CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
RANCHO CORDOVA
CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
David B. Roberts Council Chambers
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
Pursuant to California Assembly Bill 361 amending the Ralph M. Brown Act (Govt. Code 54950-54963), the City has declared a state of emergency relating to COVID-19 and imposed measures to promote social distancing.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Budge called the Regular meeting to order in the David B. Roberts Council Chambers at 5:39 p.m.
and Mayor Linda Pragent: Garret Gatewood, Sir Puliati, David Sander, Donald Terry Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Adam Lindgren, Stacy Leitner, Persephonie Riley, and Micah Runner
2. METRO CABLE TV TELEVISION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Clerk read the meetings recordings and playback schedule.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Micah Runner led the pledge.
4. INVOCATION
Mary Nobbe with the Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Sacramento gave the invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
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5.1. Federal & State Legislative Updates
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Kate Carroll
2. Sara Malone
3. Greg Muilenburg
4. Troy Fennel
5. James Garcia
6. Eric Winegar
7. Helen Whelan-Bashaw
8. Eric Winegar
9. Kate Carroll
10. James Garcia
11. Tony Hamilton
12. David and Barbara Williams
Mayor Budge closed the public comment period
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council reported on events since the last meeting.
8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Micah Runner gave his report.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers. Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve items 9.1 through 9.6 by Pulipati second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
9.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of December 19, 2022.
Recommendation: Adopt the Minutes.
9.2. Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Suncreek Specific Plan for the Trevor Gilmartin Project.
Recommendation: Waive second reading and adopt the Ordinance.
9.3. Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending The Ranch Special Planning Area- PLND-0722-0045-The Ranch Four Seasons.
Recommendation: Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance amending The Ranch Special Planning Area.
9.4. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Contract No. 2022-263 with Torres Project Management, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $645,000 for the Suite 220 Tenant Improvement Project (CP23-2250).
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.5. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2019-65-2 with Willdan Engineering to Increase the Contract Amount from $1,450,000 to an Amount not to Exceed $2,250,000 with no Change in the Contract
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Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.6. Subject: A Resolution Declaring the Results of a Mail Ballot Election Relating to the Imposition of the Annual Stormwater Utility Fee for the Sun Center Drive Warehouse Project in the City of Rancho Cordova.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution declaring the results of the mail ballot election relating to the imposition of the Annual Stormwater Utility Fee for the Sun Center Drive Warehouse project.
10. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
None.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1. Subject: Rancho Cordova Apartments - Major Design Review - Project No. PLND-0821- 0002 - Located at 11650 Douglas Road; APN: 067-0030-078.
Recommendation: Find the project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15183, projects consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan or Zoning; and adopt the Resolution for a Major Design Review for Rancho Cordova Apartments.
Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. James Garcia
BREAK 7:42 PM - 7:59 PM
2. Helen Whelan-Bashaw
3. Giovanni Ottolini
Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 11.1 by Terry second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
12. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
12.1. Subject: 2022 California Legislative Update.
Recommendation: Receive update.
Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers. Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Information was received regarding the 2022 California Legislative Update.
12.2. Subject: 2023 Legislative Advocacy Update and Platform. recommendation: Presentations by Simon and Company, Inc. and Joe A. Gonsalves } Son regarding key 2022 legislation affecting the city, as well as staff update regarding 2023 legislative priorities. Receive presentations and update; provide direction and/or approval to staff on city's 2023 Legislative Priorities.
Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers. Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.
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ACTION: Motion to approve item 12.2 by Gatewood second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
12.3. Subject: Presentation on the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project Aesthetic Concept.
Recommendation: Receive staff presentation on the proposed Aesthetic Concept for the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project and provide direction.
Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Fayzah Mughal
Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.
12.4. Subject: Discussion and Approval of Council Member Appointments to Regional Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Recommendation: That Council confirms commitments to serve on other agency boards, commissions, and committees.
Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers. Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 12.4 by Sander second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
13. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
14. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Budge adjourned the meeting to closed session at 9:28 p.m.
15. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Budge called closed session to order at 9:28 p.m.
Council Members Present: Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, David Sander, Donald Terry, and Mayor Linda Budge
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Adam Lindgren and Micah Runner
16. CLOSED SESSION
Council will met in closed session to discuss the following item:
16.1. Subject: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (One Case).
17. OPEN SESSION - REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Adam Lindgren reported that no reportable action was taken in closed session.
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18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Budge adjourned the meeting in memory of Regina Balaoing at 11:03 p.m.
Stay Pee
Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk V