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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 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; Jim Lance, City Attorney; Dusty Duley, Community Development Director; Joseph Park, Administrative Services Manager; Davey Bowles, Public Works Director; Kenan O'Shea, Street Superintendent/Airport Operations; Scott Herman, Utilities Superintendent; Brian Fay, Police Chief; and Delores Pedersen, City
2. Public Communications
• John Haschak, 3r° District Supervisor - Provided a report on what is happening with the County of Mendocino. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp: 1:39. • John Bucannon, President of the Mendo Matters Board.
Mr. Bucannon gave a brief introduction of Mendo Matters to Council. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp: 5:58.
3. Public Matters
a. Gary Martin Presentation - Public Art Overview-Sculpture Proposal. • Gary Martin presented a PowerPoint on Public Art Overview - Sculpture Proposal. Presentation and comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 8:54.
Public Comment:
• Norma Hansen read a letter from Jane Camp in support of Mr. Martin's Public Art Sculpture Proposal. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp: 24:54. • Helen Sims provided public comment: the full comment is available on YouTube at timestamp: 25:35
4. Enactment of Ordinances
None presented.
Consent Calendar
The following items) are recommended for approval or denial, as follows:
a. City Council Minutes:
i. June 26, 2026
il. 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.
Public Comment: None presented.
Moved by Burton/Seconded by Alaniz and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar item(s) (a-c).
6. Monthly Activity Reports
Matters that do not require action by the City Council but are of public interest. 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
None presented
8. City Manager Reports and Recommendations
None presented.
Public Comment: None presented.
9. Department Recommendations (Action Items)
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 29:50. b. Airport.
• Kenan O'Shea's additional comments may be seen on YouTube at timestamp 34:57. c. Community Development. - Nothing further to add.
d. Police Department
• Police Chief Fay's additional comments may be seen on YouTube at timestamp e. Public Works
• Davey Bowlds additional comments may be seen on YouTube at timestamp 36:29. f. Utilities - nothing further to add.
Public Comment:
• Dave Bucannon asked how the City was doing with the aftermath of the Earthquake that happened on June 24. Comment may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 39:20. Mayor Allman's comments and response may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 39:37.
Willits City Council Minutes of July 22, 2026 Page 2 of 4
11. City Council Announcements, Communications and Reports Councilmember Burton
• Councilmember Burton commented that he enjoys seeing the Interim City Manager's weekly summary of activity. Comments can be viewed on YouTube at timestamp:
41:25.
Councilmember Gonzalez
• Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) -
Mendocino Coast Recreation Park District Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence. Comments can be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 42:02.
Councilmember Stranske
• Expressed concern over bikes being ridden on the sidewalks on Main St.
Comments can be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 42:17.
Vice Mayor Alaniz
Met with Senator Schiff and discussed matters that may potentially have a federal impact on the City of Willits
Transportation Funding
Support for local Hospitals
Concern for Forest Management at the National Forest and the effects on insurance policies.
: Announced that the deadline to file for City Council Nomination is August 7t.
Announced the Walk to Wake Up, an event to show community support to a family and student of his that is in the hospital with serious injuries.
Announced that the FPPC found no conflict of interest between Vice Mayor Alaniz and the General Manager of the Brooktrails Township.
• Comments can be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 42:38.
Mayor Allman
• Congratulated Frontier Days 100th Anniversary. Reports that the events went flawlessly.
• Comments can be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 47:25
Public Comment: None presented
No action taken.
12. Good & Welfare
• Was combined with City Council Announcements, Communications and Reports.
13. Closed Session Notice
None presented.
14. Adjournment
Mayor Allman declared the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
For more information on the July 22, 2026 Willits City Council Meeting, please view the recording on YouTube.
Willits City Council Minutes of July 22, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Tom Allman, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
ATTEST:
Delores Pederson
ELORES PEDERSEI
City Clerk
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