Amanda Berlin

The agenda covered several administrative and operational matters. Key discussions included Board appointments and reappointments, public presentations on matters within the agency's jurisdiction, and a review of monthly/YTD revenue and expenses. The Consent Agenda involved consideration for approving an on-call list of professional consultants to support the West Sacramento Flood Improvement Program, with contract execution authority delegated up to $200,000 per contract. Additionally, the Board considered awarding an on-call professional services contract to R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. for surveying, mapping, and data collection services related to the West Sacramento Levee Improvement Program. The Regular Agenda items included presentations on the Floodplain Ordinance Change, Stone Lock 10% Design, and general WSAFCA Project Updates.

The Port of West Sacramento Business Plan 2013 outlines a strategic course to achieve financial sustainability and solidify the Port's role as a vital goods movement asset for Northern California's agricultural industry and other sectors. Key strategies involve transitioning to a landlord operating model, improving financial controls, managing debt, and increasing the productivity of its real estate holdings. The plan includes recommendations for preserving base cargo, advancing the Marine Highway project, advocating for federal funding, expanding Foreign Trade Zone marketing, and improving community relations.

The 2020 Urban Water Management Plan outlines the City of West Sacramento's comprehensive strategy for ensuring long-term water supply reliability. Key focus areas include proactive management of diverse water sources (surface water rights, Central Valley Project contracts, North Delta Water Agency contracts, and groundwater), assessing current and projected water demands influenced by population and land use, and implementing demand management measures. The plan aims to secure adequate water supplies through 2045 by addressing hydrological and regulatory variability, climate change, and potential drought conditions, while also outlining procedures for water shortage contingency, including a five-year Drought Risk Assessment.

The meeting involved General Administration Functions, including public presentations on non-agenda matters and council communications regarding various committee assignments. Key agenda items involved the consideration of approving a settlement with River City Land Holding Company, LLC and River City Parking, LLC regarding tax refund actions, which detailed substantial property valuation reductions for Raley Field from 2008 through 2017. Other topics included considering an extension for development agreements with EH Tech, Inc. (Nature's Market), an amendment to a contract for artwork design services with Janet Zweig, LLC, approval of a concessionaire agreement for Heritage Oaks Park property use, award of a contract for a Pilot Flexible Transportation Service, and information on an outreach meeting for the Sycamore Trail Extension Project. The Council also considered a contract for a Smart Cities Readiness Workshop and summary report, and a resolution to exempt the 180-day wait period for hiring a retiree as temporary help. The Time-Set Agenda included a public hearing and consideration for approving Charter School Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority, and a public hearing for the closeout of Community Development Block Grant 14-CDBG-9894. Additionally, there was an update on the Pioneer Bluff and Stone Lock Reuse Master Plan's mobility network and consideration of a grant application for the Bridge District Plaza Project. A presentation was scheduled regarding the West Sacramento Police Department's recent accreditation award.

The meeting commenced with general administration functions, including a report on monthly revenue and expenses for July 2025, noting a combined cash position of approximately $58.3M at that time, with a subsequent update showing approximately $52M as of September 11, 2025. The final installment of flood assessments for the calendar year, totaling $294k, was received. Actions taken on the Consent Agenda included delegating authority to the General Manager to execute an agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric for utility pole relocation related to the Yolo Bypass East Levee Project. The Regular Agenda discussion covered the term length for the WSAFCA member-at-large position (two years with future reappointment consideration). Project updates highlighted progress on Southport real estate and restoration, Federal 5% cash match payment, YBEL-South rock revetment, SRNL 60% design comments, Stone Lock design, Colonel Caldwell Proclamation, and Federal lobbyist onboarding.