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DRAFT ACTION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF
LOOMIS TOWN COUNCIL
LOOMIS DEPOT
5775 HORSESHOE BAR ROAD, LOOMIS, CA 95650
www.loomis.ca.gov
TUESDAY OCTOBER 8, 2024 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 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 – 2
nd: Councilmember Ring
Ayes: Cortez, Ring, Cartwright, Knisley, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: None
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Knisley thanked the League of Women Voters for hosting the Candidates Forum Councilmember Cortez thanked our Fire Department and Law Enforcement Community for their participation in the Safety Faire that was held September 28th.
Mayor Youngblood spoke on the upcoming State of the Town
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Town Manager Wes Heathcock highlighted the following items from the Town Manager Report • Finance Director position is filled
• Horseshoe Bar Road Interchange
• Update on the Downtown Study
LOOMIS LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER LIBRARIAN’S REPORT Library Director Sarah Comstock gave a report on the many upcoming events being held at the library this month, highlighting the Scarecrow contest, Book Sale and the Puzzle Exchange.
For more information on the Loomis Library click on the following link: https://loomislibrary.org/
LOOMIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE
Loomis Chamber of Commerce Manager Heather Helwig spoke on the Fruit Shed Fest being held on October 5 th, the Chamber Mixer and the coffee connections. For more information on the Loomis Chamber of Commerce click on the following link: https://www.loomischamber.com/
ALLIED AGENCY ACTIVITIES UPDATE
South Placer Fire Department and Placer County Sheriff's Office each gave a report on the monthly stats and activities for their department.
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The following representatives of the United Sovereign Americans spoke on their voter roll concerns Brin Faircloth Brian Brubaker
William Trathen Lauren Burns
Adrian Uhel
Jean Wilson – Barton Road: Spoke on the Candidate forum and the start date for campaign signs Ethan Brizzi – Thanked all involved with Fruit Shed Fest Ann Baker – Quinn Place: Spoke on the upcoming Measure C Jan Clark-Crets – Wishing Well: Spoke on the Fruit Shed Fest, The State of the Town, the Public Safety Day and Candidate signs.
Pam Blake: Spoke on the election – reminding all that the Town of Loomis Councilmembers seats are nonpartisan.
Alina Miller- Bankhead Road: Spoke on the conflict involving Bankhead Road ‘s public/private road status.
Pat Brechtal – Spoke on the camera system at the Blue Goose and commented non the upcoming canal water shut off at the East Side Canal.
Miguel Ucovich- Craig Court: Spoke on the campaign signs in the public right of way.
OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
PUBLIC COMMENT
Pam Blake asked that item 8 be pulled for discussion
Jan Clark Crets asked that item 4 be pulled for discussion Motion to approve consent items 1-3, 5-7, 9-10: Councilmember Ring – 2 nd: Councilmember Cortez
Ayes: Ring, Cortez, Cartwright, Knisley, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
CONSENT AGENDA RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Draft Council Action Minutes – 09-10/2024 APPROVE
2. Disbursement Report - 20240930 RECEIVE AND FILE
3. Planning Status Report – 20240930 RECEIVE AND FILE
4. Engineer’s Report – October 2024 RECEIVE AND FILE
5. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION approving the amendment #1 to the environmental services agreement with Area West Environmental, Inc., and authorizing a $14,533 increase to the $60,540 original contract amount for the preparation of an initial study/mitigated negative declaration for the evaluation of the Quick Quack Car Wash project (application #20-05) not to exceed $75,073.
6. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION approving amendment #1 to the environmental services agreement with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc., and authorizing a $9,800 increase to the contract amount for the preparation of an aquatic resources delineation in addition to an initial study/mitigated negative declaration for the evaluation of the Creekstone senior living and care facility project (application #23-19) not to exceed $78,020.
7. Proclamation Declaring November 1, 2024, as “Extra Mile Day” APPROVE 11/7/2024 11:17 AMP:\Clerk\1 Agendas\2024\17 November 12, 2024\1 Draft Action Minutes October 12 2024 TC.doc 3
8. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION approving the job description and salary range for the Town Clerk/ Administrative Services Officer position.
9. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION authorizing the Town Engineer to proceed with removal of existing street parking along Brace Road
10. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Loomis APPROVE RESOLUTION authorizing the Town Manager to proceed with reallocation of $70,000 from 324-000 Road Circulation Development impact fees and 324-300 Sierra College Boulevard development impact fees and authorizing the revised total construction budget of $2,400,000.
Item 4: Jan Clark-Crets commented on the funding grant for the paving project and commented on the negative comments she has received about the quality of the pavement products used.
Item 8: Pam Blake asked for clarification in the title and job duties of the Town Clerk / Administrative Services Officer.
Motion to approve items 4 and 8: Councilmember Cortez; 2nd: Councilmember Ring Ayes: Cortez, Ring, Cartwright, Knisley, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Note: the order of the following items were changed during the meeting and went as follows:
Item 12
Item 13
Item 15
Item 11
Motion to extend meeting time to 9:30 pm: Councilmember Knisley; 2nd: Cortez Ayes: Knisley, Cortez, Cartwright, Ring, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Item 14
BUSINESS
11. PROPOSITION 36 SUPPORT RESOLUTION
Staff received a request from Mayor Youngblood to agenize the draft support resolution for Proposition 36 for council consideration. Mayor Youngblood received the request to adopt the support resolution from the League of California Cities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review and discuss the proposed Proposition 36 support resolution and provide direction to staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following members of the public spoke on this item:
Jan Clark-Crets
Pam Blake
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Ayes: Cortez, Knisley, Cartwright, Ring, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
12. 2022-2023 AUDIT REPORT
The Town engages an independent auditing firm to perform professional audit services on an annual basis. On September 12, 2023, Town Council approved a five-year contract with Richardson & Company, LLP to provide annual audit services.
Ingrid Sheipline, Managing Partner (Richardson & Company) will be presenting the audited financial statements and accompanying reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and File
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following members of the public spoke on this item:
Jan Clark-Crets
Miguel Ucovich
13. PIONEER ENERGY JPA SECOND AMENDMENT
Pioneer Community Energy (“Pioneer”) is a Joint Powers Authority (“JPA”) formed between the Counties of Placer and El Dorado, and various communities in the area to provide local control over the electricity supply with a primary goal of providing stable and competitive electricity rates to the residents and businesses within its member jurisdictions.
At the January 18, 2024, the Pioneer Governing Board (“Board”) meeting, the Board adopted resolution approving the Second Amended and Restated JPA for Pioneer. The bulk of the changes were clarifying or clerical in nature. Due to the Second Amended and Restated JPA not being unanimously approved by the Voting Members, amendments approved by Members in the Second Amended and Restated JPA cannot be adopted.
Amendments approved by Pioneer’s Board in January and June have been included in the Revised Second Amended and Restated JPA
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review and discuss the proposed Pioneer Energy Second Amendment JPA resolution and provide direction to staff
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Direction to Staff: Meet and deliberate with Pioneer on this item and report back to Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
14. TOWN OF LOOMIS MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 13 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR HOUSING ELEMENT COMPLIANCE – FIRST READING
The current General Plan Housing Element was adopted by the Town Council on August 17, 2021 and includes programs that require the implementation of Zoning Ordinance amendments, including an update of the Zoning Map, to comply with current State housing policy and to provide for adequate opportunity to meet the 6th cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation for the town. Specifically, Housing Element Programs 2, 5, 6, 11, and 15 require amendment of the Zoning Ordinance.
RECOMMENED ACTION
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1. Adopt Ordinance # 299 amending Title 13 Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Loomis Municipal Code to implement adopted Housing Element Programs and maintain consistency with the General Plan.
2. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and is not a project pursuant to section 15378, and has been analyzed in the certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH#022050323)
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Motion to approve recommended action: Councilmember Cortez – 2 nd: Councilmember Knisley
Ayes: Cortez, Knisley, Cartwright, Ring, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
15. PROPOSED PLANNING COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT PROCESS AND PLANNING
COMMISSION COMPENSATION ORDINANCE ADOPTION FIRST READING - LOOMIS MUNICIPAL CODE 2.36.020, 2.36.040, 2.36.060
During the 2024 Council Goals development, reviewing the Planning Commission stipend was identified as an essential goal under Initiative #5 Community Engagement and Involvement. The last stipend increase for the Planning Commissioners was in 2004, increasing the commissioner’s compensation from $25/month to $50/month. It is worth noting, the planning commission is scheduled for once-a-month meetings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive an update from staff, introducing the proposed ordinance amending Loomis Municipal Code Sections 2.36.020, 2.36.040, and 2.36.060 by title only, waive the first reading and schedule the proposed ordinance for adoption at the November 12, 2024, regular meeting. .
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The Following members of the community spoke on the item:
Jean Wilson
Pam Blake
Motion to approve recommended action: Councilmember Knisley; 2nd: Councilmember Cortez Ayes: Knisley, Cortez, Cartwright, Ring, Youngblood
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Cortez and Councilmember Knisley spoke on the League of CA Cities Annual Conference Mayor Youngblood spoke on the League of CA Cities conference, SPMUD and the Public Safety committee Councilmember Ring spoke on the library.
ADJOURNMENT 9:09 PM
click on the following link to view the video recording of this meeting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vpDUBSq5SY&t=9898s
Signed, November 12, 2024 at Loomis, California
__________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Deputy Town Clerk Mayor