Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, October 25, 2023
CIT
Y OF ELK GROVE
Incorporated July 1, 2000
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
May
or Singh-Allen called the regular City Council meeting of October 25 , 2023, to order at 6:08 p.m.
Pr
esent: Mayor Singh-Allen, Vice Mayor Spease, and Council Members Brewer, Robles, and Suen.
Abs
ent: None.
May
or Singh-Allen read the Land Acknowledgment.
Rei
na Tarango 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 Spease/Suen to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Spease, Brewer, Roble s, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 W
ith the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Steve Capps provided the Disability Advisory Committee Annual Update.
4.2 V
ice Mayor Spease presented a proclamation declaring October 2023 as Disability Awareness Month to members of the Disability Advisory Committee.
4.3 W
ith the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Valerie Shatraw introduced Ciera Dulgar, recipient of the Recognition of the City of Elk Grove Disability Advisory Committee’s 17th Annual Above and Beyond Program Accessibility Award.
4.4 C
ouncil Member Suen presented a Certificate of Recognition to Carol and Leon Eisenbrandt for the safe return of Marlee the canine.
4.5 D
epartment heads introduced New Hire Introductions of the prior quarter.
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GENERAL P UBLIC COMMENT:
Jamaal Nyerere raised concern of ongoing issues with a neighbor parking an excess of vehicles on Sutherland Way (many of the vehicles had expired registrations, lacked license plates, and there were accompanying noise nuisance issues).
Kathleen Collins expressed frustration over problems of drug use in Old Town, increased enforcement was needed, and a particular address was the source of many of the issues.
Ms. Collins raised personnel issues regarding timeliness and responsive service to the public, in particular the handling of in-person service at public service counters.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
City Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the Administrative Report for October 25, 2023 (filed).
Note: Council Member Brewer left at 7:05 p.m.
CONSENT CAL
ENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Motion: M/
S Suen/ Spease to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh-Allen, Spease, Roble s, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Brewer).
Agenda Item No. 7.1 : Approved City Council meeting minutes of the October 9, 2023 special meeting, and the October 11, 2023 special and regular meetings.
Agenda Item No. 7.2: Received 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 October 17, 2023.
Agenda Item No. 7.3: Received report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Bids.
Agenda Item No. 7 .4: Received the Monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check Register Listing for September 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 21582 through 21660; General Warrant Nos. 139006 through 139425; and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 90072669 through 90072688.
Agenda Item No. 7.5: Adopted: 1) Resolution No. 2023-247 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 Telos Greens Project (Annexation No. 72); 2) Resolution No. 2023-248 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 Telos Greens, Grantline Construction Aggregates Production and Recycling Facility, and Remodel for Elk Grove Masonic Lodge #173 Projects (Annexation No. 94); 3) Resolution No. 2023-249 declaring intention to annex Elk Grove City Council
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territory to Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 5- AB for the Telos Greens Project (Annexation No. 31) and to levy a special tax to pay for street maintenance; and 4) Resolution No. 2023-250 declaring intention to annex territory to Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 for the Grantline Construction Aggregates Production and Recycling Facility, and Remodel for Elk Grove Masonic Lodge #173 Projects (Annexation No. 64) pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
Agenda Item No. 7. 6: Adopted Resolution No. 2023 -251 adopting a Revised Salary Schedule for City employees that reflects a revised salary range for two classifications.
Agenda Item No. 7 .7: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-252 approving the Final Map for Sheldon Park Estates, Unit 3 (Subdivision No. 13-016.03) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Warranty Agreement with Capitol Realtors, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan (CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item No. 7 .8: R
eceived and filed the 2023 -2028 Capital Improvement
Program Quarterly Status Report for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 -24.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agenda Item No. 8.1 : A
Public Hearing to c onsider a Capital Improvement Program Design Review for the Elk Grove Library Relocation Project located at 9260 Elk Grove Boulevard (WFC046; APN: 134-0050-001) (CEQA Exempt).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution:
1) Finding that the Elk Grove Library Relocation Project (WFC046) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines); and 2) Approving a Capital Improvement Program Design Review for the Project, based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval contained in the draft resolution.
Note: Council Member Brewer returned at 7:09 p.m.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Christopher Jordan, Strategic Planning and Innovation Director, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Paul Lindsey and Sacramento Library Director Peter Coyle spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Council Member Brewer received information that security camera systems continued to be coordinated with internal systems and footage primarily operated and maintained by library staff, external cameras were primarily used for security, and linkages between Elk Grove City Council
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systems of the library and the police department continued to be evaluated for security and public safety response needs.
Vice Mayor Spease noted the fountain at the location had a history of problematic maintenance and operation, and Mr. Jordan noted the fountain would be removed and that location would be considered to be repurposed for an art installation.
Motion: M/
S Brewer/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2023-253 finding that the Elk Grove Library Relocation Project (WFC046) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines); and approving a Capital Improvement Program Design Review for the Project, based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval contained in the draft resolution. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Spease, Brewer, Robles, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Agenda Item No. 9 .1: R
eceive information regarding the Educational Bike Safety Campaign for Young Riders funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information from staff regarding the outcomes and next phase of the Educational Bike Safety Campaign for Young Riders grant received from the California Office of Traffic Safety.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Kaley Lyons, Senior Transportation Planner, provided an overview presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lynn Wheat voiced support for the program, suggested outreach be conducted to address distracted drivers of vehicles (raising driver awareness of bicycles and pedestrians), and to encourage adults to model best safety practices to children (such as wearing helmets).
Mayor Singh-Allen requested school outreach programs prioritize Title 1 schools in the district.
The City Council received and filed the presentation.
Agenda Item No. 9
.2: Receive an update on the status of the New Zoo in Elk Grove Project.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information from staff regarding the status of the New Zoo in Elk Grove Project.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Christopher Jordan, Director of Strategic Planning and Innovation, provided an overview presentation.
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Jason Jacobs and Elizabeth Stallard spoke in support of the New Zoo in Elk Grove Project.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lynn Wheat raised concern how the project w ould be financed, and doubted that at the proposed scope and scale if a bare minimum of phasing could be completed. She requested as part of the financial discussion to display expected economic development benefits, financial obligations of residents (how much of a tax burden would be on each resident, including concern the project would rely on Mello Roos funding), and how much has been spent on work products to date.
The City Council deliberated on the matter, noting the unique opportunity for the City to assist the Sacramento Zoological Society in relocating the Zoo, continuing feasibility studies to gauge viability, sharing the responsibilities and costs with the support of regional partnerships to bring the project to fruition, and to begin initial financial discussions in Spring 2024
The City Council received and filed the presentation.
Agenda Item No. 9
.3: Consider appointment of one voting member to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission and one alternate member to the Historic Preservation Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information from Mayor Singh- Allen, with the approval of the City Council, regarding appointment of one voting member to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission and one alternate member to the Historic Preservation Committee.
City Clerk Jason Lindgren provided an overview of the staff report , noting that Diversity and Inclusion Commissioner Gurjatinder Singh Randhawa had submitted intent to step down from the commission by year end, which presented an opportunity to use the applicant pool of the current appointment consideration to provide an indication of the appointee to the pending vacancy (staff would return administrative items to confirm the appointment on a future agenda).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Leticia Aguilar, Thuy Le, Tasha Johnson, and Jenny Ro driquez spoke as applicants seeking appointment to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission . Rachel Simi spoke as an applicant seeking appointment the Historic Preservation Committee.
Reina Tarango spoke in support of applicant Leticia Aguilar.
Kary Care, Tri Nguyen, and Cathy Le spoke in support of applicant Thuy “Kelly” Le.
Mayor Singh-Allen, with the approval of the City Council, appointed Rachel Simi as an alternate member to the Historic Preservation Committee, and Thuy “Kelly” Le as a voting member to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission. Mayor Singh -Allen indicated the Elk Grove City Council
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sel
ection of Jenny Rodriquez to fill the pending vacancy of Gurjatinder Singh Randhawa, expected before year end.
COUNCIL COMMENTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vi
ce Mayor Spease and Council Member Brewer noted the upcoming meeting of the Sacramento Public Library Authority.
St
aff confirmed an upcoming meeting of the City Council / Cosumnes Community Services District 2 x 2 was scheduled for the following day.
May
or Singh-Allen and Council Members Suen and Robles had no items to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Wi
th no additional business to conduct, the October 25, 2023 City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
JASO N LINDGREN, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
BOBBIE SINGH-ALLEN, MAYOR