July 31, 2020

Dear Woodland Business Community,

The following is covered within this newsletter:

COVID UPDATE: What to expect from the City's Code Enforcement during COVID-19; Isolation and quarantine toolkit
Biz Resources: Webinars, face covering door signs available
Local Leaders Spotlight: Grindstone Winery opens new tasting room!
Feature your products: SacTown Bites collab is looking for local products to feature in their monthly subscription boxes
#GOWoodlandLocal: be on the lookout for facts and figures about our businesses on social media and the I-5 digital freeway sign

- COVID UPDATE -

How does the City of Woodland’s Code Compliance handle COVID-19 complaints and violations?

We know that you and your employees are doing your best to comply with the ever changing landscape of orders and regulations related to the pandemic. It is a lot to keep up with. Your efforts to keep yourself, your employees and your customers safe are recognized and appreciated tremendously. Should you receive a visit by our Code Compliance team, we hope the following information will help you better understand the City’s process and response.

City response with support from Yolo County Emergency Operations Center:

To ensure the safety of employees and customers, when the City of Woodland receives a notification about a business that is not adhering to social distancing or the face covering order, a Code Compliance Officer reaches out to the business and brings the concern/complaint to the attention of the business owner. This initial outreach allows for an educational opportunity to remind businesses of what is expected so they can make the necessary adjustments to be in compliance.

If a business chooses to ignore relevant orders or does not make necessary adjustments within a reasonable time frame, Yolo County Emergency Operations Center takes over; this includes, County Counsel and County Code Enforcement. A letter asking for compliance is given to the business allowing for the opportunity to correct any violation and if the business again chooses not to do so, then a fine will likely be issued. Depending on the severity of non-compliance, the fine can be anywhere from $250.00 to $10,000.00 per day.

When the City is notified about local businesses who have positive cases of COVID-19, the notification is forwarded to the Yolo County Emergency Services Director who then forwards the notification to a team that investigates further. This process ensures measures are implemented to protect others who may be exposed or have been exposed to the virus.

The City continues to look for tangible ways to help our local business community adapt and comply with COVID-19 orders and guidelines, including the recent implementation of the no cost Temporary Outdoor Dining/Use Permit. We welcome suggestions on how we can do better and how we can support you during this time.

Please contact your Economic Development team if you have any questions or recommendations (contact information available at the close of this newsletter).

Has someone in your business contracted COVID-19? Refer to this isolation & quarantine toolkit for guidance

Yolo County Health Officer issued Isolation and Quarantine Orders to help prevent COVID-19 spread.The County has updated Coronavirus testing information and a isolation and quarantine toolkit for employers and employees here.

If you or one of your team receive a positive COVID-19 test or were in close contact with an individual that tested positive for COVID-19, this toolkit provides helpful information on what is required.

- BIZ RESOURCES -

Webinars

July 30: 3 Tips to Publish Your Website With Confidence

This webinar by SCORE, aims to provide small business owners with the skills they need to publish a website. Don’t miss out on this valuable webinar that will give you tangible takeaways to get your website up and running! Register here, recording is available to watch if you missed it!

Weekly SBA Webinars

Tune into these weekly webinars to get the latest information about Small Business Administration COVID financial assistance.

COVID-19 Updates Live Q&A Mon/Wed 10:30am

Every week on Mon, Wed, until Aug 31, 2020
Click Here to Join Webinar ID: 835 182 602

Door signs still available for your business store fronts to help enforce face covering Order

Several large and small informational signs aimed at the public regarding face mask use when entering businesses. Paper copies of these signs are available for pick up at the Community Development front desk at City Hall, or can be downloaded by clicking on the below links:

Large posters: English version / Colorful English version / Versión en Español
Small posters: English version / Versión en Español

- LOCAL LEADER SPOTLIGHT -

Welcome to The Food Front, Grindstone Winery!

Amy and Mike Doherty are the proud owners of their growing winery and brand new tasting room, located just outside of Woodland on County Road 89 in the Dunnigan Hills. Both with multi-generational farming backgrounds and degrees in agriculture, they made the decision in 1997 to diversify their agricultural operation by transitioning towards wine grapes. After years of perfecting their sustainable agricultural practices, in 2011 the Grindstone family label was born. Since then, Amy and Mike with the support of their two daughters and close relatives, have built up a solid community following that pushed them to establish a physical location for our community and tourists to enjoy. Let’s support them as they take the next leap in their family-run operation by celebrating Yolo County’s newest tasting room! Syrah, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon are some of the varietals that you can look forward to tasting. Oh, and fun fact – they are just three miles from their friendly neighbor, Matchbook Wines – perfectly located to enjoy both tasting rooms in one trip!

Patio tasting is open! Make your way over to Grindstone any second or forth weekend of the month from 11am - 4pm.

For updates, follow them on social media: @GrindstoneWines and say hello by contacting Grindstone’s Brand Manager Tierney Bates (tierney@grindstonewines.com).

Molly Doherty, daughter of owners Mike and Amy Doherty, at the industry grand opening in July 2020

- FEATURE YOUR PRODUCTS -

Join The Food Front & SacTown Bites to get your food & beverage products in front of the Sacramento community!

Sactown Food Bites, known for organizing community tours of local food and beverage businesses launched monthly farm-to-fork boxes to bring the food tour experience to Yolo and Sacramento county homes.

Last month, Bullseye Farms jumped on this opportunity, securing its Almond Lane almonds within the July subscription box, representing Woodland amongst the other locally sourced products!

Several of our other Food Front partners have already joined in like Séka Hills Olive Mill, Pure Honey, and Capay Valley Lavender.

If interested in being featured in these subscription boxes, contact Heather Fortes at SacTown Food Bites by emailing sactownbites@gmail.com or calling 916-905-0031 (press 2).

Almond Lane representing Woodland & The Food Front in the July SacTown Bites box!

- #GOWoodlandLocal -

Be on the lookout for key facts and figures like these on social media and soon on the I-5 digital freeway sign at the entrance of Woodland to further promote our local businesses through the #GOWoodlandLocal campaign!

- CONTACT YOUR TEAM -

Our Economic Development / Food Front team is here to support you through this challenging time. Please contact us at the email addresses below (do not reply to this email). We look forward to connecting with you. We furthermore encourage you to periodically visit our COVID-19 Business & Employee support page and the business & employee FAQ page.

Ken Hiatt

City Manager
Ken.Hiatt@cityofwoodland.org

Erika Bumgardner
Business Development Liaison
Erika.Bumgardner@cityofwoodland.org

Stephanie Burgos
Business Engagement & Marketing
stephanie.burgos@cityofwoodland.org

Grace Kumetat
Business Workforce & Development
Grace.Kumetat@cityofwoodland.org