CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
RANCHO CORDOVA
CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 3, 2026
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
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, Siri Pulipati, David Sander, and Mayor Garrett Gatewood
Council Members Absent: Joe Little
Staff Members Present: Palmer Hilton, Stacy Leitner, Persephonie Riley, and Micah Runner
METRO CABLE TV TELEVISION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Clerk read the meetings recordings and playback schedule.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ella Kniestedt led the pledge.
4. INVOCATION
Walt Little gave the invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Shining a Light on Service: Spring Service Day Highlights in Rancho Cordova - May 16, 2026
5.2. Employee Milestone Anniversary Presentations
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Gatewood opened the public comment period. The following individuals addressed the Council or submitted public comment via email:
1. Kelce Cobbs
2. Maricel
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 9.15 by Budge second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Pulipati, Sander, and Gatewood
NOES: None
ABSENT: Little
ABSTAIN: None
9.1. Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of July 6, 2026 and the Special Meeting of July 28, 2026.
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes.
9.2. Subject: Second Reading of Ordinances Canceling a Development Agreement By and Between the City of Rancho Cordova and Woodside 05N, LP, Relative to the Douglas 98 Project and By and Between the City of Rancho Cordova and Sunridge Villa Property, LLC, Relative to the Sundance Project.
Recommendation: Waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinances.
9.3. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-167 in an Amount not to Exceed $319,738.00 with St. Francis Electrical, LLC to Construct the HSIP Cycle 12 Signal Enhancements Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.4. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-165 in an Amount not to Exceed $174,538.00 with FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. to Construct the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) Phase 7 Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.5. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-103 with TDG Engineering, Inc. dba Toole Design Group in an Amount not to Exceed $179,744.03 for the Active Modes Wayfinding Plan to Increase Mobility Options, Safety, and Livability
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.6. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment
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No. 2026-36-1 with Steer, Davies & Gleave, Inc. to Increase the Contract Amount from $99,355.00 to an Amount Not to Exceed $119,355.00 for Continued Support of the Trip Reduction Program Evaluation.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.7. Subject: A Resolution Designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference Held September 23-25, 2026, in Anaheim, California.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.8. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-73 in an Amount not to Exceed $648,313 with Pacific Polymers, Inc. for the City Hall Roof Replacement Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.9. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for a Fiscal Year 2026-27 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program for the Rancho Cordova Complete Streets Implementation Guide to Improve Mobility and Safety within the City.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.10. Subject: A Resolution to Approve the Appointment of the City of Rancho Cordova and Golden State Water Representatives to the Governing Board of the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.11. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-179 in an Amount not to Exceed $3,062,316 with Goodfellow Bros. California, LLC to Construct the Mills Crossing Right of Way Infrastructure Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.12. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2026-54-1 with Bennett Engineering Services Inc. to Increase the Contract Amount from $81,000 to $185,642 for the Mills Crossing Right of Way Infrastructure Construction Documents, Permitting and Construction Support Services.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.13. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2025-238-1 with DKS Associates Inc. to Increase the Contract Amount from $88,000.00 to an Amount not to Exceed $128,000.00 for Traffic Analysis Support Services of the Rancho Cordova Arena Project.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.14. Subject: A Resolution Authorizing a Revised Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program for 10423 Old Placerville Road and Superseding Resolution No. 91-2023.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
9.15. Subject: Treasurer's Report - June 30, 2026.
Counci receive and The the punis 30, 2028 Treasurers Repoommended that the City
10. CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE
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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 items 10.1 and 10.2 by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote.
AYES: Budge, Pulipati, Sander, and Gatewood
NOES: None
ABSENT: Little
ABSTAIN: None
10.1. Subject: An Ordinance Amending Chapters 3.08 and 4.06 of the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code to Strengthen and Enhance the City's Ability to Enforce and Collect Transient Occupancy Tax.
Recommendation: Waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance.
Subject: An Ordinance Amending Title 16, Chapter 16.82 Establishment of the Development Impact Fees to Finance the Cost of Public Facilities within the SunCreek Specific Plan Area and a Resolution Approving the SunCreek Specific Plan Development Impact Fee Program Nexus Study and Fee Schedule Update.
Recommendation: Waive the first reading and introduce the Ordinance and adopt the Resolution.
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
12. REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
12.1. Subject: Updates from 50 Corridor Transportation Management Association (50 Corridor TMA).
Recommendation: Receive staff presentation and provide input.
Mayor Gatewood opened the public comment period. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Gatewood closed the public comment period.
ACTION: Input was received regarding updates from 50 Corridor Transportation Management Association (50 Corridor TMA).
13. COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Discussion Regarding a Civility Pledge
14. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Gatewood adjourned the meeting to closed session at 6:58 p.m.
15. CLOSED SESSION - CALL OR ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Gatewood called closed session to order at 6:59 p.m.
Council Members Present: Linda Budge, Siri Pulipati, David Sander, and Mayor Garrett Gatewood
Council Members Absent: Joe Little
Staff Members Present: Palmer Hilton and Micah Runner
16. CLOSED SESSION
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The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the following item:
16.1. 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
Deputy City Attorney Palmer Hilton reported that staff was given direction and no reportable action was taken in closed session.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gatewood adjourned the meeting in honor of Jamila Farr at 7:09 p.m.
Stru Leiter
Stacy Leitner CMC
City Clerk