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LEGAL DESCRIPTION and FACILITY PLAN
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EXHIBIT B
WOODLAND BRANCH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Draft Budget
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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: April 5, 2022
ITEM #: I.20
SUBJECT: City of Woodland Weed Abatement Program
Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive an update on weed abatement and vegetation management procedures for the upcoming fire season.
Staff Contact:
Emily Walling, Fire Marshal, (530) 661-5855, [email protected]
Fiscal Impact:
This is a report of weed abatement procedures; no direct fiscal impact.
Background:
Chapter 9.44 of the Woodland Municipal Code addresses and defines the processes and procedures to be followed to abate weeds and reduce fire hazards for undeveloped parcels within the City of Woodland. The Fire Department has remained the primary lead to coordinate vegetation management within Woodland for all parcels, both public and private. The Municipal Code dictates the procedures and verbiage by which the Chief, or authorized representative, are able to declare a public nuisance, notify owners, hold a public hearing, and the authority to enter the land to abate the weeds if parcels remain out of compliance after expiration of the abatement period. The Code also defines how and when the City is able to collect reimbursement for removing the weeds and administrative time spent on coordination.
Discussion:
The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of the weed abatement program procedures within the City. A brief timeline of the process is as follows: (1) Staff begins preparing and sending letters in March and April with a "Notice to Abate." All City-owned parcels are abated in April. (2) In May, staff offers a public hearing to provide parcel owners the opportunity to express any concerns regarding compliance within the abatement period set-forth in the letter. (3) In late May and early June, staff conducts an audit of all 135+ vacant parcels within the City to draft a list of parcels that need to be force-abated. Non-compliant parcels are abated by a contract landscaper. (4) The following year, the cost to abate, in addition to all relevant administrative fees, per the approved fee schedule, are calculated and invoiced to the parcel owner. If not paid, all relevant fees are added to the tax roll for the property.
Conclusion:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive an update on weed abatement and vegetation management procedures for the upcoming fire season.
Prepared by: Emily Walling, Fire Marshal
Reviewed by: Eric Zane, Fire Chief
Attachments:
None
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: April 5, 2022
ITEM #: I.21
SUBJECT: Safe Firearms Storage Ordinance
Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council introduce by title only and waive first reading of Ordinance No. _____, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Woodland, California adding Chapter 9.64, "Safe Firearm Storage," to Title 9 of the Woodland Municipal Code.
Staff Contact:
Derrek Kaff, Chief of Police, (530) 661-7865, [email protected]
Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impact.
Background:
The City of Woodland does not presently regulate firearm storage within residential locations. Firearm injuries have a significant adverse public health and safety impact nationally, regionally, and locally. Improperly stored firearms may result in accidental firearm injuries and/or deaths, particularly in homes with children. In California, numerous people die each year from injuries related to firearms, and many more are hospitalized for non-fatal gunshot wounds. Having a loaded or unlocked firearm in the home has been associated with an increased risk of firearm-related injury and death, as well as theft of a firearm. A firearm stored while loaded or unlocked increases the risk of an accidental shooting, and has been associated with higher risks of suicide.
Having quick access to a loaded firearm heightens the risk that an individual's impulsive decision to commit suicide will be arrived at without reflection or seeking help.
By utilizing gun locks or lock boxes when storing firearms in the home, it reduces the risk of firearm injury and death, as well as theft. Additionally, keeping a firearm locked when it is not being carried ensures that it cannot be accessed or used by others without the owner’s knowledge or permission, decreasing the risk that the gun will be used to commit suicide, homicide, or inflict injury, whether intentionally or unintentionally. The International Association of Chiefs of Police and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend the safe storage of firearms; and both gun control and gun rights activists, including the National Rifle Association, endorse the use of locking devices when storing firearms to ensure that unauthorized and untrained persons cannot access firearms to inflict injury or cause death.
Discussion:
Requiring stored, unsupervised firearms to be secured with gun locks or in a locked container does not substantially burden the right or ability to use firearms for self-defense in the home. The proposed locking requirements apply to firearms that are not being legally carried. Legal firearm owners and adults over 18 may still carry loaded and unlocked firearms in their home at any time. The safe storage requirements also permit legal owners to store their firearms fully loaded if they wish.
Firearm security does not preclude quick access. Portable lockboxes with simplex or biometric locks can store loaded handguns such that they are always within easy reach on counters, tables, or nightstands. Such safely stored handguns may be more quickly and easily retrieved for use in self-defense than unlocked handguns hidden away in seldom-used or remote locations. The requirement for safe storage of firearms would constitute a sensible safety regulation and would not be unduly burdensome for firearm owners.
Conclusion:
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce by title only and waive first reading of Ordinance No. _____, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Woodland, California adding Chapter 9.64, "Safe Firearm Storage," to Title 9 of the Woodland Municipal Code.
Prepared by: Trista Kennedy, Executive Assistant
Reviewed by: Derrek Kaff, Chief of Police
Attachments:
1. Woodland Ordinance re Safe Firearm Storage
ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 9.64, “SAFE FIREARM STORAGE,” TO TITLE 9 OF THE WOODLAND MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Woodland, California ("City") does not presently regulate firearm storage within residential locations; and
WHEREAS, firearm injuries have a significant adverse public health and safety impact nationally, regionally, and locally; and
WHEREAS, improperly stored firearms may result in accidental firearm injuries and/or deaths, particularly in homes with children; and
WHEREAS, in California, numerous people die each year from injuries related to firearms, and many more are hospitalized for non-fatal gunshot wounds; and WHEREAS, having a loaded or unlocked firearm in the home has been associated with an increased risk of firearm-related injury and death, as well as theft of the firearm; and WHEREAS, a firearm stored while loaded or unlocked increases the risk of an accidental shooting, and has been associated with higher risks of suicide; and WHEREAS, quick access to a loaded firearm heightens the risk that a young person’s impulsive decision to commit suicide will be carried out without reflection or seeking help, and that the impulsive attempt will be fatal; and
WHEREAS, utilizing gun locks or lock boxes when storing firearms in the home reduces the risk of firearm injury and death, as well as theft; and
WHEREAS, keeping a firearm locked when it is not being carried ensures that it cannot be accessed or used by others without the owner’s knowledge or permission, decreasing the risk that the gun will be used to commit suicide, homicide, or inflict injury, whether intentionally or unintentionally; and WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend the safe storage of firearms; and
WHEREAS, both gun control and gun rights activists, including the National Rifle Association, endorse the use of locking devices when storing firearms to ensure that unauthorized and untrained persons cannot access firearms to inflict injury or cause death; and WHEREAS, requiring stored, unsupervised firearms to be secured with gun locks or in a locked container does not substantially burden the right or ability to use firearms for self-defense in the home; and WHEREAS, the proposed locking requirements apply to firearms that are not being legally carried.
Legal firearm owners and adults over 18 may still carry loaded and unlocked firearms in their home at any time. The safe storage requirements also permit legal owners to store their firearms fully loaded if they wish; and
WHEREAS, firearm security does not preclude quick access. Portable lockboxes with simplex or biometric locks can store loaded handguns such that they are always within easy reach on counters, tables, or
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nightstands. Such safely stored handguns may be more quickly and easily retrieved for use in self-defense than unlocked handguns hidden away in seldom-used or remote locations; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that requiring safe storage of firearms would constitute a sensible safety regulation and would not be unduly burdensome for firearm owners.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are incorporated as though set forth in this section.
SECTION 2. Adoption. Chapter 9.64, containing sections 9.64.010 through 9.64.040, is hereby added to the Woodland Municipal Code, to read as follows:
“Chapter 9.64 SAFE FIREARM STORAGE
9.64.010 Definitions.
9.64.020 Prohibitions.
9.64.030 Exceptions.
9.64.040 Penalty.
9.64.010 Definitions.
A. “Firearm” means a firearm as defined in California Penal Code Section 16520, as amended from time to time.
B. “Locked container” means a locked container as defined in California Penal Code Section 16850, as amended from time to time, and is listed on the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms roster of approved firearm safety devices.
C. “Residence” means any structure intended or used for human habitation, including but not limited to houses, apartments, condominiums, rooms, in-law units, accessory dwelling units, motels, hotels, single room occupancy units (SROs), timeshares, mobile homes, and recreational and other vehicles where human habitation occurs.
D. “Trigger lock” means a trigger lock that is listed on the California Department of Justice’s roster of approved firearms safety devices and that is identified as appropriate for that firearm by reference to either the manufacturer and model of the firearm or to the physical characteristics of the firearm that match those listed on the roster for use with the device under California Penal Code Section 23635.
9.64.020 Prohibitions.
No person shall keep a firearm within any residence unless the firearm is stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock.
9.64.030 Exceptions.
A. The requirements of section 9.64.020 do not apply when a firearm is carried on the person of, or is otherwise in the immediate control and possession of, an individual in accordance with applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.
B. This Chapter does not apply when a firearm is carried on the person of, or is otherwise in the immediate control and possession of a peace officer (as defined in California Penal Code sections 830 et seq.,
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as may be amended from time to time).
C. It is not the intention of this Chapter to regulate any conduct if the regulation of such conduct has been preempted by state or federal law.
9.64.040 Penalty.
Every violation of this Chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished in accordance with Section 1.08.070.”
SECTION 3. CEQA. The adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which provides that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
Where it can be determined that the proposed project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment, the project is not subject to CEQA. This Ordinance sets requirements for safe storage of firearms in residential locations, and does not propose nor authorize any action or specific project that would have the potential to cause a significant adverse effect on the environment.
SECTION 4. Severability. Should any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, unenforceable, or otherwise void, that determination shall have no effect on any other provision of this Ordinance or the application of this Ordinance to any other person or circumstance and, to that end, the provisions hereof are severable.
SECTION 5. Publication; Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced within thirty (30) days from and after the date of its adoption by the City Council at a second reading and shall be posted and published in accordance with the California Government Code.
I, Ana Gonzalez, City Clerk of the City of Woodland, hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Woodland held on the day of , 2022 and passed and adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the ___ day of _________, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayra Vega, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ana B. Gonzalez, City Clerk Ethan Walsh, City Attorney
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: April 5, 2022
ITEM #: I.22
SUBJECT: Boards and Commissions Application Period
Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Acknowledge the Board and Commission Recruitment Period from April 1, 2022 through May 13, 2022; and
2) Direct staff to proceed with abolishing the Board of Building Appeals; and 3) Direct staff to evaluate options to support the work of the City's commissions as well as streamline their efficiency toward the goal of improving their effectiveness and community impact.
Staff Contact:
Ana B. Gonzalez, City Clerk (530) 661-5806, [email protected] Council Goals:
This recommendation is consistent with the City Council's Goals and Strategic Actions, which include a priority initiative to:
Evaluate the City's boards, commissions, and committees and strengthen alignment with Council priorities
Background:
The City currently has a total of eight (8) boards and commissions. Those boards/commissions that have vacancies and/or whose terms will be expiring on June 30, 2022 are listed below:
Those members whose terms will expire will be contacted by staff asking if they would like to serve another term and be directed to complete an application for consideration by Council.
After the close of the “Application Period”, staff will continue the practice of screening applicants by two (2) designated Council members. The Council members will present a slate of candidates to the full Council for ratification at the June 7th meeting. Appointed individuals will then assume their board and commission responsibilities effective July 1, 2022.
Other Considerations
Staff is also recommending that the Council direct staff to amend the Municipal Code, Chapter 2.28 - Boards, Commissions and Committees, Section 2.28.010 Board of Building Appeals and disband the board. The
purview of the Board is to hear appeals from an order of determination by the Building Official relating to the application of the City's building standards. However, the Board has not had the need to meet in over 10 years. If abolished, any appeals would be brought before the City Council. If the Council is in agreement to abolish the Board of Building Appeals, staff will return to Council with an Ordinance to amend the City Code.
Additionally, as part of its annual retreat on February 12, 2022, the City Council invited several of its advisory boards and commissions to participate in joint meeting sessions during its retreat to discuss issues of shared priority and concern. Following the sessions, the Council discussed ideas to strengthen their engagement with the Commissions to improve alignment with the Council's goals and the Commission workplans. Also discussed were opportunities where potential merging of commissions could result in more comprehensive thinking in key areas such as historical resources and planning issues, as well as youth and senior services. Combining commissions could also offer administrative efficiencies, freeing up staff resources to better support the work of the commissions.
Staff welcomes additional input from the Council on ways to improve the effective and efficient engagement of its commissions while strengthening the alignment with the Council's priority Goals.
Conclusion:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Acknowledge the Board and Commission Recruitment Period from April 1, 2022 through May 13, 2022; and
2) Direct staff to abolish the Board of Building Appeals; and 3) Direct staff to evaluate options to support the work of the City's commissions as well as streamline their efficiency toward the goal of improving their effectiveness and community impact.
Prepared by: Ana B. Gonzalez, City Clerk
Attachments:
None
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: April 5, 2022
ITEM #: I.23
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2022/23 Spring Budget Workshop
Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a workshop to receive an update from staff on the development of the City's Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget.
Staff Contact:
Evis Morales, Finance Officer, (530) 661-5923, [email protected]
Discussion:
This initial budget meeting is intended to provide the City Council with a review of the baseline budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022/23, as well as an update to the General Fund five-year forecast.
The primary focus of the workshop will be a discussion of the General Fund revenue and expenditure trends, as well as the assumptions used to inform development of the FY2022/23 budget and the remainder of the five- year forecast. Staff will present updated financial forecasts; review the current budget framework; seek Council input on recommendations to maintain a balanced budget, manage prudent reserve levels, and advance the City Council's goal of long-term fiscal stability.
The budget development process, which typically begins in December each year, includes trends and assumptions showing the short-term budget outlook has improved over the previous forecast, while the long- term budget outlook continues to reflect growing deficits, as the City's expenditures outpace its revenue growth.
The General Fund FY2022/23 budget and five-year forecast show annual operating deficits ranging from $1,084,153 in FY2023/24 to $1,885,993 in FY2026/27. The City has prudently built and maintained a healthy reserve balance, which is intended to help with times of economic uncertainty by guarding against unexpected revenue fluctuation, and allowing some flexibility in implementation of balancing measures. Healthy reserve balances in previous budget years have allowed for funding of priority projects or initiatives with one-time money. Although many needs remain unfunded, staff anticipates some flexibility to support limited ongoing funding requests and some one-time priority needs. Council feedback will be requested regarding assumptions used to develop the forecast and allocation of one-time resources to be considered in the development of the City Manager's FY2022/23 Proposed Budget. Staff expects to return to Council in May to discuss the spending plans for Measures J, F and R, and a proposed budget will be presented on June 7, 2022, with formal adoption of the FY2022/23 Annual Budget expected on June 21, 2022.
Conclusion:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a workshop to receive an update from staff on the development of the City's Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget.
Prepared by: Evis Morales, Finance Officer
Reviewed by: Kim McKinney, Director of Administrative Services
Attachments:
1. Spring Budget Workshop Outline
Spring Budget Workshop
April 5, 2022
OUTLINE
PART I - FY2022/23 Baseline Budget Model
Revenue Assumptions
Expenditure Assumptions
Personnel Costs
Non-personnel Costs
Other Funds
Baseline Five-Year Forecast / Sensitivity
PART II - Financial Planning For Fiscal Stability
Budget Framework
Priority Needs
Unfunded Needs / Budget Requests
Progress-to-Date
Voter-Approved Sales Tax Measures
Council Feedback
Next Steps