CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 7, 2025
4:00 PM - Special Meeting - Cancelled
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 CALL
Mayor Pulipati called the Regular meeting to order in the David 8. Roberts Council Chambers at 5:34 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garrett Gatewood, Joe Little (arrived at 5:48 p.m.), David Sander (arrived at 5:38 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
Don Littlefield led the pledge.
4. INVOCATION
Deacon Walt Little with St. John Vianney Catholic Church gave the invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Presentation of Proclamation in Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
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Meeting of Monday, April 7, 2025
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Larry Leroy Ladd
Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
5.2. Council Member Linda Budge's Birthday on April 11, 2025.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1 . Larry Leroy Ladd
2. Bonnie Penrose
3. Branda Gustin
4. Mark Berry
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
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 9.7 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 17, 2025.
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.
9.2. Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Rancho Cordova Levying a Special Tax within the City of Rancho Cordova The Preserve Community Facilities District No. 2025-1.
Recommendation: Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance.
9.3. Subject: An Ordinance Amending Section 9.85.070 of the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code to Enhance the Penalty for Camping in Violation of Section 9.85.030 of the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code.
Recommendation: Waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance.
9.4. Subject: An Ordinance Amending Section 8.05.010 of the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code to Require Veterinarians Located within the City of Rancho Cordova to Submit Rabies Vaccine Certificates to the Animal Services Manager within Thirty (30) Days of Administering the Vaccine.
Recommendation: Waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance.
9.5. Subject: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.13, Sections 12.13.010-12.13.080, Street and Sidewalk Obstructions to the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code.
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Recommendation: Waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance.
9.7. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement, Contract No. 2022-148-1, in an Amount of $337,900, between the City of Rancho Cordova and Alta Vista, LLC for the Design and Installation of the Traffic Signal at Zinfandel Drive and Baroque Drive Intersection.
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: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Grant Applications.
Recommendation: Staff to introduce and provide an update on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Enhancement & Investment Fund grant applications received for Council consideration.
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Input was received regarding Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Grant Applications.
12.2. Subject: Homeless Outreach Team Update and Discussion Recommendation: Receive information.
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Larry Leroy Ladd
Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Input was received regarding the Homeless Outreach Team Update and Discussion.
12.3. Subject: City Council Strategic Framework and Citywide Goals Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve by motion, the Strategic Framework incorporating a new citywide vision statement, five strategic focus areas and new citywide goals.
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 Sander; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote
13. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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Meeting of Monday, April 7, 2025
14. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pulipati adjourned the meeting to closed session at 8:12 p.m.
15. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Pulipati called the closed session to order at 8: 13 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
City Council met in closed session to discuss the following items:
16.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Veniamin Fursov Vs. City of Rancho Cordova; County of Sacramento; April Lynn Stevenson; Ryan Earl Taylor; and DOES 1 through 50 Inclusive. Sacramento Superior Court Case Number 34-2019- 00249715.
16.2. 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.
16.3. 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.
16.4. 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 Pulipati a journed the meeting at 9:13 p.m.