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Elk Grove City Council Agenda April 8, 2026 – Flock Cameras, Fees, DEI

Key items include expansion of Flock license plate readers, development fee increases, and DEI updates

D.A. Gougherty

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Elk Grove City Council Agenda April 8, 2026 – Flock Cameras, Fees, DEI

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Elk Grove City Hall – City Council Chambers
8400 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758

🏛️ Meeting Overview

The Elk Grove City Council encourages public participation. Speakers are strictly limited to three minutes per person.

If you wish to speak, complete a Speaker Card and submit it before your item is called.

1. Call to Order

  • Roll Call
  • Land Acknowledgement
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Moment of Silence

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Closed Session

  • None

4. Presentations & Announcements

  • Autism Acceptance Month proclamation
  • American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
  • 75th Anniversary of Elk Grove Lions Club
  • Stars of Service Awards

5. Public Comment

Public may speak on non-agenda items within Council jurisdiction.

⚠️ The Council cannot take action on items not listed on the agenda.

6. General Administration

  • City Manager report

Routine items approved in one motion unless pulled.

🧾 Routine Approvals

  • March 25, 2026 meeting minutes
  • Purchasing and contract reports
  • RFP and bid activity
  • Investment report (Feb. 2026)
  • FY2025 Single Audit

🚧 Infrastructure & Spending Highlights

  • Bike Lane Project: $145,010
  • Pavement Repairs Project: $1.7 million
  • Multiple engineering and surveying contracts

🚨 Controversial Item: Flock License Plate Readers

📸 Flock Camera Expansion & Contract Increase

The Council will consider expanding its contract with Flock Group, Inc. for automated license plate readers and public safety systems.

  • 💰 Contract increase: $194,100
  • 📊 New total: $1,630,808
  • 📅 Extended through: April 2028
  • 📡 Includes expansion of camera system quantities

Why it matters:
This system has drawn public concern over surveillance, privacy, and effectiveness, while city officials argue it enhances crime prevention and investigations.

8. Public Hearing

🏗️ Development Fees Update

💵 Proposed Fee Changes

The Council will consider adopting an updated schedule of development-related fees.

  • 📈 Could affect housing and commercial development costs
  • 🏙️ Affects builders, developers, and potentially home prices

Staff Presenter: Rosa Tapia

9. Regular Agenda Items

🌍 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Update

📊 Annual DEI Report

Update on the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts for 2025.

  • Focus on internal programs and community initiatives
  • Often debated in terms of cost, impact, and priorities

Presenters: Femi Omotesho, Kara Reddig

10. Council Comments

  • Regional reports
  • Travel and training disclosures

11. Adjournment

📌 Additional Information

Public records related to agenda items will be available:

  • On the City website
  • Office of the City Clerk
    8401 Laguna Palms Way

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