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 MARCH 12, 2024 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Mayor Stephanie Youngblood PRESENT
Mayor Pro Tempore David Ring PRESENT
Councilmember Danny Cartwright ARSENT
Councilmember Amanda Cortez PRESENT
Councilmember Jenny Knisley PRESENT
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Motion to adopt agenda: Councilmember Ring, 2nd: Councilmember Cortez Ayes: Ring, Cortez, Knisley, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: Cartwright
Abstain: • None
RECOGNITIONS: None
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO COUNCILMEMBERS:
Councilmember Cortez spoke on the League of California meeting the Town is hosting on 3/15/2024 and the generosity of the business community.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Town Manager Wes Heathcock highlighted the following items on the Town Manager report. • Horseshoe Bar Rd / I-80 Interchange project
• New Finance Director - Ami Chilton introduced
• Retirement of Town Engineer Merril Buck
• Community Branding update
• Town Hall Admin Day (Fridays closed to the public)
• Building Plan Review process Enhancement
• Master Garden Ribbon cutting ceremony3/27/2024
• Sunrise Loomis Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 3/16/2024
LOOMIS LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER LIBRARIAN'S REPORT Library Director Sarah Comstock gave an update on the Master Garden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and the various activities planned at the library. To view the calendar click on the following link:
https://loomislibrary.org/
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LOOMIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE
Chamber of Commence Director KD Molnar spoke on the Awards Dinner (April 4, 2024) - Loomis Leadership and the Chamber mixer (March 21, 2024) - click the following link for more information:
https://www.loomischamber.com/
PARTNER AGENCIES UPDATE
Placer County Sheriffs Office and South Placer Fire District gave operational status update reports PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Three members of the "We the People" 1. Sandra Marquez; 2. Debbie Woolly; 3. Dave Capizano spoke on their opposition to the lockdown put in place during the pandemic.
Debra Grinder - Placer County: Concurred with the statements provided by the "We The People" group.
Dave Dalli - Delmar: Spoke on the General Plan update proposed zoning change for the property at Barton and Rocklin Road.
Ann Baker - Loomis: Gave an update on the committee meetings regarding the potential tax measure in support of the Library.
Sonja Cupler- Tudor Way: Asked about the procedure for setting up a Fire Wise Community Miguel Ucovich - Craig Court: Requested that the Sunrise Loomis Park be dedicated to Roger Carroll.
OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. 20240213 Draft Council Action Minutes APPROVE
2. Disbursement Report January 2024 RECEIVE AND FILE
3. Planning Status Report RECEIVE AND FILE
General Plan Status Update RECEIVE AND FILE
5. Engineering Status Update RECEIVE AND FILE
6. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE authorizing the Town Manager to execute a contract for professional environmental services with Area West Environmental, Inc. to prepare an applicant reimbursable CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration fort the Quick Quack Car Wash Project (application #20-05) not to exceed $60,540.
Motion to approve consent agenda: Councilmember Cortez, 2nd: Councilmember Ring Ayes: Cortez, Ring, Knisley, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: Cartwright
Abstain: None
BUSINESS
7. ADOPT AN OAK TREE /OAK TREE PRUNING GRANT PROGRAM
The Adopt an Oak Tree and Oak Tree Pruning Grant programs provide a framework for the Town to spend down the Tree Mitigation Fund that better targets oak trees. As opposed to past expenditures that were used for pruning of all trees in the public right of way. Through these programs, the Town can take a decisive step to proactively expand and professionally maintain its native oak tree canopy, while including Loomis residents in the process. Both 4/22/2024 2:43 PM 2
programs are an opportunity to promote a healthy tree canopy needed for community enjoyment, and a vibrant, functioning ecosystems, while increasing public safety, wellbeing, and preserving the Town's rural character.
RECOMMENDED ACTION.
Staff recommends that the Town Council receive a presentation on proposed Adopt an Oak Tree, and Oak Tree Pruning Grant programs. Following the presentation, staff recommends that the Town Council provide feedback and adopt a resolution authorizing staff to launch the program.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following members of the public spoke on the item:
Sandra - Placer County
Dave Dalli - Delmar Ave
Jean Wilson - Barton Road
Miguel Ucovich - Craig Court
Councilmember Ring asked about follow up tree care.
Councilmember Knisley asked about the price of the trees and arborist generated tree care guides.
Motion to adopt agenda: Councilmember Cortez, 2nd: Councilmember Ring Ayes: Cortez, Ring, Knisley, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: Cartwright
Abstain: None
8. DEPOT SHADE STRUCTURE AND TREE PROJECT
At the December 12, 2023 Town Council meeting staff presented a preliminary shade concept for Blue Anchor Park; At the February 13, 2024 meeting presented a revised concept of the project based on the statement and comments provided by the Public and Councilmembers. Staff has incorporated the feedback received from both council meetings and has prepared a final, staff-recommended, concept drawing for approval (See Attachment B). A power point highlighting this design will be presented at the meeting RECOMMENDED ACTION.
Receive a power-point presentation from staff for a capital improvements project that proposes to provide a combination of shade trees and a shade structure at the Loomis Train Depot Plaza and Blue Anchor Park. The updated design incorporates Council and community input from presentations made on December 12, 2023, and February 13, 2024.
Following the presentation, staff recommends that the Council adopt a resolution approving the final concept drawings and authorizing staff to prepare plans and specifications, advertise, and receive bids for the project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke on the item:
Dave Dalli - Delmar Ave
Jean Wilson - Barton Road
Miguel Ucovich - Craig Court
Councilmember Ring stated a preference to native trees for the project Councilmember Knisley discussed funding options.
Councilmember Cortez asked about the shade quality and tree health attributes/requirements of the trees listed in the project diagram.
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Motion to approve recommended action: Councilmember Ring, 2nd: Councilmember Cortez Ayes: Ring, Cortez, Knisley, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: Cartwright
Abstain: None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Knisley spoke on the LAFCO committee selection process and changes.
Councilmember Cortez stated that the next League of CA cities Public Works and transportation meeting will be held April 21 in Berkeley.
Mayor Youngblood spoke on the SPMUD board meeting
ADJOURNMENT: 8:10 pm by Mayor Youngblood
Click on the following link to view the video recording of this meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7vnsz3yld8
Certification of Posting of Agenda
I, CAROL PARKER, Deputy Town Clerk, for the Town of Loomis, declare that the foregoing agenda for the Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Town of Loomis Town Council was posted March 7, 2024 at Town Hall of the Town of Loomis, 3665 Taylor Road, Loomis, California, 95650. The agenda is also available on the Town website at www.loomis.ca.gov.
Signed, April 9, 2024 at Loomis, California
carretau
Deputy Town Clerk
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