CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AND
WEST SACRAMENTO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
City Council Regular Meeting
MARCH 15, 2023 AGENDA
Martha Guerrero, Mayor
Quirina Orozco, Mayor Pro Tem
Norma Alcala, Council Member
Dawnté Early, Council Member
Verna Sulpizio Hull, Council Member
Aaron Laurel, City Manager
Jeffrey Mitchell, City Attorney
6:00 PM Closed Session Call to Order
7:00 PM Regular Meeting Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Land Acknowledgment
The meeting will be held at City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1110 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART I
1. PRESENTATIONS BY THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA WITHIN THE
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
The Council is prohibited from discussing issues not on the agenda brought to them at this time.
According to State Law (the Brown Act), items must first be noticed on the agenda before any discussion or action.
PRESENTATIONS
2. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF A COUNCIL PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2023 AS
AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
Objective: The objective of this report is to formally support the American Red Cross and its local chapter for responding to emergencies and providing comfort to members of the West Sacramento community in need.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt a proclamation recognizing March 2023 as American Red Cross Month.
3. City Manager's Office
City Council proclamation recognizing March 31, 2023 as Cesar Chavez Day Anyone wishing to address the Council, or any agenda item, may fill out the Request to Speak card and present it to the City Clerk prior to the completion of staff presentation. Items on the Consent Agenda will be considered in one motion and the Request to Speak card should be turned in prior to the first item on Consent.
Objective: The purpose of this report and proclamation is to celebrate and honor the life and work of Cesar Chavez.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt the proclamation declaring March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 23-5 AMENDING TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO (CIP 12019)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to consider the approval of proposed amendments to Title 10 of the Municipal Code relating to the reestablishment of speed limits on certain streets within the City of West Sacramento.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council (1) Waive the first reading and read by title and number only, Ordinance 23-5, amending Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Municipal Code relating to the reestablishment of speed limits on certain streets within the City of West Sacramento; and (2) Inform the public that the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 23-5 is scheduled for April 5, 2023.
5. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT No. 9 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NORTH RIVERWALK TRAIL EXTENSION PROJECT (CIP 62111)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information for approval of Amendment No. 9 to the professional services contract with Bennett Engineering Services for the North Riverwalk Trail Extension Project (CIP 62111).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 9 for the professional services contract with Bennett Engineering Services.
6. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 23-6 AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.12 AND 15.14 OF THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE WITH LOCAL
AMENDMENTS
Objective: The objective of this report is for City Council to conduct the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 23-6 which would amend Chapters 15.12 and 15.14 of the City of West Sacramento Municipal Code, related to the 2022 California Building Standards and local amendments. These amendments clarify the adoption of appendices and will obtain final acceptance by the California Building Standards Commission.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Find that the amendments to the 2022 Building and Fire Codes with local amendments is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) and 15308; and (2) Waive the second reading and adopt, Ordinance 23-6 amending Chapters
15.12 and 15.14 of the City of West Sacramento Municipal Code relating to the 2022 California Building Standards Code with local amendments.
7. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 23-1 REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLES 5 AND 17 OF THE WEST
SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR RETAIL CANNABIS SALES AND MICROBUSINESSES Objective: The purpose of this report is to facilitate second reading and adoption of Ordinance 23- 1 pertaining to Municipal Code amendments to permit and license retail cannabis sales (storefront and non-storefront/delivery only) and microbusinesses.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed amendments to the Titles 5 and 17 of the West Sacramento Municipal Code for retail cannabis sales and microbusinesses are exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 26055(H) and the “common sense” California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), and find that the exemptions reflect the independent judgment of the City as lead agency under CEQA; (2) Waive second reading and read by title and number only Ordinance 23-1 Amending, Repealing and Re-Enacting Municipal Code Chapter 5.28 (Cannabis Retail) and Amending Title 17 (Zoning) Pertaining to Retail Cannabis Sales and Microbusinesses; and (3) Direct staff that no applications for retail cannabis licenses may be accepted until the Council has approved for implementation the Equity Pilot Program described in Section 5.28.040(a) of Ordinance 23-1.
8. Economic Development & Housing
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 23-21 ESTABLISHING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $74,144 FROM MEASURE E FUNDS FOR HOMEKEY PROGRAM MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide sufficient information for the Council to adopt Resolution 23-21 establishing a budget appropriation from Measure E funds for Homekey Program maintenance equipment and supplies.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 23-21 establishing a budget appropriation funded by Measure E revenue for Homekey Program maintenance equipment and supplies.
9. Parks & Recreation
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 23-11 AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MELTON DESIGN GROUP FOR THE HERITAGE OAKS PARK MASTER PLAN DESIGN PROJECT (CIP62143) Objective: The objective of this report is to provide sufficient information to City Council for consideration of a contract award to Melton Design Group for the Heritage Oaks Park Master Plan Design Project, as well as additional funding to pay for design costs.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Adopt Resolution 23- 11 which amends the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 CIP to appropriate additional funding needed to complete the Heritage Oaks Park Master Plan Design Project; (2) Award a Professional Services Contract to Melton Design Group in an amount not to exceed $489,000 for the Heritage Oaks Park Master Plan Design Project (CIP-62143); (3) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with Melton Design Group in the amount of $489,000; (4) Authorize the City Manager, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the contract with Melton Design Group with approval from the City Attorney; and (5) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute contract amendments up to 15% ($73,350) of the value of the contract.
10. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF AN UPDATE ON STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, RESOLUTION 23-22 OPPOSING INITIATIVE #21-0042A1 "THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT", AND APPROVAL OF A SUPPORT POSITION ON SENATE BILL 586 (EGGMAN) RELATING TO FLOOD CONTROL
Objective: The objective of this item is to provide the Council with an update on state government affairs as well as sufficient information to adopt Resolution 23-22 opposing Initiative #21-0042, otherwise known as the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, and to approve a support position on Senate Bill 586 (Eggman) relating to flood control.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Accept staff's report on state government relations; (2) Adopt Resolution 23-22 to oppose Initiative #21-0042, otherwise known as “The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act”; and (3) Approve a support position on Senate Bill 586 (Eggman) relating to flood control, authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit the attached letter of support, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take all actions necessary to support the legislation.
11. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 23-25 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO ESTABLISHING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $3,350,001, INCLUDING $1,550,000 FROM THE MEASURE E FUND AND $1,800,001 FROM ONE-TIME
GENERAL FUNDS FOR REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND RELATED COSTS TO
PROVIDE INTERIM HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING OR AT-RISK OF EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS; AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER
TO PREPARE AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE FLAMINGO MOTEL AT 920 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide sufficient information for the Council to make certain CEQA findings, to adopt Resolution 23-25 establishing a budget appropriation for real property acquisition and related costs to provide interim housing for individuals experiencing or atrisk of experiencing homelessness, and to delegate authority to the City Manager to prepare and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of the Flamingo Motel at 920 West Capitol Avenue.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Find that the acquisition of the Flamingo Motel is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15301) and a Class 32 Categorical Exemption (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15332) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and find that the Exemption reflects the independent judgement of the City as lead agency under CEQA; (2) Adopt Resolution 23-25 establishing a budget appropriation of up to $3,350,001, including $1,550,000 from the Measure E fund and $1,800,001 from one-time General Funds for real property acquisition, minor repairs, and related costs to provide interim housing for individuals experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness; and (3) Delegate authority to the City Manager to prepare and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement, based on the terms summarized in this report and subject to the City Attorney’s approval, to purchase the Flamingo Motel for $3,100,001.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
REGULAR AGENDA
12. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 23-29 APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENTATION AND ENGINEERING DESIGN PLANS FOR I STREET BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT AND I STREET BRIDGE DECK CONVERSION FOR ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide background information necessary for City Council to consider and approve the environmental documentation and engineering design to advance both the I Street Bridge Replacement Project and I Street Bridge Deck Conversion for Active Transportation Project.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 23-29 (1) Approving the CEQA Environmental Documentation and Findings and approving Engineering Design Plans for the I Street Bridge Replacement Project (Replacement Project); (2) Approving the CEQA Environmental Documentation and Findings and approving Engineering Design Plan for the I Street Bridge Deck Conversion for Active Transportation Project (Deck Conversion Project); and (3) Delegating authority to the City Manager to undertake certain actions to commence and complete all real property transactions in preparation for and in advance of construction of the Replacement Project and Deck Conversion Project.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS / ASSIGNMENTS
Bikeshare Policy Steering Committee --------------------------------------------Guerrero, Alternate - Early City/County 2x2 ----------------------------------------------------Guerrero/Orozco, Alternate – Sulpizio Hull City/School 2x2 ------------------------------------------------------Guerrero/Sulpizio Hull, Alternate - Alcala Executive Commission to Address Homelessness --------------------Sulpizio Hull, Alternate - Orozco EIFD Public Financing Authority----------------------------------------------------Vacant, Alternate - Vacant League of California Cities --------------------------------------------------- Alcala, Alternate – Sulpizio Hull Local Agency Formation Commission ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Alcala Port District Commission ---------------------------------------------------------Guerrero, Early, Sulpizio Hull Remote Access Network ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Guerrero River City Regional Stadium Financing Authority------------------------------------------Guerrero, Orozco Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) ------------------------Guerrero; Alternate - Early Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District Board --------------Orozco; Alternate - Sulpizio Hull Water Resources Association --------------------------------------------------Sulpizio Hull; Alternate - Early West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency JPA ----------------------------Alcala; Alternate - Orozco Yolo County Housing Authority-------------------------------------------------Early, Alternate - Sulpizio Hull Yolo County Transportation District -------------------------------------------Early, Alternate - Sulpizio Hull Yolo Habitat Conservancy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sulpizio Hull Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District ----------------------------Alcala; Alternate – Sulpizio Hull Yolo Subbasin Sustainable Groundwater Agency------------------------------------------------Sulpizio Hull
COUNCIL INTERMEDIARY REPRESENTATIVES
Delta Protection Commission -------------------------------------------------------Vacant; Alternate - Vacant New Hope Community Development Corporation---------------------------------Early; Alternate - Alcala Yolo County Consolidated Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board ---------------Vacant
14. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, REMOVALS TO/FROM CITY AND NONCITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
15. PART II
A. Council Calendar
B. City Manager Report
C. City Attorney Report
D. Staff Direction from City Council Members
E. Future Agenda Item Requests by Council
F. Adjourn
I, Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the March 15, 2023 regular and closed session meetings of the West Sacramento City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency and Financing Authority was posted March 10, 2023 at the rear entrance at City Hall, 1110 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA and was available for public review.
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