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 8, 2023 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM By Mayor Cartwright
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Mayor Danny Cartwright PRESENT
Mayor pro tempore Stephanie Youngblood PRESENT
Councilmember Amanda Cortez PRESENT
Councilmember Jenny Knisley PRESENT
Councilmember David Ring ABSENT
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Motion to adopt agenda Councilmember Knisley, 2nd: Councilmember Cortez Ayes: Knisley, Cortez, Youngblood, Cartwright
Noes: None
Absent: Ring
Abstain: None
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: None
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Knisley spoke on the National Night Out Event hosted by the Town. She also asked that the Strategic Plan be evaluated for current relevance and potential updates.
Councilmember Youngblood spoke on the progress of the Public Safety Committee
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Town Manager Wes Heathcock highlighted the following from the posted Town Manager Report • Progress on the Finance Department restructure.
• The PCWA Eastside Canal alternatives presented by the PCWA Board • Collaboration efforts on mitigating the downtown / Taylor Road Traffic in and around our schools.
LOOMIŚ LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER LIBRARIAN'S REPORT Library Director Sarah Comstock spoke on the success of the summer reading program and the plans for fall events at the Loomis Library and Community Center. To view the current events calendar for the Loomis Library click on the following link
https://loomislibrary.org/
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LOOMIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE
Loomis Chamber of Commerce President Ashley Summers spoke on the updated plans for the Eggplant Festival, the upcoming Chamber Mixer and the Chamber Coffee Connection. To view the Chamber Calendar, click on the following link: https://www.loomischamber.com/#
PARTNER AGENCIES UPDATE
PCSO Lieutenant Tindall and Deputy Bilodeau gave an update on PSCO activities and Statistics in the Town of Loomis
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Alicia Watkins: Spoke in favor of the landing Spot and voiced displeasure on the Meme posted by Loomis Council member Cortez
Pam Blake - Town of Loomis resident: Spoke in favor of the Landing Spot and the services they provide Rebecca Golling- Tudsbury Lane: Voiced displeasure on the Meme posted by Loomis Council member Cortez Rachel Halverson - Magnolia Lane: Spoke in favor of the Landing Spot, and stated the need of the Councilmembers and the Town as a whole to be kind and inclusive and requested an apology for the post.
Carrie Fanthom - Rimrock Circle: Voiced displeasure on the Meme posted by Loomis Council member Cortez, Dave Dalli- Delmar Road: Spoke out against the Landing Spot and the services they provide. He voiced his opinion that people have a right to say or post things that others may not like.
Matthew Oliver - Rocklin resident: Thanked the Council for their leadership. He also stated his opinion that he honors one flag - the American flag.
Bonnie London - Shady Canyon: Spoke on the need to promote a unified community.
She also spoke on the Placer County Rezone Project Town Hall meeting on August 9, 2023 Charlie Simons: Spoke out against the Landing Spot and the services they provide, and voiced his opinion and reason for his stand on this.
Nicolle-: Stated she is a frequent visitor to the Town of Loomis, and stated her appreciation for the council.
Tim Onderko - Loomis Resident; Stated his opinion that people have a right to state their beliefs and also voiced his concern about the Landing Spot and the services they provide.
Alice: Spoke in favor of the landing Spot and voiced displeasure on the Meme posted by Loomis Council member Cortez.
OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Council Action Minutes - 7/11/2023 APPROVE
2. Disbursement Report A. June 2023 RECEIVE AND FILE
B. July 2023
Statement of Activity A. April 2023 RECEIVE AND FILE
B. May 2023
C. June 2023
4. Treasurer's Report - June 2023 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. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION Authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a three-year agreement 10/18/2023 11:35 AMP: Clerk|1 Agendas|2023113 September 12, 202311 DRAFT Action Minutes August 8, 2023 TC.doc 2 With the Placer County Sheriff-Coroner-Marshal's Office beginning Fiscal year 2023/24.
Finance Director Updated Job Description APPROVE
10. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION Authorizing staff to Advertise the 2023 Asphalt Rubber Cape Seal Project for Bids, Appropriation of Funds, Approval of a Construction -Budget, and Authorization to Enter into a Contract with the Lowest Responsible Bidder
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda: Councilmember Cortez 2nd: Councilmember Youngblood Ayes: Cortez, Youngblood, Knisley, Cartwright
Noes: None
Absent: Ring
Abstain: None
BUSINESS
11. PRESENTATION ON THE LOOMIS WELCOME SIGN BY KEN TEICHMANN OF SOLACE GRAPHICS The Welcome Sign Project was started back in 2016 when the Town hired Coastland Civil Engineering to design a sign structure that could be placed on the northeast corner of Sierra College Boulevard and Taylor Road (Attachment B), within the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) right of way.
Concurrent with finalizing the sign structure portion of the project, the Chamber of Commerce and Town staff met as part of an Economic Development Committee with Ken Teichmann of Solace Graphics to discuss design options for graphics, lettering, and lighting that would make up the interior portion of the sign. The final recommendation from this committee is included with this report and will be presented as a power point during the meeting (Attachment C).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Town Council receive a presentation by Ken Teichmann of Solace Graphics on the Town of Loomis Welcome Sign Project and adopt a resolution appropriating $55,000 to fund the project, from the General Fund Capital Reserves (Fund 110).
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jean Wilson - Barton Road
Alicia Watkins - Main St
Linda Kelly- Barker Rd
Pam Blake - Arcadia Ave.
. Sonja Cupler - Tudor Way
Miguel Ucovich - Craig Court
Motion to approve recommended action: Councilmember Cortez 2nd: Councilmember Youngblood Ayes: Knisley, Youngblood, Cortez, Cartwright
Noes: None
Absent: Ring
Abstain: None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Knisley - reported on the Zoom SACOG meeting she attended, and the Marysville infill project 10/18/2023 11:35 AMP:|Clerkl1 Agendas|2023\13 September 12, 202311 DRAFT Action Minutes August 8, 2023 TC.doc 3 that was discussed.
Youngblood - Reported on the SPMUD Strategic Plan and the 2 by 2 SPMUD is scheduling to discuss the plans with the local jurisdictions.
To view the video recording of this meeting please click on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9fQo1UZzBI&t=2115s
ADJOURNMENT 08:28 PM
Signed, September 12, 2023, at Loomis, California
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Deputy Town Clerk
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