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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
Mayor Allman called a regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:30 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. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Council welcomes participation in its meetings. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person so that everyone may be given an opportunity to be heard. To expedite matters and avoid repetition, whenever any group of persons wishes to address the Council on the same subject matter, the Mayor may request that a spokesperson be chosen by the group. This item is limited to matters under the jurisdiction of the City Council which are not on the posted agenda. Public criticism of the City Council, Commission, Boards, and Agencies will not be prohibited. No action shall be taken.
None Presented.
3. ACTION ITEM
Receive a Report on the City's Vacancies in a Public Hearing in Compliance with California Government Code Section 3502.3.
• Joseph Park presented the report; may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 4:38.
Public Comment:
• Brittany Ponikvar-Dolney, Willits Police Officers Association (WPOA) representative provided comment, may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 8:47.
4. Discussion and Possible Adoption of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget. • Andy Heath presented the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget. May be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 17:15.
Public Comment:
• Sherrie Ebyam spoke during public comment, which may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 12:13.
• Sherrie Ebyam spoke during public comment, which may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 2:36:09.
• Tamara Alaniz spoke during public comment, which may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 2:42:26.
RECESS - 8:29 pm
RETURN FROM RECESS - 8:40 pm
Moved by Gonzalez/Seconded by Alaniz and carried 4/1 with Burton dissenting to adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 Adopting the Fiscal Year 26/27 Final Budget for the City of Willits.
5. Adjournment
Mayor Allman declared the meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
For more information on the June 24, 2026, Willits City Council Meeting, please review the recording on YouTube.
THOMAS ALLMAN, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
ATTEST:
Delores Pedosen
DELORES PEDERSEN, City Clerk
Willits City Council Minutes of June 29, 2026 Page 2 of 2