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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday April 28, 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. 19.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
None
SCHEDULED PRESENTATION:
1. Introductory Presentation of Folsom Public Library Programs and Services Library Director Thomas Gruneisen introduced the item. Youth Services Librarian Lindsay Melhus, Senior Librarian Amanda Perez, and Library Supervisor Andrew Tweet provided a presentation.
The following individual spoke regarding this item:
• Solomon Chis
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2. Presentation from California State Parks Representatives Regarding Parks Mural Project California State Park Gold Fields District Superintendent Steve Hilton, accompanied by another California State Park representative, provided a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Local Artist Stan Padilla provided supplemental information.
3. Presentation from HART (Homeless Assistance Resource Team) Regarding the 2026 Winter Shelter
HART Director Bev Siess provided a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
The following individual spoke regarding this item:
• Miranda Pond
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
There was a late request to speak under this item.
The following individual spoke under this item:
1. Preran Maderella
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.
4. Approval of the April 14, 2026 City Council Special, Regular and Joint Meeting Minutes
5. Ordinance No. 1367 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Chapters 13.03, 13.04,
13.08, 13.12, 13.16, 13.20, and 13.25 of the Folsom Municipal Code Concerning the Sanitary Sewer Collection System and Municipal Sewer System Regulations (Second Reading and Adoption)
6. Ordinance No. 1369 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Chapter 13.22 of the Folsom Municipal Code Concerning Water System Cross-Connection Control (Second Reading and Adoption)
7. Community Park West Alternative Site Development Agreement Amendments (DEVA26-00028) and determination that these requests are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
i. Ordinance No. 1363 - An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Folsom Approving Amendment No. 2 to the First Amended and Restated Tier 1 Development Agreement By and Between the City of Folsom and Alder Creek West Improvement Company, LLC, Docusign Envelope ID: F96DF72D-D892-8C60-8269-B708C53F9C1F File 034-21 26-001
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With Respect to Property Previously Owned by Hillsborough North, LLC. (Second Reading and Adoption)
ii.
Ordinance No. 1364 - An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Folsom Approving Amendment No. 2 to the First Amended and Restated Tier 1 Development Agreement By and Between the City of Folsom and Alder Creek West Improvement Company, LLC, With Respect to Property Previously Owned by Prairie City Commercial Properties, LLC. (Second Reading and Adoption)
iii. Ordinance No. 1365 - An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of Folsom Approving Amendment No. 2 to the First Amended and Restated Tier 1 Development Agreement By and Between the City of Folsom and Alder Creek West Improvement Company, LLC, With Respect to Property Previously Owned by West Hillsborough Investors, LLC. (Second Reading and Adoption)
8. Resolution No. 11594 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Seek Grant Funds from the United States Bureau of Reclamation for WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects for $100,000
9. Pulled for discussion
10. Water Treatment Plant Caustic Soda Storage and Feed System Project (WA2401)
i. Resolution No. 11598- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with BWD Construction, Inc. dba BWD General Engineering Contractors for $1,311,720 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) and $874,480 from the Water Capital Fund (Fund 521) for Construction of the Water Treatment Plant Caustic Soda Storage and Feed System Project (WA2401)
ii. Resolution No. 11599- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Inferrera Construction Management Group, Inc. for $225,171 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) and $150,114 from the Water Capital Fund (Fund 521) for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Water Treatment Plant Caustic Soda Storage and Feed System Project (WA2401) and Appropriation of Funds
11. Pulled for discussion
12. Resolution No. 11602 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services in the amount of $57,376.80 from the Drainage Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 448) for the Bidwell Street Storm Drain Replacement Project, Project No. 2499, and Appropriation of Funds
13. Resolution No. 11605- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Renewal of Police Camera and Technology Lease
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Motion by Councilmember Aquino second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve the Consent Calendar Item No. 4-8, 10, and 12-13. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
9. Resolution No. 11597 - A Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit Grant Applications for Funding for the Folsom Boulevard Pedestrian Overcrossing (POC) Project Through the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Program Administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Statewide Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 Administered by the California Department of Transportation
Councilmember Aquino requested a separate discussion on this item to clarify project details and the use of grant funds for the public record. Following remarks from City Manager Whitemyer, Capital Projects Manager Ryan Neves and Public Works Director Rebecca Neves presented further information and addressed questions from the Council.
Motion by Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11597. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Aquino, Raithel
NOES: Rohrbough
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Resolution No. 11600- A Resolution Authorizing Applications for Grant Funding from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) 2026 Federal Funding Programs, Authorizing the City Manager to Submit City of Folsom SACOG 2026 Federal Funding Program Application Priorities, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Grant Documents and Timely Project Delivery Requirements
Vice Mayor Rohrbough pulled this item to request additional details regarding the grant programs.
Senior Civil Engineer Zach Bosch provided a staff presentation and addressed inquiries from the City Council.
Motion by Vice Mayor Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11600. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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PUBLIC HEARING:
14. Natoma Station Maintenance Assessment District No. 2025-2 Public/Protest Hearing and Ballot Proceedings; Direction to Staff to Tally Ballots and Return with Results at the Next City Council Meeting
Municipal Landscape Services Manager Derik Perez provided a staff presentation and addressed inquiries from the City Council.
Mayor Raithel opened the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. There being no public testimony or further Council discussion, the Mayor noted that all assessment ballots must be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the close of the hearing. The public hearing was closed at 8:09 p.m.
Manager Perez advised that the ballot tabulation is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Hall Large Public Works conference room; this process is open to the public. Certified results will be posted online on April 29, 2026, and formally presented at the May 12, 2026, City Council meeting.
15. Resolution No. 11539 - A Resolution of the City Council 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 February 24, 2026) City Manager Bryan Whitemyer presented the item, noting that all previously submitted protests from hotel owners had been rescinded, contingent upon the approval of the proposed TBID governance structure. Choose Folsom CEO Joe Gagliardi provided additional comments.
Mayor Raithel opened the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. Eileen Reynolds addressed the Council. There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed at 8:14 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11539.
During the ensuing discussion, the Interim City Attorney addressed Council inquiries and requested the City Clerk to read the protest status into the record. City Clerk Christa Freemantle confirmed that a majority protest did not exist, as all previously submitted protests had been formally withdrawn.
Following further deliberation, Councilmembers Aquino and Leary expressed interest in serving on the TBID governance committee.
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Choose Folsom CEO Joe Galliardi made an additional comment.
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16. Resolution No. 11601- A Resolution Replacing Resolution No. 11366 and Approving the Updated City Impact and Connection Fee Schedule for Law Enforcement, Fire Suppression, General Facilities, Vehicles and Equipment, Park Improvement, Humbug-Willow Creek, Housing Trust, Water, Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Transportation Improvement, Drainage, and Light Rail Impact Fees
17. Resolution No. 11604- A Resolution Replacing Resolution No. 11364, 11365 and 11371 and Enacting the Annual Inflationary Adjustment for City User Fees
Revenue Services Manager Elizabeth Hanna provided a joint staff presentation for Item Nos. 16 and
17. Mayor Raithel opened the public hearing at 8:19 p.m. Jack Coplen addressed the Council. The public hearing was closed at 8:20 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11601. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Mayor Raithel to approve Resolution No. 11604.
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
OLD BUSINESS:
18. Resolution No. 11596 - A Resolution Approving the Parks & Recreation Commission’s Recommendation to Approve the Benevento Family Park Master Development Plan Park Planning Manager Brad Nelson delivered a staff presentation. Supplemental information was provided by City Manager Bryan Whitemyer and Parks and Recreation Director Kelly Gonzalez.
The following individuals provided public comment:
1. Andrew Silcox
2. Teri Isaacs
3. Karen Gifford
4. Stephanie Parsons
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5. Frank Mukhtar
6. Wendy Campbell
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11596 for Master Development Plan No. 2, including all three additional options as add alternates.
Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking requested the City Council to clarify the motion. Park Planning Manager Brad Nelson and City Manager provided further information, noting that once a bid is received, staff can then evaluate (and submit for Council consideration) any add alternate items that fall within the allocated budget.
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
19. Resolution No. 11603 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendment #1 with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. for the Riley Street Safety Improvement Project, Project No. PW2101, in the Amount of $1,616,074 using $1,430,710 from a Federal Grant and $185,364 from the Transportation Improvement Fund (Fund 446) and Appropriation of Funds in the Transportation Improvement Fund (Fund 446)
Capital Projects Manager Ryan Neves provided a presentation and responded to Council questions.
Loretta Hettinger spoke under this item.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11603. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough, Aquino, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided an update regarding the upcoming 2025 Urban Water Management Plan meeting and extended commendations to the Folsom Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit for their efforts regarding a recent theft arrest. He further highlighted the City of Folsom’s upcoming 80th anniversary milestone and concluded his report with announcements concerning summer zoo hours and the release of the Summer Activity Guide.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Aquino discussed Historic District shuttle funding and noted the upcoming Fire Department swearing-in ceremony. She requested that Chief McGee extend her congratulations to Chief Solak and a welcome to Battalion Chief Shawn Luce, as she will be unable to attend the event.
Councilmember Leary had no report.
Councilmember Kozlowski provided comments regarding AB 2415.
Vice Mayor Rohrbough expressed gratitude to SacRT for sponsoring her attendance at the CAP-to- CAP program and shared highlights regarding local family celebrations for her mother’s birthday.
Mayor Raithel reported on his participation in CAP-to-CAP, the upcoming FCUSD meeting, and the Ad Hoc Committee meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Justin Raithel, Mayor
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