111 E. COMMERCIAL STREET WILLITS, CALIFORNIA 95490 (707) 459-4601 TEL (707) 459-1562 FAX WILLITS WILLITS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025 Mayor Stranske called a Special Meeting of the Willits City Council to order at 4:05 p.m. in Council Chambers. The meeting was preceded by the pledge to the flag. Roll Call: Councilmembers Gerardo Gonzalez, Tom Allman, Bruce Burton and Mayor Larry Stranske were present. Also present were staff members: Brian Bender, City Manager; Jim Lance, City Attorney; Cathy Moorhead, Assistant City Manager; and Delores Pedersen, City Clerk. 2. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (ACTION ITEMS) a. Pursuant to Government Code $54957 Public Employee Performance Evaluation = City Manager. Public Comment: None presented. City Council Adjourned to Closed Session at 4:08 pm. 3. ADJOURNMENT The City Council reconvened to open session at 5:58 pm, reporting The City Council, unanimously agreed to the terms of a Separation Agreement with City Manager brian Bender Effective March 28, 2025. The City Council will have additional details on the process to appoint an interim City Manager at a later date. Mayor Stranske declared the meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m. LARRY STRANSKE, Mayor City Council for the City of Willits ATTEST: D.ligos Balersen DELORES PEDERSEN City Clerk Page 1 of 1