Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, May 28, 2025
CIT
Y OF ELK GROVE
Incorporated July 1, 2000
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
CALL
TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
May
or Singh-Allen called the regular City Council meeting of May 28, 2025, to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pr
esent: Mayor Singh- Allen, Vice Mayor Robles, and Council Members Spease and Suen.
Abs
ent: Council Member Brewer (Council Member Brewer arrived at 6:25 p.m.).
Vi
ce Mayor Robles read the Land Acknowledgement.
Tam
i Nelson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
May
or Singh-Allen asked that a moment of silence be observed.
APP
ROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Moti
on: M/S Suen/ Spease to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh- Allen, Robles, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0;
Absent: 1 (Brewer).
CL
OSED SESSION
None.
PRE
SENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 V
ice Mayor Robles presented a proclamation in recognition of National Day and Month of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People to Jesus Tarango and representatives of the Wilton Rancheria.
4.2 C
ouncil Member Spease presented a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month to Tami Nelson and members of the interfaith community.
4.3 M
ayor Singh- Allen presented a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to Jita Pandya Buño.
Not
e: Council Member Brewer arrived at 6:25 p.m.
4.4 C
ouncil Member Suen presented a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Affordable Housing Month to representatives of the Sacramento Housing Alliance.
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4.5 With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), General Manager Gary Goodman gave a presentation by the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Paul Lindsay expressed appreciation for those donating during the Big Day of Giving to the Friends of the Library.
Constance Conley advocated for the preservation of the Rural Area of Elk Grove, noted the contributions of numerous residents in the creation and maintenance of the Rural Area, and submitted a copy of a City recognition (filed) of the efforts and legacy of Shirley Peters and her advocacy for the Rural Area.
Lynn Wheat raised concern that the Old Town Special Planning Area was being compromised to promote economic development for what she believed were specific interests and real estate investors, she believed societal vices (of smoking, gambling, and alcohol consumption) were being promoted as seen through campaign contributions, permitted uses, and policy direction, and she believed the Old Town Special Planning Area would be established as a state permitted entertainment zone which she believed would further promote smoking in public and public intoxication.
Monica Lewis shared a flyer (filed) expressing concern for the welfare of her pets that she had been separated from earlier in the year, and hoped to clear up impediments she had been encountering since March with the Elk Grove Animal Shelter to reunite with one of her pets.
Mayor Singh- Allen encouraged Ms. Lewis to connect with representatives of the Elk Grove Police Department.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
City Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the Administrative Report for May 28, 2025 (filed).
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Constance Conley voiced support for Item 7.4, voiced appreciation for the service of Council Member Spease, and encouraged the City to listen to ideas raised by the public and to seek the value of the statement s offered, separate of any opinions that may be held of an individual speaker.
Mayor Singh- Allen read a statement of appreci ation (filed) in relation to Item 7.17 regarding the donation of the Walter Gerard Hart Revocable Trust.
Motion: M/S Brewer/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.
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Agenda Item No. 7.1: Approved City Council meeting minutes of the May 14, 2025 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 May 20, 2025.
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 April 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 23427 through 23527; General Warrant Nos.147275 through 147717; and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 90073028 through 90073045
Agenda Item No. 7.5 : Adopted Ordinance No. 09 -2025 levying and apportioning the special tax in the seventy-seventh annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.18.010 ( Second Reading).
Agenda Item No. 7.6 : Adopted Ordinance No. 10 -2025 levying and apportioning the special tax in the one hundred-second annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2006- 1 (Maintenance Services) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.19.010 (Second Reading).
Agenda Item No. 7.7: Adopted Ordinance No. 11- 2025 establishing the Livable Employment Area Special Planning Area; rezoning certain properties into the Livable Employment Area Special Planning Area; and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 23.40 to add the Livable Employment Area Special Planning Area as a Special Purpose Zoning District (Second Reading).
Agenda Item No. 7.8: Adopted Ordinance No. 12 -2025 amending the Southeast Policy Area Special Planning Area (SEPA) (No further Environmental Review Required) (Second Reading).
Agenda Item No. 7.9: Received the Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024
Agenda Item No. 7.10: Received Treasurer’s Report and Post Employment Benefits Trust and Post Employment Benefits Trust Pension Report for the Quarter ending March 31, 2025
Agenda Item No. 7.11: Received an update on the Connected Elk Grove Smart City Plan.
Agenda Item No. 7.12: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-088 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sacramento, the County of Sacramento, the City of Elk Grove, and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District regarding coordination and cooperation on building electrification efforts.
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Agenda Item No. 7.13: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-089 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Assumption and Assignment Agreement with Flock Group Inc., for continued services and equipment related to the Elk Grove Police Department’s Drone Response System previously authorized under Contract No. C-24-150 with Aerodome, Inc..
Agenda Item No. 7.14: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -090 ratifying Side Letters to the Memorandums of Understanding between the Elk Grove Police Officers Association and the City of Elk Grove effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, and July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027.
Agenda Item No. 7.15: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-091 approving the FY2025 Streetlight Restoration Project (MP2502); authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Perfection Painting Corp. for the Project in the amount of $94,734; authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders not to exceed $14,210; 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 (CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item No. 7.16: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-092 authorizing the City Manager to submit a project application to the Sacramento Area Council of Governments 2025 Four- County State Funding Program for the Laguna Creek Inter -Regional Trail Segment 4 (Waterman Road to Sierra Drive) Project (WTL042); Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents; and committing to the timely delivery of the Project in alignment with the program goals and requirements.
Agenda Item No. 7.17: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-093 authorizing the City Manager to waive a formal accounting of the Walter Gerard Hart Revocable Trust and consent to distribution of trust assets, and amend the budget for Animal Services in the amount of $153,316.
Agenda Item No. 7.18: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-094 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Termination of Cost Sharing Agreement for Phase 1A and 1B of the New Zoo in Elk Grove between the Sacramento Zoological Society and the City of Elk Grove.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agenda Item No. 8.1: Conduct a Public Hearing to consider a resolution confirming the Laguna West Service Area Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Report and ordering the levy for the Laguna West Service Area (formerly County Service Area No. 5) for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution confirming the Laguna West Service Area Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Annual Report and ordering the levy for the Laguna West Service Area (formerly County Service Area No. 5) for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Cindy Tiffany, Finance and Budget 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.
Motion: M/S Suen/ Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -095 confirming the Laguna West Service Area Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Annual Report and ordering the levy for the Laguna West Service Area (formerly County Service Area No. 5) for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 8.2: A public hearing to consider: 1) a resolution adopting amendments to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan (BPTMP); and 2) a resolution adopting the City of Elk Grove Active Transportation Fee 2025 Nexus Study update and fee schedule (CEQA Exempt)
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information from staff and comments from the public and then take the following actions:
1) Adopt resolution adopting amendments to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan; and
2) Adopt resolution adopting the City of Elk Grove Active Transportation Fee 2025 Nexus Study update and fee schedule.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Motion #1 : M/S Spease/Robles to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -096 adopting amendments to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0;
Absent: 0.
Motion #2: M/S Spease/Robles to adopt Resolution No. 2025-097 adopting the City of Elk Grove Active Transportation Fee 2025 Nexus Study update and fee schedule. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Agenda Item No. 9.1 : Receive a presentation of the Proposed 2025- 2030 Capital Improvement Program and provide direction as appropriate.
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RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation of the proposed 2025- 2030 Capital Improvement Program and provide direction as appropriate.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Christina Castro, Capital Program Division Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Council Member Spease suggested the “Old Fish” portion of the name of the Old Fish Hatchery be considered to be renamed, and received confirmation from staff that the Annual Trails Maintenance Project incorporated projects for trail rehabilitation which also included addressing improved connections to trails (City Manager Behrmann noted the Annual Trails Maintenance Project would also be augmented by $250,000 with Measure E funds proposed for the upcoming budget year).
Mayor Singh-Allen encouraged outreach to businesses at Grant Line Road and Wilton Road regarding the preferred roundabout alternative in the Capital Improvement Program.
The City Council received the presentation of the proposed 2025- 2030 Capital Improvement Program.
Agenda Item No. 9.2: Receive a presentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Budget and provide direction as appropriate.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Budget and provide direction as appropriate.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Jason Behrmann, City Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
The City Council received the presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.
Agenda Item No. 9.3: Consider a resolution levying the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Special Taxes or Special Assessments for Seven Community Facilities and Special Districts.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution levying the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Special Taxes or Special Assessments for seven Community Facilities Districts and other Special Districts.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Cindy Tiffany, Finance and Budget Analyst, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Motion: M/S Suen/ Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -098 levying the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Special Taxes or Special Assessments for seven Community Facilities Districts and other Special Districts. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh- Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item No. 9.4: Receive a presentation regarding the 25th Anniversary Celebration for the City of Elk Grove and provide input on proposed plans; consider a resolution 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 agreement with Dowdle Studios, Inc., for anniversary artwork in an amount not to exceed $153,000, or other such amount as may be directed by the City Council; and amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget to cover these expenses.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation regarding the 25th Anniversary Celebration for the City of Elk Grove and provide input on proposed plans; adopt a resolution 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 agreement with Dowdle Studios, Inc., for anniversary artwork in an amount not to exceed $153,000; and amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget to cover these expenses.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Kristyn Nelson, Public Affairs and Communications Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
The City Council voiced appreciation for the proposed plans and timeline of activit ies for the 25
th Anniversary Celebration for the City of Elk Grove.
Motion: M/S Spease/Suen to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -099 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 agreement with Dowdle Studios, Inc., for anniversary artwork in an amount not to exceed $153,000, or other such amount as may be directed by the City Council; and amending the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Budget to cover these expenses . The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease, Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
COUNCIL COMMENTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Singh-Allen and Council Member Spease had no items to report.
Council Member Brewer attended the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting.
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Counc
il Member Suen attended the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD) Board meeting and noted the upcoming Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board meeting.
Counc
il Member Robles attended the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD) Board meeting and noted the upcoming Capital SouthEast Connector Joint Powers Authority Board meeting.
ADJO
URNMENT
Wi
th no additional business to conduct, the May 28, 2025 City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
JA SON LINDGREN, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
BOBBIE SINGH-ALLEN, MAYOR