Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, April 24, 2024
CIT
Y OF ELK GROVE
Incorporated July 1, 2000
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
May
or Singh-Allen called the regular City Council meeting of April 24, 2024, to order at 6:05 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.
Sac
ramento County Board Supervisor Pat Hume 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 Robles/Suen 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 honoring May 5, 2024, as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People to Jesus Tarango representing the Wilton Rancheria Tribe.
4.2 C
ouncil Member Spease presented a Certificate of Recognition to George Murphey for service on the City of Elk Grove Planning Commission.
Sac
ramento County Board Supervisor Pat Hume presented a recognition to George Murphey for service on the City of Elk Grove Planning Commission.
4.3 C
ouncil Member Robles presented a proclamation recognizing April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day to Colin Fagen representing the Sacramento Tree Foundation.
4.4 C
ouncil Member Suen presented a proclamation declaring May as Bike Month to representatives of the Trails Committee and local cycling clubs.
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4.5 With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Mark Mendenhall, Chair, provided the Trails Committee Annual Update.
4.6 Department heads introduced New Hire Introductions of the prior quarter.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Keith Diederich expressed appreciation for the community support of the operation of the Winter Sanctuary by The Gathering Inn, noting that 21 of the 50 chronically homeless participants in the program had transitioned into housing.
Lynn Wheat addressed the Zoom meeting held on April 17, 2024 regarding the financing of the Zoo Project, and believed particular questions were not addressed regarding funding assurances and year to year operational costs from the Sacramento Zoological Society.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
City Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the Administrative Report for April 24, 2024 (filed).
Vice Mayor Brewer inquired if the Special Waste Collection Center (SWCC) had programs for providing containers for recycled automotive fluids, and staff noted they would coordinate a response with information on that topic.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lynn Wheat addressed Item 7.4, addressing specific charges on the check register.
Motion: M/
S Suen/Robles 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
pproved City Council meeting minutes of the April 10, 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 April 16, 2024.
Agenda Item No. 7.3: R
eceived report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Bids.
Agenda Item No. 7.4 : R eceived the Monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check Register Listing for March 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024, showing Automatic Clearing Elk Grove City Council
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House Nos. 22123 through 22219; General Warrant Nos. 141670 through 142098; and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 90072790 through 90072803.
Agenda Item No. 7.5: A
dopted: 1) Resolution No. 2024 -046 initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of service charges for the Laguna West Service Area for Fiscal Year 2024-25; 2) Resolution No. 2024-047 approving the annual report for the Laguna West Service Area for Fiscal Year 2024- 25; and 3) Resolution No. 2024-048 declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect service charges for the Laguna West Service Area for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Agenda Item No. 7.6: A
dopted: 1) Resolution No. 2024-049 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 Staybridge Suites Amendment Project (Annexation No. 96); and 2) Resolution No. 2024 -050 declaring intention to annex territory to Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 for the Staybridge Suites Amendment and Tegan Estates Projects (Annexation No. 66) pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
Agenda Item No. 7.7: A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-051 resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Credit and Transfer Agreement for Laguna Ridge Specific Plan Supplemental Parks and Quimby Parkland Dedication with Richland Planned Communities, Inc. a California corporation, for private land included in the Tuscan Ridge West Project (EG-15-048).
Agenda Item No. 7.8: A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-052 authorizing the City Manager to execute master services contracts with AIM Engineering Consultants, Inc.; Bennett Engineering Services, Inc.; Iteris, Inc.; Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc., and Willdan Engineering, for On-Call Traffic Engineering and Transportation Engineering Services, each in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
Agenda Item No. 7.9 : A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-053 dispensing with the formal bidding procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.42.180(B)(3) and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Ring Power Corporation for the purchase of a used Ford F -550 with a TEREX LT40 aerial bucket in an amount not to exceed $149,000.
Agenda Item No. 7.10: A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-054 authorizing the Public Works Director to reject all bids received for the Public Works--Public Infrastructure Maintenance (PIM) Project (OM2404) and directing the Public Works Director to re- bid the Project (CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item No. 7.11: A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-055 modifying the loan commitment for the proposed Cornerstone Village affordable housing project to allow the loan to be partially funded by Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding (CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item No. 7.12: A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-056 approving the 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project – Pavement Repairs (WPR024); authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. for the Project in the amount of $1,546,686; authorizing the City Engineer to approve change orders not- Elk Grove City Council
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to-exceed $232,002; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with the second lowest bidder if the first lowest bidder does not meet filing obligations; and amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program(CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item No. 7.13: I
ntroduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 02-2024 amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 10.48.020 Speed Limits, to establish Speed Limits on various roads in the City.
Agenda Item No. 7.14: Re
ceived an update on the Connected Elk Grove: Smart City Initiative.
Agenda Item No. 7.15: A
uthorized recruitment to fill one voting member vacancy on the Disability Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agenda Item No. 8.1 : A
Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 23.94.050 relative to Wireless Facility Utility Separation Requirements (PLNG24-006) (CEQA Exempt).
RECOMMENDATION
Introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, an ordinance amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 23.94.050 regarding Separation Requirements for Wireless Facilities for the Wireless Facility Utility Separation Requirements Projec t No:
PLNG24-006.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Christopher Jordan, Director of Strategic Planning and Innovation, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Motion: M/
S Suen/ Robles to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 03 -2024 amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 23.94.050 regarding Separation Requirements for Wireless Facilities for the Wireless Facility Utility Separation Requirements Project No: PLNG24- 006. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0;
Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 8.2 : C
onduct Public Hearings in consideration of resolutions calling special elections and declaring results of the special elections to annex certain territory as described to Community Facilities District No. 2003 -2 (Police Services); Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services); Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 3-AO; and Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2, for the Bader Singh Parcel Map Elk Grove City Council
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Project and to introduce ordinances levying and apportioning the special tax to the annexing areas
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct public hearings and take the following actions:
A-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 Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services) to the qualified electors for the Bader Singh Parcel Map Project (Annexation No. 73).
A-2. Adopt resolution declaring the results of the special election held on April 24, 2024, for the seventy-third annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2003- 2 (Police Services).
A-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. 2003-2 (Police Services) (Annexation No. 73) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.18.010.
B-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 Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) to the qualified electors for the Bader Singh Parcel Map Project (Annexation No. 95).
B-2. Adopt resolution declaring the results of the special election held on April 24, 2024, for the ninety-fifth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services).
B-3. Introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, of an ordinance levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 95) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.19.010.
C. Adopt resolution determining to levy assessments in Street Maintenance District No. 1 – 3-AO (Annexation No. 52) for the Bader Singh Parcel Map Project.
D. Adopt resolution determining to levy assessments in Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 65) for the Bader Singh Parcel Map Project.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Vijay Maisuria, Finance Analyst, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendations.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open for CFD 2003-2, Annexation 73.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Motion #A-
1: M/S Suen/Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -057 calling a special election to submit the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services) to the qualified electors for the Bader Singh Parcel Map Project (Annexation No. 73). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0;
Absent: 0.
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City Clerk Jason Lindgren announced of four possible votes, four 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 votes cast in the election in favor of the measure. A resolution declaring the results of the election was available for Council consideration.
Motion #A-
2: M/S Suen/Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2024-058 declaring the results of the special election held on April 24, 2024, for the seventy-third annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Motion #A-
3: M/S Suen/Brewer to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 04 -2024 levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services) (Annexation No. 73) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.18.010. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0;
Absent: 0.
M
ayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open for CFD 2006-1, Annexation 95.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Motion #B-
1: M/S Brewer/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -059 calling a special election to submit the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) to the qualified electors for the Bader Singh Parcel Map Project (Annexation No. 95). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
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ity Clerk Lindgren announced of four possible votes, four 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 votes cast in the election in favor of the measure. A resolution declaring the results of the election was available for Council consideration.
Motion #B-
2: M/S Brewer/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2024-060 declaring the results of the special election held on April 24, 2024, for the ninety-fifth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2006 -1 (Maintenance Services). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0;
Absent: 0.
Motion #B-
3: M/S Brewer/Suen to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 05 -2024 levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 95) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.19.010. The motion passed Elk Grove City Council
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by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open for SMD-1, Zone 3-AO.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
City Clerk Lindgren stated there was no majority protest. Of four possible votes (weighted according to the proportional financial obligation for each property), four affirmative votes were returned. The ballots approved the proposed assessments and the proposed inflation adjustment limits described for the parcels identified in the ballots. A resolution determining to levy assessments in the district was available for Council consideration.
Motion C:
M/S Suen/Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -061 determining to levy assessments in Street Maintenance District No. 1 – 3-AO (Annexation No. 52) for the Bader Singh Parcel Map Project. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
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ayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open for SWDF Zone 2, Annexation 65.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
City Clerk Lindgren stated there was no majority protest. Of four possible votes (weighted according to the proportional financial obligation for each property), four affirmative votes were returned. The ballots approved the proposed assessments and the proposed inflation adjustment limits described for the parcels identified in the ballots. A resolution determining to levy assessments in the district was available for Council consideration.
Motion D:
M/S Suen/Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -062 determining to levy assessments in Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 65) for the Bader Singh Parcel Map Project. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Agenda Item No. 9.1 : C
onsider: 1) an ordinance amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 17.06 Fireworks Violations, related to dangerous fireworks enforcement; and 2) a resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019- 136 and adopting an updated Schedule of Administrative Fines for violations of the Elk Grove Municipal Code (CEQA Exempt).
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information from staff and take the following actions:
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1) Introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, an ordinance amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 17.06 Fireworks Violations related to dangerous fireworks enforcement (CEQA Exempt); and
2) Adopt resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019- 136 and adopting an updated Schedule of Administrative Fines for violations of the Elk Grove Municipal Code.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Ryan Huber, Senior Code Enforcement Officer, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Juan Fernandez noted his experience in mitigating public events fireworks displays, and suggested enhancing enforcement efforts by providing equipment (or augmenting the SeeClickFix App) to provide an avenue to report excessive sound disruptions in the community.
Vice Mayor Brewer and Council Member Suen expressed interest in evaluating if reporting and enforcement efforts could be enhanced through the City app.
Motion #1: M/
S Suen/Brewer to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 06- 2024 amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 17.06 Fireworks Violations related to dangerous fireworks enforcement (CEQA Exempt). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Motion #2: M/
S Suen/Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2024-063 repealing Resolution No. 2019-136 and adopting an updated Schedule of Administrative Fines for violations of the Elk Grove Municipal Code. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 9.2 : C
onsider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent with CenterCal Acquisitions, LLC for Project Elevate (CEQA Exempt).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent with CenterCal Acquisitions, LLC for Project Elevate.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Darrell Doan, Economic Development Director, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Scot Bohrer, Vice President of Development with CenterCal Properties, provided an overview of development models operated by CenterCal Properties, and voiced support for the staff recommendation
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sharon Anderson voiced support for rooftop dining / venues / features in the Project Elevate design plan.
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Motion: M/ S Suen/Robles to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -064 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Letter of Intent with CenterCal Acquisitions, LLC for Project Elevate. 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: A Public Meeting to receive information regarding modification of the Elk Grove Tourism Marketing District.
RECOMMENDATION
Hold a Public Meeting to receive information on the proposed modification of the Elk Grove Tourism Marketing District and its Management District Plan. No City Council action is required.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Darrell Doan, Economic Development Director, provided an overview of the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
The City Council received and filed the report.
Agenda Item No. 9.4: R
eceive information and provide direction regarding the allocation of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Event Sponsorship Grant Program funds.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information and provide direction regarding the allocation of Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Event Sponsorship Grant Program funds.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Jodie Moreno, Community Events Program Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sharon Anderson (Camden Neighborhood Association: Music by the Lake), Sara and Gregg Rudes (Elk Grove Aquatics Club: Bill Rose Sierra Nevada Swimming Long Course Championships), and Alma Lopez (Latino Center for Art & Culture: Dia de los Miles), voiced support of the staff recommendation.
Brian Coulson expressed frustration regarding the recent cancellation of the Western Festival, and believed that regional agencies and event organizers should be able to come to agreement and offer the event in the future.
COUNCIL COMMENTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Members Robles, Spease, and Suen had no items to report.
Vice Mayor Brewer noted the upcoming meeting of the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board.
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or Singh-Allen attended the Cap to Cap trip to Washington D. C., and commended the leadership of Public Works Director Jeff Werner in advocating for funding for the Kammerer Road Extension.
ADJOURNMENT
Wi
th no additional business to conduct, the April 24, 2024 City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m. in memory of Adrian Espinoza.
JA SON LINDGREN, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
BOBBIE SINGH-ALLEN, MAYOR