File 034-21 24-001
Folsom City Council Minutes
November 12, 2024
Approved 12/10/2024 Page 1
City Council Regular and Joint City Council / Folsom
Ranch Financing Authority Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:51 pm with Mayor Mike Kozlowski presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: YK Chalamcherla, Councilmember
Rosario Rodriguez, Councilmember
Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Sarah Aquino, Vice Mayor
Mike Kozlowski, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
1. Elizabeth Parks
2. Beverly Siess
3. Jessica Leng
4. Judi Alexander
5. Julian Sarafian and Mia George
6. Brett Hoffstadt
7. Rob Allen
AGENDA UPDATE
City Attorney Steven Wang advised that there was revised information for items 6 and 16. Item 15 was continued off calendar.
CONVENE JOINT MEETING
The joint meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm with Mayor Mike Kozlowski presiding.
Docusign Envelope ID: 580A8487-9B47-4C3F-9169-E1C869B172A4 File 034-21 24-001
Folsom City Council Minutes
November 12, 2024
Approved 12/10/2024 Page 2
JOINT MEETING PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Folsom Ranch Financing Authority City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 23 (Folsom Ranch) Improvement Area No. 4 Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 i. Resolution No. 11295- Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Authorizing the Issuance of the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 23 (Folsom Ranch) Improvement Area No. 4 Special Tax Bonds, Series 2024, the Execution of an Indenture Providing therefor, Authorizing the Execution of a Local Obligation Purchase Contract, and Authorizing Necessary Actions and the Execution of Other Documents in Connection therewith
ii. Resolution No. 013-Folsom Ranch FA –Folsom Ranch FA - Resolution of the Governing Board of the Folsom Ranch Financing Authority Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Not to Exceed $13,500,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 23 (Folsom Ranch) Improvement Area No. 4 Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024; Approving the Form and Substance of a Trust Agreement, Authorizing Modifications thereof and Execution and Delivery as Modified; Approving a Preliminary Official Statement, Authorizing Cha nges thereto and Execution and Delivery of an Official Statement to be Derived therefrom; Approving a Local Obligation Purchase Contract and a Bond Purchase Contract and Execution and Delivery of Each; and Authorizing Related Actions Necessary to Implement the Proposed Financing
Chief Financial Officer Stacey Tamagni made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
The public hearing was opened at 7:1 5 pm. Receiving no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Vice Mayor Aquino, to approve Resolution No, 11295. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Boardmember Rodriguez, second by Boardmember Aquino, to approve Resolution No, 013- Folsom Ranch FA. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The joint meeting was adjourned to the regular meeting at 7:16 pm.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
2. Presentation of Annual Report from the Folsom Tourism Bureau Regarding the Folsom Tourism Business Improvement District
Docusign Envelope ID: 580A8487-9B47-4C3F-9169-E1C869B172A4 File 034-21 24-001
Folsom City Council Minutes
November 12, 2024
Approved 12/10/2024 Page 3
Choose Folsom President/CEO Joe Gagliardi introduced Vice President of Tourism Sally Buchanan who made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
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 October 8, 2024 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Approval of October 22, 2024 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
5. 5-Year Strategic Plan Implementation Report
6. Resolution No. 11274 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with U-Rock Utility Equipment Inc. for the Purchase of a Truck Mounted Hydro Excavator and Appropriation of Funds
7. Pulled for discussion
8. Resolution No. 11281 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 22-006) with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Folsom Reservoir Raw Water Delivery Reliability Project and Appropriation of Funds
9. Resolution No. 11282 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 20-037) with Black & Veatch Corporation for the Design of the Water Treatment Plant Caustic Soda System Project (WA2401)
10. Resolution No. 11283 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 23-034) with West Yost & Associates, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Ashland Water Rehabilitation Project No. 1 (WA2101) and Appropriation of Funds
11. Resolution No. 11284 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 24-040) with Dewberry, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services and Appropriation of Funds from the Community Facilities District Fund for the Phase 2 Water Improvements Project (Phase 2A)
12. Resolution No. 11285 - A Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 11260 and Designating Conflict of Interest Filing Positions and Disclosure Categories
13. Pulled for discussion
14. Resolution No. 11287 - A Resolution Authorizing the Appropriation of Funds from the Zoo Special Revenue Fund for the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary Improvements
15. Continued off calendar
Docusign Envelope ID: 580A8487-9B47-4C3F-9169-E1C869B172A4 File 034-21 24-001
Folsom City Council Minutes
November 12, 2024
Approved 12/10/2024 Page 4
16. Resolution No. 11289- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Leed Mechanical for the HVAC Replacement Project at 405 Natoma Station Drive
17. Resolution No. 11290 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with THP Mechanical for the HVAC Replacement Project at the Folsom Senior and Art Center
18. Resolution No. 11291 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Mangini Ranch Trails Project (Project PK2201) Design and Engineering (Contract No. 173-21 17-054)
19. Resolution No. 11293 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Change Order with Central Valley Engineering and Asphalt, Inc. for the Construction of Sidewalks on Old Ranch Way and Savannah Parkway at Neighborhood Park 2 in the Folsom Plan Area (Contract 174-21 24-056) and Appropriation of Funds
20. Resolution No. 11296 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Elk Grove, City of Folsom, City of Rancho Cordova, City of Sacramento, and the County of Sacramento for the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority
Councilmember Chalamcherla made a comment on item 5.
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Vice Mayor Aquino, to approve Consent Calendar items 3-6, 8-12, 14, 16-20. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
7. Resolution No. 11280 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements for the Purchase of One Ford Vehicle for the Wastewater Collections Division and One Ford Vehicle for the Water Meters Division and Appropriation of Funds Councilmember Rohrbough pulled this item to discuss the use of electric or hybrid vehicles.
Environmental and Water Resources Director Marcus Yasutake and Public Works Director Mark Rackovan responded to questions from the City Council, and City Attorney Steve Wang provided additional clarification.
Motion by Vice Mayor Aquino, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve Resolution No. 11280. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rodriguez, Aquino, Kozlowski
NOES: Chalamcherla, Rohrbough
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Docusign Envelope ID: 580A8487-9B47-4C3F-9169-E1C869B172A4 File 034-21 24-001
Folsom City Council Minutes
November 12, 2024
Approved 12/10/2024 Page 5
13. Resolution No. 11286 – A Resolution of the City Council Accepting Additional Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds and Authorize Appropriation of General Fund (Fund 010) Contingency Budget for the Completion of Ladder Fuel Removal in all Identified General Fund Fire Hazard Areas Associated with the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Received on June 23, 2022 Patty Soulsby requested this item be pulled to speak in support of the resolution.
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Vice Mayor Aquino, to approve Resolution No. 11286. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
21. Resolution No. 11292- A Resolution Approving the River District Vision Plan and Determination that the Proposed Vision Plan is Statutorily Exempt from CEQA
Community Development Director Pam Johns introduced Robert Goss, contract Project Manager for the River District Vision Plan, who made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
The following speaker addressed the City Council under this item:
1. John Lane
Motion by Mayor Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Rodriguez to approve Resolution No. 11292. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
22. Resolution No. 11294- A Resolution Approving the Central Business District Vision Plan and Determination that the Proposed Vision Plan is Statutorily Exempt from CEQA
Community Development Director Pam Johns introduced Kathy Pease, contract Project Manager for the Central Business District Vision Plan, who made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Chief Financial Officer Stacey Tamagni and Community Development Director Pam Johns provided additional information.
Motion by Vice Mayor Aquino, second by Councilmember Rodriguez to approve Resolution No. 11294. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Chalamcherla, Rodriguez, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski NOES: None
Docusign Envelope ID: 580A8487-9B47-4C3F-9169-E1C869B172A4 File 034-21 24-001
Folsom City Council Minutes
November 12, 2024
Approved 12/10/2024 Page 6
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Elaine Andersen thanked the Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks and Recreation Departments, community volunteers, and participants for their work supporting the Veteran’s Day parade. She thanked the veterans in the community, including City Attorney Steve Wang. She also spoke about Games Day at the Folsom Public Library, the Wild Nights and Holiday Lights event at the City of Folsom Zoo Sanctuary, the 4th Annual Folsom Holiday Lights Contest, and the Historic Folsom Ice Rink.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Rodriguez thanked City staff for their support and expressed gratitude for the partnerships over the last four years.
Councilmember Rohrbough spoke about meeting the new Superintendent, Erik Swanson, at the 2x2 FCUSD meeting. She thanked all the volunteers regarding Measure G and reminded the public and staff to stay focused on the positive things in the city.
Councilmember Chalamcherla spoke about the 2x2 FCUSD meeting, the Veteran’s Day parade, Folsom Holiday Lights, and the upcoming Folsom HART holiday festival at the Folsom Community Center.
Vice Mayor Aquino spoke about the Sacramento Placerville Transportation Corridor JPA meeting she attended. She also requested to adjourn the City Council meeting in memory of El Dorado County Supervisor John Hidahl.
Mayor Kozlowski spoke about Parks and Recreation Department Commissioner Chair Brian Wallace assisting a Folsom resident with an escaped pony at the Veteran’s Day parade. Also, he thanked those who worked on the campaign for Measure G. He spoke about the Parkway Run and the Rio Del Lago 100-mile run, congratulating some Folsom residents who participated, and mentioned two additional upcoming events. He talked about the Christmas Tree Lighting and dedication of the Johnny Cash Pick and provided an update regarding the job search for a replacement for the City Manager. He also mentioned that he had worked with El Dorado County Supervisor John Hidahl’s daughter in the past and that he served with John Hidahl on the Connection Board and that he would be missed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Supervisor John Hidahl at 9:18 pm.
SUBMITTED BY:
_______________________________
Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
______________________________
Mike Kozlowski, Mayor
Docusign Envelope ID: 580A8487-9B47-4C3F-9169-E1C869B172A4