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Public Works staff summarized the update and said the plan, developed jointly with Glenn County and the city of Orland, outlines coordinated strategies to reduce risk from natural hazards such as flooding and vegetation-related wildfire risk. Staff noted the plan had already been approved by Glenn County, by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and by FEMA as part of the federal/state review process.

Adopting the hazard mitigation plan makes the city eligible for hazard-mitigation funding administered by Cal OES and FEMA, and positions the city to pursue grants for priorities such as storm-drain improvements and vegetation management to reduce wildfire risk. Staff emphasized that the plan is a required element for accessing post-disaster mitigation grants.

After a public hearing and no public comment, a motion to adopt the resolution incorporating Glenn County's 2025 Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Willows City general plan passed on a roll-call vote with each council member voting aye.

Ending: The adopted plan will guide long-term mitigation activities and support the city's eligibility for state and federal mitigation funding; staff will pursue funding opportunities consistent with the plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 8, 2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Willows City Council adopted the Glenn County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 and amended the general plan safety element to incorporate it; the plan is required for state and federal hazard-mitigation funding and was approved by Cal OES and FEMA before the council vote.","taxTitle","Willows City, Glenn County, California","taxId",71416,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6519233,"Willows allocates up to $40,000 to replace wayfinding, street-name and LED stop signs; council seeks additional traffic-safety options",1354,3579000,4933000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5362860-87ebd90bafa7d867961622da4f0034e3&start=3579&end=4933","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5362860-87ebd90bafa7d867961622da4f0034e3/thumbnail_3579000.jpg","/articles/6519233/Willows-City/Glenn-County/California/Willows-allocates-up-to-40000-to-replace-wayfinding-street-name-and-LED-stop-signs-council-seeks-additional-traffic-safety-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519233-129282c45a90a0d02832c2cc39c69df5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158704&Signature=b08hnJROYEnJK1of8vKSe-DpHsPf5T2bDoYgjwXW9HwehoJ8GP4shIIH4Ox6boTlOMi1y8F7bnamG14-3CMNTUMBWBOf4t7VYrpvFDUUS288UuuOzHHhU72QfqWeyfA~l1aVOk-pVtKwSCm9tXBqbo7b2ejJXbRKey23Y5jGj9277w8EQb4BpDVSSFG1hqObwOT~TKJAtXus6PgYPNSVic6yfeTl~sUmnNz601WJAOEKFYrRZ3hXb3-LUbSNcZr37zPFSW6VRpiMFg4M~spCRBY2YzjpCeWZzjjfiICOWZEmJZKfqplCwuEtJDHlrQQ-8iGIMxSlloAPstq8FWW8gw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Willows City Council voted 5-0 on July 8 to authorize the city manager to proceed with procurement not to exceed $40,000 for new wayfinding signs, citywide replacement of faded street-name and stop signs, and solar-powered LED stop signs at a high-risk intersection.

Public Works staff member Joe Betancourt presented the proposal, saying the purchase would replace existing wayfinding signs at key entry points (downtown, library, museum and city hall), update citywide street-name signs (many of which are faded), and replace temporary flashing beacons at the County Road 57 / Highway 99 intersection with solar LED stop signs that include battery backup. Betancourt said the LED signs would be more visible, work in fog, and avoid the maintenance problem posed by battery-powered flashing beacons that sometimes fail.

The $40,000 figure was a not-to-exceed procurement authorization. Betancourt told council the project would be funded in part by a PG&E grant of $5,000 and by Greater Willows Improvement League funds; the transcript did not provide a reconciled breakdown of the full $40,000, and staff said they would confirm exact funding sources and amounts as procurement proceeds.

Councilmembers and staff discussed practical deployment and jurisdictional issues. Several councilmembers urged staff to prioritize the worst-faded signs and to work with Caltrans where Wood Street approaches or other state-route approaches are affected. Members discussed adding wayfinding on the interstate/off‑ramp corridors and partnering with private property owners (for example, Walmart) or using existing signage structures where possible to direct visitors to downtown.

Councilmember Rick (last name not specified) and others emphasized traffic-safety priorities at the County Road 57/99 intersection, noting prior fatal crashes and dark conditions in that area. Council members suggested exploring additional speed-warning signs that flash if drivers exceed the posted limit on north/south approaches of Highway 99.

Following discussion, a motion to authorize the city manager to proceed with the procurement not to exceed $40,000 was seconded and passed 5-0.

Ending: Staff will proceed with procurement, confirm funding sources and return information to council as needed. Councilmembers asked staff to price additional traffic-safety treatments (speed-warning devices or other measures) and to return with cost options in a future agenda item.","The Willows City Council authorized the city manager to spend up to $40,000 to replace wayfinding signs, faded street-name signs and install solar LED stop signs at a hazardous intersection, voting 5-0. Councilmembers asked staff to explore additional freeway/entrance wayfinding and speed-warning devices for busy approaches.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6519238,"Willows council hears PACE financing presentation; asks staff to explore local participation",632,1424000,2056000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5362860-87ebd90bafa7d867961622da4f0034e3&start=1424&end=2056","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5362860-87ebd90bafa7d867961622da4f0034e3/thumbnail_1424000.jpg","/articles/6519238/Willows-City/Glenn-County/California/Willows-council-hears-PACE-financing-presentation-asks-staff-to-explore-local-participation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519238-d75711668004d2be65101f6d9a7e8c76/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158704&Signature=jeDrfFRev-WVggUO28NKudaUiXY8iki659Wc~p6R3wJwzLGKFiB1moDonrkXYmCzqn7EX1lMNbWmqsZnDOYjhGlc5rx1kmzBaG7p6ab~3MFlLD2fDhsa6YFQDcrHssfkprWEZwA8fcM13wR-I1-kXkS0gyPsNzAaeTq0e5C3wJIskmWG4Y36lxrEDBZmHT9VNGNo0eD980q-IVtdp2pGjvD5A7A4gCSkq~yFz4DTuC-W-GFbYbZuJ6ojOybjku3Z2SitdO6fIRWLWvYUhJkYY21Y4uA89ItH~ch899fXxdIjgJOYUqmAkpk48O11RUdj1YkWq4LzSoCSvaC96t3bXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of Home Run Financing presented the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) residential financing program to the Willows City Council on July 8 and the council directed staff to research next steps to make the program available to local homeowners.

Gabe Holbert of Home Run Financing described PACE as a privately financed option that allows property owners to fund energy, water and resilience improvements and repay the cost through a special property tax assessment. Holbert said PACE was created in California to expand access to energy upgrades and noted protections adopted over time, including recorded terms-confirmation calls, a right to cancel, contractor vetting and training, and underwriting that considers property equity and ability to repay.

Holbert told the council that PACE assessments are repaid through property tax bills, have no prepayment penalties and have financing terms tied to the useful life of the improvement (for example, up to 30 years for a roof). He said Home Run’s average rate “is 9.49%” but added that exact pricing depends on underwriting and the improvement.

Council members asked multiple implementation questions, including whether PACE liens appear on title reports, how transfers work when a home sells, whether a buyer can assume an assessment, and how defaults interact with mortgage liens and local government liens for abatement. Holbert replied that title companies commonly identify PACE liens on report searches; that PACE liens are transferable in principle but are often paid off at sale in practice; and that the company works with homeowners on disclosures and loan closing calls. Holbert also said the program is regulated by California's Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and referenced AB 1284 (cited in the presentation as \"AB 12 84\") as a significant legislative package that expanded underwriting standards and created DFPI oversight.

Holbert said Willows already has a resident who attempted to access PACE financing but was ineligible because Willows had not yet joined the California Statewide Communities Development Agency (CSCDA) Open PACE program; he explained that because Willows is already a CSCDA member (since 2003), the city would only need to adopt a resolution joining the CSCDA Open PACE program to make PACE available. City Manager Marty Brown confirmed staff can investigate and bring a resolution back to council if desired.

Council members asked additional questions about default rates, whether there are prepayment penalties (Holbert said there are none), and how PACE interacts with escrowed property tax payments. Several council members said the option could particularly help homeowners who cannot obtain traditional financing.

Ending: The council gave direction to staff to pursue additional information, confirm legal and fiscal implications and, if appropriate, return with a resolution to opt into CSCDA's Open PACE program for Willows homeowners.","Representatives from Home Run Financing described residential PACE financing to the Willows City Council on July 8; council members asked technical questions and directed staff to research how the city could opt into the statewide PACE program for homeowners.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6519243,"Willows City Council adopts 2025 strategic priorities after amending business outreach language",1207,140000,1347000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5362860-87ebd90bafa7d867961622da4f0034e3&start=140&end=1347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5362860-87ebd90bafa7d867961622da4f0034e3/thumbnail_140000.jpg","/articles/6519243/Willows-City/Glenn-County/California/Willows-City-Council-adopts-2025-strategic-priorities-after-amending-business-outreach-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519243-949d8ae120916ac4256b5c9f5b68832d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158704&Signature=dDJhdBEJIilNigbzYRWgoNDcDQOL2qjYtWGAQOgAXrsmIhxabK4FR4UnAR88eoXxn7I9P3knDzlzliAsedRl3YKGevN87916G6KQJEWkA4ewjx38CJqQ0bUuf-qF7LXAABGk98CJAkI~rHiJq8W7Fn9RQv4okMgAWSTXxuK5rf1xjJOaK5GwhkrmUclPwfYFq1bL-DN0839ZM~P1ayrG8oEk39Y7KYt3mDJZlKpQHp4vBE9I6j28miuPAEXWmhwcCy2OG3xxv8dDOsKWlTc944iDQSHyJix6yHu~j6QFbhtQeSq3pdQt2~QvSeMHG4KhNLib4jt~042xPGrNKfY~sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Willows City Council voted 5-0 on July 8 to adopt the council’s 2025 strategic priorities, after amending the economic development goal that initially called for a “single point of contact” for business outreach.

Giovanni Triceri, who facilitated the council’s May workshop, presented a report that distilled the council’s earlier work and recommended priorities staff should convert into a two- to three-year work plan. Triceri said the report reaffirmed the city’s long-term vision adopted in 2024 and recommended a shorter list of priorities staff could pursue within the next several years.

The document ranked several priorities using a points system the council used at the May session. Financial stability — including funding a general fund reserve, an apparatus-replacement plan and investment in deferred maintenance, plus seeking cost savings and revenue-generation opportunities — received the most points and remained the top priority. Other high-ranked items included starting the Willows Police Department, a business support/ outreach initiative, infrastructure improvements and quality-of-life programs such as expanded youth and adult activities.

Council discussion focused on how to implement the top-ranked business outreach goal, which had been framed in the draft report as establishing a single staff “point of contact” or a business support center. Council members and the city manager raised concerns about the cost and feasibility of creating a new dedicated staff position given current budget constraints. Several council members said they still considered the goal a top priority but wanted language that left flexibility for how staff would carry it out.

Councilmember Gary (last name not specified in the record) moved to amend the motion to remove priority No. 1; after debate council adopted a compromise amendment that retained the priority but changed its wording. The approved amendment rephrased economic development goal No. 1 from “develop a single point of contact for business outreach and a business support center” to “develop a strategy to offer a clear methodology for business outreach and a business support center,” leaving specific staffing or budget decisions to the subsequent staff work plan.

Following the amendment, the council voted to adopt the report as amended. City Manager Marty Brown (referred to in the record as “Marty”) will direct staff to prepare a work plan that evaluates feasibility, estimated costs and implementation milestones and then return to the council with proposed steps and timelines.

The council also directed staff to provide regular progress reports and to include community engagement practices as part of implementation. Councilmember comments during debate emphasized that the ranking exercise conducted in May showed the council still prioritizes business outreach highly; the amendment was intended to avoid committing the city to immediate hiring or a single-person solution without the work-plan analysis.

Ending: The adopted priority framework will guide staff’s near-term work plan. Marty Brown said staff would begin work on the plan and return with cost estimates and implementation proposals; the council asked that the report be shared broadly, including with the planning commission and library board.

","The Willows City Council on July 8 adopted its 2025 strategic priorities, keeping financial stability top-ranked and amending the economic development goal that had called for a single point of contact into a narrower directive to develop a clear strategy for business outreach and support.","actionData","errors"]

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