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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday March 24, 2026 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:36 pm with Mayor Raithel presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Anna Rohrbough, Vice Mayor
Sarah Aquino, Councilmember
Barbara Leary, Councilmember
Justin Raithel, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent: Michael Kozlowski, Councilmember (arrived at 6:50 p.m.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Raithel welcomed the St. Francis High School Civics and AP Government class; the class helped lead the pledge of allegiance.
AGENDA UPDATE
Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking advised that there was additional information for Item No. 11.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speaker addressed the City Council:
1. Lily Nichols
SCHEDULED PRESENTATION:
1. Presentation Regarding Assembly Bill 1572 and Non-Functional Turf Marcus Yasutake Utilities Director 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.
2. Approval of the March 02, 2026 City Council Special Workshop Minutes Docusign Envelope ID: CF563A72-6C21-834F-815E-5C498FAA36F2 File 034-21 26-001
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3. Approval of the March 10, 2026 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Resolution No. 11576 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Curtis Sorber dba the HVAC Nerd for HVAC System Improvements for $84,290 Funded from the Police Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 428) and the Folsom Plan Area Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 472) for the 1 Natoma Street Project (Project PD2501)
5. Resolution No. 11577 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with N&S Tractor Co. for $259,860.68 with $129,930.34 Funded from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) and $129,930.34 Funded from the Wastewater Operating Fund (Fund 530) for the Purchase of a Front Loader and Appropriation of Funds
6. Resolution No. 11578 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Maintenance of Shared Transportation Facilities Between the County of Sacramento and the City of Folsom
7. Pulled for discussion
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Vice Mayor Rohrbough to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2-6. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
7. Resolution No. 11583– A Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Employment Agreement for the City Manager This item was pulled for public comment.
The following speaker spoke under this item:
1. Bill Turner
The City Council provided additional comments. City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided additional information regarding compensation plans and Interim Sari Dierking further responded and clarified COLA and step increases.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Vice Mayor Rohrbough to approve Resolution No. 11583. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Leary
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Councilmember Kozlowski asked for clarification regarding abstentions. Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking responded.
PUBLIC HEARING:
8. Zoning Code Update – Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Hearing and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA; Ordinance No. 1361 - An Ordinance of the City of Folsom for the Repeal and Re-Enactment of Chapter 17.105 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (Introduction and First Reading)(continued from March 10, 2026) Associate Planner Nathan Stroud made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Planning Manager Desmond Parrington provided additional information regarding objective design standards and Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking further clarified. City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided information regarding staircases.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski to determine that the project is exempt from CEQA and to introduce and approve the first reading of the ordinance with a modification to strike the word enclosed and require that screening be of materials and colors similar to the rest of the building.
Interim City Attorney suggested to only delete the word “enclosed” and replace it with the word “screened”.
Vice Mayor Rohrbough seconded the motion.
The public hearing was opened at 7:36 p.m.
The following speakers spoke under this item:
1. Lily Nichols
2. Miranda Pond
Hearing no further speakers, the public hearing was closed at 7:42 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to introduce Ordinance No. 1361 with modification to the language of the staircase requirement to indicate “screened” rather than “enclosed”. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
9. Receive a Presentation from the City’s Independent Auditor and Receive and File the City of Folsom Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025 Chief Financial Officer Stacey Tamagni introduced the item. Badawi and Associates Partner Mitesh Desai made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
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10. Consideration of Partnership with Change.org for Community Survey and Civic Dialogue City Manager Bryan Whitemyer presented this item and Mayor Raithel provided additional information and responded to questions from the City Council. The City Council made additional comments.
11. Ordinance No. 1366 - An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Section 2.06.010 of the Folsom Municipal Code Regarding City Council Salaries (Introduction and First Reading) and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Chief Financial Officer Stacey Tamagni responded to the question regarding the City of Folsom’s contribution to PERS.
The following speakers spoke under this item:
1. Jag Nagendra
2. Rosario Rodriguez
3. Bill Turner
4. Elisha Kampsen
Motion by Vice Mayor Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to introduce Ordinance No. 1366.
The City Council further discussed the ordinance.
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Raithel
NOES: Aquino, Leary
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. Resolution No. 11579 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Program Supplement Agreement with Caltrans for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Master Plan Implementation Project, Project No. PW2305, Federal Project No. 5288(052) Senior Civil Engineer Zach Bosch made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11579. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Resolution No. 11580 - A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report for the Following Landscaping and Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Setting Public Hearing for 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, Docusign Envelope ID: CF563A72-6C21-834F-815E-5C498FAA36F2 File 034-21 26-001
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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 and City Manager
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11580. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. 2025 General Plan (and Housing Element) Annual Progress Report Planning Manager Desmond Parrington made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Housing Manager Stephanie Henry and City Manager Bryan Whitemyer made additional comments.
The following speaker spoke under this item:
1. Max Hoffstadt
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer spoke about the Charter Review Committee and the Parks and Recreational Commission meetings. He also spoke about the upcoming construction projects, the Festival of Eggs and the City of Folsom’s 80th birthday events.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Kozlowski spoke about the recent SACOG meeting that he attended, and the Vista Del Lago track meet he attended earlier in the evening.
Vice Mayor Rohrbough spoke about the recent SacRT meeting she attended.
Councilmember Leary spoke about the recent Sacramento Metro Cable Commission she attended and walkable communities.
Councilmember Aquino spoke about the recent American River Canyon Ad Hoc Committee she attended.
Mayor Raithel had no comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:09 p.m.
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SUBMITTED BY:
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Jennifer Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Justin Raithel, Mayor
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