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Record of Proceedings

Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting - March 12, 2025

Other — Wednesday, March 12, 2025
BodyElkgrove, California
SessionOther
DateWednesday, March 12, 2025
StatusFILED
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We have reconvened from closed session and I would like to make the following announcement

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by a 4-2-0 with Council Member Sun absent vote.

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The City Council authorize and directed the City Attorney's Office to defend the case

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of flock versus City of Elk Grove and all as identified by the case number on the City

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Council meeting agenda.

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With that we will adjourn the special meeting at 6.01 PM and that brings us to our regular

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meeting.

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At this time I will call to order the Elk Grove City Council regular meeting.

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Today is Wednesday, March the 12th, 2025 and it is 6.01 PM.

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Clerk.

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Thank you, Mayor.

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This meeting of the Elk Grove City Council is recorded with closed captioning.

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The recording will be cable cast on MetroCable Channel 14, the government affairs channel

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on Comcast and direct TV, Uverse Cable Systems.

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The recording will also be video streamed at Metro14live.setcounty.gov.

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Tonight's meeting replays will be on Friday, March 14th at 1 PM and Wednesday, March 19th

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at 9 AM on Metro Channel 14.

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Once posted the recordings of this and previous meetings can be viewed on demand at

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the 3w's.elk Grove City.org or youtube.com slash MetroCable 14.

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For members of the participating audience who may have personal electronic devices please

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place them on silent mode during the meeting or unmute when you are not speaking.

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Elk Grove City Council welcomes, appreciates and encourages participation in the City Council

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meeting, City Council requests that you limit your presentation to 3 minutes per person

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so it all present will have time to participate.

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City Council reserve the right to reasonably limit the total time for public comment on any

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particular notice agenda item as it may be necessary.

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Presumably resolution number 2010-24 no individual speaker concerning public comment may address

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the City Council for more than 3 minutes.

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If you wish to address the council during the meeting please complete a blue speaker

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card which can be found at the back of the chamber and provide it to Assistant City Clerk

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Brenda Haggard prior to consideration of the agenda item.

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With that mayor will be moving into the roll call and for the roll call I will be starting

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with Council Member Spees.

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Present.

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Council Member Brewer.

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Present.

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I will note that Council Member Suen is absent.

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Vice Mayor Robles.

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Present.

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And Mayor Singalan.

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Here.

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Thank you.

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Next up is our land acknowledgement.

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With the vice mayor please read the land acknowledgement.

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Thank you Madam Mayor.

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We honor respect and acknowledge the Elk Grove first inhabitants.

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The claim me walks who lived as a suffering caretakers of this land.

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These waterways since time immoral.

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We commemorate and advocate for their descendants.

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The Wilson Rangeuria.

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The only federalized recognized tribe in Sacramento County who endure because of the braverty,

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resiliency, determination, their ancestors, tribal members and leaders.

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All right.

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Thank you.

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Next up is our pledge of allegiance.

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Council Member Brewer please help lead us this evening.

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Everyone please rise if you are able.

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Hand over your right right hand over your heart.

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Ready begin.

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I would like to just to defy the United States of America and to the Republic for which it

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Economic Development████████████████████20%
Diversity Equity and Inclusion████████████████████20%
Community Engagement███████████████15%
Parks and Recreation██████████10%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████████10%
Technology and Innovation██████████10%
Affordable Housing██████████10%
Pending Litigation█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Overview

The Elk Grove City Council convened on March 12, 2025, addressing several key topics including diversity and inclusion efforts, climate action planning, and park naming initiatives.

Opening and Introductions

  • Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM
  • Conducted land acknowledgement and pledge of allegiance
  • Approved meeting agenda

Presentations and Highlights

  • Proclaimed March as Women's History Month, honoring Amy Tongue, Secretary of Government Operations
  • Received annual report on Elk Grove Aquatic Center, highlighting:
    • 55% revenue growth in 2024
    • Successful community programming
    • Continued partnership with Cosumnes Community Services District

Key Discussion Items

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report

  • 46% of city workforce is non-white
  • 93.7% of staff trained in DEI topics
  • Received perfect 100 score on Municipal Equality Index

Climate Compass Strategy

  • Discussed community-wide greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies
  • Focused on building electrification and transportation emissions
  • Engaged with stakeholders including building industry representatives

Public Comments

  • Discussed business permit limitations
  • Addressed infrastructure maintenance concerns
  • Building industry representatives provided input on proposed climate initiatives

Key Outcomes

  • Approved park naming recommendations
  • Received climate compass strategy update
  • Reaffirmed commitment to diversity and sustainability

Meeting Transcript

We have reconvened from closed session and I would like to make the following announcement by a 4-2-0 with Council Member Sun absent vote. The City Council authorize and directed the City Attorney's Office to defend the case of flock versus City of Elk Grove and all as identified by the case number on the City Council meeting agenda. With that we will adjourn the special meeting at 6.01 PM and that brings us to our regular meeting. At this time I will call to order the Elk Grove City Council regular meeting. Today is Wednesday, March the 12th, 2025 and it is 6.01 PM. Clerk. Thank you, Mayor. This meeting of the Elk Grove City Council is recorded with closed captioning. The recording will be cable cast on MetroCable Channel 14, the government affairs channel on Comcast and direct TV, Uverse Cable Systems. The recording will also be video streamed at Metro14live.setcounty.gov. Tonight's meeting replays will be on Friday, March 14th at 1 PM and Wednesday, March 19th at 9 AM on Metro Channel 14. Once posted the recordings of this and previous meetings can be viewed on demand at the 3w's.elk Grove City.org or youtube.com slash MetroCable 14. For members of the participating audience who may have personal electronic devices please place them on silent mode during the meeting or unmute when you are not speaking. Elk Grove City Council welcomes, appreciates and encourages participation in the City Council meeting, City Council requests that you limit your presentation to 3 minutes per person so it all present will have time to participate. City Council reserve the right to reasonably limit the total time for public comment on any particular notice agenda item as it may be necessary. Presumably resolution number 2010-24 no individual speaker concerning public comment may address the City Council for more than 3 minutes. If you wish to address the council during the meeting please complete a blue speaker card which can be found at the back of the chamber and provide it to Assistant City Clerk Brenda Haggard prior to consideration of the agenda item. With that mayor will be moving into the roll call and for the roll call I will be starting with Council Member Spees. Present. Council Member Brewer. Present. I will note that Council Member Suen is absent. Vice Mayor Robles. Present. And Mayor Singalan. Here. Thank you. Next up is our land acknowledgement. With the vice mayor please read the land acknowledgement. Thank you Madam Mayor. We honor respect and acknowledge the Elk Grove first inhabitants. The claim me walks who lived as a suffering caretakers of this land. These waterways since time immoral. We commemorate and advocate for their descendants. The Wilson Rangeuria.

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