Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, March 22, 2023
CIT
Y OF ELK GROVE
Incorporated July 1, 2000
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
May
or Singh-Allen called the regular City Council meeting of March 22, 2023, to order at 6:01 p.m.
Pr
esent: Mayor Singh- Allen, Vice Mayor Spease, and Council Members Brewer, Robles, and Suen.
Abs
ent: None.
Tr
oop 189 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 Suen/ Brewer to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Spease, Brewer, Robles, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 Mayor Singh-Allen presented proclamations declaring March as Women’s History Month to Samantha Tov and Sarah Costa.
4.2 Mayor Singh-Allen presented a r ecognition to Jannat Ahmed for bridging from Pack 385 to Troop 189.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Joseph Kinard, Samuel Richardson, and Allan Veto addressed the Oak Rose project and state d opposition to the State of California Attorney General’s letter recently received in relation to the project, and the speakers believed there were alternat ive site solutions to locate the project within the City.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
City Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the Administrative Report for March 22, 2023 (filed).
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Vice Mayor Spease inquired about the process to consider raising the purchasing authority of the City Manager in regards to inflation.
City Manager Behrmann stated the Contracts and Purchasing chapter of the municipal code was currently under review by staff to bring forth recommendations for consideration at a future meeting.
Motion: M/
S Spease/Suen to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Spease, Brewer, Robles, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 7.1 : A
pproved City Council meeting minutes of the March 8, 2023 special and regular meetings.
Agenda Item No. 7.2: 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 March 14, 2023.
Agenda Item No. 7.3 : R
eceived report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Bids.
Agenda Item No. 7
.4: Received the Monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check Register Listing for February 1, 2023, through February 28, 2023, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 20912 through 20994; General Warrant Nos. 135962 through 136279; and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 90072517 through 90072535.
Agenda Item No. 7.5: A
dopted Resolution No. 2023-055 authorizing the City Manager to execute a three- year agreement with an optional three- year extension with Mission Linen Supply for linen services in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000.
Agenda Item No. 7.6: A
dopted Resolution No. 2023 -056 determining to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2005 -1 (Laguna Ridge) and to levy a special tax to pay for certain facilities and services (Annexation No. 13) for the Moser Project.
Agenda Item No. 7.7: A
dopted 1) Resolution No. 2023-057 declaring intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services) and to levy a special tax to pay for police services for the Moser, Madeira South Village 4, and Bow Stockton Apartments Projects (Annexation No. 67); 2) Resolution No. 2023-058 declaring intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax to pay for maintenance services for the Bow Stockton Apartments Project (Annexation No. 90); 3) Resolution No. 2023-059 declaring intention to annex territory to Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 3-AL (Annexation No. 49) and to levy a special tax to pay for street maintenance for the Bow Stockton Apartments and Sheldon Place Center Elk Grove City Council
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Projects; 4) Resolution No. 2023 -060 declaring intention to annex territory to Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 5-Y (Annexation No. 28) and to levy a special tax to pay for street maintenance for the Moser and Madeira South Village 4 Projects; and 5) Resolution No. 2023 -061 declaring intention to annex territory to Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 60) for the Bow Stockton Apartments Project pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
Agenda Item No. 7.8: A
dopted Resolution No. 2023-062 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Credit Reimbursement Agreement with Taylor Morrison of California, LLC, a limited liability company, for privately constructed public basin facilities included in the City of Elk Grove Southeast Policy Area and Laguna Ridge Specific Plan Phase 3 Drainage Impact Fee Program, for the benefit of the Souza Dairy Project.
Agenda Item No. 7.9 : A
dopted Resolution No. 2023-063 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Elk Grove-F, Inc., a California corporation dba Elk Grove Ford, for the purchase of one new unused Ford F250 Super Cab with an 8-foot service body in an amount not-to-exceed $50,500.
Agenda Item No. 7.10 : R
eceived the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the annual report on City surplus property (CEQA Exempt).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agenda Item No. 8.1 : A
public hearing to consider 1) an Ordinance amending the City of Elk Grove Zoning Map and Laguna Ridge Specific Plan, and 2) a Resolution approving a Minor Design Review and Tree Removal Permit for the Mesa at Laguna Ridge Phase 2 Project (PLNG22-021) (No Further Environmental Review Required).
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing to receive information from staff and comments from the public and then take the following actions:
1) Introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, an ordinance finding no further environmental review is required pursuant to Section 15183 and approving a rezone and specific plan amendment for the Mesa at Laguna Ridge Phase 2 Project (PLNG22-021); Assessor Parcel Numbers 132-0050-034 and 132-0050-026); and 2) Adopt resolution finding no further environmental review is necessary for the Mesa at Laguna Ridge Phase 2 Project pursuant to CEQA Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) and approving a Minor Design Review and Tree Removal Permit.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Kyra Killingsworth, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open.
Steven Balliet, applicant representative, spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Motion #1:
M/S Suen/Spease to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 05 -2023 finding no further environmental review is required pursuant to Section 15183 and approving a rezone and specific plan amendment for the Mesa at Laguna Ridge Phase 2 Project (PLNG22-021); Assessor Parcel Numbers 132- 0050-034 and 132 -0050-026). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Spease, Brewer, Robles, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Motion #2 : M/
S Suen/Spease to adopt Resolution No. 2023 -064 finding no further environmental review is necessary for the Mesa at Laguna Ridge Phase 2 Project pursuant to CEQA Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) and approving a Minor Design Review and Tree Removal Permit. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh -Allen, Spease, Brewer, Robles, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 8.2 : A
public hearing to consider the 2023- 24 Community
Development Block Grant and Community Service Grant funding recommendations (CEQA Exempt).
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing to receive information from staff and comments from the public and provide direction regarding the allocation of FY 2023- 24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community Service Grant (CSG) funds.
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ith the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Alicia Tutt, Housing and Grant Specialist, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open.
Staff noted that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community Service Grant (CSG) funds were formally adopted with the budget , and prior to approval of the budget the Measure E Citizens' Oversight Committee would be able to review the proposed allocations.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Judy Sala spoke in support of Uplift People of Elk Grove and voiced support for the staff recommendation.
YaHyl Rogers, Royal Edwards, and Ed Kazmarek spoke in support of Campus Life Connection and the Crossover Basketball activity and voiced support for the staff recommendation.
Shelly Kessen , Lana Shearer , and Veronica Piazza spoke in support of Musical Mayhem Productions and voiced support for full funding for the program at or above previous years of funding.
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Diane Lampe spoke in support of the Elk Grove Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) and voiced support for the staff recommendation.
Lisa Stanley and Lorreen Pryor spoke in support of the Black Youth Leadership Project and voiced support for the staff recommendation.
Christine Cuddy spoke in support of the Senior Center of Elk Grove and voiced support for the staff recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Vice Mayor Spease made a statement of recusal from consideration of matters related to Runnin’ for Rhett , as his spouse served on the Board of Directors of Runnin’ for Rhett.
Note: Vice Mayor Spease left at 7:18 p.m.
Motion: M/
S Suen/Robles to approve the funding allocation recommendation for Runnin’ for Rhett as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent/Recusal: 1 (Spease).
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ote: Vice Mayor Spease returned at 7:19 p.m.
Mayor Singh- Allen stated a preference to see funding match what was provided the year prior, and consider use of council support funds to fully fund non-profit requests.
Vice Mayor Spease noted if there was considering to change funding allocations, to prioritize full allocations to those programs addressing the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity.
Council Member Suen received consensus from the City Council to consider increasing the discretionary funding amount for council members. City Manager Behrmann noted discussion of council discretionary funds would return as part of the budget discussions.
Council Member Brewer encouraged groups that did not apply this cycle to consider applying in the future.
The City Council con curred with the remainder of the staff recommendation (those recommendations that did not include Runnin’ for Rhett) for the allocation of FY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community Service Grant (CSG) funds.
Agenda Item No. 8.3 : C
onduct a Public Hearing in consideration of resolutions calling a special election and declaring results of the special election to annex certain territory as described to Community Facilities District No. 2006- 1 (Maintenance Services) for the Souza Dairy (Units 5, 6, and 7) and Poppy Keys Southwest Projects and introduce an ordinance levying and apportioning the special tax to the annexing areas.
RECOMMENDATION
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Conduct public hearings and take the following actions:
1) Adopt resolution calling a special election to submit the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to Community District No. 2006- 1 (Maintenance Services) to the qualified electors for the Souza Dairy Units 5, 6, and 7, and the Poppy Keys Southwest Projects (Annexation No. 89). 2) Adopt resolution declaring the results of the special election held on March 22, 2023, for the eighty-ninth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services).
3) Introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, an ordinance levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 89) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.19.010.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Matt Paulin, Finance Director , provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open for CFD 2006-1 Annexation No. 89.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Motion #1 : M/
S Suen/Robles to adopt Resolution No. 2023 -065 calling a special election to submit the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to Community District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) to the qualified electors for the Souza Dairy Units 5, 6, and 7, and the Poppy Keys Southwest Projects (Annexation No. 89). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Spease, Brewer, Robles, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
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ity Clerk Jason Lindgren announced of 704 possible votes, 704 affirmative votes were cast authorizing the City of Elk Grove to levy a special tax at the rate apportioned and described. The measure passed with more than two- thirds of all v otes cast in the election in favor of the measure. A resolution declaring the results of the election was available for Council consideration.
Motion #2: M/
S Suen/Spease to adopt Resolution No. 2023 -066 declaring the results of the special election held on March 22, 2023, for the eighty -ninth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Spease, Brewer, Robles, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Motion #3:
M/S Suen/Spease to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 06 -2023 levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 89) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.19.010. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Spease, Brewer, Robles, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
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REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Agenda Item No. 9.1 : Receive an update on the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts for calendar year 2022.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive an update on the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts for calendar year 2022.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Kara Reddig, Deputy City Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Vice Mayor Spease appreciated efforts to conduct outreach to groups at the places they gather and conduct business.
Council Member Brewer noted interest to review procurement practices in the future.
Council Member Robles appreciated City staff efforts to incorporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training and principles into the work environment.
The City Council received and filed the report.
Agenda Item No. 9.2: Receive Information on the Climate Action Plan Update for 2024 and provide direction as needed.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information regarding the update to the City’s Climate Action Plan and provide direction as needed.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Carrie Whitlock, Strategic Planning and Innovation Program Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Council Member Suen received clarification from staff that the composition of the technical advisory group would include regional agencies, state regulatory agencies such as the California Air Resources Board, as well as local non -profit organizations and local businesses. Mr. Suen requested the plan identify and prioritize the biggest gains to highlight achieving new benchmarks, encourage telework policies and electric vehicles, and engage the restaurant industry.
Mayor Singh-Allen encouraged alignment of the City’s efforts with those of other local government agencies in Elk Grove such as the Cosumnes Community Services District and Elk Grove Unified School District.
The City Council received and filed the report.
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Agenda Item No. 9.3 : Consider actions related to City committees including: 1) adopt resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2023- 018 and revising the Measure E Citizens' Oversight Committee to increase the number of members from five to seven; 2) confirm appointment of two voting members to the Measure E Citizens' Oversight Committee; and 3) consider appointment of one voting member to the Disability Advisory Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information and then adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2023-018 and revising the Measure E Citizens' Oversight Committee to increase the number of members from five to seven; receive information from Mayor Singh-Allen, with the approval of the City Council, regarding confirmation of appointment of two additional voting members to the Measure E Citizens' Oversight Committee; and receive information from Mayor Singh - Allen, with the approval of the City Council, appointing one voting member to the Disability Advisory Committee.
City Clerk Lindgren provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Valerie Erwin spoke as an applicant seeking appointment to the Measure E Citizens’ Oversight Committee.
Motion: M/
S Suen/ Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2023 -067 rescinding Resolution No. 2023-018 and revising the Measure E Citizens' Oversight Committee to increase the number of members from five to seven. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Spease, Brewer, Robles, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
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ayor Singh-Allen, with the approval of the City Council, confirmed the appointment of Bret Bartholomew and Valerie Erwin to the Measure E Citizens' Oversight Committee.
Mayor Singh-Allen, with the approval of the City Council, appointed Valerie Shatraw to the Disability Advisory Committee.
COUNCIL COMMENTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Suen attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board meeting.
Vice Mayor Spease had no items to report.
Council Member Brewer noted an upcoming meeting of the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board, and stated this upcoming Saturday the Elk Grove Soroptimist Club would be hosting the Martinis & Merriment event.
Council Member Robles had no items to report.
Mayor Singh- Allen attended the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) Board meeting and the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) Board meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
Wi
th no additional business to conduct, the March 22, 2023 City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. in memory of Dr. Curtis J. Mitchell, Ph.D.
JA SON LINDGREN, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
BOBBIE SINGH-ALLEN, MAYOR