CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
RANCHO CORDOVA
CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 3, 2024
4:00 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 4:03 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, and mayor David Sander
Council Members Absent: Donald Terry
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 item on the agenda was heard.
SPECIAL MEETING
3.1. Subject: Economic Development Strategic Plan Update.
Recommendation: Receive the Economic Development Strategic Plan Update from the Economic Development Department and TIP Strategies, Inc.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Input was received regarding the Economic Development Strategic Plan Update.
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4. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Sander adjourned the Special meeting to the Regular meeting at 5:11 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 5:35 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, Siri Pulipati, and Mayor David Sander
Council Members Absent: Donald Terry
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.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Police Chief Matthew Tamayo led the pledge.
INVOCATION
There was a moment of silence in lieu of the invocation.
PRESENTATIONS
9.1. Introduction of New Employee: Liuba Haluha, Events Coordinator I by Alex Pille, Events Coordinator II.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. John Bliss
2. Jesse Rego
3. Amoriya Perez
4. Fausiya Faruk
5. Sarah Alzanoon
Mayor Sander closed the public comment period
11. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council reported on events since the last meeting.
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Micah Runner gave his report.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Sander stated that item 13.7 would be pulled for separate discussion.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Jason Holder
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Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve items 13.1 through 13.6 by Budge second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Gatewood, Pulipati, and Sander
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
13.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of May 20, 2024.
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.
13.2. Subject: Treasurer's Report - March 31, 2024.
Recommendation: This report is informational only. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the March 31, 2024, Treasurer's Report.
13.3. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2024-61 in an Amount not to Exceed $1,875,000 with MCE Corporation for Stormwater Facility Maintenance Services through June 30, 2029.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
13.4. Subject: A Resolution Calling the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election to Elect Council Members By-District for Districts 1, 3, and 4, Requesting the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election, and Establishing Policies for Candidate Statements.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
13.5. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2024-77 with Kittelson and Associates, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $324,945 to Provide Professional Services to Prepare the Rancho Cordova Active Transportation Plan to Increase Mobility Options, Safety, and Livability.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
13.6. Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Settlement Agreement with 350 Sacramento and Oscar Balaguer Regarding Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 23WM000101.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Subject: A Resolution Rescinding the Rancho Cordova Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and California Environmental Quality Act Initial Study/Negative Declaration, and Readopting the Rancho Cordova Climate Action and Adaptation Plan as an Advisory Plan that does not meet CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5(b).
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Jason Holder
Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 13.7 with updates requested by the City Attorney by Budge second by Pulipati;
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Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Gatewood, Pulipati, and Sander
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
14. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING 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 14.1 through by Budge second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Gatewood, Pulipati, and Sander
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
14.1. Subject: A Resolution Approving Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2005-1 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
14.2. Subject: A Resolution Approving Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Rancho Cordova Lighting District No. 2012-1 for Fiscal Year 2024- Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
14.3. Subject: A Resolution Approving Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Charges for the Rancho Cordova Transit Related Services Benefit District Zone No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution initiating proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Charges, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report and declaring its intention to levy the annual charges for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the Rancho Cordova Transit Related Services Benefit District, Zone No. 1 and adopt the Resolution amending and/or confirming the Engineer's Report and establishing the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 service charge for the Rancho Cordova Transit Related Services Benefit District, Zone
14.4. Subject: Resolutions Approving Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Charges for the Rancho Cordova Transit Related Services Benefit District, Zone No. 2, for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution initiating proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Charges, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report, and Declaring its Intention to Levy the Annual Charges for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the Rancho Cordova Transit-Related Services Benefit District, Zone No. 2, and adopt the Resolution Amending and/or Confirming the Engineer's Report and establishing the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Service Charges for the Rancho Cordova Transit-Related Services Benefit District, Zone No. 2.
14.5. Subject: Resolutions Approving Proceedings for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Rancho Cordova Road Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025.
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Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessments and preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report for the Rancho Cordova Road Maintenance Assessment District (the District) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and adopt a Resolution amending and/or approving the annual Engineer's Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Rancho Cordova Road Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
15. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
16. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
16.1. Subject: Proposed Neighborhood Traffic Management Program 2024 Recommendation.
Recommendation: Receive staff presentation and provide comments on the proposed 2024 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP).
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 16.1 by Budge second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Gatewood, Pulipati, and Sander
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
16.2. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Conveyance Agreement, and Related Documents, with Sacramento County for Acquisition of Property within the Former Mather Air Force Base located on the Southeast Corner of Bleckely St and Schirra Ave, APN 067-0010-093-0000, and an American Rescue Plan Act Subaward Agreement with Sacramento County for the City-Sponsored Mather Veterans Village Phase 4 Multifamily Housing Project for Homeless Veterans.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Jessa Rego
Mayor Sander closed the public comment period
ACTION: Motion to approve item 16.2 by Budge second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Gatewood, Pulipati, and Sander
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
Subject: A Resolution Approving a Written Report Describing the Measures Taken to Alleviate the Condition Which Led to the Adoption of the Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment, Expansion, or Modification of Uses in the Villages of Zinfandel Special Planning Area Designated Therein as M-1
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(Light Industrial) and MP (Office Industrial Park) Zones.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution and direct staff to issue the written report describing the measures taken to alleviate the condition which led to the Urgency Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the establishment, expansion, or modification of uses in the Villages of Zinfandel Special Planning Area Designated Therein as M-1 (Light Industrial) and MP (Office Industrial Park) zones.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. James Garcia
Mayor Sander closed the public comment period
ACTION: Motion to approve item 16.3 by Gatewood second by Budge; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Gatewood, Pulipati, and Sander
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
16.4. Subject: A Resolution Approving and Establishing a City Council Policy to Lead with a Citywide Perspective.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Mayor Sander opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Jessa Rego
Mayor Sander closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 16.4 by Pulipati second by Budge; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Gatewood, Pulipati, and Sander
NOES: None
ABSENT: Terry
ABSTAIN: None
17. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Enhanced Infrastructure Grants
18. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Sander adjourned the meeting to closed session at 6:42 p.m.
19. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Sander called closed session to order at 6:43 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Siri Pulipati, and Mayor David Sander
Council Members Absent: Donald Terry
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Staff Members Present: Adam Lindgren, and Micah Runner
20. CLOSED SESSION
Council met in closed session to discuss the following item:
Subject: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Peter A. Demetroulas and Julie Demetroulas, as Trustees of the Demetroulas Family Trust Dated September 6, 1995 vs the City of Rancho Cordova. Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 24CV009544.
21. 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.
22. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sander adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
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Stacy Leitnef, CMC