Elk Grove council sets affordable housing fees, homebuyer aid
The council approved new affordable housing impact fees, a moderate-income homebuyer assistance program, and a road resurfacing contract.
Elk Grove · Council 9 items
Council
City Council agendas, votes and minutes, in plain English and linked to the record.
Elk Grove Planning Commission to weigh 120-home Summer Flats project
The commission is scheduled to consider a rezone, land-use changes and a subdivision map for a 27.6-acre site on Waterman Road.
Elk Grove council meets briefly in closed session on lawsuit, land talks
A short special meeting ended with the council authorizing legal defense in one lawsuit and no public report on talks over a property on Elk Grove Boulevard.
Elk Grove Planning Commission to weigh Laguna Incubator Space Project
The commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a design review for three office/incubator buildings on Laguna Boulevard and nearby Venture Place parcels.
Elk Grove Planning Commission to weigh denial of Summer Villas project
Staff recommend the commission deny a 115.9-acre rezoning and General Plan change for the Summer Villas Special Planning Area.
Summer Flats housing plan returns to Elk Grove Planning Commission
The commission will weigh a 120-home subdivision off Waterman Road, including a rezone and a General Plan change to allow more homes in East Elk Grove.
Elk Grove council approves road contracts, land buy and housing preference
The council approved striping and cycle track contracts, a $959,000 property purchase and a local preference program for affordable housing.
Elk Grove council meets in closed session, votes to start one lawsuit
The special meeting was almost entirely behind closed doors, covering three land negotiations and two legal matters.
Elk Grove council to weigh library lease, Old Town streetscape contract
The Oct. 28 agenda includes a new library lease, an $8.2 million Old Town paving contract, new speed limits and a plan for two former city buildings.
Recorded votes From approved minutes
Special City Council Meeting
| Item | What | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Roll Call | Received · Roll call taken; Suen absent at call to order, arrived 5:02 p.m. |
Regular City Council Meeting
| Item | What | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Roll Call | Received · Roll call; all present |
| 1.2 | Land Acknowledgement | Received · Land Acknowledgement read by Vice Mayor Suen |
| 1.3 | Pledge of Allegiance | Received · Pledge led by Council Member Robles |
| 1.4 | Moment of Silence | Received · Moment of silence observed |
| 4.1 | Update from Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority | No action · Presentation by Executive Director Piret Harmon |
| 4.2 | Proclamation declaring October 2026 as Disability Awareness Month | No action · Proclamation presented by Council Member Brewer |
| 4.3 | Recognition of the City of Elk Grove Disability Advisory Committee’s 20th Annual Above and Beyond Program Accessibility Award | No action · Award presented to Yadira Barrera |
| 7.1 | Approve City Council meeting minutes of the: 1) September 9, 2026 regular meeting, and 2) the September 23, 2026 special and regular meetings | Approved 5-0 |
| 7.2 | Receive report on City Manager approved purchases and contracts authorized by Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.42 Contracts and Purchasing, and projects awarded under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act, filed through October 6, 2026 | Received 5-0 |
| 7.3 | Receive report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Bids | Received 5-0 |
| 7.4 | Receive the Monthly Holdings and Investment Report for the month ending August 31, 2026 | Received 5-0 |
| 7.5 | Adopt Ordinance No. 09-2026 amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 16.88 (Affordable Housing Fee for New Residential Development) and Chapter 16.89 (Affordable Housing Fee for New Nonresidential Development) (Second Reading) | Approved 5-0 · Ordinance No. 09-2026 adopted, second reading |
| 7.6 | Adopt resolution dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.42.140(B)(3) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the contract with CSG Consultants, Inc. for Building Permitting and Inspection Services in the Community Development Department (C-21-577), amending the scope of work and compensation provisions and extending the contract term through October 31, 2028 | Approved 5-0 · Resolution No. 2026-204 adopted |
| 7.7 | Adopt resolution approving the Annual Striping and Legend Project (WTC026); authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Central Striping Service, Inc. for the Project in the amount of $279,890; authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders not-to-exceed $27,989; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with the second lowest bidder if the first lowest bidder does not meet filing obligations, or take alternative action as deemed appropriate (CEQA Exempt) | Approved 5-0 · Resolution No. 2026-205 adopted; $279,890 contract |
| 7.8 | Adopt resolution dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.42.188(B)(3) and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract with A&S Motorcycle Parts, Inc. for the purchase of BMW Motorcycle Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts and Repairs Services, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed the amount budgeted for this work in the adopted fiscal year budget for each year of the contract term, subject to City Council approval | Approved 5-0 · Resolution No. 2026-206 adopted |
| 7.9 | Adopt resolution approving the Franklin Boulevard Cycle Track Elk Grove Boulevard to Laguna Boulevard Project (WAM019) (Federal Project: STPL-5479(088)); authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt, Inc. for the Project in the amount of $296,269; authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders not to exceed $29,625; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with the second lowest bidder if the first lowest bidder does not meet filing obligations, or take alternative action as deemed appropriate (CEQA Exempt) | Approved 5-0 · Resolution No. 2026-207 adopted; $296,269 contract |
| 7.10 | Adopt resolution finding the acquisition of the property located at 9392 West Stockton Boulevard [APN 125-0010-023] exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and consistent with the General Plan; ratifying the Agreement for Acquisition of Fee Interest in Real Property for the property located at 9392 West Stockton Boulevard [APN 116-0860-038]; authorizing the close of escrow of the Property; and amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget in the amount of $959,000 | Approved 5-0 · Resolution No. 2026-208 adopted; $959,000 budget amendment |
| 8.1 | A Public Hearing in consideration of a resolution calling a special election and declaring results of the special election to annex certain territory as described to Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 78), for the Grant Line Village Project pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 | Approved 5-0 · Resolution No. 2026-209 adopted; no majority protest |
| 9.1 | Receive information and consider a resolution establishing a Local Preference Program for City-supported affordable housing units; adopting the Program Policies, Guidelines, and Procedures; and authorizing the City Manager to take all actions reasonably necessary to implement and administer the Program (CEQA Exempt) | Approved 5-0 · Resolution No. 2026-210 adopted |
Regular City Council Meeting
| Item | What | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Roll Call | Received · Roll call: Mayor Singh-Allen, Brewer, Robles, Spease present; Suen absent |
| 1.2 | Land Acknowledgement | Received · Land Acknowledgement read by Council Member Robles |
| 1.3 | Pledge of Allegiance | Received · Pledge led by Reina Tarango |
| 1.4 | Moment of Silence | Received · Moment of silence observed |
| 4.1 | Proclamation recognizing September 15 to October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month | No action · Proclamation presented by Council Member Robles |
| 4.2 | Proclamation recognizing October 12, 2026 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day | No action · Proclamation presented by Council Member Brewer |
| 4.3 | Proclamation in recognition of Elk Grove History Week | No action · Proclamation presented by Council Member Spease |
| 4.4 | Historic Preservation Committee – Annual Update | No action · Annual update presented by Peggy Forseth-Andrews |
| 7.1 | Approve City Council meeting minutes of the September 9, 2026 special meeting | Approved 4-0 · Consent Calendar approved; Suen absent |
| 7.2 | Receive report on City Manager approved purchases and contracts authorized by Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 3.42 Contracts and Purchasing, and projects awarded under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act, filed through September 15, 2026 | Received 4-0 · Consent Calendar approved; Suen absent |
| 7.3 | Receive report on Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Bids | Received 4-0 · Consent Calendar approved; Suen absent |
| 7.4 | Receive the Monthly Disbursement Summary and AP Check Register Listing for August 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026, showing Automatic Clearing House Nos. 25225 through 25332; General Warrant Nos. 154076 through 154447; and Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 90073342 through 90073367 | Received 4-0 · Consent Calendar approved; Suen absent |
| 7.5 | Adopt resolution approving the reallocation of unspent American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to the Homeless Shelter Project and authorizing the necessary budget adjustments | Approved 4-0 · Resolution No. 2026-191 adopted; Suen absent |
| 7.6 | Adopt resolutions declaring intention to 1) annex territory to Street Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 2-K (Annexation No. 11) and to levy a special tax to pay for street maintenance for the Dunisch Project; and 2) annex territory to Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 79) for the Dunisch Project pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 | Approved 4-0 · Resolutions No. 2026-192 and 2026-193 adopted; Suen absent |
| 7.7 | Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Credit Reimbursement Agreement with 60 Acre Construction, LLC, for privately constructed public facilities included in the Elk Grove Southeast Policy Area (SEPA) Park and Trail Impact Fee Program for the benefit of the Telos Greens Project | Approved 4-0 · Resolution No. 2026-194 adopted; Suen absent |
| 7.8 | Adopt resolution 1) authorizing the City Manager to issue refunds related to City development impact fees paid on building permits issued for certain accessory dwelling units and office buildings and amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget to reflect these expenditures; and 2) authorizing the Finance Director to issue any future refunds for overpayment of City development impact fees and to make the necessary budget adjustments to account for the expenditures | Approved 4-0 · Resolution No. 2026-195 adopted; Suen absent |
| 7.9 | Adopt resolution authorizing the City Engineer to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and approving the Final Map for the Dunisch Subdivision Project (Subdivision No. 22-047) (CEQA Exempt) | Approved 4-0 · Resolution No. 2026-196 adopted; Suen absent |
| 7.10 | Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Agreement between the Greater Sacramento Economic Council and the City of Elk Grove for a term of one year in the amount of $73,137, or other such amount as may be directed by the City Council, and authorizing the City Manager to execute up to two one-year extensions in amounts calculated at the time of extension as stipulated in the Agreement, but in no event greater than the amount budgeted for such purposes in the annual budget for each year, subject to City Council approval | Approved 4-0 · Resolution No. 2026-197 adopted; Suen absent |
| 7.11 | Adopt resolution approving the Elk Grove Florin Road Complete Street & Resurfacing Project (WTR078) (Federal Project: STPL- 5479(077)); authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Radius Earthwork, Inc. for the Project in the amount of $1,866,115.06; authorizing the Public Works Director to approve change orders not to exceed $373,223; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with the second lowest bidder if the first lowest bidder does not meet filing obligations, or take alternative action as deemed appropriate (CEQA Exempt) | Approved 4-0 · Resolution No. 2026-198 adopted; Suen absent |
| 7.12 | Adopt resolution dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.42.140(B)(3) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the contract with Sloan, Sakai, Yeung & Wong, LLP for legal services, revising the hourly billing rates and increasing the total compensation amount by $70,000, or other such amount as may be directed by the City Council (for a total contract amount not to exceed $140,000) | Approved 4-0 · Resolution No. 2026-199 adopted; Suen absent |
| 7.13 | Adopt resolution dispensing with the formal request for proposal procedure pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Section 3.42.188(B)(3), and authorizing the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the contract with JustFOIA, Inc. (Contract No. C-24-686), for records request management software, extending the term through October 31, 2027, and adding $23,000, or other such amount as may be directed by the City Council (for a combined total contracted amount not to exceed $120,000 over a period of six years) | Approved 4-0 · Resolution No. 2026-200 adopted; Suen absent |
| 7.14 | Receive Biennial Notice of Intention to Amend the Elk Grove Conflict of Interest Code | Received 4-0 · Consent Calendar approved; Suen absent |
| 8.1 | A public hearing to consider a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (CEQA Exempt) | Approved 4-0 · Resolution No. 2026-201 adopted; Suen absent |
| 8.2 | A Public Hearing to consider 1) an ordinance amending Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 16.88 (Affordable Housing Fee for Residential Development) and Chapter 16.89 (Affordable Housing Fee for Nonresidential Development); and 2) a resolution adopting the Elk Grove Affordable Housing Impact Fee Update Nexus Study and setting fees for the Affordable Housing Fee Program (CEQA Exempt) | Approved 4-0 · Ordinance No. 09-2026 introduced; Resolution No. 2026-202 adopted; Suen absent |
| 9.1 | Receive information and consider a resolution establishing the Moderate-Income Homebuyer Assistance Program; adopting the Program Policies, Guidelines, and Procedures; and authorizing the City Manager to take all actions reasonably necessary to implement and administer the Program | Approved 4-0 · Resolution No. 2026-203 adopted; Suen absent |
Meetings Official agendas and minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
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Regular City Council Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting
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Regular City Council Meeting
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Special City Council Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting
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Regular City Council Meeting
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Special City Council Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting
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