City of Woodland
City of Woodland
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
6:00 PM
City Council
City of Woodland
JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/WOODLAND FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Members Garcia-Cadena, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Vicky Fernandez
Absent: None
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Deputy Chief Anthony Cucchi.
D. COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC COMMENT
This is an opportunity for the public to speak to the Council on any item other than those listed on this agenda.
Speakers are requested to use the microphone in front of the Council and to begin by stating their name, whether they reside in Woodland and the name of the organization they represent if any. The Mayor may impose a time limit on any speaker depending on the number of people wanting to speak and time available for the rest of the agenda. In the event comments are related to an item scheduled on the agenda, speakers may be required to wait to make their comments until that item is considered. The option to submit a public comment via voicemail is no longer available. Written Public Comments Members of the public are welcome to submit written comments prior to the meeting. Comments should be submitted by email to [email protected]. Written Comments received at least two (2) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the City Council meeting will be provided to the City Council and posted to the City website as part of the official record of the meeting but will not be read into the record. Written Comments received within two (2) hours of the scheduled start time of the City Council meeting and during the City Council meeting will be provided to the City Council the day following the City Council meeting. If you are submitting written comments on a particular item on the agenda, please identify the agenda item number and letter. If you are submitting written comments on an item not listed on the agenda, please identify your e-mail/comment as a General Public Comment. Note: Public comments at special meetings are limited to items on the agenda only.
1. SUBJECT: General Public Comments
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: This section is reserved for "General" Public Comments emailed within two (2) hours prior to the Council Meeting. These comments will be provided to the City Council and incorporated into the meeting minutes. Any other written communication submitted for items specific to this agenda will be attached as a file to the associated agenda item.
Email from Communicate Ccib regarding speed limit removal.
E. COMMUNICATIONS - COUNCIL/STAFF STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS
This is an opportunity for the Council Members and Staff to make comments and announcements, to express concerns, or to request Council's consideration of any items a Council Member would like to have discussed at a future Council meeting.
Verbal updates provided by Council Members/Staff.
2. SUBJECT: Long Range Calendar
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
City of Woodland
3. SUBJECT: Certificate of Appreciation for Anthony Cucchi
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council recognize Deputy Chief Anthony Cucchi for his 25 years of dedicated, unwavering service to the City of Woodland.
Recognized Deputy Chief Anthony Cucchi for his 25 years of dedicated, unwavering service to the City of Woodland.
4. SUBJECT: Certificate of Appreciation for Thomas Davis
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council recognize Lieutenant Thomas Davis for his 25 years of dedicated, unwavering service to the City of Woodland.
Recognized Lieutenant Thomas Davis for his 25 years of dedicated, unwavering service to the City of Woodland.
5. SUBJECT: Community Services Department Quarterly Status Report for Third Quarter FY23
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Community Services Department Quarterly Status Report for the Third Quarter FY23.
Received the Community Services Department Quarterly Status Report for the Third Quarter FY23.
6. SUBJECT: Advocacy for Remote Meeting Bills in California Legislature
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to submit letters of support for AB 557 and AB 817 in support of remote meeting flexibility and access.
Authorized the City Manager to submit letters of support for AB 557 and AB 817 in support of remote meeting flexibility and access.
7. SUBJECT: WCC Los Rios District Letter of Support
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a letter in support of exploring the process and benefits of Woodland Community College joining the Los Rios Community College District.
Approved a letter in support of exploring the process and benefits of Woodland Community College joining the Los Rios Community College District.
8. SUBJECT: Military Equipment Use Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Review the Military Equipment Use Policy and Annual Report; and
2. Approve the Military Equipment Use Policy and military equipment purchased or acquired since January 1, 2022.
Reviewed the Military Equipment Use Policy and Annual Report; and approved the Military Equipment Use Policy and military equipment purchased or acquired since January 1, 2022.
9. SUBJECT: Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion of the City of Woodland Library Toilet Room Accessibility Upgrades
City of Woodland
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, accepting the construction for the City of Woodland Library Toilet Room Accessibility Upgrades as complete and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
On a motion by Council Member Stallard, seconded by Council Member Lansburgh and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8058, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND TO ACCEPT AS
COMPLETE THE CITY OF WOODLAND LIBRARY TOILET ROOM ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
AYES: Member Garcia-Cadena, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Vicky Fernandez NOES: None
G. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
10. SUBJECT: Spring Lake Capital Construction Projects Update
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive an update on construction projects in Spring Lake and pending changes to the Spring Lake Capital Improvement Plan.
Received an update from Community Development Director Brent Meyer on construction projects in Spring Lake and pending changes to the Spring Lake Capital Improvement Plan.
11. SUBJECT: Woodland Regional Park Preserve Conservation Easement Approval
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. _____, authorizing the City Manager to approve the Woodland Regional Park Preserve (WRPP) Conservation Easement, Site- Management Plan, Purchase and Sale Agreement, and proceed with steps necessary to complete the finalization of the Conservation Easement.
On a motion by Council Member Lansburgh, seconded by Council Member Vega and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8059, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND APPROVING THE
WOODLAND REGIONAL PARK CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND SITE MANAGEMENT
PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AND
SALE AGREEMENT AND PROCEED WITH STEPS NECESSARY TO RECORD THE CONSERVATION EASMENT.
AYES: Member Garcia-Cadena, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Vicky Fernandez NOES: None
H. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM in memory of the victims of the tragic accident that occurred in Woodland - Adalina Lilah Perez and Tina Vital.
Respectfully submitted,
City of Woodland
Ana B. Gonzalez, City Clerk
Adopted by Council: May 2, 2023