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Rosa Fernandez told the council she supports new development and urged the city to “remove red tape so that it doesn't take over a decade to break ground.” Fernandez said housing affordability is the city’s most pressing crisis and called for all housing types, from tiny homes to apartments, to be allowed to speed supply. “We need any and all housing,” she said, and also asked for expanded separated bike lanes on corridors such as South River Road.

Jesse Ortiz, who identified himself as a member of the Yuba Community College District but not representing the board, asked the council to support SB 2206 (referred to in his remarks as a territory transfer bill sponsored by Senator Cabaldon) that would transfer Woodland and Esparto into the Los Rios Community College District with West Sacramento and Davis. Ortiz said the district boundary issue dates to the 1970s and asked the council to send a letter of support.

Robin Davis, who said she lives in a 60‑square‑foot off‑grid tiny home on wheels on undeveloped residential property, told the council the Planning Department expects to return the tiny homes on wheels ordinance to the April 9 agenda after a required state notice and recapped the multi‑year advocacy to legalize homes like hers.

Guy Stevenson raised public‑health concerns about food vendors and urged the city to ensure vendors are licensed and inspected to prevent foodborne illness. He also praised police, fire and public works for recent enforcement and pothole repair work.

No formal council action was taken on comments, though staff and council acknowledged the items raised and referenced existing agenda items: the tiny homes ordinance was continued to April 9 to comply with AB 2904 notice requirements and the council later voted on budget and administrative items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council 3/19/25","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters at the March 19 council meeting urged the city to speed housing approvals and reduce red tape, asked the council to support SB 2206 for community college district territory transfers, provided an update on the tiny‑home‑on‑wheels ordinance, and raised concerns about food vendor sanitation and public safety.","taxTitle","West Sacramento, Yolo County, California","taxId",4568,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6627027,"Council holds TEFRA hearing and approves extension of Courtyard Village bond maturity",104,3362000,3466000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2731282-82ce610c711f64d396bc9d4a3f7cbb0d&start=3362&end=3466","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2731282-82ce610c711f64d396bc9d4a3f7cbb0d/thumbnail_3362000.jpg","/articles/6627027/West-Sacramento/Yolo-County/California/Council-holds-TEFRA-hearing-and-approves-extension-of-Courtyard-Village-bond-maturity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627027-3629deabd24f93a71b495859a8839e91/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194593&Signature=bfmyPad0Lo8FPMX~WmF8kBnyotcVhYtbwu38TLYMYzo5gmxumRrRQLhZhBjs1GqLb~HMsx6f7EToflc-XvpA~6RsX77w~IjELhkCnwSA5h6NoWVmixysXgggzgLZGUSRWBWpRw7QRPCUCuXy-XRTptXIOva5wPa5teMln91UDkqII2ojk8B8yD94c9TKmxEC905G0veCkvLRY5cWxqaWuwqu1pSiU5f1zV~jXDC9wKcLzvWBM2-FVuulwQgL1ca~rO6PupuexdAQeAUTXxuhdFt~4szf9tfB1nGiSdYEVr4WGZvZvipjN3rKooyvyDvv5Q5LQythvy-jlyBDAaAPfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Sacramento City Council on March 19 conducted a TEFRA public hearing and adopted a resolution approving the reissuance of previously issued tax‑exempt multifamily bonds for the Courtyard Village affordable housing project.

Housing Manager Raul Huerta explained the history: in February 2009 the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) issued approximately $10 million in tax‑exempt multifamily bonds to assist Evergreen Circle Investors acquire and rehabilitate the 294‑unit Courtyard Village property. Huerta said the bonds matured Dec. 16, 2024 and the bond purchaser requested a six‑month extension of the maturity date to June 16, 2025. Because the change in maturity constitutes a reissuance for tax purposes, federal law requires a TEFRA hearing by the local jurisdiction where the project is located.

Huerta emphasized that no new bonds are being issued, that financing terms remain otherwise unchanged, and that the City of West Sacramento will have “no financial, legal or moral obligation, liability or responsibility for the repayment of the bonds.” Staff recommended adoption of the resolution supporting the CSCDA reissuance.

No members of the public requested to speak on the item. The council adopted the resolution (recorded as Resolution 20530 in the staff presentation) by roll call: Council member Alcala — Aye; Council member Early — Aye; Council member Orozco — Aye; Mayor Pro Tem Sulpizio Hall — Aye; Mayor Guerrero — Aye.

Staff and the developer representative were available for follow‑up but the council took no additional action beyond adopting the resolution to support the requested bond maturity extension.","The council held a required TEFRA hearing and approved a staff recommendation supporting a six‑month extension of the maturity date on previously issued tax‑exempt bonds for the Courtyard Village affordable housing project; the city said it has no legal responsibility for repayment.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6627031,"Council continues first reading of tiny homes on wheels ordinance to April 9 for state‑notice requirements",55,3299000,3354000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2731282-82ce610c711f64d396bc9d4a3f7cbb0d&start=3299&end=3354","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2731282-82ce610c711f64d396bc9d4a3f7cbb0d/thumbnail_3299000.jpg","/articles/6627031/West-Sacramento/Yolo-County/California/Council-continues-first-reading-of-tiny-homes-on-wheels-ordinance-to-April-9-for-statenotice-requirements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627031-b9326218a478f2af191109e3bf381ec7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194593&Signature=AVFcVU4LB51OePHS4hyH6iqN5ucHYtpP1obNzZ91ofO~eAhwdM2wrDd2fD1guTaFGRJScalPOV0yZaJdEVfAzLlVR2c4lctg071lyOg1C~V~W5~IlHwuaHIutWVx-gh2VyQ7mr38wjLzBvP8DzC~xq16g0tk2VCZipa8aqEvHv4vrBKvtUggMcmnTPKiOK5qp13KMFlXTeBgBhO5TCjg0w9-U4NbUNTR0fNX939mqXqQI~Bl2YhIImJQ7Iu-NIw~vx1Z21RtapxhM0h0TMPJf5LTbeaB54SWSrnr-3HLy6HQXXOVmr~~UY~lvws5SdOmihMcPXRVCr2Xfyb19bebvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff asked the West Sacramento City Council on March 19 to continue the public hearing on Ordinance 24‑9 — proposed amendments to Title 17 (zoning) to allow tiny homes on wheels as legal dwellings — until April 9 so the city could comply with recent state notice requirements that took effect Jan. 1, 2025.

The staff presentation said Assembly Bill 2904 requires at least 20 days' notice for ordinances impacting real property; staff posted the notice March 7 and recommended the continuance to meet the statutory timeline. The council voted to continue the first reading to its April 9 regular meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Sulpizio Hall moved the continuance and Council member Alcala seconded. The council approved the motion by roll call: Council member Alcala — Aye; Council member Early — Aye; Council member Orozco — Aye; Mayor Pro Tem Sulpizio Hall — Aye; Mayor Guerrero — Aye.

At the March 19 meeting several members of the public had addressed tiny homes earlier in the public comment period; Robin Davis, who described living in a 60‑square‑foot off‑grid tiny home on wheels, told the council the planning department expects to return the ordinance to the April 9 agenda and recapped the local advocacy that led to the proposal. City staff said the council's April 9 meeting will consider the first reading again after the required notice period.","City staff requested and the council approved a continuance of the public hearing on amendments to municipal zoning to legalize tiny homes on wheels, moving the first reading to the April 9 regular meeting to meet new state notice rules.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6627035,"West Sacramento council adopts midyear budget, approves Measure O spending plan and internal loan",6352,3497000,9849000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2731282-82ce610c711f64d396bc9d4a3f7cbb0d&start=3497&end=9849","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2731282-82ce610c711f64d396bc9d4a3f7cbb0d/thumbnail_3497000.jpg","/articles/6627035/West-Sacramento/Yolo-County/California/West-Sacramento-council-adopts-midyear-budget-approves-Measure-O-spending-plan-and-internal-loan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627035-75b9c83b994e8b54fd8b4846d575ac95/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194593&Signature=jdbfVzeTMjp0pjdm3eTFYQ-FJUrEsI41K7AxHydZm6zPWm915rVd6cCp8N7dMQA9MMrG972rrRtYRg7zPRv54lCB1MyUbXK-LELiePn87p8jIrQuKA5uhJOUWrB7oFlk7GmnwILQSRyPrUuiYNb3j7PSgU9yRPa~zi-mHHEc1M7Gy1sAzuqUPOhJc3-Z5eazabOTmGa~7xEfuPqj3qYhE6VgOGVAfPjVSax6Nx4ZdP6pULO31LBnEZmlH28caTkben50HEToIvB8A9FNoXf80rDvftOmSfnHeckHaemLZcsOH3mKVB7K9zZNaAIXyDAHTc4IPmSM4HdoRCtYE0lyeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Sacramento City Council on March 19 approved midyear amendments to the FY 2024–25 budget, adopting the Measure O spending plan that funds new public safety, parks and road positions and capital projects and authorizing up to a $15 million internal loan from the Measure B fund to accelerate early work.

Finance Director Roberta Raper told the council the general fund was on track to end the fiscal year with roughly $83.4 million in revenues and about $82.0 million in ongoing expenses, leaving a modest surplus before one‑time uses. Raper outlined the Measure O proposal, which she said will fund 48 positions (including 17 police positions and additional parks and road crews) and account for one‑time capital and equipment needs.

The spending plan includes $22.2 million in infrastructure projects and $6.2 million in vehicles and equipment proposed in the first two years. Raper said the city expects roughly $5.1–$5.3 million in Measure O revenue in the current fiscal year (effective April 1) and about $21 million annually in later years, and proposed a 10‑year repayment structure if the city borrows up to $15 million from Measure B reserves to allow earlier implementation of priority projects.

City Manager (name not specified in the record) described the Measure O process as the result of prior strategic planning and council direction. He said staff asked departments to identify the “best version” of how to address council priorities and presented a package designed to implement those priorities now. “Let’s look at this tax measure as an option,” he said, describing the multi‑year planning that led to the recommended spending plan.

Council members asked for details about timing and safeguards. Raper said the proposed internal loan would be repaid over 10 years at an interest rate that mirrors internal cash earnings, and the Measure O plan includes a 15% reserve target to protect program stability during economic downturns. She said the fund balance after five years is projected to be about $7.2 million and that annual revenues would outpace obligations after loan repayment.

Several council members highlighted short‑term benefits they expect to see first, including reinstated fire response capacity, new police staffing and targeted road and parks work. The council also discussed delaying a proposed park ranger program to monitor the early impact of other Measure O investments before adding that recurring expense.

The council voted by roll call to adopt Resolution 25‑41 approving the midyear budget adjustments, the Measure O spending plan, the position list updates and authorization for the interfund loan up to $15 million. Roll call recorded: Council member Alcala — Aye; Council member Early — Aye; Council member Orozco — Aye; Mayor Pro Tem Sulpizio Hall — Aye; Mayor Guerrero — Aye.

Staff said implementation will begin immediately on items that can be started quickly (equipment purchases, recruitment for approved positions and CIPs with ready designs) and that future budget cycles will return to council for additional Measure O programming as revenue and needs evolve.","The City Council approved midyear amendments to the FY 2024–25 budget, a five‑year Measure O spending plan that funds new positions and capital projects, and authorized up to $15 million in an internal loan from Measure B to accelerate priority work.","actionData","errors"]

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