CITY OF ELK GROVE Incorporated July 1, 2000  MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, October 25, 2017  REGULAR MEETING  CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL  Vice Mayor Detrick called thè regular City Council meeting of October 25, 2017 to order Present: Vice Mayor Detrick and Council Members Hume, Nguyen, and Suen.  at 6:20 p.m.  Absent: Mayor Ly.  Orlando Fuentes led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Vice Mayor Detrick asked that a moment of silence be observed!  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Motion: M/S Suen/Hume to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Detrick, Hume, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0;  Absent: 1 (Ly). CLOSED SESSION None.  PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  4.1 Council Member Nguyen presented a proclamation declaring October 2017 as 4.2 Council Member Suen presented a proclamation reaffirming Elk Grove. as "No With the aid of an overhead presentation (filed), Scott Matsumoto and Dr. Bernice Bass Vice Mayor Detrick suggested the Multicultural Committee set a goal to host events each quarter providing an educational forum and showcasing the community's diversity.  American Pharmacists Month.  Place for Hate."  de Martinez provided the Multicultural Committee Annual Update.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Jim Kelly requested the issue of "by district" elections be discussed to be placed as a ballot measure on the November 2018 General Election, and provided an update on the progress of an initiative petition being circulated regarding "by district" elections.  Elk Grove City Council Regular.Meeting. October 25,2017 Page 1of12    Adri Walker shared impressions from the town hall meeting discussing race relations, looked forward to the continued meetings and discussions, and raised concern about an aspect of the Humanity Campaign in which collateral materials emphasized the word "man" (within the word humanity") which she felt distracted from the intent of the Dennessa Atiles shared impressions from the town hall meeting discussing race relations, believed similar meetings should be held, and agreed with the concern about the Humanity Campaign collateral materials emphasizing the word "man," and consider Mike Barnbaum provided a reminder to the community that e-tran transit services changes would become effective October 29, 2017, and detailed particular route Alana Mathews expressed thanks to the City Council and City staff for their participation Randy Bekker shared impressions from the town hall meeting discussing race relations and believed many of the incidences described. were of a nature that should be reported  campaign's message.  at term such as "unity" rather than "humanity."  changes.  to hold the town hall meeting discussing race relations.  to authorities. Mr. Bekker opposed the creation of a policing council.  GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION  Assistant City Manager Jason Behrmann reviewed the October 25, 2017 Administrative  Report (filed).  COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPOREPORTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Council Member Suen attended an American Leadership Forum meeting, attended the Teen Center Gala fundraiser, attendéd the Diwali Festival event, attended the regional Amazon headquarters bid press conference, attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments board meeting, spoke on the Mark Haney radio talk show promoting InnoGrove (a business providing flexible co-working spaces in Elk Grove), attended the 20th anniversary event of Chicks. in Crisis, attended the Strauss Festival masquerade ball fundraiser, participated in a breast cancer awareness walk, attended the town hall meeting discussing race relations held October 23 and looked forward to future sessions providing implicit biastraining, and noted he would be attending an upcoming Council Member Nguyen reported on the study mission she. participated in organized by the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce visiting Austin, Texas, attended a fundraiser event for a community member who had become a quadriplegic after a diving accident, spoke on a panel at the Exceptional Women of Color conference, attended the Diwali Festival event, attended trainings on implicit bias and procedural justice organized by" the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, and attended the Festival of Flavors event hosted by the organization Opening Doors.. Council Member Nguyen shared impressions from the town hall meeting discussing race relations, and  meeting scheduled of the. Sacramento Public Library Authority  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting. October 25,2017 Page:2of12    expressed interest to hold regular district outreach meetings to foster on-going dialogue Council Member Hume had no items to report, and noted with the scheduling of the town hall meeting discussing race relations there were no Elk Grove representatives at the last Sacramento Regional Transit District meeting. He stated he had signed the "by district" elections petition being circulated by Mr. Kelly and would be watching how the petition was received by voters in the City. Council Member Hume noted the. gas. tax increases of Senate Bill 1 would become effective November 1,and Mr. Hume received City Council consensus for the Police Department to look into implementing a positive ticketing campaign to recognize acts of kindness (suggesting the program partner with local businesses to incorporate coupons or discounts to award recipients of the positive Vice Mayor Detrick stated the City Council had previously discussed "by district" and "from district" elections and had decided not to change the current: "from district" election format.. He shared impressions from the town hall meeting discussing race relations, noting there were incidents shared but had not been reported, and he encouraged the community to report incidents promptly. He attended thel North Laguna Creek Community Association formation. meeting, attended the Eik Grove. Chamber of Commerce mixer held at Valley Oak Appliance, attended the Camden Spur over Laguna Creek bridge and trail grand opening, attended the Stand Up and Out Against Racism and Injustice community discussion held at the Elk Grove United Methodist, Church, and served as a.guest speaker for an event hosted by à non-profit organization assisting special needs children. Vice Mayor Detrick: received City Council consensus to consider drafting a letter to send to the Elk Grove Unified School District on the topic of improving race relations to ençourage enhancements to school programs and emphasize. instruction mentoring students to interact positively with one another.. Council Member Hume received City Council consensus for staff to: consider alternative. wording in the Humanity Campaign's. collateral materials and consider a term such as  on issues facing the community.  ticketing campaign).  "unity" if a subsequent round of pins or advertising were produced.  CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PUBLIC COMMENT None.  Motion: M/S Suen/Hume to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Detrick, Hume, Nguyen, and Suen); Agenda Item No. 8.1: Received Treasurer's Report and Other Post-Employment Agenda Item No. 8.2: Reçeived the monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check Register Listing for September 1, 2017 through Septembèr 30, 2017, showing Automatic Clearing Housé Nos. 13636 through 13748 dated; General Warrant Nos.  Noes: 0; Absent: 1( (Ly).  Retirement Benefits (OPEB) Report for September 2017.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October 25,2017 Page.3.of12    105380 through 105799; and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 90071151 through Agenda Item No. 8.3: Approved City Council meeting Minutes of 1) October 11, 2017 Special and Regular Meetings; 2) April 27, 2016 Regular Meeting; and 3) August 23, 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 Ordinance No. 26-2017 levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) Annexation No. 43 and amending Elk. Grove Municipal Code Agenda Item No. 8.7: Adopted Ordinance No. 27-2017 levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilitiès District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) Annexation No. 44 and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Agenda Item No. 8.8: Received the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Agenda Item No. 8.9: Received the Elk Grove Tourism Marketing District (EGTMD) Agenda Item No. 8.10: Adopted: 1) Resolution No. 2017-251 declaring intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District: No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax to pay for maintenance. services (Annexation No. 46); and 2) Resolution No. 2017-252 declaring intention to annex territory to Storm. Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 20) pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of Agenda Item No. 8.11: Adopted Resolution No. 2017-253 authorizing the City Manager to approve a three-year contract with two one-year extension options with Franklin Ranch Pet Hospital and Hotel for veterinary care for police canines not to Agenda Itemi No. 8.12: Adopted Resolution No. 2017-254 changing the name of the City. of Elk Grove Committee for the Arts to the City of Elk Grove Arts Commission. Agenda Item No. 8.13: Adopted Resolution No. 2017-255 dispensing with competitive bidding pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code. Chapter 3.42, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment: with McElroy  90071166.  2017 and September 13, 2017 Special and Regular Meetings.  Accounting Act, filed through October 17, 2017.  Bids.  Section 3.19.010 (Second Reading).  Section 3.19.010 (Second Reading).  Program Quarterly Status Report for thé First Quarter of FY2017.  Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2016-17.  1982 (Townplace Suites).  exceed $25,000 per year [for a total amount not to exceed $125,000].  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October 25; 2017 Page 4.of12    Technology Solutions to update budget book automation software and enhance financial reporting tools for an additional two years in the amount of $60,000 [for a total Agenda Item No. 8.14: Adopted Resolution No. 2017-256 authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents transferring ownership of Porto Park from Agenda Item No. 8.15: Authorized recruitment to fill one voting member position on the Multicultural Gommittee, for consideration of an appointment at the regular meeting  compensation amount not-to-exceed $106,000].  the City to the Cosumnes Community Services District (CEQA Exempt).  of December 13, 2017. PUBLIC HEARINGS  Agenda Item No. 9.1: A public hearing to consider a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity" for a Type 21 Off-Sale General alcohol. license of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for Tera Properties Conveniençe Store (Chevron) proposed to be locatéd at the. southwest corner of Kammerèr Road and Proménade Parkway [EG-17-  029; APN: 134-1010-016 (CEQA Exempt).  RECOMMENDATION Adopt resolution:  1) Finding the Tera Properties Convenience Store PCN Project (EG-17-029) exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule Exemption) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and 2) Approving a Determination of Public Convenience or, Necessity fora Type 21 Off- Sale General alcohol license for the Tera Properties Convenience Store PCN With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Kristi Grabow, Senior Planner, provided an  Project.  overview of the staff report and recommendation. Vice Mayor Detrick declared the public hearing open.  Jim Gillum, project representative, and Darshan Mundy, project applicant, spoke in  support of the staff recommendation:  PUBLIC COMMENT None.  Vice Mayor Detrick declared the public hearing closed.  Motion: M/S Suen/Hume to adopt Resolution No. 2017-257 finding the Tera Properties Convenience Store PCN Project (EG-17-029) exempt from the California Environmental Quality Açt (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule Exemption) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and approving a Determination of Public Convenience. or Necessity for a Type 21 Off-Sale General alcohol license for the Tera Properties Convenience Store PCN Project. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Detrick, Hume, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Ly).  Elk. Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October 25,2017 Page 50f12    Agenda Item No. 9.2: A public hearing to consider a resolution calling a special election and declaring results of the special election for annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) and introduction of an ordinance levying and apportioning the special tax to the annexing area (Aujla Truck Repair,  Annexation No. 45). RECOMMENDATION  1) Adopt resolution calling a special election to submit the question of levying a special tax within thearea proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District 2) (Following tabulation and certification of ballot results by the City Clerk) Adopt resolution declaring results of the special election held on October 25, 2017 for the forty-fifth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance 3) Introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, an ordinance levying and apportioning the special tax. in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) Annexation No. 45 and  No. 2006-1 Maintenance Services) to the qualified electors; and  Services); and  amending Elk Grove, Municipal Code Section 3.19.010.  The verbal staff report was waived.  Vice Mayor Detrick. declared the public hearing open..  PUBLIC COMMENT None.  Vice Mayor Detrick declared the public hearing closed.  Motion #1: M/S Hume/Nguyen to adopt Resolution No. 2017-258 calling a special election to submit the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) to the qualified electors. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Detrick, City Clerk Jason Lindgren stated of 24 possible votes, 24 affirmative votes were cast authorjzing the City of Elk Grove to levy a special tax at the rate apportioned and déscribed. The measure passed with more than two-thirds of all votes cast in the election in favor of the measure. A resolution declaring the results of the election was Motion #2: M/S Hume/Nquyen to adopt Resolution No. 2017-259 declaring results of the special. election held on October 25, 2017 for the forty-fifth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Detrick, Hume, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 Motion. #3: M/S Hume/Nquyen to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution oftitle only, Ordinance No. 28-2017 levying and apportioning the special tax in territory  Hume, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1( (Ly).  available for Gouncil consideration.  (Ly)..  Elk Grove. City Council Regular Meeting: October 25, 2017 Page 6of1 12    annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) Annexation No. 45 and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.19.010. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Detrick, Hume, Nguyen, and Suen);  Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Ly).  REGULAR AGENDA ACTION TENS/RECOWMENDATONS  Agenda Item No. 10.1: Consider the proposals submitted for the Civic Center Public Art and adopt a resolution approving the artwork as recommended by the Review Committee; authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with the respective artists; rejecting proposals submitted. and soliciting new proposals for the exterior Kinetic piece and Music sculpture; and. amending the FY 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program and Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget to add $100,000 to the Project for the addition of a reflecting pool at the base of the exterior Iconic artwork (CEQA  Exempt).  RECOMMENDATION  Adopt resolution: 1) approving the artwork as recommended by the .Review Committee; 2) authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with! the respective artists consistent with the draft agreement included in the Request for Proposals (RFP); 3) rejecting proposals submitted for the extèrior Kinetic Wind Pieçe and Music Sculpture, and soliciting new proposals for both; and 4) amending the Fiscal Year 2017- 2022 Capital Improvement Plan and Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget by adding $100,000 from the General Fund - Gapital Reserve for the addition of a reflecting pool at the base With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Nathan Bagwill, Interim Senior Budget Analyst, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendations. Mr. Bagwill responded that staff was considering utilizing the Sacramènto Metropolitan Arts Commission (SMAC) to administer the contracts, and learn. from the. experience of SMAC for best practices in providing contract management and project management to  of the-exterior Iconic piece.  ensure: timely completion of art projects.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Adrian Litman, Trevor O'Tool, Ben Phipps, and Gordon Heuther presented the artwork pieces they had submitted and which were selected às part of the staff recommendation. Mr. Huether stated we would be willing to provide assistance with the contract process, and provided feedback that a combination of hardscaping and landscaping, in conjunction with thei reflecting pool, would contribute to the installation Liz Irons supported the staff recommendation, and provided context for the Arts Commission's selection of "Grapes of Wrath" as the book title and passages recommended to be inscribed on the exterior Literature piece, as'the book was symbolic of immigration to California to pursue a better life, and held themes emphasizing unity and race relation solidarity. Ms. Irons noted no specific passage from the book was  and display of the exterior Iconic piece.  recommended by the Arts Commission at this time:  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October 25,2017 Page 7'of12    Randy Bekker raised concern if the City could fund the artwork pieces, and suggested the Civic Center facilities have spaces to showcase and display art pieces of local Council Member Suen expressed interest to review the artwork pieces again once their design was finalized, and suggested that legends be included where the artwork pieces were installed to provide the artists' statements on their artwork. pieces. Assistant City Manager Behrman stated Civic Center facilities were designed with spaces to integrate display areas, and artwork legends could be included with the Council Member Hume noted the artwork pieces were funded through the percentage of the arts program that was City policy for newly constructed public facilities. Mr. Bagwill responded staff was in continuing discussions with SMAC- regarding contract administration, and staff would reach out to: Mr. Huether to view options on The City Council expressed reservations on the estimated budget cost' for the reflecting pool, and provided to direction to pursue means to reduce the cost of the reflecting pool. Motion: M/S Suen/Hume to adopt Resolution No. 2017-260 approving the artwork as recommended by the Review Committee; authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with the respective artists consistent with the drâft agreement included in the Request for Proposals (RFP); rejecting proposals submitted for the exterior Kinetic Wind Piece and Music Sculpture, and soliciting new proposals for both; and amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Plan and Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget by adding $100,000 from the General Fund Capital Reserve for the addition of a reflecting pool at the base of the exterior Iconic piecè. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Detrick, Hume, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Ly). Agenda Item No. 10.2: Receive information and consider proposed locations and type of art for the Elk Grove Animal Shelter (WFC012) Art Project, and authorize the City  students and artists.  artwork installations.  contract administration.  Manager to issue a Request for Proposals.  RECOMMENDATION  Staff recommends that the City Council review the proposed locations and type of art for the Elk Grove Animal Shelter (WFC012), provide input, and adoptresolution authorizing With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Nathan Bagwill, interim Senior Budget Alvin Wong, architect for the project, responded that: the RFP was. worded using the term "abstract" as the animal shelter consultant noted animals could become unnerved by artwork pieces. that appeared as real animals but did not move, causing distress to other animals, and abstract artwork pieces were not. prone to scaring visiting animals.  the City. Manager to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP).  Analyst, provided an overview ofthe staff report and recommendations.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October. 25,2017 Page 8of12    PUBLIC COMMENT None.  Motion: M/S Hume/Nquyen to adopt Resolution No. 2017-261 authorizing the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals for Animal Shelter Artwork. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Detrick, Hume, Nguyen, and Suen); Agenda Item No. 10.3: Received a report on the Multi-Modal Facility Feasibility Study  Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (L.y)..  and. provide direction as appropriate) (WFC006) (CEQA Exempt):  RECOMMENDATION  Receive a report on the Multi-Modal Facility Feasibility Study and provide direction. With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Michael Costa, Interim Transit Manager, and Kevin Bewsey, Senior Civil Engineer, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendations. Staff résponded to City Council questions-asfolows:  Option Site 4 was maintained by staff on the Fresno. Subdivision railroad corridor (east line), as all of the options on the Sacramento Subdivision railroad corridor (west line) required a grant to move. forward (the award of that grant was Passenger service. currently existed on east line but was restricted in the number of passenger trips per day, the San Joaquin. Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) had requested a study to provide passenger service on the west line, and SJJPA was the agency planned to apply for the grant funding through the Transit and Union Pacific Rail Road (UPRR) owned the two rail lines, and any changes to Staff provided an overview of public outreach conducted. to date, and noted additional community meetings could be. held to further rèview potential sites for a multi-modal facility, but deadlines were approaching for the SJJPA grant The staff presentation included a map of the 13 potential sites initially screened, and staff responded with reasons particular sites were ruled out from the final four recommended sites in the report. A primary factor in screening sites was to select sites that could be acquired and ready for utilization through the grant  estimated to be announced Mày 2018);  Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP); service would require approval from UPPR;  application;  process.  Council Member Hume reviewed the. recommended sites, and stated the sites not recommended were reviewed extensively with several holding many factors that made the sites infeasible with the grant application process. The SJJPA grant application sought to move passenger service to the west line. (with increased frequency of passenger stops), the east line was already restricted in the number of passenger stops making Site 4 ineffective as a heavy rail stop, there was expressed interest to discuss mitigation options with the Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge as: the. Sacramento Area Council of Governments preferred Site 2, and Site 3 was recommended for a Bus Rapid Transit connection if Sacramento Regional Transit. prioritized extension of the  Blue Line into Elk Grove.  Elk Grove City. Council Regular Meeting, October 25,2017 Page -9of12    Vice Mayor Detrick requested that future presentations provide enlarged maps of the  study sites including surrounding features in the area.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Roberta Lowe-Taylor opposed the project raising concerns the west line heavy rail service would negatively impact the wildlife refuge, the rail service would not benefit Elk Grove residents, and such a facility would negatively impact residents with increased crime. Ms. Lowe-Taylor was of'an understanding that Sacramento Regional" Transit had Mike Barnbaum recommended Site. 1, opposed Sites 2 and 4, and supported Site 3 for Dan Leavitt, Manager of Regional Initiatives for SJJPA, stated the goal of SJJPA was to expand heavy rail services and connect to statèwide. lines. The SJJPA application was due January 2018, with key expenditures being construction of stations along the rail line. SJJPA anticipated that if the grant was funded service could commence along the line as. early as. 2020, providing 6-8 trips daily. Mr. Leavitt offered the SJJP could return Stephen Steele, owner of the Site 1 property, noted funds had been spent for entitlements on site, though those entitlements expired December 31. Mr. Steele noted interest to discuss sale of the property, but he was currently coordinating with the City to extend the entitlements (Mr. Steele wanted to maintain the entitlements if the site was not selected, and asked for assistance to maintain his property rights while the City Brenda Pfau opposed Site 2, raising concerns that neighbors were not aware of the plans for the site, there would be increased impacts to school traffic congestion and pedestrian safety, concern over preservation of the wildlife refuge, and placement of intensive transportation uses in proximity to surrounding residential uses. Motion: M/S Suen/Hume 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 (Detrick, Hume, Nguyen, and Suen); Noes: 0; Absent: Rebecca Dierssen opposed Site 1, raising concerns information on the process of the. study and outreach was not forthcoming, there was insufficient public outreach, and the. project would impact traffic congestion.. Ms. Dierssen believed the feasibility study was. being pushed by SJJPA, and that other potential sites from the initial screening should Liang Xue questioned if heavy rail service on the west line would be utilized by Elk Grove residents. He opposed Site. 1 citing impacts to traffic congestion and safety impacts in the vicinity of the site, and that Site. 1 was small limiting future development. He noted the majority of the surrounding communities to the west line sites were likely  no intention to further extend the blue-south into Elk Grove.  light rail if the heavy rail option on the west line did not come to fruition.  with. a more detailed presentation at a future date.  evaluated'it's interest in the site).  1(Ly).  be evaluated, suggesting Site 5. north of the City limits.  Elk Grove. City Council Regular Meeting, October 25, 2017 Page 10 of12    not reached through the outreach efforts described. Mr. Xue believed commuter service to. Sacramento was a laudable goal, but disagreed with positioning Elk Grove as a Randy Bekker believed the study map should display surrounding uses to sites, and should take into consideration plaçing the facility in-line with the future extension of Kammerer Road. Mr. Bekker did not believe it was equitable to place the intensive use Council Member Suen responded Sacramento Regional Transit (RT) did not have current plans to further extend the Blue Line into Elk Grove, butthe City was working to have RT prioritize additional light rail service to Elk Grove, ard plàns for the greater mega-regions of California were pursuing efforts to place commuters on heavy rail.. The City Council deliberated on the matter and provided direction on the Multi-Modal Facility Feasibility Study. to remove Site 4 and remove any consideration of east line sites, focus efforts to review sites on the west line, expand the review of potential sites along the west line, provide additional public outreach on the west line site review, and Agenda Item No. 10.4: Receive information and provide direction on Elk Grove Municipal Code Updates and. Amendments Regulating Smoking (CEQA Exempt)- Consider the information presented and provide direction! to staff on possible amendments to the Elk Grove Municipal Code concerning smoking regulations, With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), City Attorney Jonathan Hobbs provided an Council Member Nguyen supported stricter smoking regulations, suggesting a 20 foot distance restriction be included around open air dining areas to reduce exposure to.  commuter town for the Bay Area.  ofamuli-modal facility near existing residences.  include Site 3 for light rail consideration.  RECOMMENDATION:  overview of the. staff report and ecommendations.  secondhand smoke. PUBLIC COMMENT None.  The City Council deliberated on the matter and provided direction to return with amendments aligned with new state law to raise the smoking age to 21 years of age (with the exception for active military to remain at 18 years of age), and to prohibit Agenda. Item No. 10.5: Consider resolution approving the Park Improvement Agreement, Subdivision Improvement Agreements, and the Small Lot Final Maps for Phase 1A (Subdivision No. 01-130-01A) and Phase 13 (Subdivision No. 01-130-01B) of  smoking in outdoor eating areas.  the Sterling Meadows Large Lot Phase 2 Subdivision (CEQA Exempt)  RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt resolution. approving the Park Improvement Agreement, Subdivision Improvement Agreements, and the. Small Lot Final Maps for Phase 1A (Subdivision No. 01-130-01A)  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October 25,2017 Page 11of12    and Phase 1B (Subdivision No. 01-130-01B) of the Sterling Meadows Large Lot Phase With the aid of a visual presentation (filed), Richard Shepard, Supervising Engineer,.  2 Subdivision.  provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Derek Spaulding, representing Sterling Meadows; responded the applicant was not considering rezoning any of the Sterling Meadows plans, and there was no consideration to rezone the southern properties for commercial or business uses. Mr. Spaulding stated the applicant had purchased the land with entitlements and was moving the projects ahead to have final. maps recorded and the Conditions of Approval The City Council confirmed the Park Improvement Agreement was acceptable as a means to meet the "First Park" delivery requirements of the Development Agreement, the 24 month duration of the Subdivision Improvements Agreements extending beyond the expiration of the Development Agreement was acceptable, and that for maps for the Sterling Meadows phases approved in 2017 bonds would serve as acceptable forms for security, but for maps approved in 2018 the securities would need to be cash. Motion: M/S Hume/Nquyen to adopt Resolution No. 2017-262 approving the Park Improvement Agreement, Subdivision Improvement Agreements; and the Small Lot Final Maps for Phase 1A (Subdivision No. 01-130-01A) and Phase 1B (Subdivision No. 01-130-01B) of the Sterling Meadows Large Lot Phase 2 Subdivision. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Detrick, Hume, Nguyen, and Suen);  established.  Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Ly). ADJOURNMENT  With no additional business to conduct, the October 25, 2017 City Council meeting was  adjourned at 11:01 p.m.  ROph JASONI LINDGRENSOITY CLERK  ATTEST:  S M  STEVEN M. DETRICK, VICE MAYOR  Elk Grove: City Council Regular Meeting, October. 25, 2017 Page 12of12