Agenda packet — Woodland City Council, September 16, 2025 (part 6 of 6)

10 are consistently enforced across all new residential projects. These provisions promote equity among residents by guaranteeing that fire and life safety standards are applied uniformly.

2. Consistency and Coordination Among Agencies
Woodland’s fire protection services extend beyond City limits through agreements with the Springlake Fire Protection District. To maintain consistent standards and avoid confusion for residents and developers, amendments to administrative and procedural provisions are necessary. These amendments ensure that the same public safety requirements apply across jurisdictional boundaries, giving residents confidence that their homes are held to a consistent and reliable standard of protection.

3. Inspection and Enforcement Authority
Due to limited staff resources, efficiency in fire prevention operations is essential.

Amendments that clarify inspection authority, documentation requirements, and enforcement procedures allow the Fire Department to maximize resources and respond to growing residential needs. Clear authority for issuing citations, requiring corrections, and ensuring follow-up provides accountability, fairness, and transparency for residents, while helping to ensure that unsafe conditions in homes or residential neighborhoods are quickly corrected.

4. Public Safety Education and Risk Reduction
The City of Woodland recognizes that public education is a vital component of residential fire and life safety. Amendments include procedural requirements that support community risk reduction programs, fire extinguisher training, and residential safety inspections.

These measures help educate residents on safe practices, increasing their resilience in emergencies and decreasing the likelihood of fire-related injuries or property damage.

5. Emergency Access and Evacuation Planning
Given Woodland’s topographical and climatic challenges, such as flooding, drought, and high-wind fire conditions, residential evacuation routes and emergency access points are of significant concern. Amendments requiring clear address identification, reflective numbering on stairwell doors in multi-family housing, and proper maintenance of access ways support timely and effective emergency response. These provisions directly improve residential safety during emergency evacuations or fire department operations, reducing risk to life and property.

6. Alignment with Regional Standards
Many of Woodland’s amendments bring residential safety standards in line with those already adopted by neighboring jurisdictions. This regional alignment ensures residents receive a consistent level of protection, reduces confusion for builders and developers, and supports the shared goal of regional fire safety. For residents, this means confidence that their homes meet or exceed the life safety standards applied in surrounding communities.

The administrative, procedural, and public safety amendments are designed to strengthen residential protections in Woodland by addressing population growth, clarifying inspection and

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11 enforcement authority, promoting risk reduction through education, improving emergency access, and aligning with regional practices. Collectively, these measures ensure residents have safe homes and neighborhoods and that the Fire Department can effectively fulfill its mission to protect life and property.

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12 Exhibit B
Amendments to Section 8.20.040 of the Woodland Municipal Code

§ 8.20.040 Amendments.

The California Fire Code, as described above and adopted by reference in Section 8.20.010, is hereby amended, modified and revised as set forth in this chapter.

A. Section 202 – General Definitions. Section 202 is amended to add and amend the following definitions:

Building. Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy, including manufactured homes, mobile homes, modular, and multifamily manufactured housing.

Fire Marshal. Shall mean the Chief of the Division of Community Risk Reduction.

B. Section 307.1.1 – Prohibited Open Burning. Section 307.1.1 is amended to read as follows:

307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning is prohibited in the City of Woodland.

Any burning, open or otherwise, that constitutes a nuisance which is injurious to health, or is indecent or offensive to the senses, or is offensive, or objectionable because of smoke emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstance make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment by the owner, occupant, other responsible person or the fire department of any burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.

C. Section 322.5 – Multi-Unit Residential Building Micromobility Battery Charging and Storage Requirements. Section 322.5 is added to read as follows:
322.5 Multi-Unit Residential Building Micromobility Battery Charging and Storage Requirements.

1. Multi-Unit Residential Building Requirements. In all multi-unit residential buildings (e.g., apartments, townhomes, dormitories), the following additional requirements apply:
a. Common Charging Areas - If the property provides or permits battery charging in a shared garage or storage area, it must include:

1. Posted signage stating: “Micromobility Device Battery Charging Area – UL-Listed Equipment Required. No Charging in Sleeping Rooms or Near Exits. Unattended Charging Discouraged.”

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13 2. At least one 10 lb. ABC fire extinguisher within 50 feet of the charging location
b. Tenant Notification - Property managers or landlords must notify residents of this section at lease signing or renewal, and display signage in common areas.
c. Inspection Authority - The Fire Department is authorized to inspect and enforce this section within any multi-family residential occupancy and may require removal of noncompliant batteries or equipment if deemed an immediate fire hazard.
d. The Fire Code Official may approve alternate methods or equipment that provide equivalent or greater levels of safety.

Exemption: This section does not apply to:

1. Devices powered solely by alkaline or sealed lead-acid batteries,

2. Medical mobility devices (e.g., electric wheelchairs) that comply with manufacturer safety standards

3. Short-term charging of emergency backup battery systems as permitted by the California Fire Code.

D. Section 324 – Fire and Life Safety Standards for Manufactured Homes and Tiny Homes Used as Primary Residences. Section 324 is added to read as follows:

324 Fire and Life Safety Standards for Manufactured Homes and Tiny Homes Used as Primary Residences.

1. Applicability. To enhance fire and life safety protections for small-format dwellings, the City of Woodland adopts the following requirements for manufactured homes and tiny homes used as primary residences. These requirements address gaps in current building and fire codes by ensuring consistent access, suppression, and construction standards for long-term residential use.

2. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definition applies:
a. Primary residence means a dwelling unit used or intended to be used as the legal residence of the owner or occupant for more than 183 days in any calendar year.

This includes any one- or two-family dwelling, manufactured home, or tiny home that serves as the main living quarters for the owner, a tenant, or a long-term occupant.

b. A tiny home is defined as a residential structure intended for permanent or semi- permanent occupancy, with a total floor area of 400 square feet or less, excluding lofts. Tiny homes may be site-built, prefabricated, manufactured, or converted from alternative materials such as shipping containers (Connex boxes), park model RVs, modular units, converted buses (skoolies), or tiny homes on wheels.

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14 Regardless of the construction type, the structure must be designed as a single housekeeping unit with permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.

3. Scope. This section applies to all new manufactured homes and tiny homes placed, constructed, installed, or relocated within the City of Woodland for use as a primary residence, regardless of foundation type, wheel status, or classification under state or federal housing regulations. These standards apply to:
a. All newly installed manufactured or tiny homes on wheels used as a primary residence.
b. Existing units that are relocated, newly connected to utilities, or undergoing an occupancy change.
c. Units in areas governed by local fire access and water supply regulations.

4. Fire Sprinkler Requirements. All manufactured and tiny homes defined as primary residences shall be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D.
a. Installation must be performed by a California State licensed C-16 contractor. b. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Department. c. The system must pass final inspection and functional testing before occupancy.

5. Exterior Materials. All exterior walls and roofing materials shall be constructed using non-combustible or ignition-resistant materials. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to:
a. Fiber cement board, stucco, masonry, metal siding, treated wood, and other fire- resistant materials.
b. Roof coverings shall meet or exceed Class B fire rating.

6. Clearance and Site Safety. A minimum 5-foot clearance zone shall be maintained around the structure. Within this zone:
a. Combustible ground coverings (e.g., bark, mulch, straw) are prohibited. b. Dry vegetation and refuse shall be cleared and maintained. c. Wood fences must be separated from the building by noncombustible material or offset.

7. Addressing and Emergency Access.
a. All new buildings shall have clearly visible address numbers, contrasting with the background, with minimum character height of 4 inches and stroke width of 0.5 inches. Address numbers shall be internally or externally illuminated.

1. Buildings accessed from private driveways or not visible from a public street shall have additional address signage posted at the road entrance. b. Driveways or fire access routes shall:

1. Be at least 16 feet wide with 13 feet 6 inches vertical clearance.

2. Be all-weather and support emergency vehicle loads of at least 80,000 pounds.

3. Remain clear of vegetation, fences, or other obstructions.

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15 8. Homes Constructed on Permanent Wheels. To ensure consistent fire and life safety standards, the following requirements apply to all manufactured homes and tiny homes constructed on permanent wheels when used as primary residences within the City of Woodland:
a. Foundation Pad Requirement: All manufactured homes and tiny homes on wheels intended for permanent or long-term residential use shall be placed on a reinforced concrete pad no less than 4 inches thick, large enough to fully support the base of the structure. The pad must provide a stable, non-combustible, all- weather surface.
b. Skirting and Concealment: The underside of the unit, including wheels, axles, and chassis, shall be fully enclosed with approved skirting or perimeter screening to provide visual concealment and reduce fire hazards from accumulated debris and combustible materials.

1. Skirting shall allow for adequate ventilation as required by code but shall prevent entry of debris and combustible storage beneath the unit.

2. Access panels for maintenance must be included and properly secured.

3. Approved Skirting Materials. Skirting shall be constructed of durable, fire-resistant, or non-combustible materials, such as:
a. Cement fiberboard
b. Metal panels
c. Fire-rated treated wood
d. Other approved exterior-rated material

4. Vinyl or plastic skirting is not permitted unless specifically listed and approved for permanent residential use by the Building Official or Fire Marshal.

9. Defensible Space and Clearance. A minimum 5-foot defensible space must be maintained around the entire perimeter of the home. This area shall remain clear of:
a. Combustible vegetation;
b. Stored materials;
c. Open flame sources; and,
d. Any structure or enclosure that would obstruct fire access.

E. Section 506.3 – Key Access Requirements for Gated Residential Occupancies. Section 506.3 is added to read as follows:

506.3 Key Access Requirements for Gated Residential Occupancies.

1. Applicability. To ensure prompt emergency access and minimize property damage during response, the following requirements apply to secured or gated residential occupancies, including licensed care facilities and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

This section applies to the following occupancy types where access to the primary entrance is restricted by a locked gate, fence, or other secured barrier:
a. Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs), including licensed Board and Care occupancies.

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16 b. Licensed residential group homes or facilities under the authority of the California Department of Social Services.
c. ADUs or Junior ADUs on parcels where gated or fenced access prevents emergency personnel from reaching the unit’s main entrance without forcible entry.
d. Any residential property where locked vehicle or pedestrian gates serve as the only access to the dwelling or sleeping areas.

Exceptions. This requirement does not apply to:

1. Single-family homes without ADUs or care services

2. Properties where access is not restricted by a locked gate or barrier

3. ADUs that are accessible via the main house entrance or shared open yard.

2. KnoxBox Requirements.
a. Installation. A residential KnoxBox® key access box shall be:

1. Permanently mounted near the primary pedestrian access gate or point of entry.

2. Installed at a height of 5 feet above grade in a clearly visible, unobstructed location.

3. Accessible without requiring passage through additional locked or secured areas.
b. Contents. The box shall contain:

1. Labeled keys or gate access devices for any locked pedestrian or vehicle gate.

2. Any fob, remote, or keypad code needed to open automatic or electrically controlled gates.
c. Approval and Registration

1. The KnoxBox model and placement shall be approved by the Fire Department prior to installation.

2. Owners shall register the box and access contents with the Woodland Fire Department at time of installation and update this information if changed. d. Gate Compliance. Electrically operated gates must also meet UL 325 and ASTM F2200 standards and include a manual override device accessible through the KnoxBox.

3. Enforcement. The Fire Code Official is authorized to order installation at any property where delayed access has impeded or could reasonably impede emergency response.

F. Section 508.2 – Fire Command Center. Section 508.2 is added to read as follows:

508.2 Fire control room for new commercial buildings. All new commercial buildings not addressed in Section 508.1 shall be provided with a Fire Control Room, conforming to the specifications set forth in Sections 508.2.1 through 508.2.6.

508.2.1 Location and access. The location and access to the fire command center shall be approved by the fire code official.

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17 508.2.2 Equipment. Fire Control Rooms shall contain only fire system control valves, fire alarm control panels and other related fire system equipment. Storage of other materials is prohibited.

508.2.3 Dimensions. Fire Control Rooms shall have minimum dimensions of five feet by seven feet.

508.2.4 Fire rating. Fire Control Rooms shall be constructed with a one-hour fire rating.

508.2.5 Access. Fire Control Rooms shall be provided with an exterior access door approved by the fire code official.

508.2.6 Signage. Durable signage shall be provided on the exterior side of the access door.

G. Section 511 – Fire Department Access and Water Supply for One- and Two-Family Dwellings. Section 511 is added to read as follows:

511 Fire Department Access and Water Supply for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

1. Applicability. To ensure sufficient emergency response capability, the City of Woodland establishes the following minimum requirements for fire department access and fire protection water supplies for all new one- and two-family dwellings, additions thereto, and associated accessory structures.
a. This section applies to the construction proposed on parcels containing no more than two buildings and no more than three dwelling units, including any number of accessory structures.

2. Fire Apparatus Access – New Dwellings.
a. Fire apparatus access roads shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the structure, measured by an approved route.

1. For buildings protected by automatic fire sprinklers, this distance may be extended to 300 feet.
b. The minimum fire access driving surface shall be:

1. 12 feet wide, exclusive of shoulders

2. 14 feet total horizontal clearance, including 1 foot on each side

3. 13 feet 6 inches vertical clearance

4. Maximum grade: 16%

5. Maximum cross slope: 2.5%
c. Turnarounds:

1. Required for driveways exceeding 150 feet in length

2. Minimum turning radius: 38 feet outside or 80-foot hammerhead turnaround

3. Maximum cross slope in turnarounds: 5%
d. Turnouts:

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18 1. Required if the driveway exceeds 150 feet

2. Additional turnouts every 400 feet for driveways over 800 feet

3. Turnout must be 12 feet wide by 30 feet long, with 25-foot tapers e. Bridges and Elevated Surfaces:

1. Must meet fire access load and safety standards and be properly maintained
f. Gates:

1. Minimum clear width: 14 feet

2. Gates shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from the public right-of-way

3. Electric gates must be operable by a Knox® key switch

4. Manually operated gates must be secured with an approved Knox® lock or key box

3. Water Supply – New Dwellings
a. New one- and two-family dwellings shall comply with California Fire Code Section 507, including confirmation of available fire flow and hydrant placement per the adopted appendices.
b. Acceptable water sources include:

1. Existing public hydrants

2. Approved private water tanks

3. Other sources approved by the Fire Code Official

4. Additions to Existing Dwellings.
a. Access: Additions up to 1,000 square feet are exempt from additional fire access requirements provided:

1. The building and addition are protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system, or

2. The parcel will not exceed two total dwelling units
b. Water Supply:

1. Additions up to 600 square feet are exempt from fire flow confirmation

2. Additions up to 1,000 square feet are exempt if they do not increase the required fire flow and either:
a. There is an existing private water tank on site, or
b. A public or private hydrant is located within 1,000 feet of all exterior ground-floor walls

5. Accessory Structures.
a. Access:

1. Accessory structures up to 600 square feet are exempt from additional access if located within 150 feet of an existing approved driveway

2. Structures must maintain a minimum 10-foot separation from other buildings unless otherwise approved
b. Water Supply:

1. Structures up to 600 square feet are exempt from water supply confirmation

2. Structures up to 50% of the size of the largest building on the parcel are exempt from fire flow confirmation if either:
a. There is a private water tank, or
b. A hydrant is within 1,000 feet of all exterior walls

6. Fire Sprinkler Requirement for Accessory Structures

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19 a. If the main residence or primary structure on the parcel is equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system, then all additional and accessory structures constructed on the same parcel shall also be equipped with an approved NFPA 13-D fire sprinkler system, regardless of the size or intended use of the accessory structure.

7. Premises Identification
a. All new buildings shall have clearly visible address numbers, contrasting with the background, with a minimum character height of 4 inches and stroke width of

0.5 inches. Address numbers shall be internally or externally illuminated. b. Buildings accessed from private driveways or not visible from a public street shall have additional address signage posted at the road entrance.

8. Plan Approval. All access and water supply plans must be reviewed and approved by the Fire Department. Final roadway construction plans, including grading, surfacing, and erosion control measures, must be stamped and signed by a California-licensed civil engineer.

H. Section 512 – Fire Lane Markings and Access Requirements for Multi-Unit Residential Lots. Section 512 is added to read as follows:
512 Fire Lane Markings and Access Requirements for Multi-Unit Residential Lots.

1. Applicability. To ensure emergency vehicle access and protect public safety, the following standards apply to all shared private roadways, drive aisles, and internal circulation roads serving multi-family residential or clustered residential developments.

This section applies to all new or existing residential developments with:
a. Two or more dwelling units on a single parcel, or
b. Multiple parcels with shared access roadways or drive aisles, including apartments, duplexes, townhomes, mobile home parks, and clustered single- family homes.

2. Parking Restrictions Based on Roadway Width. The following parking restrictions shall apply based on the clear, unobstructed width of the shared access roadway:
a. Less than 28 feet wide

1. No parking allowed on either side

2. Both curbs (or roadway edges) shall be painted red and marked “FIRE LANE – NO PARKING” at intervals not exceeding 75 feet.

3. Signage stating "NO PARKING – FIRE LANE" shall be posted every 75 feet on both sides of the roadway.
b. 28 feet to 35 feet wide

1. Parking allowed on one side only

2. The non-parking side shall be painted red and marked “FIRE LANE – NO PARKING.”

3. Fire lane signage shall be posted every 75 feet on the restricted side.

4. The side on which parking is permitted shall be clearly designated by signage or curb markings.
c. 36 feet or greater

1. Parking allowed on both sides

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20 2. No fire lane signage or red curbing required unless otherwise designated by the Fire Department.
d. Two-Lane, Two-Way Roadways

1. If parking is allowed on both sides, the roadway must be at least 40 feet wide measured curb to curb or edge to edge.

3. Unobstructed Access Width and Vertical Clearance
a. Unobstructed Width. Fire apparatus access roads shall be maintained free of obstructions, parked vehicles, or encroachments that reduce the clear width below the minimum required for emergency response.
b. Required clear widths must be always maintained, regardless of signage, striping, or parking patterns.

4. Vertical Clearance. An unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches shall be maintained on all fire access roads.
a. Trees, balconies, awnings, or other features shall not encroach into this vertical space.

5. Enforcement. The Fire Code Official is authorized to require fire lane markings on existing roadways where:
a. Access is frequently obstructed, or
b. Emergency response has been impaired due to limited roadway width.

I. Section 903.1 – Automatic Sprinkler Systems—General. Section 903.1 is amended to read as follows:

903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the following:

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in the occupancies and locations set forth in this Chapter and in the locations and according to the conditions described below:

(1) In all buildings other than Group R, Division 2, 3 and 4 in which the total floor area of all floors is 5,000 square feet or more, or any building which are three or more stories regardless of height.

Exceptions:

1. Group U occupancies, not including private garages attached to R-3 Occupancies.

2. In storage and bulk handling facilities for grain, including grain elevators and flat storage buildings, automatic fire sprinklers shall not be required in areas where the grain is stored, provided:

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21 a. An automatic fire extinguishing sprinkler system is not otherwise required for code compliance;

b. The floor area of the building or structure does not exceed the maximum basic allowable floor area permitted for specific types of construction as specified in Table 504.3 and including the allowable increases for clear yard spaces as specified in the California Building Code; and

c. The construction of the building or structure complies with all other code provisions for the properly assigned group occupancy classification and type of construction.

(2) Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, the requirement described in this Section 903.1 shall be applied to alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy of existing buildings as follows:

a. Where there is no change of occupancy, alterations or repairs not increasing fire area, total height, or number of stories of an existing building may be made without making the entire building comply with this section.

b. No change shall be made in the character of the occupancy or use of any existing building or structure unless the entire building or structure is made to comply with this section.

Exceptions:

1. The character of the occupancy of existing buildings may be changed subject to the approval of the building official and the approval of the fire chief, and the building may be occupied for purposes in other occupancy groups without conforming to all the requirements of this section or the California Building Code for those groups, provided the new or proposed use is not more hazardous, based on life and fire risk, than the existing use.

2. No change in the character of occupancy of a building shall be made without a certificate of occupancy, as required by California Building Code. The building official may issue a certificate of occupancy pursuant to the intent of the above exception without certifying that the building complies with all provisions of this section and provisions of the California Building Code.

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22 (3) In other areas and occupancies as required in Section 903 of the California Building Code.

J. Section 903.3.1.3.1 – NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems. Section 903.3.1.3.1 is added to read as follows:

903.3.1.3.1 NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems.

1. Applicability. This section shall apply to all new one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, and mobile homes constructed within the City of Woodland that are equipped with a residential fire sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13D.

2. Spare Head Box Requirements.
a. All residential fire sprinkler systems shall be provided with a listed spare sprinkler head box.
b. The box shall contain at least two (2) spare sprinkler heads of each type and temperature rating used in the installed system.
c. A sprinkler head wrench compatible with the installed sprinkler heads shall be included in the box.
d. The spare head box shall be clearly labeled and installed in a readily accessible location near the main sprinkler riser, subject to approval by the Fire Department.

3. Owner Responsibility. Property owners shall be responsible for maintaining the spare head box in good condition. Any used or missing sprinkler heads shall be replaced without delay.

4. Enforcement. This section shall be enforced by the Fire Department at the time of final inspection and as part of any ongoing maintenance inspections, if applicable.

K. Section 903.4.2 – Alarms. Section 903.4.2 is amended to read as follows:

Section 903.4.2 – Alarms.

One exterior approved audible device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Visible alarm notification appliances shall not be required except when required by Section 907.

This section shall apply to all automatic fire sprinkler systems, including those installed in one- and two-family dwellings.

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23 L. Section 903.4.3.1 – Residential Alarms. Section 903.4.3.1 is added to read as follows:
903.4.3.1 Residential Alarms.

1. Waterflow Alarm and Notification for NFPA 13D Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems.

All NFPA 13D residential fire sprinkler systems installed within Group R-3 and R-

3.1 occupancies shall include waterflow detection and local notification in accordance with the provisions outlined below:
a. A listed waterflow switch shall be installed and connected to the sprinkler system to detect the flow of water indicating sprinkler activation. b. Activation of the waterflow switch shall trigger a local notification appliance consisting of a listed horn/strobe installed in a location approved by the Fire Department.
c. The horn/strobe shall meet all the following criteria:

1. Be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

2. Be approved by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3. Be audible throughout the main living areas of the dwelling.

4. Be visible from an exterior access point, such as the front porch or garage, where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. d. The notification appliance shall be powered by the building’s electrical system and equipped with a battery backup or other approved secondary power source.
e. A durable sign shall be posted at the riser location stating: “This residence is equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system and local waterflow alarm. In the event of alarm activation, evacuate and call 911.”

2. The location of the waterflow switch, notification appliance, and signage shall be clearly shown on all plan submittals and verified during field inspection.

M. Section 1207.11.2.1.2 – Disconnect Location. Section 1207.11.2.1.2 is added to read as follows:
1207.11.2.1.2 Disconnect Location.

1. All new residential energy storage system (ESS) installations shall include a clearly labeled, manually operated emergency disconnect switch that isolates the ESS from the electrical system prior to the batteries. This disconnect shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications, the California Electrical Code, and California Fire Code, and shall meet the following requirements:

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24 a. The emergency disconnect shall be located on the exterior of the structure and shall be easily and readily accessible to both occupants and first responders.
b. ESS disconnects to be installed at a safe distance from the battery itself, typically 10 to 15 feet away.
c. The disconnect shall interrupt power before the batteries to allow for complete system isolation during emergencies.
d. The disconnect shall be mounted at a height of 5 feet on center above finished grade, measured to the center of the operating handle. e. The disconnect shall be in a clear and unobstructed path of travel from the front of the residence and shall not require people to pass by or through the ESS installation location to access it.
f. The disconnect shall be clearly labeled with a durable sign stating:
g. "ESS EMERGENCY DISCONNECT – TURN OFF IN CASE OF FIRE OR EMERGENCY" The sign shall have letters at least 1 inch in height, be reflective or contrasting in color, and be weather-resistant. h. The location of the disconnect shall be shown on all plan submittals, including one-line diagrams and site plans, and shall be verified during field inspection. The mounted location of the ESS battery unit shall also be indicated on the diagram placard affixed to the electrical service panel or disconnect enclosure, as required by the California Fire Code and Fire Department standards.

Exception: This requirement does not apply to ESS units that incorporate an integral, clearly labeled, and readily accessible manual shutdown switch that isolates the battery from the electrical system—provided the switch is located on the exterior of the unit, meets the accessibility and labeling requirements of this section, and is approved by the Fire Code Official.

N. Section 1207.11.6.1 – Fire Detection. Section 1207.11.6.1 is added to read as follows:

1207.11.6.1 Fire Detection.

1. Energy storage systems (ESS) installed in unfinished and unconditioned spaces in Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies shall comply with the requirements of the 2022 California Fire Code Section 1207.11.6, as well as the additional provisions outlined below:
a. Rooms and areas within dwelling units, sleeping units, basements, permitted enclosed spaces, and attached garages in which ESS are

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25 installed shall be protected by smoke alarms in accordance with Section 907.2.11 of the California Fire Code.
b. A listed heat alarm, interconnected to the smoke alarms, shall be installed in any location within dwelling units, sleeping units, or attached garages where smoke alarms cannot be installed based on their listing. c. Heat alarms shall meet all of the following criteria:

1. Be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

2. Be approved by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal.

3. Be rated and permitted for the type of installation. In unconditioned and unfinished spaces, the ambient temperature rating for the heat alarm shall be listed by the manufacturer as 135°F or higher. d. The location of all required smoke alarms and heat alarms shall be shown on plan submittals and verified during field inspection.

O. Section 2306.2.3 – Above-Ground Tanks Located Outside, Above Grade. Section 2306.2.3 is amended to read as follows:

2306.2.3 Above-ground tanks located outside, above grade. Above-ground tanks used for automotive fuel dispensing stations open to the public for retail sales of Class I, II or IIIA liquid motor fuels shall not exceed two tanks totaling 2,000 gallons each.

P. Section 2308.3.2 – Established Limits and Maximum Capacity. Section 2308.3.2 is added to read as follows:

2308.3.2 Established limits and maximum capacity. The storage of compressed natural gases shall be limited to those zoning districts designated and authorized by the City through its zoning ordinances. Such storage is prohibited in all other zoning districts.

Q. Section 5301.1.1 – Established Limits and Maximum Capacity. Section 5301.1.1 is added to read as follows:

5301.1.1 Established limits and maximum capacity. The storage of compressed natural gases shall be limited to those zoning districts designated and authorized by the City through its zoning ordinances. Such storage is prohibited in all other zoning districts.

R. Section 5601.9 – Prohibited and Limited Acts. Section 5601.9 is added to read as follows:

5601.9 Prohibited and limited acts. Storage of explosive materials shall be limited to those zoning districts designated and authorized by the City through its zoning ordinances. Such storage is prohibited in all other zoning districts.

S. Section 5706.4.5.1 – Established Limits. Section 5706.4.5.1 is added to read as follows:

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26 5706.4.5.1 Established limits. Bulk plants or terminals for receiving or storage of flammable or combustible liquids shall be limited to those zoning districts designated and authorized by the City through its zoning ordinances. Such facilities are prohibited in all other zoning districts.

T. Section 5706.5.1.1.1 – Established Limits. Section 5706.5.1.1.1 is added to read as follows:

5706.5.1.1.1 Established limits. Bulk transfer and process transfer operations for receiving or transferring flammable or combustible liquids shall be limited to those zoning districts designated and authorized by the City through its zoning ordinances.

Such operations are prohibited in all other zoning districts.

U. Section 6112 – Mobile Food Vendors Stored at Residential Properties. Section 6112 is added to read as follows:

Section 6112 Mobile Food Vendors Stored at Residential Properties.

1. Applicability. To reduce fire hazards associated with propane use and cooking equipment on mobile food vending units stored at homes, the following fire safety requirements shall apply. This ordinance applies to all mobile food vendors (trailers, trucks, carts, or similar units) that are:
a. Operated from, or
b. Parked or stored at,
c. any residential property, including driveways, side yards, or garages.

Exception: This ordinance does not apply to recreational vehicles not used for vending purposes and mobile food vendors stored at a commercially zoned commissary or facility.

2. Propane Storage and Security Requirements.
a. Outdoor Storage Only

1. All propane tanks (LPG cylinders) used for cooking or heating must be removed and stored outdoors at all times.

2. Storage must be in a well-ventilated, shaded area, and no closer than 10 feet to any structure, ignition source, or opening (e.g., windows, doors, vents).

3. Indoor storage of propane cylinders is strictly prohibited, including inside garages, sheds, or trailers.

3. Tank Security
a. All LPG tanks must be secured to prevent tipping, tampering, or unauthorized access. Acceptable methods include chained racks, locked cages, or anchored mounts.

4. Heat Source Safety During Storage
a. Disconnection of Heat Sources. All cooking appliances, burners, fryers, and heating equipment must be:

1. Disconnected from their fuel source, and

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27 2. Fully turned off or de-energized during any period the mobile unit is parked or stored at a residence.
b. No Cooking or Heating While Stored

1. Use of any cooking or heating appliance inside the unit is prohibited while parked at a residential location, unless operating under a temporary event permit with fire approval.

5. General Fire Safety.
a. A minimum 10-pound ABC fire extinguisher must be kept inside the mobile unit during operation and while stored.
b. If a deep fryer is present, a Class K extinguisher shall be kept inside the mobile unit during operation and while stored.
c. Any trailer or truck with hood suppression systems shall have current service tags and undergo maintenance per manufacturer guidelines.
d. The property owner is responsible for maintaining 3 feet of clearance around the unit to prevent accumulation of combustibles (e.g., cardboard, wood, fuel cans).

6. Enforcement and Penalties. Violations of this section may result in:
a. A correction notice issued by the Fire Department or Code Enforcement b. Immediate removal or securing of propane cylinders
c. Fines or administrative citations as outlined in the City of Woodland Municipal Code
d. Repeat violations may result in revocation of business permits, if applicable, and possible referral to the California Department of Public Health or Yolo County Environmental Health.

V. Division II – Administration. Chapter 1, Division II -Administration is hereby amended as follows:

1. Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Woodland, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

2. Section 112.4 is amended to read as follows:

112.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate any provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall subject the violator to any or all of the following: suit for civil remedy or criminal penalty, or the administrative penalties provided in Chapter 9.20 of the Woodland Municipal Code.

The criminal penalty for the first offense shall be punishable as an infraction as defined by the California Penal Code, as amended from time to time. The criminal penalty for a second offense or more, shall be punishable as a misdemeanor as defined by the California Penal Code, as amended from time to time. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. Nothing in this

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28 paragraph shall be construed as precluding the application of the administrative penalties provided in Chapter 9.20 of the Woodland Municipal Code.

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: September 16, 2025
ITEM #: G.14
SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Approval of Fiscal Year 2024/25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER)

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Hold a public hearing to receive community input on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); and

2. Adopt Resolution No. , approving the FY2024/25 CDBG CAPER in substantially the same form presented to the City Council and incorporating public comments received at the public hearing; and

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to finalize and submit the CAPER to the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development after the conclusion of the 15-day public comment period.

Staff Contact:

Franklin Cui, Housing Analyst II, (530) 661-2019, [email protected]

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact.

Background:

Each year the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is required to submit the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER is a mandated report for all CDBG grantees and summarizes the City of Woodland’s progress towards meeting its community development needs and objectives in one program year. The City’s community needs and objectives are outlined in its Consolidated Plan, also known as the Strategic Plan; the current five-year plan covers the period of July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025. The Consolidated Plan is an additional document required by HUD, which coordinates all elements of community development, housing, neighborhood development, and economic development planning into a single plan and vision of activities and strategies to be undertaken during a three- to five-year time period. The programs and activities budgeted each year to meet these community development goals are outlined in the City’s Annual Action Plan for the CDBG program, as approved by the City Council each spring. The CAPER is completed following each program year as a financial summary and a narrative of the accomplishments for the prior CDBG fiscal year’s Annual Action Plan.

The contents of the CAPER are summarized below:

Summary of Resources:

The CAPER contains a summary of the financial resources that the City has at its disposal to address identified community needs and objectives. CDBG, Federal Continuum of Care Program,

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City resources including the general fund, and other housing grant funds and programs are all among the sources utilized by the City to accomplish the stated goals of the Consolidated Plan.

Narrative Assessment of Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives:

An assessment of the City’s effort to address its community development needs and objectives is provided in the CAPER, with particular focus given to the areas of affordable housing, fair housing, and homeless services. One purpose of the CAPER is to allow jurisdictions the opportunity to self- evaluate the effectiveness of policies, programs, and activities utilized to achieve Consolidated Plan goals.

Discussion:

The following information provides an overview of CDBG-funded activities during FY 2024/25, prior year CDBG-funded activities, and related actions.

Fiscal Year 2024-25

1. City of Woodland ADA Accessibility Project – Project began construction in late June 2025 and is scheduled to be completed in August. FY2023-24 and FY2024-25 projects were combined, as noted below in FY2023-24.

2. Yolo Community Care Continuum Safe Harbor Fire Suppression and Facility Improvements – Project was completed in May 2025 and has assisted special needs and mental health rehabilitation efforts at the Safe Harbor Program

3. Friends of the Mission Security Gates, Emergency Shelter Bathroom/Shower Trailers — These projects were completed in 2024/2025 and assist the homeless and special needs population of the East Beamer Way shelter with vital access to amenities and security.

4. Public Services — 71 percent of the CDBG public service funds were used for food/shelter programs: Meals on Wheels (meals for senior citizens), Yolo Wayfarer Center (emergency shelter), and Yolo Food Bank (food). Other public service activities included Northern California Children’s Therapy Center (therapy for young children), Legal Services of Northern California (fair housing), and Yolo Community Care Continuum (housing and supportive services for adults with a mental illness).

Fiscal Year 2023-24

1. City of Woodland ADA Accessibility Project – The project will be combined with the FY2024-25 project and constructed in 2025. While the project was bid in 2024, the low bidder was unable to start and complete construction prior to the start of the 2024-25 school year and a number of the ramp locations are adjacent to a school. As a result, all the bids were rejected.

2. Public Services — 66 percent of the CDBG public service funds were used for food/shelter programs: Meals on Wheels, Yolo Wayfarer Center, and Yolo Food Bank. Other public service activities included Legal Services of Northern California and Northern California Children’s Therapy Center.

Fiscal Year 2022-23

1. City of Woodland ADA Accessibility Project – Construction was completed in September 2023 and resulted in the installation of fourteen ADA accessible sidewalk ramps with FY2021-22 and 2022-23 funding allocations.

2. New Hope Community Development Corporation Cottonwood Meadows Phase S-3 – New Hope has nearly completed 90 percent plans for a major rehabilitation of Cottonwood and

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partnered with the City to apply for State HOME funds to construct the improvements. HOME funding will allow New Hope to address a number of systems that have reached the end of their useful lives. This covers siding for the entire complex (including any dry rot issues), replacing the roof and elevator, and replacing any HVAC units not replaced recently to improve the overall comfort and efficiency of Cottonwood for residents.

3. Yolo Community Care Continuum (YCCC) Haven House Interim Care Program – YCCC in 2024 completed a wheelchair ramp installation and other improvements for a program that provides interim care for homeless individuals discharged from the hospital.

Fiscal Year 2021-22

1. Friends of the Mission (FOM) Affordable Housing Security Gates – FOM revised the scope of work because the construction bids exceeded the available CDBG funds (work was completed in FY2024-25).

There are a number of non-CDBG activities funded with City resources that were completed in FY2024/25. These activities are included in the CAPER because they support the City’s CDBG action plan and consolidated plan (five-year planning period).

Use of City Hall Annex – The City leased the annex to the Woodland Opera House at a cost of $1 for youth theater and dance programs.

Youth Camperships for Summer Programs – Camperships were available for income-qualified families of youth participants of Swim Lessons, Summertime Fun Club, Summer Teen Pack, and Lifeguard Training. Camperships are scholarships resulting in a fee reduction for the program. The Woodland Kiwanis Club provided a $6,000 donation, equivalent to 93 camperships, and the City provided $3,536 of Measure R funds for 55 more camperships. This partnership provided 148 TOTAL youth swim lesson camperships for summer 2025. Additionally, 1 person received a Lifeguard Training campership, and 6 people received camperships for the Woodland Wreckers swim team.

For the Summertime Fun Club, $17,835 of Measure R funds were distributed to provide 63 camperships, and for Summer Teen Pack, $860 of Measure R funds were distributed to provide 4 camperships.

Homeless Coordinator – In 2018, the City established a homeless coordinator position to address citywide needs for individuals and families that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The position is funded through the City's general fund and grant funds. The homeless coordinator engages homeless residents, provides referrals for services, and collaborates closely with social service agencies and Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) to coordinate services and housing options whenever possible. The individual in this position also holds weekly office hours at the emergency shelter, transports homeless individuals to local service providers for coordination of care when needed, and served as one of the two organizers for the 2025 point-in-time count of homeless individuals in Woodland.

Countywide Homeless Coordination Project – The City partnered with Yolo County and other cities to support the emergency shelter during winter and the Yolo County Homeless Coordinator position.

Utility Assistance Program – A total of 520 low-income households benefited from the utility assistance program funded through Measure R during the program year.

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After School Teen Pack Program – Operated by the City, the program takes place at the Douglass and Lee Middle Schools during the school year, Monday-Thursday, immediately after school until 5 p.m. Designed for drop-in visits by students to participate any time after school, the program provides supervised activities. During the 2024/25 school year, Douglass’s Teen Pack received 2,555 student visits and Lee’s Teen Pack received 1,754 student visits.

Permanent Supportive Housing Land Dedication — The City deeded a 2.923-acre parcel at no cost for the East Beamer Way 60-unit permanent supportive housing development. In addition, the City approved parking and storm drainage easement deeds over adjacent City property for the benefit of the overall East Beamer Way Campus, for which the permanent supportive housing units completed construction in 2024.

Timely Expenditure Requirements, Submittal of CAPER
HUD each year reviews the timely expenditure ratio (expenditure of CDBG funds) for CDBG grantees. A grantee cannot have a balance (ratio) in its line of credit that exceeds 1.5 times its annual entitlement grant and available program income (repaid CDBG loans). The City’s timeliness ratio was 1.35 when HUD reviewed it on May 2, 2025.

Public Outreach/Citizen Participation
Public outreach and citizen participation efforts for the CAPER included (1) noticing this public hearing and a 15-day public comment period for the CAPER in the September 2, 2025, edition of the Woodland Daily Democrat in English and Spanish, (2) posting the CAPER and public hearing notice on the City’s website, (3) emailing a copy of the draft CAPER and public hearing notice to the email distribution list for the Yolo County Homeless and Poverty Action Coalition, (4) making paper copies of the draft CAPER available at the public counters of the Community Development Department (300 First Street) and Community Services Department (2001 East Street), and (5) holding this public hearing. City staff will update the City Council on any public comments received. The public comment period for the CAPER began on September 2, 2025, and ends on September 16, 2025.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Hold a public hearing to receive community input on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); and

2. Adopt Resolution No. , approving the FY2024/25 CDBG CAPER in substantially the same form presented to the City Council and incorporating public comments received at the public hearing; and

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to finalize and submit the CAPER to the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development after the conclusion of the 15-day public comment period.

Prepared by: Franklin Cui, Housing Analyst II

Reviewed by: Erika Bumgardner, Community Development Deputy Director

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Attachments:

1. Proposed Resolution - CDBG CAPER

2. CAPER Draft FY24-25

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

GRANT PROGRAM CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND

EVALUATION REPORT

WHEREAS, the City is required to submit its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) each year to summarize the City’s progress towards meeting it community development needs and objectives in one program year.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby approve the City’s FY2024/25 CDBG CAPER in substantially the same form presented to Council and incorporating public comments received at the public hearing.

SECTION 2. The City Manager or designee is authorized to finalize and submit the CAPER to HUD after the conclusion of the 15-day public comment period.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodland at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of September 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Rich Lansburgh, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________________ ________________________________ Marissa Kersey, City Clerk Ethan Walsh, City Attorney

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CAPER 1
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan. 91.520(a) This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were proposed and executed throughout the program year.

Program Year 2024

1. City of Woodland ADA Accessibility Project – Project began construction in late June of 2025 and is scheduled to be completed in August (NOTE: PY 2023 AND 2024 PROJECTS WERE COMBINED)

2. Yolo Community Care Continuum Safe Harbor Fire Suppression and Facility Improvements – Project was completed in May of 2025 and has assisted special needs and mental health rehabilitation efforts at the Safe Harbor Program

3. Friends of the Mission Security Gates, Emergency Shelter Bathroom/Shower Trailers - These projects were completed in 2024/2025 and assist the homeless and special needs population of the East Beamer Way shelter with vital access to amenities and security.

4. Public Services - 71% of the CDBG public service funds were used for food/shelter programs: Meals on Wheels (meals for senior citizens), Yolo Wayfarer Center (emergency shelter), and Yolo Food Bank (food). Other public service activities included Northern California Children’s Therapy Center (therapy for young children), Legal Services of Northern California (fair housing), and Yolo Community Care Continuum (housing and supportive services for adults with a mental illness).

Program Year 2023

1. City of Woodland ADA Accessibility Project – The project was combined with the PY 2024 project.

Program Year 2022

1. New Hope CDC Cottonwood Meadows Phase S-3 –New Hope has nearly completed plans for rehabilitation of Cottonwood and partnered with the City to apply for PLHA funds to construct the rehabilitation work.

Program Year 2021

1. Friends of the Mission Affordable Housing Security Gates – FOM has completed the security gates of the 925 North Street Affordable Housing project in April of 2025.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Use of City Hall Annex – The City leased the annex to the Woodland Opera House at a cost of $1 for youth theatre/dance programs. Leasing the annex would have generated estimated revenue of $5,000 per month.

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CAPER 2
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Youth Camperships for Summer Programs – Camperships were available for income-qualified families of youth participants of Swim Lessons, Summertime Fun Club, Summer Teen Pack, and Lifeguard Training. Camperships are scholarships resulting in a fee reduction for the program.

The Woodland Kiwanis Club provided a $6,000 donation, equivalent to 93 camperships, and the City provided $3,536 of Measure R funds for 55 more camperships. This partnership provided 148 TOTAL youth swim lesson camperships for summer 2025. Additionally, 1 person received a Lifeguard Training campership, and 6 people received camperships for the Woodland Wreckers swim team. For the Summertime Fun Club, $17,835 of Measure R funds were distributed to provide 63 camperships, and for Summer Teen Pack, $860 of Measure R funds were distributed to provide 4 camperships.

Homeless Coordinator – In 2018, the City established a homeless coordinator position to address citywide needs for individuals and families that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This social services manager provides community outreach and coordination with internal/external partners on services, programs, and projects; and referrals to address community social service needs, including at-risk youth and individuals and families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The homeless coordinator also assists with management and strategic planning as well as performs a variety of duties related to social services and counseling programs/operations within the City of Woodland.

This year, homeless coordination was focused on outreach hours at the Shelter, Empower Yolo, and Yolo Laundry. The newly added Community Enhancement Specialist reports to this position, and the first year incorporated training for this staff on our local ordinances and implementation of quick cleaning of encampments and blight impacts from the unhoused. H.O.S.T. needed this position to alleviate some of the labor-intensive tasks. Other tasks of the homeless coordinator include managing a combination of issues surrounding unhoused individuals: referrals to local agencies, connections to services, education to business owners, and a liaison between providers. Furthermore, the individual coordinates with the Shelter and P.D. on the influx of “calls for services” at their campus and assist with interviews for potential residents for the “tiny homes”.

The individual in this position also holds weekly office hours at the emergency shelter, transports homeless individuals to local service providers for coordination of care when needed, and served as one of the two organizers for the 2024 point-in-time count of homeless individuals in Woodland. The homeless coordinator who is a licensed mental health professional with more than 20 years of experience working in the mental health field engages homeless residents, provides referrals for services, and collaborates closely with social service agencies and Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) to coordinate services and housing options whenever possible.

Countywide Homeless Coordination Project – The City partnered with Yolo County/other cities to support the emergency shelter during winter and Yolo County Homeless Coordinator position.

Utility Assistance Program – A total of 520 low income households benefitted from the utility assistance program funded at a total of $250,000 through Measure R during the program year.

After School Teen Pack Program – Operated by the City, the program takes place at the Douglass and Lee Middle Schools during the school year

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CAPER 3
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Monday-Thursday immediately after school until 5 p.m. Designed for drop-in visits by students to participate any time after school, the program provides supervised activities. During the 2024/25 school year, Douglass’s Teen Pack received 2,555 student visits and Lee’s Teen Pack received 1,754 student visits.

Permanent Supportive Housing Land Dedication – The City deeded a 2.923-acre parcel at no cost for the East Beamer Way 60-unit permanent supportive housing development. In addition, the City approved parking and storm drainage easement deeds over adjacent City property for the benefit of the overall East Beamer Way Campus, for which the permanent supportive housing units (PSH) units completed construction in 2024.

Walter’s House Treatment Facility – Walter’s House was opened in December, 2024. The City of Woodland executed a land use covenant conveying the fee title of parcel owned by the City to the owner of the Walter’s House facility herein for use to develop this Project. The City oversaw the drafting and execution of the MOU for operations of the treatment center as a condition of approval for the land use agreement and subsequent use of the site at no additional cost to the nonprofit, Friends of the Mission.

Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g) Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts, outcomes/objectives, goal outcome indicators, units of measure, targets, actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for each of the grantee’s program year goals.

Column marked Actual Strategic Plan shows the City’s progress for the Strategic Plan period of July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025 while the column marked Actual Program Year shows the City’s results for the 2023/24 Program Year (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024).

Goal Category Source / Amount Indicator Unit of
Measure
Expected
–
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected
–
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Affordable
Housing
Monitoring
Affordable
Housing
Monitoring
CDBG: $ /
General Fund:
$10,000
Other Other 2500 0 0.00% 700 0 0.00%

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CAPER 4
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Employment
Training
CDBG: $ /
General Fund:
$50,000
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 100 0 0.00%
Fair Housing
Services
(Subject to PS
Cap)
Fair Housing
Services CDBG: $10,000
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 500 216 43.20% 100 216 216.00%
Health Services
CDBG: $ /
Private, State,
and Local Funds
Used by CDBG
Subrecipients:
$14,500
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 250 259 100.04% 110 259 235.45%
Multi/Single
Family
Affordable
Units
Construction
Affordable
Housing CDBG: $ Rental units
constructed
Household
Housing
Unit
136 0 0.00%
Parks,
Recreational
Facilities
Parks,
Recreational
Facilities
CDBG: $
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 1600 0 0.00%

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CAPER 5
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Public Facilities
&
Improvements
(includes ADA)
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG: $
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 1000 1755 175.50% 444 0 0.00%
Public Services
(Other:

Emergency
Food & Shelter)
Homeless
Individuals At-
Risk
CDBG: $ /
General Fund:
$100,000 /
Private, State,
and Local Funds
Used by CDBG
Subrecipients:
$118677
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 2500 200 8.00% 630
Public Services
(Other:

Emergency
Food & Shelter)
Homeless
Individuals At-
Risk
CDBG: $ /
General Fund:
$100,000 /
Private, State,
and Local Funds
Used by CDBG
Subrecipients:
$118,677
Homeless
Person
Overnight
Shelter
Persons
Assisted 0 0 280 0 0.00%

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CAPER 6
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Public Services
(Other:

Emergency
Food & Shelter)
Homeless
Individuals At-
Risk
CDBG: $ /
General Fund:
$10,0000 /
Private, State,
and Local Funds
Used by CDBG
Subrecipients:
$118,677
Homelessness
Prevention
Persons
Assisted 0 0 0 0
Rehabilitation
Administration
Rehabilitation
Administration CDBG: $ Other Other 5 0 0.00%
Rehabilitation,
Multi-Unit
Residential
Affordable
Housing
Rehabilitation,
Multi-Unit
Residential
CDBG: $ Rental units
rehabilitated
Household
Housing
Unit
60 0 0.00%
Rehabilitation,
Single Unit
Residential
CDBG: $
Homeowner
Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing
Unit
5 0 0.00%
Youth Centers Non-Homeless
Special Needs CDBG: $
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 150 0 0.00%

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CAPER 7
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Youth Services Youth Services
CDBG: $ /
General Fund:
$120,000
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 250 0 0.00%
Table 1 - Accomplishments – Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date

Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.

The following CDBG public service activities addressed Consolidated Plan high priority area of emergency food and shelter for the homeless and at risk homeless: Meals on Wheels (senior citizen meals), Yolo Wayfarer Center (emergency shelter), Yolo Food Bank (food), and Yolo Community Care Continuum (housing). Legal Services of Northern California (fair housing services) addressed the high priority area of fair housing counseling while Northern California Children’s Therapy Center (therapy for young children) addressed the high priority area of health services.

The following CDBG construction activities addressed the Consolidated Plan high priority area of public facilities and improvements (general, including accessibility for physically disabled – ADA): City of Woodland (ADA Accessibility Project, funded in PY 2024), Yolo Community Care Continuum (Safe Harbor Fire Suppression and Facility Improvements – funded in PY2024 and completed in 2025), New Hope Community Development Corporation (Cottonwood Meadows Phase S-3 funded in Program Year 2022), and Friends of the Mission (Affordable Housing Security Gates funded in Program Year 2021 and completed in Spring of 2025).

Other activities that addressed the Consolidated Plan high priority area of emergency food and shelter.

The City participated with Yolo County and other cities in the Countywide Homeless Coordination Project to provide funding assistance for a countywide homeless coordinator and operation of Woodland’s emergency shelter (Yolo Wayfarer Center) during the winter.

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CAPER 8
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
homeless or at risk of homelessness. The homeless coordinator also assists with management and strategic planning as well as performs a variety of duties related to social services and counseling programs/operations within the City of Woodland.

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CAPER 9
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).

91.520(a)

CDBG
White 1,126
Black or African American 125
Asian 114
American Indian or Alaskan Native 53
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 37
American Indian/Alaskan Native & White 7
Asian & White 22
Black or African American & White 14
Balance/Other 151
Total
Hispanic 595
Not Hispanic 1,056

Table 2 – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds Narrative

The table accounts for the six CDBG-funded public service activities: Northern California Children’s Therapy Center (therapy for young children), Legal Services of Northern California (fair housing services), Meals on Wheels (meals for senior citizens), Yolo Wayfarer Center (emergency shelter services), Yolo Food Bank (food), and Yolo Community Care Continuum (housing with supportive services). Data from activities funded through City resources is not included in the table. These activities include City Hall Annex use for youth theatre and dance programs, Youth Camperships, Homeless Coordinator, Countywide Homeless Coordination Project, Utility Assistance Program, After School Teen Pack Program, and Walter’s House Treatment Facility land dedication. Walter’s House was opened in December, 2024. The City of Woodland executed a land use covenant conveying the fee title of parcel owned by the City to the owner of the Walter’s House facility herein for use to develop this Project. The City oversaw the drafting and execution of the MOU for operations of the treatment center as a condition of approval for the land use agreement and subsequent use of the site.

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CAPER 10
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available
Source of Funds Source Resources
Made
Available
Amount
Expended
During
Program Year
CDBG (PY 24 Entitlement)
public -
federal 475,086.00 $413,872.77
Competitive McKinney-Vento Homeless
Assistance Act (HUD CoC)
public -
federal $334,193.00 $297,341.72
Table 3 - Resources Made Available

Narrative
CDBG resources made available includes the Program Year entitlement amount of $475,086 and $623,132 from CDBG funds carried over from previous years, remaining CDBG-CV3 (CARES Act) funds, and program income funds. The $297,341.72 in Competitive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act represents actual expenditures. City of Woodland Resources of $338,231 covers City support through the general fund, Measure R funding, lease revenue foregone, and land donation for activities not funded through CDBG (Use of City Hall Annex, Youth Camperships, Homeless Coordinator, Countywide Homeless Coordination Project, Utility Assistance Program, After School Teen Pack Program, and Permanent Supportive Housing site land dedication.) The California State HHAP grant was awarded the Yolo Wayfarer Center for its emergency shelter and a portion of the grant was included in the table above to cover Woodland clients who received shelter services. Donations are covered under the CDBG Subrecipients category. Donations are covered under the CDBG Subrecipients category.

Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Target Area Planned Percentage of
Allocation
Actual Percentage of
Allocation
Narrative Description

Table 4 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments

Narrative
The City did not designate target areas during the program year.

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Leveraging

Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the needs identified in the plan.

CDBG funds were leveraged with approximately $1,057,077 in local, state, and private funds. City of Woodland resources covers the following non-CDBG activities: Use of City Hall Annex for youth theatre/dance programs, Youth Camperships, Homeless Coordinator, Countywide Homeless Coordination Project, Utility Assistance Program, After School Teen Pack Program, and Permanent Supportive Housing site land dedication. The Yolo Wayfarer Center, Meals on Wheels, and Northern California Children’s Therapy Center leveraged their CDBG funds with donations.

CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income, moderate-income, and middle-income persons served.

One-Year Goal Actual
Number of Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Non-Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Special-Needs households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Total 0 0
Table 5 – Number of Households

One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported through
Rental Assistance 0 0
Number of households supported through
The Production of New Units 0 0
Number of households supported through
Rehab of Existing Units 0 0
Number of households supported through
Acquisition of Existing Units 0 0
Total
Table 6 – Number of Households Supported

Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting

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these goals.

Goals for the construction of new affordable units were not included in the action plan; however, there are a number of opportunities in the near term including the following: market rate rental project near the downtown area that will include low income units, multi-family site in the downtown, an affordable senior citizen project in the Spring Lake Specific Plan Area, an affordable project adjacent to Kentucky Avenue in the northwest section of the City, and a second phase in addition to an affordable rental project that opened during the program year on West Main Street for 72 units. This Phase II would develop 96 additional units to the 72 existing lower income units. For the latter second phase project described, Vista Del Robles Phase II, the City purchased for $2.3 million dollars a 5.73-acre site at 310 West Main Street in Woodland. The City has committed the value of this land in a land dedication and City funding in the form of a Disposition, Development, and Loan Agreement (DDLA) in order to construct the new development leveraging state Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC).

The City during the program year also approved a $900,000 loan for a project adjacent to Kentucky Avenue (Woodland Opportunity Village development - WOV). This project will result in the construction twelve low income units. WOV has secured project based vouchers for all units and this will allow residents to pay only 30 percent of gross monthly income towards rent. Finally, the City has committed funding toward a future 72-unit Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) development for Extemely-, Very-, and Low-Income households in one of the City’s infill sites. Development of this project also includes a number of Sustainable Transportation Improvements (STIs), including bike lanes, sidewalks, and zero emission infrastructure. Future action plans will reflect City efforts to support the development and construction of affordable housing.

Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.

While affordable housing goals were not included in the action plan, future action plans will reflect City efforts to support the development and construction of affordable housing. The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan specified approximately $100,000 of CDBG funding to be allocated to development of affordable housing for up to 4 additional units rehabilitated as a prospective goal/outcome.

Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income persons served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the eligibility of the activity.

Number of Households Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual
Extremely Low-income 942 N/A
Low-income 367 N/A
Moderate-income 37 N/A
Total 1,346 N/A
Table 7 – Number of Households Served

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Narrative Information
The table covers the beneficiaries of the CDBG-funded public services: Northern California Children’s Therapy Center (therapy for young children), Legal Services of Northern California (fair housing services), Meals on Wheels (meals for senior citizens), Yolo Wayfarer Center (emergency shelter services), Yolo Food Bank (food), and Yolo Community Care Continuum (housing with supportive services).

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CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)

Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness through:

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs

The City provided funding assistance for the Yolo Wayfarer Center’s emergency shelter (CDBG and City contribution to Countywide Homeless Coordination Project.) The clients of the shelter received case management and were connected with services and housing whenever possible. HUD awarded the City a HUD Continuum of Care renewal grant (Reallocation project) in 2024 in the amount of $334,193 for permanent supportive housing to assist homeless families and individuals. The funds are being used to provide permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families at facilities operated by the Yolo Wayfarer Center.

In 2018, the City established a homeless coordinator position to address citywide needs for individuals and families that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This social services manager provides community outreach and coordination with internal/external partners on services, programs, and projects; and referrals to address community social service needs, including at-risk youth and individuals and families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The homeless coordinator also assists with management and strategic planning as well as performs a variety of duties related to social services and counseling programs/operations within the City of Woodland.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

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County Health Human Services Agency to connect homeless families and individuals to services and shelter whenever possible.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs City CDBG funds were awarded to Legal Services of Northern California for fair housing services. LSNC’s work in some instances assists individuals and families remain in their rental units.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again

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potential residents for the “tiny homes”.

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CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing

Yolo County Housing serves as the public housing authority for Yolo County and operates two public housing facilities in Woodland - Yolano Village (60 units) and Donnelly Circle (72 units). While the City's Program Year Action Plan did not include activities that directly address the needs of public housing, residents of Yolano and Donnelly may have benefitted from services funded through the CDBG program (Northern California Children’s Therapy Center, Meals on Wheels Yolo County, and Yolo Food Bank) and City resources (Use of City Hall Annex for youth theatre/dance programs, Youth Camperships, After School Teen Pack Program, and Woodland Police Activities League).

Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership

The City of Woodland does not have oversight or governance jurisdiction over the local public housing authority (Yolo County Housing or YCH). However, YCH has taken a number of actions to facilitate resident involvement. YCH is governed on a day-to-day basis by a seven-member housing commission, which includes two resident commissioners. In addition, YCH staff facilitates Yolo County Housing Quarterly Resident Meetings for the residents of the Yolano Village (60 units) and Donnelly Circle (72 units) which are public housing developments located in Woodland. YCH provides opportunities for public housing residents to apply their housing choice voucher assistance to a home mortgage (monthly mortgage payments). The City operates a first time homebuyer loan assistance program for low income households and maintains an interest list for the program. When loan funding is available, the City contacts families on the interest list and invites them to participate in the City's program. Public housing residents are welcome to participate in the City's homebuyer loan assistance program.

Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs

Not applicable, the local public housing authority (Yolo County Housing) is not designated as troubled.

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CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i)

The City adopted the Comprehensive Zoning Code update in 2024, which included several measures that streamline housing development including granting “by-right” development approval for a variety of housing types in most zones and provide objective design standards. This is the current iteration of the CZC, and as such, the overall benefit of this CZC is a more efficient and robust development review process to assist residents, development partners, staff and decision makers to allow qualified development proposals expedited review, thereby helping reduce the front-end design/development costs particularly for new housing projects. Other highlights of CZC including increasing the density of the Duplex Residential Zone from 1-8 to 5-15 dwelling units/acre and permitting residential units in the Community Commercial Zone at a range of 15-35 du/acre.

Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)

During the program year, the City approved a $900,000 loan to assist Woodland Opportunity Village (WOV) with the construction of a twelve-unit housing development for low income households. WOV has secured project based vouchers for all units and this will permit residents to pay only 30 percent of gross monthly income towards rent. Vista del Robles, a 72-unit development for low and very low income households, opened during the program year after receiving City loan assistance in the previous program year. The City deeded over a 2.923-acre parcel at no cost for the land to nonprofit Friends of the Mission for the East Beamer Way 60-unit permanent supportive housing development. As part of the conveyance of the parcel, the City also approved parking and storm drainage easement deeds over adjacent City property for the benefit of the overall East Beamer Way Campus which include the PSH units, emergency shelter, and treatment facility (under construction).

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potential residents for the “tiny homes”.

Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)

In order to reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City of Woodland provides information and technical assistance to individuals undertaking home improvement projects. CDBG-funded construction activities that occurred during the program year did not involve the abatement of lead-based paint.)

Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)

City actions include supporting the construction of new affordable housing units, monitoring of affordable housing developments, and aiding service providers with programs that address the needs of low income households. The City is supporting a number of construction opportunities for affordable housing in the near term including the following: market rate rental project near the downtown area that will include low income units, multi-family site in the downtown, an affordable senior citizen project in the Spring Lake Specific Plan Area, an affordable project adjacent to Kentucky Avenue in the northwest section of the City, and a second phase in addition to an affordable rental project that opened during the program year on West Main Street for 72 units. This Phase II would develop 96 additional units to the 72 existing lower income units. For the latter second phase project described, Vista Del Robles Phase II, the City purchased for $2.3 million dollars a 5.73-acre site at 310 West Main Street in Woodland. The City has committed the value of this land in a land dedication and City funding in the form of a Disposition, Development, and Loan Agreement (DDLA) in order to construct the new development leveraging state Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC).

Finally, the City deeded over a 2.923-acre parcel at no cost for the land to nonprofit Friends of the Mission for the East Beamer Way 60-unit permanent supportive housing development. As part of the conveyance of the parcel, the City also approved parking and storm drainage easement deeds over adjacent City property for the benefit of the overall East Beamer Way Campus which include the PSH units, emergency shelter, and treatment facility (under construction).

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Affordable housing monitoring is conducted at projects that received City loan assistance to ensure the tenants are charged the correct rents and for owner-occupied affordable units to confirm they continue to be owner-occupied. Onsite monitoring is also conducted at three HOME projects which includes a review of overall site conditions and inspecting a sample of units to verify the satisfaction of housing conditions requirements. Approximately 460 units (rental and owner-occupied units) were monitored during the program year.

The City aided a number of services providers that assist lower income households including the Northern California Children’s Therapy Center (therapy for young children), Legal Services of Northern California (fair housing services), Meals on Wheels (meals for senior citizens), Yolo Wayfarer Center (emergency shelter), Yolo Food Bank (food) Legal Services of Northern California (fair housing services), and Yolo Community Care Continuum (housing and supportive services).

Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)

The City participated with Yolo County and the cities in the county on the Countywide Homeless Coordination Project during the program year. This program provides funding assistance for a countywide homeless coordinator and the operation of a cold weather shelter (Yolo Wayfarer Center) in Woodland during the winter months. In addition, a City staff member represents the City at meetings of the local continuum of care, Yolo County Homeless and Poverty Action Coalition (HPAC) and City staff participated in approximately 15 HPAC meetings during the program year.

Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)

The Yolo County Homeless and Poverty Action (HPAC) serves as the continuum of care for Yolo County. A City staff member represents the City on HPAC’s board of directors. HPAC has a number of responsibilities including the coordination of services and housing resources for the homeless and overseeing the local selection process for the annual Continuum of Care funding competition. City staff participated in approximately 15 HPAC meetings during the program year.

Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a)

A majority of the city is considered low resource according to the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC). Generally, the low resource areas are south of Kentucky Avenue, north of Gibson Road, and west of Bourn Drive. TCAC and the California Department of Housing and Community Development and HCD define these as areas where there are fewer opportunities to access jobs, education, and lower home values in addition to other economic, environmental, and educational indicators. The City’s Housing Element which was adopted in 2023 includes a policy to invest in historically underserved areas in order to transform low resource areas into areas of opportunity. For a number of years, the City has made and continues to make significant infrastructure investments in low resource areas to address water, sewer, road, and parks infrastructure. For example, the majority of the ADA accessible ramps installed for the City’s ADA Accessibility Project during the program year (PY 2021 and 2022 funding) occurred in low resource areas. While the City does not have the ability to address all the factors contributing to a low resource area, it has been able to make considerable infrastructure

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investments in low resource areas.

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CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements

The City requires subrecipients to submit quarterly and annual reports on the progress and results of their activities. Subrecipients provided written narratives on the progress/results of their activities as well as ethnicity and income data on the beneficiaries of the CDBG-funded activities. Onsite subrecipient monitoring did not occur during the program year. City staff was responsible for monitoring construction activities during the program year for contract, labor (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts), and other Federal overlay compliance. This included running debarment checks through the System for Award Management, reviewing draft construction contracts to verify inclusion of Federal overlay language, assisting subrecipients with the preparation bid notices (notice to contractors), conducting field wage interviews, and reviewing certified payrolls.

While the City of Woodland ADA Accessibility Project (with Program Year 2023 CDBG funding) will not be constructed until 2025, the initial bidding process which occurred during this program year resulted in the project plans and specifications being made available to the following bid houses and other sources of construction bid opportunity information. A similar process will occur next year when the project is bid out a second time.

1. Construction Bidboard, Inc.

2. Dodge Data & Analytics

3. Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange

4. Placer County Contractors Association and Builders Exchange

5. Marin Builders Association

6. El Dorado Builders Exchange

7. Peninsula Builders Exchange

8. Valley Contractors Exchange

9. Shasta Builders Exchange

10. Construction Data Company

11. BidAmerica

12. Bay Area Builders Exchange

Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports.

The City’s CDBG Public Participation Plan requires that the CAPER be available for public comment for a minimum period of 15 days. The City published a notice (in English and Spanish) on September 2, 2025 in the local newspaper (Woodland Daily Democrat) on the availability of the CAPER and that public comments would be accepted through September 16, 2025. In addition, notification was provided that a public hearing would be held on September 16, 2025 before the Woodland City Council to receive public comments on the CAPER. The notice included the phone number and email for the City staff contact. On September 2, 2025 email was sent to the members of the local continuum of care (HPAC) and HPAC’s distribution list (150-plus individuals who work for service providers that provide programs

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in Woodland and/or Yolo County) to inform the community about the CAPER public comment period and public hearing. On September 1, 2025 the CAPER notice was posted in the front entrance of City Hall (300 First Street, Woodland, CA 95776) and the lobby of the Community and Senior Center (2001 East Street, Woodland, CA 95776).

Copies of the CAPER were made available at the Woodland Community and Senior Center, Community Services public counter (2001 East Street, Woodland, CA 95776, Woodland City Hall, Community Development public counter (300 First Street, Woodland, CA 95695) and through the City’s website (Community Services Department, CDBG section) starting on September 4, 2024.

The agenda packet for the September 16, 2025 City Council meeting was posted to the City’s website starting on September 11, 2025 and the meeting agenda was posted to the City Hall outdoor display case on the same day. On September 16, 2025, the City Council approved the CAPER after holding a public hearing.

CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.

The City has not changed its CDBG program objectives.

Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
No

[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.

Not applicable.

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CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.

The City has not changed its CDBG program objectives.

Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
No

[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.

Not applicable.

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CR-58 – Section 3
Identify the number of individuals assisted and the types of assistance provided

Total Labor Hours CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Total Number of Activities 0
Total Labor Hours 0
Total Section 3 Worker Hours 0
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours 0
Table 8 – Total Labor Hours

Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Public Housing Targeted Workers 0
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Other Funding Targeted Workers. 0
Direct, on-the job training (including apprenticeships). 0 Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting for, or paying tuition for, off-site training. 0
Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for jobs (e.g., resume assistance, coaching). 0
Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from Section 3 business concerns. 0 Technical assistance to help Section 3 business concerns understand and bid on contracts. 0
Division of contracts into smaller jobs to facilitate participation by Section 3 business concerns. 0
Provided or connected residents with assistance in seeking employment including: drafting resumes, preparing for interviews, finding job opportunities, connecting residents to job placement services. 0 Held one or more job fairs. 0
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that can provide direct services or referrals. 0
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that provide one or more of the following: work readiness health screenings, interview clothing, uniforms, test fees, transportation.
0 Assisted residents with finding child care. 0
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend community college or a four year educational institution. 0
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend vocational/technical training. 0 Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy training and/or coaching. 0 Bonding assistance, guaranties, or other efforts to support viable bids from Section 3 business concerns. 0
Provided or connected residents with training on computer use or online technologies. 0
Promoting the use of a business registry designed to create opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses. 0
Outreach, engagement, or referrals with the state one-stop system, as designed in Section 121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
0 Other. 0

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Table 9 – Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program

Narrative
The City of Woodland ADA Accessibility Project was bid out during the Program Year with PY 2024 and 2023 funding. While the contractor awarded the bid for the project was not a Section 3 business and did not employee Section 3 workers, the City bid documents stated that the project is subject to Section 3 requirements. As part of the bid notification process, the City made the project plans and specifications available to the following bid houses and other sources of bid opportunity information for construction projects.

1. Construction Bidboard, Inc.

2. Dodge Data & Analytics

3. Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange

4. Placer County Contractors Association and Builders Exchange

5. Marin Builders Association

6. El Dorado Builders Exchange

7. Peninsula Builders Exchange

8. Valley Contractors Exchange

9. Shasta Builders Exchange

10. Construction Data Company

11. BidAmerica

12. Bay Area Builders Exchange

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: September 16, 2025
ITEM #: H.15
SUBJECT: Yolo Transit District Short-Range Transit Plan

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Receive a presentation on the Yolo Short Range Transit Plan, and

2. Recommend the Yolo Transit District Board approve the proposed Short Range Transit Plan routing changes for Woodland for the purpose of preparing cost analysis and proceed with planning for the future transfer point on Main Street between 5th and 6th Street.

Staff Contact:

Brent Meyer, Community Development Director, (530) 661-5947, [email protected]

Fiscal Impact:

The service changes proposed in the draft SRTP are designed to be cost and revenue neutral, so no fiscal impact is anticipated. Grant funding from the SACOG Mobility Zones project is being sought for improvements at the proposed future transfer point. In the coming months, Yolo Transit District (YoloTD) will conduct a fiscal analysis of the costs of the recommended changes. This analysis will include a reduced cost scenario as well as a higher level service scenario.

Given the City’s challenging budget forecast, the City will be looking for the proposed service to increase operational efficiencies and reduce transit costs/reliance on Woodland Transportation Development Act (TDA) funding. As background, the operational budget for the YoloTD is primarily funded by TDA funding which consists of the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) and the State Transit Assistance Fund (STA). Attached in Exhibit A is the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 YoloTD budget. The total amount of STA and LTF funding available to Woodland is $4.92 million. $2.80 million is allocated to YoloTD to provide transit service and $2.12 million is set aside for the City to fund road maintenance needs.

Both LTF and STA funds are tied to statewide sales tax revenues and therefore fluctuate with economic cycles. Any TDA funding not used for transit is available for the City to use toward road maintenance expenses. The TDA funding that the City receives does not fund the entirety of the City’s annual road maintenance expenses. The City relies on voter approved Measure F sales tax revenues to supplement annual road maintenance needs where the TDA funding is insufficient.

Therefore, any reduction in the City’s TDA funding will require greater reliance on Measure F funds to sustain our current level of investment in road maintenance.

Background:

In 2024, YoloTD initiated an update to its Short-Range Transit Plan. The initial findings and recommended changes to service will be presented to the public for input in the coming weeks. As part of this public outreach phase, staff and YoloTD are seeking City Council input on the proposed service and routing changes in the form of a preliminary recommendation to the YoloTD Board.

YoloTD staff will present the Council with an overview of the SRTP process and draft recommendations. Additionally, the presentation will provide an update on the work with the ad-hock subcommittee to identify a future transfer point in Woodland and the basis for the recommendation to proceed with planning for the future transfer point of the inter- and intracity services (both fixed-route

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bus and BeeLIne microtranist) on Main Street between 5th and 6th Streets.

The following is a summary provided by YoloTD staff and will be discussed in greater detail during the presentation. Presentation slides have also been prepared to help further describe these changes and are attached to this report.

Discussion:

YoloTD Short-Range Transit Plan
An SRTP is a comprehensive document that outlines a transit agency's strategies, goals, and projects for a horizon typically ranging from five to seven years (this project assumes 2025 to 2031).

It provides a detailed roadmap for the agency's operations, investments, and service improvements within this timeframe. The SRTP is a living document, subject to periodic updates and revisions.

The recommendations focus on three main tenets:

1. Modify route alignments to provide core 30-minute frequency service routes in Woodland, Davis, and West Sacramento.

2. Create more “one-seat rides” to key shopping, healthcare, school, and work destinations in the region.

3. Rely on microtransit service to provide transit coverage where fixed route service does not make sense.

Currently, Woodland’s two local fixed routes (Routes 211 and 212) consist of single direction, overlapping loops. YoloTD recommends combining Routes 211 and 212 into one bi-directional loop with two service options and better coordinating that loop with BeeLine service. The new route would be reconfigured and streamlined for better efficiency. Also, Route 215 would be slightly modified.

These changes are shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10.

Routes 211 and 212:
•Option 1 (Preferred by YoloTD): 30-minute headways for 211/212 and reduce BeeLine service from four to two vehicles. Consider increasing the fare for BeeLine trips starting and ending within ¼ mile of a fixed route bus stop to encourage riders to use the fixed route service where possible. •Option 2: Keep 60-minute headways and keep four BeeLine vehicles. Consider increasing the fare for BeeLine trips starting and ending within ¼ mile of a fixed route bus stop.

The recommendation to increase fixed-route bus service and maintain or reduce BeeLine vehicle availability is based on cost-effectiveness and productivity considerations. Even in their current form, Routes 211 and 212 have higher productivity and cost-effectiveness than BeeLine. In Fiscal Year 2023/24, Woodland BeeLine carried an average of 2.3 passengers per hour, while Route 211 carried five passengers per hour and Route 212 carried six passengers per hour.

This finding is typical of microtransit services nationwide. Microtransit provides a higher quality of service that is individualized to each passenger’s needs, and therefore requires a larger subsidy per passenger compared to traditional fixed-route bus service. Given the finite resources available to public transit agencies like Yolobus, the most cost-effective way to serve the most people is to make fixed-route service a more convenient option for the majority of trips, and maintain BeeLine service for those situations where fixed-route bus service is impractical.

Route 215:
•Maintain current service levels, but possibly modify the schedule based on comments from riders to relieve standing-room only crowding on certain late-night trips.

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•Modify Woodland routing to bypass the existing County Fair Mall transit center.

The modified routing for all three routes assumes that a new transit transfer point is identified along Main Street.

Woodland Transfer Point
Over the past several years, YoloTD and the City of Woodland have coordinated closely on relocating the bus transfer point from the existing County Fair Mall ("the mall") to a location in or proximate to the downtown, a longstanding YoloTD objective and consistent with the City’s General Plan policy.

In February 2025, YoloTD brought to the Woodland City Council a proposal to relocate the transfer point to a preferred location in the vicinity of Second and Court Streets. The City Council did not support that location, but recognized the need to relocate from the mall and directed Woodland staff to continue working with YoloTD and return with a recommendation for a mutually agreeable location(s) for a downtown transfer point.

The City of Woodland and YoloTD each appointed Ad-Hoc Committees to help facilitate the process.

The Woodland Ad-Hoc Subcommittee consists of two City Councilmembers (Mayra Vega and David Moreno) and the YoloTD Ad-Hoc Committee consists of two YoloTD Directors (Supervisor Lucas Frerichs and Mayra Vega).

Main Street Between 5th & 6th Street
Starting in Spring 2025, YoloTD and Woodland staff began evaluating alternatives to the Second & Court Street site. These sites included:
•3rd Street between Court & North
•4th Street between Lincoln & Main
•Three alternatives in the vicinity of 6th & Lincoln
•Main Street between 5th & 6th Streets

Through collaborative dialogue, YoloTD and Woodland staff identified the segment of Main Street between 5th and 6th Streets fronting the current (aka “new”) Yolo County Courthouse as a preferred alternative that could meet YoloTD’s operational needs and downtown access objectives while addressing the City of Woodland’s concerns of downtown circulation impacts and compatibility with surrounding land uses. This site was introduced to the Ad Hoc Committee in June 2025 for preliminary consideration and confirmed at a second Ad Hoc Committee in early August.

Site Improvements and Funding Opportunity
YoloTD and City of Woodland staff recently convened to discuss potential site and safety improvements at the Main Street location. A list of improvements was identified and YoloTD consultants are preparing materials in consultation with the City with the intent to submit a capital funding application to the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Mobility Zones funding program.

YoloTD Board Feedback
An update was provided to the YoloTD Board on September 8, 2025. Action on this item was intentionally deferred until the Woodland City Council could consider the proposal. However, the YoloTD Board expressed support for this location and overall excitement about establishing a transfer point at the Main Street location. Assuming Woodland City Council support, the YoloTD Board will take final action on this item concurrent with the final SRTP recommendations in December 2025.

Timing of Implementation

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Implementation of the Woodland transfer point to this location will need to be coordinated with the implementation of SRTP route revisions, which is expected to occur in the latter half of 2026.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Receive a presentation on the Yolo Short Range Transit Plan, and

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

Attachments:

1. Woodland City Council SRTP-WTP Slides

2. 25/26 YoloTD-Budget Summary

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YoloTDShort-Range Transit PlanandWoodland Transfer PointDraft SRTP Route Recommendations & Transfer Point Location

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AgendaSRTP1. Project Overview2. What is an SRTP?3. Key Takeaways4. Goals and Objectives5. Plan Overview6. Draft SRTP Recommendations 7. Next StepsWOODLAND TRANSFER POINT1. Purpose and Goals2. Timeline to Date3. Transit Center vs. Transfer Point4. Transfer Point Layout Sketch5. Next Steps

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Project Overview•Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) update for 2024-2031•Analyzed market demographics, travel demand trends, ridership and current transit service efficiency•Used community surveys for recommendations to best serve Yolo CountyProject KickoffNOVNOVMake any changes based on community input from Phase 2SEPSEPJULJULJUNJUNFEBFEBNOVNOVAUGAUGMAYMAYExisting Conditions AnalysisPhase 2 Outreach to receive feedback on the proposed changes to service Phase 1 Outreach to collect input on the existing servicesDevelop service recommendationsPresent the final SRTP to the YoloTD BoardCreate project goals and objective to frame the recommendations 20242025Share with YoloTD CAC and Board

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What is an SRTP?•A detailed roadmap for YoloTD’soperations, investments, and service improvements within a 5-7 year timeframe•Subject to periodic updates and revisions•Required by Federal Transit Administration for federal and state grants

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SRTP Goals and ObjectivesGoal 1 –Provide a high-quality transit service that is an attractive mode of transportationGoal 2 –Improve access to opportunities for all residents and workers in Yolo CountyGoal 3 –Provide a transit service that contributes to environmental sustainability and climate resiliencyGoal 4 –Provide a seamless travel option to passengers throughout the regionGoal 5 –Provide a service that is financially sustainable by efficiently allocation resources

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Key Themes•Focus on frequency over coverage (64% of survey respondents prefer a longer walk/roll to a route that comes more often)•Maintain fixed-route service as primary service model (57% of survey respondents would prefer fixed route over microtransit service)•Improve reliability and on-time performance (survey respondents ranked on time performance as their highest priority for improvement)•Routes 42 & 215 carry the majority of system ridership (75% of systemwide ridership)

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Plan Overview Jobs ½ Mile Access to 30-minute servicePop. ½ Mile Access to 30-minute serviceJobs ¼ Mile Access to 30-minute servicePop. ¼ Mile Access to 30-minute serviceChange in Access122,20093,10060,40049,400Current 30-Min. Network144,300143,20094,60088,900Proposed 30-Min. Network+18%+54%+57%+80%Percent Change •“Revenue-Neutral” Scenario•Provide 30-minute frequency service routes in Woodland, Davis, and West Sacramento•Create more “one-seat rides” to key shopping, healthcare, school, and work destinations in the region•Rely on microtransit for “coverage” service where fixed route does not make sense Proposed NetworkWest Sacramento Microtransit ZoneBeeLineMicrotransit Zones

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Woodland Existing Local Routes
WoodlandTransit Center

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•Create better cross-town connections to provide more access to more destinations for residents within an hour•Implement bi-directional service to provide shorter round trip travel times•Create a more direct connection for students at Woodland Community College to Route 42A/B for access to UC Davis and other destinations in Yolo County •Leverage Woodland BeeLine service for coverage to areas no longer served by fixed routes Woodland
Draft Recommendations
WoodlandTransfer Point

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ExistingWoodland Access Changes
60-Minute Frequency
30-Minute Frequency
60-Minute Frequency
30-Minute FrequencyWoodland HealthcareWalmart
Existing15 Minutes30 Minutes45 Minutes60 MinutesTravel Time TOJane

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Proposed BeeLine Service ChangesProposed Change: Reduce service vehicles from 4 to 2Why? •Reaching BeeLine capacity, turning away trips•BeeLine is more costly per ride•Re-prioritizing for coverage service•Proposed high-quality fixed-route performs better, higher capacity•Better predictability•Existing local fixed-route service is inconvenient affecting ridership

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Downtown Sacramento: Route 42•Realign downtown Sacramento routes to avoid congested areas, serve new May Lee state office complex•The proposed realignment will eliminate detours for Golden 1 Center or other events•Consistent routing in Downtown Sacramento reduces confusion for riders•Routing based on a SACOG recommended alignment for regional transit operators

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Downtown Sacramento: Express Route 45•Realign downtown Sacramento routes to avoid congested areas, serve new May Lee state office complex•The proposed realignment will eliminate detours for Golden 1 Center or other events•Consistent routing in Downtown Sacramento reduces confusion for riders•Routing based on a SACOG recommended alignment for regional transit operators

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14 Existing and Proposed Routes Daily Trips*ProposedExistingRoute561521114212~685442 A/B6245 AM/PM Express2424215 WB/EB2 vehicles4 vehiclesBeeLine154109Totals*All trips counted as one-way trips

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Woodland Transfer Point
August 25, 2025

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Purpose and Goals for Relocation Goal: Improve connectivity between downtown Woodland and key regional destinations•One-seat ride to UC Davis, Airport and Downtown Sacramento on the 42A/B•3500 jobs in downtown Woodland•Woodland is the only Central Business District with no intercity service

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February 2025• Woodland City Council does not Support 2nd& Court Street• Requests Woodland and YoloTD staff to find viable alternative(s)March – June 2025• Evaluation of Alternatives• Main betw. 5th& 6thStreets (Courthouse)• 3rdbetw. Court & North• 2ndbetw. Lincoln & Main• 6th& Lincoln (3)• Ad Hoc Committee Mtg #1 July – August 2025• Ad Hoc Committee #2• Identify Main Street as preferred alternative• Operate as Transfer Point, not Transit Center17 Timeline
AB1

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Woodland Transfer Point Location
Draft Recommendations
WoodlandTransfer Point

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19 Transit Center vs. Transfer Point Transfer PointTransit CenterFeaturesScheduled LayoverRoute RecoveryMaybeDriver Breaks/ChangesVehicle ReliefRoute ConvergencePassenger AmenitiesPlacemaking

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Woodland Transfer Point Location
City-Owned Parcel
Shelter on existing pad w/ real-time informationConcrete Pad or MMAConcrete Pad or MMADeconstruct existing aggregate, resurface to be ADA (4 locations)Concrete Pad or MMAConcrete Pad or MMA Freeman Park
Shelter on new pad w/ real-time information
Usable zone for secure bike parking, other amenitiesGreen-backed sharrow lane or green-backed sharrows as shown to the left. RepositionRRFB light needed on this pole per standards (exists on median and north side)BeeLine / TNC Loading Zone Additional street lighting
Example of green-backed sharrow lane

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21 Next Steps
February 2025
• Requests Woodland and YoloTD staff to find viable alternative(s) March –June 2025
July –August 2025
Fall 2025• Woodland City Council• YoloTD Board• Apply for SACOG Mobility Zones FundingFY 26/27 Implementation• In coordination with SRTP

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Thank You!Draft SRTP Route Recommendations & Transfer Point Location

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STA Estimate by Jurisdiction
LTF Estimate by Jurisdiction
Total STA/LTF by Jurisdiction

WOODLAND

WEST SACRAMENTO WINTERS
TOTAL (ROUNDED)YOLO COUNTY (UNINC.)
Prelim FY
25-26
T A B L E 1 . 1 C . F Y 2 0 2 5 - 2 0 2 6 Y O L O T D J U R I S D I C T I O N S S T A & L T F A L L O C A T I O N S Final FY
24-25
$483,473
$2,219,000
Change
State Transit Assistance (STA) funds are derived from a statewide tax on diesel fuel. The State Controller's Office allocates the tax revenue by formula. STA funding can only be used for transportation planning and mass transportation purposes.

Local Transportation Fund (LTF) allocations are derived from a ¼ cent of the general sales tax collected statewide and is intended to “improve existing public transportation services and encourage regional transportation coordination.” DAVIS
-34%
14%
5%
$661,247
$4,614,630
$5,275,877
$1,008,251
$4,037,325
$5,045,576
Prelim FY
25-26
Final FY
24-25 Change
-14.9%

12.8%

8.4%
$551,713
$3,850,231
$4,401,944
$647,975
$3,413,117
$4,061,092
Prelim FY
25-26
Final FY
24-25 Change
-9.7%

9.1%

6.3%
$346,358
$2,417,123
$2,763,481
$383,373
$2,215,972
$2,599,345
Prelim FY
25-26
Final FY
24-25 Change
-14%
14%
10%
$616,706
$4,303,792
$4,920,498
$716,065
$3,771,769
$4,487,834
Prelim FY
25-26
Final FY
24-25 Change
-14.4%

13.4%

9.0%
$77,119
$538,187
$615,306
$90,093
$474,549
$564,642
Prelim FY
25-26
Final FY
24-25 Change
-20.8%

13.0%

7.3%
$2,253,143
$15,723,963
$17,977,106
$2,845,757
$13,912,732
$16,758,489
STA/LTF to YoloTD
STA to YoloTD
LTF to YoloTD
Total YoloTD STA + Share of LTF
STA Retained by Jurisdiction
LTF Retained by Jurisdiction
Total Retained by Jurisdiction
STA Estimate by Jurisdiction
LTF Estimate by Jurisdiction
Total STA/LTF by Jurisdiction
STA to YoloTD
LTF to YoloTD
Total YoloTD STA + Share of LTF
STA Retained by Jurisdiction
LTF Retained by Jurisdiction
Total Retained by Jurisdiction
STA Estimate by Jurisdiction
LTF Estimate by Jurisdiction
Total STA/LTF by Jurisdiction
STA to YoloTD
LTF to YoloTD
Total YoloTD STA + Share of LTF
STA Retained by Jurisdiction
LTF Retained by Jurisdiction
Total Retained by Jurisdiction
YoloTD Admin
Transit Services
STA/LTF to YoloTD
YoloTD Admin
Transit Services
STA/LTF to YoloTD
YoloTD Admin
Transit Services
$1,008,251
$1,694,222
$2,702,473
$0
$2,343,103
$2,343,103
$790,094
$2,109,579
63%
-5%
$661,247
$2,238,426
$2,899,673
-34%
32%
7%
$0
$2,376,204
$2,376,204
0%
1%
1%
$408,723
$2,464,895
$647,975
$2,225,643
$2,873,618
$0
$1,187,474
$1,187,474
$659,217
$2,513,781

61.3%

2.0%
$551,713
$2,621,285
$3,172,998
-14.9%

17.8%

10.4%
$0
$1,228,946
$1,228,946

0.0%

3.5%

3.5%
$265,364
$118,009
$383,373
$0
$383,373
$0
$2,215,972
$2,215,972
$413,848
$163,665

56.0%

38.7%
$346,358
$231,155
$577,513
-9.7%
n/a

50.6%
$0
$2,185,968
$2,185,968

-1.4%
-1.4%
$451,672
$1,913,242
$716,065
$1,648,849
$2,364,914
$0
$2,122,920
$2,122,920
$736,874
$2,063,373
63%
8%
$616,706
$2,183,541
$2,800,247
-14%
32%
18%
$0
$2,120,251
$2,120,251
0%
-0.1%
0%
$56,828
$118,064
$90,093
$84,799
$174,892
$0
$389,750
$389,750
$92,146
$136,473

62.1%

15.6%
$77,119
$151,500
$228,619
-14.4%

78.7%

30.7%
$0
$389,750
$389,750

0.0%
-0.8%
-0.8%
$1,666,060
$6,833,210
$2,845,757
$5,653,513
$8,499,270
$0
$8,259,219
$8,259,219
$2,692,178
$6,986,871

61.6%

2.2%
$2,253,143
$7,425,906
$9,679,049
-20.8%

31.4%

13.9%
$0
$8,298,057
$8,298,057

0.5%

0.5%
20 153

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: September 16, 2025
ITEM #: H.16
SUBJECT: Downtown Entertainment Zone Proposal

Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 9.28 "Offenses - Miscellaneous" section 9.28.220, and Chapter 12.40 "Special Events" section 12.40.050, and adding Chapter 12.42 "Entertainment Zones", and
2) Adopt Resolution No. ___ authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to enter into Memoranda of Understanding with participating businesses upon the establishment of a Downtown Entertainment Zone.

Staff Contact:

Amanda Portier, Marketing & Business Relations Specialist, (530) 661- 5920, [email protected]

Fiscal Impact:

The proposed Downtown Entertainment Zone is anticipated to generate positive economic impacts by allowing downtown bars, restaurants, wineries, and breweries ("eligible businesses") to participate directly in special events, increasing local sales and potentially boosting sales tax revenue.

Incremental costs related to staff time, signage, and special event permit coordination will be absorbed by department budgets.

Report in Brief:

Senate Bill 969, effective January 1, 2025, authorizes California cities to establish designated Entertainment Zones where licensed businesses may sell alcoholic beverages in open containers for outdoor consumption during City-permitted special events. Establishing a Downtown Woodland Entertainment Zone would allow eligible businesses to participate directly in these events, generating economic benefits that often flow to out-of-town vendors under temporary state licenses.

The proposed ordinance would designate the maximum boundaries and hours of operation for a Downtown Entertainment Zone and authorize staff to develop a management plan to regulate its activation through the City’s existing special event permit process. The program has broad support from downtown businesses, event organizers, and law enforcement, and includes safeguards to ensure public safety.

Background:

Entertainment Zone: What & Why
Downtown Woodland is the civic and business heart of the community. There are dozens of City- permitted special events in the downtown that draw anywhere from a few hundred to 30,000 visitors.

These events play a pivotal role in the city’s economy, culture, and identity as they support local businesses and create a lively, community-friendly atmosphere.

Unfortunately, certain barriers prohibit all downtown businesses from fully participating in and economically benefiting from special events. Current state alcohol licensing regulations prohibit these establishments from selling alcoholic beverages for consumption outdoors during these events. As a

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result, special event organizers often bring in out-of-town vendors under a temporary Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control (ABC) license. In turn, this hurts local businesses as special event attendees are purchasing from the event vendors and not the surrounding businesses.

Senate Bill (SB) 969, signed into law by the California State Legislature effective January 1, 2025, authorizes cities to establish designated “entertainment zones” that provide increased flexibility for outdoor alcohol consumption during City-permitted special events. Within these zones, eligible licensed businesses may sell alcoholic beverages in open containers for outdoor consumption within clearly marked and actively managed City-permitted event areas.

San Francisco As a Model
Prior to SB 969, SB 76 (2023) authorized entertainment zones only in the City and County of San Francisco. During the first entertainment zone event in 2024, all participating businesses reported that their sales were five to fifteen times more than average sales during a typical event. Given the success, San Francisco has expanded their entertainment zone program to now include 21 zones.

With the passage of SB 969, other cities throughout California have recently established entertainment zones, including San Jose, Santa Monica, and Sacramento.

Other cities have used San Francisco’s implementation process as a model to establish their own entertainment zones. San Francisco uses a two-phase approach:

1. The Board of Supervisors designates the maximum geographic boundary and hours of operation for an entertainment zone, subject to any additional conditions outlined in the zone management plan or special event permit requirements.

2. Administrative staff then approve a management plan to further define the operational requirements of the zone and for the special event permit holders, within the board-approved limits.

This process offers flexibility for staff to adjust conditions as the program develops based on feedback or concerns from staff, the police department, the event organizer, or community members.

SB 969 Requirements for Cities to Establish an Entertainment Zone • Adopt an ordinance that defines the entertainment zone’s maximum boundaries and operating hours, subject to any additional conditions outlined in the zone management plan or special event permit requirements;
• Establish a process or procedure to verify that individuals consuming alcohol in the Entertainment Zone are at least 21 years old;
• Provide the following information to the ABC:
o A copy of the ordinance establishing or modifying the entertainment zone. o Information as may be necessary to identify the boundaries of the entertainment zone. o The days and hours of operation of the entertainment zone. o The types of alcoholic beverages permitted within the entertainment zone. o The approved nonglass and nonmetal containers in which alcoholic beverages may be authorized.
• Notify local law enforcement and request feedback on potential health and safety impacts, as well as strategies to mitigate those impacts; and
• Conduct a biennial review of the entertainment zone’s operation to ensure it maintains public health and safety and report findings to the ABC.

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Discussion:

Downtown Entertainment Zone Proposal

Proposed Zone Boundary & Hours
Staff worked with special event organizers to identify a suitable location for the entertainment zone.

Consistent with the San Francisco program, the proposed ordinance designates the maximum geographic boundaries of the entertainment zone that are subject to any additional conditions outlined in the zone management plan or special event permit requirements. The proposed zone is as follows: The area bounded by the eastern side of Walnut Street on the west, the western side of 6th Street on the east, the northern side of Lincoln Avenue on the south, and the southern side of Court Street on the north, including all plazas, parks, public streets, sidewalks, and public rights-of- way, and all establishments holding permits or licenses from ABC that are adjacent thereto. A map is attached.

The maximum permissible hours for an Entertainment Zone Event are from 10:00am-11:59pm, however, the event hours will be restricted by the special event permit requirements, the zone's management plan, and ABC permits or licenses.

Stakeholder Support
On September 4, 2025, staff held a Downtown Business Meeting and presented the Downtown Entertainment Proposal. Several eligible businesses and special event organizers were in attendance and expressed support for the proposed zones. Pursuant to SB 969 requirements, staff notified law enforcement and received support for the proposed zone and feedback on potential health and safety impacts, as well as strategies to mitigate those impacts.

Management Plan
If the Entertainment Zone ordinance is adopted, a specific management plan will be developed to regulate the operation of the zone with input from city agencies, participating businesses, special event organizers, and the police department. The management plan will detail operational requirements including, but not limited to:
• The maximum geographic boundary and days and hours of operation • The activation process through a special event permit • Specific requirements for:
o Age verification
o Safety and security
o Signage
o Cup material and disposal
o Business notification for special event permit holders o Insurance for special event permit holders

A draft management plan is provided as a sample and will be updated and refined as the program develops.

Engagement and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Participating Businesses Staff will engage with eligible businesses through meetings and email correspondence to gather feedback on operational requirements, using the draft Management Plan as a guiding document. As

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the program develops, staff will continue to communicate with participating businesses to ensure compliance and collect input for ongoing program monitoring.

To formalize participation, the City Manager wishes to enter into MOUs with businesses that choose to participate in the proposed Entertainment Zone. These MOUs will outline the roles, responsibilities, and expectations for participating businesses as defined in the Management Plan, ensuring safety and adherence to program standards. The attached resolution requests authorization for the City Manager, or their designee, to execute such MOUs. This authorization will streamline the engagement process while ensuring participation aligns with the City’s objectives.

Downtown Entertainment Zone Activation through a Special Event Permit The Downtown Entertainment Zone will only be activated in conjunction with an approved special event permit and after careful review from the City’s existing Special Event Committee. The Special Event Committee has an established model that will provide efficient coordination, regulatory compliance, and technical assistance for event organizers and participating businesses. Staff will update the Special Event Guidelines and Application to incorporate specific requirements to operate an entertainment zone event.

Event organizers seeking to activate the Entertainment Zone must apply to the City’s standard special event permitting process. No additional permit fees will be charged specifically for activating an entertainment zone. To obtain a permit, organizers must submit detailed safety plans, notify participating businesses, provide clear signage, and implement identification measures to ensure alcoholic beverages are consumed only by individuals aged 21 and over.

The Committee retains discretion to impose additional conditions or, if warranted, to deny activation of the Entertainment Zone for specific events to ensure public safety and community compatibility. By leveraging the City’s proven special event permitting framework, the Entertainment Zone Activation can be implemented thoughtfully and efficiently, ensuring a safe and vibrant experience for all participants.

Implementation Timeline
• September 16: Council considers introduction and waiver of the first reading of the Ordinance establishing the Entertainment Zone.
• October 7: If the first reading is approved, the second reading of the Ordinance will be considered.
• November 6: If the Ordinance is adopted, the 30-day waiting period will conclude, and the Entertainment Zone Ordinance will go into effect.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 9.28 "Offenses - Miscellaneous" section 9.28.220, and Chapter 12.40 "Special Events" section 12.40.050, and adding Chapter 12.42 "Entertainment Zones", and
2) Adopt Resolution No. ___ authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to enter into Memoranda of Understanding with participating businesses upon the establishment of a Downtown Entertainment Zone.

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Attachments:

1. Proposed Ordinance - Relating to Entertainment Zones (3)

2. Proposed Resolution - Authorizing MOUs Relating to Entertainment Zones

3. Sample Draft Downtown Entertainment Zone Management Plan

4. Proposed Downtown Entertainment Zone Map

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ORDINANCE NO. ___

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WOODLAND AMENDING CHAPTER 9.28 SECTION 9.28.220 AND 12.40 SECTION

12.40.50 AND ADOPTING CHAPTER 12.42 INTO THE WOODLAND MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATING TO ENTERTAINMENT ZONES
WHEREAS, the City of Woodland is committed to supporting a vibrant and economically thriving downtown; and
WHEREAS, there are several City-permitted special events in the downtown that draw thousands of attendees and contribute to Woodland’s cultural and economic vitality; and WHEREAS, current state law prevents breweries, wineries, bars, and restaurants within special event areas from fully participating in these events, which limits their ability to benefit economically from increased attendance; and
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature enacted Senate Bill 969, effective January 1, 2025, authorizing cities to establish designated Entertainment Zones where alcoholic beverages purchased from eligible licensed businesses may be consumed in open containers in approved outdoor areas during City-permitted special events; and
WHEREAS, establishing a Downtown Entertainment zone will enhance the success of City- permitted special events, support local business, increase economic activity, and create a community- friendly, lively atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, the City has consulted with local businesses, event organizers, and law enforcement, who support the Downtown Entertainment Zone with appropriate safeguards to protect public health, safety, and welfare; 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. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Moreover, the City Council finds that this Ordinance is also exempt under CEQA pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (there exists no possibility that the activity will have a significant adverse effect on the environment) because this Ordinance will not cause a change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected.

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SECTION 3. Code Amendment/Adoption. Section 9.28.220 and Section 12.40.050, are hereby amended to reach in full as set forth in the attached Exhibit “A” and “B” respectively, incorporated by this reference, and Chapter 12.42 is hereby adopted and added to the Woodland Municipal Code to read in full as set forth in the attached Exhibit “C,” incorporated by this reference.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision or clause of this ordinance or any application of it to any person, firm, organization, partnership or corporation is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. To this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.

SECTION 5. Effective Date and Notice. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption and shall be published by summary in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the City of Woodland in accordance with applicable law.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Woodland, California on the 16th of September 2025, and PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodland at a regular meeting held on by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________________
Rich Lansburgh, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_______________________________ _______________________________ Marissa Kersey, City Clerk Ethan Walsh, City Attorney

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EXHIBIT A
§ 9.28.220. Public places—Alcoholic beverages.

A. No person shall consume any alcoholic beverage, as defined in Business and Professions Code Section 23004, on any public parking lot, on any private parking lot held open to the public, on any public street, sidewalk, alley or walkway, or in any place held open to the public within 250 feet of any establishment selling alcoholic beverages.

B. A person or group applying for a block party permit may request, on the application for a block party permit, exemption from this section for the duration and location of the block party. If the person or group has requested this exemption and the block party permit is granted, the provisions of this section shall not apply during the time requested in the permit application to the public street, sidewalk, alley, walkway, or party thereof which is described in the permit application.

C. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, this section does not prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages in an Entertainment Zone during an Entertainment Zone Event, in accordance with Chapter 12.42 Entertainment Zones.

D. Anyone found guilty of violating this section shall be guilty of an infraction.

E. This section shall not be construed to prohibit any act which is prohibited by any laws of the State of California.
(Prior code § 15-39; Ord. 1713, 10/3/2023)

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EXHIBIT B
§ 12.40.050. Contents of application form.

A. The application for a permit shall include the following information:

1. Written proof of consent by the owners of the property where the special event is to be held;

2. The name, address and telephone number of the applicant and an alternate contact person;

3. The location of the event, including its boundaries and site plan drawings;

4. If the proposed event is sponsored by an organization, the name, address, and telephone number of the organization, and the authorized representative of the organization;

5. The nature and purpose of the event, including a list of all planned activities that are contemplated for the special event;

6. The name, address and telephone number of the person(s) who will be present and in charge of the event on the day of the special event;

7. Date and estimated starting and ending times of the special event, including set-up and cleanup time;

8. The estimated number of participants of the special event;

9. The type and estimated number of vehicles, animals and structures which will be used at the special event, and whether there will be water aid stations at the special event;

10. A description of any sound-amplification equipment and the times during which such equipment will be used at the special event, and a sound plan that describes measures to be taken by the applicant to ensure compliance with all applicable City laws, rules and regulations regarding amplified sound and music;

11. Whether any food or nonalcoholic beverages will be sold or consumed at the special event and, if so, proof of compliance with all applicable local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations, including proof that the applicant has obtained all necessary permits;

12. Whether any alcoholic beverages will be sold or consumed at the event and, if so, proof of compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control;

13. Expected parking requirements and parking plan for the special event;

14. The plan for cleanup after the special event, including any contracts to effectuate the cleanup;

15. Proof of liability and property insurance as required by Section 12.40.120 of this

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chapter;

16. A description of the sanitary facilities that will be available to serve the participants of the special event.

17. Whether the applicant requests to activate the Downtown Entertainment Zone, and, if so, proof of compliance with all applicable requirements in Section 12.42 of the Woodland Municipal Code, and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control.

B. Supplemental Information. The applicant shall provide any supplemental information that, under the particular circumstances of the special event, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director finds reasonably necessary to determine whether to approve or conditionally approve a permit application.
(Prior code § 20-11-5)

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EXHIBIT C
CHAPTER 12.42

ENTERTAINMENT ZONES
§ 12.42.010. Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter 12.42 is to implement Senate Bill 969 (2024) through the establishment and regulation of entertainment zones to allow the purchase of open container alcoholic beverages from local bars, restaurants, wineries, breweries and on-sale licensees for consumption outside in common spaces such as plazas, public streets, sidewalks, or public rights- of-way during certain hours, subject to a special event permit issued pursuant to Chapter 12.40. § 12.42.020. Definitions.

The definitions set forth in this Chapter shall govern the application and interpretation of this Chapter:
“ABC” means the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. “Alcoholic beverage” has the same meaning as in California Business and Professions Code section 23004.
“City Manager” means the City Manager or designee.
“Entertainment Zone” has the same meaning as set forth in Section 23039.5 of the California Business and Professions Code, as may be amended, with the locations described under Section

12.42.050.
“Entertainment Zone Event” means an event during which the consumption of one or more types of alcoholic beverages is authorized on public streets, sidewalks, or public rights-of-way that occurs within the boundaries of an Entertainment Zone established in accordance with this chapter and during the hours permitted as described under Section 12.42.060, in compliance with ABC, and subject to the requirements of a special permit issued under Chapter 12.40. “Management plan” means a plan approved by the City Manager for the management and regulation of the Entertainment Zone.
"Open container" means any bottle, can, glass, jug, box, or other receptacle that is open or has been opened and contains any alcoholic beverage.
“Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director” means the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director or designee.
§ 12.42.030. Entertainment Zone Controls.

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A. No person or commercial entity or organization shall conduct an Entertainment Zone Event without obtaining a special event permit issued pursuant to Chapter 12.40.

B. All persons and commercial entities and organizations organizing the Entertainment Zone Event, or selling alcoholic beverages at an Entertainment Zone, shall comply with all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including the following:
a. All applicable ABC license and permitting requirements; b. Sections 23357, 23358, 23396 of the California Business and Professions Code, as may be amended from time to time regulating licensed beer manufacturers, licensed winegrowers, and on-sale licensees, respectively; c. All other laws governing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages; d. All permit requirements for special events issued under Chapter 12.40; e. Special event permit conditions imposed pursuant to Chapter 12.40; C. A person may possess an open container of alcoholic beverage for consumption only within an Entertainment Zone during an Entertainment Zone Event if the open container of alcoholic beverage was purchased from either:
a. A licensed premises that is authorized to permit consumers to leave the premises with open containers for consumption off the premises within an Entertainment Zone, pursuant to section 23357, 23358, or 23396 of the California Business and Professions Code; or
b. A person or commercial entity or organization that is authorized by an ABC special event permit or license to sell alcoholic beverages within the Entertainment Zone.
§ 12.42.040. Implementation.

A. The City Manager has the authority to issue administrative policies for the implementation of this chapter.

B. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director shall not issue a special event permit authorizing an Entertainment Zone Event in an Entertainment Zone before the City Manager does the following:

1. Issues a management plan that:
• Establishes a process or procedure to readily identify individuals in possession of alcoholic beverages within the Entertainment Zone as being 21 years of age or older;
• Requires any person seeking a city permit for an Entertainment Zone Event to comply with all insurance requirements applicable to that permit, and all rules and regulations authorized by Chapter 12.40; and
• Imposes requirements not otherwise imposed by state or local law, including additional requirements for permissible beverage containers, additional restrictions on the hours of operation for Entertainment Zone Events, and other restrictions on time, place, and manner.

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2. Transmits a copy of the management plan to ABC.

3. In consultation with the Police Department, provides the following information to ABC, pursuant to California Business and Professions Code section 25690, subdivision (b):
• A copy of the ordinance establishing or modifying the Entertainment Zone; • Information as may be necessary to identify the boundaries of the Entertainment Zone;
• The days and hours of operation of the Entertainment Zone; • The types of alcoholic beverages allowed within the Entertainment Zone; and • The approved non-glass and non-metal containers in which alcoholic beverages may be allowed.

C. Any holder of an ABC license or permit that wishes to allow customers to leave the premises with open containers for consumption off the premises within an Entertainment Zone during an Entertainment Zone Event shall provide to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director a copy of the notice required under California Business and Professions Code sections 23357, 23358, or 23396, as applicable. The notice shall be provided to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director at the same time the notice is provided to ABC. § 12.42.050. Entertainment Zone Location.

A. Downtown Entertainment Zone: All plazas, public streets, sidewalks, and public rights-of-way located on either side of Main Street running east from Walnut Street to 6th Street, and each adjacent cross street from Lincoln Avenue running north to Court Street and all establishments holding permits or licenses from ABC that are adjacent thereto, are hereby designated as the Downtown Entertainment Zone under Sections 23039.5 and 25690 of the California Business and Professions Code, subject to any additional limitations imposed by the special event permit approved and issued pursuant to Chapter 12.40, including but not limited to more restrictive zones within the Entertainment Zone for the Entertainment Zone Event. § 12.42.060. Hours of an Entertainment Zone Event.

C. Outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages within the Downtown Entertainment Zone may only occur between the hours of 10:00am and 11:59pm, inclusive, subject to any additional limitations imposed by any one or more of the following:

1. Any ABC permit or license; or

2. The management plan approved for this Entertainment Zone; or

3. The special event permit approved and issued for the Entertainment Zone Event pursuant to Chapter 12.40, including but not limited to more restrictive days and hours during which outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages is authorized, as may be designated by the City.
§ 12.42.070. Entertainment Zone insurance and indemnity requirements.

A. Prior to issuance of a special event permit for an Entertainment Zone Event, the permit

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applicant or sponsoring organization, if different than the applicant, shall submit evidence of general liability insurance coverage, which must be at no cost to the City, and which at a minimum must comply with the requirements set forth in Chapter 12.40 governing Insurance requirements for Special Events. The City may, at its option, establish additional insurance requirements for Entertainment Zone Events, which requirements may be established by administrative action of the City’s Administrative Services Department.

B. No person shall conduct an Entertainment Zone Event without the insurance required by this section being in full force and effect.

C. The special event permit holder shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all actions, losses, damages, liability, costs, and expenses of every type and description, including attorneys’ fees, arising directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from the acts or omissions of the permit holder or its officers, employees, or agents.
§ 12.42.080. Biennial review.

Every two years, the City Manager shall review the operation of the Entertainment Zone to ensure that the zone is being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of the general public. This review shall be conducted in consultation with the Police Department. The City Manager shall present the findings to the city council and any reports produced during the review shall be made available to ABC upon request.

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RESOLUTION NO. _____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO ENTER INTO

MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES UPON

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT ZONE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Woodland is considering the establishment of a Downtown Entertainment Zone to support local business, increase economic activity, and create a community-friendly, lively atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, businesses participating in the proposed Downtown Entertainment Zone will be required to follow specific operational guidelines detailed in the Management Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Manager wishes to enter into Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with participating businesses upon and after the official establishment of the Downtown Entertainment Zone and associated Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, such MOUs shall outline the roles, responsibilities, and expectations for participating businesses as defined in the Management Plan to ensure compliance and safety.

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

SECTION 1. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute Memoranda of Understanding with businesses that elect to participate in the Downtown Entertainment zone, effective upon the official establishment of the Entertainment Zone and the Management Plan.

SECTION 2. The City Manager, or their designee, may make minor modifications to the MOUs as necessary, provided such modifications do not materially alter the obligations or rights established in the agreements.

SECTION 3. All MOUs shall be executed in a form approved by the City Attorney and in accordance with applicable City policies and procedures.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodland at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of September 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Rich Lansburgh, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________________ ________________________________ Marissa Kersey, City Clerk Ethan Walsh, City Attorney

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City of Woodland Downtown Entertainment Zone Management Plan
Effective Date: [day] [month] [year]
Point of Contact: City of Woodland Economic Development Office • Address: 300 First Street
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (530) 661-5920

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Introduction
The Downtown Woodland Entertainment Zone is a designated area where patrons may purchase and consume alcohol from eligible businesses in common outdoor spaces during City-permitted special events. This Management Plan establishes mandatory operating requirements, policies, and enforcement procedures for the Downtown Woodland Entertainment Zone in accordance with California SB 969. The Downtown Entertainment Zone’s objective is to:
• Attract more visitors to Downtown Woodland
• Increase revenue for downtown businesses
• Encourage circulation throughout the downtown area
• Amplify the perception of downtown a s a lively, community-friendly hub Management Plan Quick Reference Table
The Entertainment Zone is only activated when and where a Special Event is permitted.

Outside of permit hours and location, the zone is not active.

Requirement Key Points
Zone Location Main Street (Walnut to 6th) and adjacent cross streets (Lincoln to Court), including ABC-licensed businesses; subject to Special Event Permit boundary
Permissible Hours 9:00 AM – 11:59 PM, subject to Special Event Permit hours Age Verification City-approved wristbands or hand stamps; all patrons consuming alcohol must be 21+
Signage Clearly mark zone boundaries and business entry points; must be illuminated at night
Cups Recyclable, non-glass/metal, 12–16 oz (alcohol), color-coded by beverage type
Insurance Required for Special Event Permit holders
Program Evaluation Every 2 years by City Manager’s Office

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Woodland Entertainment Zone
Legal Authority and Ordinance
Entertainment Zones are authorized by California Senate Bill 969 and Woodland’s Downtown Entertainment Zone is governed by the Woodland City Code. Specifically, Chapter 12.42 specifies the location, hours, and requirements for the Downtown Entertainment Zone, while Chapter 12.40 outlines the Special Event Permit process.

Permissible Area
The area bounded by the eastern side of Walnut Street on the west, the western side of 6th Street on the east, the northern side of Lincoln Avenue on the south, and the southern side of Court Street on the north, including all plazas, parks, public streets, sidewalks, and public rights-of-way, and all establishments holding permits or licenses from ABC that are adjacent thereto, subject to any additional limitations imposed by the management plan for this Entertainment Zone or the Special Event Permit for the Entertainment Zone Event.

Permissible Hours
Any day of the year between the hours of 10am and 11:59pm, subject to any additional limitations imposed by any of the following:

1. ABC permit or license;

2. The management plan for this Entertainment Zone; or

3. The Special Event Permit for the Entertainment Zone Event.

Special Event Permit Requirement
The Downtown Entertainment Zone may only be activated with an approved Special Event Permit issued by the Community Services Department as detailed in Chapter 12.40 of the Woodland City Code. The operation of the Entertainment Zone shall be subject to any conditions imposed upon the Special Event Permit.

Participating businesses may only sell drinks in open containers for outdoor consumption within the zone during the hours and locations approved in the Entertainment Zone Event’s Special Event Permit.

Insurance
The holder of the Special Event Permit shall maintain sufficient insurance as required by the City during the operation of any Entertainment Zone event.

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Entertainment Zone Operating Requirements
Compliance, Modification, and Evaluation
The operating requirements established in this section are mandatory and binding conditions for the operation of the Downtown Entertainment Zone. Failure to comply with these conditions or the conditions of the associated Special Event Permit or the creation of any significant health or safety concerns resulting from the operation of the Entertainment Zone may result in the modification or suspension of the Entertainment Zone.

The City Manager’s Office reserves the right to publish an updated management plan with revised operating requirements at any time. Additionally:
• Any Participating Business holding an ABC license that fails to comply with these operating requirements will be reported to the Woodland Police Department (WPD), which may transmit the information to ABC. Failure to comply may result in excluding the Participating Business from participation in Entertainment Zone activities.
• The City Manager’s Office will evaluate the Entertainment Zone’s compliance with the conditions of this Management Plan every two years. Participating Businesses must promptly respond to requests for information during this evaluation process.

Failure to meet these conditions may lead to modification or suspension of the Entertainment Zone.

Entertainment Zone Lead and Point of Contact
The Entertainment Zone Lead must serve as the designated Point of Contact for inquiries and concerns regarding the operation of the Entertainment Zone. The designated Entertainment Zone Lead and Point of Contact for the Downtown Zone is:

City of Woodland Economic Development Office
Address: 300 First Street
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (530) 661-5920

Participating Businesses
Only ABC licensed restaurants, bars, breweries, and wineries are eligible to participate in selling open containers for consumption within the Entertainment Zone. Participating businesses must comply with ABC Entertainment Zone Requirements and Guidelines and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from the City Manager. The following establishments are confirmed to participate in the Entertainment Zone:

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• List to be updated as businesses are confirmed.

Any other eligible businesses wishing to participate must notify the City and ABC.

Health and Safety Measures
Age Verification
Patrons of all ages may be admitted into the Entertainment Zone in accordance with the associated Special Event Permit. Alcohol-serving businesses may admit patrons under the age of 21 as consistent with their liquor license conditions or other applicable licenses or permits.

All participating businesses must verify the age of customers prior to serving or selling alcohol in the Entertainment Zone.
• For larger events, businesses shall use City-approved wristbands to indicate verified patrons over 21.
• For smaller events, businesses may use City-approved hand stamps as an alternative method of age verification.

During the duration of any Entertainment Zone event, every patron purchasing an alcoholic beverage for consumption in the Entertainment Zone or drinking an alcoholic beverage within the Entertainment Zone must be wearing an approved stamp or wristband identifying them as 21 years of age or over. All wristbands and stamps must follow City specifications to ensure consistency across the Entertainment Zone and to facilitate enforcement by City personnel. The City reserves the right to require a specific age- verification method for any event, regardless of size, based on safety, enforcement, or operational considerations.

Participating businesses are responsible for estimating attendance and ordering materials in advance. If a business runs out of its approved stamp or wristband, they may serve alcohol to patrons who already have a valid, approved stamp or wristband for the event.

Businesses must stop alcohol service for new patrons without an approved stamp or wristband until additional approved stamps or wristbands are available.

Approved stamps and wristbands can be found in the Appendix.

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Safety & Security
Every business participating within the Entertainment Zone is responsible for the safety and security of their patrons and the surrounding neighborhood. Businesses are required to prohibit open containers or closed containers of alcoholic beverages acquired outside their premises.

The Special Event organizer shall submit a security plan that will be reviewed and approved by the Special Events Committee as part of the Special Event Application process.

Where Entertainment Zone events follow a recurring format/site plan (i.e., recurring weekday afternoon happy hours), the Entertainment Zone events may operate pursuant to one security plan governing all the events of that format. For any unique or larger-scale event, a unique security plan is required.

During Entertainment Zone events, each business participating within the Entertainment Zone must always have at least one staff member on site who is aware of all relevant conditions and requirements regarding the approved Entertainment Zone Event.

Within 24 hours of any violent incident, or any time WPD responds to a call for service at or within the Entertainment Zone, any Participating Business connected to that incident or call for service, or the Special Event Permit Holder, must complete an incident report.

Signage
The boundaries of the Entertainment Zone must be clearly marked by easily visible signage posted at every intersection around the perimeter of the zone. This signage must instruct patrons not to carry alcoholic beverages outside the Entertainment Zone (e.g., “No Alcoholic Beverages Beyond This Point”).

Participating businesses will be required to display two signs indicating the regulations of the Zone at their property entry and exit point(s).

Signs must be illuminated well enough to be sufficiently visible during nighttime hours of the Entertainment Zone’s operation. All signage locations on public right-of-way must be approved by the City’s Special Event Committee.

Approved signage and verbiage stating the Zone regulations can be found in the Appendix.

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Cup Requirements
Material & Size Specifications
Participating Business within the Entertainment Zone must serve any alcoholic beverage for consumption in the Entertainment Zone in a pre-approved recyclable cup.

• Cups must be made of recyclable non-glass, non-metal materials. • Standard size shall be 12–16 oz for alcoholic beverages; non-alcoholic beverages may use similar or smaller sizes as appropriate.
• Alcoholic beverages must be served in a color of cup that is different from non- alcoholic beverages, as specified by the City. This distinction ensures easy identification for enforcement personnel.
• Cups must be stackable, durable, and suitable for multiple hours of use outdoors. • All beverages must be served in new cups; patrons may not reuse personal cups or cups from previous drinks. This ensures consistency for age verification, compliance with City requirements, and promotes public health and safety.

Participating businesses are responsible for estimating attendance and ordering materials in advance. If a business runs out of its approved cup supply, alcohol service for outdoor consumption must stop immediately, and participation in the Entertainment Zone will no longer be allowed until additional approved cups are available.

The City reserves the right to determine the specific cup color(s), size, or material requirements for any event, based on safety, enforcement, or operational considerations.

Approved cups can be found in the appendix.

Disposal & Waste Diversion
The Special Event Permit Holder will be responsible for providing sufficient receptables for patrons to recycle their cups before exiting the Entertainment Zone. A waste diversion plan must be approved by the City’s Special Event Committee.

Where Entertainment Zone events follow a recurring format/site plan (i.e., recurring weekday afternoon happy hours), the Entertainment Zone events may operate pursuant to one waste diversion plan governing all events of that format. For any unique or larger scale event, a unique waste diversion plan will be required.

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Appendix
Appendix to be updated with approved materials.

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Proposed Downtown Entertainment Zone Map

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