CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
R A CA L I F O R N I A
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, July 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 B. Roberts Council Chambers at 5:35 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Garret Gatewood, Joe Little (arrived at 5:49 p.m.), David Sander, and Mayor Siri Pulipati
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Rachel Duhe, Stacy Leitner, Adam Lindgren, and Micah Runner
2. METRO CABLE TV TELEVISION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Clerk read the meetings recordings and playback schedule.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Derald Langwell led the pledge.
4. INVOCATION
Walt Little, in place of Chaplain Syliva Espinoza-Pool with the Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Sacramento, gave the invocation.
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5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Annual Mosquito and West Nile Virus Update Presented by the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District.
5.2. Shining a Light on Service: Spring Service Day Highlights in Rancho Cordova - May 17, 2025.
5.3. Council Member Joe Little's Birthday on June 18, 2025.
5.4. Mayor Siri Pulipati's Birthday on July 6, 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. Diann Rogers
3. Derald Langwell
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 stated items 9.3 and 9.12 would be 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 9.2, items 9.4 through 9.11, and items
9.13 through 9.17 by Gatewood second by Budge;
Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
9.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of June 2, 2025, the Special Meeting of June 24, 2025, and the Special Meeting of July 2, 2025.
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.
9.2. Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Folsom Boulevard Specific Plan Chapter 5 "Opportunity Sites".
Recommendation: Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance.
9.3. Subject: Annual Compliance Review of Development Agreements.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 9.3. by Sander second by Budge; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
9.4. Subject: A Resolution to Approve the Appointment of an Additional Alternate Representative for the City of Rancho Cordova to the Governing Board of the
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Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.5. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-166 with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed of $1,692,538.00 for Engineering and Design Services for the Lincoln Village Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.6. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-162 in an Amount not to Exceed $7,187,878.00 with Ghilotti Bros., Inc. to Construct Phase 2 of the Countryside Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.7. Subject: A Resolution Approving the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Taxes within Improvement Areas to be Annexed into the City of Rancho Cordova Arista Del Sol Community Facilities District No. 2022-1.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.8. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-83 with Bennett Engineering Services, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $132,324.00 for Professional Engineering Services on the HSIP Cycle 12 Traffic Signals Enhancements Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.9. Subject: A Resolution Determining the Special Tax Levy and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes for Police Protection Services within the Rancho Cordova Special Police Tax Area for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.10. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-62 with Art of Marketing Design Studios, LLC, in an Amount not to Exceed $150,000.00 per year Beginning on July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, for Design, Print, and Mailing Services.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.11. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2023-63-1 with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC to Extend the Contract Term from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2028, which would Result in an Increase to the Contract Amount from $612,550 to an Amount not to Exceed $1,478,550 for Continued Street Light Maintenance and Repair Services.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.12. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-85 with Sierra Asphalt, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $925,701, for On-Call Pavement Maintenance Services.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Council Member Gatewood recused himself from item 9.12 due to a potential conflict of interest related to a business interest. Council Member Gatewood left the meeting at 6:29 p.m.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 9.12. by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
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AYES: Budge, Little, Sander, Pulipati
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Gatewood
Council Member Gatewood returned to the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
9.13. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-82 with City Net in an Amount not to Exceed $1,170,000 for Field Outreach Housing Navigation and Transitional Housing Services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.14. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-164 with 50 Corridor Transportation Management Association in an Amount not to Exceed $511,510 for Transportation Demand Management Services for the Encouragement and Education of Sustainable Transportation within the City.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.15. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a General Services Contract No. 2025-160 with Excel Landscape, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $400,000.00 for Beautification Improvements associated with the City's Good Neighbor Assistance Program from July 7, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.16. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute General Service Contract No. 2025-161 with Ethan Fleener Construction in an Amount Not to Exceed $400,000.00 for Beautification Improvements Associated with the City's Good Neighbor Assistance Program from July 7, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.17. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Sponsorship Agreement with the California Capital Airshow Group for $300,000 through June 30, 2027.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
10. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING 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 10.1 and 10.2 by Budge second by Little; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
10.1. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing Delinquent Residential Solid Waste Service Charges to be Collected on the 2025-2026 Property Tax Roll.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
10.2. Subject: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova, State of California Amending Title 16, Chapters 16.82, 16.83, 16.84, 16.85, 16.86, and 16.95 of the City of Rancho Cordova Municipal Code for Affordable Housing Projects.
Recommendation: Waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance.
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11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
12. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
12.1. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-170, with Soil Born Farms Urban Agriculture Project (Soil Born Farms) for an Amount not to Exceed $150,000 per year, for General Operating Support and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2024-229-1 with Soil Born Farms to increase the Contract Amount from $513,778 to an Amount not to Exceed $723,778 for the Construction of the Animal Barn Project at the American River Ranch.
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 12.1. by Budge second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
12.2. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with the Rancho Cordova Food Locker in the Amount of $1,100,000 for Operating Support through June 30, 2030.
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 12.2. by Budge second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
12.3. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Contract No. 2025-99 in an Amount not to Exceed $825,000 with Sacramento Metro Fire District to Contribute to Squad 61from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
Motion to approve item 12.3. by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 3:2 vote.
Budge, Gatewood, Pulipati
Little, Sander
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Discussion Regarding the Code of Conduct for City Council Members.
2. Discussion Regarding Appointments to Regional Boards and Committees.
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14. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pulipati adjourned the meeting to closed session at 6:51 p.m.
15. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Pulipati called the closed session to order at 6:52 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, Micah Runner
16. CLOSED SESSION
Council met in closed session to discuss the following items:
16.1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 2875 Kilgore Road, Rancho Cordova APN: 072-0490- 024-0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney. 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 at 7: 1 O p.m.
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