CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
RANCHO CORDOVA
CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
MINUTES
1. SPECIAL MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Budge called the Special meeting to order in the David B. Roberts Council Chambers at 6:38 p.m.
Council Members Present: Garrett Gatewood (arrived at 6:55 p.m.), Siri Pulipati, David Sander, Donald Terry, and Mayor Linda Budge
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Stacy Leitner, Adam Lindgren, Persephonie Riley, and Micah Runner
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Budge stated that public comment would be taken at the time each item on the Agenda was heard
3. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS
3.1. Subject: Neighborhood Traffic Management Project Phase VI Design Update.
Recommendation: Receive presentation.
Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Input was received regarding the Neighborhood Traffic Management Project Phase VI Design Update.
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3.2. Subject: Baroque Drive Traffic Calming Project Update.
Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide feedback.
Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. James Garcia
2. Jennifer Garcia
3. Salina Wong
Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Input was received regarding the Baroque Drive Traffic Calming Project Update.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Budge adjourned the meeting to closed session at 7:30 p.m.
5. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Budge called closed session to order at 7:30 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
6. CLOSED SESSION
Council met 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 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
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Respondent; Dermody Properties, and DOES 11-20 Real Parties in Interest.
Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 23WM000052.
OPEN SESSION - REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Adam Lindgren reported that Council took up items 6.1, 6.3, and 6.4, received updates from staff, provided direction and took no reportable action. Item 6.2 was continued to the December 4, 2023, City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Budge adjourned the meeting in memory and honor of Rosalynn Carter at 8:26 p.m.
Stav Retur
Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk