CITY OF ELK GROVE Incorporated July 1, 2000  MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL  REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, June 27, 2012  CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL  Mayor Cooper called the regular City Council meeting of June 27, 2012 to order at  6:02 p.m. Present: Absent:  Mayor Cooper, Council Members Davis, Detrick and Scherman.  Vice Mayor Hume.  Council Member Scherman led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Cooper asked that a moment of silence be observed.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Motion: M/S Davis/Detrick to remove Item 8.8 and approve the remainder of the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4; Noes: 0;  Absent: 1 (Hume). CLOSED SESSION None.  PRESENTATIONSIANNOUNCEMENTS  4.1 Council Members Detrick and Scherman presented a proclamation declaring July 22-J July 29, 2012 as Strauss Festival Week, and recognizing the 25th Anniversary  of the Strauss Festival of Elk Grove. PUBLIC COMMENT  Ed Owen attended a baseball tournament at Morse Park and reported the restrooms and facilities were in poor condition. He addressed the Sphere of Influence (SOI) application, noting several campaign contributions were received by city council members from parties Mr. Owen believed were influencing development of the SOI, such as developers, real estate groups, land use consultants, and labor unions. Mr. Owen believed the meeting regarding the SOI on July 25 should be open to the Lynn Wheat stated over $719,000 had been spent by the City on the SOI appliçation between 2007 and 2012, and for Fiscal Year 2012-13 $280,000 was budgeted for the SOI application. Ms. Wheat relayed her experience in being excluded from meetings  public.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June: 27, ,2012 Page 1of1 14    regarding the South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan, and noted her request when the SOI subcommittee was formed for the public to be allowed to attend meetings Lorraine Croup opposed changing regulations to allow for increased or expanded signage along freeways. She believed allowing off-site freeway signage for one project would lead to numerous businesses requesting such signage, and she believed the current applicant requesting such off-site signage should be able to work with the City to accommodate their signage needs in compliance with current regulations.  regarding the SOI.  GENERAL ADMINISTRATIONINFORMATION  City Manager Laura Gill reviewed the June 27, 2012 Administrative Report (filed). COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS/FUTURE AGENDAITEMS  Council Member Detrick attended a fundraiser event for the Strauss Festival, presented scholarships to the recipients of the Ronald McDonald House Charities scholarship program (where half a dozen Elk Grove youths awarded), attended the ground breaking of the Special Waste Collection Center, and the Leatherby's grand opening. Mr. Detrick announced the Run 4 Independence annual fundraiser would be held June 30 Council Member Scherman attended the Leatherby's grand opening, an ice cream social for City employees, and attended the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce / Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce joint mixer at Strikes bowling alley. She had nothing to report for the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board, attended the Old Town Elk Grove Foundation meeting, attended a Cosumnes River College board meeting which discussed raising student enrollment, and attended the Special Waste Council Member Davis attended the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) Board which discussed allocation of Measure A bond funds, noting $3 million in total would go towards the Capital SouthEast Connector, primarily to commence environmental studies. He requested a joint special events permit policy be evaluated to coordinate inter-agency requirements for event permits. He attended the Camden Neighborhood Association meeting, where he received complaints from a local business owner relaying their experience in obtaining a business license from the City, and requested staff evaluate methods to improve customer service to the local business community. Mayor Cooper attended the Special Waste Collection Center ground breaking ceremony. He reported that he and City Manager Gill traveled to Frisco, Texas June 25- 26 to view the FC Dallas soccer stadium and evaluate attracting a Major League Soccer franchise to Elk Grove. He noted the stadium had 18 adjoining soccer fields providing the capability to host major soccer tournaments, that a Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park operated by Harvest Family Entertainment was in the area, as well as a convention center, hotel, and a FieldhouseUSA 150,000 square foot indoor sport facility. He noted in speaking with sports facility operators a goal was to attract giris' tournaments more sO  benefitting the Elk Grove Food Bank.  Collection Center ground breaking.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 27, 2012 Page2of14    than boys, as girls' teams often bring whole families who travel where the teams go, whereas boys teams often arrive with fewer chaperones and attending families. Mayor Cooper received City Council consensus to evaluate installation of solar panels in association with the California Correctional Healthcare Services business park currently Council Member Davis suggested looking at what would be needed to bring the facilities up to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Council Member Detrick noted prospective occupants, such as state agencies, seek ifa a facility is gold or silver LEED certified, and seeking to construct or upgrade facilities with  being constructed.  such standards could be a program to assist in marketing units.  CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PUBLIC COMMENT None.  Motion: M/S Detrick/Scherman to note removal of Item 8.8, and include, regarding Item 8.4, adopting and waiving the full reading, by substitution of title only, an urgency ordinance amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 16.120.120 to extend the Fee Deferral Program for an additional two years, and to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4;  Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Hume). Agenda Item No. 8.1:  Approved City Council Meeting Minutes: 1)F February 8, 2012  regular meeting; 2) February 22, 2012 regular meeting; 3) March 8, 2012 special meeting; 4) March 14, 2012 special meeting; 5) March 14, 2012 regular meeting; 6) March 28, 2012 special meeting; and 7) April 11, 2012 special meeting  Agenda Item No. 8.2:  Received report on City Manager approved purchases and  contracts authorized by Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.42 Contracts and  Purchasing, filed through June 20, 2012  Agenda Item No. 8.3: and Bids Agenda Item No. 8.4: additional two years Agenda Item No. 8.5: (SPA)(Second Reading) Agenda Item No. 8.6:  Received report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, Urgency Ordinance No. 15-2012 adopted amending Elk  Grove Municipal Code Section 16.120.120 to extend the Fee Deferral Program for an  Ordinance No. 12-2012 adopted amending portions of Elk  Grove Municipal Code Title 23 and Title 4, and the Triangle Special Planning Area  Ordinance No. 14-2012 adopted amending Elk Grove  Municipal Code Section 16.120.120 to extend the Fee Deferral Program for an  additional two years (Second Reading)  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 27, 2012 Page3of14    Agenda Item No.8 8.7:  Resolution No. 2012-113 adopted authorizing the City  Manager to execute a second amendment to the lease agreement with Teen Center USA for use of the City facility at 8978 Elk Grove Boulevard, with the option to renew  the lease for one additional year  Note: Removed during consideration of approval of the agenda.  Agenda-tem-No-.: AOt-to-exceed$1,980,000 Agenda Item No. 8.9:  AdoPeresohsoP-aunohangne-CWy-Managerip-execuiea  contract-wi-nterstale-ol-Companyo-supply-buikand-ar-o8k-'e-sel-SePc8s-OFCHY OWneG-VehiSle6-es-erathree-yeaFterm-GUD)98H10-CHy-COuRGHS-EMEnSIOR)-P-an-ameunt  Resolution No. 2012-114 adopted authorizing the City  Manager to execute the necessary documents to renew the master agreement with Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting, Inc. for internal audit services for Fiscal Year 2012-13 Agenda Item No. 8.10: Resolution No. 2012-115 adopted authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to amend the banking services contract with Bank of America, extending the contract for six months and authorizing an expenditure of funds not-to-exceed $60,000 [for a total compensation amount not-to- Agenda Item No. 8.11: Resolution No. 2012-116 adopted accepting the Rain Garden Plaza Project as complete and authorizing the City Engineer to prepare, and the City Clerk to file, the Notice of Completion with the Sacramento County Recorder Agenda Item No. 8.12: Resolution No. 2012-117 adopted authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Elk Grove, the County of Sacramento and the Cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and Galt regarding administrative responsibilities and apportionment of costs as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit No. CAS082597 and approving the not-to-exceed budget amounts for Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership joint activities for Fiscal Years 2010-11, 2011-12 and Agenda Item No. 8.13: Resolution No. 2012-118 adopted approving direct billing of the Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 charge to the Seasons Apartments project Agenda Item No. 8.14: Resolution No. 2012-119 adopted amending Resolution No. 2011-174 to include authorizing the City Manager to accept award of a portable electronic traffic safety message board from the California Office of Traffic Safety  and authorizing an expenditure of funds not-to-exceed $85,000  exceed $492,000]  2012-13  PUBLIC HEARINGS None.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 27, 2012 Page 4of14    REGULAR AGENDA ACTION TEMS/RECOAMENDATONS  Agenda Item No. 10.1: Policy direction on master planning of the Southeast Policy  Area  RECOMMENDATION:  Receive the informational report regarding master planning of the Southeast Policy Area With the aid of an overhead presentation (filed), Christopher Jordan, Planning Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. The Southeast Policy Area (SEPA) comprised 1,200 acres and was the last unplanned area in the City. The General Plan included specific policy direction for the area, requiring that a master plan be completed prior to any development in the area. Staff had conducted a background review of documentation prepared to date, including application information and initial analysis submitted in 2007 by property owners and developers, and conducted public outreach and visioning workshops. Critical issues identified in the project area included the alignment and location of Kammerer Road as part of the Capitol SouthEast Connector Project, the alignment and location for the drainage for the area through the Shed C Channel, phasing of improvements and construction, coordination of utilities and services, and refinement of the land plan to address the land owner questions and requests, clarify land uses and housing needs allocations, and calibration to the market study. The next consideration for SEPA was what level of master planning the City wanted to conduct and included the following options: 1) preparation of a Specific Plan, 2) preparation of a Community Plan, 3) amending the General Plan on the process of when planning for the area should occur, or 4) hold the current information and postpone any further planning effort for SEPA by the City at this time. Staff identified that alternatives for the City to master plan the SEPA could potentially be a one to three year process at a cost up to $1 million, and the timing could hinder the ability to consider a major development application submitted in the near term due to the General Plan requirement to have the area planned prior to any development. Staff proposed a process to work within such restraints if a major development project did come forward to coordinate planning efforts for a specified project component in context of the continuing master planning effort, and acknowledging such a project was being evaluated under the cumulative analysis of the master plan effort. Funding options for any City planning effort would include establishment of a total cost recovery fee on future development, initial funding could be covered by special funds, such as the Drainage Fund in relation to the Shed C Channel, and Gas Tax for the transportation and roadway improvements designs, grant funding would be pursued (two grants identified at this time were the CalTrans Community-Based Transportation Planning Grant, and the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant), and any remaining required funds would come from the General Fund reserve. The action requested tonight was to receive the report and provide initial comments, but consideration on how to proceed would return for City Council consideration at the regular meeting of July 25, 2012.  and provide direction on next steps.  PUBLIC COMMENT:  Lynn Wheat appreciated the outreach and the workshops, but stated she felt guided in the process. She noted the plan referenced light rail but staff comments were that the  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 27,2012 Page 5 of1 14    area would be served by bus rapid transit. She believed the master planning of Laguna Ridge had been compromised, and urged that planning for SEPA remain focused as a master plan implementing modern urban planning concepts. Ms. Wheat relayed her dismay to comments she heard from one of the area land owners desiring land use designations that would yield the highest resale of their predominantly agricultural Vidya Shergill, a property owner in the SEPA, noted her comments submitted to the City (filed) and expressed her interest in the development of the plan for the area and how it Bruce Walters representing the Kammerer Family Partnership, noted his client's participation in the process, continued interest, and support of the City moving forward Mr. Jordan clarified differences between Specific Plan and Community Plan options. The Community Plan would be a component of the General Plan, including a series of goals, policies, and objectives encompassing a higher level vision for the plan area with less specific detail. The Community Plan would be accompanied by an environmental document, but would not include detailed engineering or land planning that would support the immediate approval of tentative maps and design reviews for construction, the Community Plan would require additional effort by developers when they submit an application. A Specific Plan would have an increased level of detail, and make properties turkey ready to approve tentative maps and design reviews to commence construction. For any planning process, the City would be providing initial funding, but a cost recovery strategy of the full amount would be incorporated for any development Council Member Davis encouraged continued community and landowner input, believing a more detailed plan was preferred to avoid vagaries in a proposed plan that would be open to future interpretation. He believed SEPA should be based on a solid market analysis, that the market study would need updating, and SEPA should strive for Council Member Detrick supported a Specific Plan, citing the City had the time to plan, that costs accrued would be reçovered from future development, and the planning established prior to area development would likely diminish future planning costs that Mayor Cooper noted that since the City would be initially funding the planning process that a lower cost planning alternative be evaluated, suggesting a hybrid type plan By consensus the City Council gave direction to return with a hybrid planning option with a cost and level of detail between that of the Specific Plan and Community Plan  property in the face of new development of the area.  impacted her property.  with some form of a planning process.  in the plan area.  a better balance ofj job centers and housing.  would be associated under the Community Plan.  between the Specific Plan and Community Plan be considered.  options.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting. June 27,2012 Page 6of1 14    Mr. Jordan reviewed the preliminary Community Land Use Concept maps 1 and 2 based on feedback received to date. He noted staff would continue to work with property owners and the community to refine the maps, and sought direction from the The City Council provided direction to continue to emphasize job/work center and mixed use land designations, to have inclusion of a sports complex, and to continue to work with stakeholders to evaluate achieving a blend of the two presented land use concept Agenda Item No. 10.2: Economic Development Program Quarterly Report  City Council if there was a preferred land use concept map.  maps.  RECOMMENDATION:  Receive the Quarterly Report on economic development activities (this is the first quarterly report covering staff activities at trade shows and marketing events, new business openings, assistance program activities and potential economic development With the aid of an overhead presentation (filed), Randy Starbuck, Economic Development Director, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. The presentation commenced with a summary of recent business openings and construction starts. He detailed efforts in defining priority tiers of target industries, describing Tier 1 firms as those bringing family wage jobs (medical, education, waste to energy, and agricultural support firms), Tier 2 firms of advanced manufacturing and clean technology, and Tier 3 firms that may not equate to family wage jobs, but provided benefits by enhancing the community such as retail and/or recreational offerings. For the quarter, outreach by targeted industries included 43 Tier 1 firms, three Tier 2 firms, and 22 Tier 3 firms, along with contact to three developers. The contact and outreach was to build relationships and advertise amenities of doing business in Elk Grove. A Business Walk outreach program was conducted in March to touch base with local businesses, with outreach to over 260 local companies, and initiated specific inquiries from 15 businesses. Additional outreach included online offerings of the site selector tool and small business guide, providing information on how to start or expand a local business. Prospect management in maintaining relationships with existing businesses was pursued in conjunction with Metro Pulse and the Elk Grove Economic Development Corporation (EGEDC). Mr. Starbuck attended market and trade shows including Medical Devices and Manufacturing (MD&M), the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and BIO International. City initiatives being developed included the wayfinding sign program, a mock site selector site visit to benchmark how the City compares in presenting information to possible investors, and continued coordination In reply to Council Member Scherman, Mr. Starbuck noted a recent call center project located elsewhere in the Sacramento Region as Elk Grove did not have a vacant 90,000 square foot office building to accommodate the needed space for the call center. Ina addition, the project applicants sought locating in a state designated Enterprise Zone (which target locating businesses in economically distressed areas by offering tax  issues and future opportunities).  with EGEDC and ongoing program evaluation.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June: 27,2012 Page 7of14    incentives), but Elk Grove did not meet an Enterprise Zone requirement to have an  unemployment rate 3% above the state unemployment rate average.  PUBLIC COMMENT: None.  The City Council received and filed the report.  Agenda Item No. 10.3: Adopt resolution authorizing the City of Elk Grove to join the California Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program; authorizing the California Enterprise Development Authority to conduct contractual assessment proceedings and levy contractual assessments within the City of Elk Grove; and authorizing related  actions  RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt resolution authorizing the City of Elk Grove to join the California Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program; authorizing the California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) to conduct contractual assessments proceedings and levy contractual assessments within the territory of the City of Elk Grove; and Randy Starbuck, Economic Development Director, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. The first PACE program was implemented in 2009 under CaliforiaFIRST to provide a funding mechanism to place assessments on properties to incentivize development or retrofitting of energy efficient projects. The effectiveness of the original program was diminished by loan practices of the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA - "Fannie May") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC "Freddie Mac") as they would not subordinate their positions on loans to the program. In this iteration of the PACE program by the California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA), the focus was primarily on commercial projects, with the action requested to allow private projects in the City to join the program, with all costs borne by the individual property owners themselves (there would be no financial commitment on the part of the City). CEDA would administer the program. The program would allow an interested property owner to become part of a pool of developers who through the program issue a public debt instrument, often 20 year bonds. The repayment of the bonds was through a property tax assessment on the properties where the improvements were being done. The program had been implemented in four cities, and a second issuance was planned for late summer 2012. Another PACE Program service provider was Ygrene, offering a similar program but not publicly funded, with a private investor pool of money and slightly lower interest rates. Staff recommended CEDA as the provider based on the difference in how lender approval was made. CEDA obtained the lender's written consent before proceeding to the marketplace, whereas the Ygrene program only notified a lender, and then the assumption would be made that if no challenge was made it was assumed they could proceed. Mr. Starbuck noted if the Ygrene policy were changed from notification to a consent situation then staff could return that program for authorization consideration as  authorizing related actions.  well.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June: 27,2012 Page 8of14    PUBLIC COMMENT: None.  Motion: M/S Davis/Scherman to adopt Resolution No. 2012-120 authorizing the City of Elk Grove to join the California Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program; authorizing the California Enterprise Development Authority ("CEDA") to conduct contractual assessments proceedings and levy contractual assessments within the territory of the City of Elk Grove; and authorizing related actions. The motion passed Agenda Item No. 10.4: Adopt resolution amending the Economic Development  by the following vote: Ayes: 4; Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Hume).  Incentive Program RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt resolution amending the Economic Development Incentive Program to expand Heather Ross, Economic Development Coordinator, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. The action would expand the existing Economic Development Incentive Program to extend the incentive to locate a business in the Old Town Elk Grove Special Planning Area to include the core of the area bounded by what had previously been proposed as the City's redevelopment area. With the increased area now eligible, and to ensure funds remained available under the program, a cap of $100,000 was being proposed for the first year to be available to businesses under this new criteria. That amount would be reevaluated after the initial offering of the program.  the boundaries of the area of eligibility.  PUBLIC COMMENT:  Lynn Wheat requested the minimum qualifications under the Economic Development Incentive Program be changed to quality businesses with only one or two employees for eligibility. She noted the current minimum qualifications suggested 20 permanent full- time positions be created or retained, a number which would be out of reach for smaller, Ms. Ross noted the program goal was to create a large number of jobs, and the current policy was targeted at businesses that brought in a greater number of jobs. With limited funds, when any criteria were expanded it would result in a larger number of people becoming eligible, and subsequently funds would be expended at a faster rate. Motion: M/S Scherman/Detrick to adopt Resolution No. 2012-121 amending the Economic Development Incentive Program to expand the boundaries of the area of eligibility. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4; Noes: 0; Absent: 1 Agenda Item No. 10.5: Report back and request for direction on next steps regarding  start-up businesses.  (Hume).  freeway oriented signage in the City  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 27, 2012 Page 9of14    RECOMMENDATION: steps, as appropriate.  Staff recommends that the City Council receive this report and provide direction on next With the aid of an overhead presentation (filed), Christopher Jordan, Planning Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. Discussion was requested regarding freeway oriented signage, focusing specifically on allowing signs for off-site businesses not located on parcels directly adjacent to freeways. The issue was specifically tied to a pending application, but because of the potential code changes the issue was of citywide concern. Mr. Jordan provided examples of freeway oriented signage, and summarized a public outreach workshop conducted June 6 which included a live polling exercise on specific questions used to gauge participant reactions. He summarized verbal comments, starting with opposing remarks of concerns about excessive signage, questioning the need for signage as existing businesses were operating under the current regulations, and that amendments were not needed to the existing regulations. Supporting remarks reflected a desire to have a long-range view for planning freeway signage, counterarguments that businesses along the freeways under existing regulations could do better with an expanded signage program, and that some form of signage should be available to make travelers aware of businesses at freeway exits. A Caltrans permit process existed for certain types of signs along freeways, and the Outdoor Advertising Act regulated types of signs along freeways. Any  local regulations considered would be in addition to State requirements.  PUBLIC COMMENT:  Lynn Wheat stated $5,600 had been allocated to review the request regarding off-site freeway signage. She felt the existing regulations were a previous investment of time and compromise by the community to develop, and one request of one developer should not undo that effort. Ms. Wheat found the outreach poll conducted at the workshop to be disappointing and guiding, and did not allow for input from residents. Constance Conley urged that no changes be made to existing regulations. She did not support increasing signage along freeways, citing graffiti issues with monument signs, and believed that the existing regulations promoted improved aesthetics and quality of Zach Caldwell, part owner of a local fast food restaurant, supported increased signage to assist local businesses with improved visibility and traffic exposure. Mr. Caldwell believed the quality of life factors of Elk Grove were located in the parks, neighborhoods, and internal amenities within the City, and not weighed by the existence Susan Green, Area Real Estate Manager for the Mcdonald's Corporation, cited community benefits of having a McDonald's restaurant locate in an area. She noted the business model was driven by the company's brand identity and signage was of significant importance. Market research done on highway signage showed an increase in sales between 11 - 30%. She cited the example of an off-site multi-tenant sign in Cordelia, and noted the urban area of Elk Grove would not be eligible for the Caltrans  life in the City.  of signage along freeways.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 27, 2012 Page 10of14    motorist services guide signs (the "blue signs"). She observed that existing regulations in Elk Grove permitted on-site freeway signs, and this project requested consideration for off-premise signage. Ms. Green stated if the current project application would not be allowed freeway signage, the matter of locating a McDonald's at the project site would have to return to the corporate board to consider approval for the site without freeway Inr reply to Council Member Davis, Ms. Green responded that though other McDonald's restaurants in Elk Grove did not have signage, signage at this site was beneficial as no signs currently existed at the Sheldon interchange, and she cited signage benefits such as increased flow of customers and sales to the project site as a whole, making the Gil Moore noted no development had occurred surrounding the project to date. His proposed project relied on having monument signage to make the project financially feasible to attract tenants and to have freeway visibility. He noted neighboring uses adjacent to the freeway could install freeway signs, but none were developing their Johanna Gorski supported installation of freeway signage for drivers to identify and Heather Garcia supported a program to consolidate freeway signage and reduce the total number of signs, suggesting the City construct a full-sized sign and rent spaces to Emesto Samson, Jr. supported installation of tasteful signage at the entry points to the City, citing the benefits of signage to businesses to attract customers and expand sales. Ed Owen noted Mr. Moore had contributed funds to campaigns of council members as reported on campaign financial disclosure documents. He suggested that Mr. Moore contact property owners adjacent to the freeway to negotiate and program to construct one large monument sign to provide for the proposed and future businesses to be built Paul Lewicki restated information that freeway signage could provide a 15 - 30% sales increase to a fast food restaurant. In response to the question posed earlier that existing stores in the City were successful without signage, Mr. Lewicki noted establishments near freeways were different from areas internal to the city near other business centers, and for freeway establishments with few surrounding businesses Chris Moore supported development of freeway signs to direct drivers to services, which he felt promoted safe and efficient environments for travelers to navigate areas they travel through. He noted roadway signage remained relevant and effective in relation to advances in personal electronic devices and navigational technology, and use of such  signage.  project area more successful.  properties.  locate roadside services.  businesses.  on the east side of the freeway.  visibility was critical.  personal electronic devices while driving created safety issues.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June: 27,2012 Page 11of14    Shirley Peters, representing the Greater Sheldon Road Estates Homeowners Association (GRESHA)., did not support additional signage, believing current regulations John Hodgson, speaking on behalf of Gil Moore, stated highway related businesses needed signage. He believed there was support at the outreach workshop for a sign program that consolidated signage, implemented aesthetic design and maintained current design standards and requirements, and limited or prohibited the proliferation of Angi Perry acknowledged the time and effort by the community in developing current sign regulations, but noted economiç conditions were different in 2006. She stated the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce supported business promotion, and encouraged additional research be conducted on the issue, and offered the assistance of the Olga Batey opposed increases to freeway signage and bringing more fast food establishments into the City. She supported goals of maintaining the aesthetics and general health of the community over generating increased tax revenues. Stan Mette believed there were common themes amongst the opposing positions regarding freeway signage to reduce the overall amount of signage, to promote construction of aesthetically appealing signs, and to find opportunities to consolidate signage of multiple businesses in the vicinity of an intersection on one monument sign. In reply to Council Member Davis, Mr. Jordan noted the City of Folsom was the only jurisdiction in the county that by ordinance allowed off-site signage, and noted the City of Manteca in San Joaquin County was another example that allowed off-site signage. In both jurisdictions the signs were permitted by cities for design and construction, but were privately owned, and the private owner decided on how to rent the sign space. Planning Director Taro Echiburu detailed two freeway signs owned by the City of Davis, detailing one came from the result of a lawsuit settlement which specified the types of businesses that could be on that sign, and the other did not allow any type of off-site In reply to Council Member Scherman, Mr. Moore noted he had not talked to neighboring property owners that were adjacent to the freeway to discuss the possibility of renting / maintaining sign space if off-site signage were allowed. He noted none of the adjacent property owners had initiated any form of development of their properties. Council Member Davis clarified that highway commercial signage was permitted currently for particular zoned properties adjacent to the freeway, and in this instance the request was for off-site freeway signage for a project in the vicinity of the freeway. He believed off-site signage should remain the focus of evaluating the issue, that the balance of existing freeway signage regulations remain intact, and that a policy be explored to permit private highway commercial property owners the ability to rent off-site signage space that would not create any net increase in the quantity of signs.  served the City well to control the amount of signage.  additional signs.  Chamber in gathering information.  advertising.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June: 27, 2012 Page 12of14    Council Member Detrick addressed comments that campaign funds were not personal funds, noting donations came from various citizens to support the campaign and election of an official, and such funding was regulated by the California Fair Political Practices Commission. He stated that Mr. Moore had brought a concept request to the council for consideration that evolved into an issue of citywide significance regarding policy of freeway oriented signage. Mr. Detrick saw merit to consider consolidation of intersection signage on a large monument sign, with improved design requirements, that also could provide an opportunity to place City branding on the sign as well. Planning Director Echiburu stated staff would evaluate options that would permit off-site signage at locations that were currently allowed on-site freeway signage, and conduct Mayor Cooper clarified that design and safety standards should remain the same under current state and city sign regulations, and the continued public outreach process should be utilized to determine the allowed site locations and radius distance of Agenda Item No. 10.6: Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary and related documents to award the Banking Services contract to US Bank for a period of three years with three optional one-year extensions for an amount not-to-  further public outreach.  allowable off-site advertising.  exceed $360,000 RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary and related documents to award the Banking Services contract to US Bank for a period of three years with three optional one-year extensions for an amount not-to-exceed $360,000.  The verbal staff report was waived. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.  Motion: M/S Scherman/Detrick to adopt Resolution No. 2012-122 authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary and related documents to award the Banking Services contract to US Bank for a period of three years with three optional one-year extensions for an amount not-to-exceed $360,000. The motion passed by the Agenda Item No. 10.7: Appointment of Youth Commission members amongst Districts  following vote: Ayes: 4; Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Hume).  1and 2  RECOMMENDATION: 2 on the Youth Commission.  Consider applications received and make appointments for members of Districts 1 and  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 27,2012 Page 13of14    Jason Lindgren, City Clerk, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. A supplemental staff memo (filed) was presented for consideration, summarizing the qualified pool of applicants eligible for appointment, and for District 1, though there were two vacancies, only one application qualified. Staff recommended leaving the application period open until a sufficient number of applications were received. With the absence of Vice Mayor Hume, the appointment for the District 2  vacancy would be continued to the next regular meeting.  PUBLIC COMMENT: None.  Mayor Cooper announced his appointment of Kennedy Harris to the Youth Commission. He noted two applicants did not qualify due to district requirements only, and expressed he was amenable to appointing a member that was outside of his district. Mr. Lindgren stated the municipal code would need to be amended. district requirements in making appointments to the Youth Commission.  By consensus the City Council requested return of consideration of an item to remove In reply to Mayor Cooper, Mr. Lindgren noted when the item to remove district requirements in making appointments to the Youth Commission was returned for consideration, that a summary of current requirements for all City commissions and  committees would be included for review as well.  ADJOURNMENT  With no additional business to conduct, the June 27, 2012 regular City Council meeting  was adjourned in memory of Jon Nakanishi at 9:00 p.m.  pL  JASON LINDGRENNCITY CLERK  ATTEST: 7  Lrp MAYOR  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, June 27,2012 Page 14of14