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Monthly Achievements & Activ it ies
•New Advisory Signs were installed at all entrance gates and various other locations to make visitors aware of safety and security protocols at the facility.
• Solar powered motion activated lights were installed at several entry points and on the pilot lounge exterior to promote safety and deter un-authorized activity.
•All fire extinguishers were inspected and refilled.
Project Updates
Mead and Hunt, the consultant responsible for the FAA compliance and improvement projects
was contacted to contract additional crack sealing on the runway.
Staff ing Items
No updates to report.
Budget Status
Additional FAA COVID-19 relief funding has been made available through grant opportunities
and eligible projects are being identified.
Progress on Adopted Goals
No updates to report.
Focus for Next Month
Apply for COVID-19 relief funding.
Schedule crack sealing on runway and finalize the runway rehab project.
Schedule Caltrans DOT annual inspection.
Mow the grass areas adjacent to the runway and sweep the pavement areas.
Identify and plan potential sites for additional hangar development.
Acquire additional equipment to maintain the facility.
Airport Monthly Report Apri l | 2021
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Monthly Achievements & Activ it ies
Issued ten Building Permits.
Closed one Code Enforcement Case.
Issued one Temporary Zoning Permit.
Project Updates
An initial Springtime Botanical Assessment was completed to support the City Rail Trail
Project. Another summer survey is planned for early July to observe later-blooming
potentially occurring special status plants and complete a protocol-level floristic survey. Staff
has completed the Independent Cost Estimate for the project and has entered into
negotiations with a consultant group to provide Environmental, Engineering, and Project
Management Services.
The City Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project has been 98-percent completed and the project
is approximately $40K under budget; staff is exploring opportunity to use remaining FAA grant
funds to support additional work to the runway.
Staff has submitted our CDBG application to support a new business assistance revolving loan
fund program. Staff is uncertain as to any timeline for HCD to complete review of our
application and provide award of funding. Staff has drafted agreements and forwarded to
prospective partners at EDFC and CDS for review.
Major Subdivision #SD 19-01 Bemcore Enterprises: Staff has completed the review of the Final
Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Improvement Plans. Applicant is revising Final
Map, Improvement Plans have been approved and the Agreement has been prepared for
applicable signatures.
Staff has received 37 Cannabis Activity Permits to date. Twenty-two of those applications
remain on hold, either due to the need to complete construction work and/or pending
additional information from applicants, as requested by staff.
The City received $106,762.82 in cannabis excise tax for Q1 of 2021. This represents payment
from 15 cannabis facilities. For comparison, the City collected $27,800.41 in excise tax for Q1
in 2020, when the City had seven cannabis facilities in operation.
Staff anticipates bringing forward the Public Draft version of the Urban Forestry Management
Plan for review and discussion at the August 25th Council meeting. A Final Draft of the Plan is
expected to be before Council for potential adoption at the October 27th meeting.
Staff ing Items
No items to report.
Community Dev. Apri l 2021 | Report
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Budget Status
Staff completed department recommendations for the FY 21/22 CDD Department Budget.
Progress on Adopted Goals
CDD staff reviewed the Council’s recently adopted 2021 Goals at our CDD staff meeting and
started to discuss ideas to promote identified goals. Examples of discussion items included
difference between sustainable economic development and traditional economic development
and potential to collaborate with a low-income housing group, such as RCHDC, to support
affordable housing.
Submission of the CDBG application was consistent with the goals established by Council.
CDD staff is excited to know that a number of our current projects align with the goals
established by Council.
Focus for Next Month
State Department of Parks and Recreation Per Capita Program Grant.
o Finalize cost estimates and budget, develop maps and complete application for submittal.
Flood Emergency Response Plan.
o Develop and coordinate training exercise.
Vacant Commercial Building Program.
o Update vacant commercial building list.
o Send cover letter and registration form to applicable property owners.
Rail Trail Project.
o Enter into contract with consultant group to provide Environmental, Engineering, and Project
Management Services.
CDBG Business Loan Program.
o Continue to develop Subrecipient Agreement and Professional Services Contract with
partners at EDFC and CDS in anticipation of receiving grant award.
Fire Hazard Reduction/Weed Abatement.
o Work with LLFD to spread the word on the importance of maintaining vegetation to
minimize fire hazard to themselves and others.
o Seek help from public to identify properties of concern.
o Code Enforcement will work with LLFD to send courtesy weed abatement letters to subject
property owners.
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Monthly Achievements & Activ it ies
Working on Rail Trail Consultant Procurement.
Updating and expanding the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Started Request for Qualifications for upcoming on-call engineering services contract(s).
Submitted the City’s project list to MCOG for the Regional Transportation Plan update.
Working on updating purchasing ordinance
Continuing review of Encroachment Permit Applications in general. Major permits in progress:
o PG&E (2) major gas line replacements:
“Railroad” - nearly complete, with slurry seal on E. San Francisco scheduled for 05.21 and
sidewalk restoration & striping to follow.
“Hazel” project –some excavation remains, restoration is underway.
o AT&T and CableCom have (11) active permits throughout town.
o Major PG&E tree clearing continues throughout town.
o Fire Station sidewalk is nearly complete.
Project Updates
Completed survey work and base map for California & Penn Water Line Project, transferred base
map to LACO Associates for design, planning construction for late summer.
Groundwater Project: LACO Associates is working on revising the Initial Study, revision is
expected in July.
Dam Inundation Mapping: Responding to comments from Division of Safety of Dams, LACO
Associates is preparing an Emergency Action Plan for the City.
California-Penn Water Main Replacement and Dig-out Projects are the priority construction
projects for 2021
Staff ing Items
No items to report.
Budget Status
Approximately 50-percent of 100-1042 (Engineering home fund) spent to-date.
Progress on Adopted Goals
Dig-Out Project is planned to address specific problem areas on select streets.
Working with MCOG on their triannual update of the City’s Pavement Management Plan.
Working on development of groundwater infrastructure.
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Focus for Next Month
Hoping to make significant progress on Dig-Out Project plans and specifications.
Work with LACO Associates to prepare plans & specifications for the California & Penn Water
Line Project as a task order under the on-call contract.
Encroachment Permit management.
Groundwater Project development.
Monthly Achievements & Activ it ies
April YTD (05.19.21)
Calls for service (CFS) 924 3,607
Cases 70 324
Arrests 28 88
Citations 30 111
Neighborhood Watch presentation made to the Haehl Creek HOA.
Suspect in the theft of city equipment at the water treatment plant has been identified and a
warrant issued.
Individual new to Willits that went on a burglary and theft spree, was identified, located and
arrested.
One of our trainees is now out on patrol solo, our second trainee is scheduled to go solo as of
May 24th.
Project Updates
Reviewing video security systems for upgrade in Station security.
Reviewing contact card key entry locks for Property/Evidence Room.
Received one new SUV with new markings, awaiting build out with cage, emergency
equipment and radio. Second SUV is having new markings installed, once done the radio and
emergency equipment will also have to be done.
Have received presentations from three vendors for Stop Data collection systems for Racial
Identity and Profiling Act (RIPA) compliance by January 2022.
Staff ing Items
One candidate for Sergeant position is almost through backgrounds, tentative start date of
June 7th.
Additional candidate in backgrounds for remaining position.
Recruitment being done for Administrative Services Coordinator position.
Dispatcher candidate in backgrounds, awaiting two more steps in that process.
Police Department Apri l 2021 | Report
Budget Status
Allotted Budget for the Police Department Administration Account: $152,025.
Allotted Budget for the Police Department Field Operations Account: $59,190.
Total for both above Accounts: $211,215.
Total expended YTD (5/19/21): $162,056.
Percentage of Allotted Budget Used YTD: 77-percent.
Progress on Adopted Goals
See Staffing and Project Updates for this month.
Focus for Next Month
Be more accessible to the public.
Deploy new vehicles.
Bring on candidates currently in backgrounds.
Bring our dispatcher candidate on after the individual clears background.
Prepare for Frontier Days deployment in June/July.
In partnership with DA’s Office, acquire K-9 from MCSO for patrol in Willits.
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Monthly Achievements & Activ it ies
The East Commercial planter strips adjacent to the Rodeo Grounds and Sports Complex were
weeded and new wood chips donated by Willits Redwood and Shusters were spread.
Drinking fountains at the Sports Complex and Rodeo grounds were repaired and the handles
were replaced to provide ADA approved access to clean drinking water.
The dirt parking lots at the Park Well Fill Station and Skate Park were graded and leveled.
New flags were hung at City Hall.
The Octagon Hut at Recreation Grove was cleaned and prepared for use. Stainless steel
counter tops are being fabricated for the main serving windows and food prep area to be
installed prior to the July 4th Celebration. The exterior was painted.
The Stage at Recreation Grove was power washed, and the interior was painted. This is done
yearly in preparation for the Memorial Day Car Show.
The sewer lines and lift stations at the Rodeo grounds and Recreation Grove were jetted and
evaluated.
Neighborhood Watch Signs were installed at various locations in partnership with the Police
Department to foster a safer community. Other locations are being identified as part of the
on-going program.
Signs were installed at the Fill Station and the Skate Park to keep trucks advised to watch for
pedestrians and limit engine idle time to the CA State Requirements for cleaner emission
standards.
The stop light at Main and East Commercial St. was repaired.
Two solar powered pedestrian crossing signals were fabricated and installed at the intersection
between Main and State Streets.
Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Elementary Charter School Students who placed
signs and donated masks from the “Mask up Mendo” project through MCOE on behalf of the
City of Willits to thank them for their community safety efforts.
Several City trees were pruned at multiple locations for pedestrian safety, vehicle clearance
and line of sight distance.
Several signs were replaced and installed at various locations for traffic safety and code
enforcement.
Various water leaks were repaired and meter upgrades were done at several residences to
continue water conservation efforts.
Public Works Apri l 2021 | Report
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Project Updates
The contractor awarded the contract for the removal of the tree at Babcock Park withdrew and
the next lowest bid contractor was contacted to step in. The contract will be set after the May
26th Council meeting pending approval of the change order and budget amendment.
Removal is scheduled to begin June 16th.
The new mower was purchased and is now in use.
The street sweeper rear dump door was replaced after a traffic collision by an uninsured
motorist several months back, the sweeper is back on line and in service.
The new trees planted in various locations and along Main Street are growing fast and looking
healthy, they are being watered and cared for regularly.
Staffing Items
Scott Herman accepted the position of Public Works Director and City staff is in full support.
Budget Status
The Budget is being finalized and Negations with Local 1245 are underway.
Funds from the Park Well bulk water sales revenue are being allocated to repair various City
Facilities and complete projects to help emphasize the benefit to the local community this
valuable resource offers.
Progress on Adopted Goals
No items to report.
Focus for Next Month
Prepare for upcoming events, including the Memorial Day Car Show, Home Town
Celebration and July 4th.
Fill pot holes trim trees, and paint red curbs along the Parade route and detour.
Finalize the tree removal project at Babcock Park.
Retrofit the Council Chambers for in-person meetings when City Hall re-opens.
Begin renovations to the lobby and offices at City Hall for a safer more efficient venue.
Repair various sections of sidewalk damaged and lifted by tree roots to mitigate tripping
hazards.
Install the Rodeo/Fourth of July decorations along Main Street and hang a new flag on top
of the Arch.
Continue to work with the Police Department on code enforcement, transient camp clean-
up projects, and the Neighborhood Watch Program.
Monthly Achievements & Activ it ies
Repaired water service leak Alameda Avenue.
Repaired water main leak Blosser Lane.
Annual cleaning of WTP Backwash Ponds.
Added additional security components at the WWTP.
Inspect and repair sewer pumps for Rodeo Grounds.
Replaced twenty water meters throughout distribution system.
Switch from creek discharge to irrigation of grazing lands at the WWTP.
Radio equipment installed at the Locust Water Tank.
Repaired leak in vault on Morris Dam.
Repaired Long 20 Test Well level monitoring transducer.
Cleaned and did maintenance on the Surface Water Plant process analyzers.
Cleaned 2,600 feet on Sewer Mainline.
Met with Tesla (backup battery project) to confirm location of installation at WWTP.
Installed alarm system for blowers.
Inspected fifteen manholes and cleaned eight sewer laterals.
Installed new access door in the Blower Building.
Project Updates
Ongoing: Sewer Lateral Inspection Program.
Ongoing: Water Meter Replacement Program.
Ongoing: Ground Maintenance at both facilities Water/Wastewater.
Reservoir Capacity: Morris 581-acre feet and Centennial 638-acre feet equates to 93-percent
of full capacity (May 17th). April capacities: Morris 638-acre feet & Centennial 573-acre feet.
Scheduled dive inspection for Morris Intake and Centennial Valve (July).
Submitted Electronic Annual Report -Water.
Staff ing Items
Promoted William Zynda to a Grade 2 Wastewater Operator.
Budget Status
Water Enterprise Fund: Preparing the FY 21/22 Budget.
Wastewater Enterprise Fund: Preparing the FY 21/22 Budget.
Utilities Apri l 2021 | Report
Progress on Adopted Goals
See project updates.
Focus for Next Month
Continue working on the Consumer Confidence Report (Due July 1st).
Finalize the WWTP National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit (renewed
every five-years).