Council Filed Thu, Nov 12 6:29 PM · Updated 6:47 PM

Rancho Cordova council to weigh sidewalk, community center contracts

The Nov. 16 agenda includes construction and design contracts, a mining permit renewal, a military equipment resolution and several closed-session property talks.

Source: City Council agenda Reviewed by an editor

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The short version

The council is scheduled to consider a contract of up to $198,070 with FBD Vanguard Construction for the 2026 ADA Sidewalk Improvement Project (Agenda, item 9.2).
A contract of up to $999,615 with Dreyfuss + Blackford Architects is proposed for design of the Community and Cultural Center (Agenda, item 12.2).
The council would vote on renewing the Surface Mining and Reclamation Permit for the Granite Construction mining operation (Agenda, item 10.1).
A resolution would authorize continued use of military equipment for law enforcement (Agenda, item 9.8).
The council is set to discuss real property negotiations in closed session, including 4715 Rancho Cordova Parkway (Agenda, items 12.4 and 16).

Item 9.2 · Consent calendar

Sidewalk upgrades for ADA access would go to FBD Vanguard

Cost: Not to exceed $198,070
Contract: Contract No. 2026-228 with FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc.
Project: 2026 ADA Sidewalk Improvement Project
Source: Agenda, item 9.2

The council is scheduled to vote on a resolution letting the City Manager sign a contract with FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. for the 2026 ADA Sidewalk Improvement Project.

The contract amount would not exceed $198,070. The project is aimed at sidewalk improvements for Americans with Disabilities Act access.

Item 12.2 · Regular calendar

Design contract proposed for Community and Cultural Center

Cost: Not to exceed $999,615
Contract: Contract No. 2026-231 with Dreyfuss + Blackford Architects
Purpose: Architectural design services for the Rancho Cordova Community and Cultural Center Project
Source: Agenda, item 12.2

The council is scheduled to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with Dreyfuss + Blackford Architects.

The contract, for architectural design services on the Community and Cultural Center Project, would not exceed $999,615.

Item 10.1 · Consent public hearing

Granite Construction mining permit renewal on the agenda

Project: PLND-0726-0165
Action: Resolution approving renewal of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Permit
Source: Agenda, item 10.1

The council is scheduled to hold a consent public hearing on renewing the Surface Mining and Reclamation Permit for the Granite Construction mining operation.

A resolution to approve the renewal is on the agenda under Project No. PLND-0726-0165.

Item 9.8 · Consent calendar

Military equipment use for police would continue

Action: Resolution authorizing continued use of military equipment for law enforcement
Source: Agenda, item 9.8

The council is scheduled to vote on a resolution authorizing the continued use of military equipment for law enforcement. The agenda does not list specific equipment.

Items 12.4 and 16 · Property negotiations

Council to name negotiators and meet privately on property deals

Property: 4715 Rancho Cordova Parkway, APN 067-0100-018-0000
Negotiators: Micah Runner, City Manager, and Adam U. Lindgren, City Attorney
Other party: Foothill Holdings, LLC
Source: Agenda, items 12.4 and 16.3

In open session, the council is scheduled to approve appointing City Manager Micah Runner and City Attorney Adam U. Lindgren as real property negotiators for 4715 Rancho Cordova Parkway. The other party listed is Foothill Holdings, LLC.

The council is also scheduled to meet in closed session on price and terms for several properties, including 4715 Rancho Cordova Parkway. Other parcels listed are APN 067-0100-020-0000, 067-0100-023-0000, 067-0100-024-0000 and 4719 Rancho Cordova Parkway.

The City Attorney is scheduled to report on any action taken in closed session when the council returns to open session.

Items 9.1, 9.3–9.7, 9.9, 12.1, 12.3 · Routine and other items

Other contracts, reports and the 2027 meeting schedule

Contract: Up to $110,000 with Salaber Associates, Inc. for City Hall first floor tenant improvements
Contract change: Bennett Engineering Services Inc. contract would rise from $185,642 to $280,614 for Mills Crossing right of way work
Contract: Up to $91,000 with Capitol Public Finance Group, LLC for infrastructure financing tied to an Elk Grove Unified school site
Elections: Resolutions declaring results of two mail ballot elections for the IONNA EV Charging Project
Schedule: Resolution adopting the 2027 City Council meeting schedule
Source: Agenda, items 9.1, 9.3–9.7, 9.9, 12.1 and 12.3

The consent calendar also includes approving minutes from the Nov. 2 meeting and receiving the Sept. 30 Treasurer's Report.

Two resolutions would declare the results of mail ballot elections for the IONNA EV Charging Project: one for the transit-related services special tax in Zone 36 and one for the annual stormwater utility fee.

The council is also scheduled to receive a staff presentation on technology milestones and AI adoption, and to adopt its 2027 meeting schedule.

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