CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
RANCHO CORDOVA
CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 15, 2026
5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
David B. Roberts Council Chambers
City Hall
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova 95670
MINUTES
1. REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Gatewood called the Regular meeting to order in the David B. Roberts Council Chambers at 5:32 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Joe Little (arrived at 5:35 p.m.), David Sander, and Mayor Garrett Gatewood
Council Members Absent: Siri Pulipati
Staff Members Present: Stacy Leitner, Adam Lindgren, Persephonie Riley, and Micah Runner
METRO CABLE TV TELEVISION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Clerk read the meetings recordings and playback schedule.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Neighborhood Services Director Russ Ducharme led the pledge.
INVOCATION
Chaplain Sylvia Espinoza gave the invocation.
PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Council Member Joe Little's Birthday on June 18, 2026.
5.2. Council Member Siri Pulipati's Birthday on July 6, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Mayor Gatewood opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Gatewood closed the public comment period.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council reported on events since the last meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Micah Runner gave his report.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR 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 items 9.1 through 9.14 by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Little, Sander, and Gatewood
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pulipati
ABSTAIN: None
9.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Special City Council Meeting of May 26, 2026, and the Regular City Council Meeting of June 1, 2026.
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.
9.2. 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 2026-27.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.3. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-97 with Dokken Engineering in an Amount not to Exceed $200,000 for On-Call Stormwater Support and Engineering Services, and Contract No. 2026-98 with UNICO Engineering in an Amount not to Exceed $675,000 for On-Call Stormwater Support and Engineering Services.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.4. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-99 with West Yost Associates in an Amount not to Exceed $900,000 for On-Call Stormwater Support and Engineering Services.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.5. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-87 with Roush Landscape Services in an Amount not to Exceed $2,757,500 for Landscape Maintenance Services of Public Frontages.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.6. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-82 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $1,497,150 for Tree Maintenance Services.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.7. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-96 in an Amount not to Exceed $1,709,870.51 to Construct the South White Rock and Stone Creek Pavement Treatment Project.
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Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.8. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute On-Call Contract No. 2026-94 in an Amount not to Exceed $3,000,000 with Salaber Associates, Inc. for Construction Management Services for Federally Funded Projects.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.9. Subject: A Resolution Adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.10. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve a Purchase in an Amount not to Exceed $717,406 with Miles Treaster and Associates for Office Furniture for City Hall Suite 100.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.11. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-72 in an Amount not to Exceed $1,923,310.00 with Kaler General Contractors, Inc. to Construct the City Hall First Floor Tenant Improvements per the Plans and Specification of the Contract.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.12. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute On-Call Contract No. 2026-95 in an Amount not to Exceed $3,000,000 with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for Construction Management Services for Federally Funded Projects.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.13. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2021-270-5 with the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office in an Amount not to Exceed $193,592 for Community Prosecution Program Services through June 30, 2027.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2025-271-2 with Creative Noggin, LLC for Economic Development Marketing and Communications Services Making the Cumulative Amount of the Contract $160,000.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
10. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
None.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1. Subject: City of Rancho Cordova's 2025 Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts (Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3) Recommendation: Receive a presentation regarding the city's vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561.
Mayor Gatewood opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Gatewood closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Input was received regarding the City of Rancho Cordova's 2025 Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts (Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3).
12. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
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12.1. Subject: A Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Salary Schedule and Identifying Exceptional Performance Bonus Program Eligibility.
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 12.1. by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Little, Sander, and Gatewood
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pulipati
ABSTAIN: None
12.2. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-83 for Law Enforcement Services Between the County of Sacramento and the City of Rancho Cordova for a Term Starting July 1, 2026, and Ending June 30, 2031.
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 12.2. by Budge second by Gatewood, Council Member Little requested the motion be amended to include the condition that the contract be evaluated with the city's next budget cycle.
Motion to approve item 12.2 with Council Member Little's Amendment by Budge second by Gatewood;
Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Little, Sander, and Gatewood
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pulipati
ABSTAIN: None
12.3. Subject: Rancho Cordova Tourism Business Improvement District Management District Plan.
Recommendation: Receive public testimony on the modification to the Rancho Cordova Tourism Business Improvement District (RCTBID).
Mayor Gatewood opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Howard Herships
Mayor Gatewood closed the public comment period.
There was no action taken on this item.
12.4. Subject: Appointment of Real Property Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney. Property Address: 3188 Zinfandel Drive, Assessor's Parcel Number (APN): 072-0690-091-0000. Property Owner: VSP Holdings Company, Inc.
Recommendation: Approve appointment of Real Property Negotiators.
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Mayor Gatewood opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Gatewood closed the public comment period
ACTION: Motion to approve item 12.4. by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Little, Sander, and Gatewood
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pulipati
ABSTAIN: None
12.5. Subject: Appointment of Real Property Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney. Property Address: 3200 Kilgore Road, Assessor's Parcel Number (APN): 072-0690-043-0000. Property Owner: Karlin Cap Center, LLC.
Recommendation: Approve appointment of Real Property Negotiators.
Mayor Gatewood opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Gatewood closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Motion to approve item 12.5. by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Little, Sander, and Gatewood
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pulipati
ABSTAIN: None
13. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
14. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Gatewood adjourned the meeting to closed session at 6:30 p.m.
15. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Gatewood called closed session to order at 6:31 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Joe Little, David Sander, and Mayor Garrett Gatewood
Council Members Absent: Siri Pulipati
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) (One case).
16.2. 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.
16.3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government
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Code Section 54956.8: Properties: 10845 International Drive, 10875 International Drive, and 3188 Zinfandel Drive, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0690-099-0000, 072-0690-098- 0000, and 072-0690-091-0000. 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.
16.4. 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.
16.5. 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.
16.6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 3200 Kilgore Rd, Rancho Cordova. APN: 072-0680- 043-0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: Karlin Cap Center, LLC. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
17. OPEN SESSION - REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney reported that staff was given direction and no action was taken in closed session.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gatewood adjourned the meeting in honor of the United States of America winning their first World Cup game at 7:42 p.m.
Stay Lerber
Stacy Leitner, EMC
City Clerk