REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
March 12, 2024
ROCKLIN GENERAL SESSION at 6:00 p.m.
CALIFORNIA
Council Chambers
3970 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA 95677
www.rocklin.ca.us
MEETING MINUTES
-FINAL-
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Gayaldo called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Gayaldo led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers David Bass, Ken Broadway, Bill Halldin Vice Mayor Jill Gayaldo
Absent: Mayor Greg Janda
AGENDA REVIEW
There were no changes to the agenda.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Justin Gregory expressed concerns about use and parking limitations for vehicles on his property.
Roger Vartabedian was interested in hosting a disc golf tournament at Sunset Whitney Ranch Recreation indicating his proposal had been denied at this location by the Parks and Recreation Department
Kevin Shaw requested that contingencies be met with Havenhurst residents by the College Park developer before permits are granted and construction begins for the College Park development project.
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1. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Reports from the City Council will include any AB1234 Reports.
Councilmember Halldin reported that interviews were underway for General Manager of the Western Placer Waste Management Authority.
Councilmember Broadway reported attendance at the PCTPA meeting and provided an update on the Local Transportation Fund, State Transit Assistance, and State of Good Repair; and noted that the PCTPA discussed the Transportation Sales Tax Expenditure Plan with a presentation scheduled for the April 9, 2024 City Council meeting; reported participation at a PCPA Pizza Night which was a community meeting; thanked staff for holding a Housing Workshop at the Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting on March 5, 2024; congratulated Police Captain Scott Horrillo on his retirement; shared he attended the opening day ceremonies for Tri City Little League and Rocklin Little League; and visited with Leadership Rocklin cohort members during their recent project.
Councilmember Bass congratulated Rocklin Girls Fast Pitch Softball League team on their victories.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo reported attendance at the 3x3 meeting with Mayors, Vice Mayors, and City Managers of Rocklin, Roseville, and Lincoln; shared that she presented to the Youth Leadership Academy with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments; attended the award ceremony for the Freedoms Foundation; attended a 2x2 meeting with Rocklin Unified School District; reported attendance at a training by the American Mosquito Control Association for Mosquito Awareness Week; shared she attended the opening day ceremony for Rocklin Little League and looked forward to the ceremony in April for Rocklin Girls Fast Pitch; shared she visited with Leadership Rocklin cohort members during their recent project; and congratulated Rocklin High School student Gemma Templeman on winning the State Championship for wrestling.
City Manager Zimmermann announced the City was again partnering with RUSD and REEF for the annual Summer Civic Career Program noting the application deadline is April 3, 2024.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
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. Minutes of the February 27, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the February 27, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
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2B. Fire Safe Vegetation (Second Reading of Ordinances) Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1178 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin To Amend Sections 1.16.010 Abatement by City, 1.16.020 Procedure for Creation of Nuisance Abatement Lien, 8.10.020 Additional Definitions, and 8.10.030 Classification of Nuisances of the Rocklin Municipal Code to Differentiate Abatement Procedure from Lien Procedure, Provide Additional Definitions and Revise Classification of Nuisance.
2C. Community Recognition Commission Recommendations for the 2024 Ruhkala Awards Action: Approved the Community Recognition Commission's recommendations for the 2024 Ruhkala Awards.
2D. Whitney Ranch Dutch Bros Landscape Maintenance Agreement Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-063 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Landscape Maintenance Agreement and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Landscape Maintenance Agreement with CVP - Rocklin DB, LLC. 2E. Animal Control and Care Service Agreement with County of Placer - Amendment No.
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-064 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Services with County of Placer, Department of Health and Human Services-Animal Services Division and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1.
2F. Multi-Band Radio Upgrade
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-065 of the City of Rocklin Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Multi-Band Mobile and Portable Radios through Motorola Solutions, Inc. using a Cooperative Agreement.
2G. Acceptance and Notice of Completion of the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area Building Demolition Project
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-066 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Public Work known as the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area Buildin Demolition Project, Approving the Notice of Completion, and Authorizing th Execution and Recordation of the Notice on Behalf of the City (Double B Demolition, Inc.).
2H. Dominguez Landscape Services Mow Contract Amendment Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-067 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving Landscape Series, a as Authoriz ande City Agreemento Ese cute Dominauez Landscape Services.
Amendment No. 1.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2A through 2H by Councilmember Broadway and seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin
Vice Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Janda
Abstain: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
ЗА. Fire Department 2023 Annual Report
Action: Received the attached Annual Report for Fire Department Activities from January 1 to December 31, 2023.
Fire Chief Reggie Williams presented the item to City Council. Councilmembers commended the Rocklin Fire Department for their professionalism and service.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearings may be reordered by the Mayor with the consent of the legislative body. 4A. Draft 2024-25 Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) One-Year Action Plan Action: Conducted a Public Hearing to Consider Testimony on the proposed 2024- 25 Annual Action Plan and direct staff to prepare the Final Annual Action Plan.
Associate Management Analyst Gabrielle de Farcy presented the item to City Council.
City Manager Zimmermann and Associate Management Analyst de Farcy responded to Councilmember questions.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo opened the public hearing. Seeing no public comment, Vice Mayor Gayaldo closed the public hearing.
Motion to approve Item No. 4A by Councilmember Halldin, seconded by Councilmember Broadway. Passed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin
Vice Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Janda
Abstain: None
4B. AT&T Wireless at Boulder Ridge / Conditional Use Permit - U2023-0005, Design Review - DR2023-0011, and Environmental - ENV2023-0010
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing to Consider Testimony A Adopted Resolution 2024-068 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption (AT&T Wireless at Boulder Ridge / ENV2023-0010).
B. Adopted Resolution 2024-069 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Conditional Use Permit (AT&T Wireless at Boulder Ridge / U2023-0005).
C. Adopted Resolution 2024-070 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Design Review (AT&T Wireless at Boulder Ridge / DR2023-0005).
Senior Planner Nathan Anderson presented the item to City Council.
Applicant Mark Lobaugh with Epic Wireless LLC responded to Councilmember questions.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Benjamin Bjorkman expressed his support of the project as proposed.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo closed the public hearing.
Motion to approve Item No. 4B by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin
Vice Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Janda
Abstain: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
5A. Preliminary Commitment Letter and Fee Deferral Request for the USA Properties Fund College Park Senior Affordable Apartment Project
Action: Adopted a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Preliminary Commitment Letter and Fee Deferral Request for USA Properties Fund, Inc. for the College Park Sierra Senior Affordable Apartment Project.
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Assistant City Manager Sherri Conway presented the item to City Council.
USA Properties Fund Executive Vice President Steven Gall, Assistant City Manager Conway and City Manager Zimmermann responded to Councilmember questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Leanne Thomas, USA Properties, expressed her support of the project.
City Council comments followed.
Motion to approve Item No. 5A by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin
Vice Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Janda
Abstain: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
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ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Gayaldo adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of March 12, 2024 as
approved by the Rocklin City Council.
Avinta Singh, City Clerk
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