City of Woodland
City of Woodland
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
6:00 PM
City Council
City of Woodland
JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/WOODLAND FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING 6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 06:01 PM.
B. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Moreno, Garcia-Cadena, Vega, Stallard and Mayor Lansburgh
Absent: None
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Director of Public Works Craig Locke.
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.
Mayor Lansburgh invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Larry Peterson and Alan Hirsch. No further public comments were received.
E. COMMUNICATIONS - COUNCIL/STAFF STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS
This is an opportunity for the Council Members and Staff to make comments and announcements, to express concerns, or to request Council's consideration of any items a Council Member would like to have discussed at a future Council meeting.
Verbal updates provided by Council Members/Staff.
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2. SUBJECT: Long Range Calendar
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council receive the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.
Received the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Lansburgh invited public comment. Speaking from the public was James Vorhees. No further public comments were received.
On a motion by Council Member Vega, seconded by Council Member Garcia-Cadena and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members approved Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 6.
AYES: Members Moreno, Garcia-Cadena, Vega, Stallard and Mayor Lansburgh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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.
Accepted 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.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8448, 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.
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.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8449, 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, to 1) appropriate $12,000 of
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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.
Waived the second reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 1734, 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.
G. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
Mayor Lansburgh noted a request was received to rearrange items on the agenda under the City Manager Reports.
Receiving no objections, Item Nos. G.8 and G.9. were heard prior to Item G.7.
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.
This item was heard after Item No. G.9.
Mayor Pro Tem Stallard recused himself from this item and vote. Mayor Pro Tem Stallard's recusal was due to owning real estate within 1,000 ft. of the area under discussion.
City Manager Ken Hiatt introduced the item. Executive Director Autumn Berstein of the Yolo Transportation District (YTD) presented the item.
YTD Executive Director Bernstein, YTD Director of Planning Brian Abbanat, Director of Community Development Brent Meyer and City Manager Hiatt answered questions from Council.
Mayor Lansburgh invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Michael Barnbaum, Alan Hirsch, Andy Furilo, and JD Trebec. No further public comments were received.
On a motion by Council Member Vega, seconded by Council Member Moreno and carried on a 4-0-1 vote, Council Members:
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1) Received a presentation from Yolo Transit District staff on the relocation of the Woodland Transit Center from the County Fair Mall;
2) Determined that the Court Street location is not suitable for accommodating the proposed Transit Center; and
3) Directed 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.
AYES: Member Moreno, Garcia-Cadena, Vega and Mayor Lansburgh NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem Stallard
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.
Deputy Director of Community Development Erika Bumgardner and Director of Community Development Brent Meyer presented the item and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Lansburgh invited public comment. No public comments were received.
Council received the Communicty 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.
City Clerk Sarah Lansburgh and City Manager Ken Hiatt presented the item and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Lansburgh invited public comment. No public comments were received.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Stallard, seconded by Council Member Vega and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members introduced and waived the first reading of an Ordinance amending the boundaries of City Council Election Districts 2 and 3 to include annexed territories.
AYES: Members Moreno, Garcia-Cadena, Vega, Stallard and Mayor Lansburgh NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
H. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 07:49 PM in memory of Traci Williams Long.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sarah Lansburgh, CMC City Clerk