President Duncan attended a meeting with the leadership of SMA Solar, whose headquarters was in Rocklin.
Councilmember Bass reported attendance at the Placer County Association of Realtors (PCAR) installation dinner; attended the Chamber of Commerce's Breakfast event; shared he ran a petition signing event to amend Proposition 4 7 and thanked Council members Halldin and Broadway for their support. He acknowledged City staff for their hard work during the storm events including response times by Public Works, Police and Fire and was impressed with RFD for their response to an incident at a local restaurant.
Councilmember Broadway reported attendance at a Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) board meeting; attended a PCTPA funding strategy and stakeholder meeting to discuss a potential tax measure for the November ballot; attended the Consolidated Oversight Board meeting; attended the PCAR installation dinner; participated in Victory High School's mock interviews for students; attended the Placer City and County Officials Dinner; attended the NorCal FLL Robotics Competition in Elk Grove where Rocklin was represented by the Circuit Squad comprised of 7th graders and the Rocklin Robos team comprising of 4th graders; attended the ribbon cutting for Assemblyman Patterson's Rocklin office; attended the Chamber Government Relations Meeting; participated in the Every 15 Minutes event at Whitney High School; attended the Chamber's Breakfast meeting; attended the swearing-in ceremony of RPO Officer Milgrom; and emphasized that he received a number of comments from the community on how City staff exceeded expectations on their responsiveness during power outages and downed trees during the storms, underscoring his appreciation to City staff.
Mayor Janda echoed his appreciation to City staff and partners with PG&E, acknowledging that given the scale of the event, it was commendable to have the majority of City services restored in 24 hours. He thanked Interim City Attorney Cucchi, Acting City Clerk Reid and consultant Nell Hessel for their assistance during vacancies and welcomed the new City Attorney and City Clerk.
City Manager Zimmermann welcomed new City Attorney McOmber and City Clerk Madhukansh-Singh to the City team. She reported on the local storm damage from Sunday, February 4, 2024 and on February 5, 2024, including power outages at City facilities and traffic signals; during this time public safety dispatch received 79 calls for police or fire response related to storm impacts. More than 50 trees were lost in City parks, open space and right of way. City Manager Zimmermann expressed her appreciation to City staff who stepped into provide assistance during the incident; and encouraged residents to continue to report any damages resulting from the storms.
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2. CONSENTCALENDAR
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion. Anyone may request and item be removed for separate consideration. 2A. Appointment of City Clerk
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-040 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Appointing Avinta Madhukansh-Singh as City Clerk. 2B. Minutes of the January 23, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the January 23, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
2C. Appointment to the Investment Advisory Committee
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-041 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Making Appointment to the Investment Advisory Committee. 2D. Intention to Annex Stanford Plaza Chipotle (APN 364-090-025-000) into Community Facilities District No. 1
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-042 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin of Intention to Annex Territory to Rocklin Community Facilities District No. 1 (Annexation No. 89) and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes therein (Stanford Plaza Chipotle, APN 364-090-025-000).
2E. Various Personnel Updates
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-043 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 2023-155 Designating Representatives to the Northern California Cities Self Insured Fund Board of Directors.
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-044 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Approve a Classification Reallocation and Revised Salary Schedule for the Rocklin Police Officers' Association.
C. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-045 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Approve to Approve a Side Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rocklin and the Rocklin Police Officers' Association.
D. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-046 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Adopt a Revised Management Salary Schedule.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 2A through 2E by Councilmember Broadway and seconded by Councilmember Halldin. Passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
None
None
None
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3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearings may be reordered by the Mayor with the consent of the legislative body.
Per Mayor Janda's request, item 4B was heard before item 4A. 4A. University Square / Design Review - DR2022-0002, and Conditional Use Permit, U2022-0001
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing to Consider Testimony.
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-047 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Design Review (University Square/ DR2022-0002).
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-048 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Conditional Use Permit (University Square / U2022-0001 ).
Senior Planner Nathan Anderson presented the item to City Council.
Project Attorney Marcus Lo Duca on behalf of the applicant, responded to Council member questions and requested approval of the project.
Project Engineer Greg Bardini responded to Councilmember questions.
Public comment
Benjamin Bjorkman addressed the City Council regarding the item.
City Council comments and discussion followed.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item 4A. A. to approve Design Review by Councilmember Halldin and seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
None
None
None
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item 4A. B. to approve a Conditional Use Permit by Councilmember Halldin and seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed 4-1 by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Bass, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Broadway
None
None
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4B. Quarry Row Time Extension/ Tentative Subdivision Map - SD2016-0003, Tree Preservation Plan Permit - TRE2016-0002, and Design Review - DR2016-0003 Action: Conducted a Public Hearing to Consider Testimony, and Adopted Resolution No. 2024-049 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Two Year Time Extension of a Tentative Subdivision Map, an Oak Tree Preservation Plan Permit, and a Design Review (Quarry Row Time Extension/ SD2016-0003, TRE2016-0002 and DR2016-0003).
Senior Planner Nathan Anderson presented the item to City Council.
Project Owner/Applicant Todd Lowell provided an update to the City Council on the project requesting approval of the project.
Public comment
Wayne Beck addressed the City Council regarding the item.
City Council comments and discussion followed.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item 4B by Councilmember Broadway and seconded by Vice Mayor Gayaldo. Passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Janda adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of February 13, 2024
as approved by t Rocklin City Council.
Avinta Singh, City Clerk
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