DELORES PEDERSEN, City Clerk
111 E. COMMERCIAL STREET
WILLITS, CALIFORNIA 95490
(707) 459-4601 TEL
(707) 459-1562 FAX

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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Mayor Allman 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, Larry Stranske, Bruce Burton, Vice Mayor Matthew Alaniz and Mayor Tom Allman were present.

Also, present were staff members: Bob Richardson, Interim City Manager; Jim Lance, City Attorney; Dusty Duley, Community Development Director; Manuel Orozco, Finance Director; Walter Kolon, Services and Facilities Director; Connor Stack, City Planner; Brian Fay, Police Chief; and Delores Pedersen, City Clerk.

Mayor Allman read an obituary of Jack Bothwell, longtime resident and community member that passed away on February 22, 2026 at the age of 101.

2. Public Communications
 Mary Colvig, Head Coach for the Willits Otters Swim Club, expressed concern over the condition of the Willits Pool and stated that she was disappointed to hear that the pool would need to wait until the next Community Development Block Grant Funding cycle in 2027.
 Debra Polk, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Mendocino College, announced that the College is working on the Mendocino Lake Community College District, Willits Center Phase II. March 10th at 10 am Senator McGuire and Congressman Huffman will be at the Willits Center to celebrate the beginning of this project.  John Kvasnick, Willits Chamber of Commerce, introduced the Interim Chamber Coordinator, Steven Dye.
 Steven Dye explained that he Interim Chamber Coordinator because he is planning on moving this coming summer. During his time as Chamber Coordinator, he plans on using his background in multimedia and marketing to highlight the City of Willits and to ensure that the businesses in Willits continue to grow.  Stewart Handte spoke about Jack Bothwell and about the friendship he formed with him.

3. Public Matters
None.

4. Enactment of Ordinances
None presented.

Willits City Council Minutes of February 25, 2026 Page 2 of 4

5. Consent Calendar
The following item(s) are recommended for approval or denial, as follows:
a. City Council Minutes:
i. January 28, 2026 – Special Meeting.
ii. February 11, 2026 – Regular Meeting.
iii. February 17, 2026 – Special Meeting.

Public Comment: None presented.

Moved by Burton/Seconded by Gonzalez and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar item(s) (a).
b. Discussion and Possible introduction of an Amendment to Willits Municipal Code Title 17 – Zoning, Adding Chapter 17.89, “Entertainment Zones”, to Establish Regulations for the Creation of Entertainment Zones.
 Item 5b was moved to item 9b to allow for discussion.

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

7. Commissions, Agencies and Authorities
None presented.

8. City Manager Reports and Recommendations+
a. Verbal Reports – No Action.

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, 2024.
 Manual Orozco, Finance Director and Bin Zing, Auditor for Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, presented the council with the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Audit and answered questions of the Council.

Public Comment:
 Nicole Caldwell stated that the Transportation Tax covered more employees in 2023, why does it not now? Ms. Caldwell mentioned that the City should be adjusting water and sewer rates annually to keep pace with inflation, rising operation cost, maintenance etc.
 Bear Kamoroff commented on the processes being used to perform the Audit.  Saprina Rodriguez expressed concern over the lack of discussion about Measure K Funds and concern over the transactions being entered as a lump sum rather than being detailed, she states that the Finance Manager was given sufficient staff. Mrs.

Rodriguez inquired if the City has been paying a consultant to work in the finance department over the past year.
 Stewart Handte inquired if the City was on the verge of bankruptcy. Is it a fixable situation. Mr. Handte commends the City Council for trying to fix it.  Councilmember Burton inquired if the City has to pay out staff at the end of each year for time accrued, ie. sick and vacation time and how much is the amount for this now.

Willits City Council Minutes of February 25, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Ben Zing, responded that the total of the combination of vacation time and sick time that has accrued and owed to employees is about $880,000.
 Vice Mayor Alaniz asked Mr. Zing to clarify the difference between cash receipts and receipts. Mr. Zing responded that any time that someone pays the system generates a cash receipt to verify that the City receives cash, this is not like a physical receipt.  Council member Burton inquired if the City is maintaining minimum balances for the City’s obligations for their borrowings? Ben responded that there are 3 long term debts that the City has and that this question would be for the City’s Bond Council. b. Discussion and Possible Introduction of an Amendment to Willits Municipal Code Title 17 – Zoning, Adding Chapter 17.89, “Entertainment Zones”, to Establish Regulations for the Creation of Entertainment Zones.

Connor Stack, City Planner, presented a PowerPoint presentation of the project.

Public Comment:
 John Kvasnicka, Chamber of Commerce, stated that the entire map that was in the packet does not indicate the Entertainment Zone that will be used for each event.  Saprina Rodriguez stated that she believes it is not the best use of City’s Tax dollars to create an entertainment zone so people can walk around and drink alcohol. The City has businesses that have the licenses and the space for the consumption of alcohol.
 Nicole Caldwell asked who would be paying for the insurance and security for the events and is the City liable if anything happens? Mr. Stack commented that the insurance and security requirements will be unchanged from the past.

Moved by Alaniz/Seconded by Gonzalez a motion to introduce and waive further reading of a proposed ordinance to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Willits Municipal Code adding Chapter 17.89, “Entertainment Zones” to establish regulations for Entertainment Zones, carried unanimously.

10. Department Monthly Reports – (presented at the second meeting of each month). a. Airport. - nothing further to add.
b. Community Development.
 Mr. Duley reported that they have extended the opportunity for the public to make application with Community Development Staff, for housing rehabilitation loan program.
 Using the Clean California Grant Funds there is another round of free dump runs. If you are a resident of the City of Willits, please see Connor Stack for a voucher. c. Finance. - nothing further to add.
d. Police Department - nothing further to add.
e. Services & Facilities. - nothing further to add.
f. Utilities. - nothing further to add.

No action taken.

11. City Council Announcements, Communications and Reports Mayor Allman
 Economic Development & Financing Corporation (EDFC) – Attended the EDFC meeting and stated that if you are a business owner and need to borrow money at a low interest rate there are opportunities available to you through the EDFC.

Willits City Council Minutes of February 25, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Public Comment: None presented.

No action taken.

12. Good & Welfare
 None presented

12. Closed Session Notice
None presented.

13. Adjournment
Mayor Allman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

For more information on the February 25, 2026 Willits City Council Meeting please view the recording on YouTube.
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Tom Allman, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
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DELORES PEDERSEN
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Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes Other - ER EDD - Employment Development Dept 11.37 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 6,212.54 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 751.54 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Social Security Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 10,758.90 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary Legal Shield 186.01 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Deferred Comp Payable EE Empower Retirement 139.07 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 3,596.71 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Deferred Comp Payable EE Empower Retirement 3,305.00 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 3,259.42 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes SUI - ER EDD - Employment Development Dept 194.06 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Income Taxes Payable EE EDD - Employment Development Dept 5,978.38 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Social Security Payable ER EFTPS - IRS Payments 10,758.90 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary AMFID 759.62 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Federal Medicare Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 2,516.21 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Fed Income Taxes Payable EE EFTPS - IRS Payments 15,107.10 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Deferred Comp Payable EE Empower Retirement 1,500.00 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability State Taxes Disability - EE EDD - Employment Development Dept 2,261.66 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Other EE Payable EE Voluntary AMFID 240.05 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Federal Medicare Payable ER EFTPS - IRS Payments 2,516.21 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 6,143.60 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable EE CalPERS 3,305.62 0 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Retirement Payable ER CalPERS 6,209.17 Check Total: 85,711.14
617 02/05/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Health Benefits Payable ER CIRA 96,572.92 Check Total: 96,572.92
621 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Garnishment Payable CA SDU 223.84 Check Total: 223.84
622 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 21.69 622 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 77.56 AP-Checks for Approval (3/2/2026 - 11:29 AM) Page 1
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount 622 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues IBEW Payable EE I B E W 336.08 Check Total: 435.33
623 02/13/2026 900 Pool Cash & Payroll Liability Union Dues POA Payable EE W P O A 447.70 Check Total: 447.70
41961 02/02/2026 100 General Fund Rental of Building & Grounds Nataly Hosford 500.00 Check Total: 500.00
41962 02/05/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 556.00 41962 02/05/2026 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 245.00 Check Total: 801.00
41963 02/05/2026 530 Water Enterprise Dues and Subscriptions American Water Works Association 539.00 Check Total: 539.00
41964 02/05/2026 110 ISF - Information Technology Professional Svcs Apex Technology Management LLC 140.00 41964 02/05/2026 110 ISF - Information Technology Professional Svcs Apex Technology Management LLC 1,460.83 Check Total: 1,600.83
41965 02/05/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Communications AT&T 101.08 Check Total: 101.08
41966 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Postage and Shipping Lee C. Bryant 313.73 Check Total: 313.73
41967 02/05/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Equip & Supplies Non-Capital Bud Garman Construction Svcs Inc 55.00 41967 02/05/2026 530 Water Enterprise Equip & Supplies Non-Capital Bud Garman Construction Svcs Inc 55.00 41967 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Bud Garman Construction Svcs Inc 330.00 41967 02/05/2026 245 Transportation Tax Equip & Supplies Non-Capital Bud Garman Construction Svcs Inc 55.00 Check Total: 495.00
41968 02/05/2026 240 RMRA & SB-1 Utilities California Department of Transportation 286.42 Check Total: 286.42
41969 02/05/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Training & Professional Dev California Rural Water Assoc 750.00 41969 02/05/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Training & Professional Dev California Rural Water Assoc 750.00 AP-Checks for Approval (3/2/2026 - 11:29 AM) Page 2
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount Check Total: 1,500.00
41970 02/05/2026 240 RMRA & SB-1 Maintenance supplies Capitol Barricade, Inc 2,085.25 Check Total: 2,085.25
41971 02/05/2026 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Coast Hardware 7.06 Check Total: 7.06
41972 02/05/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Dripworks Inc 112.29 Check Total: 112.29
41973 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Essential Fleet Services, LLC 646.33 41973 02/05/2026 530 Water Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Essential Fleet Services, LLC 2,714.12 Check Total: 3,360.45
41974 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Rents & Leases Fisher Wireless Inc 570.00 Check Total: 570.00
41975 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Postage and Shipping GLS US 16.88 Check Total: 16.88
41976 02/05/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Rents & Leases Herc Rentals Inc 4,849.40 Check Total: 4,849.40
41977 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Printing and copying Kyocera 782.59 41977 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Printing and copying Kyocera 50.47 41977 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Printing and copying Kyocera 50.47 41977 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Printing and copying Kyocera 50.47 Check Total: 934.00
41978 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Kyocera Document Solutions 488.94 Check Total: 488.94
41979 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Dues and Subscriptions League of California Cities 85.00 Check Total: 85.00
41980 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts 11.44 41980 02/05/2026 245 Transportation Tax Maintenance supplies Little Lake Auto Parts 25.60 AP-Checks for Approval (3/2/2026 - 11:29 AM) Page 3
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount Check Total: 37.04
41981 02/05/2026 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies MD Tree Management, LLC 4,000.00 Check Total: 4,000.00
41983 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Inventory - Gasoline Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 1,441.71 41983 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Inventory - Gasoline Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 947.96 41983 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Inventory - Gasoline Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 2,065.98 Check Total: 4,455.65
41984 02/05/2026 530 Water Enterprise Communications NSI - Alpha Corporation 119.00 Check Total: 119.00
41985 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance O'Reilly Auto Parts 426.67 Check Total: 426.67
41986 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Professional Svcs Patrick Clark Consulting 175.00 Check Total: 175.00
41987 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Contract - Other Petrusha Enterprises, Inc. 96.00 Check Total: 96.00
41988 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 147.62 41988 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 287.51 Check Total: 435.13
41989 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Contract - Other Pistachio Films LLC 175.00 Check Total: 175.00
41990 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Postage and Shipping Pitney Bowes Bank Inc Purchase Power 4,000.00 Check Total: 4,000.00
41991 02/05/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Prime Solution Inc 135.46 Check Total: 135.46
41992 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense Redwood Waste Solutions, Inc 247.01 AP-Checks for Approval (3/2/2026 - 11:29 AM) Page 4
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount Check Total: 247.01
41993 02/05/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Siemens Industry Inc 73.11 Check Total: 73.11
41994 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Janatorial Supplies Ukiah Paper Supply Inc 443.00 Check Total: 443.00
41995 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Onboarding Jennifer Vagt 62.00 Check Total: 62.00
41996 02/05/2026 530 Water Enterprise Communications Verizon Wireless 215.22 Check Total: 215.22
41997 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Janatorial Supplies Vestis Group, Inc 283.93 41997 02/05/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Other Departmental Expense Vestis Group, Inc 34.63 Check Total: 318.56
41998 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Willits Power 98.19 41998 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Willits Power 36.00 Check Total: 134.19
41999 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Miscellaneous Clifford Wayne Cochran -150.00 41999 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Janitorial Services Clifford Wayne Cochran 1,000.00 41999 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Deposits - Short Term Clifford Wayne Cochran 150.00 41999 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Janitorial Services Clifford Wayne Cochran 167.50 41999 02/05/2026 100 General Fund Janitorial Services Clifford Wayne Cochran 150.00 Check Total: 1,317.50
42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Bank of America 0.99 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Dues and Subscriptions Bank of America 15.00 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Bank of America 174.07 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Bank of America 4.00 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Bank of America 13.87 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Onboarding Bank of America 45.00 42000 02/13/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Training & Professional Dev Bank of America 159.26 42000 02/13/2026 240 RMRA & SB-1 Maintenance supplies Bank of America 71.97 42000 02/13/2026 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Bank of America 82.45 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Bank of America 314.39 42000 02/13/2026 240 RMRA & SB-1 Maintenance supplies Bank of America 71.97 AP-Checks for Approval (3/2/2026 - 11:29 AM) Page 5
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Dues and Subscriptions Bank of America 155.00 42000 02/13/2026 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Bank of America 1,225.00 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense Bank of America 25.73 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Bank of America 139.05 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Bank of America 658.01 42000 02/13/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Bank of America 1,225.00 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Staff Events Bank of America 38.18 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Departmental Supplies Bank of America 122.46 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Staff Events Bank of America 62.73 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Training & Professional Dev Bank of America 170.00 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Bank of America 469.40 42000 02/13/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Bank of America 352.06 42000 02/13/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Bank of America 82.46 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Bank of America 243.95 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Bank of America 201.66 42000 02/13/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Chemical & Lab Supplies Bank of America 78.79 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Office & Admin Supplies Bank of America 373.21 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Staff Events Bank of America 65.50 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Training & Professional Dev Bank of America 189.00 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Staff Events Bank of America 312.25 42000 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Bank of America 50.00 Check Total: 7,192.41
42001 02/13/2026 530 Water Enterprise Legal Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC 83.00 42001 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Legal Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC 415.00 Check Total: 498.00
42002 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Janitorial Services David J Edgar 1,100.00 Check Total: 1,100.00
42003 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Audit & Accounting Svcs Andrew Heath 4,900.00 Check Total: 4,900.00
42004 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Legal H. James Lance 4,000.00 42004 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Legal H. James Lance 2,900.00 Check Total: 6,900.00
42005 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Contract - Other Parker, Lucas, and Associates 525.00 42005 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Contract - Other Parker, Lucas, and Associates 225.00 Check Total: 750.00
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Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount 42006 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 1,097.29 42006 02/13/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 26,930.58 42006 02/13/2026 240 RMRA & SB-1 Utilities PG&E Company 6,445.40 42006 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 3,376.66 42006 02/13/2026 550 Airport Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 920.92 42006 02/13/2026 530 Water Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 3,393.17 42006 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 1,637.05 42006 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 45.67 42006 02/13/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Utilities PG&E Company 109.48 Check Total: 43,956.22
42007 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Chamber of Commerce-TOT Willits Chamber of Commerce 7,486.52 Check Total: 7,486.52
42008 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Publication & Legal Notices Willits Weekly 288.00 42008 02/13/2026 100 General Fund Publication & Legal Notices Willits Weekly 336.00 Check Total: 624.00
42009 02/19/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 101.00 42009 02/19/2026 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 312.00 42009 02/19/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 101.00 42009 02/19/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 556.00 42009 02/19/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 131.00 42009 02/19/2026 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 165.00 42009 02/19/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 131.00 42009 02/19/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 351.00 42009 02/19/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 292.00 42009 02/19/2026 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 190.00 42009 02/19/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 561.00 Check Total: 2,891.00
42010 02/19/2026 110 ISF - Information Technology Professional Svcs Apex Technology Management LLC 10,079.00 42010 02/19/2026 110 ISF - Information Technology Professional Svcs Apex Technology Management LLC 9,987.50 Check Total: 20,066.50
42011 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 389.87 42011 02/19/2026 530 Water Enterprise Communications AT&T 66.06 42011 02/19/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Communications AT&T 191.50 42011 02/19/2026 550 Airport Enterprise Communications AT&T 63.94 42011 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 30.40 42011 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 623.76 AP-Checks for Approval (3/2/2026 - 11:29 AM) Page 7
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount 42011 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 89.69 42011 02/19/2026 600 Sucessor Agency Communications AT&T 42.63 42011 02/19/2026 600 Sucessor Agency Communications AT&T 80.73 42011 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 21.31 42011 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 26.91 42011 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Communications AT&T 26.91 Check Total: 1,653.71
42012 02/19/2026 100 General Fund POST Travel & Trainings Rodrigo Avalos 294.87 42012 02/19/2026 100 General Fund POST Travel & Trainings Rodrigo Avalos 107.00 Check Total: 401.87
42013 02/19/2026 530 Water Enterprise Communications Badger Meter Inc 189.73 Check Total: 189.73
42014 02/19/2026 530 Water Enterprise Postage and Shipping Lee C. Bryant 1,050.33 Check Total: 1,050.33
42015 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Professional Svcs Deborah A Bucci-Muchmore 20,787.75 Check Total: 20,787.75
42016 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Janitorial Services Clifford Wayne Cochran 900.00 42016 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Janitorial Services Clifford Wayne Cochran 167.50 Check Total: 1,067.50
42017 02/19/2026 550 Airport Enterprise Communications Comcast 375.48 Check Total: 375.48
42018 02/19/2026 110 ISF - Information Technology Communications Comcast Financial Agency 763.55 Check Total: 763.55
42019 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Utilities County of Mendocino 11,551.52 Check Total: 11,551.52
42020 02/19/2026 100 General Fund POST Travel & Trainings Brian Fay 107.00 42020 02/19/2026 100 General Fund POST Travel & Trainings Brian Fay 294.87 Check Total: 401.87
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Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount 42021 02/19/2026 400 Citywide CIP Capital Expenditures GHD Inc. 15,578.06 Check Total: 15,578.06
42022 02/19/2026 245 Transportation Tax Maintenance supplies Les Schwab Tires Inc 24.71 Check Total: 24.71
42023 02/19/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies MyTana, LLC 29.96 Check Total: 29.96
42024 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Inventory - Gasoline Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 2,130.70 42024 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Inventory - Gasoline Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 1,266.27 42024 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Inventory - Diesel Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 1,066.11 Check Total: 4,463.08
42025 02/19/2026 530 Water Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance O'Reilly Auto Parts 100.82 Check Total: 100.82
42026 02/19/2026 260 Landfill Dissolution Other Departmental Expense James Steven Pinches 1,500.00 Check Total: 1,500.00
42027 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Rents & Leases Pitney Bowes 123.17 Check Total: 123.17
42028 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Rental of Building & Grounds Caren Rodriguez 350.00 Check Total: 350.00
42029 02/19/2026 400 Citywide CIP Capital Expenditures SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists 2,515.00 Check Total: 2,515.00
42030 02/19/2026 110 ISF - Information Technology Software Subscriptions Springbrook Holding Co LLC 59,283.30 Check Total: 59,283.30
42031 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Dues and Subscriptions Thomson Reuters - West 785.56 Check Total: 785.56
42032 02/19/2026 530 Water Enterprise Rents & Leases Willits Power 1,273.12 AP-Checks for Approval (3/2/2026 - 11:29 AM) Page 9
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount Check Total: 1,273.12
42033 02/19/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies ZW USA, Inc 413.69 Check Total: 413.69
42034 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Adam's Tire & Auto Service 763.72 Check Total: 763.72
42035 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 561.00 42035 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 292.00 42035 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 101.00 42035 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 292.00 42035 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 292.00 42035 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 556.00 42035 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 131.00 42035 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 1,471.00 42035 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 220.00 42035 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 297.00 42035 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 101.00 42035 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 76.00 42035 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 131.00 42035 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 300.00 42035 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Prof Svcs-Lab Testing Alpha Analytical Lab Inc 131.00 Check Total: 4,952.00
42036 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Communications Badger Meter Inc 909.73 Check Total: 909.73
42037 02/26/2026 550 Airport Enterprise Utilities Brooktrails Township 141.34 Check Total: 141.34
42038 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Accounts Payable Thomas Bruder 0.45 42038 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Accounts Payable Thomas Bruder 0.05 42038 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Accounts Payable Thomas Bruder 0.26 Check Total: 0.76
42039 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Caltrol Inc. 5,721.21 Check Total: 5,721.21
42041 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Coast Hardware 14.18 AP-Checks for Approval (3/2/2026 - 11:29 AM) Page 10
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount Check Total: 14.18
42042 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Daniel Curtis 108.19 42042 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Daniel Curtis 108.20 Check Total: 216.39
42043 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Departmental Supplies Dash Medical Gloves 168.78 Check Total: 168.78
42044 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Contract - Other Data Ticket Inc 189.22 Check Total: 189.22
42045 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Contract - Other Deep Valley Security 148.85 Check Total: 148.85
42046 02/26/2026 260 Landfill Dissolution Contract - Other EBA Engineering Inc 1,561.10 Check Total: 1,561.10
42047 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Other Departmental Expense Ferrellgas 2,166.34 42047 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Other Departmental Expense Ferrellgas 684.99 Check Total: 2,851.33
42048 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Garton Tractor Inc 883.30 Check Total: 883.30
42049 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Postage and Shipping GLS US 21.81 42049 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Postage and Shipping GLS US 15.97 42049 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Postage and Shipping GLS US 8.44 Check Total: 46.22
42050 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Communications JM Integration LLC 230.00 Check Total: 230.00
42051 02/26/2026 245 Transportation Tax Maintenance supplies Keizer Morris International 667.50 Check Total: 667.50
42052 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Rental of Building & Grounds Rebecca King 150.00 AP-Checks for Approval (3/2/2026 - 11:29 AM) Page 11
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount Check Total: 150.00
42053 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts 438.67 42053 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts 168.34 42053 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts 196.32 42053 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts 44.38 42053 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts 70.53 42053 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts -1.04 42053 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts 40.63 42053 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts -195.92 42053 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts 51.77 42053 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Little Lake Auto Parts 220.24 Check Total: 1,033.92
42054 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 3.76 42054 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 194.91 42054 02/26/2026 550 Airport Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 27.18 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 31.74 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 67.35 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 109.80 42054 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 14.60 42054 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 251.02 42054 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 41.88 42054 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 43.71 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 9.58 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 19.62 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 20.94 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 76.85 42054 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 4.22 42054 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 9.61 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company -1.07 42054 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 28.27 42054 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 136.18 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 127.01 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 19.89 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 131.41 42054 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 14.60 42054 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 194.55 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 33.13 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 49.08 42054 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Vehicle Maintenance Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 9.61 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 46.07 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 56.50 AP-Checks for Approval (3/2/2026 - 11:29 AM) Page 12
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount 42054 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 31.42 42054 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendo Mill & Lumber Company 26.18 Check Total: 1,829.60
42055 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Mendocino Materials 825.00 Check Total: 825.00
42056 02/26/2026 245 Transportation Tax Maintenance supplies Municipal Maintenance Equipment Inc 1,074.30 Check Total: 1,074.30
42057 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Nick Barbieri Trucking, Inc 279.57 Check Total: 279.57
42058 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Vehicle Maintenance O'Reilly Auto Parts 248.49 Check Total: 248.49
42059 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Pace Supply Corp 366.77 42059 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies Pace Supply Corp 605.90 42059 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Pace Supply Corp 349.83 Check Total: 1,322.50
42060 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Legal Patrick Clark Consulting 2,625.00 Check Total: 2,625.00
42061 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Utilities PG&E Company 141.54 Check Total: 141.54
42062 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Contract - Other Pistachio Films LLC 175.00 Check Total: 175.00
42063 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Rents & Leases Pitney Bowes Global Financial 605.05 Check Total: 605.05
42064 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Utilities Redwood Waste Solutions, Inc 1,004.76 Check Total: 1,004.76
42065 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Training & Professional Dev State Water Res Control Board 65.00 AP-Checks for Approval (3/2/2026 - 11:29 AM) Page 13
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount Check Total: 65.00
42066 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Contract - Other Tall Tree Engineering Inc 3,931.25 Check Total: 3,931.25
42067 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Clarence Tarver 101.23 42067 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Clarence Tarver 31.08 42067 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Clarence Tarver 101.23 42067 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Clarence Tarver 31.08 Check Total: 264.62
42068 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Contract - Other Transunion Risk and Alternative 150.00 Check Total: 150.00
42069 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Maintenance supplies Uline 367.58 Check Total: 367.58
42070 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Chemical & Lab Supplies Univar Solutions 1,867.78 Check Total: 1,867.78
42071 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Chemical & Lab Supplies USA Bluebook 527.87 42071 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Maintenance supplies USA Bluebook 147.11 42071 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Chemical & Lab Supplies USA Bluebook 105.27 Check Total: 780.25
42072 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 90.03 42072 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 104.04 42072 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 262.58 42072 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 52.02 42072 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 124.26 42072 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 520.20 42072 02/26/2026 530 Water Enterprise Communications Verizon Wireless 267.44 42072 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Communications Verizon Wireless 156.06 42072 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Communications Verizon Wireless 228.30 Check Total: 1,804.93
42073 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Janatorial Supplies Vestis Group, Inc 283.93 42073 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Other Departmental Expense Vestis Group, Inc 34.63 42073 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Other Departmental Expense Vestis Group, Inc 34.63 AP-Checks for Approval (3/2/2026 - 11:29 AM) Page 14
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Amount Check Total: 353.19
42074 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense Whispering Pines Water 146.00 Check Total: 146.00
42075 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance supplies Willits Power 108.00 42075 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Willits Power 130.95 42075 02/26/2026 510 Wastewater Enterprise Safety Equipment & Clothing Willits Power 130.94 42075 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Other Departmental Expense Willits Power 185.50 Check Total: 555.39
42076 02/26/2026 100 General Fund Maintenance services Zumar Industries Inc 207.97 Check Total: 207.97
Report Total: 481,225.55
AP-Checks for Approval (3/2/2026 - 11:29 AM) Page 15
Permit Summary Report (Total Fees Paid)
Current
Month
February 2026
Month Last
Year
February 2025
Current Yr-ToDate
7/1/2025 -
2/28/2026
Last Yr-To-Date
7/1/2024 -
2/28/2025
Building
Count 3 5 39 46
Total Fees $893.43 $2,681.79 $13,857.47 $24,011.17
Fees Paid $893.43 $2,681.79 $13,857.47 $24,011.17
Total Valuation 32,750.00 84,150.00 543,139.96 1,092,991.64 Total Square Feet 0 2,097 5,033 27,534
Administrative $0.00 $947.79 $3,301.81 $7,575.22
BSF $3.00 $7.00 $47.00 $65.00
Building Department (OTC Permit
Fees)
$0.00 $0.00 $297.00 $959.00
Building Department (Permit Fees) $561.63 $1,569.40 $8,514.72 $13,708.23 Building Miscellaneous Fees $274.54 $0.00 $837.27 $47.00 GPM $45.85 $141.89 $760.40 $1,470.27
Processing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SMIP Commercial $7.50 $4.52 $48.63 $91.33
SMIP Residential $0.91 $11.19 $50.64 $95.12
Demolition
Count 1 0 3 4
Total Fees $0.00 $0.00 $129.93 $511.59
Fees Paid $0.00 $0.00 $129.93 $511.59
Total Valuation 0.00 0.00 3,500.00 15,000.00
Total Square Feet 0 0 0 3,010
Administrative $0.00 $0.00 $15.28 $116.51
BSF $0.00 $0.00 $2.00 $4.00
Building Department (OTC Permit
Fees)
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Building Department (Permit Fees) $0.00 $0.00 $106.75 $366.75 Building Miscellaneous Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
GPM $0.00 $0.00 $4.90 $21.00
Processing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SMIP Commercial $0.00 $0.00 $0.50 $1.68
SMIP Residential $0.00 $0.00 $0.50 $1.65
Electrical
Count 3 2 27 27
Total Fees $341.80 $578.54 $5,180.87 $5,705.92
Fees Paid $341.80 $578.54 $5,180.87 $5,705.92
Total Valuation 9,500.00 18,500.00 198,199.71 235,118.21 Total Square Feet 0 0 0 2,882
Administrative $0.00 $172.41 $0.00 $635.04
BSF $3.00 $2.00 $30.00 $30.00
B
uildingDepartment(OTCPermit
Fees)
$324.00$108.00$2,214.00$3,158.00
BuildingDepartment(PermitFees)$0.00$265.25$1,805.16$1,513.25 BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$808.36$0.00
GPM$13.30$25.90$277.48$329.16
Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPCommercial $0.00$4.48$32.54$16.06
SMIPResidential $1.50$0.50$13.33$24.41
Grading
Count0000
Total Fees$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
FeesPaid$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Total Valuation0.000.000.000.00
Total SquareFeet0000
Administrative$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BSF$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BuildingDepartment(OTCPermit
Fees)
$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BuildingDepartment(PermitFees)$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
GPM$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPCommercial $0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPResidential $0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Mechanical Count
021314
Total Fees$0.00$242.82$1,642.01$1,665.56
FeesPaid$0.00$242.82$1,642.01$1,665.56
Total Valuation0.0016,218.00158,679.00124,537.00
Total SquareFeet0001,250
Administrative$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BSF$0.00$2.00$14.00$14.00
BuildingDepartment(OTCPermit
Fees)
$0.00$216.00$1,377.00$1,458.00
BuildingDepartment(PermitFees)$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
GPM$0.00$22.71$222.15$174.35
Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPCommercial $0.00$0.00$15.08$4.83
SMIPResidential $0.00$2.11$13.78$14.38
Plumbing
Count2077
Total Fees$119.76$0.00$615.82$2,233.64
FeesPaid$119.76$0.00$615.82$2,233.64
Total Valuation8,368.580.0024,168.58107,100.00
Total SquareFeet0000
Administrative$0.00$0.00$58.66$666.83
BSF$2.00$0.00$7.00$10.00
BuildingDepartment(OTCPermit
Fees)
$81.00$0.00$243.00$351.00
BuildingDepartment(PermitFees)$23.50$0.00$269.05$1,025.90 BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
GPM$11.72$0.00$33.84$149.94
Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPCommercial $0.00$0.00$0.00$27.92
SMIPResidential $1.54$0.00$4.27$2.05
Re-Roof
Count142524
To
tal Fees$97.27$467.64$2,968.67$2,687.18
FeesPaid$97.27$467.64$2,968.67$2,687.18
Total Valuation9,980.0069,500.00461,337.46490,795.81
Total SquareFeet04,0007,08812,240
Administrative$0.00$0.00$0.00$40.50
BSF$1.00$4.00$33.00$31.00
BuildingDepartment(OTCPermit
Fees)
$81.00$351.00$2,160.00$1,863.00
BuildingDepartment(PermitFees)$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$47.00$0.00
GPM$13.97$97.30$645.87$651.29
Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPCommercial $0.00$11.76$42.62$76.26
SMIPResidential $1.30$3.58$40.18$25.13
SewerLateral Inspection
Count0000
Total Fees$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
FeesPaid$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Total Valuation0.000.000.000.00
Total SquareFeet0000
Administrative$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BSF$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BuildingDepartment(OTCPermit
Fees)
$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BuildingDepartment(PermitFees)$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
GPM$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPCommercial $0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPResidential $0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Solar
Count01611
Total Fees$0.00$381.60$2,609.76$5,217.55
FeesPaid$0.00$381.60$2,609.76$5,217.55
Total Valuation0.0020,000.00223,378.43262,408.37
Total SquareFeet0000
Administrative$0.00$0.00$0.00$215.63
BSF$0.00$1.00$13.00$16.00
BuildingDepartment(OTCPermit
Fees)
$0.00$350.00$2,208.00$4,150.00
BuildingDepartment(PermitFees)$0.00$0.00$0.00$331.74
BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$47.00$94.00
GPM$0.00$28.00$312.73$367.37
Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPCommercial $0.00$0.00$0.00$16.23
SMIPResidential $0.00$2.60$29.03$26.58
Total Count1014120133
Total Fees$1,452.26$4,352.39$27,004.53$42,032.61
Total FeesPaid$1,452.26$4,352.39$27,004.53$42,032.61
Total Valuation60,598.58208,368.001,612,403.142,327,951.03 Total SquareFeet06,09712,12146,916
Total Administrative$0.00$1,120.20$3,375.75$9,249.73
Total BSF$9.00$16.00$146.00$170.00
Total BuildingDepartment(OTC
PermitFees)
$486.00$1,025.00$8,499.00$11,939.00
Total BuildingDepartment(Permit
Fees)
$585.13$1,834.65$10,695.68$16,945.87
Total BuildingMiscellaneousFees$274.54$0.00$1,739.63$141.00 Total GPM$84.84$315.80$2,257.37$3,163.38
To
tal Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Total SMIPCommercial $7.50$20.76$139.37$234.31
Total SMIPResidential $5.25$19.98$151.73$189.32
BL# Business Name Name Address Date Issued Type of Bussiness 7418 NORTH SKY COMMUNICATION LLC DYCOM INDUSTRIES 16701 SE

MCGILLIVRAY BLVD
SUITE 200

VANCOUVER, WA
98683
2/10/2026 GENERAL/ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
7419 ENCHANTED EVER AFTER MARYSSA CURTIS 32330 SANDY LANE,

FORT GRAGG, CA
95437
2/10/2026 FACE PAINTER / CHARACTER

PERFORMER
7420 MENDO MERCHANT AT THE BLUE
BARN
LISA BLOCK 354 N MAIN ST 2/11/2026 MISC RETAIL - NEW & USED 7421 ERIN MENDOZA, LMFT ERIN MENDOZA 34 E SAN FRANCISCO

AVE STE C
2/12/2026 COUNSELING SERVICES
7422 MENDEZ ENGINEERING, INC JONATHAN MENDEZ 713 S MAIN ST 2/18/2026 CIVIL ENGINEERING 7423 REDFLECTION TAMI ELLIOTT 158 S MAIN ST 2/18/2026 REDLIGHT THERAPY - RENTED A PACE

IN RADIANT SOL
7424 Freedom Forever Northern California,
LLC
BRIAN EGLSAER 6144 Industrial Way,
Suite B, Livermore,
CA 94551
2/19/2026 Electrical / Solar Contractor
7425 BLANCA GOMEZ RDHAP BLANCA GOMEZ PO BOX 2104

WILLITS, CA
2/24/2026 DENTAL HYGIENE
7426 W S JENSEN CONSTRUCTION WILLIAM SHANE
JENSEN
21480 POPLAR AVE

WILLITS, CA
2/25/2026 GENERAL CONTRACTOR
7427 RIGHT ON TIME HEATING AND

COOLING
JUSTIN MCCARTY 15968 24th AVENUE

CLEARLAKE, CA
95422
2/25/2026 C20 - WARM AIR HEATING AND

COOLING
7428 DAWN R LOOS, LDA DAWN LOOS 97 S MAIN ST
WILLITS, CA 95490
2/25/2026 LEGAL DOCUMENT ASSISTANT
New Business License - February 2026
7429 TEC Project Builders, Inc. Robert Dolstad 4021 Alvis Court, Suite 4 Rocklin, CA
95677
2/25/2026 GENERAL CONTRACTOR
7430

BARKER HEATING & COOLING

CHRISTOPHER
BARKER
7066 LAS POSITAS

RD, STE G

LIVERMORE, CA
94551
2/25/2026 CONTRACTOR - B, C-4, C10, C20, C36,
C43
7431 DIVINATION INK / INK.BY.RY RYLEE VIGIL 263 S MAIN ST WILLITS, CA 95490
2/25/2026 TATTOO AND PERMANENT MAKEUP
SHOP
7432 ECN CONSTRUCTION ETHAN NARVAEZ 810 MOHAWK DR
UKIAH, CA 95482
2/25/2026 CONTRACTOR - GENERAL, ROOFING
7433 ESTHETICS BY JULIA YOUNG JULIA YOUNG 1233 BROWN CT APT

B WILLITS, CA
2/25/2026 ESTHETICIAN
7434 VALERIE BURKE VALERIE BURKE
7435 EMPIRE EARTHWORKS JEREMY GREER 2280 GRAVENSTEIN

HWY SEBASTOPOL,
CA 95472
2/27/2026 ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL & SOLAR

CONTRACTOR
7436 VESTIS SERVICES, LLC VESTIS UNIFORMS

AND WORKPLACE

SUPPLIES, INC
396 BEL MARIN KEYS

BLVD NOVATO, CA
94948
2/27/2026 UNIFORM LAUNDRY AND DELIVERY
7437 RADIANT SOL ASHLYNN DUDLEY 156 & 158 S MAIN

ST WILLITS, CA
2/27/2026 TANNING, SAUNA, WELLNESS, BEAUTY
ETC
7438 PERIDOT ELECTRIC NATHAN COLEMAN 1787 A S MAIN ST

WILLITS, CA
2/27/2026 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
7439 RIDGE WALKER ROOFING JUAN RODRIGUEZ PO BOX 222

REDWOOD VALLEY,
CA 95470
2/27/2026 ROOFING CONTRACTOR
7440 EVERON, LLC EVERON, LLC 3164 GOLD CAMP
DR STE 200 RANCHO
CORDOVA, CA 95670
2/27/2026 SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTOR
7441 SOLCORE INC KYLE WATERS 11419 SUNRISE
GOLD CIRCLE UNIT 5

RANCHO CORDOVA,
CA 95742
2/27/2026 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
7442 ESTHETICS BY NICOLE NICOLE TOMKINS 158 SOUTH MAIN ST

WILLITS, CA
2/27/2026 ESTHETICIAN
7443 CoreStates Construction Services Inc. Brian Baird 4240 E Jurupa St.

Ste. 402 Ontario CA
91761
2/27/2026 GENERAL / ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
7444 MOONSTONE MASSAGE STEPHANIE MARTIN 99 S MAIN ST

WILLITS
2/27/2026 HOLISTIC WELLNESS AND BODYWORK
7445 GIGI'S GENTLE HANDS ALYSSA FORRESTER 21435 LOCUST ST

WILLITS, CA
2/27/2026 MASSAGE THERAPY
7446 POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL DESIGN

SERVICES INC
Christopher Dawson 5666 LA JOLLA BLVD
#242 LA JOLLA, CA
92037
2/27/2026 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR / GENERAL

ENGINEERING
7447
Axia Solar Corp David Saitta
300 Spectrum Center
Drive #500 Irvine,
CA. 92618 2/27/2026 SOLAR & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
7448
Cosco Fire Protection, Inc. Ted Hanson
4233 W. Sierra
Madre, Ste 108
Fresno, Ca. 93722 2/27/2026

GENERAL BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, FIRE

PROTECTION - CONTRACTOR
Item No. 8b
Meeting Date: March 11, 2026

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Bob Richardson, Interim City Manager
Agenda Title: APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM BOB RICHARDSON, INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT A RECRUITMENT FOR A NEW CITY MANAGER.

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

Summary of Request: The City of Willits is currently operating with an Interim City Manager as approved by the City Council in December 2025. Bob Robertson, Interim City Manager, asks City Council to start the recruitment process to hire a new City Manager with a salary range of $167,000 - $186,000.

Recommended Action: Approve the attached proposal and resolution from Interim City Manager, Bob Richardson to start the recruitment of a new City Manager.

Alternative(s): The City Council may direct staff to prepare an RFP to solicit submissions from other executive search firms. This would delay the process and have an unknown added expense.

Fiscal Impact:

Personnel Impact: The project requires time commitments from Interim City Manager Robertson in identifying relevant skill sets for the ideal candidate.

Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None.

California Environmental Quality Act: Does not apply.

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

INTERIM CITY MANAGER BEGIN THE EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT OF THE NEW CITY MANAGER.

WHEREAS, on December 1, 2026 the City of Willits hired Bob Richardson to serve as Interim City Manager on a temporary basis as a retired annuitant for a maximum of 960 hours; and
WHEREAS, the City Council requires the placement of a City Manager to manage the daily operation of the City of Willits; and
WHEREAS, City Council recognizes the need to fill the position of City Manager; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Willits City Council does hereby authorize and approve the Interim City Manager begin the process for the executive recruitment of a City Manager.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 9th day of March, 2026.

THE CITY OF WILLITS
______________________________
TOM ALLMAN, Mayor
ATTEST:

I, Delores Pedersen, City Clerk of the City of Willits, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Willits, California, at its regular meeting held on the 14th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

RECUSED:
______________________________
DELORES PEDERSEN, City Clerk
Item No. 9a
Meeting Date: March 11, 2026

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Connor Stack, City Planner
Agenda Title: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF A RESOULTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION #U-26-01 FOR AN ACCESSORY CARETAKERS UNIT AT AN EXISTING STORAGE FACILITY LOCATED AT 325 ROBERT DRIVE OWNED BY MR. CURTIS LYON.

Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 30 min Summary of Request: To consider a Use Permit (U-26-01) to allow for construction of a 400 sq. ft. single-family residence to serve as an accessory caretaker unit to an existing storage facility at 325 Robert Drive. Two (2) new parking spaces will be designated onsite – one (1) located by the residence adjacent to an existing ADA-accessible parking space, and one (1) located near the ADA-accessible restroom facility approximately 55 feet west of the residence. The prefabricated modular home will be constructed upon an engineered foundation. The caretaker residence will utilize the existing driveway to the storage facilities for access. No other improvements are proposed as part of this project.

The Heavy Industrial (MH) zone requires a conditional use permit for establishing a single-family residence as an accessory use to a primary industrial use. To ensure that establishment of the residence does not present future land use incompatibilities or conflict, staff recommends that the project is subject to specified conditions related to caretaker housing.

The proposed size and location of the residence adheres to all development requirements as presented in the Willits Zoning Code (Chapter 17). Thus, the project as proposed is consistent with the General Plan Designation and zoning restrictions for the property.

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit #U-26-01 subject to the conditions of approval recommended by staff.

Alternative(s): None.

Fiscal Impact: None.

Personnel Impact: Minimal staff time to process paperwork related building permits and ensure ongoing project compliance with Use Permit conditions and applicable City Code.

Reviewed by: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Finance Director Human Resources
Council Action: Approved Denied Other: ________________________________________ Records: Agreement Resolution #_________ Ordinance #_________ Other _________ STAFF REPORT : USE PERMIT #U-26-01
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 11, 2026 AGENDA ITEM NO: XX
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
PREPARED BY: Connor Stack, City Planner
REQUEST: To consider approval of a Use Permit to allow
construction of an approximately 400-square-foot
single family residence as an accessory to an existing
mini-storage business, Cougar’s Closet 2, to
accommodate an on-site employee responsible for
security and maintenance of the business
OWNER: Curtis and Virginia Lyon
APPLICANT: Curtis Lyon
LOCATION: In the City of Willits, on the south side of Robert Drive, approximately 430 feet west of its intersection with
Blosser Lane, located at 325 Robert Drive; APN 006-
200-12.

TOTAL ACREAGE: 3.01 acres
GENERAL PLAN: Industrial-General (M-G)
ZONING: Heavy Industrial (MH)
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorically Exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Sections 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction of Small Structures)
and 15311 (Class 11 - Accessory Structures) of the
CEQA Guidelines.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.

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BACKGROUND
RELATED APPLICATIONS:

BLA 18-03: In September 2019, Curtis Lyon applied for a Boundary Line Adjustment to merge two separate legal parcels (APNs 006-200-07 and 006-200-10) into one 3.01-acre parcel. Staff approved the application, and the new deed and parcel description for APN 006-200-12 were recorded.

U 22-01: In March of 2023, Curtis Lyon successfully applied for a very similar Use Permit, however by the time he was ready to build, the two year expiration on the use permit had come to pass, and as such a new Use Permit is being brought in front of council again.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The applicant is requesting a Use Permit (U-26-01) to allow for construction of a 400 sq. ft. singlefamily residence to serve as caretaker housing, associative and directly supportive of an existing mini-storage facility. Two (2) new parking spaces will be designated onsite – one (1) located by the residence adjacent to an existing ADA-accessible parking space, and one (1) located near the ADA-accessible restroom facility approximately 55 feet west of the residence. The prefabricated modular home will be constructed upon an engineered foundation. The caretaker residence will utilize the existing driveway to the storage facilities for access. No other improvements are proposed as part of this project.

PROJECT SETTING
SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND SURROUNDING LAND USES:

The project parcel is approximately 3.01 acres and is bordered on the north by Robert Drive in a predominantly industrial area of town. The parcel is fully paved and is approximately 39% developed with industrial business operations, storage units, equipment storage, and supportive business offices. A fence line running north to south separates the legal parcel into 2 fully fenced sections each containing their own separate gated access. An equipment rental and automotive facility is located east, and a fence equipment storage facility is located west of the parcel. Across the road due north is a large lot zoned MH, used for locomotive and railway equipment storage.

The southern property boundary abuts a densely wooded 7-acre parcel zoned MH, with a singlefamily residence and access off Cropley Lane. Establishment of the residence likely predates the establishment of the MH zoning designation, as no use permit was found on record for the parcel.

The site is surrounded by the following land uses:

APN GENERAL PLAN ZONING LOT SIZES USES
NORTH 006-200-05 M-G MH 4.2 acres Industrial (Balco Locomotive Works) EAST 006-200-11 M-G MH 1.1 acres Industrial (Willits Rental Center) SOUTH 006-270-22 M-G MH 7.1 acres Residential Single-Family WEST 006-200-08 M-G MH 2.7 acres Industrial (Olenik Fence Co.) SERVICES:

The project parcel is served by the following:

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Access: Driveway off Robert Drive
Fire District: Little Lake Fire Protection District
Water: City of Willits
Wastewater: City of Willits

REFERRAL AGENCY COMMENTS
On July 27, 2021, project referrals were sent to the following agencies having jurisdiction over the project:

REFERRAL AGENCIES NOT RETURNED NO COMMENT COMMENT
Building Department X
City Manager X
Fire Department X
Police Department X
Public Works Dept. X
City Water/Sewer X
Engineering Division X
When responding to the referral for Use Permit #26-01, the Building Department commented “The building department approves the building permit to allow a 400 sq ft single family residence. The applicant must submit plans consistent with California Building Codes and obtain building permits prior to work on site. The applicant must submit plans consistent with California building codes and obtain building permits prior to working on site. The applicant submitted partial plans, depicting a manufactured home. Manufactured homes are governed by California Department of Housing and Community Development. Approval of the use permit shall not be inferred as accepting, approval, or completeness of submitted plans or the acceptability of proposed structure.”
After receiving this feedback, staff adjusted the standard conditions or approval from their typical 2 years to 3 years to make sure there is plenty of time for any adjustments to the plans of the building. Use Permit condition of approval number 11 states any alterations to the site plan that do not substantially change the intent of the approved use, raise new issues, and avoid any issues discussed in the public meeting can be authorized by the community development department.

STAFF ANALYSIS
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CONSISTENCY:

The property has a General Plan land-use designation of Industrial-General (M-G) and a zoning designation of Heavy Industrial (MH). According to Section 17.28.010 of the Zoning Code, The heavy industrial (MH) zone is intended to apply to areas devoted to normal operations of industries, subject only to such regulations as are needed to control nuisances and protect surrounding areas.

The application for a use permit is being sought to facilitate construction of a single-family residence to be occupied by an employee assigned to maintain the existing mini-storage facilities.

Though not defined in the Willits Municipal Code, this type of housing is often referred to as caretaker housing, caretaker unit, or caretaker residence. The MH zone requires a conditional use permit for establishing a single-family residence as an accessory use to a primary industrial STAFF REPORT : USE PERMIT #U-26-01
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use. The reason for such codification is to preserve the integrity of the industrial property by controlling competing uses which may occupy valuable industrial land or conflict with adjacent industrial uses. Establishment of the caretaker residence will be associative and directly supportive of the principal industrial operations and considered in-fill on an otherwise underutilized area of the parcel. The proposed size and location of the residence adheres to all development requirements as presented in the Willits Zoning Code (Chapter 17). Thus, the project as proposed is consistent with the General Plan Designation and zoning restrictions for the property.

LAND USE COMPATIBILITY:

Land uses in the immediate area are predominately industrial and include industrial operations, storage units, equipment storage, and supportive business offices. The nearest off-site residence is approximately 515 feet south of the project site. All abutting parcels are similarly zoned Heavy Industrial (MH).

Construction of the single-family residence is considered in-fill and would not interfere with ongoing industrial operations onsite or conflict with surrounding industrial uses, subject to a number of conditions. To ensure that establishment of a residence does not present future land use incompatibilities or conflict, it is recommended that the project is subject to the following specified conditions related to caretaker housing:
• The caretaker unit must be associative and directly support the nonresidential use of the property and remain occupied by supportive staff (e.g., night watchman, security personnel, janitor, handyman, facility manager, etc.) (Condition #8). • Occupancy of the caretaker unit shall be limited to the caretaker of the associative nonresidential use of the site and his or her household (Condition #9). • The design of the caretaker unit shall be consistent and uniform with the design of the associative use (Condition #10).

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project has been determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions under Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction of Small Structures) and Section 15311 (Class 11 - Accessory Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. Under the Class 3 exemption, construction of a limited number of new, small structures including residences in urbanized area may be considered exempt from CEQA. Additionally, under the Class 11 exemption, construction of minor structures accessory to existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities may be also considered exempt from CEQA. The Project is defined in the Willits Zoning Code (Chapter 17) as an accessory use to a non-residential use to provide support, which is consistent with this exemption.

FINDINGS
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING: The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction of Small Structures) and Section 15311 (Class 11 - Accessory Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines.

GENERAL PLAN FINDING: The proposed project is consistent with the property General Plan designation of Industrial-General (M-G) and with applicable goals and policies of the General Plan as subject to the Conditions of Approval for this permit.

PROJECT FINDINGS:

A. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use of all yards, spaces, walls and fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required by this title to adjust the use with land and uses in the neighborhood; The proposed caretaker unit is an accessory to the existing mini-storage facilities. The proposed unit’s size, shape, and location would not interfere with the existing and surrounding industrial uses. Finding can be made.

B. That the site for the proposed use relates to street and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and kind of traffic generated by the proposed use; Access to the site is provided from an existing driveway off Robert Drive which solely serve the subject property. The City Public Works Division and City Engineering Division reviewed the project request and are not requiring any changes to the street as a condition of this project. The streets are in adequate condition to support the project. Finding can be made.

C. That the proposed use will have no adverse effect upon adjoining or other properties.

In making this determination, the commission shall consider the proposed locations of improvements on the site; vehicular ingress, egress and internal circulation; setbacks; height of buildings; walls; and fences; landscaping; outdoor lighting; signs, such other characteristics as will affect surrounding property;
The proposed use will not adversely affect adjoining or nearby properties, provided the applicant adheres to the recommended conditions of approval. Finding can be made.

D. That the proposed use is consistent with the objectives and policies of the general plan;
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The project is consistent with the General Plan, provided the applicant adheres to the recommended conditions of approval. Finding can be made.

E. That the conditions established by the commission for the conditional use permit are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare; The proposed structure will require approval of a City of Willits building permit and a California Housing and Community Development (HCD) building permit. Approval of these permits will ensure that the structure and supporting infrastructure will comply with State and local regulations to ensure the highest standards in health, safety, and welfare for the people of the Willits community. Finding can be made.

RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

STANDARD CONDITIONS

1. Unless otherwise indicated herein, the development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with approved site plans on file in the Community Development Department.

2. This Conditional Use Permit will not be effective until ten (10) working days after the date upon which it is granted by the Planning Commission and until the applicant has executed and returned to the Community Development Department an authorized acceptance of the conditions of approval applicable to the permit.

3. This Conditional Use Permit must be used within three (3) years from the date of approval; otherwise, the Conditional Use Permit will expire.

4. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and fully comply with all the requirements of the Fire, Health, Water, Sewer, Building and Public Works Departments of the City of Willits, and the California Housing and Community Development Department.

5. The City, its officers, agents, and employees may inspect this property at any time and the applicant agrees not to deny or impede access to the subject property for the City.

6. This permit may be revoked by the City of Willits at any time for violation of any of the terms and conditions of this permit by the owner or applicant.

7. The permit shall have no force or effect unless, and until, accepted and the terms thereof agreed to, in writing, by the applicant.

CARETAKER UNIT CONDITIONS

8. The caretaker unit must be associative and directly support the nonresidential use of the property (e.g., night watchman, security personnel, janitor, handyman, facility manager, etc.).

9. Occupancy of the caretaker unit shall be limited to the caretaker of the associative nonresidential use of the site and their household.

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10. The design of the caretaker unit shall be consistent and uniform with the design of associated industrial use.

11. The size and location of the caretaker unit must adhere to the approved site plan as presented in Use Permit No. U-26-01. Expansion or intensification of the use beyond the approval specified herein would require subsequent review and possible application for a use permit modification. The Community Development Department is authorized to approve alterations to the site plan provided such alterations do not substantially change the intent of the approved use, avoid issues raised at the public meeting, or raise new issues not previously addressed.

AESTHETICS

12. All future external lighting, whether installed for security, safety, or landscape design purposes, shall be shielded, downcast or shall be positioned in a manner which will prevent direct glare onto adjacent parcels or streets.

NOISE

13. The applicant shall implement voluntary noise mitigation measures should verified noise complaints be received by the City of Willits Police Department or the Community Development Department in regard to noises generated by the tenant(s) occupying the caretaker unit.

FIRE PROTECTION

14. The caretaker unit shall meet all pertinent building and fire codes for fire sprinkler systems, adequate water for fire flows, and provisions for fire prevention and suppression to the satisfaction of the governing local or State authority.

POLICE PROTECTION

15. The applicant shall implement video camera equipment which includes, at a minimum:
a) Digital video camera system which records activity of patrons and employees at building entrances and exits as well as in the parking lot. b) Video recordings must be stored and retrievable for a minimum period of seven days from the time of recording.
c) The system must be maintained in working order at all times.

TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC

16. Applicant shall install and maintain markings for all parking spaces to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department.

17. Applicant shall provide off-street parking consistent with Chapter 17.52 of the Willits Zoning Code.

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RECOMMENDATION FOR PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff recommends that by resolution, the Planning Commission approves the request for Use Permit No. U-26-01 based on the following findings of fact, subject to the recommended conditions of approval.

FIGURES
1) Location Map
2) Aerial Photo
3) Zoning Map
4) Project Site Plan
Prepared by : Connor Stack, City Planner ;707-513-6660 ; [email protected] Reviewed by : Dusty Duley, Community Development Director FIGURE 1. LOCATOR MAP

LOCATOR MAP
Project: U-21-01

CURTIS LYON RESIDENCE
Applicant/Owner: Curtis Lyon
Address: 325 Robert Drive
APN: 006-200-12
TCP 2/1/2023
FIGURE 2. AERIAL IMAGERY MAP

AERIAL IMAGERY MAP
Project: U-21-01

CURTIS LYON RESIDENCE
Applicant/Owner: Curtis Lyon
Address: 325 Robert Drive
APN: 006-200-12
TCP 2/1/2023
FIGURE 3. ZONING MAP

ZONING MAP
Project: U-21-01

CURTIS LYON RESIDENCE
Applicant/Owner: Curtis Lyon
Address: 325 Robert Drive
APN: 006-200-12
TCP 2/1/2023
FIGURE 5. SITE PLAN PT. 2 (ZOOMED)
Project:

Owner:

Applicant:

Agent:

Use Permit No. U21-01
Curtis Lyon Caretaker Unit
Curtis and Virginia Lyon
Curtis Lyon
NA

EXPLANATION OF MAP SYMBOLS
Property Address:

Assessor’s Parcel Number(s):

Property Size:

Zoning Designation:
317 Robert Drive, Willits, CA
006-200-120-000

3.01 acres
Heavy Industrial (ML)
Property Boundary
Project Site
Fencing
ADA Accessible Parking
Last edited: TP 2/9/2023
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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construct new approx. 400 sq. ft. single-family residence.

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: (1) Prefabricated Residential Unit : 20’ L x 20’ W (2) New Parking Spaces
SETBACKS: 18 ft from FRONT

STORAGE FACILITY (E)

STORAGE FACILITY (E) PROPOSED

RESIDENCE
400 SF
(20’ x 20’)

SLIDING GATE
25 FEET
18 FEET

INGRESS/EGRESS
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WILLITS, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. U-26-01 TO ALLOW

CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE (CARETAKER UNIT) AT 325 ROBERT DRIVE (APN 006-200-12).

WHEREAS, Curtis Lyon has made application to the Willits Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the Willits Zoning Ordinance (No. 82-4, and as amended), Chapter 17.74, to construct a single-family residence in a Heavy Industrial (MH) zoning district located at 325 Robert Drive, more specifically described as Assessor Parcel Number 006-200-12, in the City of Willits, County of Mendocino, State of California; and, WHEREAS, the project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Section 15303 and Section 15311 of the CEQA Guidelines, has been noticed, and made available for agency and public review of the proposed project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the Willits Planning Commission, at its regular meeting held on the 11th of March 2026, carefully reviewed the application materials before them and received public testimony on the matter; and,
WHEREAS, the Willits Planning Commission had an opportunity to review this Resolution and finds that it accurately sets forth the intentions of the Planning Commission regarding the Categorical Exemptions and the Project.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Willits Planning Commission makes the following findings:

ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING:

A. The Planning Commission finds that the project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction of Small Structures) and Section 15311 (Class 11 - Accessory Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines.

GENERAL PLAN FINDING:

A. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan designation of Industrial-General (M-G) and with applicable goals and policies of the General Plan subject to the Conditions of Approval found in Exhibit A.

PROJECT FINDINGS:

A. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use of all yards, spaces, walls and fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required by this title to adjust the use with land and uses in the neighborhood;
The proposed caretaker unit is accessory to the existing mini-storage facilities. The proposed unit’s size, shape, and location will not interfere with the existing and surrounding industrial uses. Finding can be made.

B. That the site for the proposed use relates to street and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and kind of traffic generated by the proposed use;
Access to the site is provided from an existing driveway off Robert Drive which solely serve the subject property. The City Public Works Division and City Engineering Division reviewed the project request and are not requiring any changes to the street as a condition of this project. The streets are in adequate condition to support the project. Finding can be made.

C. That the proposed use will have no adverse effect upon adjoining or other properties. In making this determination, the commission shall consider the proposed locations of improvements on the site; vehicular ingress, egress and internal circulation; setbacks; height of buildings; walls; and fences; landscaping; outdoor lighting; signs, such other characteristics as will affect surrounding property;
The proposed use will not adversely affect adjoining or nearby properties, provided the applicant adheres to the recommended conditions of approval. Finding can be made.

D. That the proposed use is consistent with the objectives and policies of the General Plan;
The project is consistent with the objectives and policies of the General Plan, provided the applicant adheres to the recommended conditions of approval. Finding can be made.

E. That the conditions established by the commission for the conditional use permit are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. . .” The proposed structure will require approval of a City of Willits building permit and a California Housing and Community Development (HCD) building permit. Approval of these permits will ensure that the structure and supporting infrastructure will comply with State and local regulations to ensure the highest standards in health, safety, and welfare for the people of the Willits community. Finding can be made.

AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Willits Planning Commission hereby grants the requested Use Permit No. U-26-01, subject to the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto.

The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember _____________ and seconded by Councilmember _______________ adopted at a regular meeting of the Willits Planning Commission held on the 11th day of March 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
________________________________
___________________________________
Tom Allman, Mayor
City Council of the City of Willits

DELORES PEDERSEN,
City Clerk

EXHIBIT A

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. U-26-01
March 11, 2026
APPROVED PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Use Permit to allow for construction of a 400 sq. ft. single-family residence to serve as an accessory caretaker unit to an existing mini-storage facility at 325 Robert Drive; APN 006-200-12. The prefabricated modular home will be constructed upon an engineered foundation, and two new parking spaces will be designated.

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

STANDARD CONDITIONS

1. Unless otherwise indicated herein, the development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with approved site plans on file in the Community Development Department.

3. This Conditional Use Permit must be used within three (3) years from the date of approval; otherwise, the Conditional Use Permit will expire.

5. The City, its officers, agents, and employees may inspect this property at any time and the applicant agrees not to deny or impede access to the subject property for the City.

6. This permit may be revoked by the City of Willits at any time for violation of any of the terms and conditions of this permit by the owner or applicant.

7. The permit shall have no force or effect unless, and until, accepted and the terms thereof agreed to, in writing, by the applicant.

CARETAKER UNIT CONDITIONS

8. The caretaker unit must be associated with and directly support the nonresidential use of the property and remain occupied by supportive staff (e.g., night watchman, security personnel, janitor, handyman, facility manager, etc.).

9. Occupancy of the caretaker unit shall be limited to the caretaker of the associated nonresidential use of the site and their household.

10. The design of the caretaker unit shall be consistent and uniform with the design of the associated industrial use.

AESTHETICS

NOISE

FIRE PROTECTION

POLICE PROTECTION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC

16. Applicant shall install and maintain markings for all parking spaces to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department.

17. Applicant shall provide off-street parking consistent with Chapter 17.52 of the Willits Zoning Code.

Item No. 9b
Meeting Date: March, 11 , 2026

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Walter Kolon, Services and Facilities Director
Agenda Title: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL (RFP) TO SOLICIT DESIGN AND COST PROPOSALS FOR THE EAST VALLEY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2026-01 BRLS-508290680.

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

Summary of Request: Request that Council approve for city staff to prepare and advertise a Request for Proposal (RFP) for qualified engineering firms for the design and replacement of the bridge at East Valley St. The bridge has been identified thru multiple state inspections to be failing and in need of replacement. Caltrans thru a long multiyear selection process identified this structure as needing a full replacement due to its current poor condition to bring it up to current seismic, vehicular and pedestrian safety and operational standards.

On August 13 2025 the State of California Department of Transportation and the Local Assistance Program approved funds to start the design process to replace the East Valley Street Bridge over Broaddus Creek. City Council approved the acceptance of these funds on August 27, 2025.

Proposals will include costs for design, plans, specifications and project budgeting for preliminary work related to the replacement of the East Valley Bridge.

Recommended Action: Approve for staff to prepare an RFP packet to be sent to qualified firms to solicit designs and Engineers Project Costs for a replacement of the East Valley Bridge.

Alternative(s): Failure to proceed with the design process potentially jeopardizes allocated funding by not meeting benchmark deadlines.

Fiscal Impact: The initial design phase has been estimated at $863,000. Of this Federal Funds total $690,400 with the City of Willits contributing $172,600. The project will not be awarded until City funding is identified and presented to City Council for approval.

Personnel Impact: None.

Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None identified 2021 Adopted Goals: 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: Does not apply.

Resolution No. 2026-__ Page 1 of 1 March 11, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR QUALIFIED FIRMS FOR PROJECT 2026- 01,BRLS-508290680, EAST VALLEY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND BUDGETING.

WHEREAS, the City of Willits is eligible to receive Federal and/or State funding for certain Transportation Projects, through the California Department of Transportation and; WHEREAS, The East Valley Street Bridge at Broaddus Creek is in deteriorating condition and in need of major repairs or complete replacement to bring it up to current standards of vehicular, structural, seismic and pedestrian safety, and;
WHEREAS, On August 13, 2025 after a lengthy application process the City of Willits was approved for funding by the State of California Department of Transportation for the preliminary replacement design of the East Valley Street Bridge in Willits, Project BRLS-508290680, and; WHEREAS, in this agreement, Project ID 0123000118, the initial design phase has an estimated cost total of $863,000 of which Federal Funds total $690,400 and Local Funds amount to $172,800 ( See Attachment A , and;
WHEREAS, at the August 27th, 2025 City Council meeting Resolution 2025-5C was approved to except project funding and enter into an agreement with the State of California DOT and the City of Willits, and:

WHEREAS, to maintain state funding the next step is to initiate a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit design and cost proposals from qualified firms for the East Valley Bridge Replacement Project, and;

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Willits approves for city staff to prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit design and cost proposals for the East Valley Bridge Replacement Project.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 11th day of March, 2026.

THE CITY OF WILLITS
______________________________
TOM ALLMAN, Mayor
ATTEST:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
______________________________
DELORES PEDERSEN, City Clerk

Willits City CouncilMarch 11, 2026

Willits City Council
March 11, 2026