City of Woodland
City of Woodland
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
6:00 PM
City Council
City of Woodland
CITY COUNCIL
JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/WOODLAND FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING 6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Members Fernandez, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena
Absent: Member *Lansburgh and **Stallard
* Mayor Pro Tem Lansburgh arrived at 6:30PM just prior to the public hearing. **Council Member Stallard arrived at 8:04PM during the FY 2024/25 Proposed Budget presentation.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Karen Urbano, President, League of Women Voters.
Land Acknowledgment Statement - The City of Woodland acknowledges the land on which we live and work.
For thousands of years, this land has been the home of Patwin people. Today, there are three federally recognized Patwin tribes: Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community, Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. The Patwin people have remained committed to the stewardship of this land over many centuries. It has been cherished and protected, as elders have instructed the young through generations. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their traditional lands.
D. COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC COMMENT
This is an opportunity for the public to speak to the Council on any item other than those listed on this agenda.
Speakers are requested to use the microphone in front of the Council and to begin by stating their name, whether they reside in Woodland and the name of the organization they represent if any. The Mayor may impose a time limit on any speaker depending on the number of people wanting to speak and time available for the rest of the agenda. In the event comments are related to an item scheduled on the agenda, speakers may be required to wait to make their comments until that item is considered. The option to submit a public comment via voicemail is no longer available. Written Public Comments Members of the public are welcome to submit written comments prior to the meeting. Comments should be submitted by email to [email protected]. Written Comments received at least two (2) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the City Council meeting will be provided to the City Council and posted to the City website as part of the official record of the meeting but will not be read into the record. Written Comments received within two (2) hours of the scheduled start time of the City Council meeting and during the City Council meeting will be provided to the City Council the day following the City Council meeting. If you are submitting written comments on a particular item on the agenda, please identify the agenda item number and letter. If you are submitting written comments on an item not listed on the agenda, please identify your e-mail/comment as a General Public Comment. Note: Public comments at special meetings are limited to items on the agenda only.
Mark Aulman spoke regarding Sustainability Advisory Committee and Theresa Robinson, Faten Rocha and Tonia McNeil spoke regarding the ceasefire resolution.
1. SUBJECT: General Public Comments
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: This section is reserved for "General" Public Comments emailed within two (2) hours prior to the Council Meeting. These comments will be provided to the City Council and incorporated into the meeting minutes. Any other written communications submitted for items specific to this agenda will be attached as a file to the associated agenda item.
Email received regarding ceasefire resolution and Vote NO on Zoning Code.
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E. COMMUNICATIONS - COUNCIL/STAFF STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS
This is an opportunity for the Council Members and Staff to make comments and announcements, to express concerns, or to request Council's consideration of any items a Council Member would like to have discussed at a future Council meeting.
Verbal updates provided by Council Members/Staff.
2. SUBJECT: Long Range Calendar
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.
Verbal updates provided by Council Members/Staff.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
3. SUBJECT: Juneteenth Proclamation
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Proclamation recognizing "Juneteenth" - Celebration of Emancipation from Slavery.
Adopted a Proclamation recognizing "Juneteenth" - Celebration of Emancipation from Slavery.
4. SUBJECT: League of Women Voters 50th Anniversary Proclamation
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a proclamation honoring the League of Women Voters 50th Anniversary Adopted a proclamation honoring the League of Women Voters 50th Anniversary.
5. SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2024, and May 21, 2024
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the minutes of the Joint Regular City Council/Woodland Finance Authority Meeting of May 7, 2024, and May 21, 2024.
Adopted the minutes of the Joint Regular City Council/Woodland Finance Authority Meeting of May 7, 2024, and May 21, 2024.
6. SUBJECT: Sustainability Advisory Committee Year in Review and Recent Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Sustainability Advisory Committee's annual Chairperson's Year in Review as well as meeting minutes from March and April 2024.
Received the Sustainability Advisory Committee's annual Chairperson's Year in Review as well as meeting minutes from March and April 2024.
7. SUBJECT: Waste Management Delinquent Garbage/Refuse Accounts - Call for Public Hearing
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council set a Public Hearing for July 2, 2024 to hear and approve the list of Delinquent Refuse Accounts and direct the Tax Collector of Yolo County to assess liens against real property to collect delinquent payments.
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Council Members approved a Public Hearing for July 2, 2024, to hear and approve the list of Delinquent Refuse Accounts and direct the Tax Collector of Yolo County to assess liens against real property to collect delinquent payments.
8. SUBJECT: Contract Award - FY25 Tree Pruning and Maintenance Services
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. _____, authorizing the City Manager to execute the FY25 tree pruning and maintenance service contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA) in the amount not-to-exceed $648,783.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8318, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WOODLAND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR TREE PRUNING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC.
FOR FY25.
9. SUBJECT: Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Bidding for the Pacific Flyway Pond Enhancement Project, CIP 24-10.
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the project plans and specifications, and authorizing bid advertisement for the Pacific Flyway Pond Enhancement Project, CIP 24-10.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8319, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WOODLAND APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE PACIFIC FLYWAY POND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, CIP 24-10.
10. SUBJECT: SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Appropriation
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, authorizing the appropriation of $163,146 of grant funds to the State Grants Fund (1325) to assist with the continued implementation of SB 1383.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8320, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WOODLAND AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO THE STATE GRANT FUND (1325)
PROVIDED FROM CALRECYCLE.
On a motion by Council Member Fernandez, seconded by Council Member Vega and carried on a 3-0 vote, Council Members approved Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 10.
AYES: Members Fernandez, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena
NOES: None
ABSENT: Members Lansburgh and Stallard
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. SUBJECT: Final Hearing Draft Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a Public Hearing and take the following actions associated with the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update:
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1. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) amending the 2035 General Plan and Land Use Map as a result of proposed Zoning Code updates;
2. Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance (Attachment 2) repealing the Interim Zoning Ordinance, repealing Title 17 (Zoning) of the Woodland Municipal Code and enacting the updated Comprehensive Zoning Code and associated Zoning Map; and
3. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 3) repealing the Downtown Specific Plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Lansburgh arrived at 6:30 PM just prior to the Public Hearing item.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lansburgh, seconded by Council Member Fernandez and carried on a 4-0 vote, Council Members adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8321, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND AMENDING THE
CITY OF WOODLAND GENERAL PLAN AND LAND USE MAP IN RELATION TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE; Introduced and waived the first reading of an ordinance repealing the Interim Zoning Ordinance, repealing Title 17 (Zoning) of the Woodland Municipal Code and enacting the updated Comprehensive Zoning Code and associated Zoning Map; and RESOLUTION NO. 8322, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND REPEALING THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN.
AYES: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena NOES: None
ABSENT: Member Stallard
H. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
12. SUBJECT: Woodland Tourism and Business Improvement District Annual Report and Resolution of Intention to Levee Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Annual Report from the Advisory Board for the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement (WTBID) and adopt the attached resolution of intention to levy the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
On a motion by Council Member Fernandez, seconded by Council Member Vega and carried on a 4-0 vote, Council Members approved the Annual Report from the Advisory Board for the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement (WTBID) and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8323, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WOODLAND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 WITHIN THE WOODLAND TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (“WTBID”).
AYES: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena NOES: None
ABSENT: Member Stallard
13. SUBJECT: Consideration of November 2024 Ballot Measure to Authorize One-Cent Sales Tax
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation and provide direction to staff on a potential ballot measure to establish a one-cent sales tax for general city services, programs, and facilities.
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Received a presentation from City Manager Ken Hiatt and provided directions to staff on a potential ballot measure to establish a one-cent sales tax for general city services, programs, and facilities. Direction to staff are to proceed with preparing the necessary resolutions to bring back to council on June 18th and also to challenge staff to continue to engage with community members and stakeholders and talk about issues and concerns and invite them to come to the Council meeting on June 18th.
14. SUBJECT: Presentation of the FY2024/25 Proposed Budget
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation on the proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024/25.
Council Member Stallard arrived at 8:04 PM during this presentation.
Received a presentation from Administrative Services Director Kim McKinney on the proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024/25.
I. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM in memory of Joseph Saragoza.
Respectfully submitted,
Ana B. Gonzalez, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted by Council: July 2, 2024