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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Pre our ly Countil meeting was cale order a 31 pm win Mayor ker Howel ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Sarah Aquino, Councilmember
YK Chalamcherla, Councilmember
Mike Kozlowski, Councilmember
Rosario Rodriguez, Vice Mayor
Kerri Howell, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent: None
Participating Staff: City Manager Elaine Andersen
City Attorney Steve Wang
City Clerk Christa Freemantle
Principal Planner Desmond Parrington
Community Development Director Pam Johns
Police Chief Rick Hillman
Police Detective Sergeant Lou Wright
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
AGENDA UPDATE
City Clerk Christa Freemantle announced that items 10 and 11 had revised and additional information.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
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1. Michael Harris regarding Juneteenth
2. Sarah Norberg regarding Juneteenth
3. Margie Donvan regarding online accessibility (via WebEx teleconference)
4. Hubbert Booze regarding the permitting process
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming the Month of March 2022 as American Red Cross Month in the City of Folsom
Mayor Kerri Howell presented the proclamation to Chair of the Board and American Red Cross Gold Country Region, Eileen Reynolds and the Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross Gold Country Region Gary Strong.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. City Councilmembers may pull an item for discussion.
2. Approval of February 15, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes
3. pulled for comment
4. Resolution No. 10813 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 14-092) with Water Works Engineers, LLC for Fixed Network and Water Consumption Database As-Needed Support
5. Resolution No. 10814 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with Gabe Mendez, Inc. for the Scott Road Realignment Project, Project No. PW2201
6. Resolution No. 10815 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Consultant Agreement with Salaber Associates, Inc. for the Scott Road Realignment Project, Project No. PW2201
7. Resolution No. 10816 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Change Order for the Pedestrian/Bike Bridge with Goodfellow Brothers, LLC (Contract No. 174-21 20-060) for the Capital SouthEast Connector Segment D3(A), Project No. PW1607, Federal Project No. 5288(046)
8. Resolution No. 10817 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Change Order for the Oil Index Increase with Goodfellow Brothers, LLC (Contract No. 174- 21 20-060) for the Capital Southeast Connector Segment D3(A), Project No. PW1607, Federal Project No. 5288(046)
9. Resolution No. 10818 - A Resolution of the City of Folsom Opposing California Statewide Initiative No. 21-0042A1 Related to Tax Measures
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Motion by Vice Mayor Rosario Rodriguez, second by Councilmember YK Chalamcherla to approve Consent Calendar items 2 and 4 - 9.
Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Aquino, Chalamcherla, Kozlowski, Rodriguez, Howell NOES: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmembers): None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s): None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR COMMENT:
3. Resolution No. 10804 - A Resolution Establishing a Landmark Tree Designation for an Interior Live Oak Tree on the California Independent System Operator Corporation Property, Immediately South of the Iron Point Road/Outcropping Way Intersection Councilmember Sarah Aquino explained that she pulled this item to comment that she appreciated the map that was included in the staff report and requested that the City Manager bring additional nominations for landmark trees.
The following speaker addressed the City Council:
1. Bruce Cline
Motion by Councilmember Sarah Aquino, second by Councilmember Mike Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 10804.
Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Aquino, Chalamcherla, Kozlowski, Rodriguez, Howell NOES: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s): None
PUBLIC HEARING:
10. Public Hearing No. 5 Under the California Voting Rights Act - Ordinance No. 1324 - An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Establishing a By-District Election Process in Five Council Districts Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10010 and Adding New Sections to Chapter 2.06 of the Folsom Municipal Code to Provide for City Council Election Districts (Introduction and First Reading)
City Attorney Steve Wang made a presentation detailing the history and purpose of the By- District Election Process.
The public hearing was opened. The following speakers addressed the City Council:
1. Cheryl Davis
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2. Muriel Brounstein (via WebEx teleconference)
3. Scott Rafferty (via WebEx teleconference)
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Councilmember Mike Kozlowski, second by Vice Mayor Rosario Rodriguez to introduce and hold the first reading of Ordinance No. 1324.
Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Aquino, Chalamcherla, Kozlowski, Rodriguez, Howell NOES: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s): None
11. Ordinance No. 1325 - An Ordinance Repealing and Re-Enacting Chapter 17.61 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Home Occupations (Introduction and First Reading) Principal Planner Desmond Parrington made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Police Chief Rick Hillman and Detective Sergeant Lou Wright responded to questions from the City Council regarding firearms. Community Development Director Pam Johns provided clarification.
The public hearing was opened.
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
1. Jennifer Jacobs
2. William Sobotta
3. Rory Hanley
4. Heather Hanley
5. Khaled Aboutaleb
6. James Ensor
7. Peggy Blair
8. Leah Schering
9. Jaime Baker
10. Sherri Berry
11. Gail Back
12. Cheryl Davis
13. Rosemary Yoshikawa
14. William Davis (comments read by Cheryl Davis)
15. Tressa Cooper
16. Cassandra Whetstone
17. Ruth Anderson
18. Donna McGury
19. Bruce Cline
20. Roger Smith (comments ready by Bruce Cline)
21. Loretta Hettinger
22. Mark Sabin
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23. Tim McMahon
24. Leslie Lindgren
25. Jennifer Hageman
26. Cynthia Shallit
27. James O'Brien
28. Catherine O'Mordha
29. Lynn Bonzell
30. Danielle Sivalingam
31. John Wright
32. Elyse MacKenzie
33. Michael Reynolds
34. Snehal Shah
35. Bill Durstin (via WebEx teleconference)
36. Margie Donovan (via WebEx teleconference)
The public hearing was closed.
Mayor Kerri Howell allowed the following speaker to address the City Council:
37. Jaya Badiga (via WebEx teleconference)
The City Council discussed the item and asked questions for clarification. Principal Planner Desmond Parrington responded to questions from the City Council with additional clarification provided by City Attorney Steve Wang and Community Development Director Pam Johns.
Motion by Councilmember Sarah Aquino, second by Councilmember Mike Kozlowski to add ammunition manufacture and re-load to the prohibited list, and then to send the proposed ordinance to the Historic District Commission for their feedback.
The City Council discussed the motion for clarification.
Amended Motion by Councilmember Sarah Aquino, second by Councilmember Mike Kozlowski to take the revised staff report with two changes: add ammunition manufacture and re-load to the prohibited list, in section 17.61.055 titled Appeals, wherever it reads "Planning Commission," change the language to "Planning Commission or Historic District Commission" and send it to the Historic District Commission for feedback.
Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Aquino, Chalamcherla, Kozlowski, Rodriguez, Howell NOES: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s): None
NEW BUSINESS:
12. Consideration of Letter in Response to Demand Letter Received from Scott Rafferty Regarding Alleged Non-Compliance with the Brown Act
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City Attorney Steve Wang introduced the item.
Motion by Councilmember Mike Kozlowski, second by Councilmember YK Chalamcherla prove the proposed reply letter in response to the demand letter received from Scott Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s): Aquino, Chalamcherla, Kozlowski, Rodriguez, Howell NOES: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s): None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
City Manager Elaine Andersen announced the launch of new software eTrakit for the Community Development Department. She spoke of the upcoming Friends of the Folsom Library bi-annual book sale and the completion of the Genetech project which allows the City to remotely monitor traffic signal enclosures.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Vice Mayor Rosario Rodriguez shared her experience with the new commercial organic food waste recycling program. She commended City Manager Elaine Andersen and staff on the strategic planning budget session held earlier in the day. She commented about the recent SiFi project in Rancho Cordova and mentioned the upcoming Foothills Wine Festival.
Councilmember YK Chalamcherla congratulated Public Works Director Mark Rackovan and his staff for implementing new technologies. He asked City Manager Elaine Andersen for an update regarding fiber network systems in Folsom.
Councilmember Sarah Aquino spoke of the newly formed City Council subcommittee to inventory and evaluate city properties and said she would report back after they meet.
Councilmember Mike Kozlowski commented regarding a recent SACOG meeting and congratulated the Vista track team on their districtwide wins.
Mayor Kerri Howell encouraged everyone to drive safely and spoke of regional committee meetings.
ADJOURNMENI
There being no further business to come before the Folsom City Council, Mayor Kerri Howell adjourned the meeting at 9:53 pm in honor of those who have lost their lives in Ukraine.
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hrista Freemantle, City Cler
Kerri Howell, Mayor
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