City of Woodland
Meeting Agenda
City Council
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
April 14, 2026
6:00 PM
JOINT SPECIAL 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. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
3. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2026/27 Spring Budget Workshop
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council conduct a workshop to receive an update from staff on the development of the City's Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget.
G. ADJOURN
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Agenda for the Joint Special Meeting of the Woodland Finance Authority/ City Council of the City of Woodland scheduled for April 14, 2026 was posted on April 10, 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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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Special Meeting
DATE: April 14, 2026
ITEM #: D.1
SUBJECT: General Public Comments
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.
Attachments:
None
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Special Meeting
DATE: April 14, 2026
ITEM #: E.2
SUBJECT: Long Range Calendarv
Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.
Attachments:
1. Council Long Range Calendar
CITY COUNCIL LONG RANGE CALENDAR
April 21st (Capital to Capital) NO REGULAR MEETING
May 5th REGULAR MEETING
Closed Session – Gibson Road Improvement Project
Proclamation – Older Americans Month
Proclamation - Woodland Senior Center, Inc. 50th Anniversary Proclamation – Public Works Week
Surplus Lands Act Determination
Military Equipment Use Annual Report
Aquatics Facilities Use Agreement with WJUSD
Presentation from Yolo County HHSA on HR 1 Impacts
Presentation from Yolo County on Youth Empowerment Summit
May 19th REGULAR MEETING
Presentation – Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District FY27 Measures R and F Spending Plans
FY27 Capital Budget
Housing Element Annual Report
General Plan Urban Limit Line Language Amendment - Final SEIR
June 2nd REGULAR MEETING
Receive report on the 2026 Urban Water Management Plan, CIP 25-06 – Public Hearing Woodland Hotel Business Improvement District – Resolution of Intent to Levy Annual Assessment Public Hearing – Employee Vacancies and Recruitment/Retention Efforts (AB 2561) Introduce FY27 Budget
June 16th REGULAR MEETING
Woodland Hotels Business Improvement District Annual Assessment – Public Hearing Lighting & Landscaping Districts – Resolution of Intent to Levy Annual Assessments FY 26 Budget Adoption
Future Topics / Study Sessions:
City Solar Arrays – Madison Energy PPA Buyout (TBD)
Sewer and Water Rate Adjustment – 218 Hearing (TBD)
Library Eave and Roof Replacement Project - Approve Plans and Authorize Bid (TBD) YoloTD Short Range Transit Plan Presentation (TBD)
Updated 4/10/2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Special Meeting
DATE: April 14, 2026
ITEM #: F.3
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2026/27 Spring Budget Workshop
Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends the City Council conduct a workshop to receive an update from staff on the development of the City's Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget.
Staff Contact:
Karie Farnham, Financial Services Manager, (530) 661-5846, [email protected]
Discussion:
This initial budget meeting is intended to provide the City Council with a review of the baseline budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27, as well as an update to the General Fund five-year forecast.
The primary focus of the workshop will be a discussion of the General Fund revenue and expenditure trends, as well as the assumptions used to inform development of the FY2026/27 budget and the remainder of the five-year forecast. Staff will present updated financial forecasts, review the current budget framework, seek Council input on recommendations to maintain a balanced budget, manage prudent reserve levels, and advance the City Council's goal of long-term fiscal stability.
The budget development process, which typically begins in December of each year, includes trends and assumptions showing the budget outlook continues to reflect growing deficits over all years of the forecast as the City's expenditures outpace its revenue growth.
The General Fund FY2026/27 budget and five-year forecast show significant annual operating deficits in each of the five years of the forecast. The City has prudently built and maintained a healthy reserve balance, which is intended to help with times of economic uncertainty by guarding against unexpected revenue fluctuation, and allowing some flexibility in the implementation of balancing measures. Healthy reserve balances in previous budget years have allowed for funding of priority projects or initiatives with one-time money. Although many needs remain unfunded, the flexibility that was previously available to support limited ongoing funding requests and some one-time priority needs has dwindled, and the recommendation of new funding requests will be necessarily limited.
Council feedback will be requested regarding assumptions used to develop the forecast and allocation of one-time resources to be considered in the development of the City Manager's FY2026/27 Proposed Budget. Staff will return to Council in May to discuss the spending plans for Measures F and R, and a proposed budget will be presented on June 2, 2026, with formal adoption of the FY2026/27 Annual Budget expected on June 16, 2026.
Conclusion:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a workshop to receive an update from staff on the development of the City's Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget.
Prepared by: Karie Farnham, Financial Services Manager
Reviewed by: Kim McKinney, Administrative Services Manager
Attachments:
None