CITY OF ELK GROVE Incorporated. July 1, 2000  MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, August 24, 2011  CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL  Mayor Detrick called the regular City Council meeting of August 24, 2011 to order at  6:12p p.m. Present: Absent:  Mayor Detrick, Vice Mayor Cooper, Council Members Davis, Hume and  Scherman. None.  Council Member Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Detrick asked that a moment of silence be observed.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Motion: M/S Davis/Cooper to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed  by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0.  CLOSED SESSION None.  PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 4.1 Safety Town Presentation  Police Chief Robert Lehner noted this was the first year of the Safety Town Program in Elk Grove. Safety Town came from a nationally available program, which targeted a kindergarten audience of attendees, and found success in being implemented in Elk Grove due to staff efforts coordinating the various local agencies needed to provide the scope of program offerings. Staff provided a brief video (filed) displaying an overview of the youth-oriented safety program. Police Chief Lehner commended Crime Prevention Specialist Denise Costello for leading efforts to coordinate and collaborate with local agencies, and the department looked forward to offering Safety Town the following year.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Elizabeth Pinkerton invited the community to attend the Spotlight Elk Grove fundraising event to be held September 8 to support the Elk Grove Community Foundation student  scholarship programs.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, August 24,2011 Page 1of12    John Rueda addressed storm drain mats utilized by the City and other local agencies, noting he offered an improved storm drain mat product (which were in use at some locations in the community), but believed a majority of other storm drain mat products Hal Beaudin voiced his appreciation for a lifetime of positive experiences as a member of the Elk Grove community, and commended the responsiveness of the Elk Grove Police Department which handled issues of graffiti and crime in his neighborhood. Brian Detrick invited the community to the final event of the 2011 Fittest of Elk Grove Competition to be held August 28. The event would include a family oriented fair, 22 vendors of the health and fitness industry, and an exhibition of top cross fit athletes hosted by Warriorz Health and Fitness. Proceeds of the event would go to the Elk David Simpson, Chair of the City of Elk Grove Disability Advisory Committee, announced that the 5th Annual Above and Beyond Program Accessibility Awards were open for nominations. He encouraged the community to submit nominations online through the City's website. Awards would be presented in October to recognize individuals, groups, and businesses who assisted and improved on the quality of life of Steve Lee addressed a submittal to the City to modify the 100 year flood plain near the Quail Ranch area. Mr. Lee noted his continued communication with the Public Works Department to receive information on the matter, conveying his understanding from staff that the changes were not being initiated based on site condition changes, but on updates to information such as revised topographical maps. Mr. Lee stated the submittal proposed removing several homes in the Quail Ranch area out of the flood plain, and he noted the community would continue to monitor the process as residents could attest to the numerous water issues encountered in the neighborhood.  currently in use did not work effectively.  Grove Youth Sports Foundation.  persons with disabilities who lived in or visited Elk Grove.  GENERAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION  City Manager Laura Gill reviewed the August 24, 2011 Administrative Report (filed).  COUNCIL COMMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Council Member Scherman reported none of her regional boards had met since her last report, though noted an upcoming public hearing of the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Board which would discuss the Eight Hour Ozone Attainment Progress Plan. She attended the following four ribbon cutting ceremonies: a debut of a new cargo van at the Nissan dealership, Fairytale Flowers by Julie, the opening of US Bank on Elk Grove-Florin Road, and Financial Destination which opened on Studio Court. She noted the City received the 2011 Project of the Year Award for the Williamson Drive Road Improvement Project. She commended the efforts of Congresswoman Doris Matsui who announced a three year federal grant had been awarded in part to the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) which included $863,000 of federal funds for programs to address human trafficking, noting the regional organization My Sister's House benefitted from those services.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, August 24,2011 Page2of12    Ms. Scherman requested the bus stop location in front of Joseph Kerr Middle School be relocated as she had received complaints that the turning radius of buses at the corner Council Member Davis invited the community to take part in a Bowling Extravaganza Charity Event fundraiser at Strikes on August 26 benefitting Elk Grove Food Bank Council Member Hume stated the Capital SouthEast Connector Joint Powers Authority Board certified the Preliminary Environmental Impact Report (PEIR), and was having difficulty scheduling a September meeting. He attended the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) Board meeting which voted to not yet commence service restoration, and were now evaluating an April 2012 timeframe. He stated updates were received on the Green Line and Blue Line, noting the Green Line project expected costs at $62.75 million dollars a mile. Mr. Hume attended the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation Board of Directors meeting which established noticing a future hearing regarding the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements which were increasing sewer rates, and voted on having a line item on the sewer bill to display the percentage of the bill being spent to fund the NPDES Vice Mayor Cooper attended the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation Board of Directors Meeting which planned a program for the coming year to reduce the amount of mercury in the water, and discussions would commence regarding installation of wind turbines at the wastewater treatment plant on Franklin Boulevard that would be funded Mayor Detrick stated the City of Elk Grove was recipient of the Region Builders 2011 Local Government of the Year Award, he read a portion of the press release from Region Builders highlighting implementation of new building fees, fostering communication through the Industry Working Group, and developing pro-business policies showcasing the City as a destination to build or locate a business. Mr. Detrick attended the Teen Center's 2nd Annual Be the Change dinner and live auction  came in dangerous proximity to pedestrians at the bus stop.  Services and Elk Grove Together.  requirements.  through grant money to provide additional power to the facility.  fundraiser.  CONSENT CALENDARITEMS  Inr reply to Council Member Hume, City Clerk Jason Lindgren stated he was backlogged int finalizing meeting minutes for final approval, and would refocus resources to expedite  processing of minute draft sets for review and approval.  PUBLIC COMMENT None.  Motion: M/S Cooper/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. 3810 through  3940 dated July 1, 2011 through July 31, 2011, General Warrant Nos. 60138 through  60558, and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 2012001 through 2012016  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, August 24, 2011 Page 30 of1 12    Agenda Item No. 8.2: regular meeting Agenda Item No. 8.3:  Approved City Council Meeting Minutes: 1)October 27, 2010  regular meeting; 2) November 10, 2010 regular meeting; and 3) December 8, 2010  Received report on City Manager approved purchases and  contracts authorized by Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.42 Contracts and  Purchasing, filed through August 17, 2011  Agenda Item No. 8.4: and Bids Agenda Item No. 8.5:  Received report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, Ordinance No. 20-2011 adopted amending the City of Elk  Grove Zoning Map from Highway Travel Commercial (TC) to General Commercial (GC) for the Gold's Gym Rezone Project EG-11-020 (APN: 119-1990-005) (Second  Reading)  Agenda Item No. 8.6:  Ordinance No. 21-2011 adopted adding Elk Grove  Municipal Code Sections 16.04.200 and 16.04.210 of Title 16 relating to repair and  reconstruction of damaged buildings (Second Reading)  Agenda Item No. 8.7:  Ordinance No. 22-2011 adopted adding Elk Grove  Municipal Code Chapter 16.06 relating to placards used to denote conditions relating to  continued occupancy of buildings (Second Reading)  Agenda Item No. 8.8:  Resolution No. 2011-159 adopted declaring intention to  annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Maintenance Services) and to levy a special tax to pay for certain landscaping and maintenance services (Annexation No. 20); Resolution No. 2011-160 adopted declaring intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2003-2 (Police Services) and to levy a special tax to pay for infrastructure and police services (Annexation No. 20); Resolution No. 2011-161 adopted declaring intention to levy Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 3-E (Annexation No. 16); and Resolution No. 2011-162 adopted amending the Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget to recognize additional revenue and expenditures from  annexation fees Agenda Item No. 8.9:  Resolution No. 2011-163 adopted authorizing the City  Manager to execute a construction contract with FBD Vanguard Construction for the Citywide Bus Stop Improvements Project - Phase 1 in the amount of $120,621, authorizing the City Engineer to approve change orders not-to-exceed $18,093 Agenda Item No.8 8.10: Resolution No. 2011-164 adopted finding the Elk Grove Rain Garden Plaza Project exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act; authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with JM Slover, Inc. in the amount of $368,194.05; authorizing the City Engineer to approve change orders not-to-exceed $73,805.95; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with the second lowest bidder if JM Slover,  Inc. does not meet filing obligations  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, August 24,2011 Page 4of12    Agenda Item No. 8.11: Resolution No. 2011-165 adopted entering into a Letter Agreement between the City of Elk Grove and John Mourier Construction, Inc. (JMC Homes) regarding Park Obligations for Laguna Ridge Village 10 in the Grove Agenda Item No. 8.12: Resolution No. 2011-166 adopted ratifying the Interim Agreement between the City of Elk Grove and the Elk Grove Police Managers'  Subdivision  Association PUBLIC HEARINGS Agenda Item No. 9.1:  A public hearing to consider a Letter of Public Convenience  and Necessity to obtain a Type 21 (Off-Sale General) alcohol license for the Target store located at 7505 Laguna Boulevard (EG 11-025; APN 116-1160-002)  RECOMMENDATION  Adopt resolution approving a Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity for a Type 21 With the aid of an overhead presentation (filed), Adam Petersen, Associate Planner, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. He stated the request was to upgrade the current alcohol license for beer and wine to include liquor sales. The site was zoned Shopping Center which allowed sales of beer, wine, and liquor, but al Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity (PCN Letter) was required as the site was located in an area identified by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as a high crime area and one with an overconcentration of existing liquor sales. He displayed the layout of store and provided aerial photos of adjacent stores offering alcohol sales on- and off-site. Mr. Petersen noted receiving one phone call in opposition to the request that cited addition of liquor sales at the location would lead to individuals drinking in the  alcohol license for the Target store located at 7505 Laguna Boulevard.  parking lot behind the store near neighboring residences. Mayor Detrick declared the public hearing open.  PUBLIC COMMENT:  Beth Aboulafiah, representing the applicant Target Corporation, requested support of the PCN Letter. She noted Target had been selling beer and wine at the location since 2002 without any problems. She stated the recent remodel of the store expanded the grocery section, and with such an expanded market section, the offering of distilled spirits was a convenience to patrons of the store. Liquor sales were ancillary to Target operations and would comprise a very small percentage of floor space and sales revenue. The Target store manager of the site clarified that there were no self check- out counters at the store, and for all alcohol sales the point of sale systems required both the products purchased and the buyer's identification be scanned into the system. In terms of size and offering of sales, only large bottles and packaged sales would be offered, no single servings would be offered, and any small sized containers would be packaged in six-unit containers at the minimum. Target representatives noted that there had never been issues of individuals drinking in the back parking lot, and the store had a security guard that patrolled the back lot, as well as surveillance cameras.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, August 24,2011 Page 5of12    Police Chief Lehner confirmed there had been no issues to date at this Target store, and noted that the Target corporate security model served as one of the better  examples of retail security.  Mayor Detrick declared the public hearing closed.  Vice Mayor Cooper agreed, from his experience in law enforcement, that the Target security, surveillance, and alcohol sales/identfication practices were exemplary. Motion: M/S Cooper/Hume to adopt Resolution No. 2011-167 approving a Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity for a Type 21 alcohol license for the Target store located at 7505 Laguna Boulevard. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes:  4; Noes: 1 (Davis).  REGULAR AGENDA ACTION TEMSRECOMMENDATONS Agenda Item No. 10.1: Secondhand Smoke Ordinance  RECOMMENDATION:  Introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, an ordinance repealing Elk Grove Municipal Code (EGMC) Chapter 6.22 titled Clean Indoor Air and Health Protection and replacing with a revised Chapter 6.22 titled Secondhand Smoke. Staff recommends the Council include an option allowing for City enforcement of a no smoking area declared by a property owner, manager, or operator where such a designation is not otherwise required by law but is desired by the property owner. Robert Lehner, Chief of Police, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. He noted a recent issue which arose with smokers frequenting a smoke shop who were creating a disturbance to patrons at a neighboring day care center. Staff evaluated the situation and found that land use regulation would not solve the problems at that site, and subsequently presented a solution to restrict the act of smoking within vicinity of particular uses, such as children's facilities. He noted that in this section of the Municipal Code, the original language was adopted from Sacramento County at incorporation, and numerous changes in state law had since superseded those regulations. The majority of changes presented in the proposed ordinance were tob bring the Municipal Code in compliance with state regulations. The addition of Section 6.22.137 prohibited people from smoking within 300 feet of children's facilities. Police Chief Lehner noted the final suggested change was enabling a provision for a private property owner to post their property to be non-smoking, which currently was not enforceable, and that with this provision the City would have the ability to go to such privately owned properties, that were appropriately signed as non-smoking, and inform  those not in compliance to cease or receive an infraction.  PUBLIC COMMENT: None.  Council Member Davis voiced support for the ordinance. He believed enforcement would be a challenge, but believed increased signage, especially around parks, would provide the means for citizens to self monitor and censure those in non-compliance.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, August 24,2011 Page 6of1 12    Council Member Scherman observed that enforcing such regulations at regional events inE Elk Grove such as the Harvest and Western Festivals, Veterans Day Parade, and Fourth of July Celebration would prove difficult, especially in expansive areas such as Elk Grove Regional Park. She believed participation would decrease as the ordinance would prohibit smoking in parks (often the location of several of these events). She inquired if such events could establish designated smoking areas. Ms. Scherman noted the importance of discussing signage generally with the Cosumnes Community Council Member Hume believed the focus of ordinance should relate to protecting children's facilities, and he expressed he was not interested in policing personal liberties. He believed discussions with the CCSD should be held regarding the need for Vice Mayor Cooper believed officers would have higher priorities for enforcement, but the regulation would provide another means for officers to handle issues or calls for service as they encounter them. Mr. Cooper noted seeing designated smoking areas at the state fair, and believed that option could be pursued for local events, which would Council Member Davis was willing to hear how a narrow exclusion for special events would be implemented, but advocated for stronger regulations to ban smoking overall, as he believed numerous individuals who were smokers would not boycott such events, and believed a larger audience may be attracted to such events if it was known there Police Chief Lehner and Interim City Attorney Jonathan Hobbs suggested adding Section 6.22.145(H) regarding places where smoking was permissible, to include designated smoking areas sO posted by the owner or operator of a park not otherwise Council Member Davis voiced he would not support such a provision unless it Motion: M/S Cooper/Scherman to introduce and waive the full reading, by substitution of title only, Ordinance No. 23-2011 repealing Elk Grove Municipal Code (EGMC) Chapter 6.22 titled Clean Indoor Air and Health Protection and replacing with a revised Chapter 6.22 titled Secondhand Smoke as amended to include Section 6.22.145(H) regarding places where smoking was permissible to read "In an area designated and posted for smoking by the owner or operator of a park, provided that the designated smoking area within the park is not within 300 feet of a playground, swimming pool, youth sports facility, or other area within the park intended primarily for use by children." The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4; Noes: 1 (Davis). Agenda Item No. 10.2: Adopt resolution approving a funding commitment of up to the amount of five million six hundred thousand dollars ($5,600,000) from the City's Affordable Housing Fund and authorizing the City Manager to execute the implementing loan documents for the Vintage Laguna II affordable housing development by Laguna  Services District (CCSD).  permitted smoking areas.  also provide a means to move such designated areas as needed.  would be no secondhand smoke.  within 300 feet of a children's facility.  exclusively applied to designated special events held in the City.  Seniors II, LP  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting. August 24,2011 Page 7of12    RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt resolution approving a funding commitment up to the amount of $5,600,000 from the City's Affordable Housing Fund and authorizing the City Manager to execute the implementing loan documents for the Vintage Laguna II affordable housing With the aid of an overhead presentation (filed), Sarah Bontrager, Housing Program Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. The Vintage Laguna II affordable housing development ("the Project") would produce 69 units, 35 reserved for very low income seniors, and 33 units reserved for low income seniors (with one on-site manager unit). The project was located near the corner of Laguna Boulevard and Big Horn Boulevard, where several services and amenities were available nearby. The Project was ready to apply for permits, and construction could commence in September. The loan terms were an amount of $5.6 million, 4% simple interest, over a term of 40 years. Disbursements of the funds were staggered throughout the Project to ensure completion, including a hold back to ensure the Project was occupied. The subsidy per unit was $82,000, which was higher than the average of $43,000 for City loans made since 2002. The loan was non-amortizing, which would see a balloon payment at the end of the loan. For this loan the City added a cost savings provision, that should the developer experience any cost savings on the Project, the City would receive a percentage portion equivalent to the City's overall One issue raised by the developer regarded requirements to have payment and performance bonds in place for the Project. The developer estimated a cost of the $130,000 to secure bonds for the project, and requested a waiver of such bonding requirements. In lieu of bonding the developer offered to substitute a Completion Guarantee from USA Properties Fund, the entity that holds the assets. Staff identified options related to the bond requirements as follows: 1) require the bonds (the safest option for the City), 2) allow the Completion Guarantee, which was the most cost effective for the developer, and cost savings could be seen by the City at the end of the project, or 3) require the construction subcontractors to provide the bonds (which would likely be less costly for the construction phase only, rather than the full Project bonding). Ms. Bontrager noted that in order to make the loan, the City would subordinate it's right tor receive repayment behind the other lenders on the project, and that the permanent debt ahead of the City was $3.22 million. She noted the senior lender had the right to change their own loan term and determine how insurance proceeds were distributed in the event of a loss, but the City had negotiated that the unit affordability provisions would remain. The overall Project cost was $14 million to construct, and the value of the property was $9 million. She noted the Affordable Housing Fund currently had a balance of $4.7 million, and saw $1 million received within the last year into the fund through new development in the City. At this time the fund was below the requested $5.6 million, but it was expected that by the time the final payment was required (projected after July of 2012) there would be enough funds to make that payment. If there were not enough funds, staff would return with an interfund loan agreement from the Drainage Fee Fund to cover the remaining balance until future development  development by Laguna Seniors II, LP.  investment in the project.  replenished the Affordable Housing Fund.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, August 24,2011 Page 8of12    PUBLIC COMMENT:  Steve Gall, USA Properties Fund Associate Vice President of Finance, noted the Project was ready to commence construction next month. In reply to Mayor Detrick, Mr. Gall believed the final payments would be requested by the first part of 2013. In regards to the payment performance bond issue he requested considerations for the waiver citing that all of the project financing was closed up front, creating no possibility of as shortfall of funds relative to the completion of the Project, the organization had a 20 year performance history completing 70 construction projects with over 10,000 units where they had never been requested to provide such performance bonds, and the City would share in the cost savings in waiving the bond requirement. Mr. Gall noted it was in the best interest of the first lender and investor to see the completion of the project as Council Member Hume inquired how the City would secure its investment, as it was not the senior lender, and what assurances existed to guarantee that the income restricted units of the project would be rebuilt in the event of a casualty loss during the life of the In reply to Council Member Hume, Darrin Brakowski, project applicant, addressed controls established for the Project in the event of a casualty loss. The Project had a tax credit investor who would only continue to receive tax credit benefits over the 15- year compliance period by maintaining operational units, if there were a loss and the Project was not rebuilt, the investor would cease to receive those tax credits. He noted that for any casualty loss after year 15, as the property was fully insured for casualty losses, the senior lender could request that their loan be paid, but once their loan was paid the senior lender would lose control of any remaining proceeds, and the remaining funds could be utilized by the remaining investors to replace and rebuild the property under new construction and permit loans. Mr. Brakowski noted the current Vintage Laguna I site maintained a 99% occupancy rate, and though the current project had yet Motion: M/S Hume/Scherman to adopt Resolution No. 2011-168 approving a funding commitment up to the amount of $5,600,000 from the City's Affordable Housing Fund and authorizing the City Manager to execute the implementing loan documents for the Vintage Laguna II affordable housing development by Laguna Seniors II, LP as amended to allow a corporate guaranty in the place of payment and performance Agenda Item No. 10.3: Consider resolution establishing the criteria for the 2011  they both had substantial investment in the Project.  40 year loan term.  to be marketed, an interest waiting list existed for the proposed Project.  bonds. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0. Mayor's Volunteer Awards and authorize staff to solicit nominations  RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt resolution establishing the criteria for the 2011 Mayor's Volunteer Awards and Kara Reddig, Assistant to the City Manager, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. She summarized the program would offer six award categories: 1) Arts, Culture and Heritage, 2) Residents, Neighborhood, and Community Groups,  authorize staff to solicit nominations.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, August 24, 2011 Page 90 of1 12    3) Social and Community Service, 4) Sports and Recreation, 5) Children and Youth Mayor Detrick clarified that he initially proposed the award program as an annual occurrence, and that the presiding mayor of a given year would appoint the two  Support, and 6) Young Volunteer of the Year.  members of the public on the review panel.  PUBLIC COMMENT: None.  Council Member Hume supported the program, but questioned the composition of the panel. He felt that one panel comprised of City staff and only two community members would be limited in its ability to evaluate the large, diverse area of interests covered under each category. He suggested various panels be considered, comprised of active community participants in each of the category areas, as they would have the Ms. Reddig noted the staff recommendation included representation of members of the general public on the committee, as well as members of outside agencies, and noted those agency representatives could vary, ranging from other local government agencies Council Member Davis believed the panel focused on the review process of applications, and that the nomination process provided the means for experts knowledgeable in respective fields to submit nominations providing the necessary Vice Mayor Cooper supported staff having the flexibility to bring on panel members from Motion: M/S Cooper/Detrick to adopt Resolution No. 2011-169 establishing the criteria for the Inaugural Mayor's Volunteer Awards and authorize staff to solicit nominations as amended for an annual program, that the Mayor selects community members of the review panel, and staff were authorized to bring in agency staff representatives best suited to judge a category for award. The motion passed by the Agenda Item No. 10.4: Receive Sister Cities update and provide direction on next  knowledge and familiarity to judge under each respective field.  to local nonprofit agencies.  background and insight for the panel to make an informed decision.  other agencies to assist in evaluating nominations.  following vote: Ayes: 5; Noes: 0.  steps  RECOMMENDATION:  Receive an update on Sister City events and provide direction on next steps. With the aid of an overhead presentation (filed), Angela Frost, Management Analyst, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation. Ms. Frost provided background on the formation of the Sister City Program, noting Elk Grove became a member of Sister Cities International (SCI) in 2009 and formalized its first sister city relationship with Concepcion de Ataco, El Salvador. Subsequent sister city requests had been received from Montichiari, Italy, Hailin, China and Muskogee, Ontario,  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, August 24, 2011 Page 10of12    Canada, along with a renewed request that had been previously submitted in previous With the aid of an overhead presentation (filed), Oscar O'Con, member of Rotary Club of Laguna Sunrise, noted the initial outreach with Concepcion de Ataco started when Rotary members traveled to El Salvador on a fact finding mission to establish an international project. Mr. O'Con provided an overview of the geography and culture of Concepcion de Ataco, noting it was on the western side of El Salvador, located in a mountainous region. Agricultural production, primarily coffee, was central to the economy of the municipality of 22,000 residents, and he shared photos displaying colorful murals and art, well maintained facilities, and projects implemented throughout the community. Mr. O'Con noted Concepcion de Ataco Mayor Oscar Oliverio Gomez With the aid of an overhead presentation (filed), Ty Sorci, Air Force Reserve Major and California Highway Patrol Officer, provided an overview of Montichiari, Italy. He noted correlations of Montichiari with Elk Grove, citing ties to historic resources, surrounding outdoor spaces and rural elements, similar population with a large suburb community just outside of the historic urban center, and proximity to areas of tourism. Mr. Sorci suggested the City pursue establishing multiple sister cities on multiple continents, believing there was not one City that could claim to having established sister city Council Member Hume received confirmation from staff that Montichiari did not already have a sister city, and requested that for any future sister city requests that a With the aid of an overhead presentation (filed), Paul Chow, Second Vice President of the Sacramento Capital Lions Club, and Mayue Carlson, President of the Sacramento Chinese Cultural Foundation, provided an overview of Hailin, China. Mr. Chow noted Hailin was located in the northeastern part of China, a mountainous region that attracted tourism as it was known for its forests, nature preserves (especially tiger reserves), and snow sports and recreation activities. The city's name translated to "ocean of trees and fields of snow." Hailin was established in 1948 as a county, and in 1992 it became a city. The area of Hailin included three towns and developed valleys, with three large rivers. He stated Hailin was environmentally friendly, implemented water and wind power, and was comprised of numerous land uses, from modernized city elements to agricultural and industrial uses. Mr. Chow noted Hailin embraced a mix of culture and heritage as it was influenced by neighboring regions in Korea and Russia, and sought extending friendship through the sister city program to reach out to an American city. Angela Frost reviewed options for establishing a sister city program for the City, noting SCI prescribed no requirements on how agencies established their programs, and the staff recommendation was to pursue creating a Sister City Council (SCC), comprised of community volunteers, managed by City staff, to review future requests for sister cities. The SCC would serve to receive requests, build relationships for an established period to evaluate interest, and bring recommendations to the City Council for consideration. She noted the SCC could be formed as its own nonprofit organization, and once the SCC was established, then a work plan, budget, and funding identification process  years for Danglas, Philippines.  Duarte would be visiting Elk Grove in September.  relationships on all of the inhabited continents.  determination be made of any existing sister city relationships.  could commence.  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, August24,2011 Page 11of12    Council Member Scherman requested Danglas, Philippines be considered at this time,  as in 2004 Danglas had submitted a sister city request to the City.  PUBLIC COMMENT:  Norm DeYoung, spoke in support of including Danglas, Philippines for consideration as as sister city. He noted taking part in medical missions to Danglas, and believed that having a sister city relationship would enhance the connection of the two communities Carmelina Ebalia Smith provided background and a description of Danglas, and stated By City Council consensus, direction was provided to expand the Sister City Program beyond the current city of Concepcion de Ataco and to pursue for consideration establishing sister city relationships with Montichiari, Italy, Hailin, China and Danglas, Philippines. The City Council requested a draft plan be returned for a Sister City Council Program, consisting of community volunteers, managed by staff, to receive and review future requests, build relationships with requesting cities prior to consideration for sister city status, and to pursue the goal to establish sister city relationships on all continents. The suggestion for Muskogee, Ontario, Canada would be considered a potential candidate at this time, to first be reviewed through the Sister City Council, once established. The City Council requested follow-up to the Sister City Program once relationships were established, to ensure relationships were fostered through activities and programs, suggesting leaming/exchange programs that could also be coordinated  as continued medical missions were planned. the medical missions were planned every two years.  with the Elk Grove Unified School District.  ADJOURNMENT  With no additional business to conduct, the August 24, 2011 City Council meeting was adjourned in memory of Mel Oneto and Danny Detrick Martinez at 9:06 p.m.  JA$ONL LINDGREN, CITYCLÉRK   ATTEST:   M Nite STEVEN M. DETRICK, MAYOR  Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting, August 24,2011 Page 12 of12