CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
RANCHO CORDOVA
CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 18, 2024
5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
David B. Roberts Council Chambers
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Cham Sas at 5:38 p. the Regular meeting to order in the David B. Roberts Council 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
METRO CABLE TV TELEVISION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Clerk read the meetings recordings and playback schedule.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Lorianne Carl led the pledge.
4. INVOCATION
Walter Little with St. John Vianney Catholic Church gave the invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Update by the Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center.
5.2. Introduction of New Employee: Saige White, Management Analyst I by Lorianne Carl, Community Engagement Manager.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Larry Ladd
2. Jessa Rego
3. Rasheed Dean
4. Sarah Alzanoon
5. Helen Whelan-Bashaw
Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council reported on events since the last meeting.
8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Micah Runner gave his report
9. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
Council Member Budge requested that item 9.4 be pulled for separate discussion.
ACTION: Motion to approve items 9.1 through 9.3, and item 9.5 by Terry second by Gatewood;
Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
9.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 27, 2024, and the Regular City Council Meeting of March 4, 2024.
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.
9.2. Subject: Second Reading of 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 (California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Found in Guideline Section 15061(B)(3)).
Recommendation: Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance.
9.3. Subject: Treasurer's Report - December 31, 2023.
Recommendation: This report is informational only. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the December 31, 2023, Treasurer's Report.
9.4. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Cooperative Agreement with the County of Sacramento for the Acquisition of Rights-of-Way within the City of Rancho Cordova for the Hazel Avenue at U.S. 50 Interchange Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to continue item 9.4. to a date uncertain by Terry second by Budge; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
9.5. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the
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University of California (UC), Davis Campus, School of Veterinary Medicine on Behalf of its Koret Shelter Medicine Program for a Two-Year Grant, not to Exceed $200,000, to Support the City of Rancho Cordova Animal Service's Community Assistant Program ir Connection with the California for All Animals Statewide Animal Shelter Assistance Program.
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: Mills Crossing Project Update.
Recommendation: Receive presentation, provide feedback.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Helen Whelan-Bashaw
2. Derald Langwell
Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Input was received regarding the Mills Crossing Project Update.
12.2. Subject: A Resolution for a Forgivable Loan Agreement Between the City of Rancho Cordova and Phoenix Production Company, Doing Business as Rise-up Theatre Company, for the Construction of Tenant Improvements and Lease Payments for a Ninety-Nine (99) Seat Multi-use Performing Arts Facility.
Recommendation: Review the proposed loan agreement and provide direction on the Resolution.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 12.2 with the updates to the Resolution provided by staff and the addition of six (6) shows for a total of 12 total productions by Budge second by Terry;
Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
13. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Update on Connector.
14. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sander adjourned the meeting to closed session at 9:02 p.m.
15. CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER ROLL/ROLL CALL
Mayor Sander called closed session to order at 9:02 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, Donald Terry,
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and Mayor David Sander
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Adam Lindgren, Persephonie Riley, and Micah Runner
16. CLOSED SESSION
Council met in closed session to discuss the following items:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (pursuant to Calitornia 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.
16.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)) Stone Creek Residents for Smart Growth, an unincorporated association v. City of Rancho Cordova, and DOES 1-10 Respondent; Dermody Properties, and DOES 11-20 Real Parties in Interest.
Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 23WM000052.
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.
17. 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.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sander adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m.
Stacy Leite
Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk