CITY OF ELK GROVE incorporated July 1, 2000  MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, January 25, 2006  REGULAR MEETING  CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL  Mayor Soares called the regular City Council meeting of January 25, 2006 to  order at 6:32 p.m. Present: Absent:  Mayor Soares, Mayor Pro Tem Scherman, Councilmembers  Briggs, Cooper and Leary  None  Mayor Soares led the Pledge of Allegiance.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Motion: M/S Briggs/Scherman to approve the January 25, 2006 City Council meeting agenda. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0  PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  None.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Constance Conley criticized Counci/member Leary and asserted that he misrepresented the City Council's actions at its previous meeting. She accused Councimember Leary of violating the Brown Act and the Council's Code of Ethics. Linda Ford stated that Councimember Leary's conduct before the Galt Fire Board isn not representative of the leadership desired or deserved by the citizens of Elk Grove. She characterized Councilmember Leary's tactics as intimidating and The following persons addressed concerns with the Bond Road Widening project, particularly with the proposed design for a sidewalk on the north side of Bond Road: Tom Shine, Robert Myers, June Coats, Nancy Meyers (speaking for  She requested the Council censure Councimember Leary.  polarizing.    Elk Grove City Council Page 20f15  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006  Steve and Mary Claussen, Tim and Susan Hooper, Darlene and Wayne Johnson, Dave and Robin Bolden, Dale Imperato, Loren and William Murelle), Russell Shields (Sheldon Community Association), Art Ross, Shirley Peters (GRESHA). A number of speakers requested the Council direct staff to consider alternatives to Jason Daniel requested the Council set a positive tone to encourage public participation. He opposed what he referred to as Councimember Leary's recent Ron Gangl, and Dan Quiggle, representing Elk Grove and Galt Firefighters, voiced opposition to and refuted comments made by Councilmember Leary at a recent meeting at which the merger of Elk Grove/Galt Fire services was discussed Councilmember Leary responded to Mr. Gangl's comments and noted that the City of Elk Grove and the public should have been included as part of the fire services merger discussion. He suggested dialogue should occur to consider Elk Grove Community Services District (CSD) activities including purchasing a golf course, purchasing land in Wilton, merging with Galt Fire and raising taxes. He encouraged the creation of a task force to look at these and other issues. Steve Foster, representing the Elk Grove Community Services District, stated he feels misleading statements could potentially damage the working relationship between regional agencies. Mr. Foster stated there is no proposal to merge the Elk Grove and Galt fire departments. A study is being developed to consider the viability of the merger. He stated it has never been suggested that "Elk Grove" be removed from fire apparatus, although it may have been an idea thrown out during Barbara Washburn, of the Laguna Creek Watershed Council, explained that the organization's purpose is to educate and to provide resources to local government officials on the relationship between land use decisions and aquatic resources by promoting infiltration technologies. This process promotes the retention of rain at the site it falls. She noted being contacted by the Sheldon Community Association with respect to the Bond Road Widening project. She offered the Watershed Lisa Dixon, noted that the Community Service's District's service boundaries extend past the City limits and that they have the right to acquire property in Wilton. As a member of the Elk Grove Trails Committee, Ms. Dixon stated that a means is needed to assure that children from neighboring developments in the Bond Road area can safely walk along and cross Bond Road. She noted that the  the planned sidewalk.  "media blitz".  and at the most recent City Council meeting.  ab brain-storming session.  Council's assistance.  Trails Committee approved a walking path, but not a sidewalk.    Elk Grove City Council Page 3of15  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006 CONSENT CALENDARITEMS following statement of recusal:  Prior to action on the consent calendar, Councimember Briggs read the  "1 have an economic interest in Frontier Communication which is a source ofi income to me, SO therefore, Iwill not be participating in Consent Item No. 5.1to the extent it addresses the payment of money to Frontier Communications. So, the record should reflect my recusal on the item in the warrant list regarding Frontier Communications and my vote of abstention on the warrant request by Frontier Communications. In addition to my recusal here today, I've not made, participated in making nor otherwise influenced or attempted to influence this Prior to action on the consent calendar, Councilmember Leary read the following statement of recusal on behalf of himself and Councimember Cooper into the  decision. Thank you."  record:  "Mr. Cooper and I are both employed by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department; therefore, we will not be participating in Consent Calendar Items number 5.4, 5.8 and 5.11. The record should reflect both our recusal on each of these items and our abstention from participating in the matter. In addition to our recusal, here today, we've not made, participated in making, or otherwise  influenced or attempted to influence the decision to be made." Mayor Soares opened the public comment opportunity.  Lisa Dixon, speaking to Consent Calendar Item No. 5.5, stated that she will be affected by the Bradshaw Road widening. She requested staff meet with the residents prior to the planning of the project. She expressed concern and questioned the safety record of the contractor used for the Bond Road widening Jason Daniel, speaking to Consent Calendar Item No. 5.7, requested the purchase of equipment SO that citizens may purchase DVDs and that Council adopt a resolution to prevent the usage of the equipment for political purposes. Motion: M/S Leary/Briggs to approve the consent calendar. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0, with the aforementioned Agenda Item No. 5.1: Approve General Warrant No. 017025 through 018182 Approved by Consent vote, with Councilmember Briggs abstaining on this  project.  Mr. Daniel was referred to Cedar Kehoe.  abstentions.  dated December 2, 2005, January 3, 2006 and January 12, 2006 item: Vote: Ayes: 4; Noes: 0; Abstentions: 1 (Briggs)    Elk Grove City Council Page 4 of15 Council Meeting Approved by Consent  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006  Agenda Item No. 5.2: Approve Minutes of the January 11, 2006 Regular City  Agenda Item No. 5.3: Adopt Ordinance No. 1-2006, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Elk Grove Repealing Chapters 16.82, 16.85 and 16.87 of the Elk Grove Municipal Code relating to development impact fees Second Reading Agenda Item No. 5.4: Resolution No. 2006-11 adopted to approve submitting Approved by Consent vote with Councllmembers Cooper and Leary abstaining on this item: Vote: Ayes: 3; Noes: 0; Abstentions: 2 (Cooper, Agenda Item No. 5.5: Resolution No. 2006-12 adopted authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a consultant services contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc., for the Bradshaw Road Widening (Between Bond  Approved by Consent  Fiscal Year 2007 Federal funding priorities  Leary)  Road and Sheldon Road) Project Approved by Consent  Agenda Item No. 5.6: Resolution No. 2006-13 adopted repealing Resolution No.  2003-148 and amending Commercial Hauler Refuse Fees  Approved by Consent  Agenda Item No. 5.7: Resolution No. 2006-14 adopted authorizing the call for bids for the remodel of audio visual equipment in the Council chambers  Approved by Consent  Agenda Item No. 5.8: Resolution No. 2006-15 adopted authorizing the approval of a Fleet Analyst position and salary in the City of Elk Grove Police Department Approved by Consent vote, with Councilmembers Cooper and Leary abstaining on this item. The motion was approved by the following vote: Agenda Item No. 5.9: Resolution No. 2006-16 adopted accepting subdivision improvements for Cresleigh Ranch Village B and Cresleigh Ranch Village E  (Police Services)  Ayes: 3; Noes: 0; Abstentions: 2(Cooper, Leary)  Approved by Consent  Agenda Item No. 5.10: Resolution No. 2006-17 adopted authorizing the City Engineer to submit the City of Elk Grove 2006-2007 Measure A Expenditure Plan  Request to the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA)  Approved by Consent    Elk Grove City Council Page 5of15  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006  Agenda Item No. 5.11: Resolution No. 2006-18 adopted authorizing the expenditure of $1,950,000 for Corporation Yard improvements to accommodate the Elk Grove Police Department, approve an appropriation amendment to the FY 2005/2006 budget and authorize the City Manager to execute a loan agreement in the amount of $1,145,000 from the Facilities Fund to the Corporation Yard Fund Approved by Consent vote. The motion was approved by the following vote: Agenda Item No. 5.12: Resolution No. 2006-19 adopted authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for advance funds, reimbursement and indemnification  for such purposes (Police Services)  Ayes: 3; Noes: 0; Abstentions: 2( (Cooper, Leary)  with Elk Grove Town Center, L.P. Approved by Consent PUBLIC HEARINGS  Agenda Item No. 6.1: Continued Public Hearing for Tegan Estates I- Project No. EG-04-675; and Tegan Estates II Project No. EG 04-85 to consider a rezone Location: Northeast of the intersection of Franklin Boulevard and Laguna  from AR-10 to RD-5 and a Tentative Subdivision Map  Boulevard  Mayor Soares declared the public hearing open at 7:23 p.m.  Steve Flint, Planning Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and Mr. Flint noted the continuance of the public hearing from the November 9 City Council meeting to provide an opportunity to address concerns with the neighborhood relative to traffic calming measures on Tegan Road, and the project Staff proposed new speed bumps on either side of the tower median to provide traffic calming. After meeting with the neighborhood, Public Works considered and agreed to retain the existing roadway width on the south side of Tegan Road (COA 50), to eliminate the bulb-outs, and to relocate the speed cushions east of the Mr. Flint addressed the land use densities and recognized the projects' Mr. Flint reiterated the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the  recommendation.  density and zoning designations.  tower.  conformance to the general plan designation.  project with the aforementioned proposed condition amendments.    Elk Grove City Council Page 6of15  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006  Richard Albaugh, applicant on Tegan I, Jim Hensley, owner of four parcels of Tegan I and applicant on one of the properties on Tegan II, and Robert Lilly (Rose's Engineering), reported on efforts to work with residents of the area to address traffic calming measures. Mr. Hensley also reported efforts were made to  achieve a zoning close to RD-4.  Mayor Soares opened the public comment opportunity at 7:28 p.m.  The following persons provided public comment on the project: Abdul (no last name given), Jessie Caldwell, Mary Deutsch, Ben Wehrle, Alicia Laybourn, Diana Gould, Richard Gage, Dovelina Serrano, Mark Zgombic correspondence filed). Comments were generally opposed to project approval as proposed and addressed the narrowing of the street, location and impact of the traffic calming devices, density of the project with a preference to retaining an RD- 42 zoning, extension of power line island, traffic impacts to Laguna Park Drive, lack In response to a question from Councilmember Cooper on Tegan I densities, Steve Flint responded that the RD-4 density is calculated on gross acreage which includes roadways, power corridors, additional right of way for streets. Project representatives were agreeable to Councilmember Scherman's request to condition the project to restrict construction traffic to Tegan Road via Franklin Boulevard. Councilmember Scherman requested a fine be attached to violations of the condition. No fine was specified. She also felt the contractor should be held The issue of the violation and gravel debris cleanup was referred to staff to Gwen Owens, Public Works Department, stated that the department will explore potentially shaving back the power tower median to provide a left turn pocket into the northbound roadway. In response to Mayor Soares, she also added that Public Works will review the feasibility of moving the speed cushions to assure In response to Councilmember Leary, Ms. Owens added that with the number of speed cushions installed, speed on Tegan Road should adequately be reduced. She stated the department can evaluate Laguna Park Drive to consider the right of In response to Councilmember Scherman, Ms. Owens reported that with the installation of the speed cushions, the fire department vehicles are delayed from 2 to 10 seconds per vehicle. The fire trucks are able to straddle the cushion.  of public notice, parking restrictions and property accessibility.  responsible for gravel debris cleanup.  establish language.  they do not interfere with driveways.  way and what improvements might be feasible.    Elk Grove City Council Page 7of15  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006  Councilmember Leary requested Public Works install a sign to assure notice at Laguna Park Drive to alert the truck drivers of the construction route restriction. Motion: M/S Briggs/Leary to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Tegan Estates I Project No. EG-04-675 and Tegan Estates II Project No. EG-04- 785. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0 Motion: M/S Leary/Briggs to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, (Ordinance No. 2-2006), an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Elk Grove amending the City of Elk Grove Zoning Map from AR-10 to RD-5 fora Tentative Subdivision known as Tegan Estates I, Project No. EG-04-675. The Motion: M/S Cooper/Briggs to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, an ordinance (Ordinance No. 3-2006), amending the City of Elk Grove Zoning Map from AR-10 to RD-5 for a Tentative Subdivision known as Tegan Estates II, Project No. EG-04-785. The motion passed by the Motion: M/S Scherman/Leary to adopt a resolution (Resolution No. 2006-20) approving a Tentative Subdivision Map, Project EG-04-675 for Tegan Estates I project, subject to the findings and MMRP/Conditions of Approval as amended to include staff's recommendations to modify COA 50 to retain the current roadway width on the westbound lane of Tegan Road, to delete COA 51 to eliminate the bulbouts and to restrict construction equipment access to the project to Tegan Road via Franklin Boulevard. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Motion: M/S Briggs/Leary to adopt a resolution (Resolution No. 2006-21) of the City Council of the City of Elk Grove approving a Tentative Subdivision Map, Project EG-04-785 to allow the Tegan Estates II project, subject to the findings and attached MMRP/Conditions of Approval as amended to restrict construction equipment access to the project to Tegan Road via Franklin Boulevard. The  motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0  following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0  5; Noes: 0  motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0  Agenda Item No. 6.2 Reynolds and Brown, Project No. EG-04-652, application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Design Review for the development of an Location: southeast corner of Grantline Road and Survey Road in the southern  automotive service station and convenience store.  portion of the City of Elk Grove  Mayor Soares declared the public hearing open at 8:23 p.m.  Sarah Kirchgessner, Project Planner, provided an overview of the staff report  and Planning Commission recommendation.    Elk Grove City Council Page 8 of15  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006  Ed Gillum, representing applicant Survey Road Partners, concurred with the  conditions of the project and staff's recommendation. Mayor Soares opened the public comment opportunity.  Kenneth Holder, adjacent property owner, reiterated past concerns regarding egress to the west through the AM/PM project, and of the impact this will have on his business, employees, and City recycling efforts. He reported meeting with staff, which stated alternatives would be studied to mitigate the issue. He reported expressing his concerns at the Planning Commission meeting, to Councimember Mr. Holder stated that no firm alternatives have been presented to remedy or mitigate the situation. Mr. Holder reported meeting with staff since March 2004, seeking a mutually-Deneficial resolution. He asked that the provisions of the project be reinserted to grant his business full, unconditional access and egress to the west from his business through the AM/PM project. He stated the Fire Chief has stated that without full access to and from his facility, the Fire Chief will shut the business down. He stated the Police Department does not want the businesses' trucks traveling east over the overpass and then find a place to turn  Briggs and with Public Works staff.  around to make deliveries via St. Rt. 99, north and south. Mayor Soares closed the public comment opportunity.  Ed Gillum responded that the ingress/egress issue will be a result of the Grant Line/St. Rt. 99 widening, and not a result of with this project. Mr. Gillum further noted that to grant access through the Arco facility would destroy the project. Bob Lee, City Engineer, reported staff's efforts to identify access via Survey Road to the business, south of the service station. All components are being considered In response to Councimember Cooper's question on the relocation cost of the project, Mr. Lee stated cost issues are being considered at this time. He will make Motion: M/S Leary/Scherman to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMRP for Reynolds and Brown Project No. EG-04-652. The motion passed by Motion: M/S Leary/scherman to adopt Resolution No. 2006-22 of the City Council of the City of Elk Grove approving a conditional use permit and design review for Reynolds and Brown Project No. EG-04-652, subject to the findings and conditions of approval/MMRP. The motion passed by the following vote:  to identify the most cost-effective solution.  the cost information available.  the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0  Ayes: 5; Noes: 0    Elk Grove City Council Page 90 of15  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006  Agenda Item No. 6.3 ARCO AM/PM PCN Letter - EG-05-926: a Public Hearing to consider a public convenience and necessity letter (PCN) to allow the transfer of an existing type 20 off-sale (beer and wine) alcohol license from 10466 Grantline Location: southeast corner of Grantline Road and Survey Road in the southern  Road to 9270 Survey Road. portion of the City of Elk Grove  Mayor Soares declared the public hearing open at 8:35 p.m.  Sarah Kirchgessner, Project Planner, provided an overview of the staff report ARCO representative Dan Goalwin was available to answer Council questions. With no public comment requests, Mayor Soares closed the public comment Motion: M/S Leary/Scherman to adopt a resolution (Resolution No. 2006-23) of the City Council of the City of Elk Grove stating that the type 20 off-sale (beer and wine) alcohol license request by the ARCO AM/PM at 9270 Survey Road meets the public convenience and necessity. The motion passed by the following Council recessed at 8:39 p.m. and reconvened the meeting with all members  and recommendation.  opportunity.  vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0 present at 8:50 p.m.  Agenda Item No. 6.4 Public Hearing Vintara Park, Project No. EG-04-787 Mayor Soares declared the public hearing open at 8:51 p.m.  Gerald Park, Project Planner, provided an overview application, staff report and the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr. Park reported that a Mitigated Negative Declaration was circulated and that potential significant impacts have Mr. Park reported receiving a letter just prior to the Council meeting dated January 25 from CalTrans regarding the collection of a fee to mitigate for impacts to state Mr. Park reported staff's recommendation to add two conditions and to delete one condition (#114) to address the 'A" drive offsite mitigation requirement and Inr response to Mayor Soares' question on the phasing of the project, Steve Flint stated no phasing plan has been proposed at this time. He noted the applicant's  been mitigated to less than significant.  facilities, namely, St. Rt. 99/Hwy. 16.  reciprocal access.    Elk Grove City Council Page 10 of15  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006 be approved by the City Engineer.  estimate of a 5-year build out of the project. If submitted, the phasing plan must Inr response to questions regarding the imposition of fees against the project by CalTrans, City Attorney Manzanetti stated that no studies or analyses have been made available to staff to consider. He noted CalTrans is testing this proposition Councilmember Leary questioned whether staff is aware whether or not the Anatolia project near Highway 16 received the same letter from CalTrans. Staff was unaware. Bob Lee, City Engineer, disclosed past contacts with CalTrans on Gregory Thatch, representing the applicant, Centex Homes, identified project representatives in attendance. Mr. Thatch provided a history of the parcel and an Mayor Pro Tem Scherman prefaced her comments on the project by the "It has been confirmed by the City Counsel and independent counsel that I have no legal conflict that prohibits me from participating in this matter, and that's inc conjunction with, because Isit on the Sanitation Board, and Ihave legal counsel that has advised me on that issue solam able to participate in this discussion this At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Scherman, Mr. Thatch was agreeable to adding a condition to the project to require all homes on the western boundary to Public comment generally opposed project approval. The following persons provided public comment for Council consideration on the Vintara Park project: Deon Nesson, Constance Conley, Linda Ford (EGCAPP), Sarah Johnson, Robin Cook, Rosemary Costa (record filed), Dave Armendariz (GRESHA), Steven Lee, Don Somers, Kathy Lee, Dr. Paul Holland, Dave Paulsen, Mary Snyder (CSD-1), Angee Wangsgard, John Robinson, John Wheat, Gordon Wheat, Terryl Wheat, Lynn Wheat, Rachell Reinwald, Mike Toledo, Shirley Comments addressed or questioned the adequacy of environmental impact review, mitigation and document approval, availability of public records, soils report expired, road connectivity and traffic circulation, averaging density for rezoning purposes, single-story homes requested along Bond Road, lack of required permits by other agencies, CalTrans correspondence not properly considered, area drainage and flooding, no information is provided in the MND to support hydrologic and hydraulic findings to support McKay and Somps  in Fresno and Monterey without resolution to date.  the matter, which continues to be unresolved.  overview of the project proposal.  following statement:  evening."  be single story.  Peters, Regina Reichenberg, Mark White, Jackie McDonald.    Elk Grove City Council Page 11 of15  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006  conclusions, project boundary fencing, requests to continue the hearing, impacts toa air quality, incompatibility of proposed rezone to adjacent subdivisions. Lux Taylor, Taylor Developments, spoke in support of the proposed project.  Mayor Soares closed the public comment at 10:20 p.m.  Gregory Thatch provided a rebuttal statement, and filed correspondence from the US Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, and a statement on the Inr response to Councimember Briggs, Mr. Thatch confirmed that the project open space will be managed by a conservancy and funded in perpetuity. Inr response to Councilmember Leary and Mayor Soares, Mr. Thatch responded that there is no intention that the residential properties will be rental, and confirmed that Centex is prepared to add language to the sales contracts stating that the units will not be sold to investors. He confirmed that the rental sales provision has Mr. Thatch also pledged to work with the Quail Ranch Estates residents on the City Attorney Manzanetti requested a brief recess to allow staff to consider new  Air Quality Mitigation Analysis (filed).  an 18-month restriction. type of fencing to be installed.  conditions and other information provided.  The Council recessed at 10:28 p.m. and reconvened at 10:43 p.m.  Mayor Soares announced that a decision would be postponed and the hearing continued. He also stated that public hearing has been closed and the item will Gregory Thatch requested time to work on the last minute conditions. He Motion: M/S Scherman/Leary to continue the public hearing to the February 8, 2006 Council meeting, with no additional public comment. The motion passed  begin with Council discussion. pledged to meet with neighbors.  by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0  REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ENSRECOMMENDATONS  Agenda Item No.7.1:  Hurricane Katrina Relief  RECOMMENDATION: Consider the Hurricane Katrina Relief issue and provide  direction to staff as appropriate    Elk Grove City Council Page 12of15  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006  Kara Myers, Management Analyst, provided an overview of the staff report and  requested Council direction.  Mayor Soares opened the public comment opportunity.  The following persons provided public comment: Linda Ford, Constance Conley. Ms. Ford presented a check of $180 from residents to Mayor Pro Tem  Scherman toward the disaster relief effort.  Councilmember Cooper pledged a donation toward the effort.  Mayor Pro Tem Scherman requested, and there was Council consensus for the City Manager to bring back an item in ninety (90) days to consider establishing a  disaster relief fund. Agenda Item No.7.2: Oak Planting Project and recommendation.  Sacramento Tree Foundation Nature Program Native  Taro Echiburu, Development Services, provided an overview of the staff report Councilmember Cooper referenced a letter (dated January 25, 2006 and filed) from Clifford Loveland, President of the Lakeside Community Homeowners' Councilmember Briggs noted that the area targeted for planting is outside of the With no requests to speak, Mayor Soares closed the public comment opportunity. Motion: M/S Briggs/Cooper to adopt a resolution (Resolution No. 2006-24) approving the funding of the Tree Foundation NATURE Program Native Oak Planting Project in the City of Elk Grove. The motion passed by the following  Association in opposition to the planting of oak trees.  Association's boundaries.  vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0  GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION  Police Activities Report_- Police Chief Simmons thanked the Carole Sund foundation for their $5000 reward offered in relation to the Robert Maisonet case. Chief Simmons offered the following contact telephone numbers 714-5115 or 874-  5115.    Elk Grove City Council Page 13of15  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006  COUNCIL COMMENTS/FUTURE AGENDAITEMS  Regional Boards, Committees, Commissions -Council Comments  Councilmember Leary  No report on Regional Boards impacted by real estate trends.  Requested a future agenda item on the impact to City revenues as Requested formation of a community task force to review the direction the Community Service District is going and return the information to the Council. He suggested participation of City, CSD representatives, and the public. Issues to consider are the purchase of a golf course, purchasing land in Wilton outside the District's boundaries, merger of fire services with Galt fire, and the possibility that the CSD will place a measure on the November ballot to increase taxes within the community. (Received Council Consensus  toa agendize).  Councilmember Scherman  Requested an update on the Old Town Improvement project status. Announced that she became a voting member of the Elk Grove Senior Center Board yesterday. The Board will be interviewing two The SRCSD is promoting the "Can Your Fat" program to encourage disposal of cooking fati in a can instead of pouring it into the drain. Reported being requested by many persons for the Council to consider the merits of a City airport. (Council concurrence) Questioned the status of scheduling a Council workshop.  Director candidates on January 26.  Councilmember Briggs requested Mayor Pro Tem Scherman to encourage the Senior Center Board of Directors to conduct a broadened recruitment that would result in hiring a highly-quality  executive director.  Councilmember Cooper  Reported that at the last SACOG meeting, a number of road improvement projects were approved for this City. Requested a report on the Laguna Boulevard construction project similar to that provided on the Bond Widening project. Requested information on response time for the maintenance of  street lights.    Elk Grove City Council Page 14 of15  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006  Public Works Director Bob Lee responded that the target response time is five days. In some instances, the repair time is extended due Recommended an internal employee survey be conducted by an independent firm to gauge employee opinions on what the City is Mayor Soares recognized approval by SACOG of $2 Million for the Councilmember Briggs announced $6 Million funding approved for  to the need to rewire some of the lights.  doing right, or wrong. (Council concurrence)  Sheldon Road project. transit by SACOG.  Councilmember Briggs  Announced a Sacramento Air Quality District meeting tomorrow. One of the topics is the non-attainment 8-hour ozone rate progress report. The District must COllaborate with all jurisdictions to avoid falling into the lapse responsible for stalling regional road  improvement projects. No report on STA (no meeting).  Mayor Soares  Announced being able to vote on Regional Transit Board issues due to an anticipated change in legislation which will reclassify all items to be of regional significance. The legislation is as a result of a task force, on which he serves. The Board has agreed to try this model Requested staff return information on community grant proposal to possibly consider imposing sunset provisions for recipients, how frequently groups may apply for funding, how Council might proceed. He offered that this might be the opportunity for establishing a disaster relief plan utilizing community grant funding. (Council Clarified that Councimember Leary's participation in the meeting to discuss the consolidation of services between the Elk Grove Community Service District and Galt Fire was Councilmember Leary's individual effort and not at the direction of the Council.  for a year (weighted voting).  consensus)  CLOSED SESSION None.    Elk Grove City Council Page 15of15 ADJOURNMENT  Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 25, 2006  With no additional business to conduct, the regular City Council meeting of  January 25, 2006 adjourned at 11:18 p.m.  L B  PEGGVJACKS6N, CITYCLERK  ATTEST: Lh RICK SOARES, MAYOR CITY OF ELK GROVE