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Folsom City Council Minutes
February 13, 2024
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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
February 13, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm with Vice Mayor Sarah Aquino presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Rosario Rodriguez, Councilmember Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Sarah Aquino, Vice Mayor
YK Chalamcherla, Councilmember
Councilmembers Absent: Mike Kozlowski, Mayor (arrived at 7:30 p.m.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
AGENDA UPDATE
City Attorney Steven Wang announced that there was additional information for item 11.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. A Resolution of Commendation Honoring the Folsom Jr. Bulldogs for Earning the 2023 Excellence in Academics and Athletics Award
Vice Mayor Aquino presented the resolution of commendation.
2. A Resolution of Commendation Honoring Leadership Folsom Class of 2022-2023 for Receiving the 2023 Folsom Arts Achievement Award
Vice Mayor Aquino presented the resolution of commendation.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
Sandy M. regarding health lockdowns
Debbie Wooley regarding health lockdowns
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Dave C. thanked the City Council for their service
Ron Pfiester regarding parking at Vista del Lago
Stacy Sheetz regarding parking at Vista del Lago
Folsom Pickleball Club representatives regarding pickleball courts
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 23, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
4. 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 (Second Reading and Adoption)
5. pulled for discussion
6. Resolution No. 11163 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Certification Form for the Folsom Fire Department to Participate in a Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) Program with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for Reimbursement of PP- GEMT IGT Services for the Service Period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, and Make Transfers not to Exceed $282,974
7. Resolution No. 11164 – A Resolution to Declassify Thirteen 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
8. Resolution No. 11165 - A Resolution Approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, for the Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail Project
9. Resolution No. 11166 – A Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit a Grant Application for Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Carbon Reduction Program for the Folsom Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project
10. Resolution No. 11167 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc. for Design and Engineering Services During Construction for the Tower Tank Rehabilitation Project
11. pulled for discussion
12. Receive and File the City of Folsom Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2023
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Chalamcherla to approve Consent Calendar items 3-4, 6-10 and 12. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Chalamcherla, Aquino,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kozlowski
ABSTAIN: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
5. Resolution No. 11162 - A Resolution Authorizing the City to Accept Credit Cards Citywide and Impose a Service Fee
Vice Mayor Aquino pulled this item to inquire about application of fees. Finance Director Stacey Tamagni responded.
Motion by Vice Mayor Aquino, second by Councilmember Rodriguez to approve Resolution No. 11162. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Chalamcherla, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kozlowski
ABSTAIN: None
11. Appointment of At-Large Member to the Folsom Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee to Represent the Lake Natoma Shores District
Speaker Debra Grassl spoke in support of the applicant.
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Chalamcherla to appoint Mary Johnson to the Lake Natoma Shores District for the term ending December 2026. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Chalamcherla, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kozlowski
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
13. Direction on the Future Steam Train Operations at Folsom City Lions Park Sr. Management Analyst Liz Vaage made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Terry Gold responded to questions and provided additional information.
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
Katherine Prudhomme
James Prudhomme
Kaden Prudhomme
Kyle Winberg
James Harville
City Attorney Steven Wang provided information in response to Council inquiry.
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Mayor Kozlowski arrived at 7:30 p.m.
After further discussion, it was the Council’s consensus that currently there is no role for the City in the rail negotiation; rather, let the private market work it out, with hopefully the first right of refusal going to a local Folsom group.
14. FY 2024-25 Preliminary Budget Workshop with Presentation of Departmental Budget Priorities, Review of the City’s Financial Challenges and Projected Structural Deficit, and the City’s Budget Allocations by Department and Direction to Staff
City Manager Elaine Andersen introduced the item. Each department presented their budget priorities for the FY2024-25 budget and responded to questions from the City Council.
City Manager Elaine Andersen shared additional information and responded to questions from the City Council.
The following speakers addressed the City Council regarding the budget:
Justin Raithel
Bruce Cline
After further discussion, it was the
Council’s consensus that the
preliminary budget should generally
reflect the allocation of funds as
presented.
COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
City Manager Andersen spoke about fireworks sale permits, the Senior Center’s partial closure due to maintenance work, Lego event at the Library, and summer job opportunities,
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COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Rohrbough inquired about the assumptions that are being used for financial calculations.
Councilmember Chalamcherla spoke about the joint meeting with the FCUSD and funding of school facilities.
Vice Mayor Aquino spoke of a regional meeting of vice mayors, the District Attorney’s state of public safety address, City of Citrus Heights meetings, candidate forum for Sacramento mayor candidates, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District meetings, and congratulated Fire Chief Cusano on the Chief’s Challenge.
Mayor Kozlowski thanked everyone for their support and congratulated the Bulldogs.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 pm.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Sarah Aquino, Vice Mayor
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