City of Woodland
City of Woodland
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council
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CITY COUNCIL
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JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/WOODLAND FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING 6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM
B. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Members Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
Absent: Council member Lansburgh.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Craig Locke.
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.
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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 Tom Bowler and James Vorhees. No further comment was received.
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.
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.
Council received the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items F.14, 16, and 17 were requested by staff to be removed from the consent calendar for consideration at a later date.
Mayor Stallard invited public comment. Speaking from the public was James Vorhees.
No further comment was received.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Vega, seconded by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena and carried on a 4-0 vote, Council Members approved consent calendar items 4 through 13, and item 15.
AYES: Members Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Lansburgh.
ABSTAIN: None.
4. SUBJECT: Commission on Aging Meeting Minutes for May 2026
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the minutes from the May 21, 2026 Commission on Aging Meeting.
City Council received the minutes from the May 21, 2026 Commission on Aging Meeting.
5. SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes for May 2026
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the minutes from the May 18, 2026, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting.
City Council received the minutes from the May 18, 2026, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting.
6. SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026 and June 16, 2026.
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RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the minutes of the Joint Regular City Council/Woodland Finance Authority Meeting of June 2, 2026 and June 16, 2026.
City Council adopted the minutes of the Joint Regular City Council/Woodland Finance Authority Meeting of June 2, 2026 and June 16, 2026.
7. SUBJECT: Aquatics Facilities Use Agreement between City of Woodland and Woodland Joint Unified School District
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. ____, authorizing the City Manager to execute an aquatics facilities use agreement between the City of Woodland and Woodland Joint Unified School District for the use of the Charles Brooks Community Swim Center and the Woodland Aquatics Center.
City Council adopted Resolution No. 8680, authorizing the City Manager to execute an aquatics facilities use agreement between the City of Woodland and Woodland Joint Unified School District for the use of the Charles Brooks Community Swim Center and the Woodland Aquatics Center.
8. SUBJECT: Approval of an Employment Agreement for a Retired Annuitant and Exception to the CalPERS 180-Day Wait Period
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, approving an employment agreement and exception to the CalPERS 180-Day wait period for retired annuitant Heath Parsons.
City Council adopted Resolution No. 8681, approving an employment agreement and exception to the CalPERS 180-Day wait period for retired annuitant Heath Parsons.
9. SUBJECT: Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion of the Downtown Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, CIP 24-09, and the First Street Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, CIP 24-13.
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. ______, (1) accepting the Downtown Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, CIP 24-09, and the First Street Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, CIP 24-13, as complete and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; (2) authorize the reallocation of $30,000 of unspent Measure F funding from the Downtown Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, CIP 24-09, to the 2026 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 26-01; and (3) authorize the reallocation of $372,000 of unspent Measure F funding from the First Street Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, CIP 24-13, to the 2026 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 26-01.
City Council adopted Resolution No. 8682, (1) accepting the Downtown Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, CIP 24-09, and the First Street Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, CIP 24-13, as complete and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; (2) authorize the reallocation of $30,000 of unspent Measure F funding from the Downtown Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, CIP 24-09, to the 2026 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 26-01; and (3) authorize the reallocation of $372,000 of unspent Measure F funding from the First Street Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, CIP 24-13, to the 2026 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 26-01.
10. SUBJECT: Authorize a Sole Source Contract with Aqua-Metrics for the Purchase of Replacement Sensus SmartPoint Radio Transceivers and Water Meters
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RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. _______ authorizing the City Manager to execute a sole source contract with Aqua-Metrics for FY 2026-27 for the purchase of replacement Sensus SmartPoint Radio Transceivers, water meters, and associated equipment in an amount not to exceed $400,000.
City Council approved Resolution No. 8683 authorizing the City Manager to execute a sole source contract with Aqua-Metrics for FY 2026-27 for the purchase of replacement Sensus SmartPoint Radio Transceivers, water meters, and associated equipment in an amount not to exceed $400,000.
11. SUBJECT: Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion for 2025 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 25-02
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, (1) accepting the 2025 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 25-02, as complete and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; and (2) Authorize the reallocation of $515,000 of unspent Measure F funding from the 2025 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 25-02, to the budget for the 2027 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 27-01.
City Council adopted Resolution No. 8684, (1) accepting the 2025 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 25-02, as complete and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion; and (2) Authorize the reallocation of $515,000 of unspent Measure F funding from the 2025 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 25-02, to the budget for the 2027 Road Maintenance Project, CIP 27-01.
12. SUBJECT: Resolutions of Intent to Levy Annual Assessments for Lighting and Landscaping Districts
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt fourteen (14) resolutions, Resolution No. _____ through Resolution No. _____, to 1) Initiate Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments; 2) Preliminarily Approve the Engineer’s Annual Levy Reports and Declare its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for the Gibson Ranch, West Wood, North Park, Spring Lake and Gateway Lighting and Landscaping Districts, and Streng Pond Maintenance District; and 3) Call for a Public Hearing on July 21, 2026.
City Council adopted fourteen (14) resolutions, Resolution No. 8685 through Resolution No. 8698, to 1) Initiate Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments; 2) Preliminarily Approve the Engineer’s Annual Levy Reports and Declare its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for the Gibson Ranch, West Wood, North Park, Spring Lake and Gateway Lighting and Landscaping Districts, and Streng Pond Maintenance District; and 3) Call for a Public Hearing on July 21, 2026.
13. SUBJECT: Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Sale of Surplus Property Located at 345 W. Court Street (APN 064-170-051)
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. ___, approving an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow Instructions with Tower Investments, Inc. for the sale of the former City well site property located at 345 W. Court Street (APN 064-170- 051), and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale
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Agreement and all related escrow and transactional documents necessary to complete the sale of the property for a purchase price of $235,000.
City Council adopted Resolution No. 8699, approving an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow Instructions with Tower Investments, Inc. for the sale of the former City well site property located at 345 W. Court Street (APN 064-170- 051), and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and all related escrow and transactional documents necessary to complete the sale of the property for a purchase price of $235,000.
14. SUBJECT: Woodland Police Mid-Management Association Memorandum of Understanding
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, implementing a one-year agreement (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) with the Woodland Police Mid-Management Association (PMMA).
This item was removed from the consent calendar at the request of staff. The item will be considered at a future meeting.
15. SUBJECT: Fire Mid-Management Association Memorandum of Understanding
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. ____, implementing a one-year agreement (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) with the Woodland Fire Mid-Management Association (FMMA).
City Council adopted Resolution No. 8700, implementing a one-year agreement (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) with the Woodland Fire Mid-Management Association (FMMA).
16. SUBJECT: Woodland Police Supervisors' Association Memorandum of Understanding
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. ____, implementing a one-year agreement (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) with the Woodland Police Supervisors' Association (WPSA).
This item was removed from the consent calendar at the request of staff. The item will be considered at a future meeting.
17. SUBJECT: Woodland Police Officers' Association Memorandum of Understanding
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. ____, implementing a one-year agreement (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) with the Woodland Police Officers' Association (WPOA).
This item was removed from the consent calendar at the request of staff. The item will be considered at a future meeting.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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18. SUBJECT: Appeal of Notice of Violation and Stop Work Order: 652 4th Street
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION:
1. Conduct a public hearing to consider Mr. Gabriel Ledesma’s (“Appellant”) appeal of a Notice of Violation and Stop Work Order issued by the Community Services Department on June 18, 2026 concerning violations of the City of Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 12.48 (Trees) for City-owned trees in front of Appellant’s property located at 652 4th Street, Woodland, CA 95695, pursuant to Section
12.48.230 of the same Chapter authorizing appeals to the City Council;
2. Determine, by minute order, whether to uphold, modify, or reject the Community Services Director’s issuance of a Notice of Violation and Stop Work Order dated June 18, 2026;
3. Direct the City Attorney to memorialize the City Council’s determination and supporting findings to reach the determination, in a resolution for the City Council’s consideration and approval at a future City Council meeting; and
4. Discuss and take other actions related to this item.
Community Services Director Christine Ferrara provided a presentation to Council.
Appellant Gabriel Ledesma presented his appeal to the Council. A rebuttal was made by staff and then by the appellant. Councilmembers asked questions to staff and the appellant.
Mayor Stallard opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public was James Vorhees, David Wilkinson, Mary Shannon, Mark Aulman, Mike Bell, and Alexandra Rudorff. Mayor Stallard closed the public hearing.
The Council deliberated and asked further questions. On a motion by Mayor Stallard, seconded by Councilmember Moreno and carried on a 4-0 vote, Council Members determined to uphold the Community Services Director's issuance of a Notice of Violation and Stop Work Order dated June 18, 2026.
AYES: Members Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Lansburgh.
ABSTAIN: None.
On a motion by Mayor Stallard, seconded by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena and carried on a 4-0 vote, Council Members directed the City Attorney to memorialize the City Council's determination and supporting findings to reach the determination, in a resolution for the City Council's consideration and approval at a future City Council Meeting.
AYES: Members Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Lansburgh.
ABSTAIN: None.
H. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:20PM