REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
May 14, 2024
ROCKLIN Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.
CALIFORNIA General Session at 6:00 p.m.
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 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers David Bass, Ken Broadway, Jill Gayaldo, Bill Halldin Mayor Greg Janda
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
Members of the City Council left the Council Chambers and convened Closed Session at 5:03 p.m.
1. CLOSED SESSION
1A. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation: Hogan v. City of Rocklin, et al., Placer County Superior Case No. SVC0051563
1B. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation: D.J., M.J. Mandeville, et al. v. City of Lincoln, City of Rocklin (U.S. District Court, E.D. Cal. Case No. 2:22-CV- 1167-KJM-DB)
Members of the City Council returned to the Council Chambers at 6:09 p.m.
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.
The City Council took a recess at 6:09 p.m.
CALL GENERAL SESSION TO ORDER
Mayor Janda called General Session to order at 6:16 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Janda led 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
There were none.
2. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Reports from the City Council will include any AB1234 Reports.
Councilmember Bass reported attendance at the Placer City and County Officials Placer County Flood Control Board meeting; and congratulated the Rocklin Fire Department for winning the team award at the Hearts 4 Heroes event.
Councilmember Broadway reported attendance at the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency sharing that the Placer County Local Transportation Authority Improvement Plan and Retail Transaction and Use Ordinance had been approved; shared that he attended the Rocklin Girls Fast Pitch Softball Opening Ceremony however the event had been rained out and rescheduled; thanked staff for their hard work in organizing the Civic Celebration; participated in the Annual Placer County Ag Tour; attended the Leadership Rocklin graduation ceremony; attended a meeting of Western Placer Waste Management Authority board as an alternate noting that Scott Scholz had been hired as the new general manager; and attended the 7th Annual Rocklin Police and Fire Golf Tournament.
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Vice Mayor Gayaldo shared attendance at a Punjabi celebration at the Event Center; thanked the Historical Society for conducting school tours; attempted to attend the Rocklin Girls Fast Pitch Softball Opening Ceremony which had been rained out; attended the Civic Celebration noting the feedback received from the community was positive; reported attendance at multiple meetings of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) subcommittee she served on; shared that the Rocklin Community Festival sponsored by the Kiwanis Club had been a success; shared that she and City Manager Aly Zimmermann gave a City Hall tour to second grade students from the California International School; and shared the birth of her two granddaughters on May 8, 2024.
Councilmember Halldin shared he attended a Punjabi celebration held at the Event Center; indicated that residents enjoyed the Civic Celebration; expressed his appreciation to the Historical Society for their displays at the Civic Celebration and for organizing school tours that including an event at Ruhkala Elementary that he participated in; and reported attendance at the Sierra Pregnancy and Health fundraiser event.
Mayor Janda shared he attended the Civic Celebration where City staff showcased vehicles and equipment and served as a judge in the annual Congressional Art Competition held at Sierra College.
City Manager Zimmermann expressed her appreciation to City staff for organizing the Civic Celebration and Commissioners for attending and informing the public of their roles; shared an upcoming Evenings in the Park event on May 17, 2024 that combined Movies in the Park with Park Pulse; shared an upcoming Concert at Quarry Park on May 19, 2024; invited the public to attend Meet the Machines to celebrate National Public Works Week on May 23, 2024 at the Corp Yard; announced a recreational swim program to be held at Rocklin High School this summer; and shared that the City was receiving applications for scheduled vacancies on its Board/Commissions/Committee with the deadline being May 20, 2024.
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. 3A. 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.
3B. Northwest Rocklin General Development Plan - Whitney Ranch Retail PDG2024- 0001 (Second Reading of Ordinance)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1179 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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3C. Amendment No. 1 to Contract for IT Management Services Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-099 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Services with SDI Presence, LLC and Authorized the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1. 3D. Levy and Collection of Assessments for Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024/25
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-100 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer's Report for Lighting Maintenance District No. 1.
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-101 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Engineer's Report for the Levy of the Annual Assessment for Lighting Maintenance District No. 1.
C. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-102 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 and Setting a Time and Place for Public Hearing Thereon.
3E. Levy and Collection of Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2024/25
Action:
A Adopted Resolution No. 2024-103 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2.
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-104 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Engineer's Report for the Levy of the Annual Assessment for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2.
C. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-105 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 and Setting a Time and Place for Public Hearing Thereon.
3F. Kathy Lund Community Park Snack Bar Re-Roof
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-106 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Declaring the Existence of an Emergency and Accepting the Project Known as the Removal and Replacement of the Roof at the Kathy Lund Community Park Snack Bar, Under the City Manager's Authorization in Accordance with Section 22050 of the California Public Contract Code.
3G. Rocklin Road at Pacific Street Roundabout
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Adopted Resolution No. 2024-107 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Consulting Services with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1.
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-108 of the City Council of the City or Rocklin Approving Change Orders No. 35 and No. 36 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Change Orders No. 35 and 36 with George Reed Inc.
ЗН. Solid Waste Collection Rates
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-109 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin of Intent to Amend the Solid Waste Collection Service Rates Within the Incorporated Limits of the City of Rocklin and Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing Thereon.
31. Proclamation Declaring May 12-18, 2024 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day
Action: Approved a Proclamation Declaring May 12-18, 2024 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and designate the Mayor to sign the Proclamation on behalf of the City Council.
3J. Proclamation Declaring May 19-25, 2024, as National Public Works Week Action: Approved a Proclamation Declaring May 19-25, 2024, as National Public Works Week, and designate the Mayor to sign the Proclamation on behalf of the City Council.
3K. Proclamation Declaring the Month of May 2024 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Action: Approved a Proclamation Declaring the Month of May 2024 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Mayor Janda indicated that the Minutes of April 23, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting were amended per a Blue Memo for Item 3A. Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3A through 3K by Councilmember Broadway and seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4A. Proclamation Declaring May 12-18, 2024 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day
Mayor Janda presented the proclamation to Police Chief Rustin Banks. 4B. Proclamation Declaring May 19-25, 2024, as National Public Works Week Mayor Janda presented the proclamation to Public Services Manager Rick Lawrence. 4C. Proclamation Declaring the Month of May 2024 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Councilmember Broadway presented the proclamation to Melissa Moya, founder and executive director of Lyme Fight Foundation.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5A. Historical Marker Donation Policy
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Historical Marker Donation Policy.
Management Analyst Elizabeth Sorg presented the item to City Council. City Council comments and discussion followed, Management Analyst Sorg and City Manager Aly Zimmermann responded to Councilmember questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following speakers addressed the City Council expressing concerns on the requirements for historical markers being at least 100 years old, appeal process, costs, and language within the proposed policy.
Ms. Gloria Beverage
Mr. Kent Dazey
Ms. Susan Brooking
Mr. Glen Johnson
Action: City Manager Zimmermann indicated that staff requested that the City Council take no action at the present meeting, that staff would agendize the item for a future meeting date, and explore the recommendations made by the City Council for revisions to the proposed Historical Marker Donation policy.
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5B. Various Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-110 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding a Construction Contract for the Various Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project to Central Valley Engineering and Asphalt, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-111 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption (Blue Oaks Boulevard Pedestrian Traffic Signal Project)
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-112 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption (Crest Drive at Valley View Elementary Pedestrian Improvements Project).
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-113 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption (School Zone Signage and Pavement Markings Project).
City Engineer/ Deputy Director of Community Development Hunter Young presented the item to City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
City Council comments and discussion followed with a recommendation to inform the public that the removal of trees for the proposed project along Blue Oaks Boulevard was due to safety improvements. City Manager Aly Zimmermann indicated that staff will include an educational component on removal of trees in the project messaging.
City Engineer/Deputy Director of Community Development Young responded to Councilmember questions.
Motion to approve Discussion item 5B by Councilmember Broadway and 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
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6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Zimmermann confirmed for Councilmember Bass that staff was working with the League of California Cities in order to schedule a discussion for a future City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Janda adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of May 14, 2024 as
approved by the Rocklin City Council.
eat. Sird
Avinta Singh, City Clerk
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