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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
January 23, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm with Mayor Mike Kozlowski presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Sarah Aquino, Vice Mayor
YK Chalamcherla, Councilmember
Rosario Rodriguez, Councilmember
Mike Kozlowski, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
AGENDA UPDATE
City Attorney Steven Wang announced that there were no agenda updates.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Recognition of 2023 Folsom Holiday Lights Contest Winners Communications Officer Chris Shepard introduced the item, and each Councilmember recognized their selected contest winners.
2. Folsom Tourism and Economic Development Corporation (TEDCorp) Quarterly Report TEDCorp representative Joe Gagliardi made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
Debra Roberson, proposing both a Dr. Martin Luther King parade and a diversity, equity, and inclusion department within the City
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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.
3. Approval of January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Ordinance No. 1341- An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Folsom Repealing Chapter
2.42 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Initiative, Referendum and Recall Petitions (Second Reading and Adoption)
5. Resolution 11158–A Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Police Special Revenue Trust Funds- Drug Asset Forfeiture, to the Police Department Operating Budget and the Appropriation of funds for the Purchase of Police Equipment and Training
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Chalamcherla to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
6. Ordinance No. 1342 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Folsom Adding Subsection D to Section 2.36.050 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Design Immunity (Introduction and First Reading)
City Attorney Steven Wang presented information and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Vice Mayor Aquino, second by Councilmember Rodriguez to introduce Ordinance No. 1342. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. Resolution No. 11159 – A Resolution to Declassify Five Landmark Trees within the Joint Powers Authority Landmark Grove to Allow for Removal as Part of the Sacramento Regional Transit Light Rail Modernization 15 Minutes to Folsom Project
Urban Forester Aimee Nunez made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Chalamcherla to approve Resolution No. 11159. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, , Kozlowski NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Resolution No. 11160 – A Resolution Approving the North Alternative Alignment as the Preferred Alternative for the Folsom Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project and Authorize Staff to Apply for Grant Funding through Caltrans Cycle 7 Active Transportation Program Senior Trails Planner Brett Bollinger made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Chalamcherla to approve Resolution No. 11160. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. Resolution No. 11161 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Citywide Quarterly Citizen Award and Recognition Program
Communications Officer Chris Shepard made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Chalamcherla to approve Resolution No. 11161, with amendments to annual instead of quarterly award and for each councilmember to nominate one to two individuals. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Update on Placerville Sacramento Valley Railroad (PSVRR) License Agreement for Excursion Rail Operations and Direction to Staff
Brett Bollinger, speaking as CEO of the Transportation Corridor JPA, made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Public Works Director Mark Rackovan provided additional information.
The following speakers addressed the City Council regarding the item:
1. Jim Harville
2. Bernard Wozny
3. Gary Gross
4. Jennifer Gross
5. Don Rose
6. Gary Putman
7. Steve Nemeth
8. Richard Dunbar
9. Chris Vanthull
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10. Manuel Cordeiro
11. Jake Boston
12. Mark Boston
13. Kaden Prudhomme
14. Sharon Kindel, reading her husband’s comments
15. Sherry Toutges
16. Roberta Long
17. Ginny McCormick, Friends of El Dorado Trails
18. Robert Goss, Friends of Folsom Parkways
19. Jack Henry
20. Bill Wilde
21. Marty Swindell
22. Greg Hampton
23. Matt Wetter
24. Jerry Bernau
25. Tony Powers
Brett Bollinger provided additional information. The City Council discussed the matter further.
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Chalamcherla to support extending the license agreement for seven years and to direct staff to work with PSVRR representatives to explore alternatives, with the exclusion of the alternative to move the base south of Highway 50. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Consideration of Letter in Response to Demand Letter Received from Scott Rafferty Regarding Alleged Non-Compliance with the Brown Act
Motion by Vice Mayor Aquino, second by Councilmember Rodriguez to approve the reply letter.
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Rohrbough requested updates on the strategic plan and on previous homeless and crime discussions.
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Councilmember Chalamcherla requested a discussion regarding funding mechanisms for schools.
Mayor Kozlowski spoke regarding previous homeless and crime discussions.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
City Manager Andersen spoke about recycling locations, rain, sandbags, and firework sale applications.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Rodriguez indicated she is looking forward to the State of the City address and spoke about the railroad.
Councilmember Chalamcherla spoke about the Police CAPS program, Folsom Boulevard closure, and the State of the City speech.
Vice Mayor Aquino spoke about Dignity Health’s planned health center.
Mayor Kozlowski spoke about a recent SACOG meeting and congratulated the Bulldogs.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:44 pm.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Michael D. Kozlowski, Mayor
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