Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, April 9, 2025
CITY OF ELK GROVE
Incorporated July 1, 2000
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Singh-Allen called the regular City Council meeting of April 9, 2025, to order at 6:16 p.m.
Present: Mayor Singh-Allen, Vice Mayor Robles, and Council Members Brewer, Spease, and Suen.
Absent: None.
Vice Mayor Robles read the Land Acknowledgement.
Council Member Suen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Singh-Allen asked that a moment of silence be observed.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Motion: M/S Spease/Brewer to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease, Suen); Noes:
0; Absent: 0.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 Vice Mayor Robles presented a r ecognition to owners of the canine EthanAlmighty and representatives of the Kindness Tour.
4.2 Council Member Suen presented a proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month to Tim Lumsden with the Parkinson Association of Northern California, and Darren Wilson.
4.3 Council Member Brewer presented a proclamation recognizing April 2025 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month to representatives of the Council of American and Islamic Relations (CAIR) Sacramento Valley / Central California.
4.4 Council Member Spease presented a proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month to Amanda Stark and Courtney Arozena representing EG Speaks.
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Regular Meeting, April 9, 2025
4.5 Mayor Singh-Allen presented the City of Elk Grove Stars of Service Awards, and recognized recipients as follows:
Katherine and Kim Mendoza were presented with the award in the category of Residents, Neighborhoods and Community Groups;
Brittany Davis was presented with the award in the category of Social and Community Services;
Nan Mahon, Cheryl Griess, Sally Guttridge, Liz Irons, and Leslie Sandefur were presented with the award in the category of Arts for their service on the City’s Arts Commission;
Dennis Buscher was presented with the award in the category of Culture and Heritage;
Harminder Khangura was presented with the award in the category of Sports and Recreation;
Sacramento Splash was presented with the award in the category of Service, Organizations and Groups; and
Pratham Rangwala was presented with the award in the category of Young Volunteer of the Year.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
David Irons requested consideration of methods to reduce cigarette litter waste.
Lynn Wheat raised concerns over the losses regarding the loan guarantee by the City for the benefit of the Slow and Low restaurant, inquired if the property put up as collateral was ever appraised, and questioned liabilities the City would face, or increased bond obligations of the City, if the Zoo Project financing does not come to fruition.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
City Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the Administrative Report for April 9, 2025 (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: 5 (Singh-Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 7.1 : Approved City Council meeting minutes of the March 26, 2025 regular meeting.
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 April 1, 2025.
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Agenda Item No. 7.3: Received report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Bids.
Agenda Item No. 7.4: Adopted Ordinance No. 08 -2025 amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 10.48.020 Speed Limits to establish Speed Limits on various roads in the City (Second Reading).
Agenda Item No. 7.5: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-053 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Credit Reimbursement Agreement with JEN California 18, LLC, for privately constructed public facilities included in the Elk Grove Roadway Fee Program for the benefit of the Sheldon Farms North Project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agenda Item No. 8.1 A public hearing to consider a resolution approving a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of beer for on-site consumption (ABC Type 40 License) for the Cosumnes Legacy Foundation PCN Determination Project located at 10651 E. Stockton Boulevard (PCN25-001; APNs: 134-0220-011, -049, -060, and -061) (CEQA Exempt).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive information from staff and comments from the public and adopt resolution:
1) Finding the Cosumnes Legacy Foundation PCN Determination Project (PCN25 -001) exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) of Division 6 of Chapter 3, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines); and
2) Approving a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for a Type 40 alcohol license for the sale of beer for on-site consumption.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Antonio Ablog, Planning Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open.
The applicant representative, Oscar O’con, waived the opportunity to speak.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Motion: M/S Spease/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -054 finding the Cosumnes Legacy Foundation PCN Determination Project (PCN25-001) exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule Exemption) of Division 6 of Chapter 3, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines); and approving a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for a Type 40 alcohol license for the sale of beer for on- site consumption. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
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REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Agenda Item No. 9.1: Consider a resolution approving a conditional loan commitment of $3,348,345 in support of the proposed Sheldon Farms North Phase I Affordable Housing Project (CEQA Exempt).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution approving a conditional loan commitment of $3,348,345 in support of the proposed Sheldon Farms North Phase I Affordable Housing Project.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Sarah Bontrager, Housing and Public Services Program Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Pagie Dow, representing Abode Communities, gave an overview of the proposed Sheldon Farms North Phase I Affordable Housing Project
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Motion: M/S Robles/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -055 approving a conditional loan commitment of $3,348,345 in support of the proposed Sheldon Farms North Phase I Affordable Housing Project. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 9.2 : Receive information and consider a resolution repealing Resolution No. 2005-119 and adopting a Revised Code of Ethics for the City of Elk Grove.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution repealing Resolution No. 2005- 119 and adopting a revised Code of Ethics for the City of Elk Grove.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Kristyn Laurence, Public Affairs and Communications Manager, and Tina Lee- Voght and Brent Burfield of the Diversity and Inclusion Commission, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Motion: M/S Spease/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2025-056 repealing Resolution No. 2005-119 and adopting a revised Code of Ethics for the City of Elk Grove. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 9.3 : Consider a resolution adopting the Mission, Vision, Goals, and Priority Projects for 2025-2027 and amending the Governance Principles contained in the Elk Grove City Council Norms and Procedures Manual.
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution adopting the City Mission and City Council Vision Statement, Goals, and Priority Projects for 2025-2027 and amending the Governance Principles contained in the Elk Grove City Council Norms and Procedures Manual.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Jaqui Guzmán, Assistant City Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Motion: M/S Suen/ Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2025-057 adopting the City Mission and City Council Vision Statement, Goals, and Priority Projects for 2025- 2027 and amending the Governance Principles contained in the Elk Grove City Council Norms and Procedures Manual. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 9.4 : Consider appointment of one voting member to the Historic Preservation Committee (and possible appointment of an alternate member), and appointment of one voting member to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information from Mayor Singh- Allen, with the approval of the City Council, regarding appointment of one voting member to the Historic Preservation Committee (and possible appointment of an alternate member), and appointment of one voting member to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
City Clerk Jason Lindgren provided an overview of the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Teressa Plammoottil, John Moua, Nabeela Khan, Kevin Mantilla, Carlese Laurent, Jade Rodgers, Derica Moore, and Tristan Buzzini spoke as applicants seeking appointment to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
Katie Houston and Andrew Smith spoke in support of applicant Tristan Buzzini.
Nathaniel Copus spoke as an applicant seeking appointment to the Historic Preservation Committee.
Shveta Dalla spoke as a current alternate seeking appointment as a voting member to the Historic Preservation Committee.
Mayor Singh-Allen, with consensus of the full City Council, appointed Shveta Dalla as a voting member and Nathaniel Copus as an alternate member of the Historic Preservation Committee, and appointed Charlese Laurent as a voting member of the Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, April 9, 2025
COUNCI
L COMMENTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
May
or Singh-Allen, Vice Mayor Robles, and Council Member Spease had no items to report.
Counc
il Member Brewer attended the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting, and noted he would be attending an upcoming meeting as an alternate representative from the Sacramento Regional Transit District to the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Board.
Counc
il Member Suen noted the upcoming Empowerment to Success conference event to be held April 10.
ADJO
URNMENT
Wit
h no additional business to conduct, the April 9, 2025 City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
JA SON LINDGREN, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
BOBBIE SINGH-ALLEN, MAYOR