City Council Meeting

City Council Willows City Council Evan Hutson, Mayor Rick Thomas, Vice Mayor Regular Meeting Matt Busby, Council Member Gary Hansen, Council Member Action Minutes Lorri Pride, Council Member September 23, 2025 City Manager Marti Brown Willows City Hall Regular Session: 6:00 PM City Clerk 201 North Lassen Street Karleen Price Willows, CA 95988 (530) 934-7041 1. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 PM 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Mayor Hutson, Vice Mayor Thomas, Councilmembers Busby, Hansen and Pride Councilmembers Absent: None 4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS a. Proclamation – Global War on Terrorism & Desert Storm Veteran’s Appreciation Day received by John Benningfield and Kevin Triance. b. Proclamation – Breast Cancer Awareness Month received by Janice Smith, Survivor c. Proclamation – National Fire Prevention Week d. Proclamation – National Farmer’s Day received by Larry Domenighini, Glenn County Farm Bureau 6. PRESENTATION a. Improving Park Safety and Infrastructure presented by Joe Bettencourt, Community Development & Services Director 7. PUBLIC COMMENT & CONSENT CALENDAR FORUM a. Register Approval Action: Approved general checking, payroll, and direct deposit check registers. b. Minutes Approval Action: Approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes.  c. Rezone (File# RZ-25-01) & General Plan Amendment (File# GPA-25-01) / 103 South Plumas Street Action: Introduced an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE WILLOWS CITY COUNCIL GRANTING THE REZONE TO AMEND THE ZONING FROM CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (CC) TO MULTIPLE RESIDENCE-PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (RP) AND A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) TO OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL (OP) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 103 SOUTH PLUMAS STREET, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 002-113-001” and directed staff to proceed with scheduling the ordinance for a second reading and adoption. Motion to approve the consent calendar as presented. Moved/Seconded: Vice Mayor Thomas/Councilmember Hansen Yes: Mayor Hutson, Vice Mayor Thomas, Councilmembers Busby, Hansen and Pride No: None Absent: None 8. PUBLIC HEARING 7:01PM a. Appeal of Conditional Use Permit Denial (File# CUP 25-02) Action: Motion to granting the appeal and approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 25-02 for a Retail/Dispensary Cannabis Business operated by WWCRS, Inc., for the property located at 130 N. Butte Street, Assessor’s Parcel Number 003-044-005 within the Central Commercial Zone. Motion amended to include modifications to Conditions #1, 16, and 37 of the CUP and adding a condition that revenue sharing is paid monthly. Public Hearing Open 7:01PM, Closed 7:18PM Public Comment #1: Karen Johnson Public Comment #2, Manuel Treto Public Comment #3: Lani Cleveland Public Comment #4: Leslie Westch Public Comment #5: Stefan Crespo Public Comment #6: Shirley Benningfield Moved/Seconded: Vice Mayor Thomas/Councilmember Busby Roll Call Vote Yes: Mayor Hutson, Vice Mayor Thomas, Councilmembers Busby, Hansen and Pride No: None Absent: None Motion Passes 5-0 2  Mayor Hutson recessed the meeting at 7:55PM. The meeting was reconvened at 8:03PM. 9. DISCUSSION AND ACTION CALENDAR a. WWCRS, Inc. Retail/Dispensary Cannabis Business License, 130 North Butte Street Action: Motion to approve a resolution approving a Retail/Dispensary Cannabis Business License for WWCRS, Inc. for the property located at 130 N. Butte Street, Assessor’s Parcel Number 003-044-005 within the Central Commercial Zone. Motion amended to include the amended Conditions of Approval as previously approved for the Conditional Use Permit. Public Comment Open ,Closed Public Comment #1: Reverend Linda Robert Public Comment #2: Holly Meyers Public Comment #3 Janice Smith Public Comment #4: Sherry Brott, Planning Commission Chair Public Comment #5: Shirley Benningfield Moved/Seconded: Vice Mayor Thomas/Councilmember Busby Roll Call Vote Yes: Mayor Hutson, Vice Mayor Thomas, Councilmembers Busby No: Councilmember Hansen and Councilmember Pride Absent: None Motion Passes 3-2 Mayor Hutson recessed the meeting at 9:17PM. The meeting was reconvened at 9:25PM. b. New Carpet for Library (Backroom) Action: Motion to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager enter into an agreement for an independent Emergency Medical Services assessment study. Moved/Seconded: Vice Mayor Thomas/Councilmember Busby Yes: Mayor Hutson, Vice Mayor Thomas, Councilmembers Busby, Hansen and Pride No: None Absent: None c. Wayfinding Sign Design Review Action: Directed staff to present final designs to Planning Commission for final approval. 3 10. COMMENTS & REPORTS a. Council Correspondence Mayor Hutson reported receiving an invitation from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources event and received an email regarding Willows Walmart Grand re-opening. b. City Council Comments & Reports c. City Manager’s Report City Manager Marti Brown advised Council of two upcoming events: • National Night Out, Texas Style, to be held October 7, 2025 from 4:30 – 7:00 PM at Central Park. • National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 14, 2025 from 4:30-6:00pm, including Hawks, Honkers, and Hoots Wildlife Show, a reception with Sacramento Wildlife Refuge, followed by a proclamation at the City Council meeting. 11. CLOSED SESSION 9:38 PM a. Conference with Labor Negotiators (§54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Marti Brown, City Manager and Andrew Plett, City Attorney Employee Organizations: UPEC, Fire and General Bargaining Units, and Management Report Out: Direction given to staff. b. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9: (1 case) Report Out: Direction given to staff. c. Conference With Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of case: John Forbes, et al. v. County of Glenn, et al.; Glenn County Superior Court Case No. 23CV03205 Report Out: Direction given to staff. 12. ADJOURNMENT – 10:26 PM ______________________________ Karleen Price, City Clerk 4