REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
October 10, 2023
GENERAL SESSION at 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
3970 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA 95677
www.rocklin.ca.us
MEETING MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Broadway called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: David Bass, Jill Gayaldo, Bill Halldin, Greg Janda, Mayor Ken Broadway
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Broadway led the pledge of allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
1.REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
City Council Reports
Councilmember Halldin reported attendance at the Rocklin Quarry Bowl.
Councilmember Gayaldo reported attendance at the Sacramento Area Council of Government (SACOG) Transportation Committee meeting, the GFX Business Expo, the Placer Valley 2023 event, the Rocklin Fire Department Fire Prevention Week Open House, and the Roseville Chamber Annual Luncheon. Additionally, she shared information regarding upcoming events such as the Rocklin Educational Excellence Fundraiser and the Shield Game honoring fallen Rocklin Officer Matt Redding.
Vice Mayor Janda reported attendance at the Pioneer Community Energy Board meeting and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District board conference.
Mayor Broadway reported attendance at the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority meeting and the Coffee with a Cop event. Additionally, he reported attendance for Regular Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2023
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Rocklin Chamber of Commerce ribbon cuttings including Quick Quack car wash, T-Bar & Fusion kitchen, and the Sierra Gateway Apartments.
City Manager Report
City Manager Aly Zimmermann highlighted upcoming City events including the final Concert at the Quarry with Ever Clear and a movie in the park. She also shared that the October 24 City Council meeting will be canceled. Additionally, she shared information regarding the City’s participation in Prescription Takeback Day on October 28.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2A. Pulled for discussion
2B. Safe and Sane Fireworks - Use for Special Occasion and Increased Community
Accountability (Second Reading of Ordinance)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1174 City Council of Rocklin Amending Chapter 8.24 of the Rocklin Municipal Code, Fireworks, to Modify the Prohibitions against the use of Fireworks to Allow for Exceptions for Special Occasions and to add Host Liability for Fireworks Ordinance Violations.
2C. Various Personnel Updates
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-155 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 2022-30, designating the Management Analyst from the Administrative Services Department as the City’s Representative to the NCCSIF Board of Directors and Designating the Senior Management Analyst from the Administrative Services Department as the Alternate Representative.
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-156 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Approve Revised Salary Schedules for the Rocklin Police Officers’ Association.
C. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-157 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Rocklin and the Rocklin Police Officers' Association.
2D. Pulled for discussion
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2E. Sunset Whitney Recreation Area Building Demolition Project Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-159 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption (Sunset Whitney Recreation Area Building Demolition Project).
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-160 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding the Contract for the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area Building Demolition Project to Double B Demolition, Inc., and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar item Nos. 2B, 2C, and 2E. by Councilmember Halldin, seconded by Councilmember Gayaldo. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
2A. Temporary Sign Deposits and Abatement (Second Reading of Ordinance) Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1173 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Amend Section 17.75.010 D. Temporary Signs of the Rocklin Municipal Code to Establish a Compliance Deposit and Sign Removal Process (Temporary Signs/ZOA2023-0004).
Motion to approve Consent Calendar item No. 2A Councilmember Halldin, seconded by Councilmember Gayaldo. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Noes: Janda
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
2D. Clover Valley Initial Phase Open Space Easement
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-158 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing the Execution of a Grant of Open Space Easement (Hillside and Bluff Protection, Oak Tree Preservation) Clover Valley Initial Phase/ (SD98-05, SD-2004-03, TRE-2004-26).
Associate Civil Engineer Lynn Toth presented the item to the City Council.
City Council comments followed.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tony Rakocija addressed the City Council regarding his opposition to the Clover Valley Open Space Easement.
Doug Brewer addressed the City Council regarding his opposition to the Clover Valley Open Space Easement.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar item No. 2D Councilmember Gayaldo, seconded by Councilmember Vice Mayor Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
3A. Proclamation Recognizing October 8 - 14, 2023 as Fire Prevention Week
Mayor Broadway presented Chief Williams with a proclamation recognizing October 8 – 14 as Fire Prevention Week.
3B. Proclamation Recognizing October 23 - 31, 2023 as Red Ribbon Week
Mayor Broadway presented Chief Banks with a proclamation recognizing October 23 – 31 as Red Ribbon Week.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4A. Estia Modification / Design Review, DR2022-0012
Action:
A. Conducted a Public Hearing to Consider Testimony
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-161 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Design Review to Modify an Approved Project (Estia Modification / DR2022-0012).
Senior Planner Nate Anderson presented to City Council.
The project applicant Chris Dickenson with Town Development shared a presentation to City Council.
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Mayor Broadway opened the public hearing. Seeing no public comment, Mayor Broadway closed the public hearing.
City Council comments and discussion followed.
Motion to approve Item No. 4A by Vice Mayor Janda, seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Noes: Broadway
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
4B.Lonetree Apartments Phase 2 / Design Review, DR2022-0004 and Environmental,
ENV2023-0007
Action:
A. Conducted a Public Hearing to Consider Testimony.
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-164 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts (Lonetree Apartments Phase 2 / ENV2023-0007).
C. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-165 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Design Review (Lonetree Apartments Phase 2 / DR2022-0004).
Senior Planner Nate Anderson presented to City Council.
The project applicant Chris Sherry with the Harper, LLC shared a presentation to City Council.
Mayor Broadway opened the public hearing. Seeing no public comment, Mayor Broadway closed the public hearing.
City Council comments and discussion followed.
Motion to approve Item No. 4B by Councilmember Halldin, seconded by Councilmember Gayaldo. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
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5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5A. Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-166 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing an Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement with Alexandra Zimmermann.
Administrative Services Director Tameka User presented the item to City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Hughes addressed the City Council regarding the item.
City Council comments followed.
Motion to approve Item No. 5A by Councilmember Bass, seconded by Councilmember Halldin. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
5B.
Establishment and Amendment of City Service Fees (Second Reading of Ordinance)
Action:
A. Adopted Ordinance No. 1172 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Repealing and Replacing Section 3.32.050 of the Rocklin Municipal Code Related to the Establishment of Service Fees.
B. Adopted Resolution 2023-167 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Amending the Schedule of Fees for City Services (Rocklin Municipal Code Chapter 3.32) and Repealing Resolution No. 2022-208.
Management Analyst Megan Bressem presented the item to City Council.
City Council comments followed.
Motion to approve Item No. 5B.A and 5B.B by Councilmember Bass, seconded by Vice Mayor Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
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6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Bass requested future items to encourage a teen driver safety campaign. Additionally, Councilmember Bass requested an item to explore other options to PG&E.
7. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation City of Rocklin v. Legacy Family Adventures and David Busch, El Dorado Superior Court Case No. PC2019039, Third District Court of Appeal Case No.
C091172, California Supreme Court Case No. S278391.
Closed Session ended at 9:43 with nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Broadway adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Haley Reid, Acting City Clerk