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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:36 pm with Mayor Sarah Aquino presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Michael Kozlowski, Councilmember Barbara Leary, Councilmember
Justin Raithel, Vice Mayor
Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Sarah Aquino, 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 16 and 17.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
1. Larry Ladd
2. Branda and Dan McNeil
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.
1. Approval of December 9, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of December 10, 2024 12PM City Council Special Meeting Minutes
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3. Approval of December 10, 2024 Special, Regular and Joint Meeting Minutes
4. Approval of December 16, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
5. Resolution No. 11312- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the 2024 Contract Between the City of Folsom and the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) for Shelter Services
6. Resolution No. 11313 - A Resolution Authorizing Submission of Folsom Transportation Development Act Claim for Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Fiscal Year 2024-25 to the Sacramento Area Council of Governments
7. Resolution No. 11314 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Williams Scotsman, Inc. for the Lease of the Modular Building Occupied by the Waste and Recycling Division
8. Resolution No. 11315 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with Precision Emprise LLC, dba Precision Concrete Cutting for the District 4 Sidewalk Offset Repair Project
9. Resolution No. 11316 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC. for the Purchase of Residential Solid Waste Containers
10. Resolution No. 11317 - A Resolution Approving a License Agreement Between the Sacramento- Placerville Transportation Corridor Joint Powers Authority and the Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad, Inc. for Excursion Rail Operations
11. Pulled for discussion
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Vice Mayor Raithel, to approve items No. 1-10 of the Consent Calendar. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
11. Resolution No. 11321- A Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Formation of a Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District to be known as the Natoma Station Maintenance Assessment District No. 2025-1
Councilmember Leary stated that she would recuse herself from voting on this item while awaiting FPPC determination of eligibility to vote as she lives in the district.
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Lorraine Poggione requested this item be pulled to speak in support of the resolution.
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11321. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Raithel, Rohrbough, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: Leary (recused)
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
12. Alder Creek West Large Lot Tentative Subdivision Map Project – Vicinity of White Rock Road and Oak Avenue Parkway in the Folsom Plan Area (SUBPM24-00233) i. Resolution No. 11318 - A Resolution Determining that the Alder Creek West Large Lot Tentative Subdivision Map Project is Exempt from CEQA and Approving Said Large Lot Tentative Subdivision Map
Community Development Principal Planner Jessica Brandt made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Community Development Director Pam Johns provided additional information.
The public hearing was opened at 6:56 pm.
The following speaker addressed the City Council under this item:
Patty Soulsby
The public hearing was closed at 6:57 pm.
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Leary, to approve Resolution No. 11318. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
13. Resolution No. 11320- A Resolution of the City Council Appointing Bryan Whitemyer as City Manager and Approving an Employment Agreement for Said Appointment City Attorney Steven Wang made a presentation to the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11320. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Aquino
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. Resolution No. 11319- A Resolution Receiving Report from the Community Development Department on the Approval of a Parcel Map Waiver for the Sendero Residential Condominium Project
Community Development Principal Planner Jessica Brandt made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Councilmember Rohrbough to approve Resolution No. 11319. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. At-Large Appointments to the Arts and Culture Commission, Historic District Commission, Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee, Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Traffic Safety Committee, and Utility Commission
Mayor Aquino thanked all the applicants for applying.
The following speakers addressed the City Council under this item:
1. Mark Menz
City Clerk Christa Freemantle made a presentation explaining the open ballot process for making commission appointments and distributed ballots to each councilmember.
Planning Commission (two at-large seats)
Councilmember Leary voted for Justin Hurst and Tanya Morales.
Councilmember Rohrbough voted for Jim Ortega and Rachel Williams.
Mayor Aquino voted for Justin Hurst and Jim Ortega.
Councilmember Kozlowski voted for Tanya Morales and Anthony Nicolai.
Vice Mayor Raithel voted for Justin Hurst and Tanya Morales.
Justin Hurst and Tanya Morales were appointed to the Planning Commission.
Bill Barcellona- Leary Direct Appointment
Dianna Laney- Raithel Direct Appointment
Parks and Recreation Commission (two at-large seats)
Councilmember Leary voted for Hla Elkhatib and Alayna Wagner.
Councilmember Rohrbough voted for Jim Ortega and Alayna Wagner.
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Vice Mayor Raithel voted for Aaron Silva and Alayna Wagner.
Councilmember Kozlowski voted for Joanne Brausch and Kevin Goddard.
Mayor Aquino voted for Jeff Kernen and Alayna Wagner.
Vice Mayor Raithel, Mayor Aquino and Councilmember Kozlowski switched their vote to Jim Ortega.
James Ortega and Alayna Wagner were appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Dean Williams- Leary Direct Appointment
Sandy Econome- Raithel Direct Appointment
Arts and Culture Commission (two at-large seats)
Councilmember Leary voted for Julian Sarafian and Lucinda Windward.
Councilmember Kozlowski voted for Mark Allaman and Lucinda Windward.
Vice Mayor Raithel voted for Mark Allaman and Robert Sumner.
Councilmember Rohrbough voted for Robert Sumner and Lucinda Windward.
Mayor Aquino voted for Mark Allaman and Lucinda Windward.
Marc Allaman and Lucinda Winward were appointed to the Arts and Culture Commission.
Alexis Goddard- Leary Direct Appointment
Historic District Commission
City Clerk Christa Freemantle confirmed with Mayor Aquino that they are voting for the Historic District Commission Architect and Business Representative (outside Sutter Street). City Clerk Christa Freemantle also explained that the Planning Commission has a meeting tomorrow night and they will nominate commissioners to serve on the Historic District Commission and those nominations will come back before the City Council at the January 28 meeting.
Councilmember Leary voted for Jennifer Cabrera and John Felts.
Councilmember Rohrbough voted for Jennifer Cabrera and John Felts.
Unanimous from everyone, Jennifer Cabrera and John Felts were appointed to the Historic District Commission.
Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee
There was one applicant for each of the Landscaping and Lighting Districts and the following applicants were appointed:
Allen Brown was appointed to American River Canyon North.
Ian Cornell was appointed to Williow Creek Estates South (Lexington Hills).
David Doty was appointed to Cobble Ridge.
Mark Klovee was appointed to American River Canyon #2.
Benjamin Mattocks was appointed to Prospect Ridge.
Robert Milstrey was appointed to Willow Springs.
Patty Soulsby was appointed to Blue Ravine Oaks.
Joanna Stanfield was appointed to Sierra Estates.
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Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough and second by Mayor Aquino to approve all applicants under the Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Library Commission (two at-large seats)
Councilmember Rohrbough voted for Robert Deutsche and Sarah Norberg.
Councilmember Leary voted for Kathryn Allaman and Vijay Jonnalagadda.
Councilmember Kozlowski voted for Kathryn Allaman and Benjamin Osipov.
Vice Mayor Raithel voted for Kathryn Allaman and Vijay Jonnalagadda.
Mayor Aquino voted for Kathryn Allaman and Vijay Jonnalagadda.
Kathryn Allaman and Vijay Jonnalagadda were appointed to the Library Commission.
Bonnie London- Leary Direct Appointment
Traffic Safety Committee
Mayor Aquino confirmed that they are voting for one Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Representative and two Citizen Representatives. City Clerk Christa Freemantle further clarified.
Councilmember Leary voted for Joanne Brausch, Kevin Goddard, and Anthony Nicolai.
Councilmember Rohrbough voted for Joanne Brausch, Rick Cogil and Kevin Goddard.
Councilmember Kozlowski voted for Joanne Brausch, Raymond Garcia and Kevin Goddard.
Vice Mayor Raithel voted for Joanne Brausch, Rick Cogil and Kevin Goddard.
Mayor Aquino voted for Joanne Brausch, Rick Cogil and Kevin Goddard.
Joanne Brausch was appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee as the Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Representative.
Rick Cogil and Kevin Goddard were appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee as Citizen Representatives.
Utility Commission (two at-large seats)
Mayor Aquino stated that Amy McBride was listed on the master spreadsheet but not listed on the ballots. City Clerk Christa Freemantle confirmed that her email went into the city’s spam filter, but she did apply before the deadline. Mayor Kozlowski commented on the importance of attending the Utility Commission meetings.
Councilmember Leary voted for Mark Menz and Jag Nagendra.
Councilmember Kozlowski voted for Mark Menz and Julian Sarafian.
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Vice Mayor Raithel voted for Mark Menz and Aaron Silva.
Councilmember Rohrbough voted for Mark Menz and Jag Nagendra.
Mayor Aquino voted for Mark Menz and Amy McBride.
There was no quorum for the second seat, and Mayor Aquino explained why she was voting for Amy McBride. The Vice Mayor stated his direct appointment will be Aaron Silva, so he switched his vote to Amy McBride. Councilmember Kozlowski also changed his vote from Julian Sarafian to Amy McBride.
Amy McBride and Mark Menz were appointed to the Utility Commission.
Aaron Silva- Raithel Direct Appointment
Vice Mayor Raithel made the following as his direct appointments:
Robert Sumner - Arts and Cultural Commission
Solomon Chis-Library Commission
City Clerk Christa Freemantle thanked all the applicants and everyone for their patience.
Councilmember Rohrbough thanked the applicants, spoke about the number of applicants and asked them to reapply or apply again and to also meet with the councilmembers.
Councilmember Leary spoke about the number of applicants and thanked everyone for applying. She also encouraged everyone to get engaged in organizations.
16. Consideration of Draft City Council Travel Policy and Direction to Staff
Mayor Aquino presented the item for Council consideration.
Finance Director Stacey Tamagni provided additional information. The Council requested that this item be returned at a future meeting for approval, with the inclusion of language relating to per diem reimbursements.
17. Appointment of City Council Representatives to Regional Boards/Commissions
Mayor Aquino presented the item, and the Councilmembers agreed to the regional assignments. One change was made as follows regarding the Sacramento Transportation Authority:
Vice Mayor Raithel- Primary Representative
Mayor Aquino- Alternate Representative
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Interim City Manager Dan Haverty recognized the Environmental Water Resources Department for working during the weekend to find a water leak; he spoke about the Water Vision Project meeting, and the Folsom Light Rail 15-minute service. Also, he recognized the Folsom Police Department and Communications Director Christine Brainerd and staff regarding the e-scooter, e-bike, and e-motorcycle public education in partnership with Folsom Unified School District and the meetings with businesses and faith-based groups in the community. He acknowledged those who obtained 20 years of service for the City in 2024, starting with the Police Department, including Warner Herndon Jr, Jeana Marendt, Roman Kehm, Andrew Bates, Lou Wright and Police Chief Rick Hillman, who celebrated 30 years of Docusign Envelope ID: E474B231-1B4D-411E-A026-6E0513C972D7 File 034-21 25-001
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service. In the Environmental Water Resources Department, this included Chris Robinson, and Glen Caldwell. In the Public Works Department, this included Greg Bakken, Sandra Munoz, and Tim Jones.
In the Fire Department, this included Bill Woody Woodward. He also spoke about the State of the City for 2025 that will be held at Lakeside, the CAPS and CERT volunteers that the city is seeking, and the Police Department Foundation’s donation of $3,000 to fund a new fireplace in the children’s reading area at the library. He also mentioned that he will be reading a book to the children at the library in the upcoming week.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Kozlowski had no comments.
Vice Mayor Raithel attended the State of Public Safety held by the District Attorney’s Office regarding the fentanyl program and thanked the Folsom Police Department and Sergeant Canepa for their work in that area. He also spoke about the homeless crisis and thanked the HOT team and Police Department for cleaning up the homeless camps. He thanked HART for the winter shelter, and spoke about the Folsom Athletic Association crab feed, and thanked those willing to serve on the Commissions.
Councilmember Rohrbough acknowledged former Councilmember Chalamcherla in the audience and congratulated him on the swearing-in with the school board. She also spoke about asking the Community Development Department Director Pam Johns regarding the building of condos; she thanked Interim City Manager Dan Haverty for his work, the homeless encampments on fish and wildlife property, and setting up another meeting in the future with Josh Hoover’s office, an upcoming Economic Development meeting and revenue options for the city, and CAP 2 CAP in May.
Councilmember Leary thanked the Police Department regarding the youth on motorcycles and snatch and grab crimes, and she also thanked all departments for their work. She wants to hear from departments to see what kind of volunteers they can use. She spoke about HART and Jake’s Journey Home; she also attended the State of Public Safety held by the District Attorney’s Office regarding the fentanyl program and thanked the Folsom Police Department and Sergeant Canepa for their work in that area; she thanked Mayor Aquino and staff with issues in her district and the Interim City Manager for his guidance.
Mayor Aquino spoke about Milton Neshek, who passed away on January 5th at 94. Mick was the man who brought Kikkoman to Folsom and opened the Folsom factory with 29 employees in 1998. Mayor Aquino extended her condolences to Mick’s wife Nancy and the entire Neshek family.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned in the memory of Milton “Mick” Neshek at 8:15 pm.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Sarah Aquino, Mayor
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