How the council voted

“Council Member Belmontes- Leyva made a motion to nominate Council Member Parsons as Mayor. Seconded by Council Member Dunlap.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to nominate Council Member Belmontes Leyva as Mayor Pro Tem.”

“Council Member Sellers Jr. made a motion, seconded by Council Member Mendoza, to adopt Ordinance No. 255-23, a Zoning Ordinance allowing live/work in the entire Downtown District.”

“City Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes- Leyva, to Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 256-24, changing the Floodplain Administrator and Reducing the Base Flood Elevation.”

“City Council Member Belomontes-Leyva made a motion, seconded by Mendoza, to Approve Resolution 24-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams approving submitting for funding execution of Grant Agreement and any amendments therto from the California Department of Housing and Community Development House Investment Partnership Program.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Mendoza to authorize the mayor to sign the Proclamation Declaring March 9, 2024, as Arbor Day in the City of Williams and authorizing the expenditure in the amount of $2,500 for trees that will be given to the community.”

“City Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Mendoza, to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 256-24, changing the Floodplain Administrator and Reducing the Base Flood Elevation.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Mendoza to adopt Resolution 24-03, a Resolution of the City of Williams establishing the GANN appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-23.”

“City Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Mendoza to approve the request from Colusa County Partnership for the City’s support in the amount of $2,500.”

“(The minutes record the mover and seconder but not the wording of the motion.)”

“City Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Mendoza to Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 258-24, an Ordinance Amendment regarding Vacancy or Removal of Planning or Parks and Recreation Commissioners.”

“Council Member Mendoza made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes- Leyva to Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 259-24, and Ordinance Amendment defining the Business License Collector.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 260-24, an Ordinance Amending 10.32.100 of the Williams Municipal Code regarding Designated Street Parking Prohibited along portions of F Street and Vann Street.”

“City Council Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Mendoza, to waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 257-24 an Ordinance Amendment removing Section 2.26 of the Williams Municipal Code.”

“Council Member Mendoza made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to waive the second reading of Ordinance 258-24, an Ordinance Amendment regarding Vacancy or Removal of a Planning or Park and Recreation Commissioner.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion seconded by Council Member Belmontes- Leyva to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 259-24, an Ordinance Amendment defining the Business Collector.”

“Council Member Belmontes-Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Mendoza, to Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 260-24, an Ordinance Amending 10.32.100 of the Williams Municipal Code regarding Designated Street Parking Prohibited along portions of Fifth Street and Vann Street.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes-Leyva to adopt Resolution 24-05 Authorizing the Annual Levy of the Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 24-25.”

“Council Member Belmontes-Leyva made a motion to Adopt findings supporting an exception to the competitive bidding process; authorize the City Administrator to negotiate a loan agreement with The Morning Star Company; approve budgetary increase for street fund appropriations totaling $567,806 and authorize the City Administrator to negotiate a contract with All-American Construction, Inc to construct the Morning Star Old Highway 99 project. A Second by Council Member Mendoza.”

“Council Member Sellers Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap to [adopt Resolution] 24-10, a Resolution of the City of Williams approving Fiscal Year 2024-2025 [Annual Levy of A]ssessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. .97-1.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Mendoza to adopt Resolution 24-12 Calling for the Placement of a Special Tax Measure on the Ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.18 of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) to Increase the Rate of the City’s Transactions and Use Tax from One-Half Percent (1/2%) to One Percent (1%) and Making other Conforming Amendments. As Amended.”

“Council Member Mendoza made a motion to, seconded by Council Member Sellers Jr. to Approve the project and Environmental document for the E Street Complete Streets Project.”

“Council Member Mendoza made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers. Jr, to Adopt Resolution 24-15, a Resolution Establishing Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-23.”

“Council Member Mendoza made a motion, seconded by Council Sellers. Jr, to Review the Williams Police Department Annual Military Equipment Use Report and renew Williams City Council Ordinance No. 247-22, The “Military Equipment Use Policy 706”.”

“Council Member Sellers. Jr. made a motion, seconded by Council Mendoza to Introduce and waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 261-24, an Ordinance Amendment clarifying the business license requirements for rentals.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes-Leyva to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 262-24, regulating Mobile Food Truck Businesses as amended.”

“Council Member Belmontes-Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member : Dunlap, to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 263-24, allowing for Metal Roofing in Residential Zones with matte finish.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Mendoza to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 261-24, an Ordinance amendment clarifying the business license requirements for rentals.”

“Council Member Belmontes- Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 262-24, regulating Mobile Food Truck Businesses.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes- Leyva to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 263-24 allowing for metal roofing in residential zones.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes- Leyva to, authorize staff to issue a request for qualifications and negotiate a contract with the selected consultant for the design of the Margurite /SR20 Intersection Control Project.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to authorize the Chief of Police to purchase two (2) 2025 Ford F-150 Police Responder Pickups from Hoblit Ford.”

“Council Member Belmontes- Leyva made a motion to fund the entire year’s request of the Fire Department from November 10, 2024, through June 25, 2025. seconded by Council Member Dunlap to.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr. made a motion, seconded by Council Member Mendoza to waive the first reading and adopt Ordinance 264-24, a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to allow an increase in the height of Public Assembly in the Commercial Suburban (C-S) zones.”

“Council Member Belmontes-Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap to Introduce, read by title only, and waive the first reading of Ordinance 265-24, Amending Section 17.01.050.12 of the Williams Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and finding the action to be statutorily exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code § 210801.17.”

“DISCUSSION: Mayor Parsons made a motion, nominating Council Member Belmontes-Leyva as new Mayor, Council Member Troughton, Jr., seconded.”

“Council Member Troughton, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons nominating Council Member Dunlap as new Mayor Pro-Tem.”

“Council Member Troughton, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 264-24, a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to allow an increase in the height of Public Assembly in the Commercial Suburban (C-S) Zones.”

“Council Member Troughton, Jr. made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 265-24, Amending Section 17.01.050.12 of the Williams Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and finding the action to be statutorily exempt from CEQA under Public Resources code § 21080.17.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr. made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to Adopt Resolution 25-01 Establishing Appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2024-24.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr. made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap to Assign Council Members as Representatives to Various Boards and Committees with all the required changes as discussed.”

“Council Member Troughton, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the six-year contract for the auditing service for fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, through June 30, 2029.”

“City Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to approve the proposed two-year operating and capital budget schedule for fiscal years ended June 30, 2026 and 2027.”

“City Council Member Troughton, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to approve a budgetary increase to proceed with full California Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) Payoff totaling $4,576,262 by February 28, 2025.”

“Council Member Dunlap, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to Authorize the Mayor to sign the Proclamation Declaring April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day in the City of Williams and should the Council approve a tree giveaway, authorize funding to purchase trees for that purpose.”

“Council Member Dunlap, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to Adopt Resolution 2025-02 a Resolution of the City of Williams City Council Adopting an initial study/mitigated negative declaration and a mitigation monitoring and reporting program in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act requirements for the Williams Electric Vehicle and Low Carbon Fuels Travel Center.”

“City Council Member Troughton, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to Introduce and Waive first reading of Ordinance 266-25. An Ordinance Amending the General Plan and Zoning Map for the City of Williams.”

“City Council Member Troughton, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to Introduce and Waive first reading of Ordinance 267-25, an Ordinance Amending Table 17.01.040.4 Commercial limited and conditional use standards.”

“City Council Member Sellers, Jr., made motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr. to Introduce and Waive first reading of Ordinance 269-25, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Williams Amending table 17.01.030.8.7 of the Williams Municipal Code regarding the Highway Overlay District.”

“City Council Member Sellers, Jr., made motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr. to Introduce and Waive first reading of Ordinance 269-25, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Williams Amending table 17.01.030.8.7 of the Williams Municipal Code regarding the Highway Overlay District.”

“City Council Member Dunlap, made motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons to Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 270-25, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Williams amending chapter 13.08 of the Williams Municipal Code relating to Sewer Use and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”

“City Council Member Sellers, Jr., made motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton Jr., to Approve budgetary increase for Sewer Enterprise Fund appropriations totaling $50,000 and Direct the Public Works Director to issue a task order with PACE Engineering for $50,000 to conduct an antidegradation study for the purpose of expanding the City’s permitted capacity and to take all appropriate actions necessary.”

“Council Member Dunlap, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons., to Authorize the Mayor to sign the Proclamation Declaring May 18" through May 24, 2025, as Public Works Week and approving a budget of $1,200 to provide food and drinks for the citizens attending the event that will be held on May 21, 2025.”

“City Council Member Troughton, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 266-25. An Ordinance Amending the General Plan and Zoning Map for the City of Williams.”

“City Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap, to waive the second reading of Ordinance 267-25, an Ordinance Amending Table 17.01.040.4 Commercial limited and conditional use standards.”

“City Council Member Troughton, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to waive the second reading of Ordinance 268-25, an Ordinance of the City council of the City of Williams Amending the Williams Municipal Code Section 10.40.040 Designated Truck Routes.”

“City Council Member Troughton, Jr., made motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to waive the second reading of Ordinance 269-25, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Williams Amending table 17.01.030.8.7 of the Williams Municipal Code regarding the Highway Overlay District.”

“City Councilmember Parsons, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap to Authorize staff to negotiate and execute a contract for the design of the Marguerite/ SR20 Intersection Control Project not to exceed $337,000 and take any appropriate action necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this recommendation.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to appoint [one resident] to the Planning Commission.”

“Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to reintroduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 270-25, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Williams amending Chapter 13.08 of the Williams Municipal Code relating to sewer use and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”

“City Council Member Sellers, Jr. made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to waive the second reading of Ordinance 270-25 , an Ordinance of the City council of the City of Williams amending chapter 13.08 of the Williams Municipal Code Relating to Sewer Use and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”

“City Council Member Dunlap made motion, seconded by Council Member Parson, to waive and Adopt the second reading of Resolutions 25-05, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams California, Establishing Fees for the Waste Discharge Permits, Inspections and Notices and Finding the Actions Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”

“City Councilmember Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr. to Adopt Resolution 25-06 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams Initiating Proceedings for an Annual Levy of Assessments, Declaring the Intent to Levy Assessments, and setting a Public Hearing date for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 97-1.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to Motion Adopt Resolution 25-07 Authorizing the Annual Levy of the Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 special taxes for fiscal year 25-26.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to adopt Resolution 25-08, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams Providing for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Landscape and Lighting Assessment District NO. 97-1 Annual Levy of Assessments.”

“Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap to adopt Resolution 25-09, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams Certifying the list of Delinquent Recology Accounts.”

“Council Member Troughton, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to Approve the Preliminary Budget and provide input and guidance for any recommended changes and consider a Proposition 218 measure to balance the Water Enterprise Fund.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., approving the appointment of [two residents] to the Planning Commission by Mayor Belmontes-Leyva.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 271-25, an Ordinance to allow an increase in height of Duplex Homes.”

“Council Member Troughton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 272-25, an Ordinance Amending Delinquencies and Penalties for Business License Tax.”

“Council Member Dunlap, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to accept the 2025 Sewer Rate Study prepared by PACE Engineering and direct staff to return at a future meeting with Proposition 218 noticing materials for Council consideration prior to adoption of new sewer rates.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to Accept the 2025 Water Rate Study prepared by PACE Engineering and direct staff to return at a future meeting with Proposition 218 noticing materials for Council consideration prior to adoption of new water rates.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 273-25, Amending Title 6 Section 6.48.010, 6.48.020 and adding Section 6.48.015 to the Williams Municipal Code as amended. Motion passes 5-0 by the following roll-call vote:.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 271-25, allowing an increase in height of Duplex Homes.”

“Council Member Troughton, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 272-25.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes-Leyva, to Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 273-25, Amending Title 6 Section 6.48.010, 6.48.020 and adding Section 6.48.015 to the Williams Municipal Code.”

“Council Member Troughton, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap to Hold a Public Hearing, Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 274-25, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Williams adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code.”

“Council Member Dunlap, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to approve initiation of the Proposition 218 noticing proposed water and sewer rate adjustments and Set a Public date of November 19, 2025, to consider adoption of revised rates prior to December 1, 2025.”

“Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to Authorize the payment of $17,051.00 to the County of Colusa for the shared cost to prepare the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded Council Member Troughton, Jr., to Authorize the City Administrator to sign the MOU with Arbuckle Public Utilities District.”

“Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap, to authorize the City Administrator to enter into a Service Agreement with Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) to conduct a Median Household Income Survey.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to approve the plan and funding for 4" Street.”

“Council Member Seller, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons to Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 274-25, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Williams adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code.”

“Council Member Parsons, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., Adopt Resolution 25-12 Establishing Appropriations Limits of Fiscal Year 2025-26.”

“Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded Council Member Sellers, Jr., to Authorize the Personnel Committee to proceed with the process to hire a new City Administrator, consisting of preparing advertisement, locating advertising sites, receiving and acknowledging applications.”

“Mayor Belmontes Leyva made a motion to add an item to the agenda: Appoint an Acting City Administrator.”

“Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr. to waive the first reading of Ordinance 275-25, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Williams, Amending Table 17.01.030.4 of the Williams Municipal Code Adding Fire Stations to the Business Park Zone.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr., made motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap to adopt Resolution 25-15, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams adopting the Building and Business License User Fees update.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons to waive the first reading of Ordinance 276-25, Amending the Williams Municipal Code changing the position of City Administrator to City Manager.”

“Council Member [blank] made a motion with the stated correction of the Ordinance language ... seconded by Council Member [blank] to Waive the first reading of Ordinance 277-25, an Ordinance authorizing the implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program in the City of Williams under Public Utilities Code section 366.2 and adopt Resolution 25-16, requesting membership in Pioneer Community Energy and approving the amended and restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.”

“Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 275-25, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Williams, amending Table 17.01.030.4 of the Williams Municipal Code adding Fire Stations to the Business Park Zone.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 276-25, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Williams, amending the Williams Municipal Code, changing the position of City Administrator to City Manager.”

“Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 277-25, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Williams authorizing the implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program in the City of Williams under Public Utilities Code Section 366.2.”

“Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded Council Member Dunlap, to Authorize the Drafting of a check payable to PG&E for $313,149 for the design, installation and maintenance for the E Street Project Street Lighting.”

“Mayor Belmontes Leyva made a motion, nominating Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap for Mayor, seconded by Council Member Parsons.”

“Newly appointed Mayor Dunlap made a motion, nominating Council Member Belmontes Leyva to serve as Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by Council Member Parsons.”

“Council Member Troughton Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap, to Adopt Resolution No. 26-01, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams adopting an increase to the City of Williams sewer and water service fees.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to accept the Williams new Well and Pipeline Replacement Project as complete and authorize the City Manager to take any appropriate action necessary to close out the project with the contractor and grantor.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva made motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to Approve amendment “Section 6.c. of the Joint Powers Agreement” to change the termination date of April 22, 2026, to April 22, 2031.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons to Appoint Yvonne Kimball to the position of City Manager; review and authorize Mayor to sign employment agreement between the City and Yvonne Kimball.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded Council Member Sellers, Jr., to adopt Resolution 26-07, formally designating Bennett Engineering, Dave Harden, PE, as the City Engineer pursuant to the City of Williams Municipal Code Section 16.08.070.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva made motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to maintain the existing wastewater intake rate and decline the request to reduce the rate at this time.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva, made motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons to Authorize Manager to negotiate a reimbursement agreement with Maverick, Inc, that establishes a maximum City cost share of $468,439 and a maximum future development reimbursement cost share of $468,439, for a total cost share not to exceed $936,878 which will be initially funded by Maverick, Inc.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to authorize the City Manager to execute the waterline cost-sharing agreement with Maverick.”

“Council Member Dunlap made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to waive new fire station development impact fees and authorize staff to issue a no-fee permit except for any pass-through or third-party service cost.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to adopt Resolution 26-09, authorizing the City Manager to execute Caltrans agreements and state transportation projects, and Resolution 26-10, authorizing the City Manager, Public Works Director and City Engineer to acquire and certify right of way and execute utility agreements for federally funded projects.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes Leyva to adopt the plans, specifications, and working details for Caltrans Project No. H11-03-025 per Public Contract Code Section 22039; and authorize staff to request allocation of HSIP funds from Caltrans and advertise the project for competitive construction bids.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt plans, specifications, and working details for Caltrans Project No. H11-03-026 per Public Contract Code Section 22039: and authorize staff to request allocation of HSIP funds from Caltrans and advertise the project for competitive construction bids. Authorization of necessary budget amendment.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to adopt Resolution 26-12, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams Initiating Proceedings for an Annual Levy of Assessments, Declaring the Intent to Levy Assessments, and setting a Public Hearing date for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 97-1.”

“Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes Leyva, to adopt resolution 26-13, authorizing the annual levy of the Community Facilities District No. 2023- 1 special taxes for fiscal year 26-27.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Dunlap, to approve Resolution 26-15 to declare a local emergency related to the need to rehabilitate municipal water Well 10, ratify prior expenditures, and authorize additional expenditures up to $205,000 for emergency procurement without competitive bidding pursuant to Williams Municipal Code Chapter 3.28.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to waive the first reading of Ordinance 278-26, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Williams, Amendment allowing 2 ADUs on any property if they open space permits.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to Adopt Resolution 26-17, Certification of the List of Delinquent Recology Accounts to Place Delinquent Charges on the Property Tax Roll.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion seconded by Council Member Dunlap to Adopt Resolution 26-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Williams Providing for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Landscape and Lighting Assessment District no. 97 Annual Levy of Assessments.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to approve the consent items with the corrections to the minutes.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton Jr., to Adopt Resolution 26-19, Adopt Resolution 26-19, a Resolution of the City of Williams Providing for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 97 Annual Levy of Assessments.”

“Council Member Parsons., made a motion, seconded by Council Member ‘Troughton, Jr., waive first reading of Ordinance 278-26 Chapter 9.15- Repeated Noise Disturbance Response Cost Recovery to the City Municipal Code.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, waive first reading of Ordinance 279-26 adding Chapter 9.19 to the Williams Municipal Code pertaining to alarm systems.”

“Council Member Parsons, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes Leyva, to approve Amendment No.1 to the Master Agreement with Bennett Engineering Services, Inc., extending the term through August 16, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.”

“Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes Leyva, to approve the consent agenda.”

“Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to adopt Resolution 26-23, approving the updated Public Works, Police, and Facilities Rental User Fees.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 280-26, a Zoning Ordinance Amendment addressing sign maintenance and abandoned sign removal as corrected. Motion 5-0.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 278-26 adding Chapter 9.15- Repeated Noise Disturbance Response Cost Recovery to the Williams Municipal Code.”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes Leyva, to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 279-26, adding Chapter 9.19 to the Williams Municipal Code.”

“Council Member Troughton, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes Leyva, to adopt Resolution 26-26, rejecting the Bid Protest files by All American Construction, finding Teichert & Son, Inc. dba Teichert Construction to be the lowest responsive bidder, and award the construction contract to Teichert Construction for the base amount of $8,894,068 for the E Street Complete Streets Project.”

“Council Member Troughton, Jr, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to authorize staff to proceed with the $20 million water infrastructure grant immediately and approve budgetary increase to the Water Enterprise Budget by $500,000.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to approve Amendment No. 7 and No. 8 to PACE Engineering Contract, increasing agreement amount for associated projects and extending the term through December 31, 2027, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendments.”

“Council Member Parsons made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes Leyva to authorize budgetary increase totaling $139,393 in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services 60 Fund 370 and allow Police Chief to purchase two 2026 Ford F-150 Police Responder Pickups from Hoblit Ford at the California Statewide Contract for Fleet Vehicles bid price.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to adopt Resolution 26-27 Award the Construction Contract for remodel of the Old Bowling Alley Building for $878,783 and Authorization of CDBG Loan Purchase Funding Strategy to close the construction funding shortfall.”

“Mayor Pro Tem Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to approve consent agenda items 4 through 8.”

“Council Member Troughton, Jr, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sellers, Jr., to Adopt Resolution 26-31, Construction Management award to Webster Engineering for the E Streets Complete Streets Project.”

“Council Member Belmontes Leyva made a motion, seconded by Council Member Troughton, Jr., to approve, Resolution No. 26-32, Award construction contract for wastewater collection improvement project to Ranger Pipelines, Inc. in the amount of $3,608,377.00 including the base amount plus Alternate B, Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and related documents on behalf of the City, subject to Ranger’s timely submission of the required performance bond, payment bond, insurance certificates, and executed contract agreement and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the construction contract and other documents necessary to implement the Project and funding agreement. [Fully funded by a Clean Water Grant].”

“Council Member Troughton, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Parsons, to, Adopt Resolution No. 26-33, Authorizing the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Grant Funding Allocation for the City of Williams E Street Complete Streets Project, and approve a Funding Sub-Recipient Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Colusa.[Grant amount approximately $2.4 million].”

“Council Member Sellers, Jr., made a motion, seconded by Council Member Belmontes Leyva, to, accept Cal OES $250,000 Cybersecurity Grant Award, approve a total project budget of $357,143 including $107,143 in required City matching funds, and Authorize staff to determine project funding allocations between the Water and Sewer Enterprises Funds.”