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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:31 pm with Mayor Aquino presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Justin Raithel, Vice Mayor
Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Michael Kozlowski, Councilmember
Barbara Leary, Councilmember
Sarah Aquino, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
AGENDA UPDATE
City Attorney Steven Wang advised that Item No. 6 has been continued off calendar.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
There were no requests to speak under this item.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Mid-Cycle Housing Element and Housing Fund Update
Community Development Senior Planner Stephanie Henry made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Finance Director Stacey Tamagni, Community Development Director Pam Johns and Community Development Planning Manager Desmond Parrington provided additional information.
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 the August 12, 2025 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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3. Ordinance No. 1355 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Adding Chapter 8.39, “Unlawful Behavioral Nuisances”, to the Folsom Municipal Code to Prevent, Remove, and Abate Behavioral Nuisances that Negatively Affect People, Properties, and Businesses in the Community (Second Reading and Adoption)
4. Pulled for discussion
5. Resolution No. 11440 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Offered by the California Highway Patrol, in the Amount of $248,391.30 to Reduce and Mitigate the Impacts of Impaired Driving, Provide DUI Enforcement and Training, Police Vehicles and Appropriation of Funds in the General Fund (Fund 010)
6. Resolution No. 11450 – A Resolution Authorizing Public Fireworks Displays During the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Rodeo on October 4, 2025 (Pulled off calendar)
7. Resolution No. 11451 - A Resolution Accepting a Grant of $42,000 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the Glenn Drive and School Street Intersection Improvements Project, Project No. 2409, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Construction Change Order No.1 with B&M Civil LLC in the amount of $38,082 and Appropriation of Funds in the CDBG Fund (Fund 201)
8. Pulled for discussion
9. Resolution No. 11453 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with 2040 Enterprise LLC, dba Bio-One Sacramento, for $157,456 from the General Fund (010) for Homeless Encampment Cleanup Projects at Various Locations Throughout the City of Folsom
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2-3, 5, 7 and 9. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
4. Resolution No. 11438 – A Resolution Adopting An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Willow Hill Dam Valve Replacement Project and Approval of Project
Vice Mayor Raithel pulled this item to inquire about the fence. Environmental Water and Resources Director Marcus Yasutake responded.
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11438. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
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AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Resolution No. 11452 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design and Engineering Consultant Services Agreement with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $659,964 using $400,000 from a Federal Grant and $259,964 from the Transportation Improvement Fund (Fund 446) and Authorize a Partial Notice to Proceed for Project Approval and Environmental Design (PA/ED) Tasks for an Amount Not to Exceed $281,278 for the Riley Street Safety Improvement Project, Project No. PW2101, and Appropriation of Funds in the Transportation Improvement Fund (Fund 446)
Councilmember Kozlowski pulled this item for project cost clarification. Public Works Senior Civil Engineer Ryan Neves made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided additional information.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski second by Vice Mayor Raithel to approve Resolution No. 11452. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
10. Ordinance No. 1354 - An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Folsom Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Folsom and Broadstone Crossing Phase II, LLC and Elliott Homes, Inc. Relating to the Development known as “Broadstone Crossing Phase II" (Introduction and First Reading)
Community Development Planning Manager Desmond Parrington made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. City Attorney Steven Wang and City Engineer Rebecca Neves provided additional information.
Mayor Aquino opened the public hearing at 7:56 pm.
Elliot Homes Vice President Price Walker addressed the City Council.
The public hearing was closed at 7:59 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Vice Mayor Raithel to introduce Ordinance No. 1354. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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11. Ordinance No. 1356 – An Uncodified Ordinance Adopting Prima Facie Speed Limits on East Bidwell Street, Westwood Drive, Alder Creek Parkway, Grand Prairie Road, and Mangini Parkway (Introduction and First Reading)
Public Works Senior Civil Engineer Zach Bosch made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Aquino opened the public hearing at 8:05 pm. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Councilmember Leary second by Councilmember Rohrbough to introduce Ordinance No. 1356. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
12. Appointment of At-Large Planning Commissioner to Serve the Remainder of the Term Expiring in December 2026
City Clerk Christa Freemantle made a brief presentation.
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
1. Marko Mlikotin
2. Amanda Ross
Mayor Aquino, Councilmember Kozlowski, and Councilmember Leary voted for Amanda Ross.
Vice Mayor Raithel and Councilmember Rohrbough voted for Marko Mlikotin.
Amanda Ross was appointed. Mayor Aquino congratulated Ms. Ross and thanked everyone for their interest.
13. Resolution No. 11449 - A Resolution of the City Council Declaring a Portion of APN 071-0190- 076-0000 as Exempt Surplus Land and Authorizing Disposition of Said Land Through Property Exchange.
Community Development Associate Planner Josh Kinkade made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. City Engineer Rebecca Neves and Community Development Director Pam Johns provided additional information.
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11449. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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14. Resolution No. 11427 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Approving the Affordable Housing Loan Program Guidelines to Establish a Clear Framework for Providing Financial Assistance to Affordable Housing Projects, Funded by Folsom Housing Fund (Fund 238) and Housing Trust Fund (Fund 221)
Community Development Senior Planner Stephanie Henry made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Finance Director Stacey Tamagni and Community Development Director Pam Johns provided additional information.
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11427. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer congratulated Rebecca Neves on her appointment as Public Works Director. He announced the reopening of the Oak Parkway Trail and invited the public to help name the new park on Empire Ranch Road.
He reported on Fire and Police Department activities and warned residents about phone scams.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Leary recognized Jake’s Journey Home for successful fundraising work and commended Jeanne Shuman. She expressed appreciation for the postponement of the proposed fireworks at the October rodeo event, thanking Mayor Aquino for her role in addressing concerns.
Councilmember Rohrbough highlighted the strong community turnout at the Castle Park celebration and thanked Joanne Brausch and the Parks & Recreation Department for their efforts toward community engagement.
Councilmember Kozlowski congratulated both high school football teams on their season-opening wins and noted upcoming cross-country meets. He shared highlights from attending a Sacramento State basketball fundraiser.
Vice Mayor Raithel noted strong community support for the Castle Park fundraiser. He provided an update on the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) meeting, highlighting safety concerns with the I-Street Bridge and the STA’s potential funding role in accelerating its replacement.
Mayor Aquino acknowledged the recent Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District ceremony at City Hall and commended city staff for their outstanding support. She congratulated Rebecca Neves on her appointment as Public Works Director and thanked Environmental and Water Resources Director Marcus Yasutake for managing multiple roles recently as the interim Public Works Director and the Interim City Manager. Lastly, she extended birthday wishes to Vice Mayor Raithel.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:54 pm.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Sarah Aquino, Mayor
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