WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AND
WEST SACRAMENTO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND
WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
City Council Regular Meeting
JULY 17, 2024 MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
Present
Mayor Martha Guerrero; Mayor Pro Tem Dawnte Early; Council Member Quirina Orozco; Council Member Norma Alcala; 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 received public comment on items not on the agenda within the City's jurisdiction.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approved the Consent Agenda.
MOTION: Alcala SECOND: Orozco
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
2. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-60 AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET; APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT 1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH REM CONSTRUCTION INC.; AND APPROVAL OF
CONTRACT WITH HITOUCH BUSINESS SERVICES FOR OFFICE FURNITURE AND WORK
STATIONS FOR THE CORPORATION YARD PHASE II O&M TRANSITION PROJECT (CIP 51032)
Found that the environmental impacts associated with the approval of a construction contract as well as multiple contracts and contract amendments for construction support and engineering services for the Corporation Yard Project were fully analyzed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for all phases of the Corporation Yard Project and approved by City Council on March 6, 2019, and that the need for subsequent environmental review pursuant to Public 2 Resources Code Section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 has not been triggered; adopted Resolution 24-60 approving an amendment to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for the completion of the Corporation Yard Project Phase II O&M Transition project (CIP 51032); approved and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the construction contract with REM Construction Inc.in the amount of $310,710.10 (with contingency of 89,289.90); approved and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Contract for Services with HiTouch Business Services (through Sourcewell Contract #012320-SCC) in the amount of $148,040.88; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute contract amendments or change orders up to 15% (22,206.13) of the contract amendment value; authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute nonsubstantive changes or modifications to the services contract, with approval from the City Attorney; and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
3. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 24-8 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 the second reading, read by title and number only, and adopted Ordinance 24-8 amending the term of the River Park Development Agreement between Sun M Capital, LLC and the City of West Sacramento.
4. Economic Development & Housing
CONSIDERATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH EVERGREEN APARTMENTS INC. FOR THE EVERGREEN APARTMENTS PROJECT
Found that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Class 5 (Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines) and Class 32 (In-fill Development Projects) Categorical Exemptions; approved the Affordable Housing Agreement with Evergreen Apartments Inc. in substantially the form included as Attachment 1 for the Evergreen Apartments project (Proposed Affordable Housing Agreement); and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement and make non-substantive corrections or modifications with the approval of the City Attorney.
5. Public Works
CONSIDERATION OF USING CIP 22065 WATER TREATMENT PLANT VFD REPLACEMENT TO
AWARD TO INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SIX
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES
Found that the purchase and installation of the variable frequency drives is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the Categorical Exemptions under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines”), Sections 15301, and find that the determination represents the independent judgment of the City; authorized the use of CIP 22065 for Water Treatment Plant VFD Replacement to purchase and install six VFD’s from Industrial Electrical; approved and authorize to the City Manager or his designee to execute the service contract with Industrial Electrical for $205,235, for the purchase and installation of six variable frequency drives; authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the Contract for Services, with approval from the City Attorney; authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute amendments or change orders up to 15% ($30,785) of the contract amount; and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract.
6. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 6, 2024, MARCH 20, 2024, APRIL 10, 2024, MAY 1, 2024, MAY 15, 2024, JUNE 5, 2024, AND JUNE 26, 2024 REGULAR 3 MEETINGS OF THE WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY, AND WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
Approved the minutes of the March 6, 2024, March 20, 2024, April 10, 2024, May 1, 2024, May 15, 2024, June 5, 2024, and June 26, 2024 Regular Meetings of the West Sacramento City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency, and West Sacramento Financing Authority.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Community Development
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-78, CERTIFYING THE LIST OF
PAST DUE CODE ENFORCEMENT CHARGES, DIRECTING THAT A LIEN BE PLACED ON THE
SUBJECT PROPERTIES, AND REQUESTING INCLUSION OF THESE CHARGES ON THE
SECURED TAX ROLL IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY BE COLLECTED IN THE SAME MANNER
AS GENERAL TAXES
Opened the public hearing to hear testimony on any objections to the past due Code Enforcement charges; and closed the public hearing and adopted Resolution 24-78 certifying the list of past due Code Enforcement charges, directing that a lien be placed on the subject properties and requesting inclusion of these charges on the secured tax roll in order that they may be collected in the same manner as general taxes.
MOTION: Orozco SECOND: Alcala
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
8. Finance
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-73 CONFIRMING THE
DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (RALEY’S LANDING)
Conducted a public hearing; approved the Storm Drain District No. 1 Report for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 with budget and fee schedule; and adopted Resolution 24-73 confirming the diagram and assessment and ordering improvements (maintenance) to be made for the Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 1.
MOTION: Early SECOND: Orozco
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
9. Finance
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-72 CONFIRMING THE
DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS (MAINTENANCE) TO BE MADE FOR THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
Conducted a public hearing; approved the Landscaping & Lighting District No. 1 Report for 2024- 2025 with budget and fee schedule; and adopted Resolution 24-72 confirming diagram and assessment, and ordering improvements (maintenance) to be made for the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1.
MOTION: Orozco SECOND: Alcala
4 Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
10. Finance
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-80 CERTIFYING INCLUSION
OF DELINQUENT CHARGES AND PENALTIES FOR WATER, SEWER AND REFUSE SERVICES
ON THE SECURED TAX ROLL IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE GENERAL TAXES AND
DIRECTING THAT A LIEN ALSO BE PLACED ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES Conducted a public hearing; and closed the public hearing and adopted Resolution 24-80 certifying inclusion of delinquent charges and penalties for water, sewer and refuse services on the secured tax roll in the same manner as the general taxes and directing that a lien also be placed on the subject properties.
MOTION: Early SECOND: Orozco
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
11. Fire
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-24 CERTIFYING THE LIST OF
WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES, DIRECTING THAT A LIEN BE PLACED ON THE SUBJECT
PROPERTIES AND REQUESTING INCLUSION OF THESE CHARGES ON THE SECURED TAX
ROLL IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY BE COLLECTED IN THE SAME MANNER AS GENERAL TAXES
Opened the public hearing to receive public comment on the charges for mandatory weed abatement services initiated by the City; and adopted Resolution 24-24 certifying the list of weed abatement charges and direct the Yolo County Auditor to add the expenses to the individual tax rolls.
MOTION: Orozco SECOND: Alcala
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
12. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-75 APPROVING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES TO RENAME SQ_ROAD AND SQ_COURT PURSUANT TO AB 2022
Approved Resolution 24-75, recommending to the California Advisory Committee on Geographic Names that Sq_ Road and Sq_ Court be renamed to Tebti Road and Tebti Court, respectively.
MOTION: Early SECOND: Orozco
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
REGULAR AGENDA
13. Finance
5 WORKSHOP ON FY 2024/25 MIDTERM BUDGET AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 24-10 REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 2 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
Provided feedback and direction on the proposed midterm budget amendments for FY 2024/25; waived the first reading and read by title and number only, Ordinance 24-10 amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Municipal Code regarding section 2.04.080 pertaining to City Council Compensation; and informed the audience that second reading and adoption of Ordinance 24-10 is tentatively scheduled for August 7, 2024.
MOTION: Alcala SECOND: Sulpizio Hull
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
14. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
DISTRICTS PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (EIFD PFA)
Conducted the annual nomination and appointment of the members of the EIFD PFA.
Reappointed Micah Perez and Alex Hirsch to serve as public members and confirmed the three appointed Councilmembers, Mayor Guerrero, Councilmember Alcala, and Councilmember Sulpizio Hull.
MOTION: Alcala SECOND: Orozco
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II
15. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS / ASSIGNMENTS
There were no communications or reports on Council assignments.
16. PART II
A. Council Calendar
Assistant City Manager Berlin reported on the Council Calendar.
B. City Manager Report
No report.
C. City Attorney Report
No report.
D. Staff Direction from City Council Members
E. Future Agenda Item Requests by Council
6 City Manager's Office
Request from Mayor Guerrero to issue a City Council proclamation for the 2024 CFCA Champion River City Tigers at the August 7, 2024 City Council meeting; Approved a City Council proclamation for the 2024 CFCA Champion River City Tigers be issued at the August 7, 2024 City Council meeting, as requested by Mayor Guerrero.
MOTION: Early SECOND: Alcala
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
F. Adjourn
Adjouned the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
MOTION: Orozco SECOND: Alcala
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk
Minutes approved as presented by a majority
vote of the City Council on August 7, 2024.
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk