WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AND
WEST SACRAMENTO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND
WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
City Council Regular Meeting
APRIL 10, 2024 MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:11 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
City Attorney Mitchell reported that the City Council met in a Closed Session and no action was taken.
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 received public comment on items not on the agenda within the City's jurisdiction.
PRESENTATIONS
2. City Manager's Office
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 7-13 AS NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
City Council presented a proclamation recognizing April 7-13, 2024 as National Library Week.
3. City Manager's Office
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2024 AS CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH
City Council presented a proclamation recognizing April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
4. City Manager's Office
PRESENTATION BY SACRAMENTO-YOLO MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT City Council received a presentation by the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approved the Consent Agenda.
MOTION: Sulpizio Hull SECOND: Early
2 Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Orozco, Alcala, Early, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None);
5. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT FROM LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES, INC. FOR THE FOR THE WESTACRE PARK RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT (CIP 62155)
Approved and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to purchase new play equipment from Landscape Structures, Inc. using Sourcewell cooperative contract #010521-LSI, in an amount not to exceed $482,219.96; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the purchase order for Landscape Structures, Inc., with the approval of the City Attorney; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to approve and execute changes to the purchase order up to 10% ($48,222).
6. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-35 AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT 2 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PRO BUILDERS FOR THE FIRE STATION 45 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 51278)
Adopted Resolution 24-35 amending the Capital Improvement Program budget; approved Amendment No. 2 to the construction contract with Pro Builders in the amount of $27,509.43; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Contract Amendment No. 2 with Pro Builders for the Fire Station 45 Improvements Project in the amount of $27,509.43.
7. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-33 AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT 2 WITH TESCO
INSTRUMENTS FOR THE SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM UPGRADES PROJECT (CIP 22024)
Adopted Resolution 24-33 approving an amendment to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget; approved and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment 2 to the services contract with TESCO Instruments in the amount of $845,550; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute contract amendments or change orders up to 17.7% ($150,000) of the contract amendment value; authorized the Manager, of his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the services contract, with approval from the City Attorney; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
8. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT 3 FOR ON-CALL RIGHT OF WAY SERVICES WITH CMD WEST-MAVERICK ALLIANCE
COMPANY
Approved Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Contract with CMD West-Maverick Alliance Company in the amount of $400,000; extended the contract CMD West-Maverick for services to June 30, 2025; and delegated authority to the City Manager or his designee to execute Contract Amendment 3, issue notices to proceed (NTP), and execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the Contract for services, with approval from the City Attorney.
9. Capital Projects
3 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-27 DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE
CITY MANAGER TO UNDERTAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS TO COMPLETE REAL PROPERTY
TRANSACTIONS FOR THE WEST SACRAMENTO ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION PROJECT (CIP 11036)
Found that the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station installation project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15303 (Construction of Small Facilities or Structures), 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), and 15311 (Accessory Structures); and adopted Resolution 24-27 delegating authority to the City Manager to complete real estate transactions necessary for construction of the West Sacramento Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Installation Project (CIP 11036).
10. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-36 REGARDING THE EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH IRELAND ELECTRIC INC FOR THE FIRE STATION 41 FACILITY REPAIR PROJECT (CIP 51044)
Found that Fire Station 41 Facility Repair project is exempt from CEQA analysis under CEQA Guidelines 15269. According to the CEQA Guidelines, an emergency includes emergency repairs to public or privately owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety, or welfare; and adopted, by a minimum four-fifths vote of the Council, Resolution 24-36, regarding the Emergency Contract with Ireland Electric Inc for the Fire Station 41 Facility Repair Project.
11. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-12 AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET; APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT 2 WITH INDIGO | HAMMOND + PLAYLE ARCHITECTS; AND APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH TORRES PROJECT MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE FIRE STATION 43 TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP 51031) Found that approval of a construction contract with Torres Project Management, Inc. is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d) for existing facilities; adopted Resolution 24-12 amending the Capital Improvement Program budget; approved Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Indigo | Hammond + Playle Architects in the amount of $38,007; approved the Project Plans and Specifications for the Fire Station 43 Tenant Improvement Project (CIP 51031); approved a contract for construction services with Torres Project Management, Inc. for the Fire Station 43 Tenant Improvement Project (CIP 51031); authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with Torres Project Management, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $480,700; authorized the City Manager, or his designee to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the construction contract, with approval from the City Attorney; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute change orders and amendments up to 15% ($72,105) of the total contract amount; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
12. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AWARD WITH HITOUCH BUSINESS SERVICES FOR
PROCUREMENT, DELIVERY, AND ASSEMBLY OF OFFICE FURNITURE AND
WORKSTATIONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP 51033)
Found the Police Department Tenant Improvement project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to the Categorical Exemption under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines”), Article 19, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); approved and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with HiTouch Business Services (through Sourcewell contract #121919-SCC) in an amount not to exceed $334,842.60; 4 authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the agreement, with approval from the City Attorney; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications, amendments, change orders, agreements, and/or purchases up to 10% ($33,484.26) of the total purchase amount; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
13. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-28 AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP) AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TPA CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE RIVER WALK PARK - GRAND STAIRCASE REPAIR PROJECT (CIP 62145) Found the River Walk Park - Grand Staircase Repair Project is exempt from environmental review under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15301 Class 1 (b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); adopted Resolution 24-28 amending the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); awarded a construction contract to TPA Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $90,064.00 for the River Walk Park – Grand Staircase Repair Project; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with TPA Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $90,064.00; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the contract with TPA Construction, Inc. with approval from the City Attorney; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute contract amendments up to 16.7% ($15,000) of the value of the contract; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
14. Economic Development & Housing
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS 24-30 AND 24-31 DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE 1809 AND 1821 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE AND 1812 MERKLEY AVENUE
Found that the acquisition of properties located at 1809 and 1821 West Capitol Avenue and 1812 Merkley Avenue (“Properties”) are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis under the Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301; adopted Resolution 24- 30 establishing a budget appropriation of $4,550,000 from a combination of funding sources, including Measure N funds and a forgivable loan from the Police Facility Development Fund to cover initial acquisition costs; and adopted Resolution 24-31 delegating authority to the City Manager to take any and all actions necessary to complete the city’s acquisition of Properties.
15. Economic Development & Housing
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-20 AMENDING THE BOOK OF FEES AND
AUTHORIZING AN EXPANSION OF THE TARGETED IMPACT FEE REFORM PROGRAM FOR
URBAN INFILL DEVELOPMENTS
Adopted Resolution 24-20 approving an adjustment to the Book of Fees to expand the current Urban Infill Impact Fee Reduction Program to the central and north areas of the City; and delegated certain authorities to implement the reforms to the City Manager and Finance Director.
16. Fire
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-23 DECLARING WEEDS GROWING ON CERTAIN
LOTS TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
OBJECTIONS TO WEED ABATEMENT
Adopted Resolution 24-23 declaring weeds growing on certain lots to be a public nuisance and initiating the 2024 weed abatement program; directed the Fire Department to begin the formal weed abatement process by notifying all affected property owners by mail of the intended action 5 by April 11, 2024; and set a public hearing at its regular meeting on May 1, 2024, to consider objections to the proposed removal of weeds.
17. Parks & Recreation
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-22 AMENDING THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PAC
SHIELD ROOF SERVICES INC FOR THE COMMUNITY PARK BUILDING FASCIA AND RAIN GUTTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP-62159)
Found that the Community Park Building Fascia and Rain Gutter Removal and Replacement project is exempt from CEQA analysis under the Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15301 and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; adopted Resolution 24-22 amending the FY 23/24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to appropriate additional funding needed to complete the Community Park Building Fascia and Rain Gutter Removal and Replacement Project; awarded a construction contract to PAC SHIELD Roof Services, Inc in an amount not to exceed $81,292 for the Community Park Building Fascia and Rain Gutter Removal and Replacement Project; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with PAC SHIELD Roof Services, Inc in the amount of $81,292; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the contract with PAC SHIELD Roof Services, Inc with approval from the City Attorney; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute contract amendments up to 10% ($8,129) of the value of the contract; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
18. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS THAT SUPPORT THE CONVENTION ON THE
ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN AND COMMIT TO THE
CALIFORNIA EQUAL PAY PLEDGE
Approved Resolution 24-37, which supports the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, and Resolution 24-38 that commits to the California Equal Pay Pledge.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
REGULAR AGENDA
None.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II
19. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS / ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Alcala reported on the April 10 Yolo Solano Air Quality Management District meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Early reported on the Yolo Transportation District meeting held April 9.
Councilmember Orozco reported on the April 10 Sacramento Area Sewer District Northern California Sanitation Agency meeting.
Mayor Guerrero spoke about the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund Grant and the Bloomberg Mayor's Innovation Program.
6 20. PART II
A. Council Calendar
No report.
B. City Manager Report
No report.
C. City Attorney Report
No report.
D. Staff Direction from City Council Members
None.
E. Future Agenda Item Requests by Council
None,
F. Adjourn
Adjourned in memory of Connie Sue Jones at 9:10 p.m.
MOTION: Orozco SECOND: Early
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Orozco, Alcala, Early, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None);
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk
Minutes approved as presented by a majority
vote of the City Council on July 17, 2024.
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk