Incorporated July 1, 2000
Website: www.elkgrovecity.org
Bobbie Singh-Allen, Mayor
Kevin Spease, Vice Mayor Rod Brewer, Council Member Sergio Robles, Council Member Darren Suen, Council Member
ELK GROVE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
6:00 P.M.
Elk Grove City Hall – City Council Chambers
8400 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758
The Elk Grove City Council welcomes, appreciates, and encourages participation in the City Council Meeting. The City Council requests that you limit your presentation to three (3) minutes per person so that all present will have time to participate. The City Council reserves the right to reasonably limit the total time for public comment on any particular noticed agenda item as it may deem necessary.
If you wish to address the Council during the meeting, please complete a Speaker Card and give it to the Assistant City Clerk prior to consideration of the agenda item.
Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5, a writing that is a public record relating to an agenda item for open session of a regular meeting distributed to a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be posted
on the City’s website, and physical copies of any
such materials will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA during regular business hours.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
1.1 Roll Call
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
1.3 Moment of Silence
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CLOSED SESSION
None.
Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023
4. PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 Proclamation recognizing National Volunteer Week [p. 1]
4.2 Proclamation recognizing April as Donate Life Month [p. 1]
4.3 Trails Committee – Annual Update
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the audience may comment on any item not on the agenda that is of interest to the public and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
Each person will be allowed three minutes, or less if a large number of requests are received on a particular subject. The City Council cannot take action on non- agendized items raised under “Public Comment” until the matter has been specifically included on an agenda as an action item. Members of the public desiring a response to a specific question are encouraged to contact any member of the Council or the City Manager at any time. Those audience members who wish to address a specific agendized item are encouraged to offer their public comments during consideration of that item.
6. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
Report by the City Manager.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
The Consent Calendar items are those expected to be routine and non- controversial. They will be acted upon by the City Council after providing an opportunity for public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
7.1 Approve City Council meeting minutes of the March 22, 2023 special and regular meetings [p. 1-13] (CITY CLERK)
7.2 Receive 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 April 4, 2023 [p. 1-5]
(CITY CLERK)
7.3 Receive report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Bids [p. 1-2] (CITY CLERK)
7.4 Adopt 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 (Second Reading) [p. 1-6]
(PLANNING)
Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023
7.5 Adopt Ordinance No. 06 -2023 levying and apportioning the special tax i n territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006 -1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 89) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.19.010 (Second Reading) [p. 1-3] (FINANCE)
7.6 Adopt resolution dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Section
3.42.140(B)(3), and authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with Jones Hall, a Professional Law Corporation, for disclosure counsel services (Contract No. C-15- 094) for a period of three years [p. 1-28]
(FINANCE)
7.7 Adopt resolution dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Section
3.42.188 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with West Publishing Corporation for the Westlaw online legal research platform, in an amount not to exceed $81,500, or other such amount as may be directed by the City Council [p. 1-20] (CITY ATTORNEY)
7.8 Adopt resolution dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedures pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.42 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two -year agreement with PyroSpectaculars North, Inc., for Salute to the Red, White and Blue firework services in amount not to exceed $56,000, or other such amount as may be directed by the City Council [p. 1-23]
(PUBLIC AFFAIRS)
7.9 Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Veterans Hall License Agreement with American Legion Post 55 and Amendments to the Veterans Hall License Agreements with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2073 and Marine Corps League, Elk Grove Detachment 1238 (CEQA Exempt) [p. 1-33] (COMMUNITY CENTER)
7.10 Adopt resolution approving a summary vacation of a portion of a drainage easement for drainage ditch purposes over property located at 8700 Mecca Road [APN 122-0300-013] (CEQA Exempt) [p. 1-14]
(REAL PROPERTY)
7.11 Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Private Storm Drain, Access, and Maintenance Easement Agreement on a portion of Lot 4 of the Sheldon Farms - Large Lot Subdivision Map (Subdivision No. 18-019) [a portion of APN: 116- 0012-070] and finding the easement consistent with the General Plan (No Further Environmental Review Required) [p. 1-23] (REAL PROPERTY) Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023
7.12 Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Agreements for Acquisition of Fee Interest in Real Property located at 8771 Poppy Ridge Road [APN: 132-0290-031]; Real Property located at 8701 Poppy Ridge Road [APN: 132-0290-036]; together with relocation assistance claims and payments associated with the New Growth Area Roadway ROW Acquisition Project
(WTR027); and amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CEQA Exempt) [p. 1-36]
(REAL PROPERTY)
7.13 Adopt resolution approving the Permanent Shared Housing Conversion of 8679 Adamstown Way Project (NSP-2022 -01); authorizing the City Engineer to reject the bid received for the Permanent Shared Housing Conversion of 8679 Adamstown
Way Project (NSP-2022-01); and directing the City Engineer to rebid the Project (CEQA Exempt) [p. 1-7] (PUBLIC WORKS)
7.14 Adopt resolution dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.42 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with ClimateView, Inc. for data analytics and visualization for climate action planning in an amount not to exceed $175,000 (or other such amount as may be directed by the City Council) [p. 1-35] (STRATEGIC PLANNING)
7.15 Adopt resolution dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code 3.42.140(B)(3) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the second
amendment to the contract with Flock Group, Inc. for automatic license plate readers and public safety operating system in the amount of $1,161,811, or other such amount as may be directed by the City Council, for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,436,708 through April 25, 2028 [p. 1-9]
(POLICE)
7.16 Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept grant funding for officer wellness and mental health resources from the Board of State and Community Corrections and amend the Police Department’s Budget in the amount of $89,866.58 [p. 1-3] (POLICE)
7.17 Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Regulatory Agreement Amendments with Poppy Grove I, LP, a California Limited Partnership, Poppy Grove II LP, a California Limited Partnership, and Poppy Grove III LP, a California Limited Partnership, for the Poppy Grove Apartments Project [p. 1 -33] (HOUSING)
Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 SUBJECT: A public hearing to consider a resolution approving a Design Review Amendment and Density Bonus w ith an
Incentive/Concession for reduced development standards for the Poppy Grove Apartments Amendment Project (PLNG23- 010)
located at 10149 Bruceville Road [APNs: 132- 0050-175, 132- 0050-176, and 132- 0050-177] (No Further CEQA Review
Required) [p. 1-76]
STAFF REPORT:
Sarah Kirchgessner, Senior Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing to receive information from staff and comments from the public and adopt a resolution:
1) Finding no further environmental review is necessary under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) and Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines); and
2) Approving the Design Review Amendment and Density Bonus with an
Incentive/Concession for reduced development
standards for the Poppy Grove Apartments Amendment
Project (PLNG23-010) based on the findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval included in the draft resolution.
8.2 SUBJECT: A public hearing to consider an Ordinance amending the City of Elk Grove Zoning Map, and a Resolution approving a Tentative Subdivision Map Extension for the Creekside Estates Project (PLNG23-002) located at 9350 Bond Road [APN: 127- 0140-040] (No Further Environmental Review Required) [p. 1-22]
STAFF REPORT:
Joseph Daguman, Associate Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing to receive information from staff and comments from the public and 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 State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 and Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023
approving a rezone for the Creekside Estates Project (PLNG23- 002) (Assessor Parcel Number 127-0140-040); and
2) Adopt resolution:
a. Finding no further environmental review is necessary for the Creekside Estates Project pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a
Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning); and
b. Approving a Tentative Subdivision Map and Design
Review for Subdivision Layout Extension to subdivide one parcel totaling ±7.79 acres into 15 single-family residential lots, one open space lot, and one drainage lot as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B to the Resolution.
8.3 SUBJECT: A public hearing to consider a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (ABC Type 21 License) for the Sheldon Road 7 - Eleven Project (PCN22-002) located at 8100 Sheldon Road [APN: 116-1550-004] (CEQA Exempt) [p. 1-29]
STAFF REPORT:
Joseph Daguman, Associate Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing to receive information from staff and comments from the public and adopt resolution:
1) Finding the Sheldon Road 7- Eleven P roject (PCN22 -002) exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of Division 6 of Chapter 3, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines); and
2) Approving a Determination of Public Convenience or
Necessity for a Type 21 alcohol license for the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-site consumption.
9. REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 SUBJECT: Consider an ordinance amending Elk Grove
Municipal Code Chapter 3.08 Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax (CEQA Exempt) [p. 1-6]
STAFF REPORT:
Kara Taylor-Seeman, Finance Manager
Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information from staff and then introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, an ordinance amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.08 regarding Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax.
9.2 SUBJECT: Receive a presentation with information on a potential City entry identification program and provide direction on next steps including preferred design(s), preferred location(s), and budget parameters [p. 1-16]
STAFF REPORT:
Jeffrey Werner, Public Works Director / City Engineer
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation with information on potential City entry identification and provide direction on next steps including preferred design(s), preferred location(s), and budget parameters.
9.3 SUBJECT: Consider a resolution adopting the Mission, Vision, Goals, and Priority Projects for 2023- 2024 and amending the Governance Principles contained in the Elk Grove City Council Norms and Procedures Manual [p. 1-48]
STAFF REPORT:
Christopher Jordan, Director of Strategic Planning and Innovation
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution adopting the City Mission and City Council Vision Statement, Goals, and Priority Projects for 2023-2024 and amending the Governance Principles contained in the Elk Grove City Council Norms and Procedures Manual.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Reports on Regional Boards, Commissions, Committees
2. T ravel/Training Expenditures Disclosure (in accordance with Resolution No. 2009-212 and Government Code § 53232.3(d))
Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023
11. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE REGARDING ORDERLY CONDUCT AT PUBLIC MEETINGS
Any person who engages in unlawful disrupting behavior may, following warning by the presiding officer, be removed from the meeting. Any person engaging in a use of force or a true threat of use of force may be removed from the meeting without prior warning. (Gov. Code § 54957.95; Pen. Code § 403.)
NOTICE REGARDING CHALLENGES TO DECISIONS
Pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations, including without limitation, California Government Code Section 65009 and or California Public Resources Code Section 21177, if you wish to challenge in court any of the above decisions (regarding planning, zoning and/or environmental decisions), you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this notice/agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.
ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (916) 478-3635 / TTY 888-435-6092. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.