Agenda packet — Woodland City Council, May 16, 2023 (part 1 of 4)

City of Woodland

Meeting Agenda

City Council
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
May 16, 2023
6:00 PM

A M E N D E D

CITY COUNCIL

JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/WOODLAND FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING 6:00 PM

B. CALL TO ORDER

C. ROLL CALL

D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

E. 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

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: 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 communications submitted for items specific to this agenda will be attached as a file to the associated agenda item.

F. 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.

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2. SUBJECT: Long Range Calendar

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.

G. PRESENTATIONS

3. SUBJECT: Climate Action Plan Analysis

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive an informational presentation analyzing our Climate Action Plan and Woodland's broader sustainability efforts.

4. SUBJECT: Commission on Aging Annual Update

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation by the Woodland Commission on Aging on their accomplishments and planned projects.

H. CONSENT CALENDAR

5. SUBJECT: May is Older Americans Month Proclamation

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a proclamation declaring May 2023 as “Older Americans Month.”

6. SUBJECT: Public Works Proclamation May 21-27, 2023

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council proclaim May 21-27, 2023 as Public Works Week.

7. SUBJECT: National Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a proclamation declaring the first Friday in June to be National Gun violence Awareness Day in the City of Woodland.

8. SUBJECT: Fire Department Quarterly Status Report for the Period of January 2023 through March 2023

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the Fire Department Quarterly Status Report for January 2023 through March 2023.

9. SUBJECT: Police Department Quarterly Status Report for the period of January 2023 through March 2023

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the Police Department quarterly status report for January 2023 through March 2023.

10. SUBJECT: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization of Bid Advertisement for the South Canal Storm Ditch Widening Project, CIP 19-14

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the plans and specifications and

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authorize bid advertisement for the South Canal Storm Ditch Widening Project, CIP 19-14.

11. SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting the Public Improvements for Subdivision Final Map 5196 Beeghly Lot D and 5197 Beeghly Lot G.

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Woodland Accepting the Public Improvements For Subdivision Final Map 5196 Beeghly Lot D and 5197 Beeghly Lot G .

12. SUBJECT: 2023 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 23-01; Approve Plans and Specifications, Authorize Bid Advertisement

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the project plans and specifications for the 2023 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 23-01 and authorizing bid advertisement.

13. SUBJECT: List of Projects for FY 23/24 Funded by SB1 RMRA

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, adopting a list of projects for FY 23/24 funded by SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds.

14. SUBJECT: Intent to Levy Assessments: Lighting and Landscaping Districts

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt fourteen (14) resolutions, Resolution No. _____ through Resolution No. _____ to Initiate Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments; Preliminarily Approve the Engineer’s Annual Levy Reports and Declare its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for the Gibson Ranch, West Wood, North Park, Spring Lake and Gateway Lighting and Landscaping Districts, and Streng Pond Maintenance District; and Call for a Public Hearing on June 6, 2023.

15. SUBJECT: 2022 Behavioral Health Justice Intervention Services Supplemental Grant Award

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No._____,

1. Authorizing the Police Department to accept the 2022 Behavioral Health Justice Intervention Services (BHJIS) supplemental grant award for $18,000; and

2. Authorizing the City Manager to appropriate $18,000 in the Other Federal Grants Fund (330) during the 9-month grant period extension.

16. SUBJECT: 2021 Homeland Security Grant

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____,

1. Authorizing the Police Department to accept the 2021 Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $46,341 for the purchase of five (5) portable all-band radios; and

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2. Authorizing the City Manager to appropriate $46,341 to the Other Federal Grants Fund (330) for the purchase of the awarded equipment.

17. SUBJECT: Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____,

1. Authorizing the Police Department to accept the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program in the amount of $47,040 in support of efforts to improve officer wellness and expanding mental health sources;and

2. Authorizing the City Manager to appropriate $47,040 to the Other Federal Grants Fund (330).

18. SUBJECT: 2023 Weed Abatement

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. ______, to declare weeds on certain lots and parcels within the city of woodland to be a public nuisance and order the proceedings to abate said public nuisances.

19. SUBJECT: Proclamation in Support of Equal Treatment for Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Proclamation in Support of Equal Treatment for Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).

I. PUBLIC HEARINGS

20. SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - Update Spring Lake Capital Improvement Plan and Approve Consultant Agreement - CIP 24-05 County Road 25A (Parkland Ave. to Meikle Ave.)

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council 1) Hold a public hearing; 2) approve Resolution No._____, approving the update to the Spring Lake Capital Improvement Plan, creating a new capital project: County Road 25A (Parkland Ave to Meikle Ave) Project, CIP 24-05, appropriating $135,000 in Spring Lake Infrastructure - Roads funding (Fund 682) for the Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement with Cunningham Engineering Consultants in an amount up to $115,000 for the Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments up to 10% of the agreement amount.

J. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER

21. SUBJECT: Woodland Microtransit Update

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation from Yolo Transportation District on the Woodland Microtransit Project and provide feedback to inform a successful launch of the point-to-point service this summer.

K. ADJOURN

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Agenda for the Joint Regular City Council/Woodland Finance Authority Meeting of the City of Woodland scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2023 was posted on Friday, May 12, 2023 in the outside display case at City Hall, 300 First Street, Woodland, CA, and was available to the public during normal business hours.

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: E.1
SUBJECT: Staff Report Title (Do not include the text 'SUBJECT:' in this field)

Use the Text Snippet drop down and choose 'Item Report (Body)'

Attachments:

None

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: F.2
SUBJECT: Long Range Calendar

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.

Staff Contact:

Ana B. Gonzalez, City Clerk, (530) 661-5806, [email protected]

Background:

This calendar is being provided for planning purposes only and is intended to keep the Council apprised of upcoming agenda items and plan for upcoming Council items.

Attachments:

1. Council Long Range Calendar

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UPDATED CITY COUNCIL LONG RANGE CALENDAR
June 6TH REGULAR MEETING
Presentations
2023 Woodland Annual Mosquito and Vector Control Update Consent Calendar
Proclamation for Angela Baltezore
City Council Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2023 and May 16, 2023 Call for Public Hearing - Waste Management Liens
Consultant Design Agreement for ASR Well #31 (CIP #17-05) Public Hearings
Weed Abatement Liens
Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts (Spring Lake, Gateway, Streng Pond, Gibson Road, North Park, West Wood)
Reports of City Manager
FY24 Budget Introduction
June 20TH REGULAR MEETING
Approval of weed abatement costs
Animal Services Agreement
FY24 Budget Adoption
July 11TH SPECIAL MEETING
City Council Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 July 18TH REGULAR MEETING
Public Hearing – Approval of Waste Management Liens
Woodland Research & Technology Park – Final EIR & Specific Plan City Council Summer Recess (July 19-August 18)
Future Topics / Study Sessions:

Comprehensive Zoning Adoption (October)
Annexations – Westucky, Barnard Court, North East Street, & Industrial Area (September) Rule 20A Undergrounding District (TBD)
NOTE: Summer at City Hall students will attend the June 20th meeting

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: G.3
SUBJECT: Climate Action Plan Analysis

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive an informational presentation analyzing the City's Climate Action Plan and Woodland's broader sustainability efforts.

Staff Contact:

Spencer Bowen, Communication & Strategic Policies Manager | (530) 661-5808; [email protected]

Background:

The City partnered with graduate students from UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy to perform an analysis of Woodland's Climate Action Plan (CAP), last updated in 2017. The students familiarized themselves with the CAP and analyzed the City's progress and potential areas for growth. The students' presentation will summarize findings from their final report, attached here. Staff looks forward to City Council feedback on how we can use this report to inform our future sustainability efforts.

Conclusion: Staff recommends that the City Council receive an informational presentation analyzing our Climate Action Plan and Woodland's broader sustainability efforts.

Attachments:

1. Gap Analysis and Recommendations for Woodland CAP - UC Berkeley

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GapAnalysisandRecommendationsforWoodland’sClimateActionPlan RidaFayyaz, JoyceWei, QuinnWilson

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ExecutiveSummary
Thiscomprehensivereport servesasagapanalysisof Cityof Woodland'sClimateActionPlan(CAP) andprovidesactionablerecommendationstoenhanceitseﬀectivenessandimpact. Withtheclimatecrisisrequiringurgent attention, andadvancementsinCaliforniapolicyinitiativesdemandingalignment, areassessment of Woodland'sexistingCAP, adoptedin2017, isimperative.

ToassessWoodland'sCAP, aresearchteamof studentsfromtheGoldmanSchool of PublicPolicyemployedathree-prongedapproach. First, theteamgainedathoroughunderstandingofWoodland'sdemographicsandeconomy, establishingacontextual foundationfor climateactionplanning. Next, theteamconductedadetailedanalysisof thecurrent CAPtoidentifythecity'sprioritiesandevaluateitsprogress. Bycomparinggreenhousegas(GHG) datafrom2005to2016, important emissionsectorsandtrends, providingvaluableinsightsintoWoodland'sevolvingemissionlandscapewereuncovered.

Toestablishabaselinefor comparison, theteamreviewedCAPsandother climateactionresourcesfromneighboringcities, suchasElkGrove, Davis, andWest Sacramento. Thesecities,sharingsimilar populationsizeswithWoodland, oﬀeredvaluablelessonsandeﬀectivestrategiesfor climateaction. Additionally, theteambenchmarkedagainst theCAPof SanFrancisco, knownfor itsstrongsustainabilityfocusandabundant resources. Thisreferencepoint helpedsetambitioustargetsandstandards. UnderstandingYoloCounty'sCAPwascrucial inaligningWoodland'sgoalswithregional objectivesandleveragingavailableresources.

Engagingwithstakeholderswasavital component of theassessment. Theresearchteamconductedinterviewswith13subject matter experts, communitymembers, andleadersfromvariousorganizations, includingtheWoodlandCityGovernment, WoodlandSustainabilityAdvisoryCommittee, residentsof Woodland, WoodlandTreeFoundation, YoloCounty 1

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SustainabilityOﬃce, Cityof SanFrancisco, Universityof California, Davis, Universityof California,Berkeley, andValleyCleanEnergy. Thiscollaborativeapproachensuredacomprehensiveunderstandingof theimprovementsandadditionsrequiredfor Woodland'sCAP.

Basedonthisthree-prongedmethodologysixmajor themeswereidentiﬁedwithgapsthatrequireattentionfor Woodland'sCAPupdate. Theresearchteam’srecommendationsarehousedunder eachof thesethemes.

Threeof theseareimportant implementationtools: Accountability, CommunityOutreach, andEquity. Theseelementsareeither absent or inadequatelyaddressedwithintheactionsoutlinedinthecurrent CAP. ThoroughlyintegratingthemintotheupcomingCAPiscritical toensureitseﬀectiveimplementationanddesiredoutcomes.

1. Accountabilityisof utmost importance, asit entailsaccuratelymeasuringandtrackingprogresstowardsclimategoalsover time. Byholdingindividuals, organizations, andgoverningbodiesaccountable, theeﬀectivenessof implementedstrategiescanbeassessed, enablingdata-drivenadjustmentswherenecessary.

2. CommunityOutreachplaysacritical roleinfosteringasharedunderstandingof climatechangeandtherequiredactionstoaddressit. Bycultivatingnecessarysupport anddrivingcollectiveaction, thecitycanmobilizethecommunitytowardsachievingitsclimategoals.

3. EquityhasgainedincreasingfocuswithintheCityof Woodland, evident throughthe2023EquityActionPlan. Byconsideringequityinthenext CAP, Woodlandcancreateamorejust, inclusive, andresilient community, ensuringthat thebeneﬁtsof climateactionareequitablyenjoyedbyall andaddressingtheuniquechallengesfacedbymarginalizedgroups. 2

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Additionally, giventhat TransportationandEnergysectorsaretheprimarycontributorstoGHGemissionsinWoodland, theresearchteamidentiﬁedtheseassector-focusedthemesfor theCAP.

4. Transportationisoneof sixfocusareasinthecurrent CAPandaccountsfor 60%of thecity’semissions. Thissectionisfurther brokendownintosub-themesof roadtransportation, publictransit, andbikingtohighlight theuniquegapsandactionsneededintheseareas.

5. EnergyisalsoafocusareaintheexistingCAPandproduces27%of thecity’semissions.Thissectionincludestargetedrecommendationsunder sub-themesof municipal,commercial, andresidential energy.

Lastly, theemergent themeof ClimateAdaptationwasincluded.

6. ClimateAdaptationneedstobeanimportant considerationmovingforward. Astheimpactsof climatechangebecomeincreasinglysevere, theimportanceof adaptingtothechangingclimatetomitigatenatural hazardsandtheir impacts, andensureWoodlandremainsalivablecitycannot beoverstated.

Intotal, theteamprovided30actionablerecommendationsacrosstheseareas, guidingWoodlandindevelopingandimplementingholisticsolutionstomitigateandadapt toclimatechange. Asummaryof therecommendationsisprovidedasfollows. 3

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THEME RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
Accountability UpdateWoodland’sgreenhousegas(GHG)emissionsgoal andtrackthemregularly Woodlandmust reviseitscarbonemissionsgoal toalignwithmoreambitioustargetsset at thestate(net zeroby2045), county(net zeroby2030), andneighboringcitylevels(e.g., Davis: net zeroby2040).Additionally, WoodlanddidaGHGinventoryin2005andanother in2016whichistooinfrequent toproperlymeasureitsprogress.

Assignstaﬀ, stakeholders,andmetricstoeveryactionontheCAP WoodlandshouldestablishdedicatedstaﬀtotrackCAPimplementationandgather datafor monitoringprogress. Additionally,best practicesfromtheimplementationof EquityActionPlanshouldbeappliedtofoster cross-department collaborationandsharedaccountabilityfor robust climateaction. Finally, thenext CAPmustincludeclear metrics (cost, beneﬁts, timeframe, etc) toallowbetterdecision-makingduringfutureCAPupdates.

CommunityOutreach
Makeoutreachprogrammingmoreaccessibleacrosslanguageandﬁnancialconstraints Woodlandcanaddresslanguageandinformationbarriersbyprovidingtranslatedinformationonprograms, rebates, andresources, andfurther engagewithresidentsbyorganizingcommunityeventsfor moreinclusiveandrepresentativeparticipation.

Establishacentralizedresourceswebsite
Establishingcentralizedresourcesviaawebsitetoprovideaccessible, up-to-dateinformationonenergyprogramsandresources, will makeit easier for residentstoengagewiththecity'sobjectives. Acentralizedwebsitealsoallowsfor eﬃcientmaintenanceof informationandimprovedaccessibilityfornon-Englishspeakersanduserswithdisabilities.

Host communityclimateworkshops
TheresearchteamproposescommunityclimateworkshopsthroughtheSustainabilityAdvisoryCommitteetoincreaseengagementamongdiversepopulationsegments. Theseworkshopsshouldaddresstopicslikeenergyeﬃciency, solar power, andavailableprograms, fosteringcollaborationbetweenresidentsandspecialists.

CreateaCommunicationsCouncil
Theresearchteamrecommendscreatinga7-10memberCommunicationsCouncil, comprisingcommunityleadersfromvariousﬁeldsandorganizations, todisperseclimateandsustainability-relatedcommunicationstootherwisehard-to-reachnetworks. TheCouncil 4

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THEME RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
canprovidetailoredoutreachstrategies, serveasachannel forresidents' feedback, andoﬀer advisorysupport totheCityCouncilandE4Oﬃce.

Equity Identifyandprioritizeareasof greatest impact
Theresearchteamsuggestsusingdata-driventoolsliketheCEJStool toidentifyvulnerableareasanddesignateEnergyEquityZonesfor targetedpolicyeﬀorts. Developingaprogramtotrainlow-incomeandminoritycommunityleadersasclimateambassadorscanhelpraiseawarenessandimproveresourceaccessintheirneighborhoods.

Assesstheimpact of equityprograms
Assessingequityprogramimpactsisvital for inclusiveandeﬀectivecleanenergyandclimateinitiatives. Theteamrecommendsconductingregular communityimpact surveys, organizingpublicforums, andinvolvingminorityandunderservedcommunitiesdirectlyinprogramdevelopment andimplementationfor long-termsuccess.

RoadTransportation
Takeadvantageof federalandstategrantstoexpandEVuseandcharginginfrastructure Woodlandcanfacilitatetheexpansionof EVusebycommunicatingfederal andstatelevel incentiveprograms. It canfurther encourageEVusebycreatinganenvironment conducivetoEVs, likethroughaccessiblecharginginfrastructure.

EncourageEVusethroughcar shareprograms
Toensureall residentshaveaccesstoEVs, Woodlandshouldexploreoptionsof bringingEVcar shareprogramstothelocal community. EVcar shareprogramsallowfor accesstoEVswithout havingtobearthecostsof owningavehicle.

PublicTransit Partner withYoloCountyontransit improvements SinceWoodlanddoesnot havejurisdictionover publictransit,Woodlandshouldpartner withYoloCountyTransportationDistrict tomakeimprovementstothereliabilityandfrequencyof transit.Additionally, apartnershipcouldtarget electriﬁcationof transit ﬂeetsandexpansionof micro-transit programs.

Biking Improveandbuildbikeinfrastructure
Woodlandshouldfocuseﬀortsonexpandingbikeinfrastructure,includingprotectedbikelanes, securebikelockers, andbikepathstomakebikingaroundthecitysafer andmoredesirable. 5

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THEME RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
Bolster bikeincentiveprograms
Woodlandalreadyhasproductivebikeincentiveprograms, likeprovisionof bikesandhelmets, andeducationprogramswithinschools, outlinedinthecurrent CAP. Theteamrecommendsfurtheremphasisandexpansionof theseprograms.

MunicipalEnergy
Implement energyeﬃciencyandgreenbuildingpolicies
Theresearchteamadvisesimplementingenergy-savingprogramsformunicipal buildings, performingretroﬁtsandenergyaudits, andestablishinggreenbuildingpolicies. CollaborationwithYoloCountycanhelpaligneﬀortsandsecurefundingfor retroﬁt projects.

Increaseadoptionofrenewables
Toreducefossil fuel dependency, theauthorsrecommendexpandingsolar arraysonmunicipal buildings, exploringother renewableenergysources, andparticipatinginValleyCleanEnergy'sCommunityChoiceAggregationprogram. PartneringwithlocalutilitiesandtheCaliforniaSolar Initiativecanhelpleverageincentivesandrebatesfor solar installations.

Implement energymanagement andbenchmarkingprograms
Implementingenergymanagement andbenchmarkingprogramsformunicipal buildingscanhelptrackandanalyzeenergyconsumptiondata, identifyineﬃciencies, andprioritizeenergy-savingmeasures.TheteamsuggestsusingtheENERGYSTARPortfolioManager toolandsettingspeciﬁcenergyreductiontargetstoachieveGHGreductiongoals.

CommercialEnergy
Implement energyeﬃciencyprograms
Thecitycansupport businessesbyoﬀeringincentives, technicalassistance, andeducational resourcesfor energyeﬃciency.ConnectingbusinessestoinitiativesliketheC-PACEProgramcanhelpﬁnanceenergyandwater conservationprojects, whileenergyauditsandretroﬁtscanidentifyenergy-savingmeasures.

Encouragerenewableenergyincentives
Woodlandshouldfoster renewableenergysystemsinbusinesses,promotetheCaliforniaSolar Initiative, andfacilitateparticipationinValleyCleanEnergyplans. Supportingsmall businessesfacinguniquechallengesinadoptingrenewableenergysystemsiscrucial,includingtailoredassistanceandtechnical guidance. 6

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THEME RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
Implement energybenchmarkinganddisclosure
TocomplywithCalifornia'sAB802andhelpbuildingownersimprovetheir energyperformance, thecityshouldestablishenergybenchmarkinganddisclosureprogramsfor commercial buildings.Oﬀeringtrainingsessionsandresourceswill enableownerstobetterunderstandandinterpret energyperformancedata, whilesettingachievabletargetsfor energyeﬃciencyimprovements. CollaborationwithCountyresourcesandprogramscanenhancethecapacityfortrainingandoutreachinitiatives.

Communicateenergyrebateprograms
Thecityshoulddirectlyengagewithcommercial buildingownersabout energyrebateprograms, developingoutreachcampaignsandpartneringwithlocal utilitiesandtheYoloCountyEconomicDevelopment Division. Organizingtrainingprogramscanhelpbusinessesnavigatetheapplicationprocessfor rebatesandincentives.

Encouragedemandresponseprograms
Businessandcommercial participationindemandresponseprogramscanhelpreduceemissions, saveenergycosts, andcontributetogridstability. Providingresourcesandtrainingcanhelpbusinessesunderstandthebeneﬁtsandrequirementsof theseprogramsandsupport implementationof necessarytechnologiesandprocesses.

ResidentialEnergy
Expandhomeownereducationandoutreach
Bydevelopingtailorededucationandoutreachinitiatives,homeownersandrenterscanbebetter informedabout energyeﬃciencyandrenewableadoption. Combiningthiswithcampaignsandpartnerships, thecitycanpromoteretroﬁt programs,electriﬁcation, andutilitybill assistanceprogramstobeneﬁt itsresidents.

Establishgreenbuildingpoliciesfor theresidentialsector
AscitiesacrossCaliforniaadopt stricter energy-focusedbuildingcodesandregulations, Woodlandshouldfollowsuit bydevelopingbuildingpoliciesfor newconstructionandmajor renovations, drawingonstandardslikeCalifornia'sTitle24.

Implement communityenergyeﬃciencyinitiatives
Byimplementingneighborhood-energyeﬃciencyinitiatives, thecitycanengageresidentsincollectiveactionstoimprove 7

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THEME RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
community-level energyperformance. Collaboratingwithlocalorganizations, homeownersassociations, andneighborhoodgroups,thecitycanpromoteenergy-savingpracticesandfacilitatetheadoptionof renewableenergysystems.

ClimateAdaptation
Updatethenameandcontentsof theClimateActionplantobecomeaClimateActionandAdaptationPlan CitiessuchasDavisandSanFrancisco, andYoloCountyrecognizetheneedfor bothmitigationandadaptationintheir climateplans.Similarly, toensurethat Woodlandremainslivableanditseconomythriveseveninthefaceof climatehazards, thecitymust updateitsClimateActionPlan(CAP) tobecomeaClimateActionandAdaptationPlan(CAAP) andbeinclusiveof resilienceinadditiontomitigationeﬀortswhicharethebaseline.

Conduct aclimatevulnerabilityassessment toinformadaptationstrategies AdaptationplanninginWoodlandiscrucial duetoitsvulnerablepopulations, povertyrate, andthreat of hazardssuchasheat andﬂoods. Thushighlightingtheneedtofollowrecommendedadaptationplanningprocesses, assessclimatevulnerability, andincorporatesolutionsintheCAP, asmandatedbySenateBill 379,similar towhat neighboringcitieslikeWest SacramentoandElkGrovehavedone.

Incorporateexistingﬂoodriskassessment andsolutionswithintheupdatedCAP WoodlandisaddressingitsﬂoodriskthroughtheWoodlandFloodRiskManagement Project, aimedat protectingindustriesanddisadvantagedresidents. TheseeﬀortsshouldbeintegratedintotheCAPfor acomprehensiveapproachtoclimateactioninthecity.

Prioritize, reevaluate, andtracktreeplanting
Woodland'sCAPaimstoincreasecanopycover to25%by2035wasat 14%in2017. Toaddressthecity'ssusceptibilitytoextremeheat andheat islands, aswell asair qualityconcerns, theresearchteamrecommendsexpeditingandexpandingtreeplantingeﬀorts. Thecityshouldutilizecommunityoutreachandaccountabilitymeasuresinthereport toencouragetreeplantingonprivatepropertyandmonitorcanopyincreaseover time. 8

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THEME RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
Explorethecreationofresiliencehubsfor disasterpreparedness Aresiliencehubisacommunityfacilitythat oﬀersessential servicesduringemergencies, fosterscommunityresilience, andcanserveasagatheringplacefor communityoutreach. Thecityshouldconsiderpartneringwithneighboringcitiesor thecountytoestablisharesiliencehubthat couldhelpitsmost vulnerableresidents.

Partner withValleyVisiononfoodhubcreation
PartneringwithValleyVisiontopromotetheupcomingfoodhubinEspartowouldcontributetoclimateresiliencebypromotingsustainableagriculturepractices, reducinggreenhousegasemissionsfromfoodtransportation, andenhancingcommunityfoodsecurity,presentinganopportunityfor thecitytosupport itsagriculturalcommunityandfoster alocalizedfoodsystem.

Withtheserecommendations, theresearchteamhopestoset uptheCityof Woodlandforsuccessful futureeﬀortsat addressingclimatechangeanditsadverseimpacts, throughanewCAP. Theresearchteambelievesthat theupdatedCAPempowersWoodlandtocultivateasustainableandresilient community, eﬀectivelymitigateGHGemissions, andpreparefor thechallengesposedbyawarmingplanet.

Warmly,
RidaFayyaz, JoyceWei, andQuinnWilson
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Tableof ContentsIntroduction............................................................................................................................................12GapsAnalysis&Recommendations....................................................................................................15Methodology....................................................................................................................................................18Limitations..................................................................................................................................................19Accountability...................................................................................................................................................21Background........................................................................................................................................21Recommendations............................................................................................................................21CommunityOutreach....................................................................................................................................25Background.......................................................................................................................................25Recommendations...........................................................................................................................26Equity..................................................................................................................................................................31Background........................................................................................................................................31Recommendations...........................................................................................................................33Transportation.................................................................................................................................................35RoadTransportation...............................................................................................................................35Background.......................................................................................................................................35Recommendations...........................................................................................................................36PublicTransit............................................................................................................................................39Background.......................................................................................................................................39Recommendations...........................................................................................................................39Biking...........................................................................................................................................................41Background........................................................................................................................................41Recommendations............................................................................................................................41Energy...............................................................................................................................................................43Municipal Sector......................................................................................................................................44Background.......................................................................................................................................44Recommendations...........................................................................................................................45Commercial Sector..................................................................................................................................47Background....................................................................................................................................... 47Recommendations...........................................................................................................................48 10

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Residential Sector....................................................................................................................................51Background........................................................................................................................................51Recommendations...........................................................................................................................52ClimateAdaptation........................................................................................................................................55Background.......................................................................................................................................55Recommendation.............................................................................................................................56Conclusion.............................................................................................................................................60Bibliography...........................................................................................................................................63 11

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Introduction
Theclimatecrisisservesasapowerful motivator for reassessingandupdatingtheCityofWoodland’sClimateActionPlan(CAP) whichwasadoptedbythecityin2017. Astheconsequencesof climatechangebecomeincreasinglyapparent, theurgencyof implementingrobust, forward-thinkingstrategiestomitigateadverseeﬀectsontheCityof Woodlandanditsresidentsisparamount. Theescalatingclimatecrisisnot onlyexacerbatesexistingenvironmentalchallenges, but alsoposesnewthreatstopublichealth, infrastructure, andlocal communities. Inaddition, astheCAPentersitssixthyear sinceadoption, it isessential toreassessit inlight ofrecent updatestoCaliforniapolicyinitiatives.

Woodland’sgreenhousegas(GHG) emissionstarget, asnotedintheCAP, isalignedwithSenateBill (SB) 32, TheGlobal WarmingSolutionsAct, whichcallsfor reductionsof 40%below1990levelsby2030. In2022, CaliforniatookamoreambitiousstepbypassingSB1020, layingthegroundfor interimcleanenergytargetsof 90%and95%zero-carbonelectricityby2035and2040, respectively, tomeet 100%renewableenergyby2045. Furthermore, AssemblyBill (AB) 1 1279wassignedin2022tocodifyCalifornia’sgoal of becomingcarbonneutral acrossall sectorsby2045 . Thepaceof changehasbeendecidedly, andnecessarily, rapid. 2 In2020, YoloCountycommissionedAscent Environmental, aconsultingﬁrm, toconduct aGHGinventorybasedon2016levels. Aseparateﬁrmconductedtheoriginal GHGinventoryin2005,but bothorganizationshadsimilar categories, includingBuildingEnergy, On-RoadandOﬀ-Road 2 Lopez, Nadia. 2022. “Californiatakesstepstobattleclimatechange.”CalMatters.https://calmatters.org/environment/2022/09/california-climate-change-legislature/. 1 Oﬃceof Senator JohnLaird. 2022. “SB1020: TheCleanEnergy, Jobs, andAﬀordabilityAct of 2022toHeadtoGovernor Newsomfor Consideration.”senate.ca.gov.https://sd17.senate.ca.gov/news/sb-1020-clean-energy-jobs-and-aﬀordability-act-2022-head-governor-newsom-consideration. 12

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Transportation, SolidWaste, Water Supply, andWastewater Treatment. Accordingtothedatacollected, GHGemissionshavedecreasedfrom566,389MTCO2ein2005to330,594MTCO2ein2016. AlthoughWoodland'stransportationandenergysectorsstill contributethemost toemissions, bothhaveseenareductionof nearly50%between2005and2016. ThegraphbelowillustratesthisdeclineandpresentsWoodland'sprojectedemissionsinthesesectorsfor 2035,comparingemissionlevelsif thecitycontinuedwithitsplansasoutlinedintheCAPwithemissionlevelsif it weretoadopt theState’smoreambitiousgoals. Giventhesigniﬁcant diﬀerencebetweenthetwo, it isevident that Woodland'sexistingCAPneedstoberevisedandmadestronger tofacetheexistential challengeof ClimateChangeandfoster amoresustainableandlivablecommunity. 13

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GapsAnalysis&Recommendations
InJanuaryof 2023, aresearchteamconsistingof Master of PublicPolicystudentsfromtheGoldmanSchool of PublicPolicyat theUniversityof California, BerkeleypartneredwiththeWoodlandCityManager'sOﬃceof Equity, Environment, Economy, andEngagement, knownastheE4Oﬃce, toevaluatethecity’scurrent CAPandproviderecommendationstomakethenextCAPmorerobust andimpactful. Thiscomprehensivereport providesaset of recommendationsthat theCityof Woodlandcanadopt tofortifyitsCAPandincreasethelikelihoodof sustainedsuccessthrough2035andbeyond.

Thegapsandrecommendationsidentiﬁedinthisreport areinformedbyananalysisof theexistingWoodlandCAP, discussionswiththeCityof WoodlandandYoloCountystaﬀandcommunitymembers, aswell assubject matter expertsfromother citiesandacademia. Theresearchteamidentiﬁedsixcritical themes, andfor eachdescribedthestatusquo, gaps, andrecommendationstoconsider andincludeinWoodland’snext iterationof theCAP.

Themesincludethreeimportant implementationtools- Accountability, CommunityOutreach, andEquity- whichareeither absent or inadequatelyaddressedwithintheactionsoutlinedinthecurrent CAP. Theseelementsmust bethoroughlyintegratedintotheupcomingCAPtoensureitseﬀectiveimplementationandsuccess.

1. Accountability: Progresstowardsclimategoalsmust beaccuratelymeasuredandtrackedover time. It isalsoimportant that individuals, organizations, andgoverningbodiesareheldaccountable, toassesstheeﬀectivenessof implementedstrategiesandmakedata-drivenadjustmentswherenecessary. 14

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2. CommunityOutreach: Byfosteringasharedunderstandingof theproblemi.e., climatechange, andtheactionsrequiredtoaddressit, thecitycancultivatethenecessarysupport anddrivethecollectiveactionrequiredtoachieveitsgoals.3. Equity: TheCityof Woodlandhasbeenincreasingitsfocusonequity, asevident throughits2023EquityActionPlan, andrequestedthat equitybeanimportant aspect of thisanalysis. Byconsideringequityinthenext CAP, thecityof Woodlandcanfoster amorejust, inclusive, andresilient community, ensuringthat thebeneﬁtsof climateactionareenjoyedbyall whileaddressingtheuniquechallengesfacedbymarginalizedgroups.

Nextly, consideringthat TransportationandEnergysectorsaretheprimarycontributorstoGHGemissionsinthecity, theresearchteamoptedtoincludetheseassector-focusedthemes. Per the2016GHGemissionsfromAscent Environmental, transportation, andenergymakeup66%and28%of Woodland’sGHGemissions, respectively. 15

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4. Transportation: Thissectionisfurther brokendownintosub-themesof roadtransportation, publictransit, andbikingtohighlight theuniquegapsandactionsneededintheseareas.5. Energy: Thissectionincludestargetedrecommendationsunder sub-themesof municipal,commercial, andresidential energy.

Finally, ClimateAdaptationwasincludedasit isanemergent theme.

6. ClimateAdaptation: Over theyears, therehasbeenashift inthinkingabout climatechangeadaptationandmitigation. Initially, thefocuswasprimarilyonmitigation, tominimizetheextent andseverityof climatechange. However, astheimpactsof climatechangehavebecomemoreevident andurgent, theimportanceof adaptationhasgainedrecognition. Theresearchteamhighlightstheneedtoadapt tothechangingclimatetomitigatetheimpactsof natural hazardsandremainalivablecity.

Methodology
Thefollowingthree-prongedapproachwasusedtoassessWoodland’sCAPandproviderecommendationsfor itsimprovement:

1. UnderstandWoodland’sdemographicsandeconomy; analyzeWoodland’sCAPandcompare2005GHGdataagainst 2016tounderstandtrendsandimportant emissionsectors.

Theresearchteam’sﬁrst stepwastoget abetter understandingof Woodlanddemographicsandtheeconomyasthat wouldinformthelensthat theteamappliestoclimateactionplanninginWoodland. Further, theteamthoroughlyanalyzedtheexistingCAPtoget asenseof thecity’s 16

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prioritiesandcompared2005dataagainst 2016’stoget insight intothechangesinGHGemissionsover time.

2. ReviewCAPsfromother citiestodevelopabaselineandfor comparison.

Theteamlookedat CAPsandother climateeﬀortsfromthecitiesof ElkGrove, Davis, WestSacramento, SanFrancisco, andYoloCountyandcomparedWoodland’splansagainst them. Theﬁrst 3citiesareWoodland’sneighboringcitieswithinYoloCountyandhavesimilar populationsizestoWoodland. SanFrancisco, ontheother hand, waschosenasa“goldstandard”referenceduetoitslargesize, budget, andheavysustainabilityfocuscomparedtoWoodland.UnderstandingYoloCounty’sCAPwasimportant tounderstandregional goals, dedication, andresourcesavailabletoWoodland.

3. Conduct interviewswithsubject matter experts, communitymembers, andleaders.

Theteamcompleted13interviewswhichencompassedthefollowinggroupsandorganizationstoget awell-roundedunderstandingof improvementsandadditionsWoodlandshouldmaketoitsCAP:
● WoodlandCityGovernment● WoodlandSustainabilityAdvisoryCommittee● Residentsof Woodland● WoodlandTreeFoundation● YoloCountySustainabilityOﬃce● Cityof SanFrancisco● Universityof California, Davis● Universityof California, Berkeley● ValleyCleanEnergy 17

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Limitations
Thisreport acknowledgeslimitationsthat mayhaveimpactedtheanalysisandrecommendationspresented:1. OutdatedandInconsistent Data: AvailableGHGaccountingdataextendsonlyupto2016, whichlimitstheabilitytoaccuratelyassessmorerecent trendsandprogressinemissionsreductions. Further, GHGdatafor 2005and2016wereobtainedfromvaryingsourcesandcompiledusingdiﬀerent methodologies, potentiallyintroducinginconsistenciesandhinderingmoredirect comparisonsover time.Notably, industrial datacouldnot beobtainedduetoCalifornia'sprivacyrules, speciﬁcallythecolloquiallyknown15/15rule, whichrestrictsaccesstocertaininformationtoprotecttheprivacyof consumers. Thislimitationpreventsacompleteunderstandingof theindustrial sector'scontributiontoWoodland'soverall emissionsandprecludestheformulationof targetedstrategiesfor thissector. TheresearchteampredictsthatWoodland’sindustrial sector, particularlyagriculture, mayunderlielargeemissionsfactorsbut wasunabletocompilequantitativeevidence.

2. TimeConstraints: Theresearchteamfacedtimeconstraintsthat limitedthescopeofstakeholder engagement, particularlyintermsof interviewingindividualsfromall relevantsectors. Consequently, theperspectivesandinsightsof somestakeholdersmaynot befullyrepresentedintheanalysisandrecommendations. Timeconstraintsalsomeant thattheteamcouldnot lookat eachfocusareaandactioninWoodland’sCAPbut insteadhadtopickafewimportant themestodivedeeper into.

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comprehensiveanalysisof potential ﬁnancial resourcesandincentiveswill benecessarytoprovideaclearer understandingof howthecitymayeﬀectivelyimplement andsustaintherecommendedinitiatives. Theauthorsrecommendthat futureresearch, therefore,includeabroader rangeof fundingopportunities, especiallyconsideringtheever-changingﬁeldof resources.

Futureresearcheﬀortsshouldstrivetoovercometheselimitationstoprovideamorecomprehensiveandaccurateassessment of Woodland'sclimateactionneedsandopportunities.

Accountability
Background
SincetheCAPwasimplementedin2017, Woodlandhasperformedlittletonoassessment of itsprogress. Asaresult, it isunclear howmuchprogressthecityhasmadeandwhether theactionsoutlinedintheoriginal CAPwereeﬀective. Previously, Woodlandmaintainedadashboardtotrackprogress; however, thiseﬀort stalledunder thinstaﬃng. Beyondafewminor suggestions,thecurrent CAPdoesnot speciﬁcallyoutlinewhointhecitywill beresponsiblefor trackingdata,what datamust betracked, andhowit will betracked. Withthismissinginformation, it isdiﬃculttoconcludewhether thecitymet its2020goalsor if it isontrackwithits2035goals. It isimperativetodraft aCAPthat will holdthecityaccountablebut alsoacknowledgesresourceandstaﬃnglimitations, toensuregoalsareandstayontrack.

Stayingaccountableiscrucial totheachievement of climategoals. Inthecurrent CAP, thereareminimal recommendationsrelatedtoaccountability. It makessuggestionsonwhat datashouldbecollectedthroughout theadaptationof theplanbut fallsshort inthat onlyaselect fewhaveactionscontainingthesesuggestions. Accountabilityneedstobeconsistent throughout theupdatedCAPtoachieveitsgoals. Thecurrent lackof aclear planfor accountabilitymakesit 19

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diﬃcult tokeeptrackof Woodland’sprogressanddecipher whichrecommendationsareworkingandwhicharenot. Thecityneedstobeconsistent intrackingdata, hiringstaﬀ, andholdingoﬃcesresponsiblesothat it canbeensuredthat thedataisbeingtracked. Thisallowsfor furtheranalysisof theeﬀectivenessandeﬃciencyof recommendedpolicies.

Recommendations
ACC1: UpdateWoodland’sGHGemissionsgoal andtrackthemregularlyIssueAddressed: OutdatedGoalsandData, andProgressTrackingAsdiscussedinthebackgroundsession, Woodland’scurrent carbonemissionsgoal alignswithCaliforniaSB32of 2016, andcallsfor reductionsof 40%below1990levelsby2030. Sincethenthestatehasadoptedmoreaggressivegoalstoreachanet zeroeconomyby2045. Similarly,YoloCountywhereWoodlandisbased, adoptedaresolutionin2016tobecomecarbonneutralby2030. Neighboringcitieshavealsoestablishedmorerecent goalsthanWoodland’se.g., 3 Davishasa2040net zeroemissionsgoal asof 2022, andWest SacramentoandSacramentohavenet zeroplansfor 2045asof 2020, . Theresearchteamhighlyrecommendsthat 4 5
Woodland:● Updatesitscarbonemissionsgoal tomeet theneedof thehour.○ It might alsobeadvantageousfor thecitytoalignitsgoal asmuchaspossiblewiththat of YoloCounty, asthismayhelpWoodlandtapintothecounty'sresources, e.g., theymayapplyfor grantstogether, strategicallydooutreachforprograms, anddeveloplarger projectssuchastransit, resiliencehubs, andfoodhubs. 5 Local Government Commission. 2020. “Mayors’ CommissiononClimateChange. AchievingCarbonZeroinSacramentoandWest Sacramentoby2045.” 4 Cityof Davis. 2022. “Davis2020-2040ClimateActionandAdaptationPlan.” 3 “ClimateAction&Sustainability.”n.d. YoloCounty. AccessedMay8, 2023.https://www.yolocounty.org/government/general-government-departments/community-services/climate-action-sustainability. 20

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● Tracksitsemissionsmorefrequently.○ Woodlanddidanemissionsinventoryin2005andthenthecountyinitiatedonein2016. Settingacadencefor frequent inventoryassessmentsisessential toensureWoodlandprogressestowardsalower or zerocarbonfuture. ProposedlegislationSB511 wouldhelpwiththeseeﬀortsbycompellingthestatetoperformGHGinventoriesevery5years . Whether or not thebill passes, thecityshould 6 proactivelyconsider if inventoryevery5yearsissuﬃcient tomonitor itsgoals.

ACC2: Assignstaﬀ, stakeholders, andmetricstoeveryactionontheCAPIssueAddressed: ProgressTracking, Staﬃng, andInterdepartmental CoordinationWoodland’sCAP, unlikethat of citiessuchasDavis, ElkGrove, andSanFranciscodoesnot assignstakeholdersor citydepartmentsfor everyactionontheCAP, andcurrentlydoesnot havestaﬀassignedtomanagetheCAP’sprogressoverall. AlthoughtheCAPnotesprojectedemissionsreductionfor proposedactions, whereappropriate, thecityhasnot measuredtheprogressofimplementationor theimpactsof actionsnotedinitsplan. TheresearchteamrecommendsthatWoodland:● DedicatesstaﬀtotrackCAP’simplementationandgoals.○ Ideally, thecitywouldset upanoﬃcefocusedonsustainabilityandGHGreductions; however, duetostaﬀandbudget beingstretched, theE4Oﬃcemaybeagoodtemporarypoint of contact for gatheringall thedataandusingit totrackprogress. Previously, thecityhadadashboardtoeasilytrackprogressontheCAPgoals, whichalsowasaccessibletothepublic. InconjunctionwitheﬀortsnotedinCommunityOutreachrecommendationCO2, citystaﬀshouldcreateandmanageadashboardtohighlight CAPprogress, reinforceaccountability, andkeepresidentsinformed. 6 “SB511.”2023. CaliforniaLegislativeInformation.https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB511. 21

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○ Asshownintheﬁgurebelow, theCityof DavisinitsCAPincludesfor everyactionwhotheleadcitydepartmentsandstakeholdersare. It alsotakesnoteof thelevelof staﬀsupport required. Woodlandcanusesimilar strategiesinitsnext CAPtoensurebuy-inandinvolvement acrossdepartmentsandoutsidepartners.● Foster Intra-citycollaboration.○ Ininterviewingcommunitymembersandclimateplannersfromother cities, theresearchteamreceivedfeedbackindicatingtheimportanceof cross-departmentalcollaborationinrunningsuccessful GHGreductionprograms . Rather than 7 segregatingthecity’sclimateambitionsintoasingleoﬃce, enhancingcross-department collaborationfostersacultureof climateawarenessandresponsibilityamongcitystaﬀandoﬃcialsandencouragesthemtoadopt bestpracticesandinnovativesolutionsfor emissionsmitigation. Asanenvironmentalspecialist fromSanFranciscostatedduringaninterview, “Our oﬃcesimplyservedasamediator andfacilitator. Wearesuccessful onlywhentheentirecityisonboardandparticipatinginour ambitions” . Intra-citycollaborationfacilitates 8 sharingof data, information, andresourcesamongdepartments, andenablesthemtomonitor better andevaluatetheperformanceandimpact of their incentiveprograms. Asmoredepartmentsbecomeengaged, transparencyandaccountabilityof thecity’seﬀortsimprove, asdotheir engagement withmembersof thepublic.○ Theseeﬀortsmaybesupportedbycreatingincentivesandrecognitionprogramsfor departmentsthat achievesigniﬁcant energysavingsor implementinginnovativemeasuresandcommunicationpiecesthat further thepaceofdevelopment fromtheadministrativelevel. Ultimately, improvedcollaboration 8 Authors’ stakeholdersinterviews2023
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reducesbarrierstoinformationbyensuringnoinsight goesunrecognizedandincreasesoperational eﬃciencies.○ WoodlandadoptedanEquityActionPlanin2023whichwasacity-wideinitiativetobolster Diversity, Equity, andInclusiontoimprovethequalityof lifeof thecity’sresidents . ConsideringthisprecedenceWoodlandmust drawonlessonslearned 9 andbest practicesfromthisexperienceandapplythemtoclimateactionplanning.● Ensuremetricsareassignedtoeachactionandhaveclear strategiestotrackthem.○ Metricsmayincludegoals(e.g., number of treesplanted, number ofcommunity-basedorganizationseducated, or simplythecompletionstatusof anaction), timeframe, cost, andbeneﬁts(suchasGHGreductions, reductioninhealthcareor insurancecosts, or percentageincreaseinbusridership). Thepresenceof suchdatawill giveWoodlandtheopportunitytomakemoreinformedpolicydecisionstocombat climatechange.

Figure1, Formattingexampleof astrategyfromDavis’ CAP, DavisClimateActionandAdaptationPlan, 2023 9 Zavala, Gerardo. 2022. “WoodlandCityCouncil receivesupdateonequityactionplan.”MSN, August 24, 2022.https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/woodland-city-council-receives-update-on-equity-action-plan/ar-AA113o0g. 23

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CommunityOutreach
Background
Woodland’scurrent ClimateActionPlanmeaningfullycallsfor thesupport andcommunicationofinitiativesaimedat reducingenergyconsumption, expandingaccessibleandlow-emissionstransit, andimprovingresilience. However, thePlanfallsshort of callingfor speciﬁcstrategiesthatmaximizethepenetrationof informationandengagement of historicallyoverlookedcommunities.Empirical evidencedemonstratestheimportanceof communityengagement andoutreachinthesuccessful implementationof ClimateActionPlans. For instance, a2017studybytheUrbanSustainabilityDirectorsNetworkfoundthat engaginglocal communitiesinCAPsledtobetteroutcomesandincreasedbuy-infromresidents . 10 WherethePlandoescall for providinginformationandthepromotionof climateprograms, theeﬀectswill inevitablybemutedwithout objectivesfocusedspeciﬁcallyonthemeansofcommunication. Citiesthat haveledstrongcommunicationinitiativeshavereportedsustainedsuccessandpositivefeedbackfromlocal communities , . Theresearchteamrecommendsa 11 12
seriesof strategiesthat directlyfacethechallengesof creatingaccessibleinformation, reachingvulnerablecommunities, andmaintainingconsistencythroughout thelifeof theprograms. Theseactionscompilefeedbackfromresidentsof Woodland’scommunities, climateexpertsandcityplannersinCalifornia, andacademicliterature. Thestrategiesmayserveasareferencetemplatethroughout manyyearsof implementingWoodland’supdatedClimateActionPlan. 12 Cityof AustinOﬃceof Sustainability. 2022. “CommunityClimateAmbassadors.”AustinTexas.gov.https://www.austintexas.gov/page/community-climate-ambassadors. 11 PortlandBureauof PlanningandSustainability. 2015. “Local StrategiestoAddressClimateChange.”Portland.gov.https://www.portland.gov/bps/climate-action/documents/2015-climate-action-plan/download. 10 Yuen, Tina, EricYurkovich, LaurenGrabowski, andBethAltshuler. 2017. “GuidetoEquitable, CommunityDrivenClimatePreparednessPlanning.”UrbanSustainabilityDirectorsNetwork.https://www.usdn.org/uploads/cms/documents/usdn_guide_to_equitable_community-driven_climate_preparedness-_high_res.pdf. 24

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Recommendations
CO1: MakeoutreachprogrammingmoreaccessibleacrosslanguageandﬁnancialconstraintsIssueAddressed: AccessibleInformationfor OverlookedCommunitiesWoodland’sdemographicsareanimportant considerationinoutreachprogramming. Theresearchteamrecommendsthat Woodland:● Consider languagebarriers.○ GivenWoodland’slargeSpanish-speakingcommunity, languagebarriersmust beconsidered. Translatedinformationonthingslikerebateprograms, bikeroutemaps, andprogramstoelectrifyindustry-usetruckscanremovethesebarriers.● Findopportunitiestoengagewithresidents.○ Expertsinorganizingandcommunityengagement havecitedtheimportanceofﬁndingopportunitiestoengagewithresidentsandcommunityleaders. In 13 practice, thiswouldbeattendingevents(ex. HoneyFestival, cultural eventsaroundtown) that residentswouldhavealreadyattended, rather thanhostingengagement eventsthat familiesor busypeoplemayhavetoﬁt intotheirschedule. Typically, communityengagement eventsaremadeupmostlyofwealthier, older peoplethat havethetime, someetingresidentswheretheynormallywouldbewouldhelpthecityget amorerepresentativesample. 14 CO2: EstablishacentralizedresourceswebsiteIssueAddressed: Accessible, Up-to-DateInformationWhiletheCityof Woodlanddoescompileinformationonenergyprograms, or provideslinkstofurther resources, thereremainsnocentrallymaintainedareaof informationthat residentscan 14 Authors’ stakeholder interviews2023
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easilyaccessfor avarietyof insights. Thediﬃcultyinﬁndingspeciﬁcpointsof informationlimitsresidents’ abilitytomeaningfullyengageintheobjectivespromotedbythecity. Adedicatedpageiseasier for general userstonavigateandprovidesasingle, shareableresourcethat canmoreeasilybeincludedincommunicationmediums: ﬂyers, social media, email correspondence,etc. Furthermore, centralizinginformationreducesineﬃcienciesinmaintainingcurrentinformationandresources, limitingthechancesof misinformationor knowledgegaps.

Asasingleresource, acentralizedwebpagecanbetranslatedandmadeaccessible(e.g., forvisuallyor dexterouslyimpairedusers) moreeasilythandisparatesourcesof information.Translatingwebpagesdirectly, rather thanlinkingout toseparatelytranslateddocuments,removesabarrier of accessandallowsfor engagement withdigital mediathat mayotherwisebelost. SanFranciscoreportedsuccessafter pursuingasimilar initiative, andclimate-consciouscitiesacrossthenationhavebeguntakingthisapproach, fromSeattletoBoston. , , 15 16 17
CO3: CreateacommunicationscouncilIssueAddressed: ReachingVulnerable, At-Risk, or OverlookedCommunitiesTheauthorsrecommendanadvisoryCommunicationsCouncil tomoreeﬀectivelyengageresidentsacrossthecommunity. TheCityof SanFranciscopreviouslycreatedaCommunityClimateCouncil (CCC) tosupport asimilar objectiveduringthewritingof SanFrancisco’sClimateActionPlanandwasquotedtobehelpful andeﬀectiveat distributingclimateandenvironmentalinformationtothepopulace. Theresearchteamadvisescreatinga7–10-member Council 18 composedof communityleadersacrossﬁeldsandorganizations. AswithSanFrancisco’sCCC,membersmayinclude, but arenot limitedto, membersof theschool district leadershipand 18 Authors’ stakeholder interviews2023
17 Cityof Boston. n.d. ClimateReadyBoston. https://www.boston.gov/environment-and-energy/climate-ready-boston. 16 Cityof SeattleOﬃceof Sustainability&Environment. n.d. Seattle.gov/Environment.https://www.seattle.gov/environment. 15 Authors’ stakeholder interviews2023
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parent organizations, leadersinfaith-basedcommunities, local businessowners, HousingAuthorityleaders, andenvironmental justicegroups. ThroughaCommunicationsCouncil, thecitymaydisperseclimateandsustainability-relatedcommunicationstoitsownnetworksthat mayotherwisebediﬃcult toreach. TheCouncil mayalsoexploreother methodsof communityengagement not alreadyundertakenbythecity. Furthermore, theresearchteamrecommendstheCouncil hasadvisorycapacitytotheCityCouncil andE4Oﬃce.

Thestrengthof suchacouncil liesnot onlyintheabilitytoleverageitsconstitutingcommunitynetworksbut intheabilityof thememberstoknowhowbest toreachcertainpopulationsforspeciﬁcpurposes. Additionally, theCouncil mayserveasareceptaclefor feedbackfromresidentsof Woodlandthat mayotherwisegounaddressedor facesigniﬁcant delaysif handleddirectlybythecity.

CO4: Host communityclimateworkshopsIssueAddressed: LimitedCommunityEngagementEvenunder thebest of scenarios, distributedresourcesmayfail tospur theparticipationandunderstandingof programsnecessarytoreachWoodland’sclimateobjectives. Homeor businessownersmayneedassistanceintransitioningtoelectriﬁedappliances, understandinghowtoparticipateintransit programs, or mayhaveunforeseenquestionsaltogether. Workshopspresentauniqueformat todemonstratehowtoutilizeenergymeasurement tools, participateincar-shareprograms, andinstall energy-eﬃcient appliancesandequipment. Beyondaddressingquestions,communityworkshopsgivethepublicopportunitiestodynamicallyinteract withspecialistsandcollaboratewithfellowresidentsconfrontingsimilar questions.

Theresearchteamrecommendsthat Woodlandusethisformat throughtheSustainabilityAdvisoryCommittee–speciﬁcallytoincreaseawarenessandmotivationamongdiversesegmentsof thepopulation, suchaslow-incomehouseholds, renters, landlords, small 27

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businesses, minoritylanguagecommunities, etc. Doingsoallowsparticipantstoconnect directlywithprograms, rebates, incentives, ﬁnancingoptions, andother servicesthat canassist theminimplementinggreen-mindedprojects. Holdingworkshopsinareasfamiliar tothesetargetaudiences, suchaslibraries, churches, schools, andcommunitycentersincreasesparticipationandallowsfor deeper levelsof engagement. TheCityof SanFranciscorecentlyannouncedgrantmoneytofundclimateyoutheducationworkshops, andLosAngelesCountypreviouslyhostedin-personclimateworkshopstoengageprivateandpublicleadersinthespace , . 19 20
Other citiesinCaliforniahaveusedcommunityworkshopstoaddressseveral concerns,including:● Comprehendinghomeandbusinessenergybillsandenergyusagerates● Identifyingandprioritizingenergyeﬃciencyopportunitiesinhomesor businesses● Howtoselect andinstall energy-eﬃcient lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, waterheating, refrigeration, and“smart”energytechnologies● Understandingwhether rooftopor communitysolar maybeviablefor homesorbusinesses● Participatinginbikeincentiveprograms● WhichValleyCleanEnergyprogramsareavailableandsuitedtospeciﬁcneeds/resources Theresearchteamrecommendsbeginningwithsomeof thefollowingresources:● ValleyCleanEnergy(VCE) provideseducational resourcesonthebeneﬁtsof EVsandassistscustomersinﬁguringout whichtypeof vehiclewouldbebest for them . 21 21
ValleyCleanEnergy. n.d. “Isanelectricvehicleright for you?”ValleyCleanEnergy.https://valleycleanenergy.org/electric-vehicles/ev-facts/. 20 LACounty. n.d. ““Our CountyEnergy&Climate”Public&PrivateSector WorkshopSummary.”OurCountyLA.https://ourcountyla.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Energy-Climate-Public-Private-Workshop-Summary_For-Web.pdf. 19 SanFranciscoOﬃceof theMayor. 2023. “SF.gov.”SanFranciscoAwardsFirst-Ever ClimateActionPlanCommunityGrants. https://sf.gov/news/san-francisco-awards-ﬁrst-ever-climate-action-plan-community-grants. 28

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● ThePaciﬁcGasandElectricCompany(PG&E) oﬀersfreeenergyeducationprogramsandresourcesfor customersthroughitsEnergyCenters . 22 ● TheU.S. Department of Energy(DOE) Solar EnergyTechnologiesOﬃce(SETO) providesprofessional trainingandtechnical assistanceonhowsolar andother distributedenergyresourcescanhelpbuildresilient communities . 23 ● TheDukeCarbonOﬀsetsInitiative(DCOI) hasdevelopedaninteractiveenergyeﬃciencyworkshopfor employersandemployeesthat canbeadaptedfor diﬀerent settings . 24 Equity
Background
Approximately9.3%of Woodland'spopulationlivesbelowthepovertyline, onlyslightlylessthantheapproximatestatelevel of 11.7% , . Asigniﬁcant portionof theCityfacessomeformof 25 26
climateor energy-relatedburdentobeconsideredDisadvantagedbytheEJ40ClimateandEconomicJusticeScreeningTool. All censusblocksidentiﬁedbythetool aremajorityHispanic 27 or Latino. At least oneof theseblocksalsositsat the91 st
percentileof theHousingCost Burden–householdsmakinglessthan80%of thearea’smedianincomeandspendingmorethan30%ofincomeonhousing. Thisisanimportant fact toconsider ashousingexpendituresoftengohand-in-handwithenergyandutilityburdens. 27 U.S. Council onEnvironmental Quality. 2022. Climate&EconomicJusticeScreeningTool. N.p.: ExecutiveOﬃceof thePresident. 26 Danielson, Caroline, PatriciaMalagon, andSarahBohn. 2022. “PovertyinCalifornia.”PublicPolicyInstituteofCalifornia. https://www.ppic.org/publication/poverty-in-california/. 25 U.S. CensusBureau. n.d. Cityof Woodland, California. N.p.: U.S. Census. 24 Sincethetimeof writing, thewebsitefor TheDukeOﬀsetsInitiativehasbeentakendownduetotheconsolidationofmultipleDukeenergyorganizationsintoTheNicholasInstitutefor Energy, Environment &Sustainability. Anewwebsiteisunder development andwill againhost informationonenergyeﬃciencyworkshopsat anundisclosedtime. Originalwebsite: https://sustainability.duke.edu/oﬀsets/education/eeworkshop 23 Oﬃceof EnergyEﬃciencyandRenewableEnergySolar TechnologiesOﬃce. n.d. “Solar WorkforceDevelopment.”Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-workforce-development. 22 PaciﬁcGas&Electric. n.d. “Freeenergyeducationprogramsandresources.”PG&EEnergyCenters.https://www.pge.com/en_US/small-medium-business/business-resource-center/training-and-education/energy-centers.page. 29

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CalEnviroScreen(CES), amappingtool developedbytheCaliforniaOﬃceof EnvironmentalHealthHazardAssessment (OEHHA), providesfurther insight intotheenvironmental andsocioeconomicvulnerabilitiesinWoodland. TheCESdatarevealsthat Woodlandhasthreecensusblocksthat areclassiﬁedbythesiteasdisadvantagedthroughacombinationof energy,climate, andhousingrelatedissues, indicatingequityinenergyandmust beprioritizedinWoodland’sclimateplanningandinitiatives.

Theresearchteamalsohearddirectlyfromcommunitymembersandadvocatesthat thevoicesof themost at-riskcommunitiesareoftenleft unheardor unabletoengageinmeaningfulplanningconversations. Climateadvocatesandrepresentativestendtowardswealthyandprivilegedindividualswhohavethecapacityandresourcestoexpendeﬀortsontopicssuchasenergyaccessandeﬃciency–aphenomenonnot uniquetoWoodland. Whilethecity, in2022,commissionedacomprehensiveEquityActionPlan, muchprogresscanyet bemadebothwithinCityoperationsandthebroader community.

Consideringthedemographic, environmental, andenergy-relateddataavailable, it iscrucial forWoodland'sClimateActionPlantoaddressequityissuestoensurethat all communitymembershaveaccesstoresources, opportunities, andsupport intransitioningtomoresustainableandenergy-eﬃcient practices. Anequitylenspermeatesall recommendationsandinsightsgatheredinthisreport. For eﬀortsrelatedtoenergy, it isrecommendedtospeciﬁcallyreachout tolow-incomehouseholdsandvulnerablecommunities, promoteenergyassistanceprograms, anddeveloptargetedpoliciesandinitiativesthat addresstheuniqueneedsandconcernsof thesepopulations.

Recommendations
EQ1: Identifyandprioritizeareasof greatest impact
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IssueAddressed: Conﬁdenceof policyoutcomesFocusontheseareaswhentransit programs, resiliencymeasures, renewableenergyinstallations, andtargetedrateprograms. Creativesolutionsmust beemployedtofullyleveragetheinsightsandaddresstheneedsof Woodland’svulnerablecommunities. Thebelowrecommendationsareanamalgamationof eﬀortsundertakenbyother citiesandfeedbackreceivedfromWoodlandresidents/leaders.● Utilizedata-driventoolsliketheClimateandEconomicJusticeScreening(CEJS) tool toidentifyareaswithhigher energyburdens, poor housingquality, andclimatevulnerability.● DesignateEnergyEquityZonesinareasfacingthegreatest energyburdenandclimatevulnerabilitiesinorder tofocuspolicyeﬀorts, ﬁnancial incentives, andprogramimplementationfor maximumimpact.● Developaprogramtotrainlow-incomeandminoritycommunityleadersasclimateambassadorswhocanhelpidentifyareasof highvulnerabilityandraiseawarenessaboutavailableresourcesandprogramswithintheir neighborhoods. TheCityof Austin, Texasreceivedhighengagement andpositivefeedbackfromitsCommunityClimateAmbassadorsProgram, inwhichhistoricallydisenfranchisedindividualslearnedaboutclimatejustice, engagedtheir communities, andsupportedtheimplementationof Austin’sClimateEquityPlan . 28 EQ2: Assesstheimpact of equityprogramsIssueAddressed: Meetingtheneedsof disenfranchisedandvulnerablepopulationsAssessingthebroader communityimpactsof equityprogramsisessential toensurethat cleanenergyandclimateprogramsareinclusiveandbeneﬁt all Woodlandresidents. Evaluatingtheenvironmental, social, andeconomicimpactsof theseinitiativescanprovidevaluableinsightsforpolicymakerstoguidecontinuedsuccessandadherencetoequityissues. 28 Cityof AustinOﬃceof Sustainability. 2022. “CommunityClimateAmbassadors.”AustinTexas.gov.https://www.austintexas.gov/page/community-climate-ambassadors. 31

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Asinour impact assessment recommendation, directlyinvolvingresidentsintheevaluationprocesscanleadtoabetter understandingof theneedsandpreferencesof Woodland. Byincorporatingthesedirect approaches, Woodlandcanfoster aninclusivecommunitythataddressestheneedsof itsdiverseresidents.● Whereresourcesareavailable, conductingregular communityimpact surveyscangatherfeedbackontheeﬀectivenessof equityprograms, satisfactionlevels, andpotential areasfor improvement at morefrequent intervalsthancurrentlypossible. TheresearchteamrecommendsfollowingtheUSOﬃceof HumanServicesPolicy’s6-stepframeworkforconductingequityassessments, whichitself drawsheavilyfromlocal governmentprogramselsewhereacrossthecountry . 29 ● Organizingpublicforumsandworkshopscanfacilitateengagement andenableresidentstosharetheir experiencesandprovideinput onprogramdevelopment andimplementation.● Direct participationbymembersof minorityandunderservedcommunitiesisparamounttothelong-termsuccessof Woodland’sCAP. Apilot programinSt. Paul, Minnesotafoundsuccessbycreatingneighborhoodprogramsfocusedontheemotional, social andcultural valuesandpracticesthat impact publicunderstandingsof andresponsestoclimatechange. Bybuildingenvironmental andclimateunderstandingamongpopulationshistoricallyexcludedfromdecisions, theprogramsuccessfullyincreasedengagement andlong-terminvolvement . 30 30
Phadke, Roopali, ChristieManning, andSamanthaBurlager. 2015. “Makingit personal: Diversityanddeliberationinclimateadaptationplanning.”ClimateRiskManagement 9(July): 62-76.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212096315000236#ab005. 29 U.S. Department of HealthandHumanServices, Oﬃceof theAssistant Secretaryfor PlanningandEvaluation. 2022.“ConductingIntensiveEquityAssessmentsof ExistingPrograms, Policies, andProcesses.”ASPE.https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/ﬁles/documents/dd148f52c519a5bcc4fde76b4932f53b/Intensive-Equity-Assessment.pdf. 32

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Transportation
AnupdatedCAPshouldoutlineaplanprioritizingthereductionof transportationemissions. Inboththe2016and2005emissionsinventory, on-roadtransportationandoﬀ-roadtransportationcombinedfor 65%of total GHGemissionsinWoodland. AccordingtotheCaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard, inthespanof 2000-2020, transportationhasmadeup38%of GHGemissionsinthestateof California . AlthoughWoodlandwasabletoreducetransportationemissionsbyaround42% 31 from2005to2016, afocusontransportationisstill crucial toemissionsreductionsduetothelargesharethetransportationsector makesup. Inthissector, thereisroomfor increasedfocus,especiallygiventherecent innovationsincleanenergyvehiclesandstateandfederal-levelfundingallocations. Theresearchteamoutlinesimprovementsandrecommendationsonspeciﬁcfocusareasbelow.

RoadTransportation
BackgroundInthisreport, roadtransportationwill bedeﬁnedasautomobiletransportation, madeupmostlyoffamilyor individually-ownedvehicles. Current GHG-reducingprogramsinthiscategorysurroundencouragingEVor ZEVuse.

WoodlandcurrentlyprovidesfreeEVchargingaroundthecity. Thereareapproximately14freechargersdowntown, inadditiontochargersprovidedaroundmunicipal buildings . Additionally, 32 Woodlandresidentshaveaccesstoseveral typesof EVrebatesat thefederal, state, andlocal 32 Authors’ stakeholder interviews2023
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levels. Currently, ValleyCleanEnergy(VCE) outlinestheseincentivesonitswebsite . Further, 33 Objective3, StrategyT/LU-7inthecurrent WoodlandCAPoutlinesactionsdivertingfromgasanddiesel vehiclestoalternative-fuel vehicles. Thisincludesthedevelopment of EVinfrastructure,bothfor publicuseandwithinnewresidential developments, andincreasedpubliceducationonthebeneﬁtsandoptionsavailable.

It isimportant toconsider that not all householdscanmaketheswitchtoanEV. Barrierstoacquiring(andmaintaining) anEVinclude :
34 · Highcosts· Littleeducationonthebeneﬁts, uncertaintyabout thetechnology· Nocharginginfrastructure Accordingtothe2020censusdata, Woodlandisgenerallyalower-incomearea, withcloseto50%of theHispanicpopulation . Giventhis, thereareseveral considerationstomakewhen 35 updatingtheCAP.

Recommendations
TR1: Takeadvantageof federal andstategrantstoexpandEVuseandcharginginfrastructureIssueAddressed: AccessibilitytoEVsandChargingInfrastructureWithnewlegislationpassingredirectingfundstowardsthecleanenergytransition, Woodlandhasseveral opportunitiestoencourageEVuseamongst itscommunity. Theresearchteamrecommendsthat thecity:
35 “Woodland, CA.”2020. DataUSA. https://datausa.io/proﬁle/geo/woodland-ca. 34 Egbue, Ona, andSuzannaLong. 2012. “Barrierstowidespreadadoptionof electricvehicles: Ananalysisof consumerattitudesandperceptions.”EnergyPolicyVolume48, September 2012: 717-720. 33 “Credits&Rebates.”n.d. ValleyCleanEnergy. AccessedMay9, 2023.https://valleycleanenergy.org/electric-vehicles/credits-rebates/. 34

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● Communicateincentiveprograms.○ Asdiscussed, thereareseveral incentiveprogramsencouragingpeopletopurchaseEVs. AlthoughWoodlanditself isnot grantingtheseincentives, it still hasanimportant jobineducatingitscommunityonavailableincentives. Lower-incomehouseholdsoftenarenot awareof or donot havetimetoresearchincentiveprograms, soit iscrucial that thecitygetsinvolvedinmakinginformationontheseprogramsmoreaccessible. Studieshavefoundthat incentiveshaveacorrelationwithincreasedsalesof EVsandthat raisingconsumer awarenessiscritical tothesuccessof incentiveprograms . Methodsof raisingconsumer awarenesscould 36 includeoﬀeringtranslatedinformationandpublishingimportant informationoverseveral channels. Thecitycanalsopartner withthepartiesthat areprovidingtheseincentiveprograms(IRS, CARB, VCE) toincreaseawareness.● ExpandEVcharginginfrastructure.○ Woodlandcanassist inmakingEVcharginginfrastructuremoreaccessible. Peoplethat rent or liveinapartment complexesoftenhavelittlesayover wheretheycanparkanEVtocharge. Theprovisionof EVinfrastructureisoftencorrelatedwithanarea’sEVmarket share . Continuedencouragement of EVinfrastructureinnew 37 developmentsor incentivesfor retroﬁtstoaccommodateEVinfrastructureishighlyrecommended. Thecitycanalsolookintocurbsidecharging, or increasingthenumber of publicchargersavailable, tomakeowninganEVmoreconvenient.● Electrifythemunicipal ﬂeet.○ Theteamrecommendstransitioningthemunicipal ﬂeet toelectricvehiclesinlinewithCalifornia'sExecutiveOrder N-79-20, whichaimstophaseout thesaleof new 37 Sierzchula, William, SjoerdBakker, KeesMaat, andBert vanWee. 2014. “Theinﬂuenceof ﬁnancial incentivesandother socio-economicfactorsonelectricvehicleadoption.”EnergyPolicyVolume68, May2014: 183-194. ScienceDirect. 36 Jenn, Alan, KatalinSpringel, andAnandR. Gopal. 2018. “Eﬀectivenessof electricvehicleincentivesintheUnitedStates.”EnergyPolicyVolume119, August 2018: 349-356. ScienceDirect. 35

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gasoline-poweredvehiclesby2035. Further, thecitycanInstall Level II –Level III 38 EVcharginginfrastructureat all municipal facilitiesandparkinglotstosupport theelectriﬁcationof theﬂeet andencourageEVadoptionamongcityemployeesandpublicusersof thelots. TheCleanTransportationProgram(formerlytheAlternativeandRenewableFuel andVehicleTechnologyProgram) throughtheCaliforniaEnergyCommission(CEC) maybeleveragedtosupport theﬁnancialburdenof theinstallationof charginginfrastructure. 39 TR2: EncourageEVusethroughcar shareprogramsIssueAddressed: ReachingVulnerable, At-Risk, or OverlookedCommunitiesFor thosethat cannot aﬀordtopurchaseEVs, EVcar shareprogramsmaybeagoodoptionforWoodland. AccordingtotheCaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB), thereareseveral beneﬁtstoEVcar shareprograms, includingaccessibilitytoanEVwithout thecostsandresponsibilitiesofcar ownership . Additionally, CARB, throughCalifornia’sGreenhouseGasReductionFund, 40 sponsorsseveral EVcar shareprogramsthroughout thestate. For example, MioCar haspilot 41 programsaroundtheSanJoaquinValley, speciﬁcallyfocusedonreachingdisadvantagedcommunities. Currently, CARBisoﬀeringfundingfor CleanMobilityOptionprograms, suchascar-sharingprograms. Woodlandcouldpartner withsurroundingcities, or partner withYoloCountytomonitor CARB’sfundingopportunitiesandapplyfor fundingtomakeEVcar-sharingprogramspossible. 41 n.d. Míocar –Weshapethefutureof carsharemobility. AccessedMay9, 2023. https://miocar.org/. 40 “Carsharing| CleanMobilityOptions.”n.d. CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard. AccessedMay8, 2023.https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/ﬁles/movingca/carsharing.html. 39 “CleanTransportationProgram.”n.d. CaliforniaEnergyCommission. AccessedMay8, 2023.https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/clean-transportation-program. 38 “Governor NewsomAnnouncesCaliforniaWill PhaseOut Gasoline-PoweredCars&DrasticallyReduceDemandforFossil Fuel inCalifornia'sFight Against ClimateChange| CaliforniaGovernor.”2020. Oﬃceof Governor, GavinNewsom.https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/09/23/governor-newsom-announces-california-will-phase-out-gasoline-powered-cars-drastically-reduce-demand-for-fossil-fuel-in-californias-ﬁght-against-climate-change/. 36

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Asthisisarelativelynewdevelopment, thereislittleknownabout itseﬀectiveness. However, it isapotential optionfor Woodlandtoexplore, especiallysinceit providesalternativestocarownership. Thisparticularlybeneﬁtsone-car householdsandlower-incomehouseholdsthatcannot aﬀordcar ownership. Participationandinvolvement intheseprogramscanalsobeeasilytrackedtohelpinGHGaccounting.

PublicTransit
Background
Woodland’spublictransit systemfallsunder theYoloCountyTransportationDistrict (YCTD). InWoodland, therearecurrently2local routes, 2intercityroutesconnectingWoodlandtoothercities, and1 expressroute. 42 Frominterviewswithcommunitymembers, thecurrent transit systemhashadissueswithreliabilityandfrequency, andbustransfer stopsareinunsafelocations . 43 Recommendations
TR3: Partner withYoloCountyontransit improvementsIssueAddressed: InaccessibilitytoTransit OptionsPublictransit isoftenthecheapest optiontoget around. Further, encouragingitsuseisanexcellent optiontoreduceGHGs. Thoughthetransit systemdoesnot fall under theCityofWoodland’sjurisdiction, Woodlandcaninﬂuencethetransit systemthroughpartnershipswithYCTD. Theteamrecommendsthefollowing:● Improvingtheconvenienceof publictransit. 43 Authors’ stakeholder interviews2023
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○ Improvementsinaccessibilityandreliancearecrucial totransit use . This 44 includesmoreconvenient busstoplocationsaroundheavilytraﬃckedareas, saferbusstops, andmorereliableandeﬃcient busroutes. Ininterviewswithcommunitymembers, concernsover safetyandtheimportanceof benchesandshadeat busstopswerevoiced . Littleimprovementstobusstopsmaygoalongwayin 45 encouragingridership.● Electriﬁcationof transit.○ PartnershipwithYCTDinelectrifyingbusﬂeetsisanother option. Woodlandstaﬀspeciﬁcallydedicatedtosustainabilitycouldpartner withYCTDinseekingoutgrantstofundthiscapital-intensiveproject. Historically, Californiahasseensuccessinthistransitionwiththehelpof CleanTruckandBusVouchersthroughtheGreenhouseGasReductionFund . 46 ● Expandmicro-transit.○ YCTDhasrecentlystartedpilotingamicro-transit program. Micro-transit isanalternativeﬁt for lesstraveledbusroutesor moreinaccessibleneighborhoods. AsWoodlandisarelativelyrural andspread-out community, micro-transit maybeagoodoptiontoreachunreachedcommunities. It isessential that whenthereisanexpansionof micro-transit programs, theyareaﬀordablefor thosethat needthem.It isalsoimportant tonotethat micro-transit maynot bethemost eﬃcient solutiontoreducingGHGs. Inspeakingwithsustainabletransportationexperts,micro-transit mayoftenendupbeingusedsimilarlytoaprivateautomobileif theﬂeet isnot electriﬁed . Throughout theindustry, therearealsoconcernsthat even 47 if theﬂeet iselectriﬁed, theinfrastructureandenergyrequiredtochargeupaﬂeet 47 Authors’ stakeholder interviews2023
46 “CleanTruckandBusVouchers(HVIP) —CaliforniaClimateInvestments.”2022. CaliforniaClimateInvestments.https://www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov/clean-truck-and-bus-vouchers. 45 Authors’ stakeholder interviews2023
44 Chakrabarti, Sandip, andGenevieveGiuliano. 2012. “Doesservicereliabilitydeterminetransit patronage?InsightsfromtheLosAngelesMetrobussystem.”Transport Policy42, no. August 2015: 12-20. ScienceDirect. 38

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maynegatewhat GHGsarebeingsaved. However, Woodland’senergyprovider,VCE, providesacleanmixandoﬀersanUltraGreenoptionthat is100%carbon-free. Optingfor thisoptioncanensurecleantransit for all.

Biking
BackgroundInthecurrent CAP, thereareseveral strategiessurroundingbiking. StrategiesT/LU-1, T/LU-2,T/LU-3, andT/LU-5all mentionbiking, includingsuggestionsonbuildingadditional bikelanesandfurtheringbikepathdevelopment. Sinceimplementation, therehavebeennewdevelopments,includingarecentlyapprovedpedestrian-bikebridge. However, fromspeakingwithcommunitymembers, thereisaneedfor additional bikeinfrastructureinWoodland. Thosethat arewantingtobikehavementionedfeelingunsafedoingsoaroundtown . Woodlandhasimplementedbike 48 programssuchas“MayisBikeMonth”andincentiveprograms, but communityinput hascalledfor moreemphasisontheseprograms . 49 Recommendations
TR4: ImproveandbuildbikeinfrastructureIssueAddressed: Needfor Safer andMoreExpansiveBikingInfrastructureIninterviewswithcommunitymembers, bikingaroundWoodlandbeingdangerouswasmentionedseveral times. Theresearchteamrecommendsfundingcityprojectsfocusedonaddingprotectedbikelanes, pavedshoulders, andpedestrianoverpasses. Addingsafebikinginfrastructurecannot onlyhelpreducebikeaccidentsandencourageincreasedbikeuse, but it 49 WoodlandSustainabilityAdvisoryCommittee. 2022. “Resultsof theCommunityInput ForumonEnvironmentalSustainability.” 48 Authors’ stakeholder interviews2023
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alsoencourageseconomicactivityinthesurroundingareas . Additional cityprojectscaninclude 50 proper andmoreavailableinfrastructurefor parkingbikes.

TheFinal MileProject , launchedin2018, wasaproject that successfullyacceleratedthe 51 constructionof mobilitynetworksinAustin, NewOrleans, Pittsburgh, Denver, andProvidence. Allthesecitiessawtherapiddevelopment of bikelanes, includingprotectedbikelanes, inthespanof 24months. TheFinal MileProject citedtheimportanceof buildingcoalitionsandcollaborationwithlocal leaders.

Theresearchteamrecommendsfollowingtheseexamplesduringtherollout of improvingandbuildingbikeinfrastructureandmakingsurethereisacontinuedcollaborationbetweenelectedoﬃcials, advocacygroups, andcommunityleaders. Thisallowsfor amorestreamlinedprocessthat servestheneedsof all. Oneexampleof thisistheuseof theWoodlandActiveTransportationPlan, aninitiativecurrentlyinprogress. Duringtheimplementationof theupdatedCAP, theATPwill beanexcellent tool torefer towhendeterminingwherebikeinfrastructureisdesiredthemost andcanbeatool inprioritizingprojects.

Asthecityrollsout newinfrastructureprojects, it must promotenewinfrastructuresothat theseresourcesareproperlyutilizedtoexpandbikeuse. TheresearchteamrecommendsfollowingtheCommunityOutreach(CO) recommendationsinengagingthecommunityonnewinfrastructure.Thiscanensurethat all areasof thecommunity, withaspecial focusontheunderservedcommunity, areinformedof newbeneﬁtsthat arerollingout. 51 Foersterling, Jack. 2022. “AProvenModel for AcceleratingBikeNetworks.”PeopleForBikes, May20, 2022.https://www.peopleforbikes.org/news/a-proven-model-for-accelerating-bike-networks. 50 Fiol, Olivia, YonahFreemark, andYipengSu. 2022. “WhyUSCitiesAreInvestinginSafer, More-ConnectedCyclingInfrastructure.”UrbanWire, February2022.https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/why-us-cities-are-investing-safer-more-connected-cycling-infrastructure. 40

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TR5: Bolster bikeincentiveprogramsIssueAddressed: Minimal BikeUseStrategyT/LU-5inthecurrent CAPfocusesonincreasingmasstransit use, walking, andbicycling.Thisstrategyhasexcellent ideasinencouragingbikeusesuchas:● partneringwiththeChamber of Commercetoencourageemployerstoprovideamenitiesandincentivesthat encourageemployeestocycle● theprovisionof freeor low-cost helmetsandrenovatedbicyclestolow-incomeresidents● partneringwithschoolsandYoloCountytoinformresidentsonthebeneﬁtsof bikingandbuildingbicycleaccesstoschoolsFromspeakingwithcommunitymembers , bikeincentiveprogramsencouragingstudentsto 52 bikehavebeensuccessful. Theresearchteamrecommendsthecontinuationandbolsteringofthoseprograms, aswell asthoseoutlinedinStrategyT/LU-5.

Energy
Woodland'senergyproﬁleandemissionsarecrucial factorsinshapingthecity’sClimateActionPlan. TheresearchteamreviewedGHGmetricsfrommunicipal, commercial, andresidentialsectorsandcomposedrecommendationsfor eachrespectivesector. Analysisof industryemissionsandcorrespondingrecommendationsarenot includedinthisreport givendatarestrictionsduetoCalifornia’sso-called“15/15”dataprivacyrule.

AlthoughWoodlandslasheditsenergy-relatedGHGemissionsbynearlyhalf between2005and2016, theenergysector still accountsfor approximately27%of all emissionsinWoodland, placingit asthesecondlargest sourceof emissionsinthecity . BothCaliforniaandYoloCountyhave 53 set ambitiousclimatetargets, withCaliforniaaimingtoachieveacarbon-neutral gridby2045and 53 Ascent Environmental. n.d. CommunityGHGInventory-- Woodland. 52 Authors’ stakeholder interviews2023
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YoloCountyprescribinganet-negativepolicyby2030 . Woodland'sclimateactionplanmust 54 alignwiththesegoals, whilealsotakingintoconsiderationtheuniqueneedsandcircumstancesof thelocal community.

ConsideringWoodland'sdemographicandeconomiccontext, thecityshouldprioritizeenergyequityandensurethat all residents, includinglow-incomeandminoritygroups, haveaccesstocleanandaﬀordableenergy. Thisinvolvesaddressingenergyburdens, promotingenergyeﬃciency, andsupportingrenewableenergyprogramsthat cater totheneedsof vulnerablepopulations. Furthermore, thecitymust set anexamplebytransitioningitsownoperationstocleanandsustainableresources, developinginnovativeeﬃciencymeasures, andfosteringaclimate-mindedenvironment.

Municipal Sector
Background
Themunicipal sector encompassesall buildings, transit, andoperationsundertakenandoverseenbythecity, andassuchpresentsadegreeof overlapwithother areasof thisreport.However, theresearchteamplacesvalueonthecontext inwhichtheserecommendationsarepresented. For example, consideringElectricVehicles(EVs) asatransit interventionversusanenergytransitiontechnologyalterstheusecaseandspeciﬁcsof therecommendation. TheMunicipal sector presentedakeyfocusareafor our groupgiventhelevel of control that maybeimplementedbytheverybodiesfor whomthisreport iscompiled. Themost recent GHGassessment performedbyAscent Environmental didnot encompassgovernmental buildingsandthuslimitedour insightsintocurrent progress. However, casestudiesof other citiesandstakeholder interviewsprovidedcontext for actionsthecitymayundertake. Demonstrating 54 CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard. 2022. “Californiareleasesﬁnal proposal for world-leadingclimateactionplanthatdrasticallyreducesfossil fuel dependence, slashespollution| CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard.”CA.gov.https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/california-releases-ﬁnal-2022-climate-scoping-plan-proposal. 42

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successat thecityandadministrationlevel iscrucial for thelong-termadherencetoWoodland’sclimateandGHGobjectives.

Recommendations
EN1: Implement energyeﬃciencyandgreenbuildingpoliciesIssueAddressed: Energy-intensivebuilt infrastructureEngaginginenergyeﬃciencyremainsacost-eﬀectiveandsustainablestrategyfor reducingemissions. Theauthorsrecommendenergy-savingprogramsfor municipal buildingsthat addressbothimmediateandlong-termsavings.● Performretroﬁtsandenergyauditsinmunicipal buildings:○ Prioritizingolder, historicbuildingsthat maybelesseﬃcient canbothminimizeenergycostsandmaximizesavings. Similarly, establishinggreenbuildingpoliciesthat requirenewconstructionandmajor renovationsof municipal buildingstomeet speciﬁcenergyeﬃciencyandsustainabilitystandards, suchasLEEDcertiﬁcationor CALGreenbuildingcodes/California'sTitle24BuildingEnergyEﬃciencyStandards, canhelpensurelong-termsustainability . 55 ● Deepenalignment withcountyobjectivesandinitiatives:○ Tofoster inter-government alignment, theauthorsencouragecollaborationwithYoloCountytoidentifysuitableretroﬁt projectsandsecurefundingparallelingCountyeﬀortsthroughthe100%RenewableElectricityAccountsEarlyActionProject . Further, thecityshouldmakenoteof projectspotentiallyeligiblefor 56 56
Echiburú, Taro. 2022. “100%RENEWABLEELECTRICITYACCOUNTS.”YoloCounty.gov.https://www.yolocounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/74603/637985886456870000. 55 CaliforniaEnergyCommission. 2022. “2022BuildingEnergyEﬃciencyStandards.”https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/building-energy-eﬃciency-standards/2022-building-energy-eﬃciency. 43

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AlternativePathCompliancePathways(ACP) or streamlinedLEEDcertiﬁcationthroughtheStateof California . 57 EN2: Increaseadoptionof renewablesIssueAddressed: Fossil fuel dependencyNoamount of electriﬁcationwill removeemissionsresultingfromfossil fuel generation. TorelievethedependencyonGHG-intensiveresources, theauthorsrecommendexpandingthecity’sexistingsolar arraysonsuitablemunicipal buildingsandfacilities, includingrooftops, parkinglots,andviableunusedland. Thecitymayalsoexploreopportunitiesfor incorporatingotherrenewableenergysourcesor DistributedEnergyResources(DERs), suchasbatteriesor windpower, wherefeasible. TheteamalsoidentiﬁedparticipatinginValleyCleanEnergy’s(VCE)CommunityChoiceAggregation(CCA) programasaneﬀectivemeansof procuring100%clean,renewableenergyfor municipal operationswhilesupportingCalifornia'sSB100(CaliforniaRenewablePortfolioStandardProgram) andSB350(CleanEnergyandPollutionReductionAct)targets , . Giventhedispersednatureof municipal utilityaccounts, thehighest-consumingor 58 59
highest-emittingaccountsshouldbeprioritizedtomaximizecost eﬃcacy. ThecityshouldcontinuecoordinatingwithVCEinorder toselect high-impact accountsearlyon. Similarly, theresearchteamrecommendspartneringwithlocal utilitiesandtheCaliforniaSolar Initiative(CSI) toleverageincentivesandrebatesfor solar installations . 60 EN3: Implement energymanagement andbenchmarkingprograms 60 CaliforniaPublicUtilitiesCommission. n.d. “CaliforniaSolar Initiative(CSI).”https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/demand-side-management/california-solar-initiative. 59 CaliforniaEnergyCommission. n.d. “CleanEnergyandPollutionReductionAct - SB350- CleanEnergyandPollutionReductionAct - SB350.”https://www.energy.ca.gov/rules-and-regulations/energy-suppliers-reporting/clean-energy-and-pollution-reduction-act-sb-350. 58 CaliforniaEnergyCommission. n.d. “SB100Joint AgencyReport.”CA.gov. https://www.energy.ca.gov/sb100. 57 Sullens, Wes. 2017. “LEEDpaperworkstreamlinedfor Californiaprojects.”USGBC.https://www.usgbc.org/articles/leed-paperwork-streamlined-california-projects. 44

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IssueAddressed: MeasurableprogressInlinewiththerecommendationsdescribedintheAccountabilityandCommunityOutreachsections, energymanagement andbenchmarkingprogramsoﬀer ameansof ensuringcontinuousprogressandfosteringcross-department collaboration. Theauthorsrecommendthecityimplement comprehensiveenergymanagement andbenchmarkingprogramsfor municipalbuildingstotrackandanalyzeenergyconsumptiondata, identifyineﬃciencies, andprioritizeenergy-savingmeasures. Thecityshouldmakeuseof theENERGYSTARPortfolioManager tool,inlinewithCalifornia'sAssemblyBill 802(EnergyEﬃciency), toassessbuildingperformanceandcompareit tosimilar buildingsnationwide. Lastly, theteamencouragessettingspeciﬁcenergyreductiontargetsfor municipal buildingsanddevelopingactionplanstoachieveGHGreductiontargets.

Commercial Sector
Background
Woodlandenjoysadiversearrayof businesses, fromconstructionandmanufacturingtofoodprocessing. Asthesebusinessescontinuetoexpandandevolve, it iscrucial for Woodlandto 61 addresstheir environmental impact, speciﬁcallyfocusingonreducingenergyconsumptionandemissionsassociatedwiththecommercial sector. Tacklingemissionsacrosssectorsandbusinesstypeswill beessential for Woodlandtoachieveitsclimateactionplangoalsandcontributetothestate'sambitiousclimatetargets.

Byimplementingenergyeﬃciencymeasuresandpromotingtheadoptionof renewableenergysources, Woodlandcannot onlyreduceitscarbonfootprint but alsocreateamoresustainable 61 WoodlandChamber of Commerce. n.d. “Cityof WoodlandStatistical Info.”AccessedMay9, 2023.https://www.woodlandchamber.org/statistical-info. 45

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andresilient local economy. Energy-eﬃcient practicesandrenewableenergysystemsoften 62 result incost savingsfor businesses, makingthemmorecompetitiveinthelongrun . 63 Furthermore, fosteringagreenbusinessenvironment canattract innovativeandenvironmentallyconsciouscompanies, positioningWoodlandasaleader insustainabledevelopment. Byprioritizingthereductionof commercial-sector emissions, Woodlandcancreateahealthier, moreequitable, andprosperouscommunityfor all residents.

Recommendations
EN4: Implement energyeﬃciencyprogramsIssueAddressed: Energy-intensivecommercial infrastructureAsinthemunicipal space, energyeﬃciencymeasuresareacost-eﬀectivemeansof reducingenergyconsumptioninbuildings. Thecitycansupport businessownersandoperatorsbyoﬀeringﬁnancial incentives, technical assistance, andeducational resourcestailoredtotheneedsofindividual businesses, retail establishments, andoﬃcespaces. Theauthorsrecommendconnectingindependent businessestostatewideinitiativesliketheCommercial PropertyAssessedCleanEnergy(C-PACE) Program, whichallowsbusinessownerstoﬁnanceenergyandheatingeﬃciency, renewableenergy, andwater conservationprojectsthroughanassessment ontheir propertytaxbill . Encouragingbusinessestoconduct energyauditsandretroﬁtscanalso 64 facilitateidentifyingandimplementingenergy-savingmeasures. Thisobjectivealignswithkeyactionspresent inthe2017CAPbut stressestheroleof smaller businesseswhoseresourcesmaybelimited. 64 U.S. Department of Energy. n.d. “CPACE| Better BuildingsInitiative.”https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/ﬁnancing-navigator/option/cpace. 63 Bergmann, Anne, JanNiklasRotzek, MartinaWetzel, andEdeltraudGuenther. 2017. “Hangthelow-hangingfruit evenlower - Evidencethat energyeﬃciencymattersfor corporateﬁnancial performance.”Journal for Cleaner for Production147(March): 66-74. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652617300811. 62 Koutra, Sesil, MireillaBalsellsMondejar, andVincent Becue. 2021. “Thenexusof ‘urbanresilience’ and‘energyeﬃciency’ incities.”Current ResearchinEnvironmental Sustainability4(December).https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S2666049021000967?token=3CC19CBCD52C03BBF84787C0A5E59AC22916161714701AC7F3B0620F5520A1B69161373653E965E9CF3EDB3419678665&originRegion=us-east-1&originCreation=20230510055429. 46

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EN5: EncouragerenewableenergyincentivesIssueAddressed: Fossil fuel emissionsMirroringexistingCAPObjective2, theresearchteamrecommendsthecityfoster renewableenergysystemsinbusinesses, suchassolar panels, small windturbines, andenergystoragesolutions. ThecitycanalsoleverageitsownrenewableenergyinitiativesbypromotingtheCaliforniaSolar Initiative(CSI) for commercial leadersandfacilitatingparticipationinVCErenewableenergyplansfor cleaner andmoreaﬀordableenergyoptions. Emissionsreductionsmaybemaximizedbytargetingbusinessesoperatinginolder or lesseﬃcient buildings . The 65 authorsalsorecommendadditional support for small businessesfacinguniquechallengesinadoptingrenewableenergysystems, suchaslimitedroof spaceor ﬁnancial constraints, byoﬀeringtailoredassistanceandtechnical guidance.

EN6: Implement energybenchmarkinganddisclosureprogramsIssueAddressed: Long-termsustainabilityInlinewithCalifornia'sAssemblyBill 802requiringbuildingownersmonitor andimprovetheirenergyperformance, theresearchteamrecommendsimplementingenergybenchmarkinganddisclosureprogramsfor commercial buildings. Providingsupport for buildingownerstocomplywiththeserequirementsandmakedata-drivendecisionstoenhancetheir building'senergyperformancewill becrucial for continuedsuccess. Woodlandmaymodel other cities’ resourcessuchasthosecompiledbycitiesof GlendaleandPaloAlto , . Theauthorsrecommendthecity 66 67
oﬀer trainingsessionsandresourcestohelpbuildingownersunderstandandinterpret energyperformancedata, enablingthemtoset achievabletargetsfor energyeﬃciencyimprovements. 67 Cityof PaloAlto. 2022. “BenchmarkingYour Building.”https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Utilities/Business/Ways-to-Save/Benchmarking-Your-Building. 66 Cityof Glendale. n.d. “BuildingEnergyUseBenchmarkingandPublicDisclosureProgram.”https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/glendale-water-and-power/business-customers/ab-802-benchmarking. 65 IEA. 2019. “TheCritical Roleof Buildings.”IEA. https://www.iea.org/reports/the-critical-role-of-buildings. 47

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Wheresuitable, leverageCountyresourcesandprogramstoassist inthecapacityfor trainingandoutreachprograms.

EN7: CommunicateenergyrebateprogramsIssueAddressed: AccesstoinformationWhilethecitydoescompileinformationonenergyandutilitybill rebates, theresearchteamrecommendsdirectlyengagingwithcommercial buildingownersandoperatorsabout energyrebateprogramsoﬀeredbylocal utilitiesandthestate, suchaslightingretroﬁt rebates, HVACsystemrebates, andcustomincentivesfor speciﬁcenergy-savingmeasures. SeeCommunityEnergyCommunicationsCouncil for suggestionsonmethodsof eﬀectivelyconveyinginformation. For example, thecitymaydevelopoutreachcampaignsandpartnershipswithlocalutilitiesandtheYoloCountyEconomicDevelopment Divisiontoraiseawarenessof theseprogramsandincreaseparticipationratesamongcommercial propertyownersandbusinesses. Intheresearchteam’sinterviews, BayAreacitiesreportedpositivefeedbackof trainingprogramsprovidedbyBayRENthat provideresourcestohelpbusinessesnavigatetheapplicationprocessfor rebatesandincentives . Woodlandmayusetheseeventsasabasisfor organizingtheir own 68 trainingprograms.

EN8: EncouragedemandresponseprogramsIssueAddressed: PeakloademissionsAlthoughshort of regulation, thecitymayencouragecommercial buildingownersandbusinessestoparticipateindemandresponseprogramsoﬀeredbyPG&Etoreduceemissions, aligningwithrecommendationsfromtheCEC. Theseprogramsprovideincentivesfor reducingenergyuse 69 duringperiodsof highdemandandcarbonintensity, andmayprovideeligibilityfor equipment 69 CaliforniaEnergyCommission. 2022. “CECAdoptsStandardstoHelpConsumersSaveEnergyat PeakTimes.”https://www.energy.ca.gov/news/2022-10/cec-adopts-standards-help-consumers-save-energy-peak-times. 68 Authors’ stakeholder interviews2023
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rebatesandincentives . Participationintheseprogramscanhelpbusinessessaveonenergy 70 costsandcontributetogridstabilitywhilealsoreducingtheneedfor additional fossil fuel-basedpower generationduringpeakdemandperiods. Provideresourcesandtrainingtohelpbusinessesunderstandthebeneﬁtsandrequirementsof demandresponseprogramsandsupport theminimplementingnecessarytechnologiesandprocesses.

Residential Sector
Background
Theresidential sector inWoodlandisthehighest emittingenergysector amongthemunicipal,commercial, andresidential spaces, underliningtheimportanceof addressingenergyconsumptionandGHGemissionsinthisdomain. Accordingtothe2016WoodlandCommunity-WideGreenhouseGasInventory, theresidential sector accountedfor approximately29.5%of thecity'stotal GHGemissions(Cityof Woodland, 2016). Withthecity'sgrowingpopulationandhousingdemand, it iscrucial toimplement measuresthat caneﬀectivelyreduceenergyconsumptionandemissionsintheresidential sector, inlinewithWoodland'sClimateActionPlangoals.

Focusingontheresidential sector will not onlycontributetothemitigationof climatechangeimpactsbut alsoimprovethequalityof lifefor Woodland'sresidents. Energy-eﬃcient housingcanleadtoreducedenergycostsfor households, particularlybeneﬁtinglow-incomeandvulnerablecommunities. Aswithrecommendationsthroughout thisreport, promotingenergyeﬃciencyandrenewableenergyadoptioninresidential areaswill alignwithCalifornia'sbroader energyandclimategoals, includingthestate'sambitioustarget of achievingcarbonneutralityby2045. 70 PaciﬁcGas&Electric. n.d. “Energyincentiveprograms.”PGE.https://www.pge.com/en_US/large-business/save-energy-and-money/energy-management-programs/energy-incentives.page. 49

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EN9: Expandhomeowner educationandoutreachIssueAddressed: EngagingresidentsinenergyprogramsEducationandOutreachissuesareaddressedinmoredetail inCommunityOutreach, yet warrantadedicateddiscussionheregivenspeciﬁcfeedbackreceivedfromcommunitymembersthroughout theteam’squalitativeresearch.● DevelopTailoredEnergyEducationandOutreachPrograms:○ Toincreaseawarenessabout energyeﬃciency, conservationpractices, andavailableresources, theresearchteamproposescreatingcustomizededucationandoutreachinitiativesfor homeownersandrenters. Theseprogramsshouldfocusonincreasingawarenessof availableresourcesandprovideguidanceonhowtoconduct homeenergyaudits, select energy-eﬃcient appliances, andimplement energy-savingmeasures . 71 ● Support Residential Solar Adoption:○ Theauthorsemphasizetheimportanceof encouragingsolar panel installationsonresidential buildings. ThiscanbeachievedbypromotingincentivessuchastheResidential CleanEnergyCredit andCalifornia’sLow-IncomeWeatherizationProgram(LIWP), aswell asprovidinginformationonﬁnancingoptionslikethePropertyAssessedCleanEnergyProgram(PACE) throughvariouschannels,includingworkshops, webpages, andtargetednotices , , . Low-income 72 73 74
74 Department of Financial Protection&Innovation. 2022. “PACE(PropertyAssessedCleanEnergy): What HomeownersNeedtoKnow.”CaliforniaDepartment of Financial ProtectionandInnovation.https://dfpi.ca.gov/pace-program-administrators/pace/ 73 CaliforniaDepartment of CommunityServicesandDevelopment. n.d. “Low-IncomeWeatherizationProgram.”CA.gov.https://www.csd.ca.gov/Pages/Low-Income-Weatherization-Program.aspx. 72 Internal RevenueService. 2022. “Residential CleanEnergyCredit,”IRS.gov,https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/residential-clean-energy-credit. 71 Iweka, Obiajulu, Shuli Liu, AshishShukla, andDaYan. 2019. “Energyandbehavior at home: Areviewof interventionmethodsandpractices.”EnergyResearch&Social Science57(November).https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214629619302853. 50

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residentsmaybeinterestedinCalifornia’sDisadvantagedCommunities(DAC)solar programs: DAC-SASH, DAC-GT, andCSGT.● AdvanceElectriﬁcationandEﬃciencyRetroﬁt Programs:○ Thecitymaypromoteenergyeﬃciencyretroﬁt programs, oﬀeringﬁnancialincentives, technical assistance, andresourcesinorder tohelphomeownersupgradetheir homeswithenergy-savingmeasures . For example, encouraging 75 thetransitionfromnatural gastoelectricappliancesinresidential settingscanbefacilitatedbyoﬀeringresourcesonthebeneﬁtsof electriﬁcation, suchaselectricheat pumpsfor spaceandwater heatingor inductioncooktopsfor cooking, andprovidingaccesstoexistingincentiveprograms , . 76 77
● RaiseAwarenessof UtilityBill AssistancePrograms:○ Theauthorsrecommendinformingresidentsabout theCaliforniaAlternateRatesfor Energy(CARE) andFamilyElectricRateAssistance(FERA) programs, whichprovidediscountedenergyratesfor eligiblelow-incomehouseholds. BydevelopingoutreachcampaignsandpartnershipswithPG&E, VCE, andcommunityorganizations, thecitycanraiseawarenessof theseprograms,increaseparticipationratesamongeligibleresidents, andprovideresourcestohelpthemnavigateapplicationprocesses.

EN10: Establishgreenbuildingpoliciesfor theresidential sectorIssueAddressed: Updatingmunicipal code/ordinances 77 ValleyCleanEnergy. n.d. “EnergyEﬃciency.”https://valleycleanenergy.org/energy-eﬃciency/. 76 Oﬃceof StateandCommunityEnergyPrograms. n.d. “SavingEnergyandMoneyfor AmericanHomes, Communities,Businesses, andIndustries.”Department of Energy.https://www.energy.gov/scep/oﬃce-state-and-community-energy-programs. 75 PaciﬁcGas&Electric. n.d. “Energyeﬃciencyprogramsfor residential customers.”https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/save-energy-money/resources/energy-eﬃciency-resources/energy-eﬃciency-programs.page. 51

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AligningwithmultiplestrategieswithintheexistingCAP’sEnergyObjective1, theauthorsrecommendestablishinggreenbuildingpoliciesandincentivesspeciﬁctoresidentialconstructionandmajor renovations. For example, homerenovationsmaybeobligatedtofollowelementsof California'sTitle24BuildingEnergyEﬃciencyStandardsor other recognizedsustainabilitycertiﬁcations. Speciﬁcfeaturesmayincludegreenroofs, appropriateatticandwallinsulationmaterials, high-performancebuildingenvelopes, andtreecoveringsthat contributetoenergysavingsandreduceheat islandeﬀectsper recommendationsof theUSEPA , . In 78 79
California, SolanoBeachrecentlyadoptedsimilar measuresrequiringrenovationsbeyondacertainthresholdtoadopt electricfacilities, whiletheCityof DavisadoptedaReachCoderequiringhigher energy-eﬃciencystandardsandelectriﬁcationreadinessinmixed-fuel residentialbuildings . 80 EN11: Implement communityenergyeﬃciencyinitiativesIssueAddressed: Communitybuy-inandparticipationBuildingoﬀof elementsintheexistingCAP’sEnergyObjective1, StrategyE-1 actions, theresearchteamrecommendsimplementingneighborhood-basedenergyeﬃciencyinitiatives,engagingresidentsincollectiveactionstoimproveenergyperformanceat thecommunitylevel.Thecityshouldcollaboratewithlocal organizations, homeownersassociations, andneighborhoodgroupstopromoteenergy-savingpractices, energy-eﬃcient technologies, andcollectivepurchasingof renewableenergysystems. Thecitymayevenidentifyneighborhoodsthat canbeneﬁt frompotential commercial or municipal sharedenergysystems. 80 Feeney, Ashley, andGregoryMahoney. 2019. “OrdinancetoAmendtheCity’sResidential EnergyEﬃciencyReachCode.”LPDD. https://lpdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/07-Residential-Energy-Eﬃciency-Reach-Code.pdf. 79 WoodlandTreeFoundation. n.d. “ATreeSelectionandPlantingGuideFor WoodlandandSurroundingAreas.”WoodlandTree.org. http://www.woodlandtree.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Woodland_Tree_Guide_Web.pdf. 78 Nowak, DavidJ., Nathaniel Appleton, AlexisEllis, andEricGreenﬁeld. 2017. “Residential buildingenergyconservationandavoidedpower plant emissionsbyurbanandcommunitytreesintheUnitedStates.”UrbanForestry&UrbanGreening21 (January): 158-165. 52

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ClimateAdaptation
Background
Climateadaptationandresiliencerefer toacity'scapacitytopersevere, adjust andprosper inresponsetoclimate-relateddisruptionsandpressures. Whenacityadaptstotheclimateandenhancesitsresilience, it canendurethesediﬃcultiesbyremovingsilos, tappingintoco-beneﬁtsthat addresstheintersectionalityof itsvulnerabilities, andmaximizingtheeﬃcacyof eachinvestment madetowardslesseningandmitigatingfuturedisruptionsandpressures. Therefore,establishingclimateresilienceisfundamental toenhancingthegeneral resilienceof acity'sstructures, industries, organizations, communities, andindividuals . 81 Climatechangeisexpectedtoincreasethefrequencyandintensityof extremeweather eventssuchasheatwaves, droughts, ﬂoods, andstorms, whichcanresult inphysical damage, lossof life,andeconomicdisruption. Bybuildingresilience, citiescanimprovetheir abilitytocopewiththeimpactsof climatechangeandreducetheriskof povertyandinequality. Furthermore, adaptationstrategiesaremoremanageableat thecitylevel, whilemitigatingclimatechangedemandsaunited, worldwideendeavor . 82 Climateadaptationandresiliencehavebecomeprevalent themesintheclimatediscourseonlyinthelast fewyears. Consideringthat most of theCAPwaswrittenin2012andadoptedin2017, it isnot surprisingthat Woodland’sCAPasit standsdoesnot addressclimateadaptation. However,thecityhastostart consideringtheseelements, if it wantstobepreparedfor what achangingclimatemight meanfor thecity’spopulation, economy, andinfrastructure. 82 Merritt, Annie. 2021. “CLIMATEVULNERABILITYINTHECITYOFWESTSACRAMENTO.”https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/home/showpublisheddocument/12742/637710983306530000. 81 “ClimateResilient Cities.”2022. Resilient CitiesNetwork. https://resilientcitiesnetwork.org/climate-resilient-cities/. 53

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CA1: Updatethenameandcontentsof theClimateActionplantobecomeaClimateActionandAdaptationPlanIssueAddressed: ConsolidatedClimateActionCitiessuchasDavisandSanFrancisco, aswell asYoloCounty, call their climateplansClimateActionandAdaptationplansastheneedfor adaptationinadditiontomitigationhasbecomeclear. Woodlandhasseveral adaptation-relatedprojectsandactionsunderway, someof which(e.g., treeplanting) arealreadyinitsCAP. However, asdiscussedlater inthissectionWoodlandneedstodoalot moretoadapt, remainlivable, andthriveover thenext manyyears. Thus, thecityshouldupdatethenameandcontentsof itsnext iterationof theCAPtoincludeitsadaptationplans. Havingall climate-relatedmattersinoneplacewill alsomaketracking, educationandoutreach, andimplementationeﬀortsmuchsmoother.

CA2: Conduct aclimatevulnerabilityassessment toinformadaptationstrategiesIssueAddressed: ClimateHazard, ConsolidatedClimateAction, andStateLawComplianceTheimportanceof resilienceandadaptationplanninginWoodlandcannot beoverstated,particularlybecausethecityhostsasigniﬁcant populationof historicallyunderservedminorities,and9.3%of all itsresidentslivebelowthepovertylineandthesepopulationswill bemostimpactedbyachangingclimate . Currently, Woodland’sCAPdoesnot directlyaddressresilience 83 andadaptationwithinanyof itsproposedmeasures. Moreover, per SB379Californiancitiesandcountiesarerequiredtoincludeclimateadaptationmeasuresintheir general plan. TheﬁgurebelowshowstheadaptationplanningprocessWoodlandshouldconsider, asrecommendedbytheOﬃceof EmergencyServices. Assessingthecity’sclimatevulnerabilityisessential tocreating 83 UnitedStatesCensusBureau. 2022. “Woodlandcity; California.”https://data.census.gov/proﬁle?g=160XX00US0686328. 54

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holisticsolutionsthat will prepareWoodlandfor arobust future. VariousneighboringcitiesincludingWest SacramentoandElkGroveareinphase3of thisprocess.

Figure2, AdaptationPlanningProcess, CaliforniaAdaptationPlanningGuide, 2020 CA3: Incorporateexistingﬂoodriskassessment andsolutionswithintheupdatedCAPIssueAddressed: FloodMitigation, andConsolidatedClimateActionOutsideof theCAP, Woodlandistakingstepstoaddressitsﬂoodrisk. Thecityhaslaunchedaregional eﬀort calledtheWoodlandFloodRiskManagement Project toprotect itsindustriesandthemost disadvantagedresidentswholiveinhigh-riskareas. Theplanproposesanewleveeandother supportivemeasurese.g., subsidizedﬂoodinsurance. ThecityshouldincorporatetheseeﬀortswithintheCAPtohaveawell-roundedactionplanthat incorporatesall aspectsof climateactioninWoodland . 84 CA4: Prioritize, reevaluate, andtracktreeplanting
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IssueAddressed: Heat, andAir Quality,UrbanForest andOpenSpaceisoneof sixfocusareasinWoodland’sCAP, anditsstrategiesUF-2andUF-3discussincreasedtreeplantingandtheir maintenance. TheCAPincludesgoalsofincreasingcanopycover from8.4%in2010to25%by2035, andasof a2017estimateWoodland’scanopyismeasuredat 14% . Whilethecityhasmadesomeprogressonexpanding 85 overall canopy, theCAPalsohasgoalsof anet treeincreaseof 6,000by2020and10,500by2035alongstreets, parkinglots, andopenspaces, andthecity’sprogressislessclear onthesegoals.

Intheresearchteam’sdiscussionswithcommunitymembersandcityandcountyleaders,Woodland’ssusceptibilitytoextremeheat andheat islandscameuprepeatedly . Neighboring 86 West Sacramentolistsurbanheat andheat islandsasoneof itsmajor climatehazardsinitsclimatevulnerabilityassessment . Additionally, over 25%of Woodland’spopulationlivesinareas 87 that areabovethe95thpercentilefor PM2.5intheair . Thus, tocombat theimpactsof heat and 88 improveair qualitytreeplanting, protection, andmaintenanceshouldremainahighpriorityintheregionandWoodlandshouldconsider speedingupandexpandingitscanopygoals. Woodlandshouldfollowrelevant CommunityOutreachandAccountabilityrecommendationsinthisreport toencouragetreeplantingonprivatepropertyandmonitor canopyincreaseover time.

CA5: Explorethecreationof resiliencehubsfor disaster preparednessIssueAddressed: ClimateHazardPlanning, Regional Collaboration, andCommunityOutreachAresiliencehubisacommunity-basedfacilitythat providesessential servicesandsupport duringemergenciesanddisasterstoenhancecommunityresilience. It isdesignedtooﬀer centralized 88 Council onEnvironmental Quality. 2022. “ClimateandEconomicJusticeScreeningTool.”Climate&EconomicJusticeScreeningTool: Explorethemap. https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/en/#13.39/38.68739/-121.76075. 87 Merritt, Annie. 2021. “CLIMATEVULNERABILITYINTHECITYOFWESTSACRAMENTO.”https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/home/showpublisheddocument/12742/637710983306530000. 86 Authors’ stakeholder interviews2023
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resourcessuchaselectricity, food, water, medical care, communication, andinformationtocommunitymembers. Additionally, it servesasagatheringplacefor communitymemberstocometogether, shareresourcesandknowledge, andsupport oneanother duringtimesof crisis . 89 GiventheunderservedpopulationinWoodland, includingthehomelesspopulationof 267, whichgrew94%between2017and2022, havingaresiliencehubcanmeanmorecommunityresilienceandbetter outcomesfor all residentsof thecityincaseof aclimateemergency . 90 Inrecent yearstherehasbeensomemomentuminDavis, amongother Californiacities, tocreatearesiliencehub . Woodlandcouldpartner withtheneighboringcitiesor withthecountyto 91 ensurethat thereisasafespacefor itsresidentstogotoincaseof climateevents, whicharebecomingmorefrequent andseverewithtime. Thesehubs, whicharetypicallyschoolsorcommunitycenters, couldalsobeusedaslocationstoeducatethecommunityabout climatechange, sustainablepractices, andgovernment programsandrebates. WhenWoodlanddoespursuethecreationof aresiliencehubit shouldensuretheuseof clean-poweredmicrogridstopower thehubinsteadof generatorsthat runonfossil fuels.

CA6: Partner withValleyVisiononfoodhubcreationIssueAddressed: Promotionof SustainableAgriculture, andRegional CollaborationAfoodhubisaregional distributioncenter that connectsproducers, processors, andbuyersoflocal food. Foodhubsplayacritical roleinclimateresiliencebypromotingsustainableagriculture 91 Millstein, RobertaL. 2022. “What shouldDavis's"ResilienceHub" be?”https://www.davisite.org/2022/03/what-should-daviss-resilience-hub-be.html?clid=IwAR3NdiWxTAZOb9GrpWyc44dA_coox-dYeLdv7pQmBDHCkYR4srAYBmBsv8c. 90 YoloCountyHomelessandPovertyActionCoalition. 2022. “YoloCountyHomelessCount 2022.” 89 Baja, Kristin. n.d. “RESILIENCEHUBS.”UrbanSustainabilityDirectorsNetwork. AccessedMay8, 2023.https://www.usdn.org/uploads/cms/documents/usdn_resiliencehubs_2018.pdf. 57

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practicesandreducinggreenhousegasemissionsassociatedwithfoodtransportation . By 92 aggregatingproductsfrommultipleproducersanddistributingthemregionally, foodhubscanreducethedistancesthat foodtravelsfromfarmtoconsumer, therebyloweringtransportation-relatedemissions. Additionally, foodhubscanprovidestorage, processing, anddistributionservicesthat helpreducefoodwaste, whichisamajor contributor togreenhousegasemissions. Foodhubscanhelpbuildclimateresiliencebypromotingdiversiﬁedlocal foodsystems, supportingregenerativeagriculturepractices, andfosteringcommunityfoodsecurity.

Giventhat agricultureisakeycomponent of Woodland’seconomy, foodhubscanbeagreat wayfor thecitytosupport itscommunity. USDAisfundingafoodhubinEsparto, whichislocatedabout 14milesfromWoodland . Thecityshouldpartner withValleyVision, acivicleadership 93 organizationthat isassignedasproject manager of thefoodhub, tosupport communityoutreacheﬀorts, andact asaresourcefor Woodland’sfarmingcommunitythat maywant tobeinvolvedwiththehub, andfor local foodbanks, schools, andcharities, etc., that will beneﬁt fromincreasedaccesstofreshandaﬀordablefood.

Conclusion
Theresearchteamidentiﬁedsixmajor areaswithgapsthat needtobeaddressedinthenextCAP: Accountability, CommunityOutreach, Equity, Transportation, Energy, andAdaptation. Atotalof 30recommendationshavebeenmadeacrosstheseareastohelpWoodlanddevelopandimplement holisticsolutionstomitigateandadapt toclimatechange.

AsWoodlandconsidersupdatingitsCAPit must beginwithintroducingnewemissionsgoals. Thestateof California, YoloCounty, andneighboringcitiesall havenewer goalsthanWoodland; 93 “YoloFoodHubNetwork.”2022. YoloFoodHub: Home. https://www.yolofoodhub.com. 92 Barham, Jim. 2010. “GettingtoScalewithRegional FoodHubs.”USDA.https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2010/12/14/getting-scale-regional-food-hubs. 58

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Woodlandmust developgoalsthat meet theneedof thehour, giventheveryreal impactsofclimatechangethat theregionisalreadyexperiencing. It isimperativetoalsoremember thatgoalsandactionsinaCAParemeaninglesswithout metricsinplaceanddedicatedteamsandresourcestoexecute. Thecityneedstomakesurethat thegovernment isalignedandthat thereiscross-departmental sharingof responsibilities.

Furthermore, communityoutreachisneededtoensurethat theentirecity, residents, andindustry,support andremaininvolvedintheCAP. Nopolicyismadeinavacuumandthecityleadershipandgovernment must remember their context (demographics, languages, economy, andhistory)astheydevelopclimatesolutionstoensureajust transition.

Moreover, thetransportationsector accountsfor over 60%of Woodland’semissionsandpresentsagreat opportunityfor emissionreduction. PromotingEVs, car-share, investinginpublictransit,EVcharginginfrastructure, andmakingWoodland’sstreetsmorebikeableareall importantsolutionsthat havearoletoplayingettingWoodlandtoanet-zerofuture. Energyistheother bigemittingsector at 27%. Encouragingenergyeﬃciencyprograms, retroﬁts, roof-topsolar,demand-responseprograms, andestablishinggreenbuildingprotocolsarejust someof thewaysthat Woodlandcandecarbonizethissector. Another element that isinadequatelyaddressedinWoodland’sCAPisclimateadaptation. Woodlandfacestheriskof climatehazardssuchasﬂoodingandheat waves. Thecitymust doafull vulnerabilityassessment andtakeactiontobecomearesilient citythat iswell-preparedtohandleclimateevents. Woodlandﬂoodmitigationplans, plantingtreesandnativeplants, andinvestinginresilienceandfoodhubscanhelppreparethecityfor thechangingclimate.

Overall, Woodland’sexistingclimateactiontouchesonalmost all aspectsof itscarbonemissionlandscapebut wehopethat therecommendationsinthisreport canhelpmakethat planandthecity’slarger ﬁght against climatechangemorerobust andwell-rounded. 59

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44. Local Government Commission. 2020. “Mayors’ CommissiononClimateChange.AchievingCarbonZeroinSacramentoandWest Sacramentoby2045.”45. Lopez, Nadia. 2022. “Californiatakesstepstobattleclimatechange.”CalMatters.https://calmatters.org/environment/2022/09/california-climate-change-legislature/.46. Merritt, Annie. 2021. “CLIMATEVULNERABILITYINTHECITYOFWESTSACRAMENTO.”https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/home/showpublisheddocument/12742/637710983306530000.47. Millstein, RobertaL. 2022. “What shouldDavis's"ResilienceHub" be?”https://www.davisite.org/2022/03/what-should-daviss-resilience-hub-be.html?clid=IwAR3NdiWxTAZOb9GrpWyc44dA_coox-dYeLdv7pQmBDHCkYR4srAYBmBsv8c.48. Nowak, DavidJ., Nathaniel Appleton, AlexisEllis, andEricGreenﬁeld. 2017. “Residentialbuildingenergyconservationandavoidedpower plant emissionsbyurbanandcommunitytreesintheUnitedStates.”UrbanForestry&UrbanGreening21 (January):158-165.49. Oﬃceof EnergyEﬃciencyandRenewableEnergySolar TechnologiesOﬃce. n.d. “SolarWorkforceDevelopment.”Department of Energy.https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-workforce-development.50. Oﬃceof Senator JohnLaird. 2022. “SB1020: TheCleanEnergy, Jobs, andAﬀordabilityAct of 2022toHeadtoGovernor Newsomfor Consideration.”senate.ca.gov.https://sd17.senate.ca.gov/news/sb-1020-clean-energy-jobs-and-aﬀordability-act-2022-head-governor-newsom-consideration.51. Oﬃceof StateandCommunityEnergyPrograms. n.d. “SavingEnergyandMoneyforAmericanHomes, Communities, Businesses, andIndustries.”Department of Energy.https://www.energy.gov/scep/oﬃce-state-and-community-energy-programs.52. PaciﬁcGas&Electric. n.d. “Energyeﬃciencyprogramsfor residential customers.”https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/save-energy-money/resources/energy-eﬃciency-resources/energy-eﬃciency-programs.page. 65

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62. U.S. CensusBureau. n.d. Cityof Woodland, California. N.p.: U.S. Census.63. U.S. Council onEnvironmental Quality. 2022. Climate&EconomicJusticeScreeningTool.N.p.: ExecutiveOﬃceof thePresident.64. U.S. Department of Energy. n.d. “CPACE| Better BuildingsInitiative.”https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/ﬁnancing-navigator/option/cpace.65. U.S. Department of HealthandHumanServices, Oﬃceof theAssistant SecretaryforPlanningandEvaluation. 2022. “ConductingIntensiveEquityAssessmentsof ExistingPrograms, Policies, andProcesses.”ASPE.https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/ﬁles/documents/dd148f52c519a5bcc4fde76b4932f53b/Intensive-Equity-Assessment.pdf.66. ValleyCleanEnergy. n.d. “EnergyEﬃciency.”https://valleycleanenergy.org/energy-eﬃciency/.67. ValleyCleanEnergy. n.d. “Isanelectricvehicleright for you?”ValleyCleanEnergy.https://valleycleanenergy.org/electric-vehicles/ev-facts/.68. “Woodland, CA.”2020. DataUSA. https://datausa.io/proﬁle/geo/woodland-ca.69. WoodlandChamber of Commerce. n.d. “Cityof WoodlandStatistical Info.”AccessedMay9, 2023. https://www.woodlandchamber.org/statistical-info.70. WoodlandSustainabilityAdvisoryCommittee. 2022. Resultsof theCommunityInputForumonEnvironmental Sustainability.71. WoodlandTreeFoundation. n.d. “FAQ.”WoodlandTreeFoundation.http://www.woodlandtree.org/resources/692-2/.72. WoodlandTreeFoundation. n.d. “ATreeSelectionandPlantingGuideFor WoodlandandSurroundingAreas.”WoodlandTree.org.http://www.woodlandtree.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Woodland_Tree_Guide_Web.pdf.73. “YolobusRoutes.”n.d. Yolobus. AccessedMay9, 2023. https://yolobus.com/routes/. 67

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74. YoloCountyHomelessandPovertyActionCoalition. 2022. “YoloCountyHomelessCount2022.”75. “YoloFoodHubNetwork.”2022. YoloFoodHub: Home. https://www.yolofoodhub.com.76. Yuen, Tina, EricYurkovich, LaurenGrabowski, andBethAltshuler. 2017. “GuidetoEquitable, CommunityDrivenClimatePreparednessPlanning.”UrbanSustainabilityDirectorsNetwork.https://www.usdn.org/uploads/cms/documents/usdn_guide_to_equitable_community-driven_climate_preparedness-_high_res.pdf.77. Zavala, Gerardo. 2022. “WoodlandCityCouncil receivesupdateonequityactionplan.”MSN, August 24, 2022.https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/woodland-city-council-receives-update-on-equity-action-plan/ar-AA113o0g. 68

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: G.4
SUBJECT: Commission on Aging Annual Update

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation by the Woodland Commission on Aging on their accomplishments and planned projects.

Prepared By: Dallas Tringali

Attachments:

None

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: H.5
SUBJECT: May is Older Americans Month Proclamation

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a proclamation declaring May 2023 as “Older Americans Month.”

Staff Contact:

Christine Engel, Community Services Director, (530) 661-2000, [email protected]

Background:

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2023 theme is Aging Unbound, which offers an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how communities can combat stereotypes. There is a focus on promoting flexible thinking about aging – and how we all benefit when older adults remain engaged, independent, and included. For Woodland’s 8,500+ residents over 65, it has never been more important to live independently and enjoy a high quality of life.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a proclamation declaring May 2023 as “Older Americans Month.”

Prepared by: Dallas Tringali, Community Services Program Manager

Reviewed by: Christine Engel, Community Services Director

Attachments:

1. 2023 Older Americans Month Proclamation

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PROCLAMATIO N

OLDER AMERICANS MONT H
“AGING UNBOUND ”
MAY 2023

WHEREAS, the City of Woodland includes a growing number of older Americans who contribute their time, wisdom, and experience to our community; and

WHEREAS, communities benefit when people of all ages , abilities, and backgrounds have the opportunity to participate and live independently; and

WHEREAS, the City of Woodland recognizes the need to create a community that offers the services and supports older adults may need to make choices about how they age; and

WHEREAS, the City of Woodland can work to build an even better community for our older residents by:
 Not limiting our thinking about aging,
 Exploring and combating stereotypes,
 Emphasizing the many positive aspects of aging,
 Inspiring older adults to push past traditional boundaries, and  Embracing our community’s diversity.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City Council of the City of Woodland do hereby proclaim May 2023 to be Older Americans Month. We urge every resident to celebrate our older citizens, help to create an inclusive society, and accept the challenge of flexible thinking around aging.

Dated: May 16, 2023

Vicky Fernandez, Mayor

Tania Garcia-Cadena, Mayor Pro-Tem Rich Lansburgh, Council Member

Tom Stallard, Council Member Mayra Vega, Council Member

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: H.6
SUBJECT: Public Works Proclamation May 21-27, 2023

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council proclaim May 21-27, 2023 as Public Works Week.

Staff Contact: Craig Locke, Public Works Director (530) 661-5899 [email protected]

Background: Woodland's Public Works Department plays a key role in planning, building and maintaining infrastructure and facilities that allow current and future generations to enjoy a higher quality of life. Since 1960, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across the country, more than 28,000 member agencies use this week to educate the public on the critical contribution of public works to their daily lives. The 2023 theme, "Connecting the World Through Public Works," illustrates how public works connects us all through infrastructure and service, enhancing the quality of life for the communities these professionals serve.

Discussion: The Mission of Woodland's Public Works Department is "To provide and maintain public works infrastructure, facilities and services in a cost-effective manner in order to meet the current projected needs of the City". Public Works Week provides an opportunity to convey to both the community and to our own staff a greater understanding of how our services benefit the City of Woodland. Woodland Public Works employees enhance public health and safety, and create a resilient community by providing a wide variety of services, including:
• Potable water production and distribution
• Storm water and drainage management
• Wastewater collection and treatment
• State-certified water quality testing and industrial pretreatment programs • Operation and maintenance of streets and roads
• Street lighting, traffic signals, street signs, and road markings • Environmental resource management
• Management of solid waste collection and recycling
• Operation and maintenance of Woodland's fleet and facilities In recent years, the City's growth, reductions in resources, aging infrastructure, and an increasingly restrictive regulatory environment has challenged the department’s ability to provide these services in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible. However, one of the great satisfactions of working in the public works profession is that, regardless of the resource environment, Public Works staff has consistently provided quality services that directly impact the quality of life in our community and create a sustainable future for Woodland.

Conclusion: Staff recommends that the City Council proclaim May 21-27, 2023 as "Public Works Week."

Prepared by: Craig Locke, Public Works Director

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Attachments:

1. CITY OF WOODLAND PROCLAMATION - PW Week 22

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CITY OF WOODLAND

PROCLAMATION
PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2023
WHEREAS, Public Works services are an integral part of our community and the everyday lives of our citizens; and WHEREAS, public infrastructure and facilities such as water systems, sewers, streets, traffic signals, street lights, and the wastewater treatment facility are operated and maintained by the Public Works Department, providing services enjoyed and demanded by our community on a 24/7 basis; and WHEREAS, programs such as fleet & facilities maintenance, water distribution, sewage collection and treatment are administered by Public Works’ professionals; and
WHEREAS, the services provided by our Public Works Department contribute to the health, safety, and comfort of our community members, and to the beauty and cleanliness of our City; and WHEREAS, the quality and sustainability of our infrastructure, facilities, programs, and services are vitally dependent upon the expertise and dedicated efforts of Public Works employees; and WHEREAS, the efficiency of these Public Works employees is influenced by the community’s attitude, support, and understanding of the work they perform;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Woodland does hereby proclaim the week of May 21-27, 2023 as PUBLIC WORKS WEEK in Woodland, and calls upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing public works services and to recognize the contributions that Woodland’s Public Works employees make every day to our health, safety, and comfort, and how Public Works makes all of these connections possible.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Woodland to be affixed.

DATED: May 16, 2023
Vicky Fernandez, Mayor
Tania Garcia-Cadena, Mayor Pro Tempore Rich Lansburgh, Council Member Tom Stallard, Council Member Mayra Vega, Council Member

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: H.7
SUBJECT: National Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a proclamation declaring the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Woodland to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence and to declare that we as a country must do more to end this public health crisis.

Attachments:

1. Proclamation

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PROCLAMATION

DECLARING THE FIRST FRIDAY IN JUNE TO BE

NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS, every day, more than 120 Americans are killed by gun violence and more than 200 are shot and wounded, with an average of more than 17,000 gun homicides every year and 26 times more likely to die by gun homicide than people in other high-income countries; and WHEREAS, California has 3,253 gun deaths every year, with a rate of 13 deaths per 100,000 people, a crisis that costs the state $41.9 billion each year, of which $1.1 billion is paid by taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, cities across the nation, including in Woodland, are working to end the senseless violence with evidence-based solutions and protecting public safety in the communities they serve is mayors’ highest responsibility; and WHEREAS, support for the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens goes hand-in-hand with keeping guns away from people with dangerous histories; and
WHEREAS, mayors and law enforcement officers —in partnership with local violence intervention activists and resources —know their communities best, are the most familiar with local criminal activity and how to address it, and are best positioned to understand how to keep their citizens safe; and WHEREAS, in January 2013, Hadiya Pendleton was tragically shot and killed at age 15; and on June 2, 2023 to recognize the 26th birthday of Hadiya Pendleton (born: June 2, 1997), people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange in tribute to Hadiya Pendleton and other victims of gun violence and the loved ones of those victims; and WHEREAS, the idea was inspired by a group of Hadiya’s friends, who asked their classmates to commemorate her life by wearing orange; they chose this color because hunters wear orange to announce themselves to other hunters when out in the woods, and orange is a color that symbolizes the value of human life and anyone can join this campaign by pledging to wear orange on June 2nd, the first Friday in June in 2023, to help raise awareness about gun violence; and WHEREAS, we renew our commitment to reduce gun violence and pledge to do all we can to keep firearms out of the hands of people who should not have access to them, and encourage responsible gun ownership to help keep our families and communities safe.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Woodland City Council of Woodland declares the first Friday in June, June 2, 2023, to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day. We encourage all citizens to support their local communities efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value human lives.

DATED: MAY 16, 2023
Vicky Fernandez, Mayor
Tania Garcia-Cadena, Mayor Pro Tempore Mayra Vega, Council Member Rich Lansburgh, Council Member Tom Stallard, Council Member

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: H.8
SUBJECT: Fire Department Quarterly Status Report for the Period of January 2023 through March 2023

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the Fire Department Quarterly Status Report for January 2023 through March 2023.

Staff Contact:

Eric Zane, Fire Chief - 661-5861, [email protected]

Background:

The Fire Department Quarterly Status Report includes a summary of all activity within the Department. In lieu of providing comprehensive monthly status reports to the City Council and department heads via e-mail communication, the City Council now receives status reports on a quarterly basis via agenda packet.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council accept the Fire Department Quarterly Status Report for January 2023 through March 2023.

Prepared by: Jeran Scruggs, Management Analyst

Reviewed by: Eric Zane, Fire Chief

Attachments:

1. Quarterly Report- Jan-Mar 2023

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JANUARY 1-MARCH 31, 2023
*When two or three (dependent on area) engine/truck companies are committed to calls simultaneously, the remainingengine/truck companies move strategically into the vacated area(s) to ensure adequate coverage based upon the numberof available apparatus. This practice is called a “move up”.

Automatic
Aid
Total Calls for Service

QUARTERLY REPORT
2,309
Average Response Time
4:59
What types of calls did we run?
Calls for Service Comparison

STRUCTURE FIRE FIRE- OTHER FULL FIRST ALARM EMS
83% 54%40%66%
Goal:4 minutes 90% of the time
Average: 3:33
Goal:4 minutes 90% of the time
Average: 4:06
Goal:8 minutes 90% of the time
Average: 9:42
Goal:4 minutes 90% of the time
Average: 5:43
Aid Given
Aid Received
13 29
Automatic aid is
provided to another
agency through
formal agreement
and occurs
automatically on
significant events
without any special
request. .

Priority Calls
Travel Time Goal of 4 Minutes or Less90% of the Time

COMMUNITY RISK

REDUCTION
Community Risk Reduction (CRR) is a process to identify and prioritize local risks, followed by the integrated and strategic investment of resources (emergency response and prevention) to reduce their occurrence and impact.

Code Enforcement Hours
Public Education Outreach
Fire Investigations Conducted
Emergency Management Hours

11.5 events
33 35
14 Public Outreach
Total Inspections Completed
528
Intentional Fires
January-March 2023
Inspection & Plan Review
January-March 2023
4% Increase
from Q1 2022
We have been excited to expand our outreach and public education programs to our community once again. This quarter, in addition to station tours, we visited five schools and participated in Read Across America, the Eggstravaganza, and REXPO.

We also held a community CPR class for Woodland High School students. 4 second increase
from Q1 2022

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: H.9
SUBJECT: Police Department Quarterly Status Report for the period of January 2023 through March 2023

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the Police Department quarterly status report for January 2023 through March 2023.

Staff Contact:

Derrek Kaff, Chief of Police, 530-661-7865, [email protected]

Background:

The Police Department Quarterly Status Report includes a summary of all activity within the Department. In lieu of providing comprehensive monthly status reports to the City Council and department heads via e-mail communication, the City Council will receive Status Reports on a quarterly basis via agenda packet.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council accept the Police Department quarterly status report for January 2023 through March 2023.

Prepared by: Trista Kennedy, Executive Assistant

Reviewed by: Derrek Kaff, Chief of Police

Attachments:

1. Woodland Police Department 1st Quarter Report - 2023

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State-Madated Dept. Required Other
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0 SWORN
1st Quarter Report - 2023
67 Woodland Police Department

DEPARTMENT STAFF
BUDGETED FOR 72

PROFESSIONAL
16 BUDGETED FOR 20

PART-TIME
8 BUDGETED FOR 9
TOTAL
91 BUDGETED FOR 101

TRAINING
1,348

TOTAL TRAINING
HOURS: 3,455
430
1,677
2023 1ST QUARTER REPORT

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1st Quarter Report - 2023

PATROL BUREAU
CRIME

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
Larceny / Theft
Vandalism
Simple Assault
Burglary
Drug / Narcotic Violations
Motor Vehicle Theft
Aggravated Assault
Weapon Law Violations
Sex Offenses (Forcible)
Robbery Arson
Kidnapping
Homicide
100
75 50
25 0
2023 YTD 2022 YTD
Larceny / Theft
Vandalism
Simple Assault
Drug / Narcotic Violations
Burglary
Motor Vehicle Theft
Aggravated Assault
*Weapon Law Violations
Sex Offenses (Forcible) Arson
Robbery
Kidnapping
Homicide
300
200
100
0 29
51 2 5
38 5058
89 01 015 9
266 262
88 40
8 1015 21
83 70
218
130
21 18
119 9 1 0 1
16139 142123
2 2 1 0 01
82 11
97 87
342727
11 6 1 16 3 6
3231
20 93
6560
9 5 7
Woodland Police Department

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REPORTS
Incident & Online Reports1,650
Mail-in Reports (MLRs)136
Other11,046
Priority 23,006
Priority 3775
Priority 1217
1ST QTR. *TIME IN CUE PREVIOUS QTR.

Priority 1 9:09 3:36 9:37
Priority 2 15:59 8:46 14:09
Priority 3 19:54 12:23 19:34
1st Quarter Report - 2023

PATROL BUREAU

TOTAL REPORTS
2023 YTD:
1,786

TOTAL REPORTS
2022 YTD:
1,925

CALLS FOR SERVICE

AVERAGE RESPONSE TIMES
*Time in Cue = Waiting for an officer to become available to dispatch to call.

Woodland Police Department

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JAN FEB MAR
Child Abuse
Violent Felony
Property Crimes Misc
Elder Abuse
Missing Persons
60 40
20 0

NEW CASES CLEARED CASES TOTAL ACTIVE CASES
January 22 14 150
February 21 14 155
March 19 26 159
1st Quarter Report - 2023

INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU

CASE LOAD
49 52 55
33 31 29
13 13 10
24 28 28
13 11 1318 19
24 CASE STATUSES
APR. '22
MAY '22
JUN. '22
JUL. '22
AUG. '22
SEP. '22
OCT. '22
NOV. '22
DEC. '22
JAN. '23
FEB. '23
MAR. '23
150
100
50 0
290 REGISTRANT ACTIVITY
149 145 146 146 141144 141 145144 146 146 147
Woodland Police Department

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1st Quarter Report - 2023

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BUREAU

TRAFFIC DIVISION
Woodland Police Department
1st Quarter 2023 1st Quarter 2022
Total Fatal Collisions Total Injury Collisions Total Collisions 200
150
100
50 0 0 1 24 20
154 147
1ST QUARTER 2023 1st QUARTER 2022
DUI Arrests 22 54
*Total Stops 1,635 2,673
OTS Hours 64 N/A
Woodland W. Sac. Davis
Total Fatal and Injury Motorcycle Bicyclists Pedestrians Hit & Run DUI Arrests 300
200
100
0 *Specialty assignment officers, including motors, were temporarily reassigned during this quarter to prioritize patrol shift minimum staffing resulting in a decrease in total stops. *2020 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Stats
146
12 10 9 6
81 268
14 16 17 23
59 112
6 18 6 8
40 *2020 is the most recent stats available from the Office of Traffic Safety.

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1ST QUARTER PREVIOUS QUARTER
Reports Processed Citations Entered Traffic Collisions Warrants 2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0 1st Quarter Report - 2023

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BUREAU

RECORDS DIVISION
2,110
2,332
1,099 921
164 152
941 829
Woodland Police Department
VOLUNTEERS IN POLICING JAN. FEB. MAR.

Chaplains Volunteers
500
400
300
200
100
0 26 16 18
115
282.25
499.08
TOTAL 1ST QTR.

VOLUNTEER HOURS:
956.33
TOTAL HOURS FOR 2023: 956.33

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
During the First quarter of 2023, the SROs taught 71 GREAT classes to 4th and 7th graders.

Additional GREAT classes were taught by the other GREAT instructors. The SROs continue to assist on campus, at after-school events, and focus on restorative justice. Presentations on bullying were also provided.

The Read Across America event was held in March and included participants from the Woodland Police Department, the Woodland Fire Department, and the Yolo County Emergency Communications Agency. 27 readers participated and read in 35 classrooms.

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*Other Services Provided59.5%
*Mental Health Holds24.8%
Arrests (by Patrol)15.7%

COMMUNITY RELATIONS BUREAU
1st Quarter Report - 2023

CO-RESPONDER PROGRAM
209 contacts made between January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023 30 19
160
Woodland Police Department
*Calls for service are diverted from law enforcement and handled by co-responder clinicians.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Chief's Advisory Board
UNIDOS
Volunteers-in-Policing
Policing 101 Class Series
Coffee with a Cop
Neighborhood Santa
Neighborhood Watch
Security Camera Registry And Mapping
Program (S.C.R.A.M.)
Special Needs Alert Program (S.N.A.P.)
Vacation Home Checks
You Are Not Alone (Y.A.N.A)
Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
Safe Place Hate Crime Reporting Initiative

YOUTH PROGRAMS
Explorer Program
Gang Resistance Education and Training
(G.R.E.A.T.)
Woodland Police Activities League
Youth Community Police Academy
(YCPA)
Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC)

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: H.10
SUBJECT: Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Authorization of Bid Advertisement for the South
Canal Storm Ditch Widening Project, CIP 19-14

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the plans and specifications and authorize bid advertisement for the South Canal Storm Ditch Widening Project, CIP 19-14.

Staff Contact:

Chris Fong, Senior Associate Civil Engineer, (530) 661-5972, [email protected]

Fiscal Impact:

The development of the Spring Lake subdivision necessitates the acquisition of storm flowage easement south of CR25A adjacent to CR102. The acreage of easement acquisition can be reduced by widening the existing City-owned and maintained storm drainage ditch, called the South Canal, along the southern border of the Woodland Regional Park Preserve site. The overall project budget for the South Area Flowage Easement work in CIP 19-14 is $300,000, from the Spring Lake Infrastructure Fund (SLIF), as identified in the FY 2022-23 budget.

The engineer’s estimate of construction cost for South Canal Storm Ditch Widening project is currently estimated to be $500,000. City staff will include the request for allocation of additional funds, as necessary, with the bid award informed by actual bids received. The City received grant funding from CalRecyle of which $120,000 is available to fund portions of the project associated with the erosion work within the former landfill.

Background:

Overflow storm drainage from Willow Slough (at CR102) has historically backed up into what is now the Spring Lake Area. Due to the development of the greater Spring Lake community and the construction of CR25A at a height that prevents overflows from the Willow Slough, there is an increase in stormwater spread in the area south of CR25A. A portion of the stormwater spread will be handled by widening the existing storm drainage ditch, called the South Canal along the southern border of the Woodland Regional Park Preserve site.

Discussion:

Utility Engineering staff put together the plans and specifications for South Canal Storm Ditch Widening project using the 2018 Storm Drainage Facilities Master Plan document and associated technical memorandums prepared by Wood Rogers, the City’s storm drainage consultant.

The project generally entails widening the ditch by 15 feet and utilizing the excavated material to address existing erosion issues within the former landfill site in the Regional Park, revegetation of excavated and filled areas, and addition of gravel to portions of the existing gravel roadways in the Regional Park. The design is complete and the plans and specifications are ready to go out to bid.

The project schedule shows bidding in late May, awarding in July, and work commencing in August 2023.

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Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the plans and specifications and authorize bid advertisement for the South Canal Storm Ditch Widening Project, CIP 19-14.

Prepared by: Chris Fong, Senior Associate Civil Engineer

Reviewed by: Brent Meyer, Community Development Director / City Engineer

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. EXHIBIT B

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82093.00006\8679936.2
RESOLUTION NO. ___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND TO

APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE BID

ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE SOUTH CANAL STORM DITCH WIDENING
PROJECT, CIP #19-14
WHEREAS, the City of Woodland wishes to approve the plans and specifications for the South Canal Storm Ditch Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to authorize bid advertisement for the South Canal Storm Ditch Widening Project

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the plans and specifications and authorizes bid advertisement for the South Canal Storm Ditch Widening Project, CIP #19-14.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodland at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 16th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Vicky Fernandez, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ana B. Gonzalez, City Clerk

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Vicinity Map
Legend
COWGIS
Parcels
Aerial Imagery with Labels - 2023
Red: Red
Green: Green
Blue: Blue
Notes
South Canal Storm Ditch Widening
Project
0 1000 2000 ft

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: H.11
SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting the Public Improvements for Subdivision Final Map 5196 Beeghly Lot D and 5197
Beeghly Lot G.

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Woodland Accepting the Public Improvements For Subdivision Final Map 5196 Beeghly Lot D and 5197 Beeghly Lot G.

Staff Contact:

Lolly Weichel, Senior Engineering Assistant - (530) 661-5820, [email protected]

Fiscal Impact:

All infrastructure improvements to serve this subdivision were constructed using bond proceeds from the Spring Lake community facilities district (CFD) and/or Spring Lake Infrastructure Fees (SLIF), along with private funding from the developer. The public improvements constructed with this map include only water and sewer mains throughout the site. All other improvements (including roads and storm drainage) will be privately owned and maintained. Public landscape improvements add 19 street trees and 450 linear feet of decorative concrete fencing, with an estimated annual maintenance cost of $1,730. This additional landscaping is within the boundaries of and will be maintained by the Spring Lake Landscape & Lighting District (L&L). These costs were anticipated during the formation of the L&L and will be included in the proposed annual assessments, which are typically presented to the Council in May each year.The Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement 34 (GASB 34) requires state and local governments to include valuation and depreciation information on public infrastructure assets for accounting purposes and financial reports. The total cost of public infrastructure in the GASB34 categories that the City will acquire with these subdivisions is shown below.

Est. GASB34
category
Beeghly Lot D & G
(SM #5196 & #5197)
Road $0
Water $310,385
Sewer $322,675
Storm Drain $0

Background:

On October 20, 2020, the City Council approved the Tentative Maps for Beeghly Ranch Lot D and Lot G (No. 5196 and 5197) and an Amended and Restated Development Agreement. The maps consisted of 72 lots total.

On August 17, 2021, the City Council approved Final Subdivision Map (SM) No. 5196 Beeghly Lot D (62 lots) and 5197 Beeghly Lot G (10 lots), and the associated Subdivision Improvement Agreement with TL Revival, L.P. The improvements constructed for Subdivision 5196 (Beeghly Lot D) and 5197

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(Beeghly Lot G) are shown on the civil improvement plans entitled, “Improvement Plans for Beeghly Ranch Lot D” and “Improvement Plans for Beeghly Ranch Lot G” and approved by the City Engineer on April 1, 2021.

As of April, 17 2023, TL Revival, L.P. has completed the infrastructure improvements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, Public Works, and Community Development Departments.

Following Council acceptance, the City Clerk will file a Notice of Completion for the completed items initiating release of the developer’s performance and payment securities for these improvements. The developer has provided warranty security to correct any defects identified during the warranty time frame of one year following the filing of the Notice of Completion.

Discussion:

This is the standard practice for obtaining infrastructure improvements for new subdivisions. The final map dedicated streets and public utility easements to the city. The work is designed to City Standard Specifications and the improvements are inspected by the City during construction.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Woodland Accepting the Public Improvements For Subdivision Final Map 5196 Beeghly Lot D and 5197 Beeghly Lot G.

Prepared by: Lolly Weichel, Senior Engineering Assistant

Reviewed by: Brent Meyer, Community Development Director/ City Engineer

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Location Map

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RESOLUTION NO. ______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND

ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
SUBDIVISION FINAL MAP 5196 AND 5197
BY TL REVIVAL, L.P.

WHEREAS, On October 20, 2020, the City Council approved Tentative Maps No. 5196 Beeghly Lot D for 62 multi-family lots and 5197 Beeghly Lot G for 10 multi-family lots along with an Amended and Restated Development Agreement; and WHEREAS, on, August 17, 2021 the City Council approved the final map for Subdivision No. 5196 Beeghly Lot D and 5197 Beeghly Lot G, which created a combined 72 multi-family lots in the Spring Lake Specific Plan (“Map”); and WHEREAS, the conditions of approval for the Map required the subdivider, TL Revival, L.P., to enter into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement calling for the construction of infrastructure necessary to serve the development permitted by this Map (collectively, the “Improvements”), and furnish bonds or other securities to ensure the timely completion of the Improvements; and
WHEREAS, TL Revival, L.P. has completed the Improvements; and WHEREAS, TL Revival, L.P. has previously furnished a bond for subdivision 5196 and 5197, identified as Bond No. 0805674 and issued by Harco National Insurance Company as surety (“Bond”), securing the completion of the Improvements; and WHEREAS, the Subdivision Map Act and the Woodland Municipal Code require the City to accept subdivision improvements which have been completed; and WHEREAS, TL Revival, L.P. has requested that the City accept those Improvements that have been completed;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council hereby accepts those Improvements constructed for Subdivision 5196 Beeghly Lot D and 5197 Beeghly Lot G and as shown on the civil improvement plans entitled, “Improvement Plans for Beeghly Ranch Lot D” and “Improvement Plans for Beeghly Ranch Lot G” and approved by the City Engineer April 1, 2021.

Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and release the developer’s performance and payment securities for Subdivision No. 5196 Beeghly Lot D and 5197 Beeghly Lot G.

Section 3. Through adoption of this resolution, the City of Woodland does not waive any of its rights, or obligations of TL Revival, L.P. or any other entity, under the conditions of approval

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for the Map, any associated development agreement, reimbursement agreement, participation agreement, or under any other document, ordinance or applicable law.

Section 4. The adoption of this resolution shall not be deemed to cure any breach by TL Revival, L.P. or any other entity of its obligations under the Map or any other document, ordinance, or applicable law.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodland at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 16th day of May 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN
______________________________
Vicky Fernandez, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Ana Gonzalez, City Clerk

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BEEGHLY "LOT D"SUBDIVISION MAP #5196BEEGHLY "LOT G"SUBDIVISION MAP #5197 City of Woodland
NSWE

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: H.12
SUBJECT: 2023 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 23-01; Approve Plans and Specifications, Authorize Bid
Advertisement

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the project plans and specifications for the 2023 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 23-01 and authorizing bid advertisement.

Staff Contact:

Diana Ayón, Senior Associate Civil Engineer, (530) 661-5967, [email protected]

Fiscal Impact:

The project is identified in the current Capital Budget as CIP 23-01 with a project budget of $1,163,976. The project funding is comprised of $1,100,000 in Measure F funding, and $63,976 in Water Enterprise Funds to fund improvements associated with water utility conflicts. This project funding is consistent with the current approved Capital Budget and the Measure F Spending Plan.

The engineer’s estimated cost of construction for the base bid is $660,000. The difference between the total project budget and the engineer’s estimate is the amount budgeted for design, construction management, inspection and construction contingency. The project will be bid with one additive alternative (Add Alt A) to provide the flexibility to award as much work as possible while ensuring the project does not exceed the approved funding. The engineer’s estimate for Add Alt A is $310,000.

Background:

In November 2016, Woodland voters approved Measure F, which extended the ½ cent supplemental sales tax. The 12-year approval of Measure F, a General Tax, includes funding for general city services such as street maintenance.

Staff maintains a pavement management program that tracks pavement conditions and aims to address pavement maintenance on local streets with the Measure F funds.

Discussion:

Pavement maintenance is significantly different than pavement rehabilitation or reconstruction which repairs failed roadways. The goal of pavement maintenance is to prevent reactive road repair by proactively preserving and maintaining pavements in fair condition which have not yet deteriorated to the point of needing rehabilitation.

To increase cost efficiency and minimize public inconvenience, pavement maintenance for local/residential streets has historically been completed in discrete ‘zones’ of the city. Geographically bounding projects reduces the cost for construction and traffic control; it also increases the effectiveness of management and inspection. Over 14 years, the city completed pavement maintenance projects in all of the 14 designated zones. With road maintenance having been completed on local roads in all 14 designated zones, staff shifted its focus over the last few years to collector streets in need of preventative maintenance services, including the 2023 Road Maintenance Project.

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The current project scope is to provide pavement maintenance (pavement grind & overlay) on the following corridor:

Base Bid: College Street (Topaz Way to Beamer Street)
Add Alt A: College Street (Beamer Street to North Street)

The street identified for treatment above was chosen because it is at an age and condition prime for pavement surface work to preserve its condition and extend its useful life. Pavements should be resurfaced within the first 5-7 years after construction and every 7-10 years thereafter, to prevent age related cracking that can progress into premature asphalt failures.

Upon Council authorization, project bids will be solicited and staff anticipates returning to Council for contract award in June 2023 for a construction start date in July 2023.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the project plans and specifications for the 2023 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 23-01 and authorizing bid advertisement.

Prepared by: Diana Ayón, Senior Associate Civil Engineer

Reviewed by: Katie Wurzel, Principal Civil Engineer
Brent Meyer, Community Development Director/ City Engineer

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Project Map

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RESOLUTION NO. ______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2023 ROAD MAINTENANCE PROJECT, CIP 23-01; AND AUTHORIZING BID ADVERTISEMENT WHEREAS, the City of Woodland has $1,163,976 of Measure F and Water Enterprise funds identified in the Capital Budget to maintain and extend the life of Woodland's street network, referred to as the 2023 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 23-01 (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the funding is consistent with the Capital Budget and the Measure F Spending Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to expend the funds and to construct the Project improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Project has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is considered exempt under the Existing Facilities exemption, CEQA Guideline 15301(c).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the plans and specifications for the 2023 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 23-01, which are available on file with the City Clerk.

Section 2. The City Council authorizes City staff to advertise the 2023 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 23-01 for bids, with construction anticipated to begin in July 2023.

Section 3. The City Council finds that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301(c).

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodland at a regular schedule meeting the City Council held on the 16th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Vicky Fernandez, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Ana B. Gonzalez, City Clerk

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: H.13
SUBJECT: List of Projects for FY 23/24 Funded by SB1 RMRA

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, adopting a list of projects for FY 23/24 funded by SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds.

Staff Contact:

Diana Ayón, Senior Associate Civil Engineer, (530) 661-5967, [email protected]

Fiscal Impact:

In fiscal year 23/24, the City will receive an estimated $1,486,601 from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) created by Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The list of projects that are funded in-part or solely with FY 23/24 RMRA revenue is included in the current Capital Budget. Due to SB1 funding requirements, staff will return annually (prior to July 1 each year) to establish the City’s priority for receipt of RMRA funding.

The projected revenue for the City of Woodland for the first ten years of SB1 RMRA is just over $16 million.

There is no impact on the General Fund.

Background:

In April 2017, Senate Bill 1 (SB1) was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown to address the significant funding shortfall for road maintenance and repair in the state. The bill includes funding for state transportation infrastructure, public transportation and cities and counties. The bill includes annual accountability provisions for cities and counties that ensure the community has access to information on projects proposed for SB1 funding and requirements to report on actual funding expenditures. Beginning in November 2017, the State Controller began depositing SB1 funding into the RMRA, a portion of which is distributed by formula directly to cities and counties.

For the City of Woodland to continue receiving its allocation, the City must annually adopt a list of projects that will be funded in-part or solely with the following fiscal year’s RMRA revenues. Additionally, staff submits project details and budget documentation to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) by July 1 each year for verification of compliance with SB1 requirements. The process of adopting a list of RMRA funded projects included in the Capital Budget and reporting to the CTC is an annual requirement of SB1 funding.

Discussion:

The estimated RMRA revenue for FY 23/24 is $1,486,601.

The following is the previously adopted list of projects (identified in the current Capital Budget) that may also utilize FY 23/24 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in their delivery.

With the relisting of these projects, the City is reaffirming to the public and the State our intent to fund these projects with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

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• CIP #19-05: 2020 Road Rehabilitation Project – Matmor Road & E. Gum Avenue

The annual submittal of project details to the CTC does not preclude the City from amending the funded projects to align with City needs and priorities as long as all projects are consistent with RMRA priorities and are eligible for road maintenance and rehabilitation projects.

SB1 funding has a requirement that funded projects be identified in the City’s Capital Improvement Budget; and Council adopt the list of RMRA funded projects each year. However, the City is only required to identify one year at a time. Thus, the current Council action for adopting a project list funded by RMRA only addresses the next fiscal year. The future year’s project funding shown in the project budget is for informational purposes and will be appropriated annually as the SB1 funding is received.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, adopting a list of projects for FY 23/24 funded by SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds.

Prepared by: Diana Ayón, Senior Associate Civil Engineer

Reviewed by: Katie Wurzel, Principal Civil Engineer
Brent Meyer, Community Development Director/ City Engineer

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. CIP Sheet

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RESOLUTION NO. ______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND TO ADOPT A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FY 23/24 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure residents are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City adopts a Capital Budget which includes all projects to receive funding from Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which includes a description and the location of each proposed project; and
WHEREAS, the City will receive an estimated $1,486,601 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2023/24 from SB1; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council hereby adopts the following previously proposed and adopted list of projects that may also utilize FY 23/24 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in their delivery. With the relisting of these projects in the adopted fiscal year resolution, the City is reaffirming to the public and the State our intent to fund these projects with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
•CIP #19-05: 2020 Road Rehabilitation Project – Matmor Road & E. Gum Avenue ➢The estimated useful life of the project is 15-20 years. ➢Started construction in June 2022, with completion anticipated in December 2023.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodland at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 16th day of May 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Vicky Fernandez, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Ana B. Gonzalez, City Clerk

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM #: H.14
SUBJECT: Intent to Levy Assessments: Lighting and
Landscaping Districts

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt fourteen (14) resolutions, Resolution No. _____ through Resolution No. _____ to Initiate Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments; Preliminarily Approve the Engineer’s Annual Levy Reports and Declare its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for the Gibson Ranch, West Wood, North Park, Spring Lake and Gateway Lighting and Landscaping Districts, and Streng Pond Maintenance District; and Call for a Public Hearing on June 6, 2023.

Staff Contact:

Evis Morales, Finance Officer, (530)661-5923, [email protected]

Fiscal Impact:

If approved, the Lighting and Landscaping (L&L) Districts would generate a total of $3,839,777.86 in revenues to cover anticipated costs of operations. The proposed levy for each District for fiscal year (FY) 2023/24 is as follows:

Ideally, revenues generated by the assessments within each District would cover the total budgeted expenditures for FY2023/24. However, there are some Districts that will not generate enough revenue to cover costs.
• Gateway will see a decrease of $72.48 per commercial acre in FY2023/24. • Gibson Ranch Assessment District will require an additional $198,173 that will come from fund balance/reserves in FY2023/24. This requirement will almost deplete fund balance and impact

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the General Fund beginning with FY2024/25. Staff will look at adjusting levels of service and maintenance for this district.
• North Park will either require an additional $20,025 General Fund Contribution or an adjustment in the level of services and maintenance beginning in FY2023/24. • The proposed FY2023/24 Spring Lake L&L assessment (by zoning) will increase, on average, by approximately 4.5%. Of the additional $262,784 required for the Spring Lake L&L, $210,500 will be covered by fund balance/reserves and the remaining $18,307 through an increase in assessments.
• The Streng Pond Assessment District already receives a $19,628 General Fund contribution but will now also require an additional $16,227.26. The General Fund will have to contribute a total of $35,855.26 or adjust levels of service and maintenance beginning in FY2023/24. • West Wood will require an additional $3,247 that will come from fund balance/reserves in FY2023/24.

Background:

The City of Woodland has Lighting and Landscaping Districts (“L&L” or “Districts”) within various areas of the City that were formed to provide a funding source for maintenance of certain improvements located within or adjacent to the Districts. State regulations require City Council action on an annual basis to allow assessment of the annual levy for each District. The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (“the Act”) authorizes cities to impose assessments on benefitted properties to finance construction of street landscaping, street lighting, traffic signals, parks, street trees, sidewalk repair, recreational improvements; as well as maintenance and servicing of any of these improvements. In accordance with the Act, the City formed the Gateway, Gibson Ranch, North Park, Spring Lake, Streng Pong, and West Wood L&L Districts. A map detailing the District boundaries and the various items maintained within each District is attached to the staff report, and a brief description of each District is as follows:

The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (“the Act”) authorizes cities to impose assessments on benefitted properties to finance construction of street landscaping, street lighting, traffic signals, parks, street trees, sidewalk repair, recreational improvements; as well as maintenance and servicing of any of these improvements. In accordance with the Act, the City formed the Gateway, Gibson Ranch, North Park, Spring Lake, Streng Pong, and West Wood L&L Districts. A brief description of each District is as follows:
• Gateway L&L: Located in the southeast portion of the City, generally bounded to the north by Interstate 5, to the east by County Road 102, to the south by Bronze Star Drive and generally to the west by the City boundaries.The District was formed in 2008, includes only commercial properties and is currently being assessed at the maximum assessment amount. This District formation report included an annual CPI escalator, which will continue to be applied each year, as applicable.

• Gibson Ranch L&L: Located in the southeast portion of the City, generally south of Interstate 5, west of County Road 102 and east of County Road 101.The District was formed in 1995 and reached the maximum allowable assessment in 2005. The language in the L&L District formation documents permits annual increases by a CPI factor, which will continue to be applied each year, as applicable.

• North Park L&L: Located in the northeast portion of the City, generally north of Kentucky Avenue, west of North West Street and east of County Road 98.The District was formed in 1993 and reached the maximum allowable assessment of $215.40 per single family home in 1997; there are no provisions for future CPI adjustments and any rate increases would require

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a property owner ballot proceeding. Because the rates do not increase to cover increasing costs of maintenance, a lower level of service is provided for this District. • Spring Lake L&L: All property within Spring Lake Specific Plan boundaries, which is located in the southeast portion of the City, generally bounded to the north by Gibson Road, to the east by County Road 102, to the south by County Road 25A, and generally to the west by County Road 101. There is a portion of the District immediately north of the extension of County Road 24A that extends west of State Highway 113. The District was formed in 2005 and, because Spring Lake is not fully built-out, the District is currently being assessed below the maximum assessment amount. This District formation report included an annual CPI escalator, which can continue indefinitely, as applicable.

• Streng Pond L&L: Located in the southwest portion of the City, generally north of Gibson Road, west of Cottonwood Street and east of County Road 98. The District was formed in 1985 and reached the maximum allowable assessment of $79.10 per single family home in 1995; there are no provisions for future CPI increases. The City attempted a property owner ballot proceeding in 1998 to increase the assessment to cover rising costs within the District.

However, the effort was unsuccessful. Because the rates do not increase to cover the rising costs of maintenance, a general fund contribution of $19,628 is budgeted to cover the operating shortfall, and a lower level of service is provided to this District.

• West Wood L&L: Located in the northeast portion of the City, generally to the north of Kentucky Avenue, south of Quail Drive, east of Dove Drive and west of Mallard Drive. The District was formed in 2004. The City is proposing that the district be assessed at the maximum allowable rate. The City will use the maximum assessed allowable rate to meet the budgeted maintenance and service costs for the district. This District allows for annual inflationary adjustments, which are included as applicable.

Discussion:

An annual Engineer’s Report is required for each District, which describes the District boundaries and the proposed improvements to be assessed to the property owners located within the District. The Report also shows a calculation of a Maximum Assessment and a Proposed Assessment. The Maximum Assessment is equal to the initial assessment determined at District formation, adjusted each year for inflation (if applicable); the Maximum Assessment is calculated independent of the District’s annual budget and proposed annual assessment. The Proposed Assessment is calculated based on the City’s operating budget and estimation of maintenance operations required for the fiscal year. The District Engineer’s Reports are attached for the Council’s review.

The proposed reduction in assessment for the Gateway L&L District is due to minor reduction in supplies and services as well as overhead now that the landscaping has been established. The proposed assessment will be less than the maximum allowable assessment by $120.6 per commercial acre and less than the FY2022/23 assessment by $72.48 per commercial acre.

The proposed assessment increase for the Gibson Ranch District is due to normal ongoing operations. The proposed assessment is 100% of the maximum allowable assessment. The increase of $198,173 beyond the maximum allowable assessment in FY2023/24 will come from fund balance/reserves.

The proposed assessment increase for the North Park District is due to normal ongoing operations. The proposed assessment is 100% of the maximum allowable assessment. The increase of $20,025 beyond the maximum allowable assessment in FY2023/24 will require a General

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Fund Contribution or an adjustment in the level of services and maintenance.

In the Spring Lake L&L, costs are projected to increase by $262,784 . However, due to the addition of new housing units in Spring Lake that are able to participate in cost sharing of the L&L, the District will increase, on average, by approximately 4.5% . Of the additional $262,784 required for the Spring Lake L&L, $210,500 will be covered by fund balance/reserves and the remaining $18,307 through an increase in assessments. The increase in cost is due to the addition of new landscaping installed over the last year, as well as ongoing irrigation and landscape maintenance costs.

The proposed assessment increase for the Streng Pond District is due to normal ongoing operations. The Streng Pond Assessment District already receives a $19,628 General Fund contribution but will now also require an additional $16,227.26. The General Fund will have to contribute a total of $36,855.26 or adjust levels of service and maintenance beginning in FY2023/24.

The proposed assessment increase for the West Wood L&L District is due to normal ongoing operations. The proposed assessment is 100% of the maximum allowable assessment. The increase of $3,247 beyond the maximum allowable assessment in FY2023/24 will come from fund balance/reserves.

State regulations require a two-part process to complete the annual levy. The first part of the process requires the Council to take action to initiate proceedings for the levy, preliminarily approve the Engineer’s Reports and call for a public hearing. A public hearing is required to complete the levy process. This public hearing is scheduled for June 6, 2023. Following the public hearing, Council may direct changes to the Engineer’s Reports or to the levy, but may not increase the levy beyond the maximum approved amount.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt fourteen (14) resolutions, Resolution No. _____ through Resolution No. _____ to Initiate Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments; Preliminarily Approve the Engineer’s Annual Levy Reports and Declare its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for the Gibson Ranch, West Wood, North Park, Spring Lake and Gateway Lighting and Landscaping Districts, and Streng Pond Maintenance District; and Call for a Public Hearing on June 6, 2023.

Prepared By: Evis Morales, Finance Officer

Reviewed By: Kim McKinney, Director of Administrative Services

Attachments:

1. FY2024 Spring Lake-Resolution of Intention

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2. FY2024 Spring Lake-Resolution Preliminarily Approving ER

3. FY2024Spring Lake-Resolution Setting Public Hearing

4. FY2024 Gateway-Resolution of Intention

5. FY2024 Gateway-Resolution Preliminarily Approving ER

6. FY2024 Gateway-Resolution Setting Public Hearing

7. FY2024 Gibson Ranch-Resolution of Intention

8. FY2024 Gibson Ranch-Resolution-Preliminarily Approving ER

9. FY2024 North Park-Resolution of Intention

10. FY2024 North Park-Resolution Preliminarily Approving ER

11. FY2024 Streng Pond-Resolution of Intention

12. FY2024 Streng Pond-Resolution Preliminarily Approving ER

13. FY2024 West Wood-Resolution of Intention

14. FY2024 West Wood-Resolution Preliminarily Approving ER

15. Gateway Engineers Report FY23_24

16. Gibson Ranch Engineers Report FY23_24

17. North Park Engineers Report FY23_24

18. Spring Lake Engineer's Report FY2023_24

19. Streng Pond Engineers Report FY23_24

20. West Wood Engineers Report FY23_24

21. Gateway L&L Map

22. GibsonRanch L&L Map

23. NorthPark L&L Map

24. SpringLake L&L Map

25. StrengPond L&L Map

26. Westwood L&L Map

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND

INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CITY OF WOODLAND SPRING LAKE

LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
WHEREAS, the City Council by previous Resolutions formed and approved the maximum annual assessment rates for the City of Woodland Spring Lake Landscaping and Lighting District (“District”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with section 22500) (“Act”); and,
WHEREAS, the Act provides the City Council the authority to annually levy and collect assessments for the District on the Yolo County tax roll on behalf of the District to pay the maintenance, services, and operation of facilities and improvements related thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate proceedings for the levy and collection of annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 pursuant to provisions of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Koppel & Gruber Public Finance for the purpose of preparing and filing an Engineer’s Report (the “Report”) with the City Clerk; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, FOR

THE CITY OF WOODLAND SPRING LAKE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1The City Council hereby appoints Koppel & Gruber Public Finance as the District Assessment Engineer, and orders Koppel & Gruber Public Finance to prepare the Report concerning the District and the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4, beginning with Section 22565 of the Act.

The Engineer’s Report shall contain the following:
a) A Description of Improvements;
b) The Annual Budget (Costs and Expenses of Services, Operations and Maintenance);
c) The Method of Apportionment and the proposed amount to be levied and collected against each Assessor Parcel within District for Fiscal Year 2023/2024; and
d) An exhibit showing the boundaries of the District.

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Upon completion of the Report, said Report shall be filed with the City Clerk, who shall submit the same to the City Council for its consideration pursuant to Section 22586 of the Act.

Section 2The proposed improvements for the District include but are not limited to: the maintenance and operation of public landscaping services including neighborhood parks and appurtenant facilities, maintenance and operation of street lighting and appurtenant facilities, and maintenance and operation of storm drainage and other appurtenant facilities related thereto. The Report describes in more detail the items to be maintained and serviced.

Section 3The City Council hereby determines that to provide the improvements described in Section 2 of this resolution, it is necessary to levy and collect assessments against lots and parcels within the District.

Section 4The Finance Officer of the City of Woodland is hereby authorized and directed to take any and all action necessary and appropriate in connection with the annual levy and collection of assessments for the District.

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RESOLUTION NO: __________________
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council this 16th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Ana B. Gonzalez, City Clerk

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND

PRELIMINARY APPROVING THE CITY OF WOODLAND SPRING LAKE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 WHEREAS, the City Council has by previous Resolution ordered the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Engineer’s Report in connection with the City of Woodland Spring Lake Landscaping and Lighting District (“District”), and levy and collection of assessments against lots and parcels of land within the territory for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, to pay the maintenance, servicing, and operation of the improvements, pursuant to provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (“Act”); and, WHEREAS, the District Assessment Engineer has prepared and filed with the City Clerk and the City Clerk has now presented to the City Council the Engineer’s report entitled “City of Woodland Spring Lake Landscaping and Lighting District Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2023/2024” (the “Report”); and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented, and is preliminarily satisfied with the District, each and all of the budget items and documents as set forth therein, and is satisfied that the assessments, on a preliminary basis, have been spread in accordance with the special benefits received from the improvements, operation, maintenance, and services to be performed, as set forth in said Report.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, FOR

THE CITY OF WOODLAND SPRING LAKE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 The above recitals are all true and correct.

Section 3 The Report is hereby preliminary approved, and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.

The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the Report.

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RESOLUTION NO: __________________
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council this 16th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Ana Gonzalez, City

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RESOLUTION NO: __________________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND,

DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE

MATTER OF ASSESSMENTS AND ORDER THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE

CITY OF WOODLAND SPRING LAKE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
WHEREAS, the City Council has by previous Resolution, initiated proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments against lots and parcels of land within the City of Woodland Spring Lake Landscaping and Lighting District (“District”) for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 pursuant to the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (“Act”).

WHEREAS, the Act provides the City Council the authority to annually levy and collect assessments for the District on the Yolo County tax roll on behalf of the District to pay the maintenance, services, and operation of facilities and improvements related thereto; and, .

WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Koppel & Gruber Public Finance as the District Assessment Engineer for the Annual Levy of the District, and to prepare and file an Engineer’s Report (“Report”) with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act, and that said Report has been prepared and filed with the City Clerk and presented to the City Council;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, FOR

THE CITY OF WOODLAND SPRING LAKE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 The above recitals are all true and correct.

Section 2 The City Council hereby declares its intention to levy and collect assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, to pay the costs and expenses of the improvements which are described in the Report. The City Council finds that the public’s best interest requires such levy and collection.

Section 3 The territory of the District is within the boundaries and jurisdiction of the District, and the City of Woodland within the County of Yolo, State of California.

The boundary map describing the District is on file with the City Clerk and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Resolution. The District is designated as the “City of Woodland Spring Lake Landscaping and Lighting District.” Section 3 The proposed improvements for the District are briefly described as the maintenance and operation of and the furnishing of services and materials for the improvements within the District including, but not limited to, the maintenance and operation of public landscaping services including neighborhood parks and appurtenant facilities, maintenance and operation of street lighting and appurtenant facilities, and maintenance and operation of storm drainage and other appurtenant facilities

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related thereto. The Report describes in more detail the items to be maintained and serviced.

Section 4 The District Assessment Engineer has prepared and filed with the City Clerk, and the City Clerk has presented to the City Council a Report, in connection with the proposed improvements, a description of an annual inflationary adjustment that will be applied to the assessments in subsequent fiscal years and levy and collection of assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4 of the Act, and the City Council did by Resolution approve such Report. Reference is hereby made to said Report for a detailed description of improvements, the boundaries of the District, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.

Section 5 The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public Hearing concerning the improvements and the levy of assessments for the District in accordance with Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 22590 of the Act. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, at 6:00 PM; the City Council will hold a Public Hearing for the District for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, or as soon thereafter as feasible. The Public Hearing will be held in the City Council’s regular meeting chambers located at 300 First Street, Woodland, California, at the time so fixed. At the hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard.

Section 6 Pursuant to sections 22626, 22552 and 22553 of the 1972 Act and 6061 of the Government Code, the City Clerk shall give notice of the time and place of the Public Hearing by causing publishing of this Resolution of Intention one time at least 10 days prior to the Public Hearing in the local newspaper, and by posting a copy of this Resolution on the official bulletin City Council customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices.

Section 7 The Mayor, City Clerk, the City Manager, the City Council and such officers and employees of the City as are appropriate, are authorized and directed to execute such other documents and take such further action as shall be consistent with the intent and purpose of this Resolution.

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RESOLUTION NO: __________________
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council this 16th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Ana B. Gonzalez, City Clerk

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND

INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CITY OF WOODLAND GATEWAY

LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
WHEREAS, the City Council by previous Resolutions formed and approved the maximum annual assessment rates for the City of Woodland Gateway Landscaping and Lighting District (“District”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with section 22500) (“Act”); and,
WHEREAS, the Act provides the City Council the authority to annually levy and collect assessments for the District on the Yolo County tax roll on behalf of the District to pay the maintenance, services, and operation of facilities and improvements related thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate proceedings for the levy and collection of annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 pursuant to provisions of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Koppel & Gruber Public Finance for the purpose of preparing and filing an Engineer’s Report ( the “Report”) with the City Clerk; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, FOR

THE CITY OF WOODLAND GATEWAY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

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Section 2The proposed improvements for the District include but are not limited to: the maintenance and operation of public landscaping services and appurtenant facilities, maintenance and operation of street lighting and appurtenant facilities, and maintenance and operation of storm drainage and other appurtenant facilities related thereto. The Report describes in more detail the items to be maintained and serviced.

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RESOLUTION NO: __________________
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council this 16th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Ana B. Gonzalez, City Clerk

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND

PRELIMINARY APPROVING THE CITY OF WOODLAND GATEWAY
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 WHEREAS, the City Council has by previous Resolution ordered the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Engineer’s Report in connection with the City of Woodland Gateway Landscaping and Lighting District (“District”), and levy and collection of assessments against lots and parcels of land within the territory for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, to pay the maintenance, servicing, and operation of the improvements, pursuant to provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (“Act”); and, WHEREAS, the District Assessment Engineer has prepared and filed with the City Clerk and the City Clerk has now presented to the City Council the Engineer’s report entitled “City of Woodland Gateway Landscaping and Lighting District Engineer’s Report Fiscal Year 2023/2024” (the “Report”); and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented, and is preliminarily satisfied with the District, each and all of the budget items and documents as set forth therein, and is satisfied that the assessments, on a preliminary basis, have been spread in accordance with the special benefits received from the improvements, operation, maintenance, and services to be performed, as set forth in said Report.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, FOR

THE CITY OF WOODLAND GATEWAY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 The above recitals are all true and correct.

Section 2 The Report, as presented, consists of the following:
a) A Description of Improvements;
b) The Annual Budget (Costs and Expenses of Services, Operations and Maintenance);
c) The Method of Apportionment and the proposed amount to be levied and collected against each Assessor Parcel within District for Fiscal Year 2023/2024; and
d) An exhibit showing the boundaries of the District
Section 3 The Report is hereby preliminary approved, and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.

The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the Report.

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RESOLUTION NO: __________________
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council this 16th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Ana B. Gonzalez, City Clerk

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND,

DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE

MATTER OF ASSESSMENTS AND ORDER THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE

CITY OF WOODLAND GATEWAY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
WHEREAS, the City Council has by previous Resolution, initiated proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments against lots and parcels of land within the City of Woodland Gateway Landscaping and Lighting District (“District”) for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 pursuant to the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (“Act”).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, FOR

THE CITY OF WOODLAND GATEWAY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 The above recitals are all true and correct.

Section 3 The territory of the District is within the boundaries and jurisdiction of the District, and the City of Woodland within the County of Yolo, State of California.

The boundary map describing the District is on file with the City Clerk and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Resolution. The District is designated as the “City of Woodland Gateway Landscaping and Lighting District.” Section 3 The proposed improvements for the District are briefly described as the maintenance and operation of and the furnishing of services and materials for the improvements within the District including, but not limited to, the maintenance and operation of public landscaping services and appurtenant facilities, maintenance and operation of street lighting and appurtenant facilities, and maintenance and operation of

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storm drainage and other appurtenant facilities related thereto. The Engineer’s Report describes in more detail the items to be maintained and serviced.

Section 5 The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public Hearing concerning the improvements and the levy of assessments for the District in accordance with Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 22590 of the Act. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM; the City Council will hold a Public Hearing for the District for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, or as soon thereafter as feasible. The Public Hearing will be held in the City Council’s regular meeting chambers located at 300 First Street, Woodland, California, at the time so fixed. At the hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard.

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RESOLUTION NO: __________________
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council this 16th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Ana B. Gonzalez, City Clerk

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RESOLUTION NO.____________

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND,

CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND

COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE GIBSON RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.

The City Council of the City of Woodland, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, The City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Gibson Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), that provides for levy and collection of assessments by the County of Yolo for the City of Woodland to pay the maintenance and services of landscaping, lighting and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services as the Engineer of Work (hereinafter referred to as the “Engineer”), for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the District, and to prepare and file an Engineer’s Report with the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22623 of the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE GIBSON RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: The City Council hereby orders the Engineer to prepare the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereinafter referred to as the “Report”) concerning the levy of assessments for the District in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565), pursuant to Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the Act.

Section 2: The improvements within the District include: ground cover, turf, shrubs, trees; arterial & collector street lighting and landscaping; soundwalls; parks and recreation facilities; neighborhood street lighting; neighborhood street trees; irrigation and drainage systems; and all necessary appurtenances. The Report so ordered, shall describe the existing improvements and any new improvements or substantial changes in the existing improvements.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS ________ DAY OF _________, 2023.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF YOLO) ss.

CITY OF WOODLAND)
I, __________________________, City Clerk of the City of Woodland, County of Yolo, State of California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ___________ was regularly adopted by the City Council of said City of Woodland at a regular meeting of said council held on the _______ day of ___________, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
_______________________________
Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
City of Woodland
_______________________________
City Clerk
City of Woodland

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RESOLUTION NO.____________

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY

REPORT, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL

ASSESSMENTS FOR THE GIBSON RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.

The City Council of the City of Woodland, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) and by previous Resolution, initiated proceedings for the “Gibson Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District” (hereafter referred to as the “District”) for the annual levy and collection of assessments to pay for the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting and all appurtenant facilities related thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolution ordered the preparation of an Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) regarding the District and assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 pursuant to Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, the Engineer selected by the City Council has prepared and filed with the City Clerk said Report in connection with the District and the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (Beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024) in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4 of the Act; and, WHEREAS, this City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 22586 of said Act, the City Council may approve the report, as filed, or may it may modify the report in any particular manner and approve it as modified.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE

CITY COUNCIL FOR THE GIBSON RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: The above recitals are all true and correct.

Section 2: The Report as presented, consists of the following:
a. A Description of Improvements.
b. A Description of the District.
c. The proposed Annual Budget for the fiscal year (Costs and Expenses). d. The Method of Apportionment that details the method of calculating each parcel’s proportional special benefits and annual assessment. e. The District Roll containing the Levy for each Assessor Parcel Number within the District proposed for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

Section 3: The District, the proposed improvements, each and all of the budget items and documents, and the proposed assessments as outlined in the Report have been spread in accordance with the benefits received from the improvements, operation, maintenance and services to be performed within the District, and are in compliance with the Act and the provisions of California Constitution Article XIIID.

Section 4: The Report is hereby approved on a preliminary basis, as presented or modified, and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.

Section 5: The City Clerk is hereby directed to enter on the minutes of the City Council any and all modifications to the Report determined and approved by the City Council, and all such changes and/or modifications by reference are incorporated into the Report.

Section 6: The City Council hereby declares its intention to seek the Annual Levy of the District pursuant to the Act, over and including the land within the District boundary, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the costs associated with the operation, maintenance and servicing of the District improvements related thereto, for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

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Section 7: The improvements within the District include: the maintenance and operation of and the furnishing of services and materials for: ground cover, turf, shrubs, trees; arterial & collector street lighting and landscaping; soundwalls; parks and recreation facilities; neighborhood street lighting; neighborhood street trees; irrigation and drainage systems; and all necessary appurtenances. The Report as previously approved and on file with the City Clerk, provides a full and complete description of all improvements and any or all substantial changes to the improvements within the District.

Section 8: The boundaries of the District are described in the Report on file with the City Clerk, and are defined as the boundaries described in the formation documents of the District, generally: South of Interstate 5; West of County Road 102; and East of County Road 101; within the County of Yolo, State of California. The existing District does not contain any zones and is designated as “Gibson Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District.”
Section 9: The proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 does not exceed the maximum assessment previously approved, and the assessments are outlined in the Report, which details any changes or increases in the annual assessments.

Section 10: The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a public hearing concerning the levy of assessments for the District. The City Clerk shall give notice of the time and place of the Public Hearing by causing the publishing of this Resolution once in the Local Newspaper for two consecutive weeks not less than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing, and by posting a copy of this Resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.

Section 11: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 or as soon thereafter as feasible in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, located at 300 First Street, Woodland, California.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS ________ DAY OF _________, 2023.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF YOLO) ss.

CITY OF WOODLAND)
I, _______________________________, City Clerk of the City of Woodland, County of Yolo, State of California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ___________ was regularly adopted by the City Council of said City of Woodland at a regular meeting of said council held on the __________ day of ______________, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
_______________________________
Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
City of Woodland
_______________________________
City Clerk
City of Woodland

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND,

CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND

COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE NORTH PARK LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.

The City Council of the City of Woodland, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, The City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the North Park Lighting and Landscaping District (hereafter referred to as the “District”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), that provides for levy and collection of assessments by the County of Yolo for the City of Woodland to pay the maintenance and services of landscaping, lighting and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services as the Engineer of Work (hereinafter referred to as the “Engineer”), for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the District, and to prepare and file an Engineer’s Report with the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22623 of the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE NORTH PARK LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 2: The improvements within the District include: ground cover, turf, shrubs, gardens and trees; play areas with play equipment; irrigation and drainage systems; park perimeter fencing; noise walls; street lighting and park lights; and all necessary appurtenances. The Report so ordered, shall describe the existing improvements and any new improvements or substantial changes in the existing improvements.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS ________ DAY OF _________, 2023.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF YOLO) ss.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
_______________________________,
Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
City of Woodland
_______________________________,
City Clerk
City of Woodland

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY

REPORT, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL

ASSESSMENTS FOR THE NORTH PARK LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.

The City Council of the City of Woodland, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) and by previous Resolution, initiated proceedings for the “North Park Lighting and Landscaping District” (hereafter referred to as the “District”) for the annual levy and collection of assessments to pay for the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting and all appurtenant facilities related thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolution ordered the preparation of an Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) regarding the District and assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, pursuant to Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, the Engineer selected by the City Council has prepared and filed with the City Clerk said Report in connection with the District and the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (Beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024) in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4 of the Act; and, WHEREAS, this City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 22586 of said Act, the City Council may approve the report, as filed, or may modify the report in any particular manner and approve it as modified.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE

CITY COUNCIL FOR THE NORTH PARK LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: The above recitals are all true and correct.

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Section 7: The improvements within the District include: the maintenance and operation of and the furnishing of services and materials for: ground cover, turf, shrubs, gardens and trees; play areas with play equipment; irrigation and drainage systems; park perimeter fencing; noise walls; street lighting and park lights; and all necessary appurtenances. The Report as previously approved and on file with the City Clerk, provides a full and complete description of all improvements and any or all substantial changes to the improvements within the District.

Section 8: The boundaries of the District are described in the Report on file with the City Clerk, and are defined as the boundaries described in the formation documents of the District, generally: north of West Kentucky Avenue; west of North West Street; and east of County Road 98; within the County of Yolo, State of California. The existing District does not contain any zones and is designated as “North Park Lighting and Landscaping District.”
Section 9: The proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 does not exceed the maximum assessment previously approved, and the assessments are outlined in the Report, which details any changes or increases in the annual assessments.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS ________ DAY OF _________, 2023.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF YOLO) ss.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
_______________________________,
Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
City of Woodland
_______________________________,
City Clerk
City of Woodland

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND,

CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND

COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE STRENG POND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.

The City Council of the City of Woodland, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, The City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Streng Pond Landscaping Maintenance District (hereafter referred to as the “District”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), that provides for levy and collection of assessments by the County of Yolo for the City of Woodland to pay the maintenance and services of landscaping and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services as the Engineer of Work (hereinafter referred to as the “Engineer”), for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the District, and to prepare and file an Engineer’s Report with the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22623 of the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE STRENG POND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 2: The improvements within the District include: the maintenance and operation of and the furnishing of services and materials for landscaping improvements, irrigation and drainage systems, and associated appurtenances. The Report so ordered, shall describe the existing improvements and any new improvements or substantial changes in the existing improvements.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS ________ DAY OF _________, 2023.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF YOLO) ss.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
_______________________________
Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
City of Woodland
_______________________________
City Clerk
City of Woodland

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY

REPORT, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL

ASSESSMENTS FOR THE STRENG POND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.

The City Council of the City of Woodland, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) and by previous Resolution, initiated proceedings for the “Streng Pond Landscaping Maintenance District” (hereafter referred to as the “District”) for the annual levy and collection of assessments to pay for the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping and all appurtenant facilities related thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolution ordered the preparation of an Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) regarding the District and assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, pursuant to Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, the Engineer selected by the City Council has prepared and filed with the City Clerk said Report in connection with the District and the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (Beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024) in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4 of the Act; and, WHEREAS, this City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 22586 of said Act, the City Council may approve the report, as filed, or may it may modify the report in any particular manner and approve it as modified.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE

CITY COUNCIL FOR THE STRENG POND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: The above recitals are all true and correct.

Section 7: The improvements within the District include: the maintenance and operation of and the furnishing of services and materials for landscaping improvements, irrigation

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and drainage systems, and associated appurtenances. The Report as previously approved and on file with the City Clerk, provides a full and complete description of all improvements and any or all substantial changes to the improvements within the District.

Section 8: The boundaries of the District are described in the Report on file with the City Clerk, and are defined as the boundaries described in the formation documents of the District, generally: North of West Gibson Road; East of County Road 98; and West of Cottonwood Street; within the County of Yolo, State of California. The existing District does not contain any zones and is designated as “Streng Pond Landscaping Maintenance District.”
Section 9: The proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 does not exceed the maximum assessment previously approved, and the assessments are outlined in the Report, which details any changes or increases in the annual assessments.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS ________ DAY OF _________, 2023.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF YOLO) ss.

CITY OF WOODLAND)
I, ________________________, City Clerk of the City of Woodland, County of Yolo, State of California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ___________ was regularly adopted by the City Council of said City of Woodland at a regular meeting of said council held on the _______ day of ____________, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
_______________________________
Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
City of Woodland
_______________________________
City Clerk
City of Woodland

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND,

CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEST WOOD UNIT NO. 1
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.

The City Council of the City of Woodland, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, The City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the West Wood Unit No. 1 Landscaping and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), that provides for levy and collection of assessments by the County of Yolo for the City of Woodland to pay the maintenance and services of landscaping, lighting and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services as the Engineer of Work (hereinafter referred to as the “Engineer”), for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the District, and to prepare and file an Engineer’s Report with the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22623 of the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE WEST WOOD UNIT NO. 1 LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 2: The improvements within the District include: the maintenance and operation, and servicing of landscape improvements, local street lighting facilities, and storm drainage detention basin, park and related equipment replacement, fencing and block walls, and all associated appurtenances. The Report so ordered, shall describe the existing improvements and any new improvements or substantial changes in the existing improvements.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS ________ DAY OF _________, 2023.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF YOLO) ss.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
_______________________________
Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
City of Woodland
_______________________________
City Clerk
City of Woodland

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY

REPORT, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE WEST WOOD UNIT NO. 1 LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.

The City Council of the City of Woodland, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) and by previous Resolution, initiated proceedings for the “West Wood Unit No. 1 Landscaping and Lighting District” (hereafter referred to as the “District”) for the annual levy and collection of assessments to pay for the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping and all appurtenant facilities related thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolution ordered the preparation of an Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) regarding the District and assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, pursuant to Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, Willdan Financial Services, selected by the City Council as the Engineer of Work, has prepared and filed with the City Clerk said Report in connection with the District and the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (Beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024) in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4 of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, this City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 22586 of said Act, the City Council may approve the report, as filed, or may it may modify the report in any particular manner and approve it as modified.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE WEST WOOD UNIT NO. 1 LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: The above recitals are all true and correct.

Section 2: The Report as presented, consists of the following:
a. A Description of Improvements.
b. A Description of the District.
c. The proposed Annual Budget for the fiscal year (Costs and Expenses).
d. The Method of Apportionment that details the method of calculating each parcel’s proportional special benefits and annual assessment. e. The District Roll containing the Levy for each Assessor Parcel Number within the District proposed for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

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Section 7: The improvements within the District include: the maintenance and operation, and servicing of landscape improvements, local street lighting facilities, and storm drainage detention basin, park and related equipment replacement, fencing and block walls, and all associated appurtenances. The Report so ordered, shall describe the existing improvements and any new improvements or substantial changes in the existing improvements. The Report as previously approved and on file with the City Clerk, provides a full and complete description of all improvements and any or all substantial changes to the improvements within the District.

Section 8: The boundaries of the District are described in the Report on file with the City Clerk, and are defined as the boundaries described in the formation documents of the District, generally: To the north by Quail Drive, to the south by W. Kentucky Avenue, to the West by Dove Drive and to the east by Mallard Drive; within the County of Yolo, State of California. The existing District does not contain any zones and is designated as “West Wood Unit No. 1 Landscaping and Lighting District.” Section 9: The proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 does not exceed the maximum assessment previously approved, and the assessments are outlined in the Report, which details any changes or increases in the annual assessments.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS ________ DAY OF _________, 2023.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF YOLO) ss.

CITY OF WOODLAND)
I, _________________________, City Clerk of the City of Woodland, County of Yolo, State of California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ___________ was regularly adopted by the City Council of said City of Woodland at a regular meeting of said council held on the ______ day of ___________, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:
_____________________________
Victoria Fernandez, Mayor
City of Woodland
_____________________________
City Clerk
City of Woodland

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City
o
f Woodland

Gateway

Landscaping
a
nd Lighting District

Engineer’s Report

Fiscal Year 202
3 /202
4 May

16 , 202
3

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TABLE

CONTENTS

OVERVIEW

................................
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...........................

1 II.

PLANS AND SPECIFICA
TION

................................
................................

3 A.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT

................................
.......................

3 B.

DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MAINTAINED AND SERVICES

........

3 C.

LANDSCAPING AND APPURTENANT IMPROVEMENTS

................................
......

3 D.

STREET LIGHTING/TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND APPURTENANT IMPROVEMENTS

4 E.

DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES

................................
.............

4 III.

ESTIMATE OF COS
TS

................................
................................
............

5 A.

ESTIMATE OF COSTS TABLE

................................
................................
................

5 B.

DESCRIPTION OF COST ITEMS

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................................
............

6 IV.

METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT

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...........................

7 A.

GENERAL

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7 B.

SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS

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7 C.

ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

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8 D.

ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA

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9 V.

ASSESSMENT ROLL

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11 VI.

DISTRICT DIAGRAM
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5 /
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3 I.

VERVIEW

NTRODUCTION

Th
is report constitutes the
annual update of the
Engineer’s Report for the City of
Woodland
(“City”)
Gateway

Landscaping

and Lighting District

(“District”)

for
FY 202
3 /202
4 which
provides updated information regarding the budget and factors that affect the assessment .

Th
e

District
was

formed
in July 2008
to provide funding for the maintenance of certain public improvements including but not limited to landscaping,
street trees,
street lighting,
traffic
signals,
drainage,
and other improvements or appurtenant facilities within the District’s boundaries.

Thi
s report relies on the assessment methodology and benefit analysis from the Engineer’s Report prepared at the time of formation and approved by the property owners through a Proposition 218 balloting procedure
.

The City Council
pursuant to the provisions
of the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
Being
Division 15
, Part 2
of the Streets and Highways Code of
the State of
California,
beginning with Section 22500
(the “
1972
Act”)
,

Article XIIID of the Constitution of the State
of California (“Article XIIID”
), and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act
(Government Code Section 53750 and following) (the “Implementation Act”) (the 1972 Act,
Article XIIID and the Implementation Act are referred to collectively as the “Assessment Law”)

desires

to levy and

collect annual assessments against lots and parcels within the District
in the
fiscal year
(“FY”)
commencing July 1,
20 2
3 and ending June 30,
20 2
4 to pay
for the operation, maintenance and servicing of

landscaping, lighting
, drainage

and all
appurtenant f
acilities.

The assessment rates set for
FY

202
3 /202
4 as set forth in this Engineer’s
Report do not exceed the maximum rates established at the time the District

was formed,
therefore, the City and the District are not required to go through a property owner ballot procedure in order to establish the
FY
202
3 /202
4 assessment rates.

ONTENTS OF
E

NGINEER
’
S
R
EPORT

This Engineer’s Report (“Report”) describes the Dist
rict
boundaries
and the proposed
improvement
s

to be assessed to the property owners located within the district . The Report

made up of the following sections.

Section I.

Overview

–

Provides background information on the proposed District and an intro
duction to the Report.

Section
II
.

Plans and Specifications

–

Contains a general description of the
improvements that are to be maintained and serviced by the District.

Section III.

Estimate of Cost
s

–

Identifies the cost of the maintenance and services to
be provided by the
District including incidental costs and expenses.

This includes both
the maximum assessment rates and the proposed
FY 202
3 /202
4 assessment rates.

Section
IV
.

Method of Apportio
nment

–

Describes the basis in which costs have been
apportioned to lots and parcels within the District,

in proportion to the special benefit
received by each lot and parcel.

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3 Section
V
.

Assessment Roll

–

The assessment roll identifies the
202
3 /202
4 assessment
to be levied to each lot or parcel
within the District.

Section
VI
.

Assessment Diagram

–

Displays a diagram of the District showing the
exterior boundaries of the District

at the time the Distric
t was formed
.

Each lot or p
arcel within the
District

is
assessed proportionately for only th
e
improvements
and services that are
determined to be
special

benefit
.

For this report, each lot or parcel to be
assessed
,

refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessment Parcel Number by the Yolo County

(“County”) Assessor’s Office as shown on the last equalized roll of the assessor.

Following
the conclusion of the Public Hearing

scheduled
for
Ju
ne

6 ,

20 2
3 , the

City Council
will confirm the Engineer’s Report as submitted or amended and m ay order the collection of
assessments for
FY 202
3 /202
4 .

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3 II.

P
LANS
A
ND
S

PECIFICATION

G
ENERAL
D

ESCRIPTION OF THE
D

ISTRICT

The
territory within the
District consists of all lots, parcels and
subdivisions of
land
as shown
on

the Boundary Map
titled

“
Map of Proposed Boundaries of the City of Woodland Gateway Landscaping and Lighting District
” contained within this report in
Section VI
.

At the time
of formation t
he
District
contain
ed

three
(
3 )
original
large parcels that
have s
ubdivided into
twelve
(
12 )

commercial sites.

The
District is
generally
bounded to the north by
Interstate 5
, to the
east by County Road
102, to the south by
Bronze Sta
r
Drive
, and generally to the west by
the City boundaries
.

ESCRIPTION OF
I

MPROVEMENTS
TO BE
M

AINTAINED AND
S
ERVICE
S

The
District, through the levy of special assessments, provide s

funding for

ongoing
maintenance, operation and servicing of landscaping
,

lighting
,

drainage
and other
improvements or appurtenant fac
ilities
located within the public rights
-
of
-
ways and
dedicated easements located within the District.

These improvements may include, but are
not limited to, all materials, equipment, utilities, labor, and appurtenant facilities related to the ongoing main
tenance of the

improvements.

Maintenance services will be provided by City personnel and/or private contractors.

The
improvements maintained and services
provided by the District
are generally described
in
Sections II C, II D and II E below.

ANDSCAPING
AND
A

PPURTENANT
I

MPROVEMENTS

Land
s
caping improvements
(the “Landscaping Improvements”)
include but are not limited
to landscaping, planting,
ground cover,
shrubbery, turf, trees, irrigation
and drainage
systems
, ornamental lighting structures,
masonry block walls and other fencing, entryway
monuments
, bus shelters

and other appurtenant items located
in right of way
s
, parkways,

greenbelts,
and other easements dedicated to the City and located within the boundaries the District

or adjacent to the
District
and
that were
required
to be installed
as a condition of
the
development
.

Landscaping Improvements
include
but
are
not limited to
the following:



Landscape parkways
on the
major
a
rterial roadways
and collector roads
of the project

including
Maxw
ell Avenue
,
American Drive,
Veterans Drive
, County Road
102
and
the future I
-
5 freeway
off ramp
;



Landscaping
and plant/debris removal of the
offsite
detention
pond
;



Graffiti
r
emoval, pain
t
,
wall
and fence
repairs
for the project
entry monuments
and
fencing on
the offsite
detention pond
; and



Transit facilities including bus shelters.

For the landscaping improvements specifically, the City’s costs were estimated assuming the City will provide a Mode II level of service. Mode II is a mid level of service and

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S
TREET
L

IGHTING
/T
RAFFIC
S
IGNALS
AND
A

PPURTENANT
I

MPROVEMENTS

Street
lighting improv
ements
(“Lighting Improvements”)

include but are not limited to poles,

signs,
fixtures, bulbs, conduit, conductors, equipment including posts and pedestals, metering devices
, energy costs

and appurtenant facilities as required to provide lighting and
traff
ic signals
in public streets
,

sidewalk easements

and other easements dedicated to the City
and located within the boundaries
of the
District

or adjacent to the District and that were
required
to be installed
as a condition of the development.

Lighting Imp
rovements
include but
are

not limited to the following
;



Street lighting throughout the arterial, collector, and local roadways totaling approximately
32 lights
;



Traffic signals and appurtenant facilities at
two (2)

signalized intersections
located at
County Road 102 and Maxwell Avenue and at Bronze Star Drive and American Drive ;
and



Lighting facilities located at
and for
the project entry monuments.

Detailed maps and descriptions of the location and extent of th e specific improvements to be
maintained by the
District

are on file in the Office of Public Works and by reference are made part of this Report.

ESCRIPTION OF
M

AINTENANCE AND
S

ERVICES

Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the or dinary and usual
maintenance, operation and servicing of
L
andscaping
Improvements
and
L
ighting
I
mprovements
(“Improvements”)
and
appurtenant facilities, including repair, removal or
replacement of all or part of any of
the
Improvements
or appurtenant facil
ities; providing for
the life, growth, health and beauty of
the
L
andscaping
I
mprovements
including cultivation,
drainage,
irrigation, trimming, mowing, spraying, fertilizing and treating for disease or injury; the removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and
other solid waste; and the cleaning
,

sandblasting,
repair
of fencing
and painting of walls

and fencing
and other improvements to
remove or cover graffiti
.

Servicing means the furnishing of water and electricity for the irrigation of the
L
andscaping
I
mprovements
or appurtenant facilities
including any decorative lighting

and the furnishing
of electric current or energy
, gas or other illuminating agent
for the

L
ighting
I
mprovements
.

The
L
ig
hting
I
mprovements
shall be
serviced

to provide adequate illumination.

Servicing
also allows for the replacement of the facilities in order to maintain them in proper working order and to provide specific benefit to the Distr
ict.

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STIMATE OF
C
OSTS

STIMATE OF
C
OSTS
T
ABLE

Below are the estimated costs of maintenance

and services for the District including
incidental costs and expenses.

This includes both the Maximum Budget
expected
based on
ful
l

matur
ity of
the landscaping

(subject to an annual inflator
–

see Section IV D) and the
Proposed
FY 202
3 /202
4 budget
.

DIRECT COST ITEMS

MAXIMUM
BUDGET
[1]

PROPOSED FY
2023/2024
BUDGET
Landscaping Maintenance
$107,080.14
$136,985.00
Tree Maintenance
38,315.57
21,897.00
Street Lighting
8,560.61
19,454.00
Traffic Signals
34,387.53
23,695.00
Fence Repairs and Maintenance
2,154.66
2,000.00
Graffiti and Entry Way Maintenance
1,379.49
2,350.00
Bus Shelter Repair and Maintenance
2,376.66
1,013.00
Appurtenant Facility Maintenance
6,355.16

0.00 DIRECT COST SUBTOTAL
$200,609.82
$207,394.00

INCIDENTAL COSTS/EXPENSES
City Administration
$5,017.90
$5,017.90
Consultant/County Administration
5,017.90
5,017.90
Reserve Fund Contingency
7,835.13
(5,164.79)

INCIDENTAL COSTS SUBTOTAL
$17,870.93
$4,871.00

ASSESSMENT
Estimated Assessment
$218,480.74
$212,265.00
Less Reserve Contribution to Project
n/a
$0.00

TOTAL ASSESSMENT
$218,480.74
$212,265.00
Total Assessors Parcels
12 12
Total Levied Acreage

51.54 51.54
Assessment Per Acre
$4,239.05
$4,118.45
[1]
Though individual cost items may exceed the maximum budget on a line by line basis the total fiscal year assessment will not exceed the maximum budgeted assessment.

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ESCRIPTION OF
C
OST
I
TEMS

The following is a brief description of the
cost items
for the
D
istrict included in the table
above.

Direct Cost
Items

–

This includes the
costs of maintaining and servicing the
Improvements
.

This may include
,

but is not limited to
,

the
costs for
labor, utilities, equipment
, supplies,
repairs, replacements
and upgrades that are required to properly maintain the Improvements
that provide a
special
benefit to
property within
the District.

Incidental Costs and Expenses

–

This includes the indirect costs not included above that are necessary to properly mainta
in the district on an annual basis.



City Administration
–

Estimated costs incurred by the City for management and administration of the District, including actions associated with the levy and collection of assessments, education, response to
inquiries

concerns of the public and the cost
to publish public notices required for City Council action relating to the District.



Consultant/County Administration
–

This is the estimated annual cost to the District
for calculating the annual assessments, monitor
ing parcel changes and final map
approvals, preparing the Engineer’s Report for City Council approval, placing the assessments on the County tax roll, and the
fees
the
County charges
to collect the
assessments on the tax bill.



Reserve Fund/Contingency
–

The reserve fund provides a funding source to pay for
unanticipated infrequent
maintenance

requirements that may be required for the
District. It also provides a source of funds to operate the District from July through
December
while waiting for the Count
y property tax distributions that typically occur
in January and May
for the

fiscal year

beginning in July
.

It is intended that the reserve
fund will be funded by assessments during the initial year of assessment prior to the installation of all of the imp
rovements.

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ETHOD OF
A

PPORTIONMENT

G
ENERAL

The
Implementation
Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements, which include the construction, maintenance, and servicing of
street
lights,
traffic signals
,
landscaping
and drainage
facilities.

Streets and Highways Code Section 22573 requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather than the assessed value.

“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or meth
od which fairly distributes the net amount among
all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”

In addition, Article XIIID and the Implementation Act
require

that a p
arcel’s assessment may
not exceed the reasonable cost for the proportional special benefit conferred to that parcel.

Article XIIID and the Implemen
t
ation Act further provides

that only
special benefits
are
assessable and the City must separate the general
benefits from the special benefits. They
also require that publicly owned properties which specifically benefit from the improvements be assessed.

S
PECIAL
B
ENEFIT
A

NALYSIS

As determined in the formation Engineer’s Report, e
ach of the proposed improvements

and
the associated costs and assessments within the District were
reviewed, identified and
allocated based on special benefit pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, the
Implementation Act, and the Streets and Highways Code Section 22573 .

Proper ma
intenance and operation of landscaping
, street trees

and streetlights
provide

special
benefit to adjacent properties by providing community character, security, safety and vitality.

In addition, the

Improvements
will enhance the ability of property owners
to attract and
maintain customers as well as increase the viability of commercial development.

Lastly, the
maintenance of each of the
Improvements
listed above were required
by
the

Final Conditions
of Approval
,

Item 87 which was recorded as part of the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the developer on August 10, 2006,
Document number 2006
-
0031291
-
00 which
is on file with the City Clerk.

Lands
c
aping

Special Benefit

Trees, l
andscaping and appurtenan
t facilities, if well maintained, provide beautification, shade and enhancement of the de
si
rability of the surroundings, and therefore increase
property value.

The entry way monuments to the project provide enhanced visibility and a
draw for customers thus

increas
ing the benefit to property owne
rs

with the District
.

Specifically,

the Landscaping Improvements
provide a sense of ownership and a common
theme in the community providing aesthetic appeal and increased desirability of properties.

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Landscaping
a
nd street trees
within the parkways
and the entry way monuments
provide special benefit to those developments that are
located with the District.

Lands
c
aping

General Benefit

The Improvements will be installed to directly benefit the property owners in the District and
to enhance business and development opportunities. As part of the project approval process, the project was conditioned to maintain the landscaping, lighting and

appurtenant facilities.

Therefore, it has been determined that there are no general benefits associated with the Landscaping Improvements
.

All of the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assesse
d parcels within the District. Although the improvements may include landscaping and lighting improvements and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the construction and installation of these
I
mprovements
are only necessary for the
development of properties within the District and are not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the District boundary. Therefore, any public access or use of the
i
mprovements
by others is inci
dental and there is no measurable general benefit
to properties outside the District or to the public at large.

Public Lighting

Special Benefit

The
operation, maintenance and servicing of lighting
and traffic signals
along local streets
,
collector and
art
erial streets of a development provides the following special benefits:



Improved security of lots and parcels within the development;



Improved ingress and egress to properties;



Improved nighttime visibility for the local access of emergency vehicles;



Impr
oved safety and traffic circulation to and from parcels ; and



Increased deterrence of crime and aid to police and emergency vehicles.

Street lights and signals located at arterial
s

and
local
streets
are considered 100% special
benefit to th
e
developments
taking direct access at those intersections.

Street lights General Benefit

Similar to the
Landscaping Improvements
described above, the
Lighting
Improvements
are
required to be installed and maintained as part of project approval process and confer a
spec
ial
benefit
to
the property in the District
by creating
enhance
d

business and development
opportunities. Therefore, it has been determined that there are no general benefits associated with
Lighting Improvements
.

SSESSMENT
M

ETHODOLOG
Y

T
o establish the special benefit to the individual
lots and parcels
within the District
a formula
that spreads the costs of the maintenance based on the special benefit must be established.

The
Improvements
have been reviewed and a formula has been establis
hed to apportion the
maintenance costs based on benefit.

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3 The method of assessment is based on the acreage of each parcel located within the District.

The parcel’s acreage was determined based on Assessor Parcel maps or other sources.

Based on the above
formula the Table below provides the proposed rates for FY 202
3 /202
4 .

No. of
Parcels

Total
Acreage

Maximum Acreage
Rate

Proposed
FY 202
3 /202
4 Acreage Rate

1 2

51.5 4

$
4 ,239
.
05 per acre or
portion thereof

$
4 ,
1 18
.
45 per acre or
portion thereof

The following formula is used to calculate each parcel’s maximum
assessment

(proportional
benefit)
:

Total Assessment (Proposed Maximum Budget)

÷ Total Acreage =

Maximum Acreage Rate

Parcel Acreage x Maximum Acreage Rate =

Maximum Levy Rate

The following formula is used to calculate each parcel’s Fiscal Year
(“FY”)

assessment

(proportional benefit)
:

Total Assessment (Proposed FY Budget) ÷ Total Acreage =

FY Acreage Rate

Parcel Acreage x FY Acreage Rate =

FY Levy Rate

SSESSMENT
R
ANGE
F
ORMULA

The purpose of establishing an Assessment Range Formula is to provide for reasonable increases and inflationary adjustment to annual assessments without requiring the District to
go through the requirements of Proposition 218 in or
der to get a small increase
. This District
provides for an annual adjustment to the Maximum Assessment Rate per EBU based on the
Engineering News Record Common Labor Cost Index
.

The Assessment Range Formula shall be applied to all future assessments wit hin the District

beginning in
FY 202
3 /202
4 .

Generally, if the proposed annual assessment for the current fiscal year is less than or equal to the calculated Maximum Assessment, then the proposed annual assessment is not considered an increased assessment.

The Maximum Assessment is
equal to the initial Assessment (approved by property owners within the District) adjusted annually by
the

percentage

increase in the Engineering News Record Common Labor Cost Index rate

for the month of April
.

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3 Beginning in the
second fiscal year (Fiscal Year
2009
/
2010
) and each fiscal year thereafter,
the Maximum Assessment would be recalculated and a new Maximum Assessment established within the District.

The Maximum Assessment is adjusted annually and is calculated independent of the District’s annual budget and proposed annual assessment. Any proposed annual assessment is not considered an increased assessment, even if the proposed assessment is greater t han
the assessment applied in the prior fiscal year.

Although the Maximum Assessment will increase each year, the actual assessment may remain unchanged
.

The Maximum Assessment adjustment is designed to establish a reasonable limit on assessments. The Maximum Assessment calculated each year does not require or facilitate an increase to the annual assessment and neither does it restrict assessments to the ad
justment maximum amount. If the budget and assessment for the fiscal year do not require an increase, or the increase is less than the adjusted Maximum Assessment, then the required budget and assessment may be applied without additional property owner bal
loting. If the budget and assessments calculated requires an increase greater than the adjusted Maximum Assessment, then the assessment is considered an increased assessment and would be subject to
Proposition 218
balloting
.

The increase in the Engineerin
g News Record Common Labor Index from April
20 2
2 to
April
20 2
3 is
1 .
20 %
.

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3 V.

SSESSMENT
R
OLL

The assessment roll is a listing of
both

M
aximum
A
ssessment
and the
FY 202
3 /202
4 Assessment

apportioned to each lot or parcel,
as shown on the
Yolo County

last
equalized roll of the assessor

and reflective of the Assessor’s Parcel Map(s) associated with the equalized roll
.

Though
the
maximum amount is shown below, it is not anticipated that the maximum assessment will be assessed for many years.

A listing of parc
els proposed to be assessed within this District is shown on the following table.

*Total levy amount may vary from figures listed into the Budget due to rounding.

Assessor Parcel
Number
Owner Name
Approximate
Acreage
Maximum
Levy
Amount
Actual FY
2023/2024
Levy
Amount
(Rounded)
027-852-003-000
Target Corporation

10.060
$42,644.86
$41,431.62
027-852-004-000
Costco Wholesale Corporation

15.170
64,306.42
62,476.90
027-852-010-000
Woodland Development Co. LLC

4.680
19,838.76
19,274.34
027-852-011-000
Woodland Development Co. LLC

1.300
5,510.77
5,353.98
027-852-029-000
Woodland Development Co. LLC

2.220
9,410.70
9,142.96
027-852-030-000
Merrimac Development Co Llc

3.280
13,904.09
13,508.52
027-852-018-000
Woodland Development Co. LLC

1.590
6,740.09
6,548.32
027-852-019-000
Woodland Development Co. LLC

0.810
3,433.63
3,335.94
027-852-022-000
Woodland Development Co. LLC

7.420
31,453.77
30,558.90
027-852-023-000
In-N-Out Burgers

1.530
6,485.75
6,301.22
027-852-024-000
Kim Hong Seok & Flora T

0.970
4,111.88
3,994.88
027-852-025-000
Woodland Development Co. LLC

2.510
10,640.02
10,337.30
Total*

51.540
$218,480.74
$212,264.88

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ISTRICT
D
IAGRAM

The parcels within the
Gateway

Landscaping and Lighting District

consist of all lots, parcels
depicted within the boundaries of the District. The District diagram reflecting the exterior boundaries of the District
is on file

with
the City Clerk.

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WOODLAND

G
ATEWAY

ANDSCAP
ING

AND
L

IGHTING
D

ISTRICT

Engineer’s Report

Fiscal Year
20 2
3 -
20 2
4 Report
Submitted by:

________________________________

Scott Koppel

Koppel & Gruber Public Finance

________________________________

Registered Engineer

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ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024

Intent Meeting: May 16, 2023
Public Hearing: June 6, 2023

27368 Via Industria
Suite 200
Temecula, California 92590
T 951.587.3500 | 800.755.6864
F 951.587.3510

www.willdan.com

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ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
Gibson Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District

City of Woodland
Yolo County, State of California

This Report describes the District and services therein including the improvements, budgets, parcels and assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Yolo County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ____________ day of ______________, 2023.

Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Woodland

By: ________________________________
Chonney Gano
Project Manager, District Administration Services

By: ________________________________
Tyrone Peter
P. E. # C 81888

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