Council Filed Sun, Nov 8 9:45 PM · Updated 8:11 PM
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.
- The council approved a $279,890 contract for the Annual Striping and Legend Project, plus up to $27,989 in change orders. (Minutes, item 7.7)
- A $296,269 contract was approved for the Franklin Boulevard Cycle Track between Elk Grove and Laguna boulevards, plus up to $29,625 in change orders. (Minutes, item 7.9)
- The city will buy property at 9392 West Stockton Boulevard and add $959,000 to the current budget for it. (Minutes, item 7.10)
- A new Local Preference Program is meant to give local residents a better shot at City-supported affordable housing units. (Minutes, item 9.1)
- All items passed 5-0, and the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. (Minutes)
Street striping and pavement markings get a contractor
- Cost
- $279,890 contract with Central Striping Service, Inc.
- Change orders
- Up to $27,989, approved by the Public Works Director
- Vote
- 5-0 (Resolution No. 2026-205)
- Source
- Minutes, item 7.7
The council approved the Annual Striping and Legend Project, which covers street striping and pavement markings. The work goes to Central Striping Service, Inc. for $279,890.
The Public Works Director can approve change orders up to $27,989. If the low bidder fails filing obligations, the City Manager can sign with the second lowest bidder.
Cycle track planned on Franklin Boulevard
- Cost
- $296,269 contract with Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt, Inc.
- Where
- Franklin Boulevard, from Elk Grove Boulevard to Laguna Boulevard
- Change orders
- Up to $29,625
- Vote
- 5-0 (Resolution No. 2026-207)
- Source
- Minutes, item 7.9
The council approved the Franklin Boulevard Cycle Track Project, a bike lane running from Elk Grove Boulevard to Laguna Boulevard. The construction contract with Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt, Inc. is $296,269.
Change orders are capped at $29,625. The project is exempt from CEQA, the state environmental review law.
City buys West Stockton Boulevard property for $959,000
- Cost
- $959,000 added to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget
- Where
- 9392 West Stockton Boulevard
- Vote
- 5-0 (Resolution No. 2026-208)
- Source
- Minutes, item 7.10
The council approved buying property at 9392 West Stockton Boulevard and closing escrow. The purchase adds $959,000 to this year's budget.
One resident asked during public comment how the price was set and what authority the city had to buy the land. Later in the meeting, staff said the property was listed on the open market, the city used recent comparable sales to negotiate, and it relied on Government Code Section 37350.
Grant Line Village area added to storm water fee zone
- What changes
- Land is annexed into Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2 (Annexation No. 78)
- Vote
- 5-0 (Resolution No. 2026-209)
- Public comment
- None
- Source
- Minutes, item 8.1
The council held a public hearing on adding land for the Grant Line Village Project to Storm Water Drainage Fee Zone 2. Property in the zone pays assessments for storm water drainage under the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
The council found no majority protest and voted to levy the assessments. No one spoke at the hearing.
Local preference set for City-supported affordable housing
- What changes
- New Local Preference Program for City-supported affordable housing units
- Applies to
- Future projects, and existing projects that renegotiate their terms
- Vote
- 5-0 (Resolution No. 2026-210)
- Source
- Minutes, item 9.1
The council created a Local Preference Program for City-supported affordable housing. The goal is to give local residents a better chance at those units. The program comes with policies, guidelines and procedures, and the City Manager can take steps to run it.
Staff said the program covers projects going forward and existing projects that renegotiate terms. Each project would be checked for funding rules that could override the local preference.
Staff also said the city could explore direct referrals to housing, and that the Elk Grove Shelter screens people for ties to Elk Grove.
Minutes, reports and fee ordinance approved
- Vote
- 5-0 on the consent calendar as a whole
- Source
- Minutes, consent calendar items 7.1-7.6, 7.8
The council approved minutes from the September 9 and September 23 meetings and received several reports, including city purchases and contracts, requests for bids, and the monthly investment report through August 31.
The council also gave final approval to Ordinance No. 09-2026, which amends the city's affordable housing fees for new residential and nonresidential development.
The council extended the city's contract with CSG Consultants, Inc. for building permitting and inspection services through October 31, 2028. It also approved a three-year contract with A&S Motorcycle Parts, Inc. for BMW motorcycle parts and repair services, within the amount budgeted each year.