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January 10,2023
City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, January 10,2023 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm with Mayor Rosario Rodriguez presiding.
ROLL GALL:
Councilmembers Present Sarah Aquino, Councilmember
YK Chalamcherla, Vice Mayor
Mike Kozlowski, Councilmember
Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Rosario Rodriguez, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent: None
Participating Staff: City Manager Elaine Andersen
City Attorney Steven Wang
City Clerk Christa Freemantle
Parks and Recreation Director Lorraine Poggione
Public Works Director Mark Rackovan
Senior Civil Engineer Zach Bosch
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
AGENDA UPDATE
City Attorney Steve Wang announced that there was additional information for items 2 and 14 and revised staff reports for items 6 and 11.
Mayor Rosario Rodriguez announced that New Business item 15 would come before item 14.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
1. Rich Foreman regarding a proposal for an entrepreneur and innovation investment from the City
2. Agamya Rao regarding Diwali Festival
3. Ravi Krishna Pothannagaari regarding the Save Our Diwali lnitiative
4. Aanchal Mishra regarding the Save Our Diwalifood drive
5. Dr. Kate Cordell regarding support for local startups
6. Michael Curtin regarding support for local startups
7. Scott Rafferty regarding election litigation
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8. Jacob Rangel regarding support for local startups
9. Robert Dresser regarding election litigation
GONSENT GALENDAR:
Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. city councilmembers may pull an item for discussion.
1. Approval of December 12,2022 Special Meeting Minutes
2. Pulled for comment
Ordinance No. 1335 - An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Repealing and Re-enacting Chapter
8.36 of the Folsom Municipal Code Concerning the Folsom Fire Code (Second Reading and Adoption)
Ordinance No. 1336 - An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Repealing and Re-Enacting Certain Chapters of Title 14, "Buildings and Construction", of the Folsom Municipal Code Concerning Enforcement of Folsom Building Codes (Second Reading and Adoption) Resolution No. 10967 -A Resolution Authorizing the City Managerto Execute Amendment No.2 to the Agreement with Terracare Associates LLC for the Maintenance of Parks, Trails and Pet Stations, and Streetscapes/Public Works Areas for the City of Folsom Pulled for comment
Resolution No. 10969 - A Resolution Authorizing the Environmental and Water Resources Department to Continue Current Rebate Programs for City Water Customers and Appropriation of Funds
Resolution No. 10970 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Domenichelli & Associates, lnc. for Design and Engineering Services During Construction for the Water System Rehabilitation Project No. 3
Resolution No. 10971 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (Contract No. 172-21 22-033) for the Sewer Easement and Maintenance Agreemenl Between 9900 Greenback Lane LLC and the City of Folsom for the Construction of the Greenback Sewer and Lift Station No'3 Project
10. Resolution No. 10972 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Change Order for Traffic Signal lnterconnect lnfrastructure with Goodfellow Brothers, LLC (Contiact No. 174-2120-OOb) for the Capital Southeast Connector Segment D3(A), Project No.
PW1607, Federal Project No. 5288(0aO)
1 1 . Resolution No. 10973 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with CentralValley Engineering & Asphalt, lnc. for the Hinkle Creek Nature Center Parking Lot Paving FY 2022-23
12. Resolution No. 10974- A Resolution Authorizing the city Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement for Design Consulting Services with Kimley Horn and Associates, lnc. for On-Call TraffiC Engineerin g FY 2A22-23 and Appropriation of Funds Motion by Gouncilmember Sarah Aquino, second by Vice Mayor YK Ghalamcherla, to approve Gonsent Galendar items 1, 3-5 andT'12.
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Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AyES: Gouncilmember(s): Aquino, Ghalamcherla, Kozlowski, Rohrbough, Rodriguez NOES: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s): None
GONSENT GALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISGUSSION:
2. Approval of December 13, 2022 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes Councilmember Mike Kozlowski responded to comments from Bob Delp regarding details of City Council minutes. City Clerk Christa Freemantle provided additional information.
Motion by Gouncilmember Mike Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Sarah Aquino, to approve the minutes of December 13, 2022-
Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AyES: Gouncilmember(s): Aquino, Ghalamcherla, Kozlowski, Rohrbough, Rodriguez NOES: Gouncilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s): None
6. Resolution No. 10968 - A Resolution Rejecting All Submitted Bids for the Corten Steel Sign Manufacturing and lnstallation Project within Willow Creek Estates South for the City of Folsom Landscape and Lighting District Advisory Committee Member lan Cornell encouraged the City Council to not approve thJresolution for this item and to accept the lowest bid for the project.
The City Council discussed the item and received clarification from City Attorney Steve Wang and Parks and Recreation Director Lorraine Poggione.
Motion by Gouncilmember Sarah Aquino, second by Gouncilmember Anna Rohrbough, to reject Resolution No. 10968 and award the contract to the lowest bidder.
Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Gouncilmember(s): Aquino, Kozlowski, Rohrbough
NOES: Gouncilmember(s): Ghalamcherla, Rodriguez
ABSENT: Gouncilmember(s): None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s): None
NEW BUSINESS:
,,13. At-Large Appointments to the Arts and Culture Commission, Historic District Commission, Landslaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee, Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commisiion, Planning Commission, Traffic Safety Committee, and Utility Commission
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City Clerk Christa Freemanile made a presentation explaining the open ballot process for making commission appointments. She provided ballots to each Councilmember' Planning Gommission (two at-large seats)
Ravi Kahlon addressed the City Council sharing her interest in serving on the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Sarah Aquino voted for Justin Raithel and Bill Romanelli.
Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla voted for James Ortega and Bill Romanelli.
Mayor Rbsario Rodriguez voted for James Ortega and Bill Romanelli.
Councilmember Anni Rohrbough voted for James Ortega and Bill Romanelli Councilmember Mike Kozlowski voted for Justin Raithel and Bill Romanelli.
James Ortega and Bill Romanelli were appointed to the Planning Commission.
Parks and Recreation Commission (two at-large seats)
Councilmember Sarah Aquino commented regarding appointments of members.
Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla voted for Samantha Davidson and William Davis.
Councilmember Sarah Aquino voted for Samantha Davidson and William Davis.
Councilmember Mike Kozlowski voted for Samantha Davidson and William Davis.
Councilmember Anna Rohrbough voted for Samantha Davidson and Bhaskar Vempati.
Mayor Rosario Rodriguez voted for Samantha Davidson and Bhaskar Vempati.
Samantha Davidson and William Davis were appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission Utility Commission (two at-large seats)
councilmember sarah Aquino voted for Mel Knight and Mark Menz.
Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla voted for Mark Menz and Bhaskar Vempati.
Councilmember Anna Rohrbough voted for Mark Menz and Bhaskar Vempati.
Councilmember Mike Kozlowski voted for Craig Daniel and Ginger Lu Mayor Rosario Rodriguez voted for Craig Daniel and Mark Menz.
There was a tie vote between Craig Daniel and Bhaskar Vempati. Mayor Rosario Rodriguez changed her vote from Craig Daniel to Bhaskar Vempati.
Mark Menz and Bhaskar Vempati were appointed to the Utility Commission.
Library Commission (two at-large seats)
Councilmember Anna Rohrbough voted for Kathryn Allaman and Fang Xu Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla voted for Kathryn Allaman and Fang Xu.
Councilmember Sarah Aquino voted for Kathryn Allaman and Ron Byrd.
Mayor Rosario Rodriguez voted for Kathryn Allaman and Fang Xu.
Councilmember Mike Kozlowski voted for Ron Byrd and Tyler Johnstone.
Kathryn Allaman and Fang Xu were appointed to the Library Commission.
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Arts and Gulture Gommission (two at-large seats)
Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla voted for Marc Allaman and Lucinda Winward' Councilmember Sarah Aquino voted for Marc Allaman and Lucinda Winward.
Councilmember Anna Rohrbough voted for Albina Suarez-Ojedis and Lucinda Winward Councilmember Mike Kozlowski voted for Lisa Magon and Lucinda Winward.
Mayor Rosario Rodriguez voted for Marc Allaman and Lucinda Winward.
Lucinda Winward and Marc Allaman were appointed to the Art and Culture Commission Traffic Safety Gommittee
Councilmember Sarah Aquino voted for Scott Bailey and Kevin Goddard for Citizen Representative and Joanne Brausch for Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety.
Vice Mayor yK Chalamcherla voted for Scott Bailey and Kevin Goddard for Citizen Representative and Joanne Brausch for Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety.
Mayor Rosario Rodriguez voted for Scott Bailey and Mike Edwards for Citizen Representative and Joanne Brausch for Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety.
Councilmember Mike Kozlowski voted for Jeff Mann and Bob Parkins for Citizen Representative and Joanne Brausch for Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety.
Councilmember Anna Rohrbough voted for Scott Bailey and Kevin Goddard for Citizen Representative and Joanne Brausch for Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety.
Scott Bailey and Kevin Goddard were appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee as Citizen Representatives.
Joanne Brausch was appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee as the Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Representative.
Landscaping and Lighting Districts Advisory Gommittee
There were single applicants in five of the Landscaping and Lighting Districts Advisory Committee districts therefore the following were appointed:
Edward Myers was appointed to Broadstone District.
Joshua Baker was appointed to Cobble Hills Ridge ll/Reflections District.
Dina Collins was appointed to Folsom Heights/California Hills District.
Tim O'Leary was appointed to Prairie Oaks District.
Joanna Stanfield was appointed to Sierra Estates District.
For the Natoma Station District the following votes were made:
Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla voted for Joe Marceau.
Councilmember Sarah Aquino voted for Joe Marceau.
Mayor Rosario Rodriguez voted for Joe Marceau.
Councilmember Mike Kozlowski voted for Joe Marceau.
Councilmember Anna Rohrbough voted for Joe Marceau
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Joe Marceau was appointed to the Landscaping and Lighting Districts Advisory Committee for Natoma Station District.
Historic District Commission
City Clerk Christa Freemanfle explained that typically the Planning Commission nominates two commissioners to serve on the Historic District Commission with an affirmation by the City Councjl. She further explained that there were no applicants for the Architect/Landscape Representative therefore that vacancy would be readvertised and come back to the City Council for appointment at a future meeting.
The City Council unanimously appointed John Felts to the Historic District Commission for Business Representative (outside Sutter Street).
Item taken out of order.
15. Report on Traffic Roundabout Fact-Finding Mission and Direction to Staff Regarding Future Consideration of a Traffic Roundabout Policy
public Works Director Mark Rackovan made a presentation and introduced consultant for Kimley-Horn, Civil and Traffic Engineer Matt Weir who continued the presentation. Public Works Senior Civil Engineer Zach Bosih also made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council with additional comments and clarification from Mr. Rackovan.
After City Council discussion, the City Council directed staff to implement a policy to incorporate roundabouts as the preferred traffic control method when considering new traffic control projects.
Item taken out of order'
14. Resolution No. 10961 - A Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit Grant Applications to the Sacramento Area Council of Governments for the2022-23 Funding Round public Works Director Mark Rackovan made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
The City Council provided staff with their thoughts regarding the prioritization of ten potential grant applications to be submitted to SACOG for the current funding round. The_highest three priorities were identified as roadway rehabilitation and repair, trail maintenance, and the Folsom Placerville Rail Trail. The City Council authorized staff to determine the priorities for the remaining seven applications.
Motion by Councilmember Mike Kozlowski, second by Vice Mayor YK Ghalamcherla, to approved Resolution No. 10961.
Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AyES: Gouncilmember(s): Aquino, Ghalamcherla, Kozlowski, Rohrbough, Rodriguez NOES: Gouncilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Gouncilmember(s): None
ABSTAIN: Gouncilmember(s): None
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GITY MANAGER REPORTS:
City Manager Elaine Andersen spoke of the recent storms and flooding and thanked City staff for their haid work.- She shared that she appointed Environmental and Water Resources Director Marcus as the first Acting Assistant City Manager which is part of her succession planning and professional developmLnt program. She announced that the new session of the Police Citizen's Academy is starting up again.
GOUNGIL GOMMENTS:
Councilmember Anna Rohrbough commended Rita Hoffstadt and Jeff Ferreira-Pro for their work with the Folsom History Museum. She expressed her pleasure hearing from residents and encouraged anyone interested to contact her.
Councilmember Mike Kozlowski encouraged students to sign up now for spring sports at the high schools.
Councilmember Sarah Aquino requested support for two assembly bills. She asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of resident Greg Bahry who recently passed away.
Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla thanked everyone involved in supporting the City through the recent storms. He spoke of attending ceremonies for the recently elected Sacramento County Sheriff and Sacramento County District Attorney. He asked everyone to conserve water and make use of City programs and services. He concluded his comments by requesting that the City look into getting the railway in use for excursions.
Mayor Rosario Rodriguez thanked City Manager Elaine Andersen and City staff for their hard work during the storms and flooding and announced that the ice skating season is almost over.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Folsom City Council, Mayor Rosario Rodriguez adjourned the meeting in memory of Greg Bahry at 9:29 pm'
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