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October 14, 2025
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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, October 14, 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: 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 was additional information for Items No. 6 and 12, revised information for Item No. 14, and he confirmed that Item No. 10 is being continued off calendar.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speakers spoke under this item:
1. Cathy Dunbar
2. Anushka and Tanvi
3. Sushrut Mishra
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. City of Folsom Resolution of Commendation Honoring Folsom Lake Surf Soccer Club ECNL RL 2011 Boys Regional League National Champions
Mayor Sarah Aquino presented the Resolution of Commendation
2. Presentation of the 12th Annual Folsom Community Service Day Results.
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Parks and Recreation Services Manager Tom Hellmann and Chair of the Steering Committee Sandy Econome made a presentation. On behalf of Congressman Kevin Kiley, Peter Gemellaro presented a Congressional Certificate to the Steering Committee for their work.
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 the September 23, 2025 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Resolution No. 11470 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 24-006) with HydroScience Engineers, Inc. for $37,762 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Additional Design and Engineering Services During Construction for the Tower Tank Rehabilitation Project (Project WA2402) and Appropriation of Funds
5. Resolution No. 11472- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with Imperial Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $233,000 Using Green Means Go Grant Funds in the Drainage Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 448) for the Bidwell Street Storm Drain Replacement Project, Project No. 2499
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Leary to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
6. Ordinance No. 1353 - An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Chapter 17.52 of the Folsom Municipal Code for the Historic District Relating to Design Review, Sign Permits, Demolitions, and Accessory Buildings (Introduction and First Reading) and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA
Community Development Planning Manager Desmond Parrington made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Aquino opened the public hearing at 7:27 pm.
The following speaker addressed the City Council:
• Loretta Hettinger
The public hearing was closed at 7:31 pm.
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Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Rohrbough to introduce Ordinance No. 1353 [with modifications to section 17.52.320 with the addition of A and B]. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
7. Water System Flow Control Facilities Rehabilitation Project (WA2302)
i. Resolution No. 11465 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Abide Builders for $1,463,825 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Construction of the Water System Flow Control Facilities Rehabilitation Project (WA2302)
ii. Resolution No. 11466 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Inferrera Construction Management Group, Inc. for $409,268 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Water System Flow Control Facilities Rehabilitation Project (WA2302) and Appropriation of Funds
Environmental and Water Resources Director Marcus Yasutake made a presentation.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11465. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Vice Mayor Raithel to approve Resolution No. 11466. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Resolution No. 11467- A Resolution Approving Reimbursement of General Fund Subsidy Toward Affordable Housing by Transferring $615,000 from the Folsom Housing Fund (Fund 238) to the Capital Facilities Fund (Fund 602) Relating to the Discounted Sale of 300 Persifer Street Property to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento and Appropriation of Funds Docusign Envelope ID: 4ABA1716-84E9-4E8D-B915-31C57FFDFBF3 File 034-21 25-001
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Community Development Director Pam Johns made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided further information.
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11467. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. Resolution No. 11471- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with California Wood Recycling, Inc., DBA Agromin, for an Estimated $45 Million for up to 15 years from the Solid Waste Operating Fund (Fund 540) for Long-Term Organic Waste Diversion Services
Public Works General Services Manager Marie McKeeth made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Councilmember Rohrbough to approve Resolution No. 11471. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Request to Make Improvements to the Recently Purchased Building Located at 1 Natoma Street so that Folsom Police Department Staff and Environmental & Water Resources Department Staff Are Able to Occupy the Building
i. Resolution No. 11473– A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with SKI AIR for $130,680 from the Police Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 428) and the Folsom Plan Area Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 472) to Replace the HVAC System ii. Resolution No. 11474– A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Garland Roofing for $10,450 from the Police Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 428) and the Folsom Plan Area Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 472) for Maintenance and Repair to the Existing Roof iii. Resolution No. 11475– A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Flooring Buyer for $44,569.53 from the Police Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 428) and the Folsom Plan Area Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 472) to Replace Carpet iv. Resolution No. 11476– A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Whitney & Sons for $44,880 from the Police Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 428) and the Folsom Plan Area Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 472) to Paint the Interior v. Resolution No. 11477– A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Whitney & Sons for $93,720 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) and the Sewer Operating Fund (Fund 530) for Construction of Walls and Doors and Appropriation of Funds Docusign Envelope ID: 4ABA1716-84E9-4E8D-B915-31C57FFDFBF3 File 034-21 25-001
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vi. Resolution No. 11478– Resolution No.11478– A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Jamesville Office Furniture for $57,803.64 from the Police Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 428) and the Folsom Plan Area Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 472) to Install and Furnish the Building with New and Existing Furniture
vii. Resolution No. 11479– A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Utilize $33,000 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520), the Sewer Operating Fund (Fund 530), the Police Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 428) and the Folsom Plan Area Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 472) for Various IT Infrastructure Needs and Appropriation of Funds
Pulled off calendar to be continued to a future City Council meeting.
11. Resolution No. 11480 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Mid-Valley IT to provide IT Management Services at a Monthly Cost of $33,900 for a Six Month Period
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Mid-Valley IT representative Tom Leach provided further information.
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Vice Mayor Raithel to approve Resolution No. 11480. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
OLD BUSINESS:
12. Resolution No. 11468 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Terminate the Agreement with Western Truck Parts and Equipment Company, LLC (Contract No. 046-21 23-002) for $1,112,661.18 from the Solid Waste Operating Fund (Fund 540) for the Purchase of Two Electric Refuse Collection Vehicles
Public Works General Services Manager Marie McKeeth made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Environmental and Water Resources Director Marcus Yasutake provided further information.
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11468. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Resolution No. 11469 – A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No.11389 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Design Consulting and Community-Build Construction Assistance Services with Leathers & Associates for the Kid's Play Park- Play Structure Replacement Project (Project PK2501) for $111, 569 in the Parks and Recreation Equipment/Capital Fund (Fund 609)
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Parks and Recreation Park Planner and Project Manager for Castle Park Hannah Perez made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11469. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. Resolution No. 11482 - A Resolution Approving Phase Two General Fund Cost Saving Measures for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Beyond
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer made a presentation. Community Development Director Pam Johns, Parks and Recreation Director Kelly Gonzalez, Public Works Director Rebecca Neves, and Environmental and Water Resources Director Marcus Yasutake presented further information and responded to questions from the City Council.
The following speakers spoke under this item:
1. Bruce Cline
2. Rich Francis
3. Dean Williams
4. Loretta Hettinger
5. Tania Thomas
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Councilmember Rohrbough to approve Resolution No. 11482. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer welcomed Interim Fire Chief Jason Solak and congratulated the retiring Fire Chief Ken Cusano for his dedicated service. He also spoke about Folsom Police Sergeant Michael Grueneberg who has been selected as the recipient of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Award and provided updates on several upcoming community events including the Folsom High School homecoming parade road closures, Trunk-or-Treat, and Halloween at the Zoo.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Kozlowski highlighted local businesses including the 10th anniversary of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio and their relocation and a new Ben & Jerry’s ice cream store location on Sutter Street.
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Vice Mayor Raithel reported on attending the livability summit and encouraged the public to review the latest livability poll. He thanked the Public Works Director Rebecca Neves for prioritizing Folsom’s infrastructure projects and Parks and Recreation Director Kelly Gonzalez for the bike park project.
Councilmember Rohrbough had no comments.
Councilmember Leary congratulated the organizers of the Pride event.
Mayor Aquino expressed appreciation for the city’s interim leadership over the past year, noting the strong contributions from the Interim City Manager Dan Haverty, Interim Police Chief Randy Ulibarri and now the Interim Fire Chief Jason Solak.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Aquino adjourned the meeting at 9:29 pm in memory of Jessica Urrutia-Andrews, a Folsom resident and former Parks and Recreation Department Specialist, extending heartfelt condolences to her family.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Sarah Aquino, Mayor
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