Ciera Dulgar

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the recognition of the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as "National Day of Play," approval of the Multi-year Agreement for Pool Heater Inspection and Service, and adoption of Resolution No. 2026-05 pertaining to the National Day of Play. Furthermore, the Board considered staff recommendations regarding the adoption of the Debt Management Policy and the Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Funding Policy. A significant agenda item involved adopting Resolution No. 2026-04, declaring the intention to annex territory into Community Facilities District No. 1 (Elk Grove Fire Protection), which included scheduling a public hearing for May 20, 2026. The consent calendar covered routine items such as receiving and filing the February District-Wide Report.

The Parks Advisory Committee meeting included a Call to Order. The Consent Calendar involved reviewing and approving minutes from prior meetings in December 2025 and January 2026. Key discussions and reports focused on the status and facilitation of general discussion for the Elk Grove Park Master Plan and an update on benefit zone/landscape maintenance issues raised previously. Regular Business involved committee members discussing landscape maintenance issues specific to their benefit zones, receiving the bi-monthly capital projects report, and reviewing the district calendar for the upcoming two months. The committee also identified items for future meetings, such as Pollinator Gardens and District Signage updates.

The Regular Board Meeting included a Land Acknowledgement recognizing the Plains Miwok and Wilton Rancheria Tribe. The Consent Calendar items involved receiving and filing the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2025, receiving and filing the Annual Disclosure of District Reimbursements, approving a Side Letter Agreement regarding Out of Class Pay, and authorizing a Contract Amendment to Increase Purchasing Authority for HVAC Contractors. A proclamation presentation was given in recognition of the Lions Club's 75th Anniversary. Staff Reports covered the call for nominations for the California Special Districts Association Board of Directors Seat C and confirmation/direction on Board of Directors Discretionary Fund Balance Allocations. Future items for discussion were also identified.

Key discussions and actions included the adoption of Ordinance 15, which amends Park and Recreation Regulations, following a public hearing. The Board also provided direction and authorized execution for updates to the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Elk Grove concerning landscape, trails, and parks maintenance. Further actions involved the adoption of the District Strategic Plan, the adoption of Policy 4151 for Board of Directors Discretionary Funds, and approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Midyear Budget Amendment. In consent items, the Board approved the commencement resolution for several Landscape & Lighting Assessment Districts and ratified an emergency increase in contract authority for pool heater inspection and maintenance services. Additionally, the Board approved a new five-year pricing schedule renewal for essential software services with ImageTrend, LLC, for the Fire Department.

The agenda for this Regular Board Meeting included several key actions under the Consent Calendar. These actions involved awarding a contract for the purchase of Digital Portable Radios (Contract FD-25-009 P-25), approving a contract for playground rubberized surface seal coating services, approving a contract for playground Poured-in-Place rubberized surface replacement, and approving a contract for parking lot rehabilitation. A Public Hearing was held for the first reading of Ordinance No. 15, which amends Parks and Recreation Regulations, scheduling the second reading and adoption for February 18, 2026. The Board also planned to convene to Closed Session to discuss labor negotiations and real property negotiations concerning property APN 1500-182-007 and 1000 Walnut Ave. Galt, CA.