WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AND
WEST SACRAMENTO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND
WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
City Council Regular Meeting
JANUARY 15, 2025 MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m.
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
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approved the Consent Agenda.
MOTION: Early SECOND: Alcala
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 25-7 AMENDING THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ON THE STONE BLVD EXTENSION PROJECT (CIP 10053)
Adopted Resolution 25-7 amending the Capital Improvement Program Budget, awarded a professional services contract with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for engineering design of the Stone Blvd Extension Project; delegated authority to the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a professional services contract with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. on the Stone Blvd Extension Project for an amount not to exceed $1,429,906; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to make contract amendments up to 10% ($143,000) of the total contract value on Stone Blvd Extension Project; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non- 2 substantive changes or modifications to these professional services contracts, with approval from the City Attorney; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of these contracts, if necessary.
3. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH WOOD RODGERS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NORTH 5TH STREET COMPLETE STREETS AND CONNECTIVITY PROJECT (CIP 16013) Found that approval of a professional services contract with Wood Rodgers is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is not an activity that may cause either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15060(c) and 15378(a); approved a professional services contract for engineering services with Wood Rodgers for the North 5th Street Complete Streets and Connectivity Project (CIP 16013); authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a professional services contract with Wood Rodgers for an amount not to exceed $614,814.72; authorized the City Manager, or his designee to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the professional services contract, with approval from the City Attorney; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments up to 20% ($122,962.94) of the total contract amount; and delegated authority to the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary, and to approve and incorporate additional tasks.
4. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 3 WITH CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR THE SYCAMORE TRAIL EXTENSION PHASE II PROJECT (CIP 14021) Approved and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the construction management contract with Consor in the amount of $300,000 and extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2025, for the Sycamore Trail Extension Phase II Project; authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute amendments or change orders up to 15% of the contract amendment amount $45,000; authorized the City Manager to execute nonsubstantive changes or modifications, with approval from the City Attorney; and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute amendments to further extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
5. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 25-09 APPROVING THE 2024 SEWER MASTER PLAN UPDATE, RESOLUTION 25-10 AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP), AND BLACK AND VEATCH AMENDMENT 2 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO SEWER MASTER PLAN UPDATE (CIP 31008)
Found that the 2024 Sewer Master Plan Update is within the scope of the previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the General Plan 2035, and no new or substantially more adverse impacts would occur through implementation of the proposed project.
As a result, no new environmental document or analysis is required consistent with State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15168(c)(2); adopted Resolution 25-09 approving the Sewer Master Plan Update; adopted Resolution 25-10 amending the Capital Improvement Program; delegated authority to the City Manager or his designee to execute amendment 2 to the contract with Black & Veatch for $67,590; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the construction 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.
6. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 25-11 APPROVING THE 2024 WATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE AND RESOLUTION 25-12 AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 3 (CIP) AND AMENDMENT 3 WITH ZANJERO FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO WATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE (CIP 21037)
Found that the 2024 Water Master Plan Update is within the scope of the previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the General Plan 2035, and no new or substantially more adverse impacts would occur through implementation of the proposed project.
As a result, no new environmental document or analysis is required consistent with State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15168(c)(2); adopted Resolution 25-11, approving the 2024 Water Master Plan Update; adopted Resolution 25-12, amending the Capital Improvement Program; delegated authority to the City Manager or his designee to execute Zanjero contract Amendment 3 for $45,000; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the 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.
7. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR THE B STREET TOWER PARKLET PROJECT (CIP 15056)
Rejected all bids for the B Street Tower Parklet Project (24-027-ITB).
8. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-2 AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS 10-12 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR TORRES PROJECT MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR THE FIRE STATION 43 TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP 51031)
Adopted Resolution 25-2 amending the Capital Improvement Program budget; approved Change Orders 10-12 to the construction contract with Torres Project Management, Inc. in the amount of $28,295.13 for the Fire Station 43 TI Project; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute change orders 10-12; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute contract amendments or change orders for up to an additional $10,000 in contingency; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the construction contract, with approval from the City Attorney.
9. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FIRESTATIONFURNITURE.COM FOR THE
PURCHASE OF NEW STORAGE LOCKERS AND ASSEMBLY FOR STORAGE LOCKERS FOR FIREFIGHTER PPE PROJECT (CIP 51045)
Found that the Storage Lockers for Firefighter PPE 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); authorized the City Manager or his designee to approve and execute a services contract with FireStationFurniture.com in an amount not to exceed $55,783.38; authorized the City Manager, or his designee to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the services contract, with approval from the City Attorney; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, nonsubstantive changes or modifications, amendments, change orders, agreements, and/or purchases up to 15% ($8,367.50) of the total contract amount; and delegated authority to the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
10. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-5 AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS 11-14 TO THE 4 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR TORRES PROJECT MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP 51033) Adopted Resolution 25-5 amending the Capital Improvement Program budget; approved Change Orders 11-14 to the construction contract with Torres Project Management, Inc. in the amount of $31,372.86 for the Police Department TI Project; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute change orders 11-14; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any contract amendments or change orders up to an additional $10,000 in contingency; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the construction contract, with approval from the City Attorney.
11. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 25-4 APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR SUBDIVISION 5223, INDEPENDENCE IN WEST SACRAMENTO
Adopted Resolution 25-4, approving the Final Map for Independence in West Sacramento, Subdivision 5223.
12. Police
CONSIDERATION OF FINDING OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY FOR A TYPE 48 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LIQUOR LICENSE AT 2220 LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD. #120 (ROCO WINE & SPIRITS)
Found that Public Convenience or Necessity would be served by the issuance of an Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 48 License at 2220 Lake Washington Blvd. #120; and authorized the submission of a letter of determination of a Public Convenience or Necessity to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
13. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF UPDATES TO PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZED POSITION LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25, AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 25-13 AMENDING THE O&M BUDGET FOR FY 2024/25 Approved the amended and updated publicly available pay schedule (Classification Plan) for Fiscal Year 2024/25; approved the amended and updated Authorized Position List (APL) for Fiscal Year 2024/25; and approved Resolution 25-13 amending the O&M Budget for FY 2024/25 to fund the proposed changes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Community Development
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 25-1 REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
TO CREATE THE GRAND GATEWAY ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED ACTIONS Conducted the public hearing; found that the Grand Gateway Zoning District is consistent with the General Plan required for Zoning Amendments; found that the Grand Gateway Zoning District project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to §15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning) of the CEQA Guidelines; and conducted the first reading of Ordinance 25-1 amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code regarding creating the Grand Gateway Zoning District and Related Actions.
MOTION: Early SECOND: Orozco
Roll Call Vote
5 YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
15. Community Development
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 25-8, TO VACATE PUBLIC RIGHTOF-WAY KNOWN AS MIDDLE AVENUE, LOCATED AT 600 SUTTER STREET Conducted a public hearing and adopted Resolution 25-8 vacating public right-of-way, known as Middle Avenue, located at 600 Sutter Street.
MOTION: Alcala SECOND: Early
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
REGULAR AGENDA
16. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF UPDATED ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY IX-A-2: PARK AND
FACILITY NAMING
Approved the updates to the Park and Facility Naming Policy.
MOTION: Early SECOND: Orozco
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT:
(None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
17. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Council Committee appointments to remain the same with the exception of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) representative. Councilmember Early will serve as the SACOG representative and Mayor Guerrero the alternate.
MOTION: Orozco SECOND: Sulpizio Hull
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Orozco, Sulpizio Hull; NO: Alcala; ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT: (None); RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II
18. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS / ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Orozco reported on the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District meeting.
Councilmember Early spoke about the January 13 meeting of the Yolo Transportation District.
Councilmember Alcala attended the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District and provided a report.
6 Mayor Pro Tem Sulpizio Hull spoke about the December 9 Yolo Habitat Conservancy meeting.
Mayor Guerrero announced that next week she will be in Washington D.C. attending the U.S.
Conference of Mayors.
19. PART II
A. Council Calendar
Assistant City Manager Berlin provided the Council Calendar update.
B. City Manager Report
City Manager Laurel provided the City Manager 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
There was a moment of silence in support of the victims of the Los Angles fires and both the regular and special meetings were adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
MOTION: Early SECOND: Sulpizio Hull
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 March 19, 2025.
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk