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Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting – July 23, 2025

Other — Wednesday, July 23, 2025
BodyElkgrove, California
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DateWednesday, July 23, 2025
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0:00

All right, good evening, everyone.

0:02

We have reconvened from closed session.

0:04

And I have the following disclosure by a three to two vote with council members Roblis and Sewan absent.

0:12

The City Council authorized and directed the city attorney's office to defend the cases of Henderson versus Elk Grove Police Department and Arsenath VJM Manufacturing Company Inc.

0:24

and all, as identified by the case number on the city council meeting agenda.

0:29

With that, we will adjourn the special meeting at um 6 p.m.

0:36

And that takes us to let's see, some noise coming in.

0:41

All right.

0:42

I will call to order the parking authority of the city council of the City of Elk Grove regular meeting.

0:48

Today is Wednesday, July the 23rd.

0:51

The time is 6 p.m.

0:53

And would the secretary please call the roll?

0:57

Indeed, and thank you for the indulgence.

0:58

This is a procedural item for our parking authority, which only meets once a month.

1:02

It's a requirement that we meet once a month the first or once a year.

1:05

Thank you.

1:06

Sorry, once a year, the first meeting in July, and here we are.

1:10

So thank you for that, City Manager Beerman.

1:12

Um, as a note for the service, the city council serves as the board for the parking uh authority of the city of Elk Grove, and there is no additional stipend or pay that you receive as your service on this.

1:24

But with that, I will move quickly through the roll calls, starting with board member Spees.

1:29

Present.

1:30

Board Member Brewer.

1:31

Present.

1:31

Board Member Suan is absent, Vice Chair Roblis is absent, and uh Chair Sing Allen.

1:38

Present.

1:39

Excellent.

1:39

We have a quorum so we can hold this regular meeting that happens once a year.

1:48

All right, at this time I'll open up public comment opportunity.

1:52

Nobody signed up on this.

1:53

I'll close the public comment.

1:57

And it looks like we don't have a presentation.

1:59

We have a brief item, which is section three, the presentation of the annual update on the parking authority, but I'll let staff handle that.

2:06

All right, staff.

2:08

Good evening.

2:09

There are no updates to this item.

2:11

Okay.

2:13

That was easy.

2:15

Wish they were all like that.

2:17

All right.

2:17

Well, I will go ahead and open up public comment opportunity on this.

2:21

Nobody signed up.

2:21

I'll close public comment.

2:23

Um, and at this time we will go ahead and adjourn.

2:27

At 6.02 p.m.

2:29

The yes, they're not always like that.

2:32

All right.

2:33

Now at this time I will call to order the Elkgrove City Council regular meeting.

2:38

Today is Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025.

2:41

The time is 6.02 p.m.

2:43

Clerk.

2:44

Thank you, Mayor.

2:45

This meeting of the Elkgrove City Council will be cable cast on Metro Cable 14, the local government affairs channel on the Comcast and ATT Uverse Cable Systems.

2:53

This meeting is closed captioned and webcast at Metro14Live.

2:59

Tonight's meeting replays will be on Friday, July 25th at 1 p.m.

3:03

and Monday, July 28th at 1 p.m.

3:05

on Channel 14.

3:06

Previous meetings can be viewed online at the 3W's Elkgrove.gov or YouTube.com slash Metro Cable 14.

3:14

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.

3:21

The Elkgrove City Council welcomes, appreciates, and encourages participation in the city council meeting.

3:25

City Council requests that you limit your presentation to three minutes per person, so it all present will have time to participate.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████████████████25%
Procedural████████████████16%
Community Engagement█████████████13%
Personnel Matters██████████10%
Public Safety█████████9%
Historic Preservation████████8%
Economic Development█████5%
Diversity and Inclusion████4%
Affordable Housing███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting – July 23, 2025

The Elk Grove City Council held a regular meeting on July 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting included presentations, public comments, consent calendar approvals, and multiple public hearings. Key actions included approving an amended flag policy to fly the Wilton Rancheria tribal flag, approving the Elliott Springs Village 3 development project, and adopting amendments to the transient occupancy tax code. All votes were unanimous among the three attending council members (Councilmember Suen and Vice Mayor Robles were absent).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Eileen Conwell and Mel Scott (Greater Sheldon Road Estates Homeowners Association – GRESHA) spoke about the history of GRESHA and its efforts to preserve rural character, honoring the late Shirley Peters. They expressed ongoing concern about the proposed Summer Villas development.
  • Landon Taimachko (Scout Troop 59) requested the city partner with scouting to establish a formal U.S. flag retirement collection program, noting scouts often receive old flags.
  • Bonnie Stensler (Glenbrook community) invited the council to National Night Out on August 5th, emphasizing community-police engagement.
  • Kathy Lee (Quail Ranch) supported the Elliott Springs Village 3 project but raised concerns about a paseo that was constructed as a “rock garden” instead of with landscaping, urging that future paseos in the age-restricted area be built as promised with trees, grass, and benches.
  • Steve Lee (Quail Ranch) questioned the removal of storm drain conditions (13 and 40), citing flooding in 2021, and asked whether the city is prepared for a major flood event like the 30-foot rise in Kerrville, Texas. He requested information on emergency warning systems.
  • Jim Kelly (Quail Ranch Estates) raised concerns about light and air easements on his property related to the Elliott Springs development, arguing that the development should have similar 50-foot setback easements.
  • Aaron Vowell (Directors of Explore Elk Grove) supported the proposed amendments to the transient occupancy tax code, praising the collaborative approach and the waiver of prior penalties.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved minutes of June 25, 2025 special and regular meetings.
  • Received reports on City Manager approved purchases/contracts, RFPs, and monthly disbursements for June 2025.
  • Adopted resolutions for: Military Street Banner Program revisions; $15,000 contribution to the Sacramento FUEL Network; benefits consulting contract with Alliant Insurance Services (7 years, up to $217,307.52); second amendment to Pryor Learning contract (extension to 2028, increase of $115,020.46); vacation of abutter’s rights at 9480 E. Stockton Blvd; PEG Channel Facilities fees acceptance; 2024-2029 CIP quarterly report; 2026 Pavement Maintenance Project (crack seal, $1,009,887); Weed and Pest Abatement Project contract with Harlan Services; sixth amendment to ballistic vest contract with Galls LLC (increase of $225,000); joint response to Grand Jury Report on Elder Financial Abuse; and recruitment for one voting member vacancy on the Diversity and Inclusion Commission.
  • All consent items were approved unanimously.

Presentations & Announcements

  • City Manager Jason Behrmann introduced 22 new hires and promotions across departments: Police Department (18, including new Assistant Chief Brian Schaff), Finance (1), Economic Development (1), Public Affairs (1), Community Development (1), and Public Works (4). The Mayor thanked staff for positive community feedback on cleanliness, homelessness reduction, and fireworks enforcement.

Discussion Items

9.1 – Amended Flag Policy for Wilton Rancheria Tribal Flag

  • Staff presented a resolution to amend the city’s flag policy to allow the Wilton Rancheria tribal flag to fly year-round on a new 25-foot flagpole in front of City Hall, with a flag-raising ceremony planned for November during Native American Heritage Month. No fiscal impact beyond existing budget.
  • Chairman Jesus Tarango of the Wilton Rancheria tribe spoke, emphasizing the flag’s symbolism of sovereignty, partnership, and recognition. He noted that the tribe is the only federally recognized tribe in Sacramento County and has deep historical ties to the area.
  • Council members expressed strong support, with Councilmember Spease noting that after explaining the policy, any concerns from constituents were resolved. The resolution passed unanimously.

8.2 – Elliott Springs Village 3 Project (Public Hearing)

  • Staff (Antonio Ablog) described the project: a 230-acre development at Waterman and Bond Roads, adding 21 patio home lots in an age-restricted village, reconfiguring the village core around a new clubhouse, and amending the development agreement and tentative map. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously.
  • Applicant Marty Yuckert (Elliott Homes) concurred with staff conditions.
  • Public comments raised concerns about a paseo landscaping quality (Kathy Lee), storm drainage condition removals (Steve Lee), and light/air easements (Jim Kelly).
  • Council discussed removing conditions 13 and 40 (Bond Road storm drainage upsizing) based on earlier CIP review and field observations, and approved modification of fencing condition on Lot W to allow wood fence. Councilmember Suen asked that fence maintenance be HOA-assigned but staff clarified that area is not part of an HOA. The motion to approve including all staff recommendations passed unanimously.

8.1 – Delinquent Solid Waste and Storm Drain Utility Charges (Public Hearing)

  • Staff (Kara Taylor-Seeman) reported that Republic Services identified 1,580 delinquent accounts totaling $864,000 (down from $1.5 million in 2024). The hearing was to approve placing charges on the Sacramento County tax roll. Representatives were available to assist customers.
  • Councilmember Spease asked if future notices could include information about the low-income utility discount program. Staff agreed to consider including a flyer. The resolution was approved unanimously.

8.3 – Treasure Homes Specific Plan Amendment (Public Hearing)

  • Staff (Antonio Ablog) presented a specific plan amendment to correct a land use designation (RD4 to RD7) and a substantial conformance determination for a tentative map modification increasing drainage area from 3.7 to 10 acres without changing lot counts (61 lots in Village 3). The Planning Commission had unanimously recommended approval.
  • No public comments. Council approved unanimously.

8.4 – Loop Neighborhood Market Alcohol License (Public Hearing)

  • Staff (Joseph Daguman) presented a request for a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) to upgrade from a Type 20 (beer/wine) to a Type 21 (beer, wine, distilled spirits) off-sale license at 8607 Elk Grove Boulevard. The site is in a high-crime area and over-concentrated census tract, but police found no safety objection. Applicant Steve Rowlings explained the need to sell ready-to-drink spirits-based products like White Claw margaritas and Truly vodka sodas, with distilled spirits stored in a locked cabinet. The PCN was approved unanimously.

8.5 – Transient Occupancy Tax Code Amendment (Public Hearing)

  • Staff presented an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 3.08 to exempt complimentary rooms from TOT (aligning with other cities) and a resolution authorizing consultant HdL to waive $2,790 in prior uncollected TOT, penalties, and interest. Background: audits revealed that hotels had not been charging TOT on free rooms. Staff recommended both actions to foster positive relationships.
  • Public comment by Aaron Vowell supported the waiver and amendment.
  • Council approved both items unanimously. Councilmember Brewer asked about TOT on Airbnb; staff confirmed they use a third-party auditor for short-term rentals.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved amended flag policy to add Wilton Rancheria tribal flag (unanimous).
  • Approved Elliott Springs Village 3 project, including EIR addendum, SPA amendment, tentative map, and development agreement amendments (unanimous).
  • Approved confirmation of delinquent utility charges for tax roll placement (unanimous).
  • Approved Treasure Homes specific plan amendment and substantial conformance determination (unanimous).
  • Approved Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for Type 21 alcohol license at Loop Neighborhood Market (unanimous).
  • Approved TOT code amendment exempting complimentary rooms and waiver of prior penalties/fees (unanimous).
  • Council declined to bring a separate agenda item on light and air easements, advising the property owner to file an application through standard process.

Meeting Transcript

All right, good evening, everyone. We have reconvened from closed session. And I have the following disclosure by a three to two vote with council members Roblis and Sewan absent. The City Council authorized and directed the city attorney's office to defend the cases of Henderson versus Elk Grove Police Department and Arsenath VJM Manufacturing Company Inc. and all, as identified by the case number on the city council meeting agenda. With that, we will adjourn the special meeting at um 6 p.m. And that takes us to let's see, some noise coming in. All right. I will call to order the parking authority of the city council of the City of Elk Grove regular meeting. Today is Wednesday, July the 23rd. The time is 6 p.m. And would the secretary please call the roll? Indeed, and thank you for the indulgence. This is a procedural item for our parking authority, which only meets once a month. It's a requirement that we meet once a month the first or once a year. Thank you. Sorry, once a year, the first meeting in July, and here we are. So thank you for that, City Manager Beerman. Um, as a note for the service, the city council serves as the board for the parking uh authority of the city of Elk Grove, and there is no additional stipend or pay that you receive as your service on this. But with that, I will move quickly through the roll calls, starting with board member Spees. Present. Board Member Brewer. Present. Board Member Suan is absent, Vice Chair Roblis is absent, and uh Chair Sing Allen. Present. Excellent. We have a quorum so we can hold this regular meeting that happens once a year. All right, at this time I'll open up public comment opportunity. Nobody signed up on this. I'll close the public comment. And it looks like we don't have a presentation. We have a brief item, which is section three, the presentation of the annual update on the parking authority, but I'll let staff handle that. All right, staff. Good evening. There are no updates to this item. Okay. That was easy. Wish they were all like that. All right. Well, I will go ahead and open up public comment opportunity on this. Nobody signed up. I'll close public comment. Um, and at this time we will go ahead and adjourn. At 6.02 p.m. The yes, they're not always like that. All right. Now at this time I will call to order the Elkgrove City Council regular meeting. Today is Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025. The time is 6.02 p.m. Clerk.

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