Agenda — Willits City Council, July 22, 2026

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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
JULY 22, 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. Gary Martin Presentation – Public Art Overview-Sculpture Proposal.

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 26, 2026
ii. June 29, 2026 – Special Meeting
b. Approval to Renew Lease Agreement Between the City of Willits and EarthScope Consortium Inc. for GPS Station Located at Willits Municipal Airport. c. Discussion and Possible Action: Adopting a Resolution Establishing the City’s 2026/27 Project list for the Local Streets and Roads Program (SB1) Fund Requirements.

6. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORTS
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest.

Willits City Council Agenda – July 22, 2026.

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a. Accounts Payable Activity Report: June 2026.
b. Building Permit Activity Report: June 2026.
c. Business License Activity Report: June 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.
i.

9. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (ACTION ITEMS)
None Presented.

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 16th day of July, 2026.

Delores Pedersen, City Clerk
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Additional Meeting Information for Interested Parties
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WILLITS, CALIFORNIA 95490
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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
Mayor Allman called a regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The pledge to the flag preceded the meeting.

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; Jim Lance, City Attorney; Dusty Duley, Community Development Director; Joseph Park, Administrative Services Manager; Davey Bowles, Public Works Director/Building Official; Scott Herman, Utilities Superintendent; Andy Heath, Finance Consultant; Brian Fay, Police Chief; and Delores Pedersen, City Clerk.

2. Public Communications
 None.

3. Public Matters
None presented.

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. June 10, 2026
ii. June 11, 2026 – Special Meeting
Public Comment: None presented.

Moved by Gonzalez/Seconded by Alaniz and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar item(s) (a).
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.

Willits City Council Minutes of June 24, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Public Comment:
 Brian Weller provided public comment; the full comment is available on YouTube at timestamp 7:27.

Moved by Gonzales/Seconded by Alaniz and carried 3/2 with Burton and Stranske dissenting to approve Consent Calendar item(s) (b).

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.
 Interim City Manager Conner reported on staff response to earthquake and Chamber of Commerce Leadership Change, full report is available on YouTube at timestamp 10:12
Public Comment: None presented.

9. Department Recommendations (Action Items)
a. Update and Recap of FY 26/27 Budget with Financial Advisor.  Joseph Park, Administrative Services Manager, provided a recap of the FY 26/27 Budget. The full recap may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 13:22.

Public Comment: None presented.

10. Department Monthly Reports – (presented at the second meeting of each month). a. Administrative Services
 Joseph Park’s additional comments may be seen on YouTube at timestamp 1:26:14. b. Airport.
 Davey Bowlds additional comments may be seen on YouTube at timestamp 1:33:34. c. Community Development.
 Dusty Duley's additional comments may be seen on YouTube at timestamp 1:36:44. d. Police Department
 Police Chief Fay’s additional comments may be seen on YouTube at timestamp 1:40:12.
e. Public Works
 Davey Bowlds additional comments may be seen on YouTube at timestamp 1:41:43. f. Utilities. - nothing further to add.

10. City Council Announcements, Communications and Reports Vice Mayor Alaniz
 Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA) –
Passed Budget.

Looking forward to getting new Electric Busses in Willits.

Mayor Allman
 Only one meeting in July on July 22nd.
 Special Meeting June 29th at 6:30 pm.

Public Comment: None presented.

Willits City Council Minutes of June 24, 2026 Page 3 of 3 No action taken.

11. Closed Session Notice
None presented.

12. Adjournment
Mayor Allman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

For more information on the June 24, 2026, Willits City Council Meeting, please view the recording on YouTube.
_____________________________
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 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.

Willits City Council Minutes of September 24, 2025 Page 2 of 2  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. ___________________________________
THOMAS ALLMAN, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
ATTEST:
________________________________
DELORES PEDERSEN, City Clerk
Item No. 5b
Meeting Date: July 22, 2026

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Kenan O'Shea, City of Willits – Airport Operations Agenda Title: APPROVAL TO RENEW LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WILLITS AND EARTHSCOPE CONSORTIUM INC. FOR GPS STATION LOCATED AT WILLITS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.

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

Summary of Request: The City of Willits has allowed EarthScope Consortium Inc. to keep and maintain a GPS station on a small unutilized portion of Airport property since 2006. This GPS station provides a fixed data point for a wide variety of applications for the benefit of the surrounding community and is a component of a worldwide GPS array. Staff is requesting that Council renew this lease agreement and allow the GPS station to remain and continue operating at its current location.

Recommended Action: Staff is requesting Council renew this lease agreement and allow the GPS station to remain and continue to operate in its current location.

Alternative(s): None recommended.

Fiscal Impact: None, impact fees were collected originally upon installation, but no further charges will be levied.

Personnel Impact: None.

Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None.

California Environmental Quality Act: Does not apply.

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 Administrative Services Manager Council Action: Approved Denied Other: ________________________________________ Records: Agreement Resolution #_________ Ordinance #_________ Other _________ 1 Geodetic Monitoring
Station Land Use Lease
Agreement
Willits, California
Mendocino County
Station(s):

P318
Coordinates:

39.452369, -123.371853
Station Type:

GPS Station
Location Description: east of the runway at Willits
Municipal Airport
Term: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2036
Lessor:

Landowner:

City of Willits
Phone:
707-841-7913
Address:
111 E Commercial St
Willits, CA 95490
Contact:

Kenan O'Shea
Email:
[email protected]
Lessee:

EarthScope Consortium Inc Phone:
866-381-7507
Address:
1200 New York Ave NW
Suite 454
Washington, DC 20005 Contact:

Larissa Hall
Email:
[email protected]
This Geodetic Monitoring Station Land Use Lease Agreement (hereinafter “Lease”), is entered into as of June 18, 2026, by and between City of Willits, together with its successors and assigns (hereinafter “Lessor”), and EarthScope Consortium, Inc., a Delaware Nonprofit Nonstock Corporation, together with its successors, assigns, and scientific collaborators (hereinafter “Lessee” or “EarthScope”), for the purpose to install, operate, maintain, and service Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) monuments, Global Positioning System (GPS) monuments, and other related earth monitoring instrumentation (hereinafter "Equipment") which measure ground shifts caused by earthquakes and slow fault slip between earthquakes at the location specified above and in attached images and maps (if required).

IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. This Lease is valid for a period of 10 years, commencing on July 1, 2026, and shall expire on June 30, 2036. If Lessee is in good standing with Lessor at the expiration of the initial lease period and the Lease has not been terminated, Lessee shall have the option to renew the Lease for two consecutive five (5) year terms. The Lessor reserves the right to terminate this Lease at any time, with or without cause, upon submitting written notice to the Lessee. The termination will take ecect thirty (30) days from the date Lessee receives the written notice from Lessor. In the event Lessor terminates this Lease, Lessee will have sixty (60) days from the termination date, or ninety (90) days from the day Lessor submits written notice to Lessee, to remove all of Lessee’s Equipment from Lessor’s property.

2. Lessee shall give Lessor a sixty (60) day written notice prior to any assignment of this Lease. Lessee shall also provide Lessor with a copy of any such assignment.

3. The Lessee will notify the Lessor or Lessor’s agent at least seven (7) days prior to the day of installation of any mutually agreed upon Equipment additions. The Lessee will give the Lessor or Lessor’s agent reasonable notification, as specified in additional stipulations, prior to entry for any maintenance visits, if such visits are required.

4. The Lessee accepts the premises in an “as is” condition and, upon completion of the Lease, Lessee agrees to restore the premises as reasonably as possible to the condition at the start of the Lease.

5. The Lessee agrees to maintain the premises in a safe manner.

6. The Lessee shall install and maintain the Equipment on the lands of the Lessor with reasonable diligence and precaution to avoid damage to the land, property, or personnel.

7. Each Party shall indemnify, defend, hold harmless, and release the other Party from any liability, action, claim, suit, loss, property damage, or personal injury of whatever kind relating to or arising from any act of commission or omission by itself, 2 its agents, employees, or authorized representatives, or related to or arising from the exercise of the rights or privileges granted by this Lease. The Lessor will not be held responsible for loss of, or damage to, any of Lessee’s Equipment on the property.

8. The Lessor has the right and authority to enter into this Lease.

9. The Lessor shall give reasonable notice to Lessee of any intent to sell the property, or portion thereof, where the Equipment is located.

10. The Lessor may call 1-866-381-7507 or 303-381-7559 for any questions, comments, concerns, or inquiries related to this Lease. The Lessee may also be reached via email at [email protected] at any time.

11. The laws of the State of California shall govern any action arising out of or relating to this Lease.

12. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between Lessor and Lessee. No oral agreements, leases, warranties, representations, licenses, permits, or promises have been entered into, and all modifications or notices shall be in writing and mutually agreed upon to be valid. This Lease voids and replaces any and all prior written agreements between Lessor and Lessee. These Terms may be severable and the invalidity, illegality or unenforceability in whole or in part of any provision does not acect the validity of other provisions.

ADDITIONAL STIPULATIONS (handwritten stipulations must be initialed by authorized representatives of both parties) This Agreement, and its contents, are confidential in nature and shall not be discussed with, or disclosed to, any Party outside of the Parties signing below.

Lessee shall provide Lessor a copy of their insurance certificate.

EARTHSCOPE:
________________________________________________________ LESSOR:
________________________________________________________ Signature Date Signature Date
Name: James Downing Name: ________________________________________________ Title: Director, Contracts & Compliance Title: ________________________________________________ Network of the Americas
What is the Network of the Americas (NOTA)?
NOTA is an international geophysics sensor network spanning more than 20 countries and composed of more than 1,200
continuously operating instruments, including high-precision GPS stations and borehole strain, seismic, and tilt instruments. The footprint of the network stretches from the Aleutian Islands to the Caribbean. It precisely measures the slow movement of tectonic plates and the sudden movement of earthquakes, among other solid Earth, hydrologic, and atmospheric phenomena. NOTA is operated and maintained by EarthScope Consortium, a science support non-profit.

A geodetic GPS/GNSS station can determine its position with sub-centimeter-level precision—sensitive enough to measure ground movement of less than a millimeter per year. The antenna mount is securely anchored into the ground and solar panels and batteries enable the components to continuously operate and transmit data in remote locations.

What value does the Network of the Americas provide?
Data from NOTA contributes to a broad set of scientific fields and technological applications. A 2021 NSF Advisory Committee for Geosciences report[1] stated that “Seismic and geodetic instrumentation are essential infrastructure for the study of Earth's surface, interior, dynamics, history, and hazards.” NOTA stations are among the tools used to monitor seismic and volcanic hazards.

NOTA station data feeds into the ShakeAlert®
Earthquake Early Warning System (currently operational in California, Oregon, and Washington). Adding these geodetic stations that measure ground movement enables faster
identification of the largest earthquakes than seismometers can provide on their own. This is particularly important in the Pacific Northwest, where a large earthquake could generate a
dangerous tsunami that reaches shore in just 15 minutes.

The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory is another
example—among the variety of instruments positioned in and around the Yellowstone Caldera are a number of NOTA GPS and borehole stations. These instruments measure the subtle surface deformation that provides an indicator of volcanic processes underground.

What other applications are served by the Network of the Americas? Additional science applications stretch beyond the solid Earth. Surface uplift and subsidence over seasons and years are used to infer changes in groundwater resources due to (for example) increased pumping during drought. Clever data processing also enables GPS/GNSS stations to measure atmospheric water vapor, ionospheric activity–and even soil moisture, snow depth, or water level near the station.

The use of high-precision positioning is continually growing for surveying, construction, autonomous vehicles (including aerial systems), and agriculture. NOTA stations are used as reference stations for RTK (Real Time Kinematics) positioning techniques, as well as for maintenance of the National Spatial Reference System—which defines the coordinate system—by NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey.

Which federal agencies support this effort?
NSF: supports NOTA through the Earth Sciences Directorate USGS: supports NOTA through ShakeAlert and the Volcano Hazards Program NOAA: uses NOTA stations in the National Geodetic Survey CORS Network NASA: supports GAGE operations related to the NASA Global GNSS Network What does EarthScope Consortium do?
As the operator of NSF’s Geodetic Facility for the Advancement of Geoscience (GAGE), EarthScope sites, builds, and maintains NOTA stations, as well as streaming and archiving the data they produce.

Including operation of NSF’s Seismological Facility for the Advancement of Geoscience (SAGE), EarthScope provides
instruments, engineer support, and data archiving for community research projects in locations around the world—including Greenland and Antarctica. This includes GPS/GNSS technology, seismometers, strainmeters, ground penetrating radar, and magnetotelluric instruments, as well as geodetic imaging with terrestrial laser scanning, uncrewed aerial systems, and InSAR.

EarthScope also coordinates technical short courses,
produces course content for educators, and runs summer internship and skill-building programs with a focus on broadening participation in science, among other community support and outreach activities.

Learn more at earthscope.org
[1] Recommendations for Enabling Earth Science Through NSF’s Geophysical Facility – A Portfolio Review of EAR Seismology and Geodesy Instrumentation, NSF Advisory Committee for Geosciences, 2021 583
terabytes
station data archived
through 2022
547
station maintenance
visits in 2022
544
non-NOTA supported
permanent GPS/GNSS
stations
2,700+
community science
publications supported
Stations in the Network of the Americas are part of the United States Geological Survey’s ShakeAlert®
Earthquake Early Warning system. When earthquake
shaking reaches the nearest seismometers and GPS
stations, this system detects the earthquake so
an alert can be issued to other areas before strong
shaking arrives. For example, with just a few seconds
of warning individuals can Drop, Cover, and Hold On to
protect themselves, and trains can safely slow down or
stop.

GPS stations are particularly valuable for earthquakes
greater than magnitude 6.5 because they improve the
system’s ability to quickly and accurately estimate
their magnitude.

You can receive these alerts on your cell phone in
Washington, Oregon, and California.

NOTA is an international
geophysics sensor network
spanning over 20 countries
and composed of more than
1,200 instruments that
are continuously operating,
including high-precision GPS
stations and borehole
strainmeters. These data have
a wide range of uses, from
geoscience research and
hazards monitoring to weather
forecasting and precision
agriculture.

Network of the Americas
Earthquake early Warning
[jee-OD-es-see]

GEODESY
the science of precisely measuring the
Earth’s surface, gravity, and orientation
GEODESY The SCIENCE OF
Operated by
Operated by
LEARN usgs.gov/ShakeAlert EXPLORE earthscope.org/nota
DROP! COVER! HOLD ON!
If you FEEL SHAKING
or GET AN ALERT...
1 2
3 GPS stations are used to measure the shifts and bulges of our planet using the same technology as your cell
phone. However, they are far more precise, allowing us
to measure ground movement as slow as a millimeter
(0.04 inches) per year by recording positions day after day and year after year.

The ground surface can move
vertically as a result of
changes in groundwater levels.

This occurs because sediment
compacts more tightly when
water is withdrawn from the
tiny spaces between grains, and
because the Earth’s crust sags
under the weight of the water it
holds. By precisely measuring
vertical ground movement, we
can monitor water resources
during periods of drought.

We can measure the slow
movement of Earth’s tectonic
plates even though it’s no
more than a few centimeters
(or a couple inches) per year.

It is this motion that leads to
earthquakes along faults.

The technology that makes GPS
stations so precise allows them
to measure things other than
ground motion. For example, the
signal from GPS satellites is
slowed by water vapor in the
atmosphere, resulting in reduced
accuracy. Correcting this error
also allows us to estimate the
amount of water vapor, and these
data are used to improve weather
forecast models.

While seismometers record the
shaking caused by seismic
waves, GPS stations measure
the shifting of the fault
during an earthquake. The
stress that causes earthquakes
accumulates because the two
sides of the fault are moving
but the fault itself is stuck,
until the stress is too great
and the fault slips.

GPS stations also enable us
to monitor the accumulation of
stress between earthquakes.

EarthScope Consortium operates the National
Science Foundation’s GAGE and SAGE
facilities. We support geoscience research
to understand Earth processes and help
society become more resilient to natural
hazards by providing access to instruments
and data, as well as education resources and
internships.

What
We
Do

GPS FOR GEOSCIENCE
Understanding Our Changing Earth
WATER

RESOURCES

WEATHER

FORECASTING

PLATE TECTONICS

37.21544° N Photo Location 112.97891° W INTERACT earthscope.org/velocity-viewer LEARN earthscope.org/what-is • EarthScope is a non-profit organization funded by
the Nat oi an S l
F ecneic
uo dn ation, USGS, & NASA
WHO
WE ARE
Resolution No. 2026-__ Page 1 of 2 July 22, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS APPROVING THE

EARTHSCOPE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A GPS STATION AT WILLITS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.

WHEREAS, the City of Willits has allowed EarthScope Consortium Inc. (“Lessee”), formerly known as UNAVCO, to have a GPS station at the Willits Municipal Airport that has been in place since 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City of Willits owns and operates the Willits Municipal Airport known as Els Field for the use and benefit of the public: and
WHEREAS, the permit Lessee had with the City expired on February 1st, 2023, and Lessee has been working with various City representatives to renew the expired lease; and WHEREAS, Lessee does not have an active permit in their records and is now seeking to renew the expired lease in the form attached hereto for a ten-year term.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Willits as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds the recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2: The City Council hereby approves the lease with EarthScope Consortium Inc. for a ten-year term in the form attached hereto, as referenced in the recitals to this Resolution.

SECTION 3: City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the Staff Report.

SECTION 4: Effective Date: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

PASS, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 22nd day of July 2026.

THE CITY OF WILLITS
_________________________
TOM ALLMAN, Mayor
Resolution No. 2026-__ Page 1 of 2 July 22, 2026
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 2nd day of July 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
________________________________
DELORES PEDERSEN, City Clerk
Item No. 5c
Meeting Date: July 22, 2026

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Davey Bowles, Public Works
Agenda Title: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ADOPTING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S 2026/27 PROJECT LIST FOR THE LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM (SB1) FUNDING REQUIREMENTS.

Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 10 Summary of Request: The Local Streets and Roads (LSR) Program was established as part of the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate Bill 1 or SB1). The program provides the City with a monthly apportionment from the SB1 gas tax revenue. The City is estimated to receive $139,190 this coming year.

The program requirements are relatively minimal: adopt an annual project list by resolution, submit annual reports, and meet the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements.

As noted in previous years' agenda items, the City has not met the MOE in recent years. The California Transportation Commission (CTC) may elect to adjust the amount of funding the City receives as a result.

Until the City is notified otherwise, staff anticipates receipt of the full estimated funding. The amount is an estimate because it is dependent on gas sales; therefore, if sales fall short of the estimate, the City will receive less funding.

The proposed project list for FY2026/27 is as follows:

FY26/27 Local Streets and Roads Program.
• Annual Traffic Striping Program
• Commercial Street Bridge Resurfacing
The Annual Striping Program is needed to maintain traffic and pedestrian safety. Commercial Street Bridge is in urgent need of resurfacing. Staff recommends approving the attached Resolution adopting the Project List for FY26/27 and direct staff to submit the Resolution to the CTC.

Recommended Action: Adopt the attached Resolution and Project List as required by the SB1 Local Streets & Roads requirements.

Alternative(s): None.

Fiscal Impact: It is anticipated that the City will receive the full funding amount of $139,190 in Fund 240 (Gas Tax).

Personnel Impact: Staff will need to process various documents and oversee project implementation.

Reviewed by: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk
Finance Director Human Resources Risk Manager
Council Action: Approved Denied Other: ________________________________________ Records: Agreement Resolution #_________ Ordinance #_________ Other _________ Resolution No. 2026-_ Page 1 of 3 July 22, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS ESTABLISHING THE 2026/27 PROJECT LIST FOR THE LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM AND REFLECT ANTICIPATED FUNDING FROM SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.

WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 in order to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, created the Local Streets and Roads Program; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of Willits are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City must include a list of all projects proposed to receive funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, in the City Budget, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and WHEREAS, the City will receive an estimated $139,190 from the Local Streets and Roads Program (RMRA) funding for Fiscal Year 2026/27 from SB 1; and WHEREAS, the City has gone through a public process by presenting projects and the annual budget and Capital Improvement List at City Council meetings to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities project list; and WHEREAS, the City uses a Pavement Management System and Annual Striping plan in the development of the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most highpriority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities’ priorities for transportation investment; and
WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain designated streets this year and dozens of similar projects into the future; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 Pavement Management Update rates the City’s overall Street Network at a PCI of 47, which is considered in “poor” condition, and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and, over the next decade, will bring our streets and roads into better condition; and
WHEREAS, without revenue from SB 1, the City would not be able to accomplish as much road work throughout the community, and the roads would fall into further disrepair; and WHEREAS, if the Legislature and Governor failed to act, city streets and county roads would have continued to deteriorate, having many and varied negative impacts on our community; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties own and operate more than 81-percent of streets and roads in California, and people are dependent upon a safe, reliable local transportation network; Resolution No. 2026-_ Page 2 of 3 July 22, 2026
and
WHEREAS, modernizing the local street and road system provides well-paying construction jobs and boosts local economies; and
WHEREAS, the local street and road system is also critical for farm-to-market needs, interconnectivity, multimodal needs, and commerce; and
WHEREAS, police, fire, and emergency medical services all need safe, reliable roads to react quickly to emergency calls, and a few minutes of delay can be a matter of life and death; and
WHEREAS, maintaining and preserving the local street and road system in good condition will reduce drive times and traffic congestion, improve bicycle safety, and make the pedestrian experience safer and more appealing, which leads to reduced vehicle emissions, helping the State achieve its air quality and greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals; and WHEREAS, restoring roads before they fail also reduces construction time, which results in less air pollution from heavy equipment and less water pollution from site run-off; and WHEREAS, the SB 1 Project List and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure, with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials, and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.

NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED, AND FOUND by the City Council of the City of Willits, State of California, as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

2. The City of Willits Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 will incorporate the following list of projects planned to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
 Annual Traffic Striping Program.
 Useful life: 2-5 years.
 Construction start date: May 2027, and estimated completion date: June 2027.
 Location: Stop Bars, Crosswalks, centerline, fog line, Commercial St, North St E. Valley, W. Valley, State St., Sherwood Rd turn Pocket/Stop, Central St., San Francisco St., Oak St., Monroe St.
 Resurface E. Valley Bridge
 Useful life: 5-10 Years
 Construction start date: May 2027, and estimated completion date: June 2027.

PASS, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 22nd day of July 2026.

Resolution No. 2026-_ Page 3 of 3 July 22, 2026

THE CITY OF WILLITS
_________________________
TOM ALLMAN, Mayor
ATTEST:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
________________________________
DELORES PEDERSEN, City Clerk
BL# Business Name Name Address Date Issued Type of Bussiness 7460
MARIO'S MOBILE DETAILING MARIO MORGANTI 1330 TUCK ROAD 6/8/2026

AUTO DETAILING, GUTTER CLEANING, GARBAGE CAN
CLEAN OUT.
7461
AVA RE CAPTURES AVA DOCKINS-KLINE 25491 MADRONE DR 6/15/2026 PHOTOGRAPHY, SPORTS PHOTOS, FAMILY PORTRAITS 7462 CARE B&B+, INC CARE B&B+, INC 147 W COMMERCIAL ST 6/15/2026 SHORT TERM ADULT CARE, NONMEDICAL HOUSING 7463 BRAMYSON BRAM CLARK 3062 PRIMROSE DR 6/15/2026 HANDYMAN 7464 ROBBIE D'S HANDYMAN SERVICE ROBERT F DECKER 23898 PRIMROSE CIR 6/15/2026 HANDYMAN 7465 WYLATTI RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC BRIAN K HURT 1471 B SOUTH MAIN ST 6/16/2026 CONSTRUCTION, RIVER RESTORATION & TRUCKING 7466 REDWOOD RETREAT TANYA & GREG MUSGRAVE 284 REDWOOD AVE 6/25/2026 SHORT TERM RENTAL 7467 GATEWAY PROCESSING llc MATT SCHLEGEL 943 SOUTH MAIN ST STE P 6/25/2026 PACKING & PROCESSING CANNABIS 7468 ANNIE'S STREET TACOS Alejandro & Maricela Gutierrez 2142 PRIMROSE DR 6/25/2026 CATERING, MOBILE FOOD VENDOR New Business License - June 2026
Permit Summary Report (Total Fees Paid)
Current
Month
June 2026
Month Last
Year
June 2025
Current Yr-ToDate
7/1/2025 -
6/30/2026
Last Yr-To-Date
7/1/2024 -
6/30/2025
Building
Count 3 7 57 61
Total Fees $2,892.36 $3,067.97 $28,557.76 $34,726.25
Fees Paid $2,892.36 $3,067.97 $28,557.76 $34,726.25
Total Valuation 136,000.00 285,350.00 1,286,890.96 1,820,764.90 Total Square Feet 0 3,072 6,153 20,921
Administrative $0.00 $896.45 $6,671.38 $10,520.37
BSF $7.00 $12.00 $88.00 $103.00
Building Department (OTC Permit
Fees)
$162.00 $81.00 $459.00 $1,121.00
Building Department (Permit Fees) $1,482.50 $1,824.90 $16,775.75 $20,145.13 Building Miscellaneous Fees $1,031.88 $0.00 $2,531.85 $120.06 Encroachment Permit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Encroachment Permit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
GPM $190.40 $231.22 $1,820.65 $2,380.81
Processing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SMIP Commercial $1.68 $0.00 $73.46 $209.03
SMIP Residential $16.90 $22.40 $137.67 $126.85
Demolition
Count 0 1 5 5
Total Fees $0.00 $41.65 $1,548.24 $553.24
Fees Paid $0.00 $41.65 $1,548.24 $553.24
Total Valuation 0.00 1,000.00 105,500.00 16,000.00
Total Square Feet 0 320 900 3,330
Administrative $0.00 $0.00 $15.28 $116.51
BSF $0.00 $1.00 $8.00 $5.00
Building Department (OTC Permit
Fees)
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Building Department (Permit Fees) $0.00 $38.75 $1,351.00 $405.50 Building Miscellaneous Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Encroachment Permit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Encroachment Permit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
GPM $0.00 $1.40 $147.70 $22.40
Processing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SMIP Commercial $0.00 $0.00 $22.90 $1.68
SMIP Residential $0.00 $0.50 $3.36 $2.15
Electrical
Count 1 2 36 32
Total Fees $212.37 $223.90 $9,120.44 $5,876.76
Fees Paid $212.37 $223.90 $9,120.44 $5,876.76
To
tal Valuation4,000.003,500.00388,230.73252,325.78
Total SquareFeet0002,882
Administrative$0.00$0.00$731.16$635.04
BSF$1.00$2.00$42.00$36.00
BuildingDepartment(OTCPermit
Fees)
$108.00$216.00$3,078.00$3,050.00
BuildingDepartment(PermitFees)$97.25$0.00$3,494.48$1,754.60 BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$1,167.97$0.00
EncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
EncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
GPM$5.60$4.90$515.88$357.73
Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPCommercial $0.00$0.00$74.10$14.66
SMIPResidential $0.52$1.00$16.85$28.73
EncroachmentPermit
Count1050
Total Fees$420.00$0.00$1,440.00$0.00
FeesPaid$420.00$0.00$1,440.00$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
EncroachmentPermit$420.00$0.00$840.00$0.00
EncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$600.00$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
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
EncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
EncroachmentPermit$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
121523
Total Fees$119.52$237.69$1,882.01$2,749.53
FeesPaid$119.52$237.69$1,882.01$2,749.53
Total Valuation6,878.0012,868.00173,057.00222,291.00
Total SquareFeet0002,270
Administrative$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BSF$1.00$2.00$16.00$24.00
B
uildingDepartment(OTCPermit
Fees)
$108.00$216.00$1,593.00$2,376.00
BuildingDepartment(PermitFees)$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
EncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
EncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
GPM$9.63$18.02$242.28$311.22
Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPCommercial $0.00$0.00$15.08$16.75
SMIPResidential $0.89$1.67$15.65$21.56
Plumbing
Count11129
Total Fees$35.27$66.11$1,162.18$2,343.15
FeesPaid$35.27$66.11$1,162.18$2,343.15
Total Valuation800.00986.0039,467.58109,086.00
Total SquareFeet0000
Administrative$0.00$24.91$58.66$691.74
BSF$1.00$1.00$12.00$12.00
BuildingDepartment(OTCPermit
Fees)
$0.00$0.00$324.10$391.50
BuildingDepartment(PermitFees)$32.65$38.32$614.45$1,064.22 BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$90.51$0.00
EncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
EncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
GPM$1.12$1.38$55.26$152.72
Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPCommercial $0.00$0.00$0.00$27.92
SMIPResidential $0.50$0.50$7.20$3.05
Re-Roof
Count343541
Total Fees$335.50$398.24$4,170.67$4,806.40
FeesPaid$335.50$398.24$4,170.67$4,806.40
Total Valuation58,500.0049,600.00665,262.46848,021.92
Total SquareFeet2,0006,83610,04528,276
Administrative$0.00$0.00$0.00$40.50
BSF$3.00$4.00$45.00$56.00
BuildingDepartment(OTCPermit
Fees)
$243.00$324.00$3,024.00$3,375.00
BuildingDepartment(PermitFees)$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$47.00$0.00
EncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
EncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
GPM$81.90$61.32$931.37$1,179.12
Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPCommercial $0.00$5.82$68.72$87.84
SMIPResidential $7.60$3.10$54.58$67.94
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
E
ncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
EncroachmentPermit$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
Count00712
Total Fees$0.00$0.00$7,088.62$5,640.33
FeesPaid$0.00$0.00$7,088.62$5,640.33
Total Valuation0.000.00810,837.43338,739.12
Total SquareFeet0000
Administrative$0.00$0.00$2,371.97$215.63
BSF$0.00$0.00$37.00$19.00
BuildingDepartment(OTCPermit
Fees)
$0.00$0.00$3,334.00$4,500.00
BuildingDepartment(PermitFees)$0.00$0.00($30.04)$331.74 BuildingMiscellaneousFees$0.00$0.00$47.00$47.00
EncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
EncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
GPM$0.00$0.00$1,135.17$474.23
Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
SMIPCommercial $0.00$0.00$164.49$16.23
SMIPResidential $0.00$0.00$29.03$36.50
Total Count1017172183
Total Fees$4,015.02$4,035.56$54,969.92$56,695.66
Total FeesPaid$4,015.02$4,035.56$54,969.92$56,695.66
Total Valuation206,178.00353,304.003,469,246.163,607,228.72 Total SquareFeet2,00010,22817,09857,679
Total Administrative$0.00$921.36$9,848.45$12,219.79
Total BSF$13.00$22.00$248.00$255.00
Total BuildingDepartment(OTC
PermitFees)
$621.00$837.00$11,812.10$14,813.50
Total BuildingDepartment(Permit
Fees)
$1,612.40$1,901.97$22,205.64$23,701.19
Total BuildingMiscellaneousFees$1,031.88$0.00$3,884.33$167.06 Total EncroachmentPermit$420.00$0.00$840.00$0.00
Total EncroachmentPermit$0.00$0.00$600.00$0.00
Total GPM$288.65$318.24$4,848.31$4,878.23
Total Processing$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Total SMIPCommercial $1.68$5.82$418.75$374.11
Total SMIPResidential $26.41$29.17$264.34$286.78
BL# Business Name Name Address Date Issued Type of Bussiness 7460
MARIO'S MOBILE DETAILING MARIO MORGANTI 1330 TUCK ROAD 6/8/2026

Project Updates
• Springbrook Successes:
o The 26-27 budget was uploaded, and the new fiscal year was created in the chart of accounts for seamless posting activities.

Staffing Items
• None
Focus for Next Month
• Supporting Andy Heath and auditors for the start of the FY 24-25 audit. • Participate in trainings aimed at optimizing Springbrook use.

Administrative Services June 2026 | Report
1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
● A request was made to Ukiah Oxygen for the annual recertification of the fire extinguishers on site.
● Replacement Windsocks were ordered and will be hung when scheduling allows. ● The crew spent a day cleaning and testing the runway lights. ● The 100LL/AVGAS fuel tank was refilled and the purchase price per gallon was adjusted accordingly.
● Grant applications are being submitted to the FAA to develop a Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Plan, if approved this will allow the City to seek additional funding for much needed pavement repairs and restoration.
● A new sign for N. Main St. that indicates an airport in the vicinity is on order to replace the existing sign.
● Annual tank cleaning was tentatively scheduled for Friday 07/17. ● Staff will be taking the potential renewal of the land lease with EarthScope Consortium Inc. to continue to allow the firm to maintain and operate a GEOTEC station on the property before Council at the next available regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.

Project Updates
● Any potential out-of-pocket improvement projects that are not critical to the safety of flight operations and compliance are on hold due to budget constraints and the Cities’ current financial state. Projects that are grant funded are being identified and planned for the Spring/Summer season.

Staffing Items
● Staff members continue to visit the Airport weekly for maintenance, security evaluation, and fuel quality assurance.

AIRPORT – O28
JUNE 2026 | Report
2 Budget Status
● No Change, 2 empty hangars.

Focus for Next Month
● Review and renew the land use agreement with Earthscope Consortium. ● Continuing work with legal to resolve the PART 16 Complaint and satisfy the FAA determination.

Meet the expectations declared by the Director in order to continue receiving the funding needed to sustain the facility, The FAA has granted themselves several extensions to allow for adequate time to make a determination and has done so again. – ONGOING. ● Planning for potential repairs to the Segmented Circle. ● Continue to monitor trail heads and access points.
● Schedule for the next Tenant Meeting to discuss the Airport Advisory Circular Draft and begin Scheduling the Annual Hangar Inspections for 2026. – IN PROGRESS ● Inspect and recharge fire extinguishers.
● Prepare for annual State DOT – CALTRANS Division of Aeronautics inspection. 1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
• Issued 11 Building Permits ...............................................11 in May • Opened 7 Code Enforcement Cases .............................4 in May. • Closed 12 Code Enforcement Cases .............................1 in May. • Total of 43 Active Code Enforcement Cases..............48 in May.

The Department averaged 16 calendar days to issue April Building Permits.  Over the counter Permits (reroofs/minor electrical) are typically issued on the day of submission and are not included in the average processing timeline.  Timeline includes time for Fire Department to complete required review for certain permits.

Project Updates
• Willits Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
o $50,000 loan issued to local property owner to fix failing roof. No repayment required until the home transfers ownership.
o Program supports rehabilitation of owner-occupied affordable housing o For more information, property owners may contact Phil Davidson at [email protected] or 707-459-7153
• Earthquake Recovery
o City staff coordinated with Cal OES, Mendocino County OES, PG&E, local businesses, and residents following the June earthquake.
o Public infrastructure inspections confirmed continued operation of the City's water, wastewater, transportation, and public facilities.
o Staff continue encouraging residents and businesses to submit damage assessment forms to assist the County in pursuing potential disaster assistance. Forms are available at the website www.mendoready.org
• Solicitation of Applications for a Cannabis Activity Dispensary Permit o The Department has received 2 proposals to operate a new Cannabis Dispensary in the City. o City Code limits the total number of Cannabis Dispensaries to three citywide. o Staff is soliciting two community members to sit on the Cannabis Dispensary Selection Committee and assist in picking the top proposal consistent with City Code Section

17.85.120.
• Regional Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) Mitigation Program o Staff are working with MCOG and member agencies to finalize consultant contracts and initiate development of a regional VMT mitigation program that will streamline SB 743 implementation.

Community Development June 2026 | Report
2 • FAA Airport Planning Grant
o Staff have submitted a grant application to the FAA to support development of an Airport Pavement Management and Maintenance Plan (PMMP)
o An approved PMMP will allow the City to use additional FAA entitlement funds to pay for future pavement projects.
• Vegetation Management
o Staff continue to coordinate with the Fire Department, and private property owners to reduce fire hazards through ongoing vegetation management.

Staffing Items
• No items to report.

Budget Status
• No items to report.

Focus for Next Month
• LAFCO Municipal Service Review and SOI Amendment
o Continue coordination with LAFCO staff to develop the public draft Municipal Service Review and process the City's Sphere of Influence Amendment.
• Regional Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program o Execute consultant agreements and participate in project kickoff with MCOG and member jurisdictions.
• Housing Element and Safety Element
o Continue developing a work plan to complete the required Housing Element and Safety Element updates.
• Vegetation Management
o Continued coordination with the Fire Department and private property owners to achieve compliance with vegetation abatement requirements and reduce wildfire hazard. • Cannabis Dispensary Proposal Selection
o Identify two community members to be appointed by City Council to serve on the Cannabis Dispensary Selection Committee, complete proposal evaluations, and select highest ranked proposal.

POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
June 2026
Monthly Achievements & Activities
June 2025 June 2026
• 911 Calls Received 62 85
• Calls for service (CFS) 451 620
• Cases 40 41
• Arrests 20 15
• Citations 11 6
• Traffic Stops 33 147
Project Updates
• As staffing allows - continued traffic safety education and enforcement, emphasizing school zones, pedestrians, speeding, and passing to the right violations. • Providing extra patrols in city parks and schools, as time allows. • Increased Officer presence in the downtown area, focused on foot patrols and sidewalk pedestrian safety.

Staffing Items
• Former Community Services Officer Christopher Dendy graduated from the Santa Rosa Junior College Basic Police Academy and began his Field Training Program as Willits’ newest Police Officer.

Save the Date
• National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, (5PM to 9PM) at Bud Snider Park.
1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
• Staff responded to multiple calls and aided as needed to inspect, identify hazards, and mitigate damage from the earthquake on 6/24. The seismic activity caused power outages, down utility lines, tree failure, and damage to private property throughout the surrounding community. • The City coordinated and implemented traffic control for the 4th of July Parade, additional support was provided by Lifeguards from the City pool team and CCC Crew members who staffed road closures during the event. The Variable Message Boards were deployed in advance of the local events to increase public awareness, cautionary Arrow Boards were also utilized on E. Commercial St.; additional street sweeping, debris cleanup, landscape maintenance, and facility spot repairs as needed kept everyone busy this month. • The Merry-go-Round at Snyder Park was damaged and is currently out of service pending repairs.
• Multiple water distribution system leaks were repaired, (SEE UTILITY REPORT FOR MORE DETAILS).
• The Variable Message Boards were deployed on Blosser Ln. to provide additional public notification of traffic delays during filming related to the Skunk Train. • Several STOP signs were replaced, and various traffic control signs were ordered to replace existing as needed.
• The Bucket Truck is currently out of service, removing the Frontier Days decorations from the downtown light poles is delayed pending coordination of other small projects that will require rental of a lift.
• The last round of seasonal mowing and vegetation management is underway, many roadsides and drainage ditches have been cut back for the year, with additional locations and outlying properties being addressed as time and resources allow. Heavy overgrowth was mowed from the channel along Walnut St. adjacent to the Railroad tracks. Debris is being removed to increase flow capacity. This will be an ongoing project to be completed by the fall.

Public Works JUNE 2026 | Report
2 • Roadside debris and trash reported by members of the public were collected at several locations.
• Willits Little League hosted a series of All-Star Games at the Sports Complex, and staff provided additional support in the form of late season facility preparations as needed.

Project Updates
• Repairs to the failed corrugated metal storm drainpipe on W. Mendocino Ave. are scheduled to start the week of 7/13.
• The bench donated by the Carlon Family for the Haehl Creek Park was received and installation will be coordinated when resources allow.
• Regularly scheduled seasonal maintenance has resumed. Higher temperatures have the crews at Public Works staffing from 6:00 A.M -2:30 P.M M-F.
• Public Works staff respond via dispatch through the Willits Police Department to address issues of concern regarding Public Safety or potentially hazardous conditions on a regular basis. • Available irrigation to City trees and plantings were turned on where possible as the heat index has risen significantly. Additional irrigation repairs at parks and athletic fields are being made as resources allow.
• Pothole patching was conducted at various locations, approximately 1 cubic yard of asphalt cold mix were dispersed as needed.
• Field care and facility maintenance at the Sports Complex to support summer athletics programs is ongoing.

Staffing Items
●The Public Works Maintenance crew is holding at 4 members.

Budget Status
• No Report, spending has been reduced, and several projects previously on hold are resuming. 3 Focus for Next Month*
*NOTE: SEVERAL ITEMS WERE ROLLED OVER FROM LAST MONTH OR ARE PART OF ONGOING SEASONAL OPERATION.
• Complete ditch and drainage clearing, continue roadside mowing and vegetation management throughout the City owned right of ways. Additional areas are being evaluated and scheduled as resources permit.
• Pothole patching and minor road repairs at various locations, this is ongoing in areas prone to pavement failure.
• Repair the sink hole and failed culvert pipe on W. Mendocino Ave., parts were received and project coordination is underway.
• Continue assisting with the annual flushing of the water system as needed. • Install additional pet waste stations in the Sports complex as needed. • Procure and refresh playground fiber media around play structures. • Restock material bins as needed, including base rock and asphalt cold mix for road repairs. ●Continue tree trimming along roadways for clearance at various locations as needed. ● Repair the play structures at Snyder Park.
●Evaluate and replace additional traffic control and street signs as needed. 1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
• Installed new communication radio antenna and line at SWTP. • Water/Wastewater operators assisted PW with water leaks on S. Poplar, Wood St and Bonnie Ln. • Received Ferric Chloride and Soda Ash loads at SWTP.
• Insulated water distribution radio communication sites to combat the heat. • Continuing algae treatment in Morris Reservoir (Seasonal). • Operators pulled mandate PFAS samples required for compliance at both Wastewater and Water facilities.
• Vegetation management around all water distribution pump stations. • Completed Central Ave, E. Oak St, E. Barbara Ln, Alameda, Monroe, Railroad Ave and E. San Francisco as part of the annual water main flushing program. • Replaced approximately fifty-meter registers and endpoints throughout the water distribution system for the meter replacement program.
• Repaired big leak in the Berryhill pressure zone.
• Replaced check valve in the Berryhill pump house with blind flanges. • Repaired 2” leaking water meter manifold on Trembly Ct. • Installed new meter setup at 2781 Ridgewood Rd.
• Shutoff many customers private side water meters due to earthquake. • Replaced 2” water service saddle leak caused by the earthquake at Lumberjacks Restaurant. • Replaced two cracked 4” sewer laterals on Redwood Ave and Hawthorne Dr. • Cleaned 885’ of sewer mainline in the collection system. • Cleaned and jetted the mainline to the rodeo grounds bathroom through the recreation grove for Frontier Days.
• Wastewater operators decorated truck #217 for the 100th Willits Frontier Day’s Anniversary parade.
• Wastewater operators cleaned and checked the lift station for the bathrooms at the carnival. • Assisted PW digging up storm drain on W. Mendocino Ave.

Utilities June 2026 | Report
2 Project Updates
• Ongoing: Fats, Oils and Grease (F.O.G.) program throughout the sewer collection system. • Ongoing: Sewer lateral inspection program.
• Ongoing: Water meter replacement program.
• Ongoing: Grounds maintenance at Water/Wastewater facilities. • Reservoir Capacity: Morris 551-acre feet and Centennial 635-acre feet equate to 91-percent full capacity (July 9th).
• June 2026 Water Usage: SWTP: 25,291,763 MG. June 2025: 17,347,512 MG.

GWTP: 400,000 MG. June 2025: 4,990,000 MG.

Totals: 25,691,763 MG. June 2025: 22,337,512 MG
• June Non-Potable Water Usage [Truck Fill Station]: 267,211 Gals. • June 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant Flows: 20,785,645 MG. • Staffing Items
• All staff were very responsive in checking all critical facilities after the earthquake on 6/24/26. A big thank you to all the staff in assisting during this event! Budget Status
• In Progress.

Focus for Next Month
• Receive and replace laser shields in Filter #2 multi-block underdrain scheduled to ship sometime at the end of July. Delayed shipping due to parts not making it through WesTech QC (quality control) inspection.
• Complete new Bittenbender 2” water line installation including 6 new service lines. • Install new filter media in the Trident #2 filter.
• Continuing annual water mainline flushing and valve exercise program.

Willits City CouncilJuly 22, 2026

Willits City Council
July 22, 2026