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SURF THRU EXPRESS CAR WASH

Grading and construction of the new Surf Thru Express Car Wash is underway. Soon, residents and visitors will be able to wash their cars in town!

CD DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY - NOVEMBER 2019

In November, the Community Development Department processed 42

building permits, conducted 75 building inspections, and initiated 30

code enforcement investigations.

FINANCE

7-YEAR FINANCIAL MODEL

On December 17, 2019, the City unveiled its second and more refined 7-year financial model projections demonstrating steady growth in revenues and reserves. General Fund reserves have moved from roughly $270K as of June 30, 2016 to approximately $2.6 million as of June 30, 2019 (un-audited). For more information on the City's current and projected financials and future modeling, check out its 7-Year Financial Model.

FY 2018-19 AUDIT

The City's Auditors spent three days in City Hall this week with far fewer revisions than last year. That's exciting news! We look forward to bringing the 2018-19 Audit to Council by February of 2020. Upon Council approval and acceptance of the audit, the City will be back on schedule with its annual audits.

NEW HIRE - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT!

On December 2, the Fire Department hired a new part-time Administrative Assistant, Bri Anne Ritchie, to fill a recent vacancy. She will be a tremendous asset to the team and brings knowledge of and experience with administration, budgeting and grant preparation.

OTHER HIRES UNDERWAY

The Department also started the recruitment process for three Limited Term SAFER grant positions (e.g., Engineer, Fire Fighter). It is anticipated that the recruitment will be complete by the end of February with a tentative start date of March 1, 2020.

FIRE PREVENTION - HOLIDAY SAFETY REMINDER

During the Christmas holiday, there are more opportunities for fires to occur in a home or other structure. For example, electrical cords used to operate lights, candles, and live Christmas trees, as well as burning wrapping paper in the fireplace and operating space heaters are just a few of the items to be concerned with. With the cold weather setting in, fireplaces should be cleaned and inspected before winter use. Securely fasten the ember screen to the chimney and remove all leaves from the gutters. Wet weather also means driving more cautiously, giving yourself more time to safely reach your destination, and maintaining a safe distance between vehicles while driving.

If it hasn't already been done, please test any home smoke detectors and practice a home escape plan with other members of your household.

TRAINING

Recently, the Marysville Fire Department collaborated with Sacramento's Fire Rescue Training and Education to host a Low Angle Rescue Class at the Fire Department. By hosting, the Department received cost free attendance to the training. Six Department employees participated in the four-day class. In addition, the Department also participated in a Military Competency Instructor (MCI)/Helicopter Crash Drill with Adventist Health-Rideout Hospital and other participating agencies. Department employees practiced skills and developed tactics in the event of a helicopter crash at the landing pad on top of the hospital.

HIGH WINDS & FIRES

With the rainy season upon us, the Department has transitioned from the wildland fire season to more storm related calls for service, including the series of storms that recently resulted in severe and high speed winds and moderate rains. During and shortly after high wind and storm events, large trees are more susceptible to falling over, as well as losing large limbs unexpectedly. At these times, additional caution should be used around large street and neighborhood trees.

In addition to responding to storm related events, the Department has also responded to several fires in Hollywood Park and the Thorn Tree area. Again, heavy rains and high winds have made access and road conditions extremely difficult to traverse and respond to the fires.

FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY - NOVEMBER 2019

During the month of November, Firefighters responded to 303 calls for service. The Department received 205 Rescue and Emergency Medical Calls, 24 Fire Service Calls and 74 other calls.

OPERATION 'SAFE PACKAGE DELIVERY'

During the holiday season, the Police Department is partnering with Copy City to offer "A Safe Place Delivery Option." In light of the recent and more rampant 'porch thieves' stealing packages from residents' front porches, Copy City is offering citizens a safe place for Christmas/holiday package delivery. visit the Marysville Police Department's Facebook page for program details.

NEW HIRES!

The Department hired a part-time Dispatcher and swore in a new Patrol Officer. In addition, a new Department recruit graduated from Redwoods Police Academy on December 13, 2019 and will start with the City in January 2020.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT

Parking Enforcement tagged six vehicles for abatement, four of which were moved by the owners after being cited and two of them were towed.

CANNABIS COMPLIANCE

If anyone wants to report an illegal cannabis grow operation, please contact Lt. Manny Cardoza at [email protected] or (530) 749-3958.

EQUIPMENT - TASERS & RIFLES

Patrol Officers are currently being outfitted with new rifles and tasers.

GRANTS - DUI AND TOBACCO PATROL, ATV AQUISITION, CAMERAS AND ALPR

With recent grant funds, the Police Department is deploying the Office of Traffic Safety DUI Winter Mobilization, including a DUI checkpoint and two DUI saturation patrols in December. 

In November, 21 commercial establishments were visited as part of a Tobacco Enforcement Detail. Officers identified and cited four violations. In December and as part of the Tobacco Grant, two more Tobacco Enforcement Details will be completed.

The Police Department was awarded a 2019 Yuba Water Agency “Bill Shaw” grant. The grant will be used to purchase a 4-wheel, ATV with a patient carrying trailer to assist fire, medical, and police personnel with patient transport in locations where standard vehicles cannot traverse.

In an effort to deter crime and assist with identifying criminals, the Police Department is also using grant funds to purchase and deploy two POD Cameras in high crime areas around the City.

Finally, grant funds will also be used to purchase one Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) unit to support the new ALPR Program. The Program will allow law enforcement to capture all license plate numbers that come into view, along with the location, date, and time. Thereby, assisting police to catch individuals who may have been involved in a crime. The program is expected to be operational by February 2020.

ANIMAL CARE SERVICES (ACS)

It was a busy month for Animal Care Services, including 'fixing' 30 cats through its weekly Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program, as well as another 35 cats during the ACS overnight trapping event. 

In addition, Animal Care Services located three at-large dogs and successfully reunited them with their owners.

EVENTS

Candy Canes with Cops:  This month “Coffee with a Cop” was changed to “Candy Canes with Cops”. The event was held at 2 Bits Express, 703 B Street, Marysville. There was hot chocolate, snacks, candy canes and Santa! More than 50 children and parents attended.

'Christmas for Kids:' In partnership with Armor Loan and Marysville Police Officer's Association (MPOA), the Department sponsored “Christmas for Kids” at the Salvation Army Depot on Saturday December 21, 2019. The Department also identified three families to sponsor for Christmas gifts along with delivering Christmas presents to 16 additional families as part of the 'So You Can' nonprofit organization.



Parades & 'Toy Run:' This November and December, the Department participated in the Veteran’s Day Parade, Marysville Christmas Parade and the Yuba-Sutter 'Toy Run.'

POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY - NOVEMBER 2019

In November, 1,643 calls for service were received, 908 reports were prepared and processed, and 121 arrests were made. In Dispatch, 1,079 911-calls were received, and more than 4,981 non-emergency calls were processed.

PUBLIC WORKS

AUTUMN IS HERE AND THE LEAVES ARE FALLING!

As trees shed their leaves on City streets and in the public right-of-way, Public Works (PW) employees are circulating the City with leaf-vacuum equipment and removing them. Should you have any questions, comments or concern about the PW Department or its services, please call the PW Department office at 530-749-3902.

TREE TRIMMING & MAINTENANCE

In preparation for winter and in an effort to ensure public safety, the PW maintenance team has completed several tree trimming projects in City parks and other public rights-of-way. To help property owner's prepare their trees on private property, PW has also created the following 'Guide.'

The Property Owner's Guide to Tree Maintenance and Care

Removing grass and plants from around the trunks of trees and applying a 3-inch layer of mulch protects trees from injury by lawn mowing equipment. Adjust sprinklers so that they do not spray the trunks of trees.

The trees that line the streets of Marysville are an important environmental, aesthetic and valuable asset to our community. While the City currently tends to the pruning of damaged or dying street trees, we also depend on the partnership of residents and business owners to help with the maintenance, health and beauty of trees in the public right-of-way.

Do not allow mowing equipment or string trimmers to damage trees. The conductive system of a tree is located just below the bark. When tree trunks are damaged, the ability of the tree to move water, nutrients and starch becomes limited. Trees with wounded trunks often experience limb die-back or whole tree decline. Wounds are often infected by tree diseases.

Keep the area around tree trunks mulched. Avoid planting and maintaining grass or flowers around the tree trunk. Planting flowers or other plants near the trunk of a tree encourages root wounding. Wounded roots are prime entry sites for tree diseases. An aesthetically pleasing wood chip or bark mulch around the base of the tree protects it while also making the area more attractive.

Provide a good environment for tree roots to grow. Trees growing in grass lawns are competing with the grass for water and nutrients. When trees receive water only from the sprinkler system that is used to water grass, trees are prone to developing surface roots that are frequently destructive to sidewalks and driveways, as well as a pedestrian hazard. Shallow rooted trees are less tolerant to drought. Trees need deep watering in order to be drought tolerant. Let the hose drip around the base of the trees once per week during the heat of summer, and once per month during the winter. Adjust your sprinklers so that they do not spray and erode the tree's bark.

Aerate the lawn around trees two times per year. Grass growth under tree canopy can limit available oxygent to the roots of a tree. Tree roots need air to absorb water and nutrients. Aerating your lawn is good for the grass and provides oxygen for tree roots. Use care when working near surface roots with an aerator. After aerating, top-dress the lawn with a ¼" layer of fine textured organic mulch. The topdressing will promote the healthy soil micro-flora that trees depend on to absorb water and nutrients and to avoid diseases and stress.

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SLURRY SEAL!

Slurry seal application is a cost effective method for protecting streets by providing durability and texture, as well as preventing surface distress. While weather-proofing and increasing skid resistance, Slurry Seal can also correct surface cracks and raveling, without the loose stones and dust of chip seal. Although untreated asphalt can last several years, timely applications of preventative maintenance are more cost effective than corrective maintenance. By undertaking a program of planned preventative maintenance to keep our better pavements in top condition, considerable rehabilitation cost savings will also be achieved.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY - NOVEMBER 2019

In November, the Public Works Department processed 44 Public Service Requests, processed 5 Transportation and 13 Encroachment Permits.

PW also closed 49 work orders for tree trimming, pot hole repairs, street maintenance, street light repairs, sewer and storm water drain issues, and general City maintenance.