REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
April 23, 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
Mayor Janda called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Janda invited the Scouts in the audience to lead the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers David Bass, Ken Broadway, Jill Gayaldo, Bill Halldin Mayor Greg Janda
Absent: None
AGENDA REVIEW
There were no changes to the agenda.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Maryam Portillo expressed concern about the impacts the proposed pickleball courts at Sunset Whitney Recreation Area may have in her neighborhood.
Kevin Cooper addressed the City Council about the impacts of the COVID-19 vaccine and information being disseminated in schools related to gender, and submitted articles for the record.
Jerry Mitchell shared an alternative to meet the State's housing requirements for low and moderate-income level homes was through factory built BOXABL homes.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
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Reports from the City Council will include any AB1234 Reports.
Councilmember Halldin reported attendance at the Placer Justice Foundation's Victim and Survivor Brunch event; attended an Economic Development Board Meeting with a focus on workforce housing; and celebrated the birthday of his mother-in-law who is a Rocklin resident.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo reported attendance at the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting; attended the swearing-in ceremony of two new Rocklin police officers; attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) meeting focusing on budgets; attended an event at Granite Oaks Middle School recognizing two students who created a nonprofit to help community members; shared Run Rocklin was a successful event with more than 2,500 attendees; attended the Evenings in the Park event, which combined Movies in the Park with Park Pulse; and stated that the first concert series was a success and this event benefited many local businesses.
Councilmember Bass reported attendance at the Home Town Throwdown between Rocklin High School and Whitney High School's softball teams; and shared the opening ceremony for Fast Pitch Softball will be held on April 26, 2024 at Kathy Lund Park.
Mayor Janda shared he represented the Rocklin City Council at the annual Sac Metro Chamber Cap-to-Cap program held in Washington D.C. and lobbied for funding for various projects including the 180-Rocklin Road interchange project.
City Manager Zimmermann shared the first concert held in Quarry Park featuring Y&T had over 1,400 attendees and a schedule of upcoming concerts was available on the City's website; thanked City staff for their support of the Run Rocklin event; and invited the community to attend the annual Civic Celebration on April 27, 2024 to be held at Johnson- Springview Park.
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 April 23, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the April 23, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
2B. Community Development Department Quarterly Building Report Action: Received the Quarterly Building Report for the Quarter which ended March 31, 2024.
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Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-089 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the South Placer Regional Transportation Authority and Authorized the Mayor to Execute the Amendment.
2D. Portion of a Monument Sign Easement at the Southwest Corner of Wildcat Boulevard and Whitney Ranch Parkway - Summary Vacation
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-090 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Summarily Vacating a Portion of a Monument Sign Easement over Resultant Parcel 3 of Grant Deed Recorded as Document No. 2021-0130900 (APN 017-171 - 045- 000), and Authorized and Directed the Execution and Recordation of Said Vacation of Easement on Behalf of the City (Taylor Whitney Ranch LP). 2E. Request for Purple Heart City Status
Action: Approved and authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to the local Military Order of the Purple Heart to request Purple Heart City status for the City of Rocklin.
2F. Quarry Park Amphitheater Production Management
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-091 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Ratifying the Contract for Services for Production Management at Quarry Park Amphitheater with Push the Show, LLC.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2A through 2F by Councilmember Broadway and seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
ЗА. Ruhkala Community Service Awards Presentation
Mayor Janda introduced Community Recognition Commission Chair Susan Willson who presented to the City Council, and along with Councilmembers, recognized the following honorees:
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Robin Trimble - Individual Honoree
Leadership Rocklin Program - Business Group or Service Organization Honoree Troops 219 and 29 and Pack 29 - Youth Honoree
David Baker - Pioneer Honoree
Councilmembers expressed appreciation to the award recipients.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4A. Final 2024/25 Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) One-Year Action Plan Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Action:
A. Adopted Resolution 2024-092 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving Adoption of the 2024/2025 Annual Action Plan and Authorized the City Manager to Execute and File All Documents Required to Receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding.
Mayor Janda opened the public hearing for Item 4A.
Associate Management Analyst Gabrielle de Farcy presented the item to City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Mayor Janda closed the public hearing for Item 4A.
Motion to approve Item No. 4A. by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
4B. Vacant Property Weed Abatement Protest Hearing
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Action:
A. Adopted Resolution 2024-093 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Ordering Abatement of Public Nuisance in Various Properties in the City of Rocklin (Weed Abatement).
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Mayor Janda opened the public hearing for Item 4B.
Public Services Manager Rick Lawrence presented the item to City Council.
City Clerk Avinta Singh announced that four objections were received from the following property owners: Jeff Henderson (APN 376-060-002-000); Gabriele Windgasse (APN 010-220-041-000); Sunny Ghai (APN 364-090-024-000); Diane Petty (APN 046-020-070-000).
Public Services Manager Rick Lawrence, Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Brayton, and City Attorney Matthew McOmber responded to Councilmember questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Diane Petty, property owner of APN 046-020-070-000, objected to the weed abatement nuisance indicating that based on the location of her property, accessibility was limited.
Mayor Janda closed the public hearing for Item 4B.
City Council comments and discussion followed.
Motion to approve Item No. 4B. allowing objections to the three APNs (010-220-041- 000, APN 364-090-024-000, APN 046-020-070-000) and to reject one objection (APN 376-060-002-000) was made by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Gayaldo. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
4C. Whitney Ranch Retail / General Development Plan Amendment, PDG2024-0001; Conditional Use Permit, U2023-0003; Design Review, DR2023-0001; Tentative Parcel Map, DL2024-0001 and Environmental, ENV2024-0001 Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Actions:
A. Adopted Resolution 2024-094 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving an Addendum to the Northwest Rocklin (Sunset Ranchos) Annexation Environmental Impact Report (Whitney Ranch Retail / ENV2024-0001).
B. Introduced, Waived the Full Reading and Read by Title Only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Amending the Northwest Rocklin General Development Plan (Whitney Ranch Retail / PDG2024-0001).
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C. Adopted Resolution 2024-095 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Conditional Use Permit (Whitney Ranch Retail / U2023- D. Adopted Resolution 2024-096 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Design Review (Whitney Ranch Retail / DR2023- 0001).
E. Adopted Resolution 2024-097 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Tentative Parcel Map (Whitney Ranch Retail / DL2024-0001) Mayor Janda opened the public hearing for Item 4C.
Senior Planner Nathan Anderson presented the item to City Council. Community Development Director David Mohlenbrok shared information with the City Council on the projects use of a CEQA Addendum, referenced the public comment letter and response provided by the environmental consultant via a Blue Memo to the City Council which was also available as a public record.
Applicant Robert Cole with Cole Partners Development Company and Mark Engstrom with Engstrom Properties spoke about the project and responded to Councilmember questions. City Manager Zimmermann, Planning Services Manager Bret Finning, and Tiffany Wilson consultant with RSC Engineering clarified Councilmember questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Doug McDowell submitted a comment card but was not available in the Council Chambers to speak.
Rick Ortega addressed the City Council regarding the item.
Mark Stewart addressed the City Council regarding the item.
Mayor Janda closed the public hearing for Item 4C.
City Council comments and discussion followed.
Motion to approve Item No. 4C.A. by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion to approve Item No. 4C.B. by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Councilmember Halldin. Passed by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion to approve Item No. 4C.C. by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Gayaldo. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion to approve Item No. 4C.D. by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Councilmember Halldin. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Noes: Councilmember Bass
Mayor Janda
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion to approve Item No. 4C.E. by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Gayaldo. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5A. Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map Update - Award of Contract Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-098 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Miller Planning Associates for a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map Update.
Associate Management Analyst Gabrielle de Farcy presented the item to City Council and introduced Martha Miller with Miller Planning Associates.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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There were none.
Motion to approve Item No. 5A by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Gayaldo. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: Councilmember Bass
Absent: None
Abstain: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
The Rocklin City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m. and reconvened as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rocklin.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
ROCKLIN
7A. First Amendment to a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Sale of Former Redevelopment Agency Property
Action: Adopted SA Resolution 2024-002 of the Successor Agency of the City of Rocklin Approving a First Amendment to a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Sale of a Former Redevelopment Agency Property.
Assistant City Manager Sherri Conway presented the item to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There were none.
Motion to approve Item No. 7A by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Councilmember Halldin. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Mayor Janda adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
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This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of April 23, 2024 as
approved by the Rocklin City Council.
cott sind
Avinta Singh, City Clerk
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