WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AND WEST SACRAMENTO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY & WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
City Council Regular Meeting
MARCH 19, 2025 AGENDA
Martha Guerrero, Mayor
Verna Sulpizio Hull, Mayor Pro Tem
Quirina Orozco, Council Member
Norma Alcala, Council Member
Dawnté Early, 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
2. City Manager's Office
PROCLAMATION OF THE WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MARCH 31, 2025 AS CÉSAR CHÁVEZ DAY
Objective: The purpose of this report and proclamation is to celebrate and honor the life and work of César Chávez.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt the proclamation declaring March 31, 2025 as César Chávez Day in the City of West Sacramento.
3. City Manager's Office
PROCLAMATION OF THE WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MARCH 2025
AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
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.
Objective: The objective of this report is to formally support the American Red Cross and its local chapter for responding to emergencies and providing comfort to members of the West Sacramento community in need.
Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council adopt a proclamation recognizing March 2025 as American Red Cross Month in the City of West Sacramento.
4. City Manager's Office
PROCLAMATION OF THE WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MARCH 31, 2025 AS TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY (TDOV)
Objective: The purpose of this report and proclamation is to celebrate the lives and contributions of transgender people while raising awareness about the discrimination and violence the transgender community faces.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt the proclamation declaring March 31, 2025 as Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) in the City of West Sacramento.
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-34 AMENDING THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE SOUTHPORT LEVEE TRAILHEAD PROJECT (CIP 61005)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide City Council with sufficient information to adopt Resolution 25-34 amending the Capital Improvement Program Budget for to the Southport Levee Trailhead Project (CIP 61005).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 25-34 amending the Capital Improvement Program Budget for the Southport Levee Trailhead Project (CIP 61005).
6. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH VERDE DESIGN INC., FOR THE BRYTE PARK MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT (CIP 62138) Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to approve contract Amendment No. 2 with Verde Design Inc., for the Bryte Park Master Plan Implementation (BPMP) project (CIP 62138).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the professional services contract with Verde Designs Inc. in the amount of $446,425 and extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2029, for the Bryte Park Master Plan Implementation Project; 2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications, with approval from the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to further extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
7. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AWARD WITH CABAR ELECTRIC INC. FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO CONNEX STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR THE
CORPORATION YARD PHASE II OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE TRANSITION PROJECT (CIP 51032)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to award a contract to Cabar Electric Inc. for the installation of electrical power to Connex storage containers for the Corporation Yard Phase II Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Transition project (CIP 51032).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommend that the City Council: 1) Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Contract with Cabar Electric Inc. for the installation of electrical power to the Connex storage containers in the amount of $68,698.00; 2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute contract amendments or change orders up to 15% ($10,305) of the contract amendment value; 3) Authorize the City Manager, of his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the services contract, with approval from the City Attorney; and 4) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
8. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO BEAR ELECTRICAL
SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR THE EMERGENCY VEHICLE PREEMPTION (EVP) PROJECT (CIP 12026)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to award a construction contract with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for the Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) project (CIP 12026).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council:1) Find that the Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) 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; 2) Approve a construction contract with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC in an amount not to exceed $842,060 for the Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) project (CIP 12026); 3) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $842,060; 4) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications, amendments, change orders, agreements and/or purchases up to 20% ($168,412) of the contract amount; and 5) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
9. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-39 REGARDING THE EMERGENCY
CONTRACT WITH RESTORATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT
THE FORMER FLAMINGO MOTEL
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to adopt Resolution 25-39 regarding the Emergency Contract with Restoration Management Company for emergency repairs occurring at the former Flamingo Motel located at 920 West Capitol Avenue.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Find that former Flamingo Motel Emergency Repairs project is exempt from CEQA analysis under CEQA Guidelines 15269 for emergency repairs to public or privately owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety, or welfare; 2) Adopt, by a minimum four-fifths vote of the Council, Resolution 25-39 regarding the Emergency Contract with Restoration Management Company for the former Flamingo Motel Emergency Repairs. 3) Approve the contract with Restoration Management Company for the former Flamingo Motel Emergency Repairs; 4) Delegate Authority to the City Manager or execute a contract for services in an amount not to exceed $52,050.93; 5) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute amendments or change orders up to 20% ($10,410) of the contract; 6) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute non-substantive changes and modifications, with approval from the City Attorney; and 7) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract if needed.
10. Economic Development & Housing
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 25-37 AUTHORIZING USE OF LIVE SCAN TECHNOLOGY
TO ASSIST THE CITY IN IMPLEMENTING ITS CANNABIS LICENSING PROGRAM Objective: The objective of this report is to provide sufficient information for Council consideration of adoption of Resolution 25-37, which authorizes the City to request Live Scan access through the California Department of Justice for purposes of screening potential cannabis licensees.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 25-37 authorizing staff to request Live Scan access through the California Department of Justice for screening potential cannabis licensees.
11. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF THE TREASURER’S QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT ON THE CITY’S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024 Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with the treasurer’s quarterly report on the City’s investment portfolio for the quarter ending December 31, 2024 as outlined by the Government Code 53646(b) (1).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council receive and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Financial Report on the City’s investment portfolio for the period ending December 31, 2024.
12. Finance
FY 2023-24 SALES TRANSACTION AND USE TAX MEASURE ANNUAL REPORTS OF
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES (MEASURES E, V, K, AND N)
Objective: The purpose of this item is to provide the City Council with an annual report on the receipt and use of the City’s sales transaction and use tax (TUT) measure funds.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council receive the report of the Sales TUT Measure Revenue and Expenditures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
13. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 4, 2024 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS, JANUARY 15, 2025 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS, FEBRUARY 6-7, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING, AND THE FEBRUARY 19 REGULAR MEETING 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 December 4, 2024 Regular and Special Meetings, January 15, 2025 Regular and Special Meetings, February 6-7, 2025 Special Meeting, and February 19, 2025 Regular Meeting 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 December 4, 2024 Regular and Special Meetings, January 15, 2025 Regular and Special Meetings, February 6-7, 2025 Special Meeting, and February 19, 2025 Regular Meeting of the West Sacramento City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency, and West Sacramento Financing Authority.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Community Development
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 24-9 REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
FACILITATE TINY HOMES ON WHEELS AS LEGAL DWELLINGS
Objective: Staff is requesting a continuance of the March 19th public hearing to the April 9th City Council Regular Meeting in order to meet recent State-mandated noticing requirements that went into effect on January 1, 2025.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council continue the public hearing to the April 9, 2025 regular meeting.
15. Economic Development & Housing
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-30 APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR COURTYARD VILLAGE
Objective: To provide the City Council with sufficient information to adopt Resolution 25-30 approving the issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of exempt facility bonds for Courtyard Village.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and, upon closing the hearing, approve Resolution 25-30 approving the issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of exempt facility bonds for Courtyard Village.
REGULAR AGENDA
16. Finance
FY 2024/25 MIDYEAR BUDGET WORKSHOP AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 25-41
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (O&M) AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024/25 Objective: The purpose of this report is to present and seek approval of the proposed Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) midyear budget amendments for fiscal year 2024/25.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Review the report and attachments on the proposed midyear amendments to the O&M and CIP budgets for FY 2024/25 and provide feedback and direction on the proposed amendments; (2) Adopt Resolution 25-41 approving amendments to the Operations & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) midyear budget amendments for FY 2024/25, and authorizing the Finance Director to take all actions necessary to close completed CIP projects; (3) Approve the amended Authorized Positions List (APL) for FY 2024/25; and (4) Approve the amended Salary Schedule for FY 2024/25.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II
17. 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) ------------------------Early; Alternate - Guerrero 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
18. 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 March 19, 2025 regular and closed session meetings of the West Sacramento City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency and Financing Authority was posted March 14, 2025 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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