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The council approved a $604,912.08 fencing contract, the purchase of two International Drive buildings and a neighboring lot, and a first reading of new rules for accessory dwelling units.
The council passed a year-end financial report with budget changes, new reserve rules, and several contract increases, all on 5-0 votes.
A special meeting on September 29 is scheduled to go straight into closed session to evaluate the city manager's performance.
The council approved a slate of road and engineering contracts, a new housing subdivision map, radar speed limits and a pay increase for the city manager.
The council approved design review, a land transfer and a development agreement for the proposed Downtown DOVA arena, and sent the subsidy terms to a November vote.
The Nov. 2 agenda includes a public hearing on the Cordova Arena and Downtown DOVA project, a radar speed limit ordinance, and a landscape maintenance contract.
| Item | What | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Hearing Concerning the Proposed Cordova Arena and Downtown DOVA project, including: (a) Environmental Determination Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183; and (b) A Resolution Approving a Major Design Review for an Approximately 194,110 Square-Foot Indoor Arena with Approximately 7,500 Fixed Seats and Flexible Floor Configurations; and (c) A Resolution Approving a Land Transfer Agreement; and (d) First Reading of an Ordinance Related to a Development Agreement; and (e) Discussion of a Proposed Financial Participation Agreement and Related Economic Development Subsidy. | Approved 4-1 · CEQA exemption, design review, land transfer, development agreement approved; Little dissented; FPA |
| Item | What | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Food Hub Update Presented by Carrie Johnson, Executive Director of the Rancho Cordova Food Locker | No action |
| 2 | Introduction of New Employees: Betsy Bautista, Administrative Assistant II by Laura Fickle, Economic Development Manager, Vanessa Vondra, Communications Manager by Maria Kniestedt Communications and Public Affairs Director, and Leah Matthews, Customer Service Representative II, and Bernadette Berzin, Customer Service Representative II by Stacy Leitner, City Clerk. | No action |
| 3 | Mayor Garrett Gatewood's Birthday on October 23, 2026 | No action |
| 1 (53176) | Public Comment Submitted via Email. | No action |
| 1 (52818) | Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of October 5, 2026. | Approved 5-0 |
| 2 (53101) | A Resolution Renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day | Approved 5-0 |
| 3 (53138) | A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2021-336-6 to Increase the Contract Amount by $95,488.76 to an Amount not to Exceed $439,509.38 with Dewberry Engineers, inc. for Engineering Design Services for the Mather Field Road Enhancement Phase 2 Project, CS80059 | Approved 5-0 |
| 4 | A Resolution Approving Contract No. 2020-7-4 with Dewberry Engineers Inc. to Increase the Contract Amount by $2,236,653.89 to an Amount not to Exceed $6,334,295.86 for Final Design and Construction Support of the Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project | Approved 5-0 |
| 5 | A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Douglas 103 Village 4 Final Map, Subdivision No. FM-25-0062 and Execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement Contract No. 2026-224 with Lennar Homes of California | Approved 5-0 |
| 6 | A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Douglas 103 Village 1 Final Map, Subdivision No. FM-25-0063 and Execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement Contract No. 2026-223 with Lennar Homes of California | Approved 5-0 |
| 7 | A Resolution Declaring the Results of the Mail Ballot Election Relating to the Imposition of the Annual Stormwater Utility Fee (SWUII) on the Douglas 103 Subdivision Project in the City of Rancho Cordova | Approved 5-0 |
| 8 | A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2024-56-1 with the Capital SouthEast Connector Joint Powers Authority to Increase the Contract Amount from $1,600,000 to an Amount not to Exceed $4,080,000 and Extend the Contract Term through June 30, 2030, for Engineering Design, Right of Way, and Construction of Grant Line Road Improvements Between White Rock Road and Chrysanthy Boulevard | Approved 5-0 |
| 1 (53137) | Capital Village Residences—Major Design Review and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map—Project No. PLND-0725-0134 (An Addendum to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) that was Completed in December 2022 (SCH No. 20220900063) has been Prepared Pursuant to Article 6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines) – Located at the Northeast Corner and Southwest Corner of International Drive and Kilgore Road; APNs: 072-0680-048, 072-0260-057, -058, -059, & -060 | Approved 5-0 |
| 2 (53036) | An Ordinance Amending Sections 10.50.010 and 10.50.020 of the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code to Establish Radar Enforceable Speed Limits on the Roads Listed in the Ordinance | Approved 5-0 |
| 1 (53016) | A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-226 in an Amount not to Exceed $330,000 with Kora Power, Inc. for a Jobs and Talent Attraction Economic Incentive Award | Approved 5-0 |
| 1 (53089) | A Resolution Approving an Incentive Payment for 2026 Performance and a Salary Increase for Micah Runner for Service as City Manager and Adjusting the Full-Time Salary Schedule for the Position of City Manager | Approved 5-0 |
| 2 (53114) | A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Salary Schedule | Approved 5-0 |
| Item | What | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Comment Received via Email. | No action · Public comment received; no action taken |
| 1 (52799) | Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of September 21, 2026, and the Special Meeting of September 29, 2026. | Approved 5-0 |
| 2 | Second Reading of an Ordinance Establishing Special Tax Zone No. 36 for Transit-Related Services for the IONNA EV Charging Project | Approved 5-0 · Second reading waived and ordinance adopted |
| 3 | Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova, State of California, Amending Title 23, Zoning Code, Article 9 Specific Use Provisions, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), of the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code (Exempt Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines) | Approved 5-0 · Second reading waived and ordinance adopted |
| 4 | A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2022-62-2 with Roush Landscape Services to Increase the Contract Amount from $2,384,960 to an Amount not to Exceed $3,040,760 for Continued Landscape Maintenance Services for Publicly Owned Landscape Facilities | Approved 5-0 |
| 5 | A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2025-230-01 with Wood Rodgers Inc to Increase the Contract Amount from $221,660.00 to an Amount not to Exceed $437,562.50 to Continue Final Design, Right of Way & Construction Administration Support Services for the White Rock Road Phase 3 Project | Approved 5-0 |
| 1 (53009) | A Resolution Approving Conduit Financing for the Liora Apartments Affordable Housing Project | Approved 5-0 |
| 2 (53106) | A Resolution Declaring a Protest Hearing and Authorizing the Mailing of Property Owner Ballot Relating to the Imposition of the Annual Stormwater Utility Fee for the IONNA EV Charging Project | Approved 5-0 |
| 1 (52980) | Fiscal Year 2025-26 Preliminary Year End Financial Report with Budget Amendments and Updates to City's Reserve Policies | Approved 5-0 · Report received; budget amendments and reserve policy updates adopted |
| 1 (53088) | CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Garrett Gatewood and City Attorney Adam U. Lindgren; Unrepresented Employee: City Manager. | No action · Staff given direction; no reportable action |
| Item | What | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)). Delisa Verdun vs. City of Rancho Cordova, and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive. Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 24CV019484. | No action · Closed session; direction given, no reportable action |
| 1 (53034) | Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing National Service Dog Month. | No action · Proclamation presented |
| 2 | Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. | No action · Proclamation presented |
| 1 (52732) | Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of September 8, 2026. | Approved 5-0 |
| 2 (53057) | Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 2, Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.30 Planning Commission to Clarify the Recruitment Process and Appointment of Planning Commissioners | Approved 5-0 · Second reading waived and Ordinance adopted |
| 3 | A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-205 in an Amount not to Exceed $604,912.08 with Parker Landscape Development, Inc. to Construct the Tributary 2 Fencing Project | Approved 5-0 |
| 4 | A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2025-96-1 with Wild Rye Consulting to Increase the Contract Amount from $300,000 to an Amount not to Exceed $400,000 and Remove the $100,000 Fiscal Year Limit for Continued On-call Professional Services | Approved 5-0 |
| 5 | A Resolution of the City of Rancho Cordova, State of California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment No. 2026-07-03, Increasing the Contract Amount from $1,070,167.10 to an Amount not to Exceed $1,215,483.82 with Martin General Engineering, Inc. for the Construction of Mather Field Road Enhancement Project Phase 1 | Approved 5-0 |
| 6 | A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract No. 2026-211, Shelter No. 2 License Agreement and Permit with SiFi Networks Rancho Cordova LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, for the Construction and Operation of a Communications Shelter on City-Owned Property | Approved 5-0 |
| 7 | A Resolution Accepting a Grant from the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) in the Amount of $99,976 and Authorizing the City Manager or his Designee to Execute a Grant Agreement | Approved 5-0 |
| 8 | A Resolution Accepting a Grant from the State of California Department of California Highway Patrol in the Amount of $162,176.48 and Authorizing the City Manager or his Designee to Execute a Grant Agreement | Approved 5-0 |
| 9 | A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Large Lot Final Map of Steelridge, Subdivision No. FM-25-0066 and Execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement Contract No. 2026-168 with Taylor Morrison of California, LLC. | Approved 5-0 |
| 10 | A Resolution Approving the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Taxes within Improvement Areas to be Annexed into the City of Rancho Cordova Arista Del Sol Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 | Approved 5-0 |
| 11 | A Resolution Approving the Annexation of the IONNA EV Charging Project to the City of Rancho Cordova Community Facilities District No. 2014-2 (Street, Lighting, and Landscape Maintenance) | Approved 5-0 |
| 12 | A Resolution Declaring the City's Intention to Impose an Annual Stormwater Utility Fee for the Maintenance of Storm Drainage and Flood Protection Systems for the IONNA EV Charging Project | Approved 5-0 |
| 13 | A Resolution Approving the Increase of the Contract with Outside Counsel Sanders Roberts, LLP, for Employment Litigation to $650,000 | Approved 5-0 |
| 1 (53033) | A Resolution Creating Special Tax Area Zone 36 and First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing a Special Tax for Transit- Related Services for the IONNA EV Charging Project | Approved 5-0 · First reading waived and Ordinance introduced |
| 2 (52982) | An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cordova, State of California, Amending Title 23, Zoning Code, Article 9 Specific Use Provisions, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), of the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code (Exempt Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines) | Approved 5-0 · First reading waived and Ordinance introduced |
| 1 (52979) | A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for and on Behalf of Improvement Area No. 4 of the City of Rancho Cordova The Ranch Community Facilities District No. 2021-1, Approving and Directing the Execution of a Fiscal Agent Agreement, Approving the Form of Preliminary Official Statement, Approving Sale of Such Bonds, and Approving Other Related Documents and Actions | Approved 5-0 |
| 2 (53011) | A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of the Property at 10845 International Drive, 10875 International Drive, and vacant parcel north of the buildings fronting Zinfandel Drive (Assessor Parcel Numbers 072-0690-099-0000, 072-0690-098-0000 and 072-0690-091-0000), and Authorizing Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement, and Certificate of Acceptance and Recordation of a Grant Deed | Approved 5-0 |
| 3 (53024) | A Resolution Authorizing the Application for the Transformative Climate Communities Grant Program | Approved 5-0 |
| 4 (52857) | A Resolution to Adopt a Civility Pledge | Approved 5-0 |
| 1 (53082) | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)). Delisa Verdun vs. City of Rancho Cordova, and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive. Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 24CV019484. | No action · Closed session; direction given, no reportable action |
| 2 (53083) | CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 2875 Kilgore Road, Rancho Cordova APN: 072-0490-024-0000. City Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. | No action · Closed session; direction given, no reportable action |
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