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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY APRIL 8, 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, and Mayor Tom Allman were present. Vice Mayor Matthew Alaniz (attended Remotely)
Also, present were staff members: Bob Richardson, Interim City Manager; Jim Lance, City Attorney; Dusty Duley, Community Development Director; Davey Bowles, Building Official; Connor Stack, City Planner; Brian Fay, Police Chief; and Delores Pedersen, City Clerk.
2. Public Communications
Items were presented during Public Communications; all comments are available to view on YouTube starting at timestamp 2.27.
Public Matters
None.
4. Enactment of Ordinances
None presented.
5. Consent Calendar
The following items) are recommended for approval or denial, as follows:
a. City Council Minutes:
i. March 25, 2026
b. Adoption of Resolution Approving the Revised Pay Classification Schedule, Effective April 1, 2026.
c. Adoption of a Resolution Approving amendments to the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Item 5c was pulled to be placed on the agenda for the City Council Meeting of 4/22/2026.
d. Adoption of Resolution Approving the Side Letter Agreements between the City of Willits and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW) and the Willits Police Officers Association (WPOA), extending the term of the current Memoranda of Understanding through December 31, 2026.
• Item 5d was pulled to be placed on the agenda for the City Council Meeting of 4/22/2026
e. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Willits Chamber of Commerce Car and Bike Show and Road Closures for May 24th.
Public Comment: None presented.
Moved by Gonzalez/Seconded by Stranske and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar items) (a, b & e).
6. Monthly Activity Reports
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest. a. Accounts Payable Activity Report: March 2026.
• Mayor Allman stated that cash statements are not available tonight but requested them to be brought back, view on YouTube at time stamp 9.51.
7. Commissions, Agencies and Authorities
None presented.
8. City Manager Reports and Recommendations+
a. Verbal Reports - No Action.
• Andy Heath, Financial Consultant, and Bob Richardson, Interim City Manager, are working on a more robust State of Finances Report, view on YouTube at time stamp 10.38.
• Comments on Staff Efforts, view on YouTube at time stamp 11:10.
Public Comment: None presented.
9. Department Recommendations (Action Items)
a. Announcement of the Willits Chamber of Commerce First Fridays Summer Concert Series with Events May 1st, June 5th , August 7th, and September 4th. • Connor Stack, City Planner, reported on the Willits Chamber of Commerce First Fridays Summer Concert Series. view on YouTube at time stamp 12:19.
Public Comment: None presented
10. City Council Announcements, Communications and Reports Councilmember Gonzalez
Water Wastewater Committee -
• League of California Cities (LCC) -
• Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) - Reported on the meeting, view on YouTube at time stamp 20:30.
Councilmember Stranske
Inquired about the Water Tank that was planned for the Sewer Plant, view on YouTube at time stamp 22:43.
• Expressed concern of Bikes and scooters being ridded on sidewalks, view on YouTube at time stamp 26:02.
Vice Mayor Alaniz
Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA) - Reported on the meeting, view on YouTube at time stamp 17:01.
Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) - Reported on the meeting, view on YouTube at time stamp 17:39.
Willits City Council Minutes of April 8, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Mayor Allman
Finance Committee - Next Meeting 4/15/2026 at 4:00 pm.
Entertainment Zone Meeting - 4/15/2026 at 5:30 pm.
Public Comment: None presented
No action taken.
11. Good & Welfare
Councilmember Gonzalez - Sober Grad Tri-Tip dinner tickets still available.
12. Closed Session Notice
a. Pursuant to Government Code 854957 - Recruitment and Potential Public Employee
Appointment: City Manager.
City Council Adjourned to Closed Session at 7:01pm
13. Adjournment
The City Council reconvened to open session at 7:38 pm, and reported direction was given to staff.
Mayor Allman declared the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. 2026 Willits City Council Meeting please view the
Ferring in routine on the April 8,
Tom Allman, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
ATTEST:
Delores Pedersen
DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
Willits City Council Minutes of April 8, 2026 Page 3 of 3