City of Woodland
City of Woodland
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
6:00 PM
City Council
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CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Sec. 54956.9)
Name of Case: American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California v.
Woodland Police Department, (Yolo County Superior Court Case No. CV2024- 2220)
JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/WOODLAND FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING 6:00 PM
C. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 05:59 PM.
D. ROLL CALL
Present: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Tania Garcia- Cadena
Absent: None
E. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Julie and Skip Davies.
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.
F. 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
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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.
Jamie Seibel and LeAnn Herigstad spoke regarding divesting from the Caterpillar Corporation.
2. 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 received regarding divesting from the Caterpillar Corporation and comments regarding the September 17, 2024 agenda items.
G. 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.
3. SUBJECT: Long Range Calendar
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Council Member Stallard, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lansburgh and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members approved Consent Calendar Items No. 4 through 11.
AYES: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena NOES: None
4. SUBJECT: National Hispanic Heritage Month
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Proclamation recognizing September 15, 2024 through October 15, 2024 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Woodland
Adopted a Proclamation recognizing September 15, 2024 through October 15, 2024 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Woodland.
5. SUBJECT: Renaming of the Woodland Sports Park to the Skip and Julie Davies Sports Park
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the renaming of the Woodland Sports Park to the Skip and Julie Davies Sports Park.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8387, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA TO RENAME THE WOODLAND SPORTS PARK TO HONOR SKIP AND JULIE DAVIES.
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6. SUBJECT: Receive Fiscal Year 2024 Report on Affordable Housing Loan Portfolio and Status of City Affordable Housing Funds
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024 report on the City’s affordable housing loan portfolio and use of affordable housing funds.
Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2024 report on the City’s affordable housing loan portfolio and use of affordable housing funds.
7. SUBJECT: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Revising Sections within Chapter 10.16, “Police Department Initiated Towing Services,” to Title 10 of the Woodland Municipal Code
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 10.16, “Police Department Initiated Towing Services,” to Title 10 of the Woodland Municipal Code.
Introduced and waived the first reading of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Woodland, California revising sections within Chapter 10.16, “Police Department Initiated Towing Services,” to Title 10 of the Woodland Municipal Code.
8. SUBJECT: Revised Woodland Fire Department Construction Plan Check Fee Schedule and New Cannabis Grow Facility or Dispensary Fire Operational Permit Fee
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. , approving the revised Woodland Fire Department Construction Plan Check fee schedule, including the addition of a new Cannabis Grow Facility or Dispensary Fire Operational Permit Fee, to ensure clarity, transparency, and alignment with regional standards while promoting efficient development processes.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8388, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WOODLAND APPROVING AN UPDATED AND REVISED WOODLAND FIRE
DEPARTMENT PLAN CHECK FEE SCHEDULE, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF A NEW CANNABIS GROW FACILITY OR DISPENSARY FIRE OPERATIONAL PERMIT FEE.
9. SUBJECT: Appointment of a Member to the Sustainability Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council appoint a member to the Sustainability Advisory Committee.
Appointed Kimberly Cazares to the Sustainability Advisory Committee.
10. SUBJECT: Carry-Over Unencumbered Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2023/24 to Fiscal Year 2024/25
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, authorizing the carry-over of unencumbered appropriations from fiscal year 2023/24 to fiscal year 2024/25, totaling $3,373,396.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8389, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 ANNUAL BUDGET.
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11. SUBJECT: Resolution in Support of Proposition 36, The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. , in support of Proposition 36, The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8390, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 36: THE HOMELESSNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Approval of Fiscal Year 2023/24 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Hold a public hearing to receive community input on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); 2) Adopt Resolution No. , approving the FY 2023/24 CDBG CAPER in substantially the same form presented to the City Council and incorporating public comments received at the public hearing; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to finalize and submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development after the conclusion of the 15-day public comment period.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lansburgh, seconded by Council Member Vega and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members held a public hearing and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8391, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT.
AYES: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena NOES: None
13. SUBJECT: Prohousing Designation Program Application Public Hearing
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing to receive testimony regarding the City of Woodland's intention to apply to the California Department of Housing and Community Development's Prohousing Designation Program.
On a motion by Council Member Fernandez, seconded by Council Member Vega and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members held a public hearing to receive testimony regarding the City of Woodland's intention to apply to the California Department of Housing and Community Development's Prohousing Designation Program.
AYES: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena NOES: None
J. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
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14. SUBJECT: W. Main and Ashley – Purchase and Sale Agreement
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. (1) Approving an appropriation of $2,300,000 from the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees Fund (1327) and authorizing the Administrative Services Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as necessary; and (2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with YKI Investments for the purchase of approximately 2.6 acres of vacant property at the northwest corner of W. Main Street and Ashley Avenue (APN 064-170-053-000).
On a motion by Council Member Stallard, seconded by Council Member Fernandez and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8392, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 2.6 ACRES OF PROPERTY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF W. MAIN STREET AND ASHLEY AVENUE OWNED BY YKI INVESTMENTS, LLC.
AYES: Members Fernandez, Lansburgh, Stallard, Vega and Mayor Garcia-Cadena NOES: None
K. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Lansburgh, CMC
City Clerk