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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:31 pm with Mayor Mike Kozlowski presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Rosario Rodriguez, Councilmember Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Sarah Aquino, Vice Mayor
YK Chalamcherla, Councilmember
Mike Kozlowski, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
AGENDA UPDATE
City Attorney Steven Wang advised that there were additional informational transmittals for items 4, 9, 10 and 11.
Business From the Floor was taken next, out of order.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
1. Charlen Braun
2. Sue Spielman
3. Heidi Hunter
4. Richard Hunter
5. Ruth Anderson
6. Michael Harper
7. Adena Blair
The Consent Calendar was taken next, out of order.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion.
Councilmembers may pull an item for discussion.
5. Approval of April 9, 2024 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
6. Ordinance No. 1343 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Folsom Repealing Chapter
9.64 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Trespass (Second Reading and Adoption)
7. Resolution No. 11187 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. for Environmental Support Services for the Water System Rehabilitation Project No. 1
8. Resolution No. 11188 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Badawi & Associates to provide Audit Services for Three Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024, 2025, and 2026
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Chalamcherla, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming May 12-18, 2024 as National Police Week in the City of Folsom
Mayor Kozlowski presented the proclamation.
2. Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming May 19 - May 25, 2024 as National Public Works Week and May 15, 2024 as City Works Day
Vice Mayor Aquino presented the proclamation.
3. Presentation from HART of Folsom (Homeless Assistance Resource Team) regarding the Winter Shelter
Bev Siess made a presentation. Liz Ekenstedt, President of HART, spoke and responded to questions from the City Council.
Speaker Brynie Voiles addressed the City Council.
4. Police Department Report on Crime and Homelessness and Direction to Staff Police Chief Rick Hillman made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
1. John Tripplett
2. Mike Grueneberg
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3. Doug Scalzi
4. Kevin Thompson
5. Bryan Greenwalt
6. Robert Goss
7. Liz Smith
8. Jim Ortega
The City Council commented on this item. City Attorney Steven Wang and Police Chief Rick Hillman responded to further questions and provided additional information.
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Chalamcherla, for six more officers funded for 24-25 to take place immediately. Motion failed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Chalamcherla, Rohrbough,
NOES: Rodriguez, Aquino, Kozlowski
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Kozlowski noted that the general consensus, despite the failed motion, is that the Council desires to take action with as much haste as possible, with direction that the City Manager bring back a budget that, as best as possible, provides for the request from the Police Chief for a “hot team”.
Mayor Kozlowski requested to take a 10 minute break at 9:21 p.m. and adjourned the meeting temporarily.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:33 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Resolution No. 11186 – A Resolution to Adopt an Amended User Fee Schedule for Community Development Engineering and Building Services
Vice Mayor Aquino made a motion to continue item 9 to the next meeting. Community Development Director Pam Johns responded that she would like this to be continued to the 05/14/2024 City Council meeting.
Motion by Vice Mayor Aquino, second by Councilmember Rodriguez to continue Resolution No. 11186 to the 05/14/2024 City Council meeting. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
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10. Ordinance No. 1344 - An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Sections 3.50.020,
3.50.040 and 3.50.050 and repealing Section 3.50.060 of the Folsom Municipal Code (Introduction and First Reading) and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Vice Mayor Aquino made a motion to continue item 10 to the next meeting. Community Development Director Pam Johns responded that she would like this to be continued to the 05/14/2024 City Council meeting.
Motion by Vice Mayor Aquino, second by Councilmember Rodriguez to continue Ordinance No. 1344 to the 05/14/2024 City Council meeting. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Workshop for Community for Health and Independence Conceptual Annexation Proposal Community Development Director Pam Johns made a presentation.
The following project representatives addressed the City Council:
1. AKT Development representative Chad Roberts
2. UC Davis Health representatives Dr. Tom Nesbitt and Dr. Heather Young.
3. MacKay and Somps representative Donna Pasquantonio.
4. Dr. Lou Vismara
5. Angelo Tsakopoulos
The City Council commented and Chief Financial Officer Stacey Tamagni responded to questions.
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
1. Eileen Locasio
2. Sandra Lunceford
3. Barbara Leary
4. Muriel Brounstein
5. Julian Sarafian
6. Dr. Robert Pieretti
7. Loretta Hettinger
8. Mark Wheeler
9. Meghan Rose
10. Leza Coleman
11. Kim Zehring
12. Ann Hutchinson
13. Denise Taylor
14. John Decker
15. Jim Harville
The City Council shared their thoughts and comments on the project. The City Council did not take any action on the proposal.
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COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No comments due to the late hour.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
No comments due to the late hour.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
No comments due to the late hour.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:17 a.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Jennifer Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Mike Kozlowski, Mayor
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