Agenda — Willits City Council, August 26, 2026

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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
AUGUST 26, 2026 | 6:30 PM | CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1. OPENING MATTERS
a. Call to Order. | b. Pledge to the 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. August 12, 2026.

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.

Willits City Council Agenda – August 26, 2026.

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

9. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (ACTION ITEMS)
a. Resolution Establishing a Fiscal Sustainability Ad-Hoc Committee.

Presenting staff member: Dusty Duley, Community & Economic Development Director.
b. Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Grant Application and Execution of Agreements for the Little Lake Mobile Home Park Water System Improvement (North Main Street Pipeline Extension) Project.

Presenting staff member: Dusty Duley, Community & Economic Development Director.

10. DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORTS
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. Pursuant to Government Code §54957 – Recruitment and Potential Public Employee Appointment: City Manager.

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 which 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 20th day of August, 2026.

Delores Pedersen, City Clerk
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WILLITS CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 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 & Economic Development Director; Joseph Park, Administrative Services Manager; Davey Bowles, Public Works Director; Brian Fay, Police Chief; and Delores Pedersen, City Clerk.

2. Public Communications
 Members of the public provided public comment. May be viewed on YouTube starting at timestamp 1:44.

3. Public Matters
a. None

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. July 22, 2026
Moved by Burton/Seconded by Gonzalez and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar item(s) (a).
b. Appointment of Two At-Large Members to the Cannabis Dispensary Selection Committee.
 Item was pulled for further discussion. Discussion may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 7:54.

Public Comment:
 Members of the public provided public comment. May be viewed on YouTube starting at timestamp 13:34.

Willits City Council Minutes of August 12, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Moved by Burton/Seconded by Alaniz and carried unanimously 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. a. Accounts Payable Activity Report: June 2026
Accounts Payable Activity Report: July 2026.
b. Building Permit Activity Report: July 2026.
c. Business License Activity Report: July 2026.
 Councilmember Burton asked for clarification of items on the Accounts Payable Activity Reports; may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 15:13.

Public Comment: None presented.
 Members of the public provided public comment. May be viewed on YouTube starting at timestamp 30:38

7. Commissions, Agencies and Authorities
None presented.

8. City Manager Reports and Recommendations
a. None.

Public Comment: None presented.

9. Department Recommendations (Action Items)
a. Consideration of City Support for the Relocation of the Mark Walker Sculptures to Highway 20 Park.
 Item was pulled by City Staff to be discussed at a future City Council meeting.

Public Comment:
 Members of the public provided public comment. May be viewed on YouTube starting at timestamp 33:52.

10. City Council Announcements, Communications, and Reports Councilmember Burton
 Councilmember Burton reported on communications he had with Mr. Wesley Wake regarding the rezoning of his property. Comments may be viewed on YouTube starting at timestamp 36:05.
 Mr. Burton also commented on the clearing of Vice Mayor Alaniz’s conflict of interest regarding the contract between the City of Willits and Brooktrails Township.

Comments may be viewed on YouTube starting at timestamp 41:32.

Vice Mayor Alaniz
 Finance Committee – Next meeting is on August 19th at 4:00 pm.

Mayor Allman
 Grocery Outlet reopened yesterday. Comments may be viewed on YouTube starting at timestamp 43:18.

Willits City Council Minutes of August 12, 2026 Page 3 of 3  Mayor Allman made comments regarding parking on City Streets. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 43:42
 Mayor Allman inquired about the ownership of the sidewalks within the City.

Comments may be viewed on YouTube starting at timestamp 44:30.  Announcement about a press conference being held on August 13th regarding a local business, Artefex. Comments may be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 52:13.

Public Comment: None presented.

No action taken.

11. Good & Welfare
 Delores Pedersen, City Clerk read a statement from Marcy Barry of Willits Frontier Days. Full statement can be viewed on YouTube at timestamp 53:45.

12. Closed Session Notice
a. Pursuant to Government Code §54957 – Recruitment and Potential Public Employee Appointment: City Manager.

City Council Adjourned to Closed Session at 7:25 pm
The City Council reconvened to open session at 9:00 pm, and reported that direction was given to staff.

13. Adjournment
Mayor Allman declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

For more information on the August 12, 2026 Willits City Council Meeting, please view the recording on YouTube.
_____________________________
Tom Allman, Mayor
City Council for the City of Willits
ATTEST:
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DELORES PEDERSEN
City Clerk
Item No. 9a
Meeting Date: August 26, 2026

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Dusty Duley, Community and Economic Development Director Agenda Title: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY AD HOC COMMITTEE Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 10 minutes.

Summary of Request: The City continues to evaluate opportunities to maintain long-term fiscal sustainability and address the imbalance between ongoing General Fund revenues and expenditures. Maintaining a balanced and sustainable budget will require consideration of both expenditure reductions and opportunities to maintain or increase City revenues.

The Mayor has requested that the City Council consider establishing a Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee to conduct a focused review of potential strategies to improve the City’s long-term financial position. The Committee would evaluate opportunities including, but not limited to:
• Potential cost savings and operational efficiencies;
• Opportunities to reduce or control ongoing expenditures; • Existing City revenue sources and opportunities to improve revenue generation; • Potential new revenue sources;
• Fees, charges, and other cost-recovery opportunities; • Opportunities to leverage grants, partnerships, or other outside funding; and • Other strategies that could assist the City in balancing its budget and maintaining long-term fiscal sustainability.

The proposed resolution would establish a temporary ad hoc committee consisting of two City Council members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Committee would serve in an advisory capacity and would not have authority to approve expenditures, impose fees or taxes, or otherwise take action reserved for the full City Council. The Committee would report its findings and recommendations to the City Council for consideration.

The committee may meet with City staff, business owners, community stakeholders, and other agencies as necessary to carry out its assigned purpose and would provide recommendations back to the City Council for future consideration and direction.

Consistent with Brown Act provisions applicable to temporary ad hoc advisory committees, the committee would consist of less than a quorum of the City Council and would be limited in scope and duration. The committee would dissolve upon completion of its assigned purpose and presentation of its recommendations to the City Council, unless extended by future Council action.

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution establishing a temporary ad hoc committee for the purpose of evaluating cost savings, operational efficiencies, existing and potential revenue sources, and other strategies to support a balanced and sustainable City budget.

Alternative(s): The City Council may choose not to establish the Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee or may provide alternative direction regarding the Committee's purpose, scope, membership, or duration.

Fiscal Impact: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with establishing the Committee. Staff time will be required to provide financial information, research potential strategies, and support the Committee's work.

Personnel Impact: Staff time will be required to provide administrative and technical support to the Ad Hoc Committee, including preparation of financial information and research regarding potential cost-saving and revenuegenerating strategies.

Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None.

California Environmental Quality Act: The proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as the action involves organizational and administrative activities of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.

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 _________ RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS ESTABLISHING A

FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY AD HOC COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City of Willits desires to maintain a balanced and sustainable budget and ensure the long-term fiscal sustainability of City operations and services; and WHEREAS, the City continues to experience an imbalance between ongoing General Fund revenues and expenditures; and
WHEREAS, maintaining long-term fiscal sustainability requires consideration of opportunities to reduce or control expenditures, improve operational efficiencies, and evaluate existing and potential new revenue sources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that focused review and discussion of potential fiscal strategies would benefit from evaluation by an ad hoc committee of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a temporary ad hoc committee for the limited purpose of evaluating potential cost savings, operational efficiencies, existing and potential revenue sources, and other strategies to improve the City's long-term financial position and providing recommendations to the City Council.

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

Section 1. Establishment of Ad Hoc Committee
The City Council hereby establishes a temporary Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee (“Committee”).

Section 2. Purpose
The purpose of the Committee shall be to evaluate and develop recommendations regarding strategies to improve the City's long-term fiscal sustainability and address the City's budget deficit, including but not limited to:

A. Potential cost savings and operational efficiencies; B. Opportunities to reduce or control ongoing expenditures; C. Existing City revenue sources and opportunities to improve revenue generation; D. Potential new revenue sources;
E. Fees, charges, and other cost-recovery opportunities; F. Opportunities to leverage grants, partnerships, or other outside funding; and G. Other strategies that could assist the City in balancing its budget and maintaining longterm fiscal sustainability.

Section 3. Committee Membership
The Committee shall consist of two (2) members of the City Council appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

Section 4. Scope and Authority
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The Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity only and shall not possess independent decision-making authority. The Committee may meet with City staff, business owners, community stakeholders, and other agencies as necessary to carry out its assigned purpose.

Section 5. Recommendations
The Committee shall provide recommendations and findings to the City Council for future consideration and direction.

Section 6. Duration
The Committee shall dissolve upon completion of its assigned purpose and presentation of its recommendations to the City Council, unless extended by subsequent action of the City Council.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this 26th day of August 2026.

THE CITY OF WILLITS
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Tom Allman, Mayor
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 26th day of August 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
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Delores Pedersen, City Clerk
Item No. 9b
Meeting Date: August 26, 2026

AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Dusty Duley, Community and Economic Development Director Agenda Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF

AGREEMENTS FOR THE LITTLE LAKE MOBILE HOME PARK WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT (NORTH

MAIN STREET PIPELINE EXTENSION) PROJECT
Type: Presentation Consent Regular Agenda Public Hearing Urgent Time: 10 minutes.

Summary of Request: The City of Willits is working with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to extend the City’s water system to the Little Lake Mobile Home Park, located approximately 1.1 miles north of the City limits along North Main Street.

The Little Lake Mobile Home Park water system serves approximately 38 residents. The mobile home park historically relied on a single groundwater well as its sole source of water. The well began experiencing structural failure in 2023 and completely failed in 2025. The well is no longer operational, and drinking water is currently being delivered to the mobile home park by truck through funding provided by the SWRCB’s Urgent Drinking Water Needs program.

To provide a permanent and reliable water supply, the State is requiring the City to extend municipal water service to the mobile home park. The North Main Street Pipeline Extension Project would connect the mobile home park to the City’s water system through a master meter connection. The Project includes approximately 6,000 feet of new water main along North Main Street, connection to the City’s existing 10-inch water main, a master meter and backflow prevention device at the mobile home park, attachment of the pipeline to the existing Upp Creek bridge, three fire hydrants, and minor modifications to the mobile home park’s existing distribution system.

The SWRQB has identified grant funding to support the Project. Grant funds will support eligible Project costs associated with planning, environmental review, design, construction, and City staff time associated with implementation and administration of the Project.

As part of the State Water Resources Control Board financial assistance process, the City is required to adopt an authorizing resolution. The proposed Resolution designates the City Manager, or designee, as the City’s Authorized Representative to execute the financial assistance application and agreement and administer the grant on behalf of the City.

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer financial assistance from the State Water Resources Control Board for the Little Lake Mobile Home Park Water System Improvement (North Main Street Pipeline Extension).

Alternative(s): The City Council may choose not to adopt the Resolution or may provide alternative direction to staff.

Failure to adopt the Resolution would delay the City’s ability to secure State funding and proceed with implementation of the Project.

Fiscal Impact: The State Water Resources Control Board is providing grant funding to support eligible Project costs, including planning, environmental review, design, construction, and City staff time associated with Project implementation and administration.

Personnel Impact: City staff time will be required to coordinate with the State Water Resources Control Board, consultants, Mendocino County, and other agencies; complete Project planning and implementation activities; administer grant funding; and oversee construction. Eligible City staff costs associated with the Project are anticipated to be reimbursed through the State grant.

Identified City Council Conflict of Interest: None.

California Environmental Quality Act: The City is the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the North Main Street Pipeline Extension Project. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared for the Project and will be considered by the City in accordance with CEQA prior to Project approval and construction.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLITS AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND EXECUTE A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH

THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE LITTLE LAKE MOBILE

HOME PARK WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT (NORTH MAIN STREET PIPELINE

EXTENSION)
WHEREAS, the City of Willits (“City”) proposes to undertake the Little Lake Mobile Home Park Water System Improvement (North Main Street Pipeline Extension) (“Project”); and WHEREAS, the City desires to seek financial assistance from the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and construction of the Project; and WHEREAS, the State Water Resources Control Board requires the City Council to designate an Authorized Representative to submit the Financial Assistance Application and execute documents necessary to obtain and administer financial assistance for the Project.

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

Section 1. Authorized Representative
The City Manager, or designee, is hereby designated as the City’s Authorized Representative and is authorized and directed to sign and file, for and on behalf of the City, a Financial Assistance Application for a financing agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and construction of the Little Lake Mobile Home Park Water System Improvement (North Main Street Pipeline Extension).

Section 2. Financial Assistance Agreement
The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the Financial Assistance Application, including executing a financial assistance agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board and any amendments or changes thereto.

Section 3. Administration of Financing Agreement
The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to represent the City in carrying out the City’s responsibilities under the financing agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and certifying compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this 26th day of August 2026.

THE CITY OF WILLITS
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Tom Allman, Mayor
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ATTEST:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
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Delores Pedersen, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A – PROJECT LOCATION MAP
Achievements & Activities
• FY 2026-27 was opened in Springbrook
• Preparation for FY 24-25 Audit
Project Updates
Staffing Items
• None
Focus for Next Month
• Finish FY 24-25 Audit
• Participate in trainings aimed at optimizing Springbrook use Administrative Services July 2026 | Report
1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
● All City owned Fire Extinguishers on site were refilled and certified for the year. ● The 3 windsocks were replaced.
● Fuel prices remain at $7.25 per gallon for 100LL/AVGAS. ● A meeting between staff and Airport tenants was held on August 5th. Topics included updates on current planning and improvement projects, scheduling of annual hangar inspections, and an initial draft of an Airport Advisory Circular compiled by staff was presented to the tenants who attended for review and discussion. The draft was generally well received, and minor edits were considered.
● The Annual CALTRANS / DOT Division of Aeronautics Compliance Inspection was scheduled for August 14th. The inspector flew in and met with staff at the Airport, a copy of the inspection report will be provided to the City when available. The findings of the annual inspections help staff to prioritize maintenance projects and plan improvements. ● A new sign for N. Main St. that indicates an airport in the vicinity was installed. ● Annual tank cleaning was completed Friday 07/17. This is done for quality assurance. ● Council approved the 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.

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 as time and resources allow.

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

AIRPORT – O28
JULY 2026 | Report
2 Budget Status
● No Change.

Focus for Next Month
● Continue to work with the FAA and Airport Consultants to secure Federal funding for grant funded capital improvement projects, .
● 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. – ONGOING. ● Continue to monitor trail heads and access points.
● Finish the remaining annual hangar inspections, 5 have been completed. ● Complete the State DOT – CALTRANS Division of Aeronautics inspection. 1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
• Issued 15 Building Permits ...............................................11 in June • Opened 7 Code Enforcement Cases .............................7 in June • Closed 8 Code Enforcement Cases................................12 in June • Total of 42 Active Code Enforcement Cases..............43 in June The Department averaged 6.4 calendar days to issue June 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
• City Pool Extended Hours
o In coordination with the Willits Unified School District, the City extended the 2026 pool season beyond the regular summer schedule.
o Beginning August 17, the pool transitioned to an extended-season schedule offering Lap Swim and Water Aerobics on select mornings, evenings, and Saturdays. o The City has secured staffing to operate the pool through at least September 11 and continues to evaluate opportunities to extend the season further. • FAA Airport Grants
o Staff submitted two FY 2026 grant applications to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for improvements at the Willits Municipal Airport:
• Pavement Management and Maintenance Plan (PMMP) with Geotechnical Report – $154,086 total project cost, including $146,382 in requested federal funding and a $7,704 local match. The PMMP will assess existing airport pavement conditions and identify and prioritize future maintenance and rehabilitation needs, providing a basis for planning and funding future airport pavement improvement projects. • Wildlife Hazard Site Visit – $29,678 total project cost, including $28,194 in requested federal funding and a $1,484 local match. The study will identify wildlife hazards and provide recommendations to improve airport safety and support future wildlife mitigation projects.
• SWRCB Expedited Drinking Water Grant – North Main Street Pipeline Extension o Staff continue coordinating with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to extend City water service to the Little Lake Mobile Home Park following failure of the park's sole water well in 2025. The mobile home park is currently being supplied with trucked water through State emergency funding.
o The project includes approximately 6,000 feet of new water main along North Main Street connecting the mobile home park to the City's existing water system.

Community Development July 2026 | Report
2 o The SWRCB has identified grant funding to support eligible project costs, including environmental review, design, construction, and City staff costs. o Staff are completing the environmental review and grant funding process necessary to advance the project toward design and construction.
• Cannabis Activity Dispensary Permit Selection Process 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. Two dispensaries currently hold permits to operate within the City. o Staff will be scheduling a meeting of the Cannabis Dispensary Selection Committee to review applications and select the top dispensary proposal.
• Highway 20 Park/Walker Sculpture
o Staff will schedule an Art in Public Spaces Committee to review Mendocino County’s request to consider placement of the Walker Sculptures in the City Highway 20 Park. o The Committee will bring forward a recommendation to Council at a future City Council meeting.

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.
• Housing Element and Safety Element
o Continue developing a work plan to complete the required Housing Element and Safety Element updates.
• Highway 20/Walker Sculpture
o Facilitate Art in Public Spaces Committee to review County request to place Walker Sculptures in the City Highway 20 Park.
• Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP)
o Continue coordination with the FAA to obtain approval of the City's updated Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) and establish the proposed sequence and funding strategy for airport improvement projects through 2032.
• Cannabis Dispensary Proposal Selection
o Facilitate Cannabis Dispensary Selection Committee meeting to 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.

POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
July 2026
Monthly Achievements & Activities
July 2025 July 2026
• 911 Calls Received 68 69
• Calls for service (CFS) 544 443
• Cases 47 43
• Arrests 31 20
• Citations 11 7
• Traffic Stops 64 50
Project Updates
• As staffing allows - continued traffic safety education and enforcement, emphasizing school zones, pedestrians, speeding, and passing on 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
• Police Officer Dendy continues to progress through the Field Training Program. • City Human Resources and the Department have opened a recruitment to fill a Police Officer vacancy.

Abatement
• Staff have identified vehicles which may qualify for the Countywide Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) program.
1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
• A section of failed corrugated metal storm drain on W. Mendocino Ave. was replaced. • The City continues to support the First Fridays Event hosted by the Willits Chamber of Commerce by providing traffic control equipment.
• The Merry-go-Round at Snyder Park was repaired. The large play structure was also repaired and serviced as needed. The motorcycle spring rider was also repaired and the spring was replaced.
• Multiple water distribution system leaks were repaired, (SEE UTILITY REPORT FOR MORE DETAILS).
• The bench donated by the Carlon family for the Haehl Creek Park was installed. • A new Hospital sign and post were installed in the vicinity of Baechtel Rd. • Parking control signs were replaced on Blosser Ln. in the School Zone due to faded, worn condition.
• Parts are on order to repair the pedestrian crossing beacons on State St. x N. Main St. • Recreational facilities and fields were serviced as the season transitions from Little League Baseball to Soccer. Fields are irrigated and mowed regularly, grounds are checked daily, and repairs are made as needed. Several sprinklers were replaced or adjusted. • Roadside debris and trash reported by members of the public were collected at several locations. Transient camp clean-up and mitigation is ongoing. • The Recreation Grove and Snyder Park hosted several local events, the City provides the venues for multiple annual events and gatherings throughout the summer season.

Services & Facilities JULY 2026 | Report
2 Project Updates
• Minor repairs were made to the Community Center and City Hall interior. • The Maintenance Department assisted with finishing the annual water distribution system flushing for water quality assurance.
• 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. • The Street Sweeper was down for an additional 2 weeks due to minor mechanical issues, but parts were received and repairs were made. The machine is back online as of Friday 8/14. A service kit for the appropriate hour meter reading on the machine was ordered in advance of the upcoming Fall season where the Sweeper will see additional days of service to keep up with the demand.
• The Maintenance Department responds to requests made through the 811 USA NORTH Program to mark City owned water lines and storm drains for asset protection during excavation and underground projects. It is state law that anyone breaking ground is required to submit a ticket requesting the mark and locate service to avoid damaging utility infrastructure. The department has processed 730 ticket requests so far this year; each requiring an evaluation, potential site visit to identify and mark utilities in conflict, and completion of the ticket through the online portal.
• An additional pet waste station was installed at the Sports complex on the South side of E.

Commercial St.

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.
• Seasonal Wet Weather Preparedness at the Landfill; annual vegetation removal and ditch clearing.
• Pothole patching and minor road repairs at various locations, this is ongoing in areas prone to pavement failure.
• Refresh the fiber media around the play structures at both Recreation Grove and the City Park playgrounds.
• Street sign evaluation and replacement at various locations as needed. • Evaluate and begin clearing storm drain inlets in the public right of way to prepare for wet weather months.
• Identify projects to enhance pedestrian safety that can be completed by staff with limited resources and minimal financial impact.
• 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. ●Evaluate and replace additional traffic control and street signs as needed at various locations. 1 Monthly Achievements & Activities
• Replaced all meter registers and endpoints on Alder Ct as part of the meter replacement program.
• Continued weekly algae control in Morris Reservoir.
• Dewatered and put air into Northbrook and Bittenbender pressure tanks. • Cleaned and inspected ferric chloride suction tube at SWTP. • Replaced tubing on sodium hypochlorite pump at SWTP.
• Completed online account setup with Univar, USA, the SWTP chemical supplier. • Assisted PW on multiple leaks throughout the water distribution system. • Handed out monthly door hangers for non-payment accounts. • Exercised all backup power generators at all pump stations in the water distribution system. • Cleared and cut a fallen tree on Water Plant Road for access to the SWTP. • Completed flushing on E. Valley, E. San Francisco, S. Lenore, Creekside Dr and E. Commercial from the bridge to the Skate Park as part of the annual flushing program. • Completed CIRA risk inspection at both WWTP and SWTP. • Cleaned 3500 feet of sewer mainline in the wastewater collection system. • Drained and completed the inspection of the north aeration basin liner (every 5 years) at the WWTP, including replacing air diffusers. The liner is in overall good condition, with no repairs. • Operators assisted PW with the Vac truck on multiple water leaks throughout the water distribution system.

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 600 acre-feet and Centennial 469 acre-feet equate to 82-percent full capacity (August 17th).

Utilities July 2026 | Report
2 • July 2026 Water Usage: SWTP: 28,398,906 MG. July 2025: 26,717,675 MG.

GWTP: 386,000 MG. July 2025: 1,600,000 MG.

Totals: 28,784,906 MG. July 2025: 28,317,675 MG
• July 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant Flows: 19,578,720 MG. • Staffing Items
• None
Budget Status
• In Progress.

Focus for Next Month
• Receive and replace laser shields in Filter #2 multi-block underdrain scheduled to ship sometime in August. Shipping delayed (again) 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.
• Continue annual water mainline flushing and valve exercise program. • Complete Emergency Action Plan for CalOES for Morris, Centennial, and the Saddle Dam at Centennial reservoirs.
• Continue working on Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) with engineering firm CDM Smith.

Completion is due October 2027.

Willits City CouncilAugust 26, 2026

Willits City Council
August 26, 2026