WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AND WEST SACRAMENTO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY & WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
City Council Regular Meeting
DECEMBER 4, 2024 AGENDA
Martha Guerrero, Mayor
Dawnté Early, Mayor Pro Tem
Quirina Orozco, Council Member
Norma Alcala, 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
NONE.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 5 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH DEWBERRY ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE SYCAMORE TRAIL PHASE III PROJECT (CIP 14027) Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information for approval of a professional services contract Amendment No. 5 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for additional design and engineering support services for the Sycamore Trail Phase III Project (“Project”). (CIP 14027)
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.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to the contract for professional services with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $46,771.92; (2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 5 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $46,771.92; (3) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the professional services contract, with approval from the City Attorney; and (4) Delegate authority to the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
3. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-121 APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT AND CULTURAL RESOURCES EASEMENT TEMPLATES FOR USE IN
GOVERNMENT-TO-GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WITH NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, AND
DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to adopt Resolution 24-121, approving the Memorandum of Agreement and Cultural Resources Easement templates for protecting the cultural resources of California Native American Tribes.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Adopt Resolution 24- 121 approving the Memorandum of Agreement and Cultural Resources Easement templates for protecting the cultural resources of California Native American Tribes; and (2) Delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Memorandum of Agreement and Deed of Cultural Conservation Easement, provided the negotiated documents are the same as the templates approved in this action.
4. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 4 WITH GHIRARDELLI ASSOCIATES FOR THE RIVERFRONT STREET EXTENSION AND 5TH STREET WIDENING PROJECT (CIP 15032)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to approve Amendment No. 4 of the professional services contract with Ghirardelli Associates for construction management services through the construction phase of the Riverfront Street Extension and 5th Street Widening Project (CIP 15032).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the construction management contract with Ghirardelli Associates in the amount of $11,628.32 and extend the term of the contract until June 30, 2025 for the Riverfront Extension & 5th Street Widening project (CIP 15032); 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute amendments or change orders up to 15% of the contract amendment amount $1,744.25; 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute nonsubstantive changes or modifications to the contract, with approval from the City Attorney; and 4) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute amendments to further extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
5. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT No. 1 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR AND BRIDGE CROSSING PROJECT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24-120 APPROVING BUDGET RELATED ADJUSTMENTS (CIP 11042)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to approve Contract Amendment No. 1 of the professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to perform additional professional services associated with completion of the alternatives analysis, environmental documentation, engineering design, and related design support services for the Enterprise Corridor and Bridge Crossing (Project).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Approve Contract Amendment No. 1 of the contract for professional services with HDR Engineering, Inc. to include additional scope of work as specified in Attachment 1 for the Project (CIP 11042) in the amount of $486,025; (2) Approve Resolution 24-120 (Attachment 2) authorizing increase in project budget from $4,005,000 to $4,491,025 funded through a contribution from the Port ($163,723), transfer from existing budget appropriations from CIP 11018, 11022, and 11037 ($216,933.97), and $105,368.03 from a reappropriation of Measure G funds to this project; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to participate in site assessment, design review, and environmental documentation associated with the Enterprise North Park and Ride and the Enterprise Corridor and Bridge Crossing Project.
6. Economic Development & Housing
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT WITH LISA REINERTSON FOR THE WASHINGTON DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PUBLIC ART ELEMENT (CIP 62142) Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with information necessary to consider approval of a contract with Lisa Reinertson to fabricate a public art piece for the new Washington District Neighborhood Park.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the Council: (1) Award a professional services contract with Lisa Reinertson in the amount not to exceed $60,000 for the fabrication and delivery of a customized terracotta pipe art piece for the new Washington District neighborhood park (CIP 62142); (2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with Lisa Reinertson in the amount of $60,000; (3) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to the contract performance schedule or for use of contingency of up to 15% ($9,000) of the value of the contract; (4) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute nonsubstantive changes and modifications, with approval from the City Attorney; and (5) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract.
7. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS ANNUAL REPORT ON SPECIAL TAXES AND BOND PROCEEDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide annual information concerning the use of special tax and bond proceeds for community facilities districts to comply with the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act (SB 165).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends the City Council receive the Community Facilities District annual report on Special Taxes and Bond Proceeds for the 2023/2024 fiscal year and provide staff any comments.
8. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE ANNUAL REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 WITH FIVE-YEAR FINDINGS
Objective: The purpose of this report is to comply with Government Code Section § 66006 and the requirement for the City to prepare an annual report, and a five year report with findings, detailing the status of development impact fees collected by the City.
Recommendation: As this is an informational report, no action is required.
9. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-129 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
CALIFORNIA PACE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT CONTRACTUAL PACE ASSESSMENTS WITHIN
THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO
Objective: This report requests City Council approval of a Resolution for the City to participate in the California PACE program and to authorize the California Enterprise Development Authority to conduct contractual PACE assessments within the City of West Sacramento.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully requests that the City Council: (1) Adopt a resolution to join the CEDA PACE Program; and (2) Authorize the California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) to accept applications, conduct voluntary contractual assessment proceedings, and levy contractual PACE assessments within the City of West Sacramento for financing or refinancing of certain renewable energy, energy efficiency, seismic retrofits, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, wildfire suppression for any portion of the City that lies within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and water efficiency improvements for commercial property owners.
10. Parks & Recreation
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-122 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 2286 DEL MONTE STREET FOR FUTURE PARK ACCESS
Objective: The objective of this report is to facilitate City Council consideration of Resolution 24- 122 authorizes an appropriation of funds to acquire property located at 2286 Del Monte Street for future park access.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Find that acquisition of the property at 2286 Del Monte Street is subject to a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (Existing Facilities) under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301 of the California Code of Regulations; and (2) Adopt Resolution 24-122 (Attachment 1) establishing a budget appropriation of $2,248,500 from Measure G and Park Impact Fee Funds to cover acquisition, leasing and property management costs for the property located at 2286 Del Monte Street.
11. Parks & Recreation
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-126 AUTHORIZING A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO AND WEST SACRAMENTO GIRLS’ SOFTBALL
FOR NEW DUGOUT PURCHASE
Objective: The objective of this report is to facilitate City Council consideration of Resolution 24- 126 which authorizes the City Manager to approve $35,000 of grant funding to match the Clark Pacific donation for the construction of two dugouts at Alyce Norman Park for West Sac Girls Softball.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Find that the purchase and construction of two dugouts at Alyce Norman Park for West Sac Girls Softball 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, and 15304, and find that the determination represents the independent judgment of the City; and (2) Adopt Resolution 24-126 (Attachment) establishing a budget appropriation of $35,000 from Measure N to match the Clark Pacific donation for the construction of two dugouts at Alyce Norman Park for West Sac Girls Softball.
12. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF UPDATES TO PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE FOR EXTRA
HELP EMPLOYEES AND APPROVAL OF UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION
Objective: The purpose of this report is to seek City Council approval of updates to the publicly available pay schedule FY24/25 and proposed updates to the Flood Protection Manager job description.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Approve the updated publicly available pay schedule (Classification Plan) for Fiscal Year 2024/25; and (2) Approve the updated job classification description for Flood Protection Manager.
13. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 6, 2024 AND NOVEMBER 20, 2024 REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL,
REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING
AUTHORITY
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with the draft minutes of the November 6, 2024 and November 20, 2024 Regular Meetings of the West Sacramento City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency, and West Sacramento Financing Authority.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council approve the minutes of the November 6, 2024 and November 20, 2024 Regular Meetings of the West Sacramento City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency, and West Sacramento Financing Authority.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Economic Development & Housing
CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 24-17 AMENDING CHAPTERS 9 AND 12, AND REPEALING AND READOPTING TITLE 10 OF THE WEST
SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO TRAFFIC AND PARKING AND PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-114 AMENDING THE CITY OF WEST
SACRAMENTO BOOK OF FEES RELATED TO PARKING
Objective: The purpose of this report is to adopt Ordinance 24-17, amending Chapters 9.28 and
12.12 of the Municipal Code and repealing and readopting Title 10 of Municipal Code, to allow for improved planning, design, regulation and enforcement of traffic and parking activities, and for the purpose of conducting a public hearing for Council consideration of Resolution 24-114 amending the Book of Fees related to parking.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Conduct a public hearing; 2) Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 24-17 amending Chapters 9.28 and
12.12 of the Municipal Code and repealing and readopting Title 10 of the Municipal Code related to traffic and parking; and 3) Adopt Resolution 24-114 amending the Book of Fees related to parking.
15. Finance
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-127 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (“CEDA”) BONDS ASSISTING NEW DEVELOPMENT (“BAND”) PROGRAM AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 24-128 APPROVING ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IN CEDA AND EXECUTION OF
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
Objective: This item includes a brief staff presentation regarding the California Enterprise Development Authority (BAND) Program and the participation with CEDA, followed by City Council discussion, a public hearing to take public testimony on BAND and bonds to be issued by CEDA.
This report requests authorization to add an additional public financing tool for private developers looking at financing public infrastructure within the City.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully requests that the City Council: (1) Conduct a public hearing; (2) Adopt Resolution 24-127 authorizing participation in the BAND program; (3) Adopt Resolution 24-128 approving Associate Membership in CEDA and approving the form of the Associate Membership Agreement; and (4) Authorize the Finance Director, or designee thereof, to execute all documents and take any and all actions necessary and appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution.
REGULAR AGENDA
16. Community Development
UPDATE ON THE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN
Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide an update to the City Council on the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and to seek the City Council's input on street safety in West Sacramento.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council receive staff's presentation on the progress made toward developing the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and provide feedback on street safety in West Sacramento.
17. Economic Development & Housing
PRESENTATION OF TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FEASIBILITY STUDY AND
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORITY TO PURSUE FORMATION
Objective: The purpose of this presentation and report is to provide Council with a comprehensive feasibility study conducted for the purposes of exploring a Tourism Improvement District in West Sacramento, and consideration of authority to move forward with formation of the district.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Receive a presentation on the Tourism Improvement District Feasibility Study; and (2) Authorize staff to pursue formation of a Tourism Improvement District in West Sacramento.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II
18. 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-----------------------------------------------Guerrero, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull 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 West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency JPA ----------------------------Alcala; Alternate - Orozco Yolo Animal Servies Planning Agency JPA----------------------------Guerrero; Alternate – Sulpizio Hull Yolo County Housing Authority-------------------------------------------------Early, Alternate - Sulpizio Hull Yolo 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; Alternate - Early
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--------Sulpizio Hull
19. 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 December 4, 2024 regular and closed session meetings of the West Sacramento City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency and Financing Authority was posted November 27, 2024 at the rear entrance at City Hall, 1110 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA and was available for public review. __________________________________________
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk
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