The closed session for the Winters City Council has been pushed back to 6pm

May 13, 2022 (pdf)

Greetings, all. It will be glorious out this weekend. Looking for things to do? Visit Yolo tracks events and deals as does our own local visitors bureau Discover Winters. If you have never been to Park Winters, oh my goodness – join the garden tour on Saturday at noon.

Don’t Miss Out!

• The History Museum has a new exhibit ~ Remembering Monticello. The museum is open 1 – 5 p.m. Thursday – Sunday at 13 Russell Street. The Historical Society is also looking for volunteers if you have a love of history, fascinating memorabilia and just like hanging with a stuffed bear and random visitors. For more information, historicalsocietyofwinters.org.
• The State of California Department of Housing & Community Development is hosting a virtual job fair on May 24. To register, please click here.
• Yolo County is offering an information session about the Pre-Apprenticeship training program for the trades that will begin in June. More information is in the press release.
• We’re looking for vendors to participate in the July 3^rd Fireworks show ~ food trucks, tents, informational booths, merchandise. Please contact tafolla@cityofwinters.org for more information. To donate to the fireworks fund, checks can be made out to the City of Winters / Fireworks fund. This year’s show will cost about $20,000.

Did You Know?

• A bear was recently sighted in the Putah Creek orchards area southwest of the city. For more information regarding the sighting and links to bear safety tips, please follow the link to the Winters Police Department Facebook page. Links are provided to English and Spanish resources.
• Here’s a new reuse - recycling opportunity…The Central Landfill is now accepting textiles for reuse and recycling to meet SB 1383 mandates. Textiles are the 6^th most prevalent material type in the overall landfill waste stream, and the experts indicate 95% of it is reusable or recyclable. Who knew?? For more information, click here. I’m guessing there might be some creative folks out that might be inspired by that tidbit…

Please Note:

• Final depth of Well 8 in Winters Highland is 803 feet. Well construction is going smoothly. Thank you to a great team out there.
• COVID testing continues at the WJUSD parking lot, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. https://school.covidclinic.org/ . Covid infection rates are escalating due to a new Omicron sub-sub-variant. For more information about testing and vaccination opportunities, please click here.

Upcoming Council Meeting – May 17^th, via Zoom

The packet for Tuesday’s Council meeting has been published here. It’s include an agreement for a new audit firm, a recommended appropriation to close out the Blue Oak Park improvements, the appointment of a new assistant city attorney, two agreements with Eco Green for upgraded facility lighting, and the second reading of the social host liability ordinance and administrative citations for use of illegal fireworks. The County will provide an update on animal services and the Natural Resources Commission will present their annual work plan. The only discussion item relates to a speed study conducted for W. Main and Niemann Streets and the establishment of a 25 mph speed zone for W. Main and 30 mph  for Neiman. The staff report is here.

As a reminder, public comment may be provided during the Council meeting or submitted in advance by emailing the cityclerk@cityofwinters.org.

Woot Woot!

May 15 – 21^st is Public Works Week!! These crews maintain roads, parks, and facilities; they provide water and treat wastewater. They are the backbone of any community, the unsung heroes in emergencies and disasters next to Police and Fire. They come with big trucks, drive big equipment and have big hearts. They pull puppies out of storm drains and fish keys from yucky places. So please thank our local Public Works employees when you see them out and about in the community.

Please join us in recognizing Peace Officer Memorial Day on Sunday, May 15, honoring law enforcement officers who have lost their lives or been injured in the line of duty. More than 800,000 law enforcement officers serve at the local, state and federal level. Locally, Yolo County will recognize its fallen officers on noon at May 19 at the old courthouse in Woodland, 725 Court Street. Winters Police Department will host this year’s event. The guest speaker is Officer Kadi Griess whose father, CHP Officer Kirk Griess was killed in 2018 on Interstate 80 in Fairfield. Our hearts go out to Officer Kirk Griess’ family and to all those who lost loved ones in the line of duty, including Davis Officer Natalie Corona who was killed in 2019 while investigating a traffic accident.

 City Manager’s Update (pdf)
May 6, 2022

Greetings, all, and a Happy Mother’s Day out there to all those moms, caregivers, aunties, and co-parents who together help raise our children and nurture the village! And what better way to share a special moment or find gift than to visit downtown with that special someone.

Don’t Miss Out!

• The Garage Sale of the Rich & Famous is tomorrow. Most activity will be at City Park, beginning at 8 a.m., or in driveways around town.
• Want to walk to work? Local businesses are hiring! Wednesday, May 11, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. swing by 2 Main Street and visit with local employers. They need you! The community needs you!
• Wednesday, May 18, visit the Yolo Central Landfill at 44090 County Road 28H, Woodland between 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. for National Public Works Week! There will be lots of activities for kids and heavy equipment demos.
• Registration is open for summer camp through RISE. Designed for children and teen agers 4^th to 12^th grade, two sessions are available at Shirley Rominger Intermediate School over the summer months. For more information, please call (530) 794-6000, stop by 200 Baker Street, or email brandon@riseinc.org.

Did You Know?

• Things are popping in downtown Winters with several new businesses opening up.
• Yolo 365 Tours, which offers unique tour & tasting experiences.
• Eight Six Zero Salon joins Zen Terra and Yolo 365 Tours at Hotel Winters.
• L’Apero les trois at 22 Main Street – an aperitif tasting lounge – opens this afternoon.
• The De Vilbiss Room, a new bar & lounge at the Buckhorn will open in May, 12 Main Street.

Please Note

• Boring at Well 8 in Winters Highland has reached its approximate depth of 800 feet. Well construction will begin tomorrow. Those sound walls are doing a magnificent job muffling the construction noise. Thank you, well team!
• No lap swim this weekend to accommodate additional lifeguard certification and training.
• The Newt’s Expressway Utility Undergrounding Project will begin soon! Staff, PG&E, and the contractors met with adjacent property owners on Thursday. The project will be accomplished in phases. Phase I for PG&E will take 2-3 months to install conduit in a trench, pull electrical through, remove overhead wires and then cut the poles down to the AT&T lines. We anticipate a several month break before Phase 2 – when AT&T initiates work to pull their lines through the conduit. AT&T will remove the poles once WAVE (now Astound) removes their lines. Stay tuned as dates are confirmed. The alley will receive its final paving when the work is complete.
• The first Climate Action Commission meeting kicks off on Monday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The first meeting will focus on an introduction of the Climate Action Plan, Brown Act training, and selection of officers. The packet is available on the City’s website here.
• Utility bills are trapped at the Post Office in a classic “tail wagging the dog” government scenario. We are trying to unstick them so they can be mailed out. We apologize for the delay.

Wildfire Preparedness

• The Yolo County Fire Safe Council (YCFSC) and Office of Emergency Services have partnered to offer two new programs: free highly reflective address signs and a free chipping program for residents who live in a high fire zone in the rural areas of Yolo County. To learn more about the Neighborhood Chipper Pilot Program or the Reflective Address Sign, residents can reach out to permann@yolorcd.org or fill out a Request Form at yolorcd.org/yolo-county-fire-safe-council. You can also follow @YoloCountyFireSafeCouncil on Instagram and Facebook or learn more about YCFSC on Yolo County RCD’s website: www.yolorcd.org/yolo-county-fire-safe-council.
• It’s weed abatement time! It’s important to keep those weeds knocked down, especially on large parcels and in the rural areas.

Upcoming Council Meeting – May 17, via Zoom

We tested the hybrid platform at the May 3^rd meeting, and it worked great! We also debuted our new streaming service, so Council meetings will stream live on the City’s website here. Moving forward recordings for Council meetings will now be archived with agenda packets and minutes on the same Council meeting landing page. Make sure you click on the + sign for Council meetings to open the archive list. Recordings will now be indexed by agenda item, making it easier to playback only what you would like.

Woot Woot!

The Winters High School Robotics Team competes in World Competition in Texas today! Just a Wow! Wow! Wow! to those kids. They have already won in our book. Congratulations to the competitors and their families.

• A big thank you to Deputy City Clerk Ellena Branson, who is bringing City Hall back into the social media world. She joins Diana Tafolla and Gail Jimenez at PD who post updates on Instagram and Facebook for Police, Fire, Swim, City Hall and other community happenings.
• On Monday, May 2, five Sacramento area law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty were honored at the California Peace Officers’ Memorial, including Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona. Our service men and women put their lives on the line every day for our communities and for this country. We honor them for their dedication, commitment and contributions.

City Manager’s Update (pdf)
April 29, 2022

Greetings, all. It’s Youth Day Weekend! See you at the Trestle Bridge tonight at 6:00 p.m. to see which ducks floated the fastest! You can still buy ducks up to 5 p.m.

And don’t forget breakfast at the Community Center, sponsored by Rotary and the volunteer fire fighters. Proceeds go to their favorite charitable activities supporting local youth and families. The celebration schedule is here.

COVID-19

• Our least favorite topic, COVID. A new sub-variant is on the rise, most notably at UC Davis, although it is expected to spread exponentially given its high transmissibility. The WJUSD is still offering community COVID testing in the District Office parking lot; info here. New users of this service, please register here to save some time at the site.

Please Note:

• The utility undergrounding project for Newt’s Expressway is set to begin! Potholing will start next week, followed by construction a week or two later. Staff has coordinated an in-person meeting for adjacent business and property owners with the contractor and utility representatives for Tuesday, May 3^rd, at 1 p.m. in the Abbey Street Conference Room. Work hours will be 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The undergrounding construction is expected to last through July. For questions or concerns related to construction activity, please contact Alex Sands of West Valley Construction, (925) 542-0648. The joint utility trench will include PG&E and AT&T. Any Wave accounts will need to be transferred to a new provider as Wave elected to not participate in the project, so that service will cease when AT&T removes the poles.
• The drilling for Well #8 is going well. The sound walls have been very effective. Overnight work should finish up quickly. As of Wednesday, the borehole was at 275’.

Don’t Miss Out!

• The half court at Blue Oak Park is ready for play time!
• The pool is opening on Monday for lap swim! The heater still needs a part; however, with the cover on overnight, temperatures are hovering around 78 degrees. All passes will be available. More information is here.

Upcoming Council Meeting – May 3^rd via Zoom

The agenda packet is linked here. Items include the 2^nd reading for a mandated Miliary Equipment Use Policy (we have none), a presentation by the Mosquito & Vector Control District; award of contract for the Downtown Visioning Project and a proposed ordinance related to social host liability and administrative citations for the use of illegal fireworks.

We will also be testing new equipment for a hybrid participation platform; if all goes well we expect to allow in-person participation at public meetings in the very near future.

Woot Woot!

A round of applause for all those volunteers out there helping to make this weekend’s Youth Day celebrations a smashing success.

City Manager’s Update (pdf)
April 22, 2022

Greetings, all. We will have a fireworks show on July 3^rd! Thank you to the School District for once again hosting the event at the football field. Costs have gone up significantly so we will begin the fundraising to help support the event. Donation envelopes will be included in an upcoming utility billing. Any and all contributions are welcome. The fireworks fund currently has about $4,500 in the account and we are anticipating costs of approximately $20,000 for the show, security guards and portapotties.

The show at the football field will once again be family family. If you would like to participate with a food truck, be a vendor, or have an informational booth, please contact Diana Tafolla at diana.tafolla@cityofwinters.org. If you would like to volunteer to assist day of, please contact Taylor Buley at buley@outlook.com. Stay tuned for more information.

Please Note:

• Drilling for Well #8 at Winters Highland will begin on Monday. The drilling operations requires 24/7 work to ensure the casing remains clean and the well meets the City’s standards for optimal efficiency. Sound walls have been erected to minimize noise. Overnight lights will be directed to the work zone and back up beepers will be turned off. We understand this work may create disturbances and appreciate your understanding. For any concerns, please contact the project overseer – Scott Lewis – at slewis@lsce.com or by cell phone (916) 240-0230. He will be on duty 24/7 during this phase of the drilling operation.
• Please do not enter or use Three Oaks Park while it is fenced and closed to the public, including the dog park. Homes By Town and its contractor are working to bring the landscaping into satisfactory condition before the landscape maintenance period can begin, as well as addressing punch list items. Unfortunately, the park opening will be delayed by several months as a result. Our goal is to ensure the park landscaping and amenities meet specifications prior to taking over maintenance. Homes By Town was conditioned to build the park under the approved Development Agreement and is responsible for its construction.
• The City is partnering with Little League, who will manage one joint fireworks booth with proceeds split between Little League and the City’s youth swim programs, including a new scholarship program tothose families who might need a little extra assistance. Please consider volunteering at the fireworks booth and reach out to Kathy Cowan if you would like to help. Swim families – please help maintain this partnership. Sign ups will be available on the deck during orientation. Thank you, Kathy and John Rodriguez, for your support!
• A word about illegal fireworks – Please don’t use them, anywhere. Illegal fireworks cause fires and injuries, terrify animals, and disturb others. Please be considerate of your neighbors, the community and our public safety staff and don’t use illegal fireworks. Violators will be cited and fined $1,000.
• Pool Update! We are still waiting for a part that is on order but have the heater working again. We will open the pool for lap swim beginning May 2^nd using day passes or the 10-pass punch card; no monthly passes at this time so we don’t have to process refunds if the heater goes down again. We are hoping the new part will arrive in time for the opening. The City’s website will be updated next week to reserve lap swim time slots. Passes may be purchased at City Hall or at the pool during lap swim.

Don’t Miss Out!

• Children’s Day at the Winters Community library is Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free, multi-cultural program for the whole family will feature storytelling and a special performance. Participate in fun activities and receive a FREE book!
• The Big Day of Giving is May 5! Donations are now open.

Click here for more information on how to support our community-based organizations that give so much and make Winters the magical place it is.

 Did You Know?

• Yolo County has announced the selection of a new County Administrator, subject to Board approval on April 26. Gerardo Pinedo comes to us from Los Angeles County with over twenty years of experience in county administration. He is scheduled to begin June 20. The press release is here. A hearty welcome to our new County Administrator!
• Cache Creek is hiring! A job fair is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Meet with managers, interview, and get hired on the spot! Translators will be available. Please bring your ID and resume. Transportation to and from is available from Lorenzo’s Marketplace at 121 E. Grant. The shuttle departs at 11:30 a.m.
• The Yolo County Archives newsletter is out for Spring 2022, available here. The history available in these newsletters and through the archives is a treasure trove.

 Upcoming Council Meeting – May 3^rd

The meeting will be via Zoom, although we hope to test our hybrid platform with staff and the mayor.

Woot Woot!

Happy, Earth Day, everyone. Today is the 52^nd anniversary of Earth Day. Begun in 1970, Earth Day is the beginning of the modern environmental movement. As I was researching Earth Day, I came across this website www.earthday.org/history/ and noticed the reference below:

THE IDEA FOR THE FIRST EARTH DAY

Senator Gaylord Nelson, the junior senator from Wisconsin, had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States.  Then in January 1969, he and many others witnessed the ravages of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California.  Inspired by the student anti-war movement, Senator Nelson wanted to infuse the energy of student anti-war protests with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a teach-in on college campuses to the national media, and persuaded Pete McCloskey, a conservation-minded Republican Congressman, to serve as his co-chair.  They recruited Denis Hayes, a young activist, to organize the campus teach-ins and they choose April 22, a weekday falling between Spring Break and Final Exams, to maximize the greatest student participation. 

Pete McCloskey and his wife Helen reside here in Winters, having moved into town from the Capay Valley about a year ago. Along with many others, their contributions to environmental awareness and sustainability helped launch a better understanding of how we collectively impact our place on this planet.

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” —Jane Goodall

In honor of Earth Day, I’m pleased to announce that five members of the community have come forward to serve on the newly formed Climate Action Commission and were appointed to the City Council on Tuesday evening: Ken Britten, Gar House, Patrick Wall, Woody Fridae, and David Springer. Stay tuned for more on their efforts as they are seated and establish a work plan overseeing the implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan, which is available online here.

City Manager’s Update (pdf) 
April 8, 2022

Greetings, everyone. It’s warming up! Have a glorious weekend. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Toast of Winters tonight at the Community Center, beginning at 5:00 p.m., to recognize 2020 and 2021 community leaders. More information is here.

Calling All….

• Volunteers! The Winters Historical Society operates its museum with volunteers. The museum is open Thursday – Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. As a volunteer docent, even one shift a month would help this dedicated team. A volunteer meeting will be held at the Museum at 13 Russell Street on Thursday, April 14th at 5:30 PM. To sign up, click here. For more information, contact wintersmuseum@gmail.com.
• Camp Counselors! The City operates Munchkin Camp during the summer months and needs instructional aides to coordinate programs, activities, and academic support for eager, fun loving kids. More information is here. To apply as an instruction aide, click here. Bring your energy, crafts, and/or parenting skills to make a difference in a child's life. Starting salary: $18/hr.
• Future CPUC Employees! The California Public Utilities Commission is hosting a virtual open house on April 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. allowing job seekers to connect with six departments at the CPUC. Open positions include internships, analysts, engineers, administrative law judges, attorneys, managers, IT specialists, customer assistance, and more. Professional development, telework opportunities and competitive benefits packages are available. Your future begins here.
• Local Employees! Just about every business in town needs help. Want a summer job, contact your favorite businesses. Volunteer if you just want to help out, get the blood flowing, meet your neighbors. There are no shortages of opportunities within the Winters community to help us grow and thrive.

Pool Updates:

• The dreaded heater needs a new part, which is on order. Until the heater is fixed, the pool remains closed. We apologize for the delay in opening the pool. When the heater is fixed, we will open online reservations and begin selling passes. Stay tuned for more information.
• We have filled our lifeguard spots. Thank you, new team members! We look forward to getting you certified and on the deck!
• Youth swim programs will begin June 6. Sign ups for swim team will open the week of April 18 and swim lessons the week of May 2. There will be a tiered fee schedule by skill group for swim team. Also new this year is a scholarship program to assist students who participate in free or reduced meals within the Winters School District. A reduced fee of $75 will be available for all families who provide a copy of their eligibility for the District’s subsidized lunch program. In keeping with Bobbie Greenwood’s legacy, the scholarships will be funded with the Winters Swim Team funds, which Council approved at its April 5 meeting. More information for swim team and swim lessons will be available here.
• The Winters Swim Team funds are primarily funded by proceeds from firework booth sales. In collaboration with Little League who will manage one large booth, the proceeds will be split between both programs. Swim parents – we need your help at the booth! Please volunteer for a two-hour shift to help support youth swim programs and scholarships. Information will be available on the deck during program orientation. Please watch for more information or reach out to Cathy Cowan.

Please Note….

• Speaking of fireworks, City staff are finalizing arrangements for the fireworks show. The vendor is confirmed. Stay tuned for more information. We will seek donations to help cover the increasedcosts.
• Fire season is upon us. Please weed abate large parcels of land by April 11. Live in the Wildland Interface Zone and worried about fire risk? For a free inspection to learn more about defensible space, please contact Fire Marshal Art Mendoza at mendoza@cityofwinters.org. To learn more about hardening your home for wildfire, visit the California Fire Safe Council website here or www.readyforwildfire.org.
• The Winters Joint Unified School District is looking for nominations for its Hall of Fame, honoring graduates, former employees and major contributors who have positively impacted the WJUSD family through their contributions in scholarship, athletics, student activities, career, community service, or to the school community as  a whole. Nominations are due April 22.

Don’t Miss Out!

• The opening of the “Remembering Monticello” exhibit begins Friday, April 8, at the Winters History Museum. The museum is open Thursday – Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. 13 Russell Street. For all you newcomers, the village of Monticello was purchased and inundated to create Lake Berryessa, forcing 250 residents to find new homes. A recent article is here. For more information about the Winters History Museum, please visit historicalsocietyofwinters.org.
• The Winters High School Car Wash is scheduled for April 23, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Fire Station. Please support the senior class and swing through the car wash!
• Youth Day Festivities are upon us! The return of the duck derby is Friday, April 29, beginning at 5 p.m. To help support Youth Day activities and scholarships, sponsor a duck! More information is here.
• On Saturday, April 30, beginning at 7 a.m. Rotary and the Volunteer Fire Fighters will host a pancake breakfast at the Community Center. Then the Youth Day main parade will kick off at 9:45 a.m. followed by the kiddie parade at 10 a.m. Street closures on Main will begin at 7:00 a.m. and will lifted after the parade passes. Please watch for the No Parking Signs and ensure cars are moved out of the parade zone by the appropriate time. Activities are planned all day in City Park. More information is atwintersyouthday.com. To participate in the parade, please contact info@wintersyouthday.com.
• Mark your calendars - the Garage Sale of the Rich & Famous returns on Saturday, May 7! Get your treasures ready for sale; more information in next week’s Friday Update about reserving a free spot at City Park. Or host a sale in your own driveway and take advantage of all the drive by traffic looking for treasures.

Upcoming Council Meeting – April 19^th, via Zoom

City staff is working with a retired network engineer to stabilize the A/V system in the Council Chambers in order to provide in person and remote participation options for public meetings. We’re getting closer! Parts are on order. As soon as the work is completed, and we’ve been able to test the system, attending Council meetings in person will be available.

The April 19^th agenda is quite full. We’ve scheduled presentations on municipal and regional water usage as part of a recommended update to the City’s Water Master Plan.  January – March 2022 have been the driest first three months of any year in California’s recorded history.  Water conservation measures will become increasingly important as we enter six plus months of heat and little to no rain on the horizon…

Woot Woot!

I would like to introduce our new Administrative Services Director, Cathy Mathews, to the Winters community. Cathy comes to us from the private sector, including entertainment, private education, and manufacturing. She is a credentialed human resources professional and has years of experience overseeing human resources, finance, IT, recreation, and maintenance operations. As a result of her experiences and skills, we will do a little reorganizing in the general government side of City Hall to leverage her background. Cathy began on Monday, and we are thrilled to have her on board. She can be reached at cathy.mathews@cityofwinters.org.

City Manager’s Update (pdf) 
March 25, 2022

Greetings, all.  The Spring Festival begins tonight on Main Street. Please note Main Street will be closed from Railroad to First Street beginning at 3:30 p.m. The closure will extend to Second Street at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday to accommodate Saturday’s craft show. Main Street will reopen from the mid-block crossing to Second on Saturday after the craft show closes.

Please note this is the first weekend of the Main Street closure season. Beginning today, Main Street will close on Fridays around 3:30 p.m. and open on Mondays at 7:30 a.m. from now until October 31^st. The half block closure will allow for additional programming and activities coordinated by the Downtown Business Association to bring people into downtown to shop, dine and play. Please support all of our businesses. Their success helps us all through the collection of sales tax revenue, which funds police, fire, park maintenance, the aquatic program, and other municipal services.

Please Note: Well # 8 Construction

Meritage is constructing the Hideaways at Winters within the Winters Highland Subdivision, within includes a new well (#8) as part of the project. The well will be located at the corner of Taylor and Vasey and is anticipated to be over 700’ deep. As you can imagine, well drillers have been very busy of late, and the driller’s schedule opened up earlier than anticipated. The driller will begin mobilizing on Monday, March 28. A portion of the well construction requires 24/7 work. Sound walls will be erected, overnight flood lights will be oriented downward directly to the boring site, and backup beepers on trucks will be turned off overnight. We understand this work will be disruptive and apologize for any inconvenience to residents.

The geotechnical principal, Scott Lewis of LSCE, is overseeing the well construction. He will host a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, at 6:00 p.m., (click link) to explain the work, overall schedule, and the measures the driller is required to use to help mitigate impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. He will also be available to respond to questions and concerns, and may be reached at slewis@lsce.com or (916) 240-0230. Meritage representatives will also be at the meeting as well as City staff.

Please Note: Three Oaks Park Construction

City staff and consultants have been inspecting Three Oaks Park this week. The City also retained an arborist to inspect the trees. There is additional work that needs to be done to bring the park to satisfactory condition before the maintenance period begins. Unfortunately, the park opening will be delayed by several months as a result. Our goal is to ensure the park landscaping and amenities meet specifications prior to taking over maintenance. The sooner the park meet standards, the sooner it will open to the public. Homes By Town was conditioned to build the park under the approved Development Agreement and is responsible for its construction.

 Please Note: Green River Tap Room

A couple more updates on the improvements that have been made by Green River Tap Room to address noise complaints. In addition to the new stage, the owner has installed a new point-of-sale system that texts diners when their order is ready (no more order pick up announcements!). In addition, the owner is installing new sound equipment that is controlled by the business, eliminating the possibility of sound amplifying speakers and bands turning up the music. Significant investments have been made that hopefully will minimize the noise coming across the creek. To provide feedback to the owner, please email John Neil at jn@oldgreenriver.com.

Don’t Miss Out

• Yolo County will host three Tire Amnesty Events in 2022 to accept up to 9 tires for disposal at no cost: April 6 at the Esparto Convenience Center, August 6 at the Yolo Landfill and November 5 at the Clarksburg Corporation Yard. No heavy equipment, solid or foam filled tires greater than 60 inches will be accepted. For more information, please call 530-666-8856.
• We are working on opening lap swim Monday, April 4. Staff has been working hard to get life guards and the pool ready to go. Once the schedule is confirmed, staff will open up the landing page to sign up sessions and purchase passes. The landing page is located under the recreation tab at cityofwinters.org.

 Upcoming Council Meeting

The next meeting is April 5^th.