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October 28, 2025
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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:35 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 there was additional information for Item No. 3 and a revised staff report for Item No. 11.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speakers spoke under this item:
Andrew Vizcarra, Leadership Folsom Class of 2024 and Library Supervisor Andrew Tweet presented a donation check to the Parks and Recreation Department.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Recognition of Departing Kikkoman Plant Manager Kiyotaka Nagai Mayor Sarah Aquino presented a letter to the departing Kikkoman Plant Manager Kiyotaka Nagai.
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.
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3. 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 (Second Reading and Adoption)
4. Resolution No. 11483 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 22-067) with Eagle Aerial Photography Inc. DBA Eagle Aerial Solutions for $226,500 for a Five-Year Period from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) to Meet the Requirements of Assembly Bill 1668 and Senate Bill 606 Regarding Landscape Irrigation for Residential Sites
5. Resolution No. 11484 – A Resolution Electing the Population and Inflation Factors and Establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Gann Appropriations Limit
6. Pulled for discussion
7. Resolution No. 11486 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Construction Change Order No. 2 with B&M Civil LLC in the amount of $14,527 for the Glenn Drive and School Street Intersection Improvements Project, Project No. 2409, from the SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund (Fund 235) and the Community Development Block Grant Fund (Fund 201)
8. Resolution No. 11489 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design and Engineering Consultant Services Agreement with Bennett Engineering Services, Inc. for the Central Business District Storm Drain Realignment Project Phase 1 in the amount of $142,924 from the SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund (Fund 235), and Appropriation of Funds
9. Resolution No. 11490 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with LEED Mechanical Inc. for the Replacement of the Existing 9 Roof-Top HVAC Units at the Folsom Public Library, 411 Stafford Street, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $305,703 from the Capital Facilities Fund (Fund 602)
10. Resolution No. 11491 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Capra Environmental Services for Shaded Fuel Break Creation and Ladder Fuel Removal (Project # 8131) and use of Fund 010 (General Fund), Fund 204 (Los Cerros), Fund 215 (Prairie Oaks Ranch No. 2), Fund 210 (Broadstone 1 & 2), Fund 266 (Broadstone No. 3) and Fund 207 (Natoma Station) for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $213,336.50
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Item Nos. 2- 5 and 7-10 of the Consent Calendar. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
6. Resolution No. 11485 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 21-056) with Dokken Engineering for Environmental and Historic Monitoring and Reporting Services for Open Space in the Folsom Plan Area and use of CFD 18 (Fund 288) for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $580,000
Vice Mayor Raithel pulled this item for further information regarding environmental monitoring.
Municipal Landscape Services Manager Derik Perez responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Rohrbough to approve Resolution No. 11485. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
11. Ordinance No. 1358 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Adding Section 9.37.035 Pertaining to Wildfire Prevention and Amending Certain Sections in Chapter 8.36 and Certain Chapters in Title 14 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Adoption of Various Uniform Codes (Introduction and First Reading)
Community Development Chief Building Official Allison Konwinski made a presentation.
The public hearing was opened at 6:56 pm. Hearing no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Rohrbough to introduce Ordinance No. 1358. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Leary, Aquino
NOES: Kozlowski
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. Objective Development and Design Standards for Multi-Unit and Mixed-Use Residential Development for General Plan Mixed-Use and Residential Overlay Areas
i. Resolution No. 11464 - A Resolution Determining that the Proposed Project is Exempt from CEQA, Adopting Proposed Objective Development and Design Standards for General Plan Mixed-Use and Residential Overlay Areas, and Repealing the City of Folsom Design Guidelines for Multifamily Developments
ii. Ordinance No. 1357 - An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Section 17.06.030 and Docusign Envelope ID: 1D51BBA8-3AE0-429E-80BA-4E7463C1F329 File 034-21 25-001
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Adding Section 17.06.045 to Chapter 17.06 "Design Review", of the Folsom Municipal Code Regarding Objective Development and Design Standards and Establishing a Ministerial Review Process (Introduction and First Reading)
Community Development Planning Manager Desmond Parrington made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
The public hearing was opened at 7:22 pm. Hearing no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Community Development Director Pam Johns responded to additional questions from the City Council.
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Rohrbough to continue Resolution No. 11464 to the 11/12/2025 City Council special meeting. Motion passed by the following roll- call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Community Development Planning Manager Desmond Parrington and Community Development Director Pam Johns responded to additional questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Vice Mayor Raithel to continue Ordinance No. 1357 to the 11/12/2025 City Council special meeting. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Resolution No. 11481 - A Resolution to Replace Resolution No. 11356 and No. 11365 and Adopt a New User Fee Schedule for Community Development Services Community Development Associate Planner Josh Kinkade made a presentation.
The public hearing was opened at 7:50 pm. Hearing no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11481. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
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14. Folsom Plan Area Neighborhood Park #1 Project (Project #PK2601)
i. Resolution No. 11487 – A Resolution Approving the Folsom Plan Area Neighborhood Park #1 (Located on the Northwest Corner of Mangini Parkway and Empire Ranch Road) Capital Improvement Project, and Appropriation of $706,614 in Funds in the Folsom Plan Area Specific Plan Capital Fund (Fund 472)
ii. Resolution No.11488 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design Consulting Services Agreement with Wilson Design Studio for the Neighborhood Park #1 Project for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $450,130 from Funds in the Folsom Plan Area Specific Plan Capital Fund (Fund 472)
Parks and Recreation Park Planner Kate Cannon Nguyen made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Parks and Recreation Director Kelly Gonzalez and City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided additional information.
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11487. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11488. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. Resolution No. 11492- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant offered by the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the Amount of $173,500 to Reduce and Mitigate the Impacts of Impaired Driving, Distracted Driving, Seat Belt Enforcement, Purchase a Police Motorcycle and Appropriation of Funds in the General Grants Fund (Fund 012)
Commander Brian Lockhart made a presentation.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11492. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
16. Resolution No. 11493 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Construction Change Order No. 2 with Mozingo Construction in the Amount of $550,000 for the Phase 2 Docusign Envelope ID: 1D51BBA8-3AE0-429E-80BA-4E7463C1F329 File 034-21 25-001
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Water Improvements Project (Phase 2A) for Additional Paving Work on Iron Point Road and Appropriation of $450,000 from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund (Fund 235) Public Works Director Rebecca Neves made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Vice Mayor Raithel to approve Resolution No. 11493. 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 spoke about the upcoming Fire Apparatus Reassignment Plan, the Iron Point Road closure, the upcoming community meeting to unveil the Castle Park design, and the Cummings Bike Park renovation project.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Kozlowski spoke about a recent SACOG meeting and expressed appreciation to the Rotary Club for hosting the Octoberfest event.
Vice Mayor Raithel had no comments.
Councilmember Rohrbough had no comments.
Councilmember Leary spoke about the upcoming fundraising events for the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary.
Mayor Aquino spoke about attending a county-wide meeting hosted by the County of Sacramento focused on homelessness and behavioral health. She thanked her colleagues, City Manager Bryan Whitemyer and Community Development Housing Manager Stephanie Henry, for attending the meeting with her.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Sarah Aquino, Mayor
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