Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, May 25, 2022
CIT
Y OF ELK GROVE
Incorporated July 1, 2000
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
May
or Singh-Allen called the regular City Council meeting of May 25, 2022, to order at 6:09 p.m.
Pr
esent: Mayor Singh-Allen, Vice Mayor Suen, and Council Members Hume, Nguyen, and Spease.
Abs
ent: None.
Mi
chael Vargas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
May
or Singh-Allen asked that a moment of silence be observed.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Motion: M/S Hume/Nguyen to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Suen, Hume, Nguyen, and Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 M
ayor Singh- Allen presented a proclamation recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to members of the Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
4.2 D
eputy Public Works Director Sean Gallagher gave a visual presentation (filed) on the SeeClickFix community engagement and service request management tool.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Liz
Irons raised concerns of panhandling in the City, and in particular practices of aggressive panhandling, traffic safety, and the welfare of children with the panhandlers.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
Ci
ty Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the Administrative Report for May 25, 2022 (filed).
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Vice Mayor Suen noted he would abstain from voting on Item 7.20 due to his employment with the State of California Department of Water Resources.
Motion: M/
S Suen/ Hume to note Vice Mayor Suen’s abstention from voting on Item
7.20 and to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh -Allen, Suen, Hume, Nguyen, and Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 0 [the vote for Item 7.20 passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 (Singh -Allen, Hume, Nguyen, and Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain/Recuse: 1 (Suen)].
Agenda Item No. 7.1 : R
eceived Treasurer’s Report and Other Post -Employment
Retirement Benefits (OPEB) Report for April 2022.
Agenda Item No. 7.2 : R
eceived the monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check
Register Listing for April 1, 2022, through April 30, 2022, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 19958 through 20055; General Warrant Nos. 132133 through 132503; and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 90072320 through 90072340.
Agenda Item No. 7.3 :
Approved City Council meeting minutes of the May 11, 2022 special and regular meetings.
Agenda Item No. 7.4 : R
eceived report on City Manager approved purchases and
contracts authorized by Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.42 Contracts and Purchasing, and projects awarded under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act, filed through May 17, 2022.
Agenda Item No. 7.5 : R
eceived report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Bids.
Agenda Item No. 7.6:
Adopted Ordinance No. 12-2022 amending Titles 16, 22, and 23 of the Elk Grove Municipal Code (Second Reading).
Agenda Item No. 7.7 :
Adopted Ordinance No. 13 -2022 amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 23.58 to modify the City’s regulations for minimum required parking for residential uses (Second Reading).
Agenda Item No. 7.8 :
Adopted Ordinance No. 14 -2022 levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006- 1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 79) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.19.010 (Second Reading).
Agenda Item N
o. 7.9: Adopted Resolution No. 2022 -114 authorizing the City Manager to execute a five -year master agreement, with one optional three -year extension, with Elk Grove City Council
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Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting, Inc. for internal audit services in an amount not-to-exceed $400,000 over eight years.
Agenda Item No. 7.10: A dopted Resolution No. 2022-115 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Credit Reimbursement Agreement with JEN California 18, LLC/ Taylor Builders, LLC, for privately constructed public facilities included in the Elk Grove Roadway Fee Program constructed for the benefit of the Sheldon Farms Project.
Agenda Item No. 7.11: A
dopted Resolution No. 2022-116 authorizing the City Manager to execute Credit Reimbursement Agreements with Reynen & Bardis Construction, LLC, for privately constructed public facilities included in the Elk Grove Roadway Fee Program constructed for the benefit of the Poppy Keys Southwest, Souza Dairy Unit 5, and Souza Dairy Unit 6 Projects.
Agenda Item No. 7.12 :
Adopted Resolution No. 2022- 117 declaring certain real property surplus under the State Surplus Land Act (Government Code Section 54220, et seq): 8663, 8665, and 8675 Kammerer Road, APNs 132- 0320-001, -002, and - 010 (CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item No. 7.13:
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-118 approving the 2022 Pavement Slurry Seal and Resurfacing Phase 2 Project (WPR022); authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with VSS International, Inc. for the 2022 Pavement Slurry Seal and Resurfacing Phase 2 Project (WPR022) in the amount of $2,240,120; authorizing the City Engineer to approve change orders not-to-exceed $336,000; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with the second-lowest bidder, if the first lowest bidder does not meet filing obligations (CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item No. 7.14 :
Adopted Resolution No. 2022- 119 amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget and the Fiscal Year 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program for the PD Campus Improvements Project (WFC041) to reflect correct funding sources for the project.
Agenda Item No. 7.15: A
dopted Resolution No. 2022-120 authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with George Reed, Inc. for the Arterial Roads Rehabilitation and Bicycle Lane Improvements Project (WPR014) in the amount of $4,761,784.50; authorizing the City Engineer to approve change orders not -to-exceed $776,000; authorizing the City Manager to reject all bids and rebid the project if the first lowest bidder does not meet filing obligations; and amending the FY 2021- 2022 Budget and the FY 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program (No further CEQA review required).
Agenda Item No. 7.16 : A
dopted Resolution No. 2022 -121 authorizing the City
Manager to 1) execute amendments to the Loan Agreement, Regulatory Agreement, and Deed of Trust associated with the transfer of interest of the ownership structure of Ridge Elk Grove L.P., and 2) accept a Guaranty of Non- Recourse Obligations from Avanath Affordable Housing IV, LLC (CEQA Exempt).
Agen
da Item No. 7.17 : Adopted Resolution No. 2022-122 authorizing the City Manager to execute Fee Deferral Agreements with Poppy Grove I, LP, a California Limited Elk Grove City Council
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Partnership, Poppy Grove II LP, a California Limited Partnership, and Poppy Grove III LP, a California Limited Partnership, for the Poppy Grove Apartments Project.
Agenda Item No. 7.18 : A
dopted Resolution No. 2022-123 dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Section
3.42.188(B)(3), and authorizi ng the City Manager to execute a one- year contract extension with Superion, LLC for citywide software products and services in the amount of $372,400 [for a total compensation amount not-to-exceed $7,801,337].
Agenda Item No. 7.19 : A
dopted 1) Resolution No. 2022 -124 calling the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election to elect the Mayor at -large, and Council Members by - district for Districts 2 and 4, and requesting the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the general municipal election with the statewide general election; 2) Resolution No. 2022 -125 establishing regulations pertaining to candidates’ statements of qualifications; and 3) Resolution No. 2022 -126 establishing Council’s policy regarding impartial analyses, arguments, and rebuttal arguments.
Agenda Item No. 7.20 : A
dopted Resolution No. 2022- 127 in support of ensuring the health and sustainability of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agenda Item No. 8.1 : A
Public Hearing to consider a resolution confirming the Laguna West Service Area Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Annual Report and ordering the levy for the Laguna West Service Area (formerly County Service Area No. 5) for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution confirming the Laguna West Service Area Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Annual Report and ordering the levy for Laguna West Service Area (formerly County Service Area No. 5) for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
With the aid of a visual presentation, Renee Autar, Finance Analyst, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Motion:
M/S Nguyen/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2022 -128 confirming the Laguna West Service Area Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Report and ordering the levy for Laguna West Service Area (formerly County Service Area No. 5) for Fiscal Year 2022- 23. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Suen, Hume, Nguyen, and Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
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Agenda Item No. 9.1 : Consider a resolution levying the Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Special Taxes or Special Assessments for Seven Community Facilities and Special Districts.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution levying the Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Special Taxes or Special Assessments for seven Community Facilities Districts (“CFD”) and other Special Districts.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Renee Autar, Finance Analyst , provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Motion: M/
S Nguyen/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2022-129 levying the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Special Taxes or Special Assessments for seven Community Facilities Districts (“CFD”) and other Special Districts. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes:
5 (Singh-Allen, Suen, Hume, Nguyen, and Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 9.2 : P
resentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual
Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Budget and provide direction as appropriate.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Jason Behrmann, City Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation, with presentations by Deputy Public Works Director Sean Gallagher and Economic Development Director Darrell Doan.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
The City Council received the presentation.
Agenda Item No. 9.3 :
Receive an overview report of the Proposed Fiscal Years 2022- 27 Capital Improvement Program and provide direction as appropriate.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive an overview report of the proposed Fiscal Years 2022-23 through 2026-27 (FYs 2022-27) Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and provide direction as appropriate.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Kristin Parsons, Deputy Public Works Director, provided an overview of the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
The City Council received the presentation.
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Agenda Item No. 9.4 : C onsider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sacramento Zoological Society regarding Master Planning and Environmental Review for a Zoo in Elk Grove (CEQA Exempt).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sacramento Zoological Society regarding Master Planning and Environmental Review for a Zoo in Elk Grove.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Christopher Jordan, Director of Strategic Planning and Innovation, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Jason Jacobs and Elizabeth Stallard spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Motion: M/
S Suen/ Hume to adopt Resolution No. 2022 -130 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sacramento Zoological Society regarding Master Planning and Environmental Review for a Zoo in Elk Grove.
The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Suen, Hume, Nguyen, and Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 9.5 : R
eceive information and consider a resolution adopting an amended City of Elk Grove Flag Policy to include the Progress Pride Flag in the list of flags approved to be flown on City-owned property.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution adopting an amended City of Elk Grove Flag Policy to include the Progress Pride Flag in the list of flags approved to be flown on City-owned property.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Kristyn Laurence, Public Affairs Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michael Vargas spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Motion: M/
S Suen/ Nguyen to adopt Resolution No. 2022 -131 adopting an amended City of Elk Grove Flag Policy to include the Progress Pride Flag in the list of flags approved to be flown on City-owned property. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh -Allen, Suen, Hume, Nguyen, and Spease); Noes: 0; Absent:
0. COUNCIL COMMENTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Members Nguyen and Spease had no items to report.
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Counc
il Member Hume noted the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) Board meeting had been cancelled, the Capital SouthEast Connector Joint Powers Authority Board would be held this Friday, and he attended the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District Board of Directors meeting.
Vi
ce Mayor Suen attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board meeting, and received City Council consensus for staff to look into two items:
1) review of animal nuisance reporting, and 2) receive information from Sacramento Regional Transit District regarding recent route cancellations for service routes in Elk Grove.
May
or Singh-Allen attended the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District Board of Directors meeting, and noted the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) continued the process of an Executive Director search.
ADJOURNMENT
Wi
th no additional business to conduct, the May 25, 2022 City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. in memory of victims of the mass shooting tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and Seth Smith, the Cosumnes Oaks High School graduate who had been murdered two years prior in Berkeley, California.
JA SON LINDGREN, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
BOBBIE SINGH-ALLEN, MAYOR