WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AND WEST SACRAMENTO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY & WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
City Coucil Regular Meeting
MAY 6, 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
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
CONSIDERATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS "MAY IS BIKE MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO
Objective: The purpose of this report is to facilitate City Council consideration of a proclamation recognizing the month of May 2026 as May is Bike Month.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt the attached proclamation declaring May 2026 as May is Bike Month.
3. City Manager's Office
PROCLAMATION OF THE WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 4, 2026
AS INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS' DAY
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: To recognize and honor the dedication, sacrifice, and service of firefighters in West Sacramento and around the world through the issuance of a City Council proclamation designating May 4, 2026, as International Firefighters’ Day.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommend that the City Council adopt the attached proclamation recognizing May 4, 2026, as International Firefighters’ Day in West Sacramento.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS 26-46 AND 26-47 DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE 817 AND 829 - 849 JEFFERSON BOULEVARD (APNS 067-310- 018, 019 and 020) AND RELATED BUDGET ACTIONS
Objective: The purpose of this report is to facilitate City Council consideration of Resolutions 26- 46 and 26-47 which appropriate funds and authorize the City Manager to acquire properties located at 817 and 829-849 Jefferson Boulevard for future City use.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Find that the acquisition of Properties located at 817 and 829-849 Jefferson Boulevard is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis under the Class 32 (Infill Development Projects) Categorical Exemption, under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15332 and that Exemption reflects the independent judgement of the City as lead agency under CEQA; 2) Adopt Resolution 26-46 establishing a budget appropriation of $6,400,000 from Measure G funds,including a loan of $2 million from the General Long-Term Debt fund, to cover initial acquisition costs; and 3) Adopt Resolution 26-47 delegating authority to the City Manager to take any and all actions necessary to complete the City’s acquisition of Properties.
5. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 26-37 AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT
FUNDING FROM THE SACRAMENTO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS SYSTEM
PRESERVATION PROGRAM
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to consider approval of applications for grant funding from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) System Preservation Program (STBG).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommend that the City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution 26-37 authorizing applications for grant funding from the SACOG STBG Program; 2) Approve the City’s SACOG 2026 federal funding program application priorities; and 3) Delegate authority to the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all required grant documents and ensure timely project delivery.
6. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH ADVANCE DESIGN CONSULTANTS, INC.,
FOR THE DESIGN OF EMERGENCY GENERATOR AND ELECTRIC CHARGING STATION FOR THE CORPORATION YARD PROJECT PHASE II O&M TRANSITION PROJECT (CIP 51032) Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to approve Amendment No. 1 to the contract for services with Advance Design Consultants, Inc., for the Corporation Yard Project Phase II O&M Transition Project (CIP 51032).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the contract for services with Advance Design Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $16,980; 2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments or change orders up to 20% ($3,396) of the contract amendment value; 3) Authorize the City Manager, or 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.
7. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO LORANG BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT HIGH SERVICE MANIFOLD PROJECT – PHASE 1 FLOW METER VAULT (CIP 21041)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to consider approval of the plans and specifications; and award of a construction contract to Lorang Brothers Construction, Inc. for the George Kristoff Water Treatment Plant (GKWTP) High Service Manifold Project – Phase 1 Flow Meter Vault (CIP 21041).
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 15302(c) is the appropriate level of environmental review for CEQA; 2) Approve the Project Plans and Specifications for the George Kristoff Water Treatment Plant High Service Manifold Project; 3) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with Lorang Brothers Construction, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $707,000; 4) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications, amendments, change orders, and purchase orders up to 10% (70,700) of the construction contract with approval from the City Attorney; and 5) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the term of the construction contract with Lorang Brothers Construction, Inc., if necessary.
8. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR THE GALLERIA FLOOR CONCRETE REPAIRS AND REFINISHING PROJECT (CIP 54033)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to reject all bids for the Galleria Floor Concrete Repairs and Refinishing Project (CIP 54033).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council reject all bids for the Galleria Floor Concrete Repairs and Refinishing Project (CIP 54033).
9. Economic Development & Housing
CONSIDERATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH ION SOCHIRCA AND MARIANNA SOCHIRCA, FOR THE 114 5TH STREET APARTMENTS
Objective: The objective of this report is to facilitate the Council’s consideration of an Affordable Housing Agreement with Ion Sochirca and Marianna Sochirca, for a 9-unit market-rate residential development located at 114 5th Street.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the Council:1. Find that this proposal is Categorically Exempt from CEQA under Class 5 (Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines) and Class 32 (In-fill Development Projects) Categorical Exemptions as the appropriate level of review under CEQA; 2. Approve the Affordable Housing Agreement with Ion Sochirca and Marianna Sochirca, in substantially the form included as Attachment 1 for the 114 5th Street Apartments project (Agreement); and 3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement and make non-substantive corrections or modifications with the approval of the City Attorney.
10. Economic Development & Housing
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS 26-44 AND 26-45 DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 860-870 RISKE LANE (APNS 058- 310-018/-019)
Objective: The purpose of this report is to facilitate City Council consideration of Resolutions 26- 44 and 26-45 which appropriate funds and authorize the City Manager to acquire properties located at 860-870 Riske Lane for future City use.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Find that the acquisition of properties located at 860-870 Riske Lane (Properties) is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis pursuant to §15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning) of the CEQA Guidelines; 2) Adopt Resolution 26-44 establishing a budget appropriation of $3,200,000 from Bridge District Infrastructure Financing District funds to cover initial acquisition costs; and 3) Adopt Resolution 26-45 delegating authority to the City Manager to take any and all actions necessary to complete the City’s acquisition of Properties.
11. Economic Development & Housing
CONSIDERATION OF OPTION AGREEMENT FOR THE MOSA APARTMENT HOMES AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 817 WEST CAPITOL AVE. AND RESOLUTION 26-48
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE WEST CAPITOL AVENUE STREETSCAPE MASTER
PLAN AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with information to consider approval of an Option Agreement for the MOSA Apartment Homes affordable housing development and adoption of Resolution 26-48 amending the West Capitol Avenue Streetscape Master Plan and Design Guidelines to remove redundant Grand Gateway Zoning District area parcels.
Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: 1) Find that the recommended actions are not a project subject to CEQA because they are not an activity that may cause either a direct or foreseeable physical change in the environment (Pub. Resources Code, §21065; CEQA Guidelines §§15060(c), 15378(a)); 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Option Agreement for the MOSA Apartment Homes consistent with the terms included in this report; 3) Authorize the City Manager to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the transactions described in this agenda report, including but not limited to minor modifications to the Option Agreement terms, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and 4) Adopt Resolution 26-48 directing staff to make the required edits to the West Capitol Avenue Streetscape Master Plan and Design Guidelines.
12. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 26-38 INITIATING THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide sufficient information to Council to adopt Resolution 26-38 initiating the levy of annual assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District #1.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 26-38, a Resolution of Intention initiating the levy of annual assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 and establish the date of June 3, 2026 for a public hearing under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
13. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 26-39 INITIATING ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE ACT OF 1937 FOR STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (RALEY’S LANDING)
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide sufficient information to Council to adopt Resolution 26-39 initiating annual proceedings under the Storm Drain Maintenance Act of 1937 for Storm Drain Maintenance District # 1, Raley’s Landing.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 26-39 initiating annual proceedings and establishing the date for a public hearing to be conducted under the Storm Drain Maintenance District Act of 1937 (the “1937 Act”) for Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 1 (Raley’s Landing).
14. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 26-40 AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF SPECIAL TAX
ON THE SECURED ROLL IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE ORDINARY AD VALOREM
PROPERTY TAXES FOR EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICTS FOR AUTHORIZED
CAPITAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES
Objective: The purpose of this action is to collect a special tax associated with Community Facility Districts (CFDs) previously established by the City to fund capital improvements and make debt service payments on outstanding bond debt, and to have these taxes placed on the Yolo County secured property tax bill.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 26-40 authorizing the collection of a special tax and to place these taxes on the secured tax roll to be collected in the same manner as the ordinary ad valorem property taxes. Furthermore, the actions recognize that the collection of taxes will be used to pay outstanding bond debt and other purposes previously authorized by the City.
15. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 26-41 AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF SPECIAL TAX
ON THE SECURED TAX ROLL IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE ORDINARY AD VALOREM
PROPERTY TAXES IN ORDER TO PAY FOR CERTAIN MAINTENANCE SERVICES Objective: The purpose of this action is to collect special tax to pay for certain existing Community Facility District (CFD) maintenance services and to have these taxes placed on the Yolo County secured property tax bill.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 26-41 authorizing the collection of special tax to pay for certain Community Facility District services on the secured tax roll in the same manner as the ordinary ad valorem property taxes.
16. Parks & Recreation
CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 26-2 REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE
Objective: The objective of this report is to facilitate the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 26-2 regarding amendments to Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places) of the City of West Sacramento Municipal Code.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301 and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and 2) Waive the second reading, read by title and number only, and adopt Ordinance 26-2, amending Title 12 (Streets. Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Municipal Code regarding: Chapter 12.15 Skateboard Parks and Regulations Governing the use of Skateboard Parks within the City limits of the City of West Sacramento.
REGULAR AGENDA
17. City Manager's Office
WORKSHOP ON OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE USE OF THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 427 C ST. AND 317 5TH ST.
Objective: The objective of this item is to provide the City Council with options for the future use of the City-owned property at 427 C St. and 317 5th St. and to receive City Council input and direction to staff.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council receive staff's presentation on the options for future use of the City-owned property at 427 C St. and 317 5th St. and provide input and direction.
18. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-28 APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A
POLICY REGARDING DISRUPTION OF SERVICE IMPACTING PUBLIC TWO-WAY REMOTE
PARTICIPATION DURING A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with the draft policy establishing procedures for the City Council when there is disruption of telephonic or internet service during an open session meeting of the City Council that prevents the public’s ability to attend or observe a meeting via two-way remote participation.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 26-28 approving the policy establishing procedures for the City Council when there is disruption of telephonic or internet service during an open session meeting of the City Council that prevents the public’s ability to attend or observe a meeting via two-way remote participation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Fire
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED REMOVAL OF WEEDS Objective: The purpose of this hearing is to consider the objections of any parcel owner with respect to being included in the weed abatement program. Property owners have the option of voluntarily clearing the lots themselves prior to May 31, 2026, to avoid the special assessment tax against the parcel(s).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council conduct the public hearing to consider objections to the proposed removal of weeds and direct staff to proceed with the 2026 weed abatement program.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II
20. 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
21. 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 May 6, 2026 regular and closed session meetings of the West Sacramento City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency and Financing Authority was posted MM/DD/YYYY 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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