WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AND
WEST SACRAMENTO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND
WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
City Coucil Regular Meeting
JUNE 17, 2026 MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m.
Present
Mayor Martha Guerrero; Mayor Pro Tem Dawnte Early; Council Member Norma Alcala; Council Member Verna Sulpizio Hull
Absent
Council Member Quirina Orozco
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.
The City Council received public comment on items not on the agenda within the City's jurisdiction.
PRESENTATIONS
2. City Manager's Office
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 19TH AS JUNETEENTH
NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY
City Council presented a proclamation recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in the City of West Sacramento.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approved the Consent Agenda.
MOTION: Sulpizio Hull SECOND: Early
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT: Orozco; RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
3. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE BEES LAKES HABITAT RESTORATION PLAN AND PUBLIC ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 62131) 2 Found that approval of a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering for construction support and related design services associated with the Bees Lakes Habitat Restoration Plan and Public Access Improvements Project is within the scope of the previously adopted Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, and that no new significant environmental effects or substantial increases in severity of previously identified effects would occur, and therefore no subsequent environmental document is required under CEQA Guidelines Section 15162; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering for construction support and related design services for the Bees Lakes Habitat Restoration Plan and Public Access Improvements Project (CIP 62131), in an amount not to exceed $159,145; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to make contract amendments up to 15% ($23,871) of the total contract value; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or administrative modifications to the services contract, with approval from the City Attorney; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute contract amendments necessary to adjust the contract time, if required.
4. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH WEBSTER ENGINEERING, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES; A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES (ESA) FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES; THE PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AND A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO HYATT CONTRACTING, INC. FOR THE WASHINGTON PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (CIP 15047 & 12018) Found that the Washington Public Infrastructure Project is consistent with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c)(2) and within the scope of analysis of the certified Washington District Sustainable Community Infrastructure Project (WDSCIP) Final Environmental Impact Report; awarded a contract for professional services with Webster Engineering, Inc for construction management services associated with the Washington Public Infrastructure Project (CIP 15047 & 12018); authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a professional services contract with Webster Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $228,900; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to make contract amendments up to 15% ($34,335) of the total value of the contract; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications, including extensions for time with approval from the City Attorney; awarded a contract for professional services with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) for archeological services associated with the Washington Public Infrastructure Project (CIP 15047 & 12018); authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a professional services contract with ESA in an amount not to exceed $258,423; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to make contract amendments up to 15% ($38,763) of the total value of the contract; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications, including extensions for time with approval from the City Attorney; approved the Project Plans and Specifications; awarded a construction contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Hyatt Contracting, Inc in the amount of $1,366,497.65; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute changes or modifications to the construction contract with Hyatt Contracting, Inc. with approval from the City Attorney; and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute amendments, miscellaneous construction costs or change orders up to $100,000 of the total contract value for the construction contract with Hyatt Contracting, Inc.
5. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE SYCAMORE TRAIL EXTENSION (PHASE III) PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CONSOR NORTH AMERICA INC.; CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO.7 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DEWBERRY ENGINEERS INC; AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GHILOTTI BROS., INC. (CIP 14027)
3 Found that the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program previously certified for the project on August 22, 2018, is the appropriate level of environmental review for CEQA for the construction of the Sycamore Trail Extension (Phase III) Project and that no changes to the project have occurred and no changes in circumstances or new information is available requiring subsequent or supplemental environmental review; approved the Project Plans and Specifications for the Sycamore Trail Extension (Phase III); approved Amendment No.1 to the contract for professional services with Consor North America, Inc. for construction management services in the amount not to exceed $465,356.93; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications, or amendments to the professional services contract with Consor North America, Inc. up to 10% of the contract amount ($46,535.69) with approval from the City Attorney and the Finance Department; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the term of the professional services contract with Consor North America, Inc., if necessary; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 7 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00; awarded a construction contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Ghilotti Bros. Inc.; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with Ghilotti Bros., Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,382,000.00; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications, amendments, change orders, agreements, or purchases up to 15% of the construction contract amount ($357,300.00) with approval from the City Attorney and the Finance Department.
6. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-62 AMENDING THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WITH ROOMEHZ FOR THE FIRE STATION PPE EXTRACTOR INSTALLATION PROJECT (CIP 51049)
Adopted Resolution 26-62 amending the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget; found that approval of a construction contract with Roomehz for the Fire Station PPE Extractor Installation Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d) for existing facilities; awarded a contract for construction services to Roomehz in the amount not to exceed $124,908 for the Fire Station PPE Extractor Installation Project; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with Roomehz in the amount of $124,908; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to make contract amendments up to 15% ($18,736) of the total contract value; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or administrative modifications to the construction contract, with approval from the City Attorney; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute change orders necessary to adjust the contract time, if required.
7. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-56 ESTABLISHING A LIST OF FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 PROJECTS FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB1): THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Adopted Resolution 26-56 establishing and approving the list of FY 2026/27 projects to be funded with the State Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA/SB1) revenues and authorized staff to submit the list to the State of California Transportation Commission (CTC).
8. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SPOOR'S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, INC. FOR THE BRIDGEWAY LAKES HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP 60018)
Found that approval of a construction contract with Spoor's Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. for the Bridgeway Lakes HVAC Replacement Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d) for existing facilities; 4 awarded a contract for construction services to Spoor's Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $63,985; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with Spoor's Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. in the amount of $63,985; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to make contract amendments up to 25% ($15,996) of the total contract value; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or administrative modifications to the construction contract, with approval from the City Attorney; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute change orders necessary to adjust the contract term, if required.
9. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE PUBLIC RESTROOM COMPANY FOR
THE PURCHASE, DELIVERY, AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR PREMANUFACTURED
RESTROOM BUILDINGS FOR THE BRYTE PARK MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT (CIP 62138)
Found that the environmental impacts associated with the purchase, delivery, and installation of the prefabricated restroom buildings are within the scope of the previously approved Bryte Park Master Plan Implementation Project and were analyzed in the previously adopted MND and CEQA Addendum and approval of the contract with the Public Restroom Company does not constitute a substantial change to the project, nor are there substantial changes in circumstances or new information of substantial importance that would require subsequent environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164; approved and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with the Public Restroom Company for the purchase, delivery, and installation of four prefabricated restroom buildings for the Bryte Park Master Plan Implementation Project (CIP 62138), in an amount not to exceed $3,983,856; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to approve change orders and contract amendments up to 15% ($597,578) of the total contract value; 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, if necessary.
10. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 26-61 AND APPROVAL AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO LUND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
CONTRACT WITH DME FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE WASHINGTON DISTRICT INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE PROJECT (CIP 35000) Approved Resolution 26-61 amending the Capital Improvement Program for the Washington District Infrastructure Upgrade Project; found 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 under CEQA for approval of the construction contract to Lund Construction Company (Lund Construction Co.) for the Washington District Infrastructure Upgrade Project; approved the project plans and specifications for the Washington District Infrastructure Upgrade Project; awarded a construction contract to Lund Construction Co.; delegated authority to the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with Lund Construction Co. for an amount not to exceed $2,382,701.25; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications, amendments, change orders, agreements, and purchases up to 15% of the construction contract ($357,405.19) with approval from the City Attorney and the Finance Department; approved Amendment No. 2 to the DME project management services contract; delegated authority to the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the DME project management services contract in an amount not to exceed $245,411.00; authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to make contract amendments up to 10% ($24,541.10) of the total contract value; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of these contracts, if necessary.
11. Public Works
5 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-65 REGARDING THE EMERGENCY
CONTRACT AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CRUSADER FENCE COMPANY FOR THE FIRE STATION 45 GATE OPERATOR REPLACEMENT Fond that the Fire Station 45 Gate Operator Replacement Project is exempt from CEQA analysis under CEQA Guidelines Section 15269. According to the CEQA Guidelines, an emergency includes emergency repairs to public or privately owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety, or welfare; adopted, by a minimum four-fifths vote of the Council, Resolution 26-65 regarding the Emergency Contract with Crusader Fence Company for the Fire Station 45 Gate Operator Replacement Project; approved the contract with Crusader Fence Company to provide emergency gate operator replacement at Fire Station 45; authorized the City Manager or designee to execute an emergency contract for service in an amount not to exceed $17,920.00 with approval from the City Attorney; authorized the City Manager or designee to execute amendments or change orders on the contract; authorized the City Manager or designee to execute non-substantive changes and modifications, with approval from the City Attorney; and authorized the City Manager or designee to extend the contract term and adjust compensation, within the limits of the Council-approved budget.
12. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF UPDATES TO AND APPROVALS OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS Approved the job classification description: Sewer Supervisor; approved the job classification description: Water Distribution Supervisor; approved the modification to the job classification description: Assistant City Manager – Administrative Services; approved the modification to the job classification description: Assistant City Manager – Community Services; approved the modification to the job classification description: Fire Battalion Chief; approved the modification to the job classification description: Water Treatment Plant Superintendent; and approved the modification to the job classification description: Program Technician I/II.
13. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 4, 2026, MARCH 18, 2026, APRIL 15, 2026, MAY 6, 2026, MAY 20, 2026, AND JUNE 3, 2026 REGULAR MEETINGS
OF THE WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
AND WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
Approved the minutes of the March 4, 2026, March 18, 2026, April 15, 2026, May 6, 2026, May 20, 2026 and June 3, 2026 Regular Meetings of the West Sacramento City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency, and West Sacramento Financing Authority.
REGULAR AGENDA
14. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A CITY COUNCIL MEDIA CONTACTS POLICY Adopted Media Contacts Policy I-C-11, as a City Council policy.
MOTION: Early SECOND: Sulpizio Hull
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT: Orozco; RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
15. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF A PRESENTATION ON YOLO COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
GOVERNANCE AND PURSUING AN OPERATIONAL JOINT POWERS AGENCY FOR ANIMAL
SERVICES IN YOLO COUNTY
6 Received a presentation from Yolo County staff on JPA governance models for animal services and directed staff to transmit the attached letter affirming the City's interest in advancing the evaluation of an operational JPA to govern the delivery of animal services in Yolo County.
MOTION: Early SECOND: Sulpizio Hull
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT: Orozco; RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
16. Finance
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 26-66 ADOPTING THE OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (O&M) AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 Adopted Resolution 26-66 approving the Operations & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets for FY 2026/27; approved the amended Authorized Positions List (APL); and approved the amended Salary Schedule.
MOTION: Early SECOND: Alcala
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT: Orozco; RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. Fire
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 26-17 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
Opened the public hearing to receive public comment on the charges for mandatory weed abatement services initiated by the City and adopted Resolution 26-17 certifying the list of weed abatement charges and direct the Yolo County Auditor to add the expenses to the individual tax rolls.
MOTION: Alcala SECOND: Early
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT: Orozco; RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
18. Capital Projects
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 26-58, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE
CONTINGENCY PLAN
Conducted the Public Hearing on the 2025 update to the West Sacramento Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP); directed staff to finalize the 2025 UWMP and WSCP, including incorporating any comments raised during the public hearing as needed; found the adoption of the 2025 UWMP and WSCP is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Water Code Section 10652 and California Code of Regulation, Title 14, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines) Section 15282(v); adopted Resolution 26- 7 58 approving the update to the UWMP and WSCP; and directed staff to submit the 2025 UWMP and WSCP to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) by the July 1, 2026 deadline.
MOTION: Early SECOND: Sulpizio Hull
Roll Call Vote
YES: Guerrero, Early, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull; NO: (None); ABSTAIN: (None); ABSENT: Orozco; RECUSED: (None); MOTION PASSED
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II
19. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS / ASSIGNMENTS
Councilmember Alcala reported on the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District meeting.
Councilmember Early reported on the Yolo Transportation District meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Sulpizio Hull reported on the Sacramento Area Sewer District Board meeting.
Mayor Guerrero reported on the EIFD Public Financing Authority Meeting.
20. PART II
A. Council Calendar
Assistant City Manager Berlin gave the report on the Council Calendar.
B. City Manager Report
City Manager Laurel gave the City Manager's report.
C. City Attorney Report
None.
D. Staff Direction from City Council Members
None.
E. Future Agenda Item Requests by Council
None.
F. Adjourn
Adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk
Minutes approved as presented by a majority
vote of the City Council on August 5, 2026.