The changes expand regulations to include cannabis and vaping and set limits on smoking in outdoor public spaces and city-supported events. Designed by Freepik

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - The Marysville City Council reviewed midyear budget amendments and approved updates to its smoking ordinance during its April 21 meeting.

Finance Director Anissa Leung reported that by December 2025, the city had received 29.4% of its General Fund revenue, about $4.41 million of the $14.94 million budgeted for the 2025-26 fiscal year. She said some delays reflect normal collection timing, but others stem from late payments from Yuba County and other agencies.

Leung pointed to $2.8 million in tax apportionment that was due in April 2025 for the prior fiscal year but did not arrive until November 2025. The same payment has not yet been received for the current fiscal year.

City Manager Jim Schaad said staff has pressed the county for timely payments. County officials cited limited staffing as the cause of delays.

Mayor Chris Branscum said the delay cost the city potential investment income. He estimated a loss of $50,000 to $60,000 and said the city should pursue the issue with urgency. “This is something that needs to be followed up on with urgency and demands, not requests,” Branscum said.

The city attorney said the city could pursue legal action to compel payment, including potential financial damages.

Leung said General Fund expenditures reached 43.8% of the annual budget by midyear, or about $8.09 million of the projected $18.7 million. She noted higher costs tied to police and public works vehicle leases that did not use lower municipal rates.

Branscum questioned whether those rates were overlooked. Leung said the leases predated her tenure. “This is disturbing to know an opportunity like that was missed, and we’re paying twice in interest,” Branscum said.

Measure G sales tax remains the city’s largest revenue source. It was budgeted at $3.72 million and is projected to increase by about 2.7%, or roughly $100,000. General sales tax revenue declined 2.1%, or about $53,000. Leung said that trend reflects statewide patterns.

Public safety and parks remain the largest expenses. Costs are below 50% at midyear, due in part to vacancies in the police department.

The council voted unanimously to approve the budget amendments.

The council then approved updates to the city’s smoking ordinance in a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Brad Hudson dissenting. The code had not been updated since 1986.

The changes expand regulations to include cannabis and vaping and set limits on smoking in outdoor public spaces and city-supported events. Enforcement will focus on education and voluntary compliance.

Liz Hendrix, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, supported the update during public comment. She called secondhand smoke “a health hazard and a toxic air contaminant” and said public smoking limits protect residents, including children.

The Marysville City Council will meet next on May 5.