City of Willits Community Development Department

07/13/2021

Pursuant to Ballot Measure I passed on November 8, 2016, the City of Willits was authorized to develop a framework for taxation that set maximum allowable rates for all cannabis operator types within the City of Willits. Beginning February 27, 2019, the City imposed the aforementioned tax rates on the gross receipts or square footage of commercial cannabis businesses licensed to operate in Willits. As of today, the City of Willits Cannabis Businesses have generated the following in taxes for the City:

2019 TOTAL - $272,761.88
2020 TOTAL - $439,122.56
2021 TOTAL - $106,762.81 (first quarter)

07/13/2021

FIVE “Es” OF TRAFFIC SAFETY:

Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Emerging Technology, and Emergency Medical Services.

The Mendocino Council of Governments is developing a comprehensive Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) for Mendocino County and the City of Willits. The LRSP will enable the County and City to enhance safety for all modes of transportation and for all ages and abilities.

An important goal is to create a decision-making process that relies on a partnership with stakeholders and the public using the five “Es” of traffic safety: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Emerging Technology, and Emergency Medical Services.

REPORT YOUR AREA OF CONCERN

Your input is essential for the success of this Local Road Safety Plan. Click the link below to provide us with your concerns regarding traffic and safety:
https://new.maptionnaire.com/q/3spr2nod28wn

For further updates, check the project updates or subscribe to receive notifications.
https://www.mendocinosaferoads.com/

For inquiries, please contact Jasmine Stitt, Project Planner, [email protected]

07/06/2021

Effective TODAY Tuesday, July 6th, the City of Willits is pleased to announce the reopening of City Hall.

PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES:

Our Community Development Department (CDD) will be open to the public Monday-Thursday, 9-11 AM and 2-5:30 PM. You can make an appointment or schedule an inspection by contacting one of the following:

Davey Bowles, Building Inspector (707) 459-7122 or email [email protected]

Michelle Johnson, Assistant Planner (707) 459-7125 or email [email protected]

Dusty Duley, Community Development Director (707) 459-7124 or email [email protected]

We can also be found online at: http://www.cityofwillits.org/138/Community-Development

05/26/2021

With the Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG), the City of Willits is developing a citywide Local Road Safety Plan geared towards improving traffic safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and drivers. To learn more about the project, please visit the project website. Participate in a virtual map input workshop and tell us about your traffic-related safety concerns on the city streets!

Do you have a minute or two - to identify local road/transportation issues?

https://www.mendocinosaferoads.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Pa6p6B2U7pw1cCuvxgZ6_VM0P-4PDecGd5tEZv2ZAMeG9KCWnJ2BLgA8

The Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) is developing comprehensive Local Road Safety Plans (LRSPs) for Mendocino County and the Cities of Fort Bragg, Point Arena, Ukiah and Willits. The LRSPs would enable Mendocino County to enhance safety for all modes of transportation and for all ages and ab...

05/18/2021

In preparation for the months to come the City of Willits Building Inspector Davey Bowles and Little Lake Fire Protection Districts Fire Chief Chris Wilkes have teamed up to help the community prepare for the upcoming 2021 wildfire season and help make your house fire safe.

Remember property owners are responsible for keeping their property clear of nuisance vegetation and other fire hazards.

To report overgrown vegetation or other fire hazards please visit the City of Willits Code Enforcement page and fill out and return a Code Enforcement Request Form:
http://www.cityofwillits.org/.../Code-Enforcement-Request...

Forms can be returned electronically to [email protected] , placed in an envelope and addressed to “Code Enforcement” and returned via the drop box next to the City of Willits parking lot, or mailed to:

Attention: Code Enforcement
City of Willits
111 E Commercial Street
Willits CA 95490

Check out some easy tips to create defensible space around your home by clicking the link below.

2021 is the third driest year on record here in California.

Get prepared for the upcoming season and help make your house fire safe.

Check out some easy tips to create defensible space around your home by clicking the link below.

https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/get-ready/defensible-space/

05/14/2021

WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH

Fire season has arrived in the City of Willits – the weather is heating up, relative humidity is dropping, and fuels like shrubs and weeds are drying and dying.

Removing tall weeds, vegetation, and other fire hazards from your property reduces the risk of fires spreading between properties and allows firefighters to extinguish small fires before they become major fires. Property owners are responsible for keeping their property clear of nuisance vegetation and other fire hazards.

To report overgrown vegetation or other fire hazards please visit the City of Willits Code Enforcement page and fill out and return a Code Enforcement Request Form:
http://www.cityofwillits.org/DocumentCenter/View/463/Code-Enforcement-Request-Form

Forms can be returned electronically to [email protected] , placed in an envelope and addressed to “Code Enforcement” and returned via the drop box next to the City of Willits parking lot, or mailed to
Attention: Code Enforcement
City of Willits
111 E Commercial Street
Willits CA 95490

05/04/2021

With the Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG), the City of Willits is developing a citywide Local Road Safety Plan geared towards improving traffic safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and drivers.

To learn more about the project, please visit the project website at www.mendocinosaferoads.com.

Participate in a virtual workshop at https://new.maptionnaire.com/q/3spr2nod28wn to tell us about your traffic-safety-related concerns on the city streets!

04/20/2021

IT ENDS TOMORROW!

Have you completed the Willits Urban Forest Management Plan Survey??

The City of Willits wants your input on taking care of our urban forest. The City's urban forest is made up of trees growing on private property, along City streets, and in parks. Willits is in the process of creating its Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), which will guide the City and tree care professionals to proactively and effectively manage our trees. The success of the UFMP relies on the public's input. To ensure the UFMP considers and incorporates the priorities of the people who live and work in Willits, the following survey is provided for your voice to be heard. We want to know where focus should be placed as the City's urban forest program is continually improved. Your feedback will be kept anonymous, and findings from the survey will only be reported in group form. All survey responses will be stored securely and confidentially. Your participation is completely voluntary, and you may stop the survey at any time. We appreciate you taking part in this important process. For additional information about the City's Urban Forest Management Plan, please contact Project Manager Ryan Allen at [email protected].

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/willitstrees

03/29/2021

The City of Willits is working with the Mendocino Council of Governments(MCOG) to develop a citywide Local Road Safety Plan geared towards improving traffic safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and drivers. To learn more about the project, please visit the project website. Participate in a virtual map input workshop and tell us about your traffic-related safety concerns on the city streets!

The project website can be found at:

https://www.mendocinosaferoads.com/

The website entails an interactive map input for the public to report their areas of concern.

03/23/2021

City Council Goals - INVITING PUBLIC INPUT

The Willits City Council retained Robert Perrault to facilitate sessions to assist the Council to identify and approve goals to guide the organization and to aid the development of the Fiscal Year 2021–2022 Budget. During these sessions, the Council received program updates from Department Heads and a budget summary projecting revenues and expenditures. The Council also discussed community-wide challenges and opportunities.

At this stage in the process, the City Council is seeking comments from the public on the proposed goals before reviewing and considering the comments at a special meeting on April 7th at 6:30 PM.

Please complete the survey by April 1st.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LP8KSKJ

Thank you for your input!

03/22/2021

Willits Urban Forest Management Plan Survey

The City of Willits wants your input on taking care of our urban forest. The City's urban forest is made up of trees growing on private property, along City streets, and in parks. Willits is in the process of creating its Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), which will guide the City and tree care professionals to proactively and effectively manage our trees. The success of the UFMP relies on the public's input. To ensure the UFMP considers and incorporates the priorities of the people who live and work in Willits, the following survey is provided for your voice to be heard. We want to know where focus should be placed as the City's urban forest program is continually improved. Your feedback will be kept anonymous, and findings from the survey will only be reported in group form. All survey responses will be stored securely and confidentially. Your participation is completely voluntary, and you may stop the survey at any time. We appreciate you taking part in this important process. For additional information about the City's Urban Forest Management Plan, please contact Project Manager Ryan Allen at [email protected].

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/willitstrees

02/09/2021

As published in the Willits News January 21, 2021:
"The majestic Giant Sequoia Redwood tree at Babcock Park in Willits has reached the end of its life. City of Willits Public Works Superintendent Kenan O'Shea explained that the tree is in poor health."

The City of Willits understands the tree's significance to our residents and would like community input about the removal of the dying Giant Sequoia Redwood tree at Babcock Park. City staff has generated a survey (see below) and would greatly appreciate community feedback concerning removing the tree.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MBNH3QQ

https://www.willitsnews.com/2021/01/07/giant-sequoia-at-babcock-park-to-be-removed/

The majestic Giant Sequoia Redwood tree at Babcock Park in Willits has reached the end of its life. City of Willits Public Works Superintendent Kenan O’Shea explained that the tree is in poor healt…