WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AND WEST SACRAMENTO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY & WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
City Council Regular Meeting
FEBRUARY 18, 2026 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 OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE OBSERVANCE OF RAMADAN Objective: The purpose of this report is to recognize the observance of Ramadan and acknowledge the presence and contributions of Muslim residents and faith communities in West Sacramento, while promoting awareness and respect for religious diversity within the city.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt a proclamation recognizing the observance of Ramadan.
3. City Manager's Office
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2026 AS BLACK HISTORY 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 purpose of this report is to celebrate the contributions and achievements of African Americans to our society during the month of February and recognize their courageous efforts to ensure equity and peace for all people.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AWARD WITH SPECIALTY TRIM AND AWNING INC. FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF A PREFABRICATED ROOF AND AWNING FOR THE CORPORATION YARD PHASE II O&M TRANSITION PROJECT (CIP 51032)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to award a contract to Specialty Trim and Awning Inc. for the installation of a prefabricated roof and awning for the Corporation Yard Phase II 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 Specialty Trim and Awning Inc., for the installation of a prefabricated roof and awning, in the amount of $61,400.00; 2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute contract amendments or change orders up to 20% ($12,280) of the contract amendment value; 3) 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 4) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary
5. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SWINERTON MANAGEMENT AND
CONSULTING LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES OF THE BRYTE PARK MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT (CIP 62138) Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to award a professional services contract to Swinerton Management and Consulting LLC for Construction Management and Inspection services of the Bryte Park Master Plan (BPMP) Implementation Project (CIP 62138).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Award a professional services contract with Swinerton Management and Consulting, LLC in the amount not to exceed $3,620,490 for the Bryte Park Master Plan (BPMP) Implementation Project (CIP 62138); 2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with Swinerton Management and Consulting, LLC in the amount of $3,620,490; 3) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to make contract amendments up to 15% ($543,073) of the total contract value; 4) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the 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 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT
WITH BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE HIGH SERVICE MANIFOLD PROJECT (CIP 21041) Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to approve Amendment No. 3 of the professional services contract with Black & Veatch Corporation for the High Service Manifold Project (CIP 21041).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the contract for professional services contract with Black & Veatch Corporation; 2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 with Black & Veatch Corporation in the amount not to exceed $457,432; and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the contract, including extensions of the contract term, with approval from the City Attorney.
7. Economic Development & Housing
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH RIVER CITY
STADIUM MANAGMENT, LLC FOR PERIMETER FENCING IMPROVEMENTS AT SUTTER HEALTH PARK, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-15 APPROPRIATING FUNDING FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED ACTIONS
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide City Council with information to consider approving a Reimbursement Agreement with River City Stadium Management, LLC, for perimeter fencing improvements at Sutter Health Park and related actions to improve public and player safety, as well as provide public access for wayfinding, public art and future transit improvements.
Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: 1) Find that the Sutter Health Park perimeter fencing improvements are exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 (Minor Alterations, Replacement of Existing Facilities and/or Small Structures) Categorical Exemptions under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6 Chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines”), Sections 15301, 15302 and 15303 and find that the determination represents the independent judgement of the City; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with River City Stadium Management, LLC, for perimeter fencing improvements at Sutter Health Park, consistent with the attached Term Sheet; and 3) Adopt Resolution 26-15, appropriating $850,000 from Fund 106 Community Investment Fund unencumbered balances.
8. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF THE TREASURER’S QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT ON THE CITY’S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025.
9. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A SUPPORT POSITION ON SENATE BILL 417 (CABALDON) THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND ACT OF 2026
Objective: The objective of this item is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to adopt a support position on Senate Bill 417 (Cabaldon), the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt a support position on SB 417, authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit the attached letter of support, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take all actions necessary to support the legislation.
REGULAR AGENDA
10. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF UPDATES TO THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26, UPDATES TO BENEFIT SUMMARY, AND RESOLUTION 26-20 APPROVING
RELATED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide sufficient information for the City Council to consider updates to the publicly available pay schedule (Classification Plan) for FY 2025/26, approval of updated Benefit Summary and approval of Resolution 26-20 allocating budget for the proposed changes and updates.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve the amended and updated publicly available pay schedule (Classification Plan) for Fiscal Year 2025/26; 2) Approve the updated Benefit Summary for the Executive Management Group; and 3) Approve Resolution 26-20 authorizing budget appropriations to fund the changes proposed in the revised Classification Plan.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II
11. 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 Area Sewer 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
12. 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 February 18, 2026 regular and closed session meetings of the West Sacramento City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency and Financing Authority was posted February 13, 2026 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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