Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, February 28, 2024
CIT
Y OF ELK GROVE
Incorporated July 1, 2000
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
May
or Singh-Allen called the regular City Council meeting of February 28, 2024, to order at 6:03 p.m.
Present: Mayor Singh- Allen, Vice Mayor Brewer , and Council Members Spease and Suen.
Absent: Council Member Robles.
Vi
ce Mayor Brewer read the Land Acknowledgement.
Pol
ice Chief Bobby Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
May
or Singh-Allen asked that a moment of silence be observed.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
May
or Singh- Allen noted that in light of the Oak Rose Settlement, Item 8.2 wa s recommended to be dropped from the agenda.
Motion: M/S Spease/Suen to drop and remove Item 8.2, and approve the remainder of the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh- Allen, Brewer, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Robles).
CLOSED SESSION
None.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 Mayor Singh-Allen presented a proclamation declaring March 3 through 9, 2024, as Women in Construction Week to Albat Civil Engineering.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Harold Van Dyke appreciated the City’s efforts concerning the Oak Rose Settlement, and voiced support of the Western Festival.
Way
ne Evans raised concerns of the project scope and scale that was being contemplated for the affordable housing project at the new location as a result of the Oak Rose Settlement, inquiring if there would be screening of tenants at facility, and noted his experience in site selection for facilities that often less opposition would result if co- locating at existing similar uses (such as existing affordable housing sites).
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Oswaldo Ocegueda requested support of trades related policies to require approved labor standards, offering apprenticeship programs, offering comprehensive healthcare, and a commitment to local hiring for future development.
John L raised concerns of money laundering, noted issues he had encountered with police services, and stated that he was elevating the money laundering issues he had observed to state oversight committees.
Liz Marshall opposed transitional housing being contemplated at 8484 Elk Grove Florin Road, raising concern there had been no outreach, and a project of such scope and scale was not an appropriate fit with the surrounding residential neighborhoods and would bring increased impacts on traffic, blight, crime, school overcrowding, and personal safety.
Ms. Marshall did not believe there were adequate services in the location for such a facility, and inquired if prospective tenants would be screened.
Leo Naranjo IV appreciated the City’s efforts concerning the Oak Rose Settlement , appreciated the City hearing resident concerns, and expressed disappointment with local media coverage and state lawsuits concerning local planning and affordable housing development.
Steve Lee expressed frustration with the history and handling of providing affordable housing in California, and was disappointed with the costs of the Oak Rose Settlement .
He believed the new project will be forced into another neighborhood and raise similar issues, and he believed there needed to be more fiscal responsibility regarding cost overruns and staffing issues with City facilities, and was wary of costs in pursuing the Zoo Project.
Randy O’Rourke , Brian Coulson, and Randy Bekker appreciated the City’s efforts concerning the Oak Rose Settlement, expressing support of development and growth in the City, but advocated that projects be assessed and appropriately located in the community.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
City Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the Administrative Report for February 28, 2024 (filed).
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Motion: M/S Spease/Suen to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Spease, and Suen ); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Robles).
Agenda Item No. 7.1 : Approve City Council meeting minutes of the February 14, 2024 special and regular meetings.
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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 20, 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 January 1, 2024, through January 31, 2024, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 21925 through 22015; General Warrant Nos. 140797 through 141139; and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 90072746 through 90072764.
Agenda Item No. 7.5: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-019 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Regulatory Agreement with 8310 Poppy Ridge LLC, a California limited liability company, for the Pardes 2 Project; and a Regulatory Agreement Amendment #2 with 8310 Poppy Ridge LLC, a California limited liability company, and CRP The Pardes I LP, a California limited partnership, for the Pardes Project.
Agenda Item No. 7.6: Adopted: 1) Resolution No. 2024-020 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 Bader Singh Parcel Map Project (Annexation No. 73); 2) Resolution No. 2024-021 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 Bader Singh Parcel Map Project (Annexation No. 95); 3) Resolution No. 2024-022 declaring intention to annex territory to Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 3- AO for the Bader Singh Parcel Map Project (Annexation No. 52) and to levy a special tax to pay for street maintenance; and 4) Resolution No. 2024-023 declaring intention to annex territory to Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 for the Bader Singh Parcel Map Project (Annexation No. 65) pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agenda Item No. 8.1: A
public hearing to consider a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit, Major Design Review Amendment, and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for a Type 21 alcohol license (Off -Sale General) for the Calvine Pointe ARCO AM/PM Project (PLNG23-017) (CEQA Exempt)
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing to receive information from staff and comments from the public, and adopt a resolution:
1) Finding the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 (In- fill Development Projects) and Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines); and
2) Approving a Conditional Use Permit and Major Design Review Amendment for the Calvine Pointe ARCO AM/PM Project (PLNG23- 017) based on the findings and subject to conditions of approval included in the draft Resolution; and Elk Grove City Council
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3) 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 (Off-Sale General).
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Sarah Kirchgessner, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the staff report and recommended actions. She noted a request to correct the Conditions of Approval, as Condition 64 held an incorrect reference in the draft resolution, the correct reference was to Table 23.58-7, which staff requested an amended motion be made to note the correction if the item was considered for approval.
Dan Goalwin, applicant representative, spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Motion: M/S Suen/ Spease to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -024 1) finding the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) and Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines); and 2) approving a Conditional Use Permit and Major Design Review Amendment for the Calvine Pointe ARCO AM/PM Project (PLNG23- 017) based on the findings and subject to conditions of approval included in the draft Resolution; and 3) 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 (Off-Sale General) as amended noting the correction to Condition 64 as noted by staff. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Spease, and Suen ); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Robles).
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ote: Item 8.2 was dropped and removed from the agenda, as noted under the approval of the agenda.
Agenda Item No. 8.2: A public hearing (continued from January 24, 2024) to consider a resolution approving the Oak Rose Apartments Project pursuant to Senate Bill 35, with a density bonus and concessions/ incentives, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement with Oak Rose Apts LP, a California Limited Partnership. (PLNG22-015) (CEQA Exempt)
REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Agenda Item No. 9.1: Receive the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Mid-Year Budget Report and consider a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget and authorizing changes to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Position Control Listing
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Budget and approving changes to the City’s Position Control Listing.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Nathan Bagwill, Budget Manager , provided an overview of the staff report.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
In response to Council Member Brewer regarding concerns of the decrease in cable franchise fee revenues, Mr. Bagwill noted the totality of revenue from that fund was less than 1% of General Fund revenues, and it was expected the decrease in the source would level off as factors such as an expanding base would stabilize revenue from that source.
Motion: M/S Suen/ Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -025 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget and approving changes to the City’s Position Control Listing. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Robles).
Agenda Item No. 9.2: Receive an update on the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts for calendar year 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive an update on the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts for calendar year 2023.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Kara Reddig, Deputy City Manager, provided an overview of the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
The City Council received and filed the report.
Agenda Item No. 9.3: Receive a presentation on a new Measure E-supported marketing campaign promoting a cleaner, more sustainable city and provide direction.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation on a new Measure E -supported marketing campaign promoting a cleaner, more sustainable city and provide direction.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Kristyn Laurence, Public Affairs Manager , provided an overview of the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
In reply to Mayor Singh- Allen inquiring about proposed design of the trash cans, Ms. Laurence stated staff had been working with state regulations on trash receptable colors and remained a work in process, and designs, once finalized, could be presented to the Arts Commission.
The City Council received and filed the report.
Agenda Item No. 9.4: Consider authorizing recruitment for one voting member vacancy on the Planning Commission, and consider appointment of one voting member to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
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RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to authorize a recruitment for one voting member vacancy on the Planning Commission (encouraging applicants demonstrating an understanding of the rural Elk Grove experience), and 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.
Jason Lindgren, City Clerk, provided an overview of the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Brent Burfield and Pedro Alejandro Gutierrez Duncan spoke as applicant s seeking appointment to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
The City Council directed the City Clerk to initiate a recruitment for the vacancy on the Planning Commission (encouraging applicants demonstrating an understanding of the rural Elk Grove experience).
May
or Singh-Allen, with consensus of the full City Council, appointed Brent Burfield to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
COUNCIL COMMENTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vi
ce Mayor Brewer and Council Member Spease had no items to report.
Counc
il Member Suen noted the Sacramento Area Sewer District meeting was cancelled.
May
or Singh-Allen attended the Sacramento Regional Transit District meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business to conduct, the February 28, 2024 City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
JA SON LINDGREN, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
BOBBIE SINGH-ALLEN, MAYOR