Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, October 23, 2024
CIT
Y OF ELK GROVE
Incorporated July 1, 2000
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
May
or Singh-Allen called the regular City Council meeting of October 23, 2024, to order at 6:06 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.
Dani
el Washington 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, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes:
0; Absent: 0.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 M
ayor Singh- Allen presented a recognition to Senator Angelique Ashby, and Senator Ashby gave a presentation on legislation and funding benefitting the City of Elk Grove.
4.2 D
epartment heads introduced New Hire Introductions of the prior quarter.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lynn
Wheat believed the proposed Zoo Project was contrary to land use planning envisioned under planning documents, funding for the Zoo Project should be put to a vote of the people, and the City should utilize the Zoo Project site for affordable housing.
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
City Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the Administrative Report for October 23, 2024 (filed).
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lynn Wheat spoke in relation to Item 7.8 noting that the Capital Improvement Program Quarterly Status Report identified 16 projects placed on hold, and believed the priority of the Zoo Project was compromising funding to move these projects forward.
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, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0
Agenda Item No. 7.1 : A
pproved City Council meeting minutes of the October 9, 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 October 15, 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 September 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 22720 through 22807; General Warrant Nos.144315 through 144739; and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 90072901 through 90072916.
Agenda Item No. 7.5: A
dopted Ordinance No. 16 -2024 repealing and replacing Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 16.96, Development Impact Fees for Measure A Transportation Improvements for Citywide Benefit District (Second Reading).
Agenda Item No. 7.6: R
eceived Biennial Notice of Intention to Amend the Elk Grove Conflict of Interest Code.
Agenda Item No. 7.7: A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-198 authorizing the City Manager or authorized designee to accept grant funding and for concentrated traffic enforcement strategies from the California Office of Traffic Safety and amend the Police Department’s budget to appropriate grant funds up to the amount of $529,000.
Agenda Item No. 7.8 : R
eceived and filed the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program Quarterly Status Report for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Agenda Item No. 7.9: A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-199 approving and adopting the Third Amendment to the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority Joint Powers Agreement Elk Grove City Council
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between the City of Elk Grove, the City of Folsom, the City of Rancho Cordova, the City of Sacramento and the County of Sacramento and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment.
Agenda Item No. 7.10: A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-200 approving the Final Map for Arbor Ranch Phase 3 (Subdivision No. 10- 060.03) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (CEQA Exempt) .
Agenda Item No. 7.11: A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-201 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 an amendment to the contract with Cityfi, Inc (C-21-018) to support the Smart City implementation, authorizing an additional expenditure of funds not to exceed $80,000, for a total expenditure of funds over the term of the contract not to exceed $280,000, and authorizing an additional thirteen- month extension from November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025.
Agenda Item No. 7.12: A
dopted Resolution No. 2024-202 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the License Agreement by and between the City of Elk Grove and Elk Grove Community Garden and Learning Center for the use of City -owned land as a community garden.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agenda Item No. 8.1: A public hearing to consider a resolution approving a Major Design Review Amendment for the Poppy Grove Apartments Amendment Project located at 10149 Bruceville Road (PLNG24-038) (No Further CEQA Review Required).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution:
1) Finding no further environmental review is necessary under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) and Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines); and
2) Approving the Major Design Review Amendment for the Poppy Grove Apartments Amendment Project (PLNG24- 038) based on the findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval included in the draft Resolution.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Sarah Kirchgessner, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open.
Reese Jarrett, applicant representative, spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lynn Wheat expressed dissatisfaction with reduced design standards for the project, reduced open space, and removal of amenities and architectural elements.
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Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Jarrett responded that the change in the color schemes was based on color specialist consultant recommendation comments, and were a better fit to the revised architecture.
The City Council deliberated on the matter and noted that state regulations restricted what the City Council could request regarding the project , and expressed disappointment in reduced design and amenity features that were desired to be more consistent with existing multi-family sites in the community.
Mr. Jarrett noted the project design was being adjusted to ensure overall project delivery, and noted the project would offer alternative amenities such as solar ( providing for elimination of electric bills), indoor spaces with year -round programming, and in-unit washers and dryers.
Motion: M/S Brewer/Robles to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -203 finding no further environmental review is necessary under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) and S
ection 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines); and approving the Major Design Review Amendment for the Poppy Grove Apartments Amendment Project (PLNG24-038) based on the findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval included in the draft Resolution. 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 acknowledging the 49 historical resources already listed in the Elk Grove Register of Historic Resources and designating five additional local properties as historical resources to be added to the Elk Grove Register of Historic Resources (CEQA Exempt).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution:
1) Finding that no further environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning); 2) Acknowledging the 49 historical resources already listed in the Elk Grove Register of Historic Resources; and.
3) Designating five local properties as historical resources and adding them to the Elk Grove Register of Historic Resources.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Kyra Killingsworth, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Peggy Forseth-Andrews voiced support of the staff recommendation, noted this effort was a milestone of decades of efforts to recognize historical resources, and requested consideration to reduce submittal fees.
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Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Council Member Spease received confirmation that the City had received the consent of all the property owners of the new properties to be added to the Elk Grove Register of Historic Resources.
The City Council provided c onsensus for staff to review and evaluate the application submittal fees.
Motion: M/
S Spease/Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2024-204 finding that no further environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning); acknowledging the 49 historical resources already listed in the Elk Grove Register of Historic Resources; and designating five local properties as historical resources and adding them to the Elk Grove Register of Historic Resources. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 8.3: 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-AQ; and Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2, for the Jain Estates Map and 8621 Heritage Hill Drive Map Projects and introduce ordinances levying and apportioning the special tax to the annexing areas and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Sections 3.18.010 and 3.19.010.
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 District No. 2003- 2 (Police Services) (Annexation No. 75) to the qualified electors for the 8621 Heritage Hill Drive Map and Jain Estates Map Projects.
A-2. Adopt resolution declaring the results of the special election held on October 23, 2024, for the seventy -fifth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2003- 2 (Police Services).
A-3. Introduce an ordinance levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services) (Annexation No. 75) 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 District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 99) to the qualified electors for the 8621 Heritage Hill Drive Map and Jain Estates Map Projects.
B-2. Adopt resolution declaring the results of the special election held on October 23, 2024, for the ninety -ninth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2006- 1 (Maintenance Services).
B-3. Introduce an ordinance levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 99) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.19.010.
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C. Adopt resolution declaring no majority protest and determining to levy assessments in Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 3-AQ (Annexation No. 54) for the 8621 Heritage Hill Drive Map and Jain Estates Map Projects pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
D. Adopt resolution declaring no majority protest and determining to levy assessments in Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 69) for the 8621 Heritage Hill Drive Map and Jain Estates Map Projects pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Kara Taylor -Seeman, Finance Manager , provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open for CFD 2003-2, Annexation 75.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Motion #A -
1: M/S Brewer/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2024-205 calling a special election to submit the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to Community District No. 2003-2 (Police Services) to the qualified electors for the Jain Estates Map and 8621 Heritage Hill Drive Map Projects (Annexation No. 75). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
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ity Clerk Jason Lindgren announced of 10 possible votes, 10 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 Brewer/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2024-206 declaring the results of the special election held on October 23, 2024, for the seventy -fifth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2003- 2 (Police Services). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0;
Absent: 0.
Motion #A -
3: M/S Brewer/Suen to introduce Ordinance No. 17- 2024 levying and apportioning the special tax in the ninety-seventh annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.18.010.
The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
M
ayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open for CFD 2006-1, Annexation 97.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
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Motion #B - 1: M/S Brewer/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2024-207 calling a special election to submit the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to Community District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) to the qualified electors for the Jain Estates Map and 8621 Heritage Hill Drive Map Projects (Annexation No. 99). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
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ity Clerk Jason Lindgren announced of 10 possible votes, 10 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. 2024-208 declaring the results of the special election held on October 23, 2024, for the ninety -ninth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2006 -1 (Maintenance Services). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes:
0; Absent: 0.
Motion #B -
3: M/S Brewer/Suen to introduce Ordinance No. 18- 2024 levying and apportioning the special tax in the ninety-ninth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section
3.19.010. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
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ayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open for Street Maintenance District No. 1 – Zone 3-AQ (Eastern Area).
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
City Clerk Lindgren stated there was no majority protest. Of 10 possible votes (weighted according to the proportional financial obligation for each property), 10 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 Brewer/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -209 declaring no majority protest and determining to levy assessments in Street Maintenance District No. 1 – Zone 3- AQ (Eastern Area) for the Jain Estates Map and 8621 Heritage Hill Drive Map Projects pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
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ayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open for Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 69).
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
May
or Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Ci
ty Clerk Lindgren stated there was no majority protest. Of 10 possible votes (weighted according to the proportional financial obligation for each property), 10 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 Brewer/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2024 -210 declaring no majority protest and determining to levy assessments in Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 69) for the Jain Estates Map and 8621 Heritage Hill Drive Map Projects pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Agenda Item No. 9.1: Receive and file the Elk Grove Tourism Marketing District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Elk Grove Tourism Marketing District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Openi
ng and introductory remarks were made by Sara Rodrigues, Economic Development Analyst II, and with the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Aaryn Val, Executive Director of Visit Elk Grove, provided an overview presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
The C
ity Council received and filed the report.
Agenda Item No. 9.2: Receive an update on transit service and future planning from the Sacramento Regional Transit District.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information from Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) regarding existing and future transit service in Elk Grove.
Wi
th the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Anthony Adams, Director of Planning with SacRT, provided an overview presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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Th
e City Council deliberated on the matter and voiced appreciation for the partnership with SacRT, voiced support to see Elk Grove better connected to regional system transit options (such as commuter rail and light rail in Elk Grove) including consideration of Bus Rapid Transit options to augment serving transit oriented development, and to continue forward a vision for expansion of transit alternatives for the future of Elk Grove.
Appreciation was voiced for the outreach and transition of service through the SacRT Flex Program, and the increased use of transit by students.
Counc
il Member Suen noted the difficulty for users having to change transit modes for one trip, and for light rail options to consider dual track for accommodating express routes.
In r
esponse to Council Member Spease, Mr. Adams noted that the SacRT Flex service zone was generated based on areas in the region not directly serviced by transit mode alternatives, and the service zone could expand if additional funding was secured.
Henr
y Li, General Manager/CEO with SacRT, voiced appreciation for Elk Grove’s advocacy to assist in securing state and federal funding for regional transit.
The C
ity Council received the report.
COUNCIL COMMENTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
May
or Singh-Allen, and Council Members Robles and Spease, had no items to report.
Vi
ce Mayor Brewer noted an upcoming meeting of the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board.
Counc
il Member Suen noted an upcoming Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) committee meeting that w ould be reviewing toll roads between Davis and Sacramento, and that CalTrans was opening discussions to evaluate use of toll lanes throughout the Sacramento region.
ADJOURNMENT
Wi
th no additional business to conduct, the October 23, 2024 City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
JA SON LINDGREN, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
BOBBIE SINGH-ALLEN, MAYOR