Rancho Cordova City Council
December 4, 2023

CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, December 4, 2023
4:00 PM – Special Meeting
5:30 PM – Regular Meeting
David B. Roberts Council Chambers
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
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Rancho Cordova City Council - AGENDA
Special and Regular Meeting of Monday, December 4, 2023

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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: Community Engagement Division Update.

Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide feedback.

3.2. Subject: A Presentation on the Monier Circle Stormwater Detention Basin Project.

Recommendation: Receive presentation on the progress of the Monier Circle Stormwater Detention Basin Project.

4. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING

Mayor Budge will adjourn to the Regular meeting in the David B. Roberts Council Chambers.

5. REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Council Members Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, David Sander, Donald Terry, and Mayor Linda Budge

6. METRO CABLE TV TELEVISION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Clerk will announce the meetings video recording and playback schedules.

7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Mayor will call on someone in attendance to lead the Pledge.

8. INVOCATION

There will be a moment of silence in lieu of the invocation.

9. SPECIAL CEREMONIES - SWEAR IN MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR

9.1. Swearing in of Vice Mayor.

Rancho Cordova City Council - AGENDA
Special and Regular Meeting of Monday, December 4, 2023

9.2. Swearing in of Mayor.

9.3. Presentation to Outgoing Mayor Budge.

10. CELEBRATORY BREAK

11. PRESENTATIONS

11.1. Folsom Cordova Unified School District Presentation on Facilities and Funding.

12. PUBLIC COMMENT

Citizens wishing to address the Council for any matter not on the agenda may do so at this time via teleconference or by completing and submitting a Speaker Card to the City Clerk.

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For items on the agenda, speakers will be called by the Mayor at the point on the agenda when the item will be heard. Speakers are encouraged to keep comments to three minutes or less and to state name and community of residence.

Under the provisions of the California Government Code, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking immediate action on any item not on the agenda unless it can be demonstrated to be of an emergency nature or the need to take immediate action arose after the posting of the agenda.

13. COUNCIL REPORTS

14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

15. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE

15.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of November 6, 2023, the Special City Council Meeting of November 13, 2023, and the Special City Council Meeting of November 28, 2023.

Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.

15.2. Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance Establishing a Special Tax Zone 8 for Transit- Related Services for The Ranch Active Adult Project.

Recommendation: Waive second reading and adopt the Ordinance.

15.3. Subject: A Resolution Declaring the Results of the Mail Ballot Election Relating to the Imposition of the Annual Stormwater Utility Fee on The Ranch Active Adult 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 on The Ranch Active Adult project.

15.4. Subject: A Resolution to Approve the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments to Receive Green Means Go Capital Project Grant

Rancho Cordova City Council - AGENDA
Special and Regular Meeting of Monday, December 4, 2023

Funds in the Amount of $5,000,000 for the Mills Crossing Project.

Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.

15.5. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program.

Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.

16. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE

16.1. Subject: An Ordinance Amending Title 23, Chapter 23.325 Overlay Zoning Districts, Chapter

23.716 Landscaping, Chapter 23.719 Parking and Loading, Chapter 23.734 Accessory Structures, Chapter 23.743 Signs, and Chapter 23.1104 Definitions (CEQA Exemption Found in Guideline Section 15061(B)(3).

Recommendation: Waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance.

17. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

None.

18. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS

18.1. Subject: Discussion Regarding Residential Solid Waste Collection and Street Sweeping Services Contract with Atlas Disposal Industries for the Contract Term Beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2034.

Recommendation: Award the residential solid waste collection and street sweeping contract to Atlas Disposal Industries LLC (Atlas) for the contract term beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2034, and direct staff to finalize a contract for City Council approval at a subsequent date.

18.2. Subject: A Resolution Designating a Time and Place for Hearing Protests in Connection with a Proposed Stormwater Utility 1 Fee Increase, Approving Procedures in Connection Therewith and Taking Certain Other Actions.

Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.

18.3. Subject: Appointment of Labor Negotiators.

Recommendation: Appoint Mayor David Sander and City Manager Micah Runner as Labor Negotiators for negotiations with the current City Attorney.

19. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

20. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

Mayor Sander will adjourn the meeting to closed session.

21. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Council Members Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, Donald Terry, and Mayor David Sander

22. CLOSED SESSION

Council will meet in closed session to discuss the following item:

22.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (pursuant to California

Rancho Cordova City Council - AGENDA
Special and Regular Meeting of Monday, December 4, 2023

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.

22.2. 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).

22.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) DPML Bear Hollow, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and DPML Stonecreek, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company v. City of Rancho Cordova, City Council of Rancho Cordova, and DOES 1 through 25, inclusive. Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 23WM000122.

22.4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor David Sander and City Manager Micah Runner; Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney.

23. OPEN SESSION - REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

The City Attorney will report on action taken in closed session.

24. ADJOURNMENT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Special Meetings listed below are subject to change/cancellation without further notice.

Unless the Council adopts a motion to extend the meeting, any item that is not initiated before 11:00 p.m. will be continued to the next day at 5:30 p.m. or scheduled on the next regular meeting agenda of the Council.

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 12, 2023 5:30 PM Special Meeting/Work Session
December 18, 2023 5:30 PM Regular Meeting

Rancho Cordova City Council - AGENDA
Special and Regular Meeting of Monday, December 4, 2023

If you have any technical questions related to the agenda items, please contact City Hall at (916) 851- 8700.

The Rancho Cordova City Council meeting will be videotaped in its entirety and will be cablecast without interruption on Metro Cable 14, the Government Affairs Channel on the Comcast, Consolidated Communications and AT&T U-Verse Systems. Closed Captioning will be available on the playback cablecast. A DVD copy is available from the City Clerk’s Department and a webcast of this meeting will be available for viewing via video streaming from the City’s website within 48 hours of adjournment of this meeting.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (916) 851-8720 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, Stacy Leitner, City Clerk for the City of Rancho Cordova, declare that the foregoing agenda for the December 4, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Rancho Cordova City Council was posted and available for review on November 30 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 30, 2023, in Rancho Cordova, California.

Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk

MEMORANDUM

City Council Staff Report - Page 1 of 1

ITEM 3.1.

DATE: December 4, 2023

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: Lorianne Carl, Community Engagement Manager

SUBJECT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIVISION UPDATE

RECOMMENDATION

Receive the presentation and provide feedback.

RESULT OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

An update to the City Council on the Community Engagement Division’s accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2022-23, as well as an overview of projects planned for 2023-24.

BACKGROUND

Annually, the Community Engagement Division presents an update to the City Council. During updates, staff will provide to Council:
• Community Engagement Division project overview (Beautification & Neighborhood Engagement and Special Projects/Events)
• Community Engagement accomplishments
• City Community Engagement Division Action Plans for 2023-24

The goal of the update is to provide Council with a review of 2022-23 successes and accomplishments and 2023-24 Action Plans.

FISCAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE

There is no fiscal impact.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Presentation

Community Engagement
Annual Division Update
Community Engagement Division Team:

Lorianne Carl, Community Engagement Manager
Matt Buland, Community Engagement Coordinator
Alexxiss Diaz, Community Engagement Representative
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

Division
Components
Projects &
Accomplishments
2023
Priorities for 2024
TONIGHT’S PRESENTATION
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

4 5
Nei ghborhood Engagement
Be a ut ifica t ion
Community Support and Partnership
Speci al Proj ects & Events
Priorit ie s for 20 24

COMPONENTS OF PRESENTATION
1 2
3 ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

Community Engagement

NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT
Neighborhoods:
• Cordova Lane
• Cordova Vineyards
• Sunridge Park
• Mills Ranch
• Lincoln Village
• Somerset Ranch
• Cordova Meadows/South
• Anatolia
• White Rock
• Sunriver
• Aspen Creek
• Walnut Wood
• Kavala Ranch
Here's what we are doing in
each neighborhood...

ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

RANCHO CORDOVA SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT
Field trips to City Hall:

Mock City Council Meetings & Food Waste Recycle Education FCUSD
• White Rock Elementary
4 th/5th Grade Student Council
• Innovations Academy
4 th Grade – 11 Students
5 th Grade – 12 Students
• Mitchell Middle School
S
tudent Advisory Group
SCUSD
• Abraham Lincoln Elementary Back to School Night
300 A
ttendees
• Abraham Lincoln Elementary Trunk or Treat Event
300 A
ttendees
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

RESIDENTIAL MICRO-GRANTS
Total of 10 Grants, 2,600 Residents Reached
25% Increase From Last Year
• National Night Out (Cordova Meadows Residents)
• Holiday Parade Giveaways ( Lincoln Village Residents) • Community Holiday Neighborhood ( Cypress Residents)
• Picnic 4th of July Event ( Sunridge Residents)
• 4th of July Neighborhood Event ( Cypress Residents)
• Federspiel Ice Cream Social ( Cordova Vineyard Residents) • BARC Arts & Crafts Juneteenth Event (Lincoln Village Residents) • July 3rd BBQ (Stone Creek Residents)
• Trunk or Treat (Somerset Ranch Residents)
• Trunk or Treat (Lincoln Village Residents)
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

Tree Planting Event in South White Rock
South White Rock Tree Planting
• Cobblestone Apartments
• Rockingham Apartments
T
otal Number of Volunteers: 45
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

Good Neighbor Days
A fun event for residents to meet city officials, city staff, their neighbors and learn more about helpful resources to continue building thriving neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova.

Mills Ranch Neighborhood at Rossmoor/Larchmont
November 2022
• 150 of attendees
M
ills Ranch Neighborhood at Peter J. Shields
May 2023
• 250 of attendees
S
unridge Neighborhood
May 2023
• 300 of attendees
C
ordova-Vineyards/Cordova Lane Neighborhoods
October 2023
• 350 of attendees
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

• City Council
• City Staff
• RCPD
• Cordova Community Council
• Whisker Warriors
• Sacramento County Park Rangers
• Bike Lab
• American River Parkway Foundation
• Cordova Recreation & Park District
• Republic Services
• City Arborist
• Sacramento Tree Foundation
• Explore Rancho Cordova

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

Community Engagement

BEAUTIFICATION
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

R ebui ldi ng T ogether
Sacramento
R ebui ld Days
Re sid e nt ial
Be aut ificat ion Program
Rebuilding Together
Sacramento Critical
Repair Program
Habitat for Humanity
Te st im onials
Sierra Service Program

BEAUTIFICATION
In Rancho C ordova
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

RESIDENTIAL BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM
The Residential Beautification Program helps income
qualified property owners beautify their properties.

Good Neighbor Assistance Program
• 48 P roperties (November 2022 to Date)
• 79 P roperties Completed Since Program Began
Projects addressed in this program
• Low Water Landscape
• Hazardous Tree Removal
• Tree Pruning
• Fence Repair/Replacement
• Junk and Debris Removal
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

RESIDENTIAL BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM INCENTIVES
Chain Link Fence Incentive: Up to $1,000 for the
removal of your chain link fence.
• 9 R emoved (November 2022 to Date)
• 67 R emoved Since Program Began
Cash For Clunkers Incentive: Up to $500 to remove
your unwanted or inoperable vehicle.
• 26 V ehicles Removed (November 2022 to Date)
• 33 V ehicles Removed Since Program Began
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Rebuilding Together Sacramento
Rebuild Days
FY 22/23 Program Details:

Homes: 15 Major Home Renovations + 12 Minor
Home Renovations
• Total Number of Volunteers: 225
• Totaling 1 125 Volunteer Hours with a Dollar
Value of $37,911
Rebuilding Together Sacramento
Critical Repair Program
Homes: 8 Repairs
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Habitat for Humanity - Brush for Kindness
FY 22/23 Program Details:

Homes: 7 Total Home Renovations + 6 Critical Repair
Renovations
• Total Number of Volunteers: 99
• Totaling 644 Volunteer Hours with a
Dollar Value of $21,645
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Sierra Service Program
FY 22/23 Program Details:

Summer House Renovation Program
Homes: 1 Total Home Renovation + 9 Mobile Home
Renovations
• Total Number of Volunteers: 109
• Totaling 4,
912 Volunteer Hours
(6 weeks @ 5 days per week)
• T otal Number of Rancho Cordova Youth Volunteers: 32 ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

TESTIMONIALS
“I think this program is awesome. It’s fabulous that people can get the support they need, and I feel very lucky”
- Dolores, Rancho Cordova Resident
“Everyone is out here volunteering on their day off to give back—it’s about the community…It’s also about comradery, and teaching volunteers about things they might not otherwise learn, like plumbing, or how to build a fence”
- Angelo, Rebuilding Together Sacramento Volunteer Organizer “Thank you to the Rancho Cordova Good Neighbor Assistance and the beautification program committee for blessing me with a beautiful transformation to my front yard. I am so pleased with the results and the team from Excel Landscaping for their professionalism. This was a wonderful boost of thankfulness that I didn't think was possible this year” - Jeannie, Residential Beautification Program Participant ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

IMPACT
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

Community Engagement

COMMUNITY SUPPORT & PARTNERSHIP

BUILDING
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

• Cordova Community Council
• Rotary Club of Rancho Cordova
• Chamber – Leader ship Rancho Cordova
• Bike Lab
• Project 680
• Friendship, Love, and Peace Foundation
• Folsom Cordova Community Partnership
• Rancho Cordova Food Locker
• Local School Districts (FCUSD, SCUSD, EDUSD)
• Children's Museum
• California Northstate University Volunteer Expo

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

COMMUNITY GRANTS
Pictured:
• Suvidha International Yoga Event
• FCCP Juneteenth Event
• Sudanese Cultural Day
• Riverview STEM Winter
W
orkshop (PTA)
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

COMMUNITY GRANTS
Total of 17 Grants, 10,800 Residents Reached
88% Increase from Last Year
• International Yoga Event ( Suvidha International Foundation) • AI Boot Camp ( Suvidha International Foundation)
• Adventure Playground ( Adventure Playground)
• End of Summer Volunteer Celebration (Si erra Service
Projects)
• Children’s Shopping Spree 2023 ( 20/30 Club of Greater Sacramento) Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
• Diwali Festival of Lights ( Overseas Volunteers for Better India)
• Trunk or Treat Event (Abraham Lincoln Elementary School P
TO)
• Sudanese Cultural Day (Sudanese Association of Greater S
acramento)
• Thanksgiving & Holiday Giveaways ( Rancho Cordova Food Locker)
• Harvest Festival (Folsom Cordova Community Partnership) • Harvest Festival (River City Christian)
• Riverview STEM Winter Workshop ( Riverview STEM Academy PTA)
• Spring Camp - T- shirts/Hats (RC Jr. Lancers Football & Cheer) • VOX - Art Mix Rancho Cordova (Ri-Nu Imagination, Inc.) • Mental Health Bags for FCUSD Youth ( Leadership Rancho Cordova Class 16)
• Juneteenth Event ( Folsom Cordova Community Partnership) • Career Expo ( UTSAV, Inc.)
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

VOLUNTEER CENTRAL
Volunteer Central Where all Rancho Cordova volunteers and organizations can connect! Volunteer Central provides a centralized website for service minded residents and volunteer-based organizations to
connect to better the lives of Rancho Cordovans.

Registered Volunteers: 429
Community Organizations: 27
Community Opportunities: 37
33% increase in total users from November 2022 to date.

Opportunities featured on this site are ongoing
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

VOLUNTEER CENTRAL
• 4 Paws 2 Freedom
• AIM HIGHER Rancho Cordova
• American River Parkway Foundation
• Blessings in a Backpack - Rancho Cordova
• California Capital International Documentary Film Festival • City of Rancho Cordova Animal Services
• City of Rancho Cordova Stormwater Cleanup Projects
• City of Rancho Cordova Urban Forest Program
• City of Rancho Cordova Volunteers
• Cordova Golf Course
• Cordova Recreation & Park District
• Fitrah
• Mercy Hospice Volunteers
• Rancho Cordova Food Locker
• Rancho Cordova HART
• Rancho Cordova Police Activities League
• Rebuilding Together Sacramento
• Ri-Nu Imagination
• Sacramento Children's Museum
• Sierra Service Project
• SKY For Kids
• Soil Born Farms
• Somerset Ranch Neighborhood Group
• Stop the Bleed Sponsored By Rancho Cordova Rotary
• The Folsom Cordova Community Partnership
• The MACC
• UCP of Sacramento and Northern California
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

VOLUNTEER CENTRAL
Local non-profit group, Fitrah, utilized volunteer central to call-out for volunteers to pack and relocate books generously donated from a local bookshop.

Thousands of books were collected.

Volunteer Central is an essential tool accessible to city staff to help identify volunteer opportunities in the Rancho Cordova Community. 15 of city staff utilized Volunteer Central to support the Rancho Cordova Food Locker at the Thanksgiving Food Drive.

ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

Community Engagement

SPECIAL PROJECTS
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

PROJECTS & PROGRAMS
• Strong Neighborhoods Cabinet
• Urban Forest Program
• Bike Lab Support/Bike Drive
• Rotary Club of Rancho Cordova
• Leadership Rancho Cordova
• Building Strong Communities (co-c hair)
• Citizens Academy Graduation Dinners
• Project 680 Committee
• Refugee Resources
• Sacramento Valley Leadership Academy
• FCUSD Community Schools (working group)
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

CITY PARTNERED EVENTS
• Youth Center Grand Opening
• Cordova Community Council Volunteer Awards
• Earth Day
• Cordova Creek Clean-up
• Civic Center Design Charette
• Neighborhood Services Clean-up E vent
• Republic Services Clean-up E vent
• iFest Cit y Booth
• Civic Day Celebration
• Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
• 4th of July City Float - 20t h Anniversary
• National Night Out
• Holiday Star
• Holiday Parade
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

2023 Highlights
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

Community Engagement
PRIORITIES FOR 2024
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

PRIORITIES FOR 2024

ENHANCING NEIGHBORHOODS

THROUGH BEAUTIFICATION

PROGRAMS
• Target Outreach Efforts for Chain
Li
nk Removal and Cash for
Clunkers
• Identify Hard to Reach Properties
- H
abitat for Humanity Brush for
Kindness
- Rebuilding Together
Sacramento: (Rebuild Days &
Critical Repair Program)
- Sierra Service Project

NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT

PROGRAM GROWTH
• Expand Engagement in New
N
eighborhoods
• Focused School Engagement
• Good Neighbor Days

Potential Neighborhoods:
- Cordova Gardens
- Stone Creek
- Lincoln Village
• Increase Exposure of Residential
Mi
cro- Grants

COMMUNITY

PARTNERSHIPS
• Connecting Community
R
esources
• Promote Community Grants
• Support Community Events
• Increase Youth Participation in
V
olunteer Central

PROMOTE POSITIVE CITY IMAGE
& SPECIAL PROJ ECTS
• Spring Service Day
• Urban Forest Program
• Support Service Organizations
• City Hall Field Trips/Mock City
C
ouncil Meetings
• Enhance City Events
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

QUESTIONS?

THANK YOU
ITEM 3.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

MEMORANDUM

City Council Staff Report - Page 1 of 2

ITEM 3.2.

DATE: December 4, 2023

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM:

Albert Stricker, Public Works Director
Dalia Fadl, Principal Engineer
Kristine Courdy, Senior Civil Engineer
Margarita Dronov, Associate Civil Engineer

SUBJECT: A PRESENTATION ON THE MONIER CIRCLE STORMWATER

DETENTION BASIN PROJECT

RECOMMENDATION

Receive presentation on the progress of the Monier Circle Stormwater Detention Basin Project.

RESULT OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff would proceed with the preliminary design of the Monier Circle Stormwater Detention Basin Project and incorporate Council feedback.

BACKGROUND

On March 31, 2021, the City of Rancho Cordova completed the Stormwater Capital Improvement Program Master Plan (Plan). The Plan assessed the condition of the existing stormwater facilities, identified system deficiencies and opportunities to enhance stormwater quality, and developed a capital improvement plan with a prioritized list of flood control and repair projects.

The highest priority project identified in the Plan is to reduce the potential for flooding on Sunrise Boulevard near Monier Circle. The proposed project scope includes constructing a detention basin at a vacant City-owned parcel at 3355 Monier Circle (APN 072-1010-029-0000).

This parcel was acquired through City Council approval under Resolution No. 165-2021 on November 1, 2021. During large storm events, runoff in the drainage channel that leads to the Folsom South Canal will be diverted to the proposed detention basin on Monier Circle, where it will be stored until the water surface elevations recede in the channel (see Attachment 1 – Project Site Plan). The basin will address flooding on Sunrise Boulevard, thus improving safety and quality of life, and promoting economic development in Rancho Cordova.

On June 18, 2021, the City submitted a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application for the City of Rancho Cordova Stormwater Detention Basin Project (Project). On October 7, 2022, the City was awarded HMGP# DR4558-PJ0632 for the Project in the amount of $2,250,000.

City Council Staff Report - Page 2 of 2

On February 23, 2023, Wood Rogers, Inc. was awarded the civil engineering design and environmental services contract for the Project after an open competitive qualifications-based selection process in accordance with FEMA procurement requirements. Phase 1 of the FEMA grant includes preliminary design, environmental historic preservation research, and permitting.

An Initial Study of the effect of this project has been made, and it has been determined there will be no significant adverse effects on the quality of the environment with mitigation incorporated; therefore, a mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. A 30-day public review period for the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration commenced on October 20, 2023, and ended at 5:00 p.m. on November 19, 2023. Adoption of the Final Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration will occur at a later date.

The City will submit Phase 1 preliminary design, technical studies, and permitting for FEMA review in December 2023. Phase 2 final design and construction shall start immediately after completion of FEMA review of Phase 1 deliverables. The Project shall be completed by the FEMA grant deadline in Fiscal Year 2024-25.

FISCAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE

The Monier Circle Flood Control Basin Project is funded from the Stormwater Enterprise Fund, Storm Drainage Impact Fees (Zone 11A), the American Rescue Plan Act Local Recovery Act funds, and the FEMA HMGP. This Project has no impact on the General Fund.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Project Site Plan

2. Presentation

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PROJECT SITE PLAN

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NOVEMBER 2023
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ITEM 3.2.

1 Monier Circle
Stormwater Detention
Basin Project
December 4, 2023
CityOfRanchoCordova.org
ITEM 3.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

2 PRESENTATION GOALS
• Update Council on:
• Project Background
• Project Overview
• Preliminary Design
• Timeline
• Next steps
• Receive Council input
October 2021, City staff photo
ITEM 3.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

3 BACKGROUND: LOCAL FLOODING
1997 Sacramento County records photo
Kilgore Rd

PROJECT

LOCATION
ITEM 3.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

4 BACKGROUND: LOCAL FLOODING
Existing Detention Basin
October 2021, City staff photo

PROJECT

LOCATION
ITEM 3.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

5 PROJECT

LOCATION

MONIER CIRCLE BASIN PROJECT OVERVIEW

PROJECT BUDGET
Land Acquisition: $2.3M
Design & Permitting: $1.0M
Construction: $3.6M
TOTAL: $6.9M
• Construction of a stormwater flood control detention basin on Monier Circle to al
leviate historic flooding on Sunrise Blvd
• Funded by Stormwater Utility Fund, Drainage Impact Fees, FEMA & ARPA grants Kilgore Rd

FUNDING SOURCES
ARPA Grant $2.0M
FEMA Grant: $2.3M
Drainage Impact Fees: $1.0M
Stormwater Utility Fund: $1.7M
TOTAL: $7.0M
ITEM 3.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

6 PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN
Basin Dimensions:

4.3-Acre Area
16-18 ft Depth
Path length:
1/3 Miles
Benefits: ● Urban Green Space ● Recreational Path Use ● Flood Control Storage ● Water Quality ● Economic Development ITEM 3.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

7 PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN
Benefits: ● Urban Green Space ● Recreational Path Use ● Flood Control Storage ● Water Quality ● Economic Development A similar Rancho Cordova basin, City staff photo
ITEM 3.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

8 PROJECT TIMELINE
1990s
Historical flooding
on Sunrise Blvd
2018-2021:

Stormwater Masterplan
modeling identifies
priority project, project
added to CIP
March – Dec.
2023: Design to
60%, environmental,
permitting
Oct. 2022:
$2.26M FEMA grant
award notification
Nov. 2021: City
council authorized
purchase of former
FCUSD parcel
Design & Permitting Construction (12 months)
FEMA Review &
Coordination
Construction
start estimated
during 2025
Final Design
ITEM 3.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

9 DESIGN ELEMENTS
ITEM 3.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

10 COUNCIL FEEDBACK
ITEM 3.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

ITEM 15.1. ATTACHMENT 1

CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 6, 2023
4:00 PM - Special Meeting/Closed Session
5:30 PM – Regular Meeting
David B. Roberts Council Chambers
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova

DRAFT 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 4:08 p.m.

Council Members Present: Garrett Gatewood, 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

2. PUBLIC COMMENT

Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:

1. James Garcia
Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.

3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

Mayor Budge adjourned the meeting to closed session at 4:10 p.m.

4. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER ROLL/ROLL CALL

Mayor Budge called closed session to order at 4:11 p.m.

ITEM 15.1. ATTACHMENT 1 Rancho Cordova City Council - DRAFT MINUTES
Meeting of Monday, November 6, 2023

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

5. CLOSED SESSION

Council met in closed session to discuss the following item:

5.1. 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.

5.2. 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).

6. OPEN SESSION - REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Adam Lindgren reported that staff was given direction and no reportable action was taken in closed session.

7. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING

Mayor Budge adjourned closed session to the Regular meeting at 5:32 p.m.

8. REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Mayor Budge called the Regular meeting to order in the David B. Roberts Council Chambers at 5:32 p.m.

Council Members Present: Garrett Gatewood, 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

9. METRO CABLE TV TELEVISION ANNOUNCEMENT

The City Clerk read the meetings recordings and playback schedule.

10. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Sheryl Longsworth led the pledge.

11. INVOCATION

Dr. Dan DeShong with River City Christian Church gave the invocation.

ITEM 15.1. ATTACHMENT 1 Rancho Cordova City Council - DRAFT MINUTES
Meeting of Monday, November 6, 2023

12. PRESENTATIONS

12.1. City of Rancho Cordova's Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate.

12.2. 2023 California Capital Airshow Report.

12.3. Rancho Cordova FiberCity Update provided by SiFi.

12.4. Vice Mayor Sander's Birthday on November 25, 2023.

13. PUBLIC COMMENT

Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:

1. Sheryl Longsworth

2. Fayzah Mughal

3. Helen Whelan-Bashaw

4. Tera Kolvenbach

5. Bhaskar Vempati

6. Rosie Yacoub

7. Carl Salmonsen

8. Wayne Watts

9. Lisa Sanchez

10. Lilia Hogan

11. Katie McCammon

12. Camila Vogel

13. Roland H. Brady

14. Mary Tappel

15. Kathleen Ford

16. Teresa Spaulding

17. Greta Lacin

18. Mia Vandiver

19. Terry Joyce

20. Brynn Dickinson

21. Juleen Stenzel

22. Stephanie Mullen

23. Katy Justice and Todd Gledhill

24. Gwyn “Sage” Pasquale

25. Leslie Stradley and Craig Stradley

26. Catherine Vigran

27. Dmitriy Goloin

28. David Telander

29. Mark Heinrichs

30. David Ingram

31. Pam Kennedy

32. Gisla Dewey

33. Muriel Strand

34. Kay and Lee Yager

35. Lyndi Shaw

36. James Garcia

37. Ivory Rubin

38. Jennifer Garcia

39. Brenda Gustin

ITEM 15.1. ATTACHMENT 1 Rancho Cordova City Council - DRAFT MINUTES
Meeting of Monday, November 6, 2023

40. Marilyn Metzger
Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.

14. COUNCIL REPORTS

Council reported on events since the last meeting.

15. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

City Manager Micah Runner gave his report.

16. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE

Mayor Budge stated that item 16.2 would be pulled for separate discussion.

ACTION: Motion to approve item 16.1 and 16.3 through 16.7 by Terry second by Gatewood;
Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.

16.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of October 16, 2023, and the Special Meeting of October 24, 2023.

Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.

16.2. Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova Amending Certain Sections of the Villages of Zinfandel Special Planning Area to Revise Permitted Uses in the M-1 (Light Industrial) and MP (Office Industrial Park) Zones, Including Amending Certain Text and Tables in the Sacramento County Zoning Code that are Incorporated and Applied in the Villages of Zinfandel Special Planning Area (CEQA Exempt Pursuant to Guideline Section 15061(b)(3)).

Recommendation: Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance.

Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:

1. James Garcia

2. Greg Muilenburg

3. Jennifer Garcia

4. Helen Whelan-Bashaw

5. Chong Jen Chen

6. Tony Hamilton

7. Paul Carroll

8. Salina Wong

9. Mary Miller

10. Marilyn Metzger

11. Elisha Abbot

12. Sara Malone

13. Dilip Nayak

14. Brenda Gustin

15. Valerie Knippschild

16. Regina Jones

17. Marta Darby

18. Eric Winegar

19. Kate Carroll

20. Eileen Sedilko

21. B. Fuller

22. Lynn Keay

ITEM 15.1. ATTACHMENT 1 Rancho Cordova City Council - DRAFT MINUTES
Meeting of Monday, November 6, 2023

23. Lisa Phenix

24. Lorie Hobart

25. David Higgins

26. Jonathan Lacoss

27. Valerie Knippschild

28. Lisa Burns

29. Elaine Khan

30. Ivory Rubin

31. Gerald Wilson

32. Katherine Whitcome

33. David Burns

34. Aman

35. Nani Berger

36. Kallie Pahwa

37. Dawn S. Davison

38. Pio Enriquez

39. Paul Carroll

40. Jordan Castelan

41. Skip Bradlee

42. Eileen Casuga

43. John Steelman

44. Jordan W.

45. Ernesto and Keiko Lopez

46. Sharon Muilenburg

47. Gregory (Greg) Muilenburg

48. Gerald Wilson

49. Alan and Melissa Vosper

50. Jess Cortez

51. Matt & Michelle Jost

52. David Ferguson

53. Daneece and Gene Adair

54. Mark Berry

55. Jacob Steelman

56. Timothy Johnson and Elaine Rice

57. James Adams

58. Janet Teghtmeyer

59. Nicole Mullnix

60. Vera Ferguson

61. James Garcia

62. Brenda Gustin

63. Marilyn Metzger

64. Yolanda Cu

65. Albert Cu

66. Matthew C. Henderson

67. Eric Winegar

68. Don Session
Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.

ACTION: Motion to approve item 16.2 by Terry second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.

16.3. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment

ITEM 15.1. ATTACHMENT 1 Rancho Cordova City Council - DRAFT MINUTES
Meeting of Monday, November 6, 2023

No. 09-2019-1 with Ziebron Group to Increase the Contract Amount from $100,000 to an Amount not to Exceed $150,000, to Increase the Hourly Rate from $275 Per Hour to $310 Per Hour and Extend the Contract Term from December 31, 2023, to June 30, 2025, for the South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan Permitting.

Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.

16.4. Subject: A Resolution Calling the Special Election in City of Rancho Cordova Grantline 220 Community Facilities District No. 2023-1.

Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution and rescind Resolution No. 121-2023.

16.5. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute and Submit CalRecycle Grant Documents.

Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.

16.6. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Letter of Agency with Capitol Jackson Partners.

Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.

16.7. Subject: Measure R and Measure H/Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Citizen Oversight Board Appointments.

Recommendation: Appoint two (2), one-year term At-Large/Student appointees to fill the combined Measure R and Measure H/Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Citizen Oversight Board.

17. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING 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 item 17.1 and 17.2 by Sander second by Terry; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.

17.1. Subject: A Resolution Approving the Community Development Block Grant 2024 Annual Action Plan.

Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.

17.2. Subject: A Resolution Creating Special Tax Area Zone 8 and an Ordinance Establishing a Special Tax for Transit-Related Services for the Ranch Active Adult Project.

Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution creating special transit tax area Zone 8 and waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance, establishing a special tax for transit- related services for the Ranch Active Adult project.

18. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

None.

RECESS 7:28 PM - 7:47 PM

19. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS

19.1. Subject: A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement Between the City of Rancho Cordova and Cordova Community Council Foundation for the Mine Shaft Building Transfer of Ownership and Relocation and a Resolution Approving a Loan Agreement with the Cordova Community Council Foundation for the Mine Shaft Building Renovation and Expansion Project.

Recommendation: Adopt the Resolutions.

ITEM 15.1. ATTACHMENT 1 Rancho Cordova City Council - DRAFT MINUTES
Meeting of Monday, November 6, 2023

Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.

ACTION: Motion to approve item 19.1. by Terry second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.

19.2. Subject: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova Designating a Time and Place for Hearing Protests in Connection with a Proposed Stormwater Utility 1 Fee Increase, Approving Procedures in Connection Therewith and Taking Certain Other Actions.

Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.

Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:

1. James Garcia
Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.

ACTION: Motion to move forward with a proposed annual rate of $156.79/SFR with inflation to be implemented over the next five (5) years and for staff to return to Council with an updated Resolution by Pulipati second by Sander; Motion passed with a 3:2 vote.

AYES: Pulipati, Sander, and Budge
NOES: Gatewood and Terry
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

19.3. Subject: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Preliminary Year-End Financial Report and Budget Amendment and a Resolution Authorizing the Budget Amendment.

Recommendation: Receive the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Preliminary Year-End Financial Report and adopt the proposed budget amendment Resolution.

Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.

ACTION: Motion to approve item 19.3. by Gatewood second by Terry; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.

19.4. Subject: Selection of the 2024 Mayor and Vice Mayor.

Recommendation: Council selection of the 2024 Mayor and Vice Mayor.

Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:

1. James Garcia

2. Helen Whelan-Bashaw

3. Brenda Gustin

4. Jennifer Garcia
Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.

ACTION: Motion to appoint Siri Pulipati as Vice Mayor and David Sander as Mayor in 2024 by Budge second by Terry;

ITEM 15.1. ATTACHMENT 1 Rancho Cordova City Council - DRAFT MINUTES
Meeting of Monday, November 6, 2023

Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.

19.5. Subject: Cancellation of the November 20, 2023 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council cancel the Monday, November 20, 2023 City Council meeting due to the lack of a quorum present in the Council Chambers.

Mayor Budge opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Budge closed the public comment period.

ACTION: Motion to approve item 19.5. by Sander second by Terry; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.

20. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

1. Planning Commission Qualifications

21. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Budge adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
___________________
Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk

ITEM 15.1. ATTACHMENT 2

CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 13, 2023
10:00 AM – Special Meeting/Closed Session
David B. Roberts Council Chambers
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova

DRAFT MINUTES

1. SPECIAL MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Vice Mayor Sander called the Special meeting to order in the David B. Roberts Council Chambers at 10:03 a.m.

Council Members Present: Siri Pulipati, Donald Terry, and Vice Mayor David Sander Council Members Absent: Garrett Gatewood and Mayor Linda Budge Staff Members Present: Stacy Leitner, Adam Lindgren, Persephonie Riley, and Micah Runner

2. PUBLIC COMMENT

Vice Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Vice Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.

3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

Vice Mayor Sander adjourned the meeting to closed session at 10:05 a.m.

4. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Vice Mayor Sander called closed session to order at 10:05 a.m.

Council Members Present: Siri Pulipati, David Sander, Donald Terry, and Mayor Linda Budge (arrived at 10:10 a.m.)
Council Members Absent: Garrett Gatewood
Staff Members Present: Adam Lindgren and Micah Runner

ITEM 15.1. ATTACHMENT 2
Rancho Cordova City Council - DRAFT MINUTES
Meeting of Monday, November 13, 2023

5. CLOSED SESSION

Council met in closed session to discuss the following item:

5.1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: City Manager: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.

6. OPEN SESSION - REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Adam Lidgren reported that the City Council conducted the City Manager's performance evaluation. The Council reports that the City Manager's performance has been impressive.

7. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Budge adjourned the meeting at 11:32 a.m.
_____________________
Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk

ITEM 18.1. ATTACHMENT 3

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

DRAFT 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

2. 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.

ITEM 18.1. ATTACHMENT 3
Rancho Cordova City Council - DRAFT MINUTES
Meeting of Tuesday, November 28, 2023

3.2. Subject: Baroque Drive Traffic Calming Project Update.

Recommendation: Receive the presentation 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.

4. 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 the 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

ITEM 18.1. ATTACHMENT 3
Rancho Cordova City Council - DRAFT MINUTES
Meeting of Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Respondent; Dermody Properties, and DOES 11-20 Real Parties in Interest.

Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 23WM000052.

7. 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.

8. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Budge adjourned the meeting in memory and honor of Rosalynn Carter at 8:26 p.m.
___________________
Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk

MEMORANDUM

City Council Staff Report - Page 1 of 1

ITEM 15.2.

DATE: December 4, 2023

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: Dalia Fadl, Principal Engineer

SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAX ZONE 8 FOR TRANSIT-RELATED SERVICES FOR THE RANCH

ACTIVE ADULT PROJECT

RECOMMENDATION

Waive second reading and adopt the Ordinance.

RESULT OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adoption of the Ordinance would assist the City in meeting the costs of providing transit-related services by creating a special tax area Zone 8 and establishing a special tax for transit-related services for the Ranch Active Adult project.

BACKGROUND

On November 6, 2023, the City Council waived the first reading and passed to a second reading of the Ordinance. On the same date, the City Council also adopted a Resolution that established Special Tax Zone 8, the boundaries of which will be contiguous to the boundaries of a portion of the Ranch Active Adult project.

Following adoption of the Ordinance, a mailed ballot election will be held on December 19, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., at which time the ballot(s) will be tabulated by the City Clerk. The results of the mail ballot election will be declared at the City Council meeting on January 16, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE

There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. Funds collected by this tax will be used to fund transit-related services.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Ordinance

2. Exhibit A to the Ordinance

3. Exhibit B to the Ordinance - Property Land Use Category

ITEM 15.2. ATTACHMENT 1
Ordinance No. XX-2023 Page 1 of 5

CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
ORDINANCE NO. XX-2023

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAX FOR TRANSIT-RELATED SERVICES FOR THE

RANCH ACTIVE ADULT PROJECT SUBJECT TO VOTER APPROVAL

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE RANCHO CORDOVA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Purpose, Intent and Authority.

It is of critical importance to the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova that residents of and employees working in the City receive high quality transit-related services.

In carefully reviewing the City’s budget and revenue projections, it is clear to City staff that the City budget does not contain adequate funding to ensure the continued delivery of adequate high-quality transit-related services unless additional revenues are obtained.

It is the purpose and intent of this non-codified Ordinance to generate additional funds to pay for transit-related services by authorizing the levy of a tax on improved parcels of real property on the secured property tax roll of Sacramento County that are within Zone 8 of the Rancho Cordova Transit-Related Services Special Tax Area (the “Zone”).

This tax is a special tax within the meaning of Section 4 of the Article XIIIA of the California Constitution. Because the burden of this tax falls upon property, this tax also is a property tax, but this tax is not determined according to nor in any manner based upon the value of property; this tax is levied on a parcel and use of property basis. Insofar as not inconsistent with this Ordinance or with legislation authorizing special taxes and insofar as applicable to a property tax that is not based on value, such provisions of the California Revenue and Taxation Code and of Article XIII of the California Constitution as relate to ad valorem property taxes are intended to apply to the collection and administration of this tax (Section 4 of this Ordinance), as authorized by law. This tax is not an ad valorem property tax; it is an excise tax on the use of property. Because the revenue from the tax may be used only to fund transit-related services, it is also a special tax.

The revenues raised by this tax are to be used solely for the purpose of providing transit-related services as are deemed necessary by the City Council for the benefit of the residents and/or employees of Zone 8.

At the time that the Council adopted this non- codified Ordinance, there were zero (0) registered voters residing in Zone 8 and one property owner. Because the Transit-Related Services Special Tax will be imposed on property in Zone 8 and paid by the owner of the property, the Council finds that restricting the vote on the Transit-Related Services Special Tax to property owners in Zone 8 is appropriate and consistent with the principles and requirements of California Constitution article XIIIC (Proposition 218).

ITEM 15.2. ATTACHMENT 1
Ordinance No. XX-2023 Page 2 of 5 Section 2. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply throughout this Ordinance.

A. "Constant first year dollars" shall mean an actual dollar amount which, in years subsequent to the first fiscal year the tax is levied, shall have the same purchasing price as the base amount in first fiscal year dollars as measured by the Consumer Price Index. The base amount shall be the amount of tax per parcel as specified in Section 3(A) herein. The adjustments from actual to constant dollars shall be made by use of the Consumer Price Index, as specified in Section 3(B) herein.

B. "Consumer Price Index" means the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area as published by the U.S.

Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. If the Consumer Price Index is discontinued or revised, such other government index or computation with which it is replaced shall be used in order to obtain substantially the same result as would be obtained if the Consumer Price Index had not been discontinued or revised.

C. “Fiscal year" means the period of July 1 through the following June 30.

D. “Parcel" means the land and any improvements thereon, designated by an assessor’s parcel map and parcel number and carried on the secured property tax roll of Sacramento County. For the purposes of this Ordinance, parcel does not include any land or improvements outside the boundaries of Zone 8, nor any land or improvements owned by any governmental entity.

E. “Rancho Cordova Transit-Related Services Special Tax Area" means all the properties within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Rancho Cordova.

F. “Rancho Cordova Transit-Related Services Special Tax Area Zone 8 (the “Zone”) means that portion of the incorporated area of the City of Rancho Cordova located within the boundaries as shown on the map Exhibit A.

G. “Transit-Related Services” means providing, operating, maintaining and subsidizing transit services and all supporting facilities, infrastructure, programs and incentives that benefit the residents of the Rancho Cordova Transit-Related Services Special Tax Area, and shall be calculated and set according to the methodology described in Engineer’s Report County Service Area No. 10 and Benefit Zone No. 2 County of Sacramento, November 18, 2004, which established the methodology for the original service charge for Benefit Zone No. 2.

H. “Voter” means a person who owns real property within Zone 8, as shown on the last equalized assessment role prepared by the Sacramento County Assessor’s Office, at the time that the City Council adopts an ordinance authorizing the imposition of a transit- related services tax to the voters of Zone 8.

Section 3. Amount and Level of Taxes.

The tax per year on each parcel in the Zone shall not exceed the amount applicable to the parcel, as specified below.

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Ordinance No. XX-2023 Page 3 of 5 A. For First Fiscal Year:

The tax per year for the first fiscal year (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024) shall be the amount of Tax per Parcel for a Land Use Code Category as set forth on Exhibit B hereto. The use code assigned to each parcel shall be reviewed and updated periodically.

Rates in Exhibit B shall be calculated and set according to the methodology described in Engineer’s Report County Service Area No. 10 and Benefit Zone No. 2 County of Sacramento, November 18, 2004, which established the methodology for the original service charge for Benefit Zone No. 2.

B. For Subsequent Fiscal Years:

In order to keep the tax on each parcel in constant first year dollars for each fiscal year subsequent to the first fiscal year, the tax per year shall be adjusted as set forth below to reflect any increase in the Consumer Price Index beyond the first fiscal year the tax is levied.

In June or July of each year, City Council shall determine the amount of taxes to be levied upon the parcels in Zone 8 for the then current fiscal year, as set forth below.

For each Land Use Category on Exhibit B, the tax per year on each parcel for each fiscal year subsequent to the first fiscal year shall be an amount determined as follows:

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For then Current =
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Tax Per Parcel
For Immediately
Preceding X
Fiscal Year
Consumer Price Index
from April of immediately
Preceding Fiscal Year to April of
then Current Fiscal Year
OR 6 percent, whichever is less
Provided, however, that in no event shall the tax per parcel for any fiscal year be less than the amount established for the first fiscal year.

C. Nature of Tax Levy.

The taxes levied on each parcel pursuant to this Article shall be a charge upon the parcel and shall be due and collectible as set forth in Section 4, below.

Section 4. Collection and Administration.

A. Taxes as Liens Against the Property.

The amount of taxes for each parcel each year shall constitute a lien on such property, in accordance with Revenue and Taxation Code Section 2187, and shall have the same effect as an ad valorem real property tax lien until fully paid.

B. Collection.

The taxes on each parcel shall be billed on the secured roll tax bills for ad valorem property taxes and are to be collected in the same manner in which Sacramento County collects secured roll ad valorem property taxes. Insofar as feasible and insofar as not inconsistent with this Ordinance, the times and procedures regarding exceptions, due dates,

ITEM 15.2. ATTACHMENT 1
Ordinance No. XX-2023 Page 4 of 5 installment payments, corrections, cancellations, refunds, late payments, penalties, liens, and collections for secured roll ad valorem property taxes (as established by Sacramento County) shall be applicable to the collection of this tax. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, as to this tax:

1. The secured roll tax bills shall be the only notices required for this tax, and

2. The homeowners and veterans exemptions shall not be applicable because such exemptions are determined by dollar amount of value.

C. Costs of Administration by County.

The reasonable costs incurred by the County officers collecting and administering this tax shall be deducted from the collected taxes.

D. Use of Tax Revenue.

The revenue collected from the tax imposed by this ordinance shall be placed into a separate account and may be used only to fund transit-related services, including the costs of administering and collecting the tax and enforcing the provisions of this ordinance.

Revenue from the tax may be used for transit-related services citywide.

E. Refunds.

1. Whenever the amount of any tax, interest or penalty has been overpaid or paid more than once or has been erroneously or illegally collected or received by the City pursuant to this ordinance, it may be refunded as provided in this Section.

2. No refund may be made except upon a written claim verified by the person who paid the tax or by his or her guardian or conservator or the executor or administrator of his or her will or estate and stating the grounds upon which the claim is made. All claims filed pursuant to this subsection must be presented within one year after payment of the amount for which the claimant is seeking a refund.

3. No order of a refund may be made until a written claim therefor has been presented in accordance with this subsection. No suit for money, damages or a refund may be brought against the City until a written claim therefor has been presented to the City and has been acted upon or has been deemed rejected by the City, in accordance with this subsection. Only the person who filed the claim may bring such a suit, and if another person should do so, judgment shall not be rendered for the plaintiff.

F. Initiatives to Affect Tax.

Consistent with the California Constitution (art. XIIIC, § 3) the tax imposed by this ordinance may be affected by initiative. The procedures for qualification of such an initiative and the election on a qualified initiative shall be consistent with the California Constitution (art. 2, sec. 8), the California Elections Code (Chapter 3 of Division 9), and the Municipal Code. The minimum number of signatures necessary to qualify an initiative to affect the tax approved by this ordinance shall be equal to 5 percent of the votes in the City for all

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Ordinance No. XX-2023 Page 5 of 5 candidates for Governor at the last gubernatorial election. The election on a qualified initiative to affect the tax shall be a regular citywide election. An initiative affecting the tax shall be approved only if at least two-thirds of the votes cast on the measure are in favor of its approval.

Section 5. Severability Clause.

If any article, section, subsection, sentence, phrase of clause of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance. The voters of Zone 8 hereby declare that they would have adopted the remainder of this Ordinance, including each article, section, subsection, sentenced phrase or clause, irrespective of the invalidity of any other article, section, subsection, sentence, phrase or clause.

Section 6. Effective Date and Posting.

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by two-thirds of the voters voting within the Zone in an election to be held on December 19, 2023, so that taxes shall first be collected hereunder for the tax year beginning July 1, 2024.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova on the 4th day of December 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

David Sander, Mayor
ATTEST:

Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk

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ANNEXATION 8
(THE RANCH ACTIVE ADULT PROJECT)
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Exhibit B to the Ordinance
Amount of Tax per Parcel by Land Use Category
A. Residential Dwelling Units
As adjusted for inflation from the original base year, the amount of Tax per Parcel for fiscal year 2023-2024 for Residential Land Use Categories shall be $132.85 per low density residential dwelling unit or low density residential dwelling unit equivalent, $106.28 per medium density residential dwelling unit or medium density residential dwelling unit equivalent, or $79.71 per high density residential dwelling unit or high density residential dwelling unit equivalent (Multi-family residential units on a single parcel shall be assessed on a proportionately equivalent basis (e.g., a two-unit attached housing structure, such as a duplex, would be deemed to consist of two residential parcels for purposes of the Transit- Related Services Special Tax).

B. Non-Residential
As adjusted for inflation from the original base year, the amount of Tax per Parcel for fiscal year 2023-2024 for Non-Residential Land Use Categories (except Recreational and Agricultural) shall be $3,406.27 per retail and service commercial acre, $2,928.01 per commercial mixed use or office commercial acre.

C. Inflator Formula
The tax is subject to an annual inflator formula based on the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area, or six percent, whichever is less.

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ITEM 15.3.

DATE: December 4, 2023

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: Dalia Fadl, Principal Engineer
Elizabeth Sparkman, Community Development Director

SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MAIL BALLOT

ELECTION RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE ANNUAL

STORMWATER UTILITY FEE ON THE RANCH ACTIVE ADULT

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 on The Ranch Active Adult project.

RESULT OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adoption of the Resolution would declare the results of the ballot tabulation for the proposed imposition of the annual Stormwater Utility Fee on The Ranch Active Adult project. If majority approval exists, the City Council would impose the annual Stormwater Utility Fee on The Ranch Active Adult project pursuant to the Fee Ordinance.

BACKGROUND

The City Council previously adopted a Resolution on October 2, 2023, declaring its intention to impose the annual Stormwater Utility Fee (“Fee”) pursuant to Ordinance No. 7-2014 on The Ranch Active Adult project. A protest hearing was conducted on October 16, 2023, at which time no written protest was received from the property owners representing a majority of the parcels subject to the Fee. Council then adopted a Resolution authorizing the mailing of property owner ballots for the purpose of submitting the Fee to a vote of the owners, subject to the Fee.

The City Clerk has tabulated the ballots returned by the property owners for The Ranch Active Adult project. The majority vote of the owners of the parcels approved imposing the annual Fee on The Ranch Active Adult project pursuant to the Ordinance. The Council action tonight is to adopt the Resolution declaring the results of the mail ballot election.

FISCAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE

There is no impact to the City’s General Fund.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Resolution

City Council Staff Report - Page 2 of 2

2. Exhibit A to the Resolution - Ballot

3. Exhibit B to the Resolution - Certification

ITEM 15.3. ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. XX-2023 Page 1 of 2

CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

RESOLUTION NO. XX-2023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A MAIL BALLOT ELECTION

RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE ANNUAL STORMWATER UTILITY FEE FOR THE

RANCH ACTIVE ADULT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

WHEREAS, on October 2, 2023, the City Council adopted a Resolution declaring its intention to impose the Annual Stormwater Utility Fee (“Fee”) for The Ranch Active Adult project; and

WHEREAS, Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) requires the City to follow certain procedural and substantive requirements relating to the imposition of property- related fees and charges (as defined in Proposition 218); and

WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Fee is a property-related fee, subject to the provisions of Proposition 218; and

WHEREAS, before imposing the Fee, the City Council is required to hold a noticed public hearing on a written report (the "Written Report") containing a description of each parcel of real property within the City to which the Fee is applicable and the amount of the Fee for each such parcel for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and to consider protests to the Fee and, if a majority protest is not received at the public hearing, the Council must submit the question of the imposition of the Fee to a vote of the owners of the property subject to the proposed Fee for approval before the proposed Fee may be levied; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Proposition 218 the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the matter of the Written Report and the proposed Fee on October 16, 2023, and took testimony, both written and oral; and
WHEREAS, having determined a written protest was not received from property owners representing a majority of the parcels subject to the Fee, the City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the mailing of the property owner ballots (the “Ballot Measure”) for the purpose of submitting the Fee to a vote of the owners of parcels subject to the Fee, and subject to approval by a majority vote of the owners of parcel subject to the Fee; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of Ordinance No. 7-2014 and the unanimous consent of the property owner, the Property Owner Balloting was conducted and completed, and the City Clerk has on file a Certificate of the City Clerk as to the Results of the Canvass of the Ballot Returns in Connection with the Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee (the "Certificate"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and by this reference incorporated herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA as follows:

1. The above recitals are true and correct.

2. The Certificate is hereby accepted into the records of the City.

3. The Ballot Measure is authorized as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and by this

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Resolution No. XX-2023 Page 2 of 2 reference incorporated herein.

4. The results of the Ballot Measure are as set forth in the Certificate on file with the City Clerk and attached to this Resolution as Exhibit B ("Certificate").

5. The City Clerk is authorized to declare the results of the mail ballot election relating to the imposition of the Stormwater Utility fee on The Ranch Active Adult project.

6. Pursuant to said Certificate, the Ballot Measure submitted was approved by a majority vote of the owner of parcels subject to the Fee, the Fee is hereby imposed pursuant to Ordinance No. 7-2014 on The Ranch Active Adult project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova on the 4th day of December 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

David Sander, Mayor

Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk

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Exhibit A to the Resolution

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Exhibit A to the Resolution

EXHIBIT B

CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK AS TO

THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF THE ELECTION RETURNS

IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED STORMWATER UTILITY FEE

IN THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
I, Stacy Leitner, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cordova, hereby certify that I canvassed the returns of the election in connection with the imposition of an annual stormwater utility fee that the day for the return of mailed ballot, November 14, 2023. The election was concluded on that date and that the total number of ballots cast in said election and the total number of votes cast for and against the ballot measure, as specified below, are full, true and correct.

Total of Ballots Received: /
Total "Yes" Ballots: /.

Total "No" Ballots: 0
Project: The Ranch Active Adult
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Exhibit B to the Resolution

MEMORANDUM

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ITEM 15.4.

DATE: December 4, 2023

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: Stefan Heisler, Housing Manager

SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE EXECUTION OF A

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SACRAMENTO

AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO RECEIVE GREEN MEANS

GO CAPITAL PROJECT GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$5,000,000 FOR THE MILLS CROSSING PROJECT

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt the Resolution.

RESULT OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adoption of the Resolution would allow the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (Contract No. 2023-242) with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments to receive $5,000,000 in Green Means Go Capital Projects grant funds for the Mills Crossing project.

BACKGROUND

In 2022 the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for approximately $510,000,000 for the Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program of 2021 (REAP 2.0). The principal goal of REAP 2.0 is to make funding available to Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and other regional entities for Transformative Planning and Implementation Activities that meet housing and equity goals, reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) per capita, and advance implementation of the region’s Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS).

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is eligible for approximately $34,000,000 of REAP 2.0 funding. $31,300,000 of this was made available for Planning and Capital Projects (Categories B and C, respectively). The City of Rancho Cordova applied for $5,000,000 of Category C Capital Projects funding for Mills Crossing housing-related infrastructure expenses and was awarded this amount in March 2023. A resolution is now required to execute the Grant program Memorandum of Understanding to receive this funding.

FISCAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE

There is minimal fiscal impact, limited to a small amount of staff time to administer the grant funding.

ATTACHMENT(S)

City Council Staff Report - Page 2 of 2

1. Resolution

2. Memorandum of Understanding

ITEM 15.4. ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. XX-2023 Page 1 of 2

CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

RESOLUTION NO. XX-2023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA, STATE

OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SACRAMENTO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVENRMENTS TO

RECEIVE REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000,000 FOR THE MILLS CROSSING PROJECT

WHEREAS, in 2022 the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for approximately $510,000,000 for the Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program of 2021 (REAP 2.0); and

WHEREAS, the principal goal of REAP 2.0 is to make funding available to Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and other regional entities for Transformative Planning and Implementation Activities that meet housing and equity goals, reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) per capita, and advance implementation of the region’s Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS); and

WHEREAS, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), as the regional MPO, is eligible for approximately $34,000,000 to address the Sacramento region’s unique housing priorities and VMT reduction needs; and

WHEREAS, SACOG made available approximately $31,300,000 of its eligible amount for Planning activities and Capital Projects; and

WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cordova applied for a Capital Project grant to support the construction of housing-related infrastructure within the Mills Crossing project in October 2022; and
WHEREAS, SACOG awarded the City of Rancho Cordova the full $5,000,000 requested in March 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova desires to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with SACOG for $5,000,000 to receive REAP 2.0 Capital Projects funding.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA authorizes the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments to receive Green Means Go Capital Project grant funds for the Mills Crossing project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova on the 4th day of December 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

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ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

David Sander, Mayor

Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk

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ITEM 15.5.

DATE: December 4, 2023

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: Ka Vang, Management Technician
Stefan Heisler, Housing Manager

SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE

PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PILOT PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt the Resolution.

RESULT OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adoption of the Resolution would authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to receive the Prohousing Incentive Pilot (PIP) Program funds.

BACKGROUND

On February 21, 2023, the City Council approved the City’s participation in the Prohousing Designation Program, which included authorizing staff to submit an application for the Prohousing Incentive Pilot (PIP) Program. Subsequently, on May 9, 2023, the City received an award of $960,000 in PIP funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

The previous PIP Resolution adopted on February 21, 2023, authorized funds up to the application amount of $500,000. This new Resolution is needed to grant authorization to the City Manager to execute an agreement up to an awarded amount of $960,000.

FISCAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE

There is no fiscal impact.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Resolution

ITEM 15.5. ATTACHMENT 1 Resolution No. XX-2023 Page 1 of 2

CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

RESOLUTION NO. XX-2023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN

AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PILOT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code 50470 et. Seq, the Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) is authorized to issue guidelines as part of an incentive program hereinafter referred to by the Department as the Prohousing Incentive Pilot (PIP) Program or; and

WHEREAS, the Department has issued guidelines and application on December 15, 2022, in the amount of $25,705,545.65 for PIP; and

WHEREAS, on February 21, 2023, through Resolution No. 15-2023, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova authorized the submittal of a PIP grant application package ("Application"), on the forms provided by the Department, for approval of grant funding for eligible activities towards planning and implementation activities related to housing and community development as a result of meeting eligibility criteria including but not limited to Prohousing Designation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA as follows:

1. In connection with the PIP grant, if the application is approved by the Department, the City Manager of the City of Rancho Cordova is authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver on behalf of the Applicant, a State of California Agreement (Standard Agreement) for the amount of $960,000, and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to evidence and secure the PIP grant, the Applicant's obligations related thereto, and all amendments thereto; and

2. The Applicant shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the Guidelines, and the Standard Agreement provided by the Department after approval. The Application and any and all accompanying documents are incorporated in full as part of the Standard Agreement. Any and all activities funded, information provided, and timelines represented in the Application will be enforceable through the fully executed Standard Agreement. Pursuant to the Guidelines and in conjunction with the terms of the Standard Agreement, the Applicant hereby agrees to use the funds for eligible uses and allowable expenditures in the manner presented and specifically identified in the approved Application.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova on the 4th day of December 2023 by the following vote:

ITEM 15.5. ATTACHMENT 1 Resolution No. XX-2023 Page 2 of 2 AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

David Sander, Mayor

Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk

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ITEM 16.1.

DATE: December 4, 2023

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: Arlene Granadosin-Jones, AICP, Senior Planner

SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23, CHAPTER 23.325 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 23.716 LANDSCAPING, CHAPTER

23.719 PARKING & LOADING, CHAPTER 23.734 ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES, CHAPTER 23.743 SIGNS, AND CHAPTER 23.1104

DEFINITIONS (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) EXEMPTION FOUND IN GUIDELINE SECTION 15061(B)(3))

RECOMMENDATION

Waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance.

RESULT OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

The Ordinance would come back for a second reading and adoption at the next regular City Council meeting. Approval of the Ordinance would amend Title 23 Zoning Code.

BACKGROUND

Periodically, amendments to the Municipal Code are necessary to address ambiguities and provide clarification, to be consistent with customary practice or comply with changes in State law. In the past, various titles of the code have routinely been amended for these reasons, as well as to include new development standards to address uses that may not be in the code. The amendments proposed are mostly clean up items to address. Staff did not believe these minor changes warranted a discussion with the City Council prior to scheduling the amendments for a public hearing.

ANALYSIS
Attachment 3 includes all draft amendments, shown in track changes. Draft amendments are shown with track changes with new draft language underlined and language proposed for removal with strikethroughs. Only those chapters and/or sections with proposed changes are included in the attached documents as excerpts from the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code.

A summary of the changes is provided below. As a note, Attachment 2 includes all the amendments in a non-track change format. This is provided as an exhibit to the Ordinance.

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Chapter 23.325 Overlay Zoning Districts
The proposed amendment would revise Table 23.325-1: Allowed Use Provisions in the Convention Overlay Zoning District to clarify the application of the predominant use standard.

Mixed-use zoning districts require developments to meet predominant use standards that are intended to establish maximum square footage allowances for use that are allowed only as a secondary use to a primary use.

Chapter 23.716 Landscaping
The proposed amendment would remove an older version of Figure 23.716.2: Nonpervious Surface Limits in Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Zones. This figure already includes the correct figure for this standard.

Chapter 23.719 Parking & Loading
The proposed amendment would revise Table 23.719-1: Required Minimum Vehicle Ratios to revise “commercial schools” to “schools, private and special/studio” to maintain consistency with allowed land uses tables in the Zoning Code. Use tables in the Zoning Code refer to “commercial schools” as “schools, private and special/studio.” Chapter 23.734 Accessory Structures
The proposed amendment would revise Table 23.734-1: Development Standards for Accessory Structures to clarify setback requirements for accessory structures when structures are over 8 feet in height.

Chapter 23.743 Signs
The proposed amendment would revise Table 23.743-1: Allowed Permanent On-Site Sign Standards to clarify sign requirements.

The proposed amendment would also revise Section 23.743.050 Prohibited Signs to provide some exceptions for pole signs when this type of sign is utilized for on-site directional signs and menu/order board signs.

Chapter 23.1104 Definitions
The proposed amendment would revise the definition for “community centers/civic uses” to include “ballrooms.” This revision will be more inclusive of similar uses that have been previously proposed in the City.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On November 8, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to review the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code. The Planning Commission recommended approval of all amendments, except for the proposed amendment to Zoning Code Section 23.719.130. The proposed amendment would remove “paver stones” and “interlocking grids with gravel” as permitted permeable materials for vehicle parking; and remove "grasscrete" and "permeable paving material" and adding "pervious concrete" as permitted materials for RV and trailer parking to be consistent with other standards in the section.

City staff originally proposed the amendments due to ongoing issues that revealed that the use of these types of materials does not provide durable surfaces for vehicle parking. Most often these types of materials are not reinforced or properly installed leading to quicker deterioration.

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Members of the Planning Commission stated that they would prefer that paver stones remain an optional material for driveways noting that it provides aesthetic variation from concrete driveways and sometimes a more affordable paving material. The Planning Commission also suggested the use of future outreach efforts by the City to educate residents on the proper installation of paver stones and similar materials on driveways to alleviate some of the issues with durability. Ultimately, the Planning Commission did not agree with the proposed amendment to Zoning Code Section 23.719.130, and therefore voted to omit it from their recommendation to City Council.

ENVIRONMENTAL
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires analysis of agency approvals of discretionary “projects.” A “project,” under CEQA, is defined as “the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.” (CEQA Guidelines, § 15378.) As reflected in State CEQA Guideline 15061 (b) (3), an activity is not subject to CEQA, “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment…” The proposed amendments are not a “project” within the meaning of CEQA because the amendments seek to further regulate or clarify uses that are already present in the City or provide consistency with State law and no significant expansion of these activities can reasonably be anticipated to occur. Because no expansion of uses or activities is reasonably anticipated, no possibility exists that the Ordinance will result in a significant effect on the environment. Thus, the proposed Ordinance is not subject to the requirements of CEQA. However, in the event that adoption of the Ordinance is considered a CEQA project, it would nonetheless qualify for categorical exemptions as set forth below.

CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) states that a project is exempt from CEQA “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” The approval of the code amendments set forth in the proposed Ordinance does not approve any physical development and it would not result in a direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Any specific development projects that may result from these changes will be subject to environmental review. The proposed amendments are consistent with the City’s General Plan. For these reasons, the proposed amendments would not have the potential to result in individually or cumulatively significant effects on the environment and these Municipal Code amendments are exempt from review under CEQA and no further environmental review is necessary.

FISCAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE

There is no fiscal impact.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Ordinance

2. Exhibit A to the Ordinance

3. Track Changes

ITEM 16.1. ATTACHMENT 1
Ordinance No. XX-2023 Page 1 of 4

CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
ORDINANCE NO. XX-2023

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 23, CHAPTER 23.325 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 23.716 LANDSCAPING, CHAPTER 23.719 PARKING & LOADING, CHAPTER 23.734 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, CHAPTER 23.743 SIGNS, AND CHAPTER 23.1104 DEFINITIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Purpose and Declarations.

WHEREAS, the City conducts periodic updates of the provisions of the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code (RCMC) to ensure compliance with current laws, changes in local policy, consistency with adopted plans and programs, clarify ambiguities, address changing market conditions, reflect best practices, and to address issues or concerns with current regulations; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 23.325 Overlay Zoning Districts of the Municipal Code, sets forth the allowable land uses and development standards within the Overlay Zoning Districts:

A. The Ordinance would revise Table 23.325-1: Allowed Use Provisions in the Convention Overlay Zoning District to clarify the application of the predominant use standard; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 23.716 Landscaping of the Municipal Code, sets forth the development and design standards for landscaping within private property in the City:

A. The Ordinance remove an older version of Figure 23.716.2: Nonpervious Surface Limits in Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Zones; and WHEREAS, Chapter 23.719 Parking & Loading of the Municipal Code, sets forth minimum parking requirements, and development and design standards for parking areas:

A. The Ordinance would revise Table 23.719-1: Required Minimum Vehicle Ratios to revise “commercial schools” to “schools, private and special/studio” to maintain consistency with allowed land uses table in the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, Chapter 23.734 Accessory Structures of the Municipal Code, sets forth development and design standards for accessory structures:

A. The Ordinance would revise Table 23.734-1: Development Standards for Accessory Structures to clarify setback requirements for accessory structures; and

ITEM 16.1. ATTACHMENT 1
Ordinance No. XX-2023 Page 2 of 4 WHEREAS, Chapter 23.743 Signs of the Municipal Code, sets forth development and design standards for signs:

A. The Ordinance would revise Table 23.743-1: Allowed Permanent On-Site Sign Standards to clarify sign requirements.

B. The Ordinance would revise Section 23.743.050 Prohibited Signs to provide some exceptions for pole signs; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 23.1104 Definitions of the Municipal Code, sets forth the definitions for land uses and other terms in the Zoning Code:

A. The Ordinance would revise the definition for “community centers/civic uses” to include “ballrooms”; and
WHEREAS, on December 4,, 2023, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing for this Ordinance and considered all oral and written testimony.

Section 2: Findings. This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the following findings:

A.CEQA Compliance. CEQA requires analysis of agency approvals of discretionary “projects.” A “project,” under CEQA, is defined as “the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.” (CEQA Guidelines, § 15378.) As reflected in State CEQA Guideline 15061 (b) (3), an activity is not subject to CEQA, “[where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment…” The proposed amendments are not a “project” within the meaning of CEQA because the amendments seek to provide clarification of uses, standards and/or enforcement procedures, address inconsistencies between definitions, delete text that is no longer necessary. Because no expansion of uses or activities is reasonably anticipated, no possibility exists that the ordinance will result in a significant effect on the environment. Thus, the proposed ordinance is not subject to the requirements of CEQA. However, in the event that adoption of the ordinance is considered a CEQA project, it would nonetheless qualify for categorical exemptions as set forth below.

CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) states that a project is exempt from CEQA “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” The approval of the code amendments set forth in the proposed ordinance does not approve any physical development and it would not result in a direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Any specific development projects that may result from these changes will be subject to environmental review. The proposed amendments are consistent with the City’s General Plan. For these reasons, the proposed amendments would not have the potential to result in individually or cumulatively significant effects on the environment and these Municipal Code amendments are exempt from review under CEQA and no further environmental review is necessary.

B.The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan. The attached Municipal Code Amendments (“Amendment”) are consistent with the General Plan. The amendments would address inconsistencies, delete text and graphics that are no longer necessary, and provide clarifying language for implementation.

ITEM 16.1. ATTACHMENT 1
Ordinance No. XX-2023 Page 3 of 4 C.The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City. The amendments would address inconsistencies, delete text and graphics that are no longer necessary, and provide clarifying language for implementation. None of these proposed amendments will be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

D. The proposed amendments are internally consistent with other applicable provisions in this Zoning Code. The Amendments have been reviewed for consistency with the entirety of the Municipal Code and are consistent with other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.

Section 3.Amendments to Title 23 Zoning Code
The City Council hereby adopts the amendments to Title 23 Zoning Code of the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code, as shown and incorporated in Exhibit A to this Ordinance.

Section 4.Severability
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be held unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable.

Section 5. Effective Date
Within fifteen (15) days after adoption, a Summary of this Ordinance shall be published once in the Grapevine Independent, or the Sacramento Bee, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in Sacramento County and circulated in the City of Rancho Cordova, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days after its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova on the ___ day of _____, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
____________________________
David Sander, Mayor

ITEM 16.1. ATTACHMENT 1
Ordinance No. XX-2023 Page 4 of 4 ATTEST:

Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk

Rancho Cordova
Municipal Code
Amendments
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

Note to Reader: Only those sections and/or subsections listed within this document are being amended. Unless otherwise indicated, all sections and subsections prior to and after the amended section and/or subsection shall remain, unchanged.

CHAPTER 23.325.020 CONVENTION (CO) OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT.

Table 23.325-1: Allowed Use Provisions in the Convention Overlay Zoning District Land Use Category Convention Overlay
Zoning District
Special Use
Regulations
Residential Uses
Dwelling, Multifamily P1
Home Occupations C RCMC 23.901.030
Live-Work Facility C RCMC 23.901.040
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Clubs, Lodges, and Private Meeting Halls P
Community Centers/Civic Uses P
Convention Center P
Indoor Amusement/Entertainment Facility P
Indoor Fitness and Sports Facility AUP
Libraries and Museums P
Outdoor Commercial Recreation AUP
Parks and Public Plazas P
Public Safety Facility P
Religious Institutions C
Schools, Private and Special/Studios3 P
Schools, Public3 P
Theaters and Auditoriums P
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Use Listings Broadcasting and Recording Studios P
Heliports C
Park and Ride Facility P
Telecommunication Facility C RCMC 23.907.020
Transit Stations and Terminals C
Utility Facilities and Infrastructure C RCMC 23.907.030 ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

Land Use Category Convention Overlay
Zoning District
Special Use
Regulations
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Alcoholic Beverage Sales (off-premises consumption)2 C
Art, Antique, Collectable P
Artisan Shop P
Banks and Financial Services P
Bars and Nightclubs C
Brew Pub2 P
Business Support Services P
Child Day Care Facility C
Commercial Marijuana Uses N
Convenience Store P
Drive-In and Drive-Through Sales and Service C RCMC 23.910.030 Home Improvement Supplies AUP
Hotels and Motels P
Hotels and Motels, Extended Stay C
Medical Services, General P
Medical Services, Extended Care P
Medical Services, Hospitals P
Neighborhood Market/Grocery Stores/Supermarket P
Offices, Business and Professional P
Offices, Accessory P
Personal Services P
Restaurants P
Retail, Accessory P
Retail, General P
Tasting Room2 P
Veterinary Facility AUP
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
Auto and Vehicle Sales and Rental AUP
Car Washing and Detailing C RMC 23.913.050
Service Stations C
Vehicle Services, Minor AUP
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

Land Use Category Convention Overlay
Zoning District
Special Use
Regulations
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses
Brewery, Winery, Distillery2 P
Manufacturing – Small Scale AUP
Printing and Publishing AUP
Research and Development AUP
Warehousing AUP
Notes:

1. For mixed-use zones, the use is permitted in conjunction with the predominant use of the underlying base zoning district. In other words, this use is only allowed as part of an integrated development.

2. Off-premises sale of alcohol is an allowed use where such sales are incidental to an allowed use that provides on-site alcohol consumption (restaurant, brew pub, tasting room, etc.).

3. Dormitories on any parcel that is part of a contiguous campus are permitted as an accessory use to the public or private school.

ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

CHAPTER 23.716 LANDSCAPING

23.716.060 Special landscape provisions.

A. Residential Landscape. For single-family and two-family residential zoning districts, at least 25 percent of the lot area shall be pervious surface. Additionally, no more than 40 percent of the front yard area shall be nonpervious surface (e.g. sidewalks, driveway or parking). Driveway pavement shall be five feet from the side property line in order to provide an area of landscaping between adjacent lots. This setback requirement excludes pedestrian walkways from the driveway to the side yard area. Deviations from these standards may be allowed through site plan and architecture review for small-lot single-family developments at the time of master home plan review where these standards cannot be attained due to design. Remaining unpaved portion shall be landscaped, irrigated, and maintained. See Figure 23.716-2 (Nonpervious Surface Limits in Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Zones). Landscaped (pervious) areas shall include a combination of well -maintained ground cover, shrubs, hedges, trees and other pervious landscape materials.

Figure 23.716-2: Nonpervious Surface Limits in Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Zones

ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

CHAPTER 23.719.070 VEHICLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS.

Table 23.719-1: Required Minimum Vehicle Ratios

Land Use Category Vehicle Parking Spaces
Residential Uses
Adult Day Care Home None beyond single-family
Caretaker Housing 1/bedroom
Dwelling, Multifamily
Studio and one-bedroom units 1/unit
Two- and three-bedroom units 2/unit
Four- or more bedroom units 2/unit
+ Guest parking 0.2/unit
Accessory Dwelling Unit11 1/unit
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit No minimum
Dwelling, Single-Family1,2 2/unit
Dwelling, Two-Family1,2 2/unit
Family Day Care Home, Large 1 additional
Family Day Care Home, Small No minimum
Dormitories 1 space/3 occupants
Group Residential None beyond single-family
Guest House 0 additional
Home Occupations3 1 additional
Live-Work Facility 2/unit (plus 0.25/unit for guests)
Manufactured Home 2/unit
Mobile Home 2/unit
Mobile Home Park 2/unit
Residential Care Home 1 space per employee, plus 1 space/facility vehicle, plus 1 space/8 persons at facility capacity
Senior Independent Living Facility 0.5/unit (plus 0.1 per unit for guests) Agriculture, Resource, and Open Space Uses
Equestrian Facility 1/4 stables
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Cemeteries, Mausoleums 1/4 seats5
Clubs, Lodges, and Private Meeting Halls 1/3 seats5
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

Land Use Category Vehicle Parking Spaces
Community Centers/Civic Uses 4/1,000 sf
Community Garden 1/5,000 sf lot area4
Correctional Institution Parking Study Required
Golf Courses6 10/hole
Indoor Amusement/Entertainment Facility 4/1,000 sf
Indoor Fitness and Sports Facility 4/1,000 sf
Libraries and Museums 3/1,000 sf
Outdoor Commercial Recreation 2/1,000 sf7 or 1/4 seats or person capacity, whichever is greater
Parks and Public Plazas (less than 10 acres) No minimum Parks (10 acres or larger) 5% of total site area4,7
Public Safety Facility 4/1,000 sf
Recreational Vehicle Parks 1.5/site
Religious Institutions 0.3/seat
Resource-Related Recreation 1/10,000 sf land area, minimum 4 spaces Schools, Public
Preschool facilities and kindergartens 1/employee plus 1 per classroom, or 1/3 seats in assembly area, whichever is greater
Elementary or middle schools 1/employee plus 1 per classroom, or 1/3 seats in assembly area, whichever is greater
High schools 1/employee plus 1/3 students in 11th and 12th grades; or 1/3 seats in main auditorium
Colleges 1 space/employee + 1 space/2 students; or 1/3 seats in largest assembly area
Schools, Private and Special/Studio 1 space/employee + 1 space/2 students; or 1/3 seats in largest assembly area
Stadiums/Arenas Special review of parking required
Theaters and Auditoriums 0.3/seat10
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Use Listings Airport Parking Study Required
Broadcasting and Recording Studios 3.2/1,000 sf
Heliports 1/landing pad
Park and Ride Facility N/A
Parking Facility N/A
Telecommunication Facility 0.5/1 employee
Utility Facilities and Infrastructure 0.5/1 employee
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

Land Use Category Vehicle Parking Spaces
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Adult Day Care Facility 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/facility vehicle, plus 1 space/8 persons at facility capacity
Alcoholic Beverage Sales 3.6/1,000 sf
Ambulance Service 3.2/1,000 sf
Animal Sales and Grooming 3.6/1,000 sf
Art, Antique, Collectable 3.6/1,000 sf
Artisan Shops 3.6/1,000 sf
Banks and Financial Services 3/1,000 sf
Bars and Nightclubs 1 per 3 fixed seats, or 1/50 sf of net floor area of assembly space
Bed and Breakfast Inns 1/room
Building Materials Stores and Yards 1/1,000 sf
Business Support Services 3.2/1,000 sf
Call Centers 5/1,000 sf
Child Day Care Facility 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/facility vehicle, plus 1 space/8 persons at facility capacity
Convenience Stores 3.6/1,000 sf
Drive-In and Drive-Through Sales and Service (not
including restaurants)
1 space/2 employees during period of greatest
employment
Equipment Sales and Rental8 1/250 sf interior sales area, plus 1/1,000 sf exterior display area
Furniture, Furnishings, and Appliance Stores 1/1,000 sf Garden Center/Plant Nursery 1/300 sf retail sales area, plus 1/1,000 sf exterior display area
Grocery Stores/Supermarket 3.5/1,000 sf
Home Improvement Supplies 2/1,000 sf
Hotels and Motels 1/room
Kennels, Commercial 3.2/1,000 sf
Maintenance and Repair, Small Equipment 3.2/1,000 sf
Medical Services, General 3.9/1,000 sf
Medical Services, Extended Care 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/facility vehicle, plus 1 space/8 persons at facility capacity
Medical Services, Hospitals9 2/bed or 2/1,000 sf
Mortuaries and Funeral Homes5 1/3 seats
Neighborhood Market 3/1,000 sf
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

Land Use Category Vehicle Parking Spaces
Offices, Business and Professional12 3/1,000 sf
Offices, Accessory 3/1,000 sf
Personal Services 3.2/1,000 sf
Residential Care Facility 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/facility vehicle, plus 1 space/8 persons at facility capacity
Restaurants 1/3 seats
Retail, Accessory 3.6/1,000 sf
Retail, General 3.6/1,000 sf
Retail, Warehouse Club 3.6/1,000 sf
Veterinary Facility 3.2/1,000 sf
Regional Shopping Center 5.5/1,000 sf
Tasting Room13 1 space/300 sf
Vehicle Uses
Vehicle Dismantling 3 spaces, plus 1 space/employee
Vehicle Sales and Rental 2.5/1,000 sf, plus 1 space per rental vehicle Vehicle Sales, Wholesale 1/1,000 sf, minimum 2 spaces
Vehicle Storage 1/2,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Vehicle Parts Sales 3.6/1,000 sf
Car Washing and Detailing 3 spaces minimum + 2 per bay
Service Stations 3 spaces minimum + 2 per bay
Vehicle Services 2 per service bay
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses
Agricultural Products Processing 1.6/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Manufacturing14 1/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Office (as accessory to a use in this category) 2.7/1,000 sf Printing and Publishing 1/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Recycling Facility, Processing 1/200 sf office space, plus 1 space/employee Recycling Facility, Scrap and Dismantling Facility 1/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Research and Development 2.5/1,000 sf
Storage, Personal Storage Facility15 1/2,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Storage, Warehouse 0.5/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Wholesaling and Distribution 0.5/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Special Regulated Uses
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

Land Use Category Vehicle Parking Spaces
Card Rooms 1/2 seats in play area
Check Cashing Businesses 3.6/1,000 sf
Massage Parlor 3.2/1,000 sf
Pawnshops 3.6/1,000 sf
Recycling Facility, Collection Facility 3.2/1,000 sf
Sexually Oriented Businesses 1/3 fixed seats or 4/1,000 sf, whichever is greater Smoke Shops 3.6/1,000 sf
Tattoo Parlors 3.6/1,000 sf
Thrift Store 3.6/1,000 sf

Notes:

1. See RCMC 23.719.130.

2. Parking may be reduced to one space per unit for residential units for low or moderate income subsidized homeownership units.

3. Additional parking for home occupations is not required to be covered or enclosed and may occur within the front or street-side yard setback on a driveway or other paved surface.

4. On-street parking space adjacent to park property may be credited toward parking requirement.

5. Applies to seating in main or largest assembly area only.

6. Clubhouse calculated as retail and provided in addition to required spaces for golf courses. Additional parking not required for accessory uses (e.g., driving ranges, putting greens, maintenance shops, equipment storage).

7. Parking based on area of active recreation only.

8. Indoor and outdoor merchandise display areas.

9. Calculate associated medical office facilities as medical services, general.

10. If fixed seating is not used, then parking shall be provided at a ratio of one space/30 square feet of floor area in the assembly hall(s).

11. Parking requirements shall be in compliance with Government Code Section 65852.2. No additional parking shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit if: the unit is located within one -half mile of public transit, the unit is located within an architecturally and historically significant district; the unit is part of the existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure; or there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the unit.

12. Office, business and professional shall be allowed up to 200 percent of minimum required parking by right with no additional approvals.

13. Required parking spaces for adjacent uses can be counted towards the required parking for a tasting room as long as the hours of operations for the use do not overlap with the tasting room hours.

14. Manufacturing shall be allowed up to 300 percent of minimum required parking by right with no additional approvals.

15. Personal storage facilities with internally accessed storage units (units not directly accessed from internal drive aisles) shall provide loading zones at each building with number of loading spaces determined during project review. [Ord. 1-2022 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 3-2019 § 5 (Exh. A); Ord. 4-2018 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B); Ord. 12-2011 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 27-2008 § 1 (Exh. A § 4.7.080). Formerly 23.719.080].

ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

CHAPTER 23.734 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES.

Table 23.734-1: Development Standards for Accessory Structures

Accessory Use Type Interior Property Line Rear Property Line
Zoning
Certification
General
Accessory
Structure
Square footage less
than 120 and less than
8 feet in height
overall
3 feet
The structure shall not be placed
closer to the front lot line than the
farthest back front wall of the
principal building.
3 feet No
Square footage 120
and more and/or more
than 8 feet in height
overall
For structures 8 feet in height, the
minimum setback from the rear and
side property lines is 5 feet.

Up to every ½ foot increase in height
over 8 feet, the setback shall increase
by another ½ feet. (For example: 8
feet tall= 5-foot setback; 8.5 feet
tall=5.5-foot setback; 8.75 feet tall =
6-foot setback…)
. For structures
8 feet in height,
the minimum
setback from the
rear and side
property lines is
5 feet.

Up to every ½
foot increase in
height over 8
feet, the setback
shall increase by
another ½ feet.
(For example: 8
feet tall= 5-foot
setback; 8.5 feet
tall=5.5-foot
setback; 8.75
feet tall = 6-foot
setback…)
Yes
Swimming Pools, Spas, and Pool
Equipment (Setbacks shall be from the
right-of-way or property line to the water
line or pool equipment)
3 feet 3 feet Yes
Landscape
Features
Square footage less
than 120 and less than
8 feet in height
3 feet 3 feet No
Pad, Less Than 8
Inches Tall
None None No
Pad, Driveway 5 feet from the property line None No

ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

CHAPTER 23.743.050 PROHIBITED SIGNS
The signs listed in this section are inconsistent with the purposes and standards of this chapter as described below and as such are prohibited in all zoning districts, unless specifically authorized by another provision of this chapter:

A. Moving or rotating signs, except barber poles at barbershops.

B. Signs with flashing, moving, or animated illumination (e.g., flashing signs), except barber poles at barbershops and electronic readerboards. Sign content must remain static and not change message or appearance and may only change message or appearance after a minimum period of 60 minutes.

C. Any sign displaying any obscene matter.

D. Signs located within the clear vision triangle as defined by Improvement Standard 4 -18, Visibility Restrictions at Driveways and Intersections, and any future updates thereto.

E. Signs which imitate or resemble official traffic warning devices or signs, that by color, location, content, or lighting may confuse or disorient vehicular or pedestrian traffic, excluding on -site directional signs as specified in RCMC 23.743.040 (Sign exemptions).

F. Portable signs (e.g., A-frame sign), except for real estate signs as provided in RCMC 23.743.085 (Real estate sign standards) or as permitted as a temporary sign with a temporary use permit as provided in RCMC 23.743.070 (Allowed temporary on-site sign standards).

G. Temporary signs, except when a valid temporary use permit has been issued or as otherwise exempted in RCMC

23.743.030 (Permit requirements for signs).

H. Inflatable or lighter-than-air devices (e.g., balloon sign) of any kind when attached or secured from the ground or to any object on the ground, except for residential real estate as part of zoning certification and under the standards of RCMC 23.743.085 (Real estate sign standards) or except when a valid temporary use permit has been issued as provided for in RCMC 23.743.070 (Allowed temporary on-site sign standards).

I. Portable readerboard advertising devices which are readerboard signs affixed with wheels so as to make them moveable signs.

J. Signs projecting over roofs and roof signs, except where specifically provided for under the provisions of signs attached to buildings.

K. Signs projecting from buildings, except where provided for in a special sign district ordinance or otherwise specifically provided for.

L. Banners, except when allowed through a temporary use permit or a grand opening event as described in RCMC

23.743.070 (Allowed temporary on-site sign standards).

M. Pennant flags and string pennant flags.

N. Wind signs.

O. Vehicle signs (large) as defined in this chapter.

P. Video display signs, except as provided for in RCMC 23.743.065 (Standards for electronic message signs).

Q. Reserved.

R. Digital freeway signs, except as provided for in RCMC 23.743.150 (Digital freeway signs overlay).

S. Electronic message and graphic display signs, except as provided for in RCMC 23.743.065 (Standards for electronic message signs).

ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

T. Signs with fluctuating illumination, including any changes in light intensity or use of intermittent, strobe, or moving light that does not fall under the definition of another sign type (e.g., video display sign), unless approved under RCMC 23.743.065.

U. Any other advertising device attached to a building, fence, pole, or vehicle on display not specifically mentioned, unless otherwise provided for in this code.

V. Any sign in the public right-of-way unless otherwise permitted in this code or by the public works director (e.g., encroachment permit).

W. Signs on portions of a structure exempted from the height requirements as described in RCMC 23.701.040 (Height exceptions) when said features exceed the height limit of the underlying zone.

X. Pylon signs.

Y. Pole signs except for signs as described RCMC 23.743.040.A.2.g (on-site directional signs) and 23.743.040.A.2.i (menu/order board signs). [Ord. 4-2018 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B); Ord. 12-2014 § 3 (Exh. C); Ord. 16-2012 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 12-2011 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 27-2008 § 1 (Exh. A § 4.15.050)].

CHAPTER 23.743.060 ALLOWED PERMANENT ON-SITE SIGN STANDARDS.

Table 23.743-1: Allowed Permanent On-Site Sign Standards

Sign Type
Maximum
Number
Permitted
Maximum
Area3
Maximum
Height
Illumination
Allowed
Minimum
Setback
from
ROW
Other
Standards
Home Occupations
Building-Attached
Sign All types 1 per home
occupation 4 sf
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
No
Agricultural Uses
Freestanding Sign Monument
only
1 per
establishment
Parcels < 5
ac, 16 sf;
Parcels > 5
ac, 24 sf
6 ft No 10 ft
Permanent Subdivision Identification Signs
Freestanding Sign
Monument or
on
fence/wall,
not in ROW
1 per entrance 24 sf 6 ft Yes 10 ft
Monument,
w/in ROW 1 per entrance 24 sf 6 ft No 1
Multifamily Dwellings and Complexes
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

Sign Type
Maximum
Number
Permitted
Maximum
Area3
Maximum
Height
Illumination
Allowed
Minimum
Setback
from
ROW
Other
Standards
Building-Attached
Signs All types 1 per entrance 24 sf
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
Yes
Freestanding Sign Monument
only 1 per entrance 24 sf 6 ft Yes 10 ft
Commercial Uses
Building-Attached
Signs All types No maximum
< 50 ft from
ROW: 2:1;
≥ 50 ft from
ROW: 3:1
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
Yes
Freestanding
Signs for
Individual
Buildings Not
Part of an
Integrated
Development
Monument
only
1 per project
entrance 50 sf 10 ft Yes 10 ft
Freestanding
Signs for
Integrated
Developments
Monument
only
1 per project
entrance 150 sf/sign 10 ft Yes 10 ft
Office Uses
Building-Attached
Signs All types
1 per
establishment
per building
frontage
1:1
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
Yes
Freestanding
Signs for
Individual
Buildings Not
Part of an
Integrated
Development
Monument
only
1 per project
entrance 25 sf 10 ft Yes 10 ft
Freestanding
Signs for
Integrated
Developments
Monument
only
1 per project
entrance 50 sf/sign 10 ft Yes 10 ft
Industrial Uses
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

Sign Type
Maximum
Number
Permitted
Maximum
Area3
Maximum
Height
Illumination
Allowed
Minimum
Setback
from
ROW
Other
Standards
Building-Attached
Signs All types No maximum
< 50 ft from
ROW: 2:1;
≥ 50 ft from
ROW: 3:1
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
Yes
Freestanding
Signs for
Individual
Buildings Not
Part of an
Integrated
Development
Monument
only 1 per parcel 40 sf 10 ft Yes 10 ft
Freestanding
Signs for
Integrated
Developments
Monument
only
1 per project
entrance 40 sf/sign 10 ft Yes 10 ft
Automotive Service Stations2
Building-Attached
Signs All types No maximum 125 sf all
signs
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
Yes
Freestanding
Signs
Monument
only 2
36 sf for
freestanding
signs. 52 sf
including
pricing
signs
10 ft Yes 10 ft
Institutional and Public/Quasi-Public Uses
Building-Attached
Signs All types 1 24 sf
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
Yes
Freestanding
Signs
Monument
only
1 per main
entrance 24 sf 6 ft Yes 10 ft
Public Assembly Uses
Building-Attached
Signs All Types 1 36 sf total
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
Yes
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

Sign Type
Maximum
Number
Permitted
Maximum
Area3
Maximum
Height
Illumination
Allowed
Minimum
Setback
from
ROW
Other
Standards
building
Freestanding Sign Monument
only 1
24 sf for
freestanding
sign
6 ft Yes 10 ft

Notes:

1. Within median island, sign must be set back three feet from sides and 12 feet from ends.

2. Excludes the gas pricing component of the subject sign, which is regulated by state law.

3. Maximum total sign area may be exceeded with the approval of a unified sign program. Signage may also be permitted to exceed the total signage allowance based on primary site or building frontage by 25 percent with the approval of a unified sign program.
[Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B); Ord. 12-2014 § 3 (Exh. C); Ord. 16-2012 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 12-2011 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 27-2008 § 1 (Exh. A § 4.15.060)].

CHAPTER 23.1104.040 LAND USE DEFINITIONS.
“Community centers/civic uses” means multipurpose meeting facilities, recreational facilities, and ballrooms typically consisting of one or more meeting or multipurpose rooms, kitchens and/or outdoor barbecue facilities that are available for use by various groups for such activities as meetings, parties, receptions, dances, etc.

ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Ordinance

Rancho Cordova
Municipal Code
Amendments
Track Changes
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

Note to Reader: Only those sections and/or subsections listed within this document are being amended. Unless otherwise indicated, all sections and subsections prior to and after the amended section and/or subsection shall remain, unchanged.

CHAPTER 23.325.020 CONVENTION (CO) OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT.

Table 23.325-1: Allowed Use Provisions in the Convention Overlay Zoning District

Land Use Category Convention Overlay
Zoning District
Special Use
Regulations
Residential Uses
Dwelling, Multifamily P1
Home Occupations C RCMC 23.901.030
Live-Work Facility C RCMC 23.901.040
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Clubs, Lodges, and Private Meeting Halls P
Community Centers/Civic Uses P
Convention Center P
Indoor Amusement/Entertainment Facility P
Indoor Fitness and Sports Facility AUP
Libraries and Museums P
Outdoor Commercial Recreation AUP
Parks and Public Plazas P
Public Safety Facility P
Religious Institutions C
Schools, Private and Special/Studios3 P
Schools, Public3 P
Theaters and Auditoriums P
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Use Listings Broadcasting and Recording Studios P
Heliports C
Park and Ride Facility P
Telecommunication Facility C RCMC 23.907.020
Transit Stations and Terminals C
Utility Facilities and Infrastructure C RCMC 23.907.030 ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

Land Use Category Convention Overlay
Zoning District
Special Use
Regulations
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Alcoholic Beverage Sales (off-premises consumption)2 C
Art, Antique, Collectable P
Artisan Shop P
Banks and Financial Services P
Bars and Nightclubs C
Brew Pub2 P
Business Support Services P
Child Day Care Facility C
Commercial Marijuana Uses N
Convenience Store P
Drive-In and Drive-Through Sales and Service C RCMC 23.910.030 Home Improvement Supplies AUP
Hotels and Motels P
Hotels and Motels, Extended Stay C
Medical Services, General P
Medical Services, Extended Care P
Medical Services, Hospitals P
Neighborhood Market/Grocery Stores/Supermarket P
Offices, Business and Professional P
Offices, Accessory P
Personal Services P
Restaurants P
Retail, Accessory P
Retail, General P
Tasting Room2 P
Veterinary Facility AUP
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
Auto and Vehicle Sales and Rental AUP
Car Washing and Detailing C RMC 23.913.050
Service Stations C
Vehicle Services, Minor AUP
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

Land Use Category Convention Overlay
Zoning District
Special Use
Regulations
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses
Brewery, Winery, Distillery2 P
Manufacturing – Small Scale AUP
Printing and Publishing AUP
Research and Development AUP
Warehousing AUP
Notes:

1. For mixed-use zones, Tthe use is permitted in conjunction with the predominant use of the underlying base zoning district. In other words, this use is only allowed as part of an integrated development.

2. Off-premises sale of alcohol is an allowed use where such sales are incidental to an allowed use that provides on-site alcohol consumption (restaurant, brew pub, tasting room, etc.).

3. Dormitories on any parcel that is part of a contiguous campus are permitted as an accessory use to the public or private school.

ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

CHAPTER 23.716 LANDSCAPING

23.716.060 Special landscape provisions.

A. Residential Landscape. For single-family and two-family residential zoning districts, at least 25 percent of the lot area shall be pervious surface. Additionally, no more than 40 percent of the front yard area shall be nonpervious surface (e.g. sidewalks, driveway or parking). Driveway pavement shall be five feet from the side property line in order to provide an area of landscaping between adjacent lots. This setback requirement excludes pedestrian walkways from the driveway to the side yard area. Deviations from these standards may be allowed through site plan and architecture review for small-lot single-family developments at the time of master home plan review where these standards cannot be attained due to design. Remaining unpaved portion shall be landscaped, irrigated, and maintained. See Figure 23.716-2 (Nonpervious Surface Limits in Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Zones). Landscaped (pervious) areas shall include a combination of well -maintained ground cover, shrubs, hedges, trees and other pervious landscape materials.

Figure 23.716-2: Nonpervious Surface Limits in Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Zones

ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

CHAPTER 23.719.070 VEHICLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS.

Table 23.719-1: Required Minimum Vehicle Ratios

Land Use Category Vehicle Parking Spaces
Residential Uses
Adult Day Care Home None beyond single-family
Caretaker Housing 1/bedroom
Dwelling, Multifamily
Studio and one-bedroom units 1/unit
Two- and three-bedroom units 2/unit
Four- or more bedroom units 2/unit
+ Guest parking 0.2/unit
Accessory Dwelling Unit11 1/unit
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit No minimum
Dwelling, Single-Family1,2 2/unit
Dwelling, Two-Family1,2 2/unit
Family Day Care Home, Large 1 additional
Family Day Care Home, Small No minimum
Dormitories 1 space/3 occupants
Group Residential None beyond single-family
Guest House 0 additional
Home Occupations3 1 additional
Live-Work Facility 2/unit (plus 0.25/unit for guests)
Manufactured Home 2/unit
Mobile Home 2/unit
Mobile Home Park 2/unit
Residential Care Home 1 space per employee, plus 1 space/facility vehicle, plus 1 space/8 persons at facility capacity
Senior Independent Living Facility 0.5/unit (plus 0.1 per unit for guests) Agriculture, Resource, and Open Space Uses
Equestrian Facility 1/4 stables
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Cemeteries, Mausoleums 1/4 seats5
Clubs, Lodges, and Private Meeting Halls 1/3 seats5
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

Land Use Category Vehicle Parking Spaces
Community Centers/Civic Uses 4/1,000 sf
Community Garden 1/5,000 sf lot area4
Correctional Institution Parking Study Required
Golf Courses6 10/hole
Indoor Amusement/Entertainment Facility 4/1,000 sf
Indoor Fitness and Sports Facility 4/1,000 sf
Libraries and Museums 3/1,000 sf
Outdoor Commercial Recreation 2/1,000 sf7 or 1/4 seats or person capacity, whichever is greater
Parks and Public Plazas (less than 10 acres) No minimum Parks (10 acres or larger) 5% of total site area4,7
Public Safety Facility 4/1,000 sf
Recreational Vehicle Parks 1.5/site
Religious Institutions 0.3/seat
Resource-Related Recreation 1/10,000 sf land area, minimum 4 spaces Schools, Public
Preschool facilities and kindergartens 1/employee plus 1 per classroom, or 1/3 seats in assembly area, whichever is greater
Elementary or middle schools 1/employee plus 1 per classroom, or 1/3 seats in assembly area, whichever is greater
High schools 1/employee plus 1/3 students in 11th and 12th grades; or 1/3 seats in main auditorium
Colleges 1 space/employee + 1 space/2 students; or 1/3 seats in largest assembly area
Commercial schools Schools, Private and
Special/Studio
1 space/employee + 1 space/2 students; or 1/3 seats in
largest assembly area
Stadiums/Arenas Special review of parking required
Theaters and Auditoriums 0.3/seat10
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Use Listings Airport Parking Study Required
Broadcasting and Recording Studios 3.2/1,000 sf
Heliports 1/landing pad
Park and Ride Facility N/A
Parking Facility N/A
Telecommunication Facility 0.5/1 employee
Utility Facilities and Infrastructure 0.5/1 employee
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

Land Use Category Vehicle Parking Spaces
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Adult Day Care Facility 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/facility vehicle, plus 1 space/8 persons at facility capacity
Alcoholic Beverage Sales 3.6/1,000 sf
Ambulance Service 3.2/1,000 sf
Animal Sales and Grooming 3.6/1,000 sf
Art, Antique, Collectable 3.6/1,000 sf
Artisan Shops 3.6/1,000 sf
Banks and Financial Services 3/1,000 sf
Bars and Nightclubs 1 per 3 fixed seats, or 1/50 sf of net floor area of assembly space
Bed and Breakfast Inns 1/room
Building Materials Stores and Yards 1/1,000 sf
Business Support Services 3.2/1,000 sf
Call Centers 5/1,000 sf
Child Day Care Facility 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/facility vehicle, plus 1 space/8 persons at facility capacity
Convenience Stores 3.6/1,000 sf
Drive-In and Drive-Through Sales and Service (not
including restaurants)
1 space/2 employees during period of greatest
employment
Equipment Sales and Rental8 1/250 sf interior sales area, plus 1/1,000 sf exterior display area
Furniture, Furnishings, and Appliance Stores 1/1,000 sf Garden Center/Plant Nursery 1/300 sf retail sales area, plus 1/1,000 sf exterior display area
Grocery Stores/Supermarket 3.5/1,000 sf
Home Improvement Supplies 2/1,000 sf
Hotels and Motels 1/room
Kennels, Commercial 3.2/1,000 sf
Maintenance and Repair, Small Equipment 3.2/1,000 sf
Medical Services, General 3.9/1,000 sf
Medical Services, Extended Care 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/facility vehicle, plus 1 space/8 persons at facility capacity
Medical Services, Hospitals9 2/bed or 2/1,000 sf
Mortuaries and Funeral Homes5 1/3 seats
Neighborhood Market 3/1,000 sf
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

Land Use Category Vehicle Parking Spaces
Offices, Business and Professional12 3/1,000 sf
Offices, Accessory 3/1,000 sf
Personal Services 3.2/1,000 sf
Residential Care Facility 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/facility vehicle, plus 1 space/8 persons at facility capacity
Restaurants 1/3 seats
Retail, Accessory 3.6/1,000 sf
Retail, General 3.6/1,000 sf
Retail, Warehouse Club 3.6/1,000 sf
Veterinary Facility 3.2/1,000 sf
Regional Shopping Center 5.5/1,000 sf
Tasting Room13 1 space/300 sf
Vehicle Uses
Vehicle Dismantling 3 spaces, plus 1 space/employee
Vehicle Sales and Rental 2.5/1,000 sf, plus 1 space per rental vehicle Vehicle Sales, Wholesale 1/1,000 sf, minimum 2 spaces
Vehicle Storage 1/2,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Vehicle Parts Sales 3.6/1,000 sf
Car Washing and Detailing 3 spaces minimum + 2 per bay
Service Stations 3 spaces minimum + 2 per bay
Vehicle Services 2 per service bay
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses
Agricultural Products Processing 1.6/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Manufacturing14 1/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Office (as accessory to a use in this category) 2.7/1,000 sf Printing and Publishing 1/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Recycling Facility, Processing 1/200 sf office space, plus 1 space/employee Recycling Facility, Scrap and Dismantling Facility 1/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Research and Development 2.5/1,000 sf
Storage, Personal Storage Facility15 1/2,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Storage, Warehouse 0.5/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Wholesaling and Distribution 0.5/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/company-operated vehicle Special Regulated Uses
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

Land Use Category Vehicle Parking Spaces
Card Rooms 1/2 seats in play area
Check Cashing Businesses 3.6/1,000 sf
Massage Parlor 3.2/1,000 sf
Pawnshops 3.6/1,000 sf
Recycling Facility, Collection Facility 3.2/1,000 sf
Sexually Oriented Businesses 1/3 fixed seats or 4/1,000 sf, whichever is greater Smoke Shops 3.6/1,000 sf
Tattoo Parlors 3.6/1,000 sf
Thrift Store 3.6/1,000 sf

Notes:

1. See RCMC 23.719.130.

2. Parking may be reduced to one space per unit for residential units for low or moderate income subsidized homeownership units.

3. Additional parking for home occupations is not required to be covered or enclosed and may occur within the front or street-side yard setback on a driveway or other paved surface.

4. On-street parking space adjacent to park property may be credited toward parking requirement.

5. Applies to seating in main or largest assembly area only.

6. Clubhouse calculated as retail and provided in addition to required spaces for golf courses. Additional parking not required for accessory uses (e.g., driving ranges, putting greens, maintenance shops, equipment storage).

7. Parking based on area of active recreation only.

8. Indoor and outdoor merchandise display areas.

9. Calculate associated medical office facilities as medical services, general.

10. If fixed seating is not used, then parking shall be provided at a ratio of one space/30 square feet of floor area in the assembly hall(s).

11. Parking requirements shall be in compliance with Government Code Section 65852.2. No additional parking shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit if: the unit is located within one -half mile of public transit, the unit is located within an architecturally and historically significant district; the unit is part of the existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure; or there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the unit.

12. Office, business and professional shall be allowed up to 200 percent of minimum required parking by right with no additional approvals.

13. Required parking spaces for adjacent uses can be counted towards the required parking for a tasting room as long as the hours of operations for the use do not overlap with the tasting room hours.

14. Manufacturing shall be allowed up to 300 percent of minimum required parking by right with no additional approvals.

15. Personal storage facilities with internally accessed storage units (units not directly accessed from internal drive aisles) shall provide loading zones at each building with number of loading spaces determined during project review. [Ord. 1-2022 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 3-2019 § 5 (Exh. A); Ord. 4-2018 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B); Ord. 12-2011 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 27-2008 § 1 (Exh. A § 4.7.080). Formerly 23.719.080].

ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

CHAPTER 23.734 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES.

Table 23.734-1: Development Standards for Accessory Structures

Accessory Use Type Interior Property Line Rear Property Line
Zoning
Certification
General
Accessory
Structure
Square footage less
than 120 and less than
8 feet in height
overall
3 feet
The structure shall not be placed
closer to the front lot line than the
farthest back front wall of the
principal building.
3 feet No
Square footage 120
and more and/or more
than 8 feet in height
overall
For structures 8 feet in height, the
minimum setback is 5 feet. The
structure’s setback shall be plus 1 foot
per every foot above 8 feet in height.

The structure shall not be placed
closer to the front lot line than the
farthest back front wall of the
principal building. For structures 8
feet in height, the minimum setback
from the rear and side property lines is
5 feet.

Up to every ½ foot increase in height
over 8 feet, the setback shall increase
by another ½ feet. (For example: 8
feet tall= 5-foot setback; 8.5 feet
tall=5.5-foot setback; 8.75 feet tall =
6-foot setback…)
For structures 8
feet in height,
the minimum
setback is 5 feet.

The structure’s
setback shall be
plus 1 foot per
every foot above
8 feet in height.

For structures 8
feet in height,
the minimum
setback from the
rear and side
property lines is
5 feet.

Up to every ½
foot increase in
height over 8
feet, the setback
shall increase by
another ½ feet.
(For example: 8
feet tall= 5-foot
setback; 8.5 feet
tall=5.5-foot
setback; 8.75
feet tall = 6-foot
setback…)
Yes
Swimming Pools, Spas, and Pool
Equipment (Setbacks shall be from the
right-of-way or property line to the water
line or pool equipment)
3 feet 3 feet Yes
Landscape
Features
Square footage less
than 120 and less than
8 feet in height
3 feet 3 feet No
Pad, Less Than 8
Inches Tall
None None No
Pad, Driveway 5 feet from the property line None No

ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

CHAPTER 23.743.050 PROHIBITED SIGNS
The signs listed in this section are inconsistent with the purposes and standards of this chapter as described below and as such are prohibited in all zoning districts, unless specifically authorized by another provision of this chapter:

A. Moving or rotating signs, except barber poles at barbershops.

B. Signs with flashing, moving, or animated illumination (e.g., flashing signs), except barber poles at barbershops and electronic readerboards. Sign content must remain static and not change message or appearance and may only change message or appearance after a minimum period of 60 minutes.

C. Any sign displaying any obscene matter.

D. Signs located within the clear vision triangle as defined by Improvement Standard 4 -18, Visibility Restrictions at Driveways and Intersections, and any future updates thereto.

E. Signs which imitate or resemble official traffic warning devices or signs, that by color, location, content, or lighting may confuse or disorient vehicular or pedestrian traffic, excluding on -site directional signs as specified in RCMC 23.743.040 (Sign exemptions).

F. Portable signs (e.g., A-frame sign), except for real estate signs as provided in RCMC 23.743.085 (Real estate sign standards) or as permitted as a temporary sign with a temporary use permit as provided in RCMC 23.743.070 (Allowed temporary on-site sign standards).

G. Temporary signs, except when a valid temporary use permit has been issued or as otherwise exempted in RCMC

23.743.030 (Permit requirements for signs).

H. Inflatable or lighter-than-air devices (e.g., balloon sign) of any kind when attached or secured from the ground or to any object on the ground, except for residential real estate as part of zoning certification and under the standards of RCMC 23.743.085 (Real estate sign standards) or except when a valid temporary use permit has been issued as provided for in RCMC 23.743.070 (Allowed temporary on-site sign standards).

I. Portable readerboard advertising devices which are readerboard signs affixed with wheels so as to make them moveable signs.

J. Signs projecting over roofs and roof signs, except where specifically provided for under the provisions of signs attached to buildings.

K. Signs projecting from buildings, except where provided for in a special sign district ordinance or otherwise specifically provided for.

L. Banners, except when allowed through a temporary use permit or a grand opening event as described in RCMC

23.743.070 (Allowed temporary on-site sign standards).

M. Pennant flags and string pennant flags.

N. Wind signs.

O. Vehicle signs (large) as defined in this chapter.

P. Video display signs, except as provided for in RCMC 23.743.065 (Standards for electronic message signs).

Q. Reserved.

R. Digital freeway signs, except as provided for in RCMC 23.743.150 (Digital freeway signs overlay).

S. Electronic message and graphic display signs, except as provided for in RCMC 23.743.065 (Standards for electronic message signs).

ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

T. Signs with fluctuating illumination, including any changes in light intensity or use of intermittent, strobe, or moving light that does not fall under the definition of another sign type (e.g., video display sign), unless approved under RCMC 23.743.065.

U. Any other advertising device attached to a building, fence, pole, or vehicle on display not specifically mentioned, unless otherwise provided for in this code.

V. Any sign in the public right-of-way unless otherwise permitted in this code or by the public works director (e.g., encroachment permit).

W. Signs on portions of a structure exempted from the height requirements as described in RCMC 23.701.040 (Height exceptions) when said features exceed the height limit of the underlying zone.

X. Pylon signs.

Y. Pole signs except for signs as described RCMC 23.743.040.A.2.g (on-site directional signs) and 23.743.040.A.2.i (menu/order board signs). [Ord. 4-2018 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B); Ord. 12-2014 § 3 (Exh. C); Ord. 16-2012 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 12-2011 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 27-2008 § 1 (Exh. A § 4.15.050)].

CHAPTER 23.743.060 ALLOWED PERMANENT ON-SITE SIGN STANDARDS.

Table 23.743-1: Allowed Permanent On-Site Sign Standards

Sign Type
Maximum
Number
Permitted
Maximum
Area3
Maximum
Height
Illumination
Allowed
Minimum
Setback
from
ROW
Other
Standards
Home Occupations
Building-Attached
Sign All types 1 per /home
occupation 4 sf
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
No
Agricultural Uses
Freestanding Sign Monument
only
1 per
/establishment
Parcels < 5
ac, 16 sf;
Parcels > 5
ac, 24 sf
6 ft No 10 ft
Permanent Subdivision Identification Signs
Freestanding Sign
Monument
or on
fence/wall,
not in ROW
1 per /entrance 24 sf 6 ft Yes 10 ft
Monument,
w/in ROW 1 per/ entrance 24 sf 6 ft No 1
Multifamily Dwellings and Complexes
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

Sign Type
Maximum
Number
Permitted
Maximum
Area3
Maximum
Height
Illumination
Allowed
Minimum
Setback
from
ROW
Other
Standards
Building-Attached
Signs All types 1 per /entrance 24 sf
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
Yes
Freestanding Sign Monument
only 1 per /entrance 24 sf 6 ft Yes 10 ft
Commercial Uses
Building-Attached
Signs All types No maximum
< 50 ft from
ROW: 2:1;
≥ 50 ft from
ROW: 3:1
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
Yes
Freestanding
Signs for
Individual
Buildings Not
Part of an
Integrated
Development
Monument
only
1 per /project
entrance 50 sf 10 ft Yes 10 ft
Freestanding
Signs for
Integrated
Developments
Monument
only
1 per /project
entrance 150 sf/sign 10 ft Yes 10 ft
Office Uses
Building-Attached
Signs All types
1 per
/establishment
per /building
frontage
1:1
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
Yes
Freestanding
Signs for
Individual
Buildings Not
Part of an
Integrated
Development
Monument
only
1 per /project
entrance 25 sf 10 ft Yes 10 ft
Freestanding
Signs for
Integrated
Developments
Monument
only
1 per /project
entrance 50 sf/sign 10 ft Yes 10 ft
Industrial Uses
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

Sign Type
Maximum
Number
Permitted
Maximum
Area3
Maximum
Height
Illumination
Allowed
Minimum
Setback
from
ROW
Other
Standards
Building-Attached
Signs All types No maximum
< 50 ft from
ROW: 2:1;
≥ 50 ft from
ROW: 3:1
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
Yes
Freestanding
Signs for
Individual
Buildings Not
Part of an
Integrated
Development
Monument
only 1 per /parcel 40 sf 10 ft Yes 10 ft
Freestanding
Signs for
Integrated
Developments
Monument
only
1 per /project
entrance 40 sf/sign 10 ft Yes 10 ft
Automotive Service Stations2
Building-Attached
Signs All types No maximum 125 sf all
signs
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
Yes
Freestanding
Signs
Monument
only 2
36 sf for
freestanding
signs. 52 sf
including
pricing
signs
10 ft Yes 10 ft
Institutional and Public/Quasi-Public Uses
Building-Attached
Signs All types 1 24 sf
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
building
Yes
Freestanding
Signs
Monument
only
1 per /main
entrance 24 sf 6 ft Yes 10 ft
Public Assembly Uses
Building-Attached
Signs All Types 1 36 sf total
Not
extending
above the
roofline of
the
Yes
ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

Sign Type
Maximum
Number
Permitted
Maximum
Area3
Maximum
Height
Illumination
Allowed
Minimum
Setback
from
ROW
Other
Standards
building
Freestanding Sign Monument
only 1
24 sf for
freestanding
sign
6 ft Yes 10 ft

Notes:

1. Within median island, sign must be set back three feet from sides and 12 feet from ends.

2. Excludes the gas pricing component of the subject sign, which is regulated by state law.

3. Maximum total sign area may be exceeded with the approval of a unified sign program. Signage may also be permitted to exceed the total signage allowance based on primary site or building frontage by 25 percent with the approval of a unified sign program.
[Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B); Ord. 12-2014 § 3 (Exh. C); Ord. 16-2012 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 12-2011 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 27-2008 § 1 (Exh. A § 4.15.060)].

CHAPTER 23.1104.040 LAND USE DEFINITIONS.
“Community centers/civic uses” means multipurpose meeting facilities, and recreational facilities, and ballrooms typically consisting of one or more meeting or multipurpose rooms, kitchens and/or outdoor barbecue facilities that are available for use by various groups for such activities as meetings, parties, receptions, dances, etc.

ITEM 16.1.

ATTACHMENT 3

MEMORANDUM

City Council Staff Report - Page 1 of 5

ITEM 18.1.

DATE: December 4, 2023

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: Albert Stricker, Public Works Director
Steve Harriman, Public Works Division Manager

SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE

COLLECTION AND STREET SWEEPING SERVICES CONTRACT

WITH ATLAS DISPOSAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE CONTRACT TERM
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2034

RECOMMENDATION

Award the residential solid waste collection and street sweeping contract to Atlas Disposal Industries LLC (Atlas) for the contract term beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2034, and direct staff to finalize a contract for City Council approval at a subsequent date.

RESULT OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Directs staff to finalize a contract with Atlas for approval by the City Council and execution by the City Manager for residential solid waste and street sweeping services beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2034.

BACKGROUND

The Sacramento County Department of Waste Management was providing residential waste collection services in Rancho Cordova at the time of City incorporation on July 1, 2003. In the fall of 2003, the cities of Rancho Cordova and Citrus Heights released a joint Request for Proposals (RFP) document for residential waste collection services. On July 19, 2004, the City Council approved the selection of BFI Waste Services of Sacramento (later changed to Republic Services) to provide residential waste collection and recycling services in Rancho Cordova. The term of the original contract was February 1, 2005, through December 31, 2012.

On September 1, 2011, the City Council approved a second contract with Republic for residential waste collection services through December 31, 2017. On June 19, 2017, the City Council approved a third contract with Republic Services for residential waste collection and street sweeping services through December 31, 2024. The second contract approved in 2011 and third contract approved in 2017 were the result of sole-source negotiations with Republic.

On January 17, 2023, the City Council directed staff to administer a competitive procurement process in order to allow other waste companies to compete for the new residential waste collection and street sweeping services contract beginning January 1, 2025.

The following is a summary of the proposed programs and services included in the new contract beginning January 1, 2025:

City Council Staff Report - Page 2 of 5

• Waste collection services for single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes. • Wheeled carts for curbside collection garbage, recyclable materials and mixed organics. • Weekly garbage collection with customer choice of 32-gallon, 64-gallon or 96-gallon gray cart options.
• Bundled monthly rates based on the size of the garbage cart that include all other programs and services.
• Weekly mixed organics collection, including yard clippings and food scraps, in a green 96-gallon cart. 32-gallon and 64-gallon carts are available upon request. • Every other week mixed recyclables collection in a blue 96-gallon cart. 32-gallon and 64-gallon carts are available upon request.
• Three on-call bulky waste collection appointments per year at up to 10 cubic yards each. • Curbside collection of household batteries, oil and oil filters, sharps and holiday trees. • Garbage, recyclables, and mixed organic materials collection from City facilities at no cost to the City.
• Garbage, recyclables and mixed organic materials collection, and porta-potty services, at up to ten (10) City-sponsored or supported events per year, at no cost to the City. • Collection of up to 2,000 cubic yards of illegally dumped materials in the public right of way at no additional cost to the City.
• Garbage and recyclables collection at up to four (4) City sponsored neighborhood clean- up events annually, not to exceed 1,200 cubic yards in total, at no cost to the City. • Citywide street sweeping services, including 14 sweeps per year on residential streets and 24 sweeps annually on commercial streets.
• Public education and outreach services.
• Customer service and billing services.
• Citywide street sweeping services, including 14 sweeps per year on residential streets and 24 sweeps per year on commercial streets.
• Minimum 40% annual diversion rate.
• Annual rate adjustments on July 1 capped at 5%.

Procurement Process Objective and Goals

The overall objective of the competitive procurement process is to achieve the best combination of services, company qualifications and price for residential waste collection and street sweeping services. The goals of the procurement process as specified in the RFP include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Maintain a high level of residential services for the least reasonable cost to City ratepayers.
• Comply with solid waste legislation, including all applicable laws. • Comply with all changes in applicable law throughout the contract term. • Minimize service disruption to residential customers through a smooth transition. • Utilize technologies, strategies and/or methodologies to increase the sustainability of the City’s waste management program, including minimizing total vehicle mileage and greenhouse gas emissions.

RFP Process Summary

City Council Staff Report - Page 3 of 5

City staff and R3 released an RFP for residential solid waste collection and street sweeping services on June 28, 2023. On July 23, 2023, the following companies attended the mandatory pre-proposal conference:
• Atlas Disposal
• FCC
• Green Waste Recovery
• Recology
• Republic Services
• Waste Connections
• Waste Management

Potential proposers submitted comments and questions by the July 28, 2023, deadline and written responses were provided to all companies that attended the pre-proposal meeting. The proposal due date was delayed to September 15, 2023, at the request of the majority of the potential proposers. Two addenda were released to provide responses and clarifications to questions submitted by the potential proposers. On September 15, 2023, the City received formal responses from four of the companies that attended the pre-proposal conference, including Atlas, Green Waste Recovery, Republic Services and Waste Management.

Evaluation Roles and Responsibilities

a. Evaluation Committee: An evaluation committee was formed with five City staff members with technical support provided by R3 Consulting Group. The role of the committee members was to evaluate proposals received in response to the RFP, conduct interviews with the top- ranked proposers, develop a consensus score of the proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria published in the RFP document, and provide a recommendation to the City Council for award of the top-ranked proposal.

b. City Council: The City Council has final authority for selection of the proposal for the new contract beginning January 1, 2025.

Rate Options Included in the RFP

The RFP included the following four rate options in order to allow the City to evaluate the financial impact of various service options to City ratepayers:

• Rate Option 1: Trash disposal at Kiefer landfill, existing carts for trash, recyclables and mixed organics, and three bulky item appointments per year at 10 cubic yards each;

• Rate Option 2: Trash disposal at any landfill of proposer’s choosing, existing carts for trash, recyclables and mixed organics, and three bulky item appointments per year at 10 cubic yards each;

• Rate Option 3: New carts for trash, recyclables and mixed organics, trash disposal at any landfill of proposer’s choosing, and three bulky item appointments per year at 10 cubic yards each;

• Rate Option 4: Two bulky item appointments per year at 10 cubic yards each, trash disposal at any landfill on proposer’s choosing, and existing carts for trash, recyclables and mixed

City Council Staff Report - Page 4 of 5

organics.

Proposal Evaluation Methodology and Criteria

The evaluation of proposals included a 2-step process. The first step was an initial “pass/fail” review to verify compliance with the proposal submittal requirements. The second step was a consensus scoring model whereby each committee member individually reviewed the proposals, and then met several times to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each proposal. The final score is the result of the evaluation committee coming to consensus on a single combined score. This allowed the entire evaluation team to discuss the proposals and work through any concerns prior to presenting final recommendations to the City Council. The following are the evaluation criteria utilized by the evaluation committee:
• General Qualifications (25 points): management team qualifications, previous experience, references, litigation history, financial strength, exceptions to contract, etc. • Technical Approach (25 points): Operations, Transition, Customer Service, and Waste Diversion Plans
• Sustainability (25 points): Education and Outreach Plan, fuel type and cumulative mileage to disposal and processing facilities
• Proposed Service Rates and Total 10-Year Revenue (25 points)

Evaluation Committee Recommendation for Contract Award

Based on the review of the proposals, the evaluation committee identified Atlas and Republic as the top two proposers based on criteria that included large differences in proposed rates by Green Waste Recovery and Waste Management. The evaluation committee therefore recommends the City Council consider two options for the new contract, including Atlas (Rate Option 1) and Republic (Rate Option 2). The Atlas (Rate Option 1) proposal includes waste disposal at Kiefer Landfill, use of existing carts with new labels applied to the lids, and three bulky-item appointments per year. The Atlas proposal received a score of 87.37 points and includes the lowest projected total payments by City ratepayers over the ten-year contract term in the amount of $100,998,840. The Republic (Rate Option 2) proposal includes waste disposal at Forward Landfill in San Joaquin County, use of existing carts with new labels applied to the lids, and three bulky-item appointments per year. The Republic proposal received 80.63 points and includes the second lowest projected total payments by City ratepayers over the ten-year contract term in the amount of $102,305,641.

The evaluation committee concluded that while Republic has more experience with residential services due to its size and history in Rancho Cordova, Atlas presented a better overall proposal that is consistent with the City’s sustainability and customer service goals, including fewer total vehicle miles traveled from Rancho Cordova to waste processing and disposal facilities, higher proposed annual waste diversion rates, a larger annual public education budget, a local customer service call center, and local company owners and decision makers.

The evaluation committee therefore recommends awarding the residential waste collection and street sweeping contract beginning January 1, 2025, to Atlas Disposal.

FISCAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE

The draft franchise agreement includes an 8% franchise fee on collected revenue, which is projected to generate $800,000 annually in payments to the City. The franchise fee revenue will increase during the contract term due to City growth and annual adjustments to service rates.

City Council Staff Report - Page 5 of 5

The successful proposer will also pay the City $450,000 annually for road rehabilitation projects and $100,000 annually to partially fund a city recycling coordinator. Finally, the successful proposer will pay $150,000 to the City within sixty (60) days of execution of the new agreement to cover the staff, consulting, and legal costs incurred during the competitive procurement process.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Solid Waste Presentation

1 Residential Solid Waste,
Recycling and Street Sweeping
Procurement Update
December 4, 2023
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

2 • Republic Services current contract for residential waste collection and street sweeping services expires on December 31, 2024.
• On January 17, 2023, the City Council directed staff to proceed with a competitive procurement process for a new contract beginning January 1, 2025.
• On June 28, 2023, the City released an RFP inviting proposals for a new contract.
• Four proposals were received on September 15, 2023.

Introduction
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

3 • Receive staff presentation summarizing the RFP process • Consider the evaluation committee’s recommendation to award the residential solid waste collection and street sweeping contract to Atlas Disposal for the 10-year term beginning January 1, 2025 • Receive public comment
• Provide direction to staff to return to the City Council with a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the new contract Agenda for Tonight
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

4 New Agreement Summary
• 10-year term with possible extensions (1/1/25 – 12/31/34) • Weekly garbage and mixed organics collection, including food waste • 32, 64 and 96-gallon trash cans available. “Bundled” customer rates are dependent on the trash can size and include all programs and services • Biweekly commingled recycling collection
• Curbside collection of oil, filters, sharps and household batteries and holiday trees
• Bulky item collection (3X per year at 10 yards each), with processing of collected materials to recover recyclable and reusable materials
• Garbage, recycling and mixed organics collection at City facilities at no cost to City
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

5 New Agreement Summary (continued)
• Garbage, recycling and porta-potty services at 10 City events per year at no cost to City (4th of July, iFest, etc.)
• Billing, customer service and public education
• Street sweeping (14 sweeps per year on residential streets) • 40% minimum “diversion” rate with liquidated damages for noncompliance • 2,000 cubic yards per year of illegal dumping collection at no cost to City • New compressed natural gas collection vehicles by July 1, 2026 (within 18 months of start of new contract)
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

6 New Agreement Summary (continued)
Estimated annual revenue to City in Year 1 (2025) to cover the City’s cost to administer the residential solid waste program:
• $800,000 franchise fees @ 8% (escalates annually based on revenue) • City staff and consultants to administer program, legal, finance, road rehab, public education, etc.
• $450,000 annual payment for road rehabilitation projects (fixed) • $100,000 annual payment to City for consulting services (fixed), or provide a staff person to serve as City Recycling Coordinator
• $150,000 one-time payment to cover staff and consultant costs incurred during RFP process (one-time)
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

7 New Agreement Summary (continued)
Annual Rate Adjustments:
• Rates will adjust annually on July 1, starting 7/1/2025 • Adjustments tied to Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Water, Sewer and Trash Collection Services
(CUSR0000SEHG) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics • Annual adjustments capped at 5%
• If CPI exceeds 5% in any year, the rollover amount will be added to the following year rate adjustment
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

8 4 Proposals Received
Proposals were due on September 15th and 4 companies
submitted proposals:
• Atlas Disposal
• Green Waste Recovery, LLC
• Republic Services
• USA Waste of California, Inc. (Waste Management)
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

9 Evaluation Criteria
• General Qualifications (25 points)
• Management team qualifications, previous experience, references, litigation history, financial strength, exceptions to contract, etc. • Technical Approach (25 points)
• Operations, Transition, Customer Service and Waste Diversion Plans • Sustainability (25 points)
• Cumulative mileage and fuel type to disposal and processing facilities, Education and Outreach Plan
• Proposed Rates and Total 10-Year Revenue (25 points)
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

10 4 Rate Options in RFP
• Rate Option 1: Trash disposal at Kiefer landfill, existing carts, 3 bulky item appointments
• Rate Option 2: Trash disposal at any landfill of hauler’s choosing, existing carts, 3 bulky item appointments
• Only Republic proposed a different landfill; Forward LF in San Joaquin County • Rate Option 3: New carts, disposal at any landfill, 3 bulky item appointments • Rate Option 4: Two bulky item appointments, trash disposal at any landfill, existing carts
• Atlas and Republic proposed same rates for 2 or 3 bulky item appointments

ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

11 The Cart Story
• The current carts in Rancho Cordova were delivered in 2005. There is no company name so they can be used by any waste hauling company.

• Republic data show 66,460 total residential carts currently in service. • The RFP included a cost option for new carts, which are expensive .
• In customer survey, 67.7% of respondents reported all 3 carts in good condition, and 23.3% reported 2 out of 3 carts in good condition.

• SB 1383 requires all residential cart lids to be labeled by January 1, 2036, showing acceptable materials in each cart.
• Atlas and Republic both proposed installing new labels to the lids on existing carts at no additional charge. This brings the City into compliance with SB 1383 requirements at no cost to ratepayers.
• New carts will be delivered to new accounts and to replace lost or damaged carts throughout the contract term.
• This is a good solution!
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

12 $0
$20,000,000
$40,000,000
$60,000,000
$80,000,000
$100,000,000
$120,000,000
$140,000,000
$160,000,000
Comparison of 10-Year
Total Proposed Resident Payments To Waste Haulers
$101M $102.3M $106.7M $109M $111M
Republic (3)
$124M $125M $127M $143M $147M
Waste Management (3)
Waste Management (4)
Waste Management (1)
Green Waste (1)
Green Waste (3)
Republic (1)
Atlas (3)
Atlas (1)
Republic (2)
Committee
Recommendation
Top 2 Options
Current
program
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

13 $94,000,000
$96,000,000
$98,000,000
$100,000,000
$102,000,000
$104,000,000
$106,000,000
$108,000,000
$110,000,000
$112,000,000
Atlas (1)
Kiefer LF
Current carts
(new labels)
3 Bulky’s
Republic (2)
Forward LF
Current carts
(new labels)
3 Bulky’s
Atlas (3)
Kiefer LF
New carts
3 Bulky’s
Republic (1)
Kiefer LF
Current carts
(new labels)
3 Bulky’s
Republic (3)
Forward LF
New carts
3 Bulky’s
Committee
Recommendation
$100,998,840 $102,305,641 $106,729,285 $108,506,199 $111,069, 218 Top 2 Options
Current
program
Comparison of 10-Year
Total Proposed Resident Payments To Atlas and Republic
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

14 Comparison of Proposed Bimonthly Rates
Republic proposed lower rates for
customers with no extra recycle or
green waste carts.

However, Republic has higher
projected 10-year revenue due to
higher proposed rates for extra
recycle and green waste carts.
* Residents may receive one extra
recycle cart or green waste cart at no
charge. The rates shown are for the
second extra recycle or green waste
cart.
* Republic is currently billing for 581
total extra recycle and green waste
carts in Rancho Cordova.

Cart Size
7/1/23
rates with
sweeping
7/1/24
rates with
sweeping
1/1/25
rates with
sweeping
1/1/25
rate
increase
% increase
7/1/24 to
1/1/25
32 gallon trash 56.22$ 60.08$ 67.80$ 7.72$ 12.8% 64 gallon trash 66.92$ 71.12$ 80.06$ 8.94$ 12.6% 96 gallon trash 89.14$ 94.00$ 105.46$ 11.46$ 12.2% Extra Recycle Cart* 5.80$ 5.96$ 6.62$ 0.66$ 11.1% Extra Green Waste Cart* 9.94$ 10.24$ 11.36$ 1.12$ 10.9% Cart Size
7/1/23
rates with
sweeping
7/1/24
rates with
sweeping
1/1/25
rates with
sweeping
1/1/25
rate
increase
% increase
7/1/24 to
1/1/25
32 gallon trash 56.22 $ 60.08 $ 67.20 $ 7.12 $ 11.9% 64 gallon trash 66.92 $ 71.12 $ 79.56 $ 8.44 $ 11.9% 96 gallon trash 89.14 $ 94.00 $ 105.16 $ 11.16 $ 11.9% Extra Recycle Cart* 5.80 $ 5.96 $ 19.98 $ 14.02 $ 235.2% Extra Green Waste Cart* 9.94 $ 10.24 $ 22.92 $ 12.68 $ 123.8% Atlas
Kiefer landfill, Current Carts with New Labels, 3 bulkys 10-Year Total Revenue Projection = $100,998,840
Republic
Forward Landfill, Current Carts with New Labels, 3 bulkys 10-Year Total Revenue Projection = $102,305,641
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

15 Atlas (1)
Trash: Kiefer LF
Organics: Yolo Landfill
Recycling: SRTS
Republic (2)
Trash: Forward LF in San Joaquin Co
Organics: Forward LF
Recycling Industries
Projected 10-Year Total Mileage Comparison
2,746,396 miles
Atlas = 936,795 fewer truck miles compared to Republic
~ 1M fewer truck miles with City growth
during contract term for Atlas using Kiefer LF
1,809,600 miles
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

16 Proposed 10-Year Waste Diversion Goal Comparison
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034
Republic
Republic: 43% fixed waste diversion rate over contract term Atlas: 45% to 52% escalating waste diversion rate over contract term Atlas
43% 45% 45% 46% 47% 48% 49% 50% 51% 52%
49%
40%
contract
minimum
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

17 2025 Public Education Budget Comparison
Education Campaign Elements Atlas Republic
4 annual campaigns $40,000 $32,280
Annual customer service guide (design, mailing) $25,000 $23,000 School outreach $8,500 $5,000
Contamination Auditing $7,000 $3,000
Hauler transition campaign (one time)* $34,000 n/a
Compost workshops $5,000 $4,950
Edible Food Education and Collection Events $12,500 n/a Sustainability in Events n/a $7,000
Promotional Items for event giveaways $7,000 $3,000
Scholarships n/a $3,000
Other (flyers, digital ads, social media, etc.) $23,000 $4,025 Total Proposed 2025 Public Education Budget $162,000 $85,255 * Without hauler transition campaign after Year 1 $128,000 $85,255 ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

18 Proposal Scoring Summary
Atlas
Kiefer LF, Current Carts, 3 Bulkys
Republic
Forward LF, Current Carts, 3 Bulkys
General
Qualifications
25 points

19.86 points
+ Company headquarters located in
Rancho Cordova
+ No exceptions taken to contract
- No previous residential contracts

21.84 points
+ Significant previous experience
+ Significant financial/staff resources
- 17 exceptions taken to contract
- Corporate structure sometimes a challenge
Technical
Approach
25 points

21.75 points
+ 45% to 52% diversion over term
+ Local call center handling all Rancho
Cordova calls

19.65 points
+ No transition of service providers
- Fixed 43% diversion
- Hybrid/Remote customer service reps
Sustainability
25 points

20.76 points
+ ~ 1M less vehicle miles (10 years)
+ RNG equivalent fuel in collection trucks
+ Higher public education budget
+ Edible food recovery assistance

14.38 points
+ Polymer center for plastics recycling
+ Sustainability in Events Program
- Higher total vehicle miles
- Lower public education budget
Total Payments
to Company
25 points
$100,998,840

24.76 points
$102,305,641
Total Score 87.37 points 80.63 points
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

19 Pros and Cons
Atlas Disposal Republic Services
Pros Cons Pros Cons
Local headquarters and
call center
No previous residential
contracts
Significant residential
experience
Corporate structure
sometimes challenging
Higher diversion
(45% to 52%)
Higher rates for standard
collection services
Nearly 20-year history in
Rancho Cordova
Lower diversion (43%)
~1M less vehicle miles
over 10-year contract
Transition can be
confusing to residents
No transition of service
providers
~1M more vehicle
miles over 10 years
~ 50% higher public
education budget
Rate uncertainty with
Kiefer landfill disposal
Significant financial/staff
resources
Lower public education
budget
Lower total cost over 10-
year contract
Possible future
electrification of fleet
Higher total cost over
10-year contract
Edible food recovery to
support non-profits
Future advances in plastics
recycling (Polymer Center)
Remote call centers
sometimes challenging
RNG equivalent fuel Positive customer survey
response
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

20 In Conclusion
• “The overall objective of this competitive procurement process is to achieve the best combination of services, company qualifications and price.” • The City Council has final decision authority to select a company for the new contract beginning January 1, 2025.
• Atlas and Republic are both excellent service providers and the evaluation results are close. Either company is well positioned to serve City residents in the new contract.
• The evaluation committee scored Atlas (Option 1) as the top-ranked proposal and recommends award of the residential solid waste collection and street sweeping contract beginning January 1, 2025 to Atlas Disposal.
• Questions and Comments…
• Thank you!
ITEM 18.1.

ATTACHMENT 1

MEMORANDUM

City Council Staff Report - Page 1 of 2

ITEM 18.2.

DATE: December 4, 2023

TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members

FROM: Albert Stricker, Public Works Director
Dalia Fadl, Principal Engineer

SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING

PROTESTS IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED STORMWATER
UTILITY 1 FEE INCREASE, APPROVING PROCEDURES IN

CONNECTION THEREWITH AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER

ACTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt the Resolution.

RESULT OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Adoption of the Resolution would declare the Council’s intention to increase the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee and state the Council’s intention to levy the fee to pay for storm drainage and flood protection services in developing areas, and set 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on February 5, 2024, as the time and date for a protest hearing on the matter.

BACKGROUND

The City's stormwater infrastructure includes the following facilities:
• 6 pump stations
• 6 regional detention basins
• 254 miles of drainage pipes
• 7740 drainage inlets
• 4370 manholes
• 70 acres of creek channels and tributaries

The Stormwater Utility 1 Fee (SWU1) was created in 1995 in order to provide safety for the residents of the City, protect property in the City from the damage associated with flooding, and meet the requirements of the NPDES permit. It is necessary to design, construct, operate, maintain, improve and replace storm drainage facilities that collect storm and surface water runoff and convey and treat such runoff safely. It is also necessary to inspect, monitor, and take enforcement action related to illegal dumping, trash, and illicit discharges into the City's storm drain system.

City Council Staff Report - Page 2 of 2

The City of Rancho Cordova has over $120 million in deferred maintenance and replacement costs, including outdated pump stations, local flooding, and damaged and aging infrastructure.

Delay in addressing deferred maintenance will result in a growing maintenance backlog and an increased need to reactively address emergency conditions. Furthermore, the effort needed to comply with state and federal regulations continues to grow.

DISCUSSION

The SWU1 revenue is not adequate to support the City’s stormwater enterprise and, as a result, the stormwater utility fund has a growing deficit. In addition, inadequate revenues generated by the current SWU1 fee have necessitated the deferral of capital improvements to the storm drain system. Staff recommends an increase to the SWU1 fee to provide adequate funding for maintenance and capital improvements of stormwater infrastructure, addressing deferred maintenance, staying in compliance with state and federal regulations, and reducing the potential for future flooding.

A “Rate Analysis Report” was prepared by Harris & Associates and found that revenue generated by the current rate is not adequate to support the City’s stormwater enterprise, Attachment 2. The analysis completed by the City found that the annual costs to maintain, replace, and improve the stormwater infrastructure in the SWU1 area is $8.9 million per year.

The current SWU1 fee collects about $3.5-$4 million per year, a shortfall of approximately $5 million per year. Increasing the rate would reduce this gap and allow the City to provide a higher level of service to address deferred maintenance, decrease the potential for flooding, and comply with growing federal and state regulations. In addition, attached is a boundary map, Attachment 3 that depicts the boundaries of the SWU1 Fee area.

In the November 6, 2023, City Council meeting, staff presented multiple fee options to the Council and received direction to move forward with a proposed annual rate of $156.79/SFR with inflation. The fee increase will be implemented over a 5-year period, after which the fee will be increased annually based on the CPI. The proposed fee schedule is summarized in Attachment 5.

In tonight’s action, staff is seeking City Council approval of a Resolution to designate a time and place for hearing protests in connection with the proposed SWU1 Fee increase (February 5, 2024) and authorizing the City Clerk’s office to give notice of the above-described protest hearing. Attachment 4 includes a sample protest hearing notice.

FISCAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE

The proposed action would have no impact on the City's General Fund.

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Resolution

2. Preliminary SWU 1 Rate and Analysis Report

3. Drainage Districts Map

4. Sample Protest Hearing Notice Five-year Step

5. Five-year Fee Schedule

6. SWU I Rate Increase Presentation

ITEM 18.2. ATTACHMENT 1 Resolution No. XX-2023 Page 1 of 2

CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
RESOLUTION NO. XX-2023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA, STATE

OF CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED STORMWATER UTILITY 1 FEE INCREASE,

APPROVING PROCEDURES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND TAKING CERTAIN

OTHER ACTIONS
WHEREAS, this Council is considering a proposal to increase the annual Stormwater Utility 1 Fee (“SWU 1”) (the "Stormwater Utility 1 Fee") for services and facilities furnished by the City in connection with its storm drain and flood protection system; and WHEREAS, this Council has caused a written report entitled, "Rate Analysis Report (Stormwater Utility 1 Fee)," dated December 2023, (the "Written Report") to be prepared by Harris & Associates and filed with the City Clerk containing a description of each parcel of real property within the City to which the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee is applicable (collectively, the "Identified Parcels") and the amount of the proposed increase for Stormwater Utility 1 Fee for each such Identified Parcel for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The Written Report is on file in the office of the City Clerk and is available for public review; and
WHEREAS, Article XIII D of the California Constitution and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (Government Code Section 53750, et seq.) (the "Implementation Act") imposes certain procedural and substantive requirements relating to the increase of property- related fees and charges (as defined in Article XIII D), such as the proposed increase to Stormwater Utility 1 Fee, including the requirement to conduct a protest hearing and balloting for consideration of the proposed increase to Stormwater Utility 1 Fee. In accordance with Article XIII D and the Implementation Act, the City Council hereby approves the "Procedures for the Conduct of a Protest Hearing and Balloting Relating to a proposed increase to Stormwater Utility 1 Fee" as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the "Procedures").

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

2. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024, AT THE HOUR OF 5:30 P.M.OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE MATTER MAY BE HEARD, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 2729

PROSPECT DRIVE, RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A

PROTEST HEARING ON THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED WRITTEN REPORT AND PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED INCREASE OF THE STORMWATER UTILITY 1 FEE.

At the above-described public hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard, and the City Council shall consider all protests against the increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee. If written protests against the increase in the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee are presented by a majority of owners of the Identified Parcels, the City shall not impose the increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee. In the absence of a majority

ITEM 18.2. ATTACHMENT 1 Resolution No. XX-2023 Page 2 of 2 protest, the City Council may submit the increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee to a vote of the property owners in accordance with Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of the above- described protest hearing in accordance with law and the Procedures.

4. Reference is hereby made to the Written Report described in Section 2 hereof, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, for a full and detailed description of the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee upon parcels of land within the City.

5. The City Council hereby designates Dalia Fadl, Principal Engineer, telephone number, (916) 851-8718 to answer inquiries regarding the public hearing, protest proceedings and procedural or technical matters.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova this 4 th day of December 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________
David Sander, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk

ITEM 18.2. ATTACHMENT 1

EXHIBIT A

PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF A

PROTEST HEARING AND VOTE RELATING TO A PROPOSED
INCREASE TO THE STORMWATER UTILITY 1 FEE
The following Procedures have been adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova for the purpose of conducting a protest hearing required by Article XIII D of the California Constitution for consideration of the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee (the " Stormwater Utility 1 Fee").

TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Written Report Page 1
B. Notice of the Protest Hearing on the Proposed
Increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee Page 1
C. Eligibility to File a Protest Page 2
D. Submission of Written Protests Page 3
E. Conduct of the Public Hearing; Determination of A Majority Protest Page 3 F. Conduct Property Owner Vote; Determination of a Majority Protest Page 4 A. Written Report
The City shall cause to be prepared a written report ("Written Report"), which shall contain a list of all parcels to which the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee will apply (the "Identified Parcels") and the amount of the proposed increase for each Identified Parcel for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

The Written Report shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk prior to the mailing of the Notice of Public Hearing on the Proposed Stormwater Utility 1 Fee and shall remain available for public inspection.

B. Notice of the Protest Hearing on the Proposed Stormwater Utility 1 Fee Notice of the protest hearing on the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee shall be sent by first class mail at least forty-five (45) days prior to the date set for the protest hearing to the Record Owner of each Identified Parcel. The forty-five (45) day requirement may be waived with the unanimous consent of the property owners.

ITEM 18.2. ATTACHMENT 1

"Record Owner" means the owner of an Identified Parcel whose name and address appears on the last Sacramento County equalized secured property tax assessment roll (the "Assessment Roll"), or in the case of any public entity, the State of California, or the United States, means the representative of that public entity at the address of that entity known to the City.

Notices shall be mailed to the Record Owners of the Identified Parcels, addressed to the names and addresses as they appear on the Assessment Roll, and, in the case of any public entity, the State of California, or the United States, addressed to the public entity at the address of that entity known to the City. In addition, notices shall be mailed to owners of the Identified Parcels, addressed to the names and addresses known to the City Clerk, if different than shown on the Assessment Roll.

Each mailed notice shall contain all of the following:
· A reference to filing of the Written Report;
· A reference to the proposed ordinance imposing the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee;
· The amount of the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee to be imposed upon the Identified Parcel covered by the notice;
· The basis upon which the amount of the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee was calculated;
· The reason for the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee; · The effect of a majority protest; and
· The date, time and location of a public hearing on the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee.

The City Clerk, or the designee of the City Clerk, may certify the proper mailing of notices by an affidavit, which shall constitute conclusive proof of mailing in the absence of fraud.

Failure of any person to receive notice shall not invalidate the proceedings.

Notice of the filing of the Written Report and the public hearing shall be published once a week for two successive weeks in the Grapevine Independent, with the first publication at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the public hearing, and with at least five (5) days intervening between the first and second publications.

C. Eligibility to File a Protest
The Assessment Roll shall be presumptive evidence of ownership of an Identified Parcel for protest purposes.

If the owner of any Identified Parcel is not shown on the Assessment Roll, such owner may file a protest for such parcel by filing with the City Clerk a proxy from the Record Owner in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney or evidence of ownership satisfactory to the City Attorney. Any such proxy or evidence must be received by the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the public hearing.

ITEM 18.2. ATTACHMENT 1

When an Identified Parcel is held by a partnership, as community property, in joint tenancy, or as a tenancy in common, any partner, spouse, joint tenant, or tenant in common, as the case may be, may file a protest for such parcel.

An executor, administrator, or guardian may file a protest for an Identified Parcel on behalf of the estate it represents. If such representative is shown on the Assessment Roll as paying taxes and assessments levied against the parcel, that fact shall establish the right of such representative to file the protest. If such representative is not shown on the Assessment Roll, the representative must file with the City Clerk written documentation satisfactory to the City Attorney establishing the legal representation. Any such documentation must be filed with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the public hearing.

When an Identified Parcel is held by a corporation or unincorporated association, a protest may be filed by any person authorized in writing by the board of directors or trustees or other managing body thereof to take such actions. The corporation or unincorporated association must file with the City Clerk written authorization satisfactory to the City Attorney. Any such written authorization must be filed with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the public hearing.

D. Submission of Written Protests
Written protests may be mailed (via U.S. mail) to the City Clerk at City Hall or delivered in person to the City Clerk at City Hall or at the public hearing.

No protests delivered via e-mail will be counted for purposes of determining whether a majority protest exists, but the City Council may, in its discretion, consider such protests in making determinations regarding the Proposed Stormwater Utility 1 Fee.

Each written protest must identify the property covered by the protest and be signed.

No protest received after the close of the public hearing shall be counted in determining the existence of a majority protest. The last pick up by the City Clerk of protests mailed or delivered to City Hall will occur up until the close of the Protest Hearing on February 5, 2024. To ensure that protests which are mailed or delivered to City Hall are received by the City Clerk prior to the close of the protest hearing, such protests must be received by the City Clerk at City Hall prior to 5:30 p.m. on the date scheduled for the protest hearing. The City Clerk shall endorse on each written protest the date it is filed with the City. The City Clerk shall identify any protests which are received after the close of the protest hearing.

Written protests may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of the protest hearing by the person who submitted the written protest.

For purposes of determining whether a majority protest exists, only one protest for each Identified Parcel will be counted.

All written protests shall be considered public records.

E. Conduct of the Protest Hearing; Determination of a Majority Protest

1. At the time, date and place fixed for the protest hearing, the City Council shall:
(i) Hear a staff presentation pertaining to the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee; and

ITEM 18.2. ATTACHMENT 1

(ii) Hear all persons interested in the matter of the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee; and
(iii) Receive all written communications regarding the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee.

2. The protest hearing may be continued from time to time, as the City Council determines is necessary to complete its consideration of the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee.

3. If the City Council determines at the close of the protest hearing that written protests have been presented, and not withdrawn, by a majority of owners of the Identified Parcels (i.e., there is a majority protest), the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee shall not be approved.

4. If the City Council determines at the close of the protest hearing that there is not a majority protest, the City Council may:
(i) Remedy and correct any clerical error in the Written Report or otherwise modify the Written Report; provided that any such modification or correction shall not result in an increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee for any Identified Parcel which is greater than the amount shown in the notice of the protest hearing that was mailed to the Record Owner of the Identified Parcel; (ii) Confirm the Written Report, as originally filed or as amended in accordance with subparagraph (i), above;
(iii) Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 15.11 of the Municipal Code related to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee, subject to voter approval; and
(iv) Adopt a resolution calling for a property owner vote regarding the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee.

F. Conduct Property Owner Vote; Determination of a Majority Consent Pursuant to Government Code Section 53755.5(c), the proceedings described in this section shall not constitute an election or voting for purposes of Article II of the California Constitution or of the Elections Code.

An election on the proposed increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee shall be sent by first class mail at least forty-five (45) days prior to the date set for the election to the Record Owner of each Identified Parcel. The forty-five (45) day requirement may be waived with the unanimous consent of the property owners.

Each mailed ballot shall contain all of the following:
• On the face of the envelope in which the notice of election and ballot are mailed, there shall appear in substantially the following form in no smaller than 16-point bold type:
“OFFICIAL BALLOT ENCLOSED.”
• The ballot shall include the agency’s address for return of the ballot, the date and location where the ballots will be tabulated, and a place where the person returning it may indicate his or her name, a reasonable identification of the parcel, and his or her support or opposition to the proposed fee. The ballots shall be tabulated in a location accessible to

ITEM 18.2. ATTACHMENT 1

the public. The ballot shall be in a form that conceals its content once it is sealed by the person submitting it. The ballot shall remain sealed until the ballot tabulation commences.

No ballot received after the time of the ballot tabulation shall be counted in determining the existence of majority consent. The last pick up by the City Clerk of ballots mailed or delivered to City Hall will occur at 5:00 p.m. on one (1) business day preceding the date scheduled for the election. To ensure that ballots which are mailed or delivered to City Hall are received by the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the ballot tabulation, such ballots must be received by the City Clerk at City Hall prior to 5:00 p.m. on one (1) business day preceding the date scheduled for the ballot tabulation. The City Clerk shall endorse on each ballot the date it is filed with the City. The City Clerk shall identify any ballots which are received after the commencement of the ballot tabulation.

An impartial person designated by the City who does not have a vested interest in the outcome of the proposed fee shall tabulate the ballots submitted in support of or opposition to the proposed fee. An impartial person includes, but is not limited to, the City Clerk. If the City uses City personnel for the ballot tabulation, or if the City contracts with a vendor for the ballot tabulation and the vendor or its affiliates participated in the research, design, engineering, public education, or promotion of the fee, the ballots shall be unsealed and tabulated in public view to permit all interested persons to meaningfully monitor the accuracy of the tabulation process.

The ballot tabulation may be continued to a different time or different location accessible to the public, provided that the time and location are announced at the location at which the tabulation commenced and posted by the City in a location accessible to the public. The impartial person may use technological methods to tabulate the ballots, including, but not limited to, punch card or optically readable (bar-coded) ballots. During and after the tabulation, the ballots and, if applicable, the information used to determine the weight of each ballot, shall be treated as public records, subject to public disclosure and made available for inspection by any interested person.

The ballots shall be preserved for a minimum of two years, after which they may be destroyed.

Majority approval of the Record Owners shall exist if the number of valid ballots in favor of the fee exceeds the number of valid ballots in opposition to the fee.

At the time, date and place fixed for the ballot tabulation, the City Council shall direct the City Clerk to commence the ballot tabulation.

If there is no majority approval, the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee shall not be imposed.

If majority approval exists, the City Council may impose the increase to the Stormwater Utility 1 Fee pursuant to the Ordinance.

STORM DRAIN
RATE ANALYSIS
REPORT
(STORMWATER UTILITY FEE 1)
CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
December 2023
ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.  Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

2.  Background information ................................................................................................................................................. 2

3.  Services funded  .............................................................................................................................................................. 5

4.  Proposition 218 Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 6

5.  Rate Structure Analysis ................................................................................................................................................... 7

6.  Cost Estimate ................................................................................................................................................................ 10

7.  Fee Calculations ............................................................................................................................................................ 14

Exhibit A  DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Exhibit B  RUNOFF COEFFICIENT

ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

City of Rancho Cordova    Page 1
Storm Drain Rate Analysis Report (SWU Fee 1)

1. INTRODUCTION
The Stormwater Utility Fee 1 (“SWU 1”) was established by Sacramento County in 1995 to cover the cost for the maintenance and improvements of the City of Rancho Cordova’s storm drainage management system. In 2014, the City took ownership of the system from Sacramento County, and is now responsible for the operation an d maintenance of the system. The SWU 1 did not include an annual cost escalator to keep up with the rate of maintenance and repairs, and as a consequence, the SWU 1 fee revenue is not adequate to support the City’s stormwater enterprise. In addition, inadequate revenues generated by the current SWU 1 fee have necessitated the deferral of capital improvem
ents to the storm drain system.  In order to continue to provide stormwater management services, the City of Rancho Cordova (City) is updating the Stormwater Utility Fee 1 to provide adequate funding for maintenance and capital improvements of stormwater infrastructure.

These fees would be levied per the California He
alth and Safety Code Section 5470 et seq. The City will use the Stormwater Utility Fee 1 to fund the operation and maintenance of the facilities needed to provide the appropriate facilities and control measures for Stormwater quality control.

The purpose of this Rate Analysis Report is to:
 Identify the improvements and maintenance that needs to be funded.  Review the requirements of Article XIIID of the State Constitution (Proposition 218), the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (Government Code  Section  53750 et. Seq.), and Health  & Safety Code Section  5470  et.  Seq.  re lating  to  requirements  for  apportioning  the  costs  associated  with  the  City’s stormwater runoff system.
 Analyze and recommend an appropriate rate structure and provide estimated rates based on cost data information provided by the City.

Note:  The   City’s  Enhanced  Stormwater  Utility  Fee  2  (“Enhanced  SWU  2”)  is  not  imp acted   by  this  update.

Enhanced  SWU  2  fees  address  the  additional  costs  to  the  City  for  maintaining  low  impact  design  (LID) improvements.  If  a  developer  wishes  to  place  their  LID  improvements  in  public  right‐of‐way  that  will  be maintained by the City, that development will be conditioned to provide an adequate funding mechanis m to cover the annual cost of the LID improvement including, but not limited to, annexing into the City’s Enhanced Stormwater Utility Fee 2 district.  If the development has private LID improvements, they may annex into the City’s SWU 1 or provide a City‐approved alternate funding source.

Exhibit A includes a map of the City’s Drainage District Boundaries.

ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

City of Rancho Cordova    Page 2
Storm Drain Rate Analysis Report (SWU Fee 1)

2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The  Stormwater  Utility  Fee  1  (“SWU  1”)  was  established  in  1995  as  an  initiative  dedicated  to  managing stormwater effectively within Sacramento County. Notably, SWU 1 operates as an enterprise fund, ensuring its revenues  and  expenditures  are  segregated  into  a  specific  fund,  exclusively  designated  for  the  stormwater program. It’s important to note there is no inflat or or annual adjustment mechanism in place, which means the funding levels remain constant without periodic increases.

In accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act of 1972, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to establish regulations setting forth National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit standards.  The enactm ent of 1987 amendments to the Federal Clean Water Act (Act) of 1972 imposes permit requirements for discharge of storm waters.  The  Act allows the EPA to delegate its NPDES permitting authority to states with an approved environmental regulatory program.  The State of California is one of the delegated states.

The respons
ibility for implementing various NPDES permits in the State of California has been delegated to the State  Water  Resources  Control  Board  (SWRCB).    The  SWRCB  administers  NPDES  authority  through  its  nine Regional  Boards.  As  an  NPDES  permittee,  the  City  is  required  to  prevent  or  minimize  stormwater  pollution within  its  j urisdiction.   This  includes  overseeing  the  maintenance  and  operations  of  the  City’s  extensive stormwater assets encompassing 6 pump stations, 6 regional detention basins, 254 miles of drainage pipes, 7,7740 drainage inlets, and 4,370 manholes. Additionally, it includes managing 70 acres of creek channels and tributaries.  Duties  also  entail  coordinating  routine  maintenance  and  emergenc y  response  activities  while prioritizing and  addressing  customer  service requests.  Furthermore,  the  role  necessitates  collaboration  with regulatory agencies, notably the Department of Fish & Wildlife, to secure all required permitting.

In order to provide for the safety of City residents and protect property in the City from the damage associated with floodin
g and to meet the requirements of the NPDES permit, it is necessary to design, construct, operate, maintain, improve and replace storm drainage facilities which collect storm and surface water runoff and convey and  treat  such  runoff  in  a  safe  manner  to  an  acceptable  point  of  discharge.  It  is  also  necessary  to  inspect, monitor, and take enfor
cement action related to illegal dumping, and illicit discharges.  In order to properly fund such facilities and activities, the City has determined that it is necessary to impose on all developing properties in Rancho Cordova a user charge for storm drainage service.

Based on the City’s General Plan and current specific plan areas, Ranch o Cordova is expected to develop as shown in Table 1 below.

ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

City of Rancho Cordova    Page 3
Storm Drain Rate Analysis Report (SWU Fee 1)

TABLE 1 LAND USE

Land Use / Zoning Description Total Acres Total Units
Residential:

Low Density Residential (LDR) Single Family (2.1-6.0 DU/AC) 2,635 13,156 Medium Density (6.1-12 DU/AC) 322 2,524
Medium Density Residential (MDR) Medium Density (6.1-18.0 DU/AC) 1,852 13,231 Medium Density (14.0-29.9 DU/AC) 60 885
High Density Residential (HDR) High Density (18.1-40.0 DU/AC) 192 4,372 High Density (30+ DU/AC) 30 825
Residential Total 5,090 34,993

Non-Residential:

VC Village Commercial 202
LTC Local Town Center 134
RTC Regional Town Center 172
BP Business Park 158
MP Industrial Park 283

Education:

HS/MS High School/Middle School 356
MS Middle School 20
ES Elementary School 102

Open Space & Public:

CP Community Park 313
P/QP Public/Quasi Public 37
NP Neighborhood Park 194
SWD Storm Water Detention 186
WP Wetland Preserve 745
DP Drainage Parkway 270
PR Private Recreation 63
OS Open Space 168
OS/P Open Space/Preserve 279
LC Landscape Corridors 123
GB Green Belts 54
ROW Right-of-way 596
BR/WP Reservoir / Wetland Preserve 528
S Sewer Lift Station / Utility Substation 14
Vacant (unknown dev plan) 595

Total Non-residential 5,590

Total Residential & Non-Res 10,680

ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

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Storm Drain Rate Analysis Report (SWU Fee 1)

This  development  is  expected  to  require  significant  stormwater  drainage  and  flood  control  facilities.  Based  on  the development area and improvements that were required in recent developments within the City of Rancho Cordova, Table 2 summarizes the improvements that are expected once development is complete.

TABLE 2 EXPECTED IMPROVEMENTS

Infrastructure Type Quantity
Inlets 6,400 LF
Manholes 4,460 LF
66" Pipe 3,950 LF
60" Pipe 10,280 LF
54" Pipe 11,140 LF
48" Pipe 10,210 LF
42" Pipe 28,620 LF
36" Pipe 42,420 LF
30" Pipe 51,050 LF
27" Pipe 540 LF
24" Pipe 91,960 LF
21" Pipe 2,230 LF
18" Pipe 100,300 LF
15" Pipe 101,300 LF
12" Pipe 529,890 0
10" Pipe 4,170 0
Creeks and Channels 80 AC
Basins 320 AC

Source:   Rate Analysis Report for the Stormwater Utility Fee For the City of Rancho Cordova, August, 2014, prepared by Harris and Associates.

ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

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Storm Drain Rate Analysis Report (SWU Fee 1)

3. SERVICES FUNDED
Expenditures from the revenue generated from the Stormwater Utility Fee are intended to comply with the requirements set forth in the NPDES permit. The activities and services funded by this fee include, but are not limited to:

1. Oversee  all  aspects  of  the  City’s  stormwater  assets,  including  routine  Operation  and  Maintenance,  repairs, stormwater response, and weed abatement.

2. Respond to an
d investigate incidents of illicit discharges and illegal connections to the storm drain system.

3. Periodically inspect facilities for proper handling of materials, chemicals, pollutants, garbage, waste, and debris and prevent any discharges to the storm drain system.

4. Regularly clean and maintain cat ch basins, the flowline, and storm drainage facilities.

5. Installation and maintenance of water quality devices required to keep pollutants out of the storm drain system.

6. Discourage illegal  dumping or discharge of pollutants into the storm drain system  by stenciling all City‐owned catch basins with a "No Dumping" mes sage.

7. Augment public education and outreach programs in regards to the proper use and function of the storm drainage system and the receiving waters.

8. Develop  programs  to  promote,  publicize,  and  facilitate  public  reporting  of  illicit  discharges  to  the  storm  drain system.

9. Encourage  the  proper  disposal  of  household  hazar dous  waste  (HHW)  to  prevent  the  improper  disposal  to  the storm drain system or to the sewer system.

10. Discourage the improper disposal of litter, garden clippings, leaves, and pet waste into the street or the storm drain system.

11. Capital replacement of storm drainage, flood control improvements and bioretention i mprovements  at the end of the expected useful life for such improvements.

12. Administration  and  oversight  of  the  requirements  set  forth  in  the  NPDES  permit  to  City  departments, developments, and local agencies.

ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

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Storm Drain Rate Analysis Report (SWU Fee 1)

4. PROPOSITION 218 REQUIREMENTS
This fee must comply with the provisions of Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218). Section

6.b of Proposition 218 has the following requirements for all “new, extended, imposed or increased” fees and charges:

1. “Revenues derived from the fee or charge shall not exceed the funds required to provide the property‐ relat
ed service.”

2. “Revenues derived from the fee or charge shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which the fee or charge was imposed.”

3. “The amount of a fee or charge imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of property ownership shall not exc
eed the proportional cost of the service attributable to the parcel.”

4. “No fee or charge may be imposed for a service unless that service is actually used by, or immediately available to, the owner of the property in question.  Fees or charges based on potential or future use of service ar
e not permitted.  Standby charges, whether characterized as charges or assessments, shall be classified as assessments and shall not be imposed without compliance with [the assessment section of this code].”

5. “No fee or charge may be imposed for general governmental services including, but not limited to, police, fire, ambulance or library services where the service is available to the public at large substantially the same manner as it is to property owners.”

There have been a number of court cases related to property‐related fees in the last few years; however, they have focused on water rates or groundwater charges.  The only substantive part of these cases that related to storm water fees is the requirement that the fees be based on the cost of serv ice,  that they must be proportional to the service received, and that ballots are not secret ballots.  The City’s current rate structure complies with this requirement as does the new fee methodology recommended in this report.

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5. RATE STRUCTURE ANALYSIS

Section 6.b of Article XIIID of the State Constitution (Proposition 218) states that:

“The amount of a fee or charge imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of property ownership shall not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to the parcel.” and
“No fee or charge may be im posed  for a service unless that service is actually used by, or immediately available to, the owner of the property in question.”

By definition, all properties that shed stormwater into the City’s stormwater drainage system use, or are served by, the City’s stormwater drainage system. The amount of use attributed to each parc el is measurable by the amount of storm runoff contributed by the property, which is directly proportional to the amount of impervious area on a parcel (such  as  buildings  and  concrete).  The  more  impervious  area  on  a  property,  the  more  storm  runoff  the  property generates, the more dema nd  placed on the storm drain system.

The amount each parcel uses the stormwater drainage system is computed by the following formula:
(Parcel Area) x (Impervious Percentage) = Drainage Units The  typical  percent  impervious  (%  Impervious)  for  land  uses  in  the  City,  have  been  applied  for  the  purposes of estimating the runoff ge nerated by each property. These are shown in Appendix B.

The more Drainage Units a parcel has, the more storm run‐off it generates, and the more it uses and impacts the stormwater drainage system.

It is standard practice to relate other land uses to a developed single family r esidential (SFR) parcel, instead of working exclusively with drainage units. The median size of a SFR parcel will be approximately 0.16 acre. Therefore, it makes sense to relate all parcels to this median residential property. The runoff from a 0.16‐acre SFR parcel is set equal to one Drainage Measurement Uni t (DMU) and this base DMU is calculated as follows:

(0.16 acres of area) x 50% = 0.0800 Impervious Area = 1 DMU

Residential Parcels
The City of Rancho Cordova General Plan Residential categories include Estate Residential (0.51 to 2.0 dwelling units per acre), Low Density Residential (2.1 to 6.0 dwelling units per acre), Medium Density Residential (6.1 to 18.0 dwelling units per acre) and High Density Residential (18.1 to 14.0 dwelling units per acre).

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Estate and Low Density Residential Parcels
As  a  residential  property  increases  in  size  over  the  median  parcel  size,  the  typical  percentage  of  impervious  area decreases, as shown in Exhibit B. Conversely, as a residential parcel decreases in size below the median parcel size, the typical percentage of impervious area increases, and such increase is typically proportional to the decr ease  in size.  For purposes of this analysis, Estate Residential is combined with Low Density Residential, and are separated into five (5) groups.  The median parcel area for each group was used and their DMUs are calculated as follows:

Estate & Low Density Residential Category DMU/ Formula LDR1 – Parcels 0.166 acres or less       1.000  DMU
LDR2 – Parcels greater than 0.167 but less than or equal to 0.250 acres  1.100 DMUs LDR3 – Parcels greater than 0.250 but less than or equal to 0.333 acres   1.175 DMUs LDR4 – Parcels greater than 0.333 but less than or e qual  to 0.500 acres   1.250 DMUs LDR5 – Parcels greater than 0.500 acres            1.250  + [(acres – 0.50) x 5%] = DMUs

0.0800
Medium Density Residential Parcels
Per the City’s Land Use Policy, Medium Density Residential parcels may contain 6.1 to 18.0 dwelling units per acre, and  may  contain  single  family  residential  and/or  multi‐family  residential  development.  Typical  percentage  of impervious area is estimated as 70% of the parcel size. DMUs for Medium Density Residential parcels is calculated as follows:

Reside
ntial Category   Density     % Impervious
Medium Density  10 – 18 DU/Ac  70%

Acreage x 70% Impervious = DMUs

0.0800

High Density Residential Parcels
Per the City’s Land Use Policy, High Density Residential parcels may contain 18.1 to 40.0 dwelling units per acre, and typically contain multi‐family residential development. Typical percentage of impervious area is estimated as 75% of the parcel size. DMUs for High Density Residential parcels is calculated as follows:

Residential Ca
tegory    Density     % Impervious
High Density  Greater than 18 DU/Ac  75%

Acreage x % Impervious = DMUs

0.0800

Condominium unit parcel areas are calculated by dividing the total area of the condominium complex (which includes the  common  area)  by  the  number  of  condominium  units,  and  the  total  imperviousness  of  the  entire  complex  is attributed to each individual condo parcel in the complex. (This divides the runoff of the entire compl ex  to each of the individual units.) Because these condominium common areas are taken into consideration in this manner, they are exempt from the charge.

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Non‐Residential Parcels
All non‐residential parcel DMUs will be based on the impervious area (runoff coefficient) table shown in Exhibit B, using the following formula:

Acreage x %Impervious = DMUs

0.0800

SUMMARY
Based  on  the  information  available,  all  parcels  draining  into  Rancho  Cordova  Stormwater  Utility  Fee‐maintained drainage  infrastructure  are  proposed  to  be  charged  the  same  user  fee  rate  per  DMU  for  stormwater  management services. The Rancho Cordova Stormwater Utility Fee is proposed in perpetuity.

For the purposes of this report, City‐maintained drainage infrastructure includes streets, basins, pipes, inlets, outlets, and natural drainage courses and bioretention areas. Parcels used for or related to stormwater management and right of way that  contain  City  maintained  drainage  infrastructure  are  exempt  from  the  runoff  charge,  as  they  are  part  of  th e infrastructure being funded. Also exempt from the runoff charge is Caltrans right‐of‐way, because Caltrans handles its own runoff under a separate NPDES permit.

Drainage units may be adjusted based on appeal from the property owner. See the Appeals Process below.

Table 3, below, provides a preliminary summary of DMU s for the various land uses in Rancho Cordova.

TABLE 3 DRAINAGE MEASUREMENT UNIT SUMMARY

Land Use Description Total  Area (Acres) Number  of Units Drainage  Measurement per Unit Impervious  Area (Acre) DM  Units Residential
LDR1 parcels 0.166 acres or Less 1,205.70                  9,442                     1.000 ‐‐ 9,442.00 LDR2 parcels 0.167 ‐ 0.250 acres 1,425.28                 7,448                     1.100 ‐‐ 8,192.80 LDR3 parcels 0.251 ‐ 0.330 acres 165.22                    591                        1.175 ‐‐ 694.42 LDR4 parcels 0.331 ‐ 0.500 acres 43.00                       114                        1.250 ‐‐ 142.50 LDR5 parcels greater than 0.500 a cres 1,301.85                 ‐‐ 1.250 + (Acres‐0.50 x 5%)/0.0800 ‐‐ 1,102.17 Medium Density Residential 10 ‐ 18 DU/AC 49.90                       ‐‐ acreage x 70% / 0.08 34.93                                 393.32 High Density Residential  Greater than 18 D 119.36                    ‐‐ acreage x 75% / 0.08 89.52                                 1,053.16 Residential Total 4,310.32                  124.45                               21,020.38 Non‐Residential
Office 1,229.24                  ‐‐ 75% 921.93                               11,531.17 Commercial 598.21                     ‐‐ 70% 418.75                               5,234.32 Industrial 1,007.43                  ‐‐ 80% 805.94                               9,900.31 Private Recreation 25.11                        ‐‐ 25% 6.28                                   78.48 Parks/Greenbelts 2,099.27                  ‐‐ 25% 524.82                               6,568.16 Public/Quasi Public 265.81                     ‐‐ 25% 66.45                                 2,566.48 Non‐Residential Total 5,225.08                  2,744.17                           35,878.93 Total Residential and Non‐Residential 9,535.40                 2,868.63                           56,899.30 Notes

1. Total acres and total units based on Sacramento County Assessor's Parcel and Zoning data.

2. Impervious assumptions from City of Rancho Cordova Rate Analysis Report (Low Impact Development Stormwater Utility Fee), May 2022.

3. DM per unit assumptions from City's existing SWU I fee.

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6. COST ESTIMATE

Capital Improvement Projects
Stormwater is conveyed through the City through a storm drainage system consisting of over 250 miles of underground pipes,  20  miles  of  open  channels/creeks  and  six  pump  station.  In  2014,  the  City  took  ownership  of  the  system  from Sacramento  County,  and  is  now  responsible  for  the  operation  and  maintenance  of  the  system.  In  Ap ril  2021,  a comprehensive master planning study of the system, the Stormwater Capital Improvement Program Master Plan (SCIPMP) was prepared by West Yost. The SCIPMP recommends improvement projects needed to address flooding and maintenance issues. Table 4 below summarizes the proposed flood control projects recommended in the SCIPMP and provides updated estimate
d costs for the capital improvement projects. These costs are anticipated to be collected over a fifteen (15) year period, approximately $3,258,377.77 annually.

TABLE 4 ESTIMATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS COSTS

Project ID1 Priority Project  Description
Total Estimated
Cost2,3
Total Estimated Cost
(2023)4
ARD4‐1H i g h F o l s o m  Blvd Detention Basin and Sunrise Blvd Pipes Imp 3,072,000$          3,495,833$ CC‐1 High Mills  Tower Pump Station and DS Pipe System Impr 24,558,000$        27,946,184$ MC3‐2 High School  Property Detention Basin 3,132,000 $          3,564,111$ CC‐2H i g h D o n  Juan Drive Improvements 2,430,000 $          2,765,259$ MC3‐3M e d i u m S u n r i s e  Blvd and Recycle Road Pipe Impr 1,114,000 $          1,267,695$ MC3‐4 Medium Mechanical  Dr and Rec ycle  Rd Pipe Impr 1,322,000 $          1,504,392$ ART2‐1M e d i u m E l l e n w o o d Ave and Routier Rd Pipe Impr 1,032,000 $          1,174,382$ MC3‐1M e d i u m W h i t e  Rock Rd Underground Storage 4,496,000 $          5,116,298$ ARD4‐2L o w C o l o m a  Rd Pipe Impr 646,000 $             735,126$ ART2‐2L o w B r a d s h a w  Rd Pipe Impr 590,000 $             671,400$ MC1‐1L o w I n t e r n a t i o n a l  Dr at Data Dr Pipe Impr 558,000 $             634,985$ 42,950,000$        48, 875,667$
1S o u r c e : Table 6‐1, Stormwater Capital Improvement Program Master Plan, April 2021 prepared by West Yost 2D o e s not include land acquisition costs
3B a s e d on December 2020 Engineering News Record 20 Cities CCI of 11,626 4D e c e m b e r 2020 costs escalated to April 2023 ENR 20 Cities CCI of 13,230 ITEM 18.2.

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Infrastructure Maintenance Costs
Table 5 below shows the estimated costs for infrastructure maintenance.  These costs are estimated yearly, based on assumed frequency of maintenance activities, at approximately $3,327,896.51 annually.

TABLE 5 ESTIMATED INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE COSTS

Maintenance Item
Estimated
Quantity Unit Cost ($/unit)1 Total Cost/Year
Trunk Lines (larger than 24") ‐ TV Lines 220,284               LF 25 years 9.16$                          80,680.45$ Drainage Lines 10"‐24" Cleaning 573,695               LF 10 years 3.66$                          210,119.62$ Drainage Lines 10"‐24" TV 573,695               LF 25 years 9.16$                          210,119.62$ Creek and Channel Maintenance and Repair2 10,560                  LF 1 year 0.92 $                          9,669.17$ Pipe Repairs3 79,398                  LF 1 year 0.54 $                          42,812.23$ Creeks and Channels Mowing 97                           AC 1 year 8,342.51 $                 808,970.67$ Creeks and Channels Herbicides 97                           AC 1 year 829.16 $                     80,403.79$ Basin Maintenance4 1                            LS 1 year 317,329.06 $             317,329.06$ Rip Rap Inspection Annual Maintenance5 2,000                    Ton 1 year 14.24 $                       28,486.62$ Channel and Outfall Maintenance6 1                            LS 5 years 1,688,742.47 $         337,748.49$ Storm Drain Lift Stations7 1                            LS 3 year 500,000.00 $             166,666.67$ High Priority Maintenance Improvements 8 1                            LS 25 years 152,259.93 $             6,090.40$ Medium Priority Maintenance Improvements 8 1                            LS 25 years 375,870.38 $             15,034.82$ Low Priority Maintenance Improvements 8 1                            LS 25 years 23,094,122.31$       923,764.89$ Annual Infrastructure Maintenance Cost Estimate for SWU 1:  3,237,896.51$ Frequency
1 2A s s u m e 10.0% of frontage is maintained/repaired annually (emergency maintenance repairs). 3A s s u m e 10.0% of conveyance system is maintained/repaired annually (emergency maintenance/repairs). 4 5S e v e n (7) Outfalls with Rip Rap, and misc Rip Rap. 6 7
8P e r Stormwater Capital Improvement Program Master Plan , Final Report April 2021, Table 6‐7 Summary of Recommended  Maintenance Improvements , prepared by West
Yost Associates, based on December 2020 ENR 20 Cities CCI of 11,626, escalated to April 2023 ENR 20 Cities CCI of 13,230.

Maintenance costs based on Rate Analysis Report (Low Impact Development Stormwater Utility Fee) , May 2022, prepared by Harris & Associates, Table 4 Estimated Costs, escalated from May2022 ENR 20 Cities of 13004 to April 2023 ENR 20 Cities CCI of 13,230, unless otherwise noted.

Per Annual Maintenance Contract for Stormwater Facility Maintenance Services provided by City of Rancho Cordova, based on July 2021 ENR 20 Cities CCI of 12,238, escalated to April 2023 ENR 20 Ci ties  CCI of 13,230.

Per Stormwater Capital Improvement Program Master Plan , Final Report April 2021, Table 3‐3 Recommended Maintenance Improvements For Channels and Outfalls and Estimated Cost, prepared by West Yost Associates, based on December 2020 ENR 20 Cities CCI of 11,626, escalated to April 2023 ENR 20 Cities CCI of 13,230.

Per Annual Maintenance Contract for On‐call Stormwater Support Pump Station O&M Services and Infrastructure Maintenance Pump Station O&M Services, November 2022 to November 2025.

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Infrastructure Replace Costs
Table 6 below shows the estimated costs for infrastructure replacement.  Existing infrastructure was estimated from data extracted from the City’s OpenData GIS within SWU 1 boundary.  These costs are estimated yearly, based on assumed design life or frequency of replacement of the infrastructure, approximately $2,095,220.55 annually.

TABLE 6 ESTIMATED INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT COSTS

Infrastructure Item
Estimated
Quantity Unit Cost  ($/unit)1 Total Cost/Year
48 inch manhole 3,535                     EA 75 years 4,985.16 $               234,967.13$ 60 inch manhole 47                           EA 75 years 7,325.13 $               4,590.42$ 72 inch manhole 12                           EA 75 years 9,665.10 $               1,546.42$ 84 inch manhole 5                             EA 75 years 12,005.08 $            800.34$ 96 inch manhole 6                             EA 75 years 15,158.95 $            1,212.72$ Inlets 5,101                     EA 75 years 3,509.96 $               238,723.98$ Erosion Control Rip Rap (7 outfalls) 2,000                     TON 25 years 76.30 $                    6,104.28$ Misc. Concrete (outfall structures) 5                             EA 100 years 7,500.00 $               375.00$ Misc. Concrete (culverts) 5                            EA 100 years 7,500.00$               375.00$ Misc. Concrete  2,000                    CY 100 years 1,424.33$               28,486.62$ 10" mains 85,170                  EA 100 years 102.42$                  87,228.77$ 12" mains 181,202                EA 100 years 111.91$                  202,786.27$ 15" mains 90,459                  EA 100 years 132.26$                  119,640.44$ 18" mains 98,246                  EA 100 years 142.43$                  139,934.82$ 21" mains 38,636                  EA 100 years 152.61$                  58,961.20$ 24" mains 79,982                  EA 100 years 162.78$                  130,195.25$ 27" mains 19,347                  EA 100 years 203.48$                  39,366.47$ 30" mains 46,767                  EA 100 years 234.00$                   109,433.49$ 33" mains 2,347                     EA 100 years 274.69 $                  6,447.03$ 36" mains 45,867                   EA 100 years 295.04 $                  135,325.99$ 42" mains 25,270                   EA 100 years 366.26 $                  92,553.03$ 48" mains 26,845                   EA 100 years 427.30 $                  114,708.50$ 54" mains 19,335                   EA 100 years 529.04 $                  102,289.35$ 60" mains 16,848                   EA 100 years 529.04 $                  89,132.19$ 66" mains 7,752                     EA 100 years 529.04 $                  41,010.97$ 72" mains 7,283                     EA 100 years 595.85 $                  43,395.76$ 78" mains 1,521                     EA 100 years 595.85 $                  9,062.88$ 84" mains 1,102                     EA 100 years 595.85 $                  6, 566.27$ Storm Drain Lift Stations 5                            EA 75 years 750,000.00$          50,000.00$ Annual Infrastructure Replacement Cost Estimate for SWU 1:  2,095,220.55$ Frequency
1 2T h e following infrastructure has been excluded from the Maintenance and Replacement cost estimates:

Privately owned infrastructure
Developer owned infrastructure
State owned infrastructure
County owned infrastructure
Segments less than 10‐inches in diameter
Segments with no diameter provided
3S D M H s with no size provided are assumed to be 48‐in SDMHs Replacement costs based on Rate Ana lysis  Report (Low Impact Development Stormwater Utility Fee) , May 2022, prepared by Harris & Associates, Table 4 Estimated Costs, escalated from May2022 ENR 20 Cities of 13004 to April 2023 ENR 20 Cities CCI of 13,230, unless otherwise noted.

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Total Costs
An annual County administration fee of $0.30 per parcel is included in the program.  An operating reserve equal to 10% of Operation and Maintenance costs is included, to provide the City with the means to address unexpected events and large unbudgeted expenses. The total costs, including annual administration fees and operating reserve are presented in Table 7 below.

TABLE 7 ESTIMATED TOTAL COSTS

Annual Escalator
An annual escalator is included to provide the City with the means to address continuing inflation and rising costs of goods and services. The storm drain utility fee shall be adjusted annually based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index, from December to December, during the preceding year, for All Urban Consumers All Items, for the San Francisco‐Oakland‐San Jose areas as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Should this index become unavailable, another comparable index shall be determined by Director of Public Works and approved by the City Council. The proposed annual escalator is consistent with the annual escalator that was incorporated with the City’s Enha nced  SWU II fee.

Capital Improvement Projects in SWU 1 (15‐years) 3,258,377.77 $ Annual Infrastructure Maintenance Cost Estimate for SWU 1 3,237,896.51$ Annual Infrastructure Replacement Cost Estimate for SWU 1 2,095,220.55$ Total Annual CIP/Maintenance/Replacement Cost 8,591,494.84$ Annual Fee Administration ($0.30 per parcel) 5,991.60$
Operating Reserve (10% of Maintenance Costs) 323,789.65$ Estimated Total  8,921,276.09$
ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

City of Ranc
ho Cordova  Page 14
Storm Drain Rate Analysis Report (SWU Fee 1)

7. FEE CALCULATIONS
The estimated annual costs for the proposed storm drain improvements are $8,921,276.09 as shown in Table 7 above.

Dividing that by the total number of proposed DMU’s in Rancho Cordova (56,899.30), the maximum estimated annual Stormwater Utility Fee rate is $156.79 per DMU. This rate is to be implemented over a five‐year  period,  as  shown  in Table  8  below.   The  maximum  rate  will  be  increased  each  subsequent  Fiscal  Year  (starting year 6) by  the annual  change  in  the  Consumer  Price  Index  (CPI)  from  December  to  December,  during  the  preceding  year,  for  All Urban Consumers,  for  the  San  Francisco‐Oakland‐San  Jose  areas,  published  by  the  United  States  Department  of Labor,  Bureau  of  Labor  Statistics  (or  a  reasonably  equivalent  index  should  the  stated  index  be  discontinued,  as determined by the Director of Public Works).

The actual rate to be levied each year will be as approved by the City at a public hearing, after they consider an Annual Fee Report outlining the estimated annual costs of the program for the ensuing fiscal year.

Table 8 provides existing annual fee and proposed sample fee calculations for various land uses and parcel sizes.

TABLE 8 SAMPLE CALCULATIONS
The Preliminary Charge Roll, which is a listing of each parcel to be charged a fee and its proposed maximum fee for FY 2024‐25, will be on file in the office of the City Clerk at a future date.

Land Use Description
Total Area
(Acres)
Impervious
Area
(Acre) DMUs
Existing
Annual    Fee
Sample
Annual
Fee
Year 1
Sample
Annual
Fee
Year 2
Sample
Annual
Fee
Year 3
Sample
Annual
Fee
Year 4
Sample
Annual
Fee
Year 5
LDR1 parcels 0.167 acres or Less 0.16      ‐‐ 1.000 $70.09 $82.39 $96.79 $113.69 $133.59 $156.79 LDR2 parcels greater than 0.167 but less than or equal to 0.250 acres 0.22      ‐‐ 1.100 $77.10 $90.63 $106.47 $125.06 $146.95 $172.47 LDR3 parcels greater than 0.250 but less than or equal to 0.333 acres 0.30      ‐‐ 1.175 $82.36 $96.81 $113.73 $133.59 $156.97 $184.23 LDR4 parcels greater than 0.333 but less than or equal to 0.500 acres 0.40      ‐‐ 1.250 $87.61 $102.99 $120.99 $142.11 $166.99 $195.99 LDR5 parcels greater than 0.500 acres 1.00     ‐‐ 1.563 $109.52 $128.73 $151.23 $177.64 $208.73 $244.98 Medium Density Residential 10 ‐ 18 DU/AC 5.00     3.75         43.750 $3,066.44 $3,604.56 $4,234.56 $4,973.94 $5,844.56 $6,859.56 High Density Residential  Greater than 18 DU/AC 5.00     3.75         46.8 75 $3,285.47 $3,862.03 $4,537.03 $5,329.22 $6,262.03 $7,349.53 Office 1.00     0.75         9.375 $657.09 $772.41 $907.41 $1,065.84 $1,252.41 $1,469.91 Commercial 1.00     0.70         8.750 $613.29 $720.91 $846.91 $994.79 $1,168.91 $1,371.91 Industrial 1.00     0.80         10.000 $700.90 $823.90 $967.90 $1,136.90 $1,335.90 $1,567.90 Private Recreation 1.00     0.25         3.125 $219.03 $257.47 $302.47 $355.28 $417.47 $489.97 Parks/Greenbelts 2.00     0.25         6.250 $438.06 $514.94 $604.94 $710.56 $834.94 $979.94 Public/Quasi Public 2.00     0.25         6.250 $438.06 $514.94 $604.94 $710.56 $834.94 $979.94 ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

City of Rancho Cordova    Page 15
Storm Drain Rate Analysis Report (SWU Fee 1)

Appeals Process
If  a  property  owner  disagrees  with  the  calculation  of  his  or  her  fee,  based  on  the  parcel  area  and  estimated impervious percentage assigned to the property, then the property owner may appeal the calculation as follows:

1. Property  owner  must  provide  written  documentation  explaining  the  reason  why  the  charge  should  be changed. This documentation must include:
a. The name, phone number, mailing address, and email address, if available, of the property owner. b. The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) of the property in question.

2. If additional documentation is required or insufficient documentation was submitted, a representative of the Department of Public Works (Staff) will notify the property owner in writing.

3. Once Staff has determined that sufficient documentation has been submitted, Staff will perform the initial review.

Staff will notify the property owner in writing within four (4) weeks from the time sufficient documentation was submitted as to whether or not the fee amount will be changed. a. If the determination is to change the fee amount, then the new fee amount will be documented within the City’s fee database.
b. If the determination is that the fee should not be changed, the property owner can appeal Staff’s decision to the Director of Public Works. The appeal must be made in writing and returned no later than four (4) weeks from the date of mailing of Staff’s initial review decision.  The Director of Public Works will notify the prope rty owner in writing within four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of the appeal as to whether or not the fee amount will be changed.

If the owner of any parcel shall have reason to feel that the computation of the DMU for his/her parcel is not correct, that person may f
ile an appeal with the Director of Public Works in the manner prescribed by the Director of Public Works. The Director of Public Works will consider all data provided by the appellant and shall render a decision in writing. The decision of the Director of Public Works will be final wi th respect to City action on the appeal.

Appeals will be accepted annually up until June 30 for inclusion on the following fiscal year’s property tax roll submittal.

However, if an appeal is granted by Staff or the Director of Public Works that does not permi t inclusion for the following fiscal year’s property tax roll submittal, a reimbursement will be provided to the property owner by the City.

Respectfully submitted:

Tamorah Bryant, PE
R.C.E No. C67205
Engineer of Work
ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

City of Rancho Cordova    Exhibit A
Storm Drain Rate Analysis Report (SWU Fee 1)

EXHIBIT A
ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 2

City of Rancho Cordova    Exhibit B
Storm Drain Rate Analysis Report (SWU Fee 1)

EXHIBIT B

Estimated Percent Impervious Based on Land Use
Land Use  Impervious1
Low Density Residential less than 0.167 acres  50%
Low Density Residential greater than 0.167 but less than or equal to 0.250 acres  40% Low Density Residential greater than 0.250 acres but less than or equal to 0.333 acres  30% Low Density Residential greater than 0.333 acres but less than or equal to 0.500 acres  25% Low Density Residential greater than 0 .500  acres (excluding the first 0.500 acres)  5% Medium Density Residential   70%
High Density Residential (including Apartments and Mobile Home Parks)  75% Condominiums  70%
Commercial Downtown Areas2  80%
Commercial Neighborhood Areas  70%
Industrial  80%
Schools  50%
Parks  25%
Greenbelts  10%

Footnotes:
1  Estimated impervious percentages are consistent with the Rancho Cordova Rate Analysis Report (Low Impact Development Stormwater Utility Fee), May 2022, and the Rancho Cordova Storm Drainage Impact Fee Program, July 2020, with the exception of Commercial and Industrial impervious percentages, which were modified in the Impact Fee Program to account for Low Impa ct Development fixtures and Hydromodification Management Plan Requirements placed on new development. 2  City of Rancho Cordova Municipal Code Chapter 15.

Sources:

1. Yolo County City/County Drainage Manual, February 2010.

2. Stormwater Quality Design Manual for the Sacramento and South Placer Regions, May 2007.

ITEM 18.2.

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City of Rancho CordovaCity of Rancho CordovaCity of Rancho Cordova ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 3

December 5, 2023
Dear City of Rancho Cordova Residential Stormwater Utility 1 Fee (“SWU 1”) Customer:

Notice of Protest Hearing on February 5, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

Proposed Fee Increases for City of Rancho Cordova Stormwater Utility 1 Fee (“SWU 1”) This notice contains information about proposed fee increases for City of Rancho Cordova Stormwater Utility 1 Fee (“SWU 1”) scheduled for July 1, 202 4, with subsequent annual increases corresponding with the Consumer Price Index for All-Urban Consumers All Items, for the San Francisco -Oakland-San Jose areas as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics . State law allows property owners and customers of record to protest proposed fee increases for some municipal services, including the maintenance and improvements of the stormwater system . The proposed fee increases will not be implemented if the majority of the affected property owners or customers of record submits a written protest. This letter contains instructions on filing a written protest.

Why is Stormwater Utility 1 Fee (“SWU 1”) proposed to increase? The City of Rancho Cordova created a Stormwater Utility Fee to cover the cost for the maintenance and improvements of the stormwater system. However, the SWU 1 fee revenue is not adequate to support the City’s stormwater enterprise and, as a result, the General Fund has had to contribute funds to cover the SWU 1 deficits. In addition, inadequate revenues generated by the current SWU 1 fee have necessitated the deferral of capital improvements to the storm drain system. In order to continue to provide stormwater management services, the City of Rancho Cordova is proposing an increase to the Stormwater Utility Fee to provide adequate funding for maintenance and capital improvements of stormwater infrastructure.

What are the proposed new fees?
The following table is a comparison of the proposed SWU 1 Fee to the existing SWU 1 Fee. For this analysis, a typical Single Family Residential (SFR) unit and a 40,000 square foot Commercial parcel were selected for comparison purposes. This is meant to be illustrative, not representative of all parcels. For non-residential land uses, the proposed fees will change with size and specific land use . The total estimated SWU 1 district costs, including annual administration fees and operating reserve will be $8,921,276.

ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 4

Existing SWU 1 Fee:

Unit Service Charge $0.001583 per square foot of impervious parcel area Administrative Charge $0.30 per parcel per month

Single Family Residential (Typical) $5.84
$70.09
monthly charge
annually

Multi-Family and Non-Residential 40,000 square foot - sample commercial/office parcel $50.96
$611.47
monthly charge
annually

Proposed SWU 1 Fee:

Unit Service Charge $0.003740 per square foot of impervious area Administrative Charge $0.30 per parcel per month

Single Family Residential $13.07
$156.79
monthly charge
annually

Multi-Family and Non-Residential 40,000 square foot - sample commercial/office parcel $119.98
$1,439.75
monthly charge
annually

Proposed SWU 1 Fee – Five (5) Year Implementation:

ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 4

Protest Hearing on Proposed Rate Increase

As required by State law, the Rancho Cordova City Council will conduct a protest hearing to receive public comments on the proposed fee increases on Tuesday, February 5th, at 5:30 p.m. The location of the public hearing is the City Council Chambers in the Rancho Cordova City Hall located at 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 . Residential property owners and customers of record may appear in person or virtually at the protest hearing to comment on the proposed fee increases. For any questions or comments regarding this rate increase process, please contact Dalia Fadl at 916 -851-8718 or [email protected].

Instructions on Submitting a Written Protest to the Proposed Fee Increase

A valid written protest must be submitted to the City Clerk to formally protest the proposed fee increases. Property owners or customers of record for SWU 1 may submit a written protest by mail or in-person to the City Clerk at 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Protests must include the following information to be deemed valid:

1. A statement that the proposed fee increase is being protested.

2. Name of the property owner or customer of record submitting the protest.

3. The assessor’s parcel number and/or street address of the parcel submitting the protest.

4. Original wet signature, date, and printed name of the property owner or customer of record submitting the protest.

5. A statement by the named property owner or customer of record affirming the contents of the protest are true and correct.

Additional Instructions

• The following page contains a protest form that you may complete, sign, and return to the City Clerk.

• Protests submitted by email, fax, or photocopy do not count as written protests.

• Only one written protest per identified parcel will be counted.

• The City Clerk’s Office will tabulate the protests at the conclusion of the public hearing, and any member of the public may observe the tabulation.

• All protests are public records and will be retained by the City Clerk for a minimum of two years.

ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 4

Written Protest Form

You may complete, sign , and submit this form to protest the proposed SWU 1 increase scheduled for July 1, 2024, with subsequent annual increases corresponding with the Consumer Price Index for All - Urban Consumers All Items, for the San Francisco -Oakland-San Jose areas as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Please either mail or hand-deliver this form to the following address:

Stormwater Utility Rate Protest / Office of
the City Clerk Rancho Cordova City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

This form must be received by the City Clerk at 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 prior to the close of the protest hearing, which begins at 5:30 p.m. on February 5, 2024, in the City Council Chambers at Rancho Cordova City Hall. Protests submitted by email, fax or photocopy do not count as formal written protests.

1. Your Name (please print legibly):

2. I am the:

Property Owner

3. Assessor’s Parcel Number and/or Street Address

4. I hereby protest the proposed July 1, 2024, fee increases. (Please initial)

5. By signing below, I certify that the contents of this protest are true and correct:

Original Wet Signature

Date
ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 4

Stormwater Utility 1 Fee- Five-Year Schedule
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
FY2024-25 FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28 FY2028-29
Existing Annual Fee Per DMU 70.09$
Maximum Estimated SWU1 Fee1 156.79$
Step Increase Max Estimated SWU1 Fee1 82.39$ 96.79$ 113. 69$ 133. 59$ 156. 79$ Annual Increase ($) 12.30$ 14.40$ 16. 90$ 19. 90$ 23. 20$ Annual Increase (%) 17.5% 17.5% 17.5% 17.5% 17.4%
Land Use Description
Total Area
(Acres)
Impervious
Area
(Acre) DMUs
Existing
Annual Fee
Sample
Annual
Fee
Year 1
Sample
Annual
Fee
Year 2
Sample
Annual
Fee
Year 3
Sample
Annual
Fee
Year 4
Sample
Annual
Fee
Year 5
LDR1 parcels 0.167 acres or Less 0.16 -- 1.000 $70.09 $82.39 $96.79 $113.69 $133.59 $156.79 LDR2 parcels greater than 0.167 but less than or equal to 0.250 acres 0.22 -- 1.100 $77.10 $90.63 $106.47 $125.06 $146.95 $172.47 LDR3 parcels greater than 0.250 but less than or equal to 0.333 acres 0.30 -- 1.175 $82.36 $96.81 $113.73 $133.59 $156.97 $184.23 LDR4 parcels greater than 0.333 but less than or equal to 0.500 acres 0.40 -- 1.250 $87.61 $102.99 $120.99 $142.11 $166.99 $195.99 LDR5 parcels greater than 0.500 acres 1.00 -- 1.563 $109.52 $128.73 $151.23 $177.64 $208.73 $244.98 Medium Density Residential 10 - 18 DU/AC 5.00 3.75 43. 750 $3,066.44 $3,604.56 $4,234.56 $4,973.94 $5,844.56 $6,859.56 High Density Residential Greater than 18 DU/AC 5.00 3.75 46. 875 $3,285.47 $3,862.03 $4,537.03 $5,329.22 $6,262.03 $7,349.53 Office 1.00 0.75 9. 375 $657.09 $772.41 $907.41 $1,065.84 $1,252.41 $1,469.91 Commercial 1.00 0.70 8. 750 $613.29 $720.91 $846.91 $994.79 $1,168.91 $1,371.91 Industrial 1.00 0.80 10. 000 $700.90 $823.90 $967.90 $1,136.90 $1,335.90 $1,567.90 Private Recreation 1.00 0.25 3. 125 $219.03 $257.47 $302.47 $355.28 $417.47 $489.97 Parks/Greenbelts 2.00 0.25 6. 250 $438.06 $514.94 $604.94 $710.56 $834.94 $979.94 Public/Quasi Public 2.00 0.25 6. 250 $438.06 $514.94 $604.94 $710.56 $834.94 $979.94 1 An annual increase will be applied in year 6 and all years thereafter, based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index, from December to December, during the preceding year, for All Urban Consumers All Items, for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose areas as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Should this index become unavailable, another comparable index shall be determined by Director of Public Works and approved by the City Council.

ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 5

1 Stormwater Utility
Rate Assessment
December 4, 2023
ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 6

2 Background
Stormwater Utility I (SWUI)
• SWUI established in 1995
by Sacramento County.
• SWU is an enterprise
fund- revenues and
expenditures are
segregated into a fund.

Can only be used for
stormwater program.
• No inflator/annual
adjustment.
• MAP of SWUI & SWUII
2 ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 6

3 Proposed Rate & Options
Stormwater
Utility Rate
Year 1
FY24-25
Year 2
FY25-26
Year 3
FY26-27
Year 4
FY27-28
Year 5
FY28-29
Annual Fee $82.39 $96.79 $113.69 $133.59 $156.79
Annual
Increase ($) $12.30 $14.40 $16.90 $19.90 $23.20
% increase 17.5% 17.5% 17.5% 17.5% 17.4%
DMU- Single Family Residential
ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 6

STORMWATER UTILITY RATE INCREASE
Prop 218 Process Schedule
Public Outreach Council Meetings:
• Rate Study
• Set Protest Hearing
• Authorize mailing of
protest notices.

Council Meeting:
• Public Hearing
• Authorize mailing
of ballots.
• Publish 1st Notice of
Intent to Collect.
• Publish 2nd Notice
of Intent to Collect. ​
Council Meeting:
• Public Hearing
• Ballot Tabulation
Sept
2023
Oct-Nov
2023
Dec
2023
Feb
2024 April
2024
ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 6

5 Proposed
Motion
Adopt a Resolution designating a
time and place for hearing
protests in connection with the
proposed Stormwater Utility 1 Fee
increase (156.79 per SFR per year
in year 5), Proposition 218 process
in connection therewith, and
taking other required actions to
implement the fee increase.
5 ITEM 18.2.

ATTACHMENT 6