Council approves a package of contracts, public‑hearing items and park projects; several items pulled for separate votes

The West Sacramento City Council on July 16 approved a bundle of consent and regular items and separately considered two pulled items. Highlights:

- Bright Park master plan: The council approved Contract Amendment No. 4 with Verdi Design to continue design services for Bright Park master plan implementation. The item was approved as part of the consent agenda.

- Park Boulevard improvements: Staff presented the Park Boulevard improvement project scope — cape seal pavement preservation plus bike lanes, crossing striping and pedestrian enhancements from Stone Boulevard to Jefferson, including the roundabout at Fallbrook — and answered questions about green bike‑lane striping alternatives and possible additional reflector or lighting approaches to improve visibility. The council advanced the item as part of the consent agenda.

- Alice Norman baseball field: The council awarded a contract to Sierra Services to convert an existing Little League field at Alice Norman Park into a multi‑use field that can serve both baseball and softball programs. Staff said the conversion will increase flexibility for youth leagues; league representatives had provided input.

- Heritage Oaks Park: Council approved the Heritage Oaks Park construction contract (item pulled for separate vote) and briefly discussed phasing and coordination with a new café located nearby; council also asked staff to initiate the city’s name‑change process and consult with local tribal representatives on cultural resources and interpretive opportunities.

- Delinquent utility charges: By unanimous roll call the council adopted Resolution 25‑77 certifying delinquent water, sewer and refuse charges for inclusion on the secured property tax roll after mailing notices to delinquent accounts and allowing a payment window; staff said delinquent accounts had fallen from 1,233 to 878 after recent payments.

- Weed abatement: The council adopted Resolution 25‑36 to certify unpaid weed abatement charges and direct the city to request placement of liens on subject properties to be collected on the secured tax roll; staff reported an administrative fee and outreach steps prior to lien placement.

Votes at a glance (consent/related items): - Contract amendment with Verdi Design (Bright Park implementation) — approved, unanimous. - Park Boulevard improvement scope (striping/cape seal) — approved, unanimous. - Contract award to Sierra Services (Alice Norman multi‑use field) — approved, unanimous. - Heritage Oaks Park construction contract — approved in separate vote, unanimous. - Resolution 25‑77: inclusion of delinquent water/sewer/refuse charges on secured tax roll — approved, unanimous. - Resolution 25‑36: certification of weed abatement charges and placement of liens — approved, unanimous.

Ending: Staff will coordinate implementation of the awarded contracts and return to council with construction schedules and design alternatives when necessary. No further council action was required at the meeting for these items beyond the approvals noted above.