Agenda — Willits City Council, June 24, 2026

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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
JUNE 24, 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

4. ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES
a. None.

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

The following items, as presented, are before the City Council for approval or denial:
a. City Council Minutes:
i. June 10, 2026
ii. June 11, 2026 – Special Meeting
b. Adoption of County of Mendocino Services Three-Year Agreement for Animal Control Services within the City in an Amount not to Exceed $24,732.00 Per Year for a Total of $74,196.00 for the Term of the Agreement.

6. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORTS
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest. a. None.

7. COMMISSIONS, AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES
The Willits City Council meets concurrently as the City of Willits Planning Commission & City of Willits Successor Agency.

8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
a. Verbal Reports – No Action.
i.

Willits City Council Agenda – June 24, 2026.

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9. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (ACTION ITEMS)
a. Update and Recap of FY 26/27 Budget with Financial Advisor Presenting staff member: Joseph Park; Administrative Services Manager.

10. DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORTS – (presented at the second meeting of each month) a. Administrative Services b. Airport. c. Community Dev. d. Police Dept. e. Public Works f. Utilities.

11. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

12. GOOD & WELFARE

13. CLOSED SESSION NOTICE
a. None.

14. 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 19th day of June, 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 the City Clerk’s office at 111 E. Commercial Street, Willits, during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 5:30 PM. 111 E. COMMERCIAL STREET
WILLITS, CALIFORNIA 95490
(707) 459-4601 TEL
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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
WEDNESDAY JUNE 10, 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: James Conner, Interim City Manager; Dusty Duley, Community and Economic Development Director; Joseph Park, Administrative Services Manager; Brian Fay, Police Chief; and Delores Pedersen, City Clerk.

2. Public Communications
 Council member Burton requested that Mayor Allman introduce the new Interim City Manager, James Conner. May be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 1:55.  Members of the public provided public comment. May be viewed on YouTube starting at timestamp 3:11.

3. Public Matters
a. Presentation of a Proclamation to Willits Frontier Days, Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Willits Frontier Days, “The Year of the Sweetheart”, and Designating Western Wear Days June 22nd through July 4th, 2026.
 Mayor Allman read the Proclamation Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Willits Frontier Days, “The Year of the Sweetheart”, and designation of Western Wear Days June 22nd through July 4th, 2026. Mr. Allman then presented the proclamation to Jeff Cook, Frontier Days Board Member. May be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 7:54.  Jeff Cook, Willits Frontier Days Board Member, sang a song; may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 13:47.

4. Enactment of Ordinances
None presented.

5. Consent Calendar
The following item(s) are recommended for approval or denial, as follows:
a. City Council Minutes:
i. May 27, 2026.

Public Comment: None presented.

Willits City Council Minutes of June 10, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Moved by Alaniz/Seconded by Gonzalez and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar item (a).

6. Monthly Activity Reports
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest. a. Accounts Payable Activity Report: April 2026.
b. Building Permit Activity Report: April 2026.
c. Business License Activity Report: April 2026.
 Council member Burton and Vice Mayor Alaniz had questions about the Accounts Payable Activity Report. May be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 22:55.

7. Commissions, Agencies and Authorities
None presented.

8. City Manager Reports and Recommendations
a. Verbal Reports
 Interim City Manager Conner introduced himself. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 39:08.

Public Comment: None presented.

9. Department Recommendations (Action Items)
a. None.

10. DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORTS – (presented at the second meeting of each month)
a. Airport. b. Community Dev. c. Finance. d. Police Dept. e. Services & Facilities. f. Utilities.
 Mayor Allman commented on a few water issues that have occurred. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at 41:32.

Public Comment: None presented.

11. City Council Announcements, Communications and Reports a. Presentation and discussion of a timeline to provide an update of the Fiscal Year 26/27 Budget as well as a status update of the Fiscal Year 24/25 Audit.  Joseph Park, Administrative Services Director, presented the timeline. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 42:53.
 June 17, 2026 – Finance Committee Meeting to review and discuss the most pertinent line items and collect considerations for the proposed Fiscal Year 26/27 Budget.
 June 24, 2026 – Continuing Resolution to adopt the 26/27 Budget in July.  June 29, 2026 – Special Session Meeting with Council to review the Fiscal Year 26/27 Draft Budget.
 July 22, 2026 – Possible adoption of Fiscal Year 26/27 Approved Budget.

Public Comment: None presented.

Willits City Council Minutes of June 10, 2026 Page 3 of 3 Councilmember Gonzalez
 League of California Cities (LCC)
Attended the meeting in Ft Bragg; went over legislative items. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 54:20.
 Councilmember Gonzalez announced that “No Parking” notices for the 4th of July parade went out in the June Water bills. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 53:03.
 Memorial for Emmy Good was held at the Willits Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, June 7th. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 54:06.

Councilmember Stranske
 Asked if anyone knew who Samuel Wilson was in US History, Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 54:52.

Vice Mayor Alaniz
 Finance Committee – June 17th, 4:00 pm at City Hall.
 Willits Community Theater is holding their Annual Gala. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 56:22.
 Provided an update on the FPPC Conflict of Interest case. He is waiting for FPPC to provide their determination. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 56:41.

Mayor Allman
 Announced that there will be one more regular City Council meeting in June, then only one in July, on July 22nd, due to the 4th of July Holiday. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 57:34.

Public Comment: None presented.
 Marcy Barry, Willits Frontier Days, announced that Willits Frontier Days is paying Taxis to be on standby the nights of the Truck Pulls, the July 3rd Rodeo, and the July 4th Rodeo, to take anyone home that needs a safe ride home. WFD pays standby, but the fare for anyone's ride home is their responsibility. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 51:22.

No action taken.

12. Closed Session Notice
None presented.

13. Adjournment
Mayor Allman declared the meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

For more information about the June 10, 2026 Willits City Council Meeting, please view the YouTube recording.
_____________________________
Tom 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

SPECIAL MEETING

MINUTES
WEDNESDAY JUNE 11, 2026
Mayor Allman called a regular meeting of the City Council to order at 1:00 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: James Conner, Interim City Manager; and Delores Pedersen, City Clerk.

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

Public Comment: None.

3. Adjournment
Council Adjourned to closed session at 1:01
The City Council reconvened to open session at 3:49 pm, and reported direction was given to staff.

Mayor Allman declared the meeting adjourned at 3:49 p.m. ___________________________________
THOMAS ALLMAN, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
ATTEST:
________________________________
DELORES PEDERSEN, City Clerk
Item No. 5b
Meeting Date: June 24, 2026

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Chief Brian Fay
Agenda Title: ADOPTION OF COUNTY OF MENDOCINO SERVICES THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,732.00 PER YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF $74,196.00 FOR THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.

Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time:

Summary of Request: To continue to receive Animal Control Services by the County Animal Control Department within the City, the City Council needs to approve the presented Services Agreement.

Recommended Action: Staff recommends the services agreement be approved for an amount not to exceed $24,732.00 per year for a total of $74,196.00 for the term of the agreement.

Alternative(s): None.

Fiscal Impact: This Services Agreement is a budget item that was included in the previous fiscal year’s budget. 100-2000-61900 “Other Departmental Expense Reimbursements, Uniform Apparel, Towing, DOJ and Animal Services”
Personnel Impact: None
Reviewed by: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Administrative Services Director Council Action: Approved Denied Other: ________________________________________ Records: Agreement Resolution #_________ Ordinance #_________ Other _________ 1 #_______________

COUNTY OF MENDOCINO

STANDARD SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is by and between the COUNTY OF MENDOCINO, hereinafter referred to as the “COUNTY”, and CITY OF WILLITS, a Municipal Corporation located within Mendocino County, hereinafter referred to as the “CITY”.

WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, COUNTY wishes to extend to the residents of CITY certain services, which the Mendocino County Animal Care Services Department is equipped, staffed, licensed and prepared to provide; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY is willing and able to provide such services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement for the CITY; and WHEREAS, the Mendocino County Animal Care Services Department believes the provisions of these services to the residents is in their best interests, agrees to perform such duties and render services as outlined more specifically below.

NOW, THEREFORE it is agreed that CITY does hereby retain COUNTY to provide the services described in Exhibit A, and COUNTY accepts such engagement, on the General Terms and Conditions hereinafter specified in this Agreement, the Additional Provisions attached hereto, and the following described exhibits, all of which are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference:

Exhibit A Definition of Services
Exhibit B Payment Terms
Exhibit C Insurance Requirements
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), and shall continue through June 30, 2029.

The compensation payable to COUNTY hereunder shall not exceed Twenty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars ($24,732.00) per FY and Seventy-Four Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($74,196.00) for the term of this Agreement. 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF
DEPARTMENT FISCAL REVIEW:

By:________________________________

DEPARTMENT HEAD
Date:

Budgeted: Yes
Budget Unit: 2860 AN UK ACO
Line Item: 82-6242
Org/Object Code:

Grant: No
Grant No.: N/A

CONTRACTOR/COMPANY NAME
By:_______________________________

SIGNATURE
Date:

NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR:

City of Willits
,
INSURANCE REVIEW:

By: ______________________________
Risk Management
Date:______________________________
By signing above, signatory warrants and
represents that he/she executed this Agreement
in his/her authorized capacity and that by his/her
signature on this Agreement, he/she or the entity
upon behalf of which he/she acted, executed this
Agreement
EXECUTIVE OFFICE/FISCAL REVIEW:

By: _________________________________
Deputy CEO or Designee
Date:_______________________________
COUNTY COUNSEL REVIEW:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:________________________________

COUNTY COUNSEL
Date:_____________________________
Signatory Authority: $0-25,000 Department; $25,001-$75,000 Purchasing Agent; $75,001+ Board of Supervisors Exception to Bid Process Required/Completed _'N/A'
Mendocino County Business License: Valid
Exempt Pursuant to MCC Section: Located within city limits in Mendocino County 3 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND ORDINANCES:

All services to be performed by COUNTY pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, ordinances, regulation, titles, and departmental procedures.

2. SERVICE ELIGIBILITY:

Services provided under this Agreement shall be rendered without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, pregnancy, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, Veteran’s status, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by law.

3. SERVICES
In consideration of the payment hereinafter set forth, COUNTY shall perform the services set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein.

4. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRACTICES:

COUNTY and CITY certify that they are in compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Requirement of Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, Title Vll of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment Practices Act and any other federal and state laws pertaining to equal employment opportunity and that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, handicap, age, sex, national origin, or ancestry, or any other factor prohibited by law, in matters pertaining to recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, transfer, compensation, or termination.

5. INDEMNIFICATION:

COUNTY shall defend, indemnify, and hold CITY, it’s officers, employees, and agents harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) or claims for injury or damages arising out of COUNTY’S performance of this Agreement but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, attorneys’ fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of COUNTY, its officers, agents, or employs.

CITY shall defend, indemnify and hold COUNTY, its officers, employees and agents harmless from and against any and all liability loss, expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), or claims for injury or damages arising out of CITY’s performance of the Agreement but only in proportion to and to the extent such 4 liability, loss, expense, attorneys’ fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of CITY, its officers, agents, or employees.

6. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES:

It is expressly understood that this is an Agreement by and between two independent contractors and that this is not intended to and shall not be construed to create the relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture or association, or any other relationship whatsoever other than that of independent contractor.

7. CONTRACT TERMS:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason by giving written notice to the other at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such termination.

In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to June 30, 2029, CITY shall be reimbursed on a prorated basis for only that portion of the contract term during which COUNTY did not provide services pursuant to this Agreement.

8. NOTICES:

All notices, requests, demands, or other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing. Notices shall be given for all purposes as follows:

Personal delivery: When personally delivered to the recipient, notices are effective on delivery.

First Class Mail: When mailed first class to the last address of the recipient known to the party giving notice, notice is effective three (3) mail delivery days after deposit in a United States Postal service office or mailbox. Certified Mail:

When mailed certified mail, return receipt requested, notice is effective on receipt, if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt.

Overnight Delivery: When delivered by overnight delivery (Federal Express/Airborne/United Parcel Service/DHL WorldWide Express) with charges prepaid or charged to the sender’s account, notice is effective on delivery, if delivery is confirmed by the delivery service.

Facsimile transmission: When sent by facsimile to the facsimile number of the recipient known to the party giving notice, notice is effective on receipt, provided that, (a) a duplicate copy of the notice is promptly given by first-class or certified mail or by overnight delivery, or (b) the receiving party delivers a written confirmation of receipt. Any notice given facsimile shall be deemed received on 5 the next business day if it is received after 5;00p.m. (recipient’s time) or on a non-business day.

Addresses for purpose of giving notice are as follows;
TO COUNTY: Animal Care Services
298 Plant Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
Attn: Amy Campbell
TO CITY: City of Willits
111 E, Commercial Street
Willits, CA 95490
Attn: City Manager
Any correctly addressed notice that is refused, unclaimed, or undeliverable because of an act or omission of the party to be notified shall be deemed effective as of the first date that said notice was refused, unclaimed, or deemed undeliverable by the postal authorities, messenger, or overnight delivery service.

Any party may change its address or facsimile number by giving the other party notice of the change in any manner permitted by this Agreement.

9. CHOICE OF LAW:

This Agreement, and any dispute arising from the relationship between the parties to this Agreement, shall be governed by the laws of the state of California, excluding any laws that direct the application of another jurisdiction’s laws.

10. VENUE;
All lawsuits relating to this contract must be filed in Mendocino County Superior Court, Mendocino County, California.

11. WAIVER:

No waiver of a breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure, right or remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing specifies.

12. TIME OF ESSENCE:
6 Time is of the essence in respect to all provisions of this Agreement that specify a time for performance; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not be construed to limit or deprive a party of the benefits of any grace or use period allowed in the Agreement.

13. TERMINATION:

Either party has and reserves the right to suspend, terminate or abandon the execution of any work without cause at any time upon giving 30 days’ notice to the other party. Such notice shall be in writing and may be issued by any county officer authorized to execute or amend the contract, the County Chief Executive Officer, or any other person designated by the County Board of Supervisors. In the event that either party should abandon, terminate or suspend the work pursuant this Agreement, COUNTY shall be entitles to payment for services provided hereunder prior to the effective date of said suspension, termination, or abandonment. Said payment shall be computed in accordance with Exhibit b hereto.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:

This Agreement, including all attachments, exhibits, and any other documents specifically incorporated into this Agreement, shall constitute the entire Agreement between COUNTY and CITY relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. As used herein, Agreement refers to and includes any documents incorporated herein by reference and any exhibits or attachments. This Agreement supersedes and merges all previous understanding, and all other agreement, written or oral, between the parties and sets forth the entire understanding of the parties regarding the subject matter thereof. This Agreement may not be modified except by a written document signed by both parties. In the event of a conflict between the body of this Agreement and any of the Exhibits, the provisions in the body of this Agreement shall control.

15. HEADINGS:

Herein are for convenience of reference only and shall in no way affect interpretation of this Agreement.

16. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT:

This Agreement may be supplemented, amended or modified only by the mutual Agreement of the parties. No supplement, amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless it is in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

17. SEVERABILITY:
7 If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, unenforceable, or invalid in whole or in part for any reason, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or portions of them, will not be affected, unless an essential purpose, of this Agreement would be defeated by the loss of the illegal, unenforceable, or invalid provision.

18. ELECTRONIC COPIES:

The parties agree that an electronic copy, including facsimile copy, email, or scanned copy of the executed Agreement, shall be deemed, and shall have the same legal force and effect as, an original document.

19. COOPERATION WITH COUNTY:

CITY shall cooperate with COUNTY and COUNTY staff in the performance of all work hereunder.

20. ATTORNEYS’ FEES:

In any action to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to any action for declaratory relief, each party shall be solely responsible for and bear its own attorneys’ fees, regardless of which party prevails. [END OF GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS]
8 EXHIBIT A

DEFINITION OF SERVICES
I. COUNTY shall provide the following services:

A. COUNTY shall provide CITY six (6) hours of Animal Protection patrol service per week, or a total of three hundred twelve (312) hours per year. Those services include:

1. Impoundment of dogs at large (COUONTY does not pick up cats);

2. Investigation of animal cruelty and neglect violations;

3. Investigating, quarantine of rabid and suspected rabid animals;

4. Investigation of complaints, i.e., nuisance, barking, chasing, vicious etc;

5. Holding administrative review hearings when requested;

6. Impounding and transporting injured animals for treatment; II. COUNTY services include dead “stray” animal(s) pickups with the associated cost of Sixty-Three Dollars ($63) per deceased animal.

III. Except for emergency type calls or public safety type calls, i.e., loose vicious dogs, COUNTY shall not respond to calls inside CITY’s limits to handle animal related calls for service outside of Animal Control Officers’ normal working hours.

IV. Services for barking dog calls will be handled during normal working hours.

V. Work schedule of Animal Control Services personnel shall be established by COUNTY. The basic work week is Monday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, COUNTY may modify its work schedule at any time, without permission from CITY, in order to meet special or unique needs.

VI. Both parties understand COUNTY does not enforce CITY’s codes.

VII. Enforcement services provided to CITY shall be based on violations Title 10 of the Mendocino County Code of Ordinances. CITY shall adopt Title 10 of the Mendocino County Code of Ordinances, titled “Animals”, as amended on December 18, 2018, and February 23, 2021. If Title 10 is further amended during the term of this Agreement in a manner that relates to the services performed by COUNTY pursuant to this Agreement, CITY shall be required to adopt, as soon as practicable, the amendments to Title 10 in order to continue to receive services pursuant to this Agreement.
[END OF DEFINITION OF SERVICES]
9 EXHIBIT B

PAYMENT TERMS
I. COUNTY shall invoice CITY upon execution of this Agreement.

II. CITY agrees to remit payment no later than thirty (30) days after the “Invoice date”.

III. CITY shall transfer Twenty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars ($24,732) to COUNTY representing payment for services as described in Exhibit A for FY 26-27, $24,732 FY 27-28, $24,732 FY 28-29.

IV. COUNTY shall be entitled to collect and retain all fees and fines for providing services as defined in Exhibit A.

V. Budget Outline:

Officer Salary: $18,408
Mileage: $2,184
Equipment and Maintenance: $4,140
Total: $24,732
*Note: Mileage is sixty (60) miles per week-internal Revenue Service Rate 0.72 VI. CITY shall send payment to:

Mendocino County Animal Care Services
298 Plant Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
Attn: Amy Campbell
VII. Payments under this Agreement shall not exceed Seventy-Four Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($74,196) for the term of this Agreement. [END OF PAYMENT TERMS]
10 EXHIBIT C

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Insurance coverage in a minimum amount set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve CONTRACTOR for liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it preclude COUNTY from taking such other action as is available to it under any other provisions of this Agreement or otherwise in law. Insurance requirements shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, CONTRACTOR’s indemnity obligations under Paragraph 2 of this Agreement.

CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain insurance coverage as follows:
a. Combined single limit bodily injury liability and property damage liability - $1,000,000 each occurrence.
b. Vehicle / Bodily Injury combined single limit vehicle bodily injury and property damage liability - $500,000 each occurrence.

CONTRACTOR shall furnish to COUNTY certificates of insurance evidencing the minimum levels described above.
[END OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS]
11 Resolution No. 2026-__ June 24, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__

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

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WILLITS AND THE COUNTY OF MENDOCINO FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,732.00 PER FISCAL YEAR AND $74,196.00 FOR

THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, THE County of Mendocino has historically provided animal control services to the City of Willits via the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, and WHEREAS, animal control services for the County are now being provided by the Mendocino County Animal Control Unit, and
WHEREAS, the County Animal Control Unit is equipped, staffed, licensed, and prepared to provide the services the City requires, and
WHEREAS, the County is willing and able to perform duties and render Animal Control Services on the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement for the City, and WHEREAS, the City of Willits is satisfied with the performance of the County in providing animal control services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Willits as follows:

1. The City Council approves the Agreement between the City of Willits and the County of Mendocino for Animal Control Services for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.

2. The Agreement provides for compensation to the County of Mendocino in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars ($24,732.00) per fiscal year, for a total contract amount not to exceed Seventy-Four Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($74,196.00) during the three-year term of the Agreement.

3. The City Manager is authorized and directed to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution.

PASS, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 24th day of June 2026.

THE CITY OF WILLITS
_________________________
TOM ALLMAN, Mayor
Resolution No. 2026-__ June 24, 2026

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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 23rd day of July 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
________________________________
DELORES PEDERSEN, City Clerk
Item No. 9a
Meeting Date: June 24, 2026

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Joseph Park, Administrative Services Manager
Agenda Title: UPDATE AND RECAP OF FY 26/27 BUDGET WITH FINANCIAL ADVISOR Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 15 minutes.

Summary of Request: Gain clarity on the status and progress of FY 26/27 budget finalization by showing the presentation given by Andy Heath, Financial Advisor, at the Finance Committee Meeting on 6/17/26.

Recommended Action: None recommended
Alternative(s): None recommended.

Fiscal Impact: General Fund & Measure K Snapshot and Forecast Personnel Impact: All
Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None.

California Environmental Quality Act: Does not apply.

This Item Relates to the following General Plan Element :x 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 Administrative Services Manager Council Action: Approved Denied Other: ________________________________________ Records: Agreement Resolution #_________ Ordinance #_________ Other _________ FY 2026-27 BUDGET PREPARATION /

FORECAST UPDATE

CITY OF WILLITS

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 17, 2026