CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
6:30 PM – Special Meeting/Work Session
David B. Roberts Council Chambers
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
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AGENDA
1. SPECIAL MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Council Members Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, David Sander, Donald Terry, and Mayor Linda Budge.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
At a special meeting, citizens wishing to address the Council for any matter on the agenda may do so at the time the matter is discussed. Under the provisions of the California Government Code, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not on the agenda.
3. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS
3.1. Subject: Neighborhood Traffic Management Project Phase VI Design Update Recommendation: Receive presentation.
3.2. Subject: Baroque Drive Traffic Calming Project Update Recommendation: Receive the presentation provide feedback.
4. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Budge will adjourn the meeting to closed session.
5. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Council Members Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, David Sander, Donald Terry, and Mayor Linda Budge
6. CLOSED SESSION
Council will meet in closed session to discuss the following items:
6.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)(One case, based on a letter dated October 24, 2023 to the Mayor and Council from Matthew Henderson of Miller Starr Regalia and testimony by Mr. Henderson at the October 24, 2023 City Council meeting opposing and threatening litigation on the proposed Ordinance amending sections of the Villages of Zinfandel Special Planning Area) (One case).
6.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) 350 Sacramento, a California non-profit benefit corporation; and Oscar Balaguer v. City of Rancho Cordova, a general law city; City Council for the City of Rancho Cordova, and DOES 1 to 10, inclusive. Sacramento Superior Court
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Case No. 23WM000101.
6.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Stone Creek Residents for Smart Growth, an unincorporated association v. City of Rancho Cordova, Respondent; Dermody Properties, and DOES 1-10 Real Parties in Interest. Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 23WM000026.
6.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Stone Creek Residents for Smart Growth, an unincorporated association v. City of Rancho Cordova, and DOES 1-10 Respondent; Dermody Properties, and DOES 11-20 Real Parties in Interest. Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 23WM000052.
7. OPEN SESSION - REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney will report on action taken in closed session.
8. ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Special Meetings listed below are subject to change/cancellation without further notice.
Public documents related to items on the open session portion of this agenda, which are distributed to the City Council less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, shall be available for public inspection at the time the documents are distributed to the Council. Documents are available for inspection at the City Clerk's office located in Rancho Cordova City Hall.
The agenda items are accessible on the City’s website at www.cityofranchocordova.org on Thursdays or Fridays prior to the Regular City Council Meeting.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
December 4, 2023 4:00 PM Special Meeting/Regular Meeting December 12, 2023 5:30 PM Special Meeting/Work Session
December 18, 2023 5:30 PM Regular Meeting
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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, Stacy Leitner, City Clerk for the City of Rancho Cordova, declare that the foregoing agenda for the November 28, 2023 Special Meeting of the Rancho Cordova City Council was posted and available
Rancho Cordova City Council - AGENDA
Special Meeting of Tuesday, November 28, 2023
for review on November 22, 2023 at City Hall of the City of Rancho Cordova, 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, California, 95670. The agenda is also available on the city website at www.cityofranchocordova.org.
Signed November 22, 2023 at Rancho Cordova, California.
Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
City Council Staff Report - Page 1 of 1
ITEM 3.1.
DATE: November 28, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM:
Albert Stricker, Public Works Director
Edgar Medina, Principal Engineer
Ben Chan, Assistant Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROJECT PHASE VI
DESIGN UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION
Receive presentation.
RESULT OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff will finalize designs for NTMP Phase VI for traffic calming efforts and prepare a solicitation for construction services for spring 2024.
BACKGROUND
On February 21, 2023 staff presented the Neighborhood Traffic Management Project Phase VI to the City Council for traffic calming measures to be performed at six locations throughout the City. The City Council has approved the project to move forward with the design. Staff contracted with Wood Rodgers, Inc. for the design of the project.
Staff is providing an update on the project design.
FISCAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE
Funding for this project is captured in the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Plan budget, funded by Measure A Construction, Measure A - Streets/Bike/Ped Prog and Infrastructure Replacement.
There is no financial impact on the City's General Fund.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Presentation
1 Neighborhood Traffic
Management Project
Phase VI
Neighborhood Traffic
Management Project
Phase VI
November 28, 2023
CityOfRanchoCordova.org
ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
2 MEETING GOALS
• Provide project design update.
• Receive feedback from City Council.
ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
3 Neighborhood Traffic Management (NTMP) Background
• Presented the project concept in February 2023
– Slower vehicles
– Better Pedestrian Connections
– Safer neighborhoods
• Ballots were approved by the communities
• Council authorized Staff to proceed with design
• Preliminary designs performed
• Project Budget $400,000
ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
4 Types of Treatments from Toolbox
High Visibility Crosswalk
Solar Powered
School Crossing Sign
Enhanced Striping
Bulbout
Speed Hump
Speed Feedback Sign
ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
5 City Wide Project Locations
ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
6 Edington Dr Location
Proposed Improvements
• Striped Travel Lanes and
Bike Lanes
• Speed Hump
• Speed Feedback Sign
Edington Dr
ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
7 Mills Tower Dr Location
Proposed Improvements
• Speed Hump
• Enhanced Striping –
– Bike and Parking lane
• Speed Limit Signs
ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
8 W La Loma Dr Location
Proposed Improvements
• Speed Hump
• Bulbouts
• Speed Limit Signs
Capitales Dr
ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
9 Zinfandel Dr Location
Proposed Improvements
• Speed Lump
Zinfandel Dr
Folsom Blvd
ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
10 Dawes St and Malaga Way Location
Proposed Improvements
• Bulbouts
• High Visibility Crosswalk
Striping
ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
11 Justinian Dr Location
Proposed Improvements
• Speed Hump
• Bulbouts
• High Visibility Crosswalk
Striping
• Enhanced Striping ‐
Shared Parking and Bike
Lane
Justinian Dr
Sunrise Blvd
Anatolia Dr
ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
12 NEXT STEPS
• Receive feedback from Council and incorporate into
design
• Coordinate with design engineer to update design plans • Finalize construction documents
and begin construction
- Spring/Summer 2024
ITEM 3.1.
ATTACHMENT 1
MEMORANDUM
City Council Staff Report - Page 1 of 1
ITEM 3.2.
DATE: November 28, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Albert Stricker, Public Works Director
Drew Hart, Senior Transportation Planner
SUBJECT: BAROQUE DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the presentation provide feedback.
RESULT OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff will finalize designs for phase one of the traffic calming efforts and prepare a solicitation for construction services for spring of 2024.
BACKGROUND
The Baroque Drive Traffic Calming Project proposes to assess speeding concerns and evaluate traffic calming solutions on Baroque Drive in the Stone Creek neighborhood. This effort is in response to several requests made from residents of the neighborhood. Staff procured the help of engineering firm Wood Rodgers to assist in traffic calming options and designs.
As part of the assessment, City staff held a community meeting on October 18, 2023, at Tuscany Park where about 35 residents attended and shared feedback. Staff will present the findings and proposed next steps.
FISCAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE
Funding for this project is captured in the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Plan budget, funded by Measure A Maintenance. There is no financial impact on the City's General Fund.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Presentation
1 Baroque Drive
Traffic Calming Project
CityOfRanchoCordova.org
ITEM 3.2.
ATTACHMENT 1
2 HISTORY
Traffic
concerns have
been submitted
to the city.
Top concerns:
speeding +
cut-through
traffic.
Data have been
collected, and
draft design
options have
been
developed with
flexible options.
Community
Meeting held to
present ideas
and solicit
feedback.
Staff to present
approach and
receive
feedback from
City Council.
ITEM 3.2.
ATTACHMENT 1
3 OBSERVATIONS
Wide lanes =
speeding
Street lanes are wider than
current city standards. Wide
travel lane invite speeding.
Pedestrian visibility
challenges
The curve of the street makes
seeing pedestrians crossing the
street difficult at higher speeds.
Wide turns =
speeding
Wide, rounded corners allow
turns to be taken at higher
speeds.
Long crossing
distance for
pedestrians
Wider lanes make expose
pedestrians for greater distances.
ITEM 3.2.
ATTACHMENT 1
4 COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
ITEM 3.2.
ATTACHMENT 1
5 Restripe Narrower Lanes
Painted Buffer Bike Lanes
High Visibility Crosswalks
Pilot Traffic Circle
Phase 1APPROACH
ITEM 3.2.
ATTACHMENT 1
6 Pilot Traffic Circle
Phase 1APPROACH
ITEM 3.2.
ATTACHMENT 1
7 NEXT STEPS
• Incorporate feedback into design
• Prepare final construction documents
• Construct project in spring 2024
• Return to community after six months
ITEM 3.2.
ATTACHMENT 1