CITY OF ELK GROVE Incorporated. July 1, 2000  MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, January 11, 2012  REGULAR MEETING  CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL  Mayor Cooper called the regular City Council meeting of January 11, 2012 to order at  6:04 p.m. Present: Absent:  Mayor Cooper, Vice Mayor Hume, Council Members Davis and  Scherman.  Council Member Detrick.  Mike Barnbaum led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mayor Cooper asked that a moment of silence be observed.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Motion: M/S Hume/Scherman to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4; Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Detrick).  CLOSED SESSION None.  Note: Presentations and Announcements were heard after Public Comment  PRESENTATIONS--ANNOUNCEMENIS  4.1 Mayor CooperpresentedaPaRVo.0SwoZeMAdeFR-909M.9AH0R-G-AS-SeNCe  en-the-Trails-Cemmittee  PUBLIC COMMENT  Mike Barnbaum announced a public hearing would be held on January 24 regarding proposed South County Transit Link (SCT/Link) service changes, which included expansion to Cosumnes River College and medical facilities in South Sacramento, but also proposed to discontinue direct service to Florin Mall and Elk Grove Boulevard Lynn Wheat announced a special meeting of the Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) would be held January 18, which would discuss the City of Elk Grove Sphere of Influence application. She believed the LAFCO website did not sufficiently provide for public notice and alerts, and she requested the City utilize its  (service to these areas would continue to be available with a transfer).  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, January 11,2012 Page1of6    automated notification systems to provide notices of regional agency meetings that Jackie Lewis presented an award to the City Council on behalf of the Strauss Festival in appreciation of their continued support over the years. Ms. Lewis noted 2012 commemorated the celebration's 25!h year, and a fundraiser dinner would be held Kathy Lee expressed concern over the decision at the December 14, 2011 meeting to award the contract for service and repair of City vehicles to Elk Grove Ford over Downtown Ford Sales of Sacramento. She believed that there was a prescribed process that should have been followed, and noted that pending litigation surrounding the matter would incur additional costs. Ms. Lee believed the City should have proceeded with the lowest responsive bid, and in not doing sO created the appearance Note: Presentations and Announcements were heard after Public Comment  were to discuss matters affecting Elk Grove residents.  January 15.  ofi favoritism and a manipulated process.  PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  4.1 Mayor Cooper presented a plaque to Steve Zehnder in recognition of his service  on the Trails Committee.  GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION  City Manager Laura Gill reviewed the January 11, 2012 Administrative Report (filed).  COUNCIL COAEMTEIREPORIE/FNUIUEE AGENDA ITEMS  Vice Mayor Hume noted he was not able to attend the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) Board meeting on January 9, and he would miss the Capital SouthEast Connector Joint Powers Authority Board meeting on January 13 due to scheduling conflicts. He attended the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation Board of Directors meeting which received a fee update for industrial users, noting such users were often job creators in the region, but also were often the largest single user contributors to flow that would be required to be cleaned. He agreed that the LAFCO meetings related to Elk Grove concerns should be listed on the City website. He requested an update from Code Enforcement staff regarding issues with rats in East Elk Grove, and noted feedback regarding safety concerns over the ciosure of the prior Waterman Road segment to Grant Line Road, as the continued access contributed to a potentially dangerous situation if travelers did not utilize the newly installed, controlled intersection. Council Member Davis requested that in addition to posting LAFCO related meetings on the City website that any related matters that severely impacted the City that go before a regional board also be posted. He noted the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) was hosting a series of regional public hearings regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for 2035. Mr. Davis encouraged citizens to participate in local government, and announced a public safety forum would be held on March 8, 2012 in conjunction with the City, the Cosumnes Community Services District  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, January 11,2012 Page2of6    (CCSD), the citizen group Elk Grove Community Connection, and the American Red Council Member Scherman attended an ad hoc committee meeting of the Sacramento Public Library Authority. She echoed comments of Council Member Davis encouraging participation, not only in local government but in the community as well. She noted the success of a recent community effort of citizens and local agencies coming together to hold a ceremony welcoming home a veteran. Ms. Scherman attended the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce installation dinner, the Sacramento Association of Realtors installation event, and noted Paula Maita was elected president of the Old Town Elk Mayor Cooper reported attending the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation Board of Directors meeting, the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce installation dinner, and the  Cross.  Grove Foundation.  Sacramento Association of Realtors installation event.  CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PUBLIC COMMENT None.  Motion: M/S Hume/Davis to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4; Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Detrick).  Agenda Item No. 8.1: Agenda Item No. 8.2:  Received October 2011 Treasurer's Report  Received Automatic Clearing House Nos. 4536 through  4715 dated December 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, General Warrant Nos. 62578 through 63136, and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 2012082 through 2012100  Agenda Item No. 8.3: Minutes Agenda Item No.8.4:  Approved May 25, 2011 City Council Regular Meeting Received report on City Manager approved purchases and  contracts authorized by Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.42 Contracts and  Purchasing, filed through January 4, 2012  Agenda Item No.8.5: and Bids Agenda Item No. .8.6: 047 (Second Reading) Agenda Item No. 8.7:  Received report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, Ordinance No. 32-2011 adopted amending the City of Elk  Grove Zoning Map from Shopping Center (SC) to Auto Commercial (AC) for the Lasher Auto Group Project No. EG-11-038, Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 132-0110-036 and -  Ordinance No. 33-2011 adopted amending the City of Elk  Grove Zoning Map from AR-5 to AR-2 for the Albiani Justamere Parcel Map Project No. EG-10-019, Assessor's Parcel Number: 127-0080-049 (Second Reading)  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, January 11,2012 Page3of6    Agenda Item No. 8.8:  Ordinance No. 34-2011 adopted amending the City of Elk  Grove Zoning Map from Limited Commercial (LC) to Shopping Center (SC) for the BP Arco Project No. EG-08-060, Assessor's Parcel Number: 132-0410-040 (Second  Reading)  Agenda Item No. 8.9:  Ordinance No. 35-2011 adopted levying and apportioning  the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 21) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Agenda Item No. 8.10: Ordinance No. 36-2011 adopted levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services) (Annexation No. 21) and amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section Agenda Item No. 8.11: Ordinance No. 37-2011 adopted amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.70.060 relating to Utility Services Billing (Second Reading) Agenda Item No. 8.12: Resolution No. 2012-1 adopted authorizing Inter-Fund Loan Agenda Item No. 8.13: Resolution No. 2012-2 adopted authorizing the distribution of 42.2 Treatment Capacity Bank Sewer Fee Credits to the Laguna Springs Corporate Agenda Item No. 8.14: Resolution No. 2012-3 adopted authorizing the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Elk Grove and Sacramento Municipal Utility District for subgrant of Agenda Item No. 8.15: Resolution No. 2012-4 adopted authorizing the City Manager to submit the necessary documents to the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration to apply for grant funding for marijuana eradication and amend the Police Department's Fiscal Year 2011-12 budget to appropriate grant funds Agenda Item No. 8.16: Received and accepted the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Compliance Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, Agenda Item No. 8.17: Resolution No. 2012-5 adopted authorizing the City Manager to execute: 1) a Freeway Maintenance Agreement, and 2) an Agreement for Landscape Maintenance, both with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Elk Grove Boulevard /State Route 99 Interchange Modification Project Agenda Item No. 8.18: Resolution No. 2012-6 adopted authorizing the Mayor to execute a Reimbursement and Credit Agreement with Pulte Home Corporation for Public Land Dedications and Privately Constructed Public Facilities included in the  Section 3.19.010 (Second Reading)  3.18.010 (Second Reading)  Agreements for Development Fee Funds  Center Phase II project  Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant funds  up to the amount of $43,000 if application is selected for funding  2011  Laguna Ridge Specific Plan Supplemental Park Fee Program  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting. January 11, 2012 Page4of6    PUBLIC HEARINGS None.  REGULAR AGENDA ACTIONI ENS/RECOMMENDATONS Appeal of Planning Commission Action for 10294 Wrangler Drive  Agenda Item No. 10.1: Consider waiver of fees totaling $5,397.69 for Variance and  RECOMMENDATION: Wrangler Drive totaling $5,397.69.  Adopt resolution waiving Variance Application and Appeal Fees for the project at 10294 Taro Echiburu, Planning Director, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Echiburu stated Council Member Detrick corresponded with staff  voicing support of the item. PUBLIC COMMENT:  Joe Henderson appreciated the City Council ruling on the appeal of the variance, and for taking and considering the request for waiver of the variance and appeal fees. Council Member Scherman disagreed with refunding the fees, as the amount charged Vice Mayor Hume believed the process and events that ensued around this matter were muddled, though he did not hold accountable or blame Mr. Henderson, believing that Mr. Henderson had complied with direction given to him throughout the process. Mr. Hume did believe that substantial staff time had been involved in sorting the matter out, and believed Mr. Henderson was entitled to the return based on the deposit, but not Council Member Davis agreed that the fees were in place to recover costs of staff time and preparation, and any refund of such fees would draw on the General Fund. Interim City Attorney Jonathan Hobbs confirmed that any unused portion of the deposit  was for the staff time to process the variance and appeal requests.  for any fees charged for staff time.  would be returned to the applicant.  No action was taken by the City Council on the matter.  Agenda Item No. 10.2: Appointments to the Multicultural Committee  RECOMMENDATION:  Receive information from Mayor Cooper and Council Member Scherman regarding  appointments to the Multicultural Committee.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, January11,2012 Page 5of6    Jason Lindgren, City Clerk, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Lindgren noted submittal of a staff memo (filed) noting one additional application was received since the publishing of the agenda and staff report.  PUBLIC COMMENT: None.  Council Member Scherman announced her appointment of Lorna Powell to the Mayor Cooper announced his appointment of Gina DiLeo Crawford to the Multicultural  Multicultural Committee.  Committee. ADJOURNMENT  With no additional business to conduct, the January 11, 2012 regular City Council  meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.  JASON LINDGRAN-CITYC iha  ATTEST  Ales  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, January 11,2012 Page 6of6