Joe Little

Cordova Arena and Downtown DOVA Project

City participation could reach roughly $185 million in shared revenue and fee waivers over 35 years if the project is wildly successful — but nothing flows unless the arena is built and operating.

Radar-Enforceable Speed Limits

Enforcement is funded through state Office of Traffic Safety and Cannabis Tax Fund grants; a citation nets the city only about $1.25.

Grant Line Road Improvements

$50 million in total grant funding secured for the corridor.

City Manager Compensation

Adds about $20,352 to the city manager's base salary plus a $15,900 one-time incentive, from the General Fund.

Zoning Code Amendment — Article 9 Specific Use Provisions (Section 23.901.060)

No direct cost to residents; these are regulatory clarifications.

FY 2025-26 Year-End Finances and Reserve Policies

Roughly $185 million in potential city commitments over 35 years, plus about $940,000 in already-approved fee waivers.

Douglas 103 Subdivision Final Maps

Lennar says smaller homes with comp shingle roofs keep prices within reach of entry-level buyers.

Douglas 103 subdivision final map (Lennar)

None

Cavala Ranch driveway code enforcement notices

Homeowners face repair costs plus a $10,000 fee to contest — the council will revisit the policy.

Opportunity Zones 2.0 designation

Could attract private capital investment into underinvested tracts over a 10-year period.

city council election

Holding the election costs the city about $14,261 it could have saved, plus Stevenson loses his $650 statement fee.

New Sports Arena and Plaza Fee Waivers

An estimated $185 million in forgone or shared tax revenue and fee waivers over 35 years, offset by new tax revenue the project generates.

Perchlorate and PFAS in Local Drinking Water

Unknown — an offline well and future treatment decisions could carry significant water system costs.

Asteria Flats Affordable Multifamily Housing Bonds

$5 million city loan, with staff trying to trim the amount if construction bids come in under budget.

Zinfandel Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing

Artwalk adds roughly $1.7 million to the $35.3 million bridge project; each sculptural piece carries a $200,000 budget.

CDBG 2027 Annual Action Plan

Federal CDBG grant funding for 2027 community improvements.

Special Tax Zone No. 36 and Stormwater Fee for IONNA EV Charging Project

Creates a new special tax zone and a proposed annual stormwater utility fee subject to property owner protest.

Planning Commission Process and Conflict-of-Interest Allegations

Transformative Climate Communities Grant Application

Grant amounts are still shifting; final funding figures will be set in the September 30 application.

Community Food Hub

Consent calendar items 9.1–9.4 (minutes; radar speed limits ordinance; Mather landscape contract; conflict of interest code)

Resolution approving the CDBG 2027 Annual Action Plan (item 10.1)

CEQA exemption determination for the Cordova Arena / Downtown DOVA project (item 11.1a)

Adoption of the Financial Participation Agreement with DOVA Arena, LLC and Alpha One Sports and Entertainment Group, LLC (item 11.1b)

Second reading and adoption of the Development Agreement ordinance (item 11.1d)

First Amendment to the Economic Development Participation Agreement (item 11.1c)

Subject: Meeting Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of October 19, 2026, and the Special Meeting of October 26, 2026.

Consent Calendar (Minutes of Sept 23 and Sept 30, 2026; 2027 Meeting Schedule)

Rio Del Oro Parcel 67E – Major Design Review (PLND-0226-0155)

CEQA Exemption Determination (Guidelines Section 15183)

Major Design Review Resolution — Cordova Arena

Land Transfer Agreement Resolution

Direction on Financial Participation Agreement

First Reading — Downtown DOVA Development Agreement Ordinance

Consent Calendar Items 9.1-9.8

Capital Village Residences Major Design Review and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (10.1)

Radar Enforceable Speed Limits Ordinance (10.2)

Kora Power, Inc. Economic Incentive (11.1)

City Manager Compensation (12.1)

FY 2026-2027 Salary Schedule Amendment (12.2)

Consent calendar items 9.1–9.4 (minutes; radar speed limits ordinance; Mather landscape contract; conflict of interest code)

Resolution approving the CDBG 2027 Annual Action Plan (item 10.1)

CEQA exemption determination for the Cordova Arena / Downtown DOVA project (item 11.1a)

Adoption of the Financial Participation Agreement with DOVA Arena, LLC and Alpha One Sports and Entertainment Group, LLC (item 11.1b)

Second reading and adoption of the Development Agreement ordinance (item 11.1d)

First Amendment to the Economic Development Participation Agreement (item 11.1c)

CEQA Exemption Determination (Guidelines Section 15183)

He opposed the project's location, the public financing terms and the subsidy structure.

Major Design Review Resolution — Cordova Arena

He criticized the arena's architecture, location and reliance on public subsidy.

Land Transfer Agreement Resolution

He opposed transferring public land as part of the subsidy package.

Direction on Financial Participation Agreement

First Reading — Downtown DOVA Development Agreement Ordinance

He objected to locking in entitlements before the full financial agreement was before the council.

Consent Calendar Items 9.1-9.8

Capital Village Residences Major Design Review and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (10.1)

Radar Enforceable Speed Limits Ordinance (10.2)

Kora Power, Inc. Economic Incentive (11.1)

City Manager Compensation (12.1)

FY 2026-2027 Salary Schedule Amendment (12.2)

Consent Calendar (Items 16.1–16.13)

Public Hearing Items 17.1 and 17.2

Transformative Climate Communities Grant Application (19.3)

Mather Field Road selected as corridor pilot

Consent Calendar Items 9.1–9.15

Motion to Appoint Elliott Stevenson and Cancel the District 2 Election (Option 1)

Proceed with the November 3, 2026 District 2 Election (Option 2)

Favored appointment to save taxpayer funds

Delinquent Solid Waste Charges on 2026-27 Property Tax Roll (10.1)

Ordinances Canceling Douglas 98 and Sundance Development Agreements (10.2)

Opportunity Zones 2.0 Census Tract Recommendations (12.1)

Adopt Active Transportation Plan

approve item 16.2

Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.3

Special Tax Bonds for Rancho Cordova Preserve CFD No. 2025-1