CITY OF ELK GROVE Incorporated July 1, 2000 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, June 26, 2019 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Vice Mayor Hume called the regular City Council meeting of June 26, 2019 to order at 6:06 p.m. Present: Vice Mayor Hume and Council Members Detrick and Nguyen. Absent: Mayor Ly and Council Member Suen (Council Member Suen arrived at 7:14p.m.). Council Member Detrick led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Detrick requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan. Vice Mayor Hume asked that a moment of silence be observed. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Motion: M/S Nquyen/Detrick to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 (Hume, Detrick, and Nguyen); Noes: 0; Absent: 2 (Ly and Suen). CLOSED SESSION None. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 4.1 Census 2020 Presentation and Proclamation. With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Judy Robinson, Linda Cutler, Tatyana Kravchuk, and Yumi Sera gave a presentation on timelines and outreach efforts leading to Census 2020. Council Member Nguyen presented a proclamation supporting the 2020 Census. 4.2 Presentation by students of the Civic Summer Program. PUBLIC COMMENT Leila August advocated for restricting 5G telecommunications towers in residential areas, parks, libraries, and schools in Elk Grove, citing concerns of health effects from such elecommunications towers. Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 26,2019 Page 1of15 Lynne Prettyman opposed deployment of 5G technology, citing concerns of health effects and the lack of studies conducted regarding 5G1 technologies. Lynn Wheat suggested naming the Civic Center after Sophia Scherman. Randy Bekker expressed condolences for the loss of Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan. He appreciated the community's display of support reacting to the loss of an officer, he believed an observance or reception should have been held when the body was initially transported to Elk Grove, but appreciated efforts for the planned procession Michael Wolohan requested review of Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 23.52.050 regarding height limits and setbacks to fences and walls for street side fences. He submitted documents (filed) of the conditions of a fence he recently installed (and was told by his contractor the location and setback of the fence was confirmed as permissible by City staff), and once installed the fence was cited as out of compliance by Code Enforcement. Mr. Wolohan believed the setback requirement was onerous and excessive, there were numerous existing fences with zero setback distance, and Mark Graham stated Federal Bill HR 530 had been introduced to cancel out the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) order that would limit city powers in considering placement of small cell elecommunications facilities in the public right of way. He noted the City would be considering an application from wireless carriers soon, and advocated for waiting until the FCC lawsuits were concluded prior to taking any action. Mr. Graham noted various agencies opposing the FCC order, he stated his support for SafeG technologies (an alternative for elecommunications using wired, in-ground technologies), and stated he would be forwarding written responses from participant panelists of the informational event held on June 11 related to discussion of 5G wireless Joe Engle read a statement encouraging the community to work together to build better Kathy Engle inquired what entitlements and uses were allowed through the permit for the California Northstate University (CNU) Event Center as she did not believe an event center was an allowed use under the Conditional Use Permit at that site. Ms. Engle stated she was not appreciative of CNU as a private business neighbor, citing continued issues with students parking in neighboring residential areas, and she believed a larger facility operated by CNU would bring more negative impacts to the community. Jesse Olivar relayed some of his employment history, and noted he had issues with the pay of City staff. Mr. Olivar noted he had a pending court case that would soon be heard, he raised concerns of a raid of his home and being detained unnecessarily, and Constance Conley voiced appreciation for the roundabout and landscaping installation on Sheldon Road. She stated the comments read by Joe Engle were written by her in to be held on June 26. enforcement was not consistent throughout the City technologies, electromagnetic radiation, and potential health effects. public policy. questioned if Mayor Steve Ly had been vetted. Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2019 Page2of15 2005. Ms. Conley visited the Stonelake Landing shopping center noting there was a lot of activity, contrary to representations of the area as a blighted strip mall. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION Police Chief Bryan Noblett provided an overview of services and the procession that City Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the June 26, 2019 Administrative Report would be held for Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan. (filed). COUNCIL COMMENTS /REPORTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Nguyen attended the Census 2020 Complete Count regional convening meeting, attended the Sacramento County Juvenile Justice Commission meeting, spoke at the Civic Summer Program, attended the Run 4 Hunger fundraiser event, and attended a fire diversity meeting with regional fire chiefs with a goal to diversify candidate pools for recruitments. Ms. Nguyen voiced appreciation of the support by the community for Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan, and introduced her two summer interns Sarah Moniqua and Marisa Kim. Note: Council Member Suen arrived at 7:15p.m. Council Member Detrick voiced appreciation for the efforts of the community and staff in recognizing Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan. He attended the Strauss festival donor gala fundraiser event, and attended the Camden Neighborhood Council Member Suen expressed condolences to the family, and law enforcement community, over the loss of Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan. He spoke at the Civic Summer Program, and attended a meet and greet event with the California Transportation Commission via the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Vice Mayor Hume attended a Paratransit, Inc. meeting (noting negotiations continued with the Sacramento Regional Transit District to address regional paratransit service), spoke at the Civic Summer Program, participated in a real estate agent event tour of the Civic Center, and noted he would be handing out flags at noon at the Elk Grove Library for the procession that would be held for Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan. Mr. Hume requested, and received City Council consensus, to return two items for discussion: 1) a policy to establish that only government flags be displayed at City facilities, and 2) review of regulations in regards to the fence setback issue raised by Association meeting. (SACOG) regarding statewide project priorities and funding allocations. Mr. Wolohan during public comment. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS consideration of Item 8.19. Vice Mayor Hume noted Council Member Nguyen stated she would recuse herself from Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June: 26, 2019 Page 3of15 PUBLIC COMMENT Lynn Wheat addressed Item 8.19 relating to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Elk Grove Police Officers Association and requested clarification if the 80th percentile of the surveyed cities was salary alone or total compensation, and requested that policies address the education reimbursement of staff to require such educational programs were from accredited colleges and that the degrees pursued related to the Staff confirmed the 80th percentile comparison was conducted in relation to total compensation of surveyed cities. Regarding education reimbursement, the MOU held a provision that if a matter was not addressed in the MOU the matter would default back to the City Personnel Rules & Regulations, and the City Personnel Rules & Regulations held provisions regarding approval of educational programs eligible for reimbursement. Motion: M/S Suen/Detrick to pull Item 8.9 for separate consideration and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as presented, noting Council Member Nguyen's recusal on Item 8.19. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Hume, Detrick, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Ly) [the vote for Item 8.19 passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 (Hume, Detrick, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Ly); Agenda Item No. 8.1: Receive Treasurer's Report and Other Post-Employment Agenda Item No. 8.2: Receive the monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check Register Listing for May 1, 2019 through May 31, 2019, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 16162 through 16305; General Warrant Nos. 119740 through 120110; and Agenda Item No. 8.3: Approve City Council meeting minutes of the: 1) June 12, 2019 Agenda Item No. 8.4: Received report on City Manager approved purchases and contracts authorized by Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.42 Contracts and Purchasing, and projects awarded under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Agenda Item No. 8.5: Received report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Agenda Item No. 8.6: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-118 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Master Agreement for Consulting Services with Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting, Inc. for internal audit services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 Agenda Item No. 8.7: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-119 establishing a Revised Records Retention Policy for the Development Services and Public Works Departments. staff member's work. Abstain/Recuse: 1 (Nguyen)). Retirement Benefits (OPEB) Report for May 2019 Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 90071546 through 90071569. special and regular meetings; and 2) May 22, 2019 regular meeting. Accounting Act, filed through June 18, 2019. Bids. and authorizing an expenditure oft funds not-to-exceed $100,000. Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2019 Page 4of15 Agenda Item No. 8.8: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-120 dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedures pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.42.188(B)(3) and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Granicus, LLC for Streaming Media Services for a period of three years in an amount not-to- Note: Item 8.9 was, pulled for separate consideration from the Consent Calendar items. Agenda Item No-89-Adopt-resolwion-authorzing CWPage Econemie-Develpmentgeemenw-e-dmserSasmenstomomie-Coumahor Agenda Item No. 8.10: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-121 authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with one optional three-year extension with D-TAC K9, LLC for police canine training services in an amount not to exceed Agenda Item No. 8.11: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-122 dispensing with the formal request for proposals process pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.42 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the County of Sacramento to provide animal sheltering through the Department of Animal Care and Regulations Agenda Item No. 8.12: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-123 dispensing with the formal request for proposals process pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.42.140(B)(3) and authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Contract C-11-370 with VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. for veterinary services in the amount Agenda Item No. 8.13: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-124 authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with American Pavement Systems, Inc. for the 2019 Pavement Slurry Seal and Resurfacing Project (WPR019) in the amount of 91,935,885.85; authorizing the City Engineer to approve change orders not-to-exceed $158,794; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with the second lowest bidder, if the first lowest bidder does not meet filing obligations; and amending the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget and 2018-2023 Capital improvement Agenda Item No. 8.14: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-125 authorizing the City Manager to execute master services contracts with Interwest Consulting Group; Kjeldsen Sinnock & Neudeck, Inc.; Coastland Civil Engineering, Inc.; and Ponticello Agenda Item No. 8.15: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-126 authorizing the City Engineer to reject all bids received for the City Hall Building Water Infiltration Project Agenda Item No. 8.16: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-127 finding the 2019-2020 Citywide Curb Ramp Improvements Project [Phase 1] (WAC014) exempt under the exceed $155,574.39. termerone.yearioralelalamowREOFS68,46: $252,000. and amending the FY: 2019-20 Animal Services budget. of $50,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $135,000. Program (No further CEQA review required). Enterprises for On Call Project Management Services. (FM1803) and directing the City Engineer to re-bid the Project. Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2019 Page 50 of15 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving the Project; authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. for the 2019-2020 Citywide Curb Ramp Improvements Project [Phase 1] (WAC014) in the amount of $1,036,401; authorizing the City Engineer to approve change orders not- to-exceed $103,640; and amending the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget and 2018-2023 Agenda Item No. 8.17: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-128 finding the Facility Flooring Finishes Replacements Projects exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving the Projects; authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Continental Flooring Company dba Arizona Continental Flooring Company for the Facility Flooring Finishes Replacement Projects in the amount of $603,950; authorizing the City Engineer to approve change orders not-to-exceed $101,000; and amending the Fiscal Year 2018-19 and 2019-20 Budgets and 2019-2024 Agenda Item No. 8.18: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-129 dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedures pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code section 3.42.188(B)(3) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the "Contractor Contract for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Project" (C- 13-510) between the City of Elk Grove and Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. to extend the term to June 30, 2024, increase total compensation by $4,500,000 to $7,560,000, updating Exhibits A through G, and authorizing the City Manager to execute further amendments to the Transportation and Disposal Rates, provided those changes do not increase total compensation by more than five percent combined. Agenda Item No. 8.19: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-130 ratifying the Memorandum Note: Item 8.9 was pulled for separate consideration from the Consent Calendar items Agenda Item No. 8.9: Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Agreement with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council for Capital Improvement Program. Capital Improvement Program. of Understanding with the Elk Grove Police Officers Association. as follows: at term of one year for a total amount of $68,846. PUBLIC COMMENT Kathy Engle opposed any use of funds to support California Northstate University (CNU) or the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC). Ms. Engle did not believe GSEC had produced any results beneficial to Elk Grove to date and she questioned what methods the City used to measure success on efforts related to this Economic Council Member Suen noted GSEC provided an annual report with metrics regarding the marketing and positioning of Elk Grove in the region, and he encouraged Ms. Engle Development Agreement. too contact GSEC for a review of the agency's activity in the region. Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2019 Page 6of15 Motion: M/S Nguyen/Detrick to adopt Resolution No. 2019-131 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Agreement with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council for a term of one year for a total amount of $68,846. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Hume, Detrick, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Ly). PUBLIC HEARINGS Agenda Item No. 9.1: A public hearing to consider an Ordinance amending the City of Elk Grove Zoning Map, and a Resolution approving a Tentative Parcel Map for the Tankersley Parcel Map Project (PLNG19-006; APN: 127-0080-064) (No further environmental review required). RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council: a) Introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, an ordinance finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 and approving the rezone for the Tankersley Parcel Map Project a. Finding no further environmental review is necessary for the Tankersley Parcel Map Project pursuant to CEQA Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a b. Approving a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide one parcel totaling +4.39 gross acres into two parcels as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B to the (PLNG19-006; Assessor Parcel Number 127-0080-064); and b) Adopt resolution: Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning); and Resolution. With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Matt Diaz, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the staff report and recommended actions. Note: Council Member Nguyen left at 7:43 p.m. Vice Mayor Hume declared the public hearing open. Robert Snow, applicant representative, voiced support of the staff recommendation. PUBLIC COMMENT None. Vice Mayor Hume declared the public hearing closed. Motion #1: M/S Suen/Detrick to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 14-2019 finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 and approving the rezone for the Tankersley Parcel Map Project (PLNG19-006); Assessor Parcel Number 127- 0080-064. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 (Hume, Detrick, and Motion #2: M/S Suen/Detrick to adopt Resolution No. 2019-132 finding no further environmental review is necessary for the Tankersley Parcel Map Project pursuant to Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 2 (Lya and Nguyen). Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2019 Page 7of15 CEQA Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning); and approving a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide one parcel totaling +4.39 gross acres into two parcels as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B to the Resolution. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 (Hume, Detrick, and Agenda Item No. 9.2: A public hearing to consider a Major Design Review Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for the Calvine Pointe Amendment Project (PLNG18-081) Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 2 (Ly and Nguyen). (No Further CEQA Review Required). RECOMMENDATION Adopt resolution finding that no further environmental review is necessary pursuant to Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines); and approving a Design Review Amendment and a Conditional Use Permit for the Calvine Pointe Amendment Project (PLNG18-081), subject to the findings and conditions of approval included with the resolution. Note: Council Member Nguyen returned at 7:45 p.m. With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Sarah Kirchgessner, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the staff report and recommended action. Vice Mayor Hume declared the public hearing open. Paul Petrovich, applicant, voiced support of the staff recommendation. Mr. Petrovich explained the removal of the prior requirement to not have a health club in the center, noting previously there was a concern that a health club could negatively effect parking, but current commercial business models welcome complimentary uses such as health clubs to increase traffic flow and patronage at a shopping center. PUBLIC COMMENT None. Vice Mayor Hume declared the public hearing closed. Motion: M/S Detrick/Nguyen to adopt Resolution No. 2019-133 finding that no further environmental review is necessary pursuant to Section 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (State CEQA Guidelines); and approving a Design Review Amendment and a Conditional Use Permit for the Calvine Pointe Amendment Project (PLNG18-081), subject to the findings and conditions of approval included with the resolution. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Hume, Detrick, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 Agenda Item No. 9.3: A public hearing to consider approving the report of delinquent public nuisance abatement and sidewalk repair costs and their collection on the tax roll. (Ly). RECOMMENDATION Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2019 Page 8of15 Adopt resolution approving and confirming the report of delinquent public nuisance abatement and sidewalk repair costs (the Report") and requesting a new direct levy be submitted to Sacramento County in order to impose special assessments on the delinquent parcels and to collect such assessments on the Fiscal Year 2019-20 secured With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Shane Diller, Assistant Development Services Director, provided an overview of the staff report and recommended action. tax roll. Vice Mayor Hume declared the public hearing open. PUBLIC COMMENT Lynn Wheat requested reconsideration. of the sidewalk maintenance ordinance to remove private property owners from sharing in the cost. She believed current taxes paid should be utilized to repair sidewalks, that sidewalk failure throughout the city could be from varying circumstances, and the shared cost of sidewalk repairs could be a burden on some households. Vice Mayor Hume declared the public hearing closed. Motion: M/S Detrick/Nguyen to adopt Resolution No. 2019-134 approving and confirming the report of delinquent public nuisance abatement and sidewalk repair costs (the Report") and requesting a new direct levy be submitted to Sacramento County in order to impose special assessments on the delinquent parcels and to collect such assessments on the Fiscal Year 2019-20 secured tax roll. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Hume, Detrick, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 Agenda Item No. 9.4: A public hearing to consider a resolution adopting the Adoption (Ly). Fee Schedule for Elk Grove Animal Services. RECOMMENDATION Adopt resolution adopting the Adoption Fee Schedule for Elk Grove Animal Services. With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Rodney Rego, Police Captain, provided an overview of the staff report and recommended action. Vice Mayor Hume declared the public hearing open. PUBLIC COMMENT Roberta Lowe-Taylor suggested doing free adoptions (such as when a shelter receives an abundance of animals), to consider having initial foster family homes to assist shelter animals with the transition to living in a home, and to consider outreach to feed companies to coordinate use of expiring foods as donations or reduced cost feed for animals in the shelter. Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2019 Page 90 of15 Constance Conley noted shelter animals can come with behavioral issues, and to consider hiring professional behaviorists or offer classes on how to keep an adopted pet that may have been abused or is not used to a domestic living situation. Vice Mayor Hume declared the public hearing closed, Motion: M/S Suen/Nquyen to adopt Resolution No. 2019-135 adopting the Adoption Fee Schedule for Elk Grove Animal Services. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Hume, Detrick, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Ly). REGULAR AGENDA ACTION TEMS/RECOMMENDATIONS Agenda Item No. 10.1: Receive information and provide direction on the process to explore options for reducing the use of or banning Single-Use Expanded Polystyrene Food Service Containers in Elk Grove, including the possible formation of committee to explore options. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council receive information and provide direction regarding reducing the use of or banning single-use expanded polystyrene (EPS) food service containers within the City of Elk Grove, pursuant to comments and various requests received at the May 22, 2019 City Council meeting, including the possible With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Heather Neff, Recycling & Waste Manager, formation of a committee to explore options. provided an overview of the staff report and action options. PUBLIC COMMENT Becky Warren, Rosie Diaz, Matt Sutton, Lauren Scott, and Americo Machado stated they did not support a ban of EPS food service containers, and suggested looking at means to improve recycling of EPS products and to monitor state efforts for a more comprehensive policy solution to address recyclable food packaging. Speakers expressed concerns that a ban could lead to use of other alternatives that were non- recyclable, and banning certain products could limit container use selection or increase Luisa Aguirre, Alyson Yee, Addie Partington, and Trena Lee supported a ban of EPS products, providing examples of local agencies that had implemented such bans, and noting the negative effects of EPS products on human health and the environment. William Myers believed a ban of EPS products would even competition, as some businesses choose EPS products based on cost savings, and likely the industry was 3- 4 years away from offering an environmentally friendly product at equivalent price. Mr. Myers supported having staff-led discussions to discuss policy options on the issue. costs. Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2019 Page 10of15 Randy Bekker did not support a ban and believed any changes should be vetted by committee (including staff, private companies, and students) and the group should Mackenzie Wieser supported a ban of EPS products and to promote environmentally sound policies, believed state policy processes would take too long, and provided examples of private and public entities that had implemented such bans. Constance Conley voiced support for businesses to voluntarily not utilize EPS products, and suggested the Small Business Incentive Program be used to assist businesses to The City Council deliberated on the matter and provided direction to hold informal City staff-led discussions to work with stakeholders including community members, local businesses, industry groups, and students and report back to the City Council on the Agenda Item No. 10.2: Receive a report on the Bike Share Pilot Program for Elk Grove examine anticipated state law changes in drafting policy considerations. make such a transition to alternative products. EPS issue. and provide direction as appropriate. RECOMMENDATION appropriate. Receive a report on the upcoming Bike Share Pilot Program and provide direction as With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Christopher Jordan, Director of Strategic Katie Sims, Vice President of Mobility with Gotcha Bike, provided a review of the operations plan, potential to advertise and expand the program, and descriptions of how the parking hubs were utilized and placed with no need to mount facilities in-ground Council Member Detrick appreciated that liability under the program was taken on by the provider, but raised concerns about how riders would have access to bicycle Vice Mayor Hume believed the pilot hub was too small, and to consider expanding the Mr. Jordan noted Old Town Plaza was a logical expansion, but the connectivity to Old Town Plaza would require some additional refinements to provide a safe access route. The expansion process would require additional hubs which would incur additional costs beyond current program funding. Mr. Jordan noted in relation to the bike helmet issue that staff was conducting outreach to hoteliers on options to provide helmets to visitors Planning and Innovation, provided an overview of the staff report. (and were of sufficient weight to discourage theft). helmets. radius to the Old Town Plaza. who might utilize the bike share program. PUBLIC COMMENT None. The City Council received and filed the report. Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June: 26, 2019 Page 11of15 Agenda Item No. 10.3: Receive information and provide direction regarding options for a Christmas Tree at the Civic Center. RECOMMENDATION Civic Center. Receive information and provide direction regarding options for a Christmas Tree at the With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Lana Yoshimura, Community Event Center Manager, and Kristyn Laurence, Public Affairs Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and action options. PUBLIC COMMENT Randy Bekker voiced support to plant a living tree, supported having a light show on an interim basis until the planted tree had matured, and supported the indoor holiday displays for various cultures suggesting the Multicultural Committee gauge interest of groups willing to participate to ensure such displays would be an inclusive, successful Council Member Detrick suggested planting a traditional tree at Old Town Plaza and Staff noted there would be associated costs to do both a program at the Civic Center and to plant a living tree. It was also noted that a location at the Old Town Plaza would need to be evaluated, and staff would want to consult with the Old Town Foundation to The City Council deliberated on the matter and provided direction to discuss the planting and location of a live tree at a future date, to proceed this year with an artificial tree at the Civic Center (citing the "ribbon" tree example of a design to enhance a festival of lights theme), to have a culturally inclusive light show at the Civic Center in conjunction with the artificial tree, and to request the Multicultural Committee to gauge interest of community groups to provide indoor holiday displays at the Community Agenda Item No. 10.4: Discussion and Direction on Outdoor Event Centers in activity. have a different type of display at the Civic Center. coordinate efforts. Center. Residential Zoning Districts. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council receive a report presenting options to address outdoor event centers in residenital zoning districts and direct staff to amend the Elk Grove Municipal Code (EGMC), as deemed necessary by the City Council. Additionally, staff requests that the City Council provide direction on further investigation into the With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Matt Diaz, Senior Planner, provided an Citywide noise standards in relation to outdoor amplified sound. overview of the staff report and action options. Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2019 Page 12 of15 Motion: M/S Suen/Nguyen to waive rule of procedure not to consider new business after 10:00 p.m. and to proceed with the remainder of the agenda. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Hume, Detrick, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Development Services Director Darren Wilson noted there were issues of business locations where sound levels spike upwards when doors of facilities open, but those were not violations due to such a momentary sound level increase (only an issue if the doors of the facility were propped open and the increased sound was sustained). Absent: 1 (Ly). PUBLIC COMMENT Cari Syemour supported a prohibition to remove outdoor event centers from all residential zoning districts. She believed there was a proliferation of residential properties being used as outdoor event centers, and such uses were non-compatible with neighboring residents (noting issues of amplified sound and noise, and excessive numbers of guests causing traffic, parking, access, and nuisance issues). Ms. Seymour noted comments submitted (filed) and provided examples of the detrimental effects of Katie Earl supported a prohibition to remove outdoor event centers from all residential zoning districts. Ms. Earl noted operators were hosting commercial events at the William Myers supported a prohibition to remove outdoor event centers from all residential zoning districts. He did not believe specific rural area policies on sound were needed as sound and associated sound nuisance issues were the same across the City. Mr. Myers believed this matter was a zoning problem of residential home owners George Murphey supported a prohibition to remove outdoor event centers from all residential zoning districts, cautioned on the effectiveness of studying noise standards (as acceptable noise thresholds were often a subjective matter), and suggested Randy Bekker believed numerous properties rented residential properties on weekends, and many hosted commercial events on these non-commercial properties. Mr. Bekker noted local commercial businesses were required to comply with sound regulations to address complaints raised by neighbors, but such regulation was more complicated with Sharon Lynes opposed amplified sound in residential areas, noted issues with sound carrying in the rural area, and supported a prohibition to remove outdoor event centers Development Services Director Wilson stated staff were not aware of any existing, legal outdoor event centers on quality of life for neighboring residences. outdoor event centers in residential areas. using their property to run numerous commercial events for profit. consideration of prohibiting amplified sound outdoors. outdoor event centers on residential properties. from all residential zoning districts. non-conforming uses of outdoor event centers. Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2019 Page 13of15 The City Council deliberated on the matter and provided direction regarding land use to initiate a text amendment to the Zoning Code to remove outdoor event centers as a conditionally allowed use in Agricultural Residential and Very Low-Density Residential zoning districts. The City Council did not want to pursue any studies at the current time Agenda Item No. 10.5: Consider an ordinance amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 1.12 Administrative Citations related to cannabis cultivation; a resolution updating the Schedule of Fines related to Administrative Citations under the Elk Grove Municipal Code; and a resolution designating Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department staff as Code Enforcement Officers under the City's Fireworks Code (CEQA on Citywide noise standards in relation to outdoor amplified sound. Exempt). RECOMMENDATION (CEQA Exempt); and administrative citations; and 1) Introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, an ordinance amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 1.12 related to Administrative Citations 2) Adopt resolution updating the City of Elk Grove Schedule of Fines related to 3) Adopt resolution designating Cosumnes Community Services District Fire With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Rosa Tapia, Code Enforcement Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommended actions. Ms. Tapia noted staff would alter a past practice which cited multiple violations at one location as a single violation, going forward staff would issue a fine per instance of violation when Department staff as Code Enforcement Officers. multiple violations exist. PUBLIC COMMENT None. Motion #1: M/S Nquyen/Suen to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 15-2019 amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 1.12 related to Administrative Citations (CEQA Exempt). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Hume, Detrick, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 Motion #2: M/S Nquyen/Detrick to adopt Resolution No. 2019-136 updating the City of Elk Grove Schedule of Fines related to administrative citations. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Hume, Detrick, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Motion #3: M/S Nguyen/Detrick to adopt Resolution No. 2019-137 designating Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department staff as Code Enforcement Officers. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Hume, Detrick, (Ly). Absent: 1 (Ly). Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Ly). Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2019 Page 14of15 ADJOURNMENT With no additional business to conduct, the June 26, 2019 City Council meeting was adjourned at 10:29 p.m. in memory of Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan. f ROEs JASON LINDGREN,CITY CLERK ATTEST: Tal PATRICK HUME, VICE MAYOR Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2019 Page 150f15