CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
R A C A L I F O J N I A
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, January 6, 2025
4:00 PM - Special Meeting
American River Room
5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
David B. Roberts Council Chambers
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
MINUTES.
1. SPECIAL MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Pulipati called the Special meeting to order in the American River Room at 4:07 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Joe Little, David Sander, and Mayor Siri Pulipati
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Stacy Leitner, Adam Lindgren, Persephonie Riley, and Micah Runner
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
3. SPECIAL MEETING ITEM
3.1. Subject: Discussion Regarding Regional Boards, Commissions and Committees.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council review the appointments to Regional Boards, Commissions and Committees approved at the December 16, 2024, City Council meeting and discuss a strategy for leveraging appointments in 2025 to enhance community and regional partnerships and support key initiatives and projects.
ACTION: Input was received regarding Regional Boards, Commissions and
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Committees.
4. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Pulipati adjourned the Special meeting at 5:14 p.m.
5. REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Pulipati called the Regular meeting to order in the David B. Roberts Council Chambers at 5:36 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Joe Little, David Sander, and Mayor Siri Pulipati
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Stacy Leitner, Adam Lindgren, Persephonie Riley, and Micah Runner
6. METRO CABLE TV TELEVISION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Clerk read the meetings recordings and playback schedule.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Rancho Cordova Police Chief Matt Tamayo led the pledge.
8. INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Garrett Gatewood gave the invocation.
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.1. New Employee Introductions: John Sapno, Administrative Assistant I by Darcy Goulart, Community Development Director, and Sabrina Howe, Administrative Assistant II by Kim Juran, Administrative Services Director.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Derald Langwell
2. Daniel Alvarez
3. Helen Whelan-Bashaw
4. James Garcia
5. Jim Garcia
6. Brian Waters
Mayor Pulipati 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 Pulipati opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
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ACTION: Motion to approve items 13.1 through 13.4 by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
13.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of December 16, 2024.
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.
13.2. Subject: A Resolution Making Certain Findings and Determinations Related to, and Accepting, the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Development Impact Fee Report for Assembly Bill No. 1600 Development Fees.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
13.3. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Change Order 2024-105-01 with Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt, Inc. to Increase the Contract Amount by $34,382.20 to an Amount not to Exceed $258,777.95 for Construction of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Phase 6 Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution
13.4. Subject: Treasurer's Report - September 30, 2024.
Recommendation: This report is informational only. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the September 30, 2024, Treasurer's Report.
14. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
None.
15. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
16. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
16.1. Subject: Summary of 2024 California Laws.
Recommendation: Receive update.
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Input was received regarding the Summary of 2024 California Laws.
16.2. Subject: Fiscal Year 2024/25 Art in Public Places Presentation.
Recommendation: Staff is seeking direction from Council on the recommendation that the City Council approve the installation of the following three temporary art projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, funded through the Art in Public Places Bucket of the Community Enhancement and Investment Fund (CEIF):
1. Lincoln Village Asphalt Art Murals - Intersection murals designed to improve traffic safety and foster community identity.
2. Rain-Activated Sidewalk Poetry - Poetry installations promoting accessibility and visibility during rainy weather.
3. Chalk Art Placemaking Words - Interactive chalk art installations promoting accessibility and community engagement during dry weather.
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 16.2 with the relocation of Rain-Activated Sidewalk
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Poetry - Poetry installations promoting accessibility and visibility during rainy weather to an appropriate location near a school or youth activity location, and with the addition of Council Member Joe Little and a youth member to the Review Committee for Art by Budge second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
16.3. Subject: A Resolution for the 180-Day wait Period Exception for Hiring William (Steve) Harriman as a Temporary Extra-help Employee Under Government Code Section 7522.56 and 21224.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. James Garcia
2. Helen Whelan-Bashaw
Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 16.3 by Budge second by Little; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
16.4. Subject: Discussion and Potential Action by the City Council Regarding the Removal of a Regular Planning Commission Member
Recommendation: There is no recommendation by staff. The City Council will discuss and potentially take action on the removal of a Regular Planning Commission member and couldd irect staff to proceed with the process of filling the vacant seat if needed. .
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. James Garcia
2. Leroy Tripette
3. Helen Whelan-Bashaw
Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Motion to remove Planning Commission Member Leroy Tripette and proceed with the process of filling the vacant seat by Gatewood second by Sander;
Motion passed with a 4: 1 vote.
Gatewood, Little, Sander, and Mayor Pulipati
Budge
None
None
17. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Discussion Regarding Adding a City Mascot.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pulipati adjourned the meeting in memory of the 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter at 7:31 p.m.
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Stacy Leitne , CMC
City Clerk