CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 6, 2026
4:00 PM PST – Special Meeting/Closed Session
5:30 PM PST – Regular Meeting
David B. Roberts Council Chambers
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
211 Meyer Avenue
Hamel, IL 62046
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Public Comment
Members of the public who wish to address the City Council may do so in person during the meeting by completing and submitting a Speaker Card to the City Clerk.
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Rancho Cordova City Council - AGENDA
Special and Regular Meeting of Monday, April 6, 2026
AGENDA
1. SPECIAL MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Council Members Linda Budge, Joe Little, Siri Pulipati, David Sander, and Mayor Garrett Gatewood
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
At a special meeting, citizens wishing to address the Council for any matter on the agenda may do so at the time the matter is discussed. Under the provisions of the California Government Code, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not on the agenda.
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Gatewood will adjourn the meeting to closed session.
4. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Council Members Linda Budge, Joe Little, Siri Pulipati, David Sander, and Mayor Garrett Gatewood
5. CLOSED SESSION
Council will meet in closed session to discuss the following items:
5.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one case): Potential Litigation Related to National Opioid Cases and Settlement (In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, U.S.D.C., Northern District of Ohio, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 17-MD-2804).
5.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 10834 International Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0690-093- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: CEGM Rancho Cordova LLC. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
5.3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Properties: 10734 International Drive and 10730 International Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0690-113-0000 and 072-0690-114-0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: International Drive Property LLC. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
5.4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 3043 Gold Canal Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0470-029- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: SKEJUL LLC. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
5.5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Properties: 10845 International Drive and 10875 International Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0690-099-0000 and 072-0690-098-0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: VSP Holding Company Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
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5.6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 11125 International Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0680-062- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: Cherry Blossom Properties LLC. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
5.7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 11155 International Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0680-063- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: Dominic L Cortese Family Partnership L P. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
5.8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 11185 International Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0680-064- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: Corsair Management Limited Partnership. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
5.9. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 2810 Zinfandel Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: APN 072-0330-002- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: AJ Heritage Properties. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
5.10. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 2880 Sunrise Boulevard, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0490-018- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: HNJ Farms. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
5.11. 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.
6. OPEN SESSION - REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney will report on action taken in closed session.
7. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Gatewood will adjourn the special meeting to the regular meeting in the David B.
Roberts Council Chambers.
8. REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Council Members Linda Budge, Joe Little, Siri Pulipati, David Sander, and Mayor Garrett Gatewood
9. METRO CABLE TV TELEVISION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Clerk will announce the meetings video recording and playback schedules.
10. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor will call on someone in attendance to lead the Pledge.
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11. INVOCATION
Dan DeShong with River City Christian Church will give the invocation.
12. PRESENTATIONS
12.1. Presentation of Proclamation in Honor of Fair Housing Month.
12.2. Vice Mayor Linda Budge's Birthday on April 10, 2026.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public wishing to address the Council for any matter not on the agenda may do so at this time by completing and submitting a Speaker Card to the City Clerk.
For items on the agenda, speakers will be called by the Mayor at the point on the agenda when the item will be heard. Speakers are encouraged to keep comments to three minutes or less and to state name and community of residence.
Under the provisions of the California Government Code, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking immediate action on any item not on the agenda unless it can be demonstrated to be of an emergency nature or the need to take immediate action arose after the posting of the agenda.
14. COUNCIL REPORTS
15. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
16. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
16.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of March 16, 2026.
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.
16.2. Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance Establishing a Special Tax for Transit-Related Services for the Big Baller Storage RV Project.
Recommendation: Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance.
16.3. Subject: A Resolution Approving a Funding Commitment of $6,300,000 to Related California and Its Affiliate Affordable Housing L.P. for the Mills Station Affordable Housing Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
16.4. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Option Agreement for a Ground Lease with Related California for the Mills Station Affordable Housing Project and Declaring the Property as Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to Government Code Section 37364 of the California Surplus Land Act.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
16.5. Subject: A Resolution Approving the City’s Conditional Commitment to Support and Implement Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Funding for the Mills Station Affordable Housing Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
16.6. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2024-95-2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Claggett Wolfe Associates to Rancho Cordova City Council - AGENDA
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Eliminate the $100,000 Annual Allocation Cap Funding Limit while Maintaining the not to Exceed Amount of $500,000 through June 30, 2029 for Assistance with Economic Development Projects.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
16.7. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-62 with The Cultural Planning Group LLC in an Amount not to Exceed $135,000 to Update the Arts Strategic Plan.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
16.8. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Submit and Execute Applications and Documents for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments System (SACOG) Preservation Funding Program.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
16.9. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2023-263-2 with Mark Thomas & Company, Increasing the Contract Amount from $580,500, to an Amount not to Exceed $890,738, for the Rossmoor Bar Trails Enhancements Planning Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
16.10. Subject: A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 129-2017, Resolution No. 118-2020, Resolution No. 115-2024, and Resolution No. 137-2025 Related to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Oversight Committee.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
16.11. Subject: City Council February 2026 Workshop Summary Report.
Recommendation: Receive the City Council Workshop Summary Report from February 2026.
16.12. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2025-128-1 with the California Capital Film Office for Film Office Operations, Digital Media Production, and Documentary Services.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
16.13. Subject: A Resolution of Intention to Modify the Rancho Cordova Tourism Business Improvement District.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
17. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
None.
18. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
19. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
19.1. Subject: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Grant Applications.
Recommendation: Receive an overview of the FY 2026–27 CEIF applications and the upcoming evaluation and funding recommendation process.
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19.2. Subject: A Resolution Approving the Rancho Cordova Active Transportation Plan to Improve Walking, Biking, and Rolling in Rancho Cordova.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
20. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
21. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Gatewood will adjourn the meeting to closed session.
22. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Council Members Linda Budge, Joe Little, Siri Pulipati, David Sander, and Mayor Garrett Gatewood
23. CLOSED SESSION
Council will meet in closed session to discuss the following item:
23.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one case): Potential Litigation Related to National Opioid Cases and Settlement (In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, U.S.D.C., Northern District of Ohio, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 17-MD-2804).
23.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 10834 International Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0690-093- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: CEGM Rancho Cordova LLC. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
23.3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Properties: 10734 International Drive and 10730 International Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0690-113-0000 and 072-0690-114-0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: International Drive Property LLC. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
23.4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 3043 Gold Canal Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0470-029- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: SKEJUL LLC. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
23.5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Properties: 10845 International Drive and 10875 International Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0690-099-0000 and 072-0690-098-0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: VSP Holding Company Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
23.6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 11125 International Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0680-062- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: Cherry Blossom Properties LLC. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
23.7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 11155 International Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0680-063- Rancho Cordova City Council - AGENDA
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0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: Dominic L Cortese Family Partnership L P. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
23.8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 11185 International Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0680-064- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: Corsair Management Limited Partnership. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
23.9. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 2810 Zinfandel Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: APN 072-0330-002- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: AJ Heritage Properties. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
23.10. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 2880 Sunrise Boulevard, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0490-018- 0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: HNJ Farms. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
23.11. 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.
24. OPEN SESSION - REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney will report on action taken in closed session.
25. ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Special Meetings listed below are subject to change/cancellation without further notice.
Unless the Council adopts a motion to extend the meeting, any item that is not initiated before 11:00 p.m. will be continued to the next day at 5:30 p.m. or scheduled on the next regular meeting agenda of the Council.
Public documents related to items on the open session portion of this agenda, which are distributed to the City Council less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, shall be available for public inspection at the time the documents are distributed to the Council. Documents are available for inspection at the City Clerk's office located in Rancho Cordova City Hall.
The agenda items are accessible on the City’s website at www.cityofranchocordova.org on Thursdays or Fridays prior to the Regular City Council Meeting.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
April 28, 2026 5:30 PM Special Meeting/Work Session
May 4, 2026 4:00 PM Special Meeting/5:30 PM Regular Meeting Rancho Cordova City Council - AGENDA
Special and Regular Meeting of Monday, April 6, 2026
May 18, 2026 5:30 PM Regular Meeting
May 26, 2026 5:30 PM Special Meeting/Work Session
June 1, 2026 4:00 PM Special Meeting/5:30 PM Regular Meeting June 15, 2026 5:30 PM Regular Meeting
June 23, 2026 5:30 PM Special Meeting/Work Session
July 6, 2026 4:00 PM Special Meeting/5:30 PM Regular Meeting
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The Rancho Cordova City Council meeting will be videotaped in its entirety and will be cablecast without interruption on Metro Cable 14, the Government Affairs Channel on the Comcast and Direct TV U-Verse Systems. Closed Captioning will be available on the playback cablecast. A DVD copy is available from the City Clerk’s Department and a webcast of this meeting will be available for viewing via video streaming from the City’s website within 48 hours of adjournment of this meeting.
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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, Stacy Leitner, City Clerk for the City of Rancho Cordova, declare that the foregoing agenda for the April 6, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Rancho Cordova City Council was posted and available for review on April 2, 2026, at City Hall of the City of Rancho Cordova, 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, California, 95670. The agenda is also available on the city website at www.cityofranchocordova.org.
Signed April 2, 2026, at Rancho Cordova, California.
Stacy Leitner, CMC
City Clerk