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July 9, 2024
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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, July 09, 2024 6:30 PM
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: Sarah Aquino, Vice Mayor
YK Chalamcherla, Councilmember
Rosario Rodriguez, Councilmember
Anna Rohrbough, 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 was additional information for items 13 and 14.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speaker addressed the City Council:
1. Justin Raithel
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming July 21-27, 2024 as National Zookeeper Week in the City of Folsom
Mayor Kozlowski presented the proclamation.
2. Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming July 2024 as "Parks Make Life Better" Month
Mayor Kozlowski presented the proclamation.
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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.
3. Approval of June 25, 2024 Special and Regular/Joint Meeting Minutes
4. Pulled for discussion
5. Resolution No. 11220 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 7 to the Memorandum of Agreement (Contract No. 174-21 18-087) Regarding Sharing of Costs for Legislative Advocacy Services Between San Juan Water District and the City of Folsom
6. Resolution No. 11221 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Renewal of the Service Agreement with Dropcountr, Inc. for Use of the Dropcountr Base Platform, Dropcountr Business and the HOME+ Irrigation Module for Two Years
7. Pulled for discussion
8. Resolution No. 11226 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with NTU Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase of Chemicals for the Water Treatment Plant
9. Resolution No. 11228 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 4 to the Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Additional National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Studies for the Folsom Placerville Rail Trail Project (Contract No. 173-21 17-013) and Appropriation of Funds
10. Resolution No. 11229 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Mangini Ranch Trails Project Design and Engineering (Contract No. 173-21 17-054)
11. Pulled for discussion
12. Receive Annual Report regarding Police Use of Military Type Equipment and Approve Resolution No. 11231 - A Resolution Renewing Ordinance No. 1326 and Determining That Specified “Military Equipment” Used by the Folsom Police Department has Complied with Standards for Approval Set Forth in State Law
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Chalamcherla, to approve item no. 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
4. Resolution No. 11218 – 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 The following speakers addressed the City Council:
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1. Barbara Leary
2. Bruce Cline
Mayor Kozlowski spoke about walking the tree locations with the Vice Mayor, City Arborist and staff from RT. Councilmember Rohrbough commented about the removal of the trees, expressing concern about RT’s continuing additional requests to remove additional trees beyond what was approved as part of the original project.
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Vice Mayor Aquino, to approve Resolution No. 11218. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Kozlowski
NOES: Rohrbough
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. Resolution No. 11224 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. for Consulting Services for the Water Conservation Needs Assessment
Councilmember Chalamcherla pulled this item to comment about proposal evaluations.
Motion by Councilmember Chalamcherla, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve Resolution No. 11224. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Resolution No. 11230 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Communications Site License Agreement with Dish Wireless, LLC at B.T. Collins Park Councilmember Rohrbough pulled this item for clarification about the placement of equipment, fees and maintenance. Parks and Recreation Senior Management Analyst Liz Vaage responded.
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve Resolution No. 11230. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
13. Ordinance No. 1346 - An Uncodified Ordinance to Amend the Zoning District for a 2.47-acre parcel (Lot 1) from R-1-ML and A-1-A to R-1-ML and to Amend the Zoning District for a 2.14-acre parcel (Lot 2) from A-1-A to R-1-ML for the 1000 East Natoma Rezone to Residential project (Introduction and First Reading)
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Community Development Department Principal Planner Jessica Brandt made a presentation to the City Council.
The public hearing was opened at 7:12 pm. Receiving no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:12 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Chalamcherla to introduce Ordinance No. 1346. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Foundation Lutheran Pastor Dave Koelpin spoke briefly about their organization.
OLD BUSINESS:
14. Resolution No. 11227 - A Resolution Accepting a Progress Report to Date from the First River District Master Plan Citizens Advisory Committee and Authorizing the Formation of a Second River District Master Plan Citizens Advisory Committee
City Consultant Robert Goss made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Vice Mayor Aquino to pass Resolution No. 11227. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Elaine Andersen spoke of cooling centers, the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary early closures due to the heat, waste collection schedule change for some residents, free Friday evening concerts series in the park, and National Night Out.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Rodriguez spoke about the Chamber of Commerce Choose Folsom Rodeo, wished the City Manager a Happy Birthday, acknowledged Justin Raithel’s recommendation regarding See Click Fix, and suggested recognition for the CERT team for volunteering at the Rodeo.
Councilmember Rohrbough thanked volunteers at the Rodeo, the CERT Team, CAPS and the Police and Fire Departments. Also thanked the Fire Department for responding quickly to a fire during the 4th of July.
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Councilmember Chalamcherla spoke about illegal fireworks in Folsom and additional help for pets during July 4th.
Vice Mayor Aquino had no comments.
Mayor Kozlowski spoke about the volunteers that worked in the fireworks booth, thanked the CERT Team, CAPS, the Police and Fire Departments and Rodeo volunteers, thanked the Vice Mayor for doing an outstanding job during the budget discussion. He explained that his absence from the last meeting was due to an out of town presentation he gave as a Regional Transit Board member, the upcoming graduation and promotion ceremony for the Fire Department, and an interview by ABC 10.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 pm.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Mike Kozlowski, Mayor
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