City of Woodland
City of Woodland
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 17, 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: Members Moreno, Garcia-Cadena, Vega and Mayor Lansburgh
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Stallard
Excused: None
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Community Services Department Recreation Supervisor Eric Buechler.
Land Acknowledgment Statement - The City of Woodland acknowledges the land on which we live and work.
For thousands of years, this land has been the home of Patwin people. Today, there are three federally recognized Patwin tribes: Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community, Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. The Patwin people have remained committed to the stewardship of this land over many centuries. It has been cherished and protected, as elders have instructed the young through generations. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their traditional lands.
D. COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC COMMENT
This is an opportunity for the public to speak to the Council on any item other than those listed on this agenda.
Speakers are requested to use the microphone in front of the Council and to begin by stating their name, whether they reside in Woodland and the name of the organization they represent if any. The Mayor may impose a time limit on any speaker depending on the number of people wanting to speak and time available for the rest of the agenda. In the event comments are related to an item scheduled on the agenda, speakers may be required to wait to make their comments until that item is considered. The option to submit a public comment via voicemail is no longer available. Written Public Comments Members of the public are welcome to submit written comments prior to the meeting. Comments should be submitted by email to [email protected]. Written Comments received at least two (2) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the City Council meeting will be provided to the City Council and posted to the City website as part of the official record of the meeting but will not be read into the record. Written Comments received within two (2) hours of the scheduled start time of the City Council meeting and during the City Council meeting will be provided to the City Council the day following the City Council meeting. If you are submitting written comments on a particular item on the agenda, please identify the agenda item number and letter. If you are submitting written comments on an item not listed on the agenda, please identify your e-mail/comment as a General Public Comment. Note: Public comments at special meetings are limited to items on the agenda only.
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 Mesena Pimental.
No further public comment was received.
E. COMMUNICATIONS - COUNCIL/STAFF STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS
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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.
Mayor Lansburgh invited the Summer at City Hall participants to introduce themselves.
Woodland High School Social Studies teacher and athletic coach Javier Marin and Community Services Recreation Supervisor Eric Buechler were in attendance to provide comments on the program.
Mayor Lansburgh invited City Clerk Sarah Lansburgh to introduce City Manager/City Clerk Civic Fellow Sharada Mahesh and Community Development Department Management Analyst Marissa Kersey who were present for the meeting.
2. SUBJECT: Long Range Calendar
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend 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 comment was received.
On a motion by Councilmember Moreno, seconded by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena and carried on a 4-0 vote, Council Members approved Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 12.
AYES: Members Moreno, Garcia-Cadena, Vega and Mayor Lansburgh NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stallard
ABSTAIN: None
3. SUBJECT: Proclamation Declaring June 19, 2025 as "Juneteenth"
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt a Proclamation declaring June 19, 2025 as "Juneteenth".
Adopted a Proclamation declaring June 19, 2025 as "Juneteenth".
Reverend Wayne Richardson was present to accept the Proclamation and provide comments on the item.
4. SUBJECT: Appointment of Members to Various Boards and Commissions
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council appoint members to the various Boards and Commissions for specified terms, consistent with the recommendations of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.
Appointed members to the various Boards and Commissions for specified terms, consistent with the recommendations of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.
5. SUBJECT: Waste Management Delinquent Garbage/Refuse Accounts - Call for Public Hearing
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council set a
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Public Hearing for July 15, 2025 to hear and approve the list of Delinquent Refuse Accounts and direct the Tax Collector of Yolo County to assess liens against real property to collect delinquent payments.
Set a Public Hearing for July 15, 2025 to hear and approve the list of Delinquent Refuse Accounts and direct the Tax Collector of Yolo County to assess liens against real property to collect delinquent payments.
6. SUBJECT: Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025/26
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the City of Woodland's Fiscal Year 2025/26 Appropriations Limit.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8501, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WOODLAND TO SET THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII-B OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26.
7. SUBJECT: Resolutions of Intent to Levy Annual Assessments for Lighting and Landscaping Districts
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt fourteen (14) resolutions, Resolution No. _____ through Resolution No. _____, to 1) Initiate Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments; 2) Preliminarily Approve the Engineer’s Annual Levy Reports and Declare its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for the Gibson Ranch, West Wood, North Park, Spring Lake and Gateway Lighting and Landscaping Districts, and Streng Pond Maintenance District; and 3) Call for a Public Hearing on July 1, 2025.
Adopted fourteen resolutions, Resolution No. 8502 through Resolution No. 8515, to 1) Initiate Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments; 2) Preliminarily Approve the Engineer’s Annual Levy Reports and Declare its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for the Gibson Ranch, West Wood, North Park, Spring Lake and Gateway Lighting and Landscaping Districts, and Streng Pond Maintenance District; and 3) Call for a Public Hearing on July 1, 2025.
8. SUBJECT: Waiver of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Woodland Municipal Code Title 16 "Subdivisions" Sections
16.08.020, 16.12.010, 16.12.020, and adding new Section 16.12.025 related to Small Lot Subdivisions with Residential Development
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council 1) Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. _____, amending Woodland Municipal Code Title 16 "Subdivisions" Sections 16.08.020,
16.12.010, 16.12.020, and adding new Section 16.12.025; and 2) Find that the adoption of the proposed Ordinance is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under Public Resources Code section 21080.17.
1) Waived the second reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 1738, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND AMENDING SECTIONS 16.08.020,
16.12.010, AND 16.12.020 OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ADDING NEW SECTION 16.12.025; and 2) Found that the adoption of the proposed Ordinance is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under Public Resources Code section 21080.17.
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9. SUBJECT: Approve Sole Source Finding for the Grit System and Screw Pump Rehabilitation Project, CIP 24-12
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, determining and designating certain products, things, or services from a Sole Source are required in the Grit System and Screw Pump Rehabilitation Project, CIP 24-12, for the continued functionality of the City’s Water Pollution Control Facility.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8516, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WOODLAND DESIGNATING CERTAIN PRODUCTS, BRANDS, OR
SERVICES PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 3400 FOR THE GRIT SYSTEM AND SCREW PUMP REHABILITATION PROJECT, CIP 24-12.
10. SUBJECT: Approve Amendment #1 to the Agreement with The Gualco Group for State Representation and Advocacy Services for Flood Mitigation for the Lower Cache Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project, CIP 22-16
Recommendation for Action: Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, authorizing Amendment # 1 to extend The Gualco Group agreement for an additional 12 months for an amount not to exceed $90,000.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8517, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND APPROVING CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 WITH THE GUALCO GROUP FOR STATE REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR FLOOD MITIGATION.
11. SUBJECT: Contract with the Woodland Joint Unified School District for School Resource Officer Services
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a three-year contract with the Woodland Joint Unified School District for School Resource Officer Services during the school year.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8518, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO EXECUTE A 3-YEAR
CONTRACT WITH THE WOODLAND JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES.
12. SUBJECT: Request for the Appropriation Of Reserve Balance and Approval to Purchase a Fleet Vehicle
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, 1) Authorizing the appropriation of $100,000 from the City’s reserve balance into Fund 2012 for the purpose of purchasing a replacement fleet vehicle; and 2) Approving the purchase of a fleet replacement vehicle for the water department totaling $100,000.
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8519, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WOODLAND REQUESTING THE APPROPRIATION OF RESERVE BALANCE AND APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A FLEET VEHICLE.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. SUBJECT: Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District Annual Assessment FY 2025/2026
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RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council: 1) Hold a Public Hearing to receive testimony regarding the City Council's intention to continue the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District; 2) Determine whether a legally sufficient protest is made; 3) If a legally sufficient protest is made, do not continue the annual assessment for the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District for the 2025-26 fiscal year; or 4) If no legally sufficient protest is made, adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District FY 2025-26 Budget and affirming the continuation of the annual assessment for the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District for 2025-26 fiscal year.
Communication & Strategic Policies Manager Spencer Bowen presented the item to Council.
Mayor Lansburgh opened the public hearing. No public comment was received.
Mayor Lansburgh closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena, seconded by Councilmember Vega and carried on a 4-0 vote, Council Members 1) Held a Public Hearing to receive testimony regarding the City Council's intention to continue the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District; 2) Determined whether a legally sufficient protest was made; 3) If a legally sufficient protest is made, do not continue the annual assessment for the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District for the 2025-26 fiscal year; or 4) If no legally sufficient protest is made, adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8520, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF WOODLAND APPROVING THE WOODLAND TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2025-26 BUDGET AND AFFIRMING THE CONTINUATION OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
AYES: Members Moreno, Garcia-Cadena, Vega and Mayor Lansburgh NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stallard
ABSTAIN: None
14. SUBJECT: Assembly Bill 2561: Local Public Employees Vacant Positions
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council 1) Hold a public hearing; and 2) Receive the informational report on the City of Woodland Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
Acting City Manager Kim McKinney presented the item to Council.
Mayor Lansburgh opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public was James Vorhees.
No further public comment was received.
Mayor Lansburgh closed the public hearing.
Council Members 1) Held a public hearing; and 2) Received the informational report on the City of Woodland Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
H. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
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15. SUBJECT: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Budget of $225.1 million, and approving 327 full-time equivalent positions by classification.
Acting City Manager McKinney presented the item to Council.
Mayor Lansburgh invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Steven (no last name).
No further public comment was received.
On a motion by Councilmember Moreno, seconded by Councilmember Vega and carried on a 4-0 vote, Council Members adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8521, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026 ANNUAL BUDGET.
AYES: Members Moreno, Garcia-Cadena, Vega and Mayor Lansburgh NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stallard
ABSTAIN: None
16. SUBJECT: Approve an Agreement to Allocate Funds for the Reconnect @ Woodland Community College Program
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Yuba Community College District, specifically Woodland Community College, to allocate funds for the Reconnect @ Woodland Community College program.
Acting City Manager McKinney introduced the item. Woodland Community College President Dr. Lizette Navarette presented the item and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Lansburgh invited public comment. Speaking from the public was James Vorhees.
No further public comment was received.
On a motion by Councilmember Vega, seconded by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena and carried on a 4-0 vote, Council Members adopted RESOLUTION NO. 8522, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE YUBA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT THROUGH ITS COLLEGE WOODLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR THE RECONNECT @ WOODLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM.
AYES: Members Moreno, Garcia-Cadena, Vega and Mayor Lansburgh NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stallard
ABSTAIN: None
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17. SUBJECT: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Revising Sections within Chapter 8.20, “Fire Prevention and Emergency Services,” to Title 8 of the Woodland Municipal Code
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of the ordinance revising sections within Chapter 8.20, “Fire Prevention and Emergency Services,” to Title 8 of the Woodland Municipal Code.
Fire Chief Eric Zane introduced the item. Fire Marshal Matt Flint presented the item and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Lansburgh invited public comment. No public comment was received.
On a motion by Councilmember Moreno, seconded by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena and carried on a 4-0 vote, Council Members Introduced and Waived the First Reading of an Ordinance Revising Sections within Chapter 8.20, “Fire Prevention and Emergency Services,” to Title 8 of the Woodland Municipal Code.
AYES: Members Moreno, Garcia-Cadena, Vega and Mayor Lansburgh NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stallard
ABSTAIN: None
I. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:14 PM in memory of Corporal Albert Estrada, whose remains were returned from Korea to his family in Woodland after 74 years.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Lansburgh, CMC, City Clerk