City Council
Evan Hutson, Mayor
Rick Thomas, Vice Mayor
Gary Hansen, Council Member
Lorri Pride, Council Member
Matt Busby, Council Member
City Manager
Marti Brown
City Clerk
Karleen Price
Willows City Council
Regular Meeting
February 10, 2026
Willows City Hall
6:00 PM
201 North Lassen Street
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-7041
Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
5. PRESENTATION
a. Phambili Biomass Facility Project
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on the Phambili Biomass Facility Project and provide feedback.
Contact: Contact: Marti Brown, City Manager, [email protected] b. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income Recommended Action: Receive presentation on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income and provide direction.
Contact: Joe Bettencourt, Community Development & Services Director, [email protected]
6. PUBLIC COMMENT & CONSENT CALENDAR FORUM
All items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved with a single vote unless removed for separate discussion by the Council or City Manager. Individuals wishing to speak on Consent items or matters not on the agenda are asked to complete a Speaker Card and submit it to the City Clerk. All remarks shall be directed to the Mayor and Councilmembers and are limited to three minutes. By law, the Council cannot discuss or take action on items not listed on the posted agenda. a. Register Approval
Recommended Action: Approve general checking, payroll, and direct deposit check registers.
Contact: Marti Brown, City Manager: [email protected] b. Minutes Approval
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the January 27, 2026, City Council Meeting and the January 30, 2026, Special City Council Meeting.
Contact: Karleen Price, City Clerk: [email protected] c. Facilities Use Agreement – 2026 Summer Swim Program
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use Agreement with the Willows Unified School District to use the School District’s swimming pool during the 2026 summer swim season for an amount not to exceed $20,000.
Contact: Joe Bettencourt, Community Development & Services Director, [email protected]
d. Ordinance Amendment to Article III of Chapter 8.10 of the Willows Municipal Code Recommended Action: Introduce by title only and waive the first reading of the text of an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILLOWS AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 8.10 OF THE WILLOWS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES,” and schedule a public hearing for the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance at the February 24, 2026, City Council meeting.
Contact: Nate Monck, Fire Chief, [email protected]
7. COMMENTS & REPORTS
a. Council Correspondence
b. City Council Comments & Reports
c. City Manager’s Report
8. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Sections §54954.3, the public will have an opportunity to directly address the legislative body on the item below prior to the Council convening into closed session. Public Comments are generally restricted to three minutes.
a. Conference With Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation (54956.9(d)(4)) (one case) b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957)
Title: City Manager
c. Liability Claims (§ 54956.95)
Claimant: Nicole Marie Siebert
Claimed Against: City of Glenn
d. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957)
Title: City Attorney
9. ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on February 6, 2026.
______________________________
Karleen Price, City Clerk
A complete agenda packet, including staff reports and back-up information, is available for public inspection during normal work hours at City Hall at 201 North Lassen Street in Willows or on the City’s website at www.cityofwillows.org. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Willows will make available to members of the public any special assistance necessary to participate in this meeting. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132). The public should contact the City Clerk’s office at (530) 934-7041 to make such a request.
Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
The City of Willows is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
PRESENTATION
CDBG Program Income
City of Willows • Options for Eligible Infrastructure Investments City of Willows February 3, 2026
Agenda Item #5b
Today’s Goal
Explain Council options for investing Program Income (PI) in eligible projects Agenda
*Program Income snapshot (what’s available after the known ADA door upgrade) *Eligible infrastructure project types under LMA (Area Benefit) *Eligible facility/infrastructure project types under LMC (Limited Clientele) *Recommended next steps for selecting a project
City of Willows • CDBG Program Income February 3, 2026
How CDBG Projects Qualify
Three National Objectives (we’ll focus on Low/Mod: LMA & LMC) 1) Benefit Low/Mod (Primary) 2) Prevent/Eliminate Blight Area-based or spot blight
Targets conditions of deterioration
Used less often for PI infrastructure
selection
Serious & immediate threat
Recent origin and no other
resources
Requires certification and HCD
approval
This presentation focuses on projects that typically qualify under Low/Mod: LMA (area benefit) and LMC (limited clientele).
City of Willows • CDBG Program Income February 3, 2026
Program Income Snapshot
Funds available for Council-directed eligible projects
Program Income on Hand
$1,961,482
Rumiano Cheese loan repayment
Known Commitment
- $188,000
ADA door upgrades at City Hall
Estimated Remaining Balance
$1,773,482
Available for additional eligible projects
PI must be used for CDBG-eligible activities that meet a National Objective. This deck highlights practical options that commonly qualify under LMA (Area Benefit) and LMC (Limited Clientele).
Source: CA HCD CDBG Grants Management Manual (GMM), Chapter 2: National Objectives and Eligible Activities (Published Feb 2025).
City of Willows • CDBG Program Income February 3, 2026
Willows: Low/Mod Area Benefit (LMA)
51.3% Low/Mod supports citywide infrastructure in the eligible service area
51.3%
Low/Mod Area Benefit
What LMA means
If the defined service area is primarily residential and ≥51% Low/Mod, area-wide public improvements can qualify.
Because Willows is 51.3% Low/Mod, many citywide
infrastructure projects can be structured to qualify under LMA.
City of Willows • CDBG Program Income February 3, 2026
Eligible Project Types Under LMA (Area Benefit)
Infrastructure that benefits all residents in the eligible service area Common LMA infrastructure investments
Streets, sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, crosswalk upgrades, and related drainage improvements Water, sewer, and storm drainage system improvements (lines, mains, lift stations, treatment components).
Public facility improvements open to the public (e.g., parks, community centers, libraries) Safety and accessibility upgrades to public spaces (lighting, pathways, accessibility features) Land acquisition for public use (e.g., park site acquisition) where allowed and properly documented.
City of Willows • CDBG Program Income February 3, 2026
LMC Infrastructure Project Examples
Illustrative examples tied to presumed clientele groups Facilities & site improvements that can qualify as LMC
Elderly persons
• Senior center construction/rehabilitation; accessibility upgrades; safe drop-off/loading zones Persons experiencing houselessness
• Shelter facility rehab; showers/restrooms; ADA access; security/lighting around the site Survivors of domestic violence
• Facility rehab for a DV shelter or confidential service site; accessibility and safety upgrades Severely disabled adults
• Rehab of a training/independent-living support facility; mobility access improvements Abused children / youth-focused sites
• Improvements to a youth services facility or supervised program site (access, safety, space upgrades) City of Willows • CDBG Program Income February 3, 2026
Items Commonly Requested That Don’t Fit (or Need Extra Review) Generally ineligible under Public Facilities & Improvements Buildings used for the general conduct of government (general government office space) Operating or maintaining costs (routine maintenance, staffing, utilities) Purchase or lease of construction equipment
Purchase of furnishings and personal items (e.g., uniforms) New construction of public housing
Examples that often require HCD eligibility confirmation Vehicle purchases or major equipment replacement (e.g., fire apparatus) City of Willows • CDBG Program Income February 3, 2026
Council Discussion & Direction
Decisions to guide next steps
Previously Discussed CDBG Projectspurchase of a fire truck • sidewalk rehabilitation Other Staff Considerationssidewalks • streets • drainage • parks • sewer infrastructure • facility upgrades Additional Council Considerations and Direction
City of Willows • CDBG Program Income February 3, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT &
CONSENT CALENDAR
FORUM
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Payment Register
City of Willows APPKT00549 - CHECK RUN 1-22-26
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Bank: Gen Chk - General Checking
Vendor Number
**Void**
Total Vendor Amount
0.00 Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount **Void Check 56379 01/22/2026 0.00
**Void Check 56380 01/22/2026 0.00
**Void Check 56381 01/22/2026 0.00
**Void Check 56382 01/22/2026 0.00
2484
Vendor Number
UMPQUA BANK COMMERCIAL CARD OPS
Total Vendor Amount
9,977.56
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 56378 01/22/2026 9,977.56
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount BETTENCOURT123125-01 US CARGO CONTROL - 2 MOVING DOLLIES RETURNED - LI 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 -215.30 BETTENCOURT123125-02 CDW - ADOBE LICENSE RENEWAL - CW 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 970.00 FUENTES113025-01 WALMART - STATION SUPPLIES - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 65.36 FUENTES123125-01 SIERRA SAC VALLEY EMS - EMT RECERT - FIRE 86.00 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 FUENTES123125-02 MARVAL - FOOD - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 146.34 FUENTES123125-03 WALMART - FOOD - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 61.08 FUENTES123125-04 SHASTA COLLEGE - TRAINING - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 256.50 FUENTES123125-05 WALMART - SUPPLIES - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 37.24 FUENTES123125-06 MAR VAL - FOOD - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 151.05 FUENTES123125-07 MAR VAL - FOOD - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 11.98 FUENTES123125-08 MAR VAL - FOOD - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 59.89 FUENTES123125-09 RED 88 - DINNER - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 278.91 FUENTES123125-10 WALMART - FOOD - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 23.76 FUENTES123125-11 MAR VAL - FOOD - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 152.81 FUENTES123125-12 WALMART - SUPPLIES - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 63.15 FUENTES123125-13 CHEVRON - FUEL - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 122.42 FUENTES123125-14 WALMART - FOOD - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 88.90 FUENTES123125-15 WALMART - FOOD - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 15.71 FUENTES123125-16 WALMART - SUPPLIES - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 474.49 FUENTES123125-17 MAR VAL - FOOD - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 273.45 FUENTES123125-18 MAR VAL - FOOD - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 22.47 FUENTES123125-19 CHEVRON - FUEL - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 101.11 HARRIS123125-01 CA AIR RESOURCE BOARD - 2025 COMPLIANCE FEE - PW 187.08 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 HARRIS123125-02 CA AIR RESOURCE BOARD - 2025 COMPLIANCE FEE - PW 5.59 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 HARRIS123125-03 LES SCHWAB - ALIGNMENT F-350 #6 - PW 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 119.99 HARRIS123125-04 CA FIRE MECHANIC ASSOC - CLASS 12-11-25 - FIRE 50.00 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 HARRIS123125-05 CA FIRE MECHANIC ASSOC - CLASS 5/4-8/2026 - FIRE 835.00 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 LOMBARD123125-01 OC MOUNTS - BALL MOUNT - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 60.58 LOMBARD123125-02 AMAZON - DRY BOX & COMBO LOCK - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 65.53 LOMBARD123125-03 AMAZON - DRY BOX - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 54.65 LOMBARD123125-04 911 NETWORK - EMSIDE MATE FANNY PACK - FIRE 98.90 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 LOMBARD123125-05 PAPA MURPHY'S - FOOD - PREPO CA-XGL-250125 - FIRE 73.28 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 LOMBARD123125-06 WALMART - FOOD - PREPO CA-XGL-250125 - FIRE 111.83 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 LOMBARD123125-07 COSTCO - FOOD - PREPO CA-XGL-250125 - FIRE 325.45 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 LOMBARD123125-08 COSTCO - FOOD - PREPO CA-XGL-250125 - FIRE 175.95 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 LOMBARD123125-09 CHEVRON - FUEL - PREPO CA-XGL-250125 - FIRE 36.33 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 LOMBARD123125-10 CHEVRON - FUEL - PREPO CA-XGL-250125 - FIRE 41.59 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 LOMBARD123125-11 AMPM - FUEL - PREPO CA-XGL-250125 - FIRE 95.31 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 LOMBARD123125-12 GLENN CO AIRPORT - FUEL-PREPO CA-XGL-250125 - FIRE 47.36 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 LOMBARD123125-13 WILLOWS MARKET - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 3.75 Agenda Item #6a
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LOMBARD123125-14 PW SERVICE CENTER - SUPPLIES - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 356.75 LOMBARD123125-15 WALMART - CHARGERS FOR IPADS IN ENGINES - FIRE 66.56 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 LOMBARD123125-16 AMERICAN RED CROSS - TRAINING - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 405.00 LOMBARD123125-17 S-SWV EMS - TRAINING - FIRE 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 39.00 MONCK123125-01 CHEVRON - FUEL - PREPO CA-XGL-250152 - FIRE 85.65 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 MONCK123125-02 DONUT WHEEL - FOOD - PREPO CA-XGL-250152 - FIRE 54.07 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 MONCK123125-03 MAR VAL - FOOD - PREPO CA-XGL-250152 - FIRE 409.04 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 MONCK123125-04 DIAMOND GAS - FUEL - PREPO CA-XGL-250152 - FIRE 99.64 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 PFYL123125-01 LOWES - TRASH CANS - PW 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 259.03 PFYL123125-02 WALMART - INKCART - PW 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 48.81 PFYL123125-03 DEPT PEST REG LICENSE - DPR LICENSE - PW 01/22/2026 01/22/2026 0.00 140.00 PRICE123125-01 AMAZON - FORD F250 PARTS - FOR MECHANIC - PW 171.81 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 PRICE123125-02 DOLLAR TREE - RIBBON CUTTING SUPPLIES 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 21.85 PRICE123125-03 DONUT WHEEL - RIBBON CUTTING SUPPLIES 26.62 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 PRICE123125-04 STARBUCKS - RIBBON CUTTTING 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 22.00 PRICE123125-05 AMAZON - FLAG FOR LIBRARY 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 35.44 PRICE123125-06 AMAZON - OFFICE SUPPLIES - CHAIRS 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 292.53 PRICE123125-07 GODADDY - NEW WEBSITE & WEB HOSTING - REFUND - C 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 -179.88 PRICE123125-08 GODADDY - NEW WEBSITE & WEB HOSTING - CW 179.88 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 PRICE123125-09 GODADDY - NEW WEBSITE & WEB HOSTING - CW 179.88 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 PRICE123125-10 OHARA FAMILY FARM - 140TH BIRTHDAY - CARRIAGE RID 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 300.00 PRICE123125-11 FAIRCHILD STRINGS - 140TH BIRTHDAY - ENTERTAINMEN 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 1,045.00 WATSON123125-01 AMAZON - ZIP BOOKS - GRANT - LIBRARY 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 18.88 WATSON123125-02 AMAZON - ZIP BOOKS - GRANT - LIBRARY 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 9.23 WATSON123125-03 AMAZON - ZIP BOOKS - GRANT - LIBRARY 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 19.14 WATSON123125-04 AMAZON - ZIP BOOKS - GRANT - LIBRARY 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 31.56 WATSON123125-05 AMAZON - ZIP BOOKS - GRANT - LIBRARY 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 17.38 WATSON123125-06 AMAZON - ZIP BOOKS - GRANT - LIBRARY 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 60.67 WATSON123125-07 AMAZON - ZIP BOOKS - GRANT - LIBRARY 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 10.86 WATSON123125-08 AMAZON - ZIP BOOKS - GRANT - LIBRARY 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 16.79 WATSON123125-09 AMAZON - ZIP BOOKS - GRANT - LIBRARY 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 15.42 WATSON123125-10 AMAZON - ZIP BOOKS - GRANT - LIBRARY 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 13.00 WATSON123125-11 AMAZON - ZIP BOOKS - GRANT - LIBRARY 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 42.36 WATSON123125-12 AMAZON - MATERIALS - LIBRARY 01/22/2026 0.00 01/22/2026 28.10
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Payment Summary
Type
Payment
Count Discount Payment
Payable
Bank Code Count
Gen Chk Voided **Void Check 0.00 0 4 0.00
Gen Chk Check 74 1 0.00 9,977.56
Packet Totals: 74 5 0.00 9,977.56
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Cash Fund Summary
Fund Amount Name
999 CASH CLEARING -9,977.56
Packet Totals: -9,977.56
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Payment Register
City of Willows APPKT00553 - BIWEEKLY VENDORS PAY DATE 1-30-26 01 - Vendor Set 01
Bank: Gen Chk - General Checking
1194
Vendor Number
CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSE
Total Vendor Amount
162.92
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 56383 01/30/2026 162.92
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0001620 CHILD SUPPORT 01/30/2026 0.00 01/30/2026 162.92 2223
Vendor Number
UNITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES A
Total Vendor Amount
218.07
Vendor Name
Payment Type Payment Number Payment Date Payment Amount Check 56384 01/30/2026 218.07
Payable Number Description Payable Date Due Date Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0001621 UPEC DUES 01/30/2026 0.00 01/31/2026 218.07
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Payment Summary
Type
Payment
Count Discount Payment
Payable
Bank Code Count
Gen Chk Check 2 2 0.00 380.99
Packet Totals: 2 2 0.00 380.99
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Cash Fund Summary
Fund Amount Name
999 CASH CLEARING -380.99
Packet Totals: -380.99
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Payroll Check Register
City of Willows Checks
Pay Period: 1/12/2026-1/25/2026
Employee Employee # Check Type Date Amount Number
Packet: PYPKT00568 - PAY PERIOD 1-12-26 TO 1-25-26 PAY DATE 1-30-26 Payroll Set: Payroll Set 01 - 01
VASQUEZ, KARISSA VAS02 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41054
MEDRANO, ANJELICA MED001 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41055
ARNOLD, RAINA A ARN02 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41056
BARAJAS, JOSE BAR01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41057
BEATTY, RYAN BEA00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41058
BERGMEN, PATRICIA BER03 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41059
BOBADILLA, PEDRO D BOB00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41060
BURT, MEAGAN BUR01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41061
CANO, GABRIELA M CAN01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41062
CANO, ILIANNA CAN00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41063
CHAVEZ, AIDEN CHA04 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41064
CHAVEZ, VALERIA CLARISSA CHA01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41065 COLOMBO , KAREN COL01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41066
ESPARZA, JOSE ESP01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41067
GALLARDO-CANO, JOYANNY GAL03 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41068 GARCIA , FERNANDO GAR15 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41069
GARCIA JR., FERNANDO GAR13 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41070 GARCIA, AARON GAR04 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41071
GARCIA, DAVID GAR03 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41072
GARCIA, OMAR GAR14 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41073
GUTIERREZ, JACQUELINE GUT01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41074 GUTIERREZ, RICARDO GUT00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41075
HARLAN, HELEN HAR03 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41076
HARLAN-MAGHA, CLAIRE HAR02 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41077 HERNANDEZ , CARLA HER01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41078
HERNANDEZ-SE, RICARDO HER00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41079 JIMENEZ, ALEJANDRO JIM00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41080
LANZI , KARLI LAN00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41081
LARA, ANDRES J LAR00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41082
LARA, ANGEL LAR01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41083
LARA, JOEL LAR03 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41084
LARA-QUEZADA, EDGAR LAR02 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41085 LEDERER, MANUEL A LED02 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41086
LEVESQUE, TYLER LEV00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41087
MCDERMOTT, ELLA G MCDE01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41088
MEDINA, HUMBERTO MED02 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41089
MOUA, MICHAEL MOU01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41090
NEWTON-PALACIOS, MICHELNEW00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41091 PALAFOX-SAN, NYLA PAL03 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41092
PEABODY , GARRETT PEA05 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41093
RANDOLPH, KATELYNN RAND03 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41094 RAYGOZA, RODRIGO RAY00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41095
ROPER, JILLIAN S ROP00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41096
RUIZ, DAFNEE RUI01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41097
RUIZ, DAMARIS RUI02 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41098
THROM, BILLIE THR00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41099
THURMAN , ASHLEY THU01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41100
VASQUEZ, MALLORIE VAS00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41101
WHITE , MARCELLA WHI00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41102
BERGLUND, ADESSA BER02 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41103
BERGLUND, SOPHIA BER01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41104
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Employee Employee # Check Type Date Amount Number
Packet: PYPKT00568 - PAY PERIOD 1-12-26 TO 1-25-26 PAY DATE 1-30-26 Payroll Set: Payroll Set 01 - 01
CHRISTY, ALISHA CHR00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41105
COBB, EMMA COB02 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41106
COBB, TRINITY COB00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41107
FLOWERDEW, NICK FLO00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41108
GARDNER, CAYLIE GAR00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41109
JACKSON, TAYLOR JAC00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41110
MORRISON, KAYLEE N MOR00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41111
PUENTE, ANTHONY PUE00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41112
TAYLOR , LAUREN TAY05 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41113
ANGUS, RODERICK ROD01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41114
ARENDT, ANTHONY ARE01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41115
BOWDEN, BRANDON BOW00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41116
BURT, ROBERT BUR02 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41117
CHAPMAN, JUSTIN CHA03 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41118
CHAPMAN, LOREN CHA02 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41119
DANLEY, TIMOTHY DAN00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41120
DYCK, EVAN DYC01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41121
GALBRAITH, RANDALL GAL02 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41122
GIESBRECHT, MARSHALL GIE01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41123 GONZALEZ, JOSEPH GON05 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41124
HICKS, RYAN HIC01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41125
LOPEZ, JORGE LOP01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41126
LOPEZ, JOSE LOP02 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41127
MILLEN, CHRISTOPHER MIL00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41128 PERRY, HUNTER PER01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41129
PETERICH, JOHN PET01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41130
RAKESTRAW, SHANE RAK00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41131
SANDOVAL, CONNER SAN01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41132
TAPIA, DOMINIC TAP00 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41133
WAMMACK, DEVIN WAM01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41134
WILSON, KENZIE WIL04 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41135
WOOD, STEPHEN WOO01 Regular 01/30/2026 0.00 41136
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Payroll Check Register
City of Willows Direct Deposits
Pay Period: 1/12/2026-1/25/2026
Employee Employee # Date Amount Number
Packet: PYPKT00568 - PAY PERIOD 1-12-26 TO 1-25-26 PAY DATE 1-30-26 Payroll Set: Payroll Set 01 - 01
BROWN, MARTHA BRO01 01/30/2026 3,892.43 1941
PRICE, KARLEEN PRI01 01/30/2026 1,775.88 1942
HARRISON, JOEI HAR01 01/30/2026 2,393.47 1943
HAZLETT, ROBIN HAZ01 01/30/2026 1,665.91 1944
RICHARDSON, TARYN RIC00 01/30/2026 1,372.43 1945
RUSTENHOVEN, TARA L RUS01 01/30/2026 1,634.67 1946
GAMBOA, YADIRA GAM00 01/30/2026 440.46 1947
LUNA-SARINAS, CRISTINA LUN00 01/30/2026 459.90 1948
MYERS, KEVIN M MYE00 01/30/2026 440.25 1949
WATKINS, COLLEEN WAT00 01/30/2026 459.90 1950
WATSON, CHRISTINE WAT01 01/30/2026 2,667.32 1951
CONNELLY, WILLIAM CON00 01/30/2026 1,008.71 1952
ENOS, KYLE ENO00 01/30/2026 773.14 1953
FUENTES, JAIME FUE01 01/30/2026 1,842.05 1954
HUTSON, EVAN C HUT01 01/30/2026 1,761.22 1955
LOMBARD, TYLER JOSEPH LOM00 01/30/2026 2,330.23 1956
LOPEZ, MATTHEW LOP03 01/30/2026 359.55 1957
MINGS, MICHAEL E MIN00 01/30/2026 1,595.51 1958
RANDOLPH, MATTHEW RAN01 01/30/2026 1,401.95 1959
REED, JOSHUA REE00 01/30/2026 1,332.53 1960
VASQUEZ, PEDRO CEASAR VAS01 01/30/2026 1,789.91 1961
ZOLLER-HARRIS, TRAVIS ZOL00 01/30/2026 2,084.13 1962
BETTENCOURT, JOSEPH BET01 01/30/2026 3,635.20 1963
MONCK, NATHANIAL T MON00 01/30/2026 3,058.40 1964
PFYL, NATISA N PFY00 01/30/2026 1,859.46 1965
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Payroll Check Register
City of Willows Employee Pay Summary
Pay Period: 1/12/2026-1/25/2026
Packet: PYPKT00568 - PAY PERIOD 1-12-26 TO 1-25-26 PAY DATE 1-30-26 Payroll Set: Payroll Set 01 - 01
Employee Employee # Payment Date Number Earnings Deductions Taxes Net ANGUS, RODERICK ROD01 01/30/2026 41114 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ARENDT, ANTHONY ARE01 01/30/2026 41115 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ARNOLD, RAINA A ARN02 01/30/2026 41056 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 BARAJAS, JOSE BAR01 01/30/2026 41057 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 BEATTY, RYAN BEA00 01/30/2026 41058 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 BERGLUND, SOPHIA BER01 01/30/2026 41104 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 BERGLUND, ADESSA BER02 01/30/2026 41103 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 BERGMEN, PATRICIA BER03 01/30/2026 41059 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 BETTENCOURT, JOSEPH BET01 01/30/2026 1963 4,952.08 396.17 920.71 3,635.20 BOBADILLA, PEDRO D BOB00 01/30/2026 41060 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 BOWDEN, BRANDON BOW00 01/30/2026 41116 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 BROWN, MARTHA BRO01 01/30/2026 1941 6,413.46 912.03 1,609.00 3,892.43 BURT, MEAGAN BUR01 01/30/2026 41061 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 BURT, ROBERT BUR02 01/30/2026 41117 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CANO, GABRIELA M CAN01 01/30/2026 41062 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CANO, ILIANNA CAN00 01/30/2026 41063 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CHAPMAN, JUSTIN CHA03 01/30/2026 41118 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CHAPMAN, LOREN CHA02 01/30/2026 41119 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CHAVEZ, AIDEN CHA04 01/30/2026 41064 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CHAVEZ, VALERIA CLARISSA CHA01 01/30/2026 41065 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CHRISTY, ALISHA CHR00 01/30/2026 41105 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 COBB, EMMA COB02 01/30/2026 41106 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
COBB, TRINITY COB00 01/30/2026 41107 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 COLOMBO , KAREN COL01 01/30/2026 41066 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CONNELLY, WILLIAM CON00 01/30/2026 1952 1,188.00 0.00 179.29 1,008.71 DANLEY, TIMOTHY DAN00 01/30/2026 41120 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DYCK, EVAN DYC01 01/30/2026 41121 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
ENOS, KYLE ENO00 01/30/2026 1953 1,159.20 283.62 102.44 773.14 ESPARZA, JOSE ESP01 01/30/2026 41067 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 FLOWERDEW, NICK FLO00 01/30/2026 41108 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 FUENTES, JAIME FUE01 01/30/2026 1954 2,409.12 355.48 211.59 1,842.05 GALBRAITH, RANDALL GAL02 01/30/2026 41122 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GALLARDO-CANO, JOYANNY GAL03 01/30/2026 41068 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GAMBOA, YADIRA GAM00 01/30/2026 1947 504.00 0.00 63.54 440.46 GARCIA, AARON GAR04 01/30/2026 41071 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GARCIA, DAVID GAR03 01/30/2026 41072 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GARCIA, OMAR GAR14 01/30/2026 41073 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GARCIA , FERNANDO GAR15 01/30/2026 41069 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GARCIA JR., FERNANDO GAR13 01/30/2026 41070 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GARDNER, CAYLIE GAR00 01/30/2026 41109 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GIESBRECHT, MARSHALL GIE01 01/30/2026 41123 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GONZALEZ, JOSEPH GON05 01/30/2026 41124 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GUTIERREZ, RICARDO GUT00 01/30/2026 41075 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GUTIERREZ, JACQUELINE GUT01 01/30/2026 41074 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 HARLAN, HELEN HAR03 01/30/2026 41076 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 HARLAN-MAGHA, CLAIRE HAR02 01/30/2026 41077 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 HARRISON, JOEI HAR01 01/30/2026 1943 4,643.00 1,855.67 393.86 2,393.47 HAZLETT, ROBIN HAZ01 01/30/2026 1944 1,997.60 154.81 176.88 1,665.91 HERNANDEZ , CARLA HER01 01/30/2026 41078 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 HERNANDEZ-SE, RICARDO HER00 01/30/2026 41079 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 HICKS, RYAN HIC01 01/30/2026 41125 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Packet: PYPKT00568 - PAY PERIOD 1-12-26 TO 1-25-26 PAY DATE 1-30-26 Payroll Set: Payroll Set 01 - 01
Employee Employee # Payment Date Number Earnings Deductions Taxes Net HUTSON, EVAN C HUT01 01/30/2026 1955 2,158.56 0.00 397.34 1,761.22 JACKSON, TAYLOR JAC00 01/30/2026 41110 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 JIMENEZ, ALEJANDRO JIM00 01/30/2026 41080 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LANZI , KARLI LAN00 01/30/2026 41081 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LARA, ANGEL LAR01 01/30/2026 41083 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
LARA, ANDRES J LAR00 01/30/2026 41082 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LARA, JOEL LAR03 01/30/2026 41084 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
LARA-QUEZADA, EDGAR LAR02 01/30/2026 41085 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LEDERER, MANUEL A LED02 01/30/2026 41086 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LEVESQUE, TYLER LEV00 01/30/2026 41087 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOMBARD, TYLER JOSEPH LOM00 01/30/2026 1956 3,263.90 648.04 285.63 2,330.23 LOPEZ, MATTHEW LOP03 01/30/2026 1957 394.02 0.00 34.47 359.55 LOPEZ, JORGE LOP01 01/30/2026 41126 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 LOPEZ, JOSE LOP02 01/30/2026 41127 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
LUNA-SARINAS, CRISTINA LUN00 01/30/2026 1948 504.00 0.00 44.10 459.90 MCDERMOTT, ELLA G MCDE01 01/30/2026 41088 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MEDINA, HUMBERTO MED02 01/30/2026 41089 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MEDRANO, ANJELICA MED001 01/30/2026 41055 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MILLEN, CHRISTOPHER MIL00 01/30/2026 41128 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MINGS, MICHAEL E MIN00 01/30/2026 1958 2,399.36 371.70 432.15 1,595.51 MONCK, NATHANIAL T MON00 01/30/2026 1964 4,856.16 667.72 1,130.04 3,058.40 MORRISON, KAYLEE N MOR00 01/30/2026 41111 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MOUA, MICHAEL MOU01 01/30/2026 41090 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MYERS, KEVIN M MYE00 01/30/2026 1949 486.00 0.00 45.75 440.25 NEWTON-PALACIOS, MICHE NEW00 01/30/2026 41091 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 PALAFOX-SAN, NYLA PAL03 01/30/2026 41092 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 PEABODY , GARRETT PEA05 01/30/2026 41093 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 PERRY, HUNTER PER01 01/30/2026 41129 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 PETERICH, JOHN PET01 01/30/2026 41130 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 PFYL, NATISA N PFY00 01/30/2026 1965 3,153.85 709.93 584.46 1,859.46 PRICE, KARLEEN PRI01 01/30/2026 1942 2,447.53 232.84 438.81 1,775.88 PUENTE, ANTHONY PUE00 01/30/2026 41112 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 RAKESTRAW, SHANE RAK00 01/30/2026 41131 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 RANDOLPH, KATELYNN RAND03 01/30/2026 41094 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 RANDOLPH, MATTHEW RAN01 01/30/2026 1959 1,937.60 199.77 335.88 1,401.95 RAYGOZA, RODRIGO RAY00 01/30/2026 41095 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 REED, JOSHUA REE00 01/30/2026 1960 1,937.60 419.40 185.67 1,332.53 RICHARDSON, TARYN RIC00 01/30/2026 1945 1,831.20 141.92 316.85 1,372.43 ROPER, JILLIAN S ROP00 01/30/2026 41096 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 RUIZ, DAMARIS RUI02 01/30/2026 41098 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 RUIZ, DAFNEE RUI01 01/30/2026 41097 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 RUSTENHOVEN, TARA L RUS01 01/30/2026 1946 2,184.92 202.28 347.97 1,634.67 SANDOVAL, CONNER SAN01 01/30/2026 41132 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TAPIA, DOMINIC TAP00 01/30/2026 41133 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TAYLOR , LAUREN TAY05 01/30/2026 41113 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 THROM, BILLIE THR00 01/30/2026 41099 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 THURMAN , ASHLEY THU01 01/30/2026 41100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 VASQUEZ, MALLORIE VAS00 01/30/2026 41101 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 VASQUEZ, KARISSA VAS02 01/30/2026 41054 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 VASQUEZ, PEDRO CEASAR VAS01 01/30/2026 1961 2,555.84 407.93 358.00 1,789.91 WAMMACK, DEVIN WAM01 01/30/2026 41134 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 WATKINS, COLLEEN WAT00 01/30/2026 1950 504.00 0.00 44.10 459.90 WATSON, CHRISTINE WAT01 01/30/2026 1951 4,007.20 310.56 1,029.32 2,667.32 WHITE , MARCELLA WHI00 01/30/2026 41102 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 WILSON, KENZIE WIL04 01/30/2026 41135 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 WOOD, STEPHEN WOO01 01/30/2026 41136 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ZOLLER-HARRIS, TRAVIS ZOL00 01/30/2026 1962 2,745.60 237.01 424.46 2,084.13 Totals: 60,633.80 8,506.88 10,092.31 42,034.61
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Payroll Check Register
City of Willows Report Summary
Pay Period: 1/12/2026-1/25/2026
Packet: PYPKT00568 - PAY PERIOD 1-12-26 TO 1-25-26 PAY DATE 1-30-26 Payroll Set: Payroll Set 01 - 01
Type
83 Count
0 0.00
0.00 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
00.00 00.00
Amount
25 42,034.61
Total 108 42,034.61
Reversals
Voided Checks
Direct Deposits
City Council
Evan Hutson, Mayor
Rick Thomas, Vice Mayor
Matt Busby, Council Member
Gary Hansen, Council Member
Lorri Pride, Council Member
City Manager
Marti Brown
City Clerk
Karleen Price
Willows City Council
Regular Meeting
Action Minutes
January 27, 2026
Willows City Hall
6:00 PM
201 North Lassen Street
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-7041
1. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 PM
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Hutson, Vice Mayor Thomas, Councilmember Busby, Councilmembers Hansen, Councilmember Pride
Councilmembers Absent: None
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
a. Continued Item #6e to be heard at a future regularly scheduled City Council Meeting.
5. PRESENTATION
a. Business Support and Outreach
Public Comment
Public comment related to this item was deferred to Item #6, Public Comment, per the Mayor’s direction.
Action: The Board received a presentation on Business Support and Outreach and provided direction to staff to update new City website with relevant economic development information, including fees, forms, FAQs, and permit guidance and to explore AI driven solutions.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT & CONSENT CALENDAR FORUM
Public Comments
Public Comment #1: Dana Andrews, Resident
Public Comment #2: Jackie Juniker, Resident
Public Comment #3: Holly Myers, Resident
Public Comment #4: Jim Yoder, Glenn County Supervisor
Agenda Item #6b
2 a. Register Approval
Action: Approved general checking, payroll, and direct deposit check registers. b. Minutes Approval
Action: Approved the January 13, 2026, meeting minutes. c. Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) Health Insurance Contributions for Two City of Willows Retirees and Their Spouse
Action: Adopted Resolution 03-2026 reaffirming and memorializing the continued retiree Health Insurance contributions pursuant to the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) for City of Willows retirees Michael Mistrot (retired City Manager/City Attorney), Linda Mistrot (spouse), Leroy Robinette (retired Police Sargeant), and Barbara Robinette (spouse).
d. 2024-25 Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Action: Adopted Resolution 04-2026 accepting the improvements associated with the 2024-25 Sewer Rehabilitation Project and authorized the filing of the Project’s Notice of Completion.
Motion to approve items #6a, 6b, 6c, and 6d.
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Hansen / Vice Mayor Thomas Yes: Mayor Hutson, Vice Mayor Thomas, Councilmember Busby, Hansen, and Pride No: None
Absent: None
7. PUBLIC HEARING
a. 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project Action: Adopted Resolution 05-2026 approving an application for funding and the execution of a grant agreement and any amendments thereto from the 2025 funding year of the State CDBG Program.
Mayor Hutson directed staff to bring forward a Sidewalk Ordinance at a future City Council Meeting.
Public Hearing Open 7:04PM, Closed 7:05PM
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Pride/Vice Mayor Thomas
Yes: Mayor Hutson, Vice Mayor Thomas, Councilmembers Busby, Hansen, and Pride No: None
Absent: None
3 8. DISCUSSION AND ACTION CALENDAR
a. Finance & Measure I Committee (FMIOC) Update
Action: Received an update on the outcome of the January 20, 2026, FMIOC meeting from Committee Members Vice Mayor Thomas and Councilmember Busby. b. Finance & Measure I Oversight Committee Meetings & Membership Guidelines Action: Reviewed and discussed future meeting topics and membership options for the Finance & Measure I Oversight Committee (FMIOC).
Mayor Hutson directed staff to return to the full Council with recommendations at a future City Council meeting.
9. COMMENTS & REPORTS
a. Council Correspondence
b. City Council Comments & Reports
Councilmembers reported on various community events and meetings attended. c. City Manager’s Report
10. CLOSED SESSION – 8:01 PM
a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov Code §54957) Title: City Attorney
Report Out: This item was continued to a future meeting. b. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov Code §54957) Title: Manager
Report Out: Discussion was held; no reportable action was taken.
11. ADJOURNMENT – 9:28 PM
______________________________
Karleen Price, City Clerk
City Council
Evan Hutson, Mayor
Rick Thomas, Vice Mayor
Matt Busby, Council Member
Gary Hansen, Council Member
Lorri Pride, Council Member
City Manager
Marti Brown
City Clerk
Karleen Price
Willows City Council
Special Meeting
Action Minutes
January 30, 2026
Willows City Hall
2:30 PM
201 North Lassen Street
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-7041
1. CALL TO ORDER – 2:30 PM
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Hutson, Vice Mayor Thomas, Councilmember Busby, Councilmembers Hansen, Councilmember Pride
Councilmembers Absent: None
4. CLOSED SESSION – 2:31 PM
a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov Code §54957) Title: Manager
Report Out: Information was received and direction was given to staff.
5. ADJOURNMENT – 3:40 PM
______________________________
Karleen Price, City Clerk
Agenda Item #6b
Agenda Item #6c
_____________________________________________________________________ Date: February 10, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Joe Bettencourt, Community Development & Services Director Marti Brown, City Manager
Subject: Facilities Use Agreement – 2026 Summer Swim Program Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use Agreement with the Willows Unified School District to use the School District’s swimming pool during the 2026 summer swim season for an amount not to exceed $20,000.
Rationale for Recommendation:
While the City of Willows is currently designing and preparing to repair the City’s swimming pool, it will not be ready for public use until the fall of 2026. As a result, staff recommends executing another agreement between the City of Willows and the Willows Unified School District to use the district’s swimming pool and offer a 2026 swim season program to the public.
Background:
City staff conducted a review and evaluation of the City of Willows swimming pool facility in the spring of 2022. The results demonstrated that the pool and its infrastructure are in serious disrepair and in need of critical improvements to ensure public health and safety standards and general operations.
Since then, the City of Willows has contracted with Willows Unified School District for use of their pool for summer swim seasons 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
In 2023, city staff successfully applied for and the city was awarded a $4 plus million grant to improve the city’s swimming pool as well as other upgrades to Sycamore Park. However, the park improvements will not be complete in time for the 2026 swimming season; and the residents of Willows would benefit from swimming program this summer.
In the summer of 2025, 514 participants (not necessarily unique individuals) used and benefitted from the summer swim program at the Willows Unified School District’s pool.
Discussion & Analysis:
The City would use the School District pool from early June through early August, Monday through Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The afternoon swim program would only include unprogrammed swimming and no classes would be offered during the season.
Consistency with Council Priorities and Goals:
This item is consistent with Council Priorities and Goals #4: Community Engagement and #6: Quality of Life, as it supports continued recreational opportunities and community access to summer swim programming.
Fiscal Impact:
The cost to contract with the Willows Unified School District for the use of its swimming pool for the summer of 2026 shall not exceed $20,000. However, the cost to lease the pool for the 2025 summer swim program totaled $12,250. General Fund monies would be used to pay for the cost of renting the facility from the School District.
Agenda Item #6d
_____________________________________________________________________ Date: February 10, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Nathan Monck, Fire Chief
Sean Cameron, Deputy City Attorney
Subject: Ordinance Amendment to Article III of Chapter 8.10 of the Willows Municipal Code Recommendation:
Introduce by title only and waive the first reading of the text of an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILLOWS AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 8.10 OF THE WILLOWS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES,” and schedule a public hearing for the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance at the February 24, 2026, City Council meeting.
Rationale for Recommendation:
The proposed ordinance amendments (Attachment 1) update the City’s existing vehicle abatement code to address nuisance vehicles in a manner consistent with California Vehicle Code requirements and to align with the framework of the City of Orland and Glenn County.
Background:
Article III of Chapter 8.10 of the Willows Municipal Code regulates the abatement of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles that constitute public nuisances. Staff has identified areas where the ordinance would benefit from clarification and updating, including enforcement authority and procedural steps for abatement, and alignment with the City of Orland and Glenn County. The City of Willows is a member of the Glenn County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Authority (AVA). As part of the AVA program, a standing committee consisting of the Fire Chief of Willows, City of Orland Police Chief, and the Glenn County Sherriff has been established at the pleasure of the Glenn County Board of Supervisors. This committee meets to ensure that abatements that occur under the AVA program meet California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) guidelines and are eligible for agency reimbursement. By updating the WMC, the city code will now comply with DMV and CHP guidelines giving the City of Willows a legal and administratively consistent process to recover the cost of abandoned vehicle abatement.
Discussion & Analysis:
The proposed ordinance amendments make targeted revisions to Article III of Chapter 8.10, including:
Clarifying the designation and authority of enforcement officers responsible for identifying and abating vehicle nuisances.
Refining procedures for notice, hearing, and abatement. Providing clearer standards for immediate abatement in limited circumstances where public health or safety is at risk.
Updating cross-references and terminology to improve internal consistency and enforceability.
Collectively, these changes are intended to improve the City’s ability to respond efficiently to nuisance vehicles while preserving property owner rights.
Consistency with Council Priorities and Goals:
The proposed ordinance amendments support City Council priorities related to public safety, neighborhood quality, code enforcement, and blight reduction. By strengthening enforcement tools and clarifying procedures, the ordinance advances the City’s goals of maintaining safe, clean, and orderly neighborhoods.
Fiscal Impact:
Adoption of the ordinance is not expected to result in a direct fiscal impact. The amendments primarily clarify and streamline existing enforcement authority and procedures. Any abatement costs incurred by the City would continue to be recoverable in accordance with existing law and City policy.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Ordinance XX-2026 – An Ordinance of the City of Willows Amending Article III of Chapter 8.10 of the Willows Municipal Code
Attachment 1
City Of Willows
Ordinance XX-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILLOWS AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 8.10 OF THE
WILLOWS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR
INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Willows finds that the accumulation and storage of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, and inoperative vehicles on private and public property creates conditions that reduce property values, promote blight and deterioration, invite plundering, create fire hazards, harbor rodents and insects, and are injurious to the health, safety, and general welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the State of California, under Section 22660 of the California Vehicle Code, has authorized local agencies to remove abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof as public nuisances; and
WHEREAS, the City of Willows, together with the City of Orland and the County of Glenn, is a member of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority, a joint powers authority formed pursuant to Government Code section 6500 et seq. and Vehicle Code sections 22710– 22711, for the purpose of coordinating and administering a regional abandoned vehicle abatement program; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to update its ordinance to comply with current state law, establish clear procedures for the abatement of vehicle nuisances, and align its vehicle abatement ordinance to align with the City of Orland and the County of Glenn to facilitate the collection of available moneys from the DMV and efficiency of resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILLOWS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 8.10 (Nuisances), Article III (Abandoned, Wrecked, Dismantled or Inoperative Vehicles), of the Willows Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE III. ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED, AND INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
8.10.200 - Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. "Highway" means a way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. Highway includes street.
B. "Inoperative vehicle" means and includes all vehicles which, through absence of or deteriorated condition of mechanical parts including but not limited to engine, transmission, driving axle, tires, and wheels, are unable to be driven upon a highway.
C. "Owner of the land" means the owner of the land on which the vehicle, or parts thereof, is located, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll.
D. "Owner of the vehicle" means the last registered owner and legal owner of record.
E. "Vehicle" means a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, except a device moved by human power or exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
8.10.210 - Public nuisance declared.
In addition to and in accordance with the determination made and the authority granted by the State of California under Section 22660 of the California Vehicle Code to remove abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof as public nuisances, the City Council makes the following findings and declarations:
The accumulation and storage of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof on private or public property creates a condition tending to reduce the value of private property, to promote blight and deterioration, to invite plundering, to create fire hazards, to create a harborage for rodents and insects, and to be injurious to the health, safety, and general welfare. Therefore, the presence of an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle or part thereof on private or public property, except as expressly permitted in this title, is declared to constitute a public nuisance which may be abated as such in accordance with the provisions of this title.
8.10.220 - Exceptions.
This article shall not apply to:
A. A vehicle, or part thereof, which is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or other public or private property; or B. A vehicle or part thereof which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler, licensed vehicle dealer, a junk dealer, or when such storage or parking is necessary to the operation of a lawfully conducted business or commercial enterprise; or
C. A vehicle which has remained inoperative for less than seventy-two (72) consecutive hours; provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to vehicles stored or parked in front yard areas; or
D. A vehicle classified as a genuine antique and licensed as such under applicable state law.
Nothing in this section shall authorize the maintenance of a public or private nuisance as defined under the provisions of law other than Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 22650) of Division 11 of the California Vehicle Code and this chapter.
8.10.230- Administration of enforcement.
This article shall be administered and enforced by the Chief of Police, the City Code Enforcement Officer, Building Official, or the Fire Chief, or their respective designees, or by such other City official(s) as may be designated by the City Manager (collectively, “Enforcement Officer”).
8.10.240 - Non-exclusivity of regulation.
This chapter is not the exclusive regulation of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles within the City. It shall supplement and be in addition to the other regulatory codes, statutes, and ordinances heretofore or hereafter enacted by the City, the County, the State, or any other legal entity or agency having jurisdiction.
8.10.250 - Administrative costs.
The Council shall, from time to time, determine and fix an amount to be assessed as administrative costs (excluding the actual cost of removal of any vehicle or part thereof) under this article. The City Council may make the determination fixing the amount to be assessed for administrative costs by resolution.
8.10.260 - Authority of vehicle abatement officer.
Upon discovering the existence of an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle, or parts thereof, on private property or public property within the City, the Enforcement Officer shall have the authority to cause the abatement and removal thereof in accordance with the procedures described in this article.
8.10.270 - Abatement notice of intention.
A. A ten (10) day notice of intention to abate and remove the vehicle, or parts thereof, as a public nuisance shall be mailed by registered or certified mail to the owner of the land as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the last registered and legal owner of record, unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership. The notices of intention shall be in substantially the following forms:
1. Notice to Property Owner:
"NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ABATE AND REMOVE AN ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED, OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLE OR PARTS THEREOF AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE" (Name and address of the owner of the land)
As owner shown on the last equalized assessment roll of the land located at [address], you are hereby notified that the undersigned pursuant to Article III of Chapter 8.10 of the Willows Municipal Code has determined that there exists upon said land an (or parts of an) abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle registered to [_________], license or VIN number [_________], which constitutes a public nuisance pursuant to the provisions of Willows Municipal Code Chapter 8.10.
You are hereby notified to abate said nuisance by the removal of said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) within ten (10) days from the date of mailing of this notice, and upon your failure to do so, the same will be abated and removed by the City and the costs thereof, together with administrative costs, assessed to you as owner of the land on which said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) is located.
As owner of the land on which said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) is located, you are hereby notified that you may, within ten (10) days after the mailing of this notice of intention, request a public hearing. If such a request is not received by the City Manager of the City of Willows within such ten (10) day period, the City shall have the authority to abate and remove said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) as a public nuisance and assess the costs as aforesaid without a public hearing.
You may submit a sworn written statement within such ten (10) day period denying responsibility for the presence of said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) on said land, with your reasons for denial, and such statement shall be construed as a request for a hearing at which your presence is not required. You may appear in person at any hearing requested by you or the owner of the vehicle or, in lieu thereof, may present a sworn written statement as aforesaid in time for consideration at such hearing.
NOTICE MAILED: ______________
______________________________
City Manager
City of Willows"
2. Notice to Vehicle Owner:
"NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ABATE AND REMOVE AN ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED, OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLE OR PARTS THEREOF AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE"
(Name and address of last registered owner and/or legal owner of record of vehicle; notice should be given to both if different)
As the last registered (and/or legal) owner of record of (description of vehicle - make, model, license, etc.), you are hereby notified that the undersigned pursuant to Chapter 8.10 of the Willows Municipal Code has determined that said vehicle (or parts of a vehicle) exists as an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle at [describe location on public or private property] and constitutes a public nuisance pursuant to the provisions of Willows Municipal Code Chapter 8.10, Article III.
You are hereby notified to abate said nuisance by removing said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) within ten (10) days from the date of the mailing of this notice.
As the registered (and/or legal) owner of record of said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle), you are hereby notified that you may, within ten (10) days after the mailing of this notice of intention, request a public hearing or may submit a sworn written statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on the land, with your reasons for such denial, in lieu of appearing. If such request is not received by the City Manager of the City of Willows within such ten (10) day period, the City shall have the authority to abate and remove said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) without a hearing.
NOTICE MAILED: ______________
______________________________
City Manager
City of Willows"
B. A notice of intention to abate shall not be required if:
1. The property owner and the owner of the vehicle have signed releases authorizing removal and waive further interest in the vehicle or part thereof; or
2. All the following conditions are satisfied:
a. The vehicle or part thereof is inoperable due to the absence of a motor, transmission, or wheels and is incapable of being towed; b. The vehicle or part thereof is valued at less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) by the Enforcement Officer or their designee;
c. The Building Department has determined that the vehicle or part thereof is a public nuisance presenting an immediate threat to public health or safety; d. The property owner has signed a release authorizing removal and waiving further interest in the vehicle or part thereof; and
e. The vehicle is located upon a parcel that is either zoned for agricultural use or is not improved with a residential structure containing one or more dwelling units.
C. If the vehicle is removed pursuant to subsection B(2), prior to final disposition, the registered or legal owner shall be notified of the intent to dispose of the vehicle or parts thereof. If the vehicle or part thereof is not claimed and removed from the scrap yard, the automobile dismantler's yard, or public disposal area within twelve (12) days after the notice to dispose of the vehicle is mailed, final disposition may proceed.
8.10.280 - Public hearing requested.
Upon request by the owner of the vehicle or owner of the land received by the City Manager within ten (10) days after the mailing of the notices of intention to abate and remove, a public hearing shall be held before the City Manager or their designee on the question of abatement and removal of the vehicle, or parts thereof, as an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle, and the assessment of the administrative costs and cost of removal of the vehicle, or parts thereof, against the property on which it is located.
If the owner of the land submits a sworn written statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on their land within such ten (10) day period, said statement shall be construed as a request for a hearing, which does not require their presence. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed, by registered or certified mail, at least ten (10) days before the hearing to the owner of the land and to the owner of the vehicle, unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership. If such a request for hearing is not received within said ten (10) days after mailing of the notice of intention to abate and remove, the City shall have the authority to abate and remove the vehicle, or parts thereof, as a public nuisance without holding a public hearing.
8.10.290 - Public hearing - Procedure and action.
All hearings under this chapter shall be held before the City Manager or their designee, who shall be the Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer shall hear all facts and testimony deemed pertinent.
Said facts and testimony may include testimony on the condition of the vehicle, or part thereof, and the circumstances concerning the vehicle's location on the private property or public property. The Hearing Officer shall not be limited by the technical rules of evidence. The owner of the land on which the vehicle is located may appear in person at the hearing or present a written statement in time for consideration at the hearing, and deny responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on the land, with reasons for such denial.
The Hearing Officer may impose such conditions and take such other action as deemed appropriate under the circumstances to carry out the purpose of this article. This may delay the time for removal of the vehicle, or part thereof, if, in the opinion of the Hearing Officer, the circumstances justify the delay. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Hearing Officer may find that a vehicle, or part thereof, has been abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or is inoperative on private or public property, and may order the same removed from the property as a public nuisance and disposed of as provided in this chapter and determine the administrative costs and
the cost of removal to be charged against the owner of the parcel of land on which the vehicle, or part thereof, is located. The order requiring removal shall include a description of the vehicle, or part thereof, and the correct identification number and license number of the vehicle, if available at the site.
If it is determined at the hearing that the vehicle was placed on the land without the consent of the land owner and that they have not subsequently acquiesced in its presence, the Hearing Officer shall not assess costs of administration or removal of the vehicle against the property upon which the vehicle is located or otherwise attempt to collect such costs from such land owner.
If an interested party makes a written presentation to the Hearing Officer but does not appear, or if the owner of the land submits a sworn written statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on his land but does not appear, they shall be notified in writing of the decision.
The Hearing Officer’s decision shall become final five (5) days after mailing of the Hearing Officer’s written decision unless a timely appeal is filed pursuant to Section 8.10.300.
8.10.300 – Appeal to City Council.
Any interested party may appeal the decision of the Hearing Officer by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Manager within five (5) days after issuance of the Hearing Officer’s written decision.
Such appeal shall be heard by the City Council de novo. The City Council may consider the administrative record and any additional evidence it deems relevant. In conducting the hearing, the city council shall not be limited by the technical rules of evidence.
The City Council may affirm, amend, or reverse the Hearing Officer’s decision or take other action as deemed appropriate.
The City Clerk shall give written notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant and those provided notice in section 8.10.270 above.
8.10.310 – Disposal or removal – when to occur.
A. No appeal filed. If no timely appeal is filed pursuant to Section 8.10.300, the vehicle or parts thereof may be removed and disposed of no sooner than five (5) days after the Hearing Officer’s decision becomes final pursuant to Section 8.10.290.
B. Appeal filed. If a timely appeal is filed pursuant to Section 8.10.300, the vehicle or parts thereof may be removed and disposed of no sooner than five (5) days after final action by the City Council. The filing of a timely appeal stays removal and disposition of the vehicle or parts thereof pending final action by the City Council.
C. Method of disposition; no reconstruction. Upon removal, the vehicle or parts thereof may be disposed of by removal to a scrap yard or automobile dismantler’s yard. After a vehicle has been removed, it shall not thereafter be reconstructed or made operable.
8.10.320 - Notice to Department of Motor Vehicles.
Within five (5) days after the date of removal of the vehicle or parts thereof, notice shall be given to the Department of Motor Vehicles by the persons authorized to remove the vehicle identifying the vehicle or parts thereof removed. At the same time there shall be transmitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles any evidence of registration available, including registration certificates, certificates of title, and license plates.
8.10.330 - Cost recovery.
If the administrative costs and the costs of removal which are charged against the owner of a parcel of land pursuant to this article are not paid within thirty (30) days of the date of the order, or, if an appeal is filed, within thirty (30) days after final action by the City Council, such costs shall be assessed against the parcel of land pursuant to Government Code Section 38773.5 and shall be transmitted to the tax collector for collection. Said assessment shall have the same priority as other taxes and assessments collected on the tax roll.
8.10.340 - Act of abandonment - Infraction.
It is unlawful and an infraction for any person to abandon, store, leave, or permit the abandonment, storing, or leaving of any licensed or unlicensed vehicle or parts thereof which is abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative upon any private property or public property, including highways, within the City for a period in excess of seventy-two (72) consecutive hours unless such vehicle meets the exemptions outlined in this chapter.
8.10.350 - Refusal to abate - Infraction.
It is unlawful and an infraction for any person to fail or refuse to remove an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle or part thereof, or refuse to abate such nuisance when ordered to do so in accordance with the abatement provisions of this article or state law, where such state law is applicable.
SECTION 2. Environmental Determination.
The City Council finds that this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 3. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption by the City Council and shall be published in accordance with the provisions of law.
INTRODUCED and passed first reading on the 10th day of February 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Willows, State of California, this 24th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
____________________________ _____________________________ Evan Hutson, Mayor Karleen Price, City Clerk
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