City of Woodland
Meeting Agenda
City Council
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
December 10, 2024
6:00 PM
JOINT SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/WOODLAND FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING 6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. SUBJECT: Declaration of Results of the November 5, 2024 Consolidated General Municipal Election
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. _____, declaring the official results of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024 and the final Certificates of Canvass related to the election of three (3) members of the City Council for Council Districts 2 (Stallard), 4 (Moreno) and 5 (Vega) with terms expiring upon the election of their successor thereto at the Presidential General Election of 2028, and related to Measure U.
2. SUBJECT: Comments by Outgoing Official
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Comments by Council Member
Fernandez.
3. SUBJECT: Swearing-In Ceremony and Seating of Newly Elected Officials
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: The City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office and present Certificates of Election to Council Member Stallard, Council Member David Moreno and Council Member Mayra Vega.
4. SUBJECT: Comments by Newly Elected Officials and Mayor
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Comments by Counci Member Stallard, Council Member Moreno, Council Member Vega and Mayor Lansburgh.
E. ADJOURN
F. RECEPTION TO FOLLOW
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Agenda for the Joint Special City Council/Woodland Finance Authority of the City of Woodland scheduled for December 10, 2024 was posted on December 5, 2024 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 Special Meeting
DATE: December 10, 2024
ITEM #: D.1
SUBJECT: Declaration of Results of the November 5, 2024 Consolidated General Municipal Election
Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. _____, declaring the official results of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024 and the final Certificates of Canvass related to the election of three (3) members of the City Council for Council Districts 2 (Stallard), 4 (Moreno) and 5 (Vega) with terms expiring upon the election of their successor thereto at the Presidential General Election of 2028, and related to Measure U.
Staff Contact:
Sarah Lansburgh, CMC, City Clerk, (530) 661-5806, [email protected]
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. An invoice for the costs to conduct the election has not yet been received from the Yolo County Elections Office.
Discussion:
On November 5, 2024, a General Municipal Election was held in the City of Woodland for the purpose of electing one (1) District 2 Council Member, one (1) District 4 Council Member, one (1) District 5 Council Member, and voting on one (1) ballot measure (Measure U) which would authorize a second supplemental one cent ($0.01), or one percent (1%), retail transactions and use (sales) tax within the City of Woodland for a period of eight (8) years to fund maintenance and improvements to City services.
In accordance with City Council Resolution Nos. 8330 and 8331, the City's election was consolidated with the Statewide General Election that was conducted on the same day by the Yolo County Elections Office. The County Clerk-Recorder was responsible for canvassing all votes cast and certifying the election results. The appropriate Resolution has been prepared for adoption, which is attached to this Report. The results are attached as Exhibit “A” to the Resolution.
The Yolo County Elections Office provided Final Election Results to the City on December 3, 2024.
The Final Election Results are as follows:
Tom Stallard for City Council District 2 for a term of four years; David Moreno for City Council District 4 for a term of four years; and Mayra Vega for City Council District 5 for a term of four years.
Further, a majority of City voters did not approve Measure U, and it was, therefore, not passed.
Conclusion:
Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. _____, declaring the official results of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024 and the final Certificates of Canvass related to the election of three (3) members of the City Council for Council Districts 2 (Stallard), 4 (Moreno) and 5 (Vega) with terms expiring upon the election of their successor thereto at the Presidential General Election of 2028, and related to Measure U.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution - Certifying and Declaring Election Results_Nov 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WOODLAND RECITING THE FACT OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON
NOVEMBER 5, 2024; DECLARING THE RESULT S AND
SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of Woodland, California, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, notice of the election was given in the time, form and manner as provided by law; voting precincts were properly established; election officers were appointed, and in all respects the elections were held and conducted and the votes were cast, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in the time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of elections in general law cities; and
WHEREAS, the County Election Department canvassed the returns of the election and has certified the results to this City Council ; the results are received, attached, and made a part hereof as “Exhibit A”.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Woodland hereby finds, determines and resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. That the whole number of ballots cast in the precincts including vote-by- mail ballots and provisional ballots are detailed in the Official Canvass attached as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2.
That the names of the persons voted for in the election for Member of City Council, District 2 were as follows:
Tom Stallard
That the names of the persons voted for in the election for Member of City Council, District 4 were as follows:
Fred Lopez
David Moreno
That the names of the persons voted for in the election for Member of City Council, District 5 were as follows:
Chukwunedum C. “Chuck” Amajioyi
Mayra Vega
SECTION 3. That the following local Measure voted upon at the election is as follows:
Measure U
"CITY OF WOODLAND SALES TAX MEASURE.
To keep Woodland safe, clean and well -maintained by increasing police and fire protection, reducing emergency response times, repairing roads and sidewalks, addressing homelessness, improving and maintaining parks, enhancing programs for children and youth, and for general government use, shall a measure establishing a one cent sales tax, providing approximately $16,500,000 annually for 8 years, requiring independent audits, public spending disclosures, local control and all funds remaining in Woodland, be adopted?"
Yes
No
SECTION 4. That the number of votes cast in each precinct, and the number of votes cast in the City for each of the persons above -named for the respective offices for which the persons were candidates, and for and against the Measure , are set forth in “Exhibit A,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 5. The City Council does declare and determine that as a result of the election:
1) Tom Stallard was elected as a Member of the City Council representing District 2 for the full term of four years;
2) David Moreno was elected as a Member of the City Council representing District 4 for the full term of four years;
3) Mayra Vega was elected as a Member of the City Council representing District 5 for the full term of four years; and
4) A majority of voters voting on Measure U did not vote in favor thereof, the Measure was not carried, and it shall not be deemed adopted and ratified.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City of Woodland, a statement of result of the election, showing:
1) The whole number of votes/ballots cast in the City;
2) The names of the persons voted for;
3) The measure voted upon;
4) For what office each person was voted;
5) The number of votes cast at each precinct for each person, and for and against the measure; and
6) The total number of votes cast for each person, and for and against the measure.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall immediately make and deliver to each of the persons so elected a Certificate of Election signed by the City Clerk and authenticated; that the City Clerk shall also administer to each person elected the Oath of Office prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California and shall have them subscribe to it and file it in the Office of the City Clerk.
Each and all of the persons so elected shall then be inducted into the respective office to which they have been elected.
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ECTION 8. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act. The City Council finds that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably f oreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Further, if the activity is deemed a project this City Council finds that this Resolution is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
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ECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
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ECTION 10. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, or clause or phrase in this Resolution or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted each section irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, or phrases are declared unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective.
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ECTION 11. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
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ASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodland at a special meeting held on the 10th day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYE
S:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Rich Lansburgh, Mayor
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TTEST:
____________________________
Sarah Lansburgh, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Ethan Walsh, City Attorney
Exhibit A
MEASURE TO BE PLACED ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOT
Measure U Date issued: 6/20/2024 By: Yolo County
Passage: majority (50% + 1) Date of the Election: November 05, 2024
District: City of Woodland
Ballot Label: YES / NO
Ballot Title: City of Woodland Sales Tax Measure
To keep Woodland safe, clean and well-maintained by increasing police and fire protection, reducing emergency response times, repairing roads and sidewalks, addressing homelessness, improving and maintaining parks, enhancing programs for children and youth, and for general government use, shall a measure establishing a one cent sales tax, providing approximately $16,500,000 annually for 8 years, requiring independent audits, public spending disclosures, local control and all funds remaining in Woodland, be adopted?
Votes Casted: Yes: 13,042 53.11 %
No: 11,514 46.89 %
Passed X Failed
November 5, 2024 General Election
County of Yolo
11/5/2024
Official Results
Registered Voters
94509 of 118137 = 80.00%
Precincts Reporting
59 of 59 = 100.00%
Cumulative Report
Official Results
Run Time
Run Date
4:16 PM
12/03/2024
CIty of Woodland Member, City Council District 2 - Vote for ONE Precincts
Counted
Total
Percent
2 2
100.00%
Voters
Ballots
Registered
Percent
5,601
7,368
76.02%
Choice
Party
Vote Center
Vote by Mail
Conditional
Election Day
Total
TOM STALLARD
90 100.00%
3,470
100.00%
65 100.00%
257
100.00%
3,882
100.00%
Cast Votes:
90 100.00%
3,470
100.00%
65 100.00%
257
100.00%
3,882
100.00%
Undervotes:
60 1,505
34 120
1,719
Overvotes:
0 0
0 0
0 City of Woodland Member, City Council District 4 - Vote for ONE Precincts
Counted
Total
Percent
3 3
100.00%
Voters
Ballots
Registered
Percent
4,593
6,710
68.45%
Choice
Party
Vote Center
Vote by Mail
Conditional
Election Day
Total
DAVID MORENO
58 55.77%
1,978
56.74%
42 60.00%
209
59.89%
2,287
57.05%
FRED LOPEZ
46 44.23%
1,508
43.26%
28 40.00%
140
40.11%
1,722
42.95%
Cast Votes:
104
100.00%
3,486
100.00%
70 100.00%
349
100.00%
4,009
100.00%
Undervotes:
8 506
18 50
582
Overvotes:
0 2
0 0
2
November 5, 2024 General Election
County of Yolo
11/5/2024
Official Results
Registered Voters
94509 of 118137 = 80.00%
Precincts Reporting
59 of 59 = 100.00%
Cumulative Report
Official Results
Run Time
Run Date
4:16 PM
12/03/2024
City of Woodland Member, City Council District 5 - Vote for ONE Precincts
Counted
Total
Percent
2 2
100.00%
Voters
Ballots
Registered
Percent
5,992
7,663
78.19%
Choice
Party
Vote Center
Vote by Mail
Conditional
Election Day
Total
MAYRA M VEGA
85 49.13%
3,110
66.58%
49 59.76%
228
60.64%
3,472
65.48%
CHUKWUNEDUM C. (CHUCK) AMAJIOYI
88 50.87%
1,561
33.42%
33 40.24%
148
39.36%
1,830
34.52%
Cast Votes:
173
100.00%
4,671
100.00%
82 100.00%
376
100.00%
5,302
100.00%
Undervotes:
21 579
26 62
688
Overvotes:
1 1
0 0
2 Proposition 2
Precincts
Counted
Total
Percent
59 59
100.00%
Voters
Ballots
Registered
Percent
94,509
118,137
80.00%
Choice
Party
Vote Center
Vote by Mail
Conditional
Election Day
Total
Yes
1,653
57.82%
46,994
61.40%
3,866
83.46%
3,436
57.72%
55,949
62.18%
No
1,206
42.18%
29,545
38.60%
766
16.54%
2,517
42.28%
34,034
37.82%
Cast Votes:
2,859
100.00%
76,539
100.00%
4,632
100.00%
5,953
100.00%
89,983
100.00%
Undervotes:
169
3,594
395
355
4,513
Overvotes:
1 12
0 0
13
November 5, 2024 General Election
County of Yolo
11/5/2024
Official Results
Registered Voters
94509 of 118137 = 80.00%
Precincts Reporting
59 of 59 = 100.00%
Cumulative Report
Official Results
Run Time
Run Date
4:16 PM
12/03/2024
CITY OF WINTERS Measure S
Precincts
Counted
Total
Percent
2 2
100.00%
Voters
Ballots
Registered
Percent
3,629
4,727
76.77%
Choice
Party
Vote Center
Vote by Mail
Conditional
Election Day
Total
Yes
70 53.44%
1,811
62.08%
41 56.16%
173
49.29%
2,095
60.34%
No
61 46.56%
1,106
37.92%
32 43.84%
178
50.71%
1,377
39.66%
Cast Votes:
131
100.00%
2,917
100.00%
73 100.00%
351
100.00%
3,472
100.00%
Undervotes:
3 115
12 26
156
Overvotes:
0 1
0 0
1 CITY OF WOODLAND Measure U
Precincts
Counted
Total
Percent
10 10
100.00%
Voters
Ballots
Registered
Percent
25,677
34,564
74.29%
Choice
Party
Vote Center
Vote by Mail
Conditional
Election Day
Total
No
416
56.99%
11,515
53.46%
162
37.41%
949
51.19%
13,042
53.11%
Yes
314
43.01%
10,024
46.54%
271
62.59%
905
48.81%
11,514
46.89%
Cast Votes:
730
100.00%
21,539
100.00%
433
100.00%
1,854
100.00%
24,556
100.00%
Undervotes:
46 887
59 124
1,116
Overvotes:
2 3
0 0
5