CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
R A CA L I F O R N I A
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, December 15, 2025
5:00 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
Mayor Pulipati called the Special meeting to order in the David B. Roberts Council Chambers at 5:09 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 stated that public comment would be taken at the time the item on the agenda was heard.
3. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS
3.1. Subject: Selection of the 2026 Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Recommendation: Council selection of the 2026 Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Mayor Pulipati opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Helen Whelan Bashaw
2. James Garcia
3. James Garcia
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4. Helen Whelan Bashaw
Mayor Pulipati closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to nominate Garrett Gatewood as Mayor and Linda Budge as Vice Mayor by Sander second by Pulipati;
Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
4. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pulipati adjourned to the Regular meeting at 5: 17 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 5:34 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
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Fire Chief Adam House led the pledge.
8. INVOCATION
Sylvia Espinoza with the Sacramento Law Enforcement Chaplaincy gave the invocation.
9. SPECIAL CEREMONIES - SWEAR IN MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
9.1. Swearing-in of Vice Mayor.
9.2. Swearing-in of Mayor.
9.3. Presentation to Outgoing Mayor Pulipati.
10. CELEBRATORY BREAK
Break 5:57 p.m. - 6:22 p.m.
11. PRESENTATIONS
None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Gatewood opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Michael Harris
2. Cathy Birch
3. Helen Whelan Bashaw
4. Larry Ladd
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Mayor Gatewood closed the public comment period.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council reported on events since the last meeting.
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Micah Runner gave his report.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Gatewood stated that Item 15.5 would be pulled for separate discussion.
Mayor Gatewood opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Donald Childs
Mayor Gatewood closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve items 15.1 through 15.4 and items 15.6 through 15.8 by Budge second by Sander;
Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
15.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of December 1, 2025, and the Special Meeting of December 9, 2025.
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.
15.2. Subject: A Resolution Making Certain Findings and Determinations Related to, and Accepting, the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Development Impact Fee Report for Assembly Bill No. 1600 Development Fees.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
15.3. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-248 with the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in an Amount not to Exceed $1,302,248 for a Three-Year Term for Animal Sheltering Services.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
15.4. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-247 with Mark Thomas & Co in an Amount not to Exceed $383,830.00 to Provide an Independent Structural Engineering Analysis for the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
15.5. Subject: A Resolution Approving the Annexation Boundary Map for the Autozone 4004 Sunrise Blvd Project and Annexation to the City of Rancho Cordova Community Facilities District No. 2008-1 (Street lighting and Road Maintenance).
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Mayor Gatewood opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Gatewood closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to continue item 15.5 to the January 5, 2025, City Council meeting by Budge second by Sander;
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Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
15.6. Subject: A Resolution Approving the Annexation of the Big Baller Storage RV Project to the City of Rancho Cordova Community Facilities District No. 2014-2 (Street, Lighting, and Landscape Maintenance).
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
15.7. Subject: An Ordinance Amending Sections 10.50.010 and 10.50.020 of the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code to Establish Radar Enforceable Speed Limits on the Roads Listed in the Ordinance.
Recommendation: Waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance.
15.8. Subject: A Resolution Approving Contract No. 2020-7-3 with Dewberry Engineers Inc to Increase the Contract Amount by $965,602.20 to an Amount not to Exceed $4,097,641.97 for Final Engineering Design of the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
16. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Gatewood opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Gatewood closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 16.1 and 16.2 by Budge second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
16.1. Subject: An Ordinance of the City Council of Rancho Cordova approving the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement and A Resolution Approving the Amendment to the Conditions of Approval Between the City of Rancho Cordova and LAL Brothers, LLC Relative to the Douglas 103 Project.
Recommendation: Waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Amendment to the Conditions of Approval.
16.2. Subject: A Resolution Creating Special Tax Area Zone 35 and an Ordinance Establishing a Special Tax for Transit-Related Services for the Big Baller Storage RV Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution and waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance.
17. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
18. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
18.1. 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 Arista Del Sol Community Facilities District No. 2022-1, 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 Gatewood opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Gatewood closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 18.1. by Budge second by Pulipati;
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Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
18.2. Subject: Discussion and Approval of 2026 Council Member Appointments to Regional Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council provide direction and approve the 2026 Council Member appointments to regional boards, commissions, and local committees.
Mayor Gatewood opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. James Garcia
2. Helen Whelan-Bashaw
3. Larry Ladd
4. Donald Childs
Mayor Gatewood closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 18.2 with amendments to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District strategy by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 5:0 vote.
18.3. Subject: Tolling and Settlement Agreement between the City of Rancho Cordova and TH Rancho Cordova LLC et al (Trumark).
Recommendation: The City Manager and the City Attorney recommend that the City Council take no action on this item. Staff anticipates placing a Kassis update or related item on the January 20, 2026, City Council agenda.
Mayor Gatewood opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. James Garcia
2. Helen Whelan Bashaw
3. Michelle St. Clair
4. John Briggs
5. Larry Ladd
6. Sergio Diaz
7. Brenda Gustin
8. Julie Gabele
9. Lisa Phenix
10. Carl Salmonsen
11. Michelle St. Clair
12. Pete Spaulding
13. John Briggs
14. Mark Berry
15. Brenda Gustin
Mayor Gatewood closed the public comment period.
The City Council took no action on this item.
19. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
20. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
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Mayor Gatewood adjourned the meeting to closed session at 7:49 p.m.
21. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Gatewood called closed session to order at 7:49 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Joe Little, Siri Pulipati, David Sander, and Mayor Garrett Gatewood
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Adam Lindgren
22. CLOSED SESSION
Council met in closed session to discuss the following item:
22.1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor and City Attorney Adam U.
Lindgren; Unrepresented Employee: City Manager.
23. 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.
24. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gatewood adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.