Airport Monthly Report

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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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.

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Budget Status

Staff completed department recommendations for the FY 21/22 CDD Department Budget.


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.


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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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.


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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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.


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.


See Staffing and Project Updates for this 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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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.


No items to report.


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.


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


See project updates.


Continue working on the Consumer Confidence Report (Due July 1st).

Finalize the WWTP National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit (renewed

every five-years).

Documents

Airport Monthly Report