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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY MARCH 11, 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 Kolen, Services and Facilities Director; Connor Stack, City Planner; Brian Fay, Police Chief; and Delores Pedersen, City Clerk.
2. Public Communications
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Carol Press, League of Women Voters, read a statement from Charlene McAllister, President of the League of Women Voters. The letter spoke in opposition of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE).
Madge Strong requested that the SAVE Act item be placed on the next agenda and asked that the council send a letter to the Senators. Ms. Strong also mentioned that Willits Economic Localization (WELL) has come out with a new newsletter. There are events listed in the Newsletter. WELL has a new website, it is well95490.org.
Helen Sims mentioned she was at the Special Council Meeting on Monday March 3, 2026, she wanted to let the council know that she appreciates how they handled the meeting.
3. Public Matters
a. Proclamation Recognizing National Nutrition Month - March. ■ Mayor Allman Read the Proclamation Recognizing National Nutrition Month.
Annie Ersly and Sarah Dellett, Representatives of Howard Memorial Hospital, were there to accept the Proclamation.
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.
■ Connor Stack gave a brief PowerPoint review of the ordinance.
Public Comment:
■ John McKee stated that he does not believe that having alcohol available at the Car Show should not happen. Mayor Allman stated that this Ordinance is allowing the