CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
R A C A L I F O R N I A
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 17, 2025
5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
David B. Roberts Council Chambers
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
MINUTES
1. REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CAL.L
Mayor Pulipati called the Regular meeting to order in the David B. Roberts Council Chambers at 5:32 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Joe Little, David Sander (arrived at 5:33 p.m.), and Mayor Siri Pulipati
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Rachel Duhe, Stacy Leitner, Adam Lindgren, Persephonie Riley, and Micah Runner
2. METRO CABLE TV TELEVISION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Clerk read the meetings recordings and playback schedule.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Rancho Cordova Police Chief Matt Tamayo led the pledge.
4. INVOCATION
Ruby Smallwood with the Sacramento Sheriffs Chaplaincy gave the invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 . Presentation by Nor Cal School for the Arts.
5.2. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Rancho Cordova Whisker Warriors' 10th Anniversary.
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5.3. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Women's History Month.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Sarah Norris
2. Shawn Daly
3. Leslee Cottrell
4. Mark Berry
5. Sarah Norris
6. Betsy Weiland
7. Brenda Gustin
8. Sage Pasquale
9. Cathy Birch
10. Helen Whelan-Bashaw
11. James Garcia
Mayor Pulipati 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
Item number 9.9 was pulled for separate discussion.
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve items 9.1 through 9.8, and item 9.10 by Budge second by Sander;
Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
9.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of March 3, 2025.
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.
9.2. Subject: A Resolution Approving the Final Map of The Ranch Village 17,.Subdivision No. FM-24-0049, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement Contract No. 2025-25 with K. Hovnanian at Jaeger Ranch, LLC.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.3. Subject: A Resolution Approving the Final Map of The Ranch Village 14 & 16, Subdivision No. FM-24-0050, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement Contract No. 2025-26 with K. Hovnanian at Jaeger Ranch, LLC.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.4. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-19 in an Amount not to Exceed $909,000.00 with Rapid Services LLC to Construct the Baroque Drive Traffic Calming Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
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9.5. Subject: A Resolution Accepting a Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in the amount of $950,000 and Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute Contract No. 2025-47, a Subrecipient Agreement with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.6. Subject: A Resolution to Approve the Appointment of the City of Rancho Cordova and Golden State Water Company Representatives to the Governing Board of the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.7. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-34 with Konica Minolta Business Solutions in an Amount not to Exceed $381,012 for OnBase Document Management Subscription Services.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.8. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-58 with Dowdle Studios, LLC in an Amount not to Exceed $250,000 for Puzzle Design and Production.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.9. Subject: A Resolution Affirming Our Commitment to Literacy.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Erik Swanson
Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 9.9. by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
9.10. Subject: Treasurer's Report - December 31, 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
10. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
Item 10.3 was pulled for separate discussion.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 10.1 and 10.2 by Gatewood second by Budge; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
10.1. Subject: Resolutions and an Ordinance Related to the Formation of the City of Rancho Cordova Preserve Community Facilities District No. 2025-1.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolutions and waive first reading and introduce the Ordinance.
10.2. Subject: A Resolution Approving the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Submittal to US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
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10.3. Subject: Jackson Properties Warehouse Storage Building - Major Design Review Amendment and Height Exception (CEQA Exempt Pursuant to Section 15183. Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning) - Project No. PLND-0924-0110.
Recommendation: Determine the project exempt per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Exemption 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) and adopt the Resolution for the Jackson Properties Warehouse Storage Building Major Design Review Amendment and Height Exception, PLND-0924-0110, subject to the findings, Project Plans, and Conditions of Approval.
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Helen Whelan-Bashaw
2. Jim Garcia
Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to continue item 10.3 to a date uncertain by Gatewood second by Sander;
Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
12. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
12.1. Subject: Active Transportation Plan Project Update.
Recommendation: Receive a presentation from staff on the Active Transportation Plan and provide direction on the vision statement and goals. Providing direction to staff would guide the development of the plan and focuses that align with City Council priorities.
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.
ACTION: Input was received regarding the Active Transportation Plan Project Update.
12.2. Subject: City Mascot Discussion.
Recommendation: Receive presentation and discuss options.
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. James Garcia
Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Input was received regarding the City Mascot Discussion.
12.3. Subject: Appointment of Real Property Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney. Property Address: 10455 Investment Circle, Assessor's Parcel Number (APN): 057-0212-008-0000.
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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 12.3. by Budge second by Little; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
13. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1 . Update on library.
14. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
Mayor Pulipati adjourned the meeting to closed session at 8:11 p.m.
15. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Pulipati called closed session to order at 8:12 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Joe Little, David Sander, and Mayor Siri Pulipati
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Adam Lindgren and Micah Runner
16. CLOSED SESSION
Council met in closed session to discuss the following item:
16.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)(two cases).
16.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Properties: 10455 Investment Circle APN 057-0212-008-0000.
City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: Center of Praise Ministries, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
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 Pulipati adjourned the meeting in memory of Jim Carpenter at 9: 14 p.m.