A. 
Creation. Pursuant to the provisions of Title 7 of the Government Code, there hereby is created and established a Planning Commission.
B. 
Composition. The Commission shall consist of seven members who are not officials of the City.
C. 
Appointment and Removal. Members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed as follows:
1. 
Each Council member shall appoint one Commission member whose term shall run concurrently with that of the Council member so appointing; provided, however, that each member of the Commission shall serve until his or her successor is appointed pursuant to the timing of terms established in subsection D below. If the office of a member of the Commission appointed by a Council member becomes vacant, the appointing Council member shall fill the vacancy by appointing a Commission member whose term shall run concurrent with that of the appointing Council member.
2. 
Two members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed by the City Council at large upon a motion, a second, and an affirmative vote of at least three members of the Council. If the office of a member of the Commission appointed by the Council at large becomes vacant, the City Council shall appoint a member to fill the vacancy upon a motion, a second, and an affirmative vote of at least three members of the Council.
3. 
All members of the Commission serve at the pleasure of the City Council and may be removed from office, without cause, by affirmative vote of at least three members of the City Council. No public hearing need be held prior to removal.
D. 
Terms of Members. The term of office of each member of the Planning Commission shall be four years and each term shall begin on July 1st and end on June 30th. If a vacancy shall occur other than by expiration, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. In order to establish staggered terms of office for members first appointed, and to facilitate a transition in the way appointments to the Planning Commission are implemented, members first appointed pursuant to subsection C above may be appointed for various terms of one-, two-, three-, or four-year terms, and upon expiration of such designated terms their successors shall be appointed for full four-year terms as provided above. Each member, unless sooner terminated, shall serve until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.
E. 
Jurisdiction. Except as otherwise specified in this code, the Planning Commission shall conduct hearings and shall make recommendations to the Council on all planning matters, and, when so provided, the Planning Commission shall make determinations on planning matters which shall be final unless timely appeal is made to the Council.
F. 
Powers and Duties. The Planning Commission shall:
1. 
Assist in developing and maintaining the General Plan;
2. 
Assist in developing such specific plans as may be necessary or desirable;
3. 
On or before March 1st of each year, review and make recommendations to the Council concerning the deletion, addition and priority of items in the City's capital improvement program;
4. 
Recommend to the Council the initiation of ordinances, resolutions, agreements, or programs concerning planning matters;
5. 
During April of each year, a commission representative shall appear before the City Council to report on work accomplished in the past year and to outline work to be done in the coming year. Such report, at the discretion of the Council, also may be required to be submitted in writing;
6. 
Perform such other functions as the Council and the law may provide.
G. 
Procedure. The Planning Commission shall hold regular meetings during each calendar year at such time and place in the City as the Commission may fix by resolution. In addition, the Commission shall adopt rules for conduct of its meetings in accordance with law and prepare and maintain a public record of its transaction of business which shall include its findings and determinations on matters within its jurisdiction.
H. 
Composition. Actual expenses reasonably incurred by a Commission member on authorized Planning Commission business shall be reimbursed. The procedure for reimbursement shall be as set forth in the rules and policies of the City Council.
(Prior code §§ 2-7-16—2-7-23; Ord. 1644 § 2, 2019)
A. 
Creation. There hereby is created and established a Parks and Recreation Commission.
B. 
Composition. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist of five members. When there are five members, three members present at a meeting shall constitute a quorum.
C. 
Appointment and Removal. Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be appointed pursuant to Section 2.04.070 of this code.
D. 
Terms of Members. The term of office of each member of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be four years. All terms shall begin July 1st and end on June 30th. If a vacancy shall occur other than by expiration, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. Upon expiration of each member's term, successors shall be appointed for full four-year terms as provided above. The terms in office of the members shall, to the extent practical, be staggered according to a system that avoids having more than half of the Commissioners' terms expire concurrently. Each member, unless sooner terminated, shall serve until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.
E. 
Jurisdiction. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall act as the Tree Commission in an advisory capacity in matters pertaining to the planting and maintenance of trees growing on public property, including public easements, but excluding City parks, and within tree maintenance strips as defined in Section 12.48.020.
F. 
Powers and Duties. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
1. 
To provide a forum for community discussion of current and future City-wide child care, youth, teen and adult recreation and community services programs as well as parks and recreation facility needs;
2. 
To anticipate, with recommendations, the City's need to acquire, develop and maintain parks and recreation facilities;
3. 
To make recommendations on policies, program direction, and financial matters pertaining to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department under the Commission's jurisdiction;
4. 
To review the portion of the City budget related to parks, recreation and community services as developed by the Department staff (with the exception of senior citizen center and services) and make recommendations to the City Council;
5. 
To advise the City Council on all matters related to parks and recreation facilities, child care information services, youth, teen and adult recreation and community services programs;
6. 
To analyze local, state and national child care, parks, recreation and community services legislation;
7. 
To conduct surveys to assess the parks, recreation and community services needs of the community;
8. 
To advocate for the continued growth, availability and quality of the City parks, recreation and community services programs, services and facilities;
9. 
To conduct hearings and to act upon matters within the Tree Commission's jurisdiction as set forth in subsection E of this section and Section 12.48.080;
10. 
To recommend to the Council ways to improve the appearance of the City by planting and maintaining trees;
11. 
To have a representative report to the Council during April of each year on work accomplished in the past year and to outline work to be done in the coming year. Such report, at the discretion of the Council, also may be required to be submitted in writing; and
12. 
To exercise such powers and perform such other duties as the Council may direct.
G. 
Procedures. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall hold regular meetings during each calendar year at such time and place in the City as the Commission may fix by resolution. In addition, the Commission shall adopt rules for conduct of its meetings in accordance with law and prepare and maintain a public record of its transaction of business which shall include its findings and determinations on matters within its jurisdiction.
(Prior code §§ 2-7-24—2-7-30)
A. 
Creation. There hereby is created an Undergrounding Committee.
B. 
Composition. The Committee shall consist of eight members, and shall include the City Manager, the City Attorney, the Director of Public Works, the Director of Community Development, two members of the Planning Commission, a representative of the Pacific Bell Telephone Company doing business as American Telephone & Telegraph, Inc. (AT&T), and a representative of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).
C. 
Terms of Members. Each member shall serve for an indefinite period of time.
D. 
Jurisdiction. The committee shall advise and make recommendations to the City Council on all matters concerning the undergrounding of electric utilities within the City limits.
E. 
Powers and Duties. The committee shall seek to obtain funds and to develop programs for the undergrounding of electric utilities.
F. 
Procedure. The Undergrounding Committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson and shall conduct its meetings at times, places, and in the manner required by law. The Committee shall cause the preparation and maintenance of a public record of its transaction of business which shall include its findings and determinations on matters within its jurisdiction.
(Prior code §§ 2-7-47—2-7-52)
A. 
Creation. Pursuant to authority of Education Code Section 18910, et seq., as amended from time to time, there is created a City Library Board of Trustees.
B. 
Appointment of Board of Trustees. The public library shall be managed by a Board of Library Trustees, consisting of five members, to be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.
C. 
Term of Office and Compensation. Each trustee shall hold office for three years beginning July 1st and ending on June 30th. The appointments shall be made such that two appointments shall expire in evennumbered years and three appointments shall expire in odd-numbered years. Each trustee shall serve without compensation unless the City Council, by ordinance, otherwise provides for compensation which shall not exceed $50.00 per month.
D. 
Termination for Absences.
1. 
The appointment of any Trustee absent from three consecutive regular or special meetings without approval of the library Board of Trustees, confirmed by majority vote of the Board, shall be terminated and the City Clerk notified thereof.
2. 
The City Clerk then shall notify any member whose appointment has been terminated and report to the City Council that a vacancy exists on said board and that an appointment should be made for the unexpired term.
3. 
A trustee may be granted a leave of absence by the City Council, and a temporary vacancy shall thereupon exist for the period of such leave of absence. During the period of such temporary vacancy, the Council may fill such vacancy by a temporary appointment to said Board, provided, however, that the period of such temporary appointment shall not exceed the period of the temporary vacancy. At the expiration of a leave of absence so granted, the member shall automatically resume full and permanent membership on said Board.
E. 
Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments are made.
F. 
Monthly Meetings. The Board of Library Trustees shall meet at least once a month at such times and places as may be fixed by resolution.
G. 
Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called at any time by three trustees by complying with the requirements for special meetings set forth in the City of Woodland City Council Handbook (Special and emergency meetings) except that the Board of Library Trustees calls for the meeting and receives notice instead of Council members.
H. 
Quorum. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
I. 
President. The Board shall appoint one of its number president, who shall serve for one year and until his or her successor is appointed, and in his or her absence shall select a president pro tem.
J. 
Record of Proceedings. The Board shall cause a proper record of its proceedings to be kept.
K. 
Rules, Regulations and By-Laws. Pursuant to the provisions of Education Code Section 18910 et seq., as amended from time to time, the Board of Library Trustees may make and enforce all rules, regulations, and by-laws necessary for the administration, government, and protection of the libraries under its management, and all property belonging thereto.
L. 
Administration of Trusts and Property. The Board of Library Trustees may administer any trust declared or created for the library, and receive by gift, devise, or bequest and hold in trust or otherwise, property situated in this State or elsewhere, and where not otherwise provided, dispose of the property for the benefit of the library.
M. 
Officers and Employees. The Board of Library Trustees may prescribe the duties and powers of the librarian, secretary, and other officers and employees of the library. Pursuant to Government Code Section 45007 and Education Code Section 18921, the City Librarian shall be appointed by the Board and shall serve at its pleasure. Pursuant to Government Code Section 45005, all library employees other than the City Librarian shall be appointed by the City Manager and shall serve subject to the personnel rules of the City. The number of, and the compensation for, library employees shall be fixed by resolution of the City Council. The compensation for the Library Services Director shall be fixed by resolution of the Board within the fiscal limitations previously established by the City Council.
N. 
Purchasing Property.
1. 
Purchase of Personal Property. The Board of Library Trustees may purchase necessary books, journals, publications, and other personal property.
2. 
Purchase of Real Property and Construction and Rental of Equipment and Buildings. The Board of Library Trustees may purchase real property and erect or rent and equip, such buildings or rooms, as may be necessary, when in its judgment a suitable building, or portion thereof, has not been provided by the City Council for the library.
O. 
State Publications. The Board of Library Trustees may request the appropriate State officials to furnish the library with copies of any and all reports, laws, and other publications of the State not otherwise disposed of by law.
P. 
Borrowing. The Board of Library Trustees may borrow library materials from, lend library materials to, and exchange library materials with other libraries, and may allow nonresidents to borrow library materials upon such conditions as the Board may prescribe.
Q. 
Incidental Powers of Board. The Board of Library Trustees may do and perform any and all other acts and things necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of Education Code Sections 18900 through 18965, as the same may be amended from time to time.
R. 
Annual Report to City Council and State Librarian. The Board of Library Trustees shall, on or before August 31st in each year, report to the City Council and to the State Librarian on the condition of the library, for the year ending the 30th day of June preceding. The reports shall, in addition to other matters deemed expedient by the Board of Trustees, contain such statistical and other information as is deemed desirable by the State Librarian. For this purpose the State Librarian may send to the Board of Trustees instructions or question blanks so as to obtain the material for a comparative study of library conditions in the State.
S. 
Library Fund. All money acquired by gift, devise, bequest or otherwise, for the purposes of the library, shall be apportioned to a fund to be designated the library fund, and shall be applied to the purposes authorized by Education Code Section 18900 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time.
T. 
Funds Not Payable into Treasury. If payment into the treasury is inconsistent with the conditions or the terms of any gift, devise, or bequest, the Board shall provide for the safety and preservation of the fund, and the application thereof to the use of the library, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the gift, devise, or bequest.
U. 
Payments from the Library Fund. Payments from the library fund shall be made as provided under Education Code Section 18953, as amended from time to time.
V. 
Free Library Subject to Library Rules, Regulations or By-Laws. The library shall be forever free to the inhabitants and nonresident taxpayers of the City, subject always to such rules, regulations, and by-laws as may be made by the Board of Library Trustees. Any person who violates any rule, regulation, or by-law may be fined or excluded from the privileges of the library.
W. 
Contracts with Neighboring City or County. The Board of Library Trustees and the City Council of any neighboring city or the Board of Supervisors of the County in which the library is situated, may contract for lending library materials of the library to residents of the County or neighboring city, upon a reasonable compensation to be paid by the County or neighboring city.
X. 
Title to Property. The title to all property acquired for the purposes of the library, when not inconsistent with the terms of its acquisition, or otherwise designated, vest in the City in which the library is situated, and in the name of the City may be sued for and defended by action at law or otherwise.
Y. 
Application of Education Code Provisions. The library was established and existed on June 11, 1909, under the provisions of an act entitled "An Act to Establish Free Public Libraries and Reading Rooms," approved April 26, 1880, and is continued under the provisions of Education Code Section 18900 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time, and the library shall be considered the same as if originally established under the provisions of Education Code Section 18900 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time.
Z. 
Disestablishment of Library. The ordinance establishing the library shall be repealed by the City Council upon being requested to do so by 51% of the electors of the City, as shown by the great register. Upon the repeal of the ordinance the library is disestablished in the City.
(Prior code §§ 2-7-54—2-7-80)
A. 
Creation. There is created a Commission on Aging.
B. 
Composition. The Commission on Aging shall consist of five voting members who shall reflect the ethnic make-up of the senior citizens of the City.
C. 
Appointment and Removal. Members of the Commission on Aging shall be appointed pursuant to Section 2.04.070 of this code.
D. 
Terms. At expiration of each of the terms of members of the Commission on Aging provided under Resolution No. 2550 dated May 6, 1974, each successive member thereafter shall be appointed by the Council for a term of four years. All terms shall begin July 1st and end on June 30th. Unless sooner terminated, each member shall serve until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. However, if a vacancy shall occur other than by expiration, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
E. 
Jurisdiction. The Commission on Aging shall advise, and make recommendations to, the City Council on all matters pertaining to senior citizens of this City.
F. 
Powers and Duties. The Commission on Aging shall have the following powers, functions and duties:
1. 
To act as advisory body to the City Council by studying, evaluating, and making recommendations on grant and program proposals affecting the well-being of senior citizens' programs in the City;
2. 
To define unmet needs of senior citizens and to identify ways to meet these needs;
3. 
To identify and inventory various services available to senior citizens;
4. 
To disseminate information to senior citizens regarding the availability and uses of the various activities and services;
5. 
To lend strength and support to existing programs;
6. 
To discuss and recommend appropriate action on all legislative bills concerning senior citizens;
7. 
To recommend and coordinate senior citizens' programs or services of general interest, including, but not limited to, nutrition, transportation, health, housing and recreation;
8. 
To act as advisory body to the City Council concerning the operation and maintenance of the senior center;
9. 
To review the portion of the City budget related to senior programs as developed by the department staff and make recommendations to the City Council.
G. 
Procedure. The Commission on Aging shall hold regular meetings during each calendar year at such time and place in the City as the Commission may fix by resolution. The Commission also shall adopt rules for conduct of its meetings in accordance with law and prepare and maintain a public record of its transaction of business which shall include its findings and determination on matters within its jurisdiction.
(Prior code §§ 2-7-81—2-7-87)
The City Council hereby establishes itself as the Redevelopment Agency of the City pursuant to State Health and Safety Code Section 33200, and all rights, powers, duties, privileges and immunities vested in a Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Part 1 of Division 24 of the State Health and Safety Code hereby are vested in the City Council.
(Prior code § 2-8-1)
It is hereby found and declared, pursuant to Section 91520 of the California Industrial Development Financing Act, that there is a need for the Industrial Development Authority of the City created by said Section 91520 and that such Authority shall function in that City, and said authority is hereby authorized to transact business and to exercise all powers permitted by law.
(Prior code § 2-9-1)
Any administrative decision of this City or of any commission, board, committee, officer or agent of this City is final unless an opportunity to appeal the decision to the City Council is expressly provided in this code. Judicial review of any final administrative decision of this City or of any commission, board, committee, officer or agent of this City may be had pursuant to Section 1094.5 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, as the same may be amended from time to time, only if the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to such section is filed within the time limits specified in Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, as the same may be amended from time to time.
(Prior code § 2-10-1)