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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:32 pm with Mayor Raithel presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Michael Kozlowski, Councilmember Barbara Leary, Councilmember
Anna Rohrbough, Vice Mayor
Sarah Aquino, 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 Item No. 11.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speaker spoke under this item:
1. Michael Harris
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation of FY 24/25 Annual Report from the Folsom Tourism Bureau Regarding the Folsom Tourism Business Improvement District
Choose Folsom Chief Executive Officer Joe Gagliardi introduced the item. Choose Folsom Jody Franklin, Sally Buchanan and Jennifer Cliff made a presentation and responded to questions from 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.
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2. Approval of the February 10, 2026 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
3. Resolution No. 11552 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Folsom Lake Ford for the Purchase of Two Ford Explorer Hybrid Police Vehicles for $114,615 from the Police Vehicle/Equipment Fund (Fund 607)
4. Resolution No. 11553 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with National Auto Fleet Group for $172,533.34 ($57,517.78 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) and $115,035.56 from the Wastewater Operating Fund (Fund 530)) to Purchase Three Chevrolet Silverado EV Trucks
5. Resolution No. 11554 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation to Procure Replacement Pre-hospital Monitors/Defibrillators and Ancillary Equipment for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $756,000 from the Fire Vehicle / Equipment Fund (Fund 608)
6. Resolution No. 11555 - A Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of Completed Annual State Mandated Fire Inspections
7. Resolution No. 11557 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with West Yost & Associates, Inc. for $373,870 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Condition Assessment of the City of Folsom’s Water Treatment Plant and Booster Pump Station Facilities
8. Pulled for discussion
9. Consideration of Side Letters of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the Folsom Police Management Association (FPMA) and the City of Folsom Fire Department Middle Management Employees (CFFDMME):
i. Resolution No. 11560 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the FPMA Regarding Longevity Pay
ii. Resolution No. 11561– A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the FPMA Regarding Holiday in Lieu Pay
iii. Resolution No. 11562 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the CFFDMME Regarding Longevity Pay
iv. Resolution No. 11563– A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the CFFDMME Regarding Holiday in Lieu Pay
10. Consideration of Side Letters of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the Folsom Police Officers Association (FPOA)
i. Resolution No. 11564 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the FPOA Regarding Shift Rotation Schedule Docusign Envelope ID: 46968E70-A41D-4638-96D6-C2FD43EE3CBC File 034-21 26-001
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ii. Resolution No. 11565 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Folsom and the FPOA Regarding Specialty Pay
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Item Nos. 2- 7 and 9-10 of the Consent Calendar. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
8. Resolution No. 11558 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 9341 to Modify the Eligibility Requirements for the Program for Local Assistance Youth Recreation Scholarship (PLAYRS) to be Administered by the Parks & Recreation Department in the amount of $10,000 in the General Fund (Fund 010) Parks & Recreation Department and Changing the Program name to “Scholarship Promoting Activity, Recreation, and Knowledge for All (SPARK)” Vice Mayor Rohrbough pulled this item to request clarification regarding proposed program changes.
Parks and Recreation Director Kelly Gonzalez responded.
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Vice Mayor Rohrbough to approve Resolution No. 11558. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Resolution No. 11539 - A Resolution of the City of Folsom Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings and Modifying the Assessment Rate of the Folsom Tourism Business Improvement District (continued from January 27, 2026)
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided updated information and responded to questions from the City Council. Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking clarified the protest process and responded to questions from the City Council.
The public hearing was opened at 7:18 pm.
The City Council made further comments. Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking and City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided further information.
Councilmember Kozlowski made a motion to continue the public hearing to the April 28, 2026 City Council meeting.
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implementation of the increase and the governance process for the funds]. Mayor Raithel seconded the motion.
TEDCorp’s consultant John Lambeth, Civitas, provided additional information and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Mayor Raithel to continue the public hearing for Resolution No. 11539 to the 04/28/2026 City Council meeting [giving time to all parties interested to refine pace of implementation of the increase and the governance process for the funds]. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough, Raithel
NOES: Aquino
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Resolution No. 11556 – A Resolution Directing the Preparation of Engineer’s Report for the following Landscaping and Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-27 American River Canyon North, American River Canyon North No. 2, American River Canyon North No. 3, Blue Ravine Oaks, Blue Ravine Oaks No. 2, Briggs Ranch, Broadstone, Broadstone No. 4, Broadstone Unit No. 3, Cobble Ridge, Cobble Hills Ridge II/Reflections II, Folsom Heights, Folsom Heights No. 2, Hannaford Cross, Lake Natoma Shores, Los Cerros, Natoma Station, Natoma Valley, Prairie Oaks Ranch, Prairie Oaks Ranch No. 2, Prospect Ridge, Sierra Estates, Silverbrook, Steeplechase, The Residences at American River Canyon, The Residences at American River Canyon II, Willow Creek Estates East, Willow Creek Estates East No. 2, Willow Creek Estates South, and Willow Springs
Municipal Landscape Services Manager Derik Perez made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided additional information.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Mayor Raithel to approve Resolution No. 11556.
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Ordinance No 1362 - An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Certain Sections of the Folsom Municipal Code for Minor Code Cleanups to Remove Outdated References and to Reflect Current Best Practices or Laws (Introduction and First Reading) and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA
Community Development Director Pam Johns made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
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Motion by Vice Mayor Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Leary to introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance 1362 and to determine that the project is exempt from CEQA.
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Presentation on the Water and Sewer Rate Study and Direction to Staff
Utilities Director Marcus Yasutake introduced the item. HF&H Consultants Senior Vice President Rick Simonson and Project Manager Gabe Sasser made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided additional comments.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced the appointment of Fire Chief Jason Solak and recognized Chief Solak’s strong leadership. He also reminded the community of upcoming volunteer opportunities for the Castle Park build project.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Kozlowski spoke about the recent SACOG meeting he attended.
Vice Mayor Rohrbough had no comments.
Councilmember Leary briefly mentioned the history behind the naming of the parks. She also thanked City Manager Bryan Whitemyer for initiating discussion regarding the City Council’s priorities.
Councilmember Aquino spoke about the upcoming Folsom’s Railroad History event.
Mayor Raithel briefly spoke about a recent Central Business District meeting he attended.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Justin Raithel, Mayor
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