CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
R A C A L I F O R N I A
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 3, 2025
3:00 PM - Special Meeting
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
The 3:00 p.m. Special City Council meeting was canceled due to lack of a quorum. This meeting was adjourned at 3:08 p.m. to the Regular meeting at 5:30 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. SPECIAL MEETING
3.1. Subject: Mandatory AB 1234 Ethics Training.
Recommendation: City Council Members, Planning Commissioners, and Designated Filers, attend mandated Assembly Bill 1234 ethics training.
4. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING
5. REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Pulipati called the Regular meeting to order in the David B. Roberts Council Chambers at 5:35 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Joe Little, David Sander (arrived at 5:41 p.m.), and Mayor Siri Pulipati
Council Members Absent: Garrett Gatewood
Staff Members Present: Stacy Leitner, Adam Lindgren, Persephonie Riley, and Micah Runner
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6. METRO CABLE TV TELEVISION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Clerk read the meetings recordings and playback schedule.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Tisha led the pledge.
8. INVOCATION
David Hauser with Oasis Ministries gave the invocation.
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.1. Celebrating the Cordova High School Velo Lancers and the American River Bike Patrol
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Helen Whelan-Bashaw
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.
ACTION: Motion to approve items 13.1 through 13.5 by Budge second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: None
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gatewood
ABSTAIN: None
13.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of January 21, 2025, and the Special Meeting of January 28, 2025.
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.
13.2. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-5 in an Amount not to Exceed $391,600.00 with Zara Construction, Inc. to Construct the School Crossing Improvements Project in the Folsom Cordova and Elk Grove School Districts.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
13.3. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-4 in an Amount not to Exceed $337,775.50 with Martin General Engineering, Inc. to Construct the HSIP Cycle 11 Traffic Signals and Grant Line Road Safety Improvements Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
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13.4. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2021-337-3 with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc., Increasing the contract Amount from $945,026 to an Amount not to Exceed $1,155,362 for the Countryside Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project.
Recommendation_: Adopt the Resolution.
13.5. Subject: A Resolution of Intention to Establish the City of Rancho Cordova The Preserve Community Facilities District No. 2025-1, to Levy a Special Tax Therein, and to Incur Bonded Indebtedness in and for the District to Finance the Acquisition and Construction of Certain Public Facilities in and for Such District.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolutions.
14. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
None.
15. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
16. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
16.1. Subject: Planning Commission Regular Members Nomination and Selection.
Recommendation: Receive a nomination from Council Members Little, Sander, Vice Mayor Gatewood, and Mayor Pulipati for the regular member Planning Commission vacancies and make a motion to approve the four (4) members.
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to nominate and appoint Rehana Rehman as Council Member Little's Regular Planning Commission Member appointee by Little second by Budge; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Little, Sander, and Pulipati
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gatewood
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
Motion to nominate and appoint Lee Frechette as Council Member Sander's Regular Planning Commission Member appointee by Sander second by Little;
Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
Budge, Little, Sander, and Pulipati
None
ABSENT: Gatewood
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Motion to nominate and appoint Surender Devarapalli as Mayor Pulipati's Regular Planning Commission Member appointee by Pulipati second by Little;
Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
A YES: Budge, Little, Sander, and Pulipati
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gatewood
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ABSTAIN: None
16.2. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for and on Behalf of Improvement Area No. 2 of the City of Rancho Cordova The Ranch Community Facilities District No. 2021-1, 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 Pulipati opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 16.2. by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Little, Sander, and Pulipati
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gatewood
ABSTAIN: None
16.3. Subject: Appointment of Real Property Negotiators City Manager Micah Runner, and City Attorney Adam U. Lindgren, for the Following Properties and Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APN): 3649 Femoyer St. APN 067-1040-005-0000, APN 067-0010-113-0000, a portion of APN 067-1040-006-0000, and 9978 Folsom Boulevard, APN 077-0010-001- 0000.
Recommendation: Approve appointment of Real Property Negotiators.
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 16.3. by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Little, Sander, and Pulipati
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gatewood
ABSTAIN: None
17. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Update to New California Law Regarding Parking.
18. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pulipati adjourned the meeting to closed session at 6:13 p.m.
19. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Pulipati called closed session to order at 6:14 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Joe Little, David Sander, and Mayor Siri Pulipati
Council Members Absent: Garrett Gatewood
Staff Members Present: Adam Lindgren and Micah Runner
20. CLOSED SESSION
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The Council met in closed session to discuss the following:
20.1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 10801 White Rock Road, Rancho Cordova APN: 072- 0610-091-0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: Brooks Erickson. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
20.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Properties: APN 077-0050-058-0000, 10503 Armstrong Ave.
APN 067-0990-005-0000, APN 067-0010-039-0000, APN 067-0010-093-0000 (southeast portion), 3659 Femoyer St. APN 067-0010-094-0000, APN: 072-0610-091- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: County of Sacramento. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
20.3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Properties: 3649 Femoyer St. APN 067-1040-005-0000, APN 067-0010-113-0000, and a portion of APN 067-1040-006-0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney. Negotiating Parties:
County of Sacramento. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
20.4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Properties: 9978 Folsom Boulevard, APN: 077-0010-001-0000.
City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: PENSCO TR C-O CUST FBO JD PICA. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
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 Pulipati adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
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