The Marysville Monthly - November 2019
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TOP STORIES!!
- Holiday Shopping 'Night Out' - Downtown Marysville
- 69th Annual Christmas Parade
- New Public Works Director gets started!
- City Council approves Recreational Marijuana Ordinance
- City Council approves resolution to start collaborating with surrounding fire districts
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SAVE THE DATE - UPCOMING EVENTS
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Community Events:
- Holiday Shopping 'Night Out' - Downtown Marysville
- Friday, December 6, 5:00 - 9:00 pm.
Upcoming City Council Meetings:
- December 3, 2019 - Special City Council Meeting starts at 5:00 pm to discuss City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application; and Regular City Council Meeting starts at 6:00pm
- December 17, 2019 - Regular City Council Meeting starts at 6:00 pm
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NEW DEPARTMENTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC WORKS
The
City Manager's Office announces the official split of the former Community Development & Services Department into two Departments - Community Development & Public Works.
The Community Development Department now includes Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement (with a "dashed" line to the Chief of Police, who heads up the Code Enforcement Task Force). Economic Development will remain in the City Manager's Office with a "dashed" line to the Community Development Director.
The Public Works Department includes Parks, Public Facilities, Streets, Engineering, Wastewater Treatment, and Capital Improvement Projects.
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NEW PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR APPOINTED
On Tuesday, November 19, Craig Platt started as the City's new Public Works Director. Most recently and for the past five years, Craig was the PW Director of California City (in Kern County). Before that, Craig was the PW Director of Susanville for nearly 11 years and the City's Natural Gas Superintendent for one year. He also worked in the private sector with the Arizona Pipeline Company.
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REGIONAL FIRE DISTRICT COLLABORATION
On October 10, the Marysville City Council, Olivehurst Public Utility District, Linda Fire Protection District and Wheatland Fire Authority concurrently passed a resolution committing staff time, resources and effort to start collaborating together in the hopes of moving toward a formal shared services agreement.
Please see the attached press release for more information.
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COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ORDINANCE - 'ADULT USE' AND DELIVERY
On October 10 and November 5 (First and Second Readings), the Marysville City Council passed an amended Commercial Cannabis Ordinance allowing for 'Adult Use' and delivery of Cannabis within the City limits. The new Ordinance will be in full effect by December 5, 2019. The City's two existing and authorized Cannabis dispensaries have already applied to convert their operations to offer 'Adult Use' and delivery.
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JOIN US FOR THIS YEAR'S HOLIDAY SHOPPING 'NIGHT OUT'!
Join the City and local Downtown merchants in kicking off the holiday shopping season with:
- The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 pm (corner of D and 3rd Streets),
- Carolers strolling and singing on D Street,
- a DJ and Music,
- a Food Truck,
- the launch of two holiday pop-up stores, and
- local merchants on D Street open and ready to help start your holiday shopping.
- For more information, check out the event flyer!
Date, Time & Location: Friday, December 6, 5:00-9:00 pm on D Street in Downtown Marysville
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THE 69TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
There's still time to enter the City's Christmas Parade. For more information, contact the
Sapphire Marketing Group
. Otherwise, we hope to see you there!
Date, Time & Location: Saturday, December 7, 5:00 pm on D Street in Downtown Marysville
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CD DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY - OCTOBER 2019
In October, the Community Development Department processed 61
building permits, conducted 109 building inspections, and initiated 30
code enforcement investigations.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY - OCTOBER 2019
During the month of October, the Finance Department processed 401 accounts payable and receivable, 53 animal licenses, 48 business licenses, and 383 cash receipts.
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CALLS FOR SERVICE
The north wind event days and Red Flag conditions required additional staffing due to the threat of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and vegetation fires.
On several occasions, Marysville Fire Department (MFD) provided mutual aid to Linda and Olivehurst during the wind event days.
MFD also sent a crew and engine to the Kincade fire located in Sonoma County. They returned on November 5 and spent a total of 13 days committed to the incident providing structure defense, perimeter containment and overhaul.
Additional Seasonal Fire Fighters augmented staffing levels over the past three months, especially during the Red Flag conditions and while providing mutual aid. Seasonal staff will reach the City's budgetary limit by early December (if not sooner).
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FIRE APPARATUS
The Ford F550 was taken to Cascade Fire Equipment in Medford, Oregon to be full equipped and built out. It is expected to be completed by the end of this calendar year.
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FIRE PREVENTION
The Vegetation Management Program continues with clearing efforts behind the City cemetery, including brush removal on roadways to gain better access for fire apparatus and police vehicles. While there are several encampments in the area, clearing overgrowth and vegetation is vital to reduce fire volatility and access in and out of the area. In addition, MFD continues to support the Marysville Levee District and Reclamation District 10 with controlled burns at Binny Junction and the E Street Bridge and Laurellan Road, respectively.
The Department also attended the Scarysville event on Halloween using it as an opportunity to remind families about the importance of fire prevention, as well as handing out candy and stickers to trick-or-treaters.
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PERSONNEL
After receiving 96 applications, interviews for a handful of qualified Fire Chief Administrative Assistant candidates were conducted and an offer has been made. The successful applicant is expected to start in December.
In addition, the MFD has posted a Fire Engineer job announcement (as a result of the successful SAFER grant award the Department received) on CalOpps. Testing will begin by early December.
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GRANTS - RESCUE EQUIPMENT, UTV AND PSPS EQUIPMENT
The Department was recently awarded a $10,000 Yuba Water Agency Bill Shaw grant that will be used to purchase rescue equipment for complex technical rescue missions.
The MFD submitted a Feather River Air Quality Management District grant proposal for a replacement UTV. Should the proposal be supported by District staff, it will be forwarded to the full District Board for final approval in December.
This past month, the MFD prepared a citywide Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) Resiliency Grant funded by the State. The grant application included a request for communication equipment, portable generators and sign communication boards.
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TRAINING
MFD staff recently attended a confined space and trench class to enhance their technical rescue training. The Department also hosted a State Fire Marshal Instructor class with attendees participating from around the State. With its new state-of the-art training facility (since the rehabilitation of the Fire Station), the Department is planning to hose more regional and Statewide trainings in the near future.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY - OCTOBER 2019
During the month of October, Firefighters responded to 329 calls for service. The Department received 213 Rescue and Emergency Medical Calls, 33 Fire Service Calls and 83 other calls.
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ADMINISTRATION
Department personnel participated in Career Day at Covillaud Elementary School. Several students learned about the City's Police Department and had the chance to check out the Department’s new MATV. City staff also joined the children for lunch.
The Department recently hired a part-time Crime Prevention Community Services Officer to assist with citywide crime reduction efforts. The Dispatch Communications Center also hired a full time Dispatcher to fill its latest vacancy.
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PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Parking Enforcement tagged 40 vehicles for abatement, 37 of which were moved by the owners, and three vehicles were towed.
Several parking enforcement-related complaints have been received at Anna McKenney and Kynoch Schools. As a result, the Department continues to allocate additional enforcement resources to address the problem.
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CANNABIS COMPLIANCE
Department personnel identified twelve new illegal Cannabis grows in the City limits that are in violation of the Marysville Municipal Code. All twelve growers were notified to comply with the City's Code and correct the situation. Administrative proceedings are currently underway.
Should you wish to report an illegal cannabis grow operation, please contact Lt. Manny Cardoza at
mcardoza@marysvillepd.org
or (530) 749-3958.
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EQUIPMENT
The Department purchased and issued new tasers to department personnel. The MPD is also currently
in the process of outfitting new rifles to Patrol Officers.
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GRANTS
The MPD received a grant to purchase two POD Cameras to deploy in high crime areas to deter criminal activity and help identify suspects committing crimes in those areas.
These funds will also be used to purchase an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) and monocular FLIR units (thermal imaging infrared cameras) to be used on patrol.
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ANIMAL CARE SERVICES (ACS)
ASC was busy this month 'fixing' 38 cats during its weekly TNR program, and another 32 cats were 'fixed' during the overnight trapping event. Field Haven admitted 46 kittens and two adult cats.ACS also held a Vaccine and Microchip Clinic on Sunday, November 10.
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TRAINING
Three MPD Personnel completed drone training and passed the pilot certification examination. The City's Drone Program is now operational for patrol deployment on an as need basis.
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AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER PROGRAM
The Department was approved to partner with the Central California Intelligence Center (CCIC) for Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR). This will assist the Department’s efforts in reducing auto theft in our area and increasing the recovery rate.
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'RED KETTLE KICK OFF'
Department Personnel participated in the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kick-off event earlier this month. Other surroundings agencies also partnered to raise funds for the Salvation Army and its many vital social services and programs.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY - OCTOBER 2019
In October, 1,780 calls for service were received, 798 reports were prepared and processed, and 88 arrests were made. In Dispatch, 1,284 911-calls were received, and more than 4,960 non-emergency calls were processed.
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NEW TRUCKS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
The Public Works Department started receiving its new maintenance fleet. A total of nine new trucks, as well as a new boom truck, will replace the previously very outdated fleet that was frequently in disrepair and in the mechanic's shop. The surplus fleet will be sent to public auction.
TREE TRIMMING
In preparation for winter, the maintenance team has completed several tree trimming projects in City parks and other public rights-of-way.
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Public Works completed its first SB 1 street project with a slurry seal cover on East 17
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Street along with new striping and painted 'stop' signage, as well as limit lines on connecting side streets.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY - OCTOBER 2019
In October, the Public Works Department processed 98 Public Service Requests, processed 8 Transportation and 12 Encroachment Permits.
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