Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, September 24, 2025
CITY OF ELK GROVE
Incorporated July 1, 2000
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Singh- Allen called the regular City Council meeting of September 24 , 2025, to order at 6:03 p.m.
Present: Mayor Singh- Allen, Vice Mayor Robles, and Council Members Brewer and Spease.
Absent: Council Member Suen.
Vice Mayor Robles read the Land Acknowledgement.
Assistant City Manager Jaqui Guzman 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 move the Joint Meeting of the Elk Grove City Council and the Elk Grove Finance Authority of Section 10 to be heard after the Consent Calendar items of Section 7, and to approve the remainder of the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh-Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease); Noes:
0; Absent: 1 (Suen).
CLOSED SESSION
None.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Ash Kumar, Senior Management Analyst, presented the Asphalt Art Competition Student Recognitions to Wilson Wang, Meadow Johnson, Hana Zhu, and Ming Li , an d received comments from Toby Johnson Middle School Principal Jennifer Keyport.
4.2 Council Member Rod Brewer presented a proclamation recognizing September 2025 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to Terry DeFrates.
4.3 With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Rachel Simi presented the Historic Preservation Committee Annual Update.
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GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lynn Wheat provided examples of community arts programs she had seen on display in other communities, promoting local artists, youth, and opportunities to utilize spaces not just for art but for community issue solutions such as deterring graffiti, and believed in utilizing local resources rather than seeking out external, paid artists and arts programs.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
City Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the Administrative Report for September 24, 2025 (filed).
In response to Council Member Spease, Mr. Behrmann reviewed information on City street sweeping efforts, noting increased outreach would be going out to the community for reminders to assist in clearing roadways to improve street sweeping effectiveness.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Motion: M/S Brewer/Spease to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh -Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Suen).
Agenda Item No. 7.1: Approved City Council meeting minutes of the September 10, 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 September 16, 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 August 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 23892 through 23967; General Warrant Nos.149195 through 149496; and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 90073108 through 90073135.
Agenda Item No. 7.5: Adopted Ordinance No. 20-2025 amending the City of Elk Grove Zoning Map for the Milestone II GPA, Rezone, and Map Project (PLNG24-008) (Assessor Parcel Number 134-0110-177) (Second Reading).
Agenda Item No. 7.6: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-170 determining to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Laguna Ridge) and to levy a special tax to pay for certain facilities and services (Annexation No. 17) for the Tuscan Ridge South Project.
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Agenda Item No. 7.7: Adopted: 1) Resolution No. 2025-171 declaring intention to annex territory to Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 3-AU (Annexation No. 58) and to levy a special tax to pay for street maintenance for the Sage Glen Project; 2) Resolution No. 2025-172 declaring intention to annex territory to Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 5-AE (Annexation No. 34) and to levy a special tax to pay for street maintenance for the Tuscan Ridge South Project; and 3) Resolution No. 2025-173 declaring intention to annex territory to Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 75) for the Sage Glen and Stonelake Landing Dutch Bros. Projects pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
Agenda Item No. 7.8: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-174 authorizing the City Manager to execute a six-month lease agreement with Teen Center USA for use of the City-owned facility at 8978 Elk Grove Boulevard (CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item No. 7. 9: Adopted Resolution No. 2025 -175 approving the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Crossings at Four Elementary Schools Project (WAM038); authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Zara Construction, Inc. for the Project in the amount of $158,932; authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders not to exceed $1,589; 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 2025- 26 Budget and 2025- 2030 Capital Improvement Program by $2,480(CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item No. 7.10: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-176 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant of Easement granting Sacramento Municipal Utilities District (SMUD) an easement for electrical facilities and incidental appurtenances over a portion of City - owned property [APNs 132-1990-024 and 132-1990-029] (CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item No. 7.11: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-177 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Funding Agreement between the County of Sacramento and the City of Elk Grove for the Laguna Creek Ranch/Elliott Ranch Community Facilities District No. 1 Improvement Area No. 1 (Laguna West) and Improvement Area No. 2 (Elliott Ranch).
Agenda Item No. 7.12: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-178 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with WMH Corporation for Professional Engineering Services for the Whitelock Pkwy/State Route 99 Interchange Project (WTR009) in an amount not to exceed $10,200,708.27, and authorizing the City Manager to execute contract amendments to extend the contract for up to an additional two years in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
Agenda Item No. 7.13: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-179 declaring certain City-owned real property as exempt surplus land under California Government Code Section 54221 [the Easterly fifty (50) feet of Assessor Parcel Numbers 146-0040-039 and 146-0040-040] and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim Deed for the Easterly fifty (50) feet of property withheld from the sale of 744-acres of real property the City owned and sold to Mike and Laura Johnson on April 16, 2014, at the southwest corner of Franklin Boulevard and Lambert Road, east of Interstate 5 and north of Dierssen Road [Assessor Parcel Numbers 146-0040-039 and 146-0040-040].
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Agenda Item No. 7.14: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-180 approving the Final Map for Elliott Springs Unit 2B (Subdivision No. 11- 046.02.01) (CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item No. 7.15: Adopted Resolution No. 2025 -181 dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code section
3.42.188(B)(3) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to Contract #C-20-557 with Granicus, LLC for Short-Term Rental monitoring and Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Services, extending the contract for a term of six months in the amount of $12,510.46(for a total amount not to exceed $123,363.59).
Agenda Item No. 7.16: Adopted Resolution No. 2025 -182 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget in accordance with a Credit Reimbursement Agreement with JEN California 18, LLC, for privately constructed facilities included in the Elk Grove Active Transportation Fee Program for the benefit of the Sheldon Farms North Project.
Note: Under Approval of the Agenda, the City Council moved the Joint Meeting of the Elk Grove City Council and the Elk Grove Finance Authority of Section 10 to be heard after the Consent Calendar items of Section 7.
CITY COUNCIL AND FINANCE AUTHORITY JOINT REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Singh-Allen called the Joint Meeting of the Elk Grove City Council and the Elk Grove Finance Authority to order on September 24, 2025, at 6:37 p.m.
City Clerk / Secretary Jason Lindgren noted no additional compensation or stipend was received by members of the City Council for their participation as members of the board of the City of Elk Grove Finance Authority.
Present: Mayor/President Singh-Allen, Vice Mayor/Vice President Robles, and Council Members/Board Members Brewer and Spease
Absent: Council Member/Board Member Suen.
Agenda Item 10.2 A Joint Public Hearing of the Elk Grove Finance Authority and City Council of the City of Elk Grove to consider: 1) a resolution of the City Council authorizing the issuance and sale of special tax bonds for and on behalf of Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Laguna Ridge) and directing the execution of a Supplemental Agreement to Fiscal Agent Agreement, approving the sale of such bonds, and approving Related Financing Agreements; 2) a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Elk Grove Finance Authority authorizing the issuance and sale of special tax revenue bonds and approving Related Financing Agreements; and 3) a resolution of the City Council authorizing necessary budget amendments to record the issuance of the bonds, bond proceeds, cost of issuance, public improvement reimbursements, and debt service payments.
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a joint public hearing of the City Council of the City of Elk Grove and the Board of Directors of the Elk Grove Finance Authority to consider the approval and issuance of bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Laguna Ridge) and direct the execution of a Supplemental Fiscal Agent Agreement and a Supplemental Indenture, approve the sale of Elk Grove City Council
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such bonds, and approve other related documents and actions. At the conclusion of the public hearing, staff recommends that the City Council and the Elk Grove Finance Authority each take the following actions:
1) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council authorizing the issuance and sale of special tax bonds for and on behalf of Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Laguna Ridge) and directing the execution of a Supplemental Agreement to Fiscal Agent Agreement, approving the sale of such bonds, and approving other related documents and actions; and
2) Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Elk Grove Finance Authority authorizing the issuance and sale of special tax revenue bonds and directing the execution of a Supplemental Indenture, approving the sale of such bonds, and approving other related documents and actions; and
3) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council authorizing necessary budget amendments to record the issuance of the bonds, bond proceeds, cost of issuance, public improvement reimbursements, and debt service payment of the special tax bonds for the City’s Laguna Ridge Community Facilities District No. 2005-1.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Cindy Tiffany, Finance and Budget Analyst , provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation
Mayor / President Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor / President Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Motion #1 (City Council) : M/S Brewer/Robles to adopt Resolution No. 2025-183 of the City Council authorizing the issuance and sale of special tax bonds for and on behalf of Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Laguna Ridge) and directing the execution of a Supplemental Agreement to Fiscal Agent Agreement, approving the sale of such bonds, and approving other related documents and actions. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh-Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Suen).
Motion #2 (Finance Authority): M/S Brewer/Spease to adopt Resolution No. FA2025- 02 of the Board of Directors of the Elk Grove Finance Authority authorizing the issuance and sale of special tax revenue bonds and directing the execution of a Supplemental Indenture, approving the sale of such bonds, and approving other related documents and actions. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh -Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Suen).
Motion #3(City Council): M/S Singh-Allen/Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2025-184 of the City Council authorizing necessary budget amendments to record the issuance of the bonds, bond proceeds, cost of issuance, public improvement reimbursements, and debt service payment of the special tax bonds for the City’s Laguna Ridge Community Facilities District No. 2005-1. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh -Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Suen).
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ADJOURNMENT OF THE JOINT ELK GROVE CITY COUNCIL / ELK GROVE FINANCE
AUTHORITY MEETING
With no additional business to conduct, the September 24, 2025 Joint Meeting of the Elk Grove City Council and Elk Grove Finance Authority was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agenda Item No. 8.1: A public hearing to consider a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (CEQA Exempt).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Alicia Tutt, Management Analyst II, 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 Brewer/Spease to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -185 approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh -Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Suen).
Agenda Item No. 8.2: A public hearing to consider a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit and Major Design Review Amendment for the Laguna Pointe Amendment – Home2 Suites by Hilton Project (PLNG24-033) (No Further CEQA Review Required).
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution:
1) Finding that no further environmental review is necessary pursuant to Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) and 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 a Conditional Use Permit and Major Design Review Amendment for the Laguna Pointe Amendment – Home2 Suites by Hilton Project (PLNG24-033) based on the findings and subject to conditions of approval included in the resolution.
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With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Joseph Daguman, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open.
Jim Gillum, applicant representative, spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Motion: M/S Spease/Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2025-186 finding that no further environmental review is necessary pursuant to Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) and 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 a Conditional Use Permit and Major Design Review Amendment for the Laguna Pointe Amendment – Home2 Suites by Hilton Project (PLNG24-033) based on the findings and subject to conditions of approval included in the resolution. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh -Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease); Noes: 0;
Absent: 1 (Suen).
Agenda Item No. 8.3: Conduct Public Hearings in consideration of resolutions adding territory to the Future Annexation Areas for Community Facilities District No. 2003- 2 (Police Services) and Community Facilities District No. 2006- 1 (Maintenance Services); and introduce ordina nces authorizing the levying and apportioning of special taxes to territory within the Future Annexation Areas of Community Facilities District No. 2003- 2 (Police Services) and Community Facilities District No. 2006- 1 (Maintenance Services), and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.18.010 and Section 3.19.010.
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct public hearings on the annexation matters addressed in the title of this staff report. After the close of the public hearings, staff recommends that Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt a resolution adding territory to the Future Annexation Area for Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services);
2) Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levying and apportioning of special taxes in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2003- 2 (Police Services) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.18.010;
3) Adopt a resolution adding territory to the Future Annexation Area for Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services);
4) Introduce an ordinance authorizing the levying and apportioning of special taxes in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.19.010.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Cindy Tiffany, Finance and Budget Analyst I, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing open.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lynn Wheat raised concerns of Mello-Roos special taxes regarding what the funds were used for, how rates could increase year to year, and how much information new homebuyers had to realize future tax burdens, and closed sharing online comments from the community about special taxes.
Mayor Singh-Allen declared the public hearing closed.
Motion #1: M/S Brewer/Spease to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -187 adding territory to the Future Annexation Area for Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh -Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Suen).
Motion #2: M/S Brewer/Spease to introduce Ordinance No. 21-2025 authorizing the levying and apportioning of special taxes in territory annexed 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: 4 (Singh -Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Suen).
Motion #3: M/S Brewer/Spease to adopt Resolution No. 2025 -188 adding territory to the Future Annexation Area for Community Facilities District No. 2006- 1 (Maintenance Services). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh -Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Suen).
Motion #4: M/S Brewer/Spease to introduce Ordinance No. 22-2025 authorizing the levying and apportioning of special taxes in territory annexed 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: 4 (Singh -Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Suen).
REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Agenda Item No. 9.1: Receive a presentation on regional homeless governance models and provide direction.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation on regional homeless governance models and provide direction to staff.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Sarah Bontrager, Housing and Public Services Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Zachary Basler, a Continuum of Care Board Member, voiced appreciation for the efforts of Sacramento County, noting the proposed model would shift the model away from a board of regional stakeholders and members to an all elected official board, which he Elk Grove City Council
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believed would lose the voices of regional stakeholders. He supported keeping the voices of regional stakeholders, and as presented, he stated the Continuum of Care Board did not agree with the current Sacramento County proposal.
The City Council deliberated on the matter and provided the following feedback:
The inclination was for a smaller governing board of 11, as opposed to 15; A desire was expressed that the regional board not have control of local funding or planning and policy functions of local jurisdictions, but would serve as a cooperative environment for regional agencies to share ideas; Concerns were raised about funding and regional participation in the regional board, and if there would be funding or staffing expectations for creation of the regional board;
A desire was expressed to sustain regional stakeholder voices and maintain opportunities for participation by regional stakeholders; and The proposal was a positive step that was heading towards support of local agency control while maintaining a regional dialogue, as opposed to the direction of SB 802 that was initially opposed by the City and was not an agreeable policy path.
Agenda Item No. 9.2: Receive a presentation on conceptual planning for the permanent homeless shelter and Phase 2 community outreach and engagement plans.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation highlighting:
• The outcome of the Phase 1 (conceptual planning) community engagement efforts for the permanent homeless shelter project; and
• The planned community outreach and engagement efforts associated with Phase 2 (site selection).
With the aid of visual presentations (filed), Sarah Bontrager, Housing and Public Services Manager, and Jacob Beury and John Vierra with NJA Architecture, provided an overview of the staff report and presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Vice Mayor Robles appreciated the design and approach that he saw portraying the facility as wellness center creating a space for healing.
Council Member Brewer agreed with the process in creating a positive and nurturing place to heal for a campus he believed could fit in any part of the community, while emphasizing for site selection to seek locations in proximity to transportation and services.
Council Member Spease encouraged appropriately sizing the facility and to consider a smaller footprint as he viewed a goal was that through assistance successes it would lead to diminished homelessness overall in the community. He believed that some of the homeless population would not be responsive to being within a shelter, and if the need for the facility as sized then diminished, to consider planning the facility to accommodate secondary uses (considering fewer hard sided spaces and leave options to reconfigure Elk Grove City Council
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spaces for other uses) . Mr. Spease believed that proximity of the shelter to police services was important to provide a presence of safety and security.
Mayor Singh-Allen received confirmation that residents of the current shelter contributed to the conceptual design. She believed resources would continue to be in need for an issue that was unlikely to diminish, with various factors continuing to affect individuals to fall into homelessness , and with a city that continue d to grow . Mayor Singh- Allen appreciated the community desire for a more dignified space, creating a place of comfort, providing for wrap around services, and providing for family and pet friendly spaces.
The City Council received and filed the report.
Agenda Item No. 9.3: Receive information on proposed changes to the business license application and renewal process and fee structure, and provide direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information on proposed changes to the business license application and renewal process and fee structure, and provide direction to staff.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Tishiana Mann, Economic Development Analyst, and Kara Taylor -Seeman, Finance Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
In response to City Council questions, staff noted that the fee study would examine various elements such as noting that a zoning check would typically only need to occur with an initial application (and not for on-going renewals), and the study would provide a comparison of proposed initial and renewal fees to the fees of regional agencies.
The City Council received the report and directed staff to conduct a feasibility study, to work with the current business license software provider on an option to upgrade the current software ( or move to issuing a Request for Proposals to identify an alternative solution), and voiced support of zoning checks to be a part of the fee structure.
Agenda Item No. 9. 4: Consider appointment of one voting member to the Disability Advisory Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information from Mayor Singh- Allen, with the approval of the City Council, regarding appointment of one voting member to the Disability Advisory Committee.
City Clerk Jason Lindgren provided an overview of the report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh-Allen, with the approval of the City Council, appointed Joe Xavier as a voting member of the Disability Advisory Committee.
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Agenda Item No. 9.5: Consider an Appeal to the City Council regarding the decision of the City Manager to deny a Petition to Disqualify Administrative Hearing Officer Katie Bellotti Porter filed by Yaser Alnajjar (The Illusion Smoke Shop).
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information and consider an appeal of the City Manager’s denial of a Petition to Disqualify Administrative Hearing Officer Katie Bellotti Porter filed by Yaser Alnajjar representing The Illusion Smoke Shop, pursuant to provisions of Elk Grove Munic ipal Code section 1.11.070(B), and that the City Council uphold the City Manager’s denial.
City Attorney Jonathan Hobbs introduced the item noting it was a unique process under the Elk Grove Municipal Code where the City Council would be reviewing this matter in a quasi-judicial role, and for that reason, as City Attorney staff were acting in a prosecutorial role, legal assistance to the City Council in this matter, if needed, would be provided by a neutral legal advisor , attorney Alex Hastings. Mr. Hobbs noted the item was an opportunity of the appellant to present their appeal, noting that a written appeal and correspondence (filed) had been received, staff would present the staff report and recommendation, there would be an opportunity for public comment, and the City Council could then consider action on the appeal.
Mayor Singh-Allen invited the appellant to provide opening remarks, but there was no appellant representative in attendance.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Suzanne Kennedy, Assistant City Attorney , provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation to uphold the decision of the City Manager, and provided response to the written appeal and correspondence submitted by the appellant.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Mayor Singh- Allen invited the appellant to provide closing remarks, but there was no appellant representative in attendance.
Motion: M/S Spease/Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2025-189 upholding the decision of the City Manager to deny a Petition to Disqualify Administrative Hearing Officer Katie Bellotti Porter filed by Yaser Alnajjar (The Illusion Smoke Shop). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Singh-Allen, Robles, Brewer, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent:
1 (Suen).
Note: Under Approval of the Agenda, the City Council moved the Joint Meeting of the Elk Grove City Council and the Elk Grove Finance Authority of Section 10 to be heard after the Consent Calendar items of Section 7.
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COUNCI
L COMMENTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Counc
il Member Spease addressed the issues of funding to the Sacramento Educational Cable Consortium (SECC), noting this was a matter under the purview of the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission that provided funding to the SECC based on Cable Fee revenues, and as cable revenues were declining, so was assistance to programs declining. The decision to cut funding had been held off currently , but Cable Fee revenues were not projected to increase, and the matter would return for a decision by the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission.
Counc
il Member Brewer attended the Capitol Corridor J oint Powers Authority as a member of the Sacramento Regional Transit District, he attended the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting, and requested this City Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Cindy Mahon.
Vi
ce Mayor Robles attended the Sacramento Area Sewer District board meeting, and requested a future item for a statement of support of the immigrant community in relation to current immigration enforcement.
The C
ity Council considered the request, believing individual members had the opportunity to address the issue and make individual statements, the City promoted a strong position in messaging inclusivity, and the City complied with state law.
Pol
ice Chief Bobby Davis reaffirmed the City did not participate with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in any form or fashion when it comes to enforcement of immigration, the City did not provide information of individuals in custody, the City does not ask community members their immigration status, to his recollection the City has never participated with ICE and he confirmed the City has never participated with ICE since his tenure as Police Chief, and the City follows the laws of the State of California Sta
ff noted that existing messaging could be reinforced on City websites (and the website had the capacity to be read in different languages), and messaging would be pushed out utilizing City communication channels.
May
or Singh-Allen appreciated the effort to reinforce messaging and noted the item could be revisited if needed, and otherwise had no further items to report.
ADJO
URNMENT
Wi
th no additional business to conduct, the September 24, 2025 City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m. in memory of Cindy Mahon.
JA SON LINDGREN, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
BOBBIE SINGH-ALLEN, MAYOR