WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AND
WEST SACRAMENTO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND
WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
City Council Regular Meeting
JUNE 7, 2023 MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
Present
Mayor Martha Guerrero; Mayor Pro Tem Quirina Orozco; Council Member Norma Alcala; Council Member Dawnte Early; Council Member Verna Sulpizio Hull 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.
The City Council recieved public comment on items not on the agenda within the City's jurisdiction.
PRESENTATIONS
2. City Manager's Office
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2023 AS PRIDE MONTH Presented a proclamation recognizing June 2023 as Pride Month and approve the flying of the Rainbow Flag at City Hall for the month of June 2023.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approved the Consent Agenda.
MOTION: Early SECOND: Alcala
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Orozco, Alcala, Early, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
3. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 23-53 AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET FOR THE SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT (CIP 22024)
Found that the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) project is exempt from CEQA analysis under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15301 and that the Class 1 Categorical Exemption (interior or exterior alterations involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances) determination represents the 2 independent judgment of the City; and adopted Resolution 23-53 approving an amendment to the Capital Improvement Program budget for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Upgrade project by transferring funds from a lower priority project.
4. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 23-54 AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET FOR THE RAW WATER INTAKE PROJECT (CIP 21034) Found that the Raw Water Intake Project (CIP 21034) is exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15301(d) (Existing Facilities); and adopted Resolution 23-54 approving an amendment to the Capital Improvement Program budget for the Raw Water Intake Project (CIP 21034) by transferring funds from lower priority projects to the Raw Water Intake Project.
5. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH TEICHERT CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 5TH STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP 21043)(CIP 21043) AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH GHIRARDELLI ASSOCIATES FOR THE RIVERFRONT STREET EXTENSION (CIP 15032) AND 5TH STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP 21043)
Approved and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the construction contract with Teichert Construction in the amount of $460,960.00 for the 5th Street Water Main Replacement project (CIP 21043); authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments or change orders up to 10% of the contract amendment amount ($46,096.00); approved and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the construction management contract with Ghirardelli Associates in the amount of $226,774.18 for the Riverfront Extension (CIP 15032) & 5th Street Water Main Replacement project (CIP 21043); and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute amendments or change orders up to 10% of the contract amendment amount ($12,679.97).
6. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A 1-YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH NOMAD
TRANSIT LLC EXTENDING THE WEST SACRAMENTO ON-DEMAND RIDESHARE PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND RESOLUTION 23-42 ALLOCATING UP TO $3,102,730 TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Found approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Amended & Restated Contract with NoMad Transit LLC exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the General Rule exception provided for by Section §15061(b)(3); approved and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Amended & Restated Contract with NoMad Transit LLC, extending operations of the West Sacramento On-Demand Rideshare program through June 30, 2024 and establishing the schedule of fees for fiscal year 2023-24; and approved Resolution 23-42 allocating up to $3,102,730 from the Transportation Development Act and authorizing the use of FY 2022-23 rideshare revenues estimated at $150,000 towards the funding of the FY 2023-24 Via Rideshare program operations.
7. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH ASCENT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
FOR THE UPDATE TO THE WASHINGTON SPECIFIC PLAN
Approved contract amendment 1 with Ascent Environmental, Inc. (Ascent) to include Walker Consultants (Walker) and Economic & Planning Systems (EPS) as subconsultants for the update to the Washington Specific Plan (WSP); and delegated authority to the City Manager to execute the contract amendment and any contract extensions.
3 8. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 23-7 PERTAINING
TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE TERM OF THE RIVER PARK DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Found that the amendment to the term of the existing River Park Development Agreement between Sun M Capital, LLC and the City of West Sacramento does not require further environmental review pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15168 of the CEQA Guidelines; and waived second reading and adopt Ordinance 23-7 amending the term of the River Park Development Agreement between Sun M Capital, LLC and the City of West Sacramento.
9. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF FLOOD PROTECTION IN-LIEU FEE INDEXING DATE ADJUSTMENT Adopted Resolution 23-38 Adjusting the Flood Protection In-Lieu Fee Indexing Date; and directed staff to adjust Flood Protection In-Lieu Impact fees using July instead of December as the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index.
10. Parks & Recreation
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH STUDIO KLY LLC FOR THE FIRE STATION 41 BENCH PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION PROJECT
Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Studio KLY LLC for the Fire Station 41 Bench Public Art Installation Project in an amount not to exceed $42,000 in the form substantively attached.
11. Police
CONSIDERATION OF OBJECTION TO ABC LICENSE CONDITION REMOVAL OR MODIFICATION FOR KWIK MART LOCATED AT 1648 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control objecting to the Kwik Mart owner's petition for removal or modification of ABC license conditions based upon crime statistics surrounding Kwik Mart located at 1648 West Capitol Avenue.
12. Public Works
CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF A VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE AT BRIDGEWAY LAKES PUMP STATION USING CIP 21007 (MAJOR WATER SYSTEMS REPAIRS) Found that the purchase, removal and replacement of a variable frequency drive is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the General Rule exemption provided for in the CEQA Guidelines Section § 15061(b)(3); and authorized the use of CIP 21007 for Major Water System Repairs in the amount of $70,000 for the removal and replacement of the variable frequency drive for a high service pump at the Bridgeway Lakes Pump Station.
13. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF THE TREASURER’S QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT ON THE CITY’S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2023 AND ANNUAL UPDATES TO THE CITY’S INVESTMENT POLICY
Received and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Financial Report on the City’s investment portfolio for the period ending March 31, 2023, and approve the recommended changes to the City’s investment policy.
14. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 23-19 AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF SPECIAL TAX
ON THE SECURED ROLL IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE ORDINARY AD VALOREM 4 PROPERTY TAXES FOR EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICTS FOR AUTHORIZED
CAPITAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES
Adopted Resolution 23-19 authorizing the collection of a special tax and the placing of these taxes on the secured tax roll to be collected in the same manner as the ordinary ad valorem property taxes. Furthermore, the actions recognize that the collection of taxes will be used to pay outstanding bond debt and other purposes previously authorized by the City.
15. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 23-46 AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF SPECIAL TAX
ON THE SECURED TAX ROLL IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE ORDINARY AD VALOREM
PROPERTY TAXES IN ORDER TO PAY FOR CERTAIN MAINTENANCE SERVICES Adopted Resolution 23-46 authorizing the collection of special tax to pay for certain Community Facility District maintenance services on the secured tax roll in the same manner as the ordinary ad valorem property taxes.
16. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 23-47 INITIATING THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
Adopted Resolution 23-47, a Resolution of Intention initiating the levy of annual assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 and establish the date of July 19, 2023 for a public hearing under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
17. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 23-48 INITIATING ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE ACT OF 1937 FOR STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (RALEY’S LANDING)
Adopted Resolution 23-48 initiating annual proceedings and establishing the date of July 19, 2023 for a public hearing to be conducted under the Storm Drain Maintenance District Act of 1937 (the “1937 Act”) for Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 1 (Raley’s Landing).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
REGULAR AGENDA
None.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS / ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Early reported on the May 4 Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Transportation Committee meeting, the May 8 Yolo Transportation District Board meeting, the May 11 Greater Sacramento Annual Celebration, the May 15 Bikeshare Policy Steering Committee meeting, the May 24 Yolo County Housing Authority meeting and the New Hope CDC meeting, May 31 Yolo Transportation District meeting and the River City graduation, the June 7 Port Commission meeting and an additional Yolo Transportation District meeting also on June 7.
5 Councilmember Sulpizio Hull reported on the May 18 West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency meeting, the May 31 River City graduation, and the Gemini Bio ribbon cutting, Councilmember Alcala reported on the Native Heritatge Museum event.
Mayor Pro Temp Orozco reported on the May 13 Echo Water Project Resource Recovery Facility ribbon cutting event, the Greater Sacramento Economic Development Council event, and the Movie Under the Stars Disney event,
Mayor Guerrero reported on the Rhythm on the River event, the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual meeting, and the CalCities Fireworks event which addressed illegal fireworks managment,
19. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, REMOVALS TO/FROM CITY AND NONCITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Recieved an update of recruitment for open positions on the City's Boards, Committees, and Commissions.
20. PART II
A. Council Calendar
Assitant City Manager Berlin reported on the Council Calendar.
Councilmember Early invited the Councilmembers and public to the first Juneenth event in the City.
B. City Manager Report
None.
C. City Attorney Report
None.
D. Staff Direction from City Council Members
None.
E. Future Agenda Item Requests by Council
None.
F. Adjourn
Mayor Guerror adjounred the meeting in memory of Patty Maisch at 8:06 p.m.
MOTION: Orozco SECOND: Early
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Orozco, Alcala, Early, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
6 Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk
Minutes approved as presented by a majority
vote of the City Council on August 2, 2023, 2023.
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk