City of Woodland
City of Woodland
City Hall
Council Chambers
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
4:00 PM
City Council
City of Woodland
CITY COUNCIL
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JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/WOODLAND FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING 4:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 4:05PM
B. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, and Mayor Stallard
Absent: Councilmember Moreno, and Mayor Pro Tem Vega
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Stallard.
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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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.
Mayor Stallard invited public comment. Speaking from the public was Amel Ben Haj, Fatima Ben Haj, Valerie Quinteros, Frankie Silva, and Robert Talley. No further public 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.
Updates provided by Staff.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. SUBJECT: Appeal of Determination of Transient Occupancy Tax Amount for Shadow Oaks Hospitality, Inc
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION:
1. Conduct a public hearing to consider Shadow Oaks Hospitality, Inc's (“Appellant”) appeal of a Determination of Tax Amount Following the Administrative Hearing for Shadow Inn Transient Occupancy Tax Audit Assessment ("Determination") issued by the Tax Administrator on July 1, 2026 concerning violations of the City of Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 3.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax) for unpaid taxes, penalties, fraud penalties, and interest pursuant to Section 3.12.100 of the same Chapter authorizing appeals to the City Council; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. _____ to uphold the Tax Administrator’s determination and deny the appeal.
The Council took a 5 minute recess due to technical difficulties. At the end of the recess, Councilmember Moreno was in attendance. Kim McKinney, Administrative Services Director, provided a presentation to Council and answered questions from Council along with City Attorney Yana Pavlova and City Manager Ken Hiatt. The Attorney for the Appellant, Craig Hansen, provided comments to Council along with Darshan Patel, Owner Representative of Shadow Oaks Hospitality, Inc.
Mayor Stallard invited public comment by opening the public hearing. Speaking from the public was Dr. John. No further public comment was received. Mayor Stallard closed the public hearing.
Council members asked questions of the Appellant and staff and further deliberated.
On a motion by Councilmember Garcia-Cadena, seconded by Councilmember Moreno, and carried on a 4-0 vote, Council Members adopted Resolution No. 8720 to uphold the Tax Administrator’s determination and deny the appeal.
AYES: Members Lansburgh, Garcia-Cadena, Moreno, and Mayor Stallard NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Vega
ABSTAIN: None.
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G. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 5:15PM.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on August 18, 2026 at 6PM.