City of Woodland
City of Woodland
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council
City of Woodland
JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/WOODLAND FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING 6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:01 PM.
B. ROLL CALL
Council members present: Councilmembers Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard
Absent: None.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of allegiance led by Wayne Ginsburg.
Land Acknowledgment Statement - The City of Woodland acknowledges the land on which we live and work.
For thousands of years, this land has been the home of Patwin people. Today, there are three federally recognized Patwin tribes: Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community, Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. The Patwin people have remained committed to the stewardship of this land over many centuries. It has been cherished and protected, as elders have instructed the young through generations. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their traditional lands.
D. COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC COMMENT
This is an opportunity for the public to speak to the Council on any item other than those listed on this agenda.
Speakers are requested to use the microphone in front of the Council and to begin by stating their name, whether they reside in Woodland and the name of the organization they represent if any. The Mayor may impose a time limit on any speaker depending on the number of people wanting to speak and time available for the rest of the agenda. In the event comments are related to an item scheduled on the agenda, speakers may be required to wait to make their comments until that item is considered. The option to submit a public comment via voicemail is no longer available. Written Public Comments Members of the public are welcome to submit written comments prior to the meeting. Comments should be submitted by email to [email protected]. Written Comments received at least two (2) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the City Council meeting will be provided to the City Council and posted to the City website as part of the official record of the meeting but will not be read into the record. Written Comments received within two (2) hours of the scheduled start time of the City Council meeting and during the City Council meeting will be provided to the City Council the day following the City Council meeting. If you are submitting written comments on a particular item on the agenda, please identify the agenda item number and letter. If you are submitting written comments on an item not listed on the agenda, please identify your e-mail/comment as a General Public Comment. Note: Public comments at special meetings are limited to items on the agenda only.
1. SUBJECT: General Public Comments
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: This section is reserved for "General" Public Comments emailed within two (2) hours prior to the Council Meeting. These comments will be provided to the City Council and incorporated into the meeting minutes. Any other written communications submitted for items specific to this agenda will be attached as a file to the associated agenda item.
Mayor Stallard invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Joaquin Ortiz, Shaunese Lambel, Kris Irwin, Naomi Scher, Jessica, Maya Burr, Shelby Dreyer, Dee, Matt Selkee, Amanda Escalante, Jesse Fostor, Marty Bush, and James Vorhees. No further public comment was received.
E. COMMUNICATIONS - COUNCIL/STAFF STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS
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This is an opportunity for the Council Members and Staff to make comments and announcements, to express concerns, or to request Council's consideration of any items a Council Member would like to have discussed at a future Council meeting.
Verbal updates provided by Council Members/ Staff.
2. SUBJECT: Long Range Calendar
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.
Received the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lansburgh provided additional comments on item 3.
Mayor Stallard invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Jake Whitaker and James Vorhees.
On a motion by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Vega, the City Council approved Consent Calendar items No. 3 through 12.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
3. SUBJECT: Proclamation Declaring February 2026 as Black History Month
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council proclaim the month of February 2026 as Black History Month.
Proclaimed the month of February 2026 as Black History Month.
4. SUBJECT: Designation of March 7 as Arbor Day
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. _____, designating March 7, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Woodland.
Approved Resolution No. 8619, designating March 7, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Woodland.
5. SUBJECT: Commission on Aging Meeting Minutes for November 20, 2025
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council receive the November 20, 2025 Commission on Aging meeting minutes.
Received the November 20, 2025 Commission on Aging meeting minutes.
6. SUBJECT: Accept the 2025 Water & Sewer Repair & Replacement Project, CIP 24-02, as complete.
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, accepting the construction contract for the 2025 Water & Sewer Repair & Replacement Project, CIP 24-02, with Argonaut Constructors, Inc., as complete and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
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Adopted Resolution No. 8620, accepting the construction contract for the 2025 Water & Sewer Repair & Replacement Project, CIP 24-02, with Argonaut Constructors, Inc., as complete and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
7. SUBJECT: City Council Priority Goals & Strategic Actions
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council review and accept its updated Priority Goals & Strategic Action Plan.
Reviewed and accepted its updated Priority Goals & Strategic Action Plan.
8. SUBJECT: Appropriate Funding for the Aquifer Storage & Recovery Well #31 Project, CIP 17-05
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, 1) Appropriating $1,142,490 from the Water Enterprise Fund, and 2) Amending the project budget to allocate the $3,000,000 in grant funding from the US Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART program to the Aquifer Storage & Recovery Well #31 Project, CIP 17-05.
Adopted Resolution No. 8621, 1) Appropriating $1,142,490 from the Water Enterprise Fund, and 2) Amending the project budget to allocate the $3,000,000 in grant funding from the US Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART program to the Aquifer Storage & Recovery Well #31 Project, CIP 17-05.
9. SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Updates
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. ___ amending Section
17.84.030 of the Woodland Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs).
Waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1749 amending Section
17.84.030 of the Woodland Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs).
10. SUBJECT: Prohousing Incentive Program Application Authorizaiton
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No.____, authorizing an application for, and receipt of, Prohousing Incentive Program funds.
Adopted Resolution No. 8622, authorizing an application for, and receipt of, Prohousing Incentive Program funds.
11. SUBJECT: Gibson Road at SR-113 Interchange Modification Project (CIP 19- 13) – Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, to
1.) Accept the Gibson Road at SR-113 Interchange Modification Project (CIP 19-13) construction contract as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion, and
2.) Approve an engineering design consultant services contract amendment with Mark Thomas in the amount of $2,805 for a total agreement amount of $407,762.29 and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment Adopted Resolution No. 8623, to 1.) Accept the Gibson Road at SR-113 Interchange Modification Project (CIP 19-13) construction contract as complete and authorize the
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City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion, and 2.) Approve an engineering design consultant services contract amendment with Mark Thomas in the amount of $2,805 for a total agreement amount of $407,762.29 and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
12. SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting Woodland's Immigrant Community
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Council approve Resolution No. ____, affirming support for Woodland's immigrant community.
Mayor Pro Tem Vega presented the resolution to former Woodland Mayor Vicky Fernandez and Ramon Urbano with the Concilio of Yolo County.
Approved Resolution No. 8624, affirming support for Woodland's immigrant community.
G. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
13. SUBJECT: Fire Department Semi-Annual Status Report
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the Fire Department Semi-Annual Status Report for July to December 2025.
City Manager Ken Hiatt introduced the item. Fire Chief Eric Zane provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from Council.
Council received the Fire Department's Semi-Annual Report.
14. SUBJECT: Woodland Police Department Annual Report January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Woodland Police Department’s Semiannual Report for the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
Police Chief Ryan Kinnan provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Stallard invited public comment. Speaking from the public was James Vorhees for the previous item No 14.
Council received the Police Department's Semi-Annual Report.
15. SUBJECT: Creation of an Automotive Dealership Advertising/Sales Tax Rebate Program
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. ____:
1. Establishing the Automotive Dealership Advertising/Sales Tax Rebate Program as outlined in this report and attached program framework (Attachment 3); and
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate rebate agreements with qualifying dealerships in accordance with the approved program parameters. Individual Draft Agreements will be brought back to City Council for approval following a public hearing.
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City Manager Ken Hiatt introduced the item. Community Development Deputy Director Erika Bumgardner provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Stallard invited public comment. No public comment was received.
On a motion by Councilmember Lansburgh, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Vega, Council approved Resolution No. 8625: 1. Establishing the Automotive Dealership Advertising/Sales Tax Rebate Program as outlined in this report and attached program framework (Attachment 3); and 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate rebate agreements with qualifying dealerships in accordance with the approved program parameters. Individual Draft Agreements will be brought back to City Council for approval following a public hearing.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
H. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM in memory of Earl Balch and Dave Wallace.