TOWN OF LOOMIS
ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF
LOOMIS TOWN COUNCIL
LOOMIS DEPOT
5775 HORSESHOE BAR ROAD, LOOMIS, CA 95650
916-652-1840
www.loomis.ca.gov
TUESDAY September 12, 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 PRESENT
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Motion to adopt Agenda: Councilmember Youngblood 2nd: Councilmember Cortez Ayes: Youngblood, Cortez, Knisley, Ring, Cartwright
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: None
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO COUNCILMEMBERS: None
TOWN MANAGER REPORT:
Town Manager Wes Heathcock discussed the following items. • Recruitment plan to fill the vacant Town Finance Director position. • SB 1383 Procurement requirements
• General Plan Update Workshop being held on October 17, 2023 • Future Brown Act Training Date for Councilmembers and Planning Commissioners
LOOMIS LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER LIBRARIAN'S REPORT Library Director Sarah Comstock highlighted the many programs that are held at the Loomis Library and Community Learning Center. Click on the following link to view the calendar:
https://loomislibrary.org/events-2/
LOOMIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE
Loomis Eggplant festival to be held Saturday October 7, 2023- View their website for further details on this events; https://www.loomischamber.com/
PARTNER AGENCIES UPDATE:
PCSO Deputy Bilodeau gave an update on PSCO activities and Statistics in the Town of Loomis.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
10/18/2023 11:39 AMP: \Clerk\1 Agendas|2023\14 October 10, 2023\1 Draft Action Minutes Sept 12, 2023 TC.doc 1 Pam Blake - - Stated she would like the letter regarding the Landing Spot be removed from the Town Website Carrie Fanthom - Stated her Displeasure on the commentary of the Podcast in which Councilmembers of the Town Council participated in
Alicia Watkins- Stated her Displeasure on the commentary of the Podcast in which Councilmembers of the Town Council participated in.
Jean Wilson- Stated she would like the letter regarding the Landing Spot be removed from the Town Website Charlie Simmons - Stated he led the fore mentioned Podcast, disputed the remarks given Pat Brechtal - Commented on the variety of events being held in Loomis in the near future; Spoke on the BLM rally held last year in the Town of Loomis; Spoke in favor of the current Town Council Dave Dalli - Spoke on the BLM rally held last year in the Town of Loomis; disputed the statements made regarding the Landing Spot
Tim Onderko - Spoke in favor of the current Town Council Alice - Stated her opposition to the current Town Council OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Council Action Minutes - 7/11/2023 APPROVE
2. Disbursement Report August 2023 RECEIVE AND FILE
3 Statement of Activity August 2023 RECEIVE AND FILE
4. Planning Status Report RECEIVE AND FILE
5 General Plan Status Update RECEIVE AND FILE
6. Engineering Status Update RECEIVE AND FILE
7. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION Awarding the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review agreement to Raney Planning & Management, Inc (Raney) including amendment for Traffic Study consultant GHD and authorizing the Town Manager to execute an agreement acceptable to the Town for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) consistent with CEQA for the evaluation of the proposed Hidden Grove Project #21-10 not to exceed $253,901.
8. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION authorizing the Town Manager to execute a contract for financial statement auditing services with Richardson & Company, LLP in the amount of $108,575 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the engagement letter.
A resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION accepting the Concrete Repair Project Improvements as complete Motion to approve the Consent Agenda: Councilmember Youngblood 2nd: Councilmember Cortez Ayes: Youngblood, Cortez, Knisley, Ring, Cartwright
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
10. URGENCY ORDINANCE - NEEDLE EXCHANGE AND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM 10/18/2023 11:39 AMP:\Clerkl1 Agendas|2023\14 October 10, 2023\1 Draft Action Minutes Sept 12, 2023 TC.doc 2 In July of 2023, an application for a needle exchange and distribution program, also known as a syringe services program, was submitted by Safer Alternatives though Networking & Education (SANE) to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). SANE estimates that it will distribute 200,000 syringes annually to the southwest portion of Placer County between Lincoln and Auburn, including the cities of Lincoln, Auburn, Loomis, Rocklin and Roseville.
The proposed urgency ordinance would prohibit the establishment, operation, use and/or participation in syringe services programs within the unincorporated portion of the County for forty-five days, until October 27, 2023. The prohibition would also provide additional time for the Town to monitor jurisdictions in California that permit and regulate syringe services programs for regulatory best practices and improvements in business practices. Staff anticipates bringing back a permanent ordinance at the Council's October meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt an urgency ordinance prohibiting the establishment, operation, use, and/or participation in needle exchange or distribution programs within the Town of Loomis.
2. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) and is not a project pursuant to section 15378.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Maria Duncan: Spoke in support of the Ordinance
Deborah Grinder: Sent a letter to the council stating her support of the proposed ordinance Councilmember Ring opened a discussion on the proposed Ordinance, asking for specifics on the proposed State ruling, and the parameters and limitations within our own Urgency Ordinance Motion to approve the recommended action: Councilmember Cortez 2°: Councilmember Youngblood Ayes: Cortez, Youngblood, Knisley, Ring, Cartwright
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
BUSINESS
11. LOOMIS LIBRARY & COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER ANNUAL REPORT California state law requires that the library board of trustees or administrative head give an annual report to council. This report includes information relating to the condition of the library for the fiscal year ending on June 30th.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file. There is no action requested on this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following spoke on the item:
Pam Blake
12. LOOMIS LIBRARY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER SALES TAX RENEWAL POLLING Curt Below with FM3 Research will present on the Survey Results outlining Loomis Voter Attitudes Towards a renewal of Sales Tax benefiting the Loomis Library and Community Center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file. There is no action requested on this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following spoke on the item:
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Jean Wilson
Miguel Ucovich
Councilmember Ring opened a discussion on the specifics of the general tax measure
13. PUBLIC SAFETY AD HOC COMMITTEE
At the June 2023 council meeting, staff was directed to bring forward a public safety committee for consideration. Staff has since met with Placer County Sheriff, Placer County Probation, Loomis Code Enforcement, and South Placer Fire District representatives to discuss the appropriate members and the frequency of the potential committee would meet.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive a report from staff regarding the formation of a council public safety ad hoc committee, form the committee if appropriate, then appoint members of the council to the committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following spoke on the item:
Pam Blake
Motion to form the Public Safety Committee: Councilmember Cortez 2nd; Councilmember Youngblood Ayes: Cortez, Youngblood, Knisley, Ring, Cartwright
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Council deferred the committee member and alternate to the next meeting.
At 9:40 pm the Council extended the meeting time by 15 minutes, to adjourn the meeting by 10:15 pm
14. PRESENTATION BY PCTPA - UNMET TRANSPORTATION NEEDS
Presentation from Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) Senior Planner Mike Costa on the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Development Process and Annual Unmet Transportation Needs Assessment Process.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file. There is no action requested on this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Councilmember Knisley asked about the transportation survey Mayor Cartwright asked about mobile app services to aid in transportation planning Dave Dalli asked able the "equability" clause used in the presentation COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS - none
Click on the following link to view the recorded video of this meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wurt1rGaTEM
ADJOURNMENT: 10:08 pm
.Signed, October 4, 2023, at Loomis, California
Carot
Deputy Town Clerk Mayor
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