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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday May 26, 2026 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:33 pm with Mayor Raithel presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Anna Rohrbough, Vice Mayor
Sarah Aquino, Councilmember
Michael Kozlowski, Councilmember
Barbara Leary, 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. 15.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speakers spoke under this item:
1. Sherrie Richter and Peggy Plett
2. Ermanno and Donovan Rizzo
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 April 28, 2026 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
2. Resolution No. 11614- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 14-092) with Water Works Engineers, LLC for $49,823 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Fixed Network and Water Consumption Database As-Needed Support
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3. Resolution No. 11615 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Electric Vehicle Conversions, LLC in the Amount of $240,400.56 from the Solid Waste Operating Fund (Fund 540) for the Purchase of an Electric Flatbed Vehicle and Apply for Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) Funding
4. Resolution No. 11616 -A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Waterproofing Associates, Inc. for $103,247 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for the Water Treatment Plant Roof Restoration Project
5. Resolution No. 11617 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute up to Three One- Year Extensions to the Agreement with the County of Sacramento for a Not to Exceed Annual Cost of $50,000 from the Solid Waste Operating Fund (Fund 540) for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Services to Folsom Residents at Sacramento County Owned Facilities
6. Resolution No. 11618 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute up to Two One- Year Extensions to the Agreement with the County of Sacramento for an Estimated Annual Cost of $2.6 million from the Solid Waste Operating Fund (Fund 540) for Reduced Tipping Fees for Municipal Solid Waste Disposal at Kiefer Landfill
7. Resolution No. 11619 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 11594 to include the City’s Funding Commitment of $150,000 from the Water Impact Fund (Fund 456) for a United States Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Use Efficiency Program Grant
8. Resolution No. 11621 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 21-068) with Genuine Parts Company dba Napa Auto Parts for an Annual Cost of up to $1,032,600 for Vendor Managed Inventory Services in the Fleet Division, 1300 Leidesdorff Street, from all Department Funds as Required for Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
9. Resolution No. 11623- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc. for $474,041 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Design, Engineering Services During Construction, and Construction Management and Inspection for the Zone 4 Tank Rehabilitation Project (Phase 1) (WA2703) and Appropriation of Funds
10. Resolution No. 11624 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Non-Exclusive Agreements for On-Call Engineering, Construction Inspection, and Surveying Services up to Appropriated and Available Project Specific Budgets with 4LEAF, Inc., BKF Engineers, Boswell & Associates, REY Engineers, Inc., and Unico Engineering
11. Benevento Family Park:
i. Resolution No. 11631 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Amendment (Contract No. 173-2123-027) with Helix Environmental for Benevento Family Park Environmental Consulting Services in the Amount of $42,250 from the Park Improvements Fund (412) for a New Total Contract Amount Not-To- Exceed $120,500
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ii. Resolution No. 11632 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Amendment (Contract No. 173-2120-045) with Wilson Design Studios for Benevento Family Park and Prospector Park Design Services in the Amount of $277,980 from the Park Improvements Fund (Fund 412) and $2,463 from the Folsom Plan Area Specific Plan Capital Fund (Fund 472) for a New Total Contract Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,167,980
Motion by Councilmember Aquino second by Councilmember Leary to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
12. Presentation by Staff in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3 Regarding City Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts Human Resources Director Allison Garcia provided a presentation and the President of the Folsom Middle Management Group Jamison Larson spoke briefly.
With no requests to speak, the public hearing was opened and closed at 6:52 p.m.
13. City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 24 (Alder Creek West) i. Resolution No. 11625- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom to Form a Community Facilities District, to Designate Improvement Areas within the District, to Designate a Future Annexation Area therein and to Levy Special Taxes therein ii. Resolution No. 11626- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Deeming it Necessary to Incur Bonded Indebtedness in and for City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 24 (Alder Creek West)
iii. Resolution No. 11627 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election in the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 24 (Alder Creek West)
iv. Resolution No. 11628 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Declaring Election Results in the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 24 (Alder Creek West) v. Ordinance No. 1370 – An Uncodified Ordinance Levying Special Taxes for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Following Fiscal Years Solely within and Relating to the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 24 (Alder Creek West) (Introduction and First Reading) Chief Financial Officer Stacey Tamagni provided a presentation.
With no requests to speak, the public hearing was opened and closed at 6:58 p.m.
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Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Jimenez confirmed no written protests were received; therefore a majority protest does not exist for any improvement area.
The City Council considered the following resolutions to form the district to declare the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness within the district and to call special elections within the district with each improvement area.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Vice Mayor Rohrbough to approve Resolution No. 11625. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11626. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Councilmember Aquino to approve Resolution No. 11627. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Raithel opened each separate election at 6:59 pm and Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Jimenez conducted the election confirming that the ballots have been received and finding all ballots in the elections have been submitted, declaring the elections closed at 7:00 pm and proceeded by the canvass of the ballots.
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11628. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Aquino to introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1370. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
OLD BUSINESS:
14. Resolution No. 11622 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with the Folsom Tourism Bureau Relative to the Folsom Tourism Business Improvement District (Contract No. 173-21 12-053) AND Appointing Two City Council Members to Serve on the Folsom TBID Capital Improvement Committee City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided a presentation. The City Council discussed appointing two City Councilmembers to serve on the committee. Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Vice Mayor Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11622 with the appointment of Councilmember Leary and Vice Mayor Rohrbough as representatives to the Folsom TBID Capital Improvement Committee. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. Consideration of Potential Ballot Measure(s) Amending the City Charter and/or the Folsom Municipal Code for the 2026 General Municipal Election and Direction to Staff City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Ad Hoc Charter Committee Vice Chair Tom Aceituno provided a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
The City Council discussed the following three potential ballot measures remaining from the May 12 City Council meeting:
• Report Item 6 Section 4.07 – Boards and Commissions (striking language designating all as only advisory to the Council)
• Report Item 5- Section 4.03 - City Attorney (method of appointment) • Report Item 8- Folsom Municipal Code § 2.48.030 – Campaign Contribution Limits (increasing the maximum contribution limit)
Section 4.07 – Boards and Commissions
Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking provided three options under this section and responded to questions from the City Council:
1. Maintain status quo
2. Amend the Folsom Municipal Code to eliminate the Historic District Commission and have matters go to the Planning Commission
3. Amend the ordinance
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Community Development Director Pam Johns provided additional information regarding planning and zoning acts. The City Council had further discussion.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Rohrbough, seconded by Councilmember Kozlowski to place section 4.07 on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
The City Council had further discussion regarding section 4.03 (City Attorney) and Folsom Municipal Code § 2.48.030 before voting.
Section 4.03 - City Attorney
The City Council discussed this section and the City Manager provided additional information.
Motion by Mayor Raithel, second by Vice Mayor Rohrbough to place section 4.03 on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Folsom Municipal Code § 2.48.030 – Campaign contribution limitation The City Council discussed this section to increase the campaign contribution limit. Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Vice Mayor Rohrbough to place [section 4.03, section 4.07 and Folsom Municipal Code § 2.48.030 with a $500 limit] on the November 3, 2026 ballot, second by Councilmember Kozlowski. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: Aquino
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS
16. Resolution No. 11620 - A Resolution Approving the Master Development Plan for Jackrabbit Hill Park
Park Planning Manager Brad Nelson provided a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11620. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
17. Resolution No. 11629– A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. for the Corporation Yard Site Planning and Environmental Assessment in the Amount of $335,000 from the Corporation Yard Capital Fund (Fund 459) for the New Corporation Yard Project and Appropriation of Funds Docusign Envelope ID: 818D2C75-AA6D-8829-8236-6EFB251D2778 File 034-21 26-001
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Public Works Director Rebecca Neves provided a presentation.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11629. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
18. Resolution No. 11630 - A Resolution Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to be Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act Street Operations Manager Ryan Chance provided a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Public Works Director Rebecca Neves provided further information.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Councilmember Aquino to approve Resolution No. 11630. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
19. Presentation of the City Manager’s FY 2026-27 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets for the City of Folsom, the Successor Agency, the Folsom Public Financing Authority, and the Folsom Ranch Public Financing Authority
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer and Chief Financial Officer Stacey Tamagni provided a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Additionally, Parks and Recreation Director Kelly Gonzales, Senior Management Analyst Jamison Larson and Recreation and Community Services Manager Tom Hellmann also provided a presentation. The City Council made comments and discussed the proposed budget.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Due to the late hour, City Manager Bryan Whitemyer had nothing to report out.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Kozlowski spoke about Vista del Lago Track and Field Senior Collin Lund qualifying for the state track meet.
Mayor Raithel encouraged all to enjoy the reopening of the bike park.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned as the “paddling capital of the west” at 10:40 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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