COMMUNICATIONS
IN RELATION TO THE
CITY OF ELK GROVE
MAY 27, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
8401 Laguna Palms Way • Elk Grove, California 95758
Tel: 916.683.7111 • Fax: 916.627.4201 • elkgrove.gov
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Jason Behrmann, City Manager
Subject: City Manager's General Administrative Report
May 27 2026
Weigh in on Elk Grove’s Quality of Life
The 2026 Elk Grove Community Survey is currently available online for all Elk Grove residents to complete through June 1. Since 2009, the City has conducted the National Community Survey biennially to gather valuable community feedback that helps inform priorities, services, and decision-making. Residents can access the survey on the City’s website through the end of this week.
Elk Grove 101 Alumni
The latest cohort of EG101 has concluded with 24 residents successfully completing the program. Participants demonstrated a strong commitment throughout the nine-week series, which featured sessions led by various City departments and, for the first time, the Cosumnes CSD also hosted a session. The EG101 next cohort is scheduled to begin in mid-August, with applications opening in June. Additional program information is available on the City’s website.
Learn all about e-bikes – one date remaining
As part of May is Bike Month, the City will host its final free e-bike class on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to noon at District56.
The class will review e-bike types, safety, maintenance, and storage. Elk Grove residents who attend will be entered into a raffle for a free e-bike. Space is limited. Register at elkgrove.gov.
Paint the Grove Brings Live Murals to Historic Main Street The City’s first-ever Paint the Grove mural festival will take place June 1–6 in partnership with Talking Walls. During the week, artists will create eight large-scale murals throughout Historic Main Street, culminating in public events on Saturday, June 6, including a guided mural tour and Local Artist Battle at Old Town Plaza. Event details and the full schedule are available at elkgrove.gov/paintthegrove. Community members can follow updates on Instagram at @paintthegrove.
Applications Open for Pitch Elk Grove 2026
Applications are now being accepted for Pitch Elk Grove 2026, the City’s startup competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs. Participants will have access to mentorship, networking opportunities and exposure leading up to a live event, where finalists will present to a panel of judges and compete for prizes. Applications are available through June 8 at elkgrove.gov/pitchelkgrove. The community is invited to attend the pitch event on September 3 at District56. 5/27/26, 3:26 PM City Manager Updates
https://elkgrove.gov/city-manager/city-manager-updates 1/6 Luke Bryan Concert event a success!
More than 20,000 people came to Elk Grove on Saturday, May 16 for the sold out Luke Bryan concert at Mahon Ranch. Data shows people came from all over Northern California for the event. Despite heavy traffic at times, concert goers came away thrilled with the experience. City teams are already planning how to make future large events even more successful.
I am available to answer any questions regarding this report.
Standing Citywide Initiatives Update
Capital Southeast Connector Joint Powers Association (JPA) Description
The Five agency Joint Powers Authority (City of Elk Grove, City of Folsom, City of Rancho Cordova, County of Sacramento, County of El Dorado) are working to develop a connector road linking Hwy 50 in El Dorado County at the future Silva Valley Interchange in El Dorado Hills with Interstate 5 at the Hood Franklin Interchange.
Update - Sheldon Area
The Grant Line Road Precise Roadway Plan Study that focused on the 2.7-mile Segment C of the Connector was presented to City Council on August 24, 2022 where Council agreed with the recommended Roundabouts versus Signals and the inclusion of an additional intersection between Sheldon Road and Calvine Road to reduce out of direction travel. Direction to initiate further analysis of the Wilton Road Intersection alternatives, and the incorporation of the preferred intersection controls into the Rural Area Community Plan of the General Plan as part of a future General Plan Update was also provided. Project WTR091, Grant Line Rd. and Wilton Road Operational Improvements is in Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) with AECOM Engineering. Dokken is concurrently working to complete the environmental assessment of Grant Line Road between Sherman Oaks Court to Aleilani Lane. This process has been delayed until Winter of 2026/2027 as the design team incorporates the updated National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) guidelines for roundabout design.
Update - Kammerer Road Extension
The City is preparing the 65% design package for the extension of Kammerer Road from I-5 to Bruceville. Design continues to progress, and right-of-way acquisition activities have begun. The full acquisition of one of the properties has been completed and now owned by the City. An offer will be provided in the next week for a partial acquisition property.
District56
Description
The City is developing a multi-phased recreational campus on 56 acres just east of Big Horn Boulevard and south of Civic Center Drive. The site is known as District56 to honor the suggestion of "District" during the public naming process and 56 for the number of acres on the site. Individual projects are described in detail below. The Elk Grove Aquatics Center, the Center (including Senior Center and Veterans Hall), The Avenue of the Arts/Commons, Veterans Grove and the Preserve Nature Area are complete and operational. Future planned phases include a library and performing arts center. The District56 website has been launched and can be found at: http://www.district56elkgrove.com/. 5/27/26, 3:26 PM City Manager Updates
https://elkgrove.gov/city-manager/city-manager-updates 2/6 Update - Library and Performing Arts
The City has finalized a plan for the future Library and Cultural Arts Center (including a Performing Arts Center).
Recommendations were presented to the Council on August 22, 2018 and were well received. The cost estimate (prepared in 2018) for the facility is between $82-$113 million depending on the program size and desired amenities.
Library Relocation
Description
In 2006, the City facilitated the relocation of the Elk Grove branch to 8900 Elk Grove Boulevard. This facility, at the time, provided more space for the library and placed it at a prominent corner entering Old Town. As documented in a 2018 study, the community has outgrown this site and a new location is needed for the Elk Grove branch. In early 2021, the City acquired the former Rite Aid building at 9260 Elk Grove Boulevard. The new location needs renovations before the library could move in. The project will include a full interior renovation, parking lot improvements, new landscaping and other new amenities.
Update - New Library Site
Council awarded this project on January 8, 2025, to SC Builders. The contractor has started the second order of work which includes all the construction activities. Construction is progressing and completion is anticipated later this summer (2026).
Update - Library Reuse
Staff led interactive design workshops on April 29 at Kerr Middle School and May 5 for Elk Grove High School for Beyond Books:
Reimagining 8900 Elk Grove Blvd, a City of Elk Grove initiative inviting residents to help shape the future of the historic library building after the library relocates. Using floor plans, furniture cutouts, mood boards, and inspiration images, students worked in teams through a fast-paced design thinking exercise focused on one question: how to create a welcoming space for the entire community. Their concepts emphasized flexible spaces that combine food, creative activities, gaming, and quiet study, reflecting a strong belief that community spaces should serve many different people at once. The project will continue this spring with additional student workshops, business focus group, and other public engagement efforts, including summer outreach and fall community workshops at District56, with community feedback helping inform the feasibility study and future staff recommendations for the site.
Permanent Homeless Shelter
Description
The City is developing a permanent homeless shelter to be located at the intersection of Survey Rd and E Stockton Blvd. The shelter will offer 20 beds for adults, 5 emergency beds for adults, and four family units. Shelter amenities include semi-private sleeping areas, lounge and quiet areas, dining/multipurpose space, a commercial kitchen, laundry facilities, and separate outdoor areas for adults and families. The future shelter website can be found at https://elkgrove.gov/homelessness-elk-grove/future- homeless-shelter.
Update
Since the Council provided direction on sites on February 11, 2026, the City began acquisition investigations and entered into task orders with NJA to complete schematic design for the future shelter and Interwest to provide architectural review services.
Contact has been made with the representatives of the trust that owns the site, and an appraisal is planned. A detailed project schedule is under development. A neighbor engagement meeting focused on the businesses in the immediate vicinity of the planned shelter location was held April 23.
5/27/26, 3:26 PM City Manager Updates
https://elkgrove.gov/city-manager/city-manager-updates 3/6 Project Elevate: An Elevated Retail, Dining, and Entertainment Experience for Elk Grove
Description
The City owns a 20-acre property at the southeast corner of Elk Grove and Big Horn Boulevards, just north of District56. The City has evaluated future development opportunities for the site and has determined that a development project consisting of a mixed- use town center-style development that includes retail, dining, entertainment, office, a hotel, and potential residential is the preferred project at the site. The objective of the project is to elevate the level of retail, dining, entertainment, and hospitality amenities in the City, while at the same time developing the site with enhanced design elements that promote pedestrian activity and include central, public gathering spaces. For these reasons, the City refers to the project as Project Elevate.
Update
On June 25, 2025, the City Council authorized a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and developer CenterCal. Under the terms of the Agreement, CenterCal will purchase the property from the City for $4 million and will develop a project consistent with the City’s vision. The project will consist of a minimum of 100,00 SF of new-to-market elevated retail and dining, a four-story 100 room boutique hotel, and10,000 SF of second floor uses that could include office or retail. The project could include market-rate and affordable residential units, as well. CenterCal is currently in the process of completing pre-leasing and site planning activities and preparing an entitlement application for submission to the City.
Whitelock Interchange
Description
The Project will construct a new interchange connecting Whitelock Parkway to State Route 99 (SR-99) between the Elk Grove Boulevard and Grant Line Road interchanges. The Project also includes consideration of auxiliary lanes of SR-99 to improve traffic operations. In addition, the Project will provide a new bicycle and pedestrian connection to Elk Grove Regional Park. The Project also includes improvements to the local roadway network associated with the Lotz Parkway and Promenade Parkway Project (WTR096) to support access and circulation in the surrounding area.
Update
The Project is currently in the environmental phase. Work is progressing to define project impacts for the environmental studies.
The City is actively coordinating with Caltrans regarding obtaining a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Exemption which would exclude the Project from being required to pay VMT Mitigation fees.
Status Of Council Direction/Follow Up Matters
Date Direction/Follow Up Status
2/20/25 Explore options for supporting employees with childcare needs. Staff is preparing this item for a future memo back to the Council.
2/20/25 Would like an item returned regarding having a discussion of exploring a ProHousing designation.
Staff is preparing this item for a
future meeting.
5/27/26, 3:26 PM City Manager Updates
https://elkgrove.gov/city-manager/city-manager-updates 4/6 Date Direction/Follow Up Status
9/10/25
Would like an item returned regarding electric vehicles (bikes, scooters, etc) and how excessive speed and safety issues are of concern.
Staff is preparing this item for a
future meeting.
4/22/26 Have staff from the City and Cosumnes CSD have conversations regarding resident concerns with CSD Ordinance 15.
City and CCSD staff are having
ongoing discussions.
5/13/26 Update current bike/trail maps to include neighborhood connections as shown by a member of the Trails Committee.
This is currently being worked on
by staff.
5/27/26, 3:26 PM City Manager Updates
https://elkgrove.gov/city-manager/city-manager-updates 5/6 5/27/26, 3:26 PM City Manager Updates
https://elkgrove.gov/city-manager/city-manager-updates 6/6
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.1
05-27-2026
Interoffice Memorandum
05.26.2026
................................................................................................
Date
City Council
................................................................................................
To
Cindy Tiffany
................................................................................................
From
Agenda Item 9.1
................................................................................................
Subject
Honorable Council Members,
This memorandum is to advise the City Council of a correction to Tale 2, on Page 8 of the staff report for Item 9.1, regarding the ra te increase for CFD 2005-1 (Laguna Ridge Facilities). The previously stated increase amount of $42.85 was incorrect. The corrected increase should state $43.71.
Below is the corrected Table 2 for reference
District
FY 2026-27
Inflator
Percentage
Annual Rate Inflator Single-Family Unit Rate
Increase
CFD 2002-1 (East
Franklin) Facilities 0.00% none $0.00
CFD 2003-1 (Poppy
Ridge) Facilities 0.00% none $0.00
CFD 2005-1 (Laguna
Ridge) Facilities 2.00% 2% annually $43.71
CFD 2003-1 (Poppy
Ridge) Police Services 3.80%
lesser of April CPI or 5%
(San Francisco Bay
Area)
$10.27
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.1
05-27-2026
* Includes 3.80% CPI increase and increase in levy to 95% of maximum ** Includes 0.49% CCI increase and levy at 100% of maximum
District
FY 2026-27
Inflator
Percentage
Annual Rate Inflator Single-Family
Unit Rate Increase
CFD 2003-2 Police
Services 3.80%
lesser of April CPI or 5%
(San Francisco Bay
Area)
$22.25
CFD 2005-1 (Laguna
Ridge) Maintenance
Services
3.80%
April CPI
(San Francisco Bay
Area)
$101.13 *
CFD 2006-1
3.80%
greater of April CPI or
2%
(San Francisco Bay
Area)
$24.00 Maintenance Services
Street Maintenance
District No. 1, Zone 1 0.49% March ENR CCI or less $1.22 ** (San Francisco) Street Maintenance
District No. 1, Zone 2 0.49% March ENR CCI or less $1.00 (San Francisco) Street Maintenance
District No. 1, Zone 3 0.49% March ENR CCI or less $1.04 (San Francisco) Street Maintenance
District No. 1, Zone 4 0.49% March ENR CCI or less $0.95 (San Francisco) Street Maintenance
District No. 1, Zone 5 0.49% March ENR CCI or less $0.78 ** (San Francisco) Street Lighting
Maintenance District
No. 1, Zone 1
0.00% none $0.00
Street Lighting
Maintenance District
No. 1, Zone 2
3.80%
April CPI
(San Francisco Bay
Area)
$1.68
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.4
05-27-2026
Interoffice Memorandum
05.26.2026
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Date
City Council
................................ ..............................................................
To
Jenny Ta
................................ ..............................................................
From
Agenda Item 9.4
................................ ..............................................................
Subject
Honorable Council Members,
This memorandum is to advise the City Council of a correction to the linked 2026-27 Proposed Budget web page, on Page 1 of the staff report for Item 9. 4, regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Annual Budget . The previously linked webpage was incorrect. The correct link should be: https://elkgrove.gov/finance/annual- budget#docaccess-dba86abe6814e233e95f2a7e8ec71605.