CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
RANCHO CORDOVA
CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 5, 2024
3:30 PM - Special Meeting
5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
David B. Roberts Council Chambers
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Sander called the Special meeting to order in the David B. Roberts Council Chambers at 3:43 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, Donald Terry, and Mayor David Sander
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Stacy Leitner, Adam Lindgren, Persephonie Riley, and Micah Runner
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Sander stated that public comment would be taken at the time the items on the agenda were heard.
SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS
3.1. Subject: Sister Cities Discussion.
Recommendation: Receive presentation and provide direction to staff on the request to explore the establishment of a new sister city partnership between a city or district in South Korea and the City of Rancho Cordova.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Curt Haven
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Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Input was received regarding the Sister Cities Discussion.
3.2. Subject: Discussion Regarding a Possible Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 2.08, Section 2.08.030 "Council Salaries."
Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction on a possible Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 2.08 "City Council," Section 2.08.030 "Council Salaries." Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Jim Garcia
Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to bring this item back before the July 2024 break by Sander second by Budge;
Motion failed by a 1:3:1 vote.
AYES: Pulipati
NOES: Gatewood, Terry, and Sander
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Budge
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sander adjourned the meeting to closed session at 4:43 p.m.
5. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Sander called closed session to order at 4:43 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, and Mayor David Sander
Council Members Recused: Donald Terry
Staff Members Present: Adam Lindgren and Micah Runner
6. CLOSED SESSION ITEM
Council met in closed session to discuss the following item:
6.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (One case).
7. 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.
8. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Sander adjourned closed session to the Regular meeting at 5:33 p.m.
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.
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Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, Donald Terry, and Mayor David Sander
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Stacy Leitner, Adam Lindgren, Persephonie Riley, and Micah Runner
10. METRO CABLE TV TELEVISION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Clerk read the meetings recordings and playback schedule.
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Shelly Blanchard led the Pledge.
12. INVOCATION
Pastor Elizabeth Brick with the United Methodist Church gave the invocation.
13. PRESENTATIONS
13.1. Council Member Donald Terry's Birthday on February 8, 2024.
14. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Sandy M
2. Debbie R. Wolley
3. Dave Capizano
4. Beatrice Mirelez
5. James Garcia
6. Helen Whelen Bashaw
7. Andy Breen
8. Fred Lencher
9. Phil Barber
10. Randal Fine
11. Kate Amar
12. Valerie Knippschild
13. Larry Ladd
14. Jim Garcia
ACTION: Motion to move public comment to the end of the agenda by Budge second by Terry;
Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
15. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council reported on events since the last meeting.
16. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Micah Runner gave his report.
17. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Sander
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closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve items 17.1 through 17.4 by Budge second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
17.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of January 16, 2024, and the Special Meeting of January 23, 2024.
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.
17.2. Subject: A Resolution Declaring the Results of the Mail Ballot Election for Rancho Cordova Transit-Related Services Special Tax Area Zone 8 for The Ranch Active Adult Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
17.3. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2024-20 with TIP Strategies, Inc in an Amount not to Exceed $150,000 for Economic Development Strategic Plan Consulting Services.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2023-113-1 with Tetra Tech, Inc. to Increase the Contract Amount from $99,995.41 to an Amount not to Exceed $157,869.41 for the Soil Remediation Project at 10153- 10179 Folsom Boulevard.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
18. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Sander 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. Jim Garcia
4. Sadie
Recess 6:34 p.m. - 6:57 p.m.
Mayor Sander stated that public comment would be consolidated for items 18.1 and
19.2. Recess 7:05 p.m. - 7:13 p.m.
5. Phil Barber
6. Hank Hill
7. Kai
8. Borwin
9. Rudy
10. Matthew
11. Yuriy Chernioglo
12. James Garcia
13. Helen Whelan-Bashaw
14. Jim Garcia
ACTION: Motion to continue items 18.1 and 19.2 to the February 20, 2024 City Council
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meeting by Terry second by Gatewood;
Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
18.1. Subject: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova Amending Title 2 Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.30 Planning Commission to Incorporate Additional Qualifications to At-Large Members (CEQA Exempt pursuant to Sectior 15061(b)(3)).
Recommendation: Waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance.
19. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ACTION: Motion to move items 19.1 and 20.1 to a future Council meeting by Terry second by Budge;
Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
19.1. Subject: Mine Shaft Digital Signs Project - Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, and Operating Use Agreement (Mitigated Negative Declaration Prepared Pursuant to Article 6 of the California Environmental Quality Act) - Project PLND-0822-0047 - 2300 Mine Shaft Lane; APN: 072-0231-014-0000.
Recommendation: Find the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration with mitigation measures that was prepared and circulated pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the project is adequate; adopt the Resolution for the Mine Shaft Digital Billboard Signs Conditional Use Permit and Minor Design Review; and approve the Mine Shaft Digital Billboard Signs Operating Agreement.
This item was moved to a future Council meeting.
19.2. Subject: Public Hearing to Receive Protests to the Proposed Stormwater Utility 1 Fee Increase and a Resolution to Submit the Question to a Vote of the Property Owners for Approval of the Proposed Stormwater Utility 1 Fee Increase.
Recommendation: Hold a noticed public hearing to consider protests to the proposed Stormwater Utility 1 increase and, if a majority protest is not received at the Protest Hearing, adopt the Resolution to submit the question of the proposed Stormwater Utility 1 Fee increase to a vote of the owners of the property subject to the proposed fee increase for approval.
This item was continued to the February 20, 2024 City Council meeting.
20. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
20.1. Subject: Presentation of Best and Final Proposals from Atlas Disposal and Republic Services for the Residential Solid Waste and Street Sweeping Services Contract beginning January 1, 2025.
Recommendation: Receive the presentation and direct staff to prepare a final contract with either Atlas Disposal or Republic Services for Council approval at a later date.
This item was moved to a future Council meeting.
21. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
22. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sander adjourned the meeting in memory of Lauren Hammond at 7:26 p.m.
Hay Luther
Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk