City of Woodland
City of Woodland
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council
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CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code §54957.6) Agency Designated Representative: City Manager and Director of Administrative Services
Employee Organizations: Woodland Mid-Management Professional Association, Woodland City Employees Association, Woodland Police Mid- Management Unit, Woodland Police Officers' Association, Woodland Police Supervisors Association, Woodland Fire Mid-Management Association, and Woodland Professional Firefighters Association.
JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/WOODLAND FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING 6:00 PM
C. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:01 PM.
D. ROLL CALL
Council members present: Councilmembers Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, and Mayor Stallard
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Vega
E. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Dee.
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.
F. 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
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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.
2. 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 Shaunese Lambel, Dee, Shelby Dreyer, Jessica, and Peter Maier. No further comment was received.
City Manager Ken Hiatt made additional comments.
G. COMMUNICATIONS - COUNCIL/STAFF STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS
This is an opportunity for the Council Members and Staff to make comments and announcements, to express concerns, or to request Council's consideration of any items a Council Member would like to have discussed at a future Council meeting.
Verbal updates provided by Council Members/ Staff.
3. 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.
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Stallard invited public comment. No public comment was received.
Councilmember Garcia-Cadena abstained from voting on item 6.
On a motion by Councilmember Lansburgh, seconded by Councilmember Moreno and carried on a 4-0 vote, Council Members approved Consent Calendar items No. 4 through 10. Item No. 6 was carried on a 3-0 vote with Councilmember Garcia-Cadena abstaining.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Vega
ABSTAIN: None.
4. SUBJECT: Sustainability Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the meeting minutes for three recent Sustainability Advisory Committee Meetings.
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Received the meeting minutes for three recent Sustainability Advisory Committee Meetings.
5. SUBJECT: Proclamation Commemorating the Dedication of Holy Rosary's New Church on March 11, 2026
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a proclamation commemorating Holy Rosary Church dedication.
Adopted a proclamation commemorating Holy Rosary Church dedication.
6. SUBJECT: Allocate funding and award contracts for the 2026 Water & Sewer Replacement Project, CIP 25-01
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____ to:
1) Reallocate $400,000 from the Annual Sewer Repair and Replacement Project, CIP 08-21, to the 2026 Water & Sewer Replacement Project, CIP 25- 01;
2) Approve the construction contract for the 2026 Water & Sewer Replacement Project, CIP 25-01; award the construction contract in the amount of $3,209,966.50 to R.J. Gordon Construction, Inc., authorize a contract contingency up to 20% of the base bid amount ($641,993), and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and change orders; and 3) Approve a consultant contract for construction inspection services with WSP USA, Inc., in the amount up to $254,632, authorize a contract contingency of up to 10% ($25,463), and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and amendments.
Adopted Resolution No. 8626 to:
1) Reallocate $400,000 from the Annual Sewer Repair and Replacement Project, CIP 08- 21, to the 2026 Water & Sewer Replacement Project, CIP 25-01; 2) Approve the construction contract for the 2026 Water & Sewer Replacement Project, CIP 25-01; award the construction contract in the amount of $3,209,966.50 to R.J.
Gordon Construction, Inc., authorize a contract contingency up to 20% of the base bid amount ($641,993), and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and change orders; and
3) Approve a consultant contract for construction inspection services with WSP USA, Inc., in the amount up to $254,632, authorize a contract contingency of up to 10% ($25,463), and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and amendments.
7. SUBJECT: Approve Consultant Agreement for WPCF Levee Analysis Project, CIP 26-12
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _______ to:
1.) Approve the reallocation of $300,000 of Sewer Enterprise Funds from WPCF Asset Replacement Project, CIP 14-02 to Water Pollution Asset Replacement (WPCF) Levee Analysis Project, CIP 26-12 for a total budget of $300,000; and
2.) Authorize the City Manager to execute the consultant agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc. in the amount of $281,450 for the WPCF Levee Analysis Project, CIP 26-12.
Adopted Resolution No. 8627 to:
1.) Approve the reallocation of $300,000 of Sewer Enterprise Funds from WPCF Asset
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Replacement Project, CIP 14-02 to Water Pollution Asset Replacement (WPCF) Levee Analysis Project, CIP 26-12 for a total budget of $300,000; and
2.) Authorize the City Manager to execute the consultant agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc. in the amount of $281,450 for the WPCF Levee Analysis Project, CIP 26-
12. 8. SUBJECT: Support for SB 881
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council submit a letter of support for SB 881 (McNerney) to extend the sunset on the Farmer to Food Bank Tax Credit and the Emergency Food for Families Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund.
Submitted a letter of support for SB 881 (McNerney) to extend the sunset on the Farmer to Food Bank Tax Credit and the Emergency Food for Families Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund.
9. SUBJECT: Approve Sole Source Finding and WPCF 2026 Headworks Screw Pump #4 Repair Project, CIP 26-13
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _______, to:
1. Approve the reallocation of $200,000 of Sewer Enterprise Funds from WPCF Asset Replacement Project, CIP 14-02, to WPCF 2026 Headworks Screw Pump #4 Repair Project, CIP 26-13 for a total budget of $200,000;
2. Make a finding designating certain products by Evoqua Water Technologies LLC to be required for the continued functionality of the existing raw sewage headwork pumps, that a competitive market does not exist, and that no competitive advantage will be gained by the public bidding process; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to award a Purchase Order with Evoqua Water Technologies LLC (“Evoqua”) in the amount of $115,430.86 for the WPCF 2026 Headworks Screw Pump #4 Repair Project, CIP 26-13.
Adopted Resolution No. 8628, to:
1. Approve the reallocation of $200,000 of Sewer Enterprise Funds from WPCF Asset Replacement Project, CIP 14-02, to WPCF 2026 Headworks Screw Pump #4 Repair Project, CIP 26-13 for a total budget of $200,000;
2. Make a finding designating certain products by Evoqua Water Technologies LLC to be required for the continued functionality of the existing raw sewage headwork pumps, that a competitive market does not exist, and that no competitive advantage will be gained by the public bidding process; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to award a Purchase Order with Evoqua Water Technologies LLC (“Evoqua”) in the amount of $115,430.86 for the WPCF 2026 Headworks Screw Pump #4 Repair Project, CIP 26-13.
10. SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2026, February 3, 2026, and February 17, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the minutes of the Joint Special and Regular City Council/Woodland Finance Authority Meetings of January 31, 2026, February 3, 2026, and February 17, 2026.
Adopted the minutes of the Joint Special and Regular City Council/Woodland Finance Authority Meetings of January 31, 2026, February 3, 2026, and February 17, 2026.
I. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
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11. SUBJECT: Community Development Department Semiannual Report for July 2025 to December 2025.
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the semiannual report from Community Development for the time period of July to December 2025.
Community Development Director Brent Meyer presented the item and answered questions from Council along with City Manager Ken Hiatt.
Council received the semiannual report from Community Development for the time period of July to December 2025.
12. SUBJECT: Community Services Department Semi-Annual Report for the first and second quarters of Fiscal Year 2026.
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council receive the Community Services Department Semi-Annual Report for the first and second quarters of Fiscal Year 2026.
Community Services Director Christine Ferrara presented the item and answered questions from Council.
Council received the Community Services Department Semi-Annual Report for the first and second quarters of Fiscal Year 2026.
13. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, authorizing amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget.
City Manager Ken Hiatt introduced the item. Administrative Services Director Kim McKinney presented the item and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Stallard invited public comment. No public comment was received.
On a motion by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena, seconded by Councilmember Moreno and carried on a 4-0 vote, Council Members adopted Resolution No. 8629, authorizing amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Vega
ABSTAIN: None.
J. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:25PM.