CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
RANCHO CORDOVA
CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, December 18, 2023
David 3. Poles Council rambers
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Sander called the Regular meeting to order in the David B. Roberts Council Chambers at 5:33 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, and Mayor David Sander
Council Members Absent: Donald Terry
Staff Members Present: Haley Arata, Stacy Leitner, Adam Lindgren, and Micah Runner
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sheriff Jim Cooper led the pledge.
4. INVOCATION
Deacon Walt Little from St. John Vianney Catholic Church gave the invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Introduction of New Professional Services Company to the City of Rancho Cordova.
5.2. Presentation of Proclamation to Code Enforcement Officer Michael Rodriguez in Honor of his Retirement.
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5.3. New Employee Introductions: Kathryn Spur, Customer Service Representative by Russell Ducharme, Neighborhood Services Manager, Kevin Velazquez, Assistant Civil Engineer by Drew Hart, Senior Transportation Planner, and Veronica Seward-Aponte, Assistant Civil Engineer by Dalia Fadl, Principal Engineer.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Jim Cooper
2. Helen Whelan-Bashaw
3. Valerie Knippschild
4. Michael R. Boyd
5. Marilyn Metzger
Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council reported on events since the last meeting.
8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Micah Runner gave his report.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Sara Dahle
Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve items 9.1 through 9.11 by Budge second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Gatewood, Pulipati, and Sander
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meetings of November 6, 2023,
9.1. and December 4, 2023, and the Special Meetings of November 13, 2023, November 28, 2023, December 6, 2023, and December 12, 2023.
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.
9.2. Subject: Treasurer's Report - September 30, 2023.
Recommendation: This report is informational only. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the September 30, 2023, Treasurer's Report.
9.3. Subject: Second Reading of 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
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Definitions (CEQA Exemption Found in Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)).
Recommendation: Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance.
9.4. Subject: A Resolution Making Certain Findings and Determinations Related to, and Accepting, the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Development Impact Fee Report for Assembly Bill No. 1600 Development Fees.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.5. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2023-257 in an Amount not to Exceed $750,000 with the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Animal Shelter Services for a Term of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.6. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2023-256 in an Amount not to Exceed $150,000 with Sacramento Regional Transit District for Design Support for the U.S. 50/Rancho Cordova Parkway Interchange Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution
9.7. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the Continued Use of Military Equipment for Law Enforcement.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution
9.8. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 153-2019-2 with R3 Consulting Group Inc. for On-Call Solid Waste Consulting Services to Extend the Term from June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2026, and Increase the Contract Budget from $777,400 to an Amount not to Exceed $1,277,650.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.9. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with the Sacramento County Sheriffs Office for a Term Starting December 1, 2023, and Ending June 30, 2026, for the Supervision of the Sheriff's Work Project Program, Inmate Crew, for Flood Control and Landscaping Maintenance in an Amount not to Exceed $254,945.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.10. Subject: A Resolution Declaring City-Owned Property at 2875 Kilgore Road, APN 072- 0490-024, as Surplus Land and Authorizing the City Manager to Proceed with the Surplus Land Act Process for Site Disposition.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.11. Subject: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova Approving the Fifth Amendment to the First Restated Agreement for Legal Services between the City and Meyers Nave.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
10. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
None.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
12. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
12.1. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for and on Behalf
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of the City of Rancho Cordova Grantline 220 Community Facilities District No. 2023-1, Improvement Area No. 1 Approving and Directing the Execution of a Fiscal Agent Agreement, Approving the Form of Preliminary Official Statement, Approving Sale of Such Bonds, and Approving Other Related Documents and Actions.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 12.1 by Budge second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Gatewood, Pulipati, and Sander
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
12.2. Subject: Chase Drive American River Parkway Connection Project Update.
Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide feedback.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Input was received regarding the Chase Drive American River Parkway Connection Project update.
12.3. Subject: Discussion and Potential Direction of Planning Commissioner Appointments and Qualifications.
Recommendation: Receive a report on Planning Commission qualifications and two applications received to fill a vacant at-large member seat. Upon conclusion of the discussion and public comment, provide staff with any feedback or direction on the information presented and any future code amendments to Chapter 2.30 Planning Commission to address Council's direction and how to proceed with the two at-large applications received
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Input was received regarding the discussion and potential direction of Planning Commissioner appointments and qualifications.
12.4. Subject: Approval of Council Member Appointments to Regional Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Recommendation: Confirm commitments to serve on other agency boards, commissions, and committees.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve Council Member appointments to regional boards, commissions, and committees, with the following changes: remove Gatewood and designate Pulipati as the alternate for the Sacramento Area Sewer District and Regional San, add Pulipati as alternate for the Greater Sacramento Economic Council and the Sacramento County Criminal Justice Cabinet, remove Gatewood and designate Pulipati to the Golden State Water Company Ad-hoc Committee, and reinstate the Gateway Signage Ad-
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hoc Committee by Gatewood second by Budge.
Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Gatewood, Pulipati, and Sander
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
12.5. Subject: A Resolution Adopting the 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 12.5 by Budge second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Gatewood, Pulipati, and Sander
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
12.6. Subject: Appointment of Labor Negotiators.
Recommendation: Appoint Mayor David Sander and City Attorney Adam U. Lindgren as Labor Negotiators for negotiations with the current City Manager.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 12.6 by Gatewood second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Gatewood, Pulipati, and Sander
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
13. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Sister cities and potential for Ukrainian partnership with the State Department.
14. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sander adjourned to closed session at 7:33 p.m.
15. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Sander called closed session to order at 7:35 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, and Mayor David Sander
Council Members Absent: Donald Terry
Staff Members Present: Adam Lindgren and Micah Runner
16. CLOSED SESSION
Council met in closed session to discuss the following items:
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16.1. 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.
16.2. 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).
16.3. 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.
16.4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor David Sander and City Attorney Adam U. Lindgren; Unrepresented Employee: City Manager.
17. OPEN SESSION - REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Adam Lindgren reported that Council took up three cases, staff was given direction and no reportable action was taken. City Attorney Adam Lindgren reported that an item would be scheduled at a future Council meeting related to the City Manager Labor Negotiations.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sander adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
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Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk