Woodland City Council
February 18, 2025

City of Woodland

Meeting Agenda

City Council
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
February 18, 2025
6:00 PM

JOINT REGULAR 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. 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

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.

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 the City Council receive the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.

F. CONSENT CALENDAR

3. SUBJECT: Police Department Semi-Annual Report for the Period of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council accept the Police Department Semi-Annual Report for July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

4. SUBJECT: Reject All Bids and Re-Authorize Bid Advertisement for Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, CIP 22-15

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. _____, rejecting all bids from the January 22, 2025 bid opening; and 2) Re-Authorize bid advertisement for the Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, CIP 22-15.

5. Subject: Approve the Second Amendment with the Ferguson Group for Federal Representation and Advocacy Services for Flood Mitigation and Transportation - Lower Cache Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project, CIP 22-16

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, to 1) appropriate $12,000 of Measure F Funds to the I- 5/SR 113 Freeway to Freeway Project, CIP 24-06; and 2) Authorize amendment # 2 to extend the Ferguson Group agreement for an additional 12 months for an amount not to exceed $72,000.

6. SUBJECT: Waiver of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. _____, Repealing and Replacing Section 15.16.090 of the Woodland Municipal Code Regarding Density Bonuses and Other Affordable Housing Incentives

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. _____, repealing and replacing Section 15.16.090 of the Woodland Municipal Code regarding density bonuses and other affordable housing incentives required by State Density Bonus Law.

G. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER

7. SUBJECT: Proposed Downtown Woodland Transit Center

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Receive a presentation from Yolo Transit District staff on the relocation of the Woodland Transit Center from the County Fair Mall;
2) Determine that the Court Street location is not suitable for accommodating the proposed Transit Center; and
3) Direct staff to work with Yolo Transit District staff and return with a recommendation for a mutually agreeable alternative location(s) for relocating the Woodland Transit Center.

8. SUBJECT: Community Development Department Semi-Annual Status Report for the Period of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council receive the Community Development Department Semi-Annual Status Report for July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

9. SUBJECT: Introduction and Waiver of First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Boundaries of City Council Election Districts 2 and 3 to Include Annexed Territories

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance amending the boundaries of City Council Election Districts 2 and 3 to include annexed territories.

H. ADJOURN

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Agenda for the Joint Regular City Council/Woodland Finance Authority of the City of Woodland scheduled for February 18, 2025 was posted on February 14, 2025 in the outside display case at City Hall, 300 First Street, Woodland, CA, and was available to the public during normal business hours.

Upon request, agendas and documents in the agenda packet will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by law. Any such requests must be made in writing to the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Woodland.

Requests will be valid for the calendar year in which the request is received, and must be renewed prior to January 1st.

Persons needing disability-related modifications or accommodations in order to participate in public meetings, including persons requiring auxiliary aids or services, may request such modifications or accommodations by calling the Office of the City Clerk (530-661-5806) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: February 18, 2025
ITEM #: D.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.

Attachments:

None

TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: February 18, 2025
ITEM #: E.2
SUBJECT: Long Range Calendar

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

Staff Contact:

Sarah Lansburgh, CMC, 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

CITY COUNCIL LONG RANGE CALENDAR
March 4th REGULAR MEETING
Women in Construction Week Proclamation
Proclamation Declaring March 15, 2025 as “Arbor Day”
Quarterly Investment Report
Approval of Consultant Agreement for CDBG Consolidated Plan Award 2025 Water & Sewer Replacement Project, CIP 24-02 Approve a Contract Amendment with Mark Thomas for SR-113/CR-25A Caltrans Project Report STIP MOU Regarding YTD Funding
Council Handbook – Policies & Procedures
FY25 Mid-Year Budget Update
March 8th SPECIAL MEETING (Community & Senior Center) City Council Strategic Goal Setting / Retreat
March 18th REGULAR MEETING
Award Construction Contract for Community Center Parking Lot Expansion Project, CIP 24-08 Approve Consultant Agreement for ASR Well #31 Project, CIP 17-05 Authorization to Bid WPCF Grit System and Headworks Screw Pump Rehabilitation Project, CIP 24-12 Equity Action Plan Update
New Aquatic Center Mural RFP
SB684/1123 By-right Small Subdivisions in MF/SF Zones
Waste Management Franchise Agreement
April 1st REGULAR MEETING
Proclamation – 50th Anniversary Woodland Senior Center Inc.

Yolano / Donnelly Redevelopment – Yolo County Housing Funding Agreement Accept Improvements and File Notice of Completion for County Road 25A Improvement Project, CIP 24-05 FY26 - Spring Budget Workshop
Future Topics / Study Sessions:

Annual Housing Report (May)
City Council Priority Goals & Strategic Plan – 2025-2027 (TBD) Sewer Rate Study (TBD)
Water Rate Study (TBD)
Woodland Tennis Club Agreement (TBD)
Woodland Soccer Club Agreement (TBD)
Updated 2/14/2025

TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: February 18, 2025
ITEM #: F.3
SUBJECT: Police Department Semi-Annual Report for the
Period of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends the City Council accept the Police Department Semi-Annual Report for July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

Staff Contact:

Ryan Kinnan, Chief of Police, 530-661-7813, [email protected]

Discussion:

The Woodland Police Department experienced growth during the period July 1st to December 31st, 2024, despite facing various operational challenges. The Department expanded its workforce, increased community engagement, and maintained its commitment to public safety.

Staffing Updates:

The Woodland Police Department has authorized staffing for 92 full-time employees, 71 sworn and 21 professional staff. The Department continues to actively recruit laterals, academy graduates, and academy recruits to fill vacancies, but has not reached a full staff of sworn personnel since 2020.

During the reporting period, the Department welcomed several new personnel, including six (6) new Sworn Officers and two (2) professional staff members. The new hires include two (2) laterals, (1) academy graduate, and three (3) academy recruits who successfully graduated in November 2024.

Additionally, one (1) recruit is scheduled to graduate from the Academy in February 2025.

The Department added a full-time Records Specialist, and a part-time Community Service Officer assigned to Property & Evidence. These additions enhance the Department’s ability to manage essential functions effectively, such as the property and evidence room which is responsible for maintaining the chain of custody, responding to Public Record Act requests, and tracking evidence.

The Woodland Police Department’s Records unit is a 24/7 unit, responsible for processing data related to stolen vehicles, firearms, warrants, and more. This includes overseeing the Police Department’s front counter, serving as the direct line to the residents of Woodland by processing copy requests, conducting background checks, and handling payments. This unit is also responsible for sending monthly crime statistics to the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in accordance with the Incident Based Reporting System. The Department was approved to increase support staff due to the increased workload of Records in 2021. The Department has faced challenges trying to maintain staffing and fill vacancies, however it is anticipated the Records Unit will be fully staffed by the next reporting period.

The Records Unit has provided services under contract to the City of Winters since 2022 and will begin servicing the City of West Sacramento in 2025, providing after-hours Records services to these departments.

At the conclusion of this reporting period, the Department has five (5) sworn Officers position vacancies, which makes up seven percent (7%) of the Department’s sworn Officer positions. These vacancies are currently split between patrol operations and investigations. In addition, four (4) Officers are currently in field training through Spring of 2025 and are not able to fill the role of a solo

Officer.

Calls for Service and Proactivity:

During the reporting period the Department responded to a total of 31,629 calls for service (CFS).

There was a wide range of calls for service including identity theft, assault, traffic accidents, and drug/narcotic violations. Officers initiated 27% or 8,689 of the calls which included traffic stops, school checks, and extra patrol checks. This demonstrates a proactive approach to policing, as Officers actively sought opportunities to engage with the community and address potential issues. As a result., citations issued increased by 9% compared to the previous period bringing the total number of citations for 2024 to 3,498. Around 200 of these citations were for non-vehicle related charges, such as misdemeanor cites (arrests).

Additionally, Officers conducted a total of 3,582 stops during this period, contributing to a year-to- date total of 6,279 vehicle stops. DUI arrests this period increased by 46%. 71 arrests occurred January 2024 through June 2024, with 104 arrests during July 2024 through December 2024. The total DUI arrests for 2024 was 175. This is a decrease of 12 incidents compared to 2023. It should be noted that in 2024 four Officers were responsible for 97 of these DUI arrests, and will be recognized by MADD for their impactful work. The total collisions for this reporting period increased by 4%, with one (1) being a fatal collision bringing the total amount of fatal collisions for 2024 to two (2). The frequent Primary Collision Factor and most frequently cited violation was Unsafe Speed.

The Department outsources its dispatch services to the Yolo Emergency Communications Agency (YECA). During the second half of 2024, the YECA dispatch center faced staffing challenges, with only 50% of staff fully trained. This led to the implementation of critical staffing procedures, resulting in longer waiting times for residents and slower response times for Officers. Officers were required to perform their own inquiries, and if unable to do so had to wait for dispatch support, which further impacted response times and service delivery.

Dispatch categorizes calls for service by utilizing priority-based grouping. Incidents that are categorized as Priority 1 are incidents currently in progress and require immediate dispatch.

Examples of the incidents in this category are: Homicides, Traffic Accidents, Kidnapping, Assault with deadly weapon(s), Residential Burglaries, etc. Priority 2 incidents are in progress but do not require immediate dispatch. The types of incidents that fit into this category include: 5150’s (Detention of Persons with a Mental Health Condition for Evaluation and Treatment), Stolen Vehicles, Suspicious Circumstances, Violation of Court Orders, etc. Priority 3 calls and so on are those which are not currently in progress and require further investigation. Incidents that fit into this category include crimes that are being reported after the fact.

The average time potential victims and reporting parties waited for an Officer to be dispatched was 2:07 minutes. The average response time, the time it takes for an Officer to be dispatched to when they arrive on scene, was 7:03 minutes. This is an increase compared to the last reporting period where the average time that callers spent in queues was 01:56 minutes, and the average Officer response time was 06:46 minutes. It should be noted that patrol teams operate with four (4) assigned Officers citywide, not including supervisors, to handle calls for service and proactivity throughout their assigned shift.

In 2024, the total number of calls rose from 62,104 in 2023 to 62,952 in 2024. In January – June 2024 there were 31,323 calls for service. In July – December 2024, there were 31,629. There was a

0.9% increase in this six-month period, and an overall 1.3% increase in calls between 2023 and 2024. These increases reflect a higher demand for police response services. In 2024, Part I Crimes, serious offenses including violent and property crimes reported to the FBI through the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), declined compared to the previous year. The total

number of incidents decreased from 1,265 in 2023 to 1,195 in 2024, marking a reduction of 70 offenses. This drop is primarily attributed to declines in Larceny/Theft, Vandalism, and Motor Vehicle Theft.
• Larceny/Theft: In 2024 there was a decrease of 227 incidents (24% decrease), compared to 2023 incidents. Between the last reporting period and this reporting period there was a decrease of 58 incidents (8% decline) within a six-month timeframe. • Vandalism: A difference of 321 incidents between 2024 and 2023 resulted in a 54% decrease. Between this reporting period and the last reporting period there was a difference of 38 incidents (13% decrease).
• Motor Vehicle Theft: Between 2023 and 2024 there was a difference of 138 incidents (47% decrease). This reporting period resulted in a 22% decrease, with motor vehicle thefts down by 34 incidents.

Together, these three categories contributed significantly to the overall decrease in Part I Crimes.

Drug/Narcotic Violations saw a slight increase, rising by 30 incidents between 2023 and 2024, signaling a minor upward trend in this area. Between the reporting periods there was an increase of 41 incidents (15% increase).

Additional decreases included:
• Burglary: Between 2023 and 2024 there was a difference of 45 incidents (34% decrease).

Between reporting periods there was a difference of 17 incidents (19% decrease). • Forcible Sexual Offenses: Despite showing an increase between reporting periods, with an increase of 4 incidents (9% increase), there was an overall decrease in this category in a year- to-year comparison. In comparison there were 15 less incidents (26% decrease) reported in 2024 compared to 2023.

Notably, there were increases in:
• Homicides: Three (3) incidents were reported during this period. The Department experienced six (6) homicides in 2024. This is an increase of three (3) incidents (100% increase), compared to 2023, which had three (3) reported homicides. • Robbery: Up by 6 incidents between reporting periods, a 16% increase. The same change of 6 incidents occurred between 2023 and 2024.
• Non-forcible Sexual Offenses: Up by 1 incident between reporting periods, and an increase of 2 incidents between 2023 and 2024.

Social Media and Community Engagement:

The Woodland Police Department continues to prioritize open communication with the public. The Department’s social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Instagram, have seen substantial engagement.

Facebook: The Department’s page reached over 333,000 people, with 54,000 interactions and 205,000 visits.

Instagram: The Department’s Instagram reached 29,000 people, with 22,000 interactions and 23,000 visits.

These efforts serve to keep the community informed about critical issues such as road blockages, public safety tips, and emergency alerts. Given that the City of Woodland has a population of approximately 61,000 people, these engagement numbers reflect a significant connection with the public.

Community Relations Bureau:

Traffic:

The Traffic team consists of one (1) Sergeant, three (3) Officers, and one (1) Community Service Officer. The Sergeant oversees both the traffic unit and the parking enforcement team. During this reporting period, the traffic team conducted several operations funded by the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), including a DUI checkpoint and various traffic enforcement efforts. In addition to investigating fatal, pedestrian, and injury collisions, the unit is responsible for issuing street closure permits and ensuring there is a constant, smooth flow of traffic throughout the city. By managing traffic patterns effectively, the team helps reduce congestion and maintain public safety.

At the completion of this reporting period, two Officers and the Sergeant will return to the patrol team.

Two new Officers and a Sergeant have been selected as the replacements, and during the next reporting period will attend training to become Certified Motor Officers.

The Parking Enforcement team consists of two (2) part-time employees responsible for vehicle abatement, which includes tracking and towing abandoned vehicles, as well as enforcing parking regulations throughout the City. The primary focus is on the busy areas downtown, particularly public parking lots, ensuring that parking spaces are utilized properly and in accordance with City ordinances. The team also addresses issues such as parking time limit violations, illegal parking, and permits, helping to maintain order and accessibility in high-traffic areas. Through their efforts, they contribute to smoother traffic flow and a more organized, accessible City environment.

HOST:

Department efforts to address the concerns and issues surrounding homelessness are managed by a three (3) Officer team, a Social Services Manager, and Community Enhancement Specialist. In addition, Co-Responders collaborate with Department staff to connect community members in need with mental health clinicians, providing much-needed support while allowing Officers to focus on urgent law enforcement matters. In 2024, Co-Responders had 1,056 contacts, completed 273 mental health assessments, and diverted 766 calls for service from patrol. Although the number of contacts was lower than the previous year, they successfully reduced patrol arrests from twenty one (21) to ten (10) and increased mental health assessments by three (3). In comparison, 2023 Co-Responder statistics showed 794 contacts, 279 mental health assessments, 33 patrol arrests, and 628 diverted calls for service. This program continues to provide valuable support not only to our HOST team but also to patrol staff, ensuring community members receive the help they need through both direct mental health clinician connections and the diversion of calls from Officers.

The Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) continued its work with the unhoused population, offering services and clearing 220 camps. HOST offered services to 431 individuals, and 145 of them accepted, leading to an acceptance rate of 34%. HOST also worked closely with the County Fair Mall during this reporting period to mitigate significant issues with abandoned vehicles, encampments, and vandalism. Since joining the Department in June 2024, the Community Enhancement Specialist has made graffiti abatement and community clean-up its primary focus. In partnership with the Social Services Manager and HOST Officers, they proactively identified ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these programs, with the goal of freeing up Officer time and improving the overall appearance of the public right of way. The ongoing issue of shopping cart blight has seen improvement through new collaboration established a local cart management company to implement

innovative solutions and shifting more responsibility to the retailers to which the carts belong.

School Resource Officers/Youth Programs/PAL:

The Woodland Police Department has three (3) School Resource Officers (SRO) assigned to schools within the Woodland Joint Unified School District. While only one Officer is funded by the District, the Department has a dedicated team of three Officers focused on providing support to youth and diverting them from gang involvement.

School Resource Officers spend much of their time on school campuses, handling calls, educating students, and providing mentorship. They collaborate closely with administrators, teachers, and the District office to enhance the school environment. They are also heavily involved in school events, attending high school sporting events and dances to ensure safety. Additionally, the Officers are deeply engaged in the Woodland Police Activities League and serve as primary instructors for the Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) Program. While the GREAT Program has been valuable, it is becoming outdated, and the Department is currently exploring new options to provide more effective programs to address gang prevention and youth development.

A typical day for an SRO includes daily walks around the campuses, engaging with students and staff, providing counseling and mentoring to youth, and conducting home visits with troubled students. SROs offer resources and guidance to parents and provide career counseling through presentations providing opportunities for the youth to thrive. The SROs lead leadership classes, assist with ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) Training for staff, and work closely with programs such as the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) and youth summer programs. They help with the development of the school plan for student achievement and have coached youth sports. Their role extends to supporting students who are at risk of not graduating, helping them improve their grades and attendance. Some SROs have worked with students from families with strong criminal ties, guiding them toward positive futures by enrolling in college or joining the military. The Officers also play a crucial role in programs like the Fill the Trunk event and the GREAT Program. They also partner with teachers and administrators on youth development initiatives.

The accessibility of programs such as the Youth Academy and PAL programs, which require no fee to participate in, allow multiple opportunities for the youth to engage in community activities outside of school at little to no cost to them or their families.

Crime Prevention Efforts:

The Crime Prevention Department manages 23 active neighborhoods watch groups and conducts seven (7) vacation home checks. There is a dedicated team of 19 volunteers, a decrease from 21 in the previous reporting period. The volunteers hosted 13 events in 2024 including: Drug Take Back, National Night Out, Blood Drive, and Faith in Blue. They also participated in 37 community activities including: Neighborhood Santa, The Woodland Holiday Parade, First Fridays, Farm Worker’s Festival, and the Yolo County Fair. A report done by the University of Maryland in April 2024 estimates that the value of a volunteer hour was $33.49/hour. These volunteers contributed a total of 2,195 hours to community service, demonstrating a strong commitment to public safety and community outreach.

Investigations Bureau:

Investigations is comprised of two (2) Sergeants, ten (10) Detectives, two (2) Community Service Officers, and one (1) Part Time Annuitant.

The Bureau supports Patrol when additional experience, investigative expertise and resources are required. Detectives conduct further interviews, write search warrants, and follow up on active cases.

Types of cases forwarded to the Bureau include: Homicides, Missing Persons, Abuse Cases, Sexual Crimes, and more. They maintain databases in tracking sex and arson offenders, gang members, and specific business licensing such as Marijuana and Massage Licenses. One (1) Community Service Officer is responsible for identifying crime trends which is distributed to Officers to assist in their day-to-day patrols.

In summary, despite the challenges encountered during the second half of 2024, the Woodland Police Department made strides in both personnel growth and community engagement. As the Department continues to grow, it remains committed to providing quality law enforcement services and maintaining open lines of communication with the community.

At the conclusion of this reporting period, the Department maintained two (2) Detective vacancies to avoid further negative impact to patrol staffing.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends the City Council accept the Police Department Semi-Annual Report for July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

Prepared by: Anuelle Jumuad, Management Analyst I

Reviewed by: Ryan Kinnan, Police Chief

Attachments:

1. Police Semi-Annual Report (July-Dec 2024)

CALLS FOR SERVICE
27%
65%34%

HOST SERVICES

ACCEPTED

CO-RESPONDER PROGRAM

HOST CLEARED
CAMPS
Officers responded to 31,629 calls in
this reporting period.

Average time people wait
in queue with Dispatch for an
officer to be assigned
to their call.
of those calls were
proactive responses, with
officers initiating 8,689 of
those calls for service
Mental HealthAssessments
OtherServicesProvided*
Arrests (by Patrol)
ContactsMade
504 138
10 356

WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
2024 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
07/01/24-12/31/24

DEPARTMENT STAFF
WPD Semi-Annual Report: July - December 2024
Sworn (66)
Vacancies (6)
6%
72%
22%Professional (20)
*current
personnel
Out of 340 camps
seen by HOST,
220 of camps were
cleared.

Out of 431
individuals that
HOST offered
services to, 145 of
them accepted
86173 Calls
per day.
*We are authorized
for 92 Full-Time
Employees
Average time it takes
an officer to arrive on
scene.

Facebook Instagram
Reach Interaction Visits0
50 100
150
200
250
300
350 333
29 54 22
205
23 SOCIAL MEDIA

CRIME STATISTICS
13 TRAFFIC
*numbers are in the thousands
EVENTS

PARTICIPATED IN

VOLUNTEERED
HOURS

VACATION

HOME CHECKS

CRIME PREVENTION
23 19

NEIGHBORHOOD

WATCH GROUPS VOLUNTEERS EVENTS HOSTED
37 2195 7
13 WPD Semi-Annual Report: July - December 2024
46%DUI Arrests 104
19%Total Stops 3,582
9%Citations 1,826
4%Total Collisions 257

TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: February 18, 2025
ITEM #: F.4
SUBJECT: Reject All Bids and Re-Authorize Bid Advertisement for Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, CIP
22-15

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends the City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. _____, rejecting all bids from the January 22, 2025 bid opening; and 2) Re-Authorize bid advertisement for the Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, CIP 22-15.

Staff Contact:

Sara Andreotti, Engineering Assistant, (530) 661-5951, [email protected]

Fiscal Impact:

The approved Capital Budget includes $360,000 in funding for the Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, CIP 22-15, consisting of $250,000 of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funding (Fund 351) and $110,000 in matching funding from the Road Development Fund (Fund 582). The project budget includes the costs for design, project management, construction management/inspection and construction. There is no impact to the General Fund.

Background:

In March 2021, the City of Woodland was awarded $250,000 from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to implement upgrades to existing lighted school pedestrian crossings. This grant award followed a competitive statewide application review and selection process. The HSIP is a core federal-aid program with the goal of reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries on public roads. The project sites were selected from a list of existing lighted crosswalks and prioritized after traffic engineering staff consulted with local stakeholders including Public Works, Woodland Police Department, and school representatives including principals and teachers. The final selection considered multiple factors including maintenance history, traffic speed, vehicle collision history, and the potential for upgrades to address any identified safety concerns.

Each of the selected locations was initially constructed using safety grant funding and the equipment installed complied with best practices and guidelines in effect at the time. At present, these sites feature some or all of the following features: yellow flashing beacons, in-pavement warning lights and/or radar speed feedback signs. Yellow flashing beacons serve as warning devices for motorists and are often paired with in-pavement warning lights at critical crossings to enhance visibility of the crossings. However, the use of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) has been deemed a more effective and more highly visible alternative to these two features. The RRFBs have been proven to significantly improve driver compliance with "yield to pedestrian" laws, exhibiting higher rates of compliance compared to traditional round yellow flashing beacons with or without in- pavement warning lights.

In addition to RRFBs, speed feedback signs have long been identified as effective tools for enhancing pedestrian safety. These dynamic signs do not require parking restrictions and are less likely to lead to driver desensitization compared to static signs. As part of the City's broader efforts to address speed-related safety concerns, many of the targeted locations currently feature speed feedback signs to increase driver awareness of their travel speeds.

When the initial safety measures were implemented, solar-powered devices were often considered the most cost-effective and appropriate solution for implementation in existing roadways. However, nearly a decade later, the performance of these devices has proven less than satisfactory. The solar- powered systems have shown diminished functionality during extended periods of cloud cover, particularly in winter months, and have required frequent maintenance and costly replacements. As a result, the City has begun transitioning to AC-powered RRFBs, which offer more reliable performance and lower long-term maintenance costs. This transition will ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the City's pedestrian safety efforts.

The project includes installation of AC powered RRFB and speed feedback signs, upgraded signage and the refreshing of pavement markings at the following pedestrian crossing locations:
• Dingle Elementary: College St. & Oak Ave
• Maxwell Elementary: Ashley Ave.- South of Beamer St.
• Zamora Elementary: El Dorado Dr. & Edwin Ave.
• Gibson Elementary: College St. & Truckee Pl.

On December 17, 2024, the City Council adopted approved plan and specifications and authorized advertisement for the Pedestrian Crossing Improvements, Project, CIP 22-15 and advertised for bids on December 20, 2024.

Discussion:

On January 22, 2025, the City received 3 bids for the project ranging from $497,000.00 to $872,891.00. The engineers estimate for construction costs was $295,572.00. Please see the following table for complete bid results.

Contractor Bid Amount as Read at Bid
Opening
1 St Francis
Electric, LLC
$497,000.00
2 Lords Electric
Inc.
$518,732.00
3 Bear Electrical
Solutions
$872,891.00

In order to proceed with the project that the City previously discussed with stakeholders, and maximize the use of HSIP funds, staff is working to revise the plans to provide clarification to bidders and modify the scope of the base bid for the project. The plans will include the Dingle and Zamora locations as base bid with alternates for the remaining two locations. The plans will be rebid in late February and maintain the previous construction schedule starting late spring or early Summer to be constructed primarily during the school summer break.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends the City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution No. _____, rejecting all bids from the January 22, 2025 bid opening; and 2) Re-Authorize bid advertisement for the Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, CIP 22-15.

Prepared by: Sara Andreotti, Engineering Assistant

Reviewed by: Brent Meyer, CDD Director/City Engineer

Attachments:

1. Proposed Resolution - Reject Bids, Re-Authorize Bid Advertisement, CIP 22-15

RESOLUTION NO. _____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND REJECTING ALL BIDS FROM THE JANUARY 22, 2025 BID OPENING FOR THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RE-AUTHORIZE BID

ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, CIP 22-15
WHEREAS, the City Council originally approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids on December 17, 2024; and the City of Woodland opened bids on January 22, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2025, the City of Woodland received three (3) bids; and WHEREAS, the City of Woodland wishes to reject all bids from the January 22, 2025 bid opening for Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, CIP 22-15; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to re-authorize bid advertisement for the Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, CIP 22-15, through adoption of this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Woodland as follows:

SECTION 1.The City Council hereby rejects all bids from the January 22, 2025, bid opening for Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, CIP 22-15.

SECTION 2.The City Council hereby re-authorizes bidding the Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, CIP 22-15.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodland at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of February 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Rich Lansburgh, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ______________________________ Sarah Lansburgh, CMC, City Clerk Ethan Walsh, City Attorney

TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: February 18, 2025
ITEM #: F.5
SUBJECT: Approve the Second Amendment with the Ferguson Group for Federal Representation and Advocacy
Services for Flood Mitigation and Transportation -
Lower Cache Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project,
CIP 22-16

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, to 1) appropriate $12,000 of Measure F Funds to the I-5/SR 113 Freeway to Freeway Project, CIP 24-06; and 2) Authorize amendment # 2 to extend the Ferguson Group agreement for an additional 12 months for an amount not to exceed $72,000.

Staff Contact:

Tim Busch, Principal Utilities Engineer (530) 661-5963, [email protected]

Fiscal Impact:

The Ferguson Group has been providing federal representation and advocacy services for flood mitigation to the City for over 15 years and began advocacy services for transportation improvements last year. The cost of the advocacy services is considered part of the projects budgets. Approval of amendment #2 will bring the total not to exceed cost for the Lower Cache Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project (LCCFRRP) services to $216,000. The amendment is split between two projects:
$60,000 of the budget is for flood project advocacy and funded through CIP 22-16 and $12,000 is for transportation improvements advocacy and funded through CIP 24-06. The amendment covers the Ferguson Groups services through the attached scope of work.

This project is included in the Capital Budget approved by Council with $3,400,000 being advanced from the sewer enterprise fund with a future repayment from the storm drain enterprise fund as approved by Council on June 18, 2024. In addition, as part of the long-term financing plan for the project, the team will pursue cost-sharing, including project management services, with public agency and private property stakeholders with an interest in partnering on a flood solution for Lower Cache Creek.

Background:

In September of 2011, the City Council approved an agreement with the Ferguson Group to provide federal advocacy on the City’s behalf to help with the City’s need to develop comprehensive federal government relations to secure federal financial assistance for solving flood problems associated with Cache Creek. The original agreement was for a 12 month period. Advocacy for transportation improvements was included for work on the State Highway 113 and I-5 interchange in 2023.

Discussion:

Addressing the flood problem from Cache Creek is a complex process involving the City, County, State and Federal governments. The Ferguson Group helps the City maintain a presence in Washington D.C. to assist the City in developing and maintaining a relationship with the Senate, House of Representatives, and Army Corps of Engineers with a goal of ultimately receiving federal funding for a future Woodland Flood Risk Reduction Project.

The City of Woodland and the Ferguson Group will continue to advocate for additional federal funding to chart a path forward for flood protection with Corps staff in Washington, DC.

Ongoing efforts include working with the Federal government to advocate for improvements to the State Highway 113 and I-5 interchange.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, to 1) appropriate $12,000 of Measure F Funds to the I-5/SR 113 Freeway to Freeway Project, CIP 24-06; and 2) Authorize amendment # 2 to extend the Ferguson Group agreement for an additional 12 months for an amount not to exceed $72,000.

Prepared by: Tim Busch, Principal Utilities Engineer

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

Attachments:

1. Proposed Resolution - Second Amendment TFG

2. Request for Renewal of Agreement Between TFG-City of Woodland_February 2025

RESOLUTION NO. _____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND APPROVING CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 WITH THE FERGUSON GROUP FOR

FEDERAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR FLOOD

MITIGATION AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City Council approved an agreement with the Ferguson Group in September of 2022 and Amendment #1 in September 2023 to provide federal advocacy on the City’s behalf to help with the City’s need to develop comprehensive federal government relations to secure federal financial assistance for solving flood problems associated with Cache Creek and for improvements to the Highway 113/I-5 interchange; and WHEREAS, the City desires the consultant to continue in necessary advocacy efforts with the Senate, House of Representatives, and Army Corps of Engineers with a goal of ultimately receiving federal funding for flood protection; and
WHEREAS, the City desires the consultant to continue in necessary advocacy efforts with the Federal government with a goal of ultimately receiving federal funding for improvements to the Highway 113 and I-5 interchange; and
WHEREAS, the City wished to appropriate $12,000 of Measure F funds to the I-5/SR113 Freeway to Freeway Project, CIP 24-06; and
WHEREAS, the Ferguson Group has agreed to extend their contract through this amendment for an additional 12 months at a cost not to exceed $72,000 with $60,000 dedicated to flood mitigation advocacy and $12,000 dedicated to transportation improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to approve the Amendment to the Agreement and authorize its execution through the adoption of this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Woodland as follows:

SECTION 1.The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the amendment with the Ferguson Group subject to City Attorney approval. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to make clarifying and confirming changes so long as the total dollar amount authorized in the amendment does not change.

SECTION 2.The total cost of the contract amendment is $72,000 with $60,000 funded through CIP 22-16 for flood mitigation advocacy and $12,000 funded through CIP 24-06 for transportation improvements advocacy and a total contract amount of $216,000.

SECTION 3. The fiscal year 2024/25 budget is hereby amended to include an additional appropriation of $12,000 in the Measure F (Fund 1507) fund.

SECTION 4.An executed copy of the Agreement is available and on file in the City Clerk’s office and is incorporated herein by reference and made part of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodland at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of February 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Rich Lansburgh, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____ ______________________________
Sarah Lansburgh CMC, City Clerk Ethan Walsh, City Attorney

TheFergusonGroup.com • 1901 Pennsylvania Ave. NW • Suite 700 • Washington, DC 20006 • 202.331.8500

February 4, 2025
Mr. Ken Hiatt
City Manager
City of Woodland
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
RE: Request for Extension of Existing Agreement
Dear Mr. Hiatt:

The Ferguson Group, LLC (TFG) is pleased to submit this request for an extension of our current agreement with the City of Woodland (dated September 8, 2022; see attached) for Washington representation and consulting services for an additional twelve-month period, from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. We propose to maintain the current rate of compensation ($72,000 annually, billed in monthly installments of $6,000.00) and agree to perform the tasks in accordance with our proposal dated August 8, 2011 , which was incorporated by reference into the original agreement between the City of Woodland and TFG , as well as continue working with the City to develop and implement a funding strategy to maximize access to federal funds for the Interstate 5/State Route 113 Freeway to Freeway Connector Project.

Over the last year, TFG worked with the City, the City’s congressional delegation, the Corps of Engineers (Corps), and the City’s consultant team to continue efforts to secure resources to address flood protection needs in the City. We are also working with the City and your congressional delegation to secure additional funds for the I- 5/SR-113 project. In Fiscal Year 2024, the City’s congressional delegation (Rep. Thompson) secured $1.05 million to advance the project. We are also working with the City to identify additional earmark funding opportunities to pursue in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process.

TFG also continues to help the City of Woodland identify viable sources of competitive grant funding. Last year, TFG provided detailed grants consultation and full advocacy support for the RAISE FY 2024 round of funding. While the project was not selected for funding, the project was deemed a project of merit and, therefore, was deemed eligible for consideration in the FY 2025 Round 2 BUILD grant process, which is currently pending final action. TFG also provides weekly updates to the City on new competitive grant opportunities and assists the City with grant research and the review of competitive grant applications prior to submission. The TFG grants team is also available to assist the City in writing grant proposals if there is a need for such services. As a fixed-fee TFG client, the City can access the most economical grant writing and post-award grant management services.

We greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with the City of Woodland, and we look forward to continuing to help you accelerate work on and secure federal support for additional flood protection for the City, the Interstate 5/State Route 113 Connector Project, and other City priorities. If you require anything more from TFG as you consider our request for an extension of our current agreement, please let u s know.

Sincerely,

W. Roger Gwinn
CEO

TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: February 18, 2025
ITEM #: F.6
SUBJECT: Waiver of Second Reading and Adoption of
Ordinance No. _____, Repealing and Replacing
Section 15.16.090 of the Woodland Municipal Code
Regarding Density Bonuses and Other Affordable
Housing Incentives

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends the City Council waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. _____, repealing and replacing Section 15.16.090 of the Woodland Municipal Code regarding density bonuses and other affordable housing incentives required by State Density Bonus Law.

Staff Contact:

Hadlie Ward, Assistant Planner, (530) 661-5960, [email protected]

Background:

At its February 4, 2025, meeting, the Woodland City Council introduced and waived the first reading of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Section 15.16.090 of the Woodland Municipal Code (“WMC”) regarding density bonuses and other affordable housing incentives.

California State Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code, § 65915 et seq.) encourages developers to build affordable housing (e.g., very low-, low- and moderate-income units) or housing for specific groups by requiring cities to grant density bonuses, concessions, incentives, and waivers of development standards for qualifying projects. Density bonuses allow developers to exceed the maximum allowable density typically permitted under the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan for residential development on a given parcel. Incentives, concessions, and waivers allow reductions to development standards or design requirements to improve project feasibility. These can include, but are not limited to, reductions in parking requirements, setbacks, and height restrictions.

To be eligible for a density bonus, a proposed housing development must include a minimum of five housing units and meet requirements detailed in Government Code Section 65915(b), essentially allocating specific percentages of the units as affordable, or allocating housing for seniors, foster youth, disabled veterans, homeless people, or students. These bonuses help remove financial or physical constraints that would otherwise prevent the development of housing units for populations in need, as identified by the state.

The proposed amendments to Section 15.16.090 are a follow-on to the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, which was adopted in June 2024. Most of the City’s density bonus requirements were previously in Section 17.104.070 (Bonus incentive projects). In the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, the Bonus incentive projects section was removed due to inconsistency with State Density Bonus Law. The proposed Ordinance (Attachment 1) reincorporates the City’s Density Bonus Program in Chapter 15.16 (Affordable Housing) of the WMC.

Discussion:

Various amendments to State Density Bonus Law were signed in the 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions. These included Senate Bill 713, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2694, AB 2430, and AB 3116. In

summary, these amendments clarified definitions, procedures, and modified the number of incentives and density bonuses available for certain housing developments.

The proposed Ordinance adds definitions for key phrases and outlines the requirements and procedures for bonus applications, as required in Government Code Section 65915(a)(3). Instead of including the specific eligibility requirements and density bonus percentages from state law in the WMC, the proposed Ordinance references Government Code Section 65915 et seq. By directing users to reference the applicable sections of the Government Code, the density bonus section in the WMC is more likely to remain compliant with future changes at the state level. For these reasons, staff recommends the City Council adopt the Ordinance as proposed.

Environmental Review:

Staff has determined that the adoption of the proposed Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15358 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, in that the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Moreover, the proposed action is also exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 as a minor alteration in land-use limitation, as the proposed action does not allow any more density than before; it merely incorporates California’s density-bonus statute and allowances by direct reference to the statute. Lastly, the Ordinance is exempt under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), in that there exists no possibility that the activity will have a significant adverse effect on the environment.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends the City Council waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. _____, repealing and replacing Section 15.16.090 of the Woodland Municipal Code regarding density bonuses and other affordable housing incentives required by State Density Bonus Law.

Prepared by: Hadlie Ward, Assistant Planner

Reviewed by: Erika Bumgardner, Community Development Department Deputy Director

Attachments:

1. Proposed Ordinance - Density Bonus Ordinance Update 2nd Reading

ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 15.16.090 OF THE WOODLAND

MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING DENSITY BONUSES AND OTHER AFFORDABLE

HOUSING INCENTIVES REQUIRED BY STATE LAW AND FINDING THE ACTION

TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
WHEREAS, California’s Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code, § 65915 et seq.) encourages developers to build affordable housing (e.g., very low-, low- and moderate-income units) and housing for certain groups by requiring cities to grant density bonuses, concessions, incentives, and waivers of developments standards for eligible projects; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65915(a) requires cities to adopt an ordinance specifying how the city will implement State Density Bonus Law; and WHEREAS, Section 17.104.070 of the Woodland Municipal Code (“WMC”) previously contained details about density bonus eligibility and requirements, but was removed in the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, adopted June 18, 2024, as it was not compliant with state law; and
WHEREAS, the current Section 15.16.090 of the WMC references State Density Bonus Law but is not compliant; and
WHEREAS, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 713 on October 11, 2023, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2694 and AB 2430 on September 19, 2024, and AB 3116 on September 22, 2024, amending State Density Bonus Law; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance (“Ordinance”) repeals and replaces WMC Section 15.16.090 with provisions that provide that density bonuses and other affordable housing incentives required by State law (including but not limited to Government Code section 65915 et seq.) will be available to applicants on the terms and conditions specified in State law, and subject to specified City procedural requirements; and
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the City gave public notice of a City Council public hearing to be held to consider this Ordinance by advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2025, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Ordinance, including: (1) the public testimony and agenda reports prepared in connection with the Ordinance; and (2) the policy considerations discussed therein; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Woodland does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct and are hereby adopted as findings as if fully set forth herein.

SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15358 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, in that the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Moreover, the proposed action is also exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 as a minor alteration in land-use limitation, as the proposed action does not allow any more density than before; it merely incorporates California’s density-bonus statute and allowances by direct reference to the statute.

Lastly, the City Council finds that the Ordinance is exempt under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), in that there exists no possibility that the activity will have a significant adverse effect on the environment.

SECTION 3. Code Adoption. Section 15.16.090 of Title 15 of the Woodland Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced to read in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit “A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 4. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Ordinance and post or publish this Ordinance as required by law.

SECTION 5. Custodian of Records. The custodian of records for this Ordinance is the City Clerk and the records comprising the administrative record are located at 300 First Street, Woodland, CA.

SECTION 6. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity has no effect on the other provisions or applications of the Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this extent, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any portion thereof.

SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from its adoption.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 4 th day of February 2025, and PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodland at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of February 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

________________________________
Rich Lansburgh, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ ______________________________ Sarah Lansburgh, CMC, City Clerk Ethan Walsh, City Attorney

EXHIBIT A
[Insert Exhibit A: Section 15.16.090 Incentives available – Density bonus]

15.16.090 Incentives available—Density bonus.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish procedures for implementing state density bonus and incentive requirements, as set forth in California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918 (as may be amended).

B. As a matter of right for qualified projects, a developer shall be eligible for density bonuses, incentives and concessions, waivers or reductions to development standards, and parking ratios as permitted under Government Code Section 65915, et seq., for on-site construction of affordable units, senior citizen housing developments, residential care facilities, lower income student housing, and housing for transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, or homeless persons, or as otherwise eligible under state law.

C. Required Information. A developer entering an agreement pursuant to Government Code Section 65915 to utilize density bonus or other incentives available for a qualifying housing development project shall be subject to the following requirements:

1. The applicant for a density bonus, incentive, concession, waiver, and/or parking ratio shall submit the request to the Director of Community Development in conjunction with the application for the planned development, design review, or other application necessary for the housing development.

2. The Community Development Director or designee shall notify the applicant whether the application is complete, consistent with the requirements of Government Code Section 65915.

3. Any completeness determination under this section shall be based on the development project proposed at the time the application is deemed complete. The decision makers shall adjust the amount of density bonus, incentives, waivers, and parking ratios awarded pursuant to this section based on any changes to the project during the course of development.

D. Submittal Requirements. The applicant shall submit the items listed below for any density bonus, incentive, concession, waiver, and/or parking ratio requested, in addition to and in conjunction with the submittal requirements for the housing development application:

1. Density Bonus Project. A detailed description of each requested density bonus, including:
a. The density and maximum number of dwelling units possible under the existing zoning without a density bonus.
b. The percentage increase and number of dwelling units requested above the maximum allowable density as determined by Government Code Section 65915(b), (c), (f), (g), (h), and (v), Government Code Section 65195.5, or successor provisions.

c. The number and percentage of dwelling units proposed by income level, or other method of eligibility in Government Code Section 65915. d. Any proposed occupancy restrictions, such as restrictions to occupancy by seniors or to special needs tenants, and whether the units are proposed to be offered for sale or for rent.
e. The method proposed to guarantee the proposed affordability levels, such as proposed deed restrictions.

2. Concessions and Incentives. If the applicant requests concessions or incentives, as defined in Government Code Section 65915(k) and described in Government Code Section 65915(d) (as may be amended), the application shall include:
a. A detailed description of the requested concessions or incentives. b. All documentation the applicant wishes to rely on to show how the incentive or concession would result in identifiable and actual cost reductions necessary to meet affordability levels as opposed to the project without concessions or incentives.

3. Waivers and Reductions of Development Standards. If the applicant requests a waiver or reduction of any development standard based on an assertion that the development standard physically precludes the construction of a qualifying affordable housing development per California Government Code Section 65915(e), include the following:
a. A detailed description of the requested waiver or reduction of development standards.
b. All documentation the applicant wishes to rely on to show how the development standards physically preclude the construction of the qualified affordable housing development.
c. All documentation the applicant wishes to rely on to show that the waiver or reduction would not have a specific adverse impact, as defined in California Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2), upon health, safety or the physical environment, including proposed mitigation or avoidance measures.

4. Parking Ratios. If the applicant requests parking ratios pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915(p), then include the following:
a. The requested parking ratio.
b. Information on the number of dwelling units and number of bedrooms in each dwelling unit.
c. If the application requests parking ratios per California Government Code Section 65915(p)(2) or (3), evidence to show the proposal meets the criteria in those

sections, including the distance to the nearest major transit stop, information on access to and any impediment to that transit stop from the housing development, information on the service provided at the transit stop, paratransit service available and its frequency, and any occupancy restrictions proposed.

5. Response to Criteria. The applicant must provide citations to the legal standards and criteria by which the density bonus, concession, incentive, waiver, reduction in development standards, or parking ratio is requested and an explanation, evidence, and findings showing how the applicant contends the proposal meets the applicable standards and criteria.

6. Fees. Applicant must pay all fees as then established by resolution of the City Council.
a. The City shall not charge a monitoring fee to ensure continued affordability of a housing development except as provided in Government Code Section 65915.3.

E. If a qualifying density bonus development project includes a childcare facility, as defined in Government Code Section 69515(h), that is located on or adjacent to the development project, the following conditions apply, unless the City makes a written finding that the City has adequate childcare facilities:

1. The City shall grant either:
a. An additional residential density bonus equal to the amount of square feet in the childcare facility; or
b. An additional concession or incentive that significantly contributes to the economic feasibility of the construction of the childcare facility.

2. The City, as a condition of approving the housing project, shall require:
a. The childcare facility shall remain in operation for a period of time that is as long or longer than the period of time during which the density bonus units are required to remain affordable, pursuant to Government Code Section 65915(c); and b. The percentage of children from very low, low and moderate-incomes who attend the childcare facility must be equal to or greater than the percentage of housing units that are required for very low, low and moderate-income households pursuant to Government Code Section 65915(b).

F. Bonus incentives which the City may agree to provide include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Use of Federal, State, or local affordable housing funds to subsidize the cost of the qualifying project.

2. Waiver or reduction of City building permit, plan check, and inspection fees (excluding re-inspection fees).

3. Deferral of City development impact fees until the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the qualifying project.

4. Reduction of local zoning and development standards that indirectly increase housing costs, including, but not limited to, off-street parking requirements, minimum square footage, height limitations, or setback requirements.

5. Construction by the City of such public improvements as streets, sewers and sidewalks, street name and traffic signs, water mains, storm drains, and street lights in association with the qualifying project.

6. Approval of mixed-use zoning in conjunction with the housing project if commercial, office, industrial, or other land uses will reduce the cost of the housing development and if the commercial, office, industrial, or other land uses are compatible with the housing project and the existing or planned development in the area where the proposed housing project will be located.

G. Application Procedures.

1. Site Plan/Design Review. Site plan and design review by the Planning Commission shall be required for projects involving bonus incentives, density bonuses, incentives, concessions, waivers, or parking ratios. Any special conditions of the City Zoning Ordinance residential and commercial land use tables pertaining to the project shall also apply.

2. Regulatory Agreement. As required by Chapter 15.16 of the City Code (Affordable Housing), the City and developer shall execute a regulatory agreement (inclusionary housing agreement) ensuring compliance of the project with all applicable provisions and affordability restrictions as required under Chapter 15.16 of the City Code and this section, or other applicable affordable housing requirements (such as the Spring Lake Affordable Housing Plan). This agreement shall be recorded with the Yolo County Recorder’s office.

Affordable units in the qualifying project shall remain affordable and available to qualified persons and families for the term required by the affordable housing ordinance and Government Code Section 65915, but in no case less than 30 years. Moderate-income units located within a condominium project must be affordable and available to qualified persons and families for at least 10 years.

3. Additional Conditions. In addition, reasonable conditions may be imposed to assure continued availability of such housing as very low, low, or moderate-income housing.

H. Required Findings.

1. The decision maker shall review the density bonus request and may approve, approve with conditions or modifications, or deny the request based on the applicable

standards and criteria found in the state density bonus law. The decision maker shall adopt findings supporting the decision.

2. If the application qualifies for a concession or incentive, the decision maker shall grant the concession or incentive unless it makes a written finding, based upon substantial evidence, of any of the following, or other criteria established by state law:
a. The concession or incentive does not result in identifiable and actual cost reductions, consistent with California Government Code Section 65915(k), to provide for affordable housing costs, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5, or for rents for the targeted units to be set as specified in California Government Code Section 65915(c).
b. The concession or incentive would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined in California Government Code Section 65589.5(2)(d), upon public health and safety or the physical environment or on any real property that is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact without rendering the development unaffordable to low-income and moderate-income households.
c. The concession or incentive would be contrary to state or federal law.

I. Definitions. For purposes of this section, unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words or phrases used in this section are defined as follows:

1. “Affordable unit” means an ownership or rental dwelling unit affordable to households with extremely low, very low, low, or moderate incomes as published periodically by HCD for households in Yolo County or equivalent as approved by the Community Development Director. Calculations for the required affordable housing resulting in fractional units shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

2. “Concession or incentive” means any of the following:
a. A reduction in site zoning and development standards or a modification of zoning code requirements or architectural design requirements that exceed the minimum building standards approved by the California Building Standards Commission as provided in Health and Safety Code Division 13, Part 2.5 (commencing with Section 18901) to provide for affordable housing costs, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5, or for rents for the targeted units to be set as specified in Government Code Section 65915(c). b. Approval of mixed-use zoning in conjunction with the housing project if commercial, office, industrial, or other land uses will reduce the cost of the housing development and if the commercial, office, industrial, or other land uses are compatible with the housing project and the existing or planned development in the area where the proposed housing project will be located.

c. Other regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the developer or the city that result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for affordable housing costs, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5, or for rents for the targeted units to be set as specified in Government Code Section 65915(c).

3. “Density bonus” means a density increase over the otherwise maximum allowable gross residential density as of the date of application by the applicant or, if elected by the applicant, a lesser percentage of density increase, including, but not limited to, no increase in density.

4. “Dwelling unit” means a dwelling designed and intended for occupancy by a household.

5. “Housing development” means the construction of five (5) or more new residential dwelling units, including mixed-use developments, the addition of five (5) or more residential dwelling units to an existing building or buildings, and the remodeling of a building or buildings containing five (5) or more residential dwelling units. For the purpose of establishing the minimum number of five (5) dwelling units, density bonus units shall be excluded.

6. “Income” (very low, low, or moderate) means an annual income of a household that does not exceed the amounts designated for each income category as determined by HCD.

7. “Maximum allowable residential density” means the density allowed under the zoning ordinance and land use element of the general plan, or, if a range of density is permitted, means the maximum allowable density for the specific zoning range and land use element of the general plan applicable to the project. Where the density allowed under the zoning ordinance is inconsistent with the density allowed under the land use element of the general plan, the general plan density shall prevail.

8. “Specific adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

Inconsistency with the zoning ordinance or general plan land use designation shall not constitute a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety.

9. “Waiver” means the deletion or reduction of any zoning and development standards that would otherwise have the effect of physically precluding the construction of a development identified and permitted in this section.

10. “Zoning and development standard” includes a site or construction condition, including, but not limited to, a height limitation, a setback requirement, a floor area ratio, an onsite open-space requirement, or a parking requirement that applies to a residential development pursuant to any ordinance, general plan element, specific plan, charter, or other local condition, law, policy, resolution, or regulation, as specified in Government Code Section 65915(o)(1).

TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: February 18, 2025
ITEM #: G.7
SUBJECT: Proposed Downtown Woodland Transit Center

Recommendation for Action:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Receive a presentation from Yolo Transit District staff on the relocation of the Woodland Transit Center from the County Fair Mall;
2) Determine that the Court Street location is not suitable for accommodating the proposed Transit Center; and
3) Direct staff to work with Yolo Transit District staff and return with a recommendation for a mutually agreeable alternative location(s) for relocating the Woodland Transit Center.

Staff Contact:

Ken Hiatt, City Manager, (530) 661-5800, [email protected]

Background:

Yolo Transportation District (YoloTD) Yolobus operates, or jointly operates, a Transit Center in each of the three major cities in Yolo County. Each Transit Center serves as the central hub and transfer location for local and intercity buses. Transit Centers are usually located close to a key destination or cluster of destinations, such as a central business district or major employer. Transit Centers are situated in a location that allows for several buses to stop simultaneously, which generally requires a larger footprint than a typical bus stop.

In Woodland, the Transit Center is currently located at the County Fair Mall at the southern end of town. The Transit Center is outdated and isolated in the southwest corner of the mall parking lot.

YoloTD frequently receives unsolicited feedback regarding safety issues at the current location. In December 2023, staff conducted a qualitative survey of Yolobus riders to learn their perspectives of the current Woodland Transit Center location and their receptiveness to a potential relocation. Almost 500 responses were submitted, with only 4% having a “negative” or “very negative” perspective about relocating the Transit Center. The concerns noted above were historically uncommon and result from the County Fair Mall no longer serving as a major destination center.

Today, the largest concentration of trip attractors in Woodland is the greater downtown area – including professional office, retail, dining, and most of the social, health, and civic services that many transit dependent Yolo County residents rely on. Furthermore, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments estimates approximately 3,500 jobs exist in the downtown area between East Street, West Street, Lincoln Ave and North Street. Currently, Yolobus flagship intercity Route 42 buses do not serve downtown Woodland. Passengers from West Sacramento, downtown Sacramento, and Davis must travel to the County Fair Mall and then transfer to Route 211 or 212 (West & East Woodland locals, respectively), which operate once per hour. Among the three largest Yolo County cities, only Woodland’s downtown central business district (CBD) is not served by Route 42. A longtime YoloTD service objective has been to provide a single-seat intercity fixed route option in or near downtown Woodland via Route 42.

Since Spring 2023, City and YoloTD staff have met regularly to advance the shared goal of relocating Woodland's Transit Center away from the County Fair Mall and closer to the downtown core.

Woodland's downtown, which features a grid of relatively narrow streets frequently carrying heavy traffic volumes, presents challenges to accommodating required bus movements. These constraints present limited options for siting of a transit center in the downtown. YoloTD, working within parameters provided by the City to avoid routing buses on local residential streets surrounding the downtown, identified the Second and Court Street location as the preliminary preferred location for the Transit Center. City staff have suggested Sixth and Lincoln Streets be evaluated as alternative near-term relocation option, however, the YoloTD Board declined to include this alternative at its December meeting. Additionally, in support of the planned redevelopment of the Yolano-Donnelly neighborhood, the City and YoloTD have been collaborating with the Yolo County Housing Authority to study options for enhancing transit service to this neighborhood - including the siting of the transit center. It has recently been concluded that siting of the transit center in the project and bringing the Intercity Route 42A/B into the downtown do not appear to greatly improve the Housing Authority's competitiveness for grant funding, as compared to purchase of electric buses. Therefore, the location of the transit center appears to have little effect on the Housing Authority's competitiveness of their prospective grant funding application.

Discussion:

YoloTD has led efforts over the past several months to solicit community and ride input on the Second and Court Street transit center location, specifically:
• Comprehensive web page on YoloTD website, including Frequently Asked Questions and links to community survey: Since December the YoloTD website has included a comprehensive project web page that includes important project information including staff reports, links to the community survey, and an FAQ section. The webpage also includes these conceptual renderings and photo simulations to help visualize what the transit center improvements could look like.

• Community survey of Court & Second Transit Center location (ongoing): YoloTD issued a community and transit rider survey to better understand the level of support for the 1) proposed Second & Court Street Transit Center location, 2) the proposed street and Transit Center improvements, and 3) level of convenience the location affords them. The survey also included open-ended questions about the proposed Transit Center. The table below summarizes the results (complete survey results attached):

Survey results indicate disparate opinions on locating the Transit Center at Second & Court Streets.

Existing transit riders generally support the location while non-transit riders overwhelmingly oppose it.

Three key themes emerged from those in opposition: (1) The potential of drawing homelessness & crime into the area, (2) Increased traffic congestion on Court Street, and (3) Effects on downtown parking. Additionally, the City has received emails from downtown merchants as well as community members expressing similar concerns.

• Second & Court Street “Pop Up”: YoloTD staff conducted an open house format event at the proposed transit center on January 28th from 7:30a to 12:30a. The event was cohosted with the City of Woodland and the Woodland Chamber of Commerce. Four fixed-route Yolobus buses and one BeeLine microtransit bus were staged at Second and Court Street location to give and opportunity to the community and riders to visualize how a transit center might feel at this location and to engage with YoloTD staff. The pop up also provided City engineering and public safety staff an opportunity to observe the functionality of the corridor with the additional buses as they might occur during the morning peak hour. Between 75-100 people attended the event to learn more about the project and planned improvements as well as offer their opinions and observations of the proposed location.

City Staff Recommendation:

Relocation of the Transit Center from the County Fair Mall is a priority and City staff has been actively engaged with YoloTD to help identify and evaluate alternative locations. Siting of the Transit Center in the downtown would greatly improve access for transit users to public facilities, civic amenities, and retail/professional services concentrated in the city center. Additionally, downtown is one of the primary employment centers in the city and adding intercity bus service into the downtown would provide employees a more convenient alternative to driving which in turn could reduce parking demand. However, accommodating a Transit Center within the existing historic grid patterned and right of way constrained street network poses significant limitations. The presence of the active rail line along East Street creates further challenges that limit options for bus routing and turning movements. As a result, the Second and Court Street location was identified by the Transit District as the preliminary preferred location and focused their evaluation on this location.

While the City has been supportive of the goal of trying to accommodate the transit center in downtown, City staff has consistently expressed concerns regarding the physical and operational conflicts that could result. The following is a summary of some of the traffic engineering and safety concerns posed with the proposed Second and Court Street location:
• Travel Delays and Queuing Issues – The necessary routing to serve the Court Street location will result in buses needing to take unprotected left turns at the 3rd / Court and College / Court intersections. This would result in travel delays and queuing issues – particularly during heavy commute hours as buses wait for oncoming traffic to clear before commencing the left turn movement.
• Pedestrian safety – The proposed location would induce increased pedestrian crossings at Court and 2nd Street. Increased bus presence will reduce visibility for pedestrians looking to cross Court Street. Proposed enhancements to narrow the street crossing and install pedestrian actuated devices will partially mitigate these concerns but will also result in further vehicle delays on this heavily travelled corridor and conflicts with southbound turning movements from Court onto Second Street for larger delivery trucks and fire apparatus. • Rider "Delays" – Putting the transit center in the heart of downtown adds time to the Route 42 compared to current conditions. This results in increased rider “delays” and annual operational cost.
• Insufficient Street Lighting – Current Street lighting is insufficient for a transit hub. Additional lighting has been acknowledged as a need but not yet factored into the projected project cost.

These improvements will be an expensive and long lead-time improvement. • Congested Roadway – This segment of Court Street right of way is very constrained. The narrow roadway can feel very "congested" when combined with heavily used/traveled road segments. Adding bus trips and staging will exacerbate this condition. • Emergency Response Impacts – Court Street is the primary east-west artery through downtown and the primary emergency response route to the east from Fire Station Station 1. • Main Street Pedestrian Impacts – The City has taken steps to enhance the pedestrian experience on historic Main Street. The Court Street location will add buses through the heart of Main Street and may induce more trips back to Main Street as drivers try to avoid increased congestion on Court Street.
• Cyclist Impacts – Court Street has been identified in the Active Transportation Plan as primary east-west bike route through downtown. Congested traffic conditions and buses at the edge of a narrow bike lane will reduce comfort for cyclists. • Main Street Event Closures – Main Street in downtown is closed to host many events and activities throughout the year. These closures would create significant rerouting challenges and delays for the Route 42.

Given these concerns City staff have proposed evaluation of an alternate location around the Lincoln Avenue and Sixth Street area. The YoloTD Board at its December meeting was asked to give direction to their staff to evaluate this as an alternative location. This request was ultimately not included within their motion at that meeting. The YoloTD Board subsequently received an informational update on the project at its February 10th meeting where staff provided a summary of the survey and feedback received on the proposed Second and Court location. During the meeting the Board indicated its intent to defer to the Woodland City Council as to its support for the Second and Court Street location. However, should there not be support for this location, the District would continue to investigate alternative locations for the Woodland Transit Center pending commitment from the City to prioritize identifying a mutually agreeable location.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Receive a presentation from Yolo Transit District staff on the relocation of the Woodland Transit Center from the County Fair Mall;
2) Determine that the Court Street location is not suitable for accommodating the proposed Transit Center; and
3) Direct staff to work with Yolo Transit District staff and return with a recommendation for a mutually agreeable alternative location(s) for relocating the Woodland Transit Center.

Attachments:

1. Second and Court Transit Center Renderings

2. Survey Results

NORTH
1ST ST
2ND ST
3RD ST

DEAD CAT ALLEY

COUNTY DISTRICT

ATTORNEY OFFICE

COUNTY DISTRICT

ATTORNEY OFFICE

POST OFFICEPOST OFFICE

COURTHOUSECOURTHOUSEPUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONPUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

COURT ST
Maintain
Existing
Parking
Maintain
Existing
Parking
Maintain
Existing
Parking
Install Median
Signage
New Bus
Shelter
New Bus
Shelter
Relocate Mail
Loading Zone
Install Rapid Rectangular
Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
New Bus Bay
New Bus Bay
Install Improved Lighting
Throughout Site
Upgrade Existing Shelter
Install Transit Center Signage
New Bus Shelter
Install Bike Lockers and Bike Racks

Woodland Transit Center Relocation Survey

34.82% 117

8.93% 30

2.98% 10

8.63% 29

44.64% 150
Q1 YoloTD and the City of Woodland are working together to relocate the existing transit center from the County Fair Mall and into Downtown Woodland at the intersection of 2nd and Court Streets. Please rate your support for this option
Answered: 336 Skipped: 3
TOTAL 336
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly
support
Moderately
support
Neutral
Moderately
oppose
Strongly oppose

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Strongly support
Moderately support
Neutral
Moderately oppose
Strongly oppose

Woodland Transit Center Relocation Survey

33.04% 111

49.70% 167

17.26% 58
Q3 Would relocating the transit center and rerouting Route 42 to downtown be more convenient for you?
Answered: 336 Skipped: 3
TOTAL 336
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
Not sure

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Not sure

Woodland Transit Center Relocation Survey

48.08% 163

42.18% 143

9.73% 33
Q4 Moving the transit center would include safety improvements to the area including more lighting, shorter and higher-visibility crosswalks on Court Street, and enhanced bike lanes as shown in the image. Would you feel safer using or transferring buses in this location with the improvements?
Answered: 339 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 339
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
Not sure

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Not sure

Woodland Transit Center Relocation Survey
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
37 40
41 42A/B
43/43R
45 138
211
212
215
230
240

Encuesta sobre la Reubicación de la Central De Autobuses en Woodland(Spanish)

93.75% 15

6.25% 1

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0
Q1 YoloTD y la Ciudad de Woodland están trabajando juntos para reubicar la central de autobuses que actualmente se encuentra en el County Fair Mall a el centro de Woodland en la intersección de las calles 2nd y Court. Por favor califique su apoyo a esta opción.

Answered: 16 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 16
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Apoyo
Firmemente
Apoyo
Moderadamente
Neutral
Me Opongo
Moderadamente
Me Opongo
Firmemente

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Apoyo Firmemente
Apoyo Moderadamente
Neutral
Me Opongo Moderadamente
Me Opongo Firmemente

Encuesta sobre la Reubicación de la Central De Autobuses en Woodland(Spanish) 3 / 8

87.50% 14

0.00% 0

12.50% 2
Q3 ¿Sería más conveniente para usted reubicar la central de autobuses y desviar la Ruta 42 hacia el centro?
Answered: 16 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 16
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Si
No
No estoy segura

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Si
No
No estoy segura
52

Encuesta sobre la Reubicación de la Central De Autobuses en Woodland(Spanish) 100.00% 16

0.00% 0

0.00% 0
Q4 La reubicación de la central de autobuses mejorará la seguridad en el área incluyendo más iluminación, cruces peatonales más cortos y de mayor visibilidad en Court Street, y mejores carriles para bicicletas como se muestra en la imagen. ¿Se sentiría más seguro usando o trasbordando autobuses en esta nueva y mejorada ubicación? Answered: 16 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 16
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Si
No
No estoy segura

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Si
No
No estoy segura

Encuesta sobre la Reubicación de la Central De Autobuses en Woodland(Spanish) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
37 40
41 42A/B
43/43R
45 138
211
212
215
230
240

NORTH
1ST ST
2ND ST
3RD ST

DEAD CAT ALLEY

COUNTY DISTRICT

ATTORNEY OFFICE

COUNTY DISTRICT

ATTORNEY OFFICE

POST OFFICEPOST OFFICE

COURTHOUSECOURTHOUSEPUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONPUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

COURT ST
Maintain
Existing
Parking
Maintain
Existing
Parking
Maintain
Existing
Parking
Install Median
Signage
New Bus
Shelter
New Bus
Shelter
Relocate Mail
Loading Zone
Install Rapid Rectangular
Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
New Bus Bay
New Bus Bay
Install Improved Lighting
Throughout Site
Upgrade Existing Shelter
Install Transit Center Signage
New Bus Shelter
Install Bike Lockers and Bike Racks

Woodland Transit Center Relocation Survey

34.82% 117

8.93% 30

2.98% 10

8.63% 29

44.64% 150
Q1 YoloTD and the City of Woodland are working together to relocate the existing transit center from the County Fair Mall and into Downtown Woodland at the intersection of 2nd and Court Streets. Please rate your support for this option
Answered: 336 Skipped: 3
TOTAL 336
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly
support
Moderately
support
Neutral
Moderately
oppose
Strongly oppose

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Strongly support
Moderately support
Neutral
Moderately oppose
Strongly oppose

Woodland Transit Center Relocation Survey

33.04% 111

49.70% 167

17.26% 58
Q3 Would relocating the transit center and rerouting Route 42 to downtown be more convenient for you?
Answered: 336 Skipped: 3
TOTAL 336
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
Not sure

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Not sure

Woodland Transit Center Relocation Survey

48.08% 163

42.18% 143

9.73% 33
Q4 Moving the transit center would include safety improvements to the area including more lighting, shorter and higher-visibility crosswalks on Court Street, and enhanced bike lanes as shown in the image. Would you feel safer using or transferring buses in this location with the improvements?
Answered: 339 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 339
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
Not sure

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Not sure

Woodland Transit Center Relocation Survey
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
37 40
41 42A/B
43/43R
45 138
211
212
215
230
240

Encuesta sobre la Reubicación de la Central De Autobuses en Woodland(Spanish)

93.75% 15

6.25% 1

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0
Q1 YoloTD y la Ciudad de Woodland están trabajando juntos para reubicar la central de autobuses que actualmente se encuentra en el County Fair Mall a el centro de Woodland en la intersección de las calles 2nd y Court. Por favor califique su apoyo a esta opción.

Answered: 16 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 16
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Apoyo
Firmemente
Apoyo
Moderadamente
Neutral
Me Opongo
Moderadamente
Me Opongo
Firmemente

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Apoyo Firmemente
Apoyo Moderadamente
Neutral
Me Opongo Moderadamente
Me Opongo Firmemente

Encuesta sobre la Reubicación de la Central De Autobuses en Woodland(Spanish) 3 / 8

87.50% 14

0.00% 0

12.50% 2
Q3 ¿Sería más conveniente para usted reubicar la central de autobuses y desviar la Ruta 42 hacia el centro?
Answered: 16 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 16
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Si
No
No estoy segura

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Si
No
No estoy segura
52

Encuesta sobre la Reubicación de la Central De Autobuses en Woodland(Spanish) 100.00% 16

0.00% 0

0.00% 0
Q4 La reubicación de la central de autobuses mejorará la seguridad en el área incluyendo más iluminación, cruces peatonales más cortos y de mayor visibilidad en Court Street, y mejores carriles para bicicletas como se muestra en la imagen. ¿Se sentiría más seguro usando o trasbordando autobuses en esta nueva y mejorada ubicación? Answered: 16 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 16
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Si
No
No estoy segura

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Si
No
No estoy segura

Encuesta sobre la Reubicación de la Central De Autobuses en Woodland(Spanish) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
37 40
41 42A/B
43/43R
45 138
211
212
215
230
240

TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: February 18, 2025
ITEM #: G.8
SUBJECT: Community Development Department Semi-Annual
Status Report for the Period of July 1, 2024 through
December 31, 2024

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Community Development Department Semi-Annual Status Report for July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

Staff Contact:

Erika Bumgardner, Deputy Community Development Director, (530) 661- 5886, [email protected]

Discussion:

This Semi-Annual Community Development Department Status Report covers the period from July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The report presents a summary of work performed during this time period, including notable Department highlights.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Community Development Department Semi- Annual Status Report for July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

Attachments:

1. CDD Semiannual Report July to December 2024

TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: February 18, 2025
ITEM #: G.9
SUBJECT: Introduction and Waiver of First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Boundaries of City Council
Election Districts 2 and 3 to Include Recently
Annexed Territories

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance amending the boundaries of City Council Election Districts 2 and 3 to include recently annexed territories.

Staff Contact:

Sarah Lansburgh, CMC, City Clerk, (530) 661-5806, [email protected]

Background:

On August 9, 2024, the City submitted an application to the Yolo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for the reorganization of three areas totaling 144+/- acres on the edge of the City. The application was amended to remove the "Westucky and Barnard" area as it did not meet the definition of "contiguous" per Government Code Section 56031(b). The amended application included an annexation of the "PIRMI" (Pacific International Rice Mills) area (76.43 acres), and the "Sports Park" area (40.04 acres) to the City and a concurrent detachment of the subject territory from the Springlake Fire Protection District.

On September 26, 2024, LAFCo adopted Resolution 24-11, approving the PIRMI and Sports Park reorganization to the City, initiating conducting authority proceedings and set October 31, 2024 as the date of the protest hearing. A public hearing was conducted where all interested persons, organizations and agencies had the opportunity to present objections. At the close of the hearing, LAFCo as the Conducting Authority, adopted Resolution 24-12 and ordered the reorganization of the PIRMI and Sports Park areas to the City.

Discussion:

The City Council typically establishes where district lines will be drawn every 10 years based on the latest U.S. Census and the requirements of State law. Between these regular 10-year updates, changes to district boundaries are typically not allowed under the State Elections Code. However, Elections Code Section 21603(a) provides that if “...the boundaries of a city expand by the addition of new territory, including through annexation of unincorporated territory or consolidation with another city, the council shall add that new territory to the nearest existing council district without changing the boundaries of other council district boundaries”.

The recently annexed territories into the City limits will become a part of Districts 2 and 3.

The Sports Park territory being added to District 2 consists of approximately 40 acres located east of the existing Community Center and Sports Park property, just south of Sports Park Drive. State Route 113 runs southwest to northeast near the Sports Park Annexation Area eastern boundary.

The PIMRI territory being added to District 3 consists of approximately 76.43 acres located on the northwest corner of Kentucky Avenue and East Street, just south of Interstate 5. Interstate 5 serves

as the PIRMI Annexation Area’s northern perimeter and East Street as the eastern perimeter, also running adjacent to Union Pacific Railroad tracks.

The district boundaries established as set forth in Exhibit A shall replace and supersede the district boundaries established by City Council Ordinance No. 1721.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance amending the boundaries of City Council Election Districts 2 and 3 to include recently annexed territories.

Attachments:

1. Proposed Ordinance - Revised District Map to Include Annexed Territories

2. Exhibit A - AnnexationAreasNov2024

3. Certificate of Completion-LAFCo24-01 11.19.24

ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA ADJUSTING THE BOUNDARIES OF CITY

COUNCIL ELECTION DISTRICTS TO INCLUDE ANNEXED

TERRITORIES, AS REFLECTED IN THE ATTACHED MAP
WHEREAS, Elections Code section 21603(a) provides that if “the boundaries of a city expand by the addition of new territory, including through annexation of unincorporated territory or consolidation with another city, the council shall add that new territory to the nearest existing council district without changing the boundaries of other council district boundaries”; and WHEREAS, the City recently annexed territory that will become a part of Districts 2 and 3; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the boundaries and the map in accordance with Election Code section 21603(a).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Woodland does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION 1.The City Council hereby designates the territories annexed by the Yolo Local Agency Formation Commission Resolution 24-12 to the City to Districts 2 and 3, as depicted in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2.Section 1.16.110 of the Woodland Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Ҥ 1.16.110 Boundaries and numbering of each district.

Descriptions of the boundaries of each district and their numbering are as shown on the attached Exhibit A of Ordinance No. _____ along with a map entitled "City of Woodland District Map," a copy of which shall be on file in the City Clerk's office.” SECTION 3.The district boundaries established as set forth in Exhibit A shall replace and supersede the district boundaries established by City Council Ordinance No. 1721.

SECTION 4.The City Manager is directed to take all necessary steps to give effect to this Ordinance. If necessary to facilitate the implementation of this Ordinance, the City Manager or his or her designee is authorized to make technical adjustments to the election district boundaries that do not substantively affect the populations in the districts, the eligibility of candidates, or the residence of elected officials within any district. The City Manager shall consult with the City Attorney concerning any technical adjustments deemed necessary and shall advise the City Council of any such adjustments required.

SECTION 5.The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide a certified copy of this Ordinance to the Yolo County Registrar of Voters for use in subsequent Woodland City Council elections.

SECTION 6.If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, or clause or phrase in this Ordinance 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 Ordinance 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.

SECTION 7.This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from its adoption.

SECTION 8.The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and cause it, or a summary of it, to be published in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the City of Woodland, pursuant to all legal requirements.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 18 th day of February 2025 and PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodland at a regular meeting held on the _______ day of ______________, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Rich Lansburgh, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___ ______________________________
Sarah Lansburgh, CMC, City Clerk Ethan Walsh, City Attorney

EXHIBIT A