CITY OF ELK GROVE Incorporated July 1, 2000  MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, October 12, 2011  REGULAR MEETING  CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL  Mayor Detrick called the regular City Council meeting of October 12, 2011 to order at  6:06 p.m. Present: Absent:  Mayor Detrick, Vice Mayor Cooper, Council Members Davis, Hume and  Scherman. None.  Vice Mayor Cooper led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Detrick asked that a moment of silence be observed.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Motion: M/S Scherman/Davis to approve the agenda as presented. The motion  passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0.  CLOSED SESSION None.  PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENIS  4.1 Mayor Detrick presented a proclamation to the Disability Advisory Committee 4.2 The Disability Advisory Committee recognized its 5th Annual Above and Beyond The Disability Advisory Committee recognized Jerry and Jeanne Strong of Project RIDE (offering therapeutic recreational horseback riding instruction to riders with disabilities), Jeff and Heidi Powers of TOPSoccer (offering a competitive soccer program designed specifically for players with physical or mental disabilities), and Samantha Jensen (who planned a prom for special needs students at Franklin High School). The Disability Advisory Committee noted that earlier it had presented certificates of recognition to Elk Grove Food Bank Services and the Elk Grove Senior Center for their ongoing commitment to assisting individuals with disabilities in Elk Grove, and in a similar vein, the Committee recognized outgoing staff liaison Kara Reddig, Assistant to the City  declaring October 2011 as Disability Awareness Month  Program Accessibility Award recipients.  Manager, who had served the committee from 2003 to 2011.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October 12,2011 Pageiof12    Vice Mayor Cooper announced that David Simpson would be stepping down from service on the Disability Advisory Committee at the end of the year, after five years of 4.3 Susan Oto and Dave Hatfield of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) With the aid of an overhead presentation (filed), Dave Hatfield, Project Manager, noted the Chrysler PHEV Ram 1500 Demonstration Program would field test 14 demonstration vehicles in the region over a two and a half year period, installing charging station infrastructure, with one vehicle being stationed in Elk Grove. Program funding of $400,000 came from a combination of grants from the Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission, and matching funds from SMUD, with no cost to Elk Grove. He reviewed the features of the vehicle, and highlighted benefits of the program noting limited liability and exposure to the City, having the opportunity to gain experience with the type of product ahead of market introduction of similar vehicles, and the product promoted cleaner, efficient technologies. The project agreements were coming into place, and once completed the charging station installations would commence. The vehicles had been delivered to SMUD for initial testing prior to Susan Oto, SMUD Local Governmental Relations Officer, appreciated the support of the City in the project, and commended the City's forward thinking planning and building permit processes for installing a charger in a residential system, noting it was one of the  dedicated service.  gave a presentation on Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV).  deployment to partnering agencies.  most streamlined processes in the region.  PUBLIC COMMENT None.  GENERAL ADMINISTRATIONINFORMATION  City Manager Laura Gill reviewed the October 12, 2011 Administrative Report (filed), and introduced Randy Starbuck, the City's new Economic Development Director. COUNCIL COMMENTS/REPORTS/FUTURE AGENDAITEMS  Council Member Hume noted no meeting had been held for Sacramento Regional Transit District, the Sacramento Transportation Authority would meet October 13, and the Capital SouthEast Connector Joint Powers Authority Board would meet October 14 to select the preferred project alignment. He reported that the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation Board of Directors continued discussions regarding installation of wind turbines, and discussed water asset management as recent Assembly Bill AB 134 Vice Mayor Cooper noted in relation to the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation Board that a meeting would be held next week to discuss the Recycling Program, or "purple pipe program, intended to utilize recycled water to irrigate landscape areas and medians. Regarding the proposed wind turbine, he noted the structure was proposed to be 426 feet tall, located at the wastewater treatment plant on Franklin Boulevard, and  allowed the District to retain water rights for its effluent.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting. October 12,2011 Page2of12    concerns were raised by board members of having such a tall structure in the vicinity of Mayor Detrick attended the Youth Commission meeting and the unveiling of the art piece "Serving with Courage, Pride and Dedication" by the Committee for the Arts at the Police Service Center at 8400 Laguna Palms Way. He attended as a judge at the Chef's Challenge fundraiser event benefitting Project RIDE, and visited the new Kaiser Permanente Promenade Medical Office facility that opened just north of the Promenade Mall site. Mayor Detrick attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission Board meeting and requested staff post a flyer on the City website for a special program to provide low cost computers and internet access for underprivileged Council Member Davis attended the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting which discussed reduced library hours, noting the Franklin Library would cease operation of the public portion of the library during school hours, due in part to the agreement with the Elk Grove Unified School District, but would remain open to the public after school hours. He noted welcoming 25 executive MBA students from Yunnan University, China for a two day seminar studying practices of the City and general government processes, and thanked staff for coordinating presentations and events. He joined his son's Cub Scout Den tour of the police station and call center, and expressed his appreciation for the services provided to the community. Mr. Davis noted the Pleasant Grove Boys Soccer Team would be hosting a fundraiser dinner Council Member Scherman attended the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting which discussed hours of operations schedules as addressed by Council Member Davis, and the Library Authority audit committee received a positive audit report that suggested two policy items for Implementation. She attended the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board which approved actions to refinance bonds previously issued. She noted nothing to report from the Senior Center Board and Old Town Elk Grove Foundation. Ms. Scherman attended the Giant Pumpkin Festival, including an interfaith dinner event, and had the opportunity to meet participants from the delegation of students from Yunnan University.  residential neighborhoods.  families.  event October 14 at Laguna Town Hall.  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: 5; Noes: 0.  Agenda Item No.8.1:  Received Automatic Clearing House Nos. 4088 through  4255 dated September 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011, General Warrant Nos. 61152 through 61777, and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 2012033 through 2012050  Agenda Item No. 8.2: Minutes  Approved March 23, 2011 City Council Regular Meeting  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October 12,2011 Page3of12    Agenda Item No. 8.3:  Received report on City Manager approved purchases and  contracts authorized by Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.42 Contracts and  Purchasing, filed through October 5, 2011  Agenda Item No. 8.4: and Bids Agenda Item No. 8.5:  Received report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, Resolution No. 2011-190 adopted amending the Fiscal  Year 2011-12 Budget and Fiscal Years 2011-12 through 2015-16 Capital improvement Program to allocate $1,002,159 for the Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road Intersection  Improvement Project (PT0137) Agenda Item No. 8.6:  Resolution No. 2011-191 accepting the Human Resources  Tenant Improvements Project as complete and authorizing the Public Works Director to prepare, and the City Clerk to file, the Notice of Completion with the Sacramento County  Recorder  Agenda Item No. 8.7:  Resolution No. 2011-192 adopted adopting the Mitigated  Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and approving  the Laguna Creek Trail - Camden Spur Project  Agenda Item No. 8.8: project  Resolution No. 2011-193 adopted approving the distribution  of 18.6 Treatment Capacity Bank Sewer Credits to the First Baptist Church of Elk Grove  PUBLIC HEARINGS Agenda Item No. 9.1:  A public hearing to consider: A) adoption of resolutions  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 (Annexation No. 20); B) adoption of resolutions calling a special election and declaring results of the special election for annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services) and introduction of an ordinance levying and apportioning the special tax to the annexing area (Annexation No. 20); and C) adoption of resolution determining to levy street maintenance assessments for certain properties in the Eastern Area which represents Annexation No. 16 into Street Maintenance District No. 1 - Zone 3-E  RECOMMENDATION  A-1) Adopt resolution 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; A-2) (Following tabulation and certification of ballot results by the City Clerk) Adopt resolution declaring the results of the special election held on October 12, 2011 for the twentieth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1  (Maintenance Services); and  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October 12. 2011 Page4of12    A-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. 20; AND B-1) Adopt resolution calling a special election to submit the question of levying a special tax within the area proposed to be annexed to Community Facilities B-2) (Following tabulation and certification of ballot results by the City Clerk) Adopt resolution declaring the results of the special election held on October 12, 2011 for the twentieth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police B-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. 2003-2 (Police Services) Annexation No. 20; AND C) Adopt resolution determining to levy assessments in Street Maintenance District Jason Lindgren, City Clerk, provided an overview of the staff report and Mayor Detrick declared the public hearing open for Community Facilities District No.  District No. 2003-2 (Police Services) to the qualified electors;  Services); and  No. 1-2 Zone 3-E (Annexation 16).  recommendation.  2006-1 (Maintenance Services). Annexation No. 20.  PUBLIC COMMENT: None.  Mayor Detrick declared the public hearing closed.  Motion #A-1: M/S Hume/Scherman to adopt Resolution No. 2011-194 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: 5; Noes: 0. City Clerk Lindgren announced of 95 possible votes, 95 affirmative votes were cast authorizing the City of Elk Grove to levy a special tax at the rate apportioned and described. 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 special Motion A-2: M/S Hume/Davis to adopt Resolution No. 2011-195 declaring the results of the special election held on October 12, 2011 for the twentieth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services). The motion passed Motion A-3: M/S Hume/Davis to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 25-2011 levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) Annexation No. 20. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0.  election was available for Council consideration.  by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October 12,2011 Page 50f12    Mayor Detrick declared the public hearing open for Community Facilities District No.  2003-2 (Police Services) Annexation No. 20.  PUBLIC COMMENT: None.  Mayor Detrick declared the public hearing closed.  Motion B-1: M/S Hume/Scherman to adopt Resolution No. 2011-196 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. 2003-2 (Police Services) to the qualified electors. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0. City Clerk Lindgren announced of 93 possible votes, 93 affirmative votes were cast authorizing the City of Elk Grove to levy a special tax at the rate apportioned and described. 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 special Motion B-2: M/S Hume/Davis to adopt Resolution No. 2011-197 declaring the resuits of the special election held on October 12, 2011 for the twentieth annexation to Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services). The motion passed by the Motion B-3: M/S Hume/Davis to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 26-2011 levying and apportioning the special tax in territory annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services) Annexation No. Mayor Detrick declared the public hearing open for Street Maintenance District No. 1-  election was available for Council consideration.  following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0.  20. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0.  Zone 3E (Eastern Area) Annexation No. 16.  PUBLIC COMMENT: None.  Mayor Detrick declared the public hearing closed.  City Clerk Lindgren noted there was no majority protest. Of 65 possible votes, 65 affirmative votes were returned. The ballot approved the proposed assessment and the proposed inflation adjustment limit described for the parcels identified in the ballot. A resolution determining to levy assessments in the district was available for Council Motion C: M/S Scherman/Davis to adopt Resolution No. 2011-198 determining to levy assessments in Street Maintenance District No. 1 - Zone 3E (Annexation 16). The  consideration.  motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting. October 12.2011 Page 6of12    REGULAR AGENDA ACTION ITEMS/RECOMMENDATIONS Municipal Code Title 23 regarding retail establishments  Agenda Item No. 10.1: Consider introduction of an ordinance amending Elk Grove  RECOMMENDATION:  Introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, an Ordinance amending Title 23 of the Elk Grove Municipal Code relative to retail establishments. With the aid of an overhead presentation (filed), Christopher Jordan, Planning Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. The City Council had reviewed a draft recommendation from the Planning Commission and directed staff to return with revised a recommendation focusing on the grocery store / supermarket definition and related retail definitions. Mr. Jordan noted a supplemental staff memo (filed) was presented for consideration that corrected an error in the footnote of the presented ordinance for introduction, to include special studies for the "Retail General, Medium Format" uses in Limited Commercial zoning districts. He reviewed a summary of the existing regulations in which the Zoning Code addressed various retail uses (based primarily on the total square footage size of the store and the percent of gross floor sales area dedicated to non-taxable goods) and their allowed uses in zoning districts. The staff recommendation was summarized in a table displaying placement of the new retail establishment definitions defined by percent non-taxable and square footage. He noted definitions for Convenience Store" and Neighborhood Market" remained essentially the same, with the exception that added flexibility in the definition language allowed for a greater range of taxable and non-taxable sales to occur (as long as the focus of the store was on food and drink sales). The "Grocery Store" definition was modified to a size range from 15,000 to 75,000 square feet, and would require more than 50% of the total sales floor area to be dedicated to non-taxable goods. The general retail category was split into three categories based on size (small for stores less than 75,000 square feet, medium for stores 75,000 to less than 150,000 square feet, and large for stores 150,000 square feet and larger). The small and medium "Retail General" definitions would devote less than 50% of sale area to non-taxable goods, the large format would devote less than 10% of sale area to non-taxable goods. The last two definitions were for "Retail, Superstore, the first being 75,000 to less than 150,000 square feet in size which would devote less than 50% of sale area to non- taxable goods, and the large format would be 150,000 square feet and greater, devoting less than 10% of sale area to non-taxable goods. Mr. Jordan reviewed permitted uses, noting the "Retail, Superstore - Large Format" would continue to be prohibited, and that the special studies of community impact analysis, economic / fiscal impact analysis, crime analysis, and urban decay analysis would be required of stores 100,000 square feet or larger in the defined categories of "Retail General" for medium and large formats, Inr reply to Mayor Detrick, Mr. Jordan noted that when conflicts arose between the base Zoning Code and a Special Planning Area (SPA) or Specific Plan (SP), the more stringent requirement would preside. For many SPAS or SPs staff would follow the Zoning Code, but an exception exists for the Lent Ranch SPA as a Development Agreement was in place that identified a vested right to develop under the code that existed in 2003, sO the proposed changes under consideration would not apply to the  as well as for "Retail, Superstore".  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October 12,2011 Page 7of1 12    Lent Ranch Marketplace and to retail projects with existing permits or entitlements approved in conformance with prior editions of the Elk Grove Municipal Code.  PUBLIC COMMENT:  Peter Gaffney, speaking on behalf of the Friends of Madeira, submitted requested changes (filed) to the definitions of "Retail General, Medium Format" and "Retail, Superstore", to change the 50% delimiter to 10% in both definitions. He detailed that "Retail General, Medium Format" would be revised to devote less than 10% to sale of non-taxable goods, and for "Retail, Superstore" to devote at least 10% to sale of non- taxabie goods. He noted the term total sales floor area was not defined and could be construed to exclude on-site storage, checkout counters, etc., differing from gross building area. Mr. Gaffney believed adjusting the percentage thresholds in these two definitions would provide a greater ability to regulate and review proposed large stores NOTE: The City Council recessed at 7:14 p.m. giving direction for staff to review suggested changes presented under public comment, and to present the resulting effects of the suggested changes for consideration. The regular City Council meeting Utilizing the overhead presentation (filed), Mr. Jordan displayed that the suggested change was to the one column of stores sized 75,000 to 149,999 square feet (definitions of "Retail General, Medium Format" and "Retail, Superstore") and would effectively move the delineating line of percent of non-taxable sales from 50% to 10%. This would have no effect on the other definitions, though it would have an effect on the allowed use regulations in the Limited Commercial (LC) zone, prohibiting a store from offering 11-49% non-taxable goods (a "Retail General, Medium Format" store would remain conditionally permitted in the LC zone if it offered 10% or less of non-taxable Council Member Hume believed the original issue raised was to limit the ability for a discount superstore to qualify under a grocery store definition, accessing a by-right entitlement, but that the proposed recommendations were in excess of that intent, He did not agree with requiring additional special studies for stores greater than 100,000 square feet, and voiced disagreement with the recommended allowed use table changes, suggesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) requirement on general retail stores over 75,000 square feet, whereas previously such general retail was permitted by-right in commercial zones. Mr. Hume believed adjusting the square footage delineations, rather than the percentage of goods offered, for considering when a CUP was required, wouid provide solutions that were less restrictive and more business Council Member Scherman received confirmation from Planning Director Echiburu that stores under 75,000 square feet did not require a CUP, but still required design review. Council Member Davis supported having a CUP triggered for uses over 75,000 square feet in size, and believed additional studies should not be required for "Retail General,  combining general retail and grocery sales.  reconvened at 7:23 p.m. with all members present.  goods).  friendly.  Medium Format" uses.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting. October 12, 2011 Page 8of12    Mayor Detrick agreed with including the recommended changes suggested under public comment as displayed by Mr. Jordan, and to strike the additional studies requirement Utilizing the overhead presentation (filed), Mr. Jordan displayed that the amendments to the suggested motion included revising the definitions of "Retail General, Medium Format" and "Retail, Superstore" to effectively move the delineating line between the two definitions of percent of non-taxable sales from 50% to 10%, and removed the special study requirements from the "Retail General, Medium Format" uses, to which Council Member Hume believed a CUP requirement could be appropriate under Limited Commercial zoning for "Retail General, Medium Format" uses, but believed carrying over the appliçation of the CUP into General Commercial (GC) and Shopping Center (SC) was unnecessary. The addition of a CUP requirement related to additional fees, longer processing time, and created uncertainty for business investors in selecting a location. Mr. Hume held reservations of the effect of the additional restrictions included int the proposed ordinance, but felt it was of more importance to be timely in lifting the Amended Motion: M/S Davis/Detrick to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 27-2011 amending Title 23 of the Elk Grove Municipal Code relative to retail establishments as amended to define the separation for 75,000-149,999 square foot uses for "Retail General, Medium Format" to be less than 10% of the total sales floor area to the sale of non-taxable goods, for "Retail, Superstore" to devote at least 10% of the total sales floor area to the sale ofnon-taxable goods, and to not require special studies for "Retail General, Medium Format" uses. Agenda Item No. 10.2: Adopt resolution approving the relocation of the Gateway Monument Entrance Sign at the Sheldon Road /State Route 99 Interchange  from all uses between 75,000 - 149,999 square feet.  the City Council concurred.  moratorium, and would support the item as presented.  The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0.  RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt resolution authorizing the relocation of the Gateway Monument Entrance Sign at With the aid of an overhead presentation (filed), Richard Shepard, Public Works Director / City Engineer, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. The item was to consider relocating the Gateway Monument Entrance Sign facing the southbound Highway 99 traffic, currently placed on the opposite side of the southbound lanes (on the east side of the freeway, north of the Sheldon Road / State Route 99 Interchange), with a recommendation to move the sign to be more prominent to the southbound drivers (to the west side of the freeway, south of the interchange). It was originally placed in the northeast quadrant to comply with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) criteria for the sign to maintain a Clear Recovery Zone (maintaining an area clear of fixed objects adjacent to the traveled way). The west side north of the interchange would be a typical location, but that area was obstructed by the location of the cemetery and other issues that the City could not control. Mr. Shepard  the Sheldon Road/State Route 99 Interchange.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October 12,2011 Page 9of12    provided images superimposing a proposed sign at the recommended relocation site, to scale with current roadway conditions. He noted when the current sign was erected, public comment was received that the sign was not as prominent as it should be. Atthis time in the project timeline, it was possible to identify remaining project funds and relocate the sign. If approved to proceed, staff suggested developing a competitive bid process to evaluate the most cost effective method to relocate the sign, and current Mayor Detrick believed that a location on the west side was preferable, and that since the interchange project was expected to last for the next 50 years, there was value to investigate options to make the Gateway Monument Entrance Sign more prominent when considering any cost incurred today could be viewed as allocated over the 50 year In reply to Council Member Davis, Mr. Shepard noted Caltrans would not allow signage at two locations. In terms of deciding whether to move the existing sign, or demolish that sign and erect a new sign, the competitive bid process would provide the means to evaluate options, and staff could continue discussions with Caltrans to consider allowing Vice Mayor Cooper stated he would not support the item as he did not feel there was resounding public opposition, that there were numerous site condition restraints and compliance requirements with Caltrans standards that dictated any sign placement to preclude an ideal location as desired by the City, and the funding to relocate the sign Council Member Hume observed that numerous Elk Grove citizens resided north of interchange, and were effectively excluded by the location of any gateway" signage to be located at the interchange, and he believed the current location served as an  estimated costs for the relocation were between $15,000 and $50,000.  lifespan.  two signs at the interchange.  could be better allocated elsewhere.  adequate, visible location for a Gateway Monument Entrance Sign.  PUBLIC COMMENT: None.  No action was taken by the City Council on the item.  Agenda Item No. 10.3: Introduce an Ordinance repealing Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 16.20.1135 relating to appeals fees, Sections 16.18.1207 through and including 16.18.1212, Subsections 16.20.400 (B)(6) through and including (B)(10), and Sections 16.20.560 through and including 16.20.580, relating to appeals of Notice and Orders, and amending Sections 16.18.1300 and 16.20.500 relating to appeals of Notice and  Orders  RECOMMENDATION:  Introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, an Ordinance repealing Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 16.20.1135 relating to appeals fees, Sections 16.18.1207 through and including 16.18.1212, Subsections 16.20.400 (B)(6) through and including (B)(10), and Sections 16.20.560 though and including 16.20.580 relating  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October 12,2011 Page 10of12    to appeals of Notice and Orders, and amending Sections 16.18.1300 and 16.20.500 Shane Diller, Code Enforcement Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and  relating to appeals of Notice and Orders.  recommendation. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.  Motion: M/S Hume/Davis to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 28-2011 repealing Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 16.20.1135 relating to appeals fees, Sections 16.18.1207 through and including 16.18.1212, Subsections 16.20.400 (B)(6) through and including (B)(10), and Sections 16.20.560 through and including 16.20.580 relating to appeals of Notice and Orders, and amending Sections 16.18.1300 and 16.20.500 relating to appeals of Notice and Orders.  The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0. Agenda Item No. 10.4: Appointments to the Multicultural Committee  RECOMMENDATION: Committee.  Receive information from the City Council regarding appointments to the Multicultural Jason Lindgren, City Clerk, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Lindgren noted submittal of a staff memo (filed) listing additional applications that were received since the publishing of the agenda and staff report, of3 30 applications received, 25 were qualified for consideration for appointment.  PUBLIC COMMENT: None.  Mayor Detrick announced his appointment of Newton Ekpo and Marie Mertz to the Council Member Scherman announced her appointment of Rosa Avila and Norm Council Member Davis announced his appointment of Scott Matsumoto and Andres Council Member Hume announced his appointment of Evelyn Laluan and Jerry Vice Mayor Cooper announced his appointment of Kennessa Marshall and Orlando Council Member Scherman stated that several applicants did not qualify due to not being registered voters, and she questioned the need for a registered voter requirement as it excluded applicants from participating on the committee. She inquired why the  Multicultural Committee.  DeYoung to the Multicultural Committee. Ramos to the Multicultural Committee. Cummings to the Multicultural Committee. Fuentes to the Multicultural Committee.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, October 12,2011 Page 11of12    requirement was originally suggested, requested future consideration to remove the registered voter requirement, and requested that non-qualifying applicants be contacted for opportunities to volunteer and participate in events planned by the committee. Mr. Lindgren noted the first City committees only required applicants to be residents of Elk Grove, and that the requirement to be a registered voter originated when the Historic Preservation Committee was formed and codified, which in turn created a standard practice followed by all newly formed committees since that time. Mr. Lindgren stated that any additional requirements created on applications to serve on a committee Council Member Davis noted that the committee meetings would be open to the public, and for those not selected to be on the commission, there was the opportunity to participate, be involved in the process, and to volunteer for the events and activities  created restrictions, often resulting in a reduced applicant pool.  planned. ADJOURNMENT  With no additional business to conduct, the October 12, 2011 regular City Council  meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.  e JASON LINDGRENICDY CLÈRK  ATTEST:  st M ahl STEVEN M. DETRICK, MAYOR  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting. October 12,2011 Page 12of12