CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AND
WEST SACRAMENTO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
City Council Regular Meeting
APRIL 5, 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
6:30 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
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2023 AS CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH
Objective: The purpose of this proclamation is to provide awareness about the need to support children, families and the programs that serve them so that children may live and grow up in a healthy, safe, and supportive environment.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt a proclamation declaring April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
CONSENT AGENDA
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.
3. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TRAFFIC SIGNAL BATTERY BACKUP UNIT (BBU) SYSTEMS FOR INSTALLATION WITHIN THE CITY’S RIGHT OF WAY (CIP 12208)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to authorize the purchase of Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Systems for future installation at City owned intersections (CIP 12208).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Find that the West Sacramento Traffic Signal Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Replacement Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the Categorical Exemptions under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines”), Sections 15301, 15303, 15304, 15311, and find that the determination represents the independent judgment of the City; (2) Award the procurement to TESCO Controls, LLC for the Traffic Signal Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Replacement Project in the amount of $136,800.00; and (3) Delegate authority to the City Manager or his designee to execute procurement with TESCO Controls, LLC for an amount not-to-exceed $136,800.00.
4. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS FOR REPLACEMENT OF UNITS WITHIN THE CITY’S RIGHT OF WAY (CIP 12209) Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information for consideration to approve the purchase of Blue 332L Traffic Signal Cabinets from Econolite for replacement of outdated and damaged traffic cabinets within the City’s right of way (CIP 12209).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Find that the West Sacramento Signal Cabinet Replacement Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the Categorical Exemptions under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines”), Sections 15301, 15303, 15304, 15311, and find that the determination represents the independent judgment of the City; (2) Award the procurement to Econolite Control Products, Inc. for the Signal Cabinet Replacement Project in the amount of $249,000.00; and (3) Delegate authority to the City Manager or his designee to execute procurement with Econolite Control Products, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $249,000.00.
5. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO 2022 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING
ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Objective: The objective of this report is for the City Council to receive and accept the 2022 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council receive and accept the 2022 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
6. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES INC. FOR UPDATES TO GENERAL PLAN 2035; PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES INC. FOR THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN; AND RESOLUTION 23-24
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the Council with sufficient information to approve two separate contract amendments with AECOM Technical Services Inc. (AECOM) to facilitate an expansion of the Climate Action Plan scope of services to include additional work on adaptation and resiliency planning and a funding and financing strategy.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Contract Amendment No. 3 to the contract with AECOM for updates to the General Plan to reduce the scope of work and budget; (2) Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Contract Amendment No. 3 to the contract with AECOM for the Climate Action Plan to increase the scope of work and budget; and (3) Adopt Resolution 23-24 approving the transfer of funds from the General Fund that were allocated to the Housing Trust Fund in 2020 for the General Plan update to the Climate Action Plan CIP.
7. Economic Development & Housing
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 23-27 ESTABLISHING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $2,611,462 FROM YOLO COUNTY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS SUBAWARD
FOR OPERATING AND ON-GOING COSTS FOR AN INTERIM HOMELESS HOUSING PROGRAM AT 920 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE
Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide sufficient information for the Council to adopt Resolution 23-27 establishing a budget appropriation of up to $2,611,462 from a subaward of Yolo County American Rescue Plan funds for operating and on-going costs for an interim homeless housing program at 920 West Capitol Avenue.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Adopt Resolution 23- 27 (Attachment 1) establishing a budget appropriation of up to $2,611,462 funded by Yolo County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for operating and on-going costs for an interim homeless housing program at 920 West Capitol Avenue; and (2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Yolo County providing requirements for expenditure of these funds, as approved by the City Attorney, for the Yolo County ARPA award.
8. Police
CONSIDERATION OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT AWARD AGREEMENTS AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 23-26 APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT AWARDS AND RELATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR PURCHASE OF
ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE KITS, BOMB SQUAD X-RAY EQUIPMENT AND OTHER
RADIOLOGICAL DETECTION EQUIPMENT
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with information needed to consider acceptance of the FY 2020 Sacramento Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) award for $23,500 for Bomb Squad x-ray equipment, the acceptance of the FY 2022 Yolo County Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) award for $20,079 for additional Bomb Squad equipment and Active Shooter response kits, the acceptance of an transfer of additional radiological detection equipment from the Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) valued at $58,199 funded through the Secure the Cities (STC) initiative and adoption of Resolution 23-26 Approving The Acceptance Of Homeland Security Grant Awards and related appropriations. These funds and equipment will support the efforts of the Yolo County Bomb Squad and the West Sacramento Police Department.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends the Council: (1) Adopt Resolution 23-26 Approving The Acceptance Of Homeland Security Grant Awards for $23,500 from the FY 2020 Urban Area Security Initiative Homeland Security Grant Program grant award and $20,079 from the FY 2022 Yolo County Homeland Security Grant Program grant fund award and related appropriations; (2) Authorize the acceptance of Secure the Cities grant equipment valued at $58,199; and (3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the contracts for the equipment purchases and transfer related to the grants.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGULAR AGENDA
9. Economic Development & Housing
WORKSHOP TO CONSIDER THE DRAFT 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the Council with information on proposed activities for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan and seek feedback from Council to incorporate into the final Plan.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the Council hear a presentation on proposed activities for the Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG Program and provide feedback to staff.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II
10. 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
11. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, REMOVALS TO/FROM CITY AND NONCITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
12. 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 April 5, 2023 regular and closed session meetings of the West Sacramento City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency and Financing Authority was posted March 31, 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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