The Marysville Monthly - December 2020 |
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SAVE THE DATES
Upcoming Council Meetings*:
- Tuesday, January 5, 2020 at 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, January 19, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Coffee with a Cop:
Due to Covid 19, meetings are cancelled until further notice.
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COVID-19 UPDATE
While City Hall has remained closed to the public since Tuesday, March 17 due to the Covid 19 pandemic, we are still here to help you.
Please do not hesitate to contact City Departments should you have questions regarding any city services, completing and submitting applications, and making payments. Please contact City Departments via phone and/or email at the following numbers and email addresses:
Administration and Finance Departments
Community Development and Public Works Departments
Fire Department
Police Department
PD can also be accessed via its call box at 316 6th Street.
To stay up-to-date on the Covid 19 pandemic and the regional response to this public health crisis, please visit the following websites:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY
In the month of October, the Community Development Department processed 57 Building Permits, conducted 84 Building Inspections, initiated 10 Code Enforcement investigations, issued 6 Transportation Permits and 9 Encroachment Permits.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY
In November 2020, the Finance Department processed 437 accounts payable and receivable, 28 animal licenses, 35 business licenses, and 249 cash receipts.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION
Christmas Tree Safety
As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. After Christmas Get rid of the tree after Christmas or when it is dry. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home, garage, or placed outside against the home. Check with your local community to find a recycling program. Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer.
Picking the tree:
• Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. Placing the tree
• Before placing the tree in the stand cut 2” from the base of the trunk.
• Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents, or lights.
• Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.
• Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily. Lighting the tree
• Use lights that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use.
• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for the number of light strands to connect.
• Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.
• Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.
For More information and tips Follow the link below from US Fire Administration
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FIRE PREVENTION
Prevention has continued the state-mandated Inspections of all R1, R2(Hotel/Motels/Apartment Complexes), and Schools. The department is also conducting their annual mandated inspections of Multi-Family Housing units and have so far completed 12 of these inspections on complexes within Marysville.
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FIRE APPARATUS
The City of Marysville has applied for a CDBG grant to replace a Type 3 Wildland Fire Engines and is working through the approval process.
On November 17th the Fire Chief requested and was authorized to order two (2) engines at the same time resulting in additional cost savings in acquiring a second Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine from the City Council.
The first Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine has been ordered and the expected completion and delivery is anticipated for December 2021.
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TRAINING
Colbie Orbea and Ryan Dial, two of our Firefighters, completed their Swift Water & Flood Rescue Technician Training. This weeklong course is an intermediate river and flood rescue combination of classroom and hands on rescues on the fast-moving areas of the Feather and Yuba Rivers in the Chico area. They both received certifications that meet the National Fire Protection Association 1670 & 1006 standards for rope and water rescue guidelines for the “Swift Water and Flood Rescue “Technician Level” certificate and the California State Fire Marshal’s Office FSTEP “River and Flood Water Rescue Operational” certificate
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VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Marysville Fire Department continues to conduct vegetation management around the city with great success. We have partnered with PG&E, Yuba Water Agency, Beale Air Force Base and North Tree Fire in removing vegetation in high hazard areas including the Hollywood Trailer Park, Thorn Tree and around the city cemetery area. We will continue to collaborate as long as the weather affords us the opportunity.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY
The Marysville Fire Department responded to 292 calls for service in the month of November including responses to 22 fires, 187 Rescue & Emergency Medical Calls and 83 other calls. Comparatively, we responded to 304 calls for service in November of 2019. This month we experienced 64 overlapping calls, which equals 22% of the 911 calls in November. The current call total from January through November 30th of 2020 are at 3647 calls. Comparatively, we responded to 3117 calls during that same period in 2019. That is an increase of 530 calls. In 2019, from January through November, we experienced 776 overlapping calls and for 2020 we are at 1471.
The Marysville Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident at the end of Covillaud Street where a vehicle crashed through the barrier, jumped the levee and the slough. Fire crews were challenged with extricating a victim from the vehicle that was entangled in thick brush. Mutual aid assisted with the rescue operation that lasted for approximately 45 minutes. The new Quick Attack and battery-operated rescue tools were instrumental in the rescue. Three occupants were transported to the hospital.
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ADMINISTRATION
Chief Sachs received his Executive POST certificate.
Lieutenant Barber received his Management POST certificate.
Sergeant Cardoza received his Supervisory POST certificate.
Officer Clinkenbeard completed his field training and is now operating as a solo officer.
On 11/21/2020 there was a peaceful protest about the Governors curfew.
SALVATION ARMY RED-KETTLE KICK-OFF
Staff participated in the “Spirit of Giving” Red Kettle drive and was awarded as the top agency amongst all Bi-Counties agencies.
SUTTER-YUBA-COLUSA UNITED WAY TURKEY DRIVE
Staff participated in this annual Turkey Drive and over 100 turkeys were donated to help those in need during this holiday season.
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UTV/ATV/DRONE DEPLOYMENTS
Officers conducted periodic day/night drone trainings throughout the month.
Officers utilized the UAV for overall city street photos.
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ANIMAL CARE SERVICES (ACS)
During the month of November our Animal Care Services officer responded to 43 calls for service. There were 7 loose dogs picked up by the ACS officer and 5 of the dogs were able to be reunited with their families! 1 of the other dogs was able to be placed with a foster family.
25 cats have been TNR’d in the weekly TNR program with the assistance of Fieldhaven Feline Center and several volunteers.
A cat named “Serious” was found by a citizen in East Marysville. ACO Sammons was able to check the cat for a microchip and locate an owner. Serious was reunited with his owner after being missing for a whole year! For more information about microchips, contact your local veterinarian’s office.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS (CSO)
52 vehicles were abated in the month of November. 26 vehicles had to be towed and the rest were voluntarily moved by the owners.
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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
SRO Delaney assisted school staff with conducting home visits to students during the distance education. SRO Delaney also assisted with the partial re-opening of our local schools. This year has been a tough one on everyone and SRO Delaney is doing his part to assist school staff as much as possible.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT
Police Personnel assisted Marysville Fire and Public Works with hazardous mitigation clean-up in Hollywood Trailer Park. This included vehicle abatement and debris removal.
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GRANT IMPLEMENTATION
Officers conducted a DOJ Tobacco shoulder tap operation on 11/14/2020. 5 people were cited for purchasing tobacco for minors.
Officers conducted a DOJ Tobacco shoulder tap operation on 11/22/2020. 4 people were cited for purchasing tobacco for minors.
The end of year reporting was completed for the Office of Traffic Safety grant.
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TRAINING
Chief Sachs and Lieutenant Barber finished their last week of Executive Development School.
Sergeant Cardoza participated in a Response to Non-Criminal Barricade course.
Records Clerk Vasconcellos participated in a records class.
Officers received training in the License Plate Reader system which will be implemented soon.
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K-9 DEPLOYMENTS
K-9’s Rocky and Jake participated in several trainings in apprehension and detection throughout the month.
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CANNABIS COMPLIANCE
If anyone wants to report an illegal cannabis grow operation, please contact Sgt. Daryl Shackelford at [email protected] or (530) 749-3958.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY
In November 2020, 1632 calls for service were received, 293 reports were prepared and processed, and 78 arrests were made. In Dispatch, 1,129 9-1-1 emergency calls were received, and 5,987 non-emergency calls were processed.
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AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCY
Should you experience an after-hours emergency (e.g., major sewer system backup), please contact the Marysville City Police Department Dispatch Center at (530) 741-6621 to request on call Public Works Department services.
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PUBLIC WORKS - REQUEST FOR SERVICE
To request services from the Public Works Department including pothole repairs, street tree trimming and sidewalk repairs, please contact the Public Works Department at 530-749-3902 or complete the City's online Service Request Form.
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SEWAGE - REQUEST FOR SERVICE
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DON'T FLUSH IT
With grocery stores struggling to replenish their empty shelves to keep up with the high demand of toilet paper, many shoppers are resorting to alternative products such as tissues or wipes. As a result, local plumbing systems have experienced a surge in backed-up sewage lines.
Despite some toilet paper substitutes being marketed as “flushable,” some of these products and other alternatives can clog local sewage systems — posing problems for cities, water districts and homeowners alike.
What’s NOT Flushable?
The following items don't break down like toilet paper and clog household pipes, sewer lift station pumps, and cause sewer backups onto streets, businesses, and homes.
- Flushable wipes – Though advertised as "safe for septic systems and sewer,” flushable wipes do cause many problems for wastewater treatment operators.
- Diapers (cloth, disposable, "flushable")
- Facial tissues, cotton balls, swabs and pads
- Cleaning wipes of ANY kind (baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, moist wipes,etc.)
- Toilet bowl scrub pads
- Napkins (paper or cloth), paper towels
- Dental floss
- Hair
- Sanitary napkins, tampons, condoms, or any non-organic material
- Wash cloths, towels, rags (any cloth item)
- Kitty litter
Clogged pipes and pumps cost money to repair. In the case of lift station pumps, clogged pumps require significant maintenance to ensure the pumps are working properly. If they can't be repaired, they must be replaced, which costs even more money. The solution to this expensive problem is to make sure that only toilet paper is flushed down the toilet!
Our Public Works Crew Thanks You!
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY
In November 2020, the Public Works Department processed 11 Public Service Requests including work orders for tree trimming, pot hole repairs, street maintenance, street light repairs, sewer/storm drain unclogging and repairs, and general city infrastructure maintenance.
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