City of Woodland
Meeting Agenda
City Council
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
April 7, 2026
6:00 PM
JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/WOODLAND FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING 6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
E. COMMUNICATIONS - COUNCIL/STAFF STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS
This is an opportunity for the Council Members and Staff to make comments and announcements, to express concerns, or to request Council's consideration of any items a Council Member would like to have discussed at a future Council meeting.
2. SUBJECT: Long Range Calendar
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
3. SUBJECT: Proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention month.
4. SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention in Woodland
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a proclamation recognizing sexual assault awareness and prevention in Woodland.
5. SUBJECT: Proclamation Declaring April 19–25, 2026 as "National Volunteer Week"
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Proclamation declaring April 19 – 25, 2026 as National Volunteer Week.
6. SUBJECT: Proclamation Declaring April 12 – 18, 2026 as "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week"
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council declare April 12 – 18, 2026 as "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week" and recognize the Yolo Emergency Communications Agency (YECA) for its outstanding service to the residents of Woodland and all of Yolo County.
7. SUBJECT: Approve Consultant Agreement for WPCF Emergency Detention Basin Alternatives Analysis, CIP 26-11
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) Emergency Detention Basin Alternatives Analysis Project, CIP 26-11 for a total budget of $300,000; and
2.) Authorize the City Manager to execute the consultant agreement with Robertson – Bryan, Inc. (RBI) in the amount of $262,867 for the WPCF Emergency Detention Basin Alternatives Analysis Project, CIP 26-11.
8. SUBJECT: Woodland Avenue Alley Abandonment
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. ________, approving a Summary Vacation of the alley within the property lines of 414 Woodland Avenue and authorize the City Manager to execute a quit claim deed for excess right of way.
9. SUBJECT: Approval of an Employment Agreement for a Retired Annuitant and Exception to the CalPERS 180-Day Wait Period
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving an employment agreement and exception to the CalPERS 180-Day wait period for retired annuitant Omar Flores.
10. SUBJECT: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Fire Services and Authorization to Execute Agreement for Provision of Fire Protection Services in the Elkhorn Fire Protection District Area
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. , approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Woodland, Springlake Fire Protection District, County of Yolo, and the City of West Sacramento regarding the provision of fire protection services associated with the reorganization of the Elkhorn Fire Protection District; and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make minor edits, as necessary, and to execute the MOU and all related agreements, including the Agreement for the Provision of Fire Protection Services in the Elkhorn Fire Protection District service area.
11. SUBJECT: 2026 Reappointment of Staff to Yolo County Waste Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No.____ approving the appointment of Rosie Ledesma as the City of Woodland’s representative on the Yolo County Waste Advisory Committee for the next four-year term.
12. SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes for February 2026
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the minutes from the February 23, 2026, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting.
13. 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.
14. SUBJECT: Approve the Plans, Specifications, and Bid Authorization for the 2026 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 26-01
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the project plans and specifications for the 2026 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 26-01 and authorizing the bid advertisement.
15. SUBJECT: Fire Station #4 (CIP 16-10) – Award Design-Build Contract for Phase 1 Pre-construction services to CORE West, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____ to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CORE West, Inc. for phase 1 pre-construction design services for the Fire Station #4 progressive design-build project, CIP 16-10, for an amount not to exceed $356,800 and approve a contract contingency of 10% ($35,680).
16. SUBJECT: Reallocation of Previously Approved Affordable Housing Funds to Support the Yolano Donnelly Choice Neighborhoods Planning Project
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. ___,
1) Approving the reallocation of up to $400,000 from the City's previously approved $1,500,000 affordable housing funding commitment for Tupelo Family Apartments to support completion of the Yolano Donnelly Choice Neighborhoods Planning Project ("Project");
2) Directing that the remaining balance of the previously approved commitment, up to $1,500,000, remain available to support Tupelo Family Apartments, subject to the terms and conditions previously approved by the City Council, as outlined in Resolution 8551 (Attachment 2); and
3) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with the Housing Authority of the County of Yolo (Yolo County Housing) in an amount up to $400,000 for the Yolano Donnelly Choice Neighborhoods Planning Project in a form prepared and approved by the City Attorney and take such other actions and execute such documents as necessary to make the City grant and ensure completion of the Project.
17. SUBJECT: Authorization for the City’s Participation in SACOG 2026 Federal Funding Programs
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____,
1) Authorizing the City to apply for grant funding through the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) 2026 Federal Funding Programs; 2) Authorizing Community Development staff to establish and submit the City of Woodland’s application priorities for the SACOG 2026 Federal Funding Programs; and
3) Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents and ensure timely compliance with project delivery requirements.
18. SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026 and March 17, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the minutes of the Joint Regular City Council/Woodland Finance Authority Meetings of March 3, 2026 and March 17, 2026.
19. SUBJECT: Support for Budget Request from GGRF for Sustainable Food Biomanufacturing
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council submit a letter of support for Assembly Member Ash Kalra's budget request from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) to establish a research and development grant program for sustainable food and ingredient biomanufacturing in California.
G. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
20. SUBJECT: Yolo Active Transportation Corridors Plan
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Receive a presentation from Yolo Transit District staff regarding the Yolo Active Transportation Corridors (YATC) Plan, and
2) Provide feedback and comments to Yolo Transit District regarding the YATC Plan.
21. SUBJECT: SB707 Policy Relating to Disruption of Remote Access Services During Public Meetings
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. ___, approving a policy relating to disruption of remote access services during public meetings.
H. ADJOURN
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Agenda for the Joint Regular Meeting of the Woodland Finance Authority/ City Council of the City of Woodland scheduled for April 7, 2026 was posted on April 2, 2026 in the outside display case at City Hall, 300 First Street, Woodland, CA, and was available to the public during normal business hours.
Marissa Kersey
City Clerk
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