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Folsom City Council Minutes
September 9, 2025
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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm with Mayor Aquino presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Michael Kozlowski, Councilmember
Barbara Leary, Councilmember
Justin Raithel, Vice Mayor
Sarah Aquino, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
AGENDA UPDATE
City Attorney Steven Wang advised that an amended staff report was available for item No. 11.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speakers spoke under this item:
1. Sarah Perrin
2. Tiara Dominquez
3. Gopinath and Ganesh
4. Richard Helier
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation of Spirit of Folsom Awards
The 2025 Spirit of Folsom Award Winners were presented as follows:
Beth Graybill, nominated by Mayor Sarah Aquino
Tom Handy, nominated by Vice Mayor Justin Raithel
Kathy Cole, nominated by Councilmember Mike Kozlowski
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Michael Raffetto, nominated by Councilmember Barbara Leary Joanne Brausch, nominated by Councilmember Anna Rohrbough
2. Presentation of the 12th Annual Folsom Community Service Day Chair of the Folsom Community Service Day Steering Committee Sandy Econome and Recreation & Community Services Manager Tom Hellmann made a presentation.
3. Presentation from Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing Regarding Proposed Homeless Partnership Model
Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing representative Emily Halcon made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Speaker Judi Alexander addressed 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.
4. Approval of the August 26, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
5. 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” (Second Reading and Adoption)
6. 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 (Second Reading And Adoption)
7. Resolution No. 11455 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 23-049) with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. for $31,464 with $15,732 from the Water Impact Fee Fund (Fund 456) and $15,732 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for the City of Folsom Water Vision and Appropriation of Funds
8. Resolution No. 11457 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Western Systems, Inc. for $160,906.25 from the Transportation Improvement Fund (Fund 446) to Purchase Cabinets at Four Locations for the Flashing Yellow Arrow Trial Project
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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NEW BUSINESS:
9. Resolution No. 11454 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with ARB, Inc. for $3,101,298 from the Sewer Operating Fund (Fund 530) for the Construction of the Basin 4 Sewer Phase 1 Project (WW2201) and Appropriation of Funds
10. Resolution No. 11456 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for $541,442 from the Sewer Operating Fund (Fund 530) for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Basin 4 Sewer Phase 1 Project (WW2201) and Appropriation of Funds
Environmental and Water Resources Director Marcus Yasutake made a dual presentation for items 9 and 10 and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Rohrbough to approve Resolution No. 11454. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11456. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Resolution No. 11458 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Folsom and the Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522, IAFF, Folsom Unit
12. Resolution No. 11459 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Folsom and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39
Human Resources Director Allison Garcia made a dual presentation for items 11 and 12 and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Vice Mayor Raithel to approve Resolution No. 11458. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11459. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Resolution No. 11460 - A Resolution Approving the Formation of the Fire Services Exploratory Committee and Appointing Two Members of the City Council to Serve on the Committee City Manager Bryan Whitemyer made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to appoint Mayor Aquino and Councilmember Leary to serve on the Committee. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Mayor Aquino to approve Resolution No. 11460.
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced upcoming events including a September 11 remembrance at Lions Park, the temporary closure and planned rebuild of Castle Park, and the ongoing budget review process with community meetings on September 23 and October 14. The City will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Sister City relationship with Pieve del Grappa, Italy, with cultural events this Saturday, and the Friends of the Folsom Library Book Sale will be held September 12–14. He also provided an update on the River Ridge Way incident and thanked all responding agencies.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Kozlowski noted that Friends of Folsom Parkway are leading a major fire safety project to remove lighter fuel in the Creek Nature Preserve. The effort will begin before Community Service Day, continue beyond it, and take place every Thursday for the foreseeable future. Volunteers are encouraged to participate
Vice Mayor Raithel reported on recent discussions regarding e-scooters and e-motorcycles, noting positive collaboration between the City and the School District to strengthen enforcement and address Docusign Envelope ID: 53D3CFE3-3CC3-4E97-A9BD-9FBA8C21F30A File 034-21 25-001
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community concerns. Additionally, concerns were raised about the Johnny Cash Art Trail guitar pick installation, with feedback that the design does not match public expectations. Given the mixed reception of the first installation, he suggested reconsidering plans for the second pick and potentially bringing the matter back for further discussion.
Councilmember Leary supported revisiting the Johnny Cash Art Trail guitar pick discussion, suggesting alternative options and potential input from the artist. A request was made for a future council presentation from Library Director Tom Gunnerson to review library operations, funding, and usage, highlighting the library’s high countywide utilization. She also asked about requesting future agenda item requests. Lastly, updates were shared on meetings regarding economic development opportunities, with an emphasis on filling vacant commercial spaces through regional outreach and business recruitment.
Councilmember Rohrbough expressed support for revisiting the Johnny Cash Art Trail guitar pick discussion and for a future presentation from the Library Director highlighting library usage and operations. Additional suggestions included placing e-bike and e-scooter regulations on a future agenda to provide public education, review enforcement efforts, and consider possible ordinance changes.
Mayor Aquino invited everyone to join a video call with the Pieve del Grappa Mayor and other elected leaders during the expanded Farmers Market event this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the amphitheater stage.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Sarah Aquino, Mayor
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