TOWN OF LOOMIS
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF
LOOMIS TOWN COUNCIL
LOOMIS, CA. LOOMIS DEPOT
5775 HORSESHOE BAR ROAD, LOOMIS, CA 95650
916-652-1840
www.loomis.ca.gov
TUESDAY July 12, 2022 6:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to cited authority, the Town Council will hold a closed session to discuss the following listed items. A report of any action taken will be presented prior to adjournment of the regular meeting.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9
City of Rocklin v. Town of Loomis; Citizens for Responsible Growth v. Town of Loomis Mayor Knisley: No reportable action
TUESDAY July 12, 2022 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM BY Maylor Knisley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Mayor Jenny Knisley Present
Mayor pro tempore Danny Cartwright Absent
Councilmember Brian Baker Present
Councilmember Jan Clark-Crets Present
Councilmember Jeff Duncan Present
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion to adopt agenda: Councilmember Baker 2nd: Councilmember Clark-Crets Ayes: Baker, Clark-Crets, Duncan, Knisley
Noes: None
Absent: Cartwright
Abstain: None
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: Gage Dobson
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO COUNCILMEMBERS: None
TOWN MANAGER REPORT: Town Manager Sean Rabé spoke on the following • Candidate filing for the November 8, 2022 election open on Monday July 18, 2022 and close at 5:00 on August 12, 2022 -Call and set appointment with the Deputy Town Clerk if interested in pulling papers. • Town Sponsored swim days at Del Oro conclude Monday July 18. • The Final Summer concert of 2022 will be held on Friday August 12 at 7pm. • Free Compost give away continues with a new delivery arriving soon 8/26/2022 2:18 PMP:\Clerk\1 Agendasl2022\12 August 9, 2022\Final Action minutes July 12, 2022 TC.doc 1 • The Two-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was approved by the Council and deemed in conformance with the General Plan by the Planning commission. RFP's will be released soon, to be followed by delivery of the projects identified in the CIP. • Litigation continues with the Costco project with both Rocklin and the Citizens for Responsible Growth challenging the Court's decision
• The Town has deemed the Hidden Grove Project application complete at the beginning of the month, and under SB-330, the Town has 60 days to determine if the project is consistent with the objective standards of the General Plan. The Town has begun work on the EIR and project processing in the meanwhile.
• Town Manager Tuesday will be moving to a quarterly format with the tentative dates of Sept 27, 2022; December 20, 2022; March 28, 2023 and June 27, 2023.
LOOMIS LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER LIBRARIAN'S REPORT The Summer schedule remains busy and all the programs are successful and have great public participation.
The "Spice Club" has proved to be so successful that the Los Angeles County libraries have adopted the club format and are using it in their libraries. Many of the programs will slow down in the month of August to allow the staff to regroup and get set up for the Fall programs. See the library websites for program times and details. https://loomislibrary.org/
LOOMIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE;
Ashley Summers- President -elect of the Chamber commented on the following:
The Chamber Economic Development committee is working on the design of a Monument at Sierra College and Taylor. Details to follow
The Family Fest (In Union with the Loomis Concert Series) is going well, with the final Family Fest for the summer scheduled for August 12, 2022.
Planning for the 2022 Eggplant Festival is well underway - the event is scheduled for Saturday October 1, 2022.
Go to the Chamber website for more information. https://www.loomischamber.com/ PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Sonja Cupler- Tudor Way: Commented on the Clock Tower at the Loomis Depot, requested that repair is researched. She also commented on the Tree Preservation fund, asked about the policy and when it was established.
Miguel Ucovich- Craig Court: Inquired about putting out a "Library. Open" sign at the corner of Horseshoe Bar and Library Road.
OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
Miguel Ucovich asked that item 9 be pulled from the consent agenda Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-9 and 11-12: Councilmember Baker 2nd: Councilmember Clark- Crets
Ayes: Baker, Clark-Crets, Duncan, Knisley
Noes: None
Absent: Cartwright
Abstain: None
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Jean Wilson- Barton Road: Questions the use of Tree Preservation funds for Tree maintenance Sonja Cupler- Tudor Way: Concurs with Jean Wilson Comments Cheryl Benson - Brace Road: Asked about Oak Tree maintenance Throughout the Town Jesse Lunsford - Smokewood Court: Asked about tree planting in the Town Easement and Right of Way areas Eva Marshall- Kathy Way: Concurs with Jean Wilson comments
CONSENT AGENDA RECOMMENDED ACTION
A. Council Action Minutes - 5/10/2022 APPROVE
B. Action minutes for TC/PC General Plan Update APPROVE Workshops June 8 and 9, 2022
2. Disbursement Repot RECEIVE AND FILE
3. Statement of Activity RECEIVE AND FILE
4. Treasurer's Report RECEIVE AND FILE
5. Planning Status Report RECEIVE AND FILE
6. General Plan Status Update RECEIVE AND FILE
7. Engineering Status Update RECEIVE AND FILE
8. Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis | ADOPT RESOLUTION Authorizing an Edible Food Recovery Program Contract for Services with Placer County, Adopting an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing & Practices Policy, and Authorizing the Filing of a Low Population Waiver for SB 1383 Solid Waste Collection Requirements.
9. Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis ADOPT RESOLUTION Approving amendment No. 2 to the contract for services with Unico Engineering authorizing a $300,000 increase to the contract amount and a two-year extension.
10. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis ADOPT RESOLUTION Authorizing the Town Manager to execute a construction contract With West Cost Arborists of Anaheim, CA in the amount of $100,000 for Tree maintenance services.
11. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE Adopting amendment No. 7 to Contract No. 13507 for Sheriff Services
12. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE Ratifying the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Gavin Newsom (March 4, 2020) as applicable in the Town and Authorizing teleconference meetings of legislative bodies of the Town pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act
Motion to approve consent agenda item 10: Councilmember Baker 2nd: Councilmember Duncan Ayes: Baker, Duncan, Clark-Crets, Knisley
Noes: None
ibsent: Cartwright
ibstain: None
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BUSINESS
13. GREATER SACRAMENTO ECONOMIC COUNCIL PRESENTATION
GSEC is a non-profit regional economic development organization whose mission and purpose is to market the Sacramento region statewide, nationally, and internationally, on behalf of its business and government members. The Town of Loomis joined the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) in 2019. Since then, the Town has had a Council Member sitting on the GSEC Board of Directors.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive presentation from a representative of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council on the organization's activities.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sonja Cupler - Tudor Way: Asked if the Town paid a fee to be part of the Greater Sacramento economic Council and also asked the time requirements required of our Council member representative.
14.. LIBRARY MASTER GARDNER MOU
In March of 2021, the Loomis Library and Community Learning Center was approached by the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County with the idea of creating community demonstration gardens on the grounds of the library. The Loomis Library and the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County have long-standing partnership, including many public workshops and the Seed Library. The community has always responded well to these partnerships, with many of the workshops being among our best attended.
Staff believes using the library grounds for a space for community gardens would be mutually beneficial to the UC Master Gardeners, the Library, and the community as a whole. This partnership will help to beautify the existing library grounds, as well as creating an outdoor classroom that will be usable for library events.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt the attached resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and its UC Cooperative Extension Placer County for its Master Gardener Program, for a demonstration garden at the Loomis Library and Community Learning Center.
Councilmembers Duncan, Baker, Clark-Crets and Knisley spoke in favor of the Master Gardner program and the positive things they have provided to the Town
PUBLIC COMMENT:
David Ring- Delmar Ave: Spoke in favor of the program and the site plan presented, but he asked for less cement.
Motion to move staff recommended action: Councilmember Baker 2nd: Councilmember Clark-Crets iyes: Baker, Clark-Crets, Duncan, Knisley
loes: None
Absent: Cartwright
Abstain: None
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15. SIERRA CHRISTIAN CHURCH - Request for processing General Plan/Land Use Amendment Sierra Christian Church has approached the Town under the current 2020-2040 General Plan Update process to request a Land Use Designation Change from Residential Estate designation (1 dwelling unit per 2.3 acres) to Residential High Density (10-15 dwelling units per acre) at 5645 Rocklin Road (APN 045- 150-033). The General Plan Land Use Committee denied their request to be included in the General Plan Update process and directed Sierra Christian Church to proceed with a formal request to the Town Council for their consideration in moving forward with their proposal.
As required in Chapter 13.76.020(B), at this time, the applicant seeks Council approval to proceed with a General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designation amendment outside of the Town's regular General Plan Update process which is anticipated to be completed in December 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution #22-** to allow Sierra Christian Church to proceed with filing an application for a new project that will require a General Plan and Land Use Designation Map Amendment for a proposed 70 units senior (62+) affordable housing project in multiple buildings within the existing five acre site of the Sierra Christian Church and Loomis Head Start location.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Adrienne Giordano- Rutherford Canyon: Spoke in opposition of the project citing too high of density for the location, and the effect on housing values in the area. lesse Lunsford - Smokewood Court: Spoke in favor of the project stating senior housing is lacking in the _oomis area.
Miguel Ucovich - Craig Court: Spoke against the project stating the location is not appropriate high density housing.
Hans Geyer - Sable Ridge: Spoke against the project, stating high density is not appropriate for the area.
Councilmember Clark-Crets clarified that the action of the council this evening was to allow the project to submit an application to be considered only, that no project authorization is implied by a vote allowing the project to move forward with their project application request.
Motion to move staff recommended action: Councilmember Baker 2nd: Councilmember Clark-Crets Ayes: Baker, Clark-Crets, Duncan, Knisley
Noes: None
Absent: Cartwright.
Abstain: None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Baker informed Council that Mike Luken is retiring from the Placer County Transportation Council and the search for his replacement is in process.
Mayor Knisley stated that LAFCO would be able to come do a presentation to the Council in either August or eptember.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Placer County Economic Development Board - Knisley/Clark-Crets as alternate Placer County Mosquito Abatement - Russ Kelley as citizen rep Placer County Flood Control/Water Conservation District - Cartwright/Baker as alternate Placer County Transportation Planning Agency - Baker/Clark-Crets as alternate PCTPA Funding Strategy Update Steering Committee - Baker/Clark-Crets as alternate Placer County Air Pollution Control District - Duncan /Cartwright Sacramento Area Council of Governments- Clark-Crets/Knisley as alternate Borders Committee - Knisley/Cartwright
Business Committee - Knisley/Clark-Crets as alternate
Schools Liaison - Baker/Cartwright
SPMUD Ad Hoc Committee Cartwright and Clark-Crets
Library Representative - Knisley/Clark-Crets as alternate Pioneer Board - Duncan/Clark-Crets as alternate
Law Enforcement Liaison- Duncan
Greater Sacramento Economic Council - Knisley
.. Countywide Homelessness Task Force - Knisley/Cartwright Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Knisley
ADJOURNMENT 8:28 by Mayor Knisley
Click on the following link to view the video recording of this meeting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWn0is9f G4
Signed, August 9,, 2022 at Loomis, California
Carol Park
Deputy Town Clerk
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