Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, June 26, 2024
CIT
Y OF ELK GROVE
Incorporated July 1, 2000
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
May
or Singh-Allen called the regular City Council meeting of June 26, 2024, to order at 6:02 p.m.
Pr
esent: Mayor Singh- Allen, Vice Mayor Brewer, and Council Members Robles and Spease.
Abs
ent: Council Member Suen (Council Member Suen arrived at 6:06 p.m.).
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
Motion: M/S Spease/Robles to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease); Noes: 0;
Absent: 1 (Suen).
CLOSED SESSION
None.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
Not
e: Council Member Suen arrived at 6:06 p.m.
4.1 M
ayor Singh-Allen presented a proclamation recognizing June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month to Youth Commissioner Adrian Bayardo.
Ki
rk Thomson raised concerns of presenting recognition proclamations which he believed were hypocritical in light of state regulations he thought were detrimental to LGBTQIA+ youth.
4.2 P
articipants of the Civic Summer Program provided testimony of their experiences throughout the program to date.
Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, June 26, 2024
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Liz Marshall believed the Oak Rose Apartments Project should be approved to minimize costs due to litigation with the state, the Coral Blossom Project would then not need to be pursued, and she stated she and community representatives would appreciate having a discussion with City representatives on these matters.
Joyce Lee raised concerns of costs related to the litigation regarding the state and the Oak Rose Apartments Project, of affordable housing projects being built in the community, and for safety and quality of life of residents living in affordable housing units.
Lynn Wheat believed many decisions of the City were made far in advance of public discussion. Ms. Wheat raised concern of the distance senior citizens must traverse from curb side drop off and the parking lot to the Senior Center at District56, and suggested the grass area to the east of the Senior Center be converted into a parking lot to offer parking in closer proximity to the facilities.
Kirk Thomson raised concerns with the use of drone surveillance in the community by the police, and voiced support for locating the zoo in Elk Grove but raised concerns with the presented financing plan.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
City Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the Administrative Report for June 26 , 2024 (filed).
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC C
OMMENT
None.
Motion: M/
S Spease/Robles to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 7.1 : Approved City Council meeting minutes of the June 12, 2024 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 June 18, 2024.
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 May 1, 2024, through May 31, 2024, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 22324 through 22426; General Warrant Nos.142532 through 143035; and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 90072822 through 90072837.
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Agenda Item No. 7.5 : A dopted Ordinance No. 09-2024 levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 96) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.19.010. (Second Reading).
Agenda Item No. 7.6: Adopted: 1) Resolution No. 2024-103 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 Stathos Self Storage and Sutter Campus Expansion Projects (Annexation No. 97); 2) Resolution No. 2024-104 declaring intention to annex territory to Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 2-J (Annexation No. 10) and to levy a special tax to pay for street maintenance for the Sutter Campus Expansion Project; and 3) Resolution No. 2024-105 declaring intention to annex territory to Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 for the Stathos Self Storage, Sutter Campus Expansion, and Stone Spring Estates Map Projects (Annexation No. 67) pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
Agenda Item No. 7.7: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-106 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with The New Home Company Northern California LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; Trilogy Land Holdings, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; and WSI Poppy Ridge, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company for privately constructed public facilities and dedication of private land included in the Elk Grove Southeast Policy Area and Laguna Ridge Specific Plan Phase 3 Drainage Impac t Fee Program and constructed for the benefit of the Arbor Ranch Project; and making a Finding of Consistency with the City of Elk Grove General Plan pursuant to Government Code Section 65402 (CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item No. 7. 8: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-107 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 the Second Amendment to the Master Services Agreement with OpenCounter Enterprises, Incorporated to subscribe to a nd maintain a web- based platform for zoning, permit, and fee information for an additional two years and $80,000 for a total compensation amount not to exceed $160,000 over a four-year period.
Agenda Item No. 7.9: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-108 ratifying the Memorandum of Understanding with the Elk Grove Police Managers’ Association.
Agenda Item No. 7.10: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-109 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates in an amount not to exceed $530,894; and ratifying the Cost Sharing Agreement with Sacramento Regional Transit District for the Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit Implementation Plan (CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item No. 7.11: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-110 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. to provide hazardous waste management, transportation, and disposal services for waste collection at the Special Waste Collection Center for a period of five years with an optional three-year extension, and to execute additional contract amendments and all documents necessary for operation of the Special Waste Collection Center, for a total compensation amount not to exceed $8,776,379.64.
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Agenda Item No. 7.12 : Adopted Resolution No. 2024 -111 dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedures pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter
3.42.140(B)(3) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with the County of Sacramento’s District Attorney’s Office allowing for annual salary adjustments for the Community Prosecution Program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agenda Item No. 8.1: A public hearing to consider a resolution approving the Report of Delinquent Public Nuisance Abatement and Sidewalk Repair Costs and authorizing their collection on the Sacramento County 2024-2025 tax roll.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution approving and confirming the Report of Delinquent Public Nuisance Abatement and Sidewalk Repair Costs and requesting a new direct levy be submitted to Sacramento County to impose special assessments on the delinquent parcels and to collect such assessments on the 2024-2025 secured tax roll.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Jose Mendez, Code Enforcement Manager , 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 Spease/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2024-112 approving and confirming the Report of Delinquent Public Nuisance Abatement and Sidewalk Repair Costs and requesting a new direct levy be submitted to Sacramento County to impose special assessments on the delinquent parcels and to collect such assessments on the 2024- 2025 secured tax roll. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 8.2: A Public Hearing to consider a resolution determining to levy street maintenance assessments in Street Maintenance District No. 1 Zone 3-AP (Eastern Area) Annexation No. 53 for the Calvine Pointe ARCO AM/PM Project.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution declaring no majority protest and determining to levy street maintenance assessments in Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 3-AP (Eastern Area) (Annexation No. 53) for the Calvine Pointe ARCO AM/PM Project.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Vijay Maisuria, Finance Analyst , provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
City Clerk Jason Lindgren stated there was no majority protest. Of three possible votes (weighted according to the proportional financial obligation for the property), three affirmative votes were returned. The ballot approved the proposed assessment and the proposed inflation adjustment limit described for the parcel identified in the ballot. A resolution determining to levy assessments in the district was available for Council consideration.
Motion: M/S Spease/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2024-113 declaring no majority protest and determining to levy street maintenance assessments in Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 3-AP (Eastern Area) (Annexation No. 53) for the Calvine Pointe ARCO AM/PM Project. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 8. 3: A Public Hearing to consider a resolution adopting the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution adopting the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29.
Christina Castro, Capital Program Division Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lynn Wheat believed the Whitelock Interchange should be prioritized to alleviate traffic, she questioned the cost listed for a new Rain Garden (believing that designs could be utilized from the prior rain garden plans), and she raised concerns regarding the Harvest Water Project stating her belief that it seemed there was an intent that recycled water (currently stated for agricultural uses only) would one day in the future be permitted for use to service residential sites as the region continued to expand and grow.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Council Member Suen received confirmation from staff that work on interchanges constituted lengthy process timelines, and progress continued towards delivery of the Whitelock Interchange.
Motion: M/
S Suen/ Robles to adopt Resolution No. 2024- 114 adopting the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2024 -25 through 2028-29. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes:
0; Absent: 0.
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REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Agenda Item No. 9.1 : Consider a resolution adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024- 25, setting the Annual Appropriations Limit, adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Investment Policy, and adopting an updated City-Wide Salary Schedule.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, setting the Annual Appropriations Limit, adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Investment Policy, and adopting an updated City-Wide Salary Schedule.
Nathan Bagwill, Budget Manager , provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Council Member Suen appreciated comments to consider vegetation to screen walls and minimize graffiti (while being mindful of potential nuisance pest issues).
Motion: M/
S Suen/ Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2024-115 adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024- 25, setting the Annual Appropriations Limit, adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Investment Policy, and adopting an updated City -Wide Salary Schedule. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
N
ote: The City Council recessed at 7:09 p.m. to allow time for staff to address technical issues with the display screens in the Chamber. The regular City Council meeting reconvened at 7:21 p.m. with all members present.
Agenda Item No. 9
.2: Consider a resolution 1) authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Sacramento Zoological Society for Phases 1A and 1B of the New Zoo at Elk Grove Project; 2) amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget and 2024- 2029 Capital Improvement Program; and 3) 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 Master Services Contracts with SHR Studios, Inc. and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for design services for the Project in amounts not to exceed amounts budgeted for this purpose, subject to City Council approval (No Further CEQA Required).
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information from staff and consider a resolution:
1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Sacramento Zoological Society for Phases 1A and 1B of the New Zoo at Elk Grove Project.
2) Amending the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Budget and 2024- 2029 Capital Improvement Program.
3) 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 Master Services Contracts with SHR Studios, Inc., and Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. for design services for the New Zoo at Elk Grove Project.
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With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Christopher Jordan, Director of Strategic Planning and Innovation, and Samuel Grimm, Senior Civil Engineer, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lynn Wheat did not believe there was adequate transparency about the financing, phasing, and stated public support of the Zoo Project, and the investment in the project would delay other infrastructure projects.
Staff noted that as the project progressed, outreach would be conducted to examine options to expedite plan checks with regional agencies to hold to the construction timeline schedule.
Council Member Spease appreciated the terms of the Cost Sharing Agreement which addressed many of his initial concerns, and believed consideration of a Bond Oversight Committee could be part of a future discussion at the time of consideration of a bond issuance.
Motion: M/
S Suen/ Robles to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -116 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Sacramento Zoological Society for Phases 1A and 1B of the New Zoo at Elk Grove Project , amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget and 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program, and 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 Master Services Contracts with SHR Studios, Inc., and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for design services for the New Zoo at Elk Grove Projec t. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 9.3 : Receive a presentation on City of Elk Grove Noise Standards and provide direction as appropriate
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation on the City of Elk Grove Noise Standards and provide direction as appropriate.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Sarah Kirchgessner, Senior Planner ; Jose Mendez, Code Enforcement Manager ; and Sarah Humlie, Animal Services Manager provided an overview presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
The City Council received and filed the presentation.
COUNCIL COMMENTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Robles attended the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Conference.
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Counc
il Member Spease attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission Board meeting and the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) Board meeting.
Vi
ce Mayor Brewer attended the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting , regional Juneteenth celebrations, and the Black Youth Leadership Project Graduation.
Counc
il Member Suen attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) meeting hosted in Yuba City.
May
or Singh- Allen attended the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) Board meeting, and expressed happy birthday greetings to Vice Mayor Brewer.
ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business to conduct, the June 26, 2024 City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
JA SON LINDGREN, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
BOBBIE SINGH-ALLEN, MAYOR