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February 10, 2026
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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday February 10, 2026 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm with Mayor Raithel presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Barbara Leary, Councilmember
Anna Rohrbough, Vice Mayor
Sarah Aquino, Councilmember
Michael Kozlowski, Councilmember
Justin Raithel, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
AGENDA UPDATE
Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking advised that there was additional information for items 4 and 15.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
Metal Maniacs robotics team
Sherrie Richter, Folsom Zoo Docents
Nithin Kateel Suresh
Chiranth Kalyanpura
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.
1. Approval of the January 27, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of the January 28, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Docusign Envelope ID: 4A6715A6-6FEA-4586-9FEA-CCBA7905BBB7 File 034-21 26-001
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3. Mayor’s Appointment and Confirmation by the City Council of Planning Commissioner to Serve on the Historic District Commission
4. Resolution No. 11533 – A Resolution Approving the Historic District Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of a Design Review for The Square (Pioneer Village) Rehabilitation Project Located at 115 Wool Street and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the CEQA Guidelines
5. Resolution No. 11546 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with REY Engineering, Inc. for Contract Development Engineering Management Staff Services up to $200,000 Utilizing Salary and Benefit Cost Savings from the General Fund (Fund 010)
6. Resolution No. 11547- A Resolution Electing to Participate in and Authorizing the City Manager to Implement the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act in Conformance with Public Contract Code 22010
7. Resolution No. 11549- A Resolution Accepting 2023 and 2025 Growth Funding and 2024 Initial Funding, Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grants for the Purchase of Technology, Recruiting/Promotion Services and Equipment to Improve Police Operations in Accordance with State Requirements and Appropriation of Funds in the General Grant Fund (Fund 012)
8. Resolution No. 11550- A Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for a Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Offered by the California Highway Patrol to Reduce and Mitigate the Impacts of Impaired Driving, Provide DUI Enforcement and Training, and Purchase Police Vehicles
9. Resolution No. 11551- A Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant Offered by the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to Reduce and Mitigate the Impacts of Impaired Driving, Distracted Driving, Seat Belt Enforcement, and Purchase of Police Vehicles
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Leary to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
OLD BUSINESS:
10. Resolution No. 11543 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve an Additional Contingency in the Amount of $2,803,450 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for the Agreement (Contract No. 174-21 24-052) with Euro Style Management for the Construction of the Tower Tank Rehabilitation Project (Project WA2402) and Appropriation of Funds
11. Resolution No. 11544 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 24-039) with West Yost & Associates, Inc. for $583,399 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Additional Construction Management and Docusign Envelope ID: 4A6715A6-6FEA-4586-9FEA-CCBA7905BBB7 File 034-21 26-001
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Inspection Services for the Tower Tank Rehabilitation Project (Project WA2402) and Appropriation of Funds
12. Resolution No. 11545 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 24-006) with HydroScience Engineers, Inc. for $84,000 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
Utilities Director Marcus Yasutake made a combined presentation for items 10, 11, and 12 and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Aquino to approve Resolution No. 11543. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11544. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11545. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Resolution No. 11548– A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Engineers Report, Declaring the Intention to Order the Formation of the Natoma Station Maintenance Assessment District No. 2025-2, to Levy and Collect Assessments, to Provide Notice of Public Hearing and Direct the Mailing of Assessment Ballots Within the Proposed District in the City of Folsom Municipal Landscape Services Manager Derik Perez made a presentation. He and City Manager Bryan Whitemyer responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Vice Mayor Rohrbough to approve Resolution No. 11548. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Raithel
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
14. Update and Discussion Regarding Countywide Homelessness Shared Governance Housing Manager Stephanie Henry introduced the item. Sacramento County Director of the Department of Homeless Services and Housing Emily Halcon made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Speaker Judi Alexander addressed the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Leary to support the County’s recommendation to support a reconstituted COC Board to include a majority of elected officials.
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. Update and Direction on Senate Bill (SB) 802 Ashby
Planning Manager Desmond Parrington made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided additional information.
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to oppose SB 802.
Motion carried by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced the retirement of City Attorney Steven Wang and expressed appreciation for his 17 years of service and shared that Sari Dierking was appointed Interim City Attorney. The public was invited to the February 24 Water and Sewer Rate meeting. Reminders were provided regarding the nonprofit fireworks application deadline, Castle Park Community Build volunteer opportunities, and the Neighborhood Park One workshop. Chad Gunter was recognized for his appointment to the California Water Safety Coalition Board. The Police Department was commended for recent enforcement activity.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Aquino thanked Steven Wang for his service and announced a March 4 community event commemorating the 170th anniversary of the Sacramento Valley Railroad and the 200th birthday of Theodore Judah, including a reenactment train ride and related activities.
Councilmember Leary thanked staff and the Fire Department for vegetation clearance efforts through the ladder fuel abatement program and reported attending recent ribbon cuttings for newly opened and reopened local businesses.
Councilmember Kozlowski reported on a SACOG Land Use and Natural Resources Committee discussion regarding implementation of SB 79 and AB 130, including consideration of a regional Vehicle Miles Traveled mitigation bank. He also noted the start of local high school winter sports playoffs.
Vice Mayor Rohrbough expressed support for the appointment of the Interim City Attorney and congratulated the Seattle Seahawks on their Super Bowl win.
Mayor Raithel congratulated Chick-fil-A on setting a regional single-day sales record, thanked the Community Service Day Steering Committee, and encouraged early project identification for the September event. He adjourned the meeting in memory of Cassidy Sidhu, extending condolences to her family.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m. in memory of Cassidy Sidhu.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christina Kelley, City Clerk Specialist
ATTEST:
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Justin Raithel, Mayor
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