Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, February 14, 2024
CIT
Y OF ELK GROVE
Incorporated July 1, 2000
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
May
or Singh-Allen called the regular City Council meeting of February 14, 2024, to order at 6:07 p.m.
Pr
esent: Mayor Singh-Allen, Vice Mayor Brewer, and Council Members Robles, Spease, and Suen.
Abs
ent: None.
Vi
ce Mayor Brewer read the Land Acknowledgement.
Angel
a Spease 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/ Robles to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 M
ayor Singh-Allen presented a proclamation in recognition of Black History Month to Dr. Tecoy Porter.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jac
kie Perez submitted images (filed) of homeless activity in Old Town and the vicinity of the winter sanctuary, sharing her observations that additional homeless individuals were coming into Elk Grove from other areas of California, there was an increase in the homeless population, and there were increased concerns in the community regarding effects on personal property and safety of residents.
Sandy
Marquez, Debbie Woolley, and Dave Capizano submitted notice (filed) believing the government did not have the authority to institute any form of lockdown on the populace.
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Housing and Public Services Manager Sarah Bontrager stated the City appreciated residents reporting any issues they encounter with the operation of the winter sanctuary or observations of individuals experiencing homelessness in the community. The images submitted were reviewed by the City Homeless Services Navigator staff, who were familiar with the individuals depicted, and that those individuals had been engaged to connect with resources. The City was seeing an increase in homeless individuals in the City, but it was believed not to be due to the winter sanctuary, but were a reflection of policies in neighboring jurisdictions that had conducted sweeps of the homeless.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
City Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the Administrative Report for February 14, 2024 (filed).
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Mayor Singh- Allen reported that Item 7.5 was an amendment to the City Manager contract. Based on positive performance, the City Manager’s base salary was to be increased to $315,000, and he was to be provided 40 hours of additional management leave annually, as explained in the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Motion: M/
S Spease/Brewer to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 7.1 : A
pprove City Council meeting minutes of the January 24, 2024 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 February 6, 2023.
Agenda Item No. 7.3: R
eceived report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Bids.
Agenda Item No. 7.4: R eceived the “Quarter ending December 31, 2023 Treasurer’s Report” and the “Quarter ending December 31, 2023 Other Post-Employment Retirement Benefits Report”.
Agenda Item No. 7.5: A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-014 authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Jason Behrmann as the City Manager.
Agenda Item No. 7.6 : A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-015 dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Section
3.42.140(B)(3) and establishing an IRS -approved Section 115 Irrevocable Trust with Elk Grove City Council
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Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) to pre-fund pension obligations, designating the City’s Finance Director or designee as the Plan Administrator, and authorizing the Plan Administrator to execute all documents and take whatever additional actions ar e necessary to establish and maintain the City’s participation in the program and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
Agenda Item No. 7.7 : A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-016 dispensing with the formal request for proposal process 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 NBS Government Finance Group for financing district administration, arbitrage rebate, and continuing disclosure services (Contract No. C-15-019) for a period of three years, authorizing an expenditure of $223,000 [ for a total expenditure of funds over the contract term not to exceed $913,000].
Agenda Item No. 7.8: R
eceived and filed the 2023 -2028 Capital Improvement Program Quarterly Status Report for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Agenda Item No. 7.9: A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-017 resolution approving the FY2024 Thermoplastic Restriping Project (MP2403); authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Central Striping Service, Inc. for the Project in the amount of $148,400.50; authorizing the City Engineer to approve change orders not to exceed $14,840.05; and authorizing the City Engineer to rebid the Project if the first lowest bidder does not meet filing obligations (CEQA Exempt).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Agenda Item No. 9.1: R
eceive and file the Elk Grove Aquatics Center Annual Report for 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Elk Grove Aquatics Center Annual Report for 2023.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Lana Yoshimura, Community Event Center Manager, and Mike Dopson, Cosumnes Community Services District Director of Recreation & Community Services, provided an overview of the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Council Member Spease received consensus from the City Council for a report to be returned in the next 60 days to provide a budget forecast for the next three- year time period of Elk Grove Aquatics Center operations to evaluate if there were other potential, additional cost factors could increase the facility operating expenses in the coming years.
Council Member Robles encouraged enhanced marketing of the facility and offered programs.
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The City Council received and filed the report.
Agenda Item No. 9.2 : C
onsider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Letters of Intent with Mutual Housing California and Abode Communities for the development of City -owned sites in Old Town and Sheldon Farms North, respectively (CEQA Exempt)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Letters of Intent with Mutual Housing California and Abode Communities to develop City-owned sites in Old Town and Sheldon Farms North, respectively.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Sarah Bontrager, Housing and Public Services Manager, provided an overview of the staff report.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Danny Kolosta, Project Manager with Mutual Housing California, provided an overview of the for the Old Town site.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Maegan Pearson, Associate Vice President, Development with Abode Communities, provided an overview of the for the Sheldon Farms North site.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Randy Bekker noted a group of residents had met with City staff regarding the Old Town senior project, he disagree d with initial proposed designs, and he looked forward to working through process to ensure the project was delivered as scoped and presented.
Jackie Perez recommended the Old Town senior project provide for commercial uses at the ground floor and along Elk Grove Boulevard, as businesses and amenities were needed to bolster the economy of the Old Town area, and believed projects to date were more focused on bringing higher density housing (impacting traffic in the area).
Motion: M/S Robles/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -018 authorizing the City Manager to enter into Letters of Intent with Mutual Housing California and Abode Communities to develop City -owned sites in Old Town and Sheldon Farms North, respectively. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 9.3: Receive information and provide direction regarding enforcement efforts against illegal fireworks
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information from staff and provide feedback and direction regarding enforcement against illegal fireworks.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Ryan Huber, Acting Code Enforcement Supervisor, provided an overview of the staff report. Mr. Huber noted comments had been received via email (filed) in support of improving enforcement against illegal fireworks.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Maryann Simpson spoke in support of the staff recommendation, to include moving the celebration date of the Salute to the Red White and Blue event in order to increase enforcement resources on the July Fourth holiday, and believed that dispatch lines needed to be increased to adequately handle the call volume the night of the July Fourth holiday.
Mayor Singh-Allen supported use of more technology, such as increased use of drones, to assist with enforcement.
The City Council deliberated on the matter and provided direction t o return code amendments to start fines at $1,000, revise language in the code per the staff recommendation, promote the amnesty program, and confirmed continuing to hold the Salute to the Red White and Blue event on the July Fourth holiday.
Agenda Item No. 9.4: Receive a presentation regarding the creation of a new community education program to be known as Elk Grove 101: A Great Way to Get to Know Your City
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation regarding the creation of a new community education program:
Elk Grove 101.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Christal Love, Community Engagement and Government Relations Manager, provided an overview of the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen requested consideration to expand outreach to additional groups and suggested sending to regional chambers of commerce and past applicants to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
Council Member Spease recommended creating introductory videos to use for promoting the program in the future for each segment offered under the program.
Council Member Suen recommended adding emphasis how Elk Grove was different from other cities.
The City Council received and filed the report.
COUNCIL COMMENTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Suen noted an upcoming meeting of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG).
Vice Mayor Brewer noted upcoming meetings of the Sacramento Public Library Authority Budget and Audit Committee, and the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting.
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Counc
il Member Robles attended the Sacramento Area Sewer District Board meeting.
May
or Singh-Allen and Council Member Spease had no items to report.
ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business to conduct, the February 14, 2024 City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. in memory of those lost in the shooting in Kansas City, those harmed by senseless violence, Diane Butz, and Army Reserve soldiers William Rivers, Kennedy Sanders, and Breonna Moffet.
JA SON LINDGREN, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
BOBBIE SINGH-ALLEN, MAYOR