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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
January 9, 2024
GENERAL SESSION at 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
3970 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA 95677
Teleconference Meeting Location:
Calle Acuario E. Ave de Pescador C214
www.rocklin.ca.us
MEETING MINUTES
-FINAL-
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Janda called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: David Bass, Ken Broadway, Jill Gayaldo (via teleconference), Bill Halldin, and Mayor Greg Janda
AGENDA REVIEW
Mayor Janda recommended going into Closed Session immediately following Agenda Review and moving Special Presentation 3B. Heroes 4 Hearts to be heard prior to Citizens Addressing the City Council.
7A. Urgent New Agenda Item for Closed Session
Action: Approved a motion adding the following urgent closed session agenda item to the January 9, 2024, City Council Agenda, and finding that (1) there is a need for immediate action; and (2) the need for this action came to the attention of the agency after the agenda was posted.
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
Motion by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Councilmember Halldin to approve adding an urgent closed session agenda item to the January 9, 2024, City Council Agenda, finding FINAL Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2024 Rocklin City Council 2 | Page
that (1) there is a need for immediate action; and (2) the need for this action came to the attention of the agency after the agenda was posted. Passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Adjourned to Closed Session at 6:04 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Returned to Open Session at 6:50 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
None
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
• Warren, Chair of Community Recognition Commission, announced the nomination period for the 2024 Ruhkala Community Service Awards is open. • Jim Mitchell complimented work done on medians on Pacific Street.
1. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
City Council Reports
Councilmember Bass: Thank you to the Police Department for including elected officials in the organized retail crime operation, expressed appreciation that Rocklin and Placer County have very proactive law enforcement and DA who prosecutes retail crimes; 1:1 meeting with representative from PG&E to discuss rate increases and how many of PG&E fees are being added by State mandates; expressed appreciation to Assemblyman Joe Patterson for his recent editorial in the Sacramento Bee.
Councilmember Broadway: Welcomed new members joining Police Department team Captain Chad Morris was sworn in on December 13, 2023 and Officers Richard Scheno and Robert Grob were sworn in on January 2, 2024; on December 13 joined Assemblyman Patterson and Mayor of Roseville and representative from VSP presented 300 eye exam certificates to Alliance Defending Kids and Families; on December 14 served as moderator on panel to This is an opportunity for public comment for matters not listed on the agenda. Public comment on items listed on the agenda will be taken when the agenda item is called.
Reports from the City Council will include any AB1234 Reports.
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discuss transportation in the community at the Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast; panel also included transportation leaders discussing challenges and how to improve; on December 14 participated in the organized retail crime operation facilitated by Rocklin Police Department to see how RPD is addressing retail crime; thank you RPD, RFD and Public Services staff for hard work during holidays; looking forward to serving in 2024.
Councilmember Halldin: Apologized for delayed start to public meeting due to closed session; provided a monthly report on the Western Placer Waste Management Authority including recruiting for General Manager with interviews by end of February; changing voting structure still unresolved but scheduled for discussion at next meeting; proposal on 5-year partnership with Greater Sacramento Economic Council now a 2-year plan at next meeting; looking at companies with role in recycling; toured new equipment recently installed; and toured Module 9 at the landfill which will be home to all Placer County garbage for next 18 years.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo: Multiple meetings with SACOG’s Transportation Committee and Director’s Meeting with discussion on managed toll lanes coming to Yolo County/Yolo Bypass; important to be involved as a JPA structure is created; most contentious discussion has been Caltrans’ participation looking to have two seats; discussion and staff recommendation is for Caltrans to have one seat; important for Rocklin as it moves up I-80 need to make sure structure is in place and every County impacted has a voice; shared that it is National Law Enforcement Professionals’ Day and expressed appreciation to our law enforcement team; had the opportunity to participate in the organized retail crime operation; team did a great job and got the message out.
Mayor Janda: Pioneer Energy Board met in December anticipating PG&E’s rate increase gave direction to maintain a minimum of 10% discount on rates to PG&E; proposed amendment to Pioneer JPA changes, including expansion, have to go to each JPA member agency for approval; and new communities added to Pioneer Energy include Nevada City and Grass Valley.
City Manager Report
None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion. Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
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Motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 2A through 2C, 2E, and 2F by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
2A. Minutes of the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
2B. Appointments to Regional Boards and Committees for Calendar Year 2024 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-001 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Updating Appointments to the Various Joint Power Agencies, Placer County Committees, Regional Boards, and the City's Architectural Review Committee.
2C. Appointments to Various Subcommittees, Committees, and Work Groups Action: Resolution No. 2024-002 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Establishing Councilmember Appointments to Various Subcommittees, Committees, and Work Groups.
2D. Greater Sacramento Economic Council Market Visit to Germany (pulled for discussion and separate vote – see below)
2E. On-Call Professional Engineering Services Contracts Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-003 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding an On- Call Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services to Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-004 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding an On- Call Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services to Coastland Civil Engineering, LLP and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
C. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-005 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding an On- Call Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services to Construction Testing Services, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
D. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-006 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding an On- Call Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services to Geocon Consultants, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
E. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-007 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding an On- Call Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services to Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
F. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-008 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding an On- Call Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services to PSOMAS and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
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G. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-009 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding an On- Call Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services to SNG & Associates, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
H. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-010 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding an On- Call Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services to Ubora Engineering & Planning, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
I. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-011 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding an On- Call Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services to Youngdahl Consulting Group, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
2F. Rocklin Road and Interstate 80 Interchange Project - Amendment No. 2 to Contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-012 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Amending a Professional Services Contract for Engineering Design Services for the Rocklin Road and Interstate 80 Interchange Project with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2.
2G. Quarry Park Amphitheater Production Management Agreement (pulled for discussion and separate vote – see below)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
2D. Greater Sacramento Economic Council Market Visit to Germany Action: Authorized Travel Expenditure for Vice Mayor Jill Gayaldo to Participate in the Greater Sacramento Economic Council Market Visit to Germany.
Public Comment
Benjamin Bjorkman addressed the City Council regarding the item.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item 2D by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Gayaldo. Passed 3-2 by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo
Noes: Halldin, Janda
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
2G. Quarry Park Amphitheater Production Management Agreement Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-013 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Ineffable Music Group, Inc., for Production Management at Quarry Park Amphitheater.
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Public Comment
Benjamin Bjorkman addressed the City Council regarding the item.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item 2G by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Gayaldo. Passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
3A. Build Up Rocklin Update
Elizabeth Sorg, Management Analyst, gave an update on the Build Up Rocklin administered by the Growth Factory and introduced several representatives from businesses who participated in the program including Lee and Kathy’s Kitchen, West Coast Fusion Elite, and HEW Fitness.
3B. Heroes 4 Hearts
Fire Chief Reggie Williams introduced Shelley Martel who presented Heroes 4 Hearts and introduced Maggie May, the Rocklin Fire Department’s new therapy dog.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4A. Highlands Parcel A Development Agreement, DA2023-0001 / Vista Oaks Development Agreement, DA2023-0002 (First Reading) (Noticed 11/23/2023) Action:
A. Conducted a Public Hearing to Consider Testimony.
B. Introduced, waived the Full Reading and read by Title Only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Rocklin and Elliott Homes, Inc., Relative to the Highlands Parcel A Subdivision (Highlands Parcel A Development Agreement / DA2023-0001).
C. Introduced, waived the Full Reading and read by Title Only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Rocklin and Ronald M. Guntert, Jr., Terry M. Guntert, Celia Guntert Wedding, Karen Guntert Adams, and Christian H. Guntert, as Tenants In Common and Landowners Relative to the Vista Oaks Subdivision (Vista Oaks Development Agreement – DA2023-0002).
In addition to those items listed on the agenda, the Mayor may add additional ceremonial matters.
Public hearings may be reordered by the Mayor with the consent of the legislative body(ies).
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Public Comment
Shawn O-Brien addressed the City Council regarding the item.
Joe Drab addressed the City Council regarding the item.
A Rocklin resident (not named) addressed the City Council regarding the item.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item 4A by Councilmember Halldin, seconded by Mayor Janda. Passed 4-1 by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Noes: Bass
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item 4B by Councilmember Halldin, seconded by Mayor Janda. Passed 4-1 by the following vote:
Ayes: Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Noes: Bass
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
4B. Vacation of a Public Street/ Yankee Hill Road Between the Eastbound and Westbound Tracks of Union Pacific Railroad
Action: No action taken. This item is being continued to a future City Council meeting.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5A. City Attorney Appointment and Employment Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-014 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Appointing the City Attorney and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Employment Agreement with the City Attorney.
Discussion items include oral presentations including those recommending "receive and file".
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Motion to approve Discussion Item 5A by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Noes: NONE
Absent: NONE
Abstain: NONE
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Janda adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of January 9, 2024 as
approved by the Rocklin City Council.