REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
September 12, 2023
GENERAL SESSION at 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
3970 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA 95677
www.rocklin.ca.us
MEETING MINUTES
-FINAL-
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Broadway called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Broadway led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: David Bass, Jill Gayaldo (absent), Bill Halldin, Greg Janda, Mayor Ken Broadway
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Michelle Vass addressed the City Council regarding the Rocklin Friends of the Library, Rocklin Reads program.
Shannon Catanella addressed the City Council regarding the Rocklin Unified School District.
Jerry Mitchell addressed the City Council about the roundabout at Pacific Street and Rocklin Road.
Benjamin Bjorkman addressed the City Council regarding the Rocklin High School football team victory. Additionally, he addressed the City Council regarding Patriot Day.
Alan Sankar addressed the City Council on behalf of Celebrate India regarding the allowed use of fireworks at religious/special events.
John Hughes addressed the City Council regarding the Rocklin Unified School District.
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1. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
City Council Reports
Councilmember Halldin thanked the team that worked on Patriot Day. He reported attendance at the Yomi’s Rice and Yogurt ribbon cutting and the Collin Raye concert at the Quarry.
Councilmember Bass reported attendance at Patriot Day. Additionally, he expressed appreciation for the Rocklin Police Department, Rocklin Unified School District for assisting local businesses with an issue regarding student activity.
Mayor Broadway reported attendance at the ribbon cutting for Roseville’s, “Nicole G.
Drive” established in honor of the fallen soldier. He also reported attendance at the Placer City and County dinner hosted in Rocklin. Mayor Broadway was also in attendance at Patriot Day and the swearing in for two new Rocklin Police Department officers.
City Manager Report
City Manager Aly Zimmermann highlighted upcoming event Hot Chili & Cool Cars taking place September 16. Additionally, she provided an update on a recent meeting with the Growth Factory and the release the environmental document for the Rocklin Road/ I-80 interchange project.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2A. Minutes of the August 22, 2023 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the August 22, 2023 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
2B. Proclamation Recognizing Retiring Rocklin Police Department Captain Trent Jewell Action: Present a City Council Proclamation Recognizing Retiring Rocklin Police Department Captain Trent Jewell.
2C. Pulled for discussion.
2D. Response to 2022-2023 Grand Jury Report: Spending Homelessness Within Placer County
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-130 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Response on Behalf of the City Council 2022-23 Grand Jury Final Report: Spending on Homelessness Within Placer County.
2E. Quarterly Treasurer's Report
Action: Received the Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2023.
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2F. Accounts Paid List - April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023 Action: Received the Accounts Paid List for April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023.
2G. 2023 - 2026 AFSCME MOU
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-131 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Adopting the Negotiated Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rocklin and AFSCME Council 57, Local 146 AFL-CIO Representing the Public Service Employees Bargaining Unit, Repealing the Provisions of Any Resolutions in Conflict Herewith, and Approving Associated Salary Schedules.
2H. Placer County Treasurer's Investment Pool - Designation of Authorized Staff Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-132 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Placer County Treasurer's Investment Pool, and Designating Staff Authorized to Deposit and Withdraw Monies.
2I. Management, Confidential, and Unrepresented Employees; Updated Resolution and Salary Schedule Adoption
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-133 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Adopting Rules, Regulations, Benefits, and Policies Relating to Employee Relations Between the Management, Confidential, and Unrepresented Employees and the City, Repealing the Provisions of Any Resolutions in Conflict Herewith, and Approving Revised Salary Schedules for Management and Confidential Employees.
2J. Reimbursement for Fire Department Mutual Aid Responses Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023 134 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing Fire Department Response and Reimbursement when deployed from Official Duty Station and Assigned to a California Office of Emergency Services Emergency Incident.
2K. On-Call Planning Services Contract
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-135 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Services with CSG Consultants, Inc.
2L. Purchase of a Driving Under the Influence Education and Enforcement Trailer Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-136 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing the Purchase of One Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Education and Enforcement Trailer; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Purchase Documents with Ultra Haulers; and Authorizing a Budget Appropriation.
2M. Purchase of Crime Scene Investigation Van
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-137 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Sentry Transit Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Van from Gerling and Associates, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Purchase Documents
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2N. SWRA East Pathway Phase II Project NOC
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-138 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Additional Construction on the Public Work Known as SWRA East Pathway Phase II Project, Approving the Notice of Completion Thereof, and Authorizing and Directing the Execution and Recordation of Said Notice on Behalf of the City (Consolidated Engineering, Inc.).
2O. Mountaingate Drive Roadway Replacement NOC
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-139 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Public Work Known as the Mountaingate Drive Roadway Replacement, Approving the Notice of Completion Thereof, and Authorizing and Directing the Execution and Recordation of Said Notice on Behalf of the City (Central Valley Engineering and Asphalt, Inc.).
2P. Cooperative Purchase Agreements
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-140 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Goods and Services through Cooperative Purchase Agreements for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
2Q. Whitney Ranch Community Park Cell Tower Project
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-=141 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption (AT&T - Whitney Ranch Community Park Cell Tower Project).
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-142 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Option and Tower Structure License Agreement (AT&T - Whitney Ranch Community Park Cell Tower Project).
2R. Johnson-Springview Park Cell Tower Project
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-143 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption (AT&T - Johnson-Springview Park Cell Tower Project).
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-144 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Option and Tower Structure License Agreement (AT&T - Johnson-Springview Park Cell Tower Project).
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Motion to approve Consent Calendar item Nos. 2A. – 2B. and 2D – 2R by Vice Mayor Janda, seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: Gayaldo
Abstain: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
2C. 2023 Wall of Recognition Recommendations
Action: Approve the 2023 Wall of Recognition recommendations made by the Community Recognition Commission
Councilmember Halldin provided clarification regarding the Wall of Recognition recommendation.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar item No. 2C by Councilmember Halldin, seconded by Vice Mayor Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: Gayaldo
Abstain: NONE
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
3A. Proclamation Recognizing Retiring Rocklin Police Department Captain Trent Jewell
Mayor Broadway and Chief Banks presented retiring Captain Trent Jewell with a proclamation recognizing his contribution to the Rocklin community.
Captain Trent Jewell thanked his family for their continued support. Additionally, he thanked Council and staff for their support.
City Council comments followed.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4A. Annexation Into Community Facilities District No. 1 (Maverik Gas Station, APN 017- 283-047-000)
Action:
A. Conducted a Public Hearing to Consider Testimony
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B. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-143 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin of Annexation of Territory to Community Facilities District No. 1 (Annexation No. 78), Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax, and Submitting Levy of Tax to Qualified Electors (Maverik Gas Station, APN 017-283-047-000).
C. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-144 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Declaring Results of Special Annexation Election, Determining Validity of Prior Proceedings, and Directing Recording of Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien Pertaining to Community Facilities District No. 1 (Annexation No. 78) (Maverik Gas Station, APN 017-283-047-000).
Management Analyst Megan Bressem presented to City Council.
Mayor Broadway opened the public hearing. Seeing no public comment, Mayor Broadway closed the public hearing.
Motion to approve Item No. 4A.B by Vice Mayor Janda, seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: Gayaldo
Abstain: NONE
Mayor Broadway asked Acting City Clerk Reid for a call out of votes. Acting City Clerk Reid reported two qualified votes and two yes votes were received.
Motion to approve Item No. 4A.C by Vice Mayor Janda, seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: Gayaldo
Abstain: NONE
4B. 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Action:
A. Conducted a Public Hearing to Consider Testimony
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-145 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing Staff to Submit the 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and File All Documents Required for Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Assistant City Manager Sherri Conway presented to Council.
Mayor Broadway opened the public hearing. Seeing no public comment, Mayor Broadway closed the public hearing.
Motion to approve Item No. 4B.B by Vice Mayor Janda, seconded by Councilmember Halldin. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: Gayaldo
Abstain: NONE
4C. Sidewalk Vending Regulations
Action:
A. Conducted a Public Hearing to Consider Testimony
B. Introduced, Waived the Full Reading and Read by Title Only, Ordinance No. 1169 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Adding Chapter 5.26 to Title 5 of the Rocklin Municipal Code to Establish Sidewalk Vending Regulations.
Code Enforcement Program Manager Ryan Taylor presented to Council.
Council comments and discussion followed.
Mayor Broadway opened the public hearing.
John Hughes addressed the City Council regarding the proposed ordinance.
Benjamin Bjorkman addressed the City Council regarding the proposed ordinance and continued support of capitalist ventures.
Mayor Broadway closed the public hearing.
Motion to approve Item No. 4C.B by Vice Mayor Janda, seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: Gayaldo
Abstain: NONE
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5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5A.Urgency Ordinance and Regular Ordinance Prohibiting Syringe Exchange Programs Action:
A. Adopted a Urgency Ordinance No. 1170 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin adding Chapter 5.46 to Title 5 of the Rocklin Municipal Code prohibiting syringe exchange programs from operating in the City of Rocklin, and Finding and Determining that the Urgency Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378.
B. Introduced, waived full reading, and read by title only Ordinance No. 1171 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin adding Chapter 5.46 to Title 5 of the Rocklin Municipal Code prohibiting syringe exchange programs from operating in the City of Rocklin, and Finding and Determining that the Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378.
Chief Banks presented to Council.
Council comments and discussion followed.
Public Comment:
John Hughes addressed the City Council regarding his support of the proposed urgency ordinance.
Motion to approve Item No. 5A.A by Councilmember Bass, seconded by Vice Mayor Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: Gayaldo
Abstain: NONE
Motion to approve Item No. 5A.B by Councilmember Bass, seconded by Vice Mayor Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: Gayaldo
Abstain: NONE
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6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Bass requested and item to discuss allowing fireworks for special occasions. Mayor Broadway seconded the request.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Broadway adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Haley Reid, Acting City Clerk