Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, April 22, 2026
CITY OF ELK GROVE
Incorporated July 1, 2000
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Suen called the regular City Council meeting of April 22, 2026, to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Vice Mayor Suen and Council Members Brewer and Spease.
Absent: Mayor Singh- Allen and Council Member Robles (Council Member Robles arrived at 7:00 p.m.).
Council Member Brewer read the Land Acknowledgement.
Kevin Wynn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice Mayor Suen asked that a moment of silence be observed.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Motion: M/S Brewer/Spease to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 (Suen, Brewer, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 2 (Singh- Allen, Robles).
CLOSED SESSION
None.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 Council Member Spease presented a proclamation recognizing May 3- 9, 2026 as Capital Region Small Business Week to Corky Donnelly with Sheldon Feed & Supply, and Sophia Kanaan representing the California Capital Financial Development Center.
4.2 Vice Mayor Suen presented a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Donate Life Month to representatives of Sierra Donor Services, and received comments from kidney recipient Chris Mateo.
4.3 Council Member Brewer presented a proclamation recognizing April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day to representatives of Cornflower Farms.
4.4 Department heads introduced newly hired employees of the prior quarter.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
James McCarthy , Paula Schliekelmen- McCarthy, Cindy Taber, and Jessica Browne supported efforts of caregivers to feral cat colonies providing feeding and shelter stations
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for feral cats, but expressed frustration with recent enforcement actions by the Cosumnes Community Services District to clear away feeding and shelter stations in the public right of way. Speakers encouraged the City to engage in discussions to consider continued provision of feeding and shelter stations for cat colonies and discuss policies and practices to support cat colony control.
Mike Kelley, representing Kelley Ventures, developers of affordable housing, stated the affordable housing market was good and sustaining high occupancy rates . He noted some challenges with long waiting lists, affordability parameters for certain types of units, and initial leasing issues when several units became available on market at the same time. Mr. Kelley noted the current project of The Lyla was progressing on budget and the City should expect the return of $1.6 million from the project.
Mark Graham requested the City oppose Congressional Bill H.R. 2289, the American Broadband Deployment Act of 2026, which he believed would remove local government control over placement of telecommunications facilities such as cell towers and cell antennas.
Suzanne Pecci reported on the efforts of the Drought Resiliency Task Force, which developed a water monitoring program for domestic wells at participating sites ( and looked to expand the program ), and currently was working on recommendations regarding drought identification, metrics, and roles and responsibilities. Ms. Pecci requested working with the City to get the community more involved in the discussion of drought resiliency and recovery.
Vice Mayor Suen encouraged Ms. Pecci to discuss with staff the City’s practices in regards to drought resiliency and recovery , he requested staff reach out to the cat caregiving community speakers and the CCSD to evaluate policies and practices regarding feral cat colonies, and he requested staff evaluate H.R. 2289.
Note: Council Member Robles arrived at 7:00 p.m.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
City Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the Administrative Report for April 22, 2026 (filed).
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Council Member Brewer stated he held a conflict of interest with the company Core Impact, Incorporated in relation to Item 7.11, and would recuse himself from consideration of the item.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lynn Wheat addressed Item 7.12 raising concern of the City’s intent to purchase the land discussed under the item, questioning the price being paid, and the nature of the eventual use of the property.
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Note: Items 7.11 and 7.12 were pulled for separate consideration prior to the balance of the remaining Consent Calendar.
Note: Council Member Brewer left at 7:10 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 7.11 : Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Startup Elk Grove Economic Incentive Agreement with Core Impact, Incorporated in the amount of $130,000, or other such amount as may be directed by the City Council.
Motion: M/S Spease/Robles adopted Resolution No. 2026 -060 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Startup Elk Grove Economic Incentive Agreement with Core Impact, Incorporated in the amount of $130,000. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes:
3 (Suen, Robles, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Singh-Allen); Recused: 1 (Brewer).
Note: Council Member Brewer returned at 7:11 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 7.12: Adopt resolution finding the acquisition of a portion of the property located at 10171 Grant Line Road [APN: 134- 0190-003] exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and consistent with the General Plan; authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Acquisition of Fee Interest in Real Property, including all associated documents necessary to complete the acquisition of a portion of property located at 10171 Grant Line Road [APN:134-0190-003].
Darrell Doan, Economic Development Director, provided an overview of the staff report and recommended action.
Motion: M/S Brewer/Spease adopted Resolution No. 2026-061 finding the acquisition of a portion of the property located at 10171 Grant Line Road [APN: 134-0190-003] exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and consistent with the General Plan; authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Acquisition of Fee Interest in Real Property, including all associated documents necessary to complete the acquisition of a portion of property located at 10171 Grant Line Road [APN:134-0190-003]. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Suen, Brewer, Robles, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Singh-Allen).
Motion: M/S Spease/Robles to approve Items 7.1 through 7.10, and Items 7.13 through
7.19 (the remaining items on the Consent Calendar). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Suen, Brewer, Robles, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Singh-Allen).
Agenda Item No. 7.1: Approved City Council meeting minutes of the March 31, 2026 special meeting and the April 8, 2026 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 14, 2026.
Agenda Item No. 7.3: Received report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Bids.
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Agenda Item No. 7.4 : Received the Monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check Register Listing for March 1, 2026, through March 31, 2026, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 24650 through 24756; General Warrant Nos.151933 through 152284; and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 90073250 through 90073262.
Agenda Item No. 7.5: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-062 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 a contract with NBS Government Finance Group for finance district administration, arbitrage rebate, and continuing disclosure services for a period of three years, and authorizing an expenditure of funds over the contract term not to exceed $550,000.
Agenda Item No. 7.6: Adopted: 1) Resolution No. 2026-063 initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of service charges for the Laguna West Service Area for Fiscal Year 2026- 27; 2) Resolution No. 2026-064 approving the annual report for the Laguna West Service Area for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and 3) Resolution No. 2026-065 declaring the City Council s intention to levy and collect service charges for the Laguna West Service Area for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Agenda Item No. 7.7: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-066 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 fifth amendment to the Master Services Contract with Jones Hall, a Professional Law Corporation, for Bond Counsel Services (Contract No.
C-15-095) for a period of three years through April 30, 2029.
Agenda Item No. 7.8 : Adopted Resolution No. 2026 -067 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 fifth amendment to the Master Services Contract with Jones Hall, a Professional Law Corporation, for Disclosure Counseling Services (Contract No. C-15-094) for a period of three years through April 30, 2029, authorizing an expenditure of $200,000 [for a total expenditure of funds over the contract term not to exceed $800,000].
Agenda Item No. 7.9: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-068 authorizing the City Manager to execute one Agreement for Acquisition of Privately -Constructed Facilities or Reimbursement of Eligible Expenditures within the City of Elk Grove Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Laguna Ridge) by and between the City of Elk Grove and The New Home Company Northern California, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, utilizing funds from the CFD 2005-1 Series 2025 bonds pursuant to the Laguna Ridge Community Facilities District Guiding Principles.
Agenda Item No. 7.10 : Adopted Resolution No. 2026 -069 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 second amendment to the contract with The Gathering Inn (C-24-524) to provide year-round homeless shelter operations, adjusting the staffing requirements and extending the term through October 31, 2027.
Note: Items 7.11 and 7.12 were pulled for separate consideration prior to the balance of the remaining Consent Calendar.
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Agenda Item No. 7.11: Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Startup Elk Grove Economic Incentive Agreement with Core Impact, Incorporated in the amount of $130,000.
Agenda Item No. 7.12: Adopted resolution finding the acquisition of a portion of the property located at 10171 Grant Line Road [APN: 134- 0190-003] exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and consistent with the General Plan; authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Acquisition of Fee Interest in Real Property, including all associated documents necessary to complete the acquisition of a portion of property located at 10171 Grant Line Road [APN:134-0190-003].
Agenda Item No. 7.13 : Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 070 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 first amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann, and Girard.
Agenda Item No. 7.14 : Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 071 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 first amendment to the contract with Carl Warren & Company, LLC (C -23-311) for Subrogation Services, extending the contract termination date by one year through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $35,000 [for a total expenditure of funds over the contract term not to exceed $200,000].
Agenda Item No. 7.15 : Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 072 dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.42.188(B)(3) and authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with Elite Maintenance Management Systems, Inc. (Contract No. C-23-037) for custodial services at City facilities, revising the scope of services, extending the term by an additional two years, and adding $850,000 (for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000).
Agenda Item No. 7.16 : Adopted Resolution No. 2026 -073 supporting the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program application, in partnership with the Resources for Community Development (RCD), for the Power Inn Road Safety and Congestion Relief Project (WTR100) and proposed new Strawberry Cr eek Trail Project (WTL044); authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to support the application; and stating the City s intent to consider future actions if the grant is awarded.
Agenda Item No. 7.17: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-074 authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. and Uptime Fleet Services dba Superior Equipment Repair, Inc. for inspection, maintenance, repair, and parts for City- owned heavy equipment vehicles for an initial term of three years with two optional one-year extensions in an amount not to exceed the amount budgeted for this work in the adopted fiscal year budget for each year of the contract term.
Agenda Item No. 7.18 : Adopted Resolution No. 2026 -075 authorizing applications for grant funding from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) 2026 Federal Funding Program System Preservation; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit Elk Grove City Council
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City of Elk Grove SACOG 2026 Federal Funding Program application priorities; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents and project delivery requirements.
Agenda Item No. 7.19 : Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 076 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 first amendment to the contract with WarriorZ Health & Fitness (Contract No. C-23-229) extending the contract term through May 22, 2028, and increasing the total compensation amount by $238,560 (for a total contract amount not to exceed $566,520).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Agenda Item No. 8.1 : A Public Hearing to receive information from staff regarding the City of Elk Grove s vacancies, and recruitment retention efforts for the period of May 2025 through March 2026, in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 and Government Code Section 3502.3
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information from staff and comments from the public regarding the City of Elk Grove’s vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts for the period of May 2025 through March 2026, in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 and Government Code Section 3502.3.
The City Council may provide additional direction or feedback to staff upon receipt of this information.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Maryam Hussain, Interim Human Resources Director, provided an overview presentation.
Vice Mayor Suen declared the public hearing open.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Vice Mayor Suen declared the public hearing closed.
The City Council received and filed the report.
Agenda Item No. 8.2 : A public hearing to consider a resolution approving a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (ABC Type 21 License) for the SF Supermarket Project (PCN26- 001) located at 8539 Elk Grove Boulevard [APN: 125-0390-011] (CEQA Exempt).
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information from staff and comments from the public and adopt a resolution:
1) Finding the SF Supermarket Project (PCN26- 001) exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) 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 Elk Grove City Council
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for a Type 21 alcohol license for the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off -site consumption.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Joseph Daguman, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the staff report and recommended action.
Vice Mayor Suen declared the public hearing open.
Huy Trieu, applicant representative, spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Vice Mayor Suen declared the public hearing closed.
Motion: M/S Brewer/Robles to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -077: 1) Finding the SF Supermarket Project (PCN26-001) exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) 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 21 alcohol license for the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-site consumption. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Suen, Brewer, Robles, Spease); Noes: 0;
Absent: 1 (Singh-Allen).
Agenda Item No. 8.3 : A Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 8.03.010 (License required Fees) and a resolution adopting an updated Animal License Fee Schedule.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Introduce an ordinance amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 8.03.010 (License Required – Fees) to include a two-year animal license period and make minor administrative updates (CEQA Exempt); and 2) Adopt resolution adopting an updated Animal License Fee Schedule.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Sarah Humlie, Animal Services Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommended actions.
Vice Mayor Suen declared the public hearing open.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Vice Mayor Suen declared the public hearing closed.
Council Member Spease received confirmation from staff that community members over age 65 had registration fees waived if their pet was spayed / neutered, and seniors were eligible for discounts to have their pet spayed / neutered.
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Motion #1: M/S Spease/Robles to introduce Ordinance No. 05 -2026 amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 8.03.010 (License Required – Fees) to include a two-year animal license period and make minor administrative updates (CEQA Exempt) . The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Suen, Brewer, Robles, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Singh-Allen).
Motion #2 : M/S Spease/Robles to adopt Resolution No. 2026 -078 adopting an updated Animal License Fee Schedule . The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 (Suen, Brewer, Robles, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Singh-Allen).
Agenda Item No. 8.4 : Conduct Public Hearings in consideration of resolutions calling special elections and declaring results of the special elections to annex certain territory as described to Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 3- AW (Annexation No. 60) and Storm Water Dr ainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 77) for the 9320 Bradshaw Road Urban Lot Split Project and apportioning the special taxes to the annexing areas pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct public hearings and take the following actions:
A. Adopt resolution declaring no majority protest and determining to levy assessments in Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 3-AW (Eastern Area) (Annexation No. 60) for the 9320 Bradshaw Road Urban Lot Split Project pursuant to the Benefit Assessment A ct of 1982.
B. Adopt resolution declaring no majority protest and determining to levy assessments in Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 77) for the for the 9320 Bradshaw Road Urban Lot Split Project pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Cindy Tiffany, Finance and Budget Analyst I, provided an overview of the staff report and recommended actions.
Vice Mayor Suen declared the public hearing open for Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 3-AW (Annexation No. 60).
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Vice Mayor Suen declared the public hearing closed.
City Clerk Jason Lindgren stated there was no majority protest. Of two possible votes (weighted according to the proportional financial obligation for each property), two affirmative votes were returned. The ballot approved the proposed assessments and the proposed inflation adjustment limits described for the parcels identified in the ballot. A resolution determining to levy assessments in the district was available for Council consideration.
Motion A: M/S Brewer/Spease to adopt Resolution No. 2026-079 declaring no majority protest and determining to levy assessments in Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 3-AW (Eastern Area) (Annexation No. 60) for the 9320 Bradshaw Road Urban Lot Split Project pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 . The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Suen, Brewer, Robles, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Singh- Allen).
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Vice Mayor Suen declared the public hearing open for Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 77).
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Vice Mayor Suen declared the public hearing closed.
City Clerk Lindgren stated there was no majority protest. Of two possible votes (weighted according to the proportional financial obligation for each property), two affirmative votes were returned. The ballot approved the proposed assessments and the proposed inflation adjustment limits described for the parcels identified in the ballot. A resolution determining to levy assessments in the district was available for Council consideration.
Motion B: M/S Brewer/Spease to adopt Resolution No. 2026-080 declaring no majority protest and determining to levy assessments in Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 77) for the for the 9320 Bradshaw Road Urban Lot Split Project pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Suen, Brewer, Robles, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Singh-Allen).
REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Agenda Item No. 9.1: Receive information and provide direction regarding the allocation of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Event Sponsorship Grant Program funds.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive information and provide direction regarding the allocation of Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Event Sponsorship Grant Program funds.
With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Jodie Moreno, Community Events Program Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommended action.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sharie Wilson voiced support for the staff recommendation in support of the Juneteenth 2026 celebration through the Dreams Unlimited Foundation.
Regina Reichenberg spoke in support of the Marayah Cares Foundation.
Staff noted the Marayah Cares Foundation was being supported under the fundraising dinners program.
The City Council voiced support of the staff recommendation regarding the allocation of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Event Sponsorship Grant Program funds.
Agenda Item No. 9.2: Receive information and consider a resolution approving the Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit Implementation Plan (CEQA Exempt).
RE
COMMENDATION
Adopt resolution: 1) Finding the Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit Implementation Plan exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15262 Elk Grove City Council
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easibility and Planning Studies); and 2) Approving the Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit Implementation Plan.
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th the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Kaley Lyons, Transportation Planning Program Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommended action.
PUBL
IC COMMENT:
Lynn W
heat supported light rail, expressed dismay of the cost and timeline to bring light rail to Elk Grove, but encouraged making small, incremental progress to build light rail in Elk Grove. Ms. Wheat did not support taxation to provide funding for light rail, and did not support Bus Rapid Transit.
Dav
id Baker opposed light rail, believing installation of light rail would clear away existing landscape corridors, questioned use of public transit by the community, noted the report cited there would be increased vehicle congestion with a light rail implementation, believed the survey response only represented a small proportion of the community (and that many residents along the proposed corridor were unaware of the project plan proposal), and did not support taxation to pay the high costs for providing light rail.
Mr. Baker believed the corridor should provide for preferred, alternative uses, that traffic congestion relief should be focused on new roadway facilities such as the proposed interchange at Whitelock Parkway, and to consider alternative options such as electric vehicles to provide public transportation services.
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on Hickox , Marley Duncan, Abigail Yonan, Carol Kinser, Michael Barnbaum, and Nathaniel Headley voiced support for the Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit Implementation Plan. Mr. Barnbaum also supported a regional Bus Rapid Transit corridor alignment consideration that would include Elk Grove – Florin Road.
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ce Mayor Suen read a statement from Mayor Singh- Allen voicing support of the staff recommendation for the Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit Implementation Plan.
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ity Council deliberated on the matter, believing the Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit Implementation Plan was focused on only the options of light rail and bus rapid transit (with no other alternatives contemplated), as well as focused primarily on the alignment and operational options within Elk Grove (but not holding considerations of how the routes would be connected and serviced in the regional context). The City Council expressed interest to accept the plan to meet the requirements for the associated grant funding for development of the plan, but desired to see additional analysis to investigate options and analyze developing technologies, alternative transportation modalities, and examine plans at a regional level for improved service connectivity (such as consideration of dual track infrastructure to create commuter pathways or express service to regional destinations, rerouting of local and regional service routes to maximize use of main transportation corridors, consider regional approaches to seeking federal funding, and continue allocation of right -of-way along the corridor and higher densi ty land use designations to support transit). Emphasis was highlighted to ensure that any initial segment needed to be highly efficient and effectively connected to the regional network to provide a positive user experience, and not just focus on the alignment and service Elk Grove City Council
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inations within Elk Grove. The City Council also recognized that the implementation timeline would likely be decades in the making.
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munity Development Director Christopher Jordan noted the action of the resolution could be amended to “accept” the Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit Implementation Plan (which would not compromise receipt of the grant funding), as no part of the action of the resolution committed the City to building anything as the plan was a feasibility strategy .
Mr. Jordan received City Council direction to continue analysis of regional connectivity, regional system service enhancements and changes, regional implementation efforts, and to analyze different transportation modality and technology alternatives.
Moti
on: M/S Spease/Brewer to adopt Resolution No. 2026-081 as amended to note “accepting” the plan: 1) Finding the Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit Implementation Plan exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies); and 2) Accepting the Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit Implementation Plan . The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Suen, Brewer, Robles, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Singh-Allen).
COUNCI
L COMMENTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Counc
il Member Brewer noted the upcoming meeting of the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board.
Counc
il Member Spease attended the Cap to Cap trip to Washington D. C.
Counc
il Member Robles attended the Cap to Cap trip to Washington D. C. participating on the civic amenities and economic development teams.
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ce Mayor Suen noted an upcoming meeting of the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, and attended the Cap to Cap trip to Washington D. C. participating on the transportation team.
ADJO
URNMENT
Wi
th no additional business to conduct, the April 22, 2026, City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
JA SON LINDGREN, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
DARREN SUEN, VICE MAYOR