City of Woodland
City of Woodland
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
6:00 PM
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 6:02PM.
B. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Vega, and Mayor Stallard
Absent: None.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Jayne Williams.
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.
Mayor Stallard invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Jayne Williams, Amy Jones, and James Vorhees. No further public comment was received.
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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.
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.
City Council received the Long Range Calendar for informational purposes only.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lansburgh recused himself for item F.10 due a professional conflict of interest.
Councilmember Garcia-Cadena requested a correction to item F.6.
At the request of City Manager Ken Hiatt, item F.11, was continued to a future meeting.
Mayor Stallard invited public comment. Speaking from the public was James Vorhees.
No further public comment was received.
On a motion by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Vega and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members approved consent calendar items 3 through 10, with Councilmember Lansburgh recused from the vote on item F.10.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: (item F.10) Councilmember Lansburgh.
ABSTAIN: None.
3. SUBJECT: Approval of a Contract Increase with Golden State Emergency for the Maintenance and Repair Services for Fire Apparatus.
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, to approve the first amendment to an agreement with Golden State Emergency Services to increase the amount of the contract by $70,000 for a total not to exceed $220,000.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 8701, to approve the first amendment to an agreement with Golden State Emergency Services to increase the amount of the contract by $70,000 for a total not to exceed $220,000.
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4. SUBJECT: Award Construction Contract for ASR Well #31 Well Drilling Project, CIP 17-05
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. ____ to award a construction contract in an amount of $1,489,065 to Nor-Cal Pump & Well Drilling, Inc. for CIP 17-05, ASR Well #31 Well Drilling Project and authorize a contract contingency of up to 10% ($148,907).
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 8702 to award a construction contract in an amount of $1,489,065 to Nor-Cal Pump & Well Drilling, Inc. for CIP 17-05, ASR Well #31 Well Drilling Project and authorize a contract contingency of up to 10% ($148,907).
5. SUBJECT: Authorize Purchase Authority for Magnesium Hydroxide for the Water Pollution Control Facility
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Water Pollution Control Facility’s purchase of magnesium hydroxide from Hill Brothers Chemical Company for a total of $276,040.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 8703, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Water Pollution Control Facility’s purchase of magnesium hydroxide from Hill Brothers Chemical Company for a total of $276,040.
6. SUBJECT: Approve Amendment #1 to the Agreement with The Gualco Group for State Representation and Advocacy Services for Flood Mitigation for Lower Cache Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project, CIP 22-16
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, authorizing Amendment #1 to extend The Gualco Group agreement for an additional 12 months for an additional amount not to exceed $90,000.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 8704, authorizing Amendment #1 to extend The Gualco Group agreement for an additional 12 months for an additional amount not to exceed $90,000.
7. SUBJECT: Prudler Community Facilities District Annual Levy and Collection for Fiscal Year 2026/27
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, ordering the annual levy and collection of the assessment within the Prudler Community Facilities District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 8705, ordering the annual levy and collection of the assessment within the Prudler Community Facilities District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
8. SUBJECT: Special Assessment Tax Roll Collections — Fiscal Year 2026/27
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. _____, requesting collection of charges on the Fiscal Year 2026/27 tax roll for the Lighting and Landscaping Districts, Special Assessment Districts and Community Facilities Districts described herein.
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The City Council adopted Resolution No. 8706, requesting collection of charges on the Fiscal Year 2026/27 tax roll for the Lighting and Landscaping Districts, Special Assessment Districts and Community Facilities Districts described herein.
9. SUBJECT: Approval of the 2025-2026 Continuum of Care Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Subrecipient Agreement with the Yolo Wayfarer Center for the Grant (Permanent Supportive Housing through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care Program).
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No._____, authorizing the City Manager to 1) execute Grant Agreement No. CA1423L9T212510 with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 2025-2026 Continuum of Care Program (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 14.267) funded in the amount of $380,933 and 2) execute a Subrecipient Agreement with the Yolo Wayfarer Center (dba Fourth and Hope) funded in the amount of $379,961.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 8707, authorizing the City Manager to 1) execute Grant Agreement No. CA1423L9T212510 with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 2025-2026 Continuum of Care Program (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 14.267) funded in the amount of $380,933 and 2) execute a Subrecipient Agreement with the Yolo Wayfarer Center (dba Fourth and Hope) funded in the amount of $379,961.
10. SUBJECT: Denial of Appeal of Notice of Violation and Stop Work Order, and Memorializing of Findings: 652 4th Street
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. ____denying the appeal of Gabriel Ledesma, sustaining the Community Services Director’s June 18, 2026 Notice of Violation and Stop Work Order concerning City-owned street trees and established trees located in front of Gabriel Ledesma’s property at 652 4th Street, Woodland California 95695, and adopting written findings memorializing the City Council’s decision made following the public hearing held on July 7, 2026.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 8708, denying the appeal of Gabriel Ledesma, sustaining the Community Services Director's June 18, 2026 Notice of Violation and Stop Work Order concerning City-owned street trees and established trees located in front of Gabriel Ledesma’s property at 652 4th Street, Woodland California 95695, and adopting written findings memorializing the City Council’s decision made following the public hearing held on July 7, 2026.
11. SUBJECT: Side Letter of Agreement — Woodland Professional Firefighters' Association
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Side Letter of Agreement to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with the Woodland Professional Firefighters' Association.
This item was continued to a future meeting.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. SUBJECT: 2026 Weed Abatement Program Parcels Not in Compliance
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RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council 1) Conduct a public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. _____, to hear and approve the list of parcels that were out of compliance with weed abatement requirements for the year 2026 and direct the Tax Collector of Yolo County to assess liens against real property to reimburse the City for the cost of removal of weeds, refuse, and dirt from the properties.
Morgan Sanchez, Community Risk Reduction Specialist, provided a presentation to Council and answered questions.
Mayor Stallard opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public was James Vorhees. No further comment was received.
On a motion by Councilmember Moreno, seconded by Councilmember Lansburgh and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members 1) Conducted a public hearing; and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 8709, to hear and approve the list of parcels that were out of compliance with weed abatement requirements for the year 2026 and direct the Tax Collector of Yolo County to assess liens against real property to reimburse the City for the cost of removal of weeds, refuse, and dirt from the properties.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
13. SUBJECT: Waste Management Liens
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council conduct a Public Hearing to receive input from property owners and adopt Resolution No. _____, requesting collection of charges on the 2026-27 tax roll.
City Clerk Marissa Kersey provided a presentation to Council and answered questions.
Mayor Stallard opened the public hearing. Speaking from the public was Sandra Gibson and James Vorhees. No further public comment was received. Mayor Stallard closed the public hearing. Prior to the vote on the motion, additional public comment was provided by Ray McClellan.
On a motion by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Vega and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members conducted a Public Hearing to receive input from property owners and adopt Resolution No. 8710, requesting collection of charges on the 2026-27 tax roll. Also adopted by motion was the direction by Council for staff to work with residents who request a payment plan or who request to pay the balance prior to the August 10th deadline to submit the liens to the County.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
14. SUBJECT: Public Hearing — Gateway Lighting & Landscaping District
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council (1) Conduct a public hearing; (2) Adopt Resolution No. ____, approving the
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Fiscal Year 2026/27 annual levy report; and (3) Adopt Resolution No. ____, ordering the levy and collection of the assessment within the Gateway Lighting and Landscaping District.
For items 14 through 19, Kim McKinney, Director of Administrative Services, provided a presentation to Council.
Mayor Stallard opened the public hearing. No public comment was received. Mayor Stallard closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Vega and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members (1) Conducted a public hearing; (2) Adopted Resolution No. 8711, approving the Fiscal Year 2026/27 annual levy report; and (3) Adopted Resolution No. 8712, ordering the levy and collection of the assessment within the Gateway Lighting and Landscaping District.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
15. SUBJECT: Public Hearing — Gibson Ranch Lighting & Landscaping District
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council 1) Conduct a public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 annual levy report and order the levy and collection of the assessment within the Gibson Ranch Lighting and Landscaping District.
Mayor Stallard opened the public hearing. No public comment was received. Mayor Stallard closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Lansburgh, seconded by Councilmember Moreno and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members 1) Conducted a public hearing; and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 8713, approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 annual levy report and ordering the levy and collection of the assessment within the Gibson Ranch Lighting and Landscaping District.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
16. SUBJECT: Public Hearing — North Park Lighting and Landscaping District
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council 1) Conduct a public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 annual levy report and order the levy and collection of the assessment within the North Park Lighting and Landscaping District.
Mayor Stallard opened the public hearing. No public comment was received. Mayor Stallard closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Vega and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members 1) Conducted a public hearing; and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 8714, approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 annual levy report and
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ordering the levy and collection of the assessment within the North Park Lighting and Landscaping District.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
17. SUBJECT: Public Hearing — Spring Lake Lighting & Landscaping District
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council 1) Conduct a public hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the Fiscal Year 2026/27 annual levy report; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. _____, ordering the levy and collection of the assessment within the Spring Lake Lighting and Landscaping District.
Mayor Stallard opened the public hearing. No public comment was received. Mayor Stallard closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Moreno, seconded by Councilmember Lansburgh and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members 1) Conducted a public hearing; 2) Adopted Resolution No. 8715, approving the Fiscal Year 2026/27 annual levy report; and 3) Adopted Resolution No. 8716, ordering the levy and collection of the assessment within the Spring Lake Lighting and Landscaping District.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
18. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Streng Pond Landscape Maintenance District
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council 1) Conduct a public hearing; and 2) adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 annual levy report and ordering the levy and collection of the assessment within the Streng Pond Landscape Maintenance District.
Mayor Stallard opened the public hearing. No public comment was received. Mayor Stallard closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Vega and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members 1) Conducted a public hearing; and 2) adopted Resolution No. 8717, approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 annual levy report and ordering the levy and collection of the assessment within the Streng Pond Landscape Maintenance District.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
19. SUBJECT: Public Hearing - West Wood Lighting and Landscaping District
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommend the City Council 1)
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Conduct a public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. _____, approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 annual levy report and order the levy and collection of the assessment within the West Wood Lighting and Landscaping District.
Mayor Stallard opened the public hearing. No public comment was received. Mayor Stallard closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Moreno, seconded by Councilmember Lansburgh and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members 1) Conducted a public hearing; and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 8718, approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 annual levy report and order the levy and collection of the assessment within the West Wood Lighting and Landscaping District.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
H. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
20. SUBJECT: Community Development Building Fee Schedule Update
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. , approving the revised Woodland Community Development Building fee schedule with a phased increase of the Valuation Table A, including the addition of an annual Construction Cost Index (CCI) increase (if needed), to cover the City’s estimated reasonable costs of providing services for permits and inspections.
Lauryn Wiens, Management Analyst for the Community Development Department provided a presentation to Council and answered questions.
Mayor Stallard invited public comment. No public comment was received.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Vega, seconded by Councilmember Lansburgh, and carried on a 5-0 vote, Council Members adopted Resolution No. 8719, approving the revised Woodland Community Development Building fee schedule with a phased increase of the Valuation Table A, including the addition of an annual Construction Cost Index (CCI) increase (if needed), to cover the City’s estimated reasonable costs of providing services for permits and inspections.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Vega, and Mayor Stallard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
I. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 7:00PM in the memory of the three service personnel who lost their lives in the conflict with Iran.