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 August 9, 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 August 9, 2022 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM by Mayor Knisley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Mayor Jenny Knisley PRESENT
Mayor pro tempore Danny Cartwright PRESENT
Councilmember Brian Baker PRESENT
Councilmember Jan Clark-Crets PRESENT
Councilmember Jeff Duncan PRESENT
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Motion to adopt agenda: Baker; 2nd Duncan
Ayes: Baker, Duncan, Cartwright, Clark-Crets, Knisley
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: Town Council honored former Mayor, Council member, Planning Commissioner Hazel Hineline between the Closed Session and regular meeting dedicating a plaque in the Iris garden.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Knisley introduced Lieutenant Nelson Resendes, recently appointed to oversee operations at the PCSO Loomis Substation.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Town Manager Sean Rabé spoke on the following:
• Attendance at the Town-Sponsored Summer Swim program at Del Oro • National Night Out
• Barton Road / Croftwood Development Hauling Issues
• Free Compost Program
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• Hidden Grove Project
• Town Manager Tuesdays
• Staff Anniversaries
LOOMIS LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER LIBRARIAN'S REPORT - None
LOOMIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE
Chamber of Commerce Representative Ashley Summers spoke on the following:
2022 Family Fest/ Summer Concert Series
Egg Plant Festival
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
David Ring - Del Mar Road: Spoke on the proposed adopt a tree program. He also asked about the Tree Pruning project approved in the Capital Improvement Program, voicing concern that the tree pruning falls outside the core intent of the tree ordinance. He stated he would like to see $100,000 moved from the General fund (the amount used to prune trees) and placed in the tree fund account or put into place a plan to restrict use of the tree fund to be more inline with the core intent.
OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR: - None
CONSENT AGENDA RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Council Action Minutes - 7/12/2022 APPROVE
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
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 approving the Katie Lane Parcel Map #21-11 and accepting the offers of dedication.
9. Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis ADOPT RESOLUTION authorizing the Town Manager to close Taylor Road to vehicular traffic from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on October 1st for the Eggplant Festival
10. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION 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 and move items 12 and 13 to after item 14: Baker 2nd: Duncan Ayes: Baker, Duncan, Cartwright, Clark-Crets, Knisley
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
PUBLIC HEARING
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11. GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE:
PLACER COUNTY 2021 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (LHMP) UPDATE This proposal will amend the Public Health and Safety Element of the Loomis General Plan, incorporating by reference the Placer County 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Update. This action is necessary in order to satisfy the requirements of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
The proposed amendment to the General Plan was initiated by the Town of Loomis and would apply to all areas in Town
RECOMMENDATION
. Staff recommends that the Town Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Public Health and Safety Element of the Loomis General Plan; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Placer County 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Update and approving an Amendment to the Public Health and Safety Element of the Loomis General Plan, incorporating by reference the Placer County 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Update.
PUBLIC COMMENT
David Ring- Delmar: Ask about the number of General Plan updates we have done this year Motion to move recommend action: Baker; 2nd Duncan
Ayes: Baker, Duncan, Cartwright, Clark-Crets, Knisley
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
12. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOOMIS
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN, AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY
TO THE TOWN ENGINEER TO ADOPT FUTURE PLAN UPDATES
Approximately every two years, competitive grant funding is made available for transportation projects under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP).
One of the eligibility requirements for submitting an HSIP application is that an agency must have completed a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). Because the Town has several projects which it believes might qualify for HSIP funding, a task order was authorized with Wood Rodgers, who serves as the Town's on-call Traffic Engineer, to complete a draft LRSP for the Town.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council adopt a Resolution approving and adopting the draft Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) prepared by Wood Rodgers, Inc., and delegate authority to the Town Engineer to adopt future plan updates.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sonja Cupler- Tudor Way: Asked who the stakeholders are regarding this plan Motion to move recommend action: Baker; 2nd Clark-Crets Ayes: Baker, Clark-Crets, Duncan, Cartwright, Knisley
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Absent: None
Abstain: None
BUSINESS
13. PLACER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY PRESENTATION:
South Placer County Transportation Sales Tax Measure Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive a presentation from Mike Luken, Executive Director of the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA), on the need, status and outreach planned for a potential 2024 South County Transportation Sales Tax Measure, how it could impact the Town of Loomis, as well as a discussion of other approaches to funding transportation infrastructure in Loomis.
Councilmember Duncan voiced confusion over state regulations regarding road use, VMT, and housing density
Councilmember Clark-Crets stated that one of our biggest challenges is our roadways and the state of our roadways in several areas of the Town, and the difficulty in finding funding to take care of our roads. She added that the Horseshoe Bar overcrossing and the intersection of Sierra College and Taylor Road are areas of great concern.
Councilmember Baker spoke on the need for coordinated effort between local and regional entities to achieve the needed improvements. He added that the regional upgrades and improvements lead to improvements in traffic congestion in Loomis.
Mayor Knisley concurred with Councilmember Clark-Crets on the traffic "hot spots" in Loomis, and these areas need to be improved as they pose a substantial safety concern here in Town.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sonja Cupler- Tudor Way: Ask for an explanation of the sales tax procedure and details.
14. AS THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM LAFCO IS NOT IN ATTENDANCE, THIS PRESENTATION WILL BE RESCHEDULED.
PLACER COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) PRESENTATION.
The Town Council recently requested a "LAFCO 101" informational presentation from Placer County LAFCO. Executive Director Michelle Mclntyre will be at tonight's meeting to provide that presentation.
Placer Local Agency Formation Commission, or Placer LAFCO, is a state mandated independent regulatory body whose role is to encourage the orderly formation of local governmental agencies, preserve agricultural and open space resources, and discourage urban sprawl through the review of city and special district boundary changes and the extension of the services they provide. Specifically, Placer LAFCO has jurisdiction within Placer County over proposed special district and city annexations and detachments, district formations and dissolutions, . consolidations and mergers, city incorporations and disincorporations and the formation of subsidiary districts.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive presentation from Placer County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Executive Director Michelle Mcintyre on what LAFCO is and does.
PUBLIC COMMENT
15. LED SIGN NEAR BURGER KING
During the June 2022 Council meeting, Council gave direction to Staff to bring back a discussion item for a LED sign to replace the existing entrance sign near Burger King on Taylor Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Provide direction to Staff on whether or not Staff should prepare a zoning amendment that would permit a LED sign near Burger King.
Councilmember Duncan - voiced community concern regarding signage, and would like to seek community input.
Councilmember Cartwright - Asked about the likelihood of Doc Barnes being built, Stated the location and cost is a concern.
Councilmember Clark-Crets - would like to get community input, but if done right it will not be an eyesore.
Councilmember Baker - Is not opposed to the idea, but would prefer an alternate location.
Mayor Knisley = Is not opposed to the idea, but would like community input.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jesse Lunsford-Smokewood Court: Spoke in favor of the idea, but requests a size limit David Ring- Delmar: Asked about the zoning regulations on Public School property Sonja Cupler- Tudor Way: Spoke in favor of a freeway sign.
Cheryl Benson - Brace Road: Stated we should be cautious in making this decision - as many changeable signs are "tacky"
Miguel Ucovich- Craig Ct: Spoke in favor of the idea, stating this type of sign is not as expensive as proposed, and can be designed to be easily relocated to a new location. Suggested a presentation to show what it could look like.
Pam Blake- Arcadia Ave: Spoke in favor of the idea, but would prefer a location closer to the freeway.
Jean Wilson - Barton Road: Requested that it is placed in a location (or size) that can easily and safely be read by drivers.
Motion to Direct Staff to process a zoning ordinance amendment to allow for a changeable sign on Town owned property or right away: Baker 2nd. Clark-Crets Ayes: Baker, Clark-Crets, Cartwright, Duncan, Knisley
Noes: None
Absent; None
Abstain: None
16. RFP FOR 3800 TAYLOR ROAD REDEVELOPMENT
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Since that time, there has again been considerable interest in the property. Council directed staff to bring back a new RFP when the Strategic Plan Update was approved in May, 2022.
The attached RFP is written in a way that allows for flexibility to potential developers - staff feels it is important to "cast the net" as widely as possible. It is very similar to the last RFP but has been updated to reflect discussions during the strategic planning session.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the Town Council review the attached Request for Proposals (RFP), provide any additional input on the document, and authorize the Town Manager to release the RFP for a period of approximately 60 days.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jesse Lunsford- Smokewood Court: Asked about the purpose / pros and cons of using a broker for the project
Motion to move recommend action: Baker; 2nd Duncan
Ayes: Baker, Duncan, Cartwright, Clark-Crets, Knisley
Voes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
To view the video recording of this meeting, click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQBS24VApsg
ADJOURNMENT: 8:03 pm by Mayor Knisley
Signed, September 13, 2022 at Loomis, California
Carefaike
Deputy Town Clerk
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