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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
October 24, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm with Mayor Rosario Rodriguez presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Mike Kozlowski, Councilmember
Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Sarah Aquino, Councilmember
YK Chalamcherla, Vice Mayor
Rosario Rodriguez, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
AGENDA UPDATE
City Attorney Steven Wang announced that additional information was provided regarding item 3.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
None
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming October 2023 as Hindu Heritage Month in the City of Folsom
Mayor Rosario Rodriguez presented the proclamation.
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2. Declaration of the Folsom City Council Reaffirming its Commitment to Promoting an Inclusive, Safe Environment for All
Mayor Rosario Rodriguez read the declaration.
Speaker Rabbi Yossi Grossbaum addressed the City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. Approval of October 10, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Resolution No. 11112 - A Resolution Accepting Fiscal Year 2023-24 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's Grant Program Funded by the Office of Traffic Safety Through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Appropriation of Funds Resolution No. 11113 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Folsom Lake Ford for the Purchase of Two F550 Trucks and Installation of Dump Beds on Both
6. Resolution No. 11114 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement with Braun Industries, Inc. for One Type 1 Ambulance
7. Resolution No. 11115 - A Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Department to Install All-Way Stop Sign Control at the Intersection of Stone Ranch Drive and Gopher Ridge Drive/Rock Hearth Drive
8. Pulled for comment
9. Resolution No. 11117 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Accept Offers of Dedication for the Toll Brothers at Folsom Ranch Phase 2A Subdivision, and Approval of the Final Map for the Toll Brothers at Folsom Ranch Phase 2A Subdivision
Resolution No. 11118 - A Resolution of the City Council Approving an Acquisition and Shortfall Agreement for the Community Facilities District No. 23 Improvement Area No. 2 (Mangini Ranch Phase 1C)
11. Resolution No. 11119 - A Resolution of the City Council Approving an Acquisition and Shortfall Agreement for the Community Facilities District No. 23 Improvement Area No. 4 (Mangini Ranch Motion by Councilmember Sarah Aquino, second by Councilmember Mike Kozlowski to approve Consent Calendar items 3-7 and 9-11. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Kozlowski, Rodriguez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR COMMENT:
8. Resolution No. 11116 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Sacramento Tree Foundation for Tree Programs and Tree Planting and Maintenance for Three Years Commencing 2023
Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla pulled this item to ask for additional information regarding scope of work and the roll of volunteers. Community Development Director Pam Johns responded.
Motion by Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla, seconded by Councilmember Anna Rohrbough to pull this item and bring it back at a future Council meeting. The motion passed by the following roll- call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Kozlowski, Rodriguez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
12. Community Facilities District No. 23 (Folsom Ranch) Amended Improvement Area No. 6 i. Resolution No. 11120 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Calling a Special Mailed-Ballot Election Related to Change Proceedings for Improvement Area No. 6 within City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 23 (Folsom Ranch) ii. Resolution No. 11121 - A Resolution of Change of the City Council of the City of Folsom Relating to Improvement Area No. 6 within the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 23 (Folsom Ranch)
ili. Ordinance No. 1339 - An Uncodified Ordinance Levying a Special Tax for the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 and Following Fiscal Years Solely within and Relating to Improvement Area No. 6 within the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 23 (Folsom Ranch) (Introduction and First Finance Director Stacey Tamagni made a presentation.
The public hearing was opened. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Councilmember Sarah Aquino, second by Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla to approve Resolution No. 11120. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Kozlowski, Rodriguez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Motion by Councilmember Sarah Aquino, second by Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla to approve Resolution no. 11121. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Kozlowski, Rodriguez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Sarah Aquino, second by Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla to introduce Ordinance No. 1339. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Kozlowski, Rodriguez NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
13. Consideration of Potential Sales Tax Measure and Direction to Staff City Manager Elaine Andersen made a presentation.
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
Dennis Haglan
Eli Smith
Andy Morin
Jackie Sellitti
Mike Sellitti
Bruce Cline
Dan Carson, Folsom Fire Fighters, Local 522
Sally Kalaghan, along with youth Max, Friends of Folsom Parkways Mike Lemberg, Cycle Folsom
Rochelle Barcellona, Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary Dean Willaims, Folsom Athletic Association
Christine Braid, Folsom Sea Otters
lain Fraser, Folsom Lake Surf Soccer Club
Ryan Kahn, Vista Talons Basketball
Jason Anderson, Folsom American Little League
Justin Raithel, Choose Folsom
Robert Goss
Doug Scalzi
Sam Spiegel
The City Council discussed the potential sales tax measure. Finance Director Stacey Tamagni, City Attorney Steven Wang and City Manager Elaine Andersen responded to questions from the City Council.
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Motion by Councilmember Mike Kozlowski to have the City Manager bring back to the Council - no later than January - ballot language for a 1 cent general tax and also language for a 1 cent special tax [focusing on how the priorities would be incorporated into a special tax]; either or both should incorporate a citizens advisory committee and how that would be structured.
Councilmember Sarah Aquino clarified that the motion's reference to a citizens advisory committee meant that the committee would be formed if a sales tax measure was approved by the voters.
Councilmember Sarah Aquino seconded the motion.
The City Council discussed the potential sales tax measure and the budget.
The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Kozlowski, Rodriguez
NOES: Rohrbough, Chalamcherla
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Rosario Rodriguez suggested a future discussion related to school district issues. The Council did not agree to add this to a future agenda.
Councilmember Anna Rohrbough requested a future discussion related to formation of an action plan for homelessness in Folsom. There was consensus to bring this matter back.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
City Manager Elaine Andersen congratulated both Steve Krahn and Lydia Konopka on their upcoming retirement, thanking them each for their many years of service. She also spoke of the Police Department's drug takeback program and the Traders Lane parking lot project.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Anna Rohrbough congratulated Lydia Konopka on her retirement.
Vice Mayor YK Chalamcherla urged people to be careful during Halloween and congratulated Lydia Konopka on her retirement.
Councilmember Mike Kozlowski spoke of a recent SACOG meeting, funding for transportation projects and congratulated Lydia Konopka on her retirement.
Councilmember Sarah Aquino congratulated Steve Krahn and Lydia Konopka on their retirement. She spoke of Regional Sanitation rate increase. She asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of local teacher Michelle McDonald.
Mayor Rosario Rodriguez commended the Police Foundation Board event and spoke of upcoming Historic District events.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:04 pm in memory of Michelle MacDonald.
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