Elk Grove City Council
Regular Meeting, August 12, 2026
CITY OF EL
K GROVE
Incorporated July 1, 2000
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
CALL TO ORDER /
ROLL CALL
Mayor Singh-A
llen called the regular City Council meeting of August 12, 2026, to order at 6:01 p.m.
Present: Mayor
Singh-Allen, Vice Mayor Suen, and Council Members Brewer, Robles, and Spease.
Absent: None.
Vice Mayor S
uen read the Land Acknowledgement.
Council Member
Robles led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Singh
-Allen asked that a moment of silence be observed.
APPROVAL OF
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Motion: M/S R
obles/Suen to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Suen, Brewer, Robles, Spease); Noes: 0;
Absent: 0.
CLOSED SESSIO
N
None.
PRESENTAT
IONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.1 With the aid
of a visual presentation (filed), Cameron Wynhoff -Naramore provided the Disability Advisory Committee Annual Update.
4.2 Department he
ads introduced newly hired employees of the prior quarter.
GENERAL PUBLI
C COMMENT:
Lynn Wheat raised c
oncern that there is a secret plan to promote development and growth and redevelop land within the Historic Main Street Special Planning Area.
Alexander Bas
den raised concerns regarding the use of Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology, believing personal rights were being violated by such systems.
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Randy Bekker su
pported the proper use of technologies to augment safety in the community, and though there were current national stories of abuses of ALPR technology, he believed each local agency utilizing the technology needed to work with their individual communities to provide the assurances of the proper use of such technologies.
GENERAL ADMINI
STRATION INFORMATION
City Manager
Jason Behrmann reviewed the Administrative Report for August 12, 2026 (filed).
CONSENT CALENDAR I
TEMS
PUBLIC COMME
NT:
Alison Randal
l addressed Item 7.16 believing more public input was required to evaluate the purchase of a new armored response and rescue vehicle, and believed the current vehicle was underutilized.
Randy Bekker
addressed Item 7.16 and noted the benefits of having an armored response and rescue vehicle for the safety and support of officers, members of the community, and to assist in response to regional incidents.
Alexander Bas
den addressed Item 7.16 for the purchase of an armored response and rescue vehicle, which he believed was a detriment by militarizing the police force, and he believed the funds utilized could be put to other uses such as social services.
Joshua Day spok
e in support of Item 7.6 , speaking as a representative of TDJ Professionals, Inc. dba Big O Tires.
The City Co
uncil noted the action under Item 7.16 for the armored response and rescue vehicle was a matter that had been previously discussed in the annual police report and budget discussions, it was an item that had been publicly called out and discussed, and was not seen as a contentious matter.
Police Chief
Robert Davis noted the City’s current Bearcat armored response and rescue vehicle had been utilized 60 times in the last year and a half, was a regional asset, and as the vehicle had been in operation for 10 years it was appropriate to replace with a consistently operable vehicle.
Motion: M/S
Suen/Brewer to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Suen, Brewer, Robles, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Agenda Item
No. 7.1: Approved City Council meeting minutes of the July 22, 2026 special 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 Elk Grove City Council
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Purchasing,
and projects awarded under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act, filed through August 4, 2026.
Agenda Item
No. 7.3: Received report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Bids.
Agenda Item
No. 7.4: Received Treasurer’s Report and Post Employment Benefits Trust and Post Employment Benefits Trust Pension Report for the Quarter ending June 30, 2026.
Agenda Item
No. 7.5: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-161 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Fund Transfer Agreement between the City of Elk Grove and the Sacramento Public Library Authority to effectuate the transfer of $200,000 from “Library Ownership” funds (Fund 280) and $300,000 from “Capital Facilities Fees” (Fund 315) for a total transfer amount of $500,000 for the new Elk Grove Library Collections and Programs.
Agenda Item
No. 7.6: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-162 authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with Les Schwab Tire Centers of California, LLC; Southern Tire Mart, LLC; and TDJ Professionals, Inc. dba Big O Tires, to provide new tires and related tire services for the City's fleet for an initial three- year term with two optional one- year extensions, in an amount not to exceed the amount budgeted for this purpose in the adopted fiscal year budget for each year of the contract term.
Agenda Ite
m No. 7.7: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-163 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 First Amendment to the contract with Ardisson- Baker, Inc. dba The Sign Center (C -24-131) for vehicle graphics installation services, extending the contract term through March 17, 2029, replacing Exhibit B (Pricing), and increasing the contract authority by $150,000 (for a total contract amount not to exceed $222,000).
Agenda Ite
m No. 7.8: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-164 authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with Highway Specialty Company, Inc.; Myers & Sons Hi-Way Safety, Inc.; and Road Safety, Inc. for Traffic Control Rentals (OM2610) for an initial two-year term with three optional one-year extensions; authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to issue work orders within the annual budget; and authorizing the Public Works Director to approve annual compensation adjustments during the optional extension periods in accordance with the terms of the contracts.
Agenda Ite
m No. 7.9: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-165 authorizing applications for grant funding from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) 2026 Federal Funding Programs – System Performance and Next Generation Solutions & Clean Air; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit 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. 7.10: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-166 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Master Goods and Services Contract with Elite Maintenance and Tree Service for the Facility Landscape Maintenance Services (FM2609) Project for an initial three-year term with two one-year extensions; authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change Elk Grove City Council
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orders not to ex
ceed the amount budgeted for this work through the Annual Budget process; and authorizing the Public Works Director to rebid the Project if the first bidder does not meet filing obligations (CEQA Exempt).
Agenda Item
No. 7.11: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-1 67 approving the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Mechanical System Maintenance and Repair Services Project (FM2601); authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. for the Project based on the rates and scope of services in the bid; authorizing the Public Works Director, or authorized designee, to issue work orders under this contract in an amount not to exceed the amount budgeted for this work through the Annual Budget process; authorizing the Public Works Director to make amendments related to staffing and equipment pursuant to the terms of the contract and subject to annual budget appropriations approved by the City Council; and authorizing the Public Works Director to rebid the Project if the first lowest bidder does not meet filing obligations (CEQA Exempt).
Agenda It
em No. 7.12: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-168 authorizing the City Manager to execute a five- year agreement with AssetWorks, Inc. for fleet asset, maintenance, and fuel management software and related services in an amount not to exceed $694,106.39, or other such amount as may be directed by the City Council, and approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.
Agenda Item
No. 7.13: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-169 approving the appointment of representatives to the governing board of the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority.
Agenda Item
No. 7.14: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-170 authorizing the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the contract with MCE Corporation for Public Works – Public Infrastructure Maintenance (PIM) (OM2404), exercising the first one-year contract extension, and modifying the contract to authorize the City Manager to approve future one- year contract extensions in accordance with the terms of the agreement, subject to City Council approval of annual budget appropriations.
Agenda Item
No. 7.15: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-171 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Agreement to Purchase Artwork with Aaron T. Stephan reducing the total contract amount from $140,000 to $124,400.
Agenda Item
No. 7.16: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-172 dispensing with the formal bidding procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.42.180(B)(3) and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Lenco Industries, Inc., for the purchase of one armored response and rescue vehicle in an amount not to exceed $448,642.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
REGULAR AGENDA ACTI
ON ITEMS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Agenda Item
No. 9.1 : Receive a presentation and consider an ordinance repealing Elk Grove Municipal Code Sections 10.12.010 and 10.16.180 related to bicycle regulations and adding Chapter 10.71 to establish regulations governing the operation, enforcement, and Elk Grove City Council
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administrat
ion of bicycles and personal transportation devices within the City of Elk Grove (CEQA Exempt).
RECOMMENDATI
ON
Introduce an ordinance repealing Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 10.12.010 and Section
10.16.180 related to bicycle regulations and adding Chapter 10.71 to establish regulations governing the operation, enforcement, and administration of bicycles and personal transportation devices within the City of Elk Grove (CEQA Exempt).
With the aid o
f a visual presentation (filed), Shane Glaser , Police Sergeant, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.
PUBLIC COMME
NT
David Baker,
Terry Burke, Yuvraj Singh, Randy Bekker, Sharon Anderson, Ty Wilson, and Katee spoke in support of the staff recommendation. Mr. Baker cautioned that enforcement not be an overcorrection that diminishes ridership, he supported more use of trails and increased connectivity, and did not want riders pushed onto the street which he viewed as more dangerous for riders. Mr. Burke noted that e-bikes operated over 28 mph required an endorsement for a driver’s license (which he hoped would be enforced) and inquired if safety programs for e-bike users was contemplated. Mr. Singh suggested hosting bicycle and e- bike safety education day s, and recommended providing appropriate safety gear alternatives for safety headgear for practitioners of religious beliefs that practice their faith with observances of required clothing, such as turbans .
Ms. Anderson noted the importance of road etiquette, concerns of collisions, and appreciated the enforcement ability under both the Elk Grove Police Department as well as the Cosumnes Community Services District. Mr. Wilson cautioned on shared use trails and issues regarding the use of ear phones and headphones and how higher allowed speeds could increase effects of startling from passing vehicles or impacts of collisions (suggesting speed limits more in a 10-12 mph range, or at a minimum lower speed limits around senior facilities), and suggested for signage including elements of trail etiquette and to consider displaying speed limits with ground markings as well.
Police Chie
f Davis noted the process had commenced last year for a response to street takeovers and street stunt behaviors, and as the process developed it was important to have inclusion of e-bike regulations. He noted efforts were underway with the Elk Grove Unified School District to provide outreach and education to students and parents, with plans for deployment of officers for outreach to school sites with intent to educate. Police Chief Davis noted the intent was education first to encourage changed behaviors, and enforcement, as well as parental accountability , would be utilized for egregious or non- compliant behaviors.
The City Counc
il appreciated the emphasis on the importance of safety and the education effort, and appreciated efforts such as the workshop to be held August 22 for the Back to School Bike Rodeo as noted under the City Manager’s Report.
Council Member
Spease suggested for future updates to consider enhanced training and safety as either compliance to work through receipt of a citation, or through possible quarterly outreach programs, and to include outreach on trail etiquette as well.
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Motion: M/S B
rewer/Suen to introduce Ordinance No. 07-2026 repealing Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 10.12.010 and Section 10.16.180 related to bicycle regulations and adding Chapter 10.71 to establish regulations governing the operation, enforcement, and administration of bicycles and personal transportation devices within the City of Elk Grove (CEQA Exempt). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Singh-Allen, Suen, Brewer, Robles, Spease); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
COUNCIL COMME
NTS / REPORTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member
Robles had no items to report.
Council Memb
er Spease noted an upcoming ad hoc working group meeting of the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission discussing a final budget to return to the Board for cable distributions.
Vice Mayor S
uen noted the Sacramento Area Sewer District meeting was cancelled, and noted the upcoming meeting of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG).
Council Memb
er Brewer had no items to report, but encouraged rooting for the Elk Grove Ten and Under Blue baseball team headed to the Cal Ripken Baseball World Series event.
Mayor Singh
-Allen had no items to report. She recognized that several public comments were submitted related to Flock cameras, the City continue d working to provide information and responses to those inquiries, but she urged decorum from the community as the matter continued to be discussed as she believed there were distasteful comments made about the P olice Department. Mayor Singh- Allen reinforced her commitment to continuing the discussion and to keep it respectful, and thank ed the Police Department for their continued professionalism.
ADJOURNMENT
With no additional
business to conduct, the August 12, 2026, City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
JASON LINDG REN, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
BOBBIE SINGH-ALLEN, MAYOR