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CITY COUNCIL
Kevin McCarty, Mayor
Lisa Kaplan, District 1
Roger Dickinson, District 2
Karina Talamantes, Vice Mayor, District 3
Phil Pluckebaum, District 4
Caity Maple, District 5
Eric Guerra, Mayor Pro Tem, District 6
Rick Jennings, II, District 7
Mai Vang, District 8
CHARTER OFFICERS
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
Susana Alcala Wood, City Attorney
Farishta Ahrary, City Auditor
Leyne Milstein, Interim City Manager
John Colville, City Treasurer
DRAFT Minutes
City Council
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Housing Authority
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City Hall Complex
915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
2:00 p.m.
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City of Sacramento
City Council - 2PM
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Council Chamber, 1st Floor
Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
2:00 PM
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the City Council unless otherwise noted.
Open Session
Regular session called to order by Mayor Kevin McCarty at 2:02 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Roger Dickinson (at 2:04 p.m.), Eric Guerra (until 4:51 p.m.), Rick Jennings (until 5:03 p.m.), Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple (until 5:11 p.m.), Phil Pluckebaum, Karina Talamantes, Mai Vang, and Mayor Kevin McCarty (until 5:54 p.m.).
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Councilmember Vang.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilmember Jennings.
Closed Session Report – None.
Special Presentation/General Communications
A. Donate Life Month - Presented by Councilmember Pluckebaum, Councilmember Vang,and Councilmember Maple
B. Small Business Week Proclamation - Presented by Mayor Kevin McCarty
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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 Maple.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Phil Pluckebaum, Karina Talamantes, Mai Vang, and Mayor Kevin McCarty.
Members of the public provided public comments.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. Time Extension to Complete Condition of the Vacation for Resolution 2023-0171, Vacation of Public Roadway Easement, Altos Avenue, Proceeding No.
VAC23-0001
File ID: 2025-00825
Location: Southeast corner of El Camino Avenue at Grove Avenue, District 2 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-0099 approving the time extension of Resolution No. 2023-0171 to satisfy the required vacation condition.
Contact: Thomas Adams, Project Manager, (916) 808-7929, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
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2. An Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Sacramento City Code Chapter 2.13, Relating to Campaign Contribution Limitations [Passed for Publication 04/22/2025; Published 04/25/2025]
File ID: 2025-00841
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Maple.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Phil Pluckebaum, Mai Vang, and Mayor Kevin McCarty.
No: Member Karina Talamantes.
Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-0009 amending various sections of Sacramento City Code Chapter 2.13, relating to campaign contribution limitations.
Contact: Haley Arata, Administrative Analyst, (916) 808-5204, [email protected]; Wendy Klock-Johnson, Assistant City Clerk, (916) 808-7509, [email protected]; Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk, (916) 808-5442, [email protected]; Office of the City Clerk
3. Supplemental Agreement: City Landfill Engineering Services File ID: 2025-00846
Location: District 4
Action: Passed Motion No. 2025-0116: 1) authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to City Agreement No. 2022-0986 with SCS Engineers for additional engineering services for closed City landfills and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $121,500 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $490,199; and 2) resetting the Interim City Manager’s authority to issue supplemental agreements for City Agreement No. 2022-0986.
Contact: Chris Thoma, Integrated Waste Planning Superintendent, (916) 808-4833, [email protected]; John Febbo, Integrated Waste General Manager, (916) 808-4949, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
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4. Agreement: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center Elevator Modernization Services
File ID: 2025-00585
Location: 1400 J Street, District 4
Action: Passed Motion No. 2025-0117: 1) approving the use of the Omnia Partners cooperative contract with Kone, Inc. (Contract No. EV2516) for the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center Freight Elevator #5 and Passenger Elevator #6 Modernization in an amount not to exceed $690,000; and 2) authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute a Construction Contract for the above.
Contact: Mack Smith, Engineering Manager, (916) 808-5445, [email protected]; Jonathan Wiser, Interim Convention Center General Manager, (916) 808-8220, [email protected]; Convention and Cultural Services Department
5. Power Inn Road Maintenance District - Initiate Annual Proceedings for Fiscal Year 2025/26
File ID: 2025-00745
Location: District 6
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-0100: 1) approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Engineer’s Annual Report; 2) declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments for maintenance of landscaping improvements for FY2025/26 for the Power Inn Maintenance District No. 2003-01; and 3) setting a time and place for a public hearing on May 27, 2025.
Contact: Sini Makasini, Senior Development Project Manager, [email protected], (916) 808-7967; Eric Frederick, Special Districts Manager, [email protected], (916) 808-5129; Department of Finance
6. Village Garden Landscape Maintenance District - Initiate Annual Proceedings for Fiscal Year 2025/26
File ID: 2025-00792
Location: District 1
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-0101: 1) approving the Engineer’s Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26; 2) declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments for maintenance of landscaping improvements for FY2025/26 for the Village Garden Landscape Maintenance District No. 2011-01; and 3) setting a time and place for a public hearing on May 27, 2025.
Contact: Sini Makasini, Senior Development Project Manager, (916) 808-7967, [email protected]; Eric Frederick, Special Districts Manager, (916) 808-5129, [email protected]; Department of Finance
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7. Department of Community Response: Roseville Road Campus Operations Agreement [Published for 10-Day Review 04/17/2025]
File ID: 2025-00662
Location: 3900 Roseville Road, District 2
Action: Passed Motion No. 2025-0118 authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with First Step Housing dba First Step Communities for operations of Roseville Road Campus in an amount not-to-exceed $2,523,226.
Contact: Brian Pedro, Director, (916) 808-7816, [email protected],
8. Agreements: Emergency Bridge Housing Shelter, Meadowview Navigation Center, and the X Street Navigation Center [Published for 10-day Review on 04/17/2025] File ID: 2025-00842
Location: 2787 Grove Avenue, District 2; 2812 Meadowview Road, District 8; 2970 X Street, District 5
Action: Passed Motion No. 2025-0119 authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to: 1) execute a grant agreement with First Step Housing Dba First Step Communities for an amount not to exceed $1,874,712 for the operation of the Emergency Bridge Housing Shelter; 2) execute a grant agreement with Volunteers of America for an amount not to exceed $2,737,923 for the operation of the Meadowview Navigation Center; and 3) execute a grant agreement with Volunteers of America for an amount not to exceed $2,815,018 for the operation of the X Street Navigation Center.
Contact: Brian Pedro, Director, (916) 808-7816, [email protected]; Rodolfo Davidson, Program Manager, (916) 808-3703,
[email protected]; Department of Community Response
9. City Signature Authority: Administering Agency - State Agreements for Federal and State Funded Projects
File ID: 2025-00811
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-0102 authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute general agreements for Federal-Aid and State-Funded projects with the California Department of Transportation.
Contact: Cecilyn Foote, Associate Civil Engineer, (916) 808-6843, [email protected]; Jesse Gothan, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-6987, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Manager (916) 808-5054, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
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10. Contract Award and Budgetary Adjustments: Auburn Boulevard at Arcade Creek Bridge Replacement Project (T15145300) [Published for 10-Day Review on 04/17/2025]
File ID: 2025-00779
Location: Auburn Boulevard at Arcade Creek between Winding Way and the Interstate 80 Ramp intersections, District 2
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-0103: 1) approving the Plans and Specifications for the Auburn Boulevard at Arcade Creek Bridge Project (T15145300); 2) authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to increase the expenditure budget of the Auburn Boulevard at Arcade Creek Bridge Replacement Project (T15145300) by $850,000 (Major Street Construction, Fund 2007) from the State and Federal Grant Match program (T15007200); 3) awarding the construction contract for the Auburn Boulevard at Arcade Creek Bridge Replacement Project (T15145300) to Ghilotti Construction Company Inc. in an amount not to exceed $9,707,925; and 4) authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute the construction contract for the Auburn Boulevard at Arcade Creek Bridge Replacement Project (T15145300).
Contact: Nick Ahantab, Assistant Engineer, (916) 808-1196, [email protected]; Judith-Matsui Drury, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-7610, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Services Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
11. Increase Not to Exceed amount for Water Forum’s Procurement Contract Agreement for Professional Services and Reset Authority for Request for Qualifications On-Call Consultant Services Category
File ID: 2025-00856
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2025-0120 authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to: 1) increase the Not to Exceed (NTE) amount by $30,230 for PRC002964, Water Forum 2.0 and Facilitation Services, Consensus Building Institute (CBI) for a total NTE of $278,650; and 2) resetting the authority of the Interim City Manager or designee to enter into agreements under Request for Qualifications (Q23804101002), Facilitation and Stakeholder Outreach category.
Contact: Ashlee Casey, Interim Executive Director, (916) 808-1995, [email protected]; Emily Lee, Administrative Analyst, (916) 808-1993, [email protected]; Water Forum; Pravani Vandeyar, Director, (916) 808-3765, [email protected], Department of Utilities
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12. Vacation of the Public Road Easement at 1016 Carmelita Avenue, Proceeding No.
VAC24-0003
File ID: 2025-00826
Location: Southside of Carmelita Avenue between Silvano Street and Cypress Street, District 2
Action: Continued to May 13, 2025.
Contact: Thomas Adams, Project Manager, (916) 808-7929, [email protected], Department of Public Works; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected], Department of Public Works
13. Entertainment Fees Amendment [Published 04/18/2025] File ID: 2025-00923
Location: Citywide
Action: Continued to May 20, 2025.
Contact: Dustin Hollingsworth, Assistant Director, (916) 808-5538, [email protected]; Steven Sakakihara, Administrative Officer, (916) 808-7146, [email protected]; Convention and Cultural Services Department
14. UC Davis California Hospital Tower Heliport (M25-007) File ID: 2025-00902
Location: District 5
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Maple.
Yes: Members Roger Dickinson, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, and Mai Vang.
Recuse: Member Phil Pluckebaum and Mayor Kevin McCarty.
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-0104 to consider the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the UC Davis Tower Project, adopt findings of fact and a statement of overriding considerations, and approve the Plan for Construction of Two New Rooftop Helipads at the UC Davis Medical Center, California Hospital Tower.
Contact: Greg Sandlund, Planning Director, (916) 808-8931, [email protected], Community Development Department; Matt Dulcich, AICP, Director of Facilities Planning, (530)304-3898, [email protected], UC Davis Health
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15. Confirmation of Board and Commission Appointments
File ID: 2025-00952
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2025-0121 confirming the following board and commission appointments: Parks and Community Enrichment Commission: Kevin Michael Riley - Seat I.
Contact: Jacob Bredberg, Administrative Analyst, (916) 808-6846, [email protected]; Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk, (916) 808-5442, [email protected]; Office of the City Clerk
16. Agreement: Regional Water Authority Program Agreement File ID: 2025-00744
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-0105: authorizing 1) the Interim City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with the Regional Water Authority (RWA) to conduct Phase 3 of the Sacramento Regional Water Bank Project for an amount not-to-exceed $126,960; and 2) a budget transfer from Base CIP Contingency-Water (Z14000700, 6005) in the amount of $137,385, and from Drinking Water Quality (Z14001500, 6005) in the amount of $19,389 to the Water Master Plan Program (I14510200, 6005).
Contact: Kathy Sananikone, Project Manager, [email protected], (916) 808-1425; Brett Ewart, Supervising Engineer, [email protected], (916) 808-1725; Sherill Huun, Engineering & Water Resources Division Manager, [email protected], (916) 808-1455; Pravani Vandeyar, Director, [email protected], (918) 808-3765; Department of Utilities
17. Neighborhood Lighting District No. 96-07- Initiate Annual Proceedings for Fiscal Year 2025/26
File ID: 2025-00746
Location: District 2; District 5; District 6
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-0106: 1) approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Engineer’s Annual Report; 2) declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments for maintenance of lighting improvements for FY2025/26 for the Neighborhood Lighting District No. 96-07; and 3) setting a time and place for a public hearing for May 27, 2025.
Contact: Jessica Steinhauer, Senior Development Project Manager [email protected], (916) 808-8243; Eric Frederick, Special Districts Manager [email protected], (916) 808-5129; Department of Finance
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18. City Code Chapter 3.124 Maintenance Assessment Districts - Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Proceedings
File ID: 2025-00795
Location: District 2; District 3; District 8
Action: Adopted: 1) Resolution No. 2025-0107 approving the Willowcreek Maintenance Assessment District Engineer’s Annual Report and levying the assessment for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26; 2) Resolution No. 2025-0108 approving the Northside Subdivision Maintenance District Engineer’s Annual Report and levying the assessment for FY2025/26; 3) Resolution No. 2025-0109 approving the Laguna Creek Maintenance District Engineer’s Annual Report and levying the assessment for FY2025/26; and 4) Resolution No. 2025-0110 approving the Neighborhood Water Quality District Engineer’s Annual Report and levying the assessment for FY2025/26.
Contact: Brent Mueller, Senior Development Project Manager, (916) 808-5715, [email protected]; Eric Frederick, Special Districts Manager, (916) 808-5129, [email protected]; Department of Finance
19. Contract: Lavender Heights Water Main Replacement Project File ID: 2025-00853
Location: Citywide
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-0111: 1) approving the contract plans and specifications for the Lavender Heights Water Main Project (Z14130404) under the Distribution Main Rehabilitation Program Z14130400; 2) authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute a City Agreement with Navajo Pipelines, Inc. for construction services for the Lavender Heights Water Main Project, determined by a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $3,010,040 acceptable to the City; and 3) approving budget transfers from the Combined Sewer System Pipe Program (X14170100, Fund 6021) in the amount of $352,780 and Central City Impact Fee (CCIF, Fund 3210) in the amount of $421,800 to Distribution Main Rehabilitation Program Z14130400 for the Lavender Heights Water Main Project (Z14130404).
Contact: Julia McBride, Associate Engineer, (916) 808-1802, [email protected]; Michelle Carrey, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-1438, [email protected]; Sherill Huun, Engineering Division Manager, [email protected], (916) 808-1455, Pravani Vandeyar, Director, (916) 808-3765, [email protected]; Department of Utilities
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20. Re-Certification of the Updated Sewer System Management Plan File ID: 2025-00882
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2025-0122 re-certifying that the City’s updated Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) for the City’s separated sewer collection system complies with the requirements specified in the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) for Sanitary Sewer Systems (State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ).
Contact: Amy E. Farmer, Project Manager, [email protected], (916) 808-6944; Lisa Moretti, Supervising Engineer, [email protected], (916) 808-5390; Sherill Huun, Engineering & Water Resources Division Manager, [email protected], (916) 808-1455; Pravani Vandeyar, Director, [email protected], (918) 808-3765; Department of Utilities
21. Agreement: First Amendment of Administrative Services Agreement #2024-0876 with Housing Authority of the City of Sacramento for Property Management Services
File ID: 2025-00896
Location: 827 K Street, District 4
Action: Passed Motion No. 2025-0123: 1) authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to execute the attached First Amendment of Administrative Services Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Sacramento for property management services at the City-owned real property located at 827 K Street.
Contact: Steve Ward, Real Property Agent, (916) 808-1081, [email protected]; Richard Sanders, Facilities and Real Property Superintendent, (916) 808-7034, [email protected]; James Christensen, Facilities Manager, (916) 808-5863, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
22. Subaward Agreement: Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, Fiscal Year 2023 Sacramento Urban Area Security Initiative - Central California Intelligence Center (CCIC)
File ID: 2025-00876
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed Motion No. 2025-0124 authorizing the Interim City Manager, or designee, to execute a subaward agreement with the County of Sacramento for Central California Intelligence Center (CCIC) / Fusion Center services through March 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $683,915.
Contact: Joe Bailey, Police Lieutenant, (916) 808-0330, [email protected], Police Department
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23. Supplemental Agreement: Granicus Video Streaming and Agenda Management File ID: 2025-00838
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Maple.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings, Lisa Kaplan, Caity Maple, Phil Pluckebaum, Karina Talamantes, Mai Vang, and Mayor Kevin McCarty.
No: Member Roger Dickinson.
Passed Motion No. 2025-0125 authorizing the City Clerk or their designee to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to City Agreement No. PRC002211 with Granicus, LLC dba GRANICUS to renew existing services for an additional calendar year in an amount not-to-exceed $102,077.91, bringing the agreement’s total not-to-exceed amount to $281,603.20.
Contact: Sydney Christoffersen, Administrative Analyst, (916) 808-5754, [email protected]; Kamie Southward, Council Clerk Operations Manager, [email protected],; Office of the City Clerk.
24. ParkeBridge East Rezone (P24-024) [Noticed on 4/18/2025; Passed for Publication 4/22/2025; Published 4/18/2025, 4/25/2025]
File ID: 2025-01003
Location: APN: 250-0010-120-0000, Southeast Corner of Terraview Street and Havenparke Way, south of Interstate 80; District 3
Action: Continued to May 13, 2025.
Contact: Jose Quintanilla, Associate Planner, (916) 808-5879, [email protected]; Garrett Norman, Senior Planner, (916) 808-7934, [email protected], Department of Community Development
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Discussion Calendar
Discussion calendar items include an oral presentation including those recommending “receive and file”.
25. Homelessness Workshop: Approval of Strategies Addressing Homelessness in the City of Sacramento
File ID: 2025-00904
Location: Citywide
Members of the public provided public comments.
Action: Reviewed, commented, and provided direction on the development and implementation of new strategies for increasing the capacity of the City’s temporary shelter program across the City, including but not limited to piloting the development of interim housing micro-communities featuring ultra-affordable, efficient housing serving targeted and specialized populations.
Contact: Brian Pedro, Director, (916) 808-7816, [email protected], Department of Community Response
26. Authorization for Joint Application for State HomeKey+ Program Funding for Rio Linda Senior Housing Project
File ID: 2025-00875
Location: 2809 Rio Linda Boulevard, District 2
Action: Continued to May 13, 2025.
Contact: Ya-yin Isle, City Housing Manager, (916) 808-1869, [email protected], City Manager’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development; Brian Pedro, Director, (916) 808-7816, [email protected], Department of Community Response
Information Items
This item is for information only and is not eligible for action at this time.
27. Notification of Parcel Map of Rancho Del Paso (Z22-089/FPM 23-0045) File ID: 2025-00929
Location: District 2
Action: Received and filed.
Contact: David Veasey, Supervising Surveyor, (916) 808-6364, [email protected], Department of Public Works
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Council Comments-Ideas, Questions, AB1234 Reports
1. Information Requests
a. Member Pluckebaum
1. Asked for a workshop on 311.
2. Asked the City Manager for a workplan to improve conditions and get folks off the streets.
2. AB1234 Reports
a. Member Kaplan
1. Reported that she attended the Cal Cities City Leaders Summit this past week.
City Manager's Report
None.
Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
Members of the public provided public comments.
Adjourned – 6:27 p.m.