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Rancho Cordova public meetings in 2022

47 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 19, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to certify election results and select 2023 Mayor and Vice Mayor

The City Council will certify the November 8, 2022 general municipal election results and swear in council members. The body will also select and swear in the 2023 Mayor and Vice Mayor and approve an employment agreement for City Manager Micah Runner.

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✓ Decided: Linda Budge appointed Mayor and David Sander appointed Vice Mayor

The City Council selected its 2023 leadership and certified the November 8, 2022, election results. The Council approved several land transactions, professional service contracts, and the employment agreement for City Manager Micah Runner.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 14.8 with corrections from staff by Terry second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 4:1 vote
4 yea · 1 nay
Gatewood yea · Pulipati yea · Terry yea · Budge yea · Sander nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Dec 14, 2022 · 17:30

Planning Commission

December 14, 2022 Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for December 14, 2022, was cancelled.

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Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to discuss Westborough Specific Plan

The City Council is holding a special meeting to provide feedback and direction on the Westborough Specific Plan. Discussion will focus on the proposed land use map, acreage for land use categories, and infrastructure components.

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✓ Decided: City Council discussed the Westborough Specific Plan

The City Council held a special meeting to provide feedback and direction on the Westborough Specific Plan. The discussion focused on the proposed land use map, acreage for land use categories, and infrastructure components.

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Mon Dec 5, 2022 · 12:15

City Council

City Council to appoint labor negotiators for City Manager negotiations

The City Council is meeting to appoint labor negotiators for City Manager negotiations. The body will also enter a closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager.

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✓ Decided: City Council appoints labor negotiators for City Manager negotiations

The City Council appointed Brenda Roach and Adam Lindgren as labor negotiators. The council also met in closed session to discuss the City Manager appointment, though no reportable action was taken.

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Mon Dec 5, 2022 · 16:00

City Council

City Council to certify election results and select 2023 leadership

The City Council will certify the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election results and swear in council members. The body will also select the 2023 Mayor and Vice Mayor and consider several land use and grant items.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves design review for The Residences at Capital Center

The City Council approved a major design review for The Residences at Capital Center and accepted a $40,000 state grant. Several items, including the certification of the November 8 general election and the Logisticenter design review, were continued to future dates.

2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
Wed Nov 30, 2022 · 17:30

Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Citizen Oversight Board

Citizen Oversight Board to review fund budget and expenditures

The Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Citizen Oversight Board will review financial data and compliance. The board is scheduled to receive information on budget overviews, revenues, and expenditures.

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Tue Nov 29, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to discuss FY 2023-25 budget and Little League project

The City Council will receive presentations and provide direction on the Fiscal Year 2023-25 budget and major projects. The body will also discuss funding alternatives for the Rancho Cordova Little League Project and grant options for nonprofit COVID-19 recovery.

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✓ Decided: Council forms subcommittee for nonprofit COVID-19 recovery grants

The City Council appointed two members to a subcommittee regarding nonprofit COVID-19 recovery and support. The Council also received presentations and public input on the Rancho Cordova Little League Project and the Fiscal Year 2023-25 Budget Kickoff.

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Mon Nov 21, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council considers design review for The Residences at Capital Center

The City Council is reviewing several subdivision maps and construction contracts. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a major design review for a project at International Boulevard and Kilgore Road.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves several housing maps and youth center funding increase

The City Council approved final maps for four Grantline subdivision units and a major design review for The Residences at Capital Center. Council also authorized a contract increase for the Rancho Cordova Youth Center and approved stormwater maintenance services.

2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 12.1. by Gatewood second by Budge; Motion passed with a 3:1 vote
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Budge yea · Gatewood yea · Terry yea · = Sander nay · Pulipati absent
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Nov 9, 2022 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission considers tentative parcel map for 10929 Disk Drive

The Planning Commission is meeting to review a tentative parcel map and approve the 2023 meeting schedule. The body will also hold a follow-up discussion regarding the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves tentative parcel map for 10929 Disk Drive

The Planning Commission approved a tentative parcel map for 10929 Disk Drive and adopted the 2023 meeting schedule. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting.

2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
Mon Nov 7, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to consider waste hauling franchises and stormwater fees

The City Council will vote on several resolutions including waste hauling agreements and a stormwater utility fee for the Sun Center Drive Warehouse Project. The body will also review a design amendment for Montelena Village 3 and the 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves waste hauling franchises and CDBG 2023 action plan

The City Council approved several resolutions including waste hauling franchises for businesses and the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. The council also extended the COVID-19 state of emergency for remote meetings through December 6, 2022, and adopted updated building codes.

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Wed Oct 26, 2022 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to receive CEQA training presentation

The Planning Commission will meet to review meeting minutes and receive a training presentation from the City Attorney's Office. No formal actions are scheduled for the regular calendar items.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves September 28 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the September 28, 2022, regular meeting. The commission also received a training presentation on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) from the City Attorney's Office.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 4.1 by McGarvey second by Frechette; Motion passed with a 6:0 vote
5 yea · 1 absent
Devarapalli yea · Diaz yea · Frechette yea · Stauss yea · Tripette yea · Kondakrindi absent
Mon Oct 17, 2022 · 16:00

City Council

Rancho Cordova Council to discuss City Manager appointment and multiple contracts

The City Council will hold a special session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager and a regular meeting to vote on various service contracts and ordinances. The body will also review a preliminary year-end financial report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and a roadmap for a 'Smart City'.

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✓ Decided: Council approved consent calendar and public hearing items unanimously

The City Council voted 5-0 to approve a 10-item consent calendar and two consent public hearing items. The consent calendar included adopting meeting minutes, an ordinance amending multiple municipal code titles, a resolution extending remote meeting authority, a resolution authorizing military equipment use for law enforcement, and several contract amendments and new contracts. The consent public hearing items adopted state building codes with local amendments and amended the cable television commission ordinance.

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Wed Oct 12, 2022 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting for October 12, 2022, cancelled

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for October 12, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

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Mon Oct 10, 2022 · 17:30

Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Citizen Oversight Board

Board reviews Measure H and Measure R funded projects for annual report

The Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Citizen Oversight Board will meet to appoint leadership and receive an orientation. The board will also review projects and programs funded by Measure H and Measure R to make recommendations for the FY 2021/2022 Annual Citizen Report.

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✓ Decided: Oversight board appoints chair, vice chair, selects projects for annual report

The Community Enhancement & Investment Fund Citizen Oversight Board appointed Tegan Knifton as Chair and Deane Burk as Vice Chair, both by unanimous 7-0 votes. The board also approved recommendations for projects to feature in the FY 2021/2022 Annual Citizen Report across seven categories, including Legacy Fund, Public Works, and Public Safety. No substantive financial decisions were made; the meeting focused on organizational setup and report content.

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Mon Oct 3, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to vote on infrastructure contracts and city manager incentive

The City Council is considering several infrastructure contracts for sidewalk and street rehabilitation. The body will also discuss a performance incentive payment for the City Manager and a resolution regarding stormwater utility fees for the Stone Creek Village project.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $673K sidewalk project and $665K chamber contract

The council unanimously approved a consent calendar including a $673,058 contract for the Countryside Sidewalk Improvement Project and a $665,000 contract with the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce for business retention services. They also approved a 5% performance incentive payment for City Manager Cyrus Abhar. No reportable action was taken in closed session regarding the city manager appointment.

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Wed Sep 28, 2022 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss project phasing and design review training

The Planning Commission will meet to review a project phasing plan and receive staff training on design review. The body is also considering the adoption of meeting minutes from August 24, 2022.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves August 24 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to adopt the minutes from the August 24, 2022 regular meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the commission received input on a project phasing plan and design review training but took no action on those items.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 4.1 by Frechette second by Stauss; Motion passed with a 6:0 vote
6 yea
Devarapalli yea · Diaz yea · Frechette yea · Stauss yea · Tripette yea · Kondakrindi yea
Tue Sep 27, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to evaluate City Manager performance in closed session

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The primary purpose of this session is to discuss the performance evaluation of the City Manager.

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✓ Decided: Council gave City Manager exemplary performance rating in closed session

The City Council met in closed session to evaluate the City Manager's performance. After discussion, the Council concluded that the City Manager's performance in 2022 was exemplary. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
Mon Sep 19, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council to vote on tax zone and stormwater fees for The Ranch Project

The City Council will consider several contracts and ordinances, including a special tax zone and stormwater utility fees for a portion of The Ranch Project. The body will also appoint members to the Measure R and Measure H Citizen Oversight Board and receive a presentation on the 2024 Blueprint from SACOG.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar items, appoints oversight board members

The City Council approved a consent calendar of seven items, including a special tax zone for The Ranch Project, a $128,000 contract with Wellspace Health for workforce recovery services, and a $156,944 contract for environmental investigation at 2738 Woodberry Way. The Council also appointed four members to the Measure R and Measure H Citizen Oversight Board, including two at-large student appointees, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items, which included a presentation from SACOG and a discussion on naming streets and facilities.

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Wed Sep 14, 2022 · 17:30

Planning Commission

September 14 Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for September 14, 2022, was cancelled.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council considers $9.6 million contract for US50/Rancho Cordova Parkway Interchange

The City Council is reviewing several high-value infrastructure contracts and subdivision maps. The body will also discuss stormwater utility fees and special taxes related to The Ranch project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $9.7M design contract for US50/Parkway interchange

The council approved a $9.67 million contract for final design of the US50/Rancho Cordova Parkway Interchange, a key transportation link. It also adopted an ordinance protecting critical infrastructure and wildfire risk areas, and approved multiple subdivision maps and annexations for The Ranch project. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on a stormwater fee ballot measure.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 10.3. by Gatewood second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
4 yea
Gatewood yea · Pulipati yea · Sander yea · Terry yea
Wed Aug 24, 2022 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review training schedules and ethics information

The Planning Commission will meet to adopt minutes from a previous meeting and discuss training schedules. Staff will also present information regarding AB1234 Ethics Training, though no formal action is expected on that item.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved August 10 meeting minutes and cancelled September 14 meeting

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the August 10, 2022 regular meeting and authorized cancellation of the September 14, 2022 regular meeting. Both actions passed unanimously (7-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

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Tue Aug 23, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to discuss Fiscal Year 2023-25 budget priorities

The City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation and provide direction on budget priorities and legacy projects for Fiscal Year 2023-25.

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✓ Decided: Council receives input on FY 2023-25 budget priorities and legacy projects

The City Council held a special meeting to receive a presentation and public input on Fiscal Year 2023-25 budget priorities and a legacy project discussion. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the item was for discussion and direction only.

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Mon Aug 15, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council considers stormwater contract increase and critical infrastructure ordinance

The City Council will vote on extending a stormwater engineering contract and designating critical infrastructure and wildfire risk areas. The body will also review a design permit for Sunridge Villas and receive a city technology update.

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✓ Decided: Council approves stormwater contract extension and new wildfire safety ordinance

The City Council approved a $1 million increase to a stormwater engineering contract with West Yost & Associates, extending it to June 2024. It also introduced an ordinance to protect critical infrastructure and wildfire risk areas, and approved a design review for the Sunridge Villas project. All votes were unanimous among present members, with one council member absent and the mayor recused from the Sunridge vote.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 9.1 and 9.2 by Budge second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Pulipati yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Gatewood absent
Motion to approve item 9.3. by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Pulipati yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Gatewood absent
Motion to approve item 10.1. by Budge second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Pulipati yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Gatewood absent
Motion to approve item 10.2. by Pulipati second by Sander; Motion passed with a 3:0 vote
3 yea · 1 absent
Pulipati yea · Sander yea · Budge yea · Gatewood absent
Wed Aug 10, 2022 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to conduct training on project presentations and review process

The Planning Commission will meet to review training materials regarding planning project presentations and the review process. No formal action is expected on the training item, and the commission will vote on the minutes from the July 13, 2022 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves July 13 meeting minutes

The Rancho Cordova Planning Commission held a regular meeting on August 10, 2022, with all members present. The only substantive action was approving the minutes from the July 13, 2022 meeting, passed 6-0 with one abstention. The commission also received input on planning commission training, but no other decisions were made.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 4.1 by Diaz second by Frechette; Motion passed with a 6:0 vote
5 yea
Diaz yea · Frechette yea · Stauss yea · Tripette yea · Kondakrindi yea
Mon Aug 1, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council considers $1.08 million red light enforcement contract

The City Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and an ordinance to clarify the Folsom Boulevard Specific Plan. The body will also hold a protest hearing regarding stormwater utility fees for the Stone Creek Village Project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent items, pulls two for separate votes

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved most consent calendar items in a 4-0 vote, including meeting minutes, an ordinance amendment, and contracts for stormwater fencing and photo red light enforcement. Two items were pulled for separate discussion: the Redflex photo red light contract passed 3-1, and the Meyers Nave legal services amendment passed 3-1. The council also approved a resolution for a stormwater utility fee protest hearing and received updates on communications and gateway signage.

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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 9.4 by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 3:1 vote
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Budge yea · Gatewood yea · Sander yea · Terry nay · Pulipati absent
Motion to approve item 9.7. by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 3:1 vote
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Budge yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Gatewood nay · Pulipati absent
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jul 18, 2022 · 16:00

City Council

City Council to vote on multiple infrastructure contracts and development maps

The City Council is meeting to decide on several construction contracts, subdivision maps, and drainage fee credits. The body will also discuss the Mills Crossing Civic Center Project and hold public hearings on various design reviews.

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✓ Decided: Council approves contracts, maps, and fee agreements in 4-0 votes

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved a consent calendar of 15 items, including contracts for the American River Outfall Four Repair Project ($859,815), on-call pavement maintenance ($157,700), and a transportation services agreement with Sacramento County. It also approved final maps for The Ranch Village 3 and 4, drainage impact fee credit agreements for Rio Del Oro and Grantline 220, and several annexation resolutions. A separate item, the Sunridge Villas design review, was continued to a date uncertain. The council also approved a predevelopment agreement with Griffin/Swinerton for the Mills Crossing Civic Center project.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 16.1 through 16.3 and 16.5 through 16.15 by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Gatewood yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Pulipati absent
Motion to approve item 16.4. by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 3:0 vote
3 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Pulipati absent
Motion to approve item 17.1 through 17.3 and 17.5 through 17.6 by Budge second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Gatewood yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Pulipati absent
Motion to continue item 17.4. to a date uncertain by Sander second by Budge; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Gatewood yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Pulipati absent
Motion to approve item 19.1 by Budge second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
1 absent
Pulipati absent
Wed Jul 13, 2022 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to conduct training on city zoning and general plans

The Planning Commission will receive staff training on the General Plan, Title 23 Zoning Code, and other planning areas. No formal action is expected on the training items, though the commission may adopt minutes from the June 8, 2022 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves June minutes and training schedule

The Rancho Cordova Planning Commission held a regular meeting on July 13, 2022, with all members present. The commission approved the June 8, 2022 meeting minutes and the Planning Commission Training Meeting Schedule, both by unanimous 7-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a training discussion and a director's report.

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Mon Jul 11, 2022 · 18:00

General

City Council to hold closed session regarding City Attorney

The City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to enter a closed session. The body will discuss the performance evaluation of the City Attorney and hold a conference with labor negotiators.

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✓ Decided: Council holds special meeting, closed session; no public action

The Rancho Cordova City Council held a special meeting on July 11, 2022, that included a closed session to discuss a performance evaluation for the City Attorney and labor negotiations. No reportable action was taken in closed session, and no substantive decisions were made in open session.

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Mon Jun 20, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to vote on FY 2022-23 budgets and several service contracts

The City Council will consider approving budgets for the American Rescue Plan Act, Measure H, and Measure R. The body is also deciding on multiple professional service contracts and land exchange agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $100K interim housing pilot and other contracts

The City Council approved a consent calendar with 14 items, including a $100,197 contract with Sacramento Self-Help Housing for an interim housing pilot program, a $733,170 contract for engineering services on the Sunrise Boulevard Rehabilitation Phase 2 project, and a $200,000 consulting contract with Claggett Wolfe Associates. The council also approved a resolution to include the city in Sacramento County's Article 34 affordable housing ballot measure for the November 2022 election, and adopted the FY 2022-23 budgets for ARPA, Measure H, and Measure R. A motion to change regional board appointments failed, but a subsequent motion passed to appoint Council Member Garrett Gatewood as voting member and Council Member Siri Pulipati as alternate for the Capital Southeast Connector Joint Powers Authority, among other appointments.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to leave Council Member David Sander as primary voting member of the Capital Southeast Connector Joint Power Authority and replace Vice Mayor Linda Budge with Council Member Garrett Gatewood…
3 nay · 2 yea
Budge yea · Sander yea · Gatewood nay · Pulipati nay · Terry nay
Wed Jun 8, 2022 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to select 2022 Chair and Vice Chair

The Planning Commission will appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the remainder of the 2022 calendar year. The meeting also includes staff training on land use law and regulations.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission appoints new chair and vice chair for 2022

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 2, 2022 special meeting. It then appointed Commissioner Kondakrindi as Chair and Commissioner Tripette as Vice Chair for the remainder of 2022, both by 7-0 votes. The commission also received training information on roles, land use law, and working with staff, with no formal action taken.

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Mon Jun 6, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to consider $1.19 million ShotSpotter contract

The City Council will discuss a spending plan for Measure H, Measure R, and American Rescue Plan Act funds. The body is also deciding on multiple infrastructure contracts, tax levies for police services, and ordinances regarding tobacco sales.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.19M ShotSpotter contract, adopts consent calendar

The City Council approved a $1,194,000 contract with ShotSpotter, Inc. for gunshot detection services through June 30, 2026, and adopted the consent calendar (items 9.1-9.6, 9.8-9.20) and consent public hearing items (10.1-10.6) with 4-0 votes. Item 9.7, a contract with Sierra Asphalt for pavement maintenance, was initially approved but then rescinded and continued to a date uncertain after Council Member Gatewood recused himself. The council also received a presentation on the final proposed spending plan for Measure H, Measure R, and ARPA funds.

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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 9.1 through 9.6 and item 9.8 through 9.20 by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Gatewood yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Pulipati absent
Motion to approve item 9.7 by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 3:0 vote
3 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Pulipati absent
Motion to reconsider item 9.7. by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 3:0 vote
3 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Pulipati absent
Motion to Rescind the approval of item 9.7. and continue item to a date uncertain by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 3:0 vote
3 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Pulipati absent
Motion to approve item 10.1 through 10.6 by Budge second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Gatewood yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Pulipati absent
Motion to approve item 12.2. by Budge second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Gatewood yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Pulipati absent
Mon May 16, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council to weigh bonds, housing, tobacco ban, and Measure H funds

The Rancho Cordova City Council will hold a regular meeting with a large consent calendar covering contracts, property acquisition, and development approvals. Public hearings include a first reading of a flavored tobacco ordinance and several development-related items. The council will also discuss issuing special tax bonds, youth center branding, and allocating Measure H sales tax funds for community projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Measure H fund allocations and multiple development items

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved the consent calendar, including resolutions for landscape and lighting district assessments, a final map for Arista Del Sol Phase 1, and contract amendments. They also approved a flavored tobacco ordinance on first reading, authorized special tax bond issuances for two community facilities districts, and allocated Measure H funds for community projects. The council also approved branding for the Youth Center and continued a major design review for a logistics center.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve branding choice number two(2) by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 4:1 vote
4 yea · 1 nay
Budge yea · Gatewood yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Pulipati nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 10, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council to review community grant applications and extend remote meeting authority

The Rancho Cordova City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution confirming the COVID-19 state of emergency and re-authorizing remote teleconference meetings through June 10, 2022. They will also receive staff recommendations on Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Community Enhancement and Investment Fund grant applications and discuss council-requested items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2022/23 community grant applications

The City Council approved staff recommendations for most Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Community Enhancement and Investment Fund grant applications, with some applications deferred to the May 16 meeting. The council also re-authorized remote teleconference meetings for another month due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 3.1 by Budge second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 4:1 vote
4 yea · 1 nay
Budge yea · Pulipati yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Gatewood nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon May 2, 2022 · 16:00

City Council

Rancho Cordova City Council cancels May 2, 2022 regular meeting

The Rancho Cordova City Council has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2022. The cancellation notice was posted by City Clerk Stacy Leitner on April 29, 2022, at City Hall and on the city website. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed because the meeting was cancelled.

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Mon May 2, 2022 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission special meeting to welcome new members and set schedule

This is a special meeting of the Rancho Cordova Planning Commission focused on organizational matters. The commission will swear in new members, receive an introduction to staff, and discuss the Brown Act and commission roles. They will also vote on the regular meeting schedule from June through December 2022. No substantive land-use decisions are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves meeting schedule for June-Dec 2022

The Rancho Cordova Planning Commission held a special meeting on May 2, 2022, primarily for a meet-and-greet and orientation. The only substantive decision was approving the regular meeting schedule for June through December 2022, passed unanimously (7-0). Other items were informational, including a discussion on Planning Commission roles and the Brown Act, with no action taken.

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Tue Apr 26, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council to discuss Measure R and H fund allocations for FY 2022/23

The Rancho Cordova City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation and provide direction on proposed Fiscal Year 2022/23 Measure R funds and Measure H department allocations, as well as legacy projects for community enhancement and investment funds. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Council hears Measure R/H funding input, no action taken

The City Council held a special meeting to receive public input on proposed Fiscal Year 2022/23 Measure R and Measure H fund allocations and legacy projects. No formal action was taken; the item was for discussion and direction only. The council also met in closed session for anticipated litigation, with no reportable action.

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Mon Apr 18, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council to approve $8.2M contract for Mills Ranch / Rossmoor street rehabilitation

The Rancho Cordova City Council will vote on several major contracts, including an $8.2 million agreement with Martin Brothers Construction for street repairs and a $4.5 million increase for construction management services. The body will also adopt ordinances for the Grantline 220 Project and The Preserve Project, and hold public hearings on a flavored tobacco ban and industrial design reviews. Additionally, the Council will select new Planning Commission members and discuss the cancellation of the May 2 meeting due to a lack of quorum.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $8.2M street rehab contract, continues several items

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved a consent calendar including a $8,228,595.24 construction contract for the Mills Ranch/Rossmoor Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project, along with other contracts and ordinances. Several items were continued to future meetings, including the Sunridge Lot J subdivision map, the Shalako tentative maps, the flavored tobacco ordinance, the Logisticenter design review, and the Stonecreek Industrial Center amendment. The council also appointed new Planning Commission members and cancelled the May 2, 2022 meeting.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 9.1 through 9.8 by Budge second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Gatewood yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Pulipati absent
Motion to continue item 10.1. to a date uncertain by Budge second by Sander; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Gatewood yea · Sander yea · April yea · Pulipati absent
Motion to continue item 10.2 to a date uncertain by Budge second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 4:0 vote
4 yea · 1 absent
Budge yea · Gatewood yea · Sander yea · Terry yea · Pulipati absent
Mon Apr 4, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council to consider The Preserve project EIR, rezone, and development agreement

The Rancho Cordova City Council will hold a public hearing on The Preserve Project, which includes certifying an Environmental Impact Report, approving a General Plan Amendment, a rezone, a Development Agreement, and a Tentative Subdivision Map. The Council will also vote on consent items, including a contract amendment for citywide maintenance services and creating a special tax area for transit services for the Grantline 220 project.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 9.1 through 9.5 by Sander second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 3:0 vote
3 yea · 2 absent
Gatewood yea · Sander yea · Vice Mayor Budge yea · Pulipati absent · Terry absent
Motion to approve item 10.1 through 10.2 by Sander second by Gatewood; Motion passed with a 3:0 vote
3 yea · 2 absent
Gatewood yea · Sander yea · Vice Mayor Budge yea · Pulipati absent · Terry absent
Motion to approve item 11.1. by Gatewood second by Sander; Motion passed with a 3:0 vote
3 yea · 2 absent
Gatewood yea · Sander yea · Vice Mayor Budge yea · Pulipati absent · Terry absent
Tue Mar 29, 2022 · 17:30

General

Council to discuss ARPA and Measure R fund allocations

The Rancho Cordova City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss proposed projects and programs for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Fiscal Year 2022/23 Measure R funds, and to provide direction to staff. They will also discuss branding for the Rancho Cordova Youth Center. The meeting is a work session, so no final decisions are expected.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses ARPA and Measure R projects, no formal votes

The Rancho Cordova City Council held a special meeting to discuss proposed projects and programs for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Fiscal Year 2022/23 Measure R funds, receiving public input but taking no formal action. The council also discussed branding for the Rancho Cordova Youth Center and requested that item be brought back at the April 18, 2022 meeting for further discussion. No substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Mar 21, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council to vote on stormwater fee increase, Grantline 220 annexations, and more

The Rancho Cordova City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes increasing the annual stormwater utility fee for FY 2022-2023, approving the final map for the Ranch Village 8 subdivision, and annexing the Grantline 220 project into three community facilities districts. They will also consider a resolution supporting Ukraine, a contract amendment for the residential food waste collection program, and several other items. Public hearings will address the Rio Del Oro Phase 5 final map and Project Sunrise design review, as well as the 2021 CDBG annual report.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, Ukraine resolution, and multiple project items

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved a consent calendar with 12 items, including a resolution supporting Ukraine, a food waste collection program contract, and several project approvals. They also approved a CDBG report, a storm drainage fee schedule, and a Dutch Bros. Coffee conditional use permit, with two members recused. The council adopted the Urban Forest Master Plan and reappointed subcommittee members for the Mobile Home Park Subcommittee.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to appoint Council Member Gatewood and Mayor Terry to the Mobile Home Park Subcommittee Gatewood second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 3:2 vote
3 yea · 1 nay
Gatewood yea · Pulipati yea · Terry yea · Sander nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Mar 7, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council to discuss flavored tobacco ban and homeless outreach

The Rancho Cordova City Council will hold a regular meeting with several presentations, consent items, and two discussion items. They will receive an update on the Homeless Outreach Team and provide direction on a potential ordinance to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products. The meeting also includes a consent public hearing for a major design review of Montelena Village 4 and 6 by Pulte Homes.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve item 9.3 by Budge second by Pulipati; Motion passed with a 3:1 vote
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Budge yea · Pulipati yea · Terry yea · Gatewood nay · Sander absent
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 22, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council to consider extending e-cigarette retailer moratorium and appointing planning commissioners

The Rancho Cordova City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing several consent calendar items including contracts for road projects and engineering services, a resolution supporting a Sacramento transportation tax measure, and a public hearing on the Arista Del Sol Community Facilities District. The council will also consider extending a temporary moratorium on electronic cigarette retailers and lounges, and will nominate and select Planning Commission members. The meeting includes a closed session for real property negotiations with Sacramento County.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent items, extends tobacco moratorium, appoints negotiators

The City Council approved all consent calendar items (9.1-9.6) and consent public hearing items (10.1-10.3) in 5-0 votes, including the Local Road Safety Plan, a contract for the International Drive Surface Treatment Project, and a resolution supporting a Sacramento Transportation Authority tax measure. The council continued the Planning Commission nomination to March 21, 2022, and approved an urgency ordinance extending the moratorium on electronic cigarette retailers and lounges. It also appointed real property negotiators for multiple properties and adjourned to closed session, with no reportable action taken.

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Tue Feb 15, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council to select seven-member Planning Commission

The Rancho Cordova City Council is holding a special teleconference meeting to discuss and potentially select the seven members of the Planning Commission. The council will hear brief introductions from applicants and may begin the nomination and selection process or defer it to a future meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes and must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting day.

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✓ Decided: Council nominates five Planning Commission members, defers final vote

The City Council heard introductions from 23 Planning Commission applicants and nominated five members for the commission: Kenneth Henderson, Surender Devarapalli, Lee Frechette, Cynthia Stauss-Vlassopoulos, and Robert McGarvey. The final vote and appointment of two at-large members were deferred to the February 22, 2022 City Council meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Feb 7, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council to vote on solid waste rate hike for food recycling program

The Rancho Cordova City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting residential solid waste rate adjustments to fund the state-mandated food waste collection and recycling program. The consent calendar includes resolutions on election results, an agreement extension, emergency declaration, and a $350,000 contract for the Food Locker. The council will also discuss property negotiations in closed session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves solid waste rate hike for food recycling program

The City Council unanimously approved a residential solid waste rate adjustment to fund the state-mandated food waste collection and recycling program, despite 544 valid protests. The council also approved consent items including the election results for a transit tax zone, an extension of the Mills Crossing negotiating agreement, and a $350,000 contract for an executive director for the Rancho Cordova Food Locker. All votes were 5-0.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022 · 17:30

General

Council to discuss Planning Commission picks and mobilehome rent stabilization

The Rancho Cordova City Council is holding a special teleconference meeting to receive a report on Planning Commission applications and the selection process, and to discuss a draft ordinance on mobilehome park space rent stabilization. No final decisions are scheduled; the council will provide feedback and direction.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses planning commission and mobilehome rent stabilization

The City Council received public input on Planning Commission applications and the selection process, and on a draft Mobilehome Park Space Rent Stabilization Ordinance. No formal decisions were made; Mayor Terry and Council Member Sander were assigned to an ad-hoc committee to further study the rent stabilization ordinance.

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Tue Jan 18, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council to consider temporary ban on new e-cigarette retailers and lounges

The Rancho Cordova City Council will consider adopting an urgency ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on new electronic cigarette retailers, lounges, and vapor bars. The council will also vote on consent items including a construction contract for school safety improvements, a stormwater fee election result, and meeting minutes. The meeting is held via teleconference due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts urgency ordinance banning new e-cigarette retailers

The council unanimously approved an urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on new electronic cigarette retailers, lounges, and vapor bars. It also approved four consent items, including a construction contract for school safety improvements and a resolution confirming the remote meeting emergency. Council member appointments to regional boards were continued to a later date.

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Mon Jan 3, 2022 · 17:30

City Council

Council to approve contracts, zoning changes, and new district

The Rancho Cordova City Council will consider consent items including contracts for ADA sidewalk improvements and street rehabilitation, adopt zoning and planning commission ordinances, and establish a new community facilities district. They will also discuss 2022 priorities and consider a 5% performance incentive for the City Manager.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, including ADA sidewalk contract

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved the consent calendar (items 9.1-9.7) in a 5-0 vote, which included adopting prior meeting minutes, authorizing contracts for the 2022 ADA Sidewalk Improvement Project and on-call engineering services, adopting zoning and Planning Commission compensation ordinances, establishing a Community Facilities District, and re-authorizing remote teleconference meetings. The council also approved a 5% performance incentive payment for City Manager Cyrus Abhar in a 5-0 vote. No substantive decisions were made on the 2022 work session priorities, which were only discussed.