{
 "city": "Willits",
 "state": "California",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofwillits.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider renewing GPS lease and adopt streets project list",
   "summary": "The Willits City Council will vote on renewing the lease agreement with EarthScope Consortium for the GPS station at Willits Municipal Airport. It will also discuss a resolution to establish the 2026/27 project list for the Local Streets and Roads Program (SB1) fund requirements. A public art sculpture proposal will be presented, and routine consent‑calendar items such as approval of recent meeting minutes will be considered.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-396",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider adopting the FY 2026‑27 budget of $16.8 million",
   "summary": "The Willits City Council will hold a public hearing to receive a report on the City’s staffing vacancies as required by California Government Code §3502.3. The Council will also discuss and possibly adopt the proposed Fiscal Year 2026‑27 budget, which totals $16,821,004. The meeting includes routine opening matters and a public comments segment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-395",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Willits City Council to consider animal control contract and budget update",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss a three-year agreement for animal control services and receive a recap of the FY 26/27 budget. The body will also consider approving minutes from two previous June meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-394",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee will review and set timeline for the 2026‑27 city budget",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will discuss the draft 2026/27 fiscal year budget and possible adoption timelines. Members will consider whether to follow the on‑time schedule or a delayed schedule with a continuing resolution. The committee will also receive updates on the 2025/26 audit RFP, the Treasurer’s investment report, and the Measure K fund.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-393",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Willits City Council to discuss City Manager recruitment in closed session",
   "summary": "The Willits City Council will convene a special meeting to discuss the recruitment and potential appointment of a new City Manager. The session will include an opening roll call and a closed session regarding the personnel matter.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-392",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to proclaim 100th anniversary of Willits Frontier Days and designate Western Wear Days",
   "summary": "The Willits City Council will present a proclamation celebrating the centennial of Willits Frontier Days and will designate June 22 through July 4, 2026 as Western Wear Days. The meeting also includes a timeline update on the FY 26/27 budget and the status of the FY 24/25 audit. Routine items such as the consent calendar, monthly activity reports, and department reports will be considered.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-391",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee reviews city cash balance and $1.6 M solar project funding",
   "summary": "The committee will hear the Treasurer’s report on the City’s bank balances, noting approximately $7,000,000 total cash and a $1,600,000 wire for the Solar Project. An update will be given on preparing the Request for Proposals for the 2024/2025 fiscal‑year audit. The group will discuss the timeline for drafting the 2026/2027 fiscal‑year budget, with a draft expected in May and council review in June. No formal actions are scheduled; the items are informational.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-390",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve fund transfer authority, signature changes, and election resolutions",
   "summary": "The Willits City Council will vote on several consent‑calendar items, including a resolution authorizing specific staff to transfer funds between the Local Agency Investment Fund and the Savings Bank of Mendocino County, a resolution changing authorized signatures for the city’s checking, payroll and safe‑deposit accounts, and resolutions setting the November 3, 2026 municipal election schedule and requirements. The council will also consider department recommendations to create ad‑hoc committees for downtown Main Street roadway and parking issues, for reviewing the city’s personnel policies, and to approve an employment agreement with James Conner as interim city manager.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-389",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider Downtown Entertainment Zone and labor agreements",
   "summary": "The Willits City Council will vote on routine items in the Consent Calendar, including approval of the April 22, 2026 minutes and side‑letter agreements extending the IBEW and Police Officers Association MOUs. Council members will also discuss a resolution to establish a Downtown Entertainment Zone. A closed‑session item will consider appointing an interim city manager.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-388",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council will discuss interim city manager evaluation and city manager recruitment",
   "summary": "The Willits City Council will meet on April 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes a closed‑session notice to evaluate the performance of the interim City Manager under Government Code §54957. It also includes a closed‑session notice to consider recruitment and potential appointment of a new City Manager under the same code.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-387",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to discuss 2026/2027 budget planning and audit RFP",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will review the Treasurer’s Report on investments and banking. The body will also discuss the preparation of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 2024/2025 fiscal year audit and plan the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-386",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider adopting a Catastrophic Leave Bank Policy",
   "summary": "The Willits City Council will vote on a resolution to adopt a Catastrophic Leave Bank Policy for city employees. The council will also act on several consent‑calendar items, including approval of the April 8 minutes, a contract with RW Consulting for wastewater negotiations, and an agreement with Muchmore Than Consulting for human‑resources services. Department recommendations include a request to vacate an undeveloped alley from the 1902 Oak Park Addition and a Cal Fire cooperative agreement for improvements to Firco Road and Ells Field Airport.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222026-385",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofwillits.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}