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CITY COUNCIL
Darrell Steinberg, Mayor
Lisa Kaplan, District 1
Shoun Thao, District 2
Karina Talamantes, Mayor Pro Tem, District 3
Katie Valenzuela, District 4
Caity Maple, Vice Mayor, District 5
Eric Guerra, District 6
Rick Jennings, II, District 7
Mai Vang, District 8
CHARTER OFFICERS
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
Susana Alcala Wood, City Attorney
Farishta Ahrary, Interim City Auditor
Howard Chan, City Manager
John Colville, City Treasurer
DRAFT Minutes
City Council
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
Public Financing Authority
Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency
City Hall Complex
915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
5:00 p.m.
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City of Sacramento
City Council
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
5:00 PM
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the City Council unless otherwise noted.
Open Session
Regular session called to order by Vice Mayor Caity Maple at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Eric Guerra (until 7:10 p.m.), Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg (at 5:22 p.m., until 7:10 p.m.).
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Councilmember Thao.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilmember Thao.
Closed Session Report – None.
Special Presentation/General Communications
A. Recognized Planning Staff for the General Plan, Climate Action & Adaptation Plan, and the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan, Presented by Councilmember Kaplan
B. Recognition of Young Artists at American Legion High School, Presented by Vice Mayor Maple
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Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Talamantes.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Abstain:
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
File ID: 2024-00174
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0085 approving City Council Meeting Minutes dated March 12, 2024 (Housing Authority 2PM), March 12, (City Council 5PM), March 19, 2024 (City Council 5PM), March 26, 2024 (City Council 2PM), and March 26, 2024 (City Council 5PM).
Contact: Mindy Cuppy, MMC, City Clerk, (916) 808-5441,
[email protected], Office of the City Clerk
2. Supplement to Contract No. 2023-1565 with Duggan McHugh Law Corporation for Legal Services
File ID: 2024-00737
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0086 amending contract 2023-1565 by $155,000 and authorizing the City Attorney to execute a supplemental contract with Duggan McHugh Law Corporation in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 for litigation assistance.
Contact: Brett Witter, Assistant City Attorney, (916) 808-5346 [email protected], Office of the City Attorney
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3. Stockton Boulevard Multimodal Partnership and Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project (T15245100): Establish Capital Improvement Project, Approve Agreement with County of Sacramento and Sacramento Regional Transit, and Budgetary Adjustments
File ID: 2024-00674
Location: Stockton Boulevard from Alhambra Boulevard to 47th Avenue; District 4, Represented by Councilmember Valenzuela; District 5, Represented by Vice Mayor Maple; and District 6, Represented Councilmember Guerra Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0107: 1) establishing the Stockton Boulevard Multimodal Partnership and Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project (T15245100) as a new Capital Improvement Project; 2) authorizing the City Manager or City Manager’s designee to execute the agreement between the City of Sacramento, County of Sacramento, and Sacramento Regional Transit District for the Stockton Boulevard Multimodal Partnership and Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project (T15245100); 3) authorizing the City Manager or City Manager’s designee to increase the revenue and expenditure budgets in the Stockton Boulevard Multimodal Partnership and Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project (T15245100) by $500,000 (Federal Capital Grant, Fund 3703); and 4) authorizing the City Manager or City Manager’s designee to transfer $150,000 (New Measure A Special Project, Fund 2023) from the State and Federal Grant Match Project (T15007200) to the Stockton Boulevard Multimodal Partnership and Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project (T15245100).
Contact: Jesse Gothan, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-6897, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
4. Grant Agreement Amendment: Sierra Service Project (#CaliforniansForAll Youth Workforce Development Program)
File ID: 2024-00677
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0087 authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute the Second Amendment to American Rescue Plan Act Grant Agreement with Sierra Service Project (City Contract #2023-0370) in the amount of $346,001 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $595,902.
Contact: Kevin Daniel, Workforce Development Project Manager, (916) 808-7845, [email protected], City Manager’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development
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5. Contract: Award Contract and Fund Transfer for Mama Marks Park Splash Pad Project
File ID: 2024-00690
Location: District 2, Represented by Councilmember Thao Action: Passed Resolution No. 2024-0108 1) approving the construction plans and specifications for the Mama Marks Park Splash Pad project (L19196200); 2) approving the use of an alternative procurement process pursuant to section 3.60.170 of the City Code; 3) awarding the Mama Marks Park Splash Pad project contract to TJR Resources, Inc. in the amount of $565,690; 4) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute the contract; and 5) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to transfer Measure U (Fund 2401) budget appropriations to Mama Marks Park Splash Pad project (L19196200) in the amount of $160,000 from Robla Community Park Phase 4 (L19155600).
Contact: Jeff Nittka, Associate Landscape Architect, (916) 808-5996, [email protected]; Jason Wiesemann, Park Planning & Development Services Manager, (916) 808-7634, [email protected], Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment
6. Rejection of Bids for the Dixieanne Neighborhood Clean and Green Alleys Project (T15235100)
File ID: 2024-00724
Location: District 2, Represented by Councilmember Thao Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0088 rejecting bids for the Dixieanne Neighborhood Clean and Green Alleys Project (T15235100).
Contact: Stephanie Saiz, Assistant Civil Engineer, (916) 808-6808, [email protected]; Philip Vulliet, Senior Engineer, (916) 808-5092, [email protected]; Judy Matsui-Drury, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-7610, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected], Department of Public Works
7. (Pass for Publication) Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Chapter 5.114 of the City Code Relating to Short-Term Rentals
File ID: 2024-00747
Location: Citywide
Action: 1) Reviewed an Ordinance amending various sections of chapter 5.114 of the Sacramento City Code, relating to Short-Term Rentals and 2) passed for publication the Ordinance title as required by Sacramento City Charter Section 32(c) for consideration on April 30, 2024.
Contact: Peter Coletto, Director of Finance, (916) 808-5416, [email protected], Department of Finance; Jackie Rice, Revenue Manager, (916) 808-5844,
[email protected]
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8. Contract: City of Sacramento Incinerator Demolition Removal (C15002010) File ID: 2024-00755
Location: 821 N B Street, Council District 4, Represented by Mayor Steinberg Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0109 to: 1) use the Request for Qualification Q23014541001 for On-Call (Various) Trade Opportunities to satisfy the competitive selection requirements for this contract; 2) award a construction contract to CAL, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $744,765 for the City of Sacramento Incinerator Demolition Project; 3) establish the Incinerator Demolition Removal (C15002010) as a new Capital Improvement Project (CIP); 4) transfer $1,220,000 (General Fund, Fund 1001) from the expenditure budget of the Commercial Waste Compliance Project (I15220000) to the Sacramento Incinerator Demolition Project (C15002010); and 5) authorize the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute the contract and transfer of funds specified above.
Contact: Jim Roehl, Program Manager, (916) 808-3478, [email protected]; James Christensen, Facilities Manager, (916) 808-5863,
[email protected], Department of Public Works
9. Approval of Salary Ranges for Community Engagement Manager, Pool Manager, Assistant Pool Manager, Senior Lifeguard, and Lifeguard and Adjustments to the Salary Schedule
File ID: 2024-00803
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0110: a) revising the salary ranges for the Community Engagement Manager, Pool Manager, Assistant Pool Manager, Senior Lifeguard, and Lifeguard; b) approving the revised citywide salary schedule; and c) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to make minor changes or adjustments to the exhibit in order to correct omissions and errors.
Contact: Armando Herrera, Administrative Analyst, (916) 808-5753 [email protected], Human Resources
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10. Establish Capital Improvement Project, Revenue and Expenditure Budget for the Egret Park Expansion Project (L19116300)
File ID: 2024-00671
Location: District 1, Represented by Councilmember Kaplan
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Talamantes.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Abstain: Member Lisa Kaplan.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0111 authorizing the City Manager or City Manager’s designee to: 1) establish the Egret Park Expansion Project (L19116300); and 2) establish the revenue and expenditure budget in L19116300 in the amount of $20,000 (CIP Reimbursable Fund, Fund 3702).
Contact: Jason Wiesemann, Park Planning & Development Services Manager, (916) 808-7634, [email protected], Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment
11. Resolution Modifying The Kind Project South Affordable Housing Project - 7141 Woodbine Avenue
File ID: 2024-00713
Location: 7141 Woodbine Avenue, District 5, Represented by Vice Mayor Maple Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0112 reducing the number of housing units for The Kind Project South Affordable Housing Project - 7141 Woodbine Avenue from 216 low-income units to 108 low-income units for the same previously approved loan amount of $8,426,213 (Resolution No. 2022-0328) and authorizing the City Manager or the Manger’s designee to execute any and all necessary documents to effectuate the reduction, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form.
Contact: Leslie Fritzsche, Community Investment Manager, (916) 808-5450, [email protected]; Ya-yin Isle, City Housing Manager, (916) 808-1869, [email protected], City Manager’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development
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12. Contract: Suspend Competitive Bidding for the Sole Source Purchase from SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. for Irrigation Controllers and Radio Communication Modules with Installation (Two-Thirds Vote Required) File ID: 2024-00621
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0089 by a two-thirds vote: 1) finding that it is in the best interest of the city to suspend competitive bidding for the sole source purchase of centrally controlled irrigation controllers and radio communication modules with installation at city parks; and 2) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute a Non-Professional Service Agreement (NPSA) with SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $287,217.
Contact: Shawn C. Aylesworth, Park Maintenance Manager, 916-808-4070, [email protected], Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE)
13. Renewal of River District Property and Business Improvement District No. 2024-02 and Ballot Results
File ID: 2024-00794
Location: District 4, Represented by Councilmember Valenzuela Action: 1) Received a report regarding the tabulation of assessment ballots submitted and not withdrawn before completion of the public hearing on April 2, 2024; and 2) passed Motion No. 2024-0090 adopting Resolution No. 2024-0113 renewing the River District Property and Business Improvement District (District) No. 2024-02 for a ten-year term, confirming and levying an assessment, and approving the District budget and assessment for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25; and 3) adopted Ordinance No. 2024-0003 to renew the District.
Contact: Susanne Tam, Development Project Manager [email protected], (916) 808-7535; Sheri Smith, Special Districts Manager, [email protected] (916) 808-7204, Department of Finance
14. Confirmation of Appointment of the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) Executive Director
File ID: 2024-00578
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0091 confirming the appointment of Anita Maldonado, Ph.D. to the position of Executive Director of the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA).
Contact: Michael Jasso, Assistant City Manager, (916) 808-1380, [email protected], Howard Chan, City Manager, (916) 808-7488, [email protected]; Office of the City Manager
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15. Contract: Pond Maintenance and Testing in City Parks [Published for 10-Day Review on 03/28/2024]
File ID: 2024-00609
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2024-0092: 1) awarding a one-year contract to Clean Lakes, Inc. for pond maintenance and testing in an amount not to exceed $209,608; 2) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to extend the contract for up to four additional years for an amount not to exceed $1,112,837 for the potential five-year period; and 3) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute the contract and extensions provided that sufficient funds are available in the budget adopted for the applicable fiscal year.
Contact: Shawn C. Aylesworth, Park Maintenance Manager, 916-808-4070, [email protected], Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE)
16. Approval of Loan Agreement for 13th/C Street Housing Project [Published for 10-Day Review 03/28/2024]
File ID: 2024-00525
Location: 1300-1310 C Street, District 4, Represented by Councilmember Valenzuela Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0114 authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to: 1) establish the 13th/C Street Housing Multi-Year Operating Project (I02189060); 2) transfer $1.4 million from the Sacramento Entrepreneurial Development Academy Phase 1 Project (I02183000) in the Innovation and Growth Fund (Fund 2031) to I02189060; 3) transfer $600,000 from the Housing Trust Fund commitment of Measure U (Fund 2401) to I02189060; 4) transfer $1 million from the Housing Trust Fund commitment of General Fund (Fund 1001) to I02189060; 5) execute the attached $3 million loan agreement and related documents with SKK Development for the development of 127, including 64 affordable housing units at 1300-1310 C Street (Attachment 2, Exhibit) 6) execute a regulatory agreement for affordable housing for the Project, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form, and 7) take any necessary budgetary and administrative actions needed to implement and administer the loan agreement and related documents; and continue to April 9, 2024 for approval.
Contact: Leslie Fritzsche, Community Investment Manager, (916) 808-5450, [email protected]; Ya-yin Isle, City Housing Manager, (916) 808-1869, [email protected]; Axel Magallanes, Housing Analyst, (916) 808-1844, [email protected], City Manager’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development
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Public Hearings
17. Temporary Street Closure Time Extensions of 108 Alleys/Streets in Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Proceeding No. TSC24-0001 File ID: 2024-00579
Location: District 2, Represented by Councilmember Thao; District 3, Represented by Mayor Pro Tem Talamantes; District 4, Represented by Councilmember Valenzuela; District 5, Represented by Vice Mayor Maple; District 6, Represented by Councilmember Guerra and District 7, Represented by Councilmember Jennings
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Talamantes / Member Thao.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Conducted a public hearing and upon conclusion adopted Resolution No. 2024-0115 authorizing the temporary closure time extension of the subject alleys and streets to through vehicular and pedestrian traffic for an additional 18-month period.
Contact: Thomas Adams, Project Manager, (916) 808-7929, [email protected]; Jennifer Johnson, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-7754, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Manager, (916) 808-7035, [email protected], Department of Public Works
18. Temporary Closure of Alley Located at 60 Nedra Court and a Portion of Shining Star Drive at Morrison Creek, within Council District 5 and Council District 8, Proceeding TSC23-0002, TSC23-0003
File ID: 2024-00643
Location: District 5, Represented by Vice Mayor Maple, and District 8, Represented by Councilmember Vang
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Maple / Member Jennings.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Conducted a public hearing and upon conclusion 1) adopted Resolution No. 2024-0116 authorizing the temporary closure of the alley located west of 60 Nedra Court to through vehicular and pedestrian traffic; and 2) adopted Resolution No. 2024-0117 authorizing the temporary closure of a portion of Shining Star Drive at Morrison Creek to through vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Contact: Thomas Adams, Project Manager, (916) 808-7929, [email protected]; Jennifer Johnson, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-7754, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected], Department of Public Works
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19. Temporary Closures of Alley West of Rio Linda Boulevard between Silvano Street and Brae Avenue and Amaranth Alley between Del Paso Boulevard, Rio Linda Boulevard, Lampasas Avenue, and Eleanor Avenue, Proceeding TSC21-0009, TSC23-0004
File ID: 2024-00644
Location: District 2, Represented by Councilmember Thao
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Thao / Member Kaplan.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, Katie Valenzuela, Mai Vang, and Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Members of the public provided public comments.
Conducted a public hearing and upon conclusion adopted Resolution No. 2024-0118 1) authorizing the temporary closure of the alley between Rio Linda Boulevard, Silvano Street and Brae Avenue to through vehicular and pedestrian traffic and 2) authorizing the temporary closure of Amaranth Alley between by Del Paso Boulevard, Rio Linda Boulevard, Lampasas Avenue, and Eleanor Avenue to through vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Contact: Thomas Adams, Project Manager, (916) 808-7929, [email protected]; Jennifer Johnson, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-7754, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected], Department of Public Works
Discussion Calendar
Discussion calendar items include an oral presentation including those recommending “receive and file”.
20. 102-Acre City-Owned Meadowview Site Opportunities and Constraints Analysis File ID: 2023-00357
Location: District 8, Represented by Councilmember Vang Members of the public provided public comments.
Action: Reviewed and commented.
Contact: Alexi Wordell, Associate Planner, 916-808-7856, [email protected], Community Development Department; Elizabeth Boyd, Senior Planner, 916-808-3540, [email protected], Community Development Department.
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21. City Auditor’s 2023 Community Survey
File ID: 2024-00707
Location: Citywide
Action: Received and filed the City Auditor’s 2023 Community Survey.
Contact: Farishta Ahrary, Interim City Auditor, (916) 808-7266, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor; Jordan Sweeney, Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst, (916) 808-2310, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor
Council Comments-Ideas, Questions, AB1234 Reports
1. Information Requests
a. Member Valenzuela
1. Asked the City Manager for a status update on the living wage ordinance.
2. Asked the City Auditor for a status update on the audit of the living wage ordinance.
2. AB1234 Reports
None.
City Manager's Report
None.
Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
Members of the public provided public comments.
Adjourned – 8:04 p.m.