Rancho Cordova public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Rancho Cordova City Council will hold a regular meeting with ceremonial items, including swearing in the mayor and vice mayor, followed by a consent calendar with several resolutions and contracts. Key actions include approving a $4.4 million construction contract for Phase 2 of the Cordova Vineyards Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project, a $447,461 contract for design services for the Chase Drive-American River Parkway Connection, and a resolution declaring results of a mail ballot election for a stormwater utility fee. The council will also hold public hearings on zoning code amendments related to tasting rooms and electric vehicle charging stations, and discuss appointments to regional boards.

• Resolution authorizing $4,426,863.07 contract with Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt for Cordova Vineyards street rehab Phase 2
• Resolution authorizing $447,461 contract with Mark Thomas & Company for Chase Drive-American River Parkway trail design
• Resolution declaring results of mail ballot election for annual Stormwater Utility Fee on Express Sewer and Drain Project
• Ordinance levying special tax for The Ranch Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (second reading)
• Public hearing on zoning code amendments for tasting rooms and electric vehicle charging stations

The City Council approved a consent calendar including a $4,426,863.07 construction contract for Phase 2 of the Cordova Vineyards Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project, and a $447,461 contract for design services for the Chase Drive-American River Parkway Connection Project. They also rejected all bids for the International Drive Surface Treatment Project and authorized re-bidding, and approved a contract amendment with Sierra Asphalt for pavement maintenance. The council continued approval of the December 6, 2021 meeting minutes to a later date.

• Approved $4,426,863.07 construction contract with Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt for Cordova Vineyards Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved $447,461 contract with Mark Thomas & Company for Chase Drive-American River Parkway Connection design (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for International Drive Surface Treatment Project and authorized re-bid (5-0)
• Approved $195,760 contract amendment with Sierra Asphalt for Stone Creek pavement maintenance (4-0, Gatewood recused)
• Approved consent items 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.7-11.12 (5-0)
• Continued approval of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent public hearing items 12.1-12.3 including Ranch Phase II Village 8 design review (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending zoning code for tasting rooms and EV charging stations (4-0, Budge abstained)

City Council

The Rancho Cordova City Council will hold a special closed session to discuss real property negotiations and litigation, then a regular meeting with public hearings and consent items. Key actions include approving the Mills Crossing project direction, selecting the 2022 mayor and vice mayor, and adopting several ordinances and resolutions related to development projects and fees.

• Closed session: real property negotiations for APNs 076-0020-0019 through 076-0020-0022 with Griffin Swinerton
• Consent: Ordinance establishing Special Tax Zone 31 for The Ranch Project transit services
• Consent: Resolution approving annexation of The Ranch Subdivision into CFD 2013-2 (Police Services)
• Public hearing: Anatolia Marketplace Chevron Service Station and Convenience Store Conditional Use Permit Amendment
• Regular calendar: Mills Crossing Project update and direction to move towards a Development Agreement

Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Citizen Oversight Board

The board adopted the October 13, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0-0). Staff presented the FY 2021-23 budget snapshot, confirmed Measure H revenues, and reviewed expenditures against the approved budget, noting project extensions due to COVID-19. Grantee compliance with reporting requirements was also reviewed. No new funding decisions were made.

• Adopted October 13, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0-0)
• Reviewed FY 2021-23 budget snapshot demonstration
• Confirmed Measure H revenues received in prior fiscal year
• Reviewed actual expenditures against budget allocation approved in Resolution 64-2020
• Reviewed grantee compliance with reporting requirements

City Council

The City Council approved a 10-item consent calendar (5-0) covering annexations of portions of The Ranch project to two community facilities districts, a stormwater utility fee resolution, a Caltrans cooperative agreement for the Sunrise Improvement Project, a contract amendment for architectural services, a Prop 68 grant resolution, final maps for Ranch Village subdivisions, a remote meeting resolution, and an ABC grant. A separate consent hearing (5-0) created Special Tax Area Zone 31 and introduced an ordinance for transit-related services for The Ranch. The council also approved a tentative subdivision map for Easton Research Park West (4-0, Pulipati abstaining) and reinstated the Planning Commission with a modification removing the registered voter requirement (4-0, Budge abstaining).

• Approved consent calendar items 9.1-9.10 (5-0), including Ranch annexations, stormwater fee, Caltrans agreement, and ABC grant
• Approved Special Tax Area Zone 31 and introduced transit tax ordinance for The Ranch (5-0)
• Approved Easton Research Park West tentative subdivision map with mitigated negative declaration (4-0, Pulipati abstained)
• Reinstated Planning Commission, removing registered voter requirement (4-0, Budge abstained)
• Authorized issuance of Special Tax Bonds for Grantline 208 CFD No. 2018-1 (5-0)
• Received input on Coloma Road improvement options, no action taken
• Directed staff to update letter on County redistricting preferences (3-2, Pulipati and Terry opposed)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to receive presentations and public comment on two topics: mobile home park space rent stabilization and proposed projects/programs for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. No formal decisions were made; the council only received input and provided direction. The meeting was procedural, with no votes taken.

• Received input on Mobile Home Park Space Rent Stabilization Discussion
• Received input on Discussion of Proposed Projects/Programs for ARPA Funds

City Council

The Rancho Cordova City Council will hold a regular meeting with several consent calendar items, including contracts for stormwater maintenance, a property purchase for flood control, and drainage fee credits. The council will also discuss residential organic waste recycling, possibly reinstating a planning commission, and county redistricting. A closed session is scheduled for existing litigation.

• Authorize contract amendment with R.E.Y. Engineers for Mills Ranch/Rossmoor street rehab, increasing from $436,459 to not exceed $1,435,000
• Authorize property purchase from Falcon Cordova School District for Monier Circle flood control project, not to exceed $2,380,000
• Approve drainage impact fee credit agreements with Woodside Homes for Arista Del Sol and K. Hovnanian for Ranch Project
• Approve final map for Ranch Project subdivision (FM-2021-002-02)
• Discuss reinstating Planning Commission and receive county redistricting presentation

The City Council approved all consent calendar items (9.1-9.10) and consent public hearing items (10.1-10.3) with 5-0 votes, including contracts, resolutions, and an ordinance. The Council also directed staff to move forward with option two for the residential organic waste collection program. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or received input only.

• Approved consent calendar items 9.1-9.10 (5-0)
• Approved consent public hearing items 10.1-10.3 (5-0)
• Directed staff to implement option two for residential organic waste collection (5-0)
• Approved FY 2020-21 budget amendment resolution (4-0, Terry absent)
• Approved reserve policy amendment resolution (4-0, Terry absent)

City Council

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved a consent calendar of routine items, including meeting minutes, stormwater fee resolutions, and subdivision maps, with a 4-0 vote. Item 16.7, which would have rescinded a prior action on Rio Del Oro parks, was continued to a date uncertain. The council also approved a special tax area for transit services, a tentative map for Stone Creek Village, and accepted a design for a cellular tower. A resolution re-authorizing remote teleconference meetings passed 3-1, with Mayor Gatewood voting no.

• Approved consent items 16.1-16.6, 16.9, 16.10 (4-0)
• Continued item 16.7 (rescind Rio Del Oro park action) to a date uncertain (4-0)
• Approved special tax area Zone 32 for Express Sewer and Drain transit services (4-0)
• Approved Stone Creek Village tentative parcel map, subdivision map, design review, sign program (4-0)
• Accepted current design for Eco Site II cellular tower, directed applicant to work on lighting (4-0)
• Re-authorized remote teleconference meetings through Nov 17, 2021 (3-1, Gatewood no)

Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Citizen Oversight Board

The Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Citizen Oversight Board convened on October 13, 2021, but took no substantive actions. The meeting was called to order, public comment was opened and closed with no public participants, and no items were discussed or voted on. The minutes were later adopted on November 16, 2021.

Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Citizen Oversight Board

The Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Citizen Oversight Board will review and adopt minutes from November 17, 2020, and make recommendations on projects or programs to highlight in the FY 2020/2021 Annual Citizen Report. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and in person.

• Review and adopt meeting minutes from November 17, 2020
• Make recommendations on projects/programs for FY 2020/2021 Annual Citizen Report publication

The board recommended staff feature four projects each in Public Works/Infrastructure, Community & Economic Development, and Public Safety, all approved unanimously. The next meeting date was deferred to staff follow-up.

• Approved featuring Pavement Rehabilitation, Urban Forest Enhancement, Litter/Graffiti Removal, and Sidewalk Repair (7-0-0).
• Approved featuring City Banner Placemaking, Community Building/Outreach, Economic Development (COVID-19), and Neighborhood Services Abatement (7-0-0).
• Approved featuring Crime Suppression Unit, FOZ Area Program, Detection K9, and School Youth Programs (7-0-0).
• Deferred scheduling next meeting to staff follow-up for October or November 2021.

City Council

The Rancho Cordova City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and select two two-year term board members and two one-year term student appointees for the combined Measure R and Measure H/Community Enhancement Fund Citizen Oversight Board. The council will also meet in closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Appoint two two-year term board members and two one-year term student appointees to the Measure R and Measure H/Community Enhancement Fund Citizen Oversight Board
• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of City Manager (Gov. Code Section 54957)
• Meeting held via Zoom and in person at 2729 Prospect Park Drive

The City Council appointed Deane Burk and Travis Hughes to the Measure R and Measure H/Community Enhancement Fund Citizen Oversight Board by a 3-0 vote, with two members absent. The council also gave direction to rename the fund to the Community Enhancement and Investment Fund. The meeting included a closed session on the City Manager's performance evaluation, with no reportable action taken.

• Appointed Deane Burk and Travis Hughes to the Measure R and Measure H/Community Enhancement Fund Citizen Oversight Board (3-0)
• Directed renaming the Measure R and Measure H/Community Enhancement Fund to the Community Enhancement and Investment Fund

City Council

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved multiple workforce recovery program service contracts, a professional services contract, and a major design review for Rio Del Oro Parcel 66. A contract for engineering design services for the White Rock Road project was continued to a future date. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Terry absent.

• Approved contract with Women in Data Science and Analytics, Inc. up to $249,000 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Udacity, Inc. up to $160,000 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Coursera Inc. up to $315,000 (4-0)
• Approved contract with General Assembly, Inc. up to $300,000 (4-0)
• Approved contract with Sacramento Splash up to $120,000 (4-0)
• Continued White Rock Road Phase 3 engineering design contract to future date (4-0)
• Approved contract with Michael Baker International, Inc. up to $420,000 (4-0)
• Approved Rio Del Oro Parcel 66 Major Design Review (4-0)

City Council

The Rancho Cordova City Council is holding a special meeting that will adjourn to closed session to discuss the performance evaluation of the City Manager. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of City Manager (Gov. Code §54957)
• Public comment period before closed session
• Report from closed session by City Attorney

The City Council met in closed session to conduct the City Manager's performance evaluation. After the closed session, the City Attorney reported that the evaluation was concluded and that the City Manager's performance was found to be exemplary. No other substantive decisions were made during this special meeting.

• Concluded City Manager's performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Reported City Manager's performance as exemplary

City Council

The Rancho Cordova City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations and discussions, including a report on reinstating a Planning Commission and updates on parking policies and electric vehicle charging stations. The consent calendar includes adopting minutes, ordinances on a development agreement cancellation and a special tax zone, and a treasurer's report. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion on reinstating a Planning Commission
• Parking policy updates and electric vehicle charging stations discussion
• Second reading of ordinance cancelling development agreement with Jaeger Road 530, LLC for The Preserve at Sunridge
• Second reading of ordinance establishing Special Tax Zone No. 30 for Falconer Commercial Building Project
• Resolution modifying Tourism Business Improvement District Management Plan

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved all consent calendar items (9.1-9.4) and the consent public hearing item (10.1) by 5-0 votes. These included adopting meeting minutes, waiving second readings for two ordinances (cancelling a development agreement for The Preserve at Sunridge and establishing Special Tax Zone No. 30 for the Falconer Commercial Building), and receiving the quarterly Treasurer's Report. The council also approved reconsidering a prior item about a cellular tower (4-0, with one abstention) and received public input on reinstating a Planning Commission and on parking policy updates, but took no formal action on those discussion items.

• Approved consent calendar items 9.1-9.4 (5-0), including meeting minutes, two ordinance adoptions, and treasurer's report
• Adopted Resolution modifying the Rancho Cordova Tourism Business Improvement District Management Plan (5-0)
• Approved reconsideration of Agenda Item 11.1 (cellular tower) from August 16, 2021 meeting (4-0, Pulipati abstained)
• Received input on reinstating a Planning Commission; no action taken
• Received input on parking policy updates and EV charging stations; no action taken
• Received presentation on EnerGov Land Management System Phase II; no action taken

City Council

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved the consent calendar items 9.1-9.4 and 10.1-10.4, 10.6, including adoption of meeting minutes, a zoning code amendment, a property acquisition resolution, and a resolution to modify the Tourism Business Improvement District. Item 10.5, the ordinance cancelling a development agreement for The Preserve at Sunridge, was pulled for separate discussion and approved with a 4-0 vote (Budge abstained). The council also received updates on community engagement, the Zinfandel Drive overcrossing project, and a local road safety plan, and adopted SB 743 guidelines for VMT analysis.

• Approved consent calendar items 9.1-9.4 (minutes, zoning code amendment, property acquisition, TBID modification) (5-0)
• Approved consent public hearing items 10.1-10.4 and 10.6 (stormwater fees, special tax zone, design review) (5-0)
• Approved item 10.5, ordinance cancelling development agreement for The Preserve at Sunridge (4-0, Budge abstained)
• Adopted resolution adopting SB 743 guidelines for VMT analysis (5-0)
• Received input on Community Engagement Division update, Zinfandel overcrossing alternatives, and Local Road Safety Plan

City Council

The Rancho Cordova City Council is holding a special meeting to consider permanently tabling and rescinding all actions taken on June 7, 2021, regarding the Rio Del Oro Specific Plan Area parks amendment. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with public comment and roll call vote expected.

• Possible roll call vote to permanently table Agenda Item 10.1 from June 7, 2021
• Item concerns Amendment to General Plan and entitlements for Rio Del Oro Specific Plan Area parks
• Tabling would rescind prior Council actions if adopted
• Public comments limited to three minutes via email or Zoom

The City Council voted 3-0 to permanently table and take no further action on all actions from the June 7, 2021 meeting regarding the Rio Del Oro Specific Plan Area parks amendment. The vote also deems the June 7 actions rescinded to the extent rescission is required. Council members Pulipati, Sander, and Vice Mayor Terry voted in favor; Budge and Mayor Gatewood were absent.

• Voted 3-0 to permanently table all actions from the June 7, 2021 Rio Del Oro parks amendment item
• Directed staff and legal counsel to take no further action on the June 7, 2021 Rio Del Oro parks actions
• Deemed the June 7, 2021 actions rescinded where rescission is required

City Council

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss existing litigation with the Cordova Recreation and Park District. No reportable action was taken, and staff was given direction. The meeting was procedural only, with no substantive public decisions made.

• Held closed session on Cordova Recreation and Park District v. City of Rancho Cordova litigation
• No reportable action taken in closed session

City Council

The Rancho Cordova City Council is holding a special work session to discuss and provide direction on three topics: reinstating a Planning Commission, amending commercial real estate sign regulations, and updating parking policies including electric vehicle charging stations. No final decisions are expected; the council will receive reports and give feedback.

• Discussion on reinstating a Planning Commission, including qualifications, structure, and selection process
• Discussion on commercial real estate sign ordinance amendments
• Discussion on parking policy updates and electric vehicle charging stations

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss reinstating a Planning Commission, commercial real estate signs, and parking policy updates with EV charging stations. No formal decisions were made; the council received public input and continued the parking discussion to a date uncertain.

• Received input on reinstating a Planning Commission (no action)
• Received input on Commercial Real Estate Signs (no action)
• Continued Parking Policy Updates and EV Charging Stations discussion to a date uncertain

City Council

The Rancho Cordova City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent items, public hearings, and discussions. Key actions include approving a $1,019,400 GIS consulting contract, introducing a zoning ordinance update for multifamily housing, and holding a public hearing for a cell tower conditional use permit. The council will also receive the 2021 Resident Satisfaction Survey results and discuss manufactured home parks.

• Professional Services Agreement with Infinity Technologies for $1,019,400 for GIS consulting services
• Ordinance amending Title 23 Zoning Code and adopting Citywide Multifamily Housing Design Guidelines
• Public hearing for Eco Site II cellular tower at southeast corner of Zinfandel Drive and Folsom Boulevard
• Annexation boundary maps for Sunrise Palm Project and Falconer Commercial Building project
• Resolutions to impose annual stormwater utility fees for Sunrise Palms and Falconer Commercial Building projects

The City Council approved a $1,019,400 GIS consulting contract with Infinity Technologies, adopted resolutions for annexation and stormwater fees for two projects, and introduced a zoning ordinance update with multifamily design guidelines. All votes were 4-0 with Mayor Gatewood absent. The council also received presentations on the resident satisfaction survey and manufactured home parks, with no formal action taken on those items.

• Approved $1,019,400 GIS consulting contract with Infinity Technologies (4-0)
• Adopted resolution to modify Measure H/Community Enhancement Fund oversight board duties (4-0)
• Approved annexation boundary map for Sunrise Palm Project and CFD No. 2008-1 (4-0)
• Approved annexation boundary map for Falconer Commercial Building and CFD No. 2008-1 (4-0)
• Adopted resolutions declaring intent to impose stormwater utility fees for Sunrise Palms and Falconer projects (4-0)
• Introduced zoning ordinance amendments and adopted citywide multifamily housing design guidelines (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Eco Site II cellular tower at Zinfandel Drive and Folsom Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 9.1-9.3 and 9.5-9.8 (4-0)

City Council

The Rancho Cordova City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent calendar covering several contracts and project approvals, including road rehabilitation, transit service, and a parking lot project. The council will also discuss the city's American Rescue Plan Act allocation, workforce recovery program funding proposals, and commercial real estate sign regulations.

• Contract amendment for Mather Field Road Rehabilitation Project, increasing from $203,629 to $282,172
• Contract award of $780,708 to Western Engineering for Soil Born Farms parking lot and access driveway improvements
• Ten-month pilot adding midday service to Rancho Cordova Route 177 at estimated cost of $115,084
• Public hearing on cellular tower conditional use permit at southeast corner of Zinfandel Drive and Folsom Boulevard
• Discussion on American Rescue Plan Act allocation and priorities

The City Council approved the consent calendar items 9.1, 9.2, and 9.4-9.7, including contract amendments for the Mather Field Road Rehabilitation Project and Sacramento Regional Transit Route 177 midday service, and a construction contract for Soil Born Farms parking lot improvements. Item 9.3 was pulled and approved separately. The council continued item 9.8 (Rio Del Oro parks ordinance) to an uncertain date, with Mayor Gatewood recused. Public hearing items 10.1-10.3 were approved, and item 11.1 (cellular tower) was continued to August 16, 2021. Regular calendar items 12.1 and 12.2 received input only, and item 12.3 (commercial real estate signs) was continued.

• Approved consent items 9.1, 9.2, 9.4-9.7 (4-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Mather Field Road Rehabilitation (4-0)
• Approved contract amendment for RT Route 177 midday service (4-0)
• Approved construction contract for Soil Born Farms parking lot (4-0)
• Continued Rio Del Oro parks ordinance to uncertain date (3-0, Mayor recused)
• Approved public hearing items 10.1-10.3 (4-0)
• Continued cellular tower conditional use permit to August 16, 2021 (4-0)
• Continued commercial real estate signs discussion (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a construction contract not to exceed $4,511,000 with Z Squared Construction for the Rancho Cordova Youth Center Project. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including final maps for the Ranch Large Lot and Montelena Villages subdivisions, and a $519,200 agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for business retention services. A conditional use permit for a cellular tower at Zinfandel Drive and Folsom Boulevard was continued to the August 2, 2021 meeting.

• Approved construction contract No. 2021-256 with Z Squared Construction for the Rancho Cordova Youth Center Project, not to exceed $4,511,000.
• Approved consent calendar items 9.1 through 9.8, including meeting minutes, final maps for Ranch Large Lot and Montelena Villages, and a $519,200 Chamber of Commerce agreement.
• Approved consent public hearing item 10.1, introducing an ordinance amending the ARDA for the Elliott portion of Rio Del Oro.
• Continued the Eco Site II cellular tower conditional use permit to the August 2, 2021 City Council meeting.
• Appointed Cyrus Abhar, Albert Stricker, and Adam U. Lindgren as real property negotiators for 3355 Monier Circle.
• Received input on the Mills Crossing Civic Center Design Principles discussion.
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss real property negotiations with the Folsom Cordova Unified School District; no reportable action was taken.

City Council

The City Council held a work session to discuss future work session priorities, reinstating a Planning Commission, and draft Zoning Code amendments and Multi-Family Design Guidelines. No formal decisions were made; the council only received public input and provided direction to staff.

• Received input on City Council Work Session Priorities.
• Received input on reinstating a Planning Commission.
• Received input on Zoning Code and Multi-Family Design Guidelines Update.

City Council

The City Council approved a $3,494,524.16 contract with Dewberry Engineers for civil engineering and environmental services for the Sunrise Boulevard Improvement Project, and adopted an urgency ordinance amending the municipal code relating to fireworks. The council also approved a $980,000 conditional loan commitment for the Crossings at Woodberry Way affordable housing development, and continued the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update to a future meeting.

• Approved $3,494,524.16 contract with Dewberry Engineers for Sunrise Blvd design (3-0, Budge abstained)
• Adopted urgency ordinance amending fireworks code (4-0)
• Approved $980,000 conditional loan commitment for Crossings at Woodberry Way affordable housing (3-0)
• Continued 2021-2029 Housing Element Update to future meeting (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 9.1-9.3, 9.5-9.10 (3-0, Budge and Terry absent)
• Approved consent public hearing items 10.1-10.6 (3-0)
• Approved Rio Del Oro Parcel 66 tentative subdivision map (3-0)
• Authorized special tax bonds for CFD No. 2014-1 (Montelena) (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including the adoption of the 2021-23 Operating Budget and the 2021-26 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes various contract amendments, subdivision approvals, and public hearings regarding local development projects.

• Approval of 2021-23 Operating Budget and 2021-26 Capital Improvement Plan
• Reimbursement agreement for White Rock Road - Fitzgerald Road project up to $2,616,268.00
• Contract amendment for West Yost Associates increasing amount from $450,000 to not to exceed $850,000
• Contract amendment for Willdan Engineering increasing amount from $750,000 to not to exceed $1,450,000
• Contract amendment for Sacramento Regional Transit District increasing amount from $466,600 to not to exceed $563,120

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including the 2021-23 operating budget, 2021-26 capital improvement plan, and several contract amendments, all in a 5-0 vote. They also approved a 5% performance incentive payment for the City Manager and discussed but took no action on a potential ordinance regarding host liability for illegal fireworks.

• Approved 2021-23 Operating Budget and 2021-26 Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved contract amendments for West Yost Associates, Willdan Engineering, and St. Francis Electric (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement agreement with Sacramento County Water Agency for waterline construction (5-0)
• Approved final maps for Douglas 98 Phase 3 and Rio Del Oro Lot 67A/67B (5-0)
• Approved Rio Del Oro Delivery Station Major Design Review (4-0, Sander recused)
• Approved amendment to General Plan for Rio Del Oro parks (4-0, Gatewood recused)
• Approved Grantline 220 tentative subdivision map and specific plan amendments (5-0)
• Approved 5% performance incentive for City Manager Cyrus Abhar (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to review the City Manager's proposed fiscal year 2021-23 operating budget. The council will also receive a presentation regarding the 2021-26 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-23 Operating Budget
• 2021-26 Capital Improvement Plan

The City Council held a special meeting to receive the City Manager's proposed Fiscal Year 2021-23 Operating Budget and 2021-26 Capital Improvement Plan. After public comment, the Council voted unanimously to approve the recommendations on slide 58 of the presentation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recommendations on slide 58 of the budget presentation (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting conducted via teleconference. The primary purpose of the meeting is to enter a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)

The Rancho Cordova City Council met in special session on May 25, 2021, and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. After the closed session, the city attorney reported that staff received direction but no reportable action was taken. The meeting was procedural only, with no substantive decisions made.

• Adjourned to closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (one case)
• Reported no reportable action taken in closed session

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on several infrastructure contracts and subdivision maps. The body will also discuss the city's stormwater program and a major design review for Mather Business Park.

• Contract with Teichert Construction for White Rock Road project not to exceed $11,067,288.00
• Contract with B & M Builders, Inc. for Cordova Vineyards Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Phase 1 not to exceed $5,521,993.40
• Contract with West Coast Arborists for on-call tree maintenance not to exceed $545,475
• Contract amendment with SBM Management Services, LLP not to exceed $576,000
• Contract with County of Sacramento for Household Hazardous Waste Collection not to exceed $250,000

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $11,067,288 construction contract with Teichert Construction for the White Rock Road widening project and a $5,521,993.40 contract with B & M Builders for the Cordova Vineyards street rehabilitation. The council also approved consent calendar items, including contracts for tree maintenance, hazardous waste services, and subdivision maps, and continued a public hearing for the Montelena development agreement to June 7. No substantive decisions were made in closed session, but the council directed agenda items for June 7 to consider merit bonuses and cost-of-living increases for the City Manager and City Attorney.

• Approved $11,067,288 construction contract with Teichert Construction for White Rock Road project (5-0)
• Approved $5,521,993.40 construction contract with B & M Builders for Cordova Vineyards street rehab (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 16.1-16.7 and 16.9-16.12 (5-0)
• Approved item 16.8, Sierra Asphalt pavement maintenance contract, with Mayor Gatewood recused (4-0)
• Approved item 16.13, Montelena Village 8 final map (5-0)
• Continued Montelena development agreement public hearing to June 7 (5-0)
• Approved Mather Business Park major design review (5-0)
• Directed agenda items for June 7 to consider 5% merit bonuses and COLA for City Manager and City Attorney

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation and provide direction on project selection and funding for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Community Enhancement Fund. The body will also receive a staff update regarding Measure R.

• Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Community Enhancement Fund project selection and funding
• Measure R update

The City Council held a special meeting to review and direct funding for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Community Enhancement Fund. They approved preliminary grant amounts for several applications, with one motion passing 3-2. They also received updates on the Measure R program and discussed future initiatives.

• Preliminarily approved application 36 at $29,700 (5-0)
• Affirmed staff recommendation for application 44 (5-0)
• Preliminarily approved application 45 at $3,000 (5-0)
• Preliminarily approved application 54 at $21,000 and explore partner management (3-2)
• Deferred application 63 to future Mills Crossing and Civic Center discussions (5-0)
• Affirmed staff recommendation for application 67 (5-0)
• Continued application 76 to a future May 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including SB1 road repair projects and a stormwater utility fee. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the Rio Del Oro Delivery Station and discussions on community fund allocations.

• Resolution for Republic Services, Inc. bond issuance up to $703,700,000 including up to $7,300,000 for local projects at 3326 Fitzgerald Road
• Resolution regarding the annual Stormwater Utility Fee on the Rio Del Oro (Elliott Homes Portion) Project
• Resolution adopting a list of SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 projects for Fiscal Year 2021-22
• Major Design Review resolution for the Rio Del Oro Delivery Station (Project No. DD10030)
• Discussion on Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Community Enhancement Fund allocations

The City Council approved a TEFRA resolution allowing the issuance of up to $703.7 million in tax-exempt bonds for Republic Services, with up to $7.3 million for local projects. The council also approved the Rio Del Oro Delivery Station design review, affirmed most Community Enhancement Fund allocations, and directed the City Manager to execute a one-year scooter-share pilot with White Fox Scooters. The communications update was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved consent calendar items 9.1-9.3 (5-0)
• Approved TEFRA resolution for Republic Services bond issuance up to $703.7M (5-0)
• Approved Rio Del Oro Delivery Station Major Design Review (5-0)
• Affirmed staff recommendations for Community Enhancement Fund applications 17 and 42 (4-0, Gatewood recused)
• Affirmed Community Enhancement Fund categories with exceptions for applications 36, 44, 45, 54, 63, 67, and 76 requiring further discussion
• Approved one-year scooter-share pilot with White Fox Scooters (5-0)
• Continued Communications Update & Strategic Plan to a future meeting

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and select a preferred development alternative for the Mills Crossing Civic Center. The body will also review presentations from five applicants to provide direction on an affordable housing development project.

• Selection of Mills Crossing Civic Center Preferred Development Alternative
• Project selection for Affordable Housing Development based on five proposal applicants

The Rancho Cordova City Council held a special meeting to receive public input and presentations on two items: the Mills Crossing Civic Center preferred development alternative and the affordable housing development project selection. No formal decisions or votes were taken on either item; the council only received input and provided direction.

• Received public input on Mills Crossing Civic Center preferred development alternative
• Received presentations from five affordable housing project applicants and staff
• No formal action taken on either agenda item

City Council

The City Council will discuss several resolutions and ordinances, including stormwater utility fees and a special tax for the High Class Motors Project. The body will also review grant applications for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Community Enhancement Fund and hold a public hearing for a Dutch Bros Coffee project.

• Special Tax No. 28 for Transit-Related Services for High Class Motors Project
• Annual Stormwater Utility Fee for the High Class Motors Project
• Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for Dutch Bros Coffee at 2805 Zinfandel Drive
• Modification of the Rancho Cordova Tourism Business Improvement District
• Major Design Review for Premier Homes, LLC Montelena Village 5

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved all consent calendar items (16.1-16.9) and consent public hearing items (17.1-17.3) with 5-0 votes, including resolutions and ordinances on stormwater fees, tourism district, and zoning. The Dutch Bros Coffee conditional use permit hearing was continued to a date uncertain. The council also affirmed staff recommendations on Community Enhancement Fund grants, with the mayor recused from certain items.

• Approved consent calendar items 16.1-16.9 (5-0)
• Approved consent public hearing items 17.1-17.3 (5-0)
• Continued Dutch Bros Coffee CUP hearing to a date uncertain (5-0)
• Affirmed staff recommendations on Community Enhancement Fund grants (3-0, with recusals)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a one-year micro-mobility pilot program with White Fox Scooters and review grant applications for the Community Enhancement Fund. The body is also deciding on several ordinances regarding emergency shelters, dangerous animals, and development fees.

• Contract with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. for Mills Ranch/Rossmoor street rehabilitation not to exceed $436,459.00
• One-year Scootershare micro-mobility pilot program contract with White Fox Scooters
• Ordinance amending the Zoning Code regarding emergency shelters
• Ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding potentially dangerous and vicious animals
• Public hearing for an economic development subsidy for a shopping center at Sunrise Boulevard and Douglas Road

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved all consent calendar items (16.1-16.9) and consent public hearing items (17.1-17.6) with 5-0 and 4-0 votes respectively. The scooter-share pilot program with White Fox Scooters was continued to June 7, 2021, with a 4-1 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and presentations.

• Approved consent calendar items 16.1-16.9 (5-0)
• Approved consent public hearing items 17.1-17.6 (4-0, Budge absent)
• Continued scooter-share pilot with White Fox Scooters to June 7, 2021 (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will review three development options for the Mills Crossing Civic Center and provide direction on a preferred alternative. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss real property negotiations and anticipated litigation.

• Selection of preferred development alternative for Mills Crossing Civic Center
• Closed session regarding property at 2875 Kilgore Road (APN 072-0490-024) with West Taron Holdings, LLC
• Closed session regarding one case of anticipated litigation

The City Council held a special meeting that included a closed session on real property negotiations and anticipated litigation, with no reportable action taken. In open session, the council received a presentation on three development options for the Mills Crossing Civic Center and provided input, but did not select a preferred alternative. The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

• Received presentation on three development options for Mills Crossing Civic Center and provided input, but did not select a preferred alternative.
• Held closed session on real property negotiations for 2875 Kilgore Road and anticipated litigation; no reportable action taken.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss real property negotiations and anticipated litigation in a closed session. The regular meeting includes several resolutions regarding property acquisitions, stormwater utility fees, and an urgency ordinance for third-party delivery fees.

• Real property negotiation for 2875 Kilgore Road
• Acquisition of properties at 10275 Folsom Blvd and 10275 Dawes St
• Acquisition of properties at 10456 and 10448 Investment Circle
• Urgency Ordinance establishing a 15% delivery fee limit on third-party services
• Resolution increasing the annual stormwater utility fee for FY 2021-2022

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved a consent calendar including an urgency ordinance establishing a 15% fee limit on third-party delivery services, several resolutions related to the Rio Del Oro project (including stormwater fees and special taxes), property acquisitions, and a resolution condemning racism against Asian Americans. The council also approved amendments to animal control ordinances and fees, and introduced an ordinance regarding emergency shelters. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent calendar items 16.1-16.10 (5-0), including 15% delivery fee cap urgency ordinance
• Approved consent public hearing items 17.1-17.2 (5-0), including animal control ordinance and Rio Del Oro special tax
• Introduced and waived first reading of emergency shelter zoning ordinance (5-0)
• Approved FY 2020/21 mid-year budget amendment (5-0)
• Received police department 2021 first quarter update
• Received input on Tourism Business Improvement District renewal
• Discussed Homeowners Associations and enforceable covenants; received input

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session. The primary purpose is to conduct a conference with real property negotiators regarding a specific property parcel.

• Closed session negotiation for property at 2875 Kilgore Road (Assessor’s Parcel Number 072-0490-024) with West Taron Holdings, LLC or Assignee

The Rancho Cordova City Council met in a special teleconference meeting and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss real property negotiations for 2875 Kilgore Road with West Taron Holdings, LLC. No public comment was received. After the closed session, the City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken, and the meeting adjourned.

• Held a closed session to discuss real property negotiations for 2875 Kilgore Road (APN 072-0490-024) with West Taron Holdings, LLC.
• Took no reportable action in closed session, as reported by the City Attorney.

City Council

The City Council will meet to appoint real property negotiators and conduct a closed session regarding a specific property. The discussion involves the property located at 2875 Kilgore Road.

• Appointment of Real Property Negotiators: Cyrus Abhar, City Manager and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney
• Real property negotiation regarding 2875 Kilgore Road (Assessor's Parcel Number 072-0490-024)
• Negotiating parties: West Taron Holdings, LLC or Assignee

The City Council held a special meeting and approved the appointment of City Manager Cyrus Abhar and City Attorney Adam U. Lindgren as real property negotiators for the property at 2875 Kilgore Road (APN 072-0490-024). The motion passed 3-0, with two members absent. The council then met in closed session to discuss negotiations with West Taron Holdings, LLC, but no reportable action was taken.

• Approved appointment of real property negotiators for 2875 Kilgore Road (3-0)
• Held closed session on real property negotiations with West Taron Holdings, LLC
• Reported no reportable action from closed session

City Council

The City Council is holding a special and regular meeting to discuss a Climate Action Plan and food delivery fees. The body is also deciding on subdivision agreements, housing grants, and the renewal of a tourism business district.

• Subdivision Improvement Agreement Contract No. 2021-22 with Lennar Homes of California, Inc. for Grantline 208 Village 5
• Application for Noncompetitive Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program Funds for housing production
• The Ranch Special Planning Area Amendment and Development Agreement with K. Honanian at Jaeger Ranch
• Proposed Municipal Code amendments regarding dangerous and vicious animals and animal service fee adjustments
• Resolution of Intention to renew the Rancho Cordova Tourism Business Improvement District (RCTBID)

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved all four consent calendar items in a 5-0 vote, including meeting minutes, a subdivision improvement agreement with Lennar Homes, a grant application for housing production, and ordinances related to The Ranch development. The council also voted 5-0 to adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Rancho Cordova Tourism Business Improvement District (RCTBID). Other items were discussion-only, including the Climate Action Plan scoping, third-party food delivery fee limits, and animal code amendments.

• Approved consent items 13.1-13.4 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing subdivision improvement agreement with Lennar Homes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution for Regional Early Action Planning Grant application (5-0)
• Waived second reading and adopted ordinances for The Ranch Special Planning Area Amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution of Intention to renew RCTBID (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a follow-up discussion on city goals and priorities. This discussion is intended to provide direction for the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2021-23 budget.

• Discussion on direction for the Fiscal Year 2021-23 Budget

The City Council held a special meeting to receive input on goals and priorities for the Fiscal Year 2021-23 budget. One public comment was received. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion and direction only.

• Received input on FY 2021-23 budget goals and priorities

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several high-value on-call contracts for federally funded projects and arborist services. The body will also hold public hearings regarding development agreements and a convenience store permit.

• On-call contract not to exceed $3,000,000 with Salaber Associates, Inc. for construction management
• On-call contract not to exceed $3,000,000 with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for construction management
• Contract amendment for Davey Resource Group for arborist services to increase amount to $460,000
• Public hearing for Royal C Store permits at 3336 Mather Field Road
• Public hearing for Ranch Special Planning Area Amendment and K. Hovnanian at Jaeger Ranch agreement

The City Council approved the Ranch Special Planning Area amendment and the first amendment to the development agreement with K. Hovnanian at Jaeger Ranch, with a 4-1 vote (Budge dissenting). The council also approved a consent calendar including contract extensions and new on-call contracts, and a use permit for a store at 3336 Mather Field Road. Appointments of real property negotiators for several parcels were approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned to closed session for real property negotiations, with no reportable action.

• Approved Ranch Special Planning Area amendment and first amendment to K. Hovnanian development agreement (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 9.1-9.6, including minutes, arborist contract amendment, and two $3M construction management contracts (4-0, Budge absent)
• Approved Royal C Store administrative use permit, conditional use permit, and letter of public convenience and necessity at 3336 Mather Field Road (5-0)
• Appointed real property negotiators for parcels including 11327 Folsom Blvd and 3000 Sunrise Blvd (5-0)
• Appointed real property negotiators for multiple APNs including 962-0370-071 and 072-0370-102 (5-0)
• Adjourned to closed session for real property negotiations; no reportable action

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session on ethics training followed by a regular meeting. Key items include approving food service contracts, discussing mobilehome regulations, and appointing real property negotiators.

• Contract amendments for Great Plates Delivered Program up to $300,000
• Ordinance regarding Montelena Villages 3, 5 and 7 development agreement
• Resolution for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program awards
• Appointment of real property negotiators for Folsom Boulevard and Investment Circle properties

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to continue discussion of City Council goals and priorities and provide direction for the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2021-2023 Budget. Input was received from the Council and one public commenter, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned after the discussion.

• Received input on City Council goals and priorities for FY 2021-2023 budget preparation

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss goals and priorities. This discussion is intended to provide direction for the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2021-2023 budget.

• Discussion of City Council Goals and Priorities and Direction for the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2021-2023 Budget

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss goals and priorities and provide direction for the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2021-2023 Budget. No formal decisions were made; the council received input and provided direction. The meeting was held via teleconference due to COVID-19 and adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

• Received input on City Council Goals and Priorities and FY 2021-2023 Budget direction

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on zoning code amendments, parcel maps, and the issuance of special tax bonds. Members will also discuss a proposed affordable housing project and the city's 2021 legislative priorities.

• Proposed affordable housing project at the corner of Anatolia Drive and Chrysanthy Boulevard
• Ordinance amending Title 23 Zoning Code
• Special Tax Bonds for Grantline 208 Community Facilities District No. 2018-1
• Tentative Parcel Map for 3501 Recycle Road
• Permits for Royal C Store (Project No. DD10007)

The council approved the issuance of special tax bonds for the Grantline 208 Community Facilities District, along with several consent items including the second amendment to the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority agreement and the 2021 legislative priorities. A public hearing on the Royal C Store permits received extensive public comment but no vote was recorded. The council also discussed a potential affordable housing project and continued a mobilehome regulation discussion to a future date.

• Approved consent items 9.1-9.4 (minutes, groundwater authority amendment, zoning ordinance, legislative priorities) (5-0)
• Approved 3501 Recycle Road tentative parcel map (5-0)
• Approved issuance of special tax bonds for Grantline 208 CFD (5-0)
• Continued mobilehome regulation discussion to a date uncertain (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to amend the Title 23 Zoning Code and discuss future rules for veterinary facilities, digital freeway signs, and emergency shelters. The body is also reviewing several contracts for stormwater, sidewalk, and transportation engineering services.

• Contract with Dokken Engineering for Stormwater Support Services not to exceed $450,000
• Contract with M4 Concrete and Drywall, Inc. for 2020 ADA Sidewalk Improvement Project not to exceed $283,968.03
• Contract with Bennett Engineering Services, Inc. for Sunrise/Folsom Blvd Safety Improvements Project not to exceed $249,846.63
• Contract amendment for DKS Associates for transportation engineering and planning services not to exceed $450,000
• Public hearing on Ordinance amending Title 23 Zoning Code