TOWN OF LOOMIS
AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF
LOOMIS TOWN COUNCIL
LOOMIS DEPOT
LOOMIS.CA. 775 HORSESHOE BAR ROAD, LOOMIS, CA 95650 916-652-1840 www.loomis.ca.gov
April 9, 2024 5:30 PM
TUESDAY
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: Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9 9D)(2) of the Government Code: One case: Proposed Hidden Grove project REPORT OUT: No action to report
April 9, 2024 6:30 P.M.
TUESDAY
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 PM by Mayor Youngblood
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Mayor Stephanie Youngblood Present
Mayor pro tempore David Ring Present
Councilmember Danny Cartwright Present
Councilmember Jenny Knisley Present
Councilmember Amanda Cortez Present
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Motion to adopt agenda: Councilmember Cortez 2d: Councilmember Ring Ayes: Cortez, Ring, Cartwright, Knisley, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: None
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO COUNCILMEMBERS:
Councilmember Cartwright spoke on the approval requirements and process for the new Loomis sign at Taylor Rd. and Sierra College Blvd.
Councilmember Cortez: Asked that an item be brought back to the council about forming a Park and Open Space committee.
Mayor Youngblood spoke on the ADA requirements and accommodations regarding time limits on Public Comments.
Councilmember Ring spoke on the process of selecting Planning Commissioners.
Councilmember Knisley reminded everyone that the Spring Clean up Day is 5/4/24 - and the first Summer.
Concert will be held on Friday May 10th at the Loomis Depot Building.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Town Manager Wes Heathcock highlighted the following items his Town Manager Report 5/16/2024 3:54 PMP:|Clerk11 Agendas1202419 May 14, 202411a Draft Action Minutes April 9, 2024 TC.doc 1 • The interviewing process for the Accounting Technician position is taking place this week • The recruitment process for the Town Engineer Position is going slow, with no qualified applicants at this time.
• The building permit process is being refined to ensure that the Town removes any potential roadblocks at our end that may slow down permit issuance.
• The Master Gardeners Demonstration garden ribbon cutting ceremony was a huge success with many. people in attendance.
• The goals set during the Strategic Planning session were outlined
LOOMIS LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER LIBRARIAN'S REPORT Library Director Sarah Comstock spoke on the success of the Master Gardeners demonstration Garden ribbon cutting ceremony and follow up activities. She also spoke on the Tax assistance program, Read to a Dog, The Book Sale and the ability to check out California State Park Poppy passes. Click on the following link to view the calendar of events at the Loomis Library and Community Learning Center. https://loomislibrary.org/
LOOMIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE
Loomis Chamber of Commerce Director K.D. Molnar spoke on the Chamber Awards Dinner, the Business Expo, the Coffee Connection, and the upcoming Costco Opening. Click on the following link to view the Chamber of Commerce website - https://www.loomischamber.com/
ALLIED AGENCY ACTIVITIES UPDATE
PCSO Deputy Bilodeau gave an update on PSCO activities.
SPFD Chief Duerr spoke on Fire Department activities.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Sandy Fitzpatrick and Karen Lopez spoke on the Master Gardeners Program Ann Baker- Quinn Place: Spoke on the Campaign for the to Protect the Library and other Community Activities Katie Nauss - Rippey Road: Spoke on the positive effect the Loomis School District schools have on the community.
Dave Dalli - Delmar Rd: Spoke on the high cost of the new Loomis Entrance Sign OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Council to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion unless an audience member or Councilmember requests otherwise, in which case, the item will be removed for separate consideration.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dave Dalli asked that item 10 be pulled for discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Council Action Minutes - 3/12/2024 APPROVE
Disbursement Report - 20240331 RECEIVE AND FILE
2. Planning Status Report - 20240331 RECEIVE AND FILE
3. RECEIVE AND FILE
4. General Plan Status Update - 20240331
Engineering Status Update - 20240331 RECEIVE AND FILE
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION
6. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis Accepting the sunrise Loomis playground replacement
5/16/2024 3:54 PMP:1Clerk\1 Agendas\202419 May 14, 2024\1a Draft Action Minutes April 9, 2024 TC.doc 2 project as complete. APPROVE RESOLUTION
7. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis Authorizing the town manager to donate the Placer County Water Agency turf removal rebate to the uc master gardener demonstration garden project at the final rebate amount of $17,000.
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION 8 Authorizing the Town Manager to execute a cooperative agreement with the California department of transportation (Caltrans) for the review of a project study report for the i-80 / Horseshoe Bar Road Intersection improvements project #22-09, in an amount not to exceed $75,000, and authorizing the Town Manager to execute cooperative agreements With Caltrans on future phases.
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION
9. Accepting the 2023 asphalt rubber cape seal project as complete and authorizing a fund transfer from the Loomis maintenance 1, Loomis maintenance 2, Heather Heights, sunrise Loomis, and Hunters Crossing Il. maintenance districts.
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION
10. Authorizing the Town Manager to execute a professional Services contract with Ghirardelli associates in the
Amount of $250,000.
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION
11. Approving the plans and specifications for the Storm Drain Culvert replacement project, appropriating $200,000 from the drainage fund, authorizing the expenditure of a construction budget in the amount of $800,000, and authorizing the town manager to execute a construction contract with the design build, inc. Of Sacramento, California Motion to approve consent item 1-9 and 11: Councilmember Cortez 2nd: Councilmember Knisley Ayes: Cortez, Knisley, Cartwright, Ring, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Item 10 - Dave asked for an explanation for the high cost of the Contract for Ghirardeli Associates Motion to approve item 10: Councilmember Knisley 2nd: Councilmember Ring Ayes: Knisley, Ring, Cortez, Cartwright, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
PUBLIC HEARING
12. 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT The Town of Loomis General Plan provides the vision and guidance for development within the Town, it is the Town's Constitution. The Town Council directed staff to proceed with the Town of Loomis General Plan Update at their meeting of August 13, 2019. The Town adopted the current General Plan in 2001 and has amended it since that date, most recently in 2019. It is 3 5/16/2024 3:54 PMP:\Clerk\1 Agendas|202419 May 14, 2024\1a Draft Action Minutes April 9, 2024 TC.doc appropriate to update the General Plan to reflect the Town's existing conditions, changes in Federal and State regulations, changes to the State General Plan Guidelines, changes in technology, changes in the economy, and to assure the General Plan is internally consistent.
On February 27, 2024, the Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend the Town Council certify the CEQA Final EIR and adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations (Resolution #24-01) and adopt the General Plan with the additional modification to redesignate 9 parcels identified in the diagram presented by staff to Rural Residential (Resolution #24-02) (See Attachment 3).
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2040 General Plan Update and associated Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations; and
2. Adopt the following resolutions:
a. Resolution #24-_ certifying the EIR and adopting the EIR Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
b. Resolution #24-_ adopting the 2040 General Plan
Councilmember Cartwright discussed the Brace Road properties and the additional parcel asking for rezone to Rural Residential
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Susan Wrights - Indian Creek: Spoke on the positive effect that possible new schools will have on the area Alina Miller-Bankhead: Asked about farm / business use - and the rezone of the BP property.
Dave Dalli - Delmar: spoke in opposition to the Town being involved with the school deal.
Darcy Stratton- Rocky Road: Spoke in favor of the Loomis schools.
Jean Wilson - Barton Road: Spoke on the need for new schools in the area.
Devon Perona - Thanked all for the rezone of the homes on Brace Road in the CT district Eva Marshall- Kathy Way: Ask when the zoning code will be updated to be in line with the Updated General Plan.
Council Discussion -
Councilmember Ring asked about private recreation areas being used to satisfy the required acreage for parks.
Councilmember Ring asked for clarification on whether the requirements for grading permits are being upgraded or changed.
Councilmember Ring open a discussion on the Mission Statement - Motion to remove the word intelligent from the Mission statement and replace it with deliberate:
Councilmember Ring 2nd: Councilmember Cortez
Ayes: Ring, Cortez, Cartwright, Knisley, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion to add the 10th parcel to the original 9 parcels on Brace Road recommended by the Planning Commission for rezoning to Rural Residential: Councilmember Ring; 2nd - Councilmember Cartwright Ayes: Ring, Cartwright, Cortez, Knisley, Youngblood,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5/16/2024 3:54 PMP:\Clerk\1 Agendas|202419 May 14, 2024\fa Draft Action Minutes April 9, 2024 TC.doc 4 Councilmember Ring opened a discussion on the Rezoning of the property at the corner of Rocklin and Barton Road from RA to RR with the condition of a portion of the property being purchased by the school district for expanded School use.
Ring: What does the Town gain
Knisley: School is needed, asked about rezoning the school use area to Pl- and RR for the remainder.
Cortez: Additional schools are needed - apartments and smaller lot sizes in area - rezone makes sense.
Spoke in favor of the Town and Schools working as partners.
Motion to allow the meeting to go to10:30 PM; Councilmember Knisley; 2nd - Cartwright Ayes: Knisley, Ring, Cortez, Cartwright, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Former Councilmember Clark-Crets (and Land Use Committee chairperson) clarified the committee's intent to . allow the land use designation change only if a portion would be used by the school district.
Motion to approved staff recommended action with the two Council recommended changes
1. Mission Statement wording change to replace Intelligent with deliberate
2. Approving the 10th parcel request to change from CT to RR.
Motion: Councilmember Cortez 2nd: Councilmember Cartwright Ayes: Cortez, Cartwright, Knisley, Ring, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
BUSINESS
13. PCTPA DRAFT TRANSPORATION SALES TAX EXPENDITURE PLAN Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) was created over twenty-five years ago to provide local control over transportation priorities and funding within the County. In October of 2019, Assembly Bill 1413 was signed into law permitting the formation of a sub- county sales tax district in the counties of San Diego, Solano and Placer. In February of 2024, the PCPTA Board approved the DTSTEP which now requires jurisdictional approval, If approved, the DTSTEP would provide a reasonable funding balance between highway, rail, transit, bicycle/pedestrian, and local streets and road needs:
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive a presentation from the Placer County Local Transportation Authority (PCTPA) regarding a proposed regional half-cent sales tax transportation measure in the South Placer County District, to be placed on the November 2024 ballot. Following the presentation, staff recommends that the Town Council adopt a resolution approving the Draft Transportation Sales Tax Expenditure Plan.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motion to approve staff recommended action: Councilmember Cortez 2nd: Councilmember Knisley Ayes: Cortez, Knisley, Cartwright, Ring, Youngblood
Noes: None
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Absent: None
Abstain: None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Committee Members:
Knisley - Spoke on the SACOG / PCTPA MOU
Ring - Spoke on the Pioneer salary adjustment approval - the LED program Youngblood - Public Cities / CAL cities meeting - No position decided on retail theft.
Cortez - Spoke on the League Policy meeting - PCTPA - and the Positive partnership with the Loomis Schools To view the video recording of this meeting click on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy800 g9piGhFmfkM1IZLQ ADJOURNMENT: 10:15 pm by Mayor Youngblood
Signed, April 3, 2024 at Loomis, California
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