WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AND WEST SACRAMENTO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY & WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
City Council Regular Meeting
JULY 16, 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
PRESENTATION BY SACRAMENTO-YOLO MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
3. City Manager's Office
YOLO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STATE OF THE NONPROFIT INDUSTRY
4. Parks & Recreation
PRESENTATION BY WEST SAC PLAY
CONSENT AGENDA
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.
5. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AWARD WITH CRUSADER FENCE CO. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF FENCING FOR THE ALYCE NORMAN PARK SOFTBALL FIELD–
BACKSTOP REPLACEMENT PROJECT
(CIP 62161)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to award a contract to Crusader Fence Co. for the replacement of the backstop fence and accessories for the
Alyce Norman Park Softball field- Backstop Replacement Project (CIP 62161).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommend that the City Council: 1) Find that approval of a construction contract for replacement of the backstop fence and accessories for the Alyce Norman Park - Backstop Replacement Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Categorical Exemptions under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Divisions 6, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines), Section 15301; 2) Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Contract with Crusader Fence Co. for the replacement of the backstop fence for the Alyce Norman Park - Backstop Project in the amount of $108,925; 3) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute contract amendments or change orders up to 10% (10,893) of the contract amendment value; 4) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the construction contract, 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, if necessary.
6. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 4 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. 4 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. 4 to the professional services contract with Verde Designs Inc. in the amount of $179,000 for the Bryte Park Master Plan Implementation Project; 2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute nonsubstantive changes or modifications, with approval from the City Attorney; and 3) 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 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH CWE FOR THE
WEST CAPITOL AVENUE REGIONAL CONNECTION BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND PARK BOULEVARD CLASS 2 BICYCLE LANES AND CROSSING RESTRIPING PROJECT (CIP 14057 & 14064)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to approve Contract Amendment No. 2 of the professional services contract with CWE design services for the West Capitol Avenue Regional Connection Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements and Park Boulevard Class 2 Bicycle Lanes and Crossing Restriping Project (CIP 14057 & 14064).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Find that a Class 1 exemption under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301 is the appropriate level of environmental review for CEQA for the construction of the Park Boulevard Class 2 Bicycle Lanes and Crossing Restriping Project; 2) Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the design services contract with CWE in the amount of $46,600 for the Park Boulevard Class 2 Bicycle Lanes and Crossing Restriping Project (CIP 14064); 3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute amendments or change orders up to 20% of the contract amendment amount ($9,320); 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute non-substantive changes or modifications, with approval from the City Attorney; and 5) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute amendments to further extend the term of the contract.
8. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-69 AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP); AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AWARD TO SIERRA
SERVICES FOR THE ALYCE NORMAN PARK BASEBALL PLAYFIELD CONVERSION PROJECT (CIP 62162)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to adopt Resolution 25-69 amending the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and approve a contract award to Sierra Services for the conversion of the Little League baseball field into a multi-purpose field for the Alyce Norman Park Playfield Conversion Project allowing both baseball and softball use (CIP 62162)
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Find that the Alyce Norman Park Baseball Playfield Conversion Project (CIP 62162) is exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15301(d) (Existing Facilities); 2) Adopt Resolution 25-69 approving an amendment to the Capital Improvement Program budget by transferring funds from the Alyce Norman Park Master Plan (CIP 62160) to the Alyce Norman Park Playfield Conversion Project (CIP 62162); 3) Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Contract with Sierra Services for the conversion of the Little League baseball field to a multi-purpose field for the Alyce Norman Park Playfield Conversion Project in the amount of $84,092; 4) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute contract amendments or change orders up to 10% ($8,410) of the contract amendment value; 5) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the construction contract, with approval from the City Attorney; and 6) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
9. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES TO NEXTGEN ALPHA
UPFITTING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE KIT 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 contract for services with NextGen Alpha Upfitting, for the Vehicle Kit Installation 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 contract for services with NextGen Alpha Upfitting, in an amount not to exceed $476,728.74 for the Installation of Vehicle Kit for the Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) Project (CIP 12026); 3) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract for services with NextGen Alpha Upfitting, for an amount not to exceed $476,728.74; 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% ($95,345.75) 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.
10. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 25-76 APPROVING THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
PLAN (SSMP)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide sufficient information to the City Council for it to adopt Resolution 25-76 approving the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Update.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 25-76 approving the Sewer System Management Plan Update.
11. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO NN ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF THE BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN UPDATE (CIP 61006) AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-79 APPROVING
RELATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information for it to approve the award of a professional services contract to NN Engineering Inc. for the detailed planning, design, outreach, and administrative support of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan Update (CIP 61006).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Award a contract for professional services with NN Engineering, Inc. for the preparation of the 2035 Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan Update; 2) Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a professional services contract with NN Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $288,340 for the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan Update; 3) Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to make contract amendments up to $28,834; 4) Approve Resolution 25-79 authorizing the transfer of $28,834 from the Traffic Improvement Fund to support the unexpected contingencies that may arise in the preparation of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan Update; 5) Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute non-substantive changes and modifications, with approval from the City Attorney; and 6) Authorize the City Manager or their designee to extend the contract term and adjust compensation, within the limits of the Council-approved budget.
12. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF FINDING OF A PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY FOR A TYPE 21 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE AT 45 15th STREET (ARCO) Objective: The objective of this item is to provide the Council with information to support a finding of a Public Convenience or Necessity to allow for sales of beer, wine and liquor for off-site consumption at a proposed new ARCO gas station convenience market at 45 15th Street.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the Council: (1) Find that a Public Convenience or Necessity would be served by the issuance of a Type 21 Alcoholic Beverage Control License at 45 15th Street; and (2) Authorize the Mayor to execute and staff to submit a letter of determination of a Public Convenience or Necessity to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
13. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 25-78 APPROVING FINAL MAP 5242, BRIDGE DISTRICT PHASE 6, FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE BARN SITE AND
FACILITIES LEASE AGREEMENTS
Objective: The objective of this report is to seek City Council adoption of Resolution 25-78, approving Final Map 5242, Bridge District Phase 6, for condominium purposes and amendments to the Barn Site and Lease agreements to conform with the Final Map and as-built improvements.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution 25- 78, approving Final Map 5242, Bridge District Phase 6, for condominium purposes; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to the Barn Site and Facilities Lease agreements to conform with the Final Map and as-built improvements.
14. Community Development
CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 25-7 REGARDING PROPOSED ANNUAL OMNIBUS ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE
Objective: The item is a second reading of Ordinance 25-7 regarding proposed amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code for the annual omnibus code amendments.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1. Find that the proposed annual omnibus code amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to §15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) and §15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines; and 2. Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 25-7 amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code for the annual omnibus zoning code amendments.
15. Parks & Recreation
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-68 APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE
ARLINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROJECT
Objective: This report requests City Council consideration of adoption of Resolution 25-68 which authorizes the submittal of an application to California State Parks for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends: 1) Find that this project is exempt from further environmental review to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15016 (transfer of Ownership of Land in Order to Create Parks); 2) Adopt Resolution 25-68 (Attachment 1) approving an application to California State Parks for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant program to fund the Arlington Neighborhood Park Project; and 3) Adopt the Notice of Exemption (Attachment 3) and direct staff to file it with the County Recorder and the State Clearinghouse.
16. Parks & Recreation
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-72 AMENDING THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET, APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO IMAGECON, INC FOR THE HERITAGE OAKS PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 62134) Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to adopt Resolution 25-72, amending the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), approve the project plans and specifications, and award a construction contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Imagecon, Inc, for the Heritage Oaks Park Improvements Project (CIP 62134).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Find that approval of a construction contract with Imagecon, Inc is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Categorical Exemptions under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Divisions 6, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines), Sections 15301, 15303, and 15304, and find that the determination represents the independent judgement of the City; 2) Adopt Resolution 25-72 amending the Capital Improvement Program budget (Attachment 1); 3) Award a contract for construction services to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Imagecon, Inc in the amount not to exceed $4,147,748 for the Heritage Oaks Park Master Plan Implementation Project (Attachment 2); 4) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with Imagecon, Inc in the amount of $4,147,748; 5) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to make contract amendments up to 20% ($829,550) of the total contract value; 6) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the contract, 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 necessary.
17. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO AND THE WEST SACRAMENTO FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION
Objective: The purpose of this report is to seek City Council consideration of a three (3) year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of West Sacramento and the West Sacramento Firefighters’ Association (FFA).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of West Sacramento and West Sacramento Firefighters’ Association, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Joinder Agreement for West Sacramento Firefighters’ Association members to participate in the "IAFF Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan”, as outlined in the MOU.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
18. Finance
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 25-77 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 Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to conduct a public hearing regarding the placement of water, sewer and refuse charges on the secured property tax roll and to also authorize the placement of a lien on the subject properties.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Conduct a public hearing; and 2) Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution 25-77 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.
19. Fire
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 25-36 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
Objective: This item requires a public hearing and adoption of a resolution for certifying the list of weed abatement charges and securing the charges against the properties to be placed in the Yolo County Tax Assessor’s Roll.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Open the public hearing to receive public comment on the charges for mandatory weed abatement services initiated by the City; and 2) Adopt Resolution 25-36 certifying the list of weed abatement charges and direct the Yolo County Auditor to add the expenses to the individual tax rolls.
REGULAR AGENDA
20. Community Development
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS AND
REVIEW OF THE BOOK OF FEES UPDATE
Objective: To provide the City Council with an overview of enhancements to the City’s development review processes and permitting systems and to summarize updates to the Community Development Department’s fees based on a comprehensive cost-of-services study.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Receive a presentation and provide feedback on current and proposed development review enhancements; and 2) Receive an informational summary of the Community Development Department user fee updates recommended through the Matrix Consulting Group Fee Study.
21. Parks & Recreation
WORKSHOP ON PROPOSED COST RECOVERY METHODOLOGY FOR THE PARKS AND
RECREATION BOOK OF FEE UPDATE
Objective: The objective of this report is to seek feedback from the City Council on the proposed cost recovery methodology of the Parks and Recreation Department’s Book of Fees.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council conduct a workshop on the proposed cost recovery goals for the Parks and Recreation Department.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II
22. 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
23. 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
None received
F. Adjourn
I, Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the July 16, 2025 regular and closed session meetings of the West Sacramento City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency and Financing Authority was posted July 11, 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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