REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
May 28, 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 led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers David Bass, Ken Broadway, Jill Gayaldo, Bill Halldin Mayor Greg Janda
Absent:
The City Council observed a moment of silence in memory of Mr. Aldo Pineschi, who had such a great impact in the Placer County region and in Rocklin.
AGENDA REVIEW
There were no changes to the agenda.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Rich Rutledge requested that the City Council consider installing a mural of tribute for Sgt. Maciel Hay who is the first active-duty female to graduate from the U.S. Army sniper school, and also consider tributes for U.S. Navy ships/vessels.
Vaishnav Bachina, Rocklin Elementary School student, shared an inspirational message on what constitutes a winner and the importance of not giving up.
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1. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Reports from the City Council will include any AB1234 Reports.
Councilmember Halldin shared that he, along with Councilmember Broadway and Vice Mayor Gayaldo served as celebrity waiters for the luncheon event benefitting the Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center, which now has a location in Rocklin; and that he along with Councilmember Bass and Vice Mayor Gayaldo, attended the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Memorial Day Service at the Rocklin Cemetery.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo shared attendance at the City of Rocklin's Employee Service Recognition event and the Spring Employee and Family Fun Day event for City staff; participated in the Celebrity Waiters Luncheon (CWL); reported attendance at the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) meeting; shared that the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District will be presenting at the next City Council meeting; shared attendance at Pacific Erector's 35th anniversary celebration which was a local business; recognized the Public Works department for organizing the successful Meet the Machines event geared towards pre-school aged kids; reported a remarkable attendance at the J Boog Concert at Quarry Park; attended the VFW Memorial Day event; attended the Rocklin Historical Society's appreciation lunch along with Councilmember Halldin; and participated as a judge for the International Center for Integrative Medicine's program for high school students.
Councilmember Broadway reported attendance at the Employee Service Recognition event; participated in the CWL event; shared that he and Mayor Janda attended Rocklin High School's senior scholarship awards event; chaired the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency board meeting where a resolution requesting that the Board of Supervisor's call an election to allow voters to consider and approve the Transportation Improvement Plan and Use Tax had been approved; and attended the open house at the Public Works Corp Yard for the Meet the Machines event.
Councilmember Bass reported attendance at the VFW Memorial Service Day event; acknowledged the accomplishments of both Rocklin and Whitney High Schools softball teams; and shared the achievements of Sierra College's softball team and highlighted William Jessup University's participation in the Softball World Series.
Mayor Janda shared his attendance at the Employee Service Recognition event recognizing that two employees received 35-years of service with the City and underscoring that Rocklin provides a great community to live and work in; attended the employee recognition family event; presented two City Council scholarships to seniors at Rocklin High School; and attended the official opening event for the new Costco.
City Manager Zimmermann shared that in recognition of the City's first celebration of Public Works Week this year, Corp Yard facilities were opened up to residents for the Meet the Machines event which catered towards younger children, and noted that the event provided an opportunity to learn about the important work done by staff to ensure smooth operations FINAL Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024 Rocklin City Council 2 | Page
in the City; announced that Congressman Kiley is recommending the I-80 and Rocklin Road interchange project for congressional funding to support the right-of-way acquisition; and provided an update that the City's request to become a Purple Heart City had been approved.
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 May 14, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the May 14, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
2B. Side Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Rocklin Firefighter's Union Regarding Holiday Hours
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-114 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Approve a Side Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rocklin and the Rocklin Firefighter's Union to Modify Section IV, Article 27, Holidays.
2C. Second Amendment to Downey Brand, LLP Professional Services Agreement Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-115 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Downey Brand, LLP, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment.
2D. Twin Oaks Park Cell Tower Collocation Project
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-116 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption (T-Mobile - Twin Oaks Park Cell Tower Collocation Project).
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-117 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Communications Site License Agreement (T-Mobile - Twin Oaks Park Cell Tower Collocation Project).
2E. 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program - Award of Grants Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-118 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Subawardee Grant Agreements with the County of Placer Accepting the Terms and Awards of the 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program.
2F. South Whitney Mixed Use Project Open Space Easement Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-119 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin FINAL Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024 Rocklin City Council 3 | Page
Accepting Grant of Open Space Easement (Riparian Area and Creek Protection) (South Whitney Mixed Use (DL2015-0001)).
2G. Whitney Ranch Unit 49 Final Map
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-120 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Final Map of Whitney Ranch Unit 49 Subdivision/(SD2021- 0003) and Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-121 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Subdivision Landscaping Agreement of Whitney Ranch Unit 49 Subdivision/(SD2021-0003). 2H. Setting a Public Hearing on Delinquent Nuisance Abatement Charges (Weed Abatement)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-122 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Setting a Public Hearing on Delinquent Nuisance Abatement Charges (Weed Abatement).
2l. Setting a Public Hearing on Delinquent Refuse Collection Charges Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-123 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Setting a Public Hearing on Delinquent Refuse Collection Charges. 2J. Whitney Park Parking Lot Extension for Bicycle Pump Track - Award of Construction Contract
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-124 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Rejecting a Bid from Imagecon, Inc. and Awarding a Construction Contract for the Parking Lot Extension Element of the Bicycle Pump Track and Parking Lot Extension Project to Consolidated Engineering, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
2K. 2024 Micro-Pave Resurfacing Project Change Order
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-125 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Change Order No. 1 with American Pavement Systems, Inc. for the 2024 Micro-Pave Resurfacing Agreement.
2L. Increase in Spending Authority for General Motors Parts and Repair Purchases through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-126 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Authorize Increasing the Total Not-to-Exceed Amount with General Motors Under Sourcewell Agreement #101520-GNL.
2M. Purchase of Three (3) Unmarked Police Vehicle
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Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-127 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Three (3) Unmarked Police Vehicles.
2N. Police Department HVAC & Roof Replacement
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-128 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption (Police Department HVAC & Roof Replacement).
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-129 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding the Contract for Police Department HVAC & Roof Replacement to CNW Construction Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Construction Agreement.
20. Increase in Purchasing Limit for Police Department Uniforms through the Cooperative Agreement with Curtis Blue Line
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-130 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing the City Manager to Increase the Purchasing Limit with Curtis Blue Line Through a Cooperative Purchase Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023/24. 2P. Approval of Contracts for Fire Department Scheduling and Integrated Communications, and Fire Department Electronic Patient Care Reporting and Records Management
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-131 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving Evergreen Contracts with ImageTrend, Inc and UKG Kronos Systems, LLC and Authorize the City Manager to Sign Subsequent Amendments. 2Q. Pulled for discussion.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2A through 2P 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
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
2Q. Historical Marker Donation Policy
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-132 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Historical Marker Donation Policy.
Councilmember Halldin requested to pull Consent item 2Q for discussion.
Management Analyst Elizabeth Sorg presented the item to City Council.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo expressed concern about the language of the proposed policy related to donors bearing costs to install historical markers, the proposed age of historical events, including the number of requests permitted per year, and reference to lack of an appeals process. City Manager Zimmermann responded to questions from the City Council. City Council comments and discussion followed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following speakers addressed the City Council expressing concerns on the age of the historical event requirement, definition of a historical marker, an appeal process, costs to install a historical marker, and language of the revised policy.
Ms. Gloria Beverage
Mr. Kent Dazey
Ms. Millie Yan
Ms. Royce Ann Ruhkala Burks
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 2Q by Councilmember Broadway and seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: Vice Mayor Gayaldo
Absent: None
Abstain: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
3A. Leadership Rocklin 2024 Cohort Project
Christie Harrison and Josh Morgan, members of the graduating class of the 2024 Leadership Rocklin Cohort, gave an overview of the year's project which was the repainting of 48 fire hydrants throughout the City. The cohort recognized Mr. David Tietz with an award and made him an honorary member of their graduating class for his expertise and guidance with their project. In addition, the members presented the FINAL Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024 Rocklin City Council 6| Page
City Council with Leadership Rocklin 2023/24 shirts for their support of their project and continued support of the organization's program.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Draft Operating Budget and 2025-2029 Draft Capital Improvement Program
Action: Reviewed the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Draft Budget and 2025-2029 Draft Capital Improvement Program, and Provided Direction to Staff.
City Manager Aly Zimmermann introduced the item and provided a review of the workshop agenda for the FY2024/25 Draft Operating Budget and 2025-2029 Draf Capital Improvement (CIP) Program and highlighted that the City of Rocklin's Fitch credit rating had been updated to AA+; City Treasurer/Deputy Director of Administrative Services Daniel Choe presented an overview of the Draft Budget and General Fund Five-Year Forecast; and City Engineer/Deputy Director of Development Services Hunter Young presented highlights of the 2025-2029 Draft CIP Program.
The following department directors presented departmental sections to the City Council:
Tameka Usher, Director of Administrative Services
David Mohlenbrok, Director of Community Development
Reginald Williams, Fire Chief
Veronica Tracy, Director of Parks and Recreation
Rustin Banks, Police Chief
Justin Nartker, Director of Public Services
City Council comments and discussion followed. City Manager Aly Zimmermann and City Treasurer/Deputy Director of Administrative Services Daniel Choe responded to questions from the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Millie Yan suggested methods used on the state level for staff to consider for making adjustments to a two-year budget and also in the event of budget cuts in the future.
Mr. Benjamin Bjorkman was overall pleased with City services, appreciated the City's stance on being fiscally responsible by making cost reductions without impacts to services, and offered suggestions to cut costs in preparation for 2026.
Additional City Council comments ensued. City Manager Aly Zimmermann thanked the City Council for their feedback with no further action being required until adoption of the item at the June 25, 2024 City Council meeting.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
The City Council took a recess at 8:47 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
Members of the City Council left the Council Chambers and convened Closed Session at 8:54 p.m.
6. CLOSED SESSION
6A. 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
Members of the City Council returned to the Council Chambers at 9:45 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Janda adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of May 28, 2024 as
approved by the Rocklin City Council.
Avinta Singh, City Clerk
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