City of Woodland
City of Woodland
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 18, 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
Council Members Present: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Tania Garcia-Cadena
Absent: None
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Eric Buechler.
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.
Eric Buechler spoke regarding ENGAGE students, Catherine Portman spoke regarding plastic waste, Faten Rocha, Michael Farrell, Theresa Robinson, Reem Awas-Rashmawi, and Tonia Macneil spoke regarding 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.
Emails were received regarding the ceasefire resolution, sales tax increase, council agenda, Waste Management and arson on July 16, 2023.
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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.
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. PRESENTATIONS
3. SUBJECT: Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District Update
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive an update from Luz Maria Robles, Public Information Officer for the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District regarding current mosquito control issues and what can be expected in the upcoming months relating to mosquitoes and West Nile virus.
Received an update from Luz Maria Robles, Public Information Officer for the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District regarding current mosquito control issues and what can be expected in the upcoming months relating to mosquitoes and West Nile virus.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
4. SUBJECT: Pride Proclamation
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a proclamation declaring the month of June 2024 as "Pride Month".
Adopted a proclamation declaring the month of June 2024 as "Pride Month".
5. SUBJECT: Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for the I-5/SR 113 Freeway to Freeway Connector Project, CIP 24-06
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the Cooperative Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) regarding the I- 5/SR 113 Freeway to Freeway Connector Project, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8324, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WOODLAND APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR THE I-5/SR 113 FREEWAY TO FREEWAY CONNECTOR PROJECT, CIP 24-06.
6. SUBJECT: Comprehensive Zoning Code - Second Reading
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1722 (Attachment 1) repealing the Interim Zoning Ordinance, repealing Title 17 (Zoning) of the
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Woodland Municipal Code and enacting the updated Comprehensive Zoning Code and associated Zoning Map.
Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 1722, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND (1) REPEALING THE INTERIM ZONING CODE, (2) REPEALING AND REENACTING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND MUNICIPAL CODE, AND (3) REPEALING AND REENACTING THE CITY OF WOODLAND ZONING MAP (COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE AND ZONING MAP UPDATE).
7. SUBJECT: Appoint Members to various Boards and Commissions
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council appoint members to the various Boards and Commissions.
Appointed members to the various Boards and Commissions.
8. SUBJECT: Letter Agreement to Amend Franchise Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc. dba Waste Management of Woodland (WM)
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Letter Agreement to Amend the Franchise Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc. dba Waste Management of Woodland (WM).
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8325, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WOODLAND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LETTER AGREEMENT TO AMEND FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT.
9. SUBJECT: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding - MMPA and PMMA
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council (1) Adopt Resolution No. _____, ratifying a two-year, Memorandum of Understanding with the Woodland Mid-Management Professional Association, (MMPA) covering the period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, and (2) adopt Resolution No. _____, ratifying a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Woodland Police Mid-Management Association (PMMA) covering the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8326, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WOODLAND APPROVING CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR MID MANAGEMENT UNIT EMPLOYEES and RESOLUTION NO. 8327, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND APPROVING CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR POLICE MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lansburgh, seconded by Council Member Stallard and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, Council Members approved Consent Calendar Items No. 4 through 9.
AYES: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena NOES: None
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. SUBJECT: Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance revising Sections within Chapter 13.24, “Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention,” to Title 13 of the Woodland Municipal Code
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RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Woodland, California revising sections within Chapter 13.24, “Cross- Connection Control and Backflow Prevention” to Title 13 of the Woodland Municipal Code.
On a motion by Council Member Fernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lansburgh and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, Council Members introduced and waived the first reading of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Woodland, California revising sections within Chapter 13.24, “Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention” to Title 13 of the Woodland Municipal Code.
AYES: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena NOES: None
11. SUBJECT: Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District Annual Assessment
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony regarding the City Council's intention to continue the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District; and
2. Determine whether a legally sufficient protest is made; and
3. If no legally sufficient protest is made, adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the WTBID FY 2024-25 Budget and affirming the continuation of the annual assessment for the WTBID for 2024-25 fiscal year.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lansburgh, seconded by Council Member Fernandez and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, Council Members held a public hearing and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8328, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND APPROVING THE WOODLAND TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2024-25
BUDGET AND AFFIRMING THE CONTINUATION OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
AYES: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena NOES: None
I. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
12. SUBJECT: Consideration of November 2024 Ballot Measure to Authorize One-Cent Sales Tax
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt:
1. Receive public comment;
2. Discuss options pertaining to a potential revenue measure to provide enhanced services and infrastructure investments; and
3. Adopt, with any amendments, Resolution No. _____, a resolution of the City of Council of the City of Woodland, California calling for the placement of a general tax measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024, general municipal election for the submission to the qualified
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voters of an ordinance to enact a second supplemental general transaction and use tax (sales tax) at the rate of one-cent (1¢).
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Direct staff to continue public outreach and engagement on the matter and return to Council at a later date with a recommendation to consider the appropriate timing and structure of a supplemental sales tax measure.
After receiving public comment and discussing the options for a potential revenue measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024, general municipal election, Council Member Stallard made a motion to accept the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Member Fernandez.
A friendly amendment to that motion was made by Member Vega requesting a change to the term of the sales tax from ten (10) years to eight (8) years. Member Stallard accepted the friendly amendment. and Member Fernandez seconded the amendment.
On a motion by Council Member Stallard, seconded by Council Member Fernandez and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, Council Members adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8329,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA
CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL TAX MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION
TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT A SECOND
SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) AT THE RATE OF ONE CENT (1¢) and agreed to change the term of the sales tax from ten (10) years to eight (8) years.
AYES: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena NOES: None
13. SUBJECT: Calling and Consolidating a General Municipal Election for Council Districts and Measure - November 5, 2024
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council take one of the two following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. _____, Calling a General Municipal Election for the Election of Three Council Members by District, and the Placement of a General Tax Measure on the Ballot for the General Municipal Election for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of an Ordinance to enact a Second Supplemental General Transactions and Use Tax (Sale Tax) at the rate of One Cent (1¢), and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Yolo to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date pursuant to §10403 of the Elections Code.
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Adopt Resolution No. _____, Providing for the Filing of Primary and Rebuttal Arguments and Setting Rules for the Filing of Written Arguments regarding a City Measure to be Submitted at the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
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2. Adopt Resolution No. _____, Calling a General Municipal Election for the Election of Three Council Members by District, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Yolo to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date pursuant to §10403 of the Elections Code.
Based on the action taken on the previous item, a motion was made by Council Member Vega, seconded by Council Member Fernandez and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, Council Members approved the first option and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8330, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND CALLING
A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE COUNCIL
MEMBERS BY DISTRICT, AND THE PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL TAX MEASURE ON
THE BALLOT FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION TO
THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT A SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL
GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) AT THE RATE OF ONE CENT (1¢), AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF YOLO TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO §10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE and RESOLUTION NO. 8331, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF PRIMARY AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND
SETTING RULES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION and
The motion also includes the action to amend the resolution reflective of the term from ten (10) years to eight (8) years.
AYES: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena NOES: None
14. SUBJECT: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No._____, approving the Fiscal Year (FY)2024/25 Annual Budget of $223.96 million as detailed in Exhibit A, and approving 324 full-time equivalent positions, by classification, as detailed in Exhibit B.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lansburgh, seconded by Council Member Fernandez and carried unanimously on a 5-0 vote, Council Members adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8332, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL BUDGET.
AYES: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena NOES: None
J. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 08:01 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ana B. Gonzalez, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted by Council: July 2, 2024