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July 14, 2026
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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:31 pm with Vice Mayor Rohrbough presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Sarah Aquino, Councilmember
Michael Kozlowski, Councilmember
Barbara Leary, Councilmember
Anna Rohrbough, Vice Mayor
Councilmembers Absent:
Justin Raithel, Mayor
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
AGENDA UPDATE
Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking reported that staff requested to continue Item No. 6 to the City Council meeting of August 11, 2026. Additionally, supplemental information was noted for Item Nos. 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, and 18.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following individuals addressed council:
• Robert Slater
• Sherrie Richter
• Michael Boldling
• Robert Dresser
• Scott Rafferty
• Muriel Brounstein
• Martha Doran
• Shauna Garrett
• Syd Bailey
• Randy Krohn
• Catherine O’Mordha
• Steve James
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In response to public comments, City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided an update on the Folsom Police Department’s e-bike education and enforcement efforts. He expressed appreciation for the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary and acknowledged the public input received regarding the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) case.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming July 2026 as "Parks Make Life Better" Month
Councilmember Kozlowski presented the proclamation.
2. Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming July 19 - 25, 2026 as "National Zookeeper Week" in the City of Folsom
Councilmember Leary presented the proclamation.
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.
3. Approval of the June 23, 2026 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Resolution No. 11647 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Folsom Chevrolet for $166,368.93 from the Solid Waste Operating Fund (Fund 540) for the Purchase of Three Chevrolet Silverado Electric Trucks
5. Resolution No. 11663 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with ICF Incorporated, LLC for Consulting Services for the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation Compliance and Transition Assessment Plan for $104,980.32 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520), the Sewer Operating Fund (Fund 530), the Solid Waste Operating Fund (Fund 540), and the General Fund (Fund 010)
6. Resolution No. 11664- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Construction Change Order No. 1 with LEED Mechanical Inc. in the amount of $69,300 for the Folsom Public Library HVAC Replacement Project from the Facility Rehabilitation Fund (Fund 602) and Appropriation of Funds
(pulled off calendar by the request of staff and continued to the 8/11/2026 City Council meeting)
7. Resolution No. 11668- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Employment Agreement for the Position of City Attorney
8. Resolution No. 11669- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with UNICO Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management Services in the Amount of $200,422.55 from the Transportation Improvement Fund (Fund 446) for the Folsom Lake Crossing Safety Improvements Phase 2 Project, Project No. PW2601 Docusign Envelope ID: 9289BAC3-C449-8702-83BA-4C84C12E1C89 File 034-21 26-001
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9. Resolution No. 11670 - 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 $232,954.04 from the Measure A Fund (Fund 276) for the Pavement Resurfacing Project FY 25-26, Project No. 8017, and Appropriation of Funds
10. Resolution No. 11671 - A Resolution Ratifying the Execution of an Emergency Repair Contract with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in an amount Not to Exceed $548,662, an On- Call Construction Management Services Contract with Dewberry, Inc. in an amount Not to Exceed $38,195, and Appropriation of Funds from Gas Tax 2105 Fund (Fund 247) in the amount of $586,857 for the Glenn Drive Emergency Storm Drain Replacement Project
11. Resolution No. 11672 - A Resolution Ratifying the Execution of an Emergency Repair Contract with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in an amount Not to Exceed $253,197, an On- Call Construction Management Services Contract with Dewberry, Inc. in an amount Not to Exceed $16,146, and Appropriation of Funds from Gas Tax 2105 (Fund 247) in the amount of $269,343 for the Prewett Drive Emergency Storm Drain Replacement Project
12. Resolution No. 11673- A Resolution Finding the Riley Street Safety Improvement Project Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and Public Resources Code Section 21080.25
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Vice Mayor Rohrbough to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos 3-5 and 7-12. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Raithel
ABSTAIN: None
ELECTION RELATED ITEMS:
13. Resolution No. 11675 - A Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sacramento Consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election, and Establishing Policies for Candidates’ Statements
City Clerk Christa Freemantle introduced the item.
The following individual addressed the City Council:
• Scott Rafferty
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11675. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Raithel
ABSTAIN: None
14. Authorizing the Submission of a Ballot Measure to the Qualified Voters of the City to Amend City Charter Section 4.03 Related to Appointment of the City Attorney and Associated Operational Changes
i. Resolution No. 11665 - A Resolution Authorizing Submission to the Qualified Voters of the City of Folsom at the General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a Ballot Measure Amending City Charter Section 4.03 to Have the City Council Appoint and Direct the City Attorney and to Make Related Operational Changes; Directing Outside Legal Counsel to Prepare an Impartial Analysis of the Proposed Measure; Authorizing the filing of Primary and Rebuttal Arguments and Setting Rules for the Filing of Written Arguments Regarding the Proposed Measure
ii. Ordinance No. 1371 - An Ordinance of the People of the City of Folsom Amending Section 4.03, “City Attorney,” of the City Charter to Have the City Council Appoint and Direct the City Attorney and to Make Related Operational Changes (Second Reading and Approval of Submission to Voters)
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer introduced the item. City Attorney Sari Dierking noted that language addressing potential operational changes would be included in the voter information guide should the measure proceed to the ballot.
The following individual addressed the City Council:
• Scott Rafferty
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer added comments and clarified the appointment of the City Attorney.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11665.
Vice Mayor Rohrbough noted that only two other California cities do not have the city attorney report directly to the city council, adding that this change received unanimous support during Charter Review Committee discussions. City Attorney Dierking clarified that Section 4.03(C)of the proposed charter amendment provides the City Council with the option to either hire an employee or contract out for city attorney services.
Councilmember Aquino reiterated her consistent stance that, while not necessarily disagreeing with the items, they are not urgent enough to justify the cost. She noted that knowing the true cost before the charter review might have changed her position, and indicated she would vote no.
Councilmember Kozlowski’s previous motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough
NOES: Aquino
ABSENT: Raithel
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ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Vice Mayor Rohrbough to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1371 and submission to voters. Motion passed by the following roll- call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough
NOES: Aquino
ABSENT: Raithel
ABSTAIN: None
15. Authorizing the Submission of a Ballot Measure to the Qualified Voters of the City to Amend City Charter Section 4.07 Related to Decision Making Authority of Boards and Commissions
i. Resolution No. 11666 - A Resolution Authorizing Submission to the Qualified Voters of the City of Folsom at the General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a Ballot Measure Amending City Charter Section 4.07 to Confirm that the City Council May Grant Decision Making Authority to Boards and Commissions by Ordinance; Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis of the Proposed Measure, Authorizing the Filing of Primary and Rebuttal Arguments, and Setting Rules for the Filing of Written Arguments Regarding the Proposed Measure
ii. Ordinance No. 1372 - An Ordinance of the People of the City of Folsom Amending Section 4.07, “Boards and Commissions,” of the City Charter to Confirm that the City Council May Grant Decision Making Authority to Boards and Commissions by Ordinance (Second Reading and Approval of Submission to Voters)
Bryan Whitemyer introduced the item.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11666. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough
NOES: Aquino
ABSENT: Raithel
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1372 and submission to voters. Motion passed by the following roll- call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough
NOES: Aquino
ABSENT: Raithel
ABSTAIN: None
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16. Authorizing the Submission of a Ballot Measure to the Qualified Voters of the City to Amend Folsom Municipal Code Section 2.48.030 Related to Campaign Contribution Limits
i. Resolution No. 11667 - A Resolution Authorizing Submission to the Qualified Voters of the City of Folsom at the General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a Ballot Measure Amending Folsom Municipal Code Section 2.48.030 to Increase the Campaign Contribution Limit from $150 to $500 per Donor per Election; Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis of the Proposed Measure; Authorizing the filing of Primary and Rebuttal Arguments and Setting Rules for the Filing of Written Arguments Regarding the Proposed Measure
ii. Ordinance No. 1373 - An Ordinance of the People of the City of Folsom Amending Section 2.48.030, “Campaign Contribution Limitation”, of the Folsom Municipal Code to Increase the Campaign Contribution Limit (Second Reading and Approval of Submission to Voters)
Bryan Whitemyer introduced the item.
The following individual addressed the City Council:
• Scott Rafferty
The City Council made additional comments.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11667.
Vice Mayor Rohrbough clarified the nature of the maximum campaign contribution limit.
Councilmember Leary’s motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough
NOES: Aquino
ABSENT: Raithel
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Vice Mayor Rohrbough to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1373 and submission to voters. Motion passed by the following roll- call vote:
AYES: Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough
NOES: Aquino
ABSENT: Raithel
ABSTAIN: None
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PUBLIC HEARING:
17. Resolution No. 11662- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Approving and Confirming the Report of Delinquent Utilities Charges and Requesting Sacramento County to Collect Such Charges on the Tax Roll
Revenue Services Manager Elizabeth Hannah made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Hearing no requests to speak, the public hearing was opened and closed at 7:45 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve the revised Resolution No. 11662. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Raithel
ABSTAIN: None
18. Ordinance No. 1375- An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Re-Adopting Ordinance 1353 To Amend Chapter 17.52 of the Folsom Municipal Code for the Historic District Relating to Design Review, Sign Permits, Demolitions, and Accessory Buildings (Introduction and First Reading) and Determination that the Action is Not Subject to CEQA’
Planning Manager Desmond Parrington made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. City Attorney Sari Dierking provided additional information regarding CEQA.
Vice Mayor Rohrbough opened the public hearing at 8:13 p.m.
The following individual addressed the council:
• Loretta Hettinger
Councilmember Kozlowski made additional comments.
The public hearing was closed at 8:23 p.m.
The City Council made additional comments and Planning Manager Desmond Parrington and City Attorney Sari Dierking provided additional information.
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Leary to introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1375. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Kozlowski, Leary, Rohrbough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Raithel
ABSTAIN: None
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Communications Director Christine Brainerd presented the City Manager’s report on behalf of City Manager Bryan Whitemyer. She provided an update on Fourth of July public safety operations, highlighted the recent topping out ceremony for the Dignity Health Folsom medical complex, announced the upcoming Community Workshop for the East Bidwell Street Corridor Project, and promoted the upcoming National Night Out event.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Aquino congratulated Sari Dierking on her appointment as City Attorney and thanked Vice Mayor Rohrbough for presiding over the meeting.
Councilmember Leary echoed congratulations to City Attorney Sari Dierking, expressing appreciation for her work over the past months.
Councilmember Kozlowski expressed gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the Hometown Parade and the Folsom Pro Rodeo, specifically recognizing the Folsom Fire and Police Departments for their support and for ensuring a safe Fourth of July celebration.
Vice Mayor Rohrbough thanked city staff and community members for attending the Castle Park grand opening. She commented on the cattle drive and mutton busting events and expressed appreciation to public safety personnel for enforcing illegal firework regulations, as well as fire crews for their response to a recent residential fire. She concluded her remarks by reminding the public of the upcoming City Council summer recess and noting that the next regular meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Anna Rohrbough, Vice Mayor
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