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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:32 pm with Mayor Aquino presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Barbara Leary, Councilmember
Justin Raithel, Vice Mayor
Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Michael Kozlowski, 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 were no agenda updates.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speakers spoke under this item:
1. Bryce Burditt
2. Blake Allen
3. Michael Harris
4. Kevin Miller
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Friends of the Folsom Zoo Presentation of a Donation Check to the City of Folsom Zoo Sanctuary
The Friends of the Folsom Zoo presented a donation check to Mayor Aquino.
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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.
2. Approval of May 13, 2025 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
3. Resolution No. 11382 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 22-069) with Waterfluence, LLC to Meet the Requirements of Assembly Bill 1668 and Senate Bill 606 Regarding Landscape Irrigation for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Sites Serviced by Dedicated Irrigation Meters
4. Resolution No. 11383- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with West Yost and Associates, Inc. for $114,627 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Professional Services for the Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan for the City’s Water System
5. Resolution No. 11384 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Pre-Design Services for $166,233 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) and the Sewer Operating Fund (Fund 530) for the Water and Wastewater Communication Hardware Upgrade Project and Appropriation of Funds
6. Resolution No. 11388 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design and Consulting Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. from a $1,040,000 Federal Grant with a Local Cost Share of $134,743 for the Folsom Lake Crossing Safety Improvements Phase 2 Project and Appropriation of Funds in the Transportation Improvement Fund (Fund 446)
7. pulled for discussion
8. Resolution No. 11391 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 23-009) with Domenichelli & Associates, Inc. for Design and Engineering Services During Construction for the Water System Rehabilitation Project No. 3 (Project WA2301) for $130,744 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Vice Mayor Raithel to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of item number 7. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
7. Resolution N0. 11389 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Design Consulting Services with Leathers & Associates for the Kids Play Park Renovation Project (Project No. PK2501)
Park Planning Manager Brad Nelson made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. City Manager Bryan Whitemyer and City Attorney Steven Wang provided additional clarifying information.
The following speaker addressed the City Council:
Loretta Hettinger
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11389 as presented. The motion died for lack of a second.
The City Council discussed the matter further.
Councilmember Kozlowski renewed and amended his motion to approve Resolution No. 11389, with the following caveats developed during Council discussion of the motion:
1. That the design process kickoff meeting with the public take place in June, with Leathers & Associates under contract and immediate engagement of the community through public workshops and design charrettes to ensure meaningful input from the outset.
2. That there is a strong commitment from Parks and Recreation staff to have the park completed and open by April 2026.
3. That opportunities for a “community build” be actively pursued to help reduce costs and ensure the project remains within the approved budget.
The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Raithel. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Presentation by Staff in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3 Regarding City Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts Human Resources Director Allison Garcia made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Police Commander Andrew Bates and Police Officer/Folsom Police Officers Association Boardmember Daren Prociw both addressed the City Council.
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Mayor Aquino opened the public hearing at 7:38 pm. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
No formal action was taken (or requested).
10. Resolution No. 11387 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 8792 and Adopting a New Community Facility Rental Fee Schedule with Annual Adjustment not to Exceed the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Recreation and Community Services Manager Tom Hellman made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Aquino opened the public hearing at 8:08 pm. The following speaker addressed the City Council:
Sally Buchanan
Hearing no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11387.
The City Council discussed the matter further.
Substitute motion by Councilmember Raithel to approve Resolution No. 11387 with a maximum increase of ten percent. Motion died for lack of a second.
The City Council discussed the matter further.
Substitute Motion by Mayor Aquino, second by Vice Mayor Raithel, to table the matter to allow further outreach. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Aquino
NOES: Kozlowski
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Resolution No. 11390 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 10697 and Adopting a New Fee Schedule for the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
Zoo Manager Jocelyn Smeltzer made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Aquino opened the public hearing at 8:28 pm. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary, to approve Resolution No. 11390. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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NEW BUSINESS:
12. Resolution No. 11377 - A Resolution Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to be Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act Senior Civil Engineer Zach Bosch made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Leary, to approve Resolution No. 11377. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Resolution No. 11385 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Inter-Agency Agreement for Cost Sharing of the Water Forum Successor Effort and Habitat Management Element Budget of the Water Forum
Environmental and Water Resources Director / Interim Public Works Director Marcus Yasutake made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Leary, to approve Resolution No. 11385. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. Resolution No. 11386 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application for Funding Through the Safe Streets for All Grant Program Administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation
Senior Civil Engineer Zach Bosch made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
The following speaker addressed the City Council:
Loretta Hettinger
The City Council discussed the matter further.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary, to approve Resolution No. 11386 and prioritize the E. Bidwell project. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: Raithel, Rohrbough
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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15. Resolution No. 11392– A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Hire an Arborist to Support Citywide Tree Protection and Planting Services and Authorizing the Appropriation of Funds from the Tree Planting and Replacement Fund (Fund 226)
Community Development Director Pam Johns made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Vice Mayor Raithel, to approve Resolution No. 11392. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
The City Manager thanked the City Council and community members for their participation in the recent budget workshop and noted that further budget discussion will take place on June 10. He recognized Police Chief Rick Hillman on his upcoming retirement after 40 years in law enforcement. He also announced that Folsom has been named a Tree City U.S.A. for the 19th consecutive year. Lastly, he shared that he and Mayor Aquino recently recognized Public Works staff members Zach Bosh, Ryan Neves, and Ryan Chance for receiving regional APWA awards.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Kozlowski requested consideration of a strategic analysis of the city’s western boundary—north to south—focusing on potential annexation or boundary adjustments. He suggested exploring opportunities for light industrial development along Prairie City Road and the lower Aerojet property, as well as addressing long-standing boundary and road maintenance issues along Santa Juanita Avenue, Oak Avenue, and areas west of Greenback and Madison.
Vice Mayor Raithel thanked the City Manager and city staff for their work on the budget workshop, calling it a strong kickoff to the budget process.
Councilmember Rohrbough emphasized the importance of including all relevant materials in agenda packets, especially for items like grant applications, to ensure transparency and provide the public with complete information. She also thanked staff for their work on the budget workshop, noting positive feedback from community members.
Councilmember Leary thanked staff for the budget workshop and noted the strong public turnout and valuable input received. She also expressed appreciation for the outreach efforts in Natoma Station regarding the Lighting and Landscaping District and thanked the City Manager for his work and accessibility to the public.
Mayor Aquino requested that the City Manager and Parks and Recreation Director connect with the FCUSD Superintendent prior to the upcoming Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to discuss park sequencing south of Highway 50, particularly in light of the school district’s RFP for a third elementary school and planning in the Oak Avenue Parkway area.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 pm.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Sarah Aquino, Mayor
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