Elkgrove City Council Regular Meeting – June 10, 2026

The Elkgrove City Council held a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. after a closed session with no reportable actions. The meeting featured proclamations honoring LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and Juneteenth, a report from Republic Services on solid waste and recycling operations, public comments from community members and organizations, and three public hearings. The council unanimously approved a 3% increase in residential solid waste rates, a conditional use permit for a personal storage facility at Calvine Point, the fiscal year 2026-27 city budget, and the updated Climate Compass plan with accompanying environmental review and general plan amendments.

Consent Calendar

• Approved by unanimous vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Interfaith Council of Elk Grove (Akram Kevil) spoke against recent attacks on houses of worship, urging unity and solidarity across all faith communities and thanking the council for supporting inclusivity.
• Lynn Wheat questioned the return on investment from economic development incentives, requested quantitative data on job creation and tax benefits, and suggested mural funds be used for graffiti-prone areas like the Walmart wall rather than only Old Town.
• Mark Graham shared his experience as a victim of cryptocurrency fraud, stated the police department has only one detective for such crimes with a reported caseload of 50-75 active cases plus a backlog, and urged the council to hire more forensic investigators dedicated to cryptocurrency crimes.
• Vincent Trata advocated for more frequent bus service (every 30 minutes instead of hourly) and expanded routes to reduce traffic, emissions, and reliance on cars, especially for youth and those without transport options.
• Tim Padden (SMUD Government Affairs Manager) expressed SMUD’s full support for the Climate Compass, noting alignment with SMUD’s 2030 zero-carbon plan and thanking staff for their work; he also acknowledged SMUD Board Member Rosanna Herbert’s support.
• Greg Fishman (SACRT Senior Community Relations Officer) supported the Climate Compass, highlighted SACRT’s ongoing comprehensive operational analysis, decarbonization of the bus fleet (battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell), and the initial study for light rail extension from Cosumnes River College into Elk Grove.
• Lynn Wheat (appearing again) wore a climate ambassador shirt and expressed strong support for the Climate Compass, safe biking infrastructure, and connecting bike trails; she noted that many residents care deeply about environmental action.

Discussion Items

• Proclamations: A proclamation recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month was noted but will be presented at a later event on June 20. A proclamation for Juneteenth (June 19, 2026) was presented to Shari Wilson, founder of Dreams Unlimited, who highlighted the annual Juneteenth Festival in Elk Grove on June 13, 2026, and spoke about the enduring pain of slavery and the importance of honoring resilience.
• Republic Services Annual Report (Ray Robinson, Municipal Supervisor): Presented 2025 accomplishments: a 46.5% diversion rate (8.3% increase over 11 years), 93% customer satisfaction (700 respondents), 60 sustainability presentations (Trash Talk), three $1,000 scholarships awarded, and collection totals including 28,100 tons of organic waste, 8,190 tons of recycling, 5,622 tons of bulky waste, 11,015 gallons of used oil, and 13 tons of e-waste. The compost corner distributed 1,000 cubic yards of compost from residential organics. AI-powered recycling robots and anaerobic digester upgrades were highlighted. Councilmember Brewer asked about 2026 compost workshop schedules; staff committed to providing dates.
• City Manager’s Report (JC Barryman): Upcoming events include bike rodeos (June 13 at Carroll Elementary, June 27 at District 56), the first barbecue in the beat (June 13 at Backer Park), Laguna Boulevard reconstruction (nightly through June 18 using partial depth recycling), a community blood drive (June 18 at District 56), Wagon Walk (June 19 at District 56 preserve), and a fireworks education/enforcement campaign with a drop-off event on June 20 at City Hall, fines up to $1,000 per illegal firework.
• Public Hearing – Residential Solid Waste Rates FY2026-27 (Kim Taylor, Recycling & Waste Manager): Proposed a 3% rate increase (capped by contract; CPI for garbage collection was 5.37%). For a standard 64-gallon cart, the monthly rate would increase by $0.95 to $37.64. The city’s admin fee would rise from $3.75 to $3.86. 60,192 notices were mailed; only 25 protests were received, far below the majority protest threshold. The council adopted the rate increase unanimously, with a request to include Lifeline program information in future billing inserts.
• Public Hearing – Calvine Point Major 3 Mixed-Use Retail and Storage Project (Sarah Kirchkissner, Senior Planner): The project proposes a 135,000 sq ft personal storage facility with 10,000 sq ft of commercial/office/flex space and 3,900 sq ft of drive-up units on a vacant 1.86-acre pad in the existing shopping center. Applicant Paul Petrovich described 20 years of unsuccessful attempts to attract traditional retail; the storage use would financially subsidize ground-floor commercial, and he is in talks with Pet Supplies Plus. The project includes a condition for emergency vehicle access to parcels to the south (condition corrected from Exhibit C to D). The council approved the conditional use permit and design review unanimously, noting that a citywide study on storage facility proliferation is underway and that the project’s design is compatible with the center.
• Public Hearing – FY2026-27 Budget (Nathan Bagwell, Budget Manager): The total city budget is $491 million (an 80% increase from the prior year, largely due to carryover and grants). General fund revenues are projected at $117.4 million, expenditures at $107.6 million. Key investments include: public safety (red light cameras, dispatch consoles, forensic investigator, EV patrol pilot), homelessness ($8 million including $7 million set aside for permanent shelter), traffic safety (pavement rehabilitation, signal upgrades), Measure E funded projects ($18 million city share), seven new police positions, three public works positions, and one finance position. The five-year forecast is structurally balanced with reserves at 30% of appropriations (25% rainy day, 5% opportunity). Pension obligations are 88% funded. The budget was adopted unanimously, along with the capital improvement plan, appropriations limit, investment policy, and MOU amendments.
• Public Hearing – Climate Compass (Carrie Whitlock, Long Range Planning): The Climate Compass updates the 2019 Climate Action Plan with targets of 48% GHG reduction by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2045, aligned with state law. Developed over three years with over 60 meetings and extensive stakeholder engagement (Climate Ambassadors, technical advisory group including SMUD, SACOG, SACRT, Republic, BIA, and environmental groups). Community input emphasized affordability, flexibility, reliance on state building codes, and incentives over mandates. The plan covers community-wide and municipal operations; 99% of reductions come from buildings and transportation. A supplemental EIR found no new significant impacts. The council certified the EIR, adopted findings, approved general plan amendments (including restoring two unintentionally removed housing element actions), adopted the Climate Compass, and approved the Fleet Electrification Infrastructure Plan. Councilmember Spees requested adding the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce to future engagement. All items passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Waste Rate Increase: Adopted a 3% increase (approx. $0.95/month for 64-gallon cart) effective July 1, 2026. Low-income Lifeline discount remains at 20%.
• Calvine Point Storage Project: Approved conditional use permit and major design review with emergency vehicle access condition.
• FY2026-27 Budget: Unanimously adopted including $491 million total budget, new staffing, and increased homelessness and public safety funding.
• Climate Compass: Unanimously adopted, along with the supplemental EIR, general plan amendments, and fleet electrification plan.
• Council Comments: Councilmember Brewer noted SACRT budget adoption; Councilmember Spees discussed Metro Cable 14 budget challenges; Councilmember Robles thanked staff for the Paint the Grove mural festival; new Human Resources Director Rosemary Rivas was welcomed.