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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rancho Cordova public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
CDBG 2027 Annual Action Plan
The council adopted the federal Community Development Block Grant plan for 2027, directing how grant dollars will be spent locally.
Special Tax Zone No. 36 and Stormwater Fee for IONNA EV Charging Project
Two items concerned the IONNA EV charging project: a special tax zone funding transit-related services and a protest hearing process for an annual stormwater utility fee. Property owners in the zone would receive ballots before the fee takes effect.
FY 2025-26 Year-End Finances and Reserve Policies
Critics say the project was sold as 100% privately funded but now involves fee waivers, tax rebates, and potential $185 million in city participation over 35 years. Supporters counter that it's performance-based — no buildings, no payouts.
Delinquent trash charges on property tax roll
The city was set to collect unpaid residential garbage bills through next year's property tax bills — meaning delinquent customers would pay up through escrow or tax payments.
City Workforce Vacancy and Retention Report (AB 2561)
The city's annual staffing report showed a healthy 5% vacancy rate and 95% retention — better than nearly every neighboring agency. Staff flagged hard-to-fill specialized roles like transportation planning.
Brown Act remote meeting rules and disruption policy
Starting July 1, the city must allow remote public comment and follow a new policy for pausing meetings when technology fails. Council members debated whether abusive remote participants can be blocked — the answer: the bar is high, and IP blocking is off the table.